Rolly Crump Dies: Legendary Disneyland Designer Was 93

His death was announced on the Facebook page of his autobiographyIts Kind of a Cute Story. He was 93 years old. The attraction debuted at the 1964 Worlds Fair in New York before moving to Disneyland. Rolly Crump and Walt DisneyFacebook/Walt Disney Co. He retired from Disney in 1996. Crump was named a Disney Legend in 2004, and published his autobiographyIts Kind of a Cute Storyin 2012. He is survived by wife Marie Tocci, son Christopher, daughters Roxana and Theresa, and three grandchildren....

March 13, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Patricia Taylor

Sarah Polley Thanks Academy For “Not Being Mortally Offended” By The Words “Women” & “Talking” Following Oscar Win

Sarah Polleywon her first Oscar for herWomen Talking. They do so not just by talking but also by listening, she added. Women Talkingwas written and directed by Polley. The truth comes out and the women talk about finding a solution to their situation. The majority of winners for the Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Oscar are based on novels.

March 13, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Phillip Vasquez

‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ Composer Volker Bertelmann Thanks Cast & Crew As He Picks Up First Oscar

Mindy Kaling and John Cho presented the award to Bertelmann, who thanked hisAll Quietcolleagues. This years nom is Bertelmanns second Oscars nod. He shared the nomination with co-composer Dustin OHalloran. Watch on Deadline Bertelmanns win wasAll Quiet on the Western Frontsfourth win of the evening. The German-language pic is up for nine Oscars, including Best Picture, Director and International Feature Film. The film picked up International Feature earlier in the evening....

March 13, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Cameron Grant

‘Everything Everywhere’s Dan Kwan & Jonathan Wang On Meeting Moment Of “Mental Health Crisis” With “A Shotgun Blast Of Joy And Absurdity And Creativity” – Oscars Backstage

I think were in a mental health crisis right now, observed the creative. Especially the younger generation, they dont have much to look forward to. When you talk to students these days, theres a bleakness that kind of is all-pervasive. This movie is a shotgun blast of joy and absurdity and creativity. Because there is another way to look at the bleakness, and another way to face it head on.

March 13, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Grace Martin

‘RRR’s “Naatu Naatu” First Song From Indian Film To Take Home Oscar; Songwriters On “Top Of The World”

RRRs Naatu Naatu songwriter M.M. Keeravani celebrated his Oscar win Sunday for Best Original Song, well, in song. I grew up listening to The Carpenters and now here I am with theOscars. he said before breaking out with a variation of the hitmaking duos 1973 smash Top of the World. Naatu Naatu is the first song ever from an Indian movie to win in the category. Watch on Deadline RRRfrom filmmaker SS....

March 13, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Erin Calhoun

Anthony Chen Lines Up First U.S.-Set Project; Film Set Against New York AIDS Epidemic Joins Giraffe Pictures’ Growing International Slate – Filmart

Singaporean playwright Joel Tan has adapted the short story for the screen. Chen is also currently scripting and plans to direct an as-yet-untitled family drama set in present-day Hong Kong. Chen is producing with Aiko Masubuchi, Albert Tholen and Eric Nyari. Anthony Chen on the set of DriftGiraffe Pictures These projects also reflect the global ambitions of Giraffe Pictures.

March 12, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · David Cole

Bizarre 20 Minute ‘Match Of The Day’ Watched By 500,000 More Viewers Than Last Week On BBC

Last nights show hit its highest audience for four months. BBC Director General Tim Davie last night apologized for the disruption to viewers but said he wont resign. He is desperately battling to fix the crisis. Gary Lineker presents ‘Match of the Day’ on the BBCBBC/Guy Levy He added in a later tweet: We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries. Linekers suspension has prompted criticism of the BBC from across the political spectrum....

March 12, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Melanie Hernandez

Glenn Close Will Not Attend Tonight’s Academy Awards, Cites Positive Covid-19 Test

TheOscarswill have a bit less glamour tonight, as actressGlenn Closewill not be attending after testing positive forCovid-19. Her illness was confirmed by her spokesperson. Close was expected to present the Best Picture Award with Harrison Ford. Glenn CloseBrigitte Lacombe Other presenters on the night include Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas, and Ariana DeBose, among others. Media was required to test negative by the event producers, but did not need proof of vaccination....

March 12, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Joseph Gonzalez

Jenna Ortega Reveals Why She “Almost Passed” On Wednesday Addams Role In Netflix Global Hit

Watch on Deadline She told the UKsTimes: No, I didnt. I got the email, passed on it. I had done so much TV in my life, all Ive ever wanted to do is film. Jenny Ortega as Wednesday AddamsNetflix Tim is such a legend, and we just happened to get along very well. She told theTimes: For some reason people see my face and want to throw blood on it …...

March 12, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Shari Poole

‘If You Were The Last’ Review: Kristian Mercado’s Lo-fi Rom-Com Gets Lost In Space – SXSW

There are lots of ways to pitchIf You Were the Last. How about Michel Gondry remakesWhen Harry Met Sally in space! Who wouldnt want to see that? ‘If You Were The Last’If You LLC and squabble over music (Sinatra or Bieber? ), which leads to graphic scenes of line dancing. Itd be crazy not to bang! But if they do, what will happen next? Both are married, and, unsurprisingly, NASA hadnt foreseen the need for condoms....

March 12, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Anthony Greene

‘Scream VI’ Calls Up Franchise-Record Global Bow With $67M+; ‘Creed III’ Rocks To $179M+ WW – International Box Office

Both the UK and France landed No. 2 bows behindCreed IIIwhich showed strong holding power (more on that below). Watch on Deadline AustraliagaveScream VIa No. Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega in ‘Scream VI’Paramount Pictures 2, for 55% more scares than the previous film; andBrazilhad a No. 1 launch with $1.8M (55% overScream). The international cume through Sunday is$78Mwith global at$179.4M. Of that, the worldwide total in IMAX is now $17M....

March 12, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Kenneth Conway

Amy Retzinger Leaving Verve After 11 Years

She just confirmed her exit in a company email with the subject New Adventures… She also may pursue career opportunities in hospitality, I hear. (Verve has since continued to expand and also added talent and unscripted to its areas of representation.) (you’re able to read it in full below.) Personal Courtesy ), so I will be shifting my energy into a plasticsreclamation startup. So if you find yourself in Portugalor the south of France, c’mon come visit!...

March 11, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Abigail Trevino

BBC Apologizes After Premier League Output Melts Down Amid Presenter Mutiny Over Gary Lineker

We are sorry for these changes which we recognise will be disappointing for BBC sport fans. We are working hard to patch up the situation and hope to do so soon. We understand how unsettling this is, she said. Gary Lineker presents ‘Match of the Day’ on the BBCBBC/Guy Levy We have said that we consider his recent social media activity to be a breach of our guidelines. When it comes to leading our football and sports coverage, Gary is second to none....

March 11, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Ashley Brown