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Greenwich Native Glenn Close Says CT-Born Legend Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Greenwich Native Glenn Close Says CT-Born Legend Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting
Greenwich Native Glenn Close Says Ct-born Legend Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Connecticut native Glenn Close has been nominated for an Academy Award eight times, but if it wasn't for a lucky break and a late-night talk show segment, she may have never gone into acting.  The "Fatal Attraction" star spoke with People magazine this week about her life and acting career, and she said it was Katherine Hepburn who inspired her to become an actress.  Fairfield County native Close, age 77, who was born in Greenwich, said she was watching "The Dick Cavett Show" in 1973 when she happened upon an interview with Hepburn, who was also born in Connecticut — in Hartford. …

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by Josh Lanier
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Michael Douglas To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award In Stamford Michael Douglas To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award In Stamford
Michael Douglas To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award In Stamford Longtime actor and producer Michael Douglas, a longtime New York resident, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Connecticut.  The 79-year-old Douglas, a Westchester County resident formerly of Bedford and now living in Irvington-on-Hudson, will be presented the award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Fairfield County, at the Avon Theater in Stamford. "We are thrilled to recognize Michael Douglas with the Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award," said Peter H. Gistelinck, the Avon Theatre executive director. "Mr. Douglas' exceptional talent, dedication to his craft, and enduring impact on…

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by Kathy Reakes
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First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In New England First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In New England
First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In New England "It's showtime" for the new Tim Burton-directed sequel to his 1988 classic "Beetlejuice." The first full-length trailer "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," partially filmed in Massachusetts last year, was released on Thursday, May 23.  The new film returns viewers to the Deetz family after the death of patriarch Charles Deetz (Jeffrey Jones in the original movie). Jenna Ortega plays Astrid, who summons Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) despite the fears of her mother (Winona Ryder).  The trailer opens with Ryder's Lydia Deetz explaining, "Here's a preview. ... Be warned: it's intense." The off…

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by Josh Lanier
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Actor From Fairfield County Makes TV Debut On NBC's 'Chicago PD' Actor From Fairfield County Makes TV Debut On NBC's 'Chicago PD'
Actor From Fairfield County Makes TV Debut On NBC's 'Chicago PD' An actor and director from Norwalk will soon make his television debut on the NBC series, “Chicago PD.” Bartek Szymanski will guest star in the fifth episode of the seventh season of the show, premiering Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 10 p.m. on NBC. Born in Stamford, Szymanski is known for independent films including “Creedmoria” and “The Farthest Apple From the Tree.” He graduated from Brien McMahon High School in 2014 and served as the Senior Class President, studying BFA Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs and Commercials at Pace University in New York City.  Szymanski was elected Exe…

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by Valerie Musson