Wade Robson 'Lawsuit' rejected 2nd time against Michael Jackson estate

Michael Jackson passed away 11 years ago (2009). He is not alive to fight sexual abuse allegations from Wade Robson and James Safechuck. They both claim that Michael sexually abused them as kids over a period of years (Late 1980's/Early 1990's.). They are grown men now and had revealed Michael's abuse in the documentary, "Leaving Neverland" (2019). The filmmakers never interviewed the Jackson family. 

James and Wade both filed lawsuits against the Michael Jackson estate (2017). They targeted the Jackson corporations specifically. A judge rejected those lawsuits because of the "statute of limitations." 

The Second appeals from Wade (2021) and James (2020) have been rejected too. 

California wrote into law (2019) extending the statute of limitations for child abuse victims. They can file civil lawsuits by the age of 40. And/or 5 years after the discovery of the sexual abuse. 

Wade (38 yrs.) and James (43 yrs.) are filing another appeal against the Michael Jackson estate. This will be their Third try to gain money from alleged sexual abuse. Both waited decades to accuse Michael and in-fact always claimed that he never "touched" them. They provide no physical proof - but only their "words." 

Wade Robson's lawyer says he will go all the way to the California-Supreme-Court if he has to....

(Circa late 1980's. Michael Jackson and James Safechuck.).

(Circa mid-1980's. Michael Jackson and Wade Robson.).

An all new '48 Hours' on Saturday May 1, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. Saturday May 1, 2021 at 10/9 p.m.

Sneak peek: Scott Peterson: Case in Question

"He was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife. The - other woman - recorded his calls for the prosecution. With his death sentence now overturned there’s a renewed push to clear him. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports."

TV preview will begin after commercial ad.

Anne Douglas wife of Kirk Douglas dies at 102

Movie Legend - Kirk Douglas passed away last year (2020) at age 103 years. His wife Anne (Buydens) Douglas has died (2021) at 102 years. They were married for 65 years and now will be together forever - up there....

I'm a huge fan of Kirk Douglas and I even show a "Gif" of him on this blog. It is from his movie "Ace in the Hole" (1951).

I read his autobiography called, "The Ragman's Son" (1988) and was introduced to his wife Anne in that book. She had a protective intuition when Kirk wanted to jump on a plane with Mike Todd. He was married to Liz Taylor who wasn't with him. Anne didn't want Kirk to go on that plane and they argued about it. He never went.... Mike Todd and others were killed in a plane crash (1958).  

Kirk would receive his third and final Oscar nomination as best actor with "Lust for Life" (1956). He portrayed artist Vincent Van Gogh. He always thought the Academy Awards was a popularity contest and he was known as a difficult movie star on film-sets.... He lost the Oscar to Yul Brynner for "The King and I." Kirk was filming in Europe and the first telegram he had received after losing - was from Anne.

Kirk always said that if he received an Oscar. He would give it to Anne. That's exactly what he did in 1996 when Kirk received a life-time achievement award. RIP Anne....

(Amazon website).

(1996 Deadline photo.).

(Anne & Kirk Douglas. Circa 1970s. Enid News & Eagle.).

(Anne & Kirk Douglas. Circa 1950's. The Ragman's Son.).

Podcast 'Dateline' 6th episode of 'Killer Role' released

DATELINE on SIMPLE-CAST. The 6th episode podcast is called, "My Jaw Hit the Floor."

The 2-hour "Dateline" called "Killer Role" airs this Friday night on April 30, 2021 at 9/8 p.m. The audience can place the voices with the faces.

The final podcast episode was so over-dramatic.... Tucker would go on trial for the murder of her - uncle Shane. The mother Kelly was not charged with any crime.... She is now, avoided by the public, and by her own family.

The horror film that starred Wyn (aka Tucker) may get a release date. The filmmakers attended Wyn's bail hearing for support, until she put on another dramatic performance.

Listen to the new evidence carefully... It's the mother Kelly who pulled all of the strings. Her brother Shane was shot and killed. She would receive all the inheritance.

