#113 Fonseca talks with voice Actor Dawn M Bennett, Harry Potter Cursed Child, Back To The Future

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This week voice over artist Dawn M Bennett Lodi Comic Con
The NY Post says a ''Back to the Future'' musical, based on Michael J Fox's 1985 movie, is coming to Broadway in 2023.
Music-news.com says Michael J. Fox is going to receive an honorary Oscar statue later this year. The Academy says, "The Academy's Board of Governors is honored to recognize four individuals who have made indelible contributions to cinema and the world at large. Michael J. Fox's tireless advocacy of research on Parkinson's disease alongside his boundless optimism exemplifies the impact of one person in changing the future for millions."
Fireworks Prices Skyrocketing Ahead Of July 4th: NBC says fireworks prices are skyrocketing because of supply chain issues and soaring transportation costs. Fireworks retailers say prices have jumped by 25% this year after jumping by 40% in 2021. It used to cost $5,000 to bring a fireworks container to the U.S.. That cost is now $30,000.
International Space Station STINKS: The Daily Star says the International Space Station currently smells awful because astronauts tend to pass gas more often when they are in space. Astronaut Tim Peake says, "It's a little bit like a barbecue that's gone wrong. Burnt meat, scorched, metallic smell – almost like static electricity when you take your jumper off and you've got those static sparks.”
Super Mario producer Chris Meledandri tells Entertainment Weekly that Italians won't be offended by Chris Pratt's portrayal of ''Super Mario''. ''Pratt did a superb job as the Nintendo icon. When people hear Chris Pratt’s performance, the criticism will evaporate, maybe not entirely — people love to voice opinions, as they should. I’m not sure this is the smartest defense, but as a person who has Italian-American heritage, I feel I can make that decision without worrying about offending Italians or Italian-Americans… I think we’re going to be just fine.”
Thieves Steal $2K Worth Of Barbie Dolls: WYOU says thieves recently broke into a storage unit in Monroe County, Pennsylvania where they stole $2,000 worth of Barbie dolls. The thieves also took $5,000 worth of
Independent News says Britