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COVID-19 spurs shutdown of ‘Mission Impossible’ set

LONDON (AP) — Paramount Pictures on Thursday temporarily shut down production on the British set of Tom Cruise’s seventh “Mission: Impossible” film after someone tested positive for coronavirus. “We have temporarily halted production on ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ until June 14th, due to positive coronavirus test results during routine testing,” a Paramount spokesperson said in a statement. “We are following all safety protocols and will continue to monitor the situation.” The company provided no further details. In December, Cruise launched an expletive-laden rant ...

Mabey wins NMU Panowski Playwriting Award

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University Department of Theatre and Dance has selected its 2021 Panowski Playwriting Award winner: John Mabey of Atlanta for “A Complicated Hope.” Tickets are available online for virtual workshop readings June 4 and 5 at ...

Superiorland Nightlife

Tuesday 7 p.m. — Live entertainment featuring Janis Peterson and Michael Waite in an online event. Find Janis Peterson and Michael Waite Together Live on Facebook for more information. Thursday 7 p.m. — Live entertainment featuring Si Kahn in an online event at the Fold from the Hiawatha Traditional Music Co-op. See the co-op’s Facebook page for more information. Saturday 7 p.m. — Live entertainment featuring Chris Valenti at Rippline River Resort Campground, Marquette. Sunday 4 p.m. — Live entertainment featuring Daydreamers at Rippling River Restort Campground, ...

‘Army of the Dead’

It won’t take you long to warm to Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead.” All it took for me was the sight of a zombie Elvis impersonator. Equal parts hysterical and deadly, the bloody-mouthed, jumpsuit-wearing King in the opening credits is the perfect touch to a joyously violent film ...

Angelina Jolie leads tense ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’

It would be an understatement to say that Angelina Jolie is put through the wringer in writer-director Taylor Sheridan’s new film “Those Who Wish Me Dead.” In just 100 minutes, she is beaten and bruised by nature, men and even some of her own choices — like a crazy stunt involving a ...

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go’s in Rock Hall on first try

NEW YORK — Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go’s were elected Wednesday to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also includes Tina Turner, Carole King and Todd Rundgren. Each will be honored during an induction ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 30 ...