I'm going to watch Friday night's 2-hour episode of "Dateline." Just to match the the faces with the voices.

Amazon Prime Video premiere of Tom Clancy's 'Without Remorse' April 30, 2021

Saturday 'Dateline' with Andrea Canning on May 1, 2021 at 9/8 p.m.

Friday Night 'Dateline' April 30, 2021

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

If this sounds familiar. Well, it's because the same title, 6-part podcast, is already playing online. It's nice to match the voices with the faces....

NBC says, "After filming wraps on an indie horror film, the cast and crew learn their killer star isn’t who she says she is. It’s a plot twist that reveals a real-life killer. Keith Morrison reports." 

If you thought "Mommy Doomsday" was Frickin' crazy.... You have to see this mother/daughter duo in action. In My Opinion - the mother needs to be locked up in a mental facility. 

Bob Odenkirk goes 'John Wick' in action film 'Nobody' 2021

NOBODY from UNVERSAL. The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifting in many U.S. states. Movie theaters are re-opening and film audiences are coming back. 

One month ago - "Nobody" opened at number #1 at the box office. It has remained steady in the last four weeks by jumping back up to number #2. The domestic box office total has hit $21 million. The world-wide box office has now climbed to $38 million. Week-ending April 25, 2021.

New Mexico is slowly re-opening movie theaters, but not at Albuquerque. Such a disappointment because I want to see "Nobody" in a real theater. Universal Pictures has released it with "Video-On-Demand" and that is where I watched it at Prime Video... I loved it.

I am a fan of Bob Odenkirk who has been filming "Better Call Saul" right here at Albuquerque. That show ends in 2022 after 6 TV seasons. 

I'm also a huge fan of the "John Wick" action films with Keanu Reeves. "Nobody" is made by the same filmmakers and Bob goes all-in with John Wick similarities. 

The movie trailer says it all concerning plot and character. I will not give anything away because the film has to be seen to be enjoyed. Check it out. You won't be disappointed.

Click photo below for Video-On-Demand websites to watch "Nobody." 

(RZA, Bob Odenkirk & Christopher Lloyd.)

Podcast 'Dateline' 5th episode of 'Killer Role' released

KILLER ROLE on Simple-Cast. The 5th episode is called, "What Did You Do With The Gun."

Tucker was arrested on a manslaughter charge after shooting her uncle Shane. When her mother and grandmother pay bail. Tucker changes her name to "Wyn." She auditions for the lead role in a theatre musical and surprisingly lands that role. Tucker/Wyn has now broken from "reality" who wreaks-havoc during the  music production.

Remember - Wyn also auditioned for the lead role in a horror film. She got that role too and when the filmmakers discover that she killed her uncle. They don't know what to do as their movie goes into post-production.

What is so compelling about this podcast is this successful family. Tucker is a published author and a talented actress. Her mom Kelly, and her uncle Shane, both graduated from Law School. It all turned when the grandfather died who left an inheritance. Listen carefully to each episode. The mother Kelly had brain-washed her daughter Tucker to pick up a gun and to kill. (Crazy.!!!).

Trailer 'Four Good Days' opens Friday April 30, 2021

Horror Trailer 'Separation' opens Friday April 30, 2021

Horror trailer 'The Resort' opens Friday April 30, 2021

Top Box Office 'Mortal Combat' hits number #1 with $22 million

Top 5 Box Office week-ending 4/25/2021 - Estimated

1 Mortal Kombat                   ---> $22,515,000

2 Demon Slayer The Movie    ---> $19,500,000

3 Godzilla vs. Kong               ---> $4,200,000

4 Nobody                             ---> $1,860,000

5 Raya and the Last Dragon   ---> $1,680,000

(2021 movie poster.).

The '48 Hours' episode 'The Killing of Cowboy Ray Green' grabs 2.51 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Killing of Cowboy Ray Green" that aired on Saturday night (4/17/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered  2.51 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 1.81 overall & 0.3 with adults. "NBA Basketball" (ABC) nabbed 1.49 overall & 0.4 with adults (8:30 to 11 p.m.).

