Friday, July 31, 2020

New Mexico extends COVID-19 health order until Aug. 28, 2020

COVID-19. As of Thursday July 30, 2020. New Mexico has 255 new Corona-Virus cases and 3 more deaths. 156 are hospitalized and 33 are on ventilators.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham has extended the public health order until Aug. 28. Individuals traveling into New Mexico still have to quarantine for 14 days.

KOAT 7 NEWS
-Occupancy restrictions for businesses and houses of worship remain in place
-Mass gathering remain unsafe and prohibited
-Mask requirements for all remain in place

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(New Mexico logo 2020).

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

AMC theaters & Universal Studios agreement gives movies 17-days before VOD

AMC Theaters and Universal Pictures have come to an agreement. The films released in theaters will have a 17-day lifespan before it goes to Video-On-Demand (VOD). Amidst the 2020 Corona-Virus pandemic that had closed all movie theaters. This agreement will help films survive at the box office. No one knows how long this virus will last because there is no Vaccine cure. The virus is still raging in many U.S states. 

AMC will re-open theaters mid-August 2020.    

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(San Francisco AMC Theater).

2-Hour DATELINE with Andrea Canning this Friday July 31, 2020

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "In Cold Blood" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

This might be a repeat. I've never this story before. Check it out.

NBC says, "A firefighter returns home after a long shift to find a disturbingly violent scene and his wife unresponsive in their bedroom. What could have happened? Andrea Canning reports."

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

SAG-AFTRA podcast 'Black Lives Matter' part two 'Dismantling the Structure'

SAG-AFTRA says, "Actors Michelle Hurd and Jason George join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White in our continuing discussion of race and media in a time of social transformation and cultural reform."

SAG-AFTRA podcast 'Black Lives Matter' part one 'Dismantling the Structure'

SAG-AFTRA says, "An urgent conversation about the murder of George Floyd and racism in America. SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White discuss their personal journeys and the union’s role in the fight for equality and justice."

Monday, July 27, 2020

THE RENTAL opens in 250 Drive-in movie theaters & nabs $403,852

TENET premieres in 70 countries Aug. 26, 2020 - but not in U.S.

TENET from WARNER BROS. The Christopher Nolan directed film was moved forward several times because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The studio will open the movie at the foreign box office first -- beginning August 26. 

It will premiere in the U.S on Sept 3, 2020, but only in select theaters. 

AMC movie houses will open their doors to the public by mid-August....

UNHINGED with Russell Crowe moves to August 2020 release date TBD

UNHINGED from SOLSTICE STUDIOS. According to "The Numbers" that tracks box office receipts. It had opened on July 16, 2020 in the country of Germany. It nabbed $251,849. The movie was supposed to open in U.S theaters by July, but the COVID-19 outbreak has moved it to August with no release date yet. Stay tuned....
 

Sunday, July 26, 2020

GONE WITH THE WIND actress OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND dies at 104

Olivia De Havilland won two Oscars for best actress, "To Each His Own" (1946) and "The Heiress" (1949). She is most remembered as Melanie in the blockbuster film, "Gone With The Wind" (1939). 

She was under contract to Warner Bros., during the height of the studio system. Performers were held to 7-Year contracts and forced to appear in any kind of role. If they refused, they would go on suspension and owed films after the 7-Year contract ended. Olivia went to court and fought her studio claiming actor's and actresses were "slaves" to these contracts. She won and eventually the studio system would end by 1960. 

Olivia died of natural causes at age 104. She remained one of the last Hollywood stars of the Studio System. Kirk Douglas was her male counter-part who passed away earlier this year at age 103. 

Click photos below for Olivia De Havilland's magnificent career.
(MGM photo. Hattie McDaniel, Olivia, Vivien Leigh in "Gone with the Wind").

(Paramount Pictures 1949. On-set of "The Heiress" with Olivia, director William Wyler and Montgomery Clift).

