You might say it's a miracle that Tim Burton's "Batman" was ever made, considering the director's unusually dark vision and the multitude of issues faced by the production. Indeed, Burton referred to the process of making his 1989 blockbuster as "torture," citing all manner of hurdles, from rewrites to grueling all-night shoots, and even a fall out with Carl Grissom actor Jack Palance, who evidently felt the young filmmaker was in no position to give any authoritative direction.
But at least Burton was somewhat shielded from the surprisingly virulent backlash that followed Michael Keaton's casting in the lead role. Thankfully, the movie was shooting at the UK's famed Pinewood Studios, and thus Burton and co. weren't subjected to the full force of the furor that was brewing stateside. Pinewood also offered more than shelter from controversy. The Buckinghamshire studio's giant backlot allowed Burton and production designer Anton Furst to...
But at least Burton was somewhat shielded from the surprisingly virulent backlash that followed Michael Keaton's casting in the lead role. Thankfully, the movie was shooting at the UK's famed Pinewood Studios, and thus Burton and co. weren't subjected to the full force of the furor that was brewing stateside. Pinewood also offered more than shelter from controversy. The Buckinghamshire studio's giant backlot allowed Burton and production designer Anton Furst to...
- 8/19/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots who was recently busted in an Florida prostitution sting, has rejected a plea deal, CNBC reports.
Kraft is currently facing two misdemeanor charges of solicitation of prostitution after allegedly being captured on surveillance footage soliciting sexual services at a massage parlor in Jupiter, Florida, which was one of many subject to a statewide law enforcement sting. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
According to the Wall Street Journal’s source in the Palm Beach County State’s Attorney’s Office,...
Kraft is currently facing two misdemeanor charges of solicitation of prostitution after allegedly being captured on surveillance footage soliciting sexual services at a massage parlor in Jupiter, Florida, which was one of many subject to a statewide law enforcement sting. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
According to the Wall Street Journal’s source in the Palm Beach County State’s Attorney’s Office,...
- 3/20/2019
- by EJ Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
Authorities gave descriptions of the three officers who lost their lives when a shooter opened fire on cops in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sunday morning. During a press conference, the Baton Rouge Police Department and East Baton Rouge Police Department announced the three deceased officers included a 45-year-old officer from the Ebrpd, a 41-year-old with just under a year of service and a 32-year-old with 10 years of service, both from Brpd Among those injured are a 41-year-old male "fighting for his life," a 51-year-old officer with non-life threatening injuries - both from Ebrpd - and a 41-year-old with nine years of service from Brpd.
- 7/17/2016
- by Stephanie Petit, @stephpetit_
- PEOPLE.com
Updating with details from news conference… Cable news networks today are covering yet another horrific shooting incident. Three police officers were killed and three others wounded in Baton Rouge, La, early this morning when they were shot less than a mile from police headquarters. One suspect, who was armed with an assault rifle and wearing a mask and black fatigues, was killed in a shootout. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson said in a news conference…...
- 7/17/2016
- Deadline TV
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