"The Killing of Cowboy Ray Green." Dani is the ex-wife of Ray Green who both still lived together. She called his family and told them that their german-shepard-dog had killed Ray. The animal gripped its' teeth by Ray's throat. 

Ray's mother called the police and they brought out a search party to Dani's home. The police had to get a search warrant for a large tool box. Ray's dead body was inside of it. The dog was never found. Dani had shot Ray 10 times in the bedroom. She claimed that he tried to rape her.  

Click photo below for 48 HOURS on CBS.

Ray and Dani in happier times.).

The 'Dateline' episode 'The Necklace' hits 3.55 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Necklace" aired Friday night (4/23/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.55 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.14 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 3.29 overall & 0.3 with adults.

"The Necklace." Pensacola, Florida 2017. Taylor Wright's dead body was found on a huge farm acreage. She was shot execution style in the back of the head. Her body was covered with partial cement. What was noticeable to investigators was a necklace which had a bullet hanging from it. Taylor always wore that necklace. 

Taylor's family, friends and ex-husband had claimed that she was a physically strong woman. She was also a former police officer and a private investigator. When she disappeared in 2017. Taylor withdrew $100,000 from a joint bank account. Who had motive to kill her? 

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

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(Taylor Wright before her untimely death.).

An all new '48 Hours' on Saturday April 24, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. The newest episode will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

Sneak Peek: The Killing of Cowboy Ray Green

CBS says, "Dani Green claimed the family dog killed her ex-husband, Ray, but when police arrived at the home there was no sign of man or dog. Dani told police they could search anywhere on the grounds -- except for a large toolbox."

Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

SAG/AFTRA Podcast 'FAIR ACT' 2021

SAG/AFTRA says, "Meet California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, a champion for the labor movement and sponsor of the FAIR Act...." 

"FAIR stands for Free Artists from Industry Restrictions and it would prevent production companies and record labels from holding artists off the market, unpaid, for extended periods of time. Hosted by Gabrielle Carteris and David White."

Podcast 'Dateline' 4th episode of 'Killer Role' released

DATELINE on SIMPLE-CAST. (Podcast). The 4th episode is called, "Oh, My God... That's a .38." 

If you have been listening to the podcast. Tucker had shot and killed her uncle - Shane. She thought that he was going to hurt her mother Kelly... Both had claimed that he kept verbally threatening Kelly. 

Shane and Kelly are brother and sister. They were expecting an inheritance from their father. Shane took care of his dad long before he died.

At the same time... A horror film put out a casting call and Tucker auditioned. She got the part and didn't tell the filmmakers her real name. She called herself an actress named, "Wyn." The filmmakers didn't do a full background check on her because she was such a - natural actress.

The police interviewed both Kelly and her daughter Tucker. They sounded like they had planned for Tucker to pick up that gun which killed Shane... It was all about that inheritance. (The mother is absolutely crazy...!!).

Still waiting on Hollywood remake of French thriller 'Tell No One' 2006

TELL NO ONE from TRESOR FILMS. (2006). Universal and Warner Bros., had optioned the rights to do a Hollywood remake. Will Fetters was chosen to rewrite the screenplay (2019) after two drafts from other screenwriters. Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall served as producers from the start (2011). Ben Affleck was attached to direct that same year. Gavin O' Connor was then in negotiations to replace Affleck (2013). 

"Tell No One" is a French mystery/thriller that had a production budget of $13 million. It grabbed $33 million at the world-wide box office. It reached North America one full year after its' initial France release (2006). I saw it inside an independent theater at Los Angeles. I thought it was a fantastic mystery/thriller.

It tells the story about a pediatrician named Alex who receives an email from his wife Margot. She is shown for only a few seconds on a security camera. It comes as a shock to him because she was murdered 8 years before. That email tells Alex that he is being "watched" and to "Tell No One." The police go to his work office to ask questions about a current murder. He runs from the police and also from several unknown killers. Through it all - Alex uncovers many truths connected to his wife.