(20th Century Fox photo 1952). "My Cousin Rachel" with Richard Burton and Olivia).

(20th Century Fox photo 1964. Olivia and Bette Davis in "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte").

48 HOURS episode THE KILLING OF DANIEL GREEN grabs 2.64 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Killing of Daniel Green" aired last Saturday night (7/25/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.64 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 1.97 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat). "The Good Doctor" (ABC) nabbed 0.95 overall & 0.1 with adults (repeat).
This was a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

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(CBS logo. Daniel and Erika in happier times).

Saturday, July 25, 2020

DATELINE episode FAMILY BUSINESS hits 2.85 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Family Business" aired Friday night (7/24/2020) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.85 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.64 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 3.26 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat).
This is a repeat segment and there will be no TV recap.

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(NBC photo. Keith Morrison reports).

Friday, July 24, 2020

A QUIET PLACE 2 moves to April 23, 2021 theatrical release

A QUIET PLACE 2 from PARAMOUNT. It was supposed to open on Labor Day weekend 2020. It has been pushed forward to April 23, 2021 because of the Corona-Virus outbreak. AMC movie theaters do plan to re-open mid-August 2020 as the Virus closes down big cities again.

TOP GUN: MAVERICK moves to July 2, 2021 release date

TOP GUN: MAVERICK from PARAMOUNT. Studio executives decide to move the "Top Gun" sequel forward to a July 2, 2021 release. The Corona-Virus pandemic is still raging through several U.S states. Other studios are pushing their release dates to almost a year ahead.

Thursday, July 23, 2020

ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS is great gem of a life in song

ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS from EAGLE ROCK FILMS (2020). It is streaming online until July 31, 2020. Ella passed away back in 1996 and had spent most of her life singing in front of live audiences. This documentary shows us the dark-side of her journey filled with homelessness, starvation and struggle at Harlem, New York. She also faced "hardcore" racism as a black woman and an entertainer. She rose above it all with her singing voice that was a wonderful gift. She dreamed of becoming a famous dancer. That all changed when she sung-a-song on amateur night at the famed "Apollo" Theater. She was only 16-years-old who could never really look back after breathing that first note.

I'm a big fan of entertainment history that shows us the very, very beginning.... Silent Films (1900-1927). Sound Films (1927-2020). Vaudeville (Broadway) Theater (1850-1930). Jazz (1900-2020). Country Music (1900-2020).

In my opinion, Ella Fitzgerald was at her best singing the American Songbooks (Cole Porter / George & Ira Gershwin / Harold Arlen etc..,). She became an international star during the 1950's. I have too many favorites, but the one that resonates with me is "But Not For Me" by George & Ira Gershwin.

It would take several documentaries to tell the story of Ella's whole life in music. 

Click poster below for "Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things" which is streaming online until July 31, 2020.

(Eagle Rock Films 2020).

Below is THE DINAH SHORE SHOW featuring Ella Fitzgerald singing impromptu with Dinah.

DISNEY yanks MULAN off the Calendar 2020

MULAN from DISNEY. The live-action film reboot has been moved forward so many times.... Disney Studios has now yanked the film from its' premiere date of Aug. 21, 2020. There is no word on when it will actually premiere. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is still raging in many US states and movie theaters are closed. Stay tuned....

ELLA FITZGERALD virtual cinema screening June 26 through July 31, 2020

Only a few days left.... "Ella Fitzgerald: Just one of those things" documentary streams online until July 31, 2020. 

Ella Fitzgerald website says, "The film uses never-before-seen images and unheard interviews to bring Ella Fitzgerald to life and to tell the story of her music. - a black woman who makes her career in the face of horrifying racism."

Click photo below for ELLA FITZGERALD tickets.
(Photo from 1950's. Ella and movie star Marilyn Monroe).

