Margaret Whitton Dies: `Major League' Actress & Producer-Director Was 67 Deadline
Patrick Hipes
6 hrs ago

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Margaret Whitton, the actress, director and producer who is probably best know for playing the money-grubbing owner of the Cleveland Indians in two Major League movies, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 67.

Her film credits include The Secret Of My Success, 9 1/2 Weeks and Mel Gibson's
Man Without A Face. She began her career on the stage, with credits there including The Public Theater's production of Dirty Tricks, starring Judith Ivey
as Martha Mitchell. She made her directorial debut with 2011's A Bird On The Air, a Robert Towne adaptation of Joe Coomer's novel.

Whitton most recently was a partner with Steven Tabakin in Tashtego Films, a New York-based film, TV and new media production company. She was an associate producer of the documentary Been Rich All My Life and co-exec producer of Casting By, a 2012 docu on casting directors.

In the Major League movies she played Rachel Phelps the Vegas dancer-turned-baseball owner who inherited the team from her late husband tried
to make themawful enough to relocate them towarmer Miami. The 1989 original movie starred Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Wesley Snipes, Corbin Bernsen, Dennis Haysbert and Rene Russo and is considered one of the best baseball movies of all time. There was a 1994 sequel.

Whitton's bio on the Tashtego websitesays she wrote about baseball for publications including the New York Times, The Village Voice, New York Newsday and The National.


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Roger

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67 Deadline
Patrick Hipes
6 hrs ago

That's sad. My first exposure to her was Major League - and it was one of those, "okay this is coming on cable - pre internet - I'll check it out"
kind of movies and I LOVED it! :-)


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Margaret Whitton Dies: `Major League' Actress & Producer-Director Was
67 Deadline
Patrick Hipes
6 hrs ago

That's sad. My first exposure to her was Major League - and it was
one of those, "okay this is coming on cable - pre internet - I'll
check it out" kind of movies and I LOVED it! :-)

She was something, especially in The Secret of My Success.


Regards,

Roger
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16 Dec 16 06:52, you wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON:

Margaret Whitton Dies: `Major League' Actress & Producer-Director Was

That's sad. My first exposure to her was Major League - and it was
one of those, "okay this is coming on cable - pre internet - I'll
check it out" kind of movies and I LOVED it! :-)

She was something, especially in The Secret of My Success.

oh! she was MJF's aunt that helped him get going... ok... now i know who we're talking about...

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On Fri Dec-16-2016 10:00, mark lewis (1:3634/12.73) wrote to Roger Nelson:

16 Dec 16 06:52, you wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON:

Margaret Whitton Dies: `Major League' Actress & Producer-Director Was

That's sad. My first exposure to her was Major League - and it was
one of those, "okay this is coming on cable - pre internet - I'll
check it out" kind of movies and I LOVED it! :-)

She was something, especially in The Secret of My Success.

oh! she was MJF's aunt that helped him get going... ok... now i
know who we're talking about...

She was a babe. Too bad she died of some kind of cancer.

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Regards,

Roger
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Hello All!

Zsa Zsa Gabor, Actress and Socialite, Dies at 99

The Gabor family was considered by many as Hollywood royalty during film's Golden Age

Meriah Doty | December 18, 2016 @ 2:45 PM
Zsa Zsa Gabor

Wikipedia

Zsa Zsa Gabor, a Hungarian actress and longtime Hollywood socialite, has died at the age of 99.

A publicist for Gabor, Ed Lozzi, told CBSLA that she passed away at her home on
Sunday afternoon.

Gabor has been ailing and reported to be bedridden for more than five years.

She and her sister Eva were actresses and also famous Hollywood scenesters for several years, often garnering similar public commentary as do Kim Kardashian and her clan.

Born Sari Gabor in Budapest, Hungary, Zsa Zsa Gabor was the middle daughter of Jolie and Vilmos Gabor, a soldier. She followed sister Eva to Hollywood (where she starred in the 1960s sitcom "Green Acres"); their other sister, Magda, also
became an actress.

Zsa Zsa, however, became more famous for being famous than for her acting. She did some TV roles and landed a few movie roles, starting with 1952's MGM musical "Lovely to Look at."


Regards,

Roger
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Re: In Memorium

Zsa Zsa Gabor, Actress and Socialite, Dies at 99
Meriah Doty | December 18, 2016 @ 2:45 PM

I did not even realize she was still alive, but still it sux.

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On Sun Nov-11-1990 16:12, Dallas Vinson (1:116/18) wrote to Roger Nelson:

Re: In Memorium

Zsa Zsa Gabor, Actress and Socialite, Dies at 99
Meriah Doty | December 18, 2016 @ 2:45 PM

I did not even realize she was still alive, but still it sux.

I think my favorite Gabor sister was Eva because of the TV show "Green Acres".


Regards,

Roger
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Zsa Zsa Gabor, Actress and Socialite, Dies at 99
Meriah Doty | December 18, 2016 @ 2:45 PM

I did not even realize she was still alive, but still it sux.

Yes, it does.

Mike

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On Dec 18, 2016 09:28pm, Roger Nelson wrote to All:

Zsa Zsa Gabor, Actress and Socialite, Dies at 99

The Gabor family was considered by many as Hollywood royalty
during film's Golden Age

My little cousin was like Zsa Zsa who?

All she knows is the cop slapping incident... she asked me if the
Gabors were the Kardashians of "my youth"... had to chuckle on that
one I was like ... NO... the Gabors had more class in their big toes
than the Kardashians had in their whole bodies put together.


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Re: RE: In Memorium

the Gabors had more class in their big toes
than the Kardashians had in their whole bodies put together.

Ain't that the damn gospel truth!!

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Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT

Clifton James, a veteran actor who appeared as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in two James
Bond films, died Saturday morning at age 96.

James died just blocks away from his childhood home, surrounded by friends and family, loved ones told Variety in a statement.

Clifton was born in 1920, the eldest child of Grace and Harry James, and grew up just outside Portland, Oregon during the heart of the Great Depression.

According to relatives, he fought for five years on the front lines of the South Pacific, earning two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star for his service during World War II.

His acting career spanned nearly six decades, and included theater, film, and television. First appearing on stage in "The Time of Your Life," he would go on
to perform in several Broadway shows, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "All The Way Home."

James most famous role came on film. He appeared in two James Bond films opposite Roger Moore: "Live and Let Die" (1973) and "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1974). He portrayed the crowing Louisiana sheriff, J.W. Pepper. James would play similar Southern lawman in numerous other roles during his career, including "Silver Streak" and "Superman II"

Among his other film credits included "Cool Hand Luke," "Eight Men Out" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities."

James enjoyed celebrating holidays with his wife Laurie. He is survived by his sisters, Cicely and Beverley; his five children, Cory, Winkie, Hardy, Lynn, and
Mary; fourteen grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.


Regards,

Roger

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Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT

Clifton James, a veteran actor who appeared as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in
two James Bond films, died Saturday morning at age 96.

wow - 96 ! He was a very entertaining actor


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On Sun Apr-16-2017 05:35, Roger Nelson (1:3828/7) wrote to All:

@MSGID: 1:3828/7 a4020132
Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT
@ATH: 227/51 120/544 140/1 3828/7

Why am I getting my own message back?


Regards,

Roger
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Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT

Clifton James, a veteran actor who appeared as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in
two James Bond films, died Saturday morning at age 96.

wow - 96 ! He was a very entertaining actor

That he was, Jimmy, but as John Wayne said in the movie Hondo, "Everybody gets dead."


Regards,

Roger
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On 04/16/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 1:49AM PT

Clifton James, a veteran actor who appeared as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in
two James Bond films, died Saturday morning at age 96.

Thanks for sharing this :)

Best, Paul

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On 2017 Apr 16 14:17:06, you wrote to you:

On Sun Apr-16-2017 05:35, Roger Nelson (1:3828/7) wrote to All:

@MSGID: 1:3828/7 a4020132
Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT
@ATH: 227/51 120/544 140/1 3828/7

Why am I getting my own message back?

as always, it is the multipath distribution polluting the network... that and buggy software modifying things it shouldn't be... from the path above, it looks like a regurge but seeing which system it is, it looks more like the multipath and it crossed a zone boundary which the system stripped off the seenbys and apparently chopped the path, too...

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On Sun Apr-16-2017 12:37, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER
NELSON:

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Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT

Clifton James, a veteran actor who appeared as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in
two James Bond films, died Saturday morning at age 96.

wow - 96 ! He was a very entertaining actor

That he was, Jimmy, but as John Wayne said in the movie Hondo,
"Everybody gets dead."

Yeah - never watched much Wayne, but I'm 50 now - should probably go
back and watch more of the classics...

And never heard it put that way - but very true. :-)





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On Sun Apr-16-2017 15:26, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

On Sun Apr-16-2017 12:37, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER
NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to All <=-

Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT

Clifton James, a veteran actor who appeared as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in
two James Bond films, died Saturday morning at age 96.

wow - 96 ! He was a very entertaining actor

That he was, Jimmy, but as John Wayne said in the movie Hondo,
"Everybody gets dead."

Yeah - never watched much Wayne, but I'm 50 now - should probably
go back and watch more of the classics...

And never heard it put that way - but very true. :-)

Yeah. Hondo was a western in 3D and directed by John Farrow (Mia's dad), but the movie looked suspiciously like it was directed by John Ford.

As an aside, and please don't throw anything at me, but I saw Rogue One over the weekend and give it 1.5 stars.


Regards,

Roger
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Yeah. Hondo was a western in 3D and directed by John Farrow (Mia's
dad), but the movie looked suspiciously like it was directed by John
Ford.

Will definately put it on my list!

As an aside, and please don't throw anything at me, but I saw Rogue One over the weekend and give it 1.5 stars.

LOL - why in the world would I do that? Star Wars is MY favorite franchise,
and I saw it four times in the theatre. BUT I don't expect everyone to
love every Star Wars movie.

I loved the prequels, but I know the vocal minority hated them and say
they are the worst things ever. It's okay for people to disagree. :-)



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On Mon Apr-17-2017 08:19, Paul Hayton (3:770/100) wrote to Roger Nelson:

On 04/16/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 1:49AM PT

Clifton James, a veteran actor who appeared as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in
two James Bond films, died Saturday morning at age 96.

Thanks for sharing this :)

You're welcome. He was in the Bond movie (The Man With the Golden Gun) with my
favorite stunt where Bond (Roger Moore) drives a car over a bridge that has no mid-section ("I sure am, boy!"). They achieved that car roll in one take. It remided me of the barrel roll "Tex" Johnston did for Boeing in a 707 when they were showing it off to prospects. The chieftains at Boeing told him not to do that again. I wish I'd been in it. That was an enormous plane at the time.


Regards,

Roger
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On Mon Apr-17-2017 10:43, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

Yeah. Hondo was a western in 3D and directed by John Farrow (Mia's
dad), but the movie looked suspiciously like it was directed by John
Ford.

Will definately put it on my list!

As an aside, and please don't throw anything at me, but I saw Rogue One over the weekend and give it 1.5 stars.

LOL - why in the world would I do that? Star Wars is MY favorite franchise, and I saw it four times in the theatre. BUT I don't
expect everyone to love every Star Wars movie.

Not everyone shares my opinion. (-:

IV, V, and VI are my favorites because they had some substance to them. I liked little Jake Lloyd in I, espscially during the pod race and not just for that, but II and III had a miscast Anakin character replacing him. I could almost refer to his replacement as the 2nd Jar Jar Binks without the humor, for
all the interest I had in him.

I loved the prequels, but I know the vocal minority hated them and
say they are the worst things ever. It's okay for people to
disagree. :-)

My two sons came over to the house and "dad-napped" me on my birthday just to see that movie. The line to get in was long, but the next weekend I took my wife and daughter to see it. I'm speaking of IV, of course. The only way to get my wife to go was to tell her there was a band in it. You should have seen
her face.


Regards,

Roger
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On Sun Apr-16-2017 16:04, mark lewis (1:3634/12.73) wrote to Roger Nelson:

On 2017 Apr 16 14:17:06, you wrote to you:

On Sun Apr-16-2017 05:35, Roger Nelson (1:3828/7) wrote to All:

@MSGID: 1:3828/7 a4020132
Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96
Lawrence Yee
April 15, 2017 | 11:49AM PT
@ATH: 227/51 120/544 140/1 3828/7

Why am I getting my own message back?

as always, it is the multipath distribution polluting the
network... that and buggy software modifying things it shouldn't
be... from the path above, it looks like a regurge but seeing which
system it is, it looks more like the multipath and it crossed a
zone boundary which the system stripped off the seenbys and
apparently chopped the path, too...

I find it almost amusing that some others would tell me that the fault lay ith my dupe detector when I knew them to be wrong. I may or may not have replied to them about casting aspersions on Chris Irwin's work of art in the world of mailers, but I knew the truth and all I did since I got those negative feedbacks was to keep on posting the headers and footers. I used to archive all the echoes I receive and stopped doing that to focus my attention on the ones I moderate. When those dupes arrive here, I simply delete them after posting the headers and footers.

You are but one of a few who actually knows what's happening.

... Sorry Congressman... cash only.

LOL!


Regards,

Roger
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IV, V, and VI are my favorites because they had some substance to them.

