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There’s a certain charm to a story that confines itself to one location over one day. It’s a classic narrative design, forcing creativity through limitation. Musician Logic steps into the director’s chair for the first time with Paradise Records, a film that feels like a lovingly crafted indie title paying tribute to the classics that defined its genre.

Logic also stars as Cooper, the owner of the titular record shop. He’s a man whose passion for vinyl and loyalty to his friends far outweighs his business sense. His store, a wonderfully realized bastion of ’90s nostalgia, is hemorrhaging money.

A massive debt looms, and the core tension of the film is Cooper’s quiet, internal struggle to keep his personal haven alive. The film immediately establishes itself as a hangout comedy, a day-in-the-life story where the stakes feel both immense and intimately personal, all before the...

Congratulations to Gold Derby user Brian Tavarus for an exceptional score of 88.46 percent in predicting the 2025 Tonys winners on Sunday. Our top scorer is actually tied with six other people for the overall lead but has the better point score of 13,468 points by using the two Super Bets (500 points each) wisely.

More than 1,100 people worldwide predicted these Broadway champs with our top scorer correctly predicting 23 of 26 categories accurately. Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo hosted the ceremony in New York City. The top scorer only missed three categories: Best Actor in a Musical (choosing Jonathan Groff over Darren Criss), Best Play, and Best Sound Design of a Musical (choosing Sunset Boulevard over Buena Vista Social Club).

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You can see how your score compares to all others in our leaderboard rankings, including links to see each participant's predictions. To see your scores, go...

Pro wrestler Kevin Sullivan has died, WWE shared in a statement Friday. The wrestling legend had been known to be in the hospital in the last few months, suffering complications after emergency surgery for a “devastating accident” in May, his family shared last month. He was 74 years old.

The wrestler’s family announced last month that he was in intensive care. Following the surgery that saved his leg, he faced complications including encephalitis and sepsis. A GoFundMe fundraising campaign for his care raised more than $50,000 with other wrestling industry notables donating, including Cody Rhodes, Mick Foley, Chris Jericho, Diamond Dallas Page, Tony Khan, Jim Cornette and others.

“WWE is saddened to learn Kevin Sullivan has passed away at age 74,” the company’s statement began. “A unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history, Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries.

It was announced today that Kevin Sullivan, a pro-wrestling legend who faced off against the likes of Dusty Rhodes, Randy Savage, Barry Windham, and Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 74.

In a statement, World Wrestling Entertainment said, “WWE is saddened to learn Kevin Sullivan has passed away at age 74. A unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history, Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries.“

The statement continues: “As a villain, Sullivan was a major rival for the ring’s most legendary heroes, including Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan and The Road Warriors. He specialized in leading dangerous factions, which included his wicked Army of Darkness, collegiate bullies The Varsity Club, and the wild Dungeon of Doom, which introduced Big Show to the wrestling world. The onetime ‘Taskmaster’ also became a creative force behind the scenes for WCW.

Wrestling legend Kevin Sullivan has died at the age of 74.

“A unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history, Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries,” reads a statement from the WWE. “As a villain, Sullivan was a major rival for the ring’s most legendary heroes, including Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan and The Road Warriors. He specialized in leading dangerous factions, which included his wicked Army of Darkness, collegiate bullies The Varsity Club, and the wild Dungeon of Doom, which introduced Big Show to the wrestling world.

Kevin Sullivan, a pro wrestler who built a persona and considerable fame in the 1980s and ’90s as a devilish villain in Kiss-like make-up who battled good guys including Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes, has died. He was 74.

His death was announced today by World Wrestling Entertainment. No details were provided, but Sullivan had been in ill health in recent months.

“WWE is saddened to learn Kevin Sullivan has passed away at age 74,” the organization’s statement reads. “A unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history, Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries.”

The statement continues, “As a villain, Sullivan was a major rival for the ring’s most legendary heroes, including Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan and The Road Warriors. He specialized in leading dangerous factions, which included his wicked Army of Darkness, collegiate bullies The Varsity Club,...

The wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of the greatest performers to ever step into the squared circle: Kevin Sullivan. Per WWE, Sullivan passed away at age 74 on Friday, and while his official cause of death has not been revealed at this time, its no secret that he had been suffering from numerous health conditions over the last few months. In May 2024, Sullivan was said to have suffered an undisclosed "devastating accident" in Florida that required surgery to save his leg, and in a GoFundMe campaign set up by his daughter, Nicole, she stated that The Taskmaster faced complications due to the surgery, including "sepsis and encephalitis."

