Netflix is continuing to roll out its celebration of iconic films, this time turning the page to 1984.
As part of the streaming platform’s “Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection,” Netflix has unveiled the 1984 films celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2024 with classics like “Footloose” and “Sixteen Candles” alongside Oscar contenders “Amadeus” and “Iceman.”
The Milestone Movies hail from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Sony — the distributors that license content to Netflix.
Starting today, April 1, 2024, Netflix subscribers can revisit Brian de Palma’s erotic noir “Body Double” and Kevin Bacon’s breakout performance in “Footloose.” How about a double feature? There’s also “Repo Man” and “Beverly Hills Cop,” streaming just in time for franchise reboot “Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F” out this summer.
In addition to the cinematic celebrations in your Netflix queue, in-person special screenings of select films will continue at the Paris Theater in New York and Los Angeles...
As part of the streaming platform’s “Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection,” Netflix has unveiled the 1984 films celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2024 with classics like “Footloose” and “Sixteen Candles” alongside Oscar contenders “Amadeus” and “Iceman.”
The Milestone Movies hail from Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Sony — the distributors that license content to Netflix.
Starting today, April 1, 2024, Netflix subscribers can revisit Brian de Palma’s erotic noir “Body Double” and Kevin Bacon’s breakout performance in “Footloose.” How about a double feature? There’s also “Repo Man” and “Beverly Hills Cop,” streaming just in time for franchise reboot “Beverly Hills Cop: Axle F” out this summer.
In addition to the cinematic celebrations in your Netflix queue, in-person special screenings of select films will continue at the Paris Theater in New York and Los Angeles...
- 4/1/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
With its scathing social satire, raunchy humor and frequent use of the controversial N-word, “Blazing Saddles” got mixed reviews upon its release February 7, 1974. Nonetheless, it galloped to the top of the box office and earned three Oscar nominations, and set new standards for comedy films with its irreverence, spoofs and just plain silliness. Some reviewers did get the joke from the beginning, including Roger Ebert, who awarded it four out of four stars, saying it’s “a crazed grab bag of a movie that does everything to keep us laughing except hit us over the head with a rubber chicken.” On its 50th anniversary, we look back at how “Blazing Saddles” has endured as one of the greatest and most beloved comedies of all time.
It all started when Mel Brooks bought the film rights to a story titled “Tex-x” (changed so it wouldn’t be mistaken for an X-rated...
It all started when Mel Brooks bought the film rights to a story titled “Tex-x” (changed so it wouldn’t be mistaken for an X-rated...
- 2/7/2024
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
Paramount+ is starting September with a bang with hundreds of new film titles joining its library, from comedies like “Blazing Saddles” and “The Big Lebowski,” to award-winning dramas like “Schindler's List” and “Forrest Gump” and sci-fi thrillers like “Terminator 2” and “Annihilation.”
But the streamer isn’t stopping there, with even more TV series (including Paramount+ originals and exclusives) and sports available throughout the month on the Paramount+ Essential plan and even more titles on the Paramount+ with Showtime.
Check out The Streamable’s picks for the top five titles arriving to the streamer this month!
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Return to Rock Ridge with Mel Brooks’ fourth-wall-breaking classic that will leave you anything but tired. The satirical Western-black comedy follows...
- 8/29/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Stu Silver, the writer and producer who created the 1980s sitcoms Webster and It’s a Living and penned the screenplay for the 1987 Billy Crystal-Danny DeVito dark comedy Throw Momma From the Train, has died. He was 76.
Silver died July 18 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York, of complications from prostate cancer, his son, Dan Silver, announced.
Silver also was a writer on the ABC sitcom Soap, also featuring Crystal, during its last three seasons (1978-81), and he worked on other comedies including the spinoff Benson, Bosom Buddies, Star of the Family, The New Odd Couple, Brothers and Good Grief.
He shared an Emmy nomination for outstanding comedy series for his work on Soap in 1981.
Silver, who was adopted, created Webster, which starred Emmanuel Lewis as the adopted son of characters played by real-life husband and wife Alex Karras and Susan Clark. The Chicago-set series ran for six seasons...
Silver died July 18 at Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York, of complications from prostate cancer, his son, Dan Silver, announced.
Silver also was a writer on the ABC sitcom Soap, also featuring Crystal, during its last three seasons (1978-81), and he worked on other comedies including the spinoff Benson, Bosom Buddies, Star of the Family, The New Odd Couple, Brothers and Good Grief.
He shared an Emmy nomination for outstanding comedy series for his work on Soap in 1981.
Silver, who was adopted, created Webster, which starred Emmanuel Lewis as the adopted son of characters played by real-life husband and wife Alex Karras and Susan Clark. The Chicago-set series ran for six seasons...
- 7/26/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When you think of your typical “SNL” host, you probably imagine movie stars, television actors or music personalities. But did you know more than 30 athletes have hosted NBC’s late night sketch comedy series over the past five decades? Indeed, all of the biggest names in sports have graced Studio 8H for a night of laughs and gags, including Bill Russell, John Madden, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan and Dwayne Johnson.
While the vast majority of hosts from the world of sports have been male, three female athletes have also entertained audiences: Chris Evert, Nancy Kerrigan and Ronda Rousey. The most recent addition to the list was Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, who took his turn as emcee in March 2023. Scroll through our “SNL” gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all 35 athletes who hosted “Saturday Night Live.”
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While the vast majority of hosts from the world of sports have been male, three female athletes have also entertained audiences: Chris Evert, Nancy Kerrigan and Ronda Rousey. The most recent addition to the list was Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce, who took his turn as emcee in March 2023. Scroll through our “SNL” gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all 35 athletes who hosted “Saturday Night Live.”
