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Friday, January 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 23, 2009

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An extortion plot against John Travolta under investigation

File photo of John Travolta and son Jett Today in the Bahamas two men are reportedly being held in connection with an alleged plot to extort money from actor John Travolta, according to a police official there. The alleged plot involved the recent death of Travolta’s and actress Kelly Preston’s 16-year-old son Jett, who was found unconscious in the […]

Thursday, January 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2009

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13 Oscar nominations for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

Movie inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story. Voters for the 81st Annual Academy Awards were apparently dazzled by the journey of a man who ages backward in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” When the Oscar nominations for 2008 were announced bright and early in Beverly Hills today, this film was mentioned 13 times — more than any other. For some 13 […]

Saturday, January 17, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 17, 2009

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Brendan Fraser, author Cornelia Funke, and the “Inkheart” trilogy

Actor Brendan Fraser is about to hit the big screen in another fantasy adventure film. Last year, Fraser gave movie fans a wild ride in the remake of “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” and the third installment of the Mummy franchise, “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” Fraser starred in the two previous Mummy movies as well. All were […]

Thursday, January 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 15, 2009

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Chris Rock, new book deal & documentary at Sundance

One of the most important showcases for independent cinema, the Sundance Film Festival, opens today in Park City, Utah. Sundance is celebrating its 25th year. More than 115 films and 16 documentaries were selected for screening during the 10-day festival. Entertainer Chris Rock has a film in the U.S. documentary competition. In “Good Hair” Rock takes an amusing look at the complex culture of African-American […]

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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Update on John Travolta, Kelly Preston, and their family tragedy

John Travolta, Kelly Preston, and daughter Ella in 2007 Actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston continue to be gracious and thoughtful to others, while dealing with their family tragedy. Yesterday, a letter from the Travolta family was published in the Ocala Star-Banner newspaper and on its website. The Travoltas have a home in Ocala, Florida and that’s where a […]

Monday, January 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 12, 2009

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“Slumdog Millionaire” top dog at the 2009 Golden Globes

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto star in “Slumdog Millionaire.” “Slumdog Millionaire” has some additional Oscar buzz today after winning several major awards at the 66th Annual Golden Globes ceremony last night in Beverly Hills. “Slumdog Millionaire” picked up Globes for best movie drama, best film director, best film screenplay, and best original film score. The drama is about an orphan who struggles through […]

Sunday, January 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 11, 2009

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“Gran Torino” out runs the competition at the Box Office

Clint Eastwood producer/star/director of “Gran Torino.” The New Year is off to a great start for 78-year-old mega-star Clint Eastwood. His new film, “Gran Torino,” went into wide release this weekend; and quickly barreled right to the top of the Box Office to park in the number one spot. “Gran Torino” pulled in an estimated $29 million, the best opening ever for […]

Monday, January 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 5, 2009

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John Travolta & Kelly Preston “heartbroken” over death of son

Google image –The Travolta Family — John, Jett, Kelly, and daughter Ella Bleu An autopsy is scheduled in the Bahamas today for the 16-year-old son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston. A New Year’s celebration at Travolta’s vacation home turned tragic last Friday, when Jett Travolta was discovered unconscious in a bathroom. There are reports the teenager may have suffered a seizure and hit […]

Sunday, January 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 4, 2009

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“Marley & Me” leads the pack at the Box Office

“Marley & Me” top dog again. Moviegoers are seriously digging “Marley & Me.” For the second straight week, the family drama is the number one film in the country. Over the New Year’s holiday weekend, “Marley & Me” fetched an estimated haul of $24 million. “Marley & Me,” based on a best selling novel, stars Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson […]