Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Michael Blakemore, Australian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1941, Paul Mayersberg, English director and screenwriter was born. In 1942, Nick Tate, Australian actor and director was born. In 1942, Roger Ebert, American journalist, critic, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1947, Bernard Giraudeau, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2010) was born. In 1970, Greg Yaitanes, American director and producer was born. In 1980, Terence Fisher, English director and screenwriter (born 1904) passed away. In 1994, Sean McMahon, Australian rugby player was born. In 2006, Vincent Sherman, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1906) passed away. In 2015, Phil Austin, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Colin Farrell on Filming ‘Sugar’ in Los Angeles Even Though ‘Tax Breaks Suck,’ Tom Cruise’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Invite and When He Starts Shooting ‘The Batman 2’
Colin Farrell plays an alien in his Apple TV series, “Sugar,” but does he believe they actually exist? “Do I believe in sentient beings from distant lands, or distant ethers, celestial things that we may not be able to comprehend with our limited minds, exist? Yeah, of course,” Farrell says. “I have a feeling they []
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