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- 3/4/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Jamie Farr hosts “M*A*S*H: The Best by Farr” A Weeklong Presentation of His Favorite Episodes’ to help celebrate the MeTV Network commemorate M*A*S*H’s 50th anniversary.
The special weeklong presentation includes Jamie Farr’s favorite episodes, hosted commentary, memories, and stories from his time as co-star of one of television’s greatest all-time favorites.
“M*A*S*H: The Best by Farr” airs September 12-16, 2022, from 7-8 pm Et/Pt on MeTV, with two of Farr’s hand-picked “best of” episodes airing nightly.
M*A*S*H is part of MeTV’s memorable and entertaining weeknight lineup, airing two back-to-back episodes starting at 7 pm Et/Pt every Monday-Friday and Sunday night.
“M*A*S*H has been a staple of the MeTV weeknight schedule since the network began, and it’s a show with lasting relevancy and audience appeal,” said Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co....
The special weeklong presentation includes Jamie Farr’s favorite episodes, hosted commentary, memories, and stories from his time as co-star of one of television’s greatest all-time favorites.
“M*A*S*H: The Best by Farr” airs September 12-16, 2022, from 7-8 pm Et/Pt on MeTV, with two of Farr’s hand-picked “best of” episodes airing nightly.
M*A*S*H is part of MeTV’s memorable and entertaining weeknight lineup, airing two back-to-back episodes starting at 7 pm Et/Pt every Monday-Friday and Sunday night.
“M*A*S*H has been a staple of the MeTV weeknight schedule since the network began, and it’s a show with lasting relevancy and audience appeal,” said Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co....
- 7/29/2022
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Roger Brown, who terrorized a generation of pro and college football players as one of the most prolific defensive tackles in history, has died at age 84. No cause of death was given by his family, which confirmed his death.
A six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, Brown played seven seasons for the Detroit Lions, then was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1967. He replaced Rosey Grier as part of the legendary “Fearsome Foursome” on the Rams, a defensive line that featured Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy and Merlin Olsen. He made an instant impact and again became a Pro Bowler with the Rams.
Brown was drafted by the Lions out of Maryland Eastern Shore in the fourth round in the 1960 draft. He made the Pro Bowl every year from 1962 to 1966. He most notably had seven sacks of Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr in one game, including one for a safety.
Brown...
A six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, Brown played seven seasons for the Detroit Lions, then was traded to the Los Angeles Rams in 1967. He replaced Rosey Grier as part of the legendary “Fearsome Foursome” on the Rams, a defensive line that featured Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy and Merlin Olsen. He made an instant impact and again became a Pro Bowler with the Rams.
Brown was drafted by the Lions out of Maryland Eastern Shore in the fourth round in the 1960 draft. He made the Pro Bowl every year from 1962 to 1966. He most notably had seven sacks of Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr in one game, including one for a safety.
Brown...
- 9/18/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Paul Hornung, the so-called “Golden Boy” running back who starred for Notre Dame and in the 1960s championship years of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, died today in his hometown of Louisville, Ky. He was 84. No cause of death was given by the Louisville Sports Commission.
Hornung is one of only seven players to win the Heisman Trophy and later be named NFL Mvp. He won the Heisman in 1956 despite Notre Dame’s 2-8 record, becoming the only player to win the award while starring for a losing team. That year, he led the Fighting Irish in passing, rushing, scoring, kickoff returns, punt returns and punting. On defense, he led the team in passes broken up and was second in tackles and interceptions.
Green Bay selected Hornung in 1957 with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. It was a monumental draft for the Pack, which also brought aboard Bart Starr,...
Hornung is one of only seven players to win the Heisman Trophy and later be named NFL Mvp. He won the Heisman in 1956 despite Notre Dame’s 2-8 record, becoming the only player to win the award while starring for a losing team. That year, he led the Fighting Irish in passing, rushing, scoring, kickoff returns, punt returns and punting. On defense, he led the team in passes broken up and was second in tackles and interceptions.
Green Bay selected Hornung in 1957 with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. It was a monumental draft for the Pack, which also brought aboard Bart Starr,...
- 11/13/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
'Making Love': Groundbreaking romantic gay drama returns to the big screen As part of its Anniversary Classics series, Laemmle Theaters will be presenting Arthur Hiller's groundbreaking 1982 romantic drama Making Love, the first U.S. movie distributed by a major studio that focused on a romantic gay relationship. Michael Ontkean, Harry Hamlin, and Kate Jackson star. The 35th Anniversary Screening of Making Love will be held on Saturday, June 24 – it's Gay Pride month, after all – at 7:30 p.m. at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills. The movie will be followed by a Q&A session with Harry Hamlin, screenwriter Barry Sandler, and author A. Scott Berg, who wrote the “story” on which the film is based. 'Making Love' & What lies beneath In this 20th Century Fox release – Sherry Lansing was the studio head at the time – Michael Ontkean plays a...
- 6/24/2017
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
"It's a good thing you're in New York and I'm in Los Angeles then," Mel Brooks says, before howling with laughter. He's just been informed that, as preparation for getting the 90-year-old filmmaker on the phone, the interviewer he's speaking to has consumed a large amount of black coffee and baked beans — the same combination that fuels the notorious, and extremely noisy campfire sequence in Blazing Saddles. "Actually, three thousand miles between us might not be enough — it depends on the coffee. There are easier ways to get in the mood to talk to me,...
