Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Monday, January 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2014

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“Ride Along” races to the top the box office

The new buddy/comedy, “Ride Along,” beat expectations and broke records over the long MLK holiday weekend. The four-day take for the “Ride Along” is an estimated $48.1 million — easily winning top spot at the box office — making it the new #1 film in the U.S. This is one of the strongest debuts ever for the MLK holiday weekend, […]

Monday, January 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2014

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“Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave” tie for top PGA award

More Awards drama today. “American Hustle” jumped ahead in the Oscar derby with its big win at the SAG Awards last Saturday, but now two other films are gaining steam. The 25th Annual Producers Guild of America Awards were held last night in Beverly Hills, and “Gravity” and “12 Years a Slave” tied for the top honor, the Darryl F. […]

Monday, January 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2014

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Happy MLK Day: Live the dream

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 19, 2014

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“American Hustle” wins big at SAG Awards

“American Hustle” has more of an Oscar edge today after winning the top honor at the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center in L.A. last night. The ensemble film won the Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture award — over “12 Years a Slave,” “August: Osage County,” “Dallas Buyers Club,” and […]

Saturday, January 18, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 18, 2014

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New comic — Disney Kingdoms: “Seekers of The Weird”

Disney branched out into the comic book world this month with the debut of its own comic brand, Disney Kingdoms. The launch is in conjunction with comic book giant, Marvel, which Disney now owns. The first comic, “Seekers of the Weird,” is based on Walt Disney’s idea for a “Museum of The Weird” attraction that was never built. In “Seekers […]

Friday, January 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 17, 2014

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Burbank Fire helps battle blaze in Glendora, also seeking new recruits

Several hundred firefighters are battling the Colby fire in Glendora for a second day. Three Burbank Fire engines and 12 personnel reportedly are involved in that fire fight. The flames broke out in the hills there yesterday and were fueled by those strong Santa Ana winds. Fire crews were on the line overnight putting out hot spots. Officials […]

Thursday, January 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 16, 2014

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“American Hustle” and “Gravity” got the most Oscar nominations today

“American Hustle” and “Gravity” were the 2013 movies mentioned the most today when the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards were revealed. Both got 10 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. The big winner at last Sunday’s Golden Globes for Best Movie Drama, “12 Years a Slave,” came in second […]

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 15, 2014

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Around the Southland: Actor Robert Pattinson sells Los Feliz love nest

Actor Robert Pattinson has sold his Los Feliz hacienda-style home for $6.375 million. The deal closed yesterday, according to the Forbes website. The architecturally significant property reportedly sits on a terraced 1.5 acre lot with extensive gardens, lagoon pool, and spectacular city views. The home is one of the first to be built in the Los Feliz hills. Pattinson bought the […]

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 14, 2014

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A winter heat wave: 88 in Burbank!

The calendar says January, but it feels like July in Burbank! At 2 p.m. the mercury hit 88 in B-town and could go even hotter before the sunset. More 80 degree temps expected through the end of the week in the Media City. We’re in the middle of winter but Southland is sizzling like it’s summertime. Along with that […]