It is now 2021 and there is no word on this Hollywood remake.

(2006 movie poster.).

(2006. Scene from movie. Alex is on the run.).

("Tell No One" Behind the scenes of filming with a cinematographer.).

2-Hour 'Dateline' episode 'The Necklace' on Friday April 23, 2021 at 9/8 p.m.

Trailer 'Mortal Combat' opens in U.S. Theaters April 23, 2021 & on HBO MAX

Trailer 'Fast & Furious 9' hits U.S. theaters May 22, 2021

The 'Dateline' podcast 'Killer Role' launches 2021

DATELINE on SIMPLE-CAST. Keith Morrison reports and narrates, "Killer Role." 

Dateline says, "An actress playing a killer in a horror film is so good, you’d almost think she’d done it in real life. Turns out she had… Dateline’s Keith Morrison takes you inside a story where fiction and reality collide...."

Below is all 3 episodes of "Killer Role."

Still waiting on Hollywood remake of Korea's 2009 thriller 'Secret'

SECRET from CJ ENTERTAINMENT  (2009). This mystery/thriller is on my top list (1980-2010) of favorite murder & mystery movies. It came to the United States one full year after it opened in Korea. I got a chance to watch it inside an independent theater at Los Angeles. The film grabbed $6 million at the world-wide box office. 

New Line Cinema partnered up with CJ Entertainment and announced a Hollywood retelling of "Secret" (2013). Producer's Guy Stodel and Jiwon Park had chosen Peter O’Brien to write the screenplay (2014). 

"Secret" is the story about a male homicide detective at Seoul, Korea. He investigates a murder where evidence is found at the crime scene that belongs to his estranged wife. He protects her by destroying that evidence. 

What was she doing at the crime scene? Did she commit murder?.... As the investigation moved forward. There are many twists and turns which made this an exciting mystery/thriller. I was on the edge of my seat while watching this.

It is now the year 2021.... There is no word on this Hollywood remake.

(CJ Entertainment 2009 English movie poster.).

(CJ Entertainment 2009. Song Yoon-ah as Yoo Ji-Yeon.).

(CJ Entertainment 2009. Cha Seung-won as Detective Kim Seong-Yeol.).

National Board votes Casting professionals cannot hold office within SAG-AFTRA

DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD (David Robb) reports...,

"Casting professionals who are also actors have been banned from running for elected office at SAG-AFTRA...." 

"The ruling came down today (April 17, 2021) at a meeting of the union’s national board of directors...." 

"Deemed - management - casting professionals are now also barred from serving as members of SAG-AFTRA negotiating committees, and as delegates to the union’s biennial conventions...."

Click SAG-AFTRA logo below for complete news.

(SAG-AFTRA photo. Los Angeles building at Wilshire blvd.).

Top Box Office 'Godzilla vs. Kong' number #1 with $7.7 million week-ending April18, 2021

"Godzilla vs. Kong" retains top spot at domestic box office with estimated $7.7 million. It has climbed to $390 million at the world-wide box office. 

The Top Five at the U.S. box office week-ending April 18, 2021 - Estimated. 

1. Godzilla vs. Kong    --> $7.7 million     --> Total U.S. Gross $80.5 million
2. Nobody                  --> $2.5 million     --> Total U.S. Gross $19.0 million
3. The Unholy             --> $2.0 million    --> Total U.S. Gross $9.5 million
4. Raya & Last Dragon --> $1.9 million    --> Total U.S. Gross $37.6 million
5. Tom and Jerry         --> $1.0 million    --> Total U.S. Gross $42.5 million

Everybody goes Ape over 'Godzilla vs. Kong'

(Wallpapers 2021.).

The '48 Hours' episode 'Crosley Green Comes Home' Hits 2.34 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Crosley Green Comes Home" that aired on Saturday night (4/17/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered  2.34 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.2 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 1.86 overall & 0.3 with adults. "NBA Basketball" (ABC) nabbed 1.87 overall & 0.4 with adults (8:30 to 11 p.m.).

