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The Empire Strikes Back (1980, Irvin Kershner)

20/03/2024

The Empire Strikes Back, also know as Star Wars: Episode V or Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, is a 1980 film directed by Irvin Kershner. Sequel to Star Wars, it is the second film in order of production (fifth in order of internal chronology of the series) of the science fiction saga of the same name created by George Lucas set three years after the events told in Star Wars and is the second act of the original trilogy.

The Galactic Empire, under the leadership of the evil Darth Vader, is looking for Luke Skywalker and the forces of the Rebel Alliance. While Luke's friends, Han Solo and Leia Organa, are busy fleeting the Imperial threat, the young hero is sent by Obi-Wan Kenobi to the old Jedi Master Yoda, in order to complete his training.

The film, in which Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels and Frank Oz took part, was produced independently by Lucas himself, without the influence of a film studio, and had a troubled production, plagued by delays, disagreements within the crew and unusability of the sets. Received lukewarmly by critics, alienated by the abrupt change in atmosphere of the film compared to its predecessor, The Empire Strikes Back won two Oscars, becoming a cultural phenomenon over the years and is today considered the best film in the saga and one of the best science fiction films ever realized. Adjusted for inflation, the film is the twelfth on the list of the highest grossing films of all time in the United States of America and Canada, having managed to sell more than 98 million tickets in the two countries.

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Black Panther 2018

Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Ryan Coogler, who wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, and stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa/Black Panther alongside Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya. , Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Sterling K. Brown, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. In Black Panther, T'Challa is crowned king of Wakanda after his father's death, but is challenged by Killmonger (Jordan), who plans to abandon the country's isolationist policies and start a world revolution.

Wesley Snipes planned to make a Black Panther film in 1992, but the project did not come to fruition. In September 2005, Marvel Studios listed a Black Panther film as one of ten films based on Marvel characters intended to be distributed by Paramount Pictures. Mark Bailey was hired to write a script in January 2011. Black Panther was officially announced in October 2014 and Boseman made his debut as Captain America: Civil War (2016). Cole and Coogler joined by then, with additional casting in May. Black Panther was the first Marvel Studios film with a black director and a predominantly black cast. Principal photography took place from January to April 2017 at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in the Atlanta metropolitan area and in Busan, South Korea. Black Panther premiered at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on January 29, 2018, and was released theatrically in the United States on February 16 as part of Phase III of the MCU. Critics praised its direction, writing, acting (especially by Boseman, Jordan, and Wright), costume design, production values, and soundtrack, but some criticized the visual effects. Many critics consider the film to be one of the best of the MCU, and it has also been noted for its cultural significance. The National Board of Review and the American Film Institute named Black Panther one of the ten best films of 2018. It grossed $1.3 billion worldwide and broke numerous box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film directed by a black filmmaker, the ninth-highest-grossing film on release, the third-highest-grossing film in the United States and Canada, and the second-highest-grossing film of 2018. Movie

Black Panther was nominated for seven awards at the 91st Academy Awards, winning three and receiving many other accolades. It was the first superhero film to receive a Best Picture nomination and the first MCU film to win in multiple categories. A sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, was released on November 11, 2022, while a television series set in Wakanda is being developed for Disney+.

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T'Chaka accuses N'Jobu of assisting black-market arms dealer Ulysses Klaue with stealing vibranium from Wakanda. In 1992, Wakanda king T'Chaka visits his brother N'Jobu, who is working undercover in Oakland, California. Over centuries, the Wakandans use the vibranium to develop advanced technology and isolate themselves from the world by posing as a Third World country. He unites all but the Jabari Tribe to form the nation of Wakanda. One warrior ingests a "heart-shaped herb" affected by the metal and gains superhuman abilities, becoming the first "Black Panther". Thousands of years ago, five African tribes war over a meteorite containing the metal vibranium.

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A sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is scheduled for release on November 11, 2022, while a television series set in Wakanda is in development for Disney+. Black Panther is the first superhero film to receive a Best Picture nomination, and the first MCU film to win several categories. The film was nominated for seven awards at the 91st Academy Awards, winning three, and received numerous other accolades. and Canada, and the second-highest-grossing film of 2018. It grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and broke numerous box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film directed by a Black filmmaker, the ninth-highest-grossing film of all time, the third-highest-grossing film in the U.S. Organizations such as the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute named Black Panther as one of the top ten films of 2018. Many critics considered the film to be one of the best in the MCU, and it was also noted for its cultural significance. Critics praised its direction, screenplay, acting (particularly that of Boseman, Jordan, and Wright), costume design, production values, and soundtrack, but some criticized the computer-generated visual effects. Principal photography took place from January to April 2017 at EUE/Screen Gems Studios in the Atlanta metropolitan area, and in Busan, South Korea.īlack Panther premiered in Los Angeles on January 29, 2018, and was released theatrically in the United States on February 16, as part of Phase Three of the MCU. Black Panther is the first Marvel Studios film with a Black director and a predominantly Black cast. Cole and Coogler had joined by then, with additional casting in May. Black Panther was officially announced in October 2014, and Boseman made his first appearance as the character in Captain America: Civil War (2016). Mark Bailey was hired to write a script in January 2011. In September 2005, Marvel Studios listed a Black Panther film as one of ten films based on Marvel characters intended to be distributed by Paramount Pictures. Wesley Snipes planned to make a Black Panther film in 1992, but the project did not come to fruition. In Black Panther, T'Challa is crowned king of Wakanda following his father's death, but he is challenged by Killmonger (Jordan), who plans to abandon the country's isolationist policies and begin a global revolution. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. The film was directed by Ryan Coogler, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole, and it stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa / Black Panther alongside Michael B. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.

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One Hundred and One Dalmatians is a 1961 American animated adventure comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and based on the 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, and Wolfgang Reitherman, it was Disney's 17th animated feature film. The film tells the story of a litter of Dalmatian puppies who are kidnapped by the villainous Cruella de Vil ("deVille"), who wants to use their fur to make into coats. Their parents, Pongo and Perdita, set out to save their children from Cruella, in the process rescuing 84 additional puppies that were bought in pet shops, bringing the total of Dalmatians to 101.

The film was originally released in theaters on January 25, 1961, and was a box office success, pulling the studio out of the financial slump caused by Sleeping Beauty, a costlier production released two years prior. Aside from its box office revenue, its commercial success was due to the employment of inexpensive animation techniques—such as using xerography during the process of inking and painting traditional animation cels—that kept production costs down. Disney would later release a live-action adaptation named 101 Dalmatians in 1996 and its sequel, 102 Dalmatians in 2000. A direct to video animated sequel to the 1961 film named 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure was released in 2003. A live-action spin-off/prequel called Cruella directed by Craig Gillespie is scheduled to be released on May 28, 2021.

One Hundred and One Dalmatians was first released in theaters on January 25, 1961. The film was re-released theatrically in 1969, 1979, 1985, and 1991. The 1991 reissue was the 20th highest-grossing film of the year for domestic earnings.

One Hundred and One Dalmatians was first released on VHS on April 10, 1992, as part of the Walt Disney Classics video series. By June 1992, it had sold 11.1 million copies. At the time, it was the sixth best-selling video of all time. It was re-released on March 9, 1999, as part of the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection video series. Due to technical issues, it was later released on LaserDisc and was delayed numerous times before its release on DVD. The film was re-released on VHS, and for the first time on DVD, in December 1999, as a Walt Disney Limited Issue for a limited 60-day time period before going into moratorium. A two-disc Platinum Edition DVD was released on March 4, 2008. It was released on Blu-ray Disc in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2012. A Diamond Edition Blu-ray of the film was released in North America on February 10, 2015. A Limited Edition from Disney Movie Club was released on Blu-ray and DVD combo on November 6, 2018. Then it was re-released on HD digital download and Blu-ray on September 24, 2019 as part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection.

During its initial theatrical run, the film grossed $14 million in the United States and Canada, which generated $6.2 million in distributor rentals. It was also the most popular film of the year in France, with admissions of 14.7 million ranking tenth on their all-time list.

The film was re-released in 1969, where it earned $15 million. In its 1979 theatrical re-release, it grossed $19 million, and in 1985, the film grossed $32 million. During its fourth re-release in 1991, it grossed $60.8 million.

