Questions and Answers about
Hollywood
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in FilmsWho was the legendary filmmaker known for launching the careers of Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Jack Nicholson, Robert De Niro, and Peter Fonda?
Answer: Roger Corman, often hailed as the “King of B-movies,” carved out a distinct niche in Hollywood by masterfully crafting low-budget B-movies that transcended typical genre expectations. His pioneering spirit in filmmaking extended to launching some of the most illustrious careers in the film industry. Roger Corman passed away at his home in Santa Monica,…
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in booksIn her latest tell-all book, what onstage monster does Barbra Streisand confess to wrestling with throughout her career?
Answer: Barbra Streisand, the multi-talented diva who conquered Broadway, Hollywood, and the music charts, reveals in her memoir “My Name Is Barbra” that she has been shadowboxing with stage fright. Her book hit the shelves in November 2023 after a decade-long gestation period.
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Which WGA is going on strike in 2023?
Answer: The Writers Guild of America represents over 11,000 writers who create scripts for your favorite shows and movies. They have been negotiating with AMPTP, which represents the major companies in the industry, since March 20, 2023. However, they could not reach an agreement by May 1, 2023, the final day of their previous contract.…
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How old is Bruce Willis?
Answer: Born in 1955. Bruce Willis is about the same age as Kevin Costner and Rowan Atkinson. For the first time after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Willis celebrated his 68th birthday with his family on March 19, 2023. During a video shared by Demi Moore to raise awareness of the disease, the Hollywood…
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Where was Michelle Yeoh born?
Answer: Michelle Yeoh was born in Malaysia and became a movie star in Asia before crossing over to the US with “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) and “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018). Due to the pandemic, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was a surprise box-office success last March. She said it resonated partly because it came…
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in FilmsHow long did it take Michelle Yeoh to land her first lead role in a Hollywood film?
Answer: Michelle Yeoh, a former Miss Malaysia and a stuntwoman landed her first role in a Hollywood film at 59. On the other hand, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took 95 years to recognize an Asian actress in its leading actress category. However, some recordkeepers consider Merle Oberon and Vivien Leigh, born in…
