The 2024 presidential debate is set for September 10 and will be hosted by ABC News.
On Wednesday, ABC News released rules for the highly anticipated event.
Officials say Harris and Trump both accepted the guidelines.
Debate Rules:
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The debate will last 90 minutes with two commercial breaks
The two seated moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, will be the only people asking questions
A coin flip was held virtually on September 3 to determine podium placements and order of closing arguments; Trump won the coin toss and chose to select the order of statements. He will offer the last closing statement, and Harris selected the right podium on screen (stage left)
Candidates will be introduced by moderators
Candidates will enter upon introduction from opposite sides of the stage; the incumbent party will be introduced first
There will be no opening statements; closing statements will be two minutes per candidate
Candidates will stand behind the podiums for the duration of the debate
Props or prewritten notes are not allowed onstage
No topics or questions will be shared in advance
Candidates will be given a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water
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Candidates will have two minutes to answer questions, two minutes for rebuttals, and one extra minute for follow-ups, clarifications, or responses
Candidates’ microphones will be live only for the candidate whose turn it is to speak and muted when the time belongs to another candidate
Candidates will not be permitted to ask questions of each other
Campaign staff may not interact with candidates during commercial breaks
Moderators will seek to enforce timing agreements and ensure a civilized discussion
As the debate approaches, Harris and Trump are making their paths to the presidency clearer as their campaigns begin a two-month sprint to Election Day.
The candidates are largely focusing on swaying the undecided voters out there. Their campaigns will try to focus their messages on three familiar issues — the economy, immigration, and abortion — even in the midst of heated debates over character, culture, and democracy.
‘The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race for the White House’ will air September 10 at 9 p.m. It will air on ABC and stream on 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 90-year-old Navy veteran Nelson Beckett outside an assisted living facility in southwest Houston.
According to investigators, 21-year-old Kyliel Denzel Arceneauz was identified as the unknown suspect who assaulted Beckett before shooting him, stealing his car, and running over him as he fled the scene on Saturday afternoon.
Four people were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Another nine victims were taken to hospitals with injuries, the GBI said.
The suspect is alive and in custody, the GBI said. The suspect is a 14-year-old student at Apalachee High School, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.
Four people were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Senior Sergio Caldera, 17, said he was in chemistry class when he heard gunshots.
“My teacher goes and opens the door to see what’s going on. Another teacher comes running in and tells her to close the door because there’s an active shooter,” Caldera told ABC News.
He said his teacher locked the door and the students ran to the back of the room. Caldera said they heard screams from outside as they “huddled up.”
Students are seen outside Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024.WSB
At some point, Caldera said someone pounded on his classroom door and shouted “open up!” multiple times. When the knocking stopped, Caldera said he heard more gunshots and screams.
He said his class later evacuated to the football field.
A grandmother was relieved to hear that her three grandchildren were safe after a school shooting in Winder, Georgia.
Kyson Stancion said he was in class when he heard gunshots and “heard police scream, telling somebody, ‘There’s a shooting going on, get down, get back in the classroom.'”
“I was scared because I’ve never been in a school shooting,” he told ABC News.
“Everybody was crying. My teacher tried to keep everybody safe,” he added.
Police are seen outside Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024.WSB
Apalachee High School was “cleared for dismissal” and all other Barrow County Schools are on a “soft lockdown,” the Barrow County School District said.
“The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office says this is for the safety of everyone right now. Please do not visit your child’s school at this time. We cannot release students during a lockdown,” the school district said in a statement. “We will let you know as soon as BCSO says it is all clear for dismissal.”
Winder is about 45 miles outside of Atlanta. The school enrolls about 1,900 students.
Authorities provide update on shooting at Apalachee High School
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the shooting, according to the White House.
“Jill and I are mourning the deaths of those whose lives were cut short due to more senseless gun violence and thinking of all of the survivors whose lives are forever changed,” Biden said in a statement. “Students across the country are learning how to duck and cover instead of how to read and write. We cannot continue to accept this as normal.”
The president highlighted his work to combat gun violence, including signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law and launching the first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. But he stressed that more must be done.
Police are seen outside Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024.WSB
“After decades of inaction, Republicans in Congress must finally say ‘enough is enough’ and work with Democrats to pass common-sense gun safety legislation,” Biden said. “We must ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines once again, require safe storage of firearms, enact universal background checks, and end immunity for gun manufacturers. These measures will not bring those who were tragically killed today back, but it will help prevent more tragic gun violence from ripping more families apart.”