Wehn people ask me my favorite, it will ALWAYS be IV! It was the first,
and I was 10 years old at the time, and if there had never been another
Star Wars movie that would have stook on its own for all time. :-)

I liked little Jake Lloyd in I, espscially during the pod race and not just for that, but II and III had a miscast Anakin character replacing him. I could almost refer to his replacement as the 2nd Jar Jar Binks without the humor, for all the interest I had in him.

I respect your opinion, and I've heard it said over and over that
Hayden was a bad cast, but I just heard something the other day...

You know Star Wars Celebration was just this past weekend in Orlando?
Turns out when they announced Hayden would be there his autograph table/line/tickets/whatever sold out faster than anyone's ever had
before! Like him or not, he WAS Anikan in the movies. :-)

I loved the prequels, but I know the vocal minority hated them and
say they are the worst things ever. It's okay for people to
disagree. :-)

My two sons came over to the house and "dad-napped" me on my birthday
just to see that movie. The line to get in was long, but the next
weekend I took my wife and daughter to see it. I'm speaking of IV, of course. The only way to get my wife to go was to tell her there was a band in it. You should have seen her face.

LOL - well, it wasn't a lie. :-)





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On 04/17/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

with my favorite stunt where Bond (Roger Moore) drives a car over a
bridge that has no mid-section ("I sure am, boy!"). They achieved that car roll in one take. It remided me of the barrel roll "Tex" Johnston
did for Boeing in a 707 when they were showing it off to prospects. The

I know that roll well. My wife is a bond fan... so I've watched them all several time :) It's a great movie :)

Best, Paul

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On Mon Apr-17-2017 19:28, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

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IV, V, and VI are my favorites because they had some substance to them.

Wehn people ask me my favorite, it will ALWAYS be IV! It was the
first, and I was 10 years old at the time, and if there had never
been another Star Wars movie that would have stook on its own for
all time. :-)

I bet you enjoy it even more now that you're older.

I liked little Jake Lloyd in I, espscially during the pod race and not just for that, but II and III had a miscast Anakin character replacing him. I could almost refer to his replacement as the 2nd Jar Jar Binks without the humor, for all the interest I had in him.

I respect your opinion, and I've heard it said over and over that
Hayden was a bad cast, but I just heard something the other day...

You know Star Wars Celebration was just this past weekend in
Orlando? Turns out when they announced Hayden would be there his
autograph table/line/tickets/whatever sold out faster than anyone's
ever had before! Like him or not, he WAS Anikan in the movies. :-)

Maybe fans just wanted his autograph, but who knows?

I loved the prequels, but I know the vocal minority hated them and
say they are the worst things ever. It's okay for people to
disagree. :-)

Yes, it is, but for some, there exists only THEIR viewpoint.

My two sons came over to the house and "dad-napped" me on my birthday
just to see that movie. The line to get in was long, but the next
weekend I took my wife and daughter to see it. I'm speaking of IV, of course. The only way to get my wife to go was to tell her there was a band in it. You should have seen her face.

LOL - well, it wasn't a lie. :-)

See below, but you are right. The look on her face was priceless.

I mean, who would have thought there would be an alien jazz band in another galaxy?

I hate lying, but sometimes you have to in order to spare someone else's feelings. The result is that everybody lies for one reason or another. I try very hard not to.


Regards,

Roger
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On Tue Apr-18-2017 15:01, Paul Hayton (3:770/100) wrote to Roger Nelson:

On 04/17/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

with my favorite stunt where Bond (Roger Moore) drives a car over a
bridge that has no mid-section ("I sure am, boy!"). They achieved that car roll in one take. It remided me of the barrel roll "Tex" Johnston
did for Boeing in a 707 when they were showing it off to prospects. The

I know that roll well. My wife is a bond fan... so I've watched
them all several time :) It's a great movie :)

Yeah, but you know which one was voted the best stunt (if you can call it one)?
The one where Bond (Connery) was strapped to a table and a laser beam was heading for the mid-section between his legs. Maybe the Connery fans were hoping mitosis would set in before the beam struck home. (-:

My favorite Bond was Roger Moore and not because he has a cool first name. Next in line is Pierce Brosnan. I didn't care much for the others, although Lazenby wasn't given much of a chance. My favorite Bond film is For Your Eyes Only.


Regards,

Roger
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On Mon Apr-17-2017 19:28, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER
NELSON:

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[...]

You know Star Wars Celebration was just this past weekend in
Orlando? Turns out when they announced Hayden would be there his
autograph table/line/tickets/whatever sold out faster than anyone's
ever had before! Like him or not, he WAS Anikan in the movies. :-)

You might have missed this posting, Jimmy, so here it is again, although a little late:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 31 Mar 17 06:33:47
From: Roger Nelson
To: All
Subj: Mark Hamill ____________________________________________________________________________ @MSGID: 1:3828/7.0 8de40140
@CHRS: IBMPC 2
Hello All!

Mark Hamill Is Coming to Star Wars Celebration 2017

Brian Gallagher | 1 day ago

Mark Hamill is officially coming to Star Wars Celebration Orlando. And he's
going to have a little more to say than he did in Star Wars: The Force
Awakens. The legendary actor, known as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga,
the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series and the Arkham video game series,
host of Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest, and much more, is set to return for
his sixth Star Wars Celebration. Hamill, a Star Wars icon, has become a
Celebration favorite for his insightful, heartfelt, and very funny talks.

StarWars.com announced today that at Celebration Orlando, he will be present
for all four days of the show, signing autographs and part of some very
special programming. On Friday, April 14, fans can attend "Mark Hamill's
Tribute to Carrie Fisher," in which the actor remembers the talent, humor,
and legacy of his friend and co-star. Sunday, April 16, will see Hamill take
the stage solo (no pun intended) for the appropriately titled "Hamill
Himself," featuring an hour of anecdotes and audience Q&A.

In the past, Hamill has discussed everything from making the Star Wars films
to how he gave his complete collection of vintage Star Wars toys to his
kids, allowing them to open every single item. He'll also throw in the
occasional Beatles reference. Who knows what he'll discuss this time? The
Jedi returns this April. Don't miss it. Star Wars Celebration Orlando will
take place April 13-16 at the Orange County Convention Center. Visit
StarWarsCelebration.com for tickets and more info! If that news wasn't
exciting enough, Electronic Arts also announced today that fans will get the
first look at Star Wars Battlefront II at Star Wars Celebration.

Commence primary ignition, the first trailer for Star Wars Battlefront II is
imminent. On April 15 at 2:30PM ET/11:30AM PT at Star Wars Celebration,
Electronic Arts will be presenting during the "The Galaxywide Premiere of
Star Wars Battlefront II" panel. Not able to attend in person? You'll still
be able to watch online through the Star Wars Celebration live stream. Join
the award-winning developers from DICE, Criterion and Motive as they offer a
glimpse at the game and debut the first trailer.

