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Anne Schedeen death: ALF actress’ family speaks out, says she left behind legacy of ‘burning hatred for Trump’

Anne Schedeen death: ALF actress’ family speaks out, says she left behind legacy of ‘burning hatred for Trump’

The family of Anne Schedeen, who starred as matriarch Kate Tanner on NBC’s ALF (1986-’90), has spoken out after she died at the age of 77. Her family announced the news in a Facebook post on Sunday, June 14. Anne Schedeen death: ALF actress’ family speaks out, says she left behind legacy of ‘burning hatred for Trump’ (Anne Schedeen/Facebook) “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share Annie has passed peacefully. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of creative energy, whip smart humor, delight in her family, adoration for little dogs, burning hatred for Trump, passion for second-hand thrifting, and love for a good story. We are bereft without her. We loved her so so much, as did all who met her,” the family wrote. “She was a force. And it is unimaginable to think about life without her in it. But as she said, “I’m always with you.” And she’s right. The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on. Raise a …

Sharad Pawar slams Mahajan on Blue Star remarks, defends Nehru-Gandhi legacy

Sharad Pawar slams Mahajan on Blue Star remarks, defends Nehru-Gandhi legacy

MUMBAI: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday criticised Maharashtra water resources minister Girish Mahajan for his remarks against former prime minister Indira Gandhi and Operation Blue Star. He said speeches like Mahajan’s could tarnish the image of the country. Mumbai, India. June 10, 2026 – Sharad Pawar, chief of the National Congress Party (NCP/SP), addressed party members at the YB Chavan Centre in South Mumbai during the party’s 27th foundation day anniversary. The event marked the party’s foundation day, and Jayawant Patil, Shashikant Shinde, Supriya Sule, Rohit Pawar and other leaders were also present. Mumbai, India. June 10, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde) Pawar also defended the Nehru-Gandhi family while responding to remarks made by Mahajan, who had described Operation Blue Star as a “black day”. Mahajan also referred to those killed during the military action as “martyrs” and criticised then prime minister Indira Gandhi, who had ordered military action against militants holed up in the Golden temple in Amritsar. He made these remarks at an event to commemorate the anniversary …

Important to honour He-Man’s legacy: ‘Masters of the Universe’ director Travis Knight

Important to honour He-Man’s legacy: ‘Masters of the Universe’ director Travis Knight

Mumbai, Filmmaker Travis Knight says he was a huge fan of Mattel’s iconic sword-and-sorcery toy franchise “Masters of the Universe” and that’s why he wanted to give audiences a faithful adaptation with his feature film take on the series. Important to honour He-Man’s legacy: ‘Masters of the Universe’ director Travis Knight His film, “Masters of the Universe”, is the second live-action film based on the popular toys after 1987’s Dolph Lundren-starrer movie of the same title. In the movie, actor Nicholas Galitzine takes on the popular role of Prince Adam aka He-Man, a character that has fans all over the world, including India. As a filmmaker, Knight, who earlier directed the “Transformers” spin-off movie “Bumblebee”, said it was important for him to understand what had made the toy franchise such an enduring cultural phenomenon. “Anytime you’re looking at adapting any kind of property, whether it’s a book, a video game, a toy line or a cartoon, it is important that you understand what was special and unique about it to begin with. “Ideally, the people …

Olivia Wilde’s Top 5 Highest-Grossing Movies From Tron: Legacy To Rush

Olivia Wilde’s Top 5 Highest-Grossing Movies From Tron: Legacy To Rush

Olivia Wilde’s Highest-Grossing Movies (Photo Credit: Instagram) Olivia Wilde is considered one of the most popular figures in Hollywood, with a thriving career in acting and directing. She has earned a name for herself with her work in television dramas and numerous commercial hits. She is known for her versatile range, including science fiction, biography, action, and comedy. Over the years, her big hits have earned millions at the box office, providing her with an evergreen appeal in Hollywood. Here are Wilde’s top five highest-grossing movies worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. 1. Tron: Legacy (2010) Release Date: December 17, 2010 Director: Joseph Kosinski Worldwide Gross: $400 Million IMDb Rating: 6.8/10 Streaming On: Disney+ Plot: The film was the sequel to the iconic Disney film Tron, released in 2010. Actress Olivia Wilde played Quorra, a highly skilled and evolved form of digital life that existed in the virtual universe known as the Grid. The action-packed character was widely appreciated, and it gained a huge fan following. 2. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) Release Date: November 19, 2021 …

Janhvi Kapoor says recreating Sridevi’s legacy is ‘close to impossible’

Janhvi Kapoor says recreating Sridevi’s legacy is ‘close to impossible’

Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan are busy promoting their upcoming film Peddi. During the promotions, the actors opened up about growing up unaware of the immense stardom of their legendary parents, Sridevi and Chiranjeevi. The actors reflected on discovering their parents’ larger-than-life legacy only after entering the film industry themselves. Janhvi Kapoor on Sridevi In a recent interview during Peddi promotions, Janhvi remembered Sridevi and shared, “I started discovering what she meant to people as I’ve gotten to work myself. She did keep it away from us a lot. For us, the most superwoman-like thing she would do was, on a Friday, go to the fish market and select which pomfret we should have, and we’d be like, ‘Oh my God, yeah.’ So she would take pride in doing all of this. This whole aspect of her life was very far from us.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please …

Ram Charan’s Peddi completes sports movie legacy Chiranjeevi left behind in 1985 | Telugu News