Click photo below for 48 HOURS on CBS.

(CBS logo.).

The 'Dateline' episode 'The Phone Call' nabs 2.74 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Phone Call" aired Friday night (4/16/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.74 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.32 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 5.35 overall & 0.5 with adults.

"The Phone Call." Kansas City 2008. Kathleen Scroll made a phone call to her mother. She claimed that Pete Coones was killing her husband and she was going to be next. Kathleen's brother called 911 emergency saying that Pete might have killed two people. The time was 2:30 a.m., in the morning.

When police arrived at Kathleen's house. She was found dead by a gunshot wound to the head. Her husband Carl was also bludgeoned to death. Pete was arrested.... His family provided police with Pete's alibi the night Kathleen and Carl were killed. He was still convicted in the murder of Kathleen, but not Carl. There was no evidence connecting Pete to the crime scene. 

There are many twists in this story. It is one of "Dateline's" best mystery episodes of 2021.  

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

(NBC logo.).

The 'Arclight' cinema's have closed down after year-long COVID-19 pandemic

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic had shut down the entertainment industry. That includes every movie theater chain in America. The economic loss in the last year has closed the "Pacific" and "Arclight" cinemas. 

I used to be a member of Arclight and got to see wonderful movies and independent film festivals. I also got to see test screenings for audiences and rough-cuts of upcoming block-buster films. Gonna miss Arclight....

Update '48 Hours' on 'Crosley Green Comes Home' Saturday April 17, 2021 at 10/9 p.m.

Trailer 'Trigger Point' in limited theaters & Video-On-Demand Friday April 16, 2021

Vulture interview with 'Daniel Dae Kim' on equal pay 'Hawaii Five-0'

DANIEL DAE KIM from LOST and HAWAII FIVE-0. The fire-storm caused by the media began right before filming of the 8th TV season of "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS). Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park would not return to the series because of un-equal pay. Both had been with the show for 7 seasons. That was the focus of the Internet gossip and the TV fans of "Five-0" took sides. Daniel and Grace were lead characters on the series.

CBS producers claimed that they had offered Daniel and Grace significant pay increases. Both had refused because they would receive less-pay than, the other lead roles, played by Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan.

The TV show scrambled to find replacements for officers, Chin Ho Kelly and Kono Kalakaua. The series survived and lasted 2 more TV seasons. 

Grace Park had never really talked about her departure, but only to be closer to her family. Daniel just said he wasn't getting equal pay as a lead character during contract negotiations.... He talks to "Vulture" about that controversy. He's grateful for the opportunities "Five-0" had given him as a budding producer. He also says that he lost significant pay from "Lost" when starting on "Five-0."

Click photos below for the VULTURE interview with Daniel Dae Kim.

(ABC promo photo of "Lost." Daniel Dae Kim in center wearing tank-top.).

(CBS promo photo. Daniel Dae Kim second from right.).

3-Part Podcast from 'Dateline' called 'Killer Role' Friday April 16, 2021

DATELINE on NBC. The episode called, "Killer Role" was scheduled to premiere earlier this year. It was pulled from the prime-time slot with no reason given by the network.

Now - "Killer Role" has been expanded into a 3-part series "podcast" narrated by Keith Morrison. 

The first episode will begin on Friday April 16, 2021. If you subscribe to "Dateline" affiliated podcasts. You might get all three episodes when you sign-up. 

Go to your favorite podcast. My favorite is - ART19 - and will wait for the series to arrive there.

Below is SIMPLE-CAST with an introduction to "Killer Role."

2-Hour 'Dateline' with Natalie Morales Friday April 16, 2021 at 9/8 p.m.

Top Box Office 'Godzilla vs. Kong' still king with $13.4 million week-ending April 11, 2021

"Nobody" climbs back up to number #2 week-ending April 11, 2021 - Estimated.