This year's Star Wars Celebration will also be celebrating A New Hope's 40th
Anniversary, with a panel on Thursday, April 13, hosted by Warwick Davis and
featuring LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy and a number of "surprise
guests," one of which may very well be Mark Hamill. It is also believed that
this Thursday panel will reveal the first ever trailer for Star Wars: The
Last Jedi, although that still hasn't been officially confirmed by LucasFilm
as of yet. It has been confirmed, though, that Star Wars Celebration will
not happen in 2018, but it will return in 2019, just in time for Star Wars:
Episode IX. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------


Regards,

Roger
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Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

Wehn people ask me my favorite, it will ALWAYS be IV! It was the
first, and I was 10 years old at the time, and if there had never
been another Star Wars movie that would have stook on its own for
all time. :-)

I bet you enjoy it even more now that you're older.

Actually yes - as I've gotten older and matured it's been more
about the PEOPLE and not just the spaceships, etc.

autograph table/line/tickets/whatever sold out faster than anyone's
ever had before! Like him or not, he WAS Anikan in the movies. :-)

Maybe fans just wanted his autograph, but who knows?

Yeah - who knows - but IMHO I think he did great. :-)

I loved the prequels, but I know the vocal minority hated them and
say they are the worst things ever. It's okay for people to
disagree. :-)

Yes, it is, but for some, there exists only THEIR viewpoint.

YES! It's a shame, but it's a fact.

I hate lying, but sometimes you have to in order to spare someone
else's feelings. The result is that everybody lies for one reason or another. I try very hard not to.

True - and a lie of omission is still a lie...




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Roger Nelson wrote to Paul Hayton <=-

My favorite Bond was Roger Moore and not because he has a cool first
name. Next in line is Pierce Brosnan. I didn't care much for the
others, although Lazenby wasn't given much of a chance. My favorite
Bond film is For Your Eyes Only.

Well since we're talking favorite bonds... :-)

I "grew up" with Roger Moore, but never really cared for him.

When I discovered Sean and watched the old ones I realized
THAT was Bond.

Then Goldeneye. WOW! Okay, safe to say Brosnan is my favorite!

Craig is good, and fits the part, but Brosnan is still my
favorite. :-)





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Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

Following up a message from Roger Nelson to JIMMY ANDERSON:

On Mon Apr-17-2017 19:28, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER
NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

[...]

You know Star Wars Celebration was just this past weekend in
Orlando? Turns out when they announced Hayden would be there his
autograph table/line/tickets/whatever sold out faster than anyone's
ever had before! Like him or not, he WAS Anikan in the movies. :-)

You might have missed this posting, Jimmy, so here it is again,
although a little late:

Yes - saw it - but thanks for making sure! :-)





... Oh, I almost forgot . . . It's absolutley VITAL to insta
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On Tue Apr-18-2017 11:16, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

Wehn people ask me my favorite, it will ALWAYS be IV! It was the
first, and I was 10 years old at the time, and if there had never
been another Star Wars movie that would have stook on its own for
all time. :-)

I bet you enjoy it even more now that you're older.

Actually yes - as I've gotten older and matured it's been more
about the PEOPLE and not just the spaceships, etc.

I like to watch some movies more than once to see what I missed the 1st time around. The one I'm currently working on in my spare time is Where Eagles Dare, with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood.

autograph table/line/tickets/whatever sold out faster than anyone's
ever had before! Like him or not, he WAS Anikan in the movies. :-)

Maybe fans just wanted his autograph, but who knows?

Yeah - who knows - but IMHO I think he did great. :-)

"If everybody looked the same, we'd get tired of looking at each other." ---Groove Armada

I loved the prequels, but I know the vocal minority hated them and
say they are the worst things ever. It's okay for people to
disagree. :-)

Yes, it is, but for some, there exists only THEIR viewpoint.

YES! It's a shame, but it's a fact.

I hate lying, but sometimes you have to in order to spare someone
else's feelings. The result is that everybody lies for one reason or another. I try very hard not to.

True - and a lie of omission is still a lie...

But then you know it, which is most important, but no one else does.


Regards,

Roger
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On Tue Apr-18-2017 11:18, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to Paul Hayton <=-

My favorite Bond was Roger Moore and not because he has a cool first
name. Next in line is Pierce Brosnan. I didn't care much for the
others, although Lazenby wasn't given much of a chance. My favorite
Bond film is For Your Eyes Only.

Well since we're talking favorite bonds... :-)

I "grew up" with Roger Moore, but never really cared for him.

He put humor into the Bond character.

When I discovered Sean and watched the old ones I realized
THAT was Bond.

According to Ian Fleming, Lazenby WAS Bond.

Then Goldeneye. WOW! Okay, safe to say Brosnan is my favorite!

That's good. In Die Another Day, there was a terrific fight scene between Brosnan and Toby Stephens using epees, swords and whatever else was at hand.

Craig is good, and fits the part, but Brosnan is still my
favorite. :-)

I still have him in 2nd place. Everyone else missed the cut, but I will say one thing for Connery -- I liked him in everything he did except Bond. Watching him beat up a guy using just his thumb in The Presidio was priceless.


Regards,

Roger
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On Tue Apr-18-2017 11:40, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

Following up a message from Roger Nelson to JIMMY ANDERSON:

On Mon Apr-17-2017 19:28, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER
NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

[...]

You might have missed this posting, Jimmy, so here it is again,
although a little late:

Yes - saw it - but thanks for making sure! :-)

Always glad to help. (-:


Regards,

Roger
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Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

That's good. In Die Another Day, there was a terrific fight scene
between Brosnan and Toby Stephens using epees, swords and whatever else was at hand.

YES! Great fight scene!

And Tomorrow Never Dies has what I think is the BEST 'opening scene'
of ANY Bond film!




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On 04/18/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Yeah, but you know which one was voted the best stunt (if you can call
it one)? The one where Bond (Connery) was strapped to a table and a
laser beam was heading for the mid-section between his legs. Maybe the Connery fans were hoping mitosis would set in before the beam struck
home. (-:

Wow I would not have picked that one as the best... I would have thought Jaws on a cable car may have been higher up the list :)

My favorite Bond was Roger Moore and not because he has a cool first
name. Next in line is Pierce Brosnan. I didn't care much for the
others, although Lazenby wasn't given much of a chance. My favorite
Bond film is For Your Eyes Only.

I like them all for what they brought. I did like Brosnan for the way he
played it but enjoy the more gritty way Craig plays it also. I think a lot
has to do with the way society is at the time.

