HOLLYWOOD (Variety) – The commencement of the United States’ direct combat role in Vietnam is painted in a mixture of brutal, personal, heroic, tragic and, at times, corny and cliched terms in “We Were Soldiers.” As the tough and charismatic officer who leads his men into the shadow of the valley of death, Mel Gibson […]
Read MoreRoy Rogers Saddle Set Sold for $412,000
MESA, Ariz. (Reuters) – Roy Rogers’ sterling silver, gold and ruby-studded saddle, which the cowboy movie star claimed as one of his prized possessions, sold together with a harness set for $412,000 at auction late Saturday at a Western collectors show. An anonymous bidder rode away with the 1931 saddle, bridle and martingale owned by […]
Read MoreFabian Gets a Hollywood Star
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Fabian had fans squealing again during the unveiling of his Hollywood Walk of Fame star. More than 300 people crowded curbside on Hollywood Boulevard Tuesday to witness the dedication of the star, the 2,188th along the famous walkway. “As a little boy in Southern Philadelphia, I loved the movies and rock […]
Read MoreJohn Wayne Reminds Us of America’s Wonder With CD Tribute
CHICAGO–(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)–Nov. 26, 2001 Disc Arrives in Stores November 27 Perhaps no other person in the last 100 years embodies the strong values and the American way of life more so than screen legend John Wayne. Now, with the approval of the John Wayne family, Chicago-based MPI Media will release “JOHN WAYNE: AMERICA, WHY I […]
Read MoreMaureen O’Hara – The Queen of Technicolor
“I was going to be the most famous actress in the whole world,” once proclaimed a young Irish girl named Maureen FitzSimons. While not quite fulfilling that bold statement, she grew up to be glamorous Hollywood leading lady Maureen O’Hara, who reigned as the so-called Queen of Technicolor in a series of costume epics. The […]
Read MoreA Website recounts the filming of John Wayne’s “McQ”.
1973 “McQ,” a John Wayne movie, with a 75-member crew of Batjac Productions which was stationed in Ocean Shores motels for 28 days, beginning July 2 with producer Michael Wayne. The leading lady was Coleen Dewherst, and other stars – Diana Muldaur and Eddie Albert. While casting on the north beaches, many Ocean Shores residents […]
Read MoreHarrison’s death could help smokers quit – (A John Wayne mention)
By Patricia Reaney LONDON (Reuters) – George Harrison’s death may let others live: experts say the cancer that killed the “Quiet Beatle” could give the anti-smoking lobby a big boost. They expect Harrison’s death from cancer to raise awareness of the disease and send a powerful message about the dangers of smoking. The youngest member […]
Read MoreWestern pic helmer Boetticher, 85, dies
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) – Budd Boetticher, director of a series of celebrated ’50s Westerns starring Randolph Scott, died Nov. 29 at his home in Ramona, Calif., after a battle with cancer. He was 85. An expansive, ebullient personality whose adventures as a young matador in Mexico and as a horseman throughout his life were as significant […]
Read MoreJulia and Our Fave Non-Working Stars! – New Harris Poll Out
That Julia Roberts–boy, is she hot. Won the Oscar. Helped Ocean’s Eleven open number 1 a couple weeks ago. Now, if she’d only stop making movies–boy, then she’d be really hot. Say what? Well, we’re just trying to digest the latest Harris Poll that tracks our nation’s favorite movie stars as determined by our nation’s […]
Read More3 Minutes of Patriotism on Film
“The Spirit of America” is the first fruit of the post-Sept. 11 collaboration between Washington and Hollywood to appear in American theaters. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19 Chuck Workman buzzed from room to room in his second floor office suite in the flats south of Beverly Hills, putting the finishing touches on his latest film, “The […]
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