1. Godzilla vs. Kong         ---> $13.4M
2. Nobody                          ---> $2.7M
3. The Unholy                 ---> $2.4M
4. Raya and the Last Dragon ---> $2.1M
5. Voyagers                         ---> $1.4M

1990 down-fall of fake-music duo 'Milli-Vanilli'

MILLI-VANILLI (Rob Pilatus & Fab Morvan).... When news broke on the 1998 death of Rob Pilatus. The jokes began on whether it was really Rob's dead body or that it was fake. He died of an accidental overdose of drugs & alcohol. His body was found inside a German hotel room.

Rob's death came 8 years after the news broke about "Milli-Vanilli." They didn't sing a note on their multi-platinum album, "Girl you know it's true" (1989). They won the Grammy for "Best New Artist" (1990) and soon were forced to return that award.... Every performance by Rob and Fab was a lip-sync. Even during the live Grammy awards. 

It was a huge scandal at the time because of the 7 million+ sales of that album. It spawned Five-Top-Five-Hits and Three Number #1 songs. Rob and Fab were also packaged as good-looking, music super-stars by an ambitious producer.... Overnight - They lost everything and became a joke in the music industry.

Several documentaries have been made about the duo - since that scandal. Even a movie was planned about the fall of "Milli-Vanilli." It hasn't been made.... The surviving member Fab Morvan had actually begun singing and recorded an Album/CD.

Click photo below of POCKET WORTHY for the article, "30 Years Later: The Great Milli-Vanilli Hoax."

(Variety photo 1990. Grammy Awards. Rob and Fab formerly known as Milli-Vanilli.).

(1989 number #1 smash, "Girl I'm Gonna Miss You." It is still my favorite after 30 years. Even though it was a Lip-Sync job.).

The '48 Hours' episode 'The Mysterious Death of Kat West' grabs 1.97 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Mysterious Death of Kat West" that aired on Saturday night (4/10/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered  1.97 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. "NBA Basketball" (ABC) nabbed 1.58 overall & 0.4 with adults (8:30 to 11 p.m.).

"The Mysterious Death of Kat West." Calera, Alabama 2018. Kat West was found dead in front of her home who was half-naked. She's a blonde woman who kind of looked like - movie-star Marilyn Monroe. Kat had posted adult content on the website "only-fans." Her sexy photos had attracted a lot of men on this website. 

Kat's death turned into a murder investigation and her husband was a person-of-interest.    

Click photo below for 48 HOURS on CBS.

(CBS photo. Kat West.).

CBS photo. The last time Kat was seen before she died.).

The 'Dateline' episode 'Secrets, Lies & Murder' hits 2.95 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Sex, Lies & Murder" aired Friday night (4/9/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.95 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 & 0.5 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 5.33 overall & 0.5 with adults.

"Sex, Lies & Murder." Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 2012. A black, Mercedes Benz, SUV was seen parked in an alley at a seedy part of town. Jane Bashara was found inside - strangled to death. She was driving home after work- the night before. Her husband Bob claimed that she never reached home. Both of them were going to do things together at 8 p.m.

Bob was cooperative with police and gave them his DNA.... He also had a mistress and a penchant for sex bondage - outside of his marriage. 

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

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New release date for 'Top Gun: Maverick' on Nov. 19, 2021

TOP GUN: MAVERICK from PARAMOUNT. It was scheduled for a July 2, 2021 release - It has moved to Nov. 19, 2021. 

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 7 - Has now been pushed forward to May 22, 2022.

Hip Hop artist DMX dies at age 50

DMX is the only Hip-Hop/Rap artist to have his first 5 albums hit number #1 on the billboard charts. His 6th album came 200 copies short of the top spot hitting number #2.

Here are his complete discography albums. First 5 are number #1 albums.

•     It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998)
•     Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998)
•     ... And Then There Was X (1999)
•     The Great Depression (2001)
•     Grand Champ (2003)
•     Year of the Dog... Again (2006)
•     Undisputed (2012)
•     Redemption of the Beast (2015)

DMX is remembered for teaming up with Steven Seagal in, "Exit Wounds" 2001. It was a box office hit and at that time was a comeback for Seagal. RIP.... DMX.