Hard pressed to pick a favourite one but SkyFall for it's plot etc. has been high on my list and GoldenEye was also good.

Best, Paul

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On Wed Apr-19-2017 14:45, JIMMY ANDERSON (1:116/18) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

Roger Nelson wrote to JIMMY ANDERSON <=-

That's good. In Die Another Day, there was a terrific fight scene
between Brosnan and Toby Stephens using epees, swords and whatever else was at hand.

YES! Great fight scene!

And Tomorrow Never Dies has what I think is the BEST 'opening
scene' of ANY Bond film!

I think I'll go with Octopussy's opening with "Corkey" Fornof flying that AcroStar Jet. Don't get me wrong -- they are all good. He is from here, but I
never met him and he has done many movies -- 3 or 4 Bond movies are the most notable and a bunch of others. Stunt flying is very dangerous and his dad was killed during a stunt when one of the wings of his plane came off. Back to the
above-mentioned movie, that was a neat little jet plane and one of my brothers-in-law built a motorized one that looked like the movie version in his
garage, later finishing it outdoors and it flew.


Regards,

Roger
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Paul Hayton wrote to Roger Nelson <=-

I like them all for what they brought. I did like Brosnan for the way
he played it but enjoy the more gritty way Craig plays it also. I think
a lot has to do with the way society is at the time.

Oh no doubt at all!

Hard pressed to pick a favourite one but SkyFall for it's plot etc. has been high on my list and GoldenEye was also good.

Dr. No has a special place in my heart. Wasn't the FIRST Bond movie
I saw, but has all of the elements.

I guess Goldeneye would have to be my all time favorite.

The N64 game was great too. ;-)




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On Thu Apr-20-2017 12:11, Paul Hayton (3:770/100) wrote to Roger Nelson:

On 04/18/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Yeah, but you know which one was voted the best stunt (if you can call
it one)? The one where Bond (Connery) was strapped to a table and a
laser beam was heading for the mid-section between his legs. Maybe the Connery fans were hoping mitosis would set in before the beam struck
home. (-:

Wow I would not have picked that one as the best... I would have
thought Jaws on a cable car may have been higher up the list :)

That was funny and indicative of the Bond films in which Moore was in. Every succeeding Bond actor is different.

I don't remember the others on the list, but I'll see if it's still available.

My favorite Bond was Roger Moore and not because he has a cool first
name. Next in line is Pierce Brosnan. I didn't care much for the
others, although Lazenby wasn't given much of a chance. My favorite
Bond film is For Your Eyes Only.

I like them all for what they brought. I did like Brosnan for the
way he played it but enjoy the more gritty way Craig plays it also.
I think a lot has to do with the way society is at the time.

There was some genuine humor in the way Brosnan played it, too, so between he and Moore, they are a tough act follow and you already know what I thinko of Connery.

Hard pressed to pick a favourite one but SkyFall for it's plot etc.
has been high on my list and GoldenEye was also good.

I haven't seen Skyfall yet. I'm not exactly a fan of Craig, but I'll give it a
look. For Your Eyes Only had everything in it.


Regards,

Roger
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Regards,

Roger
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On 04/21/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

I like them all for what they brought. I did like Brosnan for the
way he played it but enjoy the more gritty way Craig plays it also.
I think a lot has to do with the way society is at the time.

There was some genuine humor in the way Brosnan played it, too, so
between he and Moore, they are a tough act follow and you already know what I thinko of Connery.

I think of Brosnan as a softer version of the more comedic Moore. He was more in the direction of the hard nosed portrayal I see in Craig's style.

Hard pressed to pick a favourite one but SkyFall for it's plot etc. has been high on my list and GoldenEye was also good.

I haven't seen Skyfall yet. I'm not exactly a fan of Craig, but I'll
give it a look. For Your Eyes Only had everything in it.

Skyfall worked for me because I took characters well established by the preceding two films (also with Craig) and shook things up. It was a risky
move on the part of the producers and those that hold the franchises IP but also necessary to do IMHO as actors and actresses want to move on from a franchise sooner or later. It also worked for me as theme song was on a par with Shirley Bassey 'Goldfinger' for power and emotional impact, especially when you review it after experiencing the plot. Lastly I liked it as it had homages to past Bond history... you will enjoy a vehicular tip of the hat
when you see it.

Best, Paul

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Roger Moore, James Bond Star, Dies at 89
Variety
Carmel Dagan
4 hrs ago

Roger Moore, the handsome English actor who appeared in seven films as James Bond and as Simon Templar on "The Saint" TV series, has died in Switzerland after a short battle with cancer. He was 89.

His family issued an announcement on Twitter: "It is the heaviest of hearts, we
must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated."

Moore appeared in more official Bond pics than his friend Sean Connery over a longer period of time, and while Connery's fans were fiercely loyal, polls showed that many others favored Moore's lighter, more humorous take on 007.

In 1972, Moore was asked to join Her Majesty's Secret Service. He took on the mantle of 007 for 1973's "Live and Let Die," which would lead to six more turns
as England's top spy. In addition to reviving the franchise at the B.O. after waning prospects at the end of Connery's run, the new James Bond relied on more
humor in stories that cranked up the camp.

Moore as Bond began to shake off the Connery comparisons and pick up speed after 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me" launched the series into super-blockbuster status, raking in $185.4 million worldwide. Next up, the outer space-traveling "Moonraker" (1979) cumed $202 million and 1981's "For Your Eyes Only" took $194
million.

"Octopussy" (1983) marked a downward turn in the franchise's fortunes, with B.O. of $183.7 million, and 1985's "A View to a Kill" saw the actor ready to surrender his license to kill, taking in a little over $150 million.

The young actor came to the U.S. in 1953. MGM signed him to a contract and he received supporting work on several pictures. He played a tennis pro in 1954's "The Last Time I Saw Paris," with Elizabeth Taylor. The role was one of several
in the '50s that hinged on his tall, athletic good looks. He would often play royalty or military characters.

Moore had his first taste of smallscreen stardom from 1956-58 as the lead, Sir Winfred, in ITV's "Ivanhoe." While still drawing film roles, he would continue to star in TV programs, following "Ivanhoe" with short-lived ABC Western "The Alaskans" and replacing James Garner in "Maverick" in 1960-61 (Moore played British cousin Beau Maverick). By the time he arrived on "Maverick," its popularity was waning, but Moore won over the cast and crew with his good humor
and charm, on-set qualities for which the actor would be known throughout his career.

In 1962, Moore began playing one of the roles that would define his celebrity, dashing thief Simon Templar, who would steal from rich villains each week on "The Saint." The show ran 118 episodes, transitioning from B&W to color and finally wrapping in 1969. The British skein initially ran in syndication in the
States but was part of NBC's primetime schedule from 1967-69.