Sullivan began his wrestling career in the early 1970s, wrestling as both a good guy (face) and a bad guy (heel). His first major impact on the business came by way of Championship Wrestling from Florida in the early '80s,...

Pro wrestling legend Kevin Sullivan, who served as a major foe for Hulk Hogan on World Championship Wrestling television, has died. He was 74 years old.

On Friday, WWE announced that Sullivan had died. His passing comes months after he suffered a "devastating accident" in May, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser organized by his daughter, Nicole Sullivan, to help pay for medical expenses. The page noted that Sullivan "underwent emergency surgery that saved his leg and life but faced severe complications, including sepsis and encephalitis."

Sullivan was born on Oct. 26, 1949. He began his pro wrestling career in the early 1970s, and along with performing for various organizations, he'd become a part of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was perhaps best known. Sullivan, known for his villainous on-screen persona, would serve as the leader for memorable stables like the Army of Darkness, The Varsity Club, and the Dungeon of Doom. With...

Wbur, Boston’s NPR, and nonprofit newsroom The Trace have teamed up on a new podcast, The Gun Machine: How America Was Forged by the Gun Industry. Listen to the trailer now.

With a mission to break America out of its stalemated conversation about gun violence and gun rights, The Gun Machine begins with a question: What if everything we know about guns is wrong?

“Gun companies and gun rights activists often point to the government as coming to take our guns away. But if you look closely at history, that’s not really the story,” says Ben Brock Johnson, executive producer, Wbur Podcasts. “One of the first and most consequential acts of the U.S. government was to actually give birth to the gun industry. This podcast takes an unflinching look at how that act has repeatedly impacted the fate of America. We believe this limited series can help evolve the national conversation about guns.

Angela Bassett is sharing how Whoopi Goldberg is willing to defend all members of a shoot during filming.

On the 25th anniversary of “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”, star Angela Bassett and director Kevin Sullivan discussed the film’s legacy at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Goldberg not only starred in the film, but also ensured everyone on set was taken care of and respected.

Read More: Angela Bassett Recalls Feeling ‘Very Comfortable’ Filming Sex Scenes For ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back’ & Screen Testing With Taye Diggs

Bassett said she shared “a beautiful camaraderie and sisterhood,” with the star and said she was “ready to step up” for the crew.

“I remember we were having to advocate for every worker on set because we were shooting out of the country,” Bassett said, via Deadline. “We were receiving per diem and it wasn’t matching the needs of the crew...

As reported by Entertainment Weekly, star Angela Bassett recently spoke about working with Whoopi Goldberg on the set of How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Bassett said that "it was a blessing" to work with the Sister Act star and revealed that Goldberg made sure that the crew working on the 1998 film were taken care of.

The 1998 movie rom-com is a film adaptation of Terry McMillian's book, How Stella Got Her Groove Back. The film follows Stella Payne (played by Bassett), a successful San Francisco stock broker whose friend Delilah Abraham (played by Goldberg) convinces her to take a trip to Jamaica. During their vacation, Stella ends up falling for a younger local named Winston Shakespeare (played by Taye Diggs).

For the 25th anniversary of How Stella Got Her Groove Back, the Black Panther star and Kevin Sullivan (the director of the '98 rom-com) talked about various aspects of the...

Angela Bassett is a force of nature in Hollywood. Her talent, strength, and longevity in an industry known for its fleeting moments of fame speak to her relevance and influence. Her rise as a distinguished African American actress in Hollywood has had an impact on the entertainment industry and the representation of Black talent. Bassett’s breakthrough role came in 1993 when she played Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination. This performance was instrumental in breaking away from the tropes that plagued Black actresses in Hollywood, demonstrating that they could carry films of prestige.

In 1998, Angela Bassett brought the lead character of Stella Payne to life in the film adaptation of Terry McMillan’s novel How Stella Got Her Groove Back. In the first feature film from Kevin Sullivan, Bassett’s portrayal of a successful 40-year-old stockbroker who takes a well-deserved vacation in Jamaica,...

The 2023 Tribeca Festival has officially unveiled its star-studded jury.

