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Thursday, September 13, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, September 13, 2012

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Kevin Costner snags new adventure series book deal

Actor/director/producer, Kevin Costner, reportedly has a new book series deal with Simon & Schuster’s Atria Books. The first book in the adventure series, “The Explorers Guild, Volume One: Passage to Shambhala,” is set for release in 2014. Costner told Deadline.com’s Mike Fleming he feels “… the book has the sweep of adventure classics he grew up reading, including “Arabian Nights” […]

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 22, 2012

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Comcast NBCUniversal hit with “Tonight Show” jokes and class action lawsuit

More bad labor press for Comcast NBCUniversal. First, a lot of shock and surprise when it came out last week that about 20 staffers got laid off from the highly rated, “The Tonight Show.” Host Jay Leno reportedly was forced to take a pay cut as part of that budget slashing. For the past couple of nights, Leno and his […]

Friday, August 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 17, 2012

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Entertainment Bits: MJ’s will reviewed, Facebook stock down again, WGA-West slams Verizon/cable deals

No surprise that a family feud is underway over the very rich estate of the late pop legend, Michael Jackson. Some of the superstar’s disgruntled siblings have charged his will is a fake. Yes, that’s the will that left the singer’s fortune to various charities, his mother, and his children and nothing to his brothers and sisters. Forbes investigated MJ’s […]

Friday, August 17, 2012

By Guest Blogger Friday, August 17, 2012

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A Writer’s View: From TV police drama “Hunter” to mystery author

My first paid writing job fell into my lap when working for a TV syndication company. My boss needed to hire someone to watch seven seasons (23 shows a season) worth of “Hunter,” the police drama starring Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer, and compose a one page, double spaced synopsis of each show to be faxed (our office didn’t have […]

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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Lady Gaga and other celebrities to shine at art exhibit

Lady Gaga and other celebrity portraits such as Steven Tyler, Elizabeth Taylor, and Prince will be on display this evening at the opening of a solo exhibit by local artist Rosalind “Roz” Williams at the ArtLife Gallery Plaza El Segundo 720-B South Allied Way, El Segundo 90245 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. For more information, call the gallery (310) 938-2511.

Friday, July 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012

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AMC theatres stepping up security and banning costumes in the wake of Colorado shooting

Like many movie complexes across the nation today, the AMC theatres in Burbank have boosted the level of security. By the way, if you’re planning on going to an AMC screening this weekend of “The Dark Knight Rises,” don’t wear a costume. The AMC has banned the wearing of costumes by moviegoers. The details are in this statement put out […]

Friday, July 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 20, 2012

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“The Dark Knight Rises” tragedy: Statement from President Obama

Tragedy in Colorado. Authorities are saying a lone gunman opened fire during a midnight premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colorado — at least 12 people were killed and 38 injured. The suspect has been tentatively identified as 24-year-old James Holmes. Witnesses say tear gas was tossed into the theater before the gunfire erupted. This morning the White […]

Thursday, July 19, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 19, 2012

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“The Dark Knight Rises” hot movie ticket

“The Dark Knight Rises” doesn’t open until after midnight, but this superhero flick has already racked up an a huge $25 million in advanced ticket sales as of yesterday. This is supposed to be the final installment of a Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan. It started with “Batman Begins” (2005) and then followed with The Dark Knight” (2008). No […]

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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Major change in Universal City development project

A lot of buzz today about the deletion of the residential component of the controversial NBCUniversal development project for Universal City. The media giant is moving forward with the 20 year “Evolution Plan,” but without the previous designs for an elaborate residential community of almost 3000 units along with retail shops … according to a report posted yesterday on Deadline.com. […]