SAG-AFTRA union votes & approves 2020 TV-Theatrical Contracts

SAG-AFTRA says, "In national voting completed today, members of SAG-AFTRA ratified the 2020 TV/Theatrical agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Members approved the new, three-year contracts covering motion pictures, television and new media production by a vote of 74.22% to 25.78% with a turnout of 27.15%...."

Click logo below for SAG-AFTRA complete news.
(SAG-AFTRA logo).

48 HOURS Saturday Night Mystery July 25, 2020

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Killing of Daniel Green" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

PERRY MASON from HBO renewed for a Second TV season

PERRY MASON on HBO. The 2020 reboot of the 1950's courtroom TV drama gets a second TV season. The recent premiere nabbed a whopping 8 million TV viewers overall. It is the biggest ratings draw in some years for the cable channel. It is set in the 1930's when Perry Mason was a private investigator.

Click poster of PERRY MASON news.
(HBO poster 2020).

DATELINE Saturday July 25, 2020 at 8/7 p.m.

DATELINE Friday July 24, 2020 at 9/8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

THE 2ND action thriller opens in theaters December 2020

PROJECT POWER from 'Netflix' premieres August 14, 2020

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on 'Netlfix' with the episode MISSING WITNESS

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. The fifth episode is called, "Missing Witness" which is streaming on the "Netflix" website.

Missouri 2006. Lena Chapin's mother Sandy had told her family that Lena had moved to Florida. She left behind her son and didn't take personal belongings like clothes and phones.

Sandy was a single mother who had numerous husbands. She was known to get bored with men and always moved onto the next guy. Gary McCullough was the latest husband who filed for divorce after discovering Sandy's new boyfriend. Gary then disappeared in 1999. His body was never found.

As the investigation unfolded. Lena may have seen what happened to her step dad Gary. She eventually disappeared in 2006. What happened to her?

Note: This was one of the most horrendous acts done by a mother. Check it out.

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(Netflix photo. Lena Chain disappeared in 2006).

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on 'Netlfix' with the episode BERKSHIRES UFO

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. The fifth episode is called, "Berkshires UFO" which is streaming at the "Netflix" website.

Berkshire County, Massachusetts 1969. Several people had seen an unidentified object in the sky. They would all remain silent for decades. Jane Green and a girlfriend were in their car on the highway. Jane stopped that car and pulled over to the side. Both of them got out and looked at a bright light in front of them. There was complete silence. That bright light came from an object that floated in the dark sky. It then flew over a mountain and disappeared.

This was one of several stories coming from Berkshire County residents.

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(Netflix photo. "Berkshires UFO" episode).

DATELINE episode THE DAY JENNIFER DISAPPEARED nabs 3.39 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Day Jennifer Disappeared" aired Friday night (7/20/2020) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.39 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons" (ABC) grabbed 1.82 overall & 0.3 with adults. "Bull" (CBS) 3.13 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat).

This is a repeat segment with an update.

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(NBC photo of previous episode).

Monday, July 20, 2020

DATELINE Dennis Murphy updates THE DAY JENNIFER DISAPPEARED on July 20, 2020

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Day Jennifer Disappeared" that will air this Monday night at 10/9 p.m. This will be an update.

NBC says, "The latest in the case of Jennifer Dulos. In his first network interview, the lead investigator reveals new details to Dennis Murphy of what happened the day the Connecticut mother disappeared."

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES music still haunts TV audiences 2020

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. The original music from the hit 1980s-90s TV show has been revamped for 2020. It still has the creep factor as Season One streams online at Netflix.

Click here for HUFFINGTON POST article with composer of TV show.

Warner Bros. takes TENET off release date until further notice

TENET from WARNER BROS. Christopher Nolan's anticipated film has been removed from any release date. The COVID-19 outbreak is still raging as movie theaters are still closed down. Warner is concerned about New York and especially California as new cases rise. 

There is "talks" of opening first in the Foreign market like in South Korea where audiences have packed theaters. COVID-19 is controlled and disappearing there. 

