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It's a long holiday weekend, according to the Box Office, and it looks like we already have a winner.
07/05/2024

It's a long holiday weekend, according to the Box Office, and it looks like we already have a winner.

Universal and Illumination's 'Despicable Me 4' dominated the July 4 holiday box office, earning $20.4 million

Let's keep here!
07/05/2024

Let's keep here!

It appears that Utah's bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival beyond 2026 will focus on splitting it between its current home in Park City and its first one in Salt Lake City.

07/03/2024
07/03/2024

🍿 FRIDAY: Join the KSL Movie Show on Friday 11-1 as we review this week's big movie of the week "Despicable Me 4."

This week we'll be at My Hearing Centers, changing lives through better hearing. Schedule a hearing evaluation during the show and be entered to win a set of premium hearing aids! https://myhearingcenters.com/locations/utah/

If you haven't checked your calendar, tomorrow is , and there is a lot of fun to be had in our beautiful beehive state....
07/03/2024

If you haven't checked your calendar, tomorrow is , and there is a lot of fun to be had in our beautiful beehive state. **Producer KellieAnn will add even more options through the weekend to the comments on this post!***

The Beehive State has a variety of festivals and activities to celebrate Independence Day.

07/03/2024

Celebrate the 4th of July at the movies 🎉 🍿 with our $5 Reel Deals Patriotic Picks!

Get Tickets: bit.ly/5ReelDealsTix

has a new release date. While it is no longer against , it might cause a new with .
07/02/2024

has a new release date. While it is no longer against , it might cause a new with .

“Wicked,” Universal's film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, is landing in theaters on Nov. 22 -- a week ahead of schedule.

07/02/2024

Ha! We need to go get Andy and KellieAnn this swag for the film.

07/01/2024

ENTER NOW FOR A FAMILY 5 PACK!
This July 4th, the Jonas Brothers will be featured at the Stadium of Fire and KSL 5 wants to send you to Celebrate! this Burnin’ Up show! 🇺🇸💥
Watch KSL 5 TV tonight through Wednesday night for your keyword to get bonus entries!
ENTER HERE: https://ksltv.com/contests/win-a-family-5-pack-to-the-stadium-of-fire/

is still going strong at the box office!
07/01/2024

is still going strong at the box office!

Disney-Pixar's latest powerhouse sequel has ridden a wave of emotion to new heights this weekend, as Inside Out 2 has become the fastest-ever animated feature

Another game-turned-film franchise is moving forward.
06/27/2024

Another game-turned-film franchise is moving forward.

The 'Street Fighter' movie's release date was unveiled by Legendary and Sony on Wednesday.

No surprise here!
06/26/2024

No surprise here!

"Ryan and I were right at the edge of saying to Kevin [Feige], 'You know what? Maybe now is not the right moment because we’re not coming up with a story.' And that is the moment when Ryan’s phone rang," said director Shawn Levy.

Mickey is coming back! The game is launching in September on many platforms!
06/26/2024

Mickey is coming back! The game is launching in September on many platforms!

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is launching on September 24th, but some can play it earlier.

06/25/2024

The Days of ’47 Rodeo is one of Utah’s longest-standing traditions – celebrating Utah’s heritage since 1847!
Save 50% on $32.00 tickets for Utah Days of '47 Rodeo--the Family 4 Pack, now only $64 (regular price $128). Tickets must be purchased in increments of 4 to receive the discount.

Valid for Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23 performances.
Enter code KSL47 at the link below:

https://www.axs.com/events/521954/2024-utah-days-of-47-rodeo-monday-tickets/promos/767865

It’s going to cost more to get your Star Trek fix on Paramount+ soon.
06/25/2024

It’s going to cost more to get your Star Trek fix on Paramount+ soon.

In what has become a distressingly routine trend, the streaming service is primed to escalate prices again.

06/25/2024
2 is filming! And we got a pic behind the scenes.
06/24/2024

2 is filming! And we got a pic behind the scenes.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back together on set in a first behind-the-scenes look at "Freaky Friday 2."

Oh, we LOVE this idea!
06/24/2024

Oh, we LOVE this idea!

Introducing Megaplex Secret Cinema 🎥

Be the first to see new movies on the big screen ahead of the release for just $5 🎟️! The twist? The movie title remains a mystery 🤫 until showtime. Join us for our first Secret Cinema on July 1 for a PG-13 movie.

Get Tickets: bit.ly/SecretCinema1Tix

Jennifer Lawrence is producing and staring in another murder mystery.
06/21/2024

Jennifer Lawrence is producing and staring in another murder mystery.

Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley wrote the script for the project, which was picked up in a competitive situation.

06/21/2024

Producer KellieAnn always get's stunned silence when she admits she hasn't seen any of the movies.

. This iconic actor's work has spread for decades and warmed generations of audiences. He will be missed.
06/20/2024

. This iconic actor's work has spread for decades and warmed generations of audiences. He will be missed.

Donald Sutherland, the revered actor who starred in scores of films and TV shows, died June 20 in Miami after a long illness. He was 88.

06/20/2024

🍿 FRIDAY: Join the KSL Movie Show from 11-1 as we talk all things movies.

Come say hi to Andy and Steve! This week we'll be live from Sound Sleep Medical. Get a free sleep screening and a free sleep consultation by tuning in on Friday morning. Sound Sleep Medical with seven locations in Utah.

We now have more options on locations to see the Harry Potter movies back in theaters! See one, I’d see them all!
06/20/2024

We now have more options on locations to see the Harry Potter movies back in theaters! See one, I’d see them all!

You asked, we listened! More showtimes for the Harry Potter 8-Film Marathon ⚡️ have been added to Jordan Commons, Geneva, Pineview, and the Junction.

