While hundreds of thousands of copies of Action Comics #1 were initially published, it’s estimated only about 100 exist today, and in varying conditions.
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Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
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Harvey Weinstein appeals conviction, blames ‘cavalier’ judge
The film producer was sentenced to 23 years, which his lawyers argue is ‘unduly harsh.’
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More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
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Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli released from prison
He and his wife, Lori Loughlin, pleaded guilty last year to paying half a million dollars to get their two daughters into USC.
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Rapper DMX in critical condition after drug overdose, report says
The 50-year-old hip hop star and ‘Romeo Must Die’ actor suffered a heart attack and was in a ‘vegetative state,’ according to TMZ.
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With King Kong, a little swagger returns to the box office
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is poised this weekend to set a new high in ticket sales during the pandemic.
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‘Jeopardy!’ champion from Maine goes down to defeat
Susan McMillan of Portland lost when she incorrectly answered the Final Jeopardy question on Monday night’s episode of the popular TV quiz show.
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Portland public art gets a fresh look through social justice lens
The city’s public art collection will be reviewed to make sure it reflects cultural and racial diversity and social justice, a process known as decolonizing.
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All the art to behold as Maine museums reopen their doors
Meanwhile, the Farnsworth in Rockland has been open all along.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry dies at 84
McMurtry, the author of many novels including the Pulitzer Prize winning epic ‘Lonesome Dove,’ was also writer of screenplays and a bookstore owner.