TENET has no release date in America until further notice....

Click movie poster below for DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD news.
(Warner Bros. Poster).

Sunday, July 19, 2020

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on 'Netflix' with the episode NO RIDE HOME

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. The fourth episode is called, "No Ride Home" which is streaming on the "Netflix" website.

Gardner, Kansas 2004. Alonzo Brooks had gone to a house party with friends in another small town. The ages ranged from 16-21 yrs., and it was hopping. The "country" music crowd with cowboys had dominated the party. Alonzo got into a fight with a white guy because Alonzo was the only black guy there. The friends decided to leave for another party and a few left for home. The next morning Alonzo didn't return to his house. He didn't get a ride.

Alonzo's boots were found on a road near the home where the party was. That house was empty because it was rented specifically for that party. Alonzo went missing. What happened to him? 

Click photos below for UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on Netflix.
(Netflix logo).

(Netflix photo. Alonzo Brooks before his death).

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on 'Netflix' with the episode HOUSE OF TERROR

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. The third episode is called, "House of Terror" which is streaming at the "Netflix" website.

Nantes, France 2011. Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes had a wife and four kids. They were all shot, killed and buried under the back porch of their home. Xavier was not among them who had completely disappeared. Investigators discovered that Xavier inherited a gun that was the same exact model used as the murder weapon. 

Xavier was nowhere to be found and several years after his disappearance. Several dead body remains were found, but they weren't his. He is still missing and presumed a fugitive on the run.

Click photos below for UNSOLVED MYSTERIES at Netflix.
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(Netflix photo. Investigators search for dead bodies).

PENINSULA grabs $20 million at foreign box office amidst COVID-19

According to the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER magazine. The Zombie film PENINSULA racked up a near $20 million in only 5 foreign countries. $13 million alone in South Korea and it is a boost to the box office after theaters shut down over COVID-19 fears. 

There is no telling if or when PENINSULA will reach the U.S.

48 HOURS episode FIND JODI hits 2.67 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Find Jodi" aired last Saturday night (7/18/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.67 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 1.88 overall & 0.2 with adults (repeat). "The Good Doctor" (ABC) nabbed 1.58 overall & 0.2 with adults (repeat).

For some reason. The CBS network rescheduled the first hour of 48 HOURS. There is no TV ratings for that episode.
This was a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

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(CBS logo on Twitter).

Saturday, July 18, 2020

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on 'Netflix' with the episode 13 MINUTES

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. The second episode is called, "13 Minutes" which is streaming at the "Netflix" website.

Patrice was a hair-stylist who owned her own business. She had dropped off her son at high school one morning. It was the last time he would ever see her again. Patrice went missing from her salon at 11:50 a.m. All the money was taken from the cash register. Her purse and wallet was left behind. The salon wasn't forcibly broken into. 

Patrice's son had claimed that she was thinking about getting a divorce from her then husband. "Divorce" was surprise news to him. After the funeral of Patrice. The husband locked the home and kicked out the step-son. That son went to live with his real father who claimed to be Patrice's best friend. They had talked every day over the phone.

Patrice had disappeared and didn't return....

Click photos below for UNSOLVED MYSTERIES at Netflix.
(Netflix logo).

(Netflix photo. Patrice and son Pistol in happier times).

DATELINE episode THE GOOD HUSBAND nabs 3.19 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Good Husband" aired Friday night (7/13/2020) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Andrea Canning. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.19 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.44 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 3.74 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat).
This is a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

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(NBC photo. Tom and Linda Kolman in happier times).

Friday, July 17, 2020

CHUCKY launches on USA network in 2021

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on 'Netflix' with episode 'Mystery On The Rooftop'

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. The reboot of the 1980's hit TV show is now streaming online. The first episode is called "Mystery on the Rooftop."