Stories would feature exotic locales, beautiful women and plenty of action, elements shared with the bigscreen tales about a certain British spy of the era. Ironically, it was the "Saint" contract that prevented Moore from competing for the role of 007 when Sean Connery was cast in 1962's "Dr. No."

Moore returned to the bigscreen with a pair of forgettable thrillers in '69 and
'70. Despite having sworn off TV, he was subsequently lured back for "The Persuaders." The show, which featured Moore and Tony Curtis as millionaire playboy crime-fighters, ran only one season; it was successful in Europe but failed in its run on ABC in the U.S.

During his 13 years as 007, Moore landed feature roles in other actioners, but none that would compete with the Bond franchise. Movies from that period include 1978's "The Wild Geese," with Richard Burton and Richard Harris, and 1980's "ffolkes" with James Mason and David Hedison, who played CIA agent Felix
Leiter in "Live and Let Die."

The actor took great fun in skewering his slick image offscreen and on-, including appearances in "Cannonball Run" and TV's "The Muppet Show," in which he struck out with Miss Piggy; in the 2002 comedy "Boat Trip," he played a flamboyant homosexual with some Bond-like elements, and in 2004 he lent his voice to animated short "The Fly Who Loved Me."

He also occasionally appeared both on the big- and smallscreen. He appeared in the Spice Girls feature "Spice World," provided a voice for "The Saint" feature
in 1997, appeared in an episode of "Alias" in 2003 and had a role in the 2013 telepic version of "The Saint" starring Eliza Dushku.

Moore did quite a bit of voicework in the 2000s in pics including "Here Comes Peter Cottontail," "Agent Crush," "Gnomes and Trolls: The Forest Trial," "De vilde svaner" and 2010's "Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," whose title was an allusion to Bond girl Pussy Galore of "Goldfinger"; his "Cats and Dogs" character was Tab Lazenby.

He became a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 1991 and had been an active advocate for children's causes. In 1999, he was honored by the British government with the title Commander of the British Empire.

Moore was born in Stockwell, South London. Despite health problems, Moore excelled at school and took an early interest in art and drawing. His grammar school education was interrupted by the start of WWII; he and his mother spent most of the war in Amersham, 25 miles outside of London.

In 1943, Moore decided to leave school and pursue work in animation at Publicity Pictures Prods., where he was a junior trainee in cartooning. But mishandling of some celluloid brought a swift conclusion to that career path.

Moore began his long acting career during the summer of 1944, when a friend recommended that he seek work as an extra on the film "Caesar and Cleopatra," which brought Moore a walk-on role and the attention of co-director Brian Desmond Hurst, who was impressed with the looks of the tall, thin young man and
secured him extra parts in two subsequent pics. With the support of Hurst, Moore auditioned for and was admitted to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

In 1945, Moore was called up for national service and, after basic training, was recommended for the Intelligence Corps. "The only reason they commissioned me was I looked good in a uniform," Moore joked of his military career.

The actor's autobiography, "My Word Is My Bond," was published in 2008; his other books include memoir "One Lucky Bastard" and "Bond on Bond." In recent years he toured with a popular one-man show, "An Evening With Roger Moore."

Moore was married to skater Doorn Van Steyn, singer Dorothy Squires, Italian actress Luisa Mattioli and finally to Danish-Swedish multimillionaire Kristina "Kiki" Tholstrup. He is survived by Tholstrup; a daughter, actress Deborah Moore; and two sons, Geoffrey Moore, an actor, and Christian Moore, a film producer.


Regards,

Roger

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On 05/23/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Roger Moore, James Bond Star, Dies at 89

A sad day indeed... thanks for the post - very good, as always :)

Best, Paul

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On Wed May-24-2017 21:22, Paul Hayton (3:770/100) wrote to Roger Nelson:

On 05/23/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Roger Moore, James Bond Star, Dies at 89

A sad day indeed... thanks for the post - very good, as always :)

Thanks. I hope this isn't happening in alphabetical order.


Regards,

Roger
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On 05/24/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Thanks. I hope this isn't happening in alphabetical order.

Yes I know! I was aware of that when I replied :)
I'm sure it's not.

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On Thu May-25-2017 10:08, Paul Hayton (3:770/100) wrote to Roger Nelson:

On 05/24/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

Thanks. I hope this isn't happening in alphabetical order.

Yes I know! I was aware of that when I replied :)
I'm sure it's not.

You know how to cheer a guy up, Paul. (-:

I'm surviving thus far, but my desk chair is trying it's darndest to disrupt that event. One of its wheels keeps coming off when I least expect it and if I
happen to lean in the direction of the missing wheel, this Roger is going to go
crashing 2.5 feet to the wooden floor below. That should make quite a noise.


Regards,

Roger
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On 05/24/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

I'm surviving thus far, but my desk chair is trying it's darndest to disrupt that event. One of its wheels keeps coming off when I least expect it and if I happen to lean in the direction of the missing wheel, this Roger is going to go crashing 2.5 feet to the wooden floor below. That should make quite a noise.

Just because 'Rodger' did lots of stunts during his illustrious career. it doesn't mean you need to do the same :)

If you're dead set on dong some of those crazy things come and visit me in
New Zealand and I can introduce you to something they call Bungy Jumping
which was first commercially run here and the tourists love it. It involves strapping a rubber cord to your legs and jumping off a bridge. I'm sad to say
I have done it during my younger years - twice :)

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On Thu May-25-2017 20:35, Paul Hayton (3:770/100) wrote to Roger Nelson:

On 05/24/17, Roger Nelson pondered and said...

I'm surviving thus far, but my desk chair is trying it's darndest to disrupt that event. One of its wheels keeps coming off when I least expect it and if I happen to lean in the direction of the missing wheel, this Roger is going to go crashing 2.5 feet to the wooden floor below. That should make quite a noise.

Just because 'Rodger' did lots of stunts during his illustrious
career. it doesn't mean you need to do the same :)

The only stunts I did when younger was drag racing and trying to stay out of trouble.

If you're dead set on dong some of those crazy things come and
visit me in New Zealand and I can introduce you to something they
call Bungy Jumping which was first commercially run here and the
tourists love it. It involves strapping a rubber cord to your legs
and jumping off a bridge. I'm sad to say I have done it during my
younger years - twice :)

I'll have to pass on that, but thanks for the offer. We saw a bungy jumper get
killed in the Louisiana Superdome years ago. Apparently someone didn't measure
the length from the top of the dome to the reinforced concrete floor below correctly and the jumper was killed on impact.

As for coming to the north island, I understand landing at the Wellington airport is a little dicey. At least that's what I was told many years ago by a
fellow who lived there. I also used to exchange mail with a fellow in the south island who lived in Christchurch.


