A Wheel of Fortune contestant practically had the Bonus Round puzzle gift-wrapped for her on Thursday’s (April 18) episode but still managed to mess it up, costing her $40,000. The contestant in question was Manisha Grant, a home bakery owner from Lake Panasoffke, Florida, who’s been watching Wheel for 40 years. She faced off against Courtney Johnson, a mom of three daughters from Jacksonville, Florida, and Kyle Johnson, head coach of a high school volleyball program from Calumet City, Illinois. Grant’s decades of watching the long-running game show paid off, as she dominated the competition from the start. After the Mystery Round, she stood at $13,000, while her two opponents had $0 each. She continued to run away with things in the Express Round, increasing her winnings to $26,900 and bagging herself a trip to The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort in St. Croix. Again, her fellow contestants had yet to move off $0. While...
- 4/19/2024
- TV Insider
Ten alleged members of the Gambino crime family were arrested in New York on an array of mob-related charges as part of an international round-up that also involved arrests in Italy.
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, prosecutors unveiled a 16-count indictment against the 10 U.S. defendants, accusing them of “racketeering conspiracy, extortion, witness retaliation, and union-related crimes committed in an attempt to dominate the New York carting and demolition industries.”
Among the defendants are alleged Gambino family captain Joseph Lanni (a.k.a. “Joe Brooklyn” and “Mommino”) as well as several alleged Gambino family soldiers,...
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, prosecutors unveiled a 16-count indictment against the 10 U.S. defendants, accusing them of “racketeering conspiracy, extortion, witness retaliation, and union-related crimes committed in an attempt to dominate the New York carting and demolition industries.”
Among the defendants are alleged Gambino family captain Joseph Lanni (a.k.a. “Joe Brooklyn” and “Mommino”) as well as several alleged Gambino family soldiers,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The late stars of “Star Trek: The Original Series” will live long and prosper in space, thanks to a pioneering new mission.
After legendary “Star Trek” actress and NASA collaborator Nichelle Nichols died in July 2022 at age 89, memorial spaceflight organization Celestis contacted Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson about her remains being put into orbit. Named after the fictional U.S.S. Enterprise in the original “Star Trek” series that premiered in 1966, Celestis’ “Enterprise” mission involves a rocket named “Vulcan” that will transport Nichols, along with other “Star Trek” co-stars’ ashes, into space, as reported by Universe Today. The launch is scheduled to take place in December out of Cape Canaveral in Florida.
One gram of Nichols’ ashes, along with a cheek swab sample from her son Johnson, will go into orbit. Remains from fellow “Star Trek” alums James Doohan, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, series creator Gene Roddenberry, and visual effects artist Douglas Trumbull...
After legendary “Star Trek” actress and NASA collaborator Nichelle Nichols died in July 2022 at age 89, memorial spaceflight organization Celestis contacted Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson about her remains being put into orbit. Named after the fictional U.S.S. Enterprise in the original “Star Trek” series that premiered in 1966, Celestis’ “Enterprise” mission involves a rocket named “Vulcan” that will transport Nichols, along with other “Star Trek” co-stars’ ashes, into space, as reported by Universe Today. The launch is scheduled to take place in December out of Cape Canaveral in Florida.
One gram of Nichols’ ashes, along with a cheek swab sample from her son Johnson, will go into orbit. Remains from fellow “Star Trek” alums James Doohan, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, series creator Gene Roddenberry, and visual effects artist Douglas Trumbull...
- 8/27/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Celestis, Inc., a memorial space flights company, announced Thursday that it will send some of Nichelle Nichols’ ashes to space — a fitting resting place among the stars for the iconic and history-making “Star Trek” actress.
The tribute will involve “launching a symbolic portion of her cremated remains and a DNA sample into deep space” onboard the company’s upcoming historic Enterprise Flight, according to a release.
Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura on “Star Trek,” died in July at the age of 89. She was the first Black woman in a leading role in a network television series to portray a character that was not shackled by the stereotypes of Hollywood’s past, breaking barriers for Black women in Hollywood for the years, indeed centuries, to come.
