Prince Albert buys Philadelphia home of mom Grace Kelly
(Oct 23, 2016 | CBS)
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia home where Oscar-winning actress Grace Kelly grew up and accepted a marriage proposal from Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1955 is now in the hands of the royal family.Her son, Prince Albert of Monaco, has confirmed to People Magazine that he was the recent purchaser of the six-bedroom, 2.5-story Colonial home in the city's East Falls section.He...read more
Maureen O'Hara's Oscar and other famous items find a home in Limerick
(Oct 22, 2016 | Irish Central)
Priceless personal items which belonged to Hollywood legend Maureen O'Hara will go on display in Foynes Flying Boat a Maritime Museum, in County Limerick. To mark the beloved "Quiet Man" actress' one-year anniversary her awards, film memorabilia and personal items will be part of a permanent display, with thanks to her family and the late patron. Conor Fitzsimons, the grandson of Ireland's...read more
Kathryn Adams Dies; 'Saboteur' Actress Was 96
(Oct 22, 2016 | deadline.com)
Kathryn Adams, an actress who appeared in such notable films as Alfred Hitchcock'sSaboteur and the Charles Laughton-starring The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and who retired from Hollywood upon her marriage to Leave It To Beaver's Hugh Beaumont, died October 14 at 96....read more
In Rome, Using 'Roman Holiday' as a Guide
(Oct 18, 2016 | New York Times)
The silver-haired gentleman in the perfectly tailored dark suit made a sweeping gesture and gave me a wistful smile."It was right here," he said. "1952." He pointed to a particular spot on the floor. "That is where she stood."If he was alive in 1952 he was a very little boy, but every guide I speak to at thePalazzo Colonna in Rome knows and reveres the spot where she stood. "Roman...read more
Julie Andrews returns to TV to help kids put on a show
(Oct 16, 2016 | Yahoo News)
Hollywood legend Julie Andrews is making her first television series in more than a decade to teach children how to put on a show, its producers said Sunday.The Oscar and Grammy winner is working with the creators of the Muppets on "Julie's Greenroom", a series which will air first on online streaming service Netflix.The British actress will play Ms Julie, a kind of Mary Poppins character who helps...read more
How new streaming service FilmStruck offers movie paradise
(Oct 16, 2016 | LA Daily News)
Turner Classic Movies and the Criterion Collection have teamed up to offer not just one, but two digital treasure troves to fans of independent, foreign and arthouse films.Starting in November, Turner is launching FilmStruck, its first streaming, video-on-demand subscription service. At the same time, the Criterion Channel will migrate from Hulu to FilmStruck, and will bring all manner of new and...read more
Happy Birthday, Angela Lansbury! See Her First Movie Performance at Age 18
(Oct 15, 2016 | Parade)
by Lindsay LoweHappy birthday, Angela Lansbury! The beloved singer and actress turns 91 on October 16, 2016.Last month, Lansbury brought tears to many an eye with her surprise performance of "Tale As Old As Time" for the 25th anniversary screening of Beauty and the Beast in New York.Younger viewers may know her as the motherly teapot Mrs. Potts from the Disney classic, but millions...read more
5 Things You Didn't Know About Elizabeth Taylor
(Oct 15, 2016 | Vogue)
Elizabeth Taylor wed a total of eight times, twice to Richard Burton. Monday marked what would have been the 41st anniversary of their second wedding-a wildly romantic secret ceremony in a national park in Botswana in 1975, just 16 months after they divorced. The love affair of the world's most famous couple was dubbed "the marriage of the century," but perhaps Burton put it best when he said, "You...read more
Robert De Niro To Receive 2017 Chaplin Award
(Oct 15, 2016 | deadline.com)
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to honor the artistry of Robert De Niro, a hometown icon," said Ann Tenenbaum, the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Board Chairman. "His portrayal of New York characters has helped define this city for the entire world.""De Niro has long been such a legendary presence that one can overlook the remarkably fine-tuned craft and quality he has brought to his roles...read more
'Days of Our Lives' star Patricia Barry dies at 93
(Oct 12, 2016 | USA Today)
NEW YORK (AP) - Patricia Barry, a mainstay of daytime television who appeared on Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and All My Children, has died. She was 93.Barry died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, a publicist for the actress said Wednesday. The Iowa-born Barry amassed more than 100 appearances in TV, film and theater....read more
Adam West: The Batman movies are too dark
(Oct 12, 2016 | list.co.uk)
Adam West - who played The Caped Crusader in the iconic 60s ABC 'Batman' TV series - thinks the modern 'Batman' movies are too "dark".Adam West thinks the modern 'Batman' movies are too "dark".The 88-year-old actor portrayed The Caped Crusader in the iconic 1960s ABC 'Batman' TV series and 1966's 'Batman: The Movie' and has voiced the DC Comics character in various animated projects and video games.West's...read more
Shirley MacLaine lands career achievement honour
(Oct 12, 2016 | Business Standard)
Veteran actress Shirley MacLaine is set to receive a lifetime achievement honour at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards. The "Steel Magnolias" icon, 82, will be a special guest at the organisation's annual awards dinner on January 14, when she will be presented with the Career Achievement prize, reported Variety.LAFCA president Claudia Puig said, "We are very excited to...read more
Q&A with the Queen of Comedy, Carol Burnett
(Oct 12, 2016 | mdjonline.com)
Carol Burnett, whose performances on stage and screen have made her one of the most beloved women in the country, will visit the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 24 and 25. The program, titled "Carol Burnett - An Evening of Laughter and Reflection Where the Audience Asks Questions," has Burnett fielding queries from the audience and showing video clips from her shows.Burnett, 83, and a grandmother...read more
Marilyn Monroe's Personal Ford Thunderbird Is Going to Auction
(Oct 12, 2016 | The Drive)
By James GilboyThe sleek T-Bird owned by the bombshell actress could become one of the most expensive cars sold in recent history.A Ford Thunderbird owned by cultural symbol Marilyn Monroe will be sold Nov. 17 at the "Icons & Idols: Hollywood" auction consigned by pop culture memorabilia specialists of Julien's Auctions.Monroe rose to prominence in the early 1950s, the peak of her acting...read more
Turner Classic Movies launches FilmStruck video on demand
(Oct 11, 2016 | Newsday)
Coming soon to a device near you will be a stream of indie, cult and art house movies.On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Turner Classic Movies will launch FilmStruck, the cable channel's first domestic subscription video-on-demand created in collaboration with the Criterion Collection, the home video distribution company that specializes in foreign, art house and classic films.ADVERTISEMENT | ADVERTISE ON...read more