East Bay filmmaker Sean Wang, and his grandmothers, eye Oscar glory

The Mereu vy News ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, March 7, 2024 EAST BAY FILMMAKER SEAN WANG, AND HIS GRANDMOTHERS, EYE OSCAR GLORY Wang’s charming documentary about his lovable grandmothers — “Nǎi Naii & Wài Pó” — is up for an Academy Award. Read more → HOW NETFLIX SURVIVED THE STREAMING WARS TO STAY THE SUBSCRIPTION VIDEO KING Netflix added more than 13 million subscribers during the fourth quarter. The company’s stock has surged roughly 90% during the last year. Read more → 7 AWESOME BAY AREA THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND, MARCH 8-10 Got your weekend plans? We have some nifty ideas, from the Oscars to Cinequest to great Irish bars and music. Read more → DITA VON TEESE’S LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY TAPS INTO SHOWGIRL GLAMOUR AND HISTORY The Los Angeles resident’s “Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Revue” at the Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas extended its run through June 15. Read more → EARTH WIND & FIRE WINS LAWSUIT TO STOP ALUMNI BAND FROM USING NAME AND TRADEMARK A federal judge has sided with rhythm-and-blues band Earth Wind & Fire in its lawsuit against an “alumni” act it claimed was infringing on its trademark. Read more → HOROSCOPES MARCH 7, 2024: RACHEL WEISZ, DISCARD WHAT BRINGS YOU DOWN Celebrities born on this day, today’s birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign. Read more → WHY BRADLEY COOPER WON’T BRING HIS NEW GIRLFRIEND GIGI HADID TO THE OSCARS When this year’s ‘Oscar villain’ was last nominated for a best actor trophy, he brought another supermodel as his date, his then-girlfriend Irina Shayk. Read more → OSCARS PRODUCERS PROMISE SURPRISES FOR SUNDAY’S (1 HOUR EARLIER) SHOW The producers were hired earlier than usual, meaning they’ve had more time to study past broadcasts. Read more → BAY AREA ARTS: 10 GREAT SHOWS AND EXHIBITS TO SEE THIS WEEKEND From giant robot (friendly) insects in San Francisco to acclaimed composer/musician Nathalie Joachim, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area. Read more → STEVEN SPIELBERG, ARIANA GRANDE, ANYA TAYLOR-JOY ADDED TO OSCARS LINEUP. HERE’S MORE ON HOW TO WATCH Everything you need to know about this year’s show. Read more → ; Bay Area News Group Copyright © 2024 Bay Area News Group. All rights reserved. 75 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 1100 | San Jose, CA 95113