Prior to 1995, the film had grossed $86 million overseas. In 1995, it grossed $71 million overseas bringing its international total to $157 million. The film's total domestic lifetime gross is $145 million, and its total worldwide gross is $303 million. Adjusted for inflation, and incorporating subsequent releases, the film has a lifetime gross of $900.3 million.

In its initial release, the film received critical acclaim from critics, many of whom hailed it as the studio's best release since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and the closest to a real "Disney" film in many years. Howard Thompson of The New York Times wrote, "While the story moves steadily toward a stark, melodramatic "chase" climax, it remains enclosed in a typical Disney frame of warm family love, human and canine". However, he later opined that the "[s]ongs are scarce, too. A few more would have braced the final starkness". Variety claimed that "While not as indelibly enchanting or inspired as some of the studio's most unforgettable animated endeavors, this is nonetheless a painstaking creative effort". Time praised the film as "the wittiest, most charming, least pretentious cartoon feature Walt Disney has ever made". Harrison's Reports felt all children and adults will be "highly entertained by Walt Disney's latest, a semi-sophisticated, laugh-provoking, all cartoon, feature-lengther in Technicolor." Dodie Smith also enjoyed the film where she particularly praised the animation and backgrounds of the film.

Contemporary reviews have remained positive. Reviewing the film during its 1991 re-release, Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, while giving the film three stars out of four, asserted that "it's an uneven film, with moments of inspiration in a fairly conventional tale of kidnapping and rescue. This is not one of the great Disney classics - it's not in the same league with Snow White or Pinocchio - but it's passable fun, and will entertain its target family audiences." Chicago Tribune film critic Gene Siskel, in his 1991 review, also gave the film three stars out of four. Ralph Novak of People wrote "What it lacks in romantic extravagance and plush spectacle, this 1961 Disney film makes up for in quiet charm and subtlety. In fact, if any movie with dogs, cats and horses who talk can be said to belong in the realm of realistic drama, this is it". However, the film did receive a few negative reviews. In 2011, Craig Berman of MSNBC ranked it and its 1996 remake as two of the worst children's films of all time, saying that, "The plot itself is a bit nutty. Making a coat out of dogs? Who does that? But worse than Cruella de Vil's fashion sense is the fact that your children will definitely start asking for a Dalmatian of their own for their next birthday".

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported the film received an approval rating of 98% based on 49 reviews with an average score of 8.1/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "With plenty of pooches and a memorable villain (Cruella De Vil), this is one of Disney's most enduring, entertaining animated films".

Cruella de Vil ranked 39th on AFI's list of "100 Years...100 Heroes and Villains".

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Charlie’s Angels’ director says people don’t want assertive female leads?!  Maleficent begs to differ!

To everyone who was calling Maleficent: Mistress of Evil a flop:

As of November 17, 2019, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil has grossed $105.7 million in the United States and Canada, and $354.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $459.9 million.

And that’s with a budget of 185 million.  That means right now Maleficent Mistress of Evil has doubled it’s cost to produce with money to spare and it is still playing in theatres.

Why do I bring this up?   Well, because Elizabeth Banks (Director of Charlie’s Angels’ newest reboot) is claiming people aren’t interested in action stories with a female protagonist.   

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Let’s make a comparison.  Currently both Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Charlie’s Angels are in the theatre at the same time.  Maleficent has been playing in theatres for over a month now.  Charlie’s Angels has only been in theatres for a few days.  

Here’s the difference.

Maleficent’s opening weekend had Maleficent steal the number 1 spot from Joker, which had been dominating the box office.   Though it under performed in the US Maleficent easily earned back its’ budget in Europe and went on to become the highest earning fantasy film in Russia.  (Yeah, that one is surprising, isn’t it?)

Charlie’s Angel’s opening weekend, with a budget of a mere 50 million has only earned 8 million domestically in its opening weekend.  That’s not even 1/5 its’ original budget.   And it was (in its’ opening week) already at the third spot on the box office charts, while Maleficent is still lingering between the 7th to 9th place in the top ten films currently playing, despite currently only being in about two thousand theatres. (That’s actually very few).

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil even out earned Terminator: Dark Fate, which (though a more recent release) dropped to the eleventh spot on the film listings, under Maleficent.  

So, no, Lizzy, it’s not that people don’t want strong women.  And frankly screw you for claiming people only watched Wonder Woman because it came out before Justice League.  I LIKE Wonder Woman!  I don’t like Justice League.  I was not even that interested in Justice League.  

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is not a great film.  Hell, it’s kind of a guilty pleasure.  It has a LOT of flaws.  The tone is all over the place and the ending is like half Disney and half Game of Thrones in a very improbable way.  But, it’s weirdly enjoyable and no one blames “misogynists” for it under performing opening weekend yet somehow beating Terminator and now Charlie’s Angels. 

 It’s not our fault the dark faery vs. Cat Woman is more interesting than a version of Charlie’s Angels created by someone who bashed the original TV show and earlier films.

Hail to the queen!

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flixvision movies and series

A film series or movie series (also known as a film franchise or movie franchise) is a collection of related films that are released in a series and share the same fictional universe. 

This article explains what a film series is and provides a few examples. A list of the most popular film series and franchises in the United States and Canada appears in the body.

The Three Colours series, for example, was designed as a multi-picture project from the start, but in most cases, the success of the first film motivates the production of additional films. Individual sequels are rather common, although they are not always popular enough to generate additional chapters.

Even when adjusted for inflation, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 26 films (as of 2021) are the highest-grossing film series, surpassing J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World (10 films), Star Wars (11 films), Ian Fleming's James Bond (25 films), and J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth (6 films).

With so many various streaming services available nowadays, deciding on the best one might be difficult. Each one has its own set of TV episodes and movies, as well as a distinct interface, changing video streaming quality, and, of course, a price tag that can range from free to hundreds of dollars each year. When it comes to determining which streaming platform is best for you, a little bit of research can go a long way.

Netflix is a streaming service that makes award-winning TV series, movies, animation, documentaries, and other content available on thousands of internet-connected devices.

For one modest monthly fee, you may watch as much as you want, whenever you want, without ever seeing an ad. Every week, new TV episodes and movies are introduced, so there's always something new to explore!

flixvision is a website dedicated to entertainment news. We cover entertainment news on our long-running website, as well as associated social media and video platforms. A searchable database of films and shows is also available on the site.

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Tom Cruise Told Annabelle Wallis No One Is Allowed To Run With Him On Screen

Tom Cruise is one of the A-list actors of Hollywood. His name is enough to draw all the attention of his fans. Recently, one of his co-stars, Annabelle Wallis, says that Cruise refused to run with her on-screen in one movie. Why did Tom Cruise say that to her, what did he mean, and did she finally get the chance to run with him on screen? These are questions that might be bothering you. In this article, we will try to find the reason for his refusal and also how did the actress react after that. So let’s begin the article!

During the production of a movie in 2017, Tom Cruise told his co-star Annabelle Wallis that no one is allowed to run with him on screen. Tom Cruise Mapother IV is an American producer and actor. He received three Golden Globe Awards and three nominations for Academy Awards. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the world, with a net worth of $570 million in 2020. His film grossed over $4 billion in North America and more than $10.1 billion worldwide.

Tom Cruise started his career in the 1980s. His first film was a comedy film Risky Business in 1986. Then he did his second movie in 1986, Top Gun, and after that, his career graph has only gone up. He became one of the most commercially successful actors of Hollywood in the 1990s and starred in several big-budget projects. He is also associated with different social programs. However, he has faced many controversies, including his Church-affiliated criticisms of antidepressant drugs and psychiatry. He also faced criticism for promoting Scientology in Europe as a religion.

Tom Cruise and Annabelle Wallis met on the set of The Mummy in 2017. The Mummy is an American adventure-action film written by David Koepp, Dylan Kussman, and Christopher McQuarrie; and directed by Alex Kurtzman. The film was released on 9th June 2017. The movie got negative reviews from critics but did a business of $410 million worldwide.

