Новости за 11.11.2016

On November 16, 2001, Pottermania launched in earnest with the release of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” a film that began a decade-long franchise that was just as successful as J.K. Rowling’s books and has now spawned a spin-off, “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.” While the later films are more critically admired, it was this film that started both a worldwide cultural phenomenon and the illustrious careers of its main stars. Heyman was looking for a young adult book series to pitch to the major studios... Читать дальше...

Two of the writers who worked on “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” jumped into the political fray on Friday with not-so subtle anti-Donald Trump messages. Gary Whitta, who also worked on the film, Opposed%20by%20a%20multi-cultural%20group%20led%20by%20brave%20women.%20https://t.co/UUcjwflMWG—%20Gary%20Whitta%20(@garywhitta)%20November%2011,%202016%20 target=_blank>followed up by adding, “Opposed by a multi-cultural group led by brave women.” Both writers also changed their Twitter profile pictures... Читать дальше...

Reports from retailers, including department stores like Kohl's, Macy's and J.C. Penney, showed that shoppers had been starting to step up their spending in the weeks leading up to the election won by Republican Donald Trump. "A relatively happy employed consumer base is a willing group of consumers," said Greg Portell, a partner in A.T. Kearney's consumer products and retail and communications, media and technology group. Even after the rancor of the campaign, they believe, Trump supporters will... Читать дальше...

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On Tuesday November 8th, Election Day, John's Grill hosted their annual Election Luncheon. John Konstin along with Willie Brown, among other politicos enjoyed festive conversation and Meet and Greets with some of the city's most influential political figures.

“Bumblebee” writer Christina Hodson is penning the DC film The film is not a Quinn solo movie, but rather would feature multiple female superheroes — and possibly villains — in the DC Comics universe. Margot Robbie, last seen as the Harley Quinn in “Suicide Squad,” is attached to reprise her role as Quinn and is also producing the untitled project. The Australian actress, who made her big screen debut in 2013’s “About Time” and co-starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street,”... Читать дальше...

Telefilm Canada, the country’s largest film financier, announced plans Friday to achieve gender parity by hiring an equal number of female directors, writers and producers in its portfolio of projects by 2020. Telefilm’s five-point plan to achieve gender parity, laid out in its statement, includes favoring films with a female director and/or writer when deciding between “projects of equal quality.” The financier will also create new data reporting to quantify its efforts, as well as engage in continued targeted promotion of female talent. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says it will no longer allow advertisers to use ethnicity as a filter when it comes to targeting or hiding ads offering housing, employment or credit. Race and ethnicity filters will still be allowed for ads that aren't about housing, employment or credit.

’90 Day Fiance’ Gets Season 5 Renewal, Second Spinoff at TLC (Exclusive) Reality show’s original companion series “Happily Ever After?” gets another season order as well, TheWrap has learned The Discovery-owned cable channel has renewed the reality series and its spinoff 90 Day Fiance: The newest addition to the franchise will follow couples who have an existing relationship online, but haven’t met in person. Viewers will experience their journey as they travel to the other’s foreign country... Читать дальше...

Critics and audiences alike didn’t think “Pearl Harbor” did WWII justice, but here are 29 other films that scored a 7/10 rating or higher on... Critics and audiences alike didn’t think “Pearl Harbor” did WWII justice, but here are 29 other films that scored a 7/10 rating or higher on IMDB. The Michael Bay-directed film starred Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale and follows the story of two best friends as they go off to war. Starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore and Edward Burns... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Bill Cosby expects to be cleared of a criminal sexual assault charge and restart his entertainment career, his lawyer argues in a defamation lawsuit filed against him by seven women. Attorney Angela Agrusa is urging a judge to seal documents that contain information about Cosby's negotiated compensation for his performances and other personal financial information.

Construction on a final series of pedestrian safety and infrastructure improvements near the Balboa Park BART station will begin on Friday, resulting in temporary stop changes for two bus routes, street closures, weekend closures of a northbound freeway on-ramp, and more.

Reports of behavior we would not have imagined a week ago almost feel commonplace now. You think we're being overly dramatic? Here's a small sampling of the reports sent in to SFGATE.

HBO released a video Friday announcing that Season 9 of the series had begun shooting, and despite the five-year gap between seasons, it seems that David still isn’t ready for his close-up. Luckily, the comedic talents of J.B. Smoove are on full display in the video, as Smoove reveals that his character Leon Black is returning, and attempts to draw David out of his trailer. “Get your ass out, Larry, come on!” Smoove demands, while banging on David’s trailer door. In a final bid to draw the series creator out of hiding... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President-elect Mike Pence to lead Trump transition team, replaces Chris Christie as chair.

Army veterans Michael Galipeau and Scott Bjurman, both seniors at Rhode Island College, helped organize the event, which was expected to draw dozens of people, including fellow students, faculty and members of the homeless community to a field on campus. [...] veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder can have trouble handling loud noises, overcrowding and sudden movements. While there has been a greater push to focus on getting homeless veterans into permanent housing, Galipeau said... Читать дальше...

The legendary actor will concentrate on acting, he tells his grandson Dylan in an interview with Walker Art Center Robert Redford says he’ll soon retire from acting to focus on directing, his grandson Dylan Redford wrote in a story for the Walker Art Center. Redford, 80, was last seen on the silver screen in Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon,” opposite Bryce Dallas Howard. Among his most popular films are “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Way We Were,” “The Sting,” “The Great Gatsby,” “All the... Читать дальше...

BOSTON (AP) — Charter school proponents are regrouping after the lopsided defeat in Massachusetts of Question 2, a ballot initiative that would have allowed the schools to expand their presence beyond existing state caps. [...] some of the widest margins of defeat came in the very cities where supporters had hoped to increase charter school options for families whose children attend underperforming or failing schools. Unions and other opponents of Question 2 argued that charters — public schools... Читать дальше...

Funding comes through something called a public-private partnership in which a private, outside entity gives money for construction and then leases the building to a university until it's paid off. The university says the goal is to complete the massive project with little state funding.

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Shia LaBeouf Adds Freestyle Rapping to His Many Skills (Video) Overall curiosity. [...] as it turns out, freestyle rapper. America’s reigning Renaissance man added yet another feather to his cap on “Sway in the Morning” this week, displaying his rapping skills in a rhyme-spitting frenzy. Stepping up to the mic, the former “Even Stevens” star bravely accepted the show’s “Five Fingers of Death” freestyle challenge and handled it like a champ. Watch Shia LaBeouf Get Weird on 'Ellen' (Video) Read... Читать дальше...

(AP) — An Eaton Rapids man has found the author of a note dropped into a bottle and sent into the Grand River 35 years ago. The Lansing State Journal (http://on.lsj.com/2eoI1mY ) reports that Nathan Foote found the bottle last week while he was cleaning debris out of the water near the Smithville Dam.

(AP) — University of Oklahoma police say a body has been found inside a vehicle on the OU campus. Police told reporters the body was found Friday morning inside a vehicle in the parking lot of Dale Hall on the southwestern corner of campus.

(AP) — A rocket carrying a commercial satellite has launched from a military base along the California coast. The satellite was supposed to launch in September, but was delayed by a minor tank leak and two wildfires at the sprawling base.

BOSTON (AP) — Bill Cosby expects to be cleared of a criminal sexual assault charge and restart his show business career. Attorney Angela Agrusa is urging a judge to seal documents that contain information about Cosby's negotiated compensation for his performances and other personal financial information.