Harris said at a campaign event in New Hampshire, “Our hearts are with all the students, the teachers and their families.”
Harris said at a campaign event in New Hampshire, “Our hearts are with all the students, the teachers and their families.”
“This is just a senseless tragedy on top of so many senseless tragedies,” she said. “We have to end this epidemic of gun violence.”
“This is one of the many issues that’s at stake in this election,” Harris said.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said, “I’m devastated for the families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy. The Justice Department stands ready to provide any resources or support.”
Attorney General Merrick Garland said, “I’m devastated for the families who have been affected by this terrible tragedy. The Justice Department stands ready to provide any resources or support.”
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he is “heartbroken.”
“This is a day every parent dreads, and Georgians everywhere will hug their children tighter this evening because of this painful event,” he said in a statement. “We continue to work closely with local, state, and federal partners to make any and all resources available to help this community on this incredibly difficult day and in the days to come.”
In Atlanta, authorities will “bolster patrols” around schools on Wednesday “out of an abundance of caution,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said in a statement.
“My prayers are with the high school students, staff and families affected by the senseless act of violence in Winder,” Dickens said.
Hours since the latest mass shooting in the country, House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer pushes back on whether mass shootings will be front and center in Congress.
So far in 2024 there have been 385 mass shootings as of September 4, including this latest one in Georgia, according to the ABC News data team.
This is Georgia’s 16th mass shooting so far this year.
This time last year there were 485 mass shootings.
The Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting as one with four or more people injured or killed – not including the perpetrator – counted 656 Mass Shootings in 2023, 646 in 2022, 689 in 2021 and 610 in 2020.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Transgender Texans can no longer update the sex listed on their birth certificates, according to a policy change quietly rolled out on Friday.
Texans who have secured a court order to update the sex listed on their birth certificates can no longer do so at this time, a spokesperson for the Department of State Health Services confirmed to The Texas Newsroom.
Birth certificates can be changed for children due to hospital errors or omissions.
The policy change comes as conservative states across the country move to make it more difficult for transgender Americans to update their documents with the sex that matches their gender identity. Five other states already ban changes to birth certificates, according to the Movement Advancement Project, an advocacy organization that tracks anti-LGBTQ policies.
Chris Van Deusen, the spokesperson for the Department of State Health Services, pointed to these same questions to explain the agency’s birth certificate policy change.
“Recent public reports have highlighted concerns about the validity of court orders purporting to amend sex for purposes of state-issued documents. DSHS is seeking assistance from the Office of Attorney General to determine the applicability of these concerns to amendments to vital records,” Van Deusen told The Texas Newsroom in a statement.
A Republican, Paxton has vocally opposed expanding rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people both at the federal and state level.
Before Friday, the state health agency’s website included information about how to “correct” a child’s birth certificate using a “certified copy of a court order,” according to an archived version of the webpage. This information has been removed; the site now only includes instructions for changing the sex listed “due to proven incompletion or inaccuracy.
The Transgender Education Network of Texas, or TENT, posted on social media about the change last weekend.
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The celebrities busting a move this season include “Real Housewives” star Phaedra Parks, “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum Tori Spelling, notorious scam artist Anna Delvey and more.
Also in the cast are former “Bachelor” Joey Graziadei and former “Bachelorette” Jenn Tran of Bachelor Nation; actors Eric Roberts, Reginald VelJohnson and Chandler Kinney; athletes Danny Amendola and Dwight Howard; Olympians Ilona Maher and Stephen Nedoroscik; and model Brooks Nader.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are returning as co-hosts alongside judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough when the new season premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 17 on ABC.
Check out the full list of celebrities competing on “DWTS” season 33 and see which pro they will be dancing with below.
Phaedra Parks
Phaedra Parks will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Val Chmerkovskiy
Phaedra Parks is a lawyer and businesswoman who starred on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” for seven seasons between 2010 and 2017. After a meme-filled turn on “The Traitors” earlier this year, the Georgia native announced her return to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” for the forthcoming 16th season in July.
“Everybody knows I’m sassy, classy and some of my friends are a wee bit trashy, but if you come for this Mirrorball, it will get nasty,” Parks teased to “GMA.”
Danny Amendola
Danny Amendola will compete on “Dancing with the Stars” season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Witney Carson
Danny Amendola is a former NFL player who won two Super Bowls in his career as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. After 13 seasons in the NFL, Amendola retired in 2022. Since his retirement, Amendola competed on the reality series “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” and served as a coach for the Las Vegas Raiders for one season.