Cruise has a huge fanbase, who religiously follow all his moves. All his films might not do well at the box office, but people’s fascination with him does not wane. Tom’s fans love to know and hear about the mysterious private life of the star, and the internet is continuously hunting around for such information. They want to know everything that is happening around Cruise. Whether it is about his upcoming project, his involvement with new religion Scientology, his on-set demands, his interaction with other casts and crew, or even his reaction on some matter, fans follow all of it.  Hence, his refusal of Wallis is an excellent deal among his fanbase. During the production of The Mummy, Annabelle was cast opposite Tom Cruise. She shared with Cruise that she wanted to run with him on-screen, on which Tom replied that nobody runs with him on-screen. She took it as a challenge and said to the actor that she is a good runner.

Annabelle Frances Wallis is a British actress. She is known for several incredible movies and series like The Tudors, Peaky Blinders, Annabelle, and supernatural adventure film The Mummy. She started her career from a Bollywood film in 2005 titled Dil Jo Bhi Kahey; the film, though did not perform well in the box office. After that she did a lot of other movies, some did great, others did not. Wallis’s new movie The Silencing is a movie based on a reformed hunter living in a wildlife sanctuary. The actress said she knew that her career was going to take a big turn, and she needed to be brave then. Wallis noted that there are a lot of people who thought she could not do an American accent, and she took that as a challenge, which only encouraged her. She is an experimental actress; she always tries to bend her genre. Wallis finds it very special and exciting. That is why, when Tom Cruise said to her that nobody runs on-screen, she tried to prove herself that maybe nobody did it before, but that does not mean she also can not run with him. Wallis shared that she used to time her treadmill such that when Cruise would walk in the gym, he could see her running. And that helped her to convince Tom to shoot the running sequence with him. The approval from him to run on-screen, she described that as better than winning an Oscar.

The Mummy collected $80.2 million in Canada and the United States and earned around $410 million worldwide. The film was released along with two films, It Comes at Night and Megan Leavey in North America. However, the film did not do well in the box office. It received negative critical reviews and also held an approval rating of 16% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 307 reviews, with an average rating of 4.8/10. According to audience polls by CinemaScore, the film got  “B-” on a scale of A+ to F. David Ehrlich, a critic of IndieWire gave the film D- and also called it the worst Cruise’s movie.

Such news about Cruise would give an idea of his bizarre personality quirks. And the refusal comment would fuel the anti-Cruise fire. However, Wallis and Tom have an excellent professional relationship, and both do not have any wrong impression of each other.

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Omar Sharif & Julie Christie in Dr. Zhivago (1965)

Doctor Zhivago (Italian: Il dottor Zivago) is a 1965 British-Italian epic romantic drama film directed by David Lean. It is set in Russia between the years prior to World War I and the Russian Civil War of 1917–1922, and is based on the Boris Pasternak novel of the same name. While immensely popular in the West, the book was banned in the Soviet Union for decades. For this reason, the film could not be made in the Soviet Union and was instead filmed mostly in Spain.

The film stars Omar Sharif in the title role as Yuri Zhivago, a married physician whose life is irreversibly altered by the Russian Revolution and subsequent Civil War, and Julie Christie as his married love interest Lara Antipova. The supporting cast includes Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness, Tom Courtenay, Ralph Richardson, Siobhán McKenna and Rita Tushingham.

Contemporary critics were generally disappointed, complaining of its length at over three hours, and claiming that it trivialized history, but acknowledging the intensity of the love story and the film's treatment of human themes. Over time, however, the film's reputation has improved greatly. At the 38th Academy Awards, Doctor Zhivago won five Oscars: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design; it was nominated for five others (including Best Picture and Best Director), but lost four of these five to The Sound of Music. It also won five awards at the 23rd Golden Globe Awards including Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama for Sharif.

As of 2016, it is the eighth highest-grossing film of all time in the United States and Canada, adjusted for ticket-price inflation. It was ranked by the American Film Institute in 1998 as the 39th greatest film on their 100 Years..100 Movies list and by the British Film Institute the following year as the 27th greatest British film of all time.

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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993, Chris Columbus)

13/12/2023

Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus, loosely based on the 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine.

The film, starring Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan, follows a recently divorced actor who disguises himself as a housekeeper so he can interact with his children.

The film won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and two Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Although the film received mixed reviews upon release, its reception and popularity improved considerably, placing 67th on the American Film Institute's AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs list.

Daniel Hillard is a voice actor with an extraordinary talent for changing voices who works and lives in San Francisco, but who quit after an argument with his boss. Miranda, Daniel's wife, who returned home early thanks to a phone call from her neighbor who was exasperated with the situation that had arisen, argues furiously with her husband, accusing him of being immature and unreliable and ending up asking him for her divorce.

One Saturday evening, coming to Daniel's house to pick up her children, Miranda informs her ex-husband of her intention to hire a housekeeper.

During Miranda's birthday dinner, blinded by jealousy and alcohol, Daniel sneaks into the kitchen and fills Stu's plate with chili pepper, who is allergic to the ingredient. Daniel, dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire, realizing the trouble he has caused, rushes to the aid of his rival, but when he practices the Heimlich maneuver to make the morsel come out, the mask comes off revealing his true face.

Blake Lively did not pass the audition for the role of Natalie Hillard, which later went to Mara Wilson. Robin Williams was chosen by Anne Fine herself for the role of Mrs Doubtfire, while Tim Allen was proposed for both the role of the housekeeper and that of Stu, but he rejected both parts.

The producers wanted the parents to eventually get back together and remarry, but Robin Williams, Sally Field and Chris Columbus thought this ending would be too unrealistic and would give false hope to children of divorced parents.

The film was shot in San Francisco, Oakland, Redwood City and San Ramon between March 22 and July 1, 1993.

The film was released in cinemas in the United States on November 24, 1993, and in Italy on February 11, 1994.

Mrs. Doubtfire earned $219,195,243 in the United States and Canada and $222,090,952 in other countries, for a worldwide total of $441,286,195, making it 20th Century Fox's highest-grossing film internationally at era and the second highest-grossing film of 1993, behind only Jurassic Park.

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Marvel's New Rereleases Aren't About The Fans - They're About Box Office

Marvel's recent rereleases aren't about the fans - they're all about the box office. This year's Avengers: Endgame made cinematic history - and not just because it became the highest-grossing movie of all time. It also marked the first time Marvel Studios rereleased one of their films in the box office, with additional footage - a tribute to the late, great Stan Lee, a deleted scene featuring Professor Hulk, and a clip from Spider-Man: Far From Home.

It's beginning to look as though Avengers: Endgame may have started a trend, because Spider-Man: Far From Home is also getting a rerelease. The extended version of the film will start playing in theaters across the United States and Canada starting August 29, and will stay in theaters over Labor Day weekend. The new footage consists of a "never-before-seen action sequence," and will be available to see in IMAX at select locations.

Related: The Winners And Losers Of The 2019 Summer Box Office

Rereleases like these are aimed at only the most hardcore fans, who'll happily cash out to watch absolutely any extra features. But are they really being treated by this - or are Disney and Sony instead taking fans for granted?

The Avengers: Endgame rerelease was disappointing. The deleted scene featuring the Hulk was unfinished, with low quality CGI; the Hulk's mouth didn't move at all when Mark Ruffalo said his lines, and at one point he pulled out a mobile phone that was just a gray, rectangular block. Making matters worse, it was easy to see why this particular deleted scene was cut, because it didn't add anything at all to the story. The Spider-Man: Far From Home clip was less than a minute in length, and almost all of it had been shown in the trailers and TV spots. Only the Stan Lee tribute was worthwhile, and even that consisted entirely of footage Marvel Studios had used before.

All indications are that Spider-Man: Far From Home will be underwhelming as well. Sony has confirmed that the film will feature four minutes of new footage, including a "never-before-seen action sequence." It's reasonable to assume that this is a montage that director Jon Watts has described as "Peter's To-Do List", which was all set before the wall-crawler headed out on his European vacation. It includes a number of scenes from the trailers, such as Peter Parker heading to Delmar's Deli, pawning his Star Wars toys for cash, picking up his passport, and stopping some crooks. Watts had already confirmed that all this footage was pretty much complete, but had been cut because it distracted from the film's themes.

In both cases, Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have followed the same pattern. They've chosen to rerelease the films towards the end of their theatrical runs, with some cheap extras. Contrast this with James Cameron's Avatar rerelease, for example; it came eight months after its theatrical debut, and over four months after its release on DVD and Blu-ray. It featured nine minutes of additional footage, with Cameron spending $1 million on each minute in order to complete the scenes' CGI, and the Avatar rerelease remained in cinemas for 12 weeks. The rereleases of both Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home look set to be underwhelming in comparison.

