In the movie “San Andreas,” which will be released Friday, an earthquake wreaks havoc

In the movie “San Andreas,” which will be released Friday, an earthquake wreaks havoc on San Francisco. Here are a few facts about the action blockbuster, starring Dwayne Johnson, from imdb.com:

v Marketing change: Due to the Nepal earthquake, the film’s marketing has been changed to help people know what to do in the case of a deadly earthquake. The people behind the film are also going to donate a very large proceed to help Nepal and the earthquake victims.

v A little science: San Andreas is the name of the tectonic fault line that runs through most of California. Seismologists have been predicting for years that California is due for a massive earthquake caused by this particular fault.

v Ride along: Universal Studios Florida remodeled their “Earthquake” ride to make it a parody of movie effects. The ride is called Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride... Starring You! In it, riders participate in a movie called “Mutha Nature.” At the end, everyone is rescued by Dwayne Johnson.

v Actors: Although they play a father and daughter, there is only a 13-year age difference between Dwayne Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.

v The name: The “Rock” is a nickname for Dwayne Johnson, for the movie location (Alcatraz), and also where the director is from. The island of Newfoundland (Canada) is known as the Rock.

“America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC): “America’s Got Talent” returns (see story at right) for another go-around as a fresh batch of contenders and pretenders tries real hard to impress judges Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Heidi Klum.

“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” (8 p.m., Fox): The answer will be revealed.

“Extreme Weight Loss” (9 p.m., ABC): Season 5 begins.

“Chopped All-Stars” (10 p.m., Food): The season ends tonight.

“I Can Do That” (10 p.m., NBC): Celebs perform outside of their comfort zones.

TV listings, B6

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Museum seeks new volunteers

YOUNGSTOWN

The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., is seeking volunteers of all ages and talents.

Docents at the museum help thousands of visitors yearly, offering interpretation and information about the museum’s collection and temporary exhibitions. A class to train new docent volunteers will begin in the fall. For information, contact Joyce Mistovich at 330-743-1107, ext. 114, or email joycemistovich@buterart.com.

The gift shops in the main museum and the Trumbull branch in Howland are open during regular Butler hours, and are staffed entirely by volunteers. If interested in volunteering at either gift shop, call Renee Sheakoski 330-743-1107, ext.127, or email reneeohio@gmail.com.

Information-desk volunteers welcome visitors and offer details of exhibitions and special collections that are currently on view.

To volunteer, contact Sal Persin at 330-743-1107, ext. 115, or email sal.persin@butlerart.com.