Cary native co-produces ‘Hatfield & McCoys’ miniseries (VIDEO)

A Cary native is one of the producers behind the “Hatfields & McCoys” miniseries premiering Memorial Day on the History Channel.

MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEK

"Men in Black III," "Moonrise Kingdom," "Chernobyl Diaries"

LATEST NATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT

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How Phillip Phillips became the new 'American Idol' (VIDEO) - 05/23/2012 - 10:33 p.m.

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LATEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT

Wheeling native, ‘Idol’ alum Reinhart returns home (AUDIO) - 05/24/2012 - 2:07 p.m.

Go Guide - 05/24/2012 - 10:24 a.m.

McHenry Warrior Booster Club golf to benefit athletes - 05/24/2012 - 5:30 a.m.

Woodstock center plans Backpack Walk-a-thon - 05/24/2012 - 5:30 a.m.

Wine walk planned in Richmond - 05/24/2012 - 5:30 a.m.

Cary artist Kris Blum to open new exhibit - 05/24/2012 - 5:30 a.m.

Fifth Run and Roll Track Meet set for June 6 - 05/23/2012 - 5:30 a.m.

Stockwood performs Saturday at London Club - 05/22/2012 - 9:51 a.m.

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MAKE IT POPCAST for May 24-27, 2012

Rob Carroll previews new music from Garbage and local events including Stockwood at the London Club in Crystal Lake and the Antique Auction & Breakfast Buffet at Donley's; plus film critic Jeffrey Westhoff weighs in on the new "Men in Black 3" movie.

Movie review: 'Moonrise Kingdom'

By CHRISTY LEMIRE – The Associated Press

The contradiction inherent to all Wes Anderson films – the juxtaposition of the meticulous artificiality of the settings and the passionately wistful emotions that are longing to burst free — is at its most effective in a while in “Moonrise Kingdom.”

Movie review: 'Men in Black III' (VIDEO)

By JEFFREY WESTHOFF - sidetracks@nwherald.com

In a world where big-budget, special effects-heavy summer movies tend to be stultifying and more intimidating than entertaining, “Men in Black III” bucks the trend.

DVD previews: New and upcoming DVD releases

The following are DVDs available this week and next.

New James Bond ‘Skyfall’ trailer

Watch the new trailer to the new James Bond movie, "Skyfall."

'Avengers' sinks 'Battleship' to remain top movie

By DAVID GERMAIN - AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Avengers" continues to muscle out everything else Hollywood throws at it, easily sinking naval rival "Battleship" and other new releases.

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Wheeling native, ‘Idol’ alum Reinhart returns home (AUDIO)

Of all the stops she's making to promote her new album, Haley Reinhart looks most forward to coming home.

LATEST SOUNDS NEWS

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Listen to Whitney Houston's final recording (AUDIO) - 05/22/2012 - 9:23 a.m.

Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62 (VIDEO) - 05/20/2012 - 7:23 p.m.

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Welcome summer with strawberry-apricot tart

By For The Associated Press ALISON LADMAN (AP)

Like the traditional French tarte tatin, this spring pastry has caramelized fruit cooked on the stove. It then is topped with a pastry, baked and flipped out of the pan.

Healthy cocktails replace high-calorie juices

By For The Associated Press ALISON LADMAN (AP)

It’s easy to love a great cocktail. Until you look at the numbers.

Barbecues call for potato salad

By For The Associated Press ALISON LADMAN (AP)

So you’re having a barbecue and you want to keep it at least a little healthy.

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Cary resident first behind wheel of new Scion sports car

By CHRIS CASHMAN - ccashman@shawmedia.com

CRYSTAL LAKE – Brian Atkins of Cary is one of the first in the country to own Scion’s new sports car.

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Survive wedding season without paying the price - 05/20/2012 - 5:30 a.m.

Boomer Beat: Area businessman pursues his passions - 05/20/2012 - 5:30 a.m.

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Review: 'Ghost Recon' a spirited approach to war

By LOU KESTEN – The Associated Press

Military video games have never been known for their subtlety, but over the last few years they've become increasingly bombastic, culminating in the flamboyant pyrotechnics of the mega-selling "Call of Duty" franchise.

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‘Max Payne 3’ a cinematic masterpiece (VIDEO) - 05/20/2012 - 10:34 p.m.

Older generations use area services  to tackle technology - 05/20/2012 - 9:35 p.m.

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