Regards,

Roger
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John G. Avildsen, Director of `Rocky,' `Karate Kid' Films, Dies at 81

12 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news >

John G. Avildsen, who won an Oscar for directing the original "Rocky" (1976), starring Sylvester Stallone, and also directed all three of the original "Karate Kid" films, has died in Los Angeles. He was 81.

A rep confirmed his death.

Avildsen also won the DGA Award for directing "Rocky," which also won Oscars for best picture and film editing and was nominated in multiple other categories.

In 2006 Variety interviewed Avildsen, who said that a film with a boxing story didn't excite him at first, but he was "moved by the urban character study of Sylvester Stallone's script." He held out on directing part two in lieu of another project - a decision that Avildsen said was "one of my greatest mistakes." He returned to the franchise to direct 1990's "Rocky V."

In 1983 he was Oscar nominated again, this time for the documentary short "Traveling Hopefully."


Regards,

Roger

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Italian Actress Elsa Martinelli, Who Famously Starred in The Indian Fighter, Dead at 82: Reports

By Dave Quinn@NineDaves
Posted on July 8, 2017 at 12:55pm EDT

Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, known to U.S. audiences her breakout role in 1955's The Indian Fighter opposite Kirk Douglas, died Saturday in Rome at the age of 82, according to Italian media.

Born in Tuscany, Martinelli began her career as a model - appearing in the pages of Vogue and on the cover of Life. She then began taking on smaller roles
in films, becoming one of the first models to make the crossover into film and paving the way for stars like Cameron Diaz, Sofia Vergara, and Charlize Theron.

A role in 1954's Le Rouge et le Noir - the French drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara based on the novel The Red and the Black by Stendhal - would
get her noticed by European audiences.

Kirk Douglas' wife Anne Buydens noticed too and approached her about playing a part in The Indian Fighter, which Douglas was producing. "She spoke French so I
was able to understand what she was saying," Martinelli told Cinema Retro in 2012. "And so I got started."

While Martinelli famously passed up a role in 1960's Spartacus to have her daughter Cristiana, she would continue to have a prosperous career on screen - appearing in over 40 films including Hatari! (1962), The V.I.P.s (1963), The 10th Victim (1965) and Madigan's Millions (1968).

Roles on TV would follow. Her lasted credited part was in 2005 on the Italian television series Orgoglio.

Throughout it all, she took chances. "I've made movies with directors who never
did direct before, at least five or six films with novice directors," she told Cinema Retro. "I like to take risks. Because if it's a special story, I sense that somebody special might be behind it."

Martinelli was married twice - first to Count Franco Mancinelli Scotti di San Vito, whom she divorced in 1966, and then to Paris Match photographer and 1970s
furniture designer, Willy Rizzo, who died in 2013 at the age of 84.


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Roger

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June Foray, Voice of `Bullwinkle Show's' Natasha and Rocky, Dies at 99

6 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news >

June Foray, the voice of "The Bullwinkle Show's" Rocky the Flying Squirrel and his nemesis Natasha Fatale of Boris and Natasha fame, died Thursday. She was 99.

Her close friend Dave Nimitz, confirmed her death on Facebook, writing "With a heavy heart again I want to let you all know that we lost our little June today
at 99 years old."

Foray was the voice behind Looney Tunes' Witch Hazel, Nell from "Dudley Do-Right," Granny in the "Tweety and Sylvester" cartoons and Cindy Lou Who in Chuck Jones' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," among many others.

The first lady of voice acting and founder of the annual Annie Awards was instrumental in the creation of the Oscars' animated feature category.


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Roger

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Tobe Hooper, `Texas Chain Saw Massacre' and `Poltergeist' Director, Dies at 74

Deputy Editor
Pat Saperstein
Deputy Editor @Variety_PatS

August 26, 2017 | 11:35PM PT

Tobe Hooper, the horror director best known for helming "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" and "Poltergeist," died Saturday in Sherman Oaks, Calif., according to the Los Angeles County Coroner. He was 74. The circumstances of his death were not known.

The 1974 "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" became one of the most influential horror films of all time for its realistic approach and deranged vision. Shot for less
than $300,000, it tells the story of a group of unfortunate friends who encounter a group of cannibals on their way to visit an old homestead. Though it was banned in several countries for violence, it was one of the most profitable independent films of the 1970s in the U.S. The character of Leatherface was loosely based on serial killer Ed Gein.

Hooper also directed the 1986 sequel "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2," which took a more comedic approach, as part of his Cannon Films deal.

The 1982 "Poltergeist," written and produced by Steven Spielberg, also became a
classic of the genre. The story of a family coping with a house haunted by unruly ghosts starred JoBeth Williams and Craig T. Nelson. The film was a box office success for MGM and became the eighth-highest grossing film of the year.

After "Poltergeist," Hooper directed two movies for Cannon Films, "Lifeforce" and "Invaders from Mars," a remake of the 1953 alien movie.

His 1979 CBS miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's bestselling novel "Salem's
Lot" is considered by many fans to be a high-water mark in televisual horror. Combining the intrigue of a nighttime soap opera with the gothic atmosphere of a classic horror film, the two-part program was eventually reedited and released theatrically throughout Europe.

He continued working in television and film throughout the 1990s and 2000s, but
none of the films had the impact of his early works. His last film, the 2013 "Djinn," was set in the United Arab Emirates and produced by Image Nation. His other more recent works included "Toolbox Murders," "Mortuary" and two episodes
of "Masters of Horror."

Among his other works was the music video for Billy Idol's "Dancing With Myself." In 2011 he co-authored a post-modern horror novel titled "Midnight Movie" in which he himself appeared as the main character.

Willard Tobe Hooper was born in Austin, Texas and taught college before starting out in documentaries.

He is survived by two sons.


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Roger

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Antoine "Fats" Domino, Jr. (February 26, 1928 - October 24, 2017) was an American pianist and singer-songwriter of Louisiana Creole descent. He had 35 records in the U.S. Billboard Top 40, and five of his pre-1955 records sold more than a million copies, being certified gold.

From 1955-60, he had eleven top 10 hits and his record sales were reportedly surpassed only by Elvis Presley. During his career, Domino sold over 65 million
records.[3] His musical style was based on traditional rhythm and blues, accompanied by saxophones, bass, piano, electric guitar, and drums.


Regards,

Roger

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Antoine "Fats" Domino, Jr. (February 26, 1928 - October 24, 2017) was an >American pianist and singer-songwriter of Louisiana Creole descent. He had 35 >records in the U.S. Billboard Top 40, and five of his pre-1955 records sold >more than a million copies, being certified gold.