Baltimore, Maryland in 2006. Rey Rivera had been found dead inside the historic Belvedere Hotel. It looked like he had fallen through a small hole in the roof. Police called it a suicide, but Rey's autopsy revealed his death as "undetermined." His body was broken into many places including both of his leg chins.

Rey's sunglasses and cell phone were laying next to him. They both appeared unbroken and it looked staged after a possible struggle. His wife and family suspected murder, but there are no suspects and no motives....

Click photos below for UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on Netflix.
(Netflix logo 2020).

(Netflix photo. Rey Rivera and his wife in happier times).

Thursday, July 16, 2020

YELLOWSTONE on AMAZON nabs massive 'Video-On-Demand' with $21 million

YELLOWSTONE on AMAZON. According to THE NUMBERS that tracks online TV streaming. Season 1-2-3 have all climbed into the top 10 chart. Season 3 premiered recently and grabbed 4 million TV viewers overall. 

The modern western stars Kevin Costner and all TV seasons have sold an impressive $21 million so far. Check out the season 3 trailer below....

48 HOURS has 2-Back-To-Back episodes Saturday July 18, 2020

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "Mandy Stavik: The Case No one Could Forget" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "How a bakery worker's secret plan to recover DNA from a discarded Coke can helped investigators solve the cold case of a college student murdered over Thanksgiving weekend. Peter Van Sant reports."

48 HOURS has 2-Back-To-Back episodes Saturday July 18, 2020

48 HOURS on CBS. The first Hour segment is called, "Find Jodi" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "More than two decades after an Iowa TV anchor disappeared, "48 Hours" revealed new information into the investigation. Correspondent Jim Axelrod investigates."

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

DATELINE Weekend Mystery on Saturday July 18, 2020

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend mystery is called, "The Footprint in the Dust" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m.

NBC says, "A mother of four goes missing in the small town of Glendive, Montana, which begins an investigation with many twists and turns. Keith Morrison reports."

DATELINE Friday July 17, 2020

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Good Husband" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

DATELINE episode A SISTER'S SEARCH nabs 2.76 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "A Sister's Sister" aired Monday night (7/13/2020) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Josh Mankiewicz. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.76 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "CMA Best of Fest" (ABC) grabbed 3.52 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Bull" (CBS) 2.55 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat).

This is a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

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(NBC photo. Lesley and Lyle in happier times before she disappeared).

Monday, July 13, 2020

'Secret Admirer' actress Kelly Preston dies at 57

Kelly Preston has died from breast cancer at the age of 57. She had appeared in numerous movie (Jerry Maguire) and TV (CSI-Cyber) roles. 

In my opinion, Preston was a light comedian who never got those kinds of roles. She was hilarious in the 1985 teen comedy "Secret Admirer." I actually wore out the VHS tape of the movie. The decade of the 1980's had dozens of teen comedies which became a craze. Some bad and some good.... RIP Kelly Preston.

Click movie poster below of SECRET ADMIRER for news.
(MGM DVD. Kelly Preston, C. Thomas Howell & Lori Loughlin).

NFL team logo RED-SKINS to be dropped

The National Football League team from Washington will finally drop their name "Redskins." Native American activists have spent 50 years asking the NFL to stop using a "derogatory" and "offensive" name. 

Click poster below for HUFFINGTON POST news.
(NFL team logo to be replaced).

Sunday, July 12, 2020

48 HOURS episode THE CHOWCHILLA KIDNAPPING hits 2.64 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Chowchilla Kidnapping" aired last Saturday night (7/11/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.64 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 1.83 overall & 0.3 with adults. "The Good Doctor" (ABC) nabbed 1.40 overall & 0.2 with adults (repeat).
This was a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

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(CBS photo).

Saturday, July 11, 2020

DATELINE episode VANISHED grabs 2.89 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Vanished" aired Friday night (7/10/2020) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.89 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.97 overall & 0.4 with adults (repeat). "Magnum PI" (CBS) 3.75 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat).
This is a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

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(NBC TV screenshot).