To get in the “Dancing with the Stars” spirit, Amendola stood up and showed off a touchdown dance for “Good Morning America.” He slid across the floor with a skip and spiked a football on the floor as his co-stars cheered.
Amendola’s former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski also sent him a video message of encouragement. “You bring that ‘Dola playoff energy to the dance floor, you will [for] sure dominate, kid,” said Gronkowski.
Joey Graziadei
Joey Graziadei will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Jenna Johnson
Joey Graziadei, a tennis coach, first joined Bachelor Nation as the runner-up of Charity Lawson’s season of “The Bachelorette.” He then led season 28 of “The Bachelor,” which ended with him engaged to Kelsey Anderson.
Graziadei conceded he feels the pressure to live up to the success of former Bachelors and Bachelorettes who competed on the show previously, but told “GMA” he was focused on making it to the finale.
“That’s what we’re going to build towards,” he said.
Ilona Maher
Ilona Maher will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Alan Bersten
Ilona Maher is a professional rugby player who helped the U.S. women’s rugby team to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Maher is the digital cover star for the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and has used her platform to advocate for body positivity and bring attention to women’s sports.
Maher called the Olympics her “life goal,” but said she’s bracing herself for the ballroom.
“I know it’s going to be really tough and stressful,” she told “GMA.”
Chandler Kinney
Chandler Kinney will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Brandon Armstrong
Actress Chandler Kinney has played Willa in the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise “Zombies” franchise since 2020’s “Zombies 2.” Kinney also starred as Tabitha “Tabby” Haworthe on “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” and “Pretty Little Liars: Summer School,” continuations of the popular “Pretty Little Liars” franchise.
Kinney, who revealed she danced as a child, told “GMA” she was “nervous” and “excited” and complimented the talented cast and pros.
“I love the show because it requires showmanship and attention to detail,” she said. “Everyone on the stage has proven they’re more than capable of that.”
Anna Delvey
Anna Delvey will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Ezra Sosa
Anna “Delvey” Sorokin is known as the notorious so-called “fake heiress” whose financial crimes and lavish lifestyle inspired the Emmy-nominated Netflix show “Inventing Anna” and was detailed in the book “My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress.” In 2019, Delvey was convicted on eight counts, including grand larceny and theft of services. She was sentenced to 12 years in prison, fined $24,000, and ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution. She was released on good behavior in February 2021.
When asked what she wanted viewers to know about her, Delvey told “GMA,” “How good I am at cha-cha.”
Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Britt Stewart
Eric Roberts is an actor best known for “King of the Gypsies” (1978), “Star 80” (1983) and “Runaway Train” (1985), all of which earned him Golden Globe nominations and the latter earning him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. He is the older brother of Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts and the father of actress Emma Roberts.
Roberts told “GMA” that taking on this role was “like a mile and a half” outside of his comfort zone. He also revealed that his family found out about his “Dancing with the Stars” inclusion in real time.
Brooks Nader
Brooks Nader will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Gleb Savchencko
Brooks Nader is a model who has appeared in the pages of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue numerous times since winning the Swim Search open casting call in 2019. In 2023, she was featured in a “Baywatch”-inspired photo shoot on the cover of the magazine, alongside fellow cover models Megan Fox, Kim Petras and Martha Stewart.
Nader told “GMA” that, while she had some dance experience in high school, this would be “a new challenge,” adding, “I’m so excited for it.”
Reginald VelJohnson
Reginald VelJohnson will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Emma Slater
Reginald VelJohnson is one of TV’s most beloved dads, having played Carl Winslow on “Family Matters” for nine seasons between 1989 and 1997. He is known for playing police officer characters, famously playing Al Powell in “Die Hard” (1988) and “Die Hard 2” (1990).
“America is going to be shocked,” VelJohnson told “GMA” when asked if he is ready for his new role.
Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Pasha Pashkov
Actress Tori Spelling is best known for playing Donna Martin on “Beverly Hills, 90210” for all 10 seasons of the teen drama, which aired from 1990 to 2000. Spelling, who has appeared in the films “Troop Beverly Hills” (1989), “Scream 2″ (1997)” and “Scary Movie 2” (2001) as well as the final “Sharknado” TV movie (2018), is also a New York Times bestselling author for her 2009 memoir “Stori Telling.”
Spelling spoke about her former “90210” castmates Brian Austin Green and the late Shannen Doherty, who both competed on the show in previous seasons. Spelling said Green offered words of encouragement and that she knew Doherty would be “watching.”