- 8/31/2016
- Rollingstone.com
James Woods in 'Videodrome.' James Woods in $10 million Twitter lawsuit feud: Crassly vocal right-wing actor goes after two crassly vocal users who attacked him In a letter dated Aug. 21, '15, Twitter attorney Ryan Mrazik ridiculed Surf's Up and Scary Movie 2 actor James Woods, while also highlighting the potentially dangerous precedent of a $10 million lawsuit the 68-year-old entertainer filed against a Twitter user last July. The lawsuit was followed by a subpoena demanding that the social media giant reveal the user's identity and that of another user with whom Woods has been embroiled in the (generally) no-holds-barred Twitterverse. In case you're unfamiliar with the name, these days the two-time Oscar-nominated Woods is best known for a supporting role as a right-wing sociopath in Roland Emmerich's thriller White House Down, starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx (as a liberal-minded U.S. president despised by Woods' character), and for his relentless,...
- 8/31/2015
- by Zac Gille
- Alt Film Guide
Dennis Miller's short-lived stint as broadcaster for "Monday Night Football" has been described in a lot of ways ... but this might be the first time anyone's called it a "good run."The comic's former "Mnf" booth partner Al Michaels was out in NYC yesterday when we asked if Miller got a fair shot when he was part of the ABC team from 2000-02."He was on the air for 2 years," Michaels said ... "That's a...
- 11/20/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
James Garner movies on TCM: ‘Grand Prix,’ ‘Victor Victoria’ among highlights (photo: James Garner ca. 1960) James Garner, whose film and television career spanned more than five decades, died of "natural causes" at age 86 on July 19, 2014, in the Los Angeles suburb of Brentwood. On Monday, July 28, Turner Classic Movies will present an all-day marathon of James Garner movies (see below) as a tribute to the Oscar-nominated star of Murphy’s Romance and Emmy-winning star of the television series The Rockford Files. Among the highlights in TCM’s James Garner film lineup is John Frankenheimer’s Monaco-set Grand Prix (1966), an all-star, race-car drama featuring Garner as a Formula One driver who has an affair with the wife (Jessica Walter) of his former teammate (Brian Bedford). Among the other Grand Prix drivers facing their own personal issues are Yves Montand and Antonio Sabato, while Akira Kurosawa’s (male) muse Toshiro Mifune plays a...
- 7/25/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Indeed it is sad news to acknowledge the passing of Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor James Garner (1928-2014). The Hollywood icon Garner has endured a remarkable show business career during a five-plus decade stretch as he has entertained generations of TV and film audiences throughout the ages. Upon the death of this immensely likable leading man on both the small and big screen many are probably wondering about their mortality at this point. After all, you either grew up with James Garner as a peer or spent your childhood watching him in your living rooms on the boob tube or at the local movie theater.
Although the majority of folks associate Garner with television from his first western series Maverick in the 1950′s to his landmark role as ex-con Pi Jim Rockford in the 1970′s The Rockford Files (some teens and young adults may recall his brief stint as grandfather Jim...
Although the majority of folks associate Garner with television from his first western series Maverick in the 1950′s to his landmark role as ex-con Pi Jim Rockford in the 1970′s The Rockford Files (some teens and young adults may recall his brief stint as grandfather Jim...
- 7/20/2014
- by Frank Ochieng
- SoundOnSight
Stars: Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier, Wyatt Knight, Roger Wilson, Cyril O’Reilly, Tony Ganios, Kaki Hunter, Kim Cattrall, Nancy Parsons, Boyd Gaines, Doug McGrath, Chuck Mitchell, Alex Karras | Written and Directed by Bob Clark
When we think of the rise of the teen sex comedy in the current movie generation the focus easily moves to American Pie and maybe even Superbad. The brashness and move against being controlled by the ratings system pushed the boundaries of what could be included on-screen. Looking back to the eighties though there was a movie that arguably created the blueprint from which these films would work from. That film was Bob Clark’s Porky’s.
Set in 1954 we see a group of high school kids from Florida, trying to find the best way to get their friend Pee-Wee (Dan Monahan) laid, and finally “lose his cherry”. With a few disastrous failures under their belt,...
When we think of the rise of the teen sex comedy in the current movie generation the focus easily moves to American Pie and maybe even Superbad. The brashness and move against being controlled by the ratings system pushed the boundaries of what could be included on-screen. Looking back to the eighties though there was a movie that arguably created the blueprint from which these films would work from. That film was Bob Clark’s Porky’s.
Set in 1954 we see a group of high school kids from Florida, trying to find the best way to get their friend Pee-Wee (Dan Monahan) laid, and finally “lose his cherry”. With a few disastrous failures under their belt,...
- 6/15/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Sunday night's Emmy Awards telecast tried to do something a little different by singling out five stars who had recently passed away and independently eulogizing them with anecdotes from their respective former co-stars and friends. The choice courted controversy from the start, especially with Glee's Cory Monteith being one of the stars chosen to be remembered, since many believed that more established stars -- such as Dallas and I Dream of Jeannie favorite Larry Hagman -- were passed over. Et exclusively sat down with Hagman's son, Preston Hagman, to get his take on the matter, and he declared, "If you're going to respect and recognize them, then do it correctly."
Pics: Hit or Miss Fashions of the Emmys
The stars remembered with a special moment on last night's telecast were James Gandolfini, Jonathan Winters, Jean Stapleton, Family Ties creator Gary David Goldberg, and Monteith. Other stars fondly remembered in the In Memoriam montage included Hagman, [link...
Pics: Hit or Miss Fashions of the Emmys
The stars remembered with a special moment on last night's telecast were James Gandolfini, Jonathan Winters, Jean Stapleton, Family Ties creator Gary David Goldberg, and Monteith. Other stars fondly remembered in the In Memoriam montage included Hagman, [link...