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“We are truly honored to add a legendary actress, activist, and educator to the Enterprise Flight manifest,...
The tribute will involve “launching a symbolic portion of her cremated remains and a DNA sample into deep space” onboard the company’s upcoming historic Enterprise Flight, according to a release.
Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura on “Star Trek,” died in July at the age of 89. She was the first Black woman in a leading role in a network television series to portray a character that was not shackled by the stereotypes of Hollywood’s past, breaking barriers for Black women in Hollywood for the years, indeed centuries, to come.
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Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 89
“We are truly honored to add a legendary actress, activist, and educator to the Enterprise Flight manifest,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Even in death, actress Nichelle Nichols will travel to the “final frontier” — a portion of the Star Trek legend’s ashes will be sent to deep space.
Private space flight company Celestis — which has been sending cremated remains into space since 1994 —will place some of Nichols’ ashes on a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket as part of an Enterprise flight scheduled later this year from Cape Canaveral, Florida; fittingly, the Enterprise was also the name of the starship that Nichols’ Lieutenant Uhura traveled aboard on Star Trek.
Unlike previous Celestis space funerals,...
Private space flight company Celestis — which has been sending cremated remains into space since 1994 —will place some of Nichols’ ashes on a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket as part of an Enterprise flight scheduled later this year from Cape Canaveral, Florida; fittingly, the Enterprise was also the name of the starship that Nichols’ Lieutenant Uhura traveled aboard on Star Trek.
Unlike previous Celestis space funerals,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
‘Star Trek’ star Nichelle Nichols’ ashes will be launched into space. The late actress, who died in July aged 89, will have her remains jetted up into space on the Enterprise Flight’s Vulcan Rocket later this year to honour her iconic role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the 60s sci-fi series that also starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, reports aceshowbiz.com.
Kyle Johnson, Nichelle’s son, who will include his DNA on the mission, which will depart from Florida’s Cape Canaveral, to be with his mother, said of the mission, “My only regret is that I cannot share this eternal tribute standing beside my mother at the launch.”
“I know she would be profoundly honoured for this unique experience and enthusiastically encourage all of her fans to join us vicariously by contributing your thoughts, affections, memories, (Nichelle Nichols-) inspired successes, dreams, and aspirations via email to be...
Kyle Johnson, Nichelle’s son, who will include his DNA on the mission, which will depart from Florida’s Cape Canaveral, to be with his mother, said of the mission, “My only regret is that I cannot share this eternal tribute standing beside my mother at the launch.”
“I know she would be profoundly honoured for this unique experience and enthusiastically encourage all of her fans to join us vicariously by contributing your thoughts, affections, memories, (Nichelle Nichols-) inspired successes, dreams, and aspirations via email to be...
- 8/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Late actress Nichelle Nichols, who passed away in July, will return to space with several of her “Star Trek” crew members as part of a mission to set their remains into orbit.
Nichols is best known for portraying Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in “Star Trek” and its film sequels. Her ashes will be added to the payload of aboard the Celestis Enterprise Flight, a Vulcan rocket launching for the moon and beyond. The expedition is part of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur mission to deliver a robotic lunar lander, which will explore for NASA’s future Artemis flights to the moon. The heavy-lift launch vehicle will then travel deeper into the solar system for the “Star Trek” tribute.
Read More: Whoopi Goldberg Pays Tribute To ‘Star Trek’ Icon Nichelle Nichols On ‘The View’: ‘An Extraordinary Woman’
The rocket, which has been under development since 2014, will distribute Nichols’ remains, plus...
Nichols is best known for portraying Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in “Star Trek” and its film sequels. Her ashes will be added to the payload of aboard the Celestis Enterprise Flight, a Vulcan rocket launching for the moon and beyond. The expedition is part of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur mission to deliver a robotic lunar lander, which will explore for NASA’s future Artemis flights to the moon. The heavy-lift launch vehicle will then travel deeper into the solar system for the “Star Trek” tribute.
Read More: Whoopi Goldberg Pays Tribute To ‘Star Trek’ Icon Nichelle Nichols On ‘The View’: ‘An Extraordinary Woman’
The rocket, which has been under development since 2014, will distribute Nichols’ remains, plus...
- 8/25/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Zoe Saldana remembered her trailblazing Star Trek predecessor Nichelle Nichols, who died on Saturday at age 89, in a recent Instagram post. The actress made history as one of the first Black women in a feature role on a major television series when she portrayed Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series for three years before reprising her role in six movies. In 2009, Saldana began a seven-year stint as the same character across three films.
“I’m saddened to learn of Nichelle Nichols’ passing,” Saldana wrote. “We have lost a...
“I’m saddened to learn of Nichelle Nichols’ passing,” Saldana wrote. “We have lost a...
- 8/1/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Nichelle Nichols, who played the iconic Lieutenant Uhura, on Star Trek died on Saturday, according to a statement from her son, Kyle Johnson. She was 89 years old. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away,” the statement read. “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for […]
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- 8/1/2022
- by Rose Carter
- Uinterview
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Whoopi Goldberg took time to remember Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols on Monday’s The View.
Goldberg, in her role as moderator on the ABC daytime show, spoke about Nichols in a segment midway through the Monday broadcast in which she and the other co-hosts discussed the numerous high-profile individuals who died recently including Bill Russell, Pat Carroll and Heather Gray.
When she got to Nichols, Goldberg took a deep breath before speaking about the woman she called a “Star Trek legend” as well as a “trailblazer, a heroine and an extraordinary woman.”
Nichols “inspired millions and millions of people,” Goldberg said, including her, recalling what she had previously said when she joined the Star Trek franchise as Guinan.
“Nichelle was the first Black person I’d ever seen who made it to the future,” Goldberg recalled. “She was head of communications. This...
Whoopi Goldberg took time to remember Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols on Monday’s The View.
Goldberg, in her role as moderator on the ABC daytime show, spoke about Nichols in a segment midway through the Monday broadcast in which she and the other co-hosts discussed the numerous high-profile individuals who died recently including Bill Russell, Pat Carroll and Heather Gray.
When she got to Nichols, Goldberg took a deep breath before speaking about the woman she called a “Star Trek legend” as well as a “trailblazer, a heroine and an extraordinary woman.”
Nichols “inspired millions and millions of people,” Goldberg said, including her, recalling what she had previously said when she joined the Star Trek franchise as Guinan.
“Nichelle was the first Black person I’d ever seen who made it to the future,” Goldberg recalled. “She was head of communications. This...
- 8/1/2022
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Star Trek community is in mourning following the death of Nichelle Nichols. The trailblazing actress, who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the original 1960s series and movies, died at age 89 on July 30. Her son Kyle Johnson, her only child, announced her death online. Following the sad news, Nichelle's Star Trek co-star George Takei, who originated the role of Sulu, was almost at a loss of words. "I shall have more to say about the trailblazing, incomparable Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura of the USS Enterprise, and who passed today at age 89," he wrote on Twitter. "For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the...
- 7/31/2022
- E! Online
The Star Trek universe has lost a legend. Nichelle Nichols, the trailblazing actress who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the sci-fi franchise's original 1960s TV series and movies, has died. She was 89 years old. The actress passed away on July 30 after a long battle with dementia. Her son, Kyle Johnson, her only child, announced her death on her website the following day. "Dear Friends, Fans, Colleagues, World," the message said. "I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years. Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light, however, like the ancient...
- 7/31/2022
- E! Online
George Takei and J.J. Abrams were among the major figures of the “Star Trek” franchise to pay tribute to Nichelle Nichols. The actress, who portrayed the capable and commanding Enterprise crew member Nyota Uhura, died Saturday night at the age of 89. Nichols portrayed Uhura across the original series and the first six “Trek” films. She also voiced the character in “Star Trek: The Animated Series.”
“Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away,” Nichols’ son, Kyle Johnson, wrote in a statement on the actress’ official Facebook page. “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.”
Nichols’ “Star Trek” costar George Takei, who portrayed Hikaru Sulu across the original series and films,...
“Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away,” Nichols’ son, Kyle Johnson, wrote in a statement on the actress’ official Facebook page. “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.”
Nichols’ “Star Trek” costar George Takei, who portrayed Hikaru Sulu across the original series and films,...
- 7/31/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Nichelle Nichols, who famously played communications officer Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” series and in many subsequent films, died Saturday night at the age of 89. The news was confirmed by her longtime manager Gilbert Bell.
Nichols was born in Robbins, Illinois in 1932 and began her entertainment career as a singer with Duke Ellington’s band. She eventually began pursuing musical theatre work in New York and Los Angeles before being cast in her most iconic role. Gene Roddenberry’s “Star Trek” debuted in 1966, featuring Nichols in one of the first major roles for a Black woman in the history of network television.
Near the end of the first season, Nichols contemplated leaving the show after receiving an offer to star in a Broadway musical. Fortunately, she was convinced to remain on the U.S.S. Enterprise by an unlikely Trekkie: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights...
Nichols was born in Robbins, Illinois in 1932 and began her entertainment career as a singer with Duke Ellington’s band. She eventually began pursuing musical theatre work in New York and Los Angeles before being cast in her most iconic role. Gene Roddenberry’s “Star Trek” debuted in 1966, featuring Nichols in one of the first major roles for a Black woman in the history of network television.
Near the end of the first season, Nichols contemplated leaving the show after receiving an offer to star in a Broadway musical. Fortunately, she was convinced to remain on the U.S.S. Enterprise by an unlikely Trekkie: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights...
- 7/31/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Sad news out of Hollywood as it has been announced that legendary actress, Nichelle Nichols, has died.
She was 89.
Nichols was best known for her role as Uhura on the original Star Trek series, a role she held for the entire series.
The actress starred alongside William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy on that series.
She and Shatner shared the first kiss between a white person and a Black person on television.
Nichols considered leaving the series after its first season, prompting Martin Luther King Jr. to ask her to stay.
He told her she was a role model for Black children.
“He told me that Star Trek was one of the only shows that his wife Coretta and he would allow their little children to stay up and watch,” Nichelle recalled.
“I thanked him and I told him I was leaving the show. All the smile came off his face and he said,...
She was 89.
Nichols was best known for her role as Uhura on the original Star Trek series, a role she held for the entire series.
The actress starred alongside William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy on that series.
She and Shatner shared the first kiss between a white person and a Black person on television.
Nichols considered leaving the series after its first season, prompting Martin Luther King Jr. to ask her to stay.
He told her she was a role model for Black children.
“He told me that Star Trek was one of the only shows that his wife Coretta and he would allow their little children to stay up and watch,” Nichelle recalled.
“I thanked him and I told him I was leaving the show. All the smile came off his face and he said,...
- 7/31/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Click here to read the full article.
Hollywood is mourning the death of Nichelle Nichols, who made history for her portrayal of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek.
Nichols died Saturday of natural causes at age 89, her son, Kyle Johnson, posted on Facebook.
“Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration,” he wrote Sunday. “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.”
Among those paying tribute to Nichols was President Joe Biden, who praised her as a “trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women.” His statement continued about her Star Trek role, “With a defining dignity and authority, she helped tell a central story that reimagined scientific pursuits and discoveries. And she continued this legacy...
Hollywood is mourning the death of Nichelle Nichols, who made history for her portrayal of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek.
Nichols died Saturday of natural causes at age 89, her son, Kyle Johnson, posted on Facebook.
“Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration,” he wrote Sunday. “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.”
Among those paying tribute to Nichols was President Joe Biden, who praised her as a “trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women.” His statement continued about her Star Trek role, “With a defining dignity and authority, she helped tell a central story that reimagined scientific pursuits and discoveries. And she continued this legacy...
- 7/31/2022
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nichelle Nichols, who broke down barriers with her portrayal of translator and communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek TV series and later in its film franchise, died Saturday night in Silver City, N.M. She was 89 years old.
Nichols’ death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years.