Related: What Avengers: Endgame’s Re-Release SHOULD Have Been

Given neither Marvel Studios nor Sony Pictures seem to be putting much effort into these rereleases, why are they happening? The answer is less to do with wanting to please the fans, than it is to do with performing well at the box office. It all started with Marvel's ambition to get in the history books with Avengers: Endgame. The studio was determined to beat Avatar's global record, and make their film the highest-grossing movie of all-time. The irony is that this is quite an arbitrary target; that record doesn't take inflation into account, and Marvel won't hold it for long anyway. Disney is sure to rerelease Avatar ahead of its sequel, and the final gap is so narrow that it will certainly claim the crown back.

Meanwhile, Sony's motives are just as financially-driven for Spider-Man: Far From Home. In this case, the film is already the highest-grossing Spider-Man film to-date, but Sony is aiming at a domestic accomplishment. They want this to be the first Spider-Man movie to break $400 million at the domestic box office. That's why Spider-Man: Far From Home is just being rereleased in the United States, not overseas. Sony may be a separate company, but they're following Marvel's pattern, and for almost exactly the same reason.

The truth is that any studio only rereleases a film if they think it will be a profitable decision. The issue, however, is whether or not the rerelease can also be justified in creative terms. That was undeniably the case with Avatar, where nine minutes of expensive additional footage gave viewers a real incentive to turn up. That wasn't the case with Avengers: Endgame, and it's unlikely to be true with Spider-Man: Far From Home as well. Both Marvel and Sony are risking taking advantage of their fan bases, and that's a dangerous mistake to make.

It's entirely possible rereleases will become the norm rather than the exception in the superhero genre going forward; they appear to be a successful strategy, and both Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures look set to achieve their respective goals thanks to these rereleases. However, if studios are indeed going to embrace rereleases to a greater degree than before, they need to take a much more thoughtful approach. They don't necessarily need to try to beat James Cameron's target, with each minute costing $1 million, but they do need to ensure they have quality material to make the rereleases worth it. Perhaps that will require planning the rereleases in advance, deliberately holding certain content back; or else carefully going through deleted scenes and figuring out what could be used. Anything else risks damaging the relationship between the studios and their fans; and even Marvel Studios can't afford to take their fan base for granted.

More: 40 Movies Have Made More Than $1 Billion - Only 4 Are Original Stories

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10 To Watch : Mayor’s Edition 7819

RICK HORROW’S TOP 10 SPORTS/BIZ/TECH/PHILANTHROPY ISSUES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 8 : Mayor’s Edition

With Jacob Aere

Cleveland hosting the 2019 MLB All-Star Game is positively impacting the city's economy. As reported by Fox 8 Cleveland, the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission estimates All-Star Week will generate $65 million in revenue for Cleveland businesses, which includes packed restaurants, sports bars, hotels, and visitors checking out other attractions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  MLB's Play Ball Park drew big crowds to the Huntington Convention Center over the weekend. Restaurants are bringing in extra staff, which will also benefit workers who will earn extra tips this week. 2,000 media members are in town giving Cleveland worldwide attention. The huge amount of money being spent in Cleveland, also means the city cashes in with extra tax money which can be used for city improvements, like roads, public transport, and community service programs. Stores like the Cleveland Clothing Company on Euclid Avenue are packed more than usual. "It's been great for the community and the city," manager Desiree Moar told Fox8. Cleveland will once again be in the national spotlight when the city hosts the NFL Draft in 2021, and the NBA All Star Game in 2022.

BofA launches ASG-tied rewards program. As noted by Cynopsis, ahead of the MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland, longtime MLB sponsor Bank of America launched a rewards program tied to ASG festivities. Looking to leverage the drama of extra innings, the “Extra Rewards” promotion offers BofA customers discounts on licensed merchandise at MLB.com, along with some exclusive merchandise. TV ads will support the program, primarily on MLB asset media and in markets where BofA has RSN inventory on local MLB telecasts. Tags supporting the promo will also be read as extra-inning games occur, along with digital and social media. BofA CMO Meredith Verdone said the promotion is designed to enhance customer relevancy and engagement. “The thing we love about the association with extra innings is that there’s always an exciting, emotional ending,” she added. This All-Star Game is especially key to BofA, since it is just entering the Ohio market with retail banking. BofA, an MLB sponsor since 2004, also has deals with the Astros, Cardinals, Dodgers, Giants, Orioles, Red Sox, and Yankees.

The U.S. women's national team beat the Netherlands on Sunday to defend their title as reigning World Cup champions. When they get back home, they've got a different battle awaiting – their legal fight for equal pay and treatment. In March, the 28 members of the 2015 World Cup-winning team -- including current national team stars Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Carli Lloyd -- filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation alleging gender discrimination in their treatment versus how the governing body treats the men's team. "The U.S. women’s soccer team does not need to be the best in the world in order to earn equal pay. The point of non-discrimination law is that employees doing similar work should be paid equally," Columbia Law School’s Suzanne B. Goldberg told ABC News. The lawsuit also cites the denial of "at least equal playing, training, and travel conditions; and equal promotion of their games." Added Goldberg, “In this instance, where the women's team is outplaying the men's team, there is an argument that they should be paid more than their male counterparts," she said. A U.S. Soccer spokesperson confirmed that the women's team and the federation tentatively agreed to mediation after the World Cup

USWNT jersey sales have outpaced all other U.S. soccer jerseys, including those of the men's team, according to statistics from Nike and Fanatics. As reported by ESPN, Nike said in its earnings report that the women's 2019 stadium home jersey is now the No. 1-selling soccer jersey, men's or women's, ever sold on Nike.com in one season. Fanatics said this is the top-selling U.S. Soccer national team, men's or women's, of all time. "It's hard to overstate how important this year has been to the evolution of the women's offense at Nike," president and CEO Mark Parker said. The USWNT’s success has helped drive business for Nike even past the jersey, which retails for $90. Parker said the energy around the World Cup, with nearly two-thirds of the teams wearing Nike kits and half the players wearing Nike boots, has pushed the company to the No. 1 position in market share for bras this quarter in North America for the first time in the company's history. That stat is impressive given the exposure Nike gained in 1999, when Brandi Chastain scored the winning goal against China in a shootout and tore off her jersey, revealing her sports bra – one of the most iconic moments in women's sports history.

While it’s long been green, this year Wimbledon is seriously ramping up its sustainability initiatives. Week Two of Wimbledon is underway at the All England Club, and one sight that hasn’t been seen at this year's tournament is "players discarding the plastic cover from a freshly strung racket." As the Guardian noted, following a sustainability review, the "removal of plastic bags from the player racket stringing operation means there will be 4,500 fewer plastic bags used" this year. Wimbledon sponsor Evian also launched “its first 100% recycled and 100% recyclable water bottle at this year’s championships." Meanwhile, longtime sponsor Rolex ran a full-page ad in the New York Times touting its standing as the official jeweler of Wimbledon: "140 Years of Memorable Performances Ensure Centre Court Will Remain Tennis's Ultimate Stage." And timeless tennis superstar Roger Federer has been reveling in a different kind of green: Federer topped Forbes’ list of 2018 athlete endorsement income, at $65 million besting LeBron James ($52 million), Cristiano Ronaldo ($47 million), Tiger Woods, and Steph Curry (tied at $42 million)

IMG is close to signing a ten-year deal worth $1 billion for betting streaming and data rights to the ATP Tour. According to SportBusiness, the partnership being discussed between global agency IMG and ATP Media – the tour’s commercial arm – will reportedly cover the nine ATP Masters 100 tournaments, the Tour 500 series, and a number of the 250 series events. If successful, the deal would add to the agency's growing portfolio of contracts for IMG Arena, its sports betting and content arm. The division, launched in November, 2018, is already a data partner for golf’s PGA Tour and European Tour, and looking at capitalizing on new U.S. sports wagering laws. IMG's involvement in tennis is already significant. The agency has representatives on the ATP board, reps elite players including Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka, and owns and operates ATP tournaments including the Miami Open and Rio Open. If confirmed, this will be the biggest rights deal in tennis history.

