NEW YORK (AP) — Ned Beatty, the Oscar-nominated character actor who in half a century of American movies, including “Deliverance,” “Network” and “Superman,” was a booming, indelible presence in even the smallest parts, has died. He was 83. Beatty’s manager, Deborah Miller, said Beatty died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World in Florida is making it easier to see smiles again, but guests still can’t hug the characters. Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated, though Disney workers won’t require proof of vaccination, the company said on its website. Visitors who…
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney Parks is launching a reimagined line of educational experiences for visiting student groups that will harness beloved Disney franchises – Star Wars, Pixar, Frozen, etc., as well as Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment – to supercharge the imaginations of students and inspire their career ambitions. Disney Imagination Campus,…
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Orlando, Fla. – Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens at Universal Orlando Resort’s Islands of Adventure theme park – unleashing Florida’s fastest, tallest and most intense launch coaster ever created, catapulting riders 155 feet into the air at extreme speeds up to 70 mph while racing alongside a ferocious Velociraptor pack, inspired by the blockbuster “Jurassic World” films. Jurassic World VelociCoaster…
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KINGSTON, Ja. – Two-time Grammy-award-winning Reggae band, Morgan Heritage today releases their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Legacy, via CTBC Music Group distributed by ONErpm. The album makes its official premiere following the release of their latest single, “The World is Yours,” and is now available at all DSPs and streaming services. Gold NFTs to commemorate the release are also available…
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Orlando, Fla. – Universal Orlando Resort today announced it is increasing its starting base rate to $15 per hour – up from $13 – and giving more than 18,000 current team members a raise based on the new rates and their time with the company. Today’s announcement represents the single-largest wage increase in Universal Orlando history. …
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Orlando, Fla. – As Universal Orlando Resort prepares to launch Jurassic World VelociCoaster on June 10, guests will have the opportunity to enter the iconic Jurassic World gates and purchase new merchandise in a one-of-a-kind themed environment at the Summer Tribute Store, opening May 27 at Universal Studios Florida. A customizable retail space typically used to…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – The 2021 International Christian Film & Music Festival took over the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando from Wednesday, May 19 to Saturday, May 22. The festival announced the award winners Saturday night at the in-person ceremony. Florida State Representative Daisy Morales welcomes Christians from around the world to Orlando…
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