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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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In the wake of hacker threats, Sony cancels “The Interview”

The hackers appear to be winning in the face-off with Sony Pictures. Today Sony canceled the Christmas Day release of the action comedy, “The Interview, ” after several major chains pulled the film from its theaters. “In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to […]

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 10, 2014

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21st Annual SAG Awards nominees announced today

A lot of chatter around the entertainment community today about the newly released nominees for the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The nominees were announced this morning at the Pacific Design Center’s SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood by actress/director/producer and recipient, Eva Longoria,and Actor, Ansel Elgort,( “The Fault in Our Stars” (2014) and “Divergent” (2014) ). Here are the nominees for the […]

Thursday, November 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 20, 2014

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Legendary director Mike Nichols dies at 83

“A movie is like a person. Either you trust it or you don’t.” — Mike Nichols Director Oscar for “The Graduate” (1967) November 6, 1931 – November 19, 2014

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 17, 2014

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New movie poster for Christmas release “Into the Woods”

Christmas is coming and so are those holiday movies. The poster for Disney’s “Into the Woods” is out. This is the first poster for the Stephen Sondheim musical, according to The Disney Blog. Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep is pictured on the poster as “The Witch.” Also starring in the film, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, and Johnny Depp. The musical intertwines some of […]

Sunday, August 10, 2014

movie poster for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 10, 2014

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Megan Fox has a hit movie and new celebrity home in Toluca Lake

The reboot of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise kicked some serious butt at the box office this weekend. The 2014 film starring the half-shell, joke-cracking crime fighters is on track to win the battle for number one with a take estimated to be around $65 million, according to Nikkifinke.com Actress Megan Fox plays a reporter who befriends the turtles in […]

Sunday, July 20, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 20, 2014

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Around the Southland: “Frozen” actress selling Studio City home

The actress who sings the popular Oscar-winning song “Let It Go” in the mega animated hit “Frozen” (2013) is parting ways with her Studio City home. Idina Menzel, who won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical, “Wicked,” is selling the home with her ex-husband, actor Taye Diggs. The couple announced their divorce last December and Diggs, star […]

Saturday, July 5, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 5, 2014

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Rose Parade officials make announcement about passing of Louis Zamperini

Olympian, World War ll hero, and Southland inspiration, Louis Zamperini, died earlier this week at the age of 97. Universal Studios made the announcement last Wednesday. Zamperini reportedly died after a valiant struggle with pneumonia. Zamperini’s amazing life is the subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s best seller, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.” (2010). The book […]

Monday, June 30, 2014

Actress Melissa McCarthy throws out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium June 28, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 30, 2014

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Photo Gallery: Actress Melissa McCarthy throws out first pitch at Dodger game

Last Saturday actress, Melissa McCarthy, got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals game at Dodger Stadium. McCarthy’s pitch was pretty good. It managed to find home plate. For that the actress was thrilled. McCarthy wrapped things up with a hug and then a photo with Dodger catcher, Drew Butera. By the […]

Thursday, June 26, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 26, 2014

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Lupita Nyong’o makes another prestigious list

People Magazine’s most beautiful woman of 2014 and Oscar-winner, Lupita Nyong’o, has received a new honor. Nyong’o made the list of 271 achievers invited to become new members of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. “This year’s class of invitees represents some of the most talented, creative and passionate filmmakers working in our industry today,” said Academy President […]