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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1892, Thomas Mitchell, American actor, singer, and screenwriter (died 1962) was born. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1922, Gene Evans, American actor (died 1998) was born. In 1958, Stephanie Dabney, American ballerina (died 2022) was born. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1985, Robert Adamson, American actor, director, and producer was born. In 2004, Renée Saint-Cyr, French actress and producer (born 1904) passed away. In 2021, Renée Simonot, French actress (born 1911) passed away. In 2024, Shelley Duvall, American actress (born 1949) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Below-the-Line Hollywood Talent Agencies Plan Merger
Dattner Dispoto Associates and Worldwide Production Agency now see the benefits of scale.
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· Jun 23, 2026
DC Boss Confirms Paramount CEO Has Already Met With James Gunn About DCU Future
There are major shifting tides in the entertainment industry, and one of the biggest is the impending merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount-Skydance. With Warner’s extensive library of TV and movie properties added to its own, Paramount will leapfrog to the forefront of the TV/movie industry, while also claiming a sizeable chunk of the []
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· Jul 1, 2026
Hollywood Heats Up: Upcoming Movies Could Score More Box Office Goals
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· Jul 4, 2026
Will a DT/TMUS merger really go ahead?
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