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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1951, Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1972, Jake Wood, English actor was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Focus Features Acquires Andrew Scott’s Ian Charleson Biopic ‘Elsinore,’ Eyes Fall Release and Festival Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Focus Features has acquired “Elsinore,” the Ian Charleson biopic starring Andrew Scott and Oscar winner Olivia Colman, for the U.S. and multiple international territories, Variety has learned exclusively. The deal closes a competitive bidding war among several studios for the Simon Stone-directed drama and adds a prestige contender to the Focus slate. Eyeing a fall []
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Variety
· Jun 22, 2026
Quentin Tarantino, Kylie Minogue to Star in New Jamie Adams Film ‘Tangled Up in Blue’ From Visor Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
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The Daily Beast
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‘Stranger Things’ Stars to Reunite Despite ‘Bullying’ Claims
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👱🏼♀️ Reese Witherspoon attends 'Legally Blonde' prequel 'Elle' red carpet
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