(2001 movie poster.).

CBS 2021 'MacGyver' cancelled after 5 TV seasons

MAC-GYVER on CBS (2016). The TV reboot of the classic "MacGyver" (1985-92) has been cancelled by the network. Fans are upset because the show has found an audience. 

The original TV show runner was replaced after the 4th season because of a toxic environment on-set. 

During the 5th season. "MacGyver" averaged a 0.52 adult rating (18 to 49 demo) & 7.80 overall.

The season finale will air on Friday April 30, 2021.

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"MacGyver" from the 1980's and early 1990's has a cult following to this day 2021. It starred Richard Dean Anderson and aired on ABC (Sunday & Mondays). 

The TV ratings remained steady for 6 TV seasons (14.6 ---- 11.5). It was taken off of the schedule for half of the 7th season. (9.6 rating).

Two TV movies came back in 1994 and was very popular around the world.

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Male subject on '48 hours' in 'Crosley Green's Hard Time' released from prison after 30 years

48 HOURS on CBS. Erin Moriarty followed this case for 20 years. The most recent episode is called, "Crosley Green's Hard Time."

Crosley was convicted of murder and sentenced to death (1990). He wasn't even at the murder scene after a guy named "Chip" was shot and killed. His ex-girlfriend "Kim" chose Crosley as the "Black Man" who abducted the couple. She was the only eye-witness in a thin circumstantial case. 

Two police detectives believed that it was Kim who killed Chip because he had a new girlfriend. She was never charged.

Crosley's conviction has been overturned (2018) and he is finally released.

Below is quick preview of "48 Hours" episode "Crosley Green's Hard Time."

Click photo below for 48 HOURS episode "Crosley Green's Hard Time." (Warning: This episode will make you angry at the justice system.).

(CBS Photo.).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday on April 10, 2021

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

Sneak peek: The Mysterious Death of Kat West

CBS says, "A woman is found dead and the scene appeared to be staged with a bottle of absinthe. West, a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, posted on - OnlyFans - a website some use to share adult content – was a fan involved? Correspondent Maureen Maher reports."

TV preview will begin after commercial ad.

Trailer 'Four Good Days' opens in limited release April 30, 2021

Thriller 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' opens May 14, 2021 & on HBO-MAX

2-Hour 'Dateline' with Dennis Murphy on Friday April, 9, 2021 at 9/8 p.m.

Trailer 'Voyagers' opens in US theaters on Friday April 9, 2021

SAG/AFTRA Podcast: An Inside Look at the 2021 SAG Awards

SAG/AFTRA says, "Get the scoop on this year’s 'very different' show with Executive Producer Kathy Connell and Chair of the SAG Awards Committee JoBeth Williams.... 

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White interview the folks with all the inside details." 

Update: 48 Hours 'The Other Woman' subject died while serving life sentence

48 HOURS on CBS. Harold Dow reported in this Classic episode.... Stephanie Stephens had an affair with a rich surgeon, David Stephens. His then wife Karen had committed suicide over that affair.... Both Stephanie and David married soon after. Then - he died mysteriously.

David's dead body was looked at by a coroner. The blood tests showed that he was injected with a lethal dose of an anesthetic drug. 

Stephanie was convicted of 1st degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.... She served only 3 years when she died of double pneumonia in 2006.

A fan uploaded the "48 Hours" episode at YouTube "The Other Woman."

(Stephanie & Dr. David Stephens in happier times. Both are now deceased.). 

Monster Clash 'Godzilla vs. Kong' grabs world-wide box office $285 million

GODZILLA vs. KONG from WARNER BROS. The 5-day total box office in the U.S. - hits $48 million. The 3-day weekend nabs a hefty $32 million. It has become the biggest bow during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

It is also streaming online over at HBO-MAX for 31 days that began on March 31st. Those numbers will not be released any time soon. 

The Top Five Box Office week-ending April 4, 2021 - Estimated.