“I know Shannen will be watching over, and she always said you got to turn your power on. So, I’m doing it now,” she told “GMA.”
Jenn Tran
Jenn Tran in a promo image for “The Bachelorette.”Disney
Pro Partner: Sasha Farber
Jenn Tran is fresh off “The Bachelorette” and is trading roses for sequins. Having first joined Bachelor Nation on Joey Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor,” she was named the lead of “The Bachelorette” season 21 and became the first Asian American lead in the franchise. Tran’s journey came to a dramatic end in a heartbreaking finale where she proposed to contestant Devin Strader, only for it to be revealed in the “After the Final Rose” special they had split.
Tran told “GMA” her experience on “The Bachelorette” will motivate her to succeed on “Dancing with the Stars.”
“I think heartbreak is the best motivator for success,” said Tran. “I’m out for blood. I’m ready.”
Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Daniella Karagach
Dwight Howard is a professional basketball player who has played 18 seasons in the NBA, including eight with the Orlando Magic. Howard won an NBA championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard has played professional basketball in Taiwan since 2022, following his departure from the Lakers.
Howard told “GMA” he’s “been dancing my whole life, but not ballroom dancing.”
On pro partner Daniella Karagach, Howard called her “amazing” and said, “I’m definitely going to trust her, follow her lead and have a lot of fun.”
Stephen Nedoroscik
Stephen Nedoroscik will compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33.Andrew Eccles/Disney
Pro Partner: Rylee Arnold
Stephen Nedoroscik, who was previously announced on “GMA” as a contestant last month, rose to national prominence at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he notched two bronze medals as a pommel horse specialist on the U.S. men’s gymnastics team. According to USA Gymnastics, Nedoroscik has won four U.S. pommel horse titles, tying the record for most pommel horse championships in U.S. history.
Despite being used to high-stakes competition, Nedoroscik said he’s “really nervous.”
“The Olympics was so stressful. It’s very difficult. But I’ve also never danced, so I’m really nervous about what’s going to happen,” he told “GMA,” comparing the Olympics stage to the dance floor. “I guess I’m going to find out when I step out onto the ballroom floor.”
“Dancing with the Stars” season 33 premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day.
Federal safety regulators are calling for an investigation into popular Chinese e-commerce websites Shein and Temu over concerns shoppers can easily purchase baby and toddler products that do not meet U.S. safety regulations.
In a joint letter Monday, Consumer Product Safety Commission Commissioners Peter A. Feldman and Douglas Dziak cited “recent media reports that deadly baby and toddler products are easy to find on these platforms.”
The letter did not single out specific products, but one report from business technology publication The Information, cited in the CPSC letter, found that padded crib bumpers, which were banned by Congress in 2022, are still available on the retailer websites.
Temu said in a statement to ABC News that it requires all sellers “to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those related to product safety.”
“Our interests are aligned with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in ensuring consumer protection and product safety, and we will cooperate fully with any investigation,” a Temu spokesperson said.
A Shein spokesperson also told ABC News that the company prioritizes customer safety.
“At SHEIN, customer safety is our top priority and we are investing millions of dollars to strengthen our compliance programs,” Shein said in a statement. “In the last year SHEIN has spent over $10 million building a strong global compliance function and developing partnerships with internationally renowned testing agencies such as Intertek, SGS, BV, and TUV, to further enhance our safety practices. Earlier this year it was also announced that an additional $50 million dollars will be dedicated to fortifying our Global Compliance Center and initiatives to ensure strict adherence to our rigorous product safety standards and full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.”
The spokesperson added, “Our global team, including more than 1,000 U.S. employees, remains steadfast in its commitment to quality and safety for our customers, and we resolutely support the Commission’s mandate.”
Both Temu and Shein have exploded in popularity in the U.S., in part because their sites offer cheap prices on a variety of products from clothes to home goods.
The CPSC commissioners said e-commerce platforms can offer great deals to consumers, but it’s critical they comply with U.S. safety standards to avoid any risk of injury.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A woman is facing kidnapping and robbery charges after prosecutors say she attacked a couple with an ax, and one of the victims believes jealousy is the motive.
ONLY ON 13, Katelynn Mitcham, 20, told Eyewitness News that she and her 22-year-old girlfriend had just gotten matching tattoos early Tuesday morning when they pulled into the Westbrook Lakes community pool’s parking lot in northwest Harris County.
“We were in the back of the car. We were just talking about life,” Mitcham said.
But according to Mitcham, 47-year-old Loretta Hughes cut that conversation short when she pulled up on a bicycle with knives and what court documents describe as an ax.
