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"Kung Fu Panda 4" brings the return of Po the Dragon Warrior assisting his family with expanding their restaurant business. He receives life-altering information involving an unexpected change in his existence, as he will have to choose a successor. …
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BY ISAIAH RIDLEY
Community contributor |
3/13/24 06:00 AM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protest and politics intruded on an election-year Academy Awards on Sunday, where demonstrations for Gaza raged outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and awards went to …
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3/10/24 10:07 PM
Whether you're walking off a fulfilling lunch or grabbing some fresh air on your midday stroll, take a detour down Main Street in downtown Sumter to gaze at the artwork of talented Sumter students for Inspire! Festival's Walk of Art. Pupils from …
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By ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |
3/10/24 06:00 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars are poised to do something on Sunday that they haven't done in a very long time: Hand its top award to a blockbuster. After years of favoring smaller movies like "The …
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By JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writer |
3/9/24 06:00 AM
It costs to be creative. From the tools used to create the masterpieces to the time it takes to produce them, every penny is valuable for an artist of any kind looking to fund their passion. Well, …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |
3/8/24 09:42 AM
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on …
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3/7/24 06:00 AM
As I scoured the school library during my first year of high school, my eyes came upon a book that forever changed my perspective on science fiction literature. The title said "Dune," written by Frank Herbert. After reading the brief synopsis on the …
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By ISAIAH RIDLEY
Community contributor |
3/6/24 06:00 AM
Sumter native W. Scott Jones has published a third novel and will have a book signing at Elephant Ear Gallery on Tuesday, March 19.
"What a Crowd" is Jones' first book to be traditionally published by a publishing company and explores the world …
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SUMTER COUNTY
Don't miss the 61st-Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day at Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller Road, Sumter, on Saturday, March 2, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage and help raise money for Kiwanis projects …
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3/2/24 06:00 AM
Sumter County Gallery of Art invites the Sumter community to attend a unique opening reception Thursday, March 7, of the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show honoring well-known local artist Laura Cardello and the first Sumter County High Schools …
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STAFF REPORT |
3/2/24 06:00 AM
It's a new year, and that means more concerts from your favorite community band.
The Sumter Community Concert Band returns to the stage for the first time in 2024 for its Winter Concert on Sunday, March 3.
Debuting on the Sumter Opera House …
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Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr share their predictions. BEST PICTURE Nominees: "American Fiction"; "Anatomy of a Fall"; …
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By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writers |
3/2/24 06:00 AM
In an effort to promote accessibility in the arts, Sumter Little Theatre is opening its doors to the community to experience the thought-provoking, impactful acting of its local thespians.The current production to grace the quaint stage is Lynn …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |
2/29/24 06:00 AM
It's that time of year again. Inspire! Festival is back. This year will be the fourth edition of the festival, and committee member Johnny Hilton spoke about the full lineup of events on tap next week.
The festival is condensed into one week this …
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Hope is such a unique word. Not because of its spelling but because of its meaning. A four-letter word has the power to lift spirits and change perceptions. To bring about change and restore broken …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com |
2/28/24 06:00 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A photographer told police he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift's father on the Sydney waterfront on Tuesday, hours after the pop star's Australian tour ended. …
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2/27/24 11:54 AM
The conceptual purpose of a sequel in any format is improving to surpassing what made its predecessor memorable. In our current era of cinema, stories fitting that specific idea have become exceedingly rare, as certain films associated with a …
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By ISAIAH RIDLEY
Community contributor |
2/27/24 06:00 AM
"Oppenheimer" continued to steamroll through Hollywood's awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the …
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By JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writer |
2/25/24 07:39 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a second straight week, biopic " Bob Marley: One Love " continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office, overcoming two debut films and …
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2/25/24 07:37 PM
Dolly Parton hosting a two-hour puppy-filled variety special on CBS and the seventh and final season of the hospital drama, "The Good Doctor" are some of the new television, movies, music and games …
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By The Associated Press |
2/23/24 03:56 PM