Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Hockey 'Stanley Cup Final' may run into 'Dateline' hour on Friday July 2, 2021

DATELINE on NBC. Fans of murder and mystery.... 

The "Stanley Cup Finals" game on Friday July 2, 2021 - begins at 6 p.m. According to the NBC Schedule. It may run into the "Dateline" hour at 10/9 p.m. 

Please check in at the 10/9PM this Friday. "Dateline" might run a segment. 

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court 'Vacates' conviction of Bill Cosby who is released from prison

The Bill Cosby timeline of 2 trials, 1 conviction and release from prison.

2004 - Andrea Constand claimed that Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her.

2005 - Andrea waited a full year before speaking in public about that assault. She continued to be in contact with Cosby and didn't file a police report. The District Attorney did not charge Cosby.

2006 - Andrea filed a civil lawsuit against Cosby for sexual battery and defamation. A confidential agreement was accepted by both parties when Cosby gave a 4-hour deposition. He admitted to affairs with young women going back 50 years. The case was settled for $3.4 million that was paid to Andrea from Cosby.

2015 - The Statute-of-Limitations was going to expire within days on aggravated sexual assault. Andrea's case was re-opened in the state of Pennsylvania. Cosby was charged and pled "not guilty." He always maintained that the sex with Andrea was consensual.

2017 - The first trial. 60 women came forward in the news. They accused Cosby of sexual assault reaching back to the 1960's. None of their allegations were entered into Cosby's trial. The Jury dead-locked and the judge dismissed Andrea's case.

2018 - The second trial. The judge allowed 5 of Cosby's female accusers to testify against him. One witness testified in Cosby's defense. She accused Andrea of "saying" that she wanted to "frame" Cosby back in 2005. 

2018 - Cosby was convicted on 3 counts of aggravated indecent assault. He received 10 years in prison. 

2021 - The Bill Cosby conviction was vacated by a Pennsylvania supreme court. When Cosby spoke in his 2006 deposition. It was a confidential agreement. He was promised by the 2006 district attorney that Cosby would never be charged. That "promise" was never put in-writing.... Cosby's deposition was sealed - but the $3.4 million settlement in 2006 was allowed in the 2018 trial. 

The Statute-of-Limitations on sexual assault has expired with all of Cosby's female accusers. That includes Andrea's case which has now been over-turned. Cosby is a free man....

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Sunday, June 27, 2021

The 'Dateline' episode 'The Story of Somebody' aired last Friday

DATELINE on NBC. Friday night's episode was called, "The Story of Somebody" that aired in some time zones....

NBC says, "A mother's search for answers in her son’s murder raises questions about whether Chicago police detectives did enough to try to solve his case. Josh Mankiewicz reports."

The complete episode is now streaming online at DATELINE-NBC.

Documentary Trailer 'The Phantom' opens in theaters & video-on-demand July 2, 2021

Trailer 'The Forever Purge' opens Friday July 2, 2021

Animation Trailer 'The Baby Boss 2' opens Friday July 2, 2021

Top Box Office 'F9' drives off with $70 million in U.S. bow

Top Box Office week-ending June 27, 2021 - Estimated

  1. F9: The Fast Saga                  --->$70. Million
  2. A Quiet Place Part II                 ---> $6.2M
  3. The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard ---> $4.9M
  4. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway ---> $4.9M
  5. Cruella                                 ---> $3.7M
I walked into a movie theater for the first time since early 2020. I watched "F9" and it was so far removed from actual reality. I laughed at every ridiculous car crash where the characters - came out alive.!! It was entertaining though.... Check it out for yourself.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

SAG-AFTRA concerns to 'Senior' union members - under health plan

 Dear Members,


"Our union has been deeply concerned that many of our senior members have had a harder time qualifying for the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan under the new guidelines. With an understanding of the limited options available to the Health Plan trustees, SAG-AFTRA lobbied for and achieved the fully subsidized COBRA option for those who lost eligibility. The union has heard directly from members how helpful this has been but knew this wouldn’t be enough."

"Fortunately, as an affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA is able to take advantage of the tremendous work of our national labor allies and friends. That’s why SAG-AFTRA is pleased to let you know about a new Medicare Advantage product for SAG-AFTRA senior members."

"Working together, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, benefits powerhouse Union Plus, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield used the power of our movement’s collective strength to create new options that will truly benefit not just SAG-AFTRA senior members, but seniors from organized labor across the nation."

"If you are a senior member 65 and over, you can review your options and find out more about enrolling by contacting Entertainment Health Insurance Solutions or Artists Health Insurance Resource Center."

"When we unite our forces, our collective strength is magnified. We gain the leverage and resources to be able to offer this new healthcare option for our treasured seniors, who deserve dignity, respect and the peace of mind that comes with these new healthcare options."

Yours in solidarity,

Gabrielle Carteris

SAG-AFTRA President

AFL-CIO Executive Council Member

Hugh Jackman's 'Reminiscence' hits theaters & on HBO-Max August 2021

Trailer 'Last Night in Soho' hits theaters in October 2021

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Trailer 'Jurassic World: Dominion' will preview before 'F9' movie on June 25, 2021

JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION on IMAX. Come Friday June 25th, 2021. 'Fast & Furious 9' rolls out into movie theaters. The trailer for "Jurassic World: Dominion" will drop in the previews before "F9." 

"Dominion" opens in Movie theaters 2022. Check out the IMAX teaser trailer below.

Monday, June 21, 2021

U.S. Olympic Trials will Pre-empt 'Dateline' on Friday June 25, 2021

DATELINE on NBC. It is Summer 2021 and the Tokyo Olympic games were cancelled for a year because of COVID-19 (2020).

The U.S. Olympic Trials are in it's 2nd week. The broadcast will run during Prime-time this Friday night on June 25, 2021 - (8/7 to 11/10 p.m.).

"Dateline" will be pre-empted by these trials.

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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Trailer 'Werewolves Within' opens Friday June 25, 2021

Trailer 'Lanksy' opens Friday June 25, 2021

'F9' climbs to $300 million at foreign box office & bows in U.S. June 25, 2021

Top Box Office 'The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard' hits number #1 with $11.7 million

Top Box Office Week-ending June 20, 2021 - Estimated

  1. The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard           ---> $11.7 Million
  2. A Quiet Place Part II                                 ---> $9.4M
  3. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway                 ---> $6.1M
  4. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It ---> $5.2M
  5. Cruella                                                 ---> $5.1M

The '48 Hours' episode 'Justice for Ahmaud' Hits 1.28 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Justice for Ahmaud" that aired on Saturday night (5/22/2021) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 1.28 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "The Good Doctor" (ABC) grabbed 1.15 overall & 0.2 with adults. "U.S. Olympic Trials" (NBC) nabbed 2.37 overall & 0.5 with adults.

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

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

US Olympic Trials will pre-empt 'Dateline' on Friday June 18, 2021

DATELINE on NBC. There will be no episode this week. The U.S. Summer "Olympic Trials" will cover Friday night in Prime-Time (8/7pm - 11/10pm).

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