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January 2014

Monday, January 13, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 13, 2014
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“Lone Survivor” leads box office as producers attempt damage control

“Lone Survivor” fought its way to the top of the box office over the weekend. The military action/drama debuted with $37.8 million  becoming the number one film in the U.S. That’s the second largest January opening ever. “Lone Survivor” is based on the real-life story of four Navy Seals on a covert mission in Afghanistan who must make some tough […]
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Monday, January 13, 2014
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By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 13, 2014
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Sparks update: Petition to keep the team in the Southland

An online petition to keep the Los Angeles Sparks in the Southland has collected more than 800 names. The petition was started by loyal Sparks fans, Chris Woodmansee and Callan McClurg. The petition touts the achievements of the team: “The Sparks are one of only four original WNBA franchises left to exist since the league was formed back in 1997, and […]
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Monday, January 13, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 13, 2014
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71st Annual Golden Globe Awards scores for both comedy and drama

What a show! The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony delivered a program packed with surprises, comedy, and yes, drama. “12 Years a Slave” the brutal drama of a free American black man’s ordeal of being kidnapped and forced into slavery, was shut out of every award — except the biggest of the night — Best Motion Picture Drama. “American […]
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 12, 2014
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Golden Globe Awards this evening: Bomb squad sweeps Beverly Hilton

  Celebrity town is gearing up for the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. As part of the preps, a bomb squad made a sweep of the Beverly Hilton hotel where the ceremony will take place this evening. The very funny team of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will be doing the hosting duties. Here is the list of nominees. Showtime […]
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Saturday, January 11, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 11, 2014
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Script Sales and Deals: “Endgame,” “Slingshot,” and “Maggie’s Plan”

  “Endgame” — In a heated bidding war, Fox has come out the victor in a $2 million dollar deal for James Fey’s book. This is a  “Hunger Games” type YA novel about young teen warriors battling in a future world. You might remember Fey’s reputation took a beating after it came out that his best-selling memories, “A Million Little […]
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Friday, January 10, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 10, 2014
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Who’s America’s favorite movie star?

Tom Hanks name was not called during the People’s Choice Awards ceremony last Wednesday night. However, in the latest Harris Poll Tom Hanks won the title of America’s Favorite Movie Star.  A position he held in 2002, 2004, and 2005 in similar Harris Polls. Despite being skipped over by the People’s Choice Awards, Hanks is getting a lot of award […]
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 9, 2014
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Around the Southland: Tennis star Venus Williams lists L.A. home

Tennis champion/ interior designer, Venus Williams, has put her Los Angeles home on the market. Williams remodeled the post-and-beam mid-century Hollywood Hills home since purchasing it in 2005 for $1.9 million, according to the Zillow blog. Despite extensive upgrades, the home at 2521 Astral Drive Los Angeles 90046 is now listed for $1,799,000. A bargain for the right buyer. More photos […]
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 9, 2014
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T Mobile makes bold offer to steal AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint users

T Mobile just upped the ante in the high stakes game to attract new users from AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.  At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas yesterday, T Mobile announced a new plan that will cover the early termination fees for users who make the switch. This offer could amount to as much as $650 for new […]
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 8, 2014
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Script Sales and Deals: “Darkness” and “Selling Time”

“Darkness” — A spec script and the first sale for a couple of writers, is on the fast track “into production for 2014″… according to DoneDealPro (membership required). The spec by Francis Jay and C.B. Liffer, has a great hook. It’s a horror story about a woman with night blindness trapped in a small dark space with a corpse and four […]
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