Ace Ventura and Cabin Boy Compete for Laughs in Video
Warner Home Video releases Ace Ventura Pet Detective rated PG 13, drawing preteen buyers with Jim Carrey’s rubber faced humor. Cabin Boy from Disney, slated later this summer, claims the dubious honor of the year’s dumbest film as a comical rival.
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Ace Ventura Too Clever For Adults Not Kids
A review lampoons Ace Ventura as logic free and sophomoric yet oddly appealing to younger viewers. It follows a Miami Dolphins mascot theft plot with Ace hiring as a detective aided by Courtney Cox while his chaotic antics clash with Sean Young.
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Blue Oyster Cult and star acts heat up summer tour
A multi act summer concert scene spans venues in Meadville and Pittsburgh area. Blue Oyster Cult headlines a Magic Twanger show with Laz arus opening. tickets 10 advance 12 at door, advance at Blue Jay Records. Ted Nugent headlines I C Light Amphitheatre August 8 with special guest. reserved seats 15 75 at various outlets. Star Lake adds Wynonna Jackson Browne John Mellencamp concerts with varied sale dates and phone orders. A book signing by David Cassidy draws fans while Gloria Estefan announces a December due date and a high school football camp hosts Herschel Walker.
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Meadville
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Oasis
Heinz Healey’s
A.J. Palumbo Center
Star Lake
Wynonna
Jeff Foxworthy
Jackson Browne
John
Hiatt
John Mellencamp
Texas
Ticketmaster
National Record Mart
Giant Eagle
Kaufmann’s
Burgettstown
Buzz Aldrin 25th anniversary trip and hotel mishap
Buzz Aldrin flew from London to speak at a 25th anniversary ceremony marking his moon flight but lost his luggage. He and Lois hurried to the U S Astronaut Hall of Fame, while Carleton University granted a degree to a familiar figure. Dan Aykroyd received an honorary doctorate from Carleton. Steven Spielberg will aid Knowledge Adventure in educational software. Prince’s former porn palace building sold for 185000 dollars with no announced plans.
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London
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Disney's Lion King blends dark and light family themes
Disney's new animated film The Lion King expands the scope of family storytelling with a grand African savannah setting, a birth of Simba, and a circle of life theme. It balances intense moments of loss and guilt with humor and vibrant music by Hans Zimmer and songs by Elton John and Tim Rice. The review notes strong visual artistry and emotional reach for both young and older audiences.
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Belle
Savannah
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Lion King events planned at Westgate
Westgate Cinemas hosts tomorrow's Lion King opening with an African jungle lobby display and a lion cub from Living Treasures Animal Park. Activities run 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for children 12 and under, including a coloring contest with prizes, a lobby coin toss for Lion King swag, and donations benefiting the Lawrence County Humane Society.
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Moody Blues Deliver Two-Hour Amphitheater Set At Star Lake
The Moody Blues closed the night with an energetic two hour show at Star Lake Amphitheater, backed by the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra. Graeme Edge opened with The Dream, while the second set featured Isn't Life Strange and I'm Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band. New songs Lean on Me Tonight and Say It With Love appeared from Keys of the Kingdom. The band wrapped with Ride My See-Saw as fans danced in the aisles amid lingering memories of past concerts.
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Moodies
Graeme Edge
Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra
Larry Biard
Ray Thomas
Timothy Leary
Edge
Justin Hayward
Moody
The Music Man Captures Innocence With Delightful Tunes
A review notes Meredith Willson as the real star of The Music Man and praises his book music and lyrics. The show mocks middle America in 1912 and retains a fresh dynamic since its 1957 Broadway debut. Harold Hill’s con and the 76 trombones are highlighted as memorable elements.
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Meredith Willson
Franklin Lacey
Willson
Iowa
Middle America
Harold Hill
River City
Hill
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