A popular part of the principal players on Star Trek, Nichols shared one of the first interracial kisses in television history with costar William Shatner.
Nichols also played Lt. Uhura by voicing her on “Star Trek: The Animated Series,” and appeared in the first six “Star Trek” films. She became a lieutenant commander in “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and then a full commander in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” Throughout, she was a powerful symbol for African Americans and a fan favorite in the various projects.
NASA later employed Nichols...
Nichols’ death was confirmed by Gilbert Bell, her talent manager and business partner of 15 years.
A popular part of the principal players on Star Trek, Nichols shared one of the first interracial kisses in television history with costar William Shatner.
Nichols also played Lt. Uhura by voicing her on “Star Trek: The Animated Series,” and appeared in the first six “Star Trek” films. She became a lieutenant commander in “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and then a full commander in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” Throughout, she was a powerful symbol for African Americans and a fan favorite in the various projects.
NASA later employed Nichols...
- 7/31/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Nichelle Nichols, the actress who played the groundbreaking role of Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek series, has died at the age of 89.
Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson announced his mother’s death Sunday on her official website, writing that she died Saturday night from natural causes.
“I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years,” Johnson wrote. “The light, however, like the ancient galaxies being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy,...
Nichols’ son Kyle Johnson announced his mother’s death Sunday on her official website, writing that she died Saturday night from natural causes.
“I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years,” Johnson wrote. “The light, however, like the ancient galaxies being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy,...
- 7/31/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Click here to read the full article.
Nichelle Nichols, who made history and earned the admiration of Martin Luther King Jr. for her portrayal of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, has died. She was 89.
Nichols, who earlier sang and danced as a performer with Duke Ellington’s orchestra, died Saturday night of natural causes, her son, Kyle Johnson, posted on her official Facebook page.
“Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration,” he wrote Sunday. “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.” (Read tribute to the late actress here.)
A family spokesman told The Hollywood Reporter that she died in Silver City, New Mexico. She had been living with her son and was recently hospitalized.
Nichols played a person of authority...
Nichelle Nichols, who made history and earned the admiration of Martin Luther King Jr. for her portrayal of communications officer Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, has died. She was 89.
Nichols, who earlier sang and danced as a performer with Duke Ellington’s orchestra, died Saturday night of natural causes, her son, Kyle Johnson, posted on her official Facebook page.
“Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration,” he wrote Sunday. “Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.” (Read tribute to the late actress here.)
A family spokesman told The Hollywood Reporter that she died in Silver City, New Mexico. She had been living with her son and was recently hospitalized.
Nichols played a person of authority...
- 7/31/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek,” has died at the age of 89, her son Kyle Johnson announced on her official Facebook page.
“Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away,” Johnson’s statement read. “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.”
“Today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend,” Nichols’ co-star George Takei tweeted.
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As Uhura, Nichols was one of the first Black women ever to play a main cast role on a television series, as “Star Trek...
“Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away,” Johnson’s statement read. “Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration. Hers was a life well lived and as such a model for us all.”
“Today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shining like the stars you now rest among, my dearest friend,” Nichols’ co-star George Takei tweeted.
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Hollywood Remembers Nichelle Nichols as ‘Ground-Breaker’ Who Showed ‘the Extraordinary Power of Black Women’
As Uhura, Nichols was one of the first Black women ever to play a main cast role on a television series, as “Star Trek...
- 7/31/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The triple-threat talent Gordon Parks gets carte blanche to film his own autobiographical novel back in his old home town — and the result is one of the better depictions of growing up black in the Midwest. Parks’ memories don’t wield a fiery political agenda, nor does he say that ‘there were good people on both sides.’ It was what it was and it wasn’t always pretty. As young Newt, Kyle Johnson ‘does the right thing’ and his experience helps explain the pervading lack of faith in justice, to put it mildly. Parks’ beautiful film remains positive, reflecting his warm memories, and his direction gives us a full ensemble of black talent at work: this is said to be the first Hollywood film produced and directed by a black man.
The Learning Tree
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1107
1969 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 107 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date December 14, 2021 / 39.95
Starring: Kyle Johnson,...
