Fronnie Lewis, Author at Media City Groove

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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Screen Actors Guild overwhelmingly approves new contract

It’s been a long time coming, but finally the 100,000 plus members of the Screen Actors Guild have a new contract today. The votes were counted last night on a new two-year deal with the big studio producers, which covers, “…film and digital television programs, motion pictures and new media productions,” according to an announcement on the SAG website. Around 110,000 ballots went out […]

Monday, June 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 8, 2009

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Upset at the Box Office

A flip-flop at the weekend Box Office today. Once the Sunday figures were in, it became clear movie ticket sales were higher for the new R-rated comedy, “The Hangover” than the animated adventure “Up.” So there’s a switch at the top of the Box Office. “The Hangover” is now number one with $45 million. Yesterday, the film’s weekend estimated gross hovered at around $43 million. “The […]

Sunday, June 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 7, 2009

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Fierce battle for supremacy at the Box Office

The family-friendly animated 3D flick, “Up” appears to have won the fight for number one at the Box Office this weekend. “Up” held onto the top spot for the second week in a row with a take estimated to be $44.2 million, edging out a new contender, “The Hangover.” The R-rated comedy, with no big name stars, is supposed to […]

Saturday, June 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 6, 2009

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Dodgers whoop it up after win over the Phillies!

Photo: Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Andre Ethier had a slamming good time at Dodger Stadium today. Ethier’s second home run of the game, in the 12th inning, gave the Dodgers the 3-2 victory over Philadelphia. It was the outfielder’s second career walk-off homer. Ethier and Casey Blake are now the team’s lead home run hitters this season with nine each.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 6, 2009

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Photo Gallery:National Fire Service Day in Burbank

Photos: FLLewis/ A Writer’s Groove The National Fire Service Day celebration in downtown Burbank on May 9, 2009 had a festival flavor. There was food, entertainment, educational booths, along with fire personnel, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles. The Burbank Police Department and several other local agencies took part in the annual event as well.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 4, 2009

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Actor David Carradine found dead in Thailand

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Freaky weather in the Southland

The weather turned very freaky today. Those overcast skies this morning did not give way to sunshine as was the case during the past few days. Instead wacky thunderstorms rolled through parts of Southern California this afternoon bringing lightning, thunder, rain, and even some hail in places like the coastal community of Venice. Two women were reportedly injured by lightning; one victim died […]

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Debate and controversy at Burbank City Council meeting

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank City Hall That discrimination lawsuit filed by five members of the Burbank PD last Thursday, popped up several times at the Burbank City Council meeting last night. First, it was on the written agenda as having been discussed with legal counsel earlier in the afternoon during the council’s closed session. Also seven, yes that’s right, potential cases against the […]

Monday, June 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 1, 2009

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Both sides in that Burbank Police lawsuit speak out today

Photo: FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters A controversial lawsuit filed by a Burbank police Lieutenant and four officers last Thursday is the talk of the town. In fact, the story is still getting a lot of exposure across the Internet and in the media. Today, the lead lawyer, whose firm filed the lawsuit, reiterated the allegations of widespread discrimination, […]