Theatre, Film & Broadcast

What to say when you’re Asian American and someone calls you ‘exotic’

At the Asian American ComicCon last weekend, speakers on one of the panels — Asian American women who work in the entertainment industry — were asked how they deal with the stereotype that they are “hot” and “exotic.” Paula Williams Madison, who is of black and Chinese descent, wanted to share a story from her […]

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International, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Inside Comic-Con’s Hall H, the most important room in Hollywood

Aromatic top notes of hot dogs and cooling nachos waft through the air, mingling with the distinct bouquet of 6,500 amped-up human bodies. Many have forgone showers and sleep to camp out overnight in the humid summer heat for the chance to be here, to cram themselves, elbow to elbow, into one of the seemingly

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Movie review: By land, by sea and especially by air in ‘Dunkirk’

With a bare minimum of dialogue, and a brutal maximum of scenes depicting near-drowning situations in and around Dunkirk, France, in late May and early June 1940, Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is a unique waterboarding of a film experience. Many will respond to it, primally, as a grueling dramatization of what the English call “the Dunkirk

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Disney says Kermit the Frog puppeteer fired over ‘unacceptable business conduct’

The war of words rages on, but none of them are coming from the little green frog. The Muppets Studio released a statement Monday revealing a bit more about its decision to part ways with longtime Kermit the Frog puppeteer Steve Whitmire. “The role of Kermit the Frog is an iconic one that is beloved

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Chelsea Clinton Defends Her Mother Against Fox News Host’s Comments

Former President Bill Cinton’s daughter Chelsea Clinton took to Twitter on Saturday to give a stern reply to Fox News host Lisa Marie Boothe, a day after Boothe commented former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would “sell” her daughter to become president. Boothe was discussing Hillary’s campaign manager Robby Mook and his comments on Donald

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Oscar-winner Martin Landau, who starred in ‘Ed Wood,’ ‘North By Northwest’ and ‘Entourage,’ dies at 89

LOS ANGELES — Martin Landau, Oscar-winning actor for “Ed Wood,” has died at 89. He died Saturday at UCLA Medical Center where he experienced “unexpected complications” during a short hospitalization, his publicist confirmed. “We are overcome with sadness to report the death of iconic actor Martin Landau,” a statement said. The Oscar-winning veteran appeared in

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Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

George A. Romero, ‘Night of the Living Dead’ creator, dies at 77

LOS ANGELES — Legendary filmmaker George A. Romero, father of the modern movie zombie and creator of the groundbreaking “Night of the Living Dead” franchise, has died at 77. Romero died Sunday in his sleep following a “brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer,” according to a statement to the Los Angeles Times provided by

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Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Korzen, once Seinfeld’s nudnik, in one woman show

By Cynthia Citron SANTA MONICA, California — “The world would be a better place if everyone would just do what I say!” Annie Korzen Famous Actress announces as she begins her one-woman show detailing the traumas and triumphs of her colorful life. As a “Jewish comedienne” Korzen’s performance encompasses all the quirks and mishegas that

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Cynthia Citron, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Donnie Wahlberg surprises Charlotte Waffle House with huge tip on $82 meal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New Kids on the Block star and actor Donnie Wahlberg visited the Waffle House on Queen City Drive in Charlotte, N.C., late Wednesday and left one memorable tip — $2,000 for an $82.60 meal. If that sounds too fantastic to believe, Wahlberg documented the visit in a nearly 11-minute Facebook Live video

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA

You’d think playwrights could think for themselves

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Tragic drama of nearly 70 years has coincided with make-believe drama via a fictitious Israeli mother worried about her son’s military service. The play To the End of the Land, adapted from the novel by David Grossman, has triggered the ire of a long list of American theater professionals

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Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

SodaStream’s Mayim Bialik ad targets plastic bottles

AIRPORT CITY, Israel – SodaStream International Ltd. (NASDAQ:SODA), has launched its new environmental global campaign, “The Homoschlepiens.” The video released Wednesday features Mayim Bialik, AKA Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler from the hit TV series The Big Bang Theory, and Kristian Nairn, AKA Hodor of the legendary Game of Thrones. Set in the future, “The Homoschlepiens”

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International, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

‘Guys and Dolls’ is a night in a wild urban jungle

By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Damon Runyon, best known for his short stories filled with shady characters, had a distinctive ear for language, particularly street slang. Guys and Dolls is all about his New York, not the touristy postcard parts like Times Square and Central Park, but midtown in the 1930s. It’s a seedier

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Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & Broadcast