- 9/23/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
In a year that found a lot of unexpected upsets, Breaking Bad, Modern Family and Behind the Candelabra were the big winners at The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night, airing live from the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Read on for the recap…
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The Drama
A true victory for a series in its final season, AMC's Breaking Bad was named Outstanding Drama over Mad Men, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Homeland and Downton Abbey. Show creator Vince Gilligan gasped, "I did not see this coming. I thought it was going to be House of Cards..." Meanwhile, HBO's Behind the Candelabra was named Outstanding Movie or Miniseries. The Liberace biopic earned its star Michael Douglas his first Emmy in the title role and also gave director Steven Soderbergh his first shiny lady. Upon winning...
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Pics: Hit or Miss Fashions of the Emmys
The Drama
A true victory for a series in its final season, AMC's Breaking Bad was named Outstanding Drama over Mad Men, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Homeland and Downton Abbey. Show creator Vince Gilligan gasped, "I did not see this coming. I thought it was going to be House of Cards..." Meanwhile, HBO's Behind the Candelabra was named Outstanding Movie or Miniseries. The Liberace biopic earned its star Michael Douglas his first Emmy in the title role and also gave director Steven Soderbergh his first shiny lady. Upon winning...
- 9/23/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
The family of "Selena" star Lupe Ontiveros is incredibly upset she was left out of last night's "In Memoriam" presentation at the Oscars ... despite appearing in dozens of major films over the past 30 years. Ontiveros -- who passed away in July 2012 -- had roles in "Real Women Have Curves", "As Good as it Gets", and "The Goonies" ... but is best known for her role as Yolanda Saldivar, the woman who murdered Selena. Ontiveros' son Elias...
- 2/26/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It happens every year: a beloved celeb gets left out of the annual Oscars In Memoriam segment. So who ended up getting snubbed this year? Andy Griffith was the most noticeable star not on the list. The actor, who passed away last July, rose to prominence with his role in Elia Kazan's "A Face in the Crowd," along with the television series "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock." Actor Alex Karras also missed out on the memorial tribute. Karras had starred in films including "Blazing Saddles" and "Buffalo '66." Another big omission: Richard Dawson, who, in addition to his hosting duties on "Family Feud," appeared in such films as "The Running Man" and the TV show "Hogan's Heroes." However, as Deadline points out, those three ended up getting honored on the Academy's website, in a gallery paying tribute to those we lost this past year. Granted, there were even more snubs on there,...
- 2/25/2013
- by Alex Suskind
- Moviefone
No, this is not a column about that. Get your minds out of the gutter, people!
I was working in the Special Projects department at Marvel Comics as an assistant editor when my boss, Executive Editor Bob Budiansky, called me into his office.
“I have something for you that will be absolutely perfect,” he said, “because you’re the only one in the department who will really appreciate it. I talked about it with Tom (DeFalco) and he agrees with me.”
“Okay,” I said, a bit apprehensive and yes, curious.
“The NFL approached us about doing a magazine aimed at kids who love football.”
“Okay,” I said, getting excited.
“It’s going to be like Sports Illustrated For Kids, only concentrating on football, of course.”
“Okay,” I said, trying stay dignified and professional.
“Each issue will also feature a full comic, plus news, articles and tidbits about Marvel.” “Okay,” I said,...
I was working in the Special Projects department at Marvel Comics as an assistant editor when my boss, Executive Editor Bob Budiansky, called me into his office.
“I have something for you that will be absolutely perfect,” he said, “because you’re the only one in the department who will really appreciate it. I talked about it with Tom (DeFalco) and he agrees with me.”
“Okay,” I said, a bit apprehensive and yes, curious.
“The NFL approached us about doing a magazine aimed at kids who love football.”
“Okay,” I said, getting excited.
“It’s going to be like Sports Illustrated For Kids, only concentrating on football, of course.”
“Okay,” I said, trying stay dignified and professional.
“Each issue will also feature a full comic, plus news, articles and tidbits about Marvel.” “Okay,” I said,...
- 2/4/2013
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Henchmen are one of the unsung heroes of cinema. They do the dirty jobs that no one else wants to do, and they keep the good guy from resting on his laurels by challenging him to some sort of entertaining action sequence. Sure, they may not be the smartest or the best-looking, but they serve a purpose and make movies more entertaining. Here is our list that honors the best henchmen of all time.
If there’s a big-time baddie in a movie, you can almost be certain that he didn’t rise up to prominence by himself. He had to have help, and that help usually came from henchmen. Not only do they make the bad guy better, they also make the good guy look good by getting beaten up and/or dying easily. Therefore, although it is a job with unique perks, it’s still a tough job.
If there’s a big-time baddie in a movie, you can almost be certain that he didn’t rise up to prominence by himself. He had to have help, and that help usually came from henchmen. Not only do they make the bad guy better, they also make the good guy look good by getting beaten up and/or dying easily. Therefore, although it is a job with unique perks, it’s still a tough job.
- 1/30/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
The ensemble casts of Argo and Downton Abbey upset the competition at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. In the ceremony honoring the year's best performances in film and television, other unexpected and/or well-deserved wins went to Daniel Day-Lewis, Jennifer Lawrence, Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey, Anne Hathaway and Claire Danes. Read on for the recap…
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The Best Ensembles
The night's top award, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, went to the 13 actors of Argo, with a stunned Ben Affleck excitedly making sure he thanked his wife Jennifer Garner and studio, Warner Bros. in the middle of lauding the many speaking roles required for his film: "They wanted to kill it to make the movie better," he said, declaring of the win, "I am really amazed and stunned." The true-life Iran hostage tale beat out Lincoln...
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The Best Ensembles
The night's top award, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, went to the 13 actors of Argo, with a stunned Ben Affleck excitedly making sure he thanked his wife Jennifer Garner and studio, Warner Bros. in the middle of lauding the many speaking roles required for his film: "They wanted to kill it to make the movie better," he said, declaring of the win, "I am really amazed and stunned." The true-life Iran hostage tale beat out Lincoln...
