Turner examines using film characters in wrestling
ATLANTA AP Jim Herd executive vice president of World Wrestling Inc. proposes borrowing names from classic films with Ted Turner approval. He cites Long John Silver from Treasure Island as a potential ring character and aims for a historical angle in WCW post production. Turner supports the idea though not reached for comment.
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Men Don't Leave review notes gritty start then glossed ending
A mixed critique of Men Don't Leave praises the first three quarters for their gritty realism and brave tackling of adult life, but condemns the final half hour for glossy, Life magazine polish. Jessica Lange stars as Beth Macauley, widowed with two children, navigating debt, jobs, affairs, and shifting surrogate families while a double standard of age and protection is raised.
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Stars Praised Harrison Ford Maureen Stapleton Sigourney Weaver Dustin Hoffman
Harrison Ford Maureen Stapleton Sigourney Weaver and Dustin Hoffman lined up to laud Nichols and introduce film clips at a gala event, showcasing strong support for the director.
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Miss USA pageant opens with 51 contestants in Wichita
The Miss USA competition in Wichita gathers 51 contestants from all 50 states and DC, performing in swimsuits and evening gowns before about 3000 attendees at Century II. Each category accounts for a third of the score, with the remaining third from personal interviews, as finalists are chosen for Friday’s CBS telecast.
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Disney hunts source of phony moonwalk deal hoax
Disney investigates a bogus release claiming Michael Jackson signed a five year movie deal with Disney and left CBS Records for Hollywood Records. The Hollywood Reporter reported the hoax and disciplined the writer. Katzenberg vows action to protect the company’s name.
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