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Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”) sits down with entertainment reporter Heather Brooker to talk about how going from comedian to action star was never part of his plan. His new film “Nobody” is in theaters now.

Delivering the news in today’s world certainly has its challenges. But imagine delivering the news to people in the 1870s, riding around on horseback across the great frontier. That’s part of the story in the new Tom Hanks film, “News of the World.” Hanks plays Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a veteran of three wars who travels from town to...

Tom Hanks sits down with NBC LA entertainment reporter Heather Brooker to talk about the challenges of delivering the news in his new film “News of the World.” He also shares what it’s like being known as America’s Dad. “News of the World” opens in select theaters on Christmas Day.

After a brief stint in theaters, “All My Life” is being released on demand just before Christmas. The film is based on the true story of Jennifer Carter and Solomon Chau, a young couple who accelerated their wedding after receiving a devastating diagnosis.

Entertainment reporter Heather Brooker sits down with Jessica Rothe and Harry Shum Jr. to talk about the real life story behind “All My Life.” It will be released on demand Dec. 23.

Testing a novel release strategy, Universal Pictures’ animated sequel “The Croods: A New Age” had one of the best opening weekends of the pandemic, grossing $14.2 million over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

“You Should Have Left” will make you want to double check the reviews on your next vacation rental. This psychological thriller starring Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried is a twist on the classic haunted house theme. The film is based on a book by German author Daniel Kehlmann. Writer-director David Koepp (“Jurassic Park” and “Mission: Impossible,”) partners with Blumhouse to…

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse partner on a new psychological thriller called “You Should Have Left.” NBC LA entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talked to stars Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried about the film, available on demand now.

 “The King of Staten Island” is a semi-autobiographical look at comedian Pete Davidson’s life story. The “SNL” cast member lost his father, a firefighter, on 9/11. He has been pretty open about the damage that loss did emotionally, and psychologically ever since. He was in the spotlight two summers ago for a brief but exciting romance with pop star...

NBC LA entertainment reporter Heather Brooker talks with director Judd Apatow and comedian Pete Davidson about their new film “The King of Staten Island.” It’s a semi-autobiographical story about Davidson’s life after his father was killed on 9/11. It streams on demand June 12.

“Trolls World Tour” is the biggest digital debut of all time

Entertainment reporter Heather Brooker interviews the cast of “Dolittle” at the LA premiere in Westwood, Jan. 11, 2020.

“Abominable” cast tells Heather Brooker what’s special about this Yeti. And you can see for yourself in theaters Sept. 27th.

Dwayne Johnson says his new film is deeply personal because it features his Samoan culture and a member of his family.

Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali star in “Green Book.” An unlikely pair are tasked with traveling through the deep south of 1962, with the Green Book as their guide.

The creators of “Sing,” will be showing free advanced screenings of the animated film in multiple LA and OC theaters.

The former co-chairman of Universal Pictures is hoping that the indictment last week of two LAPD officers on multiple charges of rape will in turn help clear his name, which was besmirched by a bizarre incident that involved one of the two men.

The former co-chairman of Universal Pictures is hoping that the indictment last week of two LAPD officers on multiple charges of rape will in turn help clear his name, which was besmirched by a bizarre incident that involved one of the two men. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016.