Friday, July 10, 2020

THE TAX COLLECTOR hits movie theaters August 7, 2020

48 HOURS on Saturday July 11, 2020

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "Abducted by masked gunmen and buried alive in a truck trailer underground, 26 innocent school children spent 28 hours held hostage in the dark before they made a harrowing escape. As the anniversary of the 1976 kidnapping nears, some of the survivors share their emotional, heart-wrenching stories and their journey...."

Thursday, July 9, 2020

SPACE SUIT from 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY to be auctioned & could fetch $300,000

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY was released back in 1968 and directed by Stanley Kubrick. It was praised by critics and it had grossed $16.4 million in the U.S. It grabbed $21.9 million at the world wide box office. The science film has had many theatrical re-releases since then. The box office total has reached $190 million. 

The space suit worn in the film will be auctioned off to the public on July 17 or 18, 2020. Along with other film and TV memorabilia. 

Click photo below for INDIE-WIRE news.
(A scene from the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" The famous space suit. 1968).

HALLOWEEN KILLS will open October 15, 2021 with Jamie Lee Curtis

DATELINE Monday July 13, 2020 with Josh Mankiewicz

DATELINE on NBC. The episode is called, "A Sister's Sister" that will air this coming Monday at 10/9 p.m. 

Murder and Mystery fans.... I don't recall seeing this one and it looks intriguing. !!

NBC says, "When actress Aasha Davis and her sister Lesley move to Hollywood, things appear to be going well. But just as Aasha’s star is rising, Lesley suddenly vanishes. Josh Mankiewicz reports."

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

2-Hour DATELINE on Friday July 10, 2020

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Vanished" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. 

NBC says, "When nursing student Michelle Le vanishes from a parking garage after leaving her training hospital, investigators track security camera footage and her cellphone to find out the truth. Keith Morrison reports."

Monday, July 6, 2020

SAG-AFTRA President says to 'Vote' on 2020 TV & Theatrical Agreements

2020 TV & Theatrical Agreement: SAG-AFTRA members vote by July 22, 2020

"SAG-AFTRA...,  achieved unprecedented increases in residuals in the fastest-growing category, secured ground-breaking protections for members in the areas of nudity, simulated sex and sexual harassment, and strengthened our benefit plans. The board approved the tentative agreement by a super majority and recommends members vote “yes” to ratify the contracts...."

Union members click Logo below to VOTE for this new contract.
(SAG-AFTRA logo).

Country Legend 'Charlie Daniels' dies at 83

Charlie Daniels recorded 30 studio albums, 8 Live albums and 4 Compilation albums. He landed 54 singles on the Country charts and his only number #1 hit was, "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." That song came also from his only number #1 album called, "Million Mile Reflections."

"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" was such a massive hit that it became his Signature song. It is still played on radio and rock stations because of the "fiddle" solos. The song even crossed over into the pop charts landing at number #3 in 1979. Daniels was entered into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2016.

Below is a Live 1979 performance of THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA.

Sunday, July 5, 2020

United Kingdom eases restrictions and reaches out to Tom Cruise 'Mission Impossible 7'

COVID-19 had closed down film and TV production in many countries including the U.K. The pandemic is under control in England and the restrictions are being lifted. Movie and TV productions can resume and Hollywood had always had a presence in the U.K. 

"Mission Impossible 7" was shut down in Europe in 2019. The Culture Secretary named Oliver Dowden has reached out to Tom Cruise about resuming production on MI-7. 

Deadline Hollywood says, "The government said that Dowden contacted Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise last week about the plans and spoke about how Mission Impossible 7 and 8 can resume filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden."

"Cast and crew on the production had previously said that filming could re-start in September but UK tabloid The Sun claims that Cruise is already in prep in the country, which could indicate an earlier re-start. We have reached out to Paramount."

Click poster below for DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD news.

(Movie Poster).