:(

Mike

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Antoine "Fats" Domino, Jr. (February 26, 1928 - October 24, 2017) was an >American pianist and singer-songwriter of Louisiana Creole descent. He

had 35 records in the U.S. Billboard Top 40, and five of his pre-1955 records sold more than a million copies, being certified gold.

:(

Yeah. Despite the description of him I read somewhere, he was well-liked by us
when we were teenagers and beyond and although I never met him, he appeared to be very personable.


Regards,

Roger

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Yeah. Despite the description of him I read somewhere, he was well-liked by >us when we were teenagers and beyond and although I never met him, he appeared >to be very personable.

I actually thought he was already dead. I was surprised to hear he had
just died. During the newscast (PBS Newshour) they did mention that there
were rumors that he had died during Katrina, so maybe that is why I thought
he was no longer with us.

Mike

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On Fri Oct-27-2017 18:48, Mike Powell (1:2320/107) wrote to Roger Nelson:

Yeah. Despite the description of him I read somewhere, he was well-liked by >us when we were teenagers and beyond and although I never met him, he >appeared to be very personable.

I actually thought he was already dead. I was surprised to hear he
had just died. During the newscast (PBS Newshour) they did mention
that there were rumors that he had died during Katrina, so maybe
that is why I thought he was no longer with us.

This article may help:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fats_Domino#Domino_and_Hurricane_Katrina

I was directly in Katrina's path, so Sunday morning, the day before it made landfall, I was on my way to Texas. 175 MPH sustained winds near the eyewall with gusts up to 215 MPH scared me away. I'd been through many a hurricane, but nothing of that magnitude.


Regards,

Roger
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Hello All!


George H.W. Bush Dies: 41st President Of The United States

5 hours ago by Bruce Haring Deadline

George H.W. Bush Dies: 41st President Of The United States
Former President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. Bush, also a former CIA director and Vice President, passed Friday at 10:10 P.M. Central time, according to his official spokesperson.

In a statement, his son and former President George W. Bush, praised his father. "Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died. George H. W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for. The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41's life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends
and fellow citizens."

Bush was elected president on Nov. 8, 1988, sworn in on Jan. 20, 1989, and served until Jan. 20, 1993, when President Bill Clinton took over.


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Roger
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WOW!


Oscar Nominee Sondra Locke Dies at 74

11 hours ago by Dave McNary Variety

Actress and director Sondra Locke, who received a supporting actress Oscar nomination in her first movie role for "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter," died Nov. 3 at 74. The Los Angeles County Public Health Department confirmed her death.

She died due to breast and bone cancer, according to Radar Online, which reported that she was laid to rest at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial
Park & Mortuary.

Locke had a contentious relationship of more than a decade with Clint Eastwood,
who first cast her in "The Outlaw Josey Wales."

Locke was born in 1944 as Sandra Louise Smith and raised in Shelbyville, Tenn. She changed her named to Sondra in her early 20s and won a nationwide talent search in 1967 for the part of teenager Mick Kelly in the movie adaptation of Carson McCullers' novel "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter." Locke starred opposite Alan Arkin, who was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar.


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Roger

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Bre Payton, Beloved Staff Writer At The Federalist, Has Passed Away
December 28, 2018 By The Federalist Staff

Bre Payton, our beloved staff writer for The Federalist, passed away on
Friday in San Diego, California following a sudden illness.

Bre was born in California on June 8, 1992, to George and Cindy Payton.

She received her high school diploma from the Western Christian High School
Private Satellite Program. She graduated from Patrick Henry College in 2015
with a degree in journalism.

Bre joined The Federalist in April of 2015. In the space of just a few
years, she became a rising star on cable news, regularly featured as
political commentator on Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and OANN.

Bre brightened the lives of everyone around her. She was joyful,
hard-working, and compassionate, and she leaves behind friends and
colleagues for whom she brought nothing but sweetness and light.

Though we are heartbroken and devastated by Bre's death, we are comforted in
the knowledge that she was a woman who lived a life marked by deep Christian
faith, trusting in her Savior, Jesus Christ - in the God who promises the
way our story ends is that "He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and
death shall be no more."

Bre is survived by her parents, George and Cindy; siblings James, Jack,
Christina, and Cheekie; and boyfriend Ryan Colby. Her family would
appreciate privacy and your prayers as they grieve this loss.

Details about funeral arrangements will be shared once they are known.


Regards,

Roger

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Bre was born in California on June 8, 1992, to George and Cindy Payton.

So young. :(

Mike

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On Tue Jan-08-2019 17:31, Mike Powell (1:2320/105) wrote to ROGER NELSON:

Bre was born in California on June 8, 1992, to George and Cindy Payton.

So young. :(

Yeah. Sne did, in addition to her regular job, sub for Liz Wheeler on OANN's "Tipping Point." A beautiful woman.


Regards,

Roger
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Re: In Memorium
By: Roger Nelson to All on Mon Jan 07 2019 06:26 pm

Bre Payton, Beloved Staff Writer At The Federalist, Has Passed Away December 28, 2018 By The Federalist Staff

Bre Payton, our beloved staff writer for The Federalist, passed away on Friday in San Diego, California following a sudden illness.

Bre was born in California on June 8, 1992, to George and Cindy Payton.

Sorry for your loss brother, Prayers...
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On Thu Jan-10-2019 23:17, Charles Stephenson (1:226/17) wrote to Roger Nelson:

Re: In Memorium
By: Roger Nelson to All on Mon Jan 07 2019 06:26 pm

Bre Payton, Beloved Staff Writer At The Federalist, Has Passed Away December 28, 2018 By The Federalist Staff

Bre Payton, our beloved staff writer for The Federalist, passed away on Friday in San Diego, California following a sudden illness.

Bre was born in California on June 8, 1992, to George and Cindy Payton.

Sorry for your loss brother, Prayers...

Thanks for the sentiment.


Regards,

Roger
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Re: In Memorium
By: Roger Nelson to Charles Stephenson on Fri Jan 11 2019 06:06 pm

Sorry for your loss brother, Prayers...

Thanks for the sentiment.

No problem :)
Regards,
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Hello All!

One of my favorites has passed...

Andre Previn, Oscar-Winning Composer of `My Fair Lady,' Dies at 89

28 February 2019 by Brian Welk The Wrap

Andre Previn, Oscar-Winning Composer of `My Fair Lady,' Dies at 89
Andre Previn, a French, Oscar-winning musician and composer who did the music for the Best Picture winner "My Fair Lady," has died, his manager told to the New York Times. He was 89.

Previn died on Thursday in his home in Manhattan. He was a four-time Oscar winner who also won for his musical work on "Gigi," "Porgy & Bess" and "Irma la
Douce."


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Roger
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