The film’s star and executive producer says her contract guaranteed an exclusive theatrical release, and Walt Disney Co. breached the contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
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ZZ Top’s bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
The band, whose concert in 1977 was the first event ever held the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, had such hits as ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ ‘Legs’ and ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’.’
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Wu-Tang Clan album sale pays off ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli’s court debt
Prosecutors say it was enough to satisfy the rest of what he owed on a $7.4 million forfeiture order.
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Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco
The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.
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Singer Pink backs beach handball team on ‘sexist’ clothing
The pop star offers to pay the Norwegian team’s $1,770 fine for ‘breach of clothing regulations.’
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Movies are making a comeback at Maine theaters
Audiences are showing up for the summer’s blockbusters, and the shuttered Cinemagic locations are drawing interest from movie theater operators, but streaming options and health concerns still pose a threat.
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Britney Spears’ conservatorship case sparks legislative push
With more than 1 million American under such protective arrangements, Congress looks to expand their autonomy.
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Harvey Weinstein extradition fight ends with transfer to California
The convicted rapist and former movie producer will face additional sexual assault charges, rather than remaining at a state prison near Buffalo, N.Y.
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Longtime Maine art camp faces its future, without its founder
Following the death last year of Ruth Grauert, Bearnstow’s new leaders try to figure out how to make the Mount Vernon site sustainable going forward.
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Plenty at stake for NBC as COVID Olympics opening looms
After a year’s delay, the Olympics arrive during a COVID-19 state of emergency in Japan, with most Japanese citizens wishing the Olympics weren’t taking place and most events occurring in near-empty venues.