48 HOURS episode NATALIE WOOD: DEATH IN DARK WATER grabs 2.16 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Natalie Wood: Death in Dark Water" aired last Saturday night (7/4/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.16 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.2 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" (NBC) grabbed 3.59 overall & 0.6 with adults. "The Good Doctor" (ABC) nabbed 1.52 overall & 0.2 with adults (repeat).
This was a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

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(CBS photo. Movie star, Nataile Wood drowned in 1980s).

48 HOURS episode THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF CASEY KASEM hits 1.73 TV Ratings overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Mysterious Death of Casey Kasem" aired last Saturday night (7/4/2020) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 1.73 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.2 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" (NBC) grabbed 4/70 overall & 0.7 with adults. "Shark Tank" (ABC) nabbed 1.49 overall & 0.2 with adults (repeat).
This was a repeat segment. There will be now TV recap.

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(CBS photo. Famous radio host Casey Kasem).

Saturday, July 4, 2020

DATELINE episode DEADLY CONNECTION grabs 2.86 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Deadly Connection" aired Friday night (7/3/2020) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.86 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.17 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat). "Magnum PI" (CBS) 3.31 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat).
After watching this last night. It is a repeat segment. There will be no TV recap.

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.
(NBC logo).

Friday, July 3, 2020

NET-FLIX relaunched UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on July 1, 2020

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES on NET-FLIX. There will be no Robert Stack as host and no re-enactments. But....There will be murder, mystery and the show will travel out of the U.S. It has already begun streaming online - July 1. 

I'm a huge fan of the 1980s-90s TV show and I'm gonna check this out. It looks intriguing and the creators kept the magnificent musical score.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

DATELINE Monday with Andrea Canning on July 6, 2020 at 10/9 p.m.

SAG Awards moves to March 14, 2021 because of COVID-19

Deadline Hollywood says, "The 2021 SAG Awards will take place on March 14, a month and a half later than expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 27th annual awards show had been set for Jan. 24, 2021."

Click SAG Awards logo below for updated schedule.
(SAG Awards logo).

48 HOURS with 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday July 4, 3020

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "Natalie Wood: Death in Dark Water" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "Nearly four decades after the death of Hollywood star Natalie Wood, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigators reveal new clues, new witnesses and a shocking revelation. 48 Hours - correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."

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48 HOURS with 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday July 4, 2020

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "The Mysterious Death of Casey Kasem" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. 

This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "48 Hours - explores the family feud over radio legend Casey Kasem, exactly how he died and who was responsible. An estate that could be worth $100 million is at stake. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports."

TV Preview will begin after Commercial Ad.

New Mexico Governor will fine $100 to those who don't wear a 'Mask' in public

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham held a press conference on Wednesday July 1, 2020. She gave new health rules to protect New Mexicans from COVID-19. Check below....
  • $100 fine if an individual does not wear a mask in public.
  • $200 fine if local businesses do not wear masks nor enforce customers to wear masks.
  • 14-Day Quarantine for individuals who travel into New Mexico from another state.
New Mexico is doing so much better than other U.S states. As of 7/1/2020. The state has 130 positive cases and 3 deaths. Those positive cases have risen among young adults.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Walmart & Tribeca Enterprises partner to screen 'Drive-in' movies at Walmart parking lots

Deadline Hollywood says, "Walmart and Tribeca Enterprises have teamed up to turn the retail giant’s parking lots in 160 locations across the country into drive-in movie theaters to help liven up a summer marred by COVID-forced social distancing."

"Movies will be programmed by the Tribeca Drive-In team in August through October for a combined 320 family-friendly showings including special appearances from filmmakers and celebrities and concessions delivered to customer vehicles. The lineup wasn’t released but more information will be available closer to the start."

"Customers can pick up picnic items curbside at Walmart stores before the movies."

Click photo below for DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD news.
(Drive-In-Movies.com website).