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Today in Entertainment History: INXS released “Kick”
On Oct. 19, 1952, Hank Williams and his second wife, Billie Jean, repeated their wedding vows on a New Orleans stage. Williams died less than three months later. In 1966, The Yardbirds arrived in New York for their first North American tour. After only two dates, guitarist Jeff Beck left the band. In 1967, Smokey…
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Entertainment around town
A rundown of entertaining events in North Platte and Lincoln County, Oct. 19-28: Ongoing Prairie Arts Center (416 N. Jeffers) — Sheldon Statewide Art Gallery and Spooky Story Time open show. The center is open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Golden Ticket Cinemas, District 177 Mall (1000 S. Dewey) – Paw Patrol: The Mighty…
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Daniel Radcliffe Addresses The Real Reason He Got Buff Amid Wolverine Rumors
LOADINGERROR LOADING Daniel Radcliffe is working on his physique but not for the reason fans have been hoping. In a recent Vanity Fair interview alongside his “Merrily We Roll Along” co-stars, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, Radcliffe shut down the rumors that he’ll soon be sporting adamantium claws and a bad attitude as Marvel’s Wolverine,…
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How changes to Georgia’s film tax credit would impact entertainment industry, Peach State’s economy
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – One of the reasons behind Georgia’s booming status as a film and TV industry leader is the generous tax credit offered to companies simply for filming in the Peach State. Entertainment companies can receive up to 30% off their bottom line by bringing their productions to Georgia. But when…
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Around the Town: Helena-area arts and entertainment news published Oct. 19, 2023
Helena Symphony to perform The Helena Symphony Orchestra presents “Puccini & Schumann” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, at the Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave. The Helena Symphony Orchestra presents “Puccini & Schumann” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave. Provided Featuring acclaimed pianist Carl Cranmer, Schumann’s Piano Concerto recalls…
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Stephen Emery, Producer at Big Swell Entertainment, Dies at 46
Stephen Emery, a producer and film executive who worked for Gale Anne Hurd and Bill Gerber and on films featuring the likes of Clint Eastwood, Anna Kendrick, Liam Hemsworth, Aaron Eckhart and Liam Neeson, has died. He was 46. Emery died Saturday in a Los Angeles gym after a workout, Big Swell Entertainment CEO Andy…
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Stephen Emery Dies: Big Swell Entertainment Producer Was 46
Stephen Emery, a producer at Big Swell Entertainment, died unexpectedly following a workout at a Los Angeles gym on Saturday. He was 46. A cause of death has not been determined, but Emery had survived a heart attack five years ago. “Everyone that had the pleasure to know Stephen Emery is heartbroken over the sudden…
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How Profitable Is ESPN? Disney Breaks Out Figures for First Time
Just how profitable is ESPN to The Walt Disney Co.? For the first time, there’s a clear answer, and it shows just how lucrative the sports business is for the company. Beginning next quarter, Disney will change how it reports its quarterly financials. The move comes after CEO Bob Iger’s reorganization earlier this year to…
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Stephen Emery, Producer and Entertainment Executive, Dies at 46
Stephen Emery, producer and entertainment executive, died suddenly after a workout in Redondo Beach, Calif., on Oct. 14. He was 46. Emery was a producer at Big Swell Entertainment, a production company launched by Andy Horowitz in late 2022, and previously served as head of film and TV at The Solution Entertainment Group from 2016…
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Aurora to consider appointments for Entertainment Commission
The Aurora City Council will soon consider the first 11 appointments to the city’s new Music, Events and Entertainment Commission. Members of the council’s Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee on Tuesday recommended the appointments made by the mayor’s office. The appointments will go to the Committee of the Whole at its Nov. 7 meeting, with…