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Jul
07
2021
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By Troy Warren
Sarah Shahi on ‘Sex/Life,’ Her ‘Black Adam’ Character and ‘The Sopranos’ Memories

Sarah Shahi on ‘Sex/Life,’ Her ‘Black Adam’ Character and ‘The Sopranos’ Memories

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BY BRIAN DAVIDS | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The actor talks the female gaze of her Netflix show and working with Dwayne Johnson as "a freedom fighter that's leading this big resistance against an evil, malicious group." After 20 years of film and television work, Sarah Shahi returns to the small screen in her most “risqué” project yet — Netflix’s Sex/Life. Shahi plays Billie Connelly, a young mother and housewife who yearns for her past life to such a degree that she begins to test her marriage and friendships in the process. Created by Stacy Rukeyser, Sex/Lifeis told through a woman’s perspective in more…
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Jul
06
2021
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By Troy Warren
“People Will Be Able to Go Clubbing Again!” How the Cannes Film Festival Offers a Beacon of Hope to Locals

“People Will Be Able to Go Clubbing Again!” How the Cannes Film Festival Offers a Beacon of Hope to Locals

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BY SCOTT ROXBOROUGH | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Besides the film festival, Cannes hosts trade shows and events year-round, translating into roughly 40,000 visitors annually and nearly $1 billion for the city’s economy. For local establishments, the end of COVID-19 lockdowns is a reason to celebrate. Cineastes and movie execs won’t be the only ones celebrating when Cannes finally rolls out the red carpet July 6, kicking off the 74th Festival de Cannes. For thousands of people in the Riviera resort town, the festival means more than just a return to in-person premieres and film markets. For those who wait and bus…
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Jul
05
2021
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By Troy Warren
Richard Donner, ‘Superman’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’ Director, Dies at 91

Richard Donner, ‘Superman’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’ Director, Dies at 91

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BY MIKE BARNES | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT His big-screen body of work also includes 'Inside Moves,' starring John Savage as a suicide survivor; the broad Richard Pryor-Jackie Gleason comedy 'The Toy'; and 'The Goonies.' Richard Donner, the veteran television director who helmed the first Superman film starring Christopher Reeve and the four Lethal Weapon films in a spectacular transition to the big screen, died Monday, his assistant told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 91. Donner’s career in features was jump-started with he got a hold of an early script for The Omen (1976), a $2 million film that grossed $60 million in the U.S.…
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Jul
04
2021
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By Troy Warren
Monroe couple’s farm is part of movement to reclaim a lost way of life

Monroe couple’s farm is part of movement to reclaim a lost way of life

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By John Kessler, For the AJC Troy Warren for CNT Monroe — People had pulled on their gardening gloves and sun visors, and they were just starting to survey rows of weed-choked furrows at Bread and Butter Farms when Musa Hasan called out, “I need to warn you about something. We’ve got needle ants here. They are worse than fire ants. The bites feel like wasp stings and last all day.” “Good to know,” Warren Cameron said, laughing. There was commotion in the group, and a colony of the small, black ants was identified and left alone. Even pests have their place on an…
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Jul
02
2021
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By Troy Warren
“You Can’t Actually Blow Up the White House”: An Oral History of ‘Independence Day’

“You Can’t Actually Blow Up the White House”: An Oral History of ‘Independence Day’

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BY AARON COUCH | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT As the beloved film turns 25, director Roland Emmerich, writer Dean Devlin and stars Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica A. Fox, Randy Quaid and more look back at the battle to cast Will Smith, concerns over that famous Super Bowl ad, and a last-minute reshoot to save the ending. “Today, we celebrate our Independence Day.” Twenty-five years ago, those words electrified audiences, who braved long lines and sold-out crowds to see the most anticipated movie of 1996. Independence Day, which opened over the July Fourth weekend, turned Will Smith into a global star, birthed one of…
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Jul
02
2021
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By Troy Warren
Disney’s Insurer Sues Over Production Costs During Hollywood’s Reboot

Disney’s Insurer Sues Over Production Costs During Hollywood’s Reboot

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BY ERIQ GARDNER | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Given the risk of COVID-19 infection, did Disney intentionally put the cast and crew of its movies and TV shows in harm's way? A court filing from Fireman's Fund actually goes there. Who will be picking up the tab for the extra cost to make movies and TV shows late in 2020 when state governments eased shutdown orders but infections were surging? That’s the crucial question that will be answered by a big lawsuit filed on Thursday by Fireman’s Fund against Disney. The insurer will at least be partially reimbursing Disney for…
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Jul
01
2021
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By Troy Warren
U.S. jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

U.S. jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims dropped by 51,000 to 364,000. Applications for unemployment benefits have fallen more or less steadily since the year began. The rollout of vaccines has sharply reduced new COVID-19 cases, giving consumers the confidence to shop, travel, eat out and attend public events as the…
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Jul
01
2021
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WHY ARE DOGS SO AFRAID OF FIREWORKS? July 1, 2021

WHY ARE DOGS SO AFRAID OF FIREWORKS? July 1, 2021

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Troy Warren for CNT   With the Fourth of July drawing near, many dog owners are dreading the annual event because their dogs are so afraid of fireworks. Even if you don’t plan to go to a formal celebration with your dog, there are always people who live nearby who start setting off fireworks several days before and after the formal holiday. Dogs’ reactions include trembling, pacing, panting and even running away to try to escape the noise and the perceived danger. Some dogs resort to destructive behavior or even relieve themselves in the house. Whining, barking and even howling…
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Jun
30
2021
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By Troy Warren
Why you can look forward to fewer robocalls

Why you can look forward to fewer robocalls

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT FCC now requires phone companies to confirm caller ID is legitimate “June 30 is an important day in consumer protection history,” said Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. PIRG Education Fund. Why? Wednesday is the deadline the Federal Communications Commission set for most phone providers to install Caller ID verification that will confirm calls on their network are actually coming from the number on display. That means you can expect to receive fewer annoying — and illegal — robocalls. With the new caller ID technology, called STIR/SHAKEN, con artists should…
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Jun
29
2021
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By Troy Warren
Box Office: “Patience Was a Virtue” for Studios That Held Films

Box Office: “Patience Was a Virtue” for Studios That Held Films

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BY PAMELA MCCLINTOCK | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT As 'F9' and 'A Quiet Place Part II' enjoy strong theatrical runs, the release-calendar shuffle may be winding down: "It is a very positive sign." Timing is everything. Take F9, which roared to a $70 million domestic debut over the June 25-27 weekend, the biggest opening of the pandemic era. The performance of the Fast and Furious installment recharged the box office battery and helped provide a collective sense of confidence for Hollywood’s bruised film studios as they prepare to once again release a steady supply of tentpoles. Early in the pandemic, Universal pushed back F9 by a full…
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