“She pulled her hatchet out and started threatening us. Then she just started beating my girlfriend up,” Mitcham said, adding that Hughes “basically said that we’re gonna die together.”
Mitcham said she’d only begun dating her girlfriend within the last week but that her girlfriend had previously dated the suspect.
Fearing for her life, Mitcham said she reached for a pocket knife, which, she adds, only made Hughes angrier.
“As soon as she saw me go and try and get that, she instantly came after me,” she said.
Mitcham told Eyewitness News that she and her girlfriend managed to escape the car and ran toward nearby Owens Elementary School. But her girlfriend’s escape was short-lived. She said Mitcham caught up to her and dragged her back to the car.
“She’s very petite, so it wasn’t hard for this girl to throw her back in the car like that,” she said.
As Mitcham continued to run, she said Hughes started driving after her, forcing her to try to scramble atop the elementary school by way of a tree.
“She had gotten in my car, reversed, and was trying to hit me, so I was getting on top of the building, and then I was like, ‘I’m not gonna be fast enough,'” Mitcham said.
Instead, she said she was able to flag down a police officer posted outside the school. But by that time, she said Hughes had already driven off with her girlfriend.
“My girlfriend said the only way that she got out was by pulling the steering wheel and just punching her as hard as she could, and then jumping out of the vehicle, which she was dragged for a few minutes after,” said Mitcham.
Harris County sheriff’s deputies arrested Hughes later that morning. It’s unclear how they caught up to her since Mitcham said deputies had yet to find her car.
Hughes made her first court appearance Tuesday evening, where a judge set her bond at $100,000. Mitcham hopes she never posts it.
“One-hundred percent that girl would have killed us. There was no doubt in my mind. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Yeah, that girl had no soul that night,” she said.
Casualties were reported in an active shooter situation at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning, according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.
One suspect is in custody, the sheriff’s office said.
The incident is over and a local hospital is “treating multiple gunshot wounds,” according to one source briefed on the situation.
Details on the number of victims and their conditions were not immediately clear, the sheriff’s office said.
Students are seen outside Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024.WSB
Senior Sergio Caldera, 17, said he was in chemistry class when he heard gunshots at 11 a.m.
“My teacher goes and opens the door to see what’s going on. Another teacher comes running in and tells her to close the door because there’s an active shooter,” Caldera told ABC News.
He said his teacher locked the door and the students ran to the back of the room. Caldera said they heard screams from outside as they “huddled up.”
At some point, Caldera said someone pounded on his classroom door and shouted “open up!” multiple times. When the knocking stopped, Caldera said he heard more gunshots and screams.
He said his class later evacuated to the football field.
Police are seen outside Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., on Sept. 4, 2024.WSB
Apalachee High School was “cleared for dismissal” and all other Barrow County Schools are on a “soft lockdown,” the Barrow County School District said.
“The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office says this is for the safety of everyone right now. Please do not visit your child’s school at this time. We cannot release students during a lockdown,” the school district said in a statement. “We will let you know as soon as BCSO says it is all clear for dismissal.”
Winder is about 45 miles outside of Atlanta.
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the shooting. “His administration will continue coordinating with federal, state, and local officials as we receive more information,” according to the White House.
Agents from the FBI and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are at the scene.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he’s “directed all available state resources to respond.”
Kemp said he’s “praying for the safety of those in our classrooms, both in Barrow County and across the state.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
September is packed with exciting movie releases, offering something for everyone. Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated films hitting theaters this month:
September 6:
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice“ Tim Burton brings back the beloved ghost Betelgeuse in this long-awaited sequel. Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) returns to Winter River with her daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), only to reopen the portal to the Afterlife. Michael Keaton reprises his iconic role, joined by a stellar cast including Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and Danny DeVito.
September 13:
“Transformers One“ This animated prequel takes us to Cybertron, exploring the origins of Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry). Directed by Josh Cooley, the film features an impressive voice cast, including Scarlett Johansson and Laurence Fishburne.
“Speak No Evil“ In this psychological thriller, a family’s dream vacation turns into a nightmare. Directed by James Watkins, the film stars Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy as a couple whose new friendships take a dark turn.
“The Killer’s Game“ Dave Bautista stars as a hitman who takes out a contract on himself after learning he’s terminally ill, only to regret it when his ex-girlfriend becomes a target. This action-comedy, directed by J.J. Perry, also features Sofia Boutella, Ben Kingsley, and Terry Crews.