This year’s festival takes place June 7-18 and includes a range of feature narrative, documentary, and animated films. The jury for films in competition consists of Oscar winner Brendan Fraser, Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu, Zoey Deutch, Noah Centineo, Dianna Agron, Zazie Beetz, Chloë Grace Moretz, Katie Siegel, Nina Dobrev, Piper Perabo, Andrew Ahn, Mark Duplass, Stephen Kay, and Clea DuVall, plus Chance the Rapper and Jeremy O. Harris.

The jury will select storytellers and artists from 15 different competition categories, as well as present the Nora Ephron Award.

“We are thrilled to announce the jury for the 2023 Tribeca Festival,” Nancy Lefkowitz, Tribeca Festival’s executive vice president of artist relations and special events, said. “The diversity of perspectives and experiences across all verticals are representative of the myriad voices reflected in this year’s program.”

All award winners will be...

The 2023 Tribeca Festival has added panel discussions with David Fincher, Paul McCartney and Patty Jenkins and reunion screenings of New Jack City and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, the latter of which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The annual New York festival, running from June 7-18, has announced the lineups for its Talks and Reunions sections.

The Storytellers Series of panel discussions will feature McCartney in conversation with Conan O’Brien for a live recording of the former late night host’s Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast, John Mellencamp in conversation with David Letterman, Lin-Manuel Miranda in conversation with Rosie Perez and separate chats with Chance the Rapper, Billy Porter, Hailee Steinfeld and Diplo.

The Directors Series of conversations will feature sit-downs between Fincher and Steven Soderbergh, whose Full Circle series is also premiering at the festival, as well as Jenkins and Katie Holmes.

Reunion screenings planned include New...

We may be getting our first look at David Fincher’s upcoming “The Killer” at this year’s 2023 Tribeca Festival.

The New York event, running June 7 through 18, has just announced its Tribeca Talks and Reunions lineup, and they’re led by a starry slate of conversations with creators, artists, actors, and musicians alike.

Among the highlights, Fincher will appear in conversation with fellow filmmaker Steven Soderbergh as part of the festival’s Directors series, which Patty Jenkins and Katie Holmes will also participate in; the Storytellers series will include Paul McCartney in conversation with Conan O’Brien for a recording of the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend”; John Mellencamp will speak with David Letterman; Lin-Manuel Miranda sits down with Rosie Perez; Kevin Sullivan and Angela Bassett will reunite for the 25th anniversary of “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”; Mario Van Peebles, Michael Michele, and Fab 5 Freddy return for...

The Tribeca Festival today announced its Storytellers Series, which includes Paul McCartney in conversation with Conan O’Brien for a podcast recording of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp in conversation with David Letterman.

The annual Tribeca Festival will celebrate its 22nd year from June 7–18, 2023 in New York City.

The talk lineup also features Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rosie Perez, Chance the Rapper, Billy Porter, Hailee Steinfeld and music producer Diplo.

The Directors Series has David Fincher in conversation with Steven Soderbergh, and Patty Jenkins in with Katie Holmes.

The Reunions section brings Kevin Sullivan and Angela Bassett together for the 25th anniversary of How Stella Got Her Groove Back; Mario Van Peebles, Michael Michele, and Fab 5 Freddy for New Jack City; and Charlie Ahearn, Lee Quiñones, Fab 5 Freddy and Grand Wizzard Theodore for the 40th anniversary of Wild Style.

The third annual...

Without watching Netflix’s May 12-launching Anne With An E, some might say it is near sacrilege to have a new version of the classic Anne Of Green Gables tale. They could say that on Canada’s 150th anniversary, no small-screen version of L.M. Montgomery's much-adapted 1908 novel could hope reach the heights of the Megan Follows-starring 1985 miniseries and one of the Great White North’s most famous works of literature. Well, as good as that Kevin Sullivan-directed effort…...

Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for February 2017, including "Game Over, Man", "Ollie" (aka "The Predator"), "Lost In Space" and a whole lot more:  

Game Over, Man

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Local Production Company: Lumberjackson Productions Inc.

Pm: Barbara Kelly

PC: Kathleen Whelan

Feb 08/17 - Mar 30/17

Light Of My Life

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Local Production Company: Light of My Life Film Inc.

Director: Casey Affleck

Line Producer: Peter Pastorelli

Feb 08/17 - Mar 30/17

Ollie (aka The Predator)

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Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Director: Shane Black

Exec. Producer(s): John Davis, Bill Bannerman

Sep 30/16 - May 15/17

The Christmas Calendar

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Local Production Company: Christmas Film Rr Inc.