1. Godzilla vs. Kong           ---> $32.2M
2. The Unholy                  ---> $3.2M
3. Nobody                          ---> $3.1M
4. Raya and the Last Dragon  ---> $2.1M
5. Tom and Jerry                  ---> $1.4M

(Wallpaper 2021.).

Action Trailer 'Wrath of Man' opens May 7, 2021

Movie-goers flock to 'Godzilla vs. Kong' with $27.9 million over 3 days

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The 'Dateline' episode 'Burning Suspicion' hits 2.83 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Burning Suspicion" aired Friday night (4/2/2021) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.83 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.88 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 5.36 overall & 0.4 with adults.

Interesting that this week's TV ratings are exactly the same as last week at 9/8 p.m.... Hmmm?

Click photos below for DATELINE on NBC.

(TV screenshot from last night's episode.).

(Original NBC logo of episode.).

PBS Ken Burns 'Ernest Hemingway' premiere's April 5, 2021

ERNEST HEMINGWAY on PBS. A film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. The 3-part series will begin April 5, 2021. 

PBS, "Examines the visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced. Interweaving his eventful biography — a life lived at the ultimately treacherous nexus of art, fame, and celebrity — with carefully selected excerpts from his iconic short stories, novels, and non-fiction, the series reveals the brilliant, ambitious, charismatic, and complicated man behind the myth, and the art he created."

19 of his novels and short stories were adapted into movies. The most popular were during the 1940's and 1950's when the author was still alive. He committed suicide in 1961. 

Movie Star - Ava Gardner starred in most of his works, "The Killers" (1946), "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" (1952) and "The Sun Also Rises" (1957). She and Hemingway were good friends. He claimed that Ava skinny-dipped in his swimming pool. He never drained it after that.

Another Movie Star - Lauren Bacall was a good friend of his too. She starred in his, "To Have and Have Not" (1944.).

(Circa 1950's. Ava Gardner & Hemingway.).

(1946 Publicity Photo for "The Killers" that starred Ava Gardner.).

(Date unknown in 1950's. Lauren Bacall above. Hemingway below.).

(1944 Studio publicity photo. Lauren Bacall starred in "To Have and Have Not." She was only 18 yrs.).

Epic Fight 'Godzilla vs. Kong' climbs to $16.3 million after two days of release

Well... It will be a monster weekend at movie theaters. U.S. Cinemas will re-open over 3,000 theaters from New York to Los Angeles. 

The reason is because "Godzilla vs. Kong" is tracking huge numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic.... In just two days, it has grabbed $16.3 million and on track for $30+ million by Sunday April, 4, 2021. Fans are flocking back into theaters after a year long absence.

"Godzilla vs. Kong" will stream online at HBO-MAX for 31 days from March 31, 2021. 

I watched it online because New Mexico theaters are still closed. I was entertained and the monster battle's were epic. 

Just my opinion - Watch it for yourself. Don't listen to obsessed fan-boys or critics and their long-winded analysis. 

(2021 Movie Poster.).

2nd Trailer 'Mortal Combat' moves to April 23, 2021 release date

New Line Cinema has moved "Mortal Combat" forward to an April 23, 2021 release date... Instead of April 16.... The reason is because of the early success of "Godzilla vs. Kong." It will become the first big movie release during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"Mortal Combat" nabbed 116 million-online-views in "one" week for a Red-Band Trailer. Fans are still freaking-out over the upcoming action movie. Could it be the next break-out film during the pandemic?

Monster Battle 'Godzilla vs. Kong' takes in $9.6 million first day in theaters

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Mystery 'Every Breathe You Take' opens Friday April 3, 2021

NCAA Basketball pre-empts '48 Hours' Saturday April 3, 2021 in Prime-Time

SATURDAY / APRIL 3, 2021: "48 Hours - will not air due to the  2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on CBS.... We return next week with an all-new show."

(CBS Logo. Click for official website.)

Horror 'The Unholy' opens in wide release on Friday April, 2 2021