“Subservience“ Megan Fox stars in this sci-fi thriller as a domestic android that turns deadly. Directed by S.K. Dale, the film follows a man’s struggle when his AI helper develops dangerous feelings toward his family.
“My Old Ass“ In this comedy-drama, a young woman meets her 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza, during a mushroom trip. Directed by Megan Park, the film explores the humorous and heartfelt consequences of their encounter.
“The Substance“ Demi Moore stars in this body horror film about a woman who takes a mysterious substance to regain her youth, only to face terrifying side effects. Directed by Coralie Fargeat, the film has already made waves at the Cannes Film Festival.
September 20:
“Never Let Go“ Halle Berry stars in this survival horror film about a family haunted by a malevolent spirit. Directed by Alexandre Aja, the movie explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her children from supernatural forces.
September 27:
“Megalopolis“ Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited passion project finally arrives. Megalopolis is a sci-fi drama set in a futuristic New Rome, where an architect (Adam Driver) fights to rebuild the city against a corrupt mayor (Giancarlo Esposito). The film’s star-studded cast includes Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne, and Shia LaBeouf.
“The Wild Robot“ Based on the popular book series, this animated film tells the story of a robot named Roz, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, who must adapt to life on a deserted island. Directed by Chris Sanders, the movie features a talented voice cast, including Pedro Pascal and Mark Hamill.
“Lee“ Kate Winslet stars as the legendary photographer Lee Miller in this biographical drama. Directed by Ellen Kuras, the film chronicles Miller’s journey from fashion model to war correspondent during World War II, with a supporting cast that includes Marion Cotillard and Andy Samberg.
With such a diverse lineup, September promises to be an exciting month for movie lovers. Whether you’re into sci-fi, horror, comedy, or drama, there’s something to look forward to on the big screen.
Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) is set to kick off Latinx Heritage Month with a Day of Action on Saturday, September 14, 2024. ‘
This event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers free admission and a day full of activities that celebrate Latinx history, identity, and culture. As the nation’s first fully bilingual Holocaust museum, HMH presents all its galleries and exhibitions in both English and Spanish, ensuring accessibility to a broader audience.
The Day of Action will feature a variety of engaging activities designed for the entire family. Visitors can explore information booths hosted by local organizations that serve the Latinx community, participate in voter registration, and enjoy drop-in museum tours offered in both English and Spanish. The day’s schedule includes an array of events, such as a film screening of Dolores—a documentary on the life of labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta—panel discussions on pressing issues affecting the Latinx community, and interactive family activities.
A significant highlight of the day is the unveiling of the University of Houston’s Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies (CMALS) Latino cARTographies interactive digital board. This exhibit, on view at HMH from September 14 through December 12, showcases the social and geographic landscape of Latino visual art in public and private spaces throughout Houston.
The entertainment lineup at HMH’s Albert and Ethel Herzstein Theater includes opening remarks on HMH’s Latinx Initiatives Program, a performance by the Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus, and a lecture titled Fighting on Two Fronts: The Chicano Movement in the West Texas Borderlands by Dr. Jesse Esparza. Other notable events include an Artists-Curator Conversation featuring visual artists Beatriz Bellorin and Carolina Otero, and a panel discussion on Latinos in STEM moderated by Marcela Strane, with esteemed panelists from the University of Houston and LULAC. The day concludes with a student panel titled Claiming the Power in Our Numbers, moderated by Student 2 Government Academy Creator Mario Salinas, highlighting civic leadership among young people.
In addition to the Day of Action, HMH will continue to offer free Latinx Heritage Month programming throughout September and October. On September 18, the museum will host a lecture by Dr. Mark Goldberg titled Searching for Belonging: Being Jewish and Latina/o/x in Postwar America. This talk will delve into the histories and experiences of Latin American Jewish communities in Miami and Houston. Another key event is the third annual Día de los Muertos Community Altar Workshop on October 5, held in partnership with HTX Art in the Heart. This family-friendly workshop will educate participants on the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos and guide them through the process of creating traditional altars.
For a full schedule of events and more information on how to participate, visit hmh.org/Latinx.
About Holocaust Museum of Houston
Holocaust Museum Houston is dedicated to providing inclusive programming that honors the rich cultural heritage of the Latinx community. Latinx Heritage Month at HMH is presented by United, with additional sponsorship from Amigos Meat Distributors, LP, and Bank of Texas. Public programs at the museum are supported by Memorial Hermann.
How to get tickets?
Tickets are available exclusively online. For more information, visit hmh.org/visit.