Director: Allan Harmon

Producer: Cynde Harmon

Jan 25/17 - Feb 09/17

The Mountain Between Us

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Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Director: Hany Abu Assad

Producer: Becki Trujillo

Dec 05/16 - Feb 24/17

Aliens Ate My Homework

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Local Production Company: Phone...

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The WWE Hall of Fame news continues with a report that former All Japan Triple Crown and Awa Heavyweight Champion Stan Hansen and former WWE Women’s Champion Jacqueline will be inducted into this year’s class.

Though WWE has not acknowledged the inductions on television or online, the company released a special commemorative WrestleMania 32 magazine last week that named Hansen and Jacqueline as 2016 inductees.

WhatCulture.com actually broke the news of Jacqueline’s induction several weeks ago…

Though Stan Hansen primarily made his reputation in Japan, he also competed for WWE in the 1970s, quickly becoming one of the company’s top heels. When Bruno Sammartino suffered a broken neck in a match with Hansen, credit for the injury was given to “The Lariat’s” devastating finishing maneuver. He headlined shows with Sammartino and Bob Backlund before heading to All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he would spend...

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On November 3rd, 2015, WWE will release a book entitled, ‘Undertaker: 25 Years Of Destruction’. The read will be penned by Kevin Sullivan, not the wrestler of the same name, but an author who has also previously written the well-received ‘WWE 50′ book, as well as one looking back at the tremendous history of the WWE Title.

It’s been revealed that a DVD is also in the works, but it’s unclear whether or not the set will directly link to Sullivan’s book. It’s possible it could be a different project altogether, but no news has broken about whether or not the DVD will include a documentary portion as of yet.

The Undertaker, played by Mark Calaway, is the longest-running character in WWE history, a credit to the man who plays him and one of the absolute best stars on the promotion’s payroll. Having made his debut way...

Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie, known to legions of fans as Gilbert Blythe in the CBC version of "Anne of Green Gables," died April 15 of a reported brain hemorrhage. He was 48.

Crombie was plucked from relative obscurity to play Blythe in the CBC miniseries, based on the novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, which launched in 1985 and starred Megan Follows as the titular orphan. He reprised the part in 1987 for the "Anne of Avonlea" TV movie, in 1992 on the spinoff series "Avonlea," and in 2000 for another movie, "Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story."

In addition to that iconic role, Crombie was a well-known stage and improv performer, especially in his native Canada, and he also starred in a Broadway staging of the musical "The Drowsy Chaperone" in 2006. His most recent television credit was a guest-starring role this year on CBS drama "The Good Wife."

Kevin Sullivan, the producer of the "Anne" miniseries and movies,...

Canadian actor Jonathan Crombie has died, aged 48.

The star was best known for his role as Gilbert Blythe in the CBC TV Anne of Green Gables movies.

Crombie's sister Carrie confirmed to CBC News on Saturday (April 18) that her brother had suffered a brain haemorrhage and died in New York on Wednesday (April 15).

"We've been going through lots of stories the last couple days," Carrie said. "He was funny, he was sweet, he loved acting, he loved comedy and singing and dancing. As a little kid, he just loved Broadway shows and all of that kind of stuff and would sing and dance in the living room."

Crombie reprised his role as Blythe in two sequels to the original 1984 TV movie, most recently in 2000.

"I think he was really proud of being Gilbert Blythe and was happy to answer any questions," Carrie revealed. "He really enjoyed that series and was happy,...

It has been nearly two years since Amanda Berry broke through the boarded front door at 2207 Seymour Ave. where Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were held captive, ending a decade the three had spent in chains enduring sexual torture at the hands of Ariel Castro. Knight's memoir of their experiences came out last May; now the other two women are ready to share their story. "Our story is not just about chains, lies and misery. That was Ariel Castro's world. Our story is about overcoming all that," they say in their book, Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland,...

It has been nearly two years since Amanda Berry broke through the boarded front door at 2207 Seymour Ave. where Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were held captive, ending a decade the three had spent in chains enduring sexual torture at the hands of Ariel Castro. Knight's memoir of their experiences came out last May; now the other two women are ready to share their story. "Our story is not just about chains, lies and misery. That was Ariel Castro's world. Our story is about overcoming all that," they say in their book, Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland,...

