The Daily Populous

Tuesday January 30th, 2018 morning edition

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TriStar Pictures has landed worldwide distribution rights to the Mr. Rogers biopic “You Are My Friend,” with Tom Hanks attached to play the iconic TV personality.

“Diary of a Teenage Girl” director Marielle Heller is helming the pic from a script by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster.

“The script knocked me out with its message of kindness and its exploration of the human spirit.

As a mother, I am so inspired by the teachings of Fred Rogers and as a human I am in awe of his life’s work.

The film is inspired by a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and award-winning journalist Tom Junod.

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Hanks is also attached to star in the Amblin film “Bios,” which is produced by Robert Zemeckis with Miguel Sapochnik directing. »

Cleveland Indians Will Abandon Chief Wahoo Logo Next Year

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In 2014, under Mark Shapiro, the team president at the time, the Indians reduced the use of the Chief Wahoo logo and introduced a block C as their primary insignia.

Before the Indians officially adopted the logo, it was seen in local newspapers to accompany results and news about the team.

Some proponents of the logo say that it and the team name actually honor American Indians. »

Grammy Ratings Hit All-Time Demo Low; Draws 19.8M Viewers – Update

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That’s down 24% from the final viewership of the February 12, 2017 Grammys and the worst the CBS aired ceremony has done since 2009.

On the upside, last night’s Grammys was the most watched primetime entertainment show since last year’s Oscars.

That means that last night’s show fell 26% in the key demo from the fast affiliates of the February 12, 2017 59th Grammys. »

Russia Is Banned From Paralympics, Again, for Doping

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Olympic officials, who nominally banned Russia last month, have given 169 Russian athletes special clearance to compete when the Olympics begin on Feb. 9.

That number that is roughly half the size of the team Russia typically sends.

Olympic officials have approved individual Russian athletes to be identified by their nationality, as “Olympic athlete from Russia.”. »