In the ABC News 20/20 Special, Erin Brockovich returns to Hinkley, California after 10 years and relives the historic class action lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric for the contamination of the local water supply with Chromium 6, that resulted in a settlement of $336 million, the highest payout in US history in 1996. Photo Credit: ABC News

‘Erin Brockovich’ – Interview:

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The story of Hinkley, California inspired the 2000 film Erin Brockovich directed by Steven Soderbergh and shot the real Erin Brockovich to stardom, and she has continued to crusade for access to safe water after

‘Erin Brockovich’ – Official Trailer:

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Erin Brockovich is a 2000 biographical legal drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Susannah Grant. The film dramtizes the true story of Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts, an unemployed single mother

‘The Big Short’ – Official Trailer:

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The Big Short is a 2015 biographical crime comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Adam McKay. Co-written with Charles Randolph, it is based on the 2010 book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis detailing how the 2007–2008 financial crisis was triggered by

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will take place on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. During the gala, the AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 23 categories honoring films released in 2023. The ceremony, to be televised in the United States by ABC, will be produced by Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, with Hamish Hamilton serving as director. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel is scheduled to host the show for the fourth time, following the 89th ceremony in 2017, the 90th ceremony in 2018, and the 95th ceremony in 2023. In related events, the Academy held its 14th annual Governors Awards ceremony, hosted by John Mulaney, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood on January 9, 2024. The Academy Scientific and Technical Awards were presented by host Natasha Lyonne on February 23, 2024, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The nominations were announced on January 23, 2024. Oppenheimer led with 13 nominations, followed by Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon with 11 and 10, respectively.

The 96th Academy Awards: The 2024 Winners:

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) held the Oscars ceremony for the 2023 film year with a live-streaming announcement held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles,

Some Oscar Moments of the past that include: Burt Bacharach and several renowned musicians complete a medley of some of the Best Original Song nominees, Kim Basinger wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Kathryn Bigelow wins the Oscar for Best Director, Cuba Gooding Jr. wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, Aaliyah performs at the Oscars shortly before her death in a plane crash, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon win the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Envelopegate, where "La La Land" was mispronounced as the Best Picture winner, when it was in fact, "Moonlight," Leonardo Dicaprio finally wins an Oscar for Leading Actor after several nominations and many snubs, and the slap heard around the world, Will Smith slaps Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Photo Credit: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

My Top Ten Oscar Moments:

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With this year's Academy Awards just days away, it's time to relive some of my favorite Oscar moments from its 96 years! While there are so many moments to choose from, I picked the moments

(L to R) Cuba Gooding Jr in "Jerry Maguire" (1996), Keanu Reeves in "The Replacements" (2000), Warren Beatty in "Heaven Can Wait" (1978), Jamie Foxx and Al Pacino in "Any Given Sunday" (1999), and Sean Astin in "Rudy" (1993) Photo Credit: Sony Pictures/Warner Bros Pictures/Paramount Pictures/Warner Bros Pictures/TriStar Pictures

A Tale of Silver Screen Touchdowns and Gridiron Aversion:

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I have a confession to make, I hate football, but I love football movies. Maybe hate seems a strong word, but it works best for what I’m about to convey. I hate football in the sense that I dedicate

(L) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences logo, (B) Margot Robbie in "Barbie" (2023), (C) Ken's Mojo Dojo Casa House, (R) An Oscar Statuette Photo Credit: Siobhan Day/AMPAS/Warner Bros/Google Images

The Academy’s Mojo Dojo Casa House:

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As Mrs. Potts once sang in the Oscar-winning Original Song “Beauty and the Beast,” it’s a tale as old as time. Several women direct a film to success, maybe even solidifying that success with a Best Picture nomination from The Academy of Motion

The 96th Academy Awards is an upcoming ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which will honor the best films of 2023, and is expected to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on March 10, 2024. The ceremony, to be televised in the United States by ABC, will be produced by Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, with Hamish Hamilton serving as director. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the show for the fourth time, following the 2017, 2018 and 2023 ceremonies. The nominations were announced on January 23, 2024. "Oppenheimer" led with 13 nominations, followed by "Poor Things" and "Killers of the Flower Moon" with 11 and 10, respectively.

The 96th Academy Awards: The 2024 Nominees:

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The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced their nominations for the 2023 film year with a live-streaming announcement held on January 23, 2024, The announcement was hosted by actors Zazie Beetz and

Angela Lansbury stars as mystery writer and crime solver Jessica Fletcher on the CBS television crime drama series "Murder, She Wrote." Image dated: January 1, 1990. Los Angeles, CA. Photo Credit: CBS via Getty Images

Poor One Out For Mrs. Potts…

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Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury DBE was born on October 16, 1925, in London, England, to an aristocratic family. Her mother, Moyna Macgill, was a renowned actress, and her father, Edgar Lansbury, was a prominent politician

A Good Fella at Heart…

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On July 25, 2022, one year ago, the world bid farewell to a true icon of the silver screen, Paul Sorvino. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 13, 1939, and raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, Paul's