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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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Academy Award winner rides out superstorm Sandy

The East Coast took a brutal pounding from the superstorm Sandy, which made landfall late yesterday. The storm caused widespread devastation in some of the mid-Atlantic states, knocking out power to millions. At least 26 deaths have been blamed on Sandy, now moving slowly across the country — less powerful, but still a threat. The nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., suffered […]
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Monday, July 23, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 23, 2012
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President Obama meets victims of Colorado theater shooting

President Obama visited some of the victims of that tragic theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado and their families yesterday. At the University of Colorado Hospital, Obama chatted with victim Allie Young and hugged her friend Stephanie Davies — who is credited with keeping Young alive after she was shot. Twelve moviegoers were killed and around 58 wounded when a gunman […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 14, 2012
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Disney launches The Art of “Frankenweenie” Exhibition

Walt Disney Studios has launched a special exhibit to promote director Tim Burton’s upcoming stop-motion animated feature film, “Frankenweenie.” The Art of “Frankenweenie” Exhibition is set to premiere in Barcelona, Spain, at CineEurope, June 18-21, and in the U.S. at Comic-Con 2012 in San Diego, California, July 11-15, according to a PRNewswire release. During the tour, the exhibition will be making stops […]
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 10, 2012
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AFI Life Achievement Award 2012 goes to actress Shirley MacLaine

Hollywood superstar, Shirley MacLaine, is the recipient of the AFI Life Achievement award for 2012, according to a PR Newswire release.  Maclaine has won more than 40 awards including best actress for “Terms of Endearment” (1983). She has appeared in numerous films and  is best known for her acting in “The Apartment” (1960), “Sweet Charity” (1961), “The Turning Point” (1977), […]
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Updated:Four legendary film directors showcased in new stamp series

The U.S. Postal Service gave some serious props to four big screen giants today: John Ford, Frank Capra, Billy Wilder, and John Huston. The film directors appears in a new Forever stamp series, according to a PR Newswire. Behind each director’s photo is a scene from one of his famous movies: Ford “The Searchers,” Capra “It happened One Night,” Wilder […]
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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“The Avengers” still strong going into Memorial weekend

  “Marvel’s The Avengers” is still packing them in at theaters. The superhero flick is number one at the domestic box office for the third straight week with a haul of $55.6 million. “Battleship,” based on a board game and with a cast that included Liam Neeson and Rihanna, was not much of a challenger — it debuted with $25.5 […]
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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Marvel’s The Avengers crashes into the $1 billion club

“Marvel’s The Avengers” has reached another milestone. Last Sunday, the superhero ensemble flick hit the $1 billion mark worldwide. It did so in only 19 days, according to Box Office Mojo. Meanwhile, “The Avengers” clobbered the competition in the domestic box office over the weekend, by holding onto the number one spot with a haul of $103 million. Far behind […]
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