The Learning Tree
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 1107
1969 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 107 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date December 14, 2021 / 39.95
Starring: Kyle Johnson,...
- 12/21/2021
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Now allegedly suffering from dementia, Nichelle Nichols, 87, who played Uhura on the original “Star Trek” in the late 1960s, is embroiled in an ongoing legal battle involving her manager, Gilbert Bell. Alleging Bell took advantage of Nichols over the last decade, Nichols’ family has taken to GoFundMe to help raise money for the icon’s legal battle.
The most recent court action came earlier this month, when Kyle Johnson, Nichols’ son, filed a cross complaint against Bell. The complaint is in response to a 2019 lawsuit filed by Bell against Johnson, where Bell alleges that it is Johnson’s actions that are harming Nichols — while Bell has always had her best interests in mind.
Johnson has denied Bell’s allegations of wrongdoing against him. Bell has not yet responded in court to Johnson’s allegations. IndieWire has reached out to lawyers for Johnson, Bell, and a representative for Nichols.
The latest...
The most recent court action came earlier this month, when Kyle Johnson, Nichols’ son, filed a cross complaint against Bell. The complaint is in response to a 2019 lawsuit filed by Bell against Johnson, where Bell alleges that it is Johnson’s actions that are harming Nichols — while Bell has always had her best interests in mind.
Johnson has denied Bell’s allegations of wrongdoing against him. Bell has not yet responded in court to Johnson’s allegations. IndieWire has reached out to lawyers for Johnson, Bell, and a representative for Nichols.
The latest...
- 8/20/2020
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
Nichelle Nichols, who famously played Lt. Uhura on "Star Trek," is enraged at her son for putting her under a conservatorship ... and unleashed a blood-curdling scream when he attempted to take her home. Audio of their confrontation was recorded by Gilbert Bell, Nichelle's manager and longtime friend -- and was first reported by Jonathan Carlson at Atlanta's CBS46. While Gilbert was visiting her last month, they got into a discussion about Nichelle's son and her conservatorship.
- 5/29/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
It's hard to believe that it's been nearly 17 years since Disney Channel first premiered The Luck of the Irish. When the film was first released, it charmed audiences with the story of a basketball player named Kyle Johnson who discovers that he is part leprechaun. Talk about family secrets! From there, Kyle goes on a wild journey, discovering more about his heritage and his family, while trying to figure out who stole his grandfather's gold coin. It's no wonder this film is now deemed to be a Disney Channel classic—up there with the likes of Cadet Kelly and Smart House. And what would St. Patrick's Day be if Disney did not show the movie? So we...
- 3/17/2019
- E! Online
Nichelle Nichols is spry and lucid, and doesn't need to be controlled by a bunch of people who don't have her best interests at heart -- including her son-- so says a woman claiming to be her close friend. According to new legal docs filed by Angelique Fawcette ... the 'Star Trek' icon's son, Kyle Johnson, doesn't really care about Nichols' well-being ... she says he's trying to use her health issues as an excuse...
- 8/17/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Laguna Beach star Alex Murrel has a new addition to the family. The reality TV personality gave birth Wednesday morning to a son named Kase Robert Johnson, according to Entertainment Tonight. Kase weighed in at 8 lbs., 13 oz. and is 21 inches long. This is the second child for the family—Murrel and husband Kyle Johnson also have a 2-year-old son, Levi. Older brother Levi couldn't wait for Kase's arrival. Murrel told Et, "He would kiss and love my belly my whole pregnancy and now having Kase here, Levi is just over the moon and loves being a big brother." The two brothers share another special bond. Murrel explained that Kase and Levi are "destined to have a special...
- 8/1/2018
- E! Online
'Star Trek' icon Nichelle Nichols will have a new team handling her financial affairs in response to her son's claims she's battling dementia ... TMZ has learned. According to court docs, an L.A. County judge signed off on Kyle Johnson's request to have 4 fiduciaries be his mom's conservators until mid-August, when there will be a court hearing. The hope is Nichelle will be able to attend that hearing. As we first reported ... Kyle says his mother,...