Get Tickets: bit.ly/HarryPotterMarathonTix

Oh,.... not sure about this one. Opinions anyone?
06/18/2024

Oh,.... not sure about this one. Opinions anyone?

May The Farce Be With You again: Spaceballs 2 is in the works at Amazon MGM Studios.

Bricks and a local venue, we might need to see this one!
06/18/2024

Bricks and a local venue, we might need to see this one!

A Lego exhibit at BYU includes multiple buildings familiar to Utahns. Each of the artistic designs has a tie to The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Another comedy series is getting a revival, but this one will be animated!
06/18/2024

Another comedy series is getting a revival, but this one will be animated!

Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold will also return in Comedy Central's show based on the former UPN/CW sitcom.

Jordan Peele has a new movie landing in theaters in October. We bet it will be creepy.
06/17/2024

Jordan Peele has a new movie landing in theaters in October. We bet it will be creepy.

The fourth movie directed by Get Out Oscar winner Jordan Peele will hit theaters on October 23, 2026 via Universal.

We were right; won the box office weekend! If you haven't caught it yet, go check it out tomorrow on at our sponsors...
06/17/2024

We were right; won the box office weekend! If you haven't caught it yet, go check it out tomorrow on at our sponsors the Megaplex Theatres.

Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “ Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned $155 million in ticket sales from 4,440 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Did you catch the last night? If not, here is the results!
06/17/2024

Did you catch the last night? If not, here is the results!

The Hollywood Reporter executive editor of awards coverage weighs in on Sunday's ceremony.

With hitting theaters this weekend, avid Disney fan Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen couldn't help but record a deep-dive ...
06/15/2024

With hitting theaters this weekend, avid Disney fan Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen couldn't help but record a deep-dive review podcast into the latest film.

She is joined by an actual 13-year-old, just like the movie's main character, her honorary niece Adele. And our friend Jake Dietz from the Movies That Make Us' podcast.

'Inside Out 2' is the latest Disney/Pixar sequel.

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#EpisodeAlert! Today on Fan Effect, producer KellieAnn Halvorsen sat down with the director and the executive producer of the new Angel Studios film #AfterDeath to talk about the film and filmmaking. We hope you like this unique #Halloween treat!

Andy welcoming Tara Strong to her FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention panel!

#PodcastAlert and this one is a fun one! We dive deeply (and into a tangent-laden) review of #ThorLoveAndThunder with Provost Park Pass's Chris Provost. Will there be thunderous love for the Marvel flick or a ho-hum reception? Listen to the podcast now on your favorite platform or at https://bit.ly/3yxgXbA in your browser.

Finally, #PodcastAlert! Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend box office, a sequel 36 years in the making is returning excited audiences to the ‘Danger Zone.’ #TopGunMaverick is a soaring success of action, nostalgia, and story. Today on the Fan Effect Podcast our hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen dive deeply (after a spoiler-free first segment) into the legacy and launch of the new “Top Gun” movie with "Saints and Sinners: True Crime and the History of the West" Podcast host, Chad Mortenson. Listen at: https://bit.ly/3LXxKZM

“Encanto” is the latest Disney animated family-friendly film, but will it become another gem in Disney’s crown? Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen is joined by Natalie Mollinet from the Pop Knowlege Blog to dive into the magic of the new movie. After all, “Encanto” means both charm and charming and that is exactly what this story is as it’s poised to bring families together this Thanksgiving. As usual, the first segment of this episode is spoiler-free.

Ready to dive deep into #GhostbustersAfterlife? We are!!!! Jon Smith joins the #FanEffect podcast for a dive into #Ghostbusters Lore and more in our latest episodes. The first segment is spoiler-free but after that, it's a wild ride! Listen to the full podcast now on your favorite platform or online at https://bit.ly/3HQXg27 in your browser.

Ready for a deep-dive into #MuppetsHauntedMansion? Of course, Producer KellieAnn had to tackle a film based on Disney's Haunted Mansion ride, AND she had to invite Muppets superfan Becky Bruce to join her. There was lots of laughter, singing, and puppet arm flailing while recording this one! The first segment is spoiler-free. Listen to the full podcast now on your favorite platform or online at https://bit.ly/3jl09h2 in your browser.

What, another #PodcastAlert?!!! That's right! And in this one FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention's Dan Farr dives deep into next month's #FanX2021 event. Listen now on your favorite platform, or online at https://bit.ly/3mDNw2V in your browser. Who else is ready to escape to the con?

#PodcastAlert! This weekend the Utah Renaissance Faire is holding its historical and magical event! Joseph Smith, director of communications at the nonprofit that holds the annual event, Utah Valley Fine Arts Council, joins this episode of The Fan Effect Podcast to preview the faire and share the excitement of the event coming back after they had to cancel the 2020 event. Podcast is available now on your favorite platform or online at https://bit.ly/3krhnJs

#PodcastAlert! Just in time for a good weekend watch. #InTheHeights adaptation is a vibrant tapestry of interwoven dreams, infectious energy, and cinematic appeal. Andy and KellieAnn are joined by Hale Center Theatre’s Bobby Gibson (and ultimate 'In the Heights' fan) to discuss whether the film will entice audiences familiar with the stage musical as well as general moviegoers. Listen to the #DeepDive at https://bit.ly/3ziXniF

It's a new month at the Megaplex Theatres and we are excited for all the new movies coming this May! #MegaplexMovies' Jeff Whipple joined hosts Andy Farnsworth and KellieAnn Halvorsen to discuss all the plans the theaters have in store. Check it out now! https://bit.ly/3tbFRbP

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