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HOLLYWOOD—Carrie Fisher, the actress and writer that became internationally famous as Princess Leia in “Star Wars,” died on Tuesday, December 27 at the age of 60, a family spokesman said. The family’s spokesperson, Simon Hall, released a statement to People Magazine on behalf of Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, 24, who currently stars on the FOX series "Scream Queens." “It is with a...

HOLLYWOOD—The biggest complaint that I have heard from most people who have ventured into the theater to see “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is that the opening of the movie is quite slow, and drags a bit. And unfortunately, I would have to agree with that assessment, but if you can overlook those minor hiccups, the flick which...

HOLLYWOOD—And I was certain 2016 was going to be a big year in cinema, but from the looks of things 2017 might be the icing on the cake. There are plenty and I mean plenty of big, massive blockbuster flicks arriving in multiplexes in the coming months. For those who have been in the dark look no further, than the...

HOLLYWOOD—Well, it was approximately 1 year ago that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” stunned the box-office, so it should not have been a shock to many to see “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” dominate the theaters with an impressive $155 million plus haul. Yep, “Star Wars” is not only a fascination with many from the baby boomer generation,...

BEL AIR—Hungarian-born actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor died of an apparent heart attack at her Bel Air home on Sunday, December 18. The actress was less than two months shy from celebrating her 100th birthday. Her publicist, Ed Lozzi confirmed the news of the actresses’ passing to CBS Los Angeles news. Gabor who was born on February 6, 1917 was originally...

HOLLYWOOD—Nominees for the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Nominees were announced on Wednesday, December 14 from the Pacific Design Center by actress Sophia Bush of the NBC show “Chicago P.D.” and actor/rapper Common. Leading all contenders was the film “Manchester by the Sea” which picked up a total of 4 nominations including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion...

HOLLYWOOD—Alan Thicke, who portrayed the patriarch Jason Seaver on the popular ABC series “Growing Pains” died on Tuesday, December 13 at the age of 69. According to reports, Thicke, was playing hockey with one of his sons when he suffered a heart attack. The actor was transported to a Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Los Angeles where he later...

BEVERLY HILLS—Well, things this awards season are about to get interesting people! The nominees for the 2017 Golden Globes were announced on Monday, December 12. Leading the pack of contenders is the musical “La La Land” which earned a total of seven nominations including Best Motion Picture – Drama. Followed close behind was the drama “Moonlight” which earned six...

  SAN FRANCISCO―Castro Theater played host to the screening of the musical "La La Land" on Thursday, December 8. The musical was honored by the San Francisco Film Society where the society presented an award to the film’s writer and directer Damien Chazelle. “I’ve wanted to make movies as long as I can remember,” Chazelle said before the screening. “I lived my...

HOLLYWOOD—Start making your predictions, because the movies that will be contenders this awards season. The 2017 Critic’s Choice nominations were unveiled on Thursday, December 1 and the musical “La La Land” lead the pack with 12 nominations including Best Picture. Followed close behind were the films “Arrival” and “Moonlight” with a total of 10 nominations. A list of nominees...