- 1/28/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
As a new year dawns, a tribute to those we've lost in the year now ending is merited ... and in 2012, those sad milestones have encompassed some of the most popular personalities in television history.
Andy Griffith: The actor-producer who put Mayberry on the map forever will be remembered as one of television's most genial personalities, also extending to his run as wily lawyer Matlock.
Dick Clark: The number of music stars who owe at least part of their success to the "American Bandstand" maestro is incalculable. Thanks to him, people also enjoy "New Year's Rockin' Eve," receive American Music Awards and have a greater appreciation of bloopers. Here's a "so long" salute to you, Dick.
Larry Hagman: The truly unfortunate irony of the veteran actor's recent death is that he was just starting his second round of "Dallas" success as master schemer J.R. Ewing. He'll also...
Andy Griffith: The actor-producer who put Mayberry on the map forever will be remembered as one of television's most genial personalities, also extending to his run as wily lawyer Matlock.
Dick Clark: The number of music stars who owe at least part of their success to the "American Bandstand" maestro is incalculable. Thanks to him, people also enjoy "New Year's Rockin' Eve," receive American Music Awards and have a greater appreciation of bloopers. Here's a "so long" salute to you, Dick.
Larry Hagman: The truly unfortunate irony of the veteran actor's recent death is that he was just starting his second round of "Dallas" success as master schemer J.R. Ewing. He'll also...
- 12/31/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Mel Brooks is insisting that actor Alex Karras wasn’t farting while filming their iconic 1974 western comedy, ‘Blazing Saddles,’ TMZ is reporting. The actor, who died last month, played Mongo in the writer-director’s film, and was one of the cowboys in the legendary bean-eating scene. Brooks told TMZ that Karras was the exact opposite of his character in real life. The filmmaker said the actor was “very bright, very creative, very fun on the set.” The director added Karras was “Such a wonderful, beautiful guy to work with. He didn’t actually do any passing of gas, but he did everything else.” ‘Blazing Saddles’ made film history with its gas music [ Read More ]
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- 11/3/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Tragic news: Pascual, 55, was reportedly murdered in his home Nov. 1 by intruders. We're sad to report that former Major League Baseball pitcher Pascual Perez, 55, was killed in his Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, home. Though the exact cause of his Nov. 1 death has yet to be announced, reports confirm that Pascual was attacked by several people and was struck in the head. Pascual was best known for his time on the New York Yankees. He was a right-hand pitcher in 1991, but was suspended in 1992 after testing positive twice for cocaine use. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pascual's family. The Washington Post➚ More tragic deaths: Alex Karras, Former NFL Player, Dead At 77 George McGovern Dead At 90 — Former Senator Passes Kitty Wells, Country Music's First Female Superstar, Dies at 92...
- 11/1/2012
- by Hollywood Life Staff
- HollywoodLife
Alex Karras was no method actor when it came to farting ... this according to Alex's "Blazing Saddles" director Mel Brooks. Alex -- who passed away earlier this month -- played Mongo in Mel's 1974 film and was one of the gassy cowboys in the legendary bean-eating scene. But Mel tells TMZ ... in real life, Alex was the exact opposite of his character ... "very bright, very creative, very fun on the set.""Such a wonderful, beautiful guy to work with,...
- 10/30/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Vice Presidential Debate wasn’t all that went down this week (though if you’re on Twitter that might be hard to believe); the music, film and TV newswires were busy as always, most notably with the release of the first new Rolling Stones track in over seven years, the passing of former NFL great and actor Alex Karras and the announcement of the National Book Award finalists....
- 10/12/2012
- Pastemagazine.com
Actor, wrestler and American football star whose hardman roles included Mongo in Blazing Saddles
In Mel Brooks's 1974 film Blazing Saddles, the enforcer Mongo rides into town on a Brahma bull, and knocks out a horse with one punch. "Don't shoot him, it will just make him mad," the townspeople advise Sheriff Bart. Later, Bart asks Mongo about the things he's done. Looking up with puppy eyes, the hulking villain says: "Mongo only pawn in game of life."
Alex Karras, who has died aged 77, was a natural to play Mongo, with his larger-than-life body and rubbery face, which he could contort in exaggerated clowning, or soften to suggest his slyly sympathetic wit. Some of those skills he learned as a professional wrestler, and even as a novice actor he stole scenes from comedians as talented as Cleavon Little or Gene Wilder. Karras went on to have a successful career as a character actor,...
In Mel Brooks's 1974 film Blazing Saddles, the enforcer Mongo rides into town on a Brahma bull, and knocks out a horse with one punch. "Don't shoot him, it will just make him mad," the townspeople advise Sheriff Bart. Later, Bart asks Mongo about the things he's done. Looking up with puppy eyes, the hulking villain says: "Mongo only pawn in game of life."
Alex Karras, who has died aged 77, was a natural to play Mongo, with his larger-than-life body and rubbery face, which he could contort in exaggerated clowning, or soften to suggest his slyly sympathetic wit. Some of those skills he learned as a professional wrestler, and even as a novice actor he stole scenes from comedians as talented as Cleavon Little or Gene Wilder. Karras went on to have a successful career as a character actor,...
- 10/12/2012
- by Michael Carlson
- The Guardian - Film News
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iTunes Trailers Django Unchained got himself a new one just as the buzz was dipping to pin drop status
John August reacts to the lower-than-expected box office for Frankenweenie (which he wrote). I love how candid he is about temporary disappointments and what it all does or doesn't mean.
