#David Prowse dead at 85

#David Prowse dead at 85

“#David Prowse dead at 85” David Prowse, the former body-builder who played Darth Vadar in the original Star Wars trilogy, is dead at the age of 85. The English-born actor died early Sunday, according to his management company, Bowington Management. Prowse was best know for his physical portrayal of the villain voiced by James Earl…

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#Universal sued for cutting black couple from movie poster

#Universal sued for cutting black couple from movie poster

“#Universal sued for cutting black couple from movie poster” Black actor Faizon Love is suing Universal for cutting him out of the poster for the 2009 comedy “Couples Retreat” — accusing leading man Vince Vaughn of trying to help silence him, according to reports. The 52-year-old actor said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that he…

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#Hollywood gets back to work as film permits rise 24 percent

#Hollywood gets back to work as film permits rise 24 percent

“#Hollywood gets back to work as film permits rise 24 percent” Hollywood is slowly returning to work after the pandemic devastated film and TV production this year. According to FilmLA, a nonprofit group that tracks production in Tinseltown, more sitcoms, reality shows and movies were shooting in Hollywood in October than in previous months. The…

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#Sunset falls on a historic season for the drive-in

#Sunset falls on a historic season for the drive-in

“#Sunset falls on a historic season for the drive-in” NEW YORK — Julia Wiggin was still shivering after running out to hang up the weekend’s marquee — “Ghostbusters,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” — at her Northfield Drive-in near Hinsdale, New Hampshire. “It’s cold,” Wiggin said on a bitter, wet morning. “It’s definitely time we closed.” After…

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#How to host your own DIY drive-in movie screening

#How to host your own DIY drive-in movie screening

“#How to host your own DIY drive-in movie screening” New Yorkers are getting their reels on wheels. Drive-in movies became a popular pandemic-chic pastime, with locals jockeying for space at screenings in area parking lots and getting crafty with DIY set-ups. Lesley Stordahl and her husband, Mike Smith, even set up a projector and screen…

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