Kate Beckinsale’s ‘Jolt’ to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on June 23rd

The action-comedy film Jolt starring Kate Beckinsale is coming to Amazon Prime Video, and will begin streaming on June 23rd.  Jolt is written by Scott Wascha and directed by Tanya Wexler, and along with Beckinsale the film co-stars Bobby Cannavale, Laverne Cox, Stanley Tucci and Jai Courtney. The new movie follows Lindy (Beckinsale), a woman who experiences sporadic murderous …

‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ tops North American box office with $11.7M

The action-comedy ‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,’ starring Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, was the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $11.7 million receipts this weekend. The film is a sequel to 2017’s “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” and is one of the few movies released exclusively in theaters since the beginning of the …

Take a first look at Harrison Ford on set of ‘Indiana Jones 5’

Harrison Ford was spotted in character on the set of Indiana Jones 5, and fans can take a first look at the actor reprising his iconic role.  Production on the 5th Indiana Jones film kicked off in Yorkshire, England, and images online show Ford in his classic Indy outfit, donning the brown jacket and hat …

Hartford Man Convicted of 2018 Murder

A jury has found Rondon Athayde, 49, of Hartford guilty of murder. Athyade was on trial for the December 13, 2018 beating death of his long-time girlfriend, 41-year-old Ana Cordeiro at their home on Bear Mountain Rd in Hartford.   Assistant Attorney General Robert Ellis told the jury that Athyade beat Cordeiro at least 43 …

Sexual Assault Crisis + Support Center Celebrity Dinner

The Annual Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center Celebrity Dinner is Saturday, September 18 at the Augusta Civic Center. It is one the organizations major fundraisers and a huge awareness event. It’s a fun and helpful way to support those affected by sexual violence. This year’s theme is the Kentucky Derby! More Local Community Events …

Temple Child Died from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Yesterday, June 17, Maine State Police’s Major Crimes Unit was called to assist the Franklin County’s Sheriff’s Office with an accidental shooting that happened at a Forest Hill Road home in Temple. After conducting interviews and collecting evidence State Police believe the child died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Other family members were in …

President Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday

On Thursday, President Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth — the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — as a federal holiday, establishing June 19 officially as Juneteenth National Independence Day.  The US Office of Personnel Management announced that many federal workers will observe the holiday today, June 18th, since this …

House votes to repeal the 2002 Iraq war authorization

On Thursday, the House voted to repeal the 2002 war authorization of military force against Iraq. The vote passed by 268-161 in the House, with 49 Republicans and 219 Democrats voting in favor. The repeal was endorsed by the White House and Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks argued that the …

Nick Cannon welcomes twin boys Zion and Zillion with Abby De La Rosa

Nick Cannon has welcomed twin sons, Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, aka Zilly, with Abby De La Rosa. De La Rosa shared the news on Instagram alongside a video of herself with her baby boys. captioned: “Welcome to the world Zion Mixolydian Cannon & Zillion Heir Cannon #Myworld #twinboys.” 40-year-old Cannon also has twins, son …

Will Smith to produce and host variety comedy special for Netflix

Netflix announced on Twitter that Will Smith with host and star in an upcoming variety comedy special that will be released globally later this year. Smith will also serve as an executive producer, along with Terence Carter, Miguel Melendez and Sahara Bushue. The hour-long special will include celebrity guests, comedic sketches, musical performances, noteworthy conversation …