John C. Reilly upstages King of the Apes in ‘Kong: Skull Island’

For the most part, “Kong: Skull Island” is just an excuse — albeit a more entertaining one than it should be — to launch a series of big-budget monster battles. But thanks to Reilly’s Hank Marlow, and things take a hilariously bonkers turn.

 
Here are movies and TV shows premiering at SXSW

Starting today, thousands will descend in Austin for the splashy red-carpet movie and TV premieres at South by Southwest, as well as concerts, panels and keynotes speeches.

Lexus of Las Vegas sponsors Ronald McDonald House Charities

Lexus of Las Vegas has pledged to match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 to help Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas reach its goal of $5,000 during Nevada’s Big Give 24-hour online crowdfunding event March 23.

Findlay, Cox present annual iChoose toDrive initiative

Cox Communications and Findlay Automotive Group are collaborating to drive home the message of behind-the-wheel safety through the fourth annual iChoose to Drive campaign.

Car dealer pays for college for employees, their families

A no-cost, no-debt college degree is now being offered to employees and family members at Desert 215 Superstore Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in the southwest valley and Sahara Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram at 5050 W. Sahara Ave.

Chrysler Pacifica wins Free Press Utility Vehicle of the Year

Already a best-selling vehicle at Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was recently named the Free Press Utility Vehicle of the Year at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. This prestigious award is presented by a panel of 60 automotive journalists and recognizes vehicles that excel in innovation, value, performance, design excellence and driver satisfaction.

Findlay’s 2017 Lincoln Navigator luxury for the whole family

This year the Lincoln Motor Company celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding, which means families have been riding comfortably in Lincolns for a century. With the rollout of another Lincoln Navigator, that tradition will continue.

 
Volkswagen pleads guilty in US to felony counts in diesel emissions case

Volkswagen AG pleaded guilty on Friday to three felony counts as part of a $4.3 billion settlement reached with the Justice Department in January over the automaker’s massive diesel emissions scandal.

 
Cranky 2-year-old not impressed by Queen Elizabeth

A 2-year-old boy in England wasn’t very impressed with a chance to meet Queen Elizabeth and showed it by throwing a tantrum in front of her majesty.