Nicks Flick Picks has been surveying the best of... 2012 in multiple categories (so far)
Movie City News on Seth MacFarlane's first Oscar sketch
Awards Daily Meryl Streep and other Hollywood power women are Drawing the Line about reproductive rights. Good for them!
Imp Awards new character posters for Les Misérables
La Times Rip to actor /sports star Alex Karras (TV's Webster). I'm disappointed that so few of the obits have featured Victor/Victoria in any memorable way! That's what I remember him best from.
Stale Popcorn on Bret Easton Ellis,...
- 10/11/2012
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Alex Karras, a great NFL star, just died this morning after suffering from kidney failure. According to his family, he'd been battling a myriad of illnesses over the course of the past two years. Some of his illnesses include kidney disease, stomach cancer, dementia, and heart disease.
Just in case you don't know, he is actually a very good defensive superstar in the NFL for the Detroit Lions in the years 1958 to 1970. Later, he broke into Hollywood with starring roles in movies like Blazing Saddles and the sitcom Webster.
Just in case you don't know, he is actually a very good defensive superstar in the NFL for the Detroit Lions in the years 1958 to 1970. Later, he broke into Hollywood with starring roles in movies like Blazing Saddles and the sitcom Webster.
- 10/11/2012
- icelebz.com
Alex Karras was a heavy hitter on the football field, and when he retired from pro sports he tackled Hollywood. Karras' death this morning from kidney failure saddened those who had the chance to work alongside him, be it on TV and movie sets or the gridiron. "My heartfelt condolences goes out to Susan, Katie, George, Renny, Peter and the entire Karras & Clark family," Emmanuel Lewis, who played Karras and real-life wife Susan Clark's adopted son on the 1980s hit Webster, said in a statement to E! News. "My prayers are forever with you guys. I had a very heavy heart this morning and I did not know why. I understand now. Rest in Peace, my friend." Mel Brooks,...
- 10/10/2012
- E! Online
Alex Karras was a big, burly Pro Bowl football player. He was an even bigger personality. Here's a look at Karras' key roles on the road to off-the-field stardom: 1. Paper Lion: This 1968 behind-the-scenes look at the National Football League, which was made while Karras still suited up every Sunday as a linebaker for the Detroit Lions, provided the role he'd been born to play—his larger-than-life self. "I've been an actor all my life," Karras said in 1994. "Before I was a football player, I wanted to be an actor." 2. Blazing Saddles: Mongo conferred Karras cult-comedy status. The Mel Brooks character also brought the by-then-retired NFL-er some grief. "Little...
- 10/10/2012
- E! Online
Birthday shoutouts go to Mario Lopez (above), who is 39, Crystal Waters is 48, and the faboo Tanya Tucker is 54.We have the first cancellation of the fall season, and it's ... ta da! Made In Jersey, which apparently was a show on CBS. In ratings news, The New Normal was up a healthy 18%. Out thoughts are with the family of Alex Karras, who died today at the age of 77. After leaving football, he went on to a successful acting career, including memorable turns in Blazing Saddles and as gay bodyguard Squash in Victor/Victoria. And of course, he and wife Susan Clark endured five seasons on Webster. For National Coming Out Day, 30 Glbt athletes who came out in the past year. Big Bird's Gay History Revealed.Andrew Sullivan isn't feeling the concrete jungle, where dreams are made of.Jeff Davis is till looking for Teen Wolf Twins.
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- 10/10/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
The world of sports and entertainment was saddened by today’s passing of former NFL player-turned-actor Alex Karras. Karras was a tough-as-nails defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions for 12 seasons before making the leap to Hollywood back in the 1970s. He was best known for playing George Papadapolis on the television series Webster, but comedy fans will also remember his turns as the hilarious Mongo in Blazing Saddles or as the sheriff in Porkys. Karras was just one in a long line of former gridiron greats (and not so greats...) to make a career for himself in Hollywood. His passing at age 77 after a fight with kidney disease, heart disease, stomach cancer and dementia gave us a moment to reflect on some of the others that made the leap from field to screen...
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- 10/10/2012
- by Mike Bracken
- Movies.com
Alex Karras dies: Football player turned actor in movies such as Blazing Saddles, Victor Victoria, Porky's Karras, a former football player for the Detroit Lions but known internationally for his roles in the aforementioned three highly successful comedies, died earlier today, Wed., Oct 10. Karras, who was 77 years old, suffered kidney failure, and had been reportedly suffering from cancer and dementia according to the Los Angeles Times obit. The son of Greek immigrants, he was born on July 15, 1935, in Gary, Indiana. He had a long and successful run with the Detroit Lions despite becoming enmeshed in a serious gambling controversy in the early '60s that, as described in the La Times obit, ultimately got him temporarily suspended. Karras Hollywood career from the mid-'70s to the late '90s After his football career came to a halt in 1971, the former sportsman turned to acting. As per the IMDb, he was...
- 10/10/2012
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Detroit — Alex Karras was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen.
And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom "Webster" or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in "Blazing Saddles."
The rugged player, who anchored the Detroit Lions' defense and then made a successful transition to an acting career, with a stint along the way as a commentator on "Monday Night Football," died Wednesday. He was 77.
Karras had recently suffered kidney failure and been diagnosed with dementia. The Lions also said he had suffered from heart disease and, for the last two years, stomach cancer. He died at home in Los Angeles surrounded by family members, said Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney.
"Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what...
And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom "Webster" or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in "Blazing Saddles."
The rugged player, who anchored the Detroit Lions' defense and then made a successful transition to an acting career, with a stint along the way as a commentator on "Monday Night Football," died Wednesday. He was 77.
Karras had recently suffered kidney failure and been diagnosed with dementia. The Lions also said he had suffered from heart disease and, for the last two years, stomach cancer. He died at home in Los Angeles surrounded by family members, said Craig Mitnick, Karras' attorney.
"Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what...
- 10/10/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Detroit (AP) — Alex Karras was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen. And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom "Webster" or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in "Blazing Saddles." The rugged player, who anchored the Detroit Lions' defense and then made a successful transition to an acting career, with a stint along the way as a commentator on "Monday Night Football," died Wednesday. He was 77. Karras had recently suffered kidney failure and...
- 10/10/2012
- by Larry Lage (AP Staff)
- Hitfix
Former football star and actor Alex Karras has died, two days after suffering kidney failure and being transferred to hospice care. He was 77. Karras, a lineman for the Detroit Lions from 1958 to 1970, made the news last spring when he was joined more than 3000 former players filing suit against the NFL, as part of the controversy over whether the league has done enough to protect players from head injuries. Susan Clark, Karras’ wife of 32 years and a frequent co-star during his acting days, has said that Karras blamed the hits he took for the dementia that ...
- 10/10/2012
- avclub.com
“Mongo like candy!”
We just showed Blazing Saddles at this month’s Super-8 Movie Madness and everyone roared when Alex Karras, as Mongo, Ko’d that horse. The 6′ 3″ Karras played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions off and on from 1958 to 1970 before finding a second career as an actor. Blazing Saddles had his most famous role but he was also memorable as the sheriff in Porkys and as ‘Squash’ Bernstein in Victor/Victoria. He had been suffering recently from liver disease.
From The Washington Post:
Detroit . Alex Karras was one of the NFL.s most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen.
And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom .Webster. or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in .Blazing Saddles..
The rugged player, who anchored the Detroit Lions...
We just showed Blazing Saddles at this month’s Super-8 Movie Madness and everyone roared when Alex Karras, as Mongo, Ko’d that horse. The 6′ 3″ Karras played in the NFL for the Detroit Lions off and on from 1958 to 1970 before finding a second career as an actor. Blazing Saddles had his most famous role but he was also memorable as the sheriff in Porkys and as ‘Squash’ Bernstein in Victor/Victoria. He had been suffering recently from liver disease.
From The Washington Post:
Detroit . Alex Karras was one of the NFL.s most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen.
And yet, to many people he will always be the lovable dad from the 1980s sitcom .Webster. or the big cowboy who famously punched out a horse in .Blazing Saddles..
The rugged player, who anchored the Detroit Lions...
- 10/10/2012
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After returning to his Los Angeles home to spend his last days with his family, former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alex Karras has died.
He had been returned home from a California hospital after experiencing kidney failure earlier this week. Karras had lived through a long struggle with kidney disease, heart disease, dementia and stomach cancer, a family spokesperson says. He was 77.
"Alex was known to family and friends as a gentle, loving, generous man who loved gardening and preparing Greek and Italian feasts," his family said in a written statement, via CNN.
Lions president Tom Lewand released a statement after Karras was released from the hospital earlier this week, saying, "The entire Detroit Lions family is deeply saddened to learn of the news regarding the condition of one of our all-time greats, Alex Karras. Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what he...
He had been returned home from a California hospital after experiencing kidney failure earlier this week. Karras had lived through a long struggle with kidney disease, heart disease, dementia and stomach cancer, a family spokesperson says. He was 77.
"Alex was known to family and friends as a gentle, loving, generous man who loved gardening and preparing Greek and Italian feasts," his family said in a written statement, via CNN.
Lions president Tom Lewand released a statement after Karras was released from the hospital earlier this week, saying, "The entire Detroit Lions family is deeply saddened to learn of the news regarding the condition of one of our all-time greats, Alex Karras. Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what he...
- 10/10/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
We’ve lost another ’80s sitcom legend. Alex Karras, 1960s football legend-turned-Webster-star, died at age 77 of kidney failure this morning in his Los Angeles home. The former Detroit Lions defensive tackle was one of the first big (literally) football players to parlay his size and charisma into a successful acting career. While still playing for the Lions, he played himself in the 1968 movie Paper Lions, and after being retired from the team, he ventured into TV, working for Monday Night Football from 1974-76. That’s when he also found a new set of fans for playing Mongo in Mel Brooks‘ Blazing Saddles.
And then in 1983, he was welcomed by an entirely new generation of TV viewers when he and real-life wife Susan Clark played the adoptive parents to adorable Emmanuel Lewis in Webster.
Earlier this year, Karras joined other former players in a lawsuit against the NFL, charging...
And then in 1983, he was welcomed by an entirely new generation of TV viewers when he and real-life wife Susan Clark played the adoptive parents to adorable Emmanuel Lewis in Webster.
Earlier this year, Karras joined other former players in a lawsuit against the NFL, charging...
- 10/10/2012
- by Sabrina Rojas Weiss
- TheFabLife - Movies
Alex Karras, a former star NFL lineman whose affable nature and comedic flair propelled him to even greater fame in movies and TV, including the sitcom "Webster," died in Los Angeles Wednesday of kidney failure. He was 77. He died "after a heroic fight with kidney disease, heart disease, dementia and for the last two years, stomach cancer," a family spokesman said. Karras was among the first pro sports stars to transition to movies and TV. He punched out a horse in the 1974 Mel Brooks film comedy "Blazing Saddles," then went...
- 10/10/2012
- by Todd Cunningham
- The Wrap
Alex Karras, an All-Pro defensive lineman for the NFL who made a successful career on American television, died Wednesday morning at his Los Angeles home. He was 77. Karras reportedly was surrounded by family. The former Detroit Lion had been suffering from dementia, and his kidneys were failing according to the Associated Press. He was part of a group of players suing the NFL for health-related injuries. Karras was an All-Pro Detroit Lion who became an actor, appearing on classic TV series like .M*A*S*H. and .The Odd Couple. But it was his role as the feared brute Mongo in the Mel Brooks' 1974 classic .Blazing Saddles. that set him apart as an actor who could pull off comedic moments,...
