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entertainment4 months ago

Will Smith and Westbrook Secure Multi-Picture Deal at Paramount

Paramount Pictures has signed a multi-picture, first-look deal with Will Smith and his company Westbrook, focusing on creating global, franchise-starting films including IP-based projects and starring vehicles like Sugar Bandits and Rabbit Hole, marking a significant expansion of Smith's film ventures after his previous deal with Sony.

health1 year ago

"Maine CDC Issues Health Alert for Hepatitis A Exposure at Westbrook Restaurants"

The Maine CDC has warned of possible hepatitis A exposure at two Westbrook restaurants after identifying a case in a food service worker. Anyone who dined in or ordered takeout from Legends Rest Taproom and Paper City BBQ on specific dates in January and February may be at risk. Hepatitis A is a liver disease spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food/water, but can be prevented with a vaccine if administered within 14 days of exposure. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and typically appear 15–50 days after exposure.

entertainment2 years ago

"Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Navigate Financial Strain Amid Separation"

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's entertainment company, Westbrook, has faced financial setbacks, including a failed $1 billion sale and decreased revenue following the Oscars incident where Will slapped Chris Rock. The couple's separation, revealed in Jada's memoir, and reduced income from Will's films have added to their financial strain, leading to staff layoffs and the cancellation of Jada's show, Red Table Talk. Despite these challenges, the couple remains committed to working hard and maintaining their presence in Hollywood.

crime2 years ago

Rapid Rise in Suspicious Deaths Sparks Investigation in Westbrook

Police in Westbrook, Maine are investigating a suspicious death after responding to a call at an apartment. This marks the eighth death investigation in the state within the past eight days. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit has been called in to assist, and an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The circumstances surrounding the death are still under investigation.

crime2 years ago

Westbrook Shooting Suspect's History of Violent Threats Revealed.

Marcel Lagrange Jr., a South Portland man, has been charged with two counts of murder after fatally shooting two Westbrook residents in front of their children. Court records show that Lagrange had expressed a desire to go on a shooting spree and kill innocent people in 2018. He has a history of mental health crises and violent threats since he aged out of the juvenile justice system. Lagrange's attorneys are seeking another mental health evaluation.

cops-and-courts2 years ago

Double Fatal Shooting in Westbrook, Suspect in Custody

Two people were found dead in downtown Westbrook on Monday night, and a suspect is in custody. Officers responding to reports of gun shots in the 800 block of Main Street around 8:30 p.m. found two victims dead at the scene. Maine State Police will investigate the deaths, and the names of the victims and suspects have not been released because the investigation is ongoing and next of kin are being notified.

entertainment2 years ago

Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Red Table Talk' among Facebook Watch cancellations.

Jada Pinkett Smith's hit talk show, Red Table Talk, has been canceled following Meta's decision to shut down all of its Facebook Watch Originals. However, the series producer Westbrook is actively shopping it to other potential outlets. Since its premiere in 2018, Red Table Talk has yielded some of the most talked-about celebrity interviews of the past few years.