Cinema: John and Juliet

Cinema: John and Juliet
HOLLYWOOD — Elton John was an internationally successful pop singer-songwriter when he got a phone call out of blue from lyricist Tim Rice inviting him to write some songs with him for an animated movie featuring singing animals. That was nearly 20 years ago, and the result was the phenomenally successful 1994 Disney animated feature The Lion King, which subsequently became a hit Broadway show.
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Oscar-inspired cocktails toast the movies
Academy Award nominee “Avatar” is the inspiration for this cocktail named Ame Na’vi. / LARRY CROWE, The Associated Press Academy Award nominee “Up” is the inspiration for this kid friendly drink named Celebration Ice Cream Float.
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Oprah send-off show planned for United Center
(Crain’s) — Harpo Studios is planning a big farewell for “The Oprah Winfrey Show” at Chicago’s United Center, bringing in a surprise cast of TV, movie and music stars to bid the queen of daytime talk shows adieu.
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The critic-proof success of Tyler Perry
This week’s Culture Club looks at the secret behind the filmmaker’s success, and his love-hate relationship with audiences
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