Major League Soccer will host a new MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by Target at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports on July 30. The first-time event takes place during the MLS All-Star break, allowing fans to watch on MLSsoccer.com and the MLS App and streamed live in English, Spanish, and French across the digital platforms of all five MLS domestic media partners – ESPN, FOX, and Univision in the U.S., TSN and TVA Sports in Canada – as well as in more than 170 countries around the world through MLS’ international media partners. Points in each of the competitive skills will be earned based on accuracy, as well as style and include: touch and volley; shooting; and passing. The 2019 MLS All-Star Game Presented by Target will take place in Orlando on Wednesday, July 31 at Orlando City Stadium, which holds close to 26,000 fans. The festivities join the city’s rich tradition of hosting mega events, including two annual college football bowl games, PGA Tour tourneys, and the annual Pop Warner Super Bowl and cheer national championships.

Universal Tennis releases an app to makes tennis more available to the masses. According to PR Newswire, the UTR app helps to connect the tennis community as it helps to rank the skill level of players across the globe. At the core of the Universal Tennis platform is the Universal Tennis Rating, the global gold standard for measuring tennis skill across age, gender, and geography. UTR and the Universal Tennis platform have been adopted by players, coaches, organizers, academies, clubs, and colleges worldwide to facilitate more connectivity and better competition across the tennis landscape. The new UTR app is free for all tennis players of any age and skill level. In the United States, all USTA and college players already have a rating and profile on UTR, and any player can create their own profile. To celebrate the app’s launch, Universal Tennis will raffle tennis gear for those who post scores, whether professional or amateur. 

Marvel joins the esports world thanks to superheroes. According to Forbes, Team Liquid has announced a new partnership with Marvel that will see its players wear Avengers-inspired jerseys at certain special events. The year-long contract includes inspired jerseys from Captain America, Iron Man, Avengers Endgame, and a collaborative T-shirt between the two parties. The first look at the new gear was in the team’s Captain America jerseys at the EU vs NA Rift Rivals League of Legends competition taking place in Los Angeles last weekend. As Avengers Endgame nearly overtook Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all time, Marvel is now expanding its influence into the world of gaming and further building its empire while Team Liquid will garner a new slew of fans.

The MLB All Star Game auctions off Louisville Slugger and Fender guitars for charity. This year’s All-Star game is taking place in Cleveland, Ohio, and will pay tribute to the home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. According to Yahoo! Finance, the location of the All-Star Week makes for an ideal partnership between two manufacturers that are world leaders in their respective areas: Louisville Slugger baseball bats and Fender musical instruments. To celebrate the rock n’ roll history of the city, MLB partnered with the two companies to create a public exhibit featuring 31 pairs of artist-painted Fender Stratocasters and Louisville Slugger baseball bats, one for each MLB team and one for the Baseball Hall of Fame. These bats and guitars will be displayed through July 9 at Cleveland Public Square’s Midsummer Village and will later be auctioned off for charity, with funds raised by MLB Charities to be used for instrument purchases and music program learning resources.

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Google unveils top searches of 2019

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NEW YORK — In 2019, people across the country turned to Google for all the answers. Now, Google has unveiled its 2019 Year In Search, a look at the top trending searches of the year.

From the viral sensation of Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” to Billy Porter’s extravagant red carpet ensembles, the year’s most popular searches have been laid out for all to see, giving us a glimpse of what America really wants to know.

The list includes everything from news and entertainment to the classic, “What is…” query.

As a farewell to the 2010’s the search engine has also provided insights into trending searches across the decade.

Remember the “Pants on the Ground” song? Yeah, neither did we until we saw it on the list.

Below, we’ve laid out the top ten overall searches of the year to refresh your memory, as well as every category in Google’s Year In Search.

1. Disney Plus

The hottest streaming service of the year claimed the top spot in Google searches this year. The concept is by no means revolutionary, but its almost never-ending list of nostalgic and new titles appeals to many.

And don’t forget, Disney Plus gave us the give that keeps on giving — Baby Yoda from “The Mandalorian.”

2. Cameron Boyce

The sudden death of the 20-year-old actor Cameron Boyce struck a chord with many searchers this year.

Boyce was found unresponsive in his California home on July 6. An autopsy confirmed he died in his sleep after a seizure related to epilepsy.

He starred in the Disney Channel show “Jessie” from 2011 to 2015. He also appeared in “Mirrors,” “Eagle Eye” with Shia LaBeouf and “Grown Ups” with Adam Sandler, and in the Disney Channel’s “Descendants.”

3. Nipsey Hussle

Influential rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in front of his clothing store May 31, sending waves of shock through the rap community.

The rapper had founded his own record label, All Money In, in 2010, according to IMDB. He had also worked with dozens of successful artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Meek Mill and Young Thug.

4. Hurricane Dorian

It’s been a whirlwind year for extreme weather, and Hurricane Dorian was no exception. The storm slammed the Bahamas, United States and Canada in September, killing at least 30 people in the Bahamas.

Numerous cities up the coast declared states of emergency and issued mandatory evacuations as hurricane-force winds battered the coast. The storm left extensive damage in many places, especially the Bahamas.

5. Antonio Brown

The former NFL player was released from the New England Patriots following accusations by two women of sexual misconduct, including rape. Brown denies the allegations.

The Patriots were the third team to let go of Brown in 2019. Days after being released, he said on Twitter that he “will not be playing in the NFL anymore.”

6. Luke Perry

Former “Beverly Hills 90210” star Luke Perry died March 4 after suffering a massive stroke.

Perry was launched into fame as the wildly popular character Dylan McKay. He also had roles in the hit television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Riverdale,” and appeared in the Quentin Tarantino film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” which premiered after his death.

7. ‘Avengers: Endgame’

The Disney and Marvel film shot past “Avatar” to become the highest-grossing film ever. The film, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, made more than $2.789 billion worldwide by the end of July.

8. ‘Game of Thrones’

HBO’s “Game of Thrones” released its final season, sending fans into a downward spiral of unmet expectations and withdrawal. Many felt the storylines were rushed and sloppy, while others were just going through it without their beloved show.

9. iPhone 11

iPhone dropped their iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, outfitted with updated cameras and flashy new colors, leaving users to decide whether or not they would upgrade for the minor new features it offers.

10. Jussie Smollett

The “Empire” actor became embroiled in controversy after the actor reported a hate crime attack in January which investigators later concluded had been a false claim meant to boost his public profile.

The City of Chicago later filed a lawsuit against him, seeking to recover more than $130,000 to cover police overtime during the investigation.

That’s the end of our crash course on 2019’s top searches, but take a look at the rest of Google’s trending searches by category below.

News

1. Hurricane Dorian

2. Notre Dame Cathedral

3. Women’s World Cup

4. Area 51 raid

5. Copa America

6. El Paso shooting

7. Sri Lanka

8. Government shutdown

9. Equifax data breach settlement

10. California earthquake

People

1. Antonio Brown

2. Jussie Smollett

3. James Charles

4. Kevin Hart

5. R. Kelly

6. 21 Savage

7. Lori Loughlin

8. Jordyn Woods

9. Bryce Harper

10. Robert Kraft

Actors

1. Jussie Smollett

2. Kevin Hart

3. Lori Loughlin

4. Felicity Huffman

5. Keanu Reeves

6. Rami Malek

7. Joaquin Phoenix

8. Kate Beckinsale

9. Halle Bailey

10. Maisie Williams

Athletes

1. Antonio Brown

2. Bryce Harper

3. David Ortiz

4. Andrew Luck

5. Myles Garrett

6. Megan Rapinoe

7. Russell Westbrook

8. Zion Williamson

9. Melvin Gordon

10. Alex Morgan

Diets

1. Intermittent fasting diet

2. Dr. Sebi diet

3. Noom diet

4. 1200 calories diet

5. Keto ultra diet

6. Golo diet

7. Dubrow diet

8. Sirtfood diet

9. No carbs no sugar diet

10. Endomorph diet

Home Styles

1. Farmhouse style

2. Colonial house style

3. Cape Cod house style

4. Spanish style house

5. Art deco style

6. Japanese style house

7. Craftsman style home

8. Transitional style

9. Prairie style homes

10. Modern style homes

Outfit Ideas

1. EGirl outfit

2. Eboy outfit

3. Soft girl outfit

4. Biker shorts outfit

5. VSCO girl outfit

6. Dickies outfit

7. White jeans outfit

8. Fila outfit

9. Champion outfit

10. Leather pants outfit

Fashion Styles

1. Camp style

2. Egirl style

3. Eboy style

4. Steampunk style

5. Harajuku Style

6. Preppy style

7. Yankii style

8. Vintage style

9. VSCO girl style

10. Emo style

Recipes

1. Shepherds pie recipe

2. Chicken parmigiana recipe

3. Ham glaze recipe

4. Charoset recipe

5. Snickerdoodle cookies recipe

6. Chaffle recipe

7. Chicken cacciatore recipe

8. Popeyes chicken sandwich recipe

9. Tater tot casserole recipe

10. King cake recipe

Trip to…

1. Trip to Maldives

2. Trip to Japan

3. Trip to Bora Bora

4. Trip to Vegas

5. Trip to Mexico

6. Trip to Alaska

7. Trip to New Orleans

8. Trip to California

9. Trip to New York

10. Trip to Costa Rica

Movies

1. “Avengers Endgame”

