Actress Maureen O'Hara sells her longtime retreat with private islands in County Cork, Ireland
(Sep 30, 2015 | LA Times)
The longtime home of Irish American film star Maureen O'Hara has sold in County Cork, Ireland, in the $1.8-million range. The exact price was not released. Actress Maureen O'Hara has sold her longtime home in County Cork, Ireland, for an estimated $1.8 million.Two private islands are part of the 35-acre coastline property, known as Lugdine Park. In addition...read more
Margaret Mitchell (sort of) reveals Scarlett and Rhett's fate in 1948 letter
(Sep 30, 2015 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution )
"After all ... tomorrow is another day."Those are the last words of "Gone With the Wind," the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Atlanta native Margaret Mitchell. The novel's heroine, Scarlett O'Hara, made this proclamation, vowing to win back her husband Rhett Butler.Fans who are clamoring to know what became of the troubled couple have an answer. Sort of. LION HEART AUTOGRAPHS...read more
On TCM in October: Star of the Month David Niven
(Sep 27, 2015 | TCM)
TCM Celebrates David Niven with 39 Films on Mondays Primetime in October...David Niven initially became well known -- long before he began making high marks as an actor -- for adding laughter at every gathering he ever attended. It was, in fact, that quick wit of his and his ability to keep people constantly amused that was a major factor in his rise in show business. His comic bent not only served...read more
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere THE MISSING EVIDENCE: THE DAY MARILYN DIED, 9/27
(Sep 25, 2015 | BroadwayWorld.com)
Smithsonian Channel tackles conspiracy theories and enduring mysteries in a new probing six-part series, THE MISSING EVIDENCE. Each week, the series includes new insights from authorities, investigators, scientists and journalists, and uncovers new leads surrounding some of the most famous tragedies, unsolved crimes, persistent mysteries, and other phenomena that have piqued the public interest. THE...read more
Max von Sydow 'plays character named Lor San Tekka' in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
(Sep 25, 2015 | Guardian)
If confirmed, rumour about Swedish actor would complete identities of major cast members of JJ Abrams's highly anticipated new Star Wars film Final piece of the casting puzzle? … Max von Sydow's character is rumoured to be named Lor San Tekka. Photograph: Stephane Cardinale/People Avenue/Corbis It is one of the final pieces in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens puzzle...read more
Bardot gets Diamond Dusted on her 81st Birthday, Terry O'Neill collaborates with Pop Artist Keiko for an exclusive release at Mouche Gallery
(Sep 25, 2015 | PR News Wire)
On the eve of Brigitte Bardot's 81st birthday, many of fashion's finest pay tribute to the screen siren. It starts with the perfect shade of lipcolor from Dolce & Gabbana and having a sexy kitten ballet slippers named after you. If you are Los Angeles Artist Keiko with access to the world's most legendary photographer's archive, you start with screen and dust.Brigitte Bardot ...read more
Vanessa Redgrave survives severe heart attack and says she's "amazed" to be alive
(Sep 25, 2015 | Mirror)
Acting legend Vanessa Redgrave has described how she feels lucky to be alive after revealing she suffered a near-fatal heart attack earlier this year. Oscar-winner: Vanessa Redgrave In a new interview, the 78-year-old said how she was alone in her west London flat in April when it happened and she mustered "just enough breath and determination" to call her son Carlo Nero, whose...read more
Court rules Batmobile is entitled to copyright protection
(Sep 25, 2015 | Fox Sports
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The original Batman, Adam West, left, stands beside the old Batmobile driven by owner Scott Chinery in Philadelphia.---------------------------Batman won't have to worry about Batmobile knockoffs after a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday the caped crusader's vehicle is entitled to copyright protection.The Batmobile's bat-like appearance and other distinct attributes, including its high-tech...read more
Sinatra at 100: 7 Books to Mark The Chairman's Centennial
(Sep 25, 2015 | Publishers Weekly)
Although Frank Sinatra died almost 20 years ago, his image is larger than life and his stature and mystique have endured beyond his death. Ol' Blue Eyes would have turned 100 this December, and publishers are marking the occasion by releasing books that celebrate his legacy, several of them abundantly illustrated with never-before-seen photographs.The biggest Sinatra book of the season-coming in at...read more
Rare Beatles memorabilia owned by Ringo Starr going to auction
(Sep 24, 2015 | AP)
September 14, 2015 2:42 PM By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Over 800 items owned by Ringo Starr and his wife, Barbara Bach, are going to auction, including rare Beatles memorabilia like his three-piece drum kit used in over 200 performances and a Rickenbacker guitar known as the "Beatle-Backer" that John Lennon owned and later gave to Ringo. ...read more
TCM Salutes James Dean's Television Legacy - 9/25
(Sep 24, 2015 | TCM)
It has long been a frustration for James Dean fans that this brilliant talent and cultural icon had major roles in only three movies: East of Eden (1955), Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and Giant (1956). Now, five days before the 60th anniversary of Dean's tragic death at age 24, TCM presents a selection of dynamic Dean performances for live television that are rarely seen--especially when grouped...read more
TCM Presents Leonard Maltin's' Classic Movie Guide on Sale September 29
(Sep 24, 2015 | Blue Rider Press)
Recognized as one of the country's leading authorities on movies and moviemaking, and one of our most respected film historians, Leonard Maltin continues his movie guide swan song with the third edition ofLeonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide, now co-branded with Turner Classic Movies (TCM). TCM PRESENTS LEONARD MALTIN'S CLASSIC MOVIE GUIDE (Plume; On sale September 29, 2015) is fully revised and...read more
Marilyn Monroe's flirty white dress beats Madonna's conical bra to top poll of most iconic outfit in fashion history
(Sep 24, 2015 | dailymail.com)
Monroe's dress in The Seven Year Itch is fashion favourite among womenBeating Madge's iconic pointy cone bra designed by Jean Paul Gaultier Geri Halliwell's Union Jack dress is given poll position by menBy Jennifer Trevorrow For Mailonline The white dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch has beaten Madonna's busty cone bra and Jennifer Lopez's super-low-cut Versace...read more
Carol Burnett Is A Feminist Hero Whether She Knows It Or Not
(Sep 23, 2015 | Huffington Post)
by Lauren DucaEntertainment Reporter, The Huffington PostCBS PHOTO ARCHIVE VIA GETTY IMAGES"You know, Carol, variety is a man's game."Carol Burnett is a bonafide feminist hero. She rose up at the helm of her own variety show decades before the question of whether women are funny was somehow a thing. While her brand of humor never contained explicitly activist messages, the very fact of her...read more
Adam West, Burt Ward Among Top Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Reno, November 20-22
(Sep 23, 2015 | pr.com)
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) concludes its 2015 schedule with its second trip to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Reno, November 20-22. The Dynamic Duo of Adam West and Burt Ward ("Batman"), Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Pie), Mark Pellegrino ("Supernatural," "The Returned"), Adrian Paul ("Highlander"), Brent Spiner ("Star Trek: The Next Generation,...read more