Ram Charan’s Peddi completes sports movie legacy Chiranjeevi left behind in 1985 | Telugu News

Ram Charan has played warriors, rebels, and revolutionaries. He has never played a sportsman. That changes on June 4, when Peddi arrives in theatres with him as a sportsman from 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh. What most people do not know is that his father tried this exact thing once, in 1985, and then never did it again for the rest of his career. Released in 1985, Vijetha was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind under the Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake of a 1981 Bengali film that had also been adapted into Hindi the same year with Anil Kapoor in the lead role. The Telugu version localised the sport to football and anchored the story firmly in family emotion rather than sporting spectacle. Chiranjeevi played Chinnababu, a young man from a middle-class household who dreams of representing the country as a footballer. While his father does not support the ambition, his coach does. Between those two poles, the story unfolds not as a conventional sports drama but as something …

Raghav Khanna to direct documentary on Subhash Ghai’s cinematic legacy: ‘This script is more than a biopic’

Raghav Khanna to direct documentary on Subhash Ghai’s cinematic legacy: ‘This script is more than a biopic’

Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai has delivered several iconic films over the years, including Hero, Karz, Ram Lakhan and Khalnayak. Now, Epic Studios and Mukta Arts have announced a strategic partnership to produce a feature-length documentary exploring how Subhash Ghai defined the scale, sound and swagger of Hindi cinema. Subash Ghai’s documentary will explore how he changed the scale and sound of Hindi cinema. Documentary on Subhash Ghai’s legacy The documentary will be directed by Raghav Khanna, who previously served as the production executive on the documentary Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous. The film is expected to premiere at a prestigious film festival before moving to a global streaming platform. Beyond Subhash Ghai’s personal journey, the documentary will also delve into the technical evolution of the film industry. It will feature exclusive interviews with cinematographers, composers and editors, highlighting how the filmmaker elevated the scale, technical grammar and professional ambitions of Indian cinema. Speaking about the documentary, Subhash Ghai said, “Cinema, for me, has always been about emotion, music, and dreams that stay with people for …

How Much James Cameron’s Sci-Fi Epic Needs To Earn To Match The Franchise’s Blockbuster Legacy

How Much James Cameron’s Sci-Fi Epic Needs To Earn To Match The Franchise’s Blockbuster Legacy

Avatar Box Office: How Much Is Needed To Keep Up The Franchise Legacy After Avatar: Fire And Ash’s Weaker Performance ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Avatar: Fire and Ash concluded its run a few weeks ago as the franchise’s weakest performer. There are two more movies in the franchise in development. James Cameron shares his plans for the 4th and 5th films. He wants to do them at a lower cost and in less time, but how much Avatar 4 needs to earn to match the franchise’s blockbuster trend, despite the downward trend? We discuss that in this article, so scroll down for more. Avatar: Fire and Ash at the box office Avatar: Fire and Ash, or Avatar 3, is the third film in the James Cameron-helmed Avatar franchise. The movie is the weakest performer in the trilogy, which grossed $404.3 million domestically. Internationally, it crossed the $1 billion milestone and ended its overseas run with a $1.08 billion collection. Therefore, its worldwide total at the end of its theatrical run is $1.48 billion. …

Simran says Bollywood ‘disrespects’ South actors, ignores their legacy: ‘They bargain on hotels, tickets’

Simran says Bollywood ‘disrespects’ South actors, ignores their legacy: ‘They bargain on hotels, tickets’

Actor Simran, celebrated for her work in Tamil cinema, recently opened up about her difficult experiences in the Hindi film industry. Speaking candidly about the treatment of South Indian actors in Bollywood, Simran said she often felt that the years of work and legacy carried by actors from the South were overlooked, adding that the lack of respect deeply hurt her. Simran slams Bollywood for looking down upon South actors. Simran exposes Bollywood for disrespecting actors from South cinema In a conversation with Filmfare, Simran talked about how Bollywood ‘disrespects’ South actors and said, “A lot of times, I have refused to do a Hindi film because I don’t connect with people. It feels like they have not seen the work we have done down South and the legacy actors carry before we come here. It bothers me. There is no respect. I have given more than half of my life to cinema, and despite that, if I lack respect, then it hurts. It makes no sense.” She added that some production companies bargain over …

Rajpal Yadav is all praise for Michael Jackson biopic, pens note on the legacy of King of Pop: ‘Waqai ek ajooba the’

Rajpal Yadav is all praise for Michael Jackson biopic, pens note on the legacy of King of Pop: ‘Waqai ek ajooba the’

Michael, the biopic on Michael Jackson starring his son Jaafar Jackson, may be drawing mixed reactions, but it has certainly found an admirer in Rajpal Yadav. The 55-year-old actor was delighted after watching the film, with one particular moment leaving him especially impressed. Rajpal Yadav shared his warm appreciation for the Michael Jackson biopic. Also Read | ₹26 crore in its first week”>Michael India box office collection day 7: Michael Jackson biopic collects ₹26 crore in its first week The Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor took to Instagram on May 2 to share his appreciation for the film. In his caption, he spoke about a moment of awe upon discovering that Michael Jackson was a fan of British silent-era actor and comedian Charlie Chaplin. Rajpal Yadav’s appreciation for Michael In his Instagram post, Yadav shared a series of photos of himself looking dapper in a crisp white shirt, complete with a Jackson-inspired top hat. Striking a playful pose, he appeared to recreate the icon’s signature style – tipping his hat while mimicking the legendary moonwalk. In the …