2. “Captain Marvel”

3. “Joker”

4. “Toy Story 4”

5. “Lion King”

6. “It Chapter Two”

7. “Frozen 2”

8. “Once Upon a Time In Hollywood”

9. “Midsommar”

10. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”

Passing

1. Cameron Boyce

2. Nipsey Hussle

3. Luke Perry

4. Jeffrey Epstein

5. Tyler Skaggs

6. Beth Chapman

7. John Witherspoon

8. John Singleton

9. Eddie Money

10. Elijah Cummings

Weddings

1. Miranda Lambert wedding

2. Jennifer Lawrence wedding

3. Justin Bieber wedding

4. Miley Cyrus wedding

5. Chiquis Rivera wedding

6. Chris Pratt wedding

7. Joe Jonas wedding

8. Elvis Duran wedding

9. Zoë Kravitz wedding

10. Jake Paul Tana Mongeau wedding

Musicians and Bands

1. R. Kelly

2. 21 Savage

3. Billie Eilish

4. Lil Nas X

5. A$AP Rocky

6. Mötley Crüe

7. Lizzo

8. Gladys Knight

9. Tekashi 69

10. Joy Villa

Professional Sports Scores

1. Washington Nationals

2. Boston Bruins

3. St. Louis Cardinals

4. Dallas Cowboys

5. St. Louis Blues

6. Milwaukee Bucks

7. Chicago Bears

8. Minnesota Twins

9. Toronto Raptors

10. Tampa Bay Rays

Songs

1. “Old Town Road”

2. “7 Rings”

3. “Shallow”

4. “Sunflower”

5. “Truth Hurts”

6. “Lose You To Love Me”

7. “Sicko Mode”

8. “thank u, next”

9. “Act Up”

10. “Bury a Friend”

TV Shows

1. “Game of Thrones”

2. “Stranger Things”

3. “When They See Us”

4. “Chernobyl”

5. “The Mandalorian”

6. “The Umbrella Academy”

7. “Euphoria”

8. “Dead to Me”

9. “Surviving R. Kelly”

10. “The Boys”

People of the Red Carpet

1. Billy Porter red carpet

2. Cardi B red carpet

3. Lady Gaga red carpet

4. Amy Schumer husband red carpet

5. Jenny McCarthy red carpet

6. BTS Grammy red carpet

7. Caitlyn Jenner red carpet

8. Richard Madden Golden Globes red carpet

9. Brie Larson red carpet

10. Brienne of Tarth red carpet

What is…?

1. What is area 51

2. What is a vsco girl

3. What is momo

4. What is a boomer

5. What is quid pro quo

6. What is camp fashion

7. What is disney plus

8. What is bird box about

9. What is a mandalorian

10. What is brexit

Where is…?

1. Where is Sri Lanka

2. Where is the Super Bowl this year

3. Where is Area 51

4. Where is 21 Savage from

5. Where is the hurricane now

6. Where is Xur

7. Where is Clemson football team from

8. Where is Gonzaga University located

9. Where is Stranger Things filmed

10. Where is Pebble Beach Golf Course

Babies

1. Baby Yoda

2. Baby Shark

3. Royal baby

4. Kim Kardashian Kanye West baby

5. Cardi B baby

6. Trey Songz baby

7. Andy Cohen baby

8. Shawn Johnson baby

9. Amy Schumer baby

10. Hoda Kotb baby

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Richest singer in the world

Richest singer in the world

Hi guys, i have list of Richest singer in the world 2019. In this list, i have explained about Richest singer in the world.

10.Victoria Beckham

Born-April 17, 1974

Age-45

Country-United Kingdom

Profession-Singer, Songwriter, Fashion designer, Author, Businesswoman

Net Worth-$450 Million

1.The former British singer Victoria Beckham, who is best known for her single, “Out of Your Mind” earned a lot of fame with the all-female pop group Spice Girls.

2.She is best known as the wife of the professional football player David Beckham. She is one of the world’s most successful singers and also launched several business ventures, including her own fashion and fragrance lines.

3.Beckham published a book entitled, Learning to Fly, in 2001. According to financial portals, Victoria Beckham’s net worth stands at $450 million, as of 2019.

9.Gloria Estefan

Born-September 1, 1957

Age-62

Country-Cuba

Profession-Singer-songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur

Net Worth-$500 Million

1.The Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan launched her career as the lead singer with the group “Miami Latin Boys”. She went on to sell over 115 million records worldwide in a career spanning more than four decades.

2.Her first success came in 1985 with the song “Conga”. She has won three Grammy Awards and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Las Vegas Walk of Fame.

3.She was featured in Billboard’s Top 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time and received multiple Billboard Awards. As of 2019, Gloria Estefan’s net worth is estimated at $500 million.

8.Gene Autry

Born-September 29, 1907

Age-91 (Died on October 2, 1998)

Country-United States of America

Profession-Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor

Net Worth-$500 Million

1.With plenty of success to his name until his death, the singing cowboy fame Gene Autry, was one of the greatest artists of all time. He is the only person in history to be awarded stars in all five categories on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for film, television, music, radio, and live performance.

2.He also earned stars on the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Often recognized by his signature song, “Back in the Saddle Again”, Gene Autry had won over hearts of millions of people through his powerhouse performance in films and television, and of course, his inspiring songs.

7. Dolly Parton

Born-January 19, 1946

Age-74

Country-United States of America

Net worth-$500 Million

1.With 41 career top-10 country albums, the country singer Dolly Parton has created a record of having 110 career charted singles from her music career spanning more than four decades.

2.Dolly Parton’s net worth stands at $500 million. She is the self-made millionaire and has created a name for herself in the world of music. As a singer, she has 25 number-one sons on the Billboard country music charts, a magnificent feat for any artist.

3.Also an actress, Dolly has many hits to her name, including 9 to 5 (1980), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), Rhinestone (1984), and Steel Magnolias (1989). Throughout her career, she has recorded over 3000 songs and also an inductie of Country Music Hall of Fame.

6. Beyonce(Richest singer in the world)

Born-September 4, 1981

Age-38

Country-United States of America

Net Worth-$500 Million

1.Beyonce is one of the best selling artists of all time, who caught the glimpse of fame as a lead singer of the R&B girl-group Destiny’s Child in the late 1990s. She found plenty of success after embarking on a solo career with the release of her debut album, Dangerously in Love, in 2003.

2.With 23 Grammy wins, she is the most nominated woman in the history of Grammy’s. Apart from music, she is also a successful entrepreneur, having her own fashion and fragrance lines.

3.She has invested in hubby Jay-Z’s Tidal streaming service. As of 2019, Beyonce has a net worth of $500 million, thus ensuring her a place in our list of the richest singers in 2019.

5.Bono(Richest singer in the world)

Born-May 10, 1960

Age-59

Country-Republic of Ireland

Net Worth-$700 Million

1.Paul David Hewson, popularly known as Bono, is an Irish musician best known for his critically acclaimed record band U2. Bono is one of the popular faces in entertainment industry, and has a net worth of US$700 million. As a frontman of U2, Bono has taken home 22 Grammy Awards and also a star of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

2.Besides music, Bono has established himself as a successful businessman by being the Managing Director and a Managing Partner of the private equity firm Elevation Partners. Bono married Alison Hewson in 1976. They have two daughters and two sons.

