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Paul Holden

Fairs, cons, and nature: Summer-themed events this weekend

The solstice is tonight, and that means it is officially summer this weekend, and with it, plenty of summer-themed events.
1 year ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Soccer lesson Guinness world record broken in Seattle

A Guinness World Record was broken Sunday on the Seattle Waterfront after 1,038 people participated in a 30-minute soccer lesson, making it the largest soccer lesson in the world.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

KIRO host Angela Poe Russell unveils ‘Aviatrix,’ a musical about a forgotten aviation hero

KIRO fill-in host Angela Poe Russell penned a musical for the stage called "Aviatrix," with a stage reading Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
1 year ago
Arcades and Love Songs...
Paul Holden

Arcades and Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day

Discover how Walter Day's passion for arcades inspired timeless love songs in the captivating documentary, "Arcades and Love Songs."
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

What to watch this weekend: Wes Anderson, John Wick, Stephen King lead diverse box office lineup

It's a big weekend for movie theaters, with three wildly different films debuting at the box office. Here’s the best new shows and movies to watch this weekend.
1 year ago
The top audience award, the Golden Space Needle for Best Film at SIFF, went to “Tinā” by Miki ...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Seeds,’ ‘Tinā,’ and ‘Suburban Fury’ win top honors at 51st Seattle International Film Festival

‘Seeds,’ ‘Tinā,’ and ‘Suburban Fury’ won the top honors at the 51st Seattle International Film Festival.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

New on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, and theaters: Your Memorial Day weekend viewing guide

For those staying in and not traveling this Memorial Day weekend, here’s what to look out for in terms of the best new shows and movies to watch.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

Movie theater’s weirdest survival tactics explained, and what’s worth watching this weekend

Lowering prices at movie theaters is only what everyone has been asking for. Here’s what’s new this weekend and what to watch.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

What to watch this weekend, and how Trump’s movie tariffs shook Hollywood to its core

Donald Trump’s tariffs have reached Hollywood when the president announced there would be a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the U.S. earlier this week.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

What to watch this weekend, and what to do with Alec Baldwin’s now-released ‘Rust’

“Rust" is finally in theaters, but unfortunately, its incapable of escaping the tragedy that was the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 introduces its audience to its primary location—Seattle

"The Last of Us," the Emmy-award-winning apocalyptic drama, has returned for its second season earlier this month, and with it, its central location has been revealed—Seattle.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

New, massive state-of-the-art pickleball facility arrives in Lynnwood

An elaborate indoor pickleball facility is coming to Lynnwood as the burgeoning sport continues to expand its reach within the state it was founded in.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

What to watch this weekend: ‘Sinners,’ the most talked about movie of 2025, is here

“Sinners,” currently tracking to have the biggest opening for an original film post-COVID-19, is in theaters Friday. Here’s what is available to watch this weekend.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Warfare,’ the last war movie we’ll ever need, is here: Best movies and shows for you this weekend

You don’t watch “Warfare,” you survive it. “Warfare” is in theaters Friday. Here are the best movies and TV shows to watch this weekend.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

The best movies, TV to watch this weekend; Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ prequel is Netflix-bound

Netflix just greenlit one of the weirdest sequels to a beloved film, and find out what the best movies and television to watch this weekend are.
2 years ago
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Mark Kelly and Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

 Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died. He was 65.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Leonardo DiCaprio’s next project is playing… Bob Ferguson?

Leonardo DiCaprio's next massive acting project was announced this week when Warner Bros. released a trailer for the upcoming film "One Battle After Another," where he will play the lead role of...Bob Ferguson?
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

What to stream this weekend: Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire, emergency rooms in ‘Pitt’sburgh, and more

2025 will soon turn into a wild and whacky year for movies, but until then, let’s see what’s available for us to stream and watch this weekend.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Skip Netflix’s $320M bomb — watch these must-see movies and shows this weekend instead

Skip Netflix's $320 bomb, check out these recently released or made available movies and shows instead this weekend.
2 years ago
Jimi Hendrix gets the Washington State Medal of Merit this year. (Getty Images)...
Nate Connors

Local Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Jimi Hendrix receives state’s highest medal

2025 marks the year Jimi Hendrix receives the Washington State Medal of Merit and Valor.
2 years ago
Capitol Hill Block Party...
Katy Wade, KIRO 7

Capitol Hill Block Party releases 2025 lineup, will be 21+ this year

Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) has released its lineup for the summer of 2025.
2 years ago
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Paul Holden

Weekend events: St. Patrick’s Day, birdwatching and longer days

The start of spring is right around the corner and there's plenty going on this weekend, including St. Patrick's Day, to enjoy along with sunsets now occurring after 7 p.m.
2 years ago
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Robert Pattinson attends the "Mickey 17" World Premiere at Cineworld...

Movie Review: Always time to die? In ‘Mickey 17,’ Robert Pattinson just can’t manage to stay alive

Explore the challenges faced by Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17. So you think YOUR job is bad? Discover the film's intriguing themes.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Investigation advances into Gene Hackman’s mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities

Authorities are set to reveal more information about an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered last month at their home in New Mexico.
2 years ago