Blockbuster DVDs Shipping Quietly Boost Sales Pace
Universal releases a 28 year old summer blockbuster to elite DVD club members amid pandemic era delays. up to 2 million units expected shipped to retailers by year end. Marty Stuart receives Heritage Award at Murfreesboro festival. LeRoy Troy performs as banjo grand master. A Sylvester Stallone film eyed for HBO series adaptation with Miramax TV as producer and writer directors explore revival options.
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Comedian Tompkins to Star as DAG Chief of Staff on NBC
Stand up comic Paul S. Tompkins has been cast as the U.S. president’s power hungry chief of staff on NBC’s new DAG series with David Alan Grier. Delly Burke plays the first lady. Tompkins previously led NBC’s unaired pilot The Peter Panciple. News service reports.
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What Lies Beneath trailer stirs talk of Hitchcock homage
In interviews for What Lies Beneath, director Robert Zemeckis defends not revealing key plot points while praising the trailer as marketing artistry. Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford star in a haunted New England home tale that nods to Hitchcock as it unfolds.
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Adirondack Railroad Authors' Day Date Error
A Stars Magazine caption mis-stated Authors Day date for the Adirondack Scenic Railroad excursion from Thendara to Otter Lake and return. The trip, noted as July 15 28, is corrected. for details call 369 6290.
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Russell returns with Paris in the Rain comeback
Brenda Russell, once rising star, returns after seven quiet years with Paris in the Rain on Hh den Beach Recordings. The disc blends rock pop R&B jazz classical and Latin influences as a staged comeback. Staff report about the feature and new material.
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Theatre ’90 stages Big musical on small Empire stage
Theatre ’90 presents Big at the Empire Theater with a nearly 60-member cast delivering lively solos and dance numbers. Dan Tursi directs with Holly Wilson-Perrotio’s choreography as strong performances from Colin Reidel and Lee Cavellier anchor a polished, crowd-friendly production using versatile sets and standout piano work.
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Theatre ’90s Big musical at Empire Theater in summer run
Theatre 90 presents Big at Empire Theater State Fairgrounds with Joan E Vadeboncoeur column tease. Lauren Mossotti stars as Susan opposite Justin Noce as Billy with Josh played by a strong ensemble. Tickets $14 to $20, show at 7 30 p m Friday Saturday and weekends through Aug 6, about 2 hours 40 minutes with one intermission.
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In Crowd critique and upcoming Empire Theater season
A film review lampoons the film In Crowd for poor acting and weak script while previewing Theatre Empire’s fall lineup at the New York State Fairgrounds venue. The season opens with Annie Get Your Gun and Forever Plaid, with plans for additional productions including Broadway’s Annie and other titles as rights become available.
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