4. Celine Dion(Richest singer in the world)

Born-March 30, 1968

Age-51

Country-Canada

Net Worth-$800 Million

1.The Canadian singer, Celine Dion, known for her love songs, is the 4th richest singer in the world. She has a net worth of US$800 million. Dion gained international fame and recognition in the 1980s following her strings of highly successful French and English albums.

2.With 5 Grammies, Dion is one of the most popular and successful pop artists of all time. with several hit albums and tracks to her name, Dion remains the best-selling Canadian artist of all time with record sales of over 200 million copies worldwide.

3.Madonna

Born-August 16, 1958

Age-61

Country-United States of America

Net Worth-$850 Million

1.With an estimated net worth of US$850 million, Madonna is the third richest singer of all time. She has been in the pop industry for more than three decades and has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, making her one of the best selling recording artists of all time.

2.She has many successful albums to her credits, including global bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986), Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Some of her top charting tracks include “Like a Virgin”, “La Isla Bonita”, “Like a Prayer”, “Vogue”, “Take a Bow”, “Frozen”, “Music”, “Hung Up”, and “4 Minutes”.

3. Madonna won the hearts of millions of people with her mesmerizing songs and also amassed audience with her brilliant performances in films. This American businesswoman has several endeavors including fashion design, children’s book, movie production, and many others.

4.She is also the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time, earning the U.S. $1.4 billion from her concert tickets and has also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

2. Herb Alpert

Richest singer in the world

Born-March 31, 1935

Age-84

Country-United States of America

Net Worth-$850 Million

1.Herb Alpert is one of the finest jazz musicians who has accomplished five No.  He is the oldest musician in our list and the 2nd richest singer in the world. He is proud founder of the band “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass” and also founded A&M Records with Jerry Moss.

2.He’s sold over 72 million records worldwide. Alpert is the only recording artist to hit No 1 on the United states.

1. Paul McCartney

Richest singer in the world

Born-June 18, 1942

Age-77

Country-England

Net Worth-$1.2 Billion

1.Paul McCartney tops our list of top 20 richest singers in the world with a whopping net worth of $1.2 billion, thus making him the richest pop star in the world.

2.The 75-year old British singer shot to fame for being a member of the rock band The Beatles.   McCartney remains one of the  respected and loved musicians in the world and still records new music.

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NORTH AMERICA CONTINENT

ALL HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA CONTINENT:

About of  North America Continent:

                           North America is the northernmost continent of  MajorAmerica (North and South America concurrently), which is located in the northern hemisphere of the earth and comes fully into the Western Hemisphere. In the east, the North Atlantic Ocean is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean in the north, the Caribbean Sea in the southeast and the North Pacific Ocean in the west.

                          The shape of North America is similar to the triangle, whose top is south and the base is north. The total land area of ​​North America is 2,47,0 9, 000 square kilometers, 4.8% of the Earth's total surface or 16.5% of the total land area. As of July 2008, its estimated population was 52.9 million. In terms of area, it is the world's third largest continent after Asia and Africa, and in terms of population it is the fourth largest continent after Asia, Africa and Europe.

Important geographical facts related to North America:

                         North America is located in the northern hemisphere of the Earth and comes entirely in the Western Hemisphere. In terms of area, it is the world's third largest after Asia and Africa and it is the fourth largest continent after Asia, Africa and Europe. Its name is named after Amerigo Vespukki.

1. It is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the east and the Pacific Ocean in the west.

2. There are several islands in the southern part of this continent, which are called 'Western Island Group' or 'West Indies'.

3. It connects the ismus of Panama (Easter) to South America.

4. The watershed of Bering separates the continent from the continent of Asia.

5. 49 North latitude border lines are formed between the United States and Canada.

6. The Great Lake and St. Lawrence River serves as the borderline between the United States and Canada.

7. The continent is located in the middle of five geographic areas - Canadian Shield; Appalachian Mountains; Atlantic coastal plain; Internal lowlands; And North American Cordillera.

                         COUNTRIES NAMES OF NORTH AMERICA CONTINENT

            The history of North America is rich in its culture and civilization, similar to the vastness of this continent, from Eskimo in the north to the Aztec civilization of Mexico and the Olmec and Maya civilizations in the south.

                         North America (en: North America) is a continent of the Earth. This is in the north of South America. Both this and South America together make America.

Countries and territories of North America: Country 23 (List of countries)

Antigua and Barbados • El Salvador • Canada • Costa Rica • Cuba • Granada • Guatemala • Jamaica • Dominican Republic • Dominica • Trinidad and Tobago • Nicaragua • Panama • Bahamas • Barbados • Belize • Mexico • United States • Saint Kitts and Nevis • Saint Lucia • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • Haiti • Honduras

Executive:

1. Netherlands: Aruba, Netherlands Antilles

2. France: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Pierre and Miquelon

3. Denmark: Greenland

4. United Kingdom: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands

5. United States: Nassau Island, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands.

                             North America has four major countries

1. Alaska,

2. Canada,

3. United States,

4. Mexico

After this, the other 7 countries are in the south of North America -

1. Belize,

2. Guatemala,

3. El Salvador,

4. Honduras,

5. Nicaragua,

6. Costa Rica and

7. Panama Panamá is located in South America after the Panama Canal is present in the country.

States of the United States: 

Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Illina, Arizona, Ohio, Aurigon, Oklahoma, Kansas Kentucky, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia (U.S. state), Tennessee, Texas, Delaware, New Jersey, New York,  Nebraska, New mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, New hampshire, North carolina Pennsylvania, Florida, Main, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Montana Missouri Missouri, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming, Southern carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, Utah, Louisiana, Washington, Hawaii.

                 The United States of America (USA), commonly called the United States (US) or United States, is a country located in North America, it has 50 states, one federal district, Five major self-governing areas, and various suburbs are made up of.

                   48 contiguous states and federal districts are in Central America, central to Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is located in the north-western part of North America, which is surrounded by Canada's border in the east and the Bering Strait of Russia in the west. The state of Hawaii is located in the Middle Pacific. American self-governing territories are scattered in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

                     The United States is a highly developed country, the second largest economy, according to the world's largest economy and purchasing power parity through a nominal, gross domestic product. Although its population is only 4.3% of the world's total, the United States has about 40% of the total assets in the world.

                        Interesting Facts about North America:

1. North America is the world's third largest continent, with an area of ​​2,42,55,000 square kilometers. Are.

2. The search for North America was done by Columbus in 1492 AD, due to which it is called the New World.

3. There are 29 countries in North America, Central America and the Caribbean Sea area.

4. The name of North America was 'America' after the name of an adventure traveler named "Amerigo Vespucci".

5. The Panama Canal combines North America and South America, which has facilitated the movement of ships between the dark and Pacific oceans.

6. North America's highest peak Mount McKinley | Mount McKinley (6194m) are in Alaska.

7. The major tribes named 'Red India' and 'Negro' reside in the North American continent.

8. Cyclones that run on the southeast coast of the United States (the Gulf of Mexico) are called "Hurricane" and "Tarrodo".

9. "Detroit" is the major car industry center in the United States.

10. United States is the world's largest producer of corn in the world.

11. North America's Mexico is the world's most successful silver finishing country.

12. The world producing the most soybean in the world is the United States.

13. Canada's 'Montreal' is world-famous for the paper industry. Canada is a country that produces universal paper in the world.

.14. From the point of view of population, North America's largest city is 'Mexico City'.

15. The world's largest harbors are New York.

16. Canada's 'Wood Wufello National Park' is the world's largest park, located in the continent of North America. It is located in the province of Alberta.

17. The Aststrom dome of the United States of America is the world's largest balloon.

18. Situated in North America, 'Superior Lake' is the world's largest freshwater lake.

19. Located in New York, the American Museum of Natural History is the world's largest public house.

20. The Black Hill, Blue Hill and Green Hill hills are located in the United States.

21. California, for the film industry, is the world famous Lance Angeles City.

22. The famous gold mine of the United States is 'Homestech Khan'.

23. In Canada, the airplanes are also dropped on the frozen snow in lakes and oceans, as it is easier to get rid of the aircraft here.

24. The world's largest gold mine is 'Ontorio', which is in Canada.

25. Demographically

              North America is very diverse and racially diverse. There are three major racial groups in North America: White, Mestizo and Black. Apart from these, a large number of Amerindians and Asians also live in this continent.