- 5/14/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nichelle Nichols -- best known for playing Lieutenant Uhura in "Star Trek" -- is suffering from severe short-term memory loss and needs protection from being taken advantage of ... according to her son. Nichols' son, Kyle Johnson, filed legal docs Friday nominating 4 fiduciaries to become his 85-year-old mom's conservators -- which would give them control of her finances and decisions related to her health. According to Johnson, this is necessary because her dementia is "impacting her...
- 5/5/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Learning Tree is an old 1960s film finally making its way to the DVD format. Following the story of Newt Winger (Kyle Johnson), an African American teenager growing up in Kansas beginning in the late 1920s. Newt is forced to confront the prejudice of the era and deal with differing perspectives on the world between his friend and himself. Things come to a head when Newt finds himself caught between his own morality and his loyalty to friends in the face of a crime that takes place.
Watching the film there are some strong similarities to the tone and themes of this film to To Kill a Mockingbird and fans of that film will find plenty to enjoy here, though none of the characters carry the same gravitas as Atticus Finch. The players and production are all very adequate to telling the type of story encapsulated here. Johnson is...
Watching the film there are some strong similarities to the tone and themes of this film to To Kill a Mockingbird and fans of that film will find plenty to enjoy here, though none of the characters carry the same gravitas as Atticus Finch. The players and production are all very adequate to telling the type of story encapsulated here. Johnson is...
- 3/7/2011
- by Tom Hoeler
- JustPressPlay.net
It goes without saying that filmmaking is truly a labor of love.
Whether it be a film breaking box office records with a team of writers and a director who is simply there to shoot actors acting, or be it the smallest of small independent film, within any production you will find a person or group of people putting their heart and soul into the film.
This may not be any more clear in the 1969 film, The Learning Tree.
Written and directed by Gordon Parks, the film is based off of a 1964 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, penned by Parks, and now, 22 years after being selected to join the National Film Registry here in the Us, the Warner Archive has brought the public this beloved and absolutely fantastic look at not only growing up, but growing up in a time and world where you aren’t wanted.
Learning tree...
Whether it be a film breaking box office records with a team of writers and a director who is simply there to shoot actors acting, or be it the smallest of small independent film, within any production you will find a person or group of people putting their heart and soul into the film.
This may not be any more clear in the 1969 film, The Learning Tree.
Written and directed by Gordon Parks, the film is based off of a 1964 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name, penned by Parks, and now, 22 years after being selected to join the National Film Registry here in the Us, the Warner Archive has brought the public this beloved and absolutely fantastic look at not only growing up, but growing up in a time and world where you aren’t wanted.
Learning tree...
- 3/4/2011
- by Joshua Brunsting
- CriterionCast
Back during the early days of S & A I wrote about legendary photographer, author, composer filmmaking pioneer and all around Renaissance Man Gordon Parks’ truly wonderful and beautiful 1969 film The Learning Tree. (Here)
The film based on Parks autobiographical novel about growing up in rural Kansas during the 1920′s starred Kyle Johnson (Lt. Uhura Nichelle Nichols’ real life son) and was the first film to be directed by a black director for a major Hollywood film studio, Warner Bros and I lamented that this wonderful film was not available on DVD. However that has been, at last, finally corrected. Today the film was released and is now available on DVD on the Warner Archive label (Here).
Unfortunately, as with all Warner Archive releases and other DVD-on demand from other companies, there are no special extras (a commentary by Johnson would have been great) but at least we finally now have...
The film based on Parks autobiographical novel about growing up in rural Kansas during the 1920′s starred Kyle Johnson (Lt. Uhura Nichelle Nichols’ real life son) and was the first film to be directed by a black director for a major Hollywood film studio, Warner Bros and I lamented that this wonderful film was not available on DVD. However that has been, at last, finally corrected. Today the film was released and is now available on DVD on the Warner Archive label (Here).
Unfortunately, as with all Warner Archive releases and other DVD-on demand from other companies, there are no special extras (a commentary by Johnson would have been great) but at least we finally now have...
- 2/2/2011
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
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