- 10/10/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Blazing Saddles star Alex Karras has died, aged 77. The athlete-turned-actor succumbed to kidney failure on Wednesday (October 10), a family spokesperson has confirmed. Karras was reported earlier this week to be living in a hospice center in California for kidney problems as well as dementia. He rose to fame in the 1950s as a defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, with whom he played on and off from 1958 to 1970. He recently joined a lawsuit against the NFL, blaming his dementia on his years in the league. The football player also worked as a professional wrestler during a suspension from the NFL in the 1960s. Karras later transitioned (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
Alex Karras, the former NFL Pro Bowl defensive lineman who went from sacking quarterbacks to memorably Ko’ing a horse in Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles, has died in Los Angeles today. He was 77 and sadly, he is among a growing number of football greats who suffered from dementia. Karras played three decades in the NFL and belied the image of the big lug defensive lineman by using his charm and sense of humor to become quite successful in television and films. That effort started during his football career when he played himself in the film Paper Lion. That movie starred Alan Alda as George Plimpton as the journalist chronicled for Sports Illustrated (and later a book) his painful attempt to audition as quarterback for the Detroit Lions and win some respect for Lions players who tossed him around like a rag doll. Though Karras was one of the great football linemen,...
- 10/10/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Alex Karras, the former NFL Pro Bowl defensive lineman who went from sacking quarterbacks to memorably Ko’ing a horse in Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles, has died in Los Angeles today. He was 77 and sadly, he is among a growing number of football greats who suffered from dementia. Karras played three decades in the NFL and belied the image of the big lug defensive lineman by using his charm and sense of humor to become quite successful in television and films. That effort started during his football career when he played himself in the film Paper Lion. That movie starred Alan Alda as George Plimpton as the journalist chronicled for Sports Illustrated (and later a book) his painful attempt to audition as quarterback for the Detroit Lions and win some respect for Lions players who tossed him around like a rag doll. Though Karras was one of the great football linemen,...
- 10/10/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline TV
So sad: The football star-turned-actor suffered kidney failure Oct. 10. NFL and Hollywood are mourning the loss of Alex Karras, who played defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions from 1958 to 1970. He died of kidney failure, a family spokesperson tells TMZ, after several years of battling multiple diseases, including stomach cancer and dementia. Aside from his work on the field, you might remember seeing Alex as Mongo in Blazing Saddles or from the 1980s TV sitcom Webster. TMZ.com➚ More tragic losses: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Finalist Sahara Davenport Dies At 27 — So Sad Former ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Actor Johnny Lewis Dead At 28 Michael Clarke Duncan Dead At 54...
- 10/10/2012
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
Webster star Alex Karras, who began his career as a football hero for the Detroit Lions, has died, the Associated Press reports. He was 77. Karras, who was suffering from kidney failure, died at home in Los Angeles surrounded by family members, including his wife, Susan Clark, the Canadian actress who also played his fictional wife on Webster, said Karras's attorney, Craig Mitnick Lions president Tom Lewand released the following statement upon learning of Karras's deteriorating health: "The entire Detroit Lions family is deeply saddened to learn of the news regarding the condition of one of our all-time greats, Alex Karras.
- 10/10/2012
- by Tim Nudd and Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Alex Karras has died. The football great-turned-tv and movie star of Webster and Blazing Saddles was 77, and had battled dementia. On Monday, it was reported Karras was near death after suffering kidney failure. The news moved his former team, the Detroit Lions, to pay prompt tribute. "Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what he did after his playing days as did Alex," Lions president Tom Lewand said in the Monday statement. Along with real-life wife Susan Clark, Karras parented child-star Emmanuel Lewis in the 1983-89 family sitcom Webster. Before that, Mel Brooks fans knew Karras as the horse-punching, man-beast Mongo in the 1974 Western send-up, Blazing Saddles. Karras was probably never more of the zeitgeist then when he was part of the Howard Cosell-era Monday Night Football broadcast team for three seasons, from 1974-1976. Other credits included the teen comedy Porky's, which also costarred Clark, the Oscar-winning Julie Andrews musical Victor Victoria and the thriller hit, Against All Odds. "I guess I've always been a performer," Karras once said. "But if I'd have told anybody back in high school in Gary [his Indiana hometown] that I wanted to be an actor, they'd have had me quarantined."...
- 10/10/2012
- E! Online
Alex Karras, a former Detroit Lions football player who became an actor in projects like "Blazing Saddles" and "Webster", is reportedly near the end of his life after experiencing kidney failure. He has been released from a California hospital to spend time at home with his family.
"He may be dying of kidney failure because now his body is catching up to the deterioration of his mind," Craig Mitnick, the attorney Karras hired in his current lawsuit against the NFL, told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Lions president Tom Lewand also released a statement, saying, "The entire Detroit Lions family is deeply saddened to learn of the news regarding the condition of one of our all-time greats, Alex Karras. Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what he did after his playing days as did Alex."
The 77-year-old is currently at his home in...
"He may be dying of kidney failure because now his body is catching up to the deterioration of his mind," Craig Mitnick, the attorney Karras hired in his current lawsuit against the NFL, told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Lions president Tom Lewand also released a statement, saying, "The entire Detroit Lions family is deeply saddened to learn of the news regarding the condition of one of our all-time greats, Alex Karras. Perhaps no player in Lions history attained as much success and notoriety for what he did after his playing days as did Alex."
The 77-year-old is currently at his home in...
- 10/10/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
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