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Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check - Nov 30, 2018
November 30, 2018
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LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA gets his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame this morning at 11:30 AM (Pacific). "Weird AL" YANKOVIC and RENEE ELISE GOLDSBERRY who was the original Angelica from "Hamilton" and won a Tony Award for it will both be speaking at the ceremony. Lin-Manuel also co-stars with Emily Blunt in "Mary Poppins Returns," which opens Wed, Dec 19th.
No surprise that Hollywood experts believe "Ralph Breaks the Internet" should top the weekend box office again this weekend with around $26 million in gross receipts.
Collider reports that producers are looking at none other than TOM HANKS to play Geppetto in Disney's live-action "Pinocchio" movie. And in related movie news, it looks like Broadway hit "Dear Evan Hansen" is headed to Hollywood as well. Variety says Universal Pictures has picked up the rights and Deadline reports BEN PLATT, who originated the role on Broadway, might star in the film as well.
Fast Food News #1: Whoops! Dunkin' Donuts --now just "Dunkin"-- says hackers might have stolen names and email addresses from Dunkin' "DD Perks" accounts during a data breach last month. Change your password ASAP.
Fast Food News #2: A reason to take your pet with ya when you eat at Burger King --the chain announced that they're now selling a new "Dogpper" --a Whopper just for dogs-- made with oat flour, brown rice flour, real beef, cheddar cheese, eggs and sesame seeds. To get one for your pooch, you must order an actual Whopper through DoorDash. If you use the code "DOGPPER" now through Dec. 4, the app won't charge a delivery fee on orders over $10.