              The climate and vegetation of North America is very diverse. Almost all the climate types of the world are found here.

               Diverse types of forests (Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains and The Three Mothers), Arctic Tundra in North (Greenland, Yukon (Canada)), Desert (Pinakate, Zona del Silencio), Plain (Giant Plains), Shire Varunura (Shire Climate types such as Lagunera, Vayushif (Louisiana, Tabasco etc.) are found here.

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10 Must Watch Nollywood Movies

Nigeria is Africa’s movie powerhouse!

Nollywood, Nigeria’s equivalent of Hollywood continue to churn out films of international repute.1

Long gone are the times when Africa was dependent on films from the West to fill its whetting appetite for theater and entertainment. Africa got talents!

Nollywood is the place where this is aptly demonstrated.

We put together this list of our favorite Nollywood movies of all time to get your adventure into African cinema started properly.

10. Domitilla

Theme

It’s about a young girls spiral into moral decadence and the subsequent quest for survival. Some of the root causes include need, greed, and peer pressure.

Scriptwriters

Zeb Ejiro

Ken Oghenejabor

Directors

Zeb Ejiro

Lead actor(s)

Anne Njemanze

Release date

1996

9. Half of Yellow Sun

This is a movie inspired by Nigeria’s Biafra civil war.

Theme

Two sisters grow apart due to their personal differences, but when civil war breaks out, their shared political cause overrides their initial differences. They unite to form a newly independent republic.

Scriptwriter

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Directors

Biyi Bandele

Lead actors

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Thandie Newton

Anika Noni Rose

Genevieve Nnaji

John Boyenga

Oyenka Onwenu

Release date

2013

Awards

Outstanding Foreign Film – Black Reel Awards 2015

Black Reel Awards 2015 – Image Awards 2015

Best Feature – Oslo Films from the South Festival 2014

8. Aki na Ukwa

This is one of the most popular comedies of the 1990s featuring two naughty boys – Aki, and Ukwa.

Theme

The drama revolves around two naughty boys, Aki (Chinedu Ikedieze) and Ukwa (Osita Iheme). It follows their mischievous actions and reigning chaos at home, village, and school.

Scriptwriter

Kasvid

Directors

Amayo Uzo Phillips

Lead actors

Chinedu Ikedieze

Osita Iheme

Oby Kechere

Amaechi Muonagor

Release date

2003

Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award (Osita Iheme) – Africa Movie Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award (Chinedu Ikedie) – Africa Movie Awards

7. Osuofia in London

Osuofia in London is a comedy film.

Theme

The comedy revolves around a Nigerian villager (Osuofia) who gets the news of his brother’s demise in London. The brother left him a huge estate that he had invested in London.

The villager gets bamboozled by the modern London life and the vast wealth his brother bequeathed him as the sole heir.

Among the traditional inheritance is his brother’s English fiancé (Mara Derwent) who by the village tradition he is required to marry.

However, the brother’s fiancé, ignorant of the Nigerian village tradition develops doubts and thus the drama begins.

Scriptwriters

Kola Munis,

Emeka Obiakonwa

Kingsley Ogoro

Directors

Kingsley Ogoro

Lead actors

Francis Odega

Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)

Cynthia Okere

Mara Derwent

Release date

2003

Awards

Best Sound Track – Africa Movie Awards

6. Sitanda

Sitanda is a story of love, lust, betrayal, abuse of power, fear, taboos, among others.

Theme

Amanze Bimbo leaves his wife Ann, soaked in the rain while he solely and selfishly utilizes the only umbrella; instead of covering his wife.

This symbolizes the gravity of their strained marriage in which Amanze blames his wife for all his misfortunes. He links these misfortunes to her status as a cursed outcast.

Scriptwriter

Fidel Akpom

Directors

Izu Ojukwu

Lead actors

Bimbo Manuel

Stephanie Okerere

Ali Nuhu

Iretiola Doyle

Justus Esiri

Release date

2007

Nominations

9 nominations

5 African Movie Awards (2007):

Best Original Screenplay

Best Nigerian Film

Best Director

Best Picture

5. Living in Bondage

This is a pioneer film that opened Nollywood curtains to the world. It is a thriller movie based on traditional Nigerian culture.

Theme

A man (Kenneth Okwonko) killed his wife as a ritual sacrifices in hopes of obtaining riches. However, he becomes haunted by the wife’s spirit till he turns mad.

Scriptwriter

Kenneth Nnebue

Okechukwu Ogunjiofor

Directors

Chris Obi Rapu

Lead actors

Kenneth Okwonko

Nnnenna Nwabueze

Okechukwu Ogunjiofor

Francis Agu

Release date

1992 (Part I)

1993 (Part II)

4. Ije

Blood is thicker than water. Even when you siblings commit a heinous crime, you still wish the best of them – freedom.

Theme

Chioma (Genevieve Nnaji) travels to the United States determined to do everything to stop her sister (Omotola Jalade Ekiende) from being arrested for murdering her own husband and two other men.

All that she demands is the truth in order to carry out her mission.

Scriptwriters

Chineze Anyaene

Samuel Tilsen

Directors

Chris Attoh

Lead actors

Genevieve Nnaji

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Odalys García

Jeff Swarthout

Clem Ohameze

Ulrich Que

Jon Woodward

Release date

2010

Awards

The Golden Ace Award at the Las Vegas International Film Festival,

The Award of Excellence at the Canada International Film Festival,

The Melvin van Peebles Award at the San Francisco Black Festival

The Silver Palm Award at the Mexico International Film Festival

The Festival Prize for Best International Student at Swansea Bay Film Festival

3. The Most Wanted

It is a movie in one of those rare occasions when the hunter and the hunted fall in love with each other.

Theme

A group of gangster girls masquerades as men in order to carry out a robbery.

Police are on a mission to hunt down this notorious gang that they believe to be men. However, over time, one of the female gangsters befriends a policeman.

Unknowingly, the policeman falls in love with the female outlaw, only to discover much later that she is a member of the notorious criminal gang.

Scriptwriter

Dozie Eriobu

Directors

Tunji Bamishigbin

Chineze Anyaene

Lead actors

Regina Askia

Ayo Adesanye

Ibinabo Fiberisima

Genevieve Nnaji

Liz Benson

Antar Laniyan

Release date

1996

2. A Trip to Jamaica

A culture shock comedy movie.

Theme

The theme revolves around newly married couple on a trip to visit their relatives abroad. The secrets they uncover from their hosts lead to their eventual breakup.

Scriptwriter / Producer

AY Makun

Directors

Robert Peters

Lead actors

Funke Akindele

Nse Ikpe Etim

Chris Attoh

Release date

2016

Awards

Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actor

Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress

1. The Wedding Party

The Wedding Party is a Nigerian comedy-drama.  The Wedding Party has two parts – Part I and Part II. Currently, it is the highest grossing Nigerian film of all time.

Theme

The comedy revolves around a drama characteristic of high-class weddings in Nigeria. This includes, among others: unwilling parents, unruly guests, and fidelity suspicions.

Script writer

Don Omope

Zulu Oyibo

Ijeoma Agukoronye

Directors

Kemi Adetiba (Part I)

Ninyi Akinmolayan (Part II)

Lead actors

Adesua Etomi as Dunni Coker (The Bride)

Banky Wellington as Dozie Onwuka (The Groom)

Richard Mofe Damijo as Chief Felix Onwuka (Father of the Groom)

Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Tinuade Coker (Mother of the Bride)

Iretiola Doyle as Lady Obianuju Onwuka (Mother of the Groom)

Alibaba Akporobome as Engineer Bamidele Coker (Father of the Bride)

Enyinna Nwigwe as Nonso Onwuka (The Groom’s Brother)

Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama as Yemisi Disu (Maid of Honour)

Release date

2016 (Part I)

2017 (Part II)

Awards

Best International Film – National Film Awards UK

Get your snacks ready!

Nollywood has come of age.

From a backstreet start to the mainstream film industry, Nollywood continues to make great strides.

It has become one of the top earners of Nigeria’s economy, which has provided employment to thousands of young talents. Nollywood continues to scoop most of the Africa Movie Academy Awards since its inception – a great testament to its potential.2

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Resources:

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