Many television and movie stars were born in the 80s. Some of the most memorable are David Hasselhoff, John Forsythe, Kristy McNichol, and Joan Collins. While many of these stars are no more, they are part our nostalgia. Below is a list of five iconic 80s celebrities. Find out more about them and their fates. You might be surprised at the answer!
David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff was one of the greatest TV stars of the 1980s. He became a household name thanks to his iconic role of Michael Knight on Knight Rider. Baywatch, which he co-created along Dirk Benedict was one of television's most beloved shows. His return to television with Baywatch Nights was equally successful.
John Forsythe
John Forsythe, TV's star, retired to a 30-acre ranch in Santa Barbara, CA after the death of his wife. The tragic event occurred when his wife, Julie, fell asleep while reading a book. He tried to wake his wife, but she wouldn't wake up. He was rushed to the local hospital to be pronounced brain dead. Forsythe had to take her off life support.
Kristy McNichol
Kristy McNichol was a queer actress who rose to stardom between the 1970s & 1980s. She starred in many television series including Family, Empty Nest, and others. A solo album was also released by her. It reached number 70 on the Billboard chart. She was considered a child star but she covered her sexuality to continue her career. After recovering, she worked on several films and had moderate success.
Joan Collins
Joan Collins was not only well-known for her films roles, but she was also known for her television appearances. She gained fame as a supporting player on the Elizabeth Taylor movies in the 1950s, and later became a household name on prime-time soap operas like Dynasty. Collins was the exwife of Blake Carrington and she fought for her husband against John Forsythe's character. The 1980s soap-opera "Dynasty" was also a favorite of the actress.
Emmanuel Lewis
Emmanuel Lewis was conceived March 9, 1971 in Brooklyn. He made his acting debut at age twelve in the ABC sitcom "Webster," playing the title role of a young orphan. His popularity skyrocketed and he was nominated for four consecutive Young Artist Awards. Lewis soon outgrew the role, and eventually decided to move on to other roles. Emmanuel Lewis starred for several brands in commercials during the 1980s.
FAQ
How much does it take to distribute a feature?
A distribution deal can cost anywhere from $100,000 to $150,000.
Theaters typically cost around $10,000.
The average cost per screen is around $5,000.
The distribution fee is approximately $500,000. If you have 100 screens then that would mean your cost to distribute the screen(s) is around $500,000.
Your distribution fees would be $50,000 if you had ten screens.
Is Hollywood the largest film industry?
Warner Bros., founded in 1923 and run by Jack Warner and Harry Warner, is the biggest movie studio. It is located in Burbank, California. It also produces movies and owns television networks, such as TNT (TV Networks) and TBS (TV Broadcasting System).
The most well-known films of the company include "Gone With the Wind", "Casablanca," and "Star Wars." "Jurassic Park" and "E.T." : The Extra-Terrestrial," "The Dark Knight," "Harry Potter," "Lord of the Rings trilogy," "Batman Begins," "Spiderman," "Superman Returns," "Shrek 2," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Indiana Jones 4," "King Kong," "Fantastic Four," "Avengers," "Iron Man 3," "Captain America: Civil War," "Suicide Squad," "Wonder Woman," "Justice League," "Man of Steel," "Bumblebee," "Transformers," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Logan," "Deadpool," "John Wick," "Kong Skull Island," and "Zootopia."
Warner Bros. is owned by AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T).
What happens to my film if it doesn't do well in the box office?
Several things could happen if your film performs poorly at the box office.
First, you might decide to change how you market your film.
You may also choose to rework your script.
You might also consider adding new characters.
You might also decide to delete some characters.
Fifth, you might decide to cut scenes.
Sixth, and you might decide that it wasn't worthwhile making the film.
Why are there so few independent films that get released?
Many indie filmmakers believe that distributors will take their films.
Because the film is loved by the public, they believe distributors will be interested in it.
But this is rare. Distributors often take advantage of independent filmmakers.
They employ tactics like delaying a movie's release until after awards season has ended.
They might delay the release of low-budget films until after the summer blockbuster series has begun.
Distributors try to keep films out of the hands of audiences until they've spent hundreds on tickets, popcorn, and candy.
They don't want these profits to be lost.
Statistics
- At his encouragement, his sister Sarah Luke, brother-in-law Elisha Luke, with her mother, Azubah, took the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Los Angeles in November 1885, according to Adrian Weekly Press, November 13, 1885. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The percentage of black female characters went from 16 percent in 2017 to 21 percent in 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
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How to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce founded the Hollywood Walk of Fame, HWOF (Hollywood Walk of Fame) in 1960. The HWOF's Los Angeles location is at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard. It's made up of 2,711 stars, which are embedded in the sidewalk on Hollywood Boulevard. Each star is a symbol of someone who contributed to the production of motion pictures, television, radio and theater or other aspects popular culture. There are currently 1,922 living persons listed on the HWOF.
You will need to submit your application to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be considered for membership to the HWOF. Once submitted, your name will be sent to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once approved, a certificate will be sent to you stating that you are eligible. This includes your name as well as date of birth and the city where you live. A bronze plaque with the name of your choice is included. This plaque is attached on a concrete base at the star.
If a member of the HWOF has nominated you, or if your contributions are significant to films, television, radio or theatre, or any other part of popular culture, you can apply for a Star. A committee reviews all the nominations before deciding whether or not they are approved. If they do so, they send a message to the applicant's address explaining their decision. If the person accepts, they will be sent a second letter to confirm their acceptance. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce then charges $25 and forwards the money on to the City of Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs.
The department issues a check payable to the Hollywood Chamber of commerce, which sends the check to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays artists or organizations whose applications were accepted. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce pays half of the $12.50 fee to the artist or organization. The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs gets the rest.
Once the artist has received his/her star, he/she becomes eligible to be included in the HWOF. To be eligible to list on the HWOF you will need to pay the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce all outstanding balance. The amount due will depend on when you were first nominated. For example, $15,000. Suppose you were first nominated as a nominee in 1990. You'd owe $10,000 if you were previously nominated in 1990.
To remove yourself from HWOF, contact the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. They will help you pay the remaining debt. They will remove you from the list.
How old does one have to get a star on the HWOF?
You must be at the least 18 year old to be nominated. To receive a star, one must be alive at that time. One can still be nominated after receiving a star after ten years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
You can be nominated by your family members to receive a star. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce can place a memorial marker next to the star, if there aren't any living relatives.
Why can't we just choose a different street and not have stars all over?
The HWOF isn't meant to be an historical monument. It is meant to honor those who contributed to film history.
What happened to all the stars stolen? Around 1,200 stars were taken by the thieves. Each star is approximately 250-300 lbs in weight. That's about 4 tons of stars!