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Halloween is here and the time for ghouls, ghosts, monsters and freaks is upon us. Cable’s AMC has rolled out its annual Fear Fest programming, inundating viewers with slashers such as Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers while store shelves are brimming with costumes and face paint for kids everywhere to adorn as Trick-r-Treat draws near. For wrestling fans, Halloween brings about the revisiting of some of the sport’s most haunting moments, the times when over-the-top supernatural gimmicks left and indelible mark on the men, women and children watching from the comfort (and safety) of their homes.

Throughout the years, some of the most intimidating wrestlers have been involved in many of the haunting moments you are about to revisit. The Undertaker crafts caskets for some classic matches. Kane makes an explosive debut and burns a Hall of Fame commentary. A masked man named Mankind terrorizes WWE by targeting its resident Phenom.

This weekend, as many kids are roving around backyards hunting for plastic eggs stuffed with candy as part of their Easter festivities, many of us may feel left out. We're told it's unacceptable to gallivant around, snatching the brightly colored, poorly hidden gems before the little tikes can get them. Though we still strongly believe that if 4-year-olds want the candy, they have to earn it by getting better at finding eggs (it was right ...

By Kevin Sullivan and Kase Wickman...

This weekend, as many kids are roving around backyards hunting for plastic eggs stuffed with candy as part of their Easter festivities, many of us may feel left out. We're told it's unacceptable to gallivant around, snatching the brightly colored, poorly hidden gems before the little tikes can get them. Though we still strongly believe that if 4-year-olds want the candy, they have to earn it by getting better at finding eggs (it was right ...

By Kevin Sullivan and Kase Wickman...

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I’ve heard it said that somewhere between science and superstition, there is another world. A world of darkness.

It’s a world that haunted my dreams as a child, from the first time I saw Kevin Sullivan and his Army of Darkness spreading their eerily twisted messages across the Nwa.

“Our cause is not for evil,” said Sullivan during an interview for Championship Wrestling from Florida in 1982. “Because all we’re looking for is refuge from this cold, cruel world.”

Ring a bell?

Sullivan’s dark mystique, his messianic charisma, his penchant for dark riddles — they all seem to have been resurrected in the form of Bray Wyatt.

Take, for instance, these words recently delivered by the leader of the Wyatt Family to nemesis John Cena:

“This is a terrible world,” Wyatt drawled. “A cold, cold dark and lonely place. You stand for these illusions. But...

by Brett White

What is Happening?! After Edgar Wright proved that he could do no wrong with this summer's out of this world "The World's End," anticipation for his first foray into the Marvel Universe has increased like whoa. We want "Ant-Man" and we want it now, and not even a new, earlier July 2015 release date will satisfy us. Give us Hank Pym and/or Scott Lang Asap (and Janet Van Dyne, while you're at it)!

Now the director has tweeted a picture that hands-down wins the internet, and this is the day after a certain someone popped up on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Yeah, this is exciting. Check out the full tweet after the jump!

Now I'm back in La, it's high time to finish a little something I've been working on... pic.twitter.com/ko3u1q45C4

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) October 2, 2013

That's Ant-Man! Whoah!

We have no idea what this is for,...

Mick Foley has been announced as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013. After months of rumours suggesting that Foley would be inducted this year, The New York Post made the announcement today.

The Hardcore Legend made his WWE (then WWF) debut in 1996 after spells in WCW and Ecw. During his WWE tenure, Foley gained worldwide popularity under his three personas of Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love. Foley became WWF Champion for the first time on January 4th 1999, defeating The Rock. His second reign began less than a month later, defeating The Rock once again. His third reign lasted one day, defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H in a triple threat match at Survivor Series ’99. He lost the championship to Triple H the following night on Raw is War. Following Foley’s short reigns as champion, he feuded with Triple H before retiring from active competition.

Today, we're featuring Colleen Dewhurst in 1990. Duhurst was known most for theatre roles , and for a while as the Queen of Off-Broadway. She was a renowned interpreter of the works of Eugene ONeill on the stage, and her career also encompassed film, early dramas on live television, and Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival. She was also renowned for her television work playing Marilla Cuthbert in the Kevin Sullivan TV movie adaptations of the Anne of Green Gables series and her reprisal of the role in the subsequent TV series Road to Avonlea.