Mark Kennedy, Author at Valley News

This image released by Sesame Workshop shows, from left, Grover, Basma, Ma'zooza and Jad with Rami Delshad, who portrays Hadi in "Welcome Sesame," a new, locally produced Arabic TV program for the hundreds of thousands of children dealing with displacement in Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon. (Sesame Workshop via AP)

An Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ aims to help Syrian children

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterJanuary 22, 2020

NEW YORK — Sesame Street in the past year has tackled everything from foster care to substance abuse. Now its latest effort is trying to help children suffering as a result of the Syrian civil war.Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational…

This image released by Netflix shows Kerry Washington in a scene from the play "American Son." While opera has long made it to TV, media companies like Netflix, Fanthom Events, Audible Inc. and BroadwayHD are reshaping what theater can be, evolving it past the quaint notion of patrons filing into an arena, turning off their phones and sitting quietly in the dark. (David Lee/Netflix via AP)

Entertainment

Technology transforms theater

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterOctober 23, 2019

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2008 file photo, actor Tim Conway poses with his award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on "30 Rock" in the press room at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Conway, the stellar second banana to Carol Burnett who won four Emmy Awards on her TV variety show, has died, according to his publicist. He was 85. Conway died Tuesday morning, May 14, 2019, after a long illness in Los Angeles, according to Howard Bragman, who heads LaBrea Media. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Entertainment

Comedian Tim Conway of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ dies

by Lynn Elber AP Entertainment Writers, and Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WritersMay 14, 2019

This image released by Universal Pictures shows, foreground from left, Cailee Spaeny, John Boyega and Scott Eastwood in a scene from "Pacific Rim Uprising." (Legendary Pictures/Universal Pictures via AP)

Entertainment

‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Has What a Blockbuster Sequel Needs

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterMarch 26, 2018

This image released by Netflix shows Rosemarie Dewitt, left, and Aniya Hodge, seated right, in an episode of "Black Mirror," directed by Jodie Foster. Season four of "Black Mirror," will be available for streaming on Netflix starting Dec. 29. (Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix via AP)

Entertainment

Jodie Foster Goes Behind the Camera for ‘Black Mirror’ Episode

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterDecember 22, 2017

Co-hosts Jeremy Clarkson, from left, Richard Hammond and James May attend Amazon Studio's "The Grand Tour" season two premiere screening and party at Duggal Greenhouse on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Entertainment

‘The Grand Tour’ Returns for Second Season on Amazon Prime

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterDecember 15, 2017

This image released by truTV shows Hari Kondabolu, a comedian who stars in the documentary, "The Problem with Apu," airing on truTV on Nov. 19. (truTV via AP)

Entertainment

Comedians Take ‘The Simpsons’ to Task for a Stereotype: Apu

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterNovember 14, 2017

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2013 file photo, actor Ed Westwick arrives on the red carpet at the premiere of the feature film "Romeo and Juliet" at the ArcLight Hollywood, in Los Angeles. The BBC said Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, it is pulling a new Agatha Christie adaptation from its television schedule because of a sexual assault allegation against actor Westwick. Westwick has strenuously denied the allegation. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP, File)

Uncategorized

Louis C.K. Apologizes, Says Accusations ‘Are True’

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterNovember 11, 2017

FILE - In a Monday April 1, 2013 file photo, Tony Shaloub poses at the premiere party for "The Company You Keep" hosted by Avion Espresso at Harlow in New York. ‘Monk’ star Tony Shalhoub returns to Broadway in an ‘irresistible’ show as an Egyptian band leader in ‘The Band’s Visit’. ‘The Band’s Visit’ opens Nov. 9, 2017. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Entertainment

Tony Shalhoub Finds a Voice in ‘The Band’s Visit’

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterNovember 8, 2017

This image released by Lionsgate shows, from left, Sadie Sink, Charlie Shotwell, Ella Anderson, foreground center, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts and Eden Grace Redfield in "The Glass Castle." ( Jake Giles Netter/Lionsgate via AP)

Entertainment

Movie Review: Love, Somehow, Shines Through ‘The Glass Castle’

by Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment WriterAugust 11, 2017

TOWN MEETING 2026

Author Archives: Mark Kennedy

An Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ aims to help Syrian children

Technology transforms theater

Comedian Tim Conway of ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ dies

‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ Has What a Blockbuster Sequel Needs

Jodie Foster Goes Behind the Camera for ‘Black Mirror’ Episode

‘The Grand Tour’ Returns for Second Season on Amazon Prime

Comedians Take ‘The Simpsons’ to Task for a Stereotype: Apu

Louis C.K. Apologizes, Says Accusations ‘Are True’

Tony Shalhoub Finds a Voice in ‘The Band’s Visit’

Movie Review: Love, Somehow, Shines Through ‘The Glass Castle’

The Newspapers of New England Family

We continue to need local support from our readers

Enjoying the Valley News?

Sign in