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Saturday, March 12, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 12, 2011

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Hollywood spec script market heats up

The spec script market appears to be catching fire and that’s a good thing for all of Hollywood. More scripts that sell, more production, and more jobs. Last night, Sony Pictures came out the victor in a lively auction for the spec script, “Agent OX,” by Daniel Kunka, according to deadline.com Neal Moritz’s Original Pictures will produce “Agent OX.” Moritz is the prolific […]

Thursday, March 10, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 10, 2011

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ShowBiz Bits: Charlie Sheen files $100 million lawsuit, book deal for Bill Cosby, and Hollywood script news

Another twist in the Charlie Sheen saga There are more strange twists in the real-life saga of troubled-outspoken actor, Charlie Sheen, than most TV shows. This morning, Sheen’s attorney filed a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. and “Two and a Half Men” co-creator/executive producer, Chuck Lorre. The suit comes days after Warner Bros. fired Sheen from the highly rated TV […]

Monday, March 7, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 7, 2011

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Photo Gallery: History-making journalist Belva Davis greeted by long lines and enthusiastic crowds in the Southland

Culver City… Pasadena… Los Angeles… For more on Belva Davis, her memoir, “Never in My Wildest Dreams: A Black Woman’s Life in Journalism,” and her amazing journey go here.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 27, 2011

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The Oscars: Winners, awards, and those fabulous celebrity gowns

As expected, “The King’s Speech” captured the best picture Oscar at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood tonight. The surprise, the historic British drama was nominated for a record 12 awards, but only won four. Along with best picture, Colin Firth grabbed best actor, Tom Hooper best director, and David Seidler walked off with the best […]

Saturday, February 26, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 26, 2011

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Pioneer journalist Belva Davis brings book tour to Southland

Award-winning journalist/author, Belva Davis, is in the Southland this weekend for a number of meet-and-greet-and-book signing events. As Black History month draws to a close, this is an incredible opportunity to meet a trailblazer, Davis, the first African American female reporter/anchor in the West, who covered some of the most significant news stories of the past few decades while fighting racism and sexism. In […]

Sunday, February 6, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 6, 2011

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ShowBiz bits: Awards and kudos in Hollywood

WGA 2011 awards Some of Hollywood’s top writing awards were given out last night by the Writers Guild of America. The best original screenplay went to Christopher Nolan for the smart sci-fi actioner, “Inception.” The ceremony was held simultaneously at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in the Southland and at the AXA Equitable Center in New York City. Aaron Sorkin took home the […]

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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New book out today by television trailblazer Belva Davis

It’s not easy being the first to break through social and professional barriers, especially back in the turbulent sixties. Nevertheless, someone has to step up, take the risks, suffer the insults and the rejections, and Belva Davis did that to become the first black female television journalist/anchor in the western United States. Davis tells her incredible story of rising from the projects of Oakland to become an […]

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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ShowBiz Bits:More awards nominations, Oprah’s new TV network & holiday Box Office

The 2011 WGA screen award nominees The Writers Guild of America today announced its nominees for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen in 2010. Here are some of the big screen nominees: Original Screenplay Black Swan, Screenplay by Mark Heyman and Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin; Story by Andres Heinz; Fox Searchlight The Fighter, Screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy […]

Friday, December 24, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 24, 2010

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Holiday Highlights: “Twas the Night Before Christmas”

“Twas the Night Before Christmas,” also called “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” has become a holiday tradition for young and old. There is some debate over — was it Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston, Jr. who originally wrote the poem back in the 1800s. No matter, the wonderful words are timeless and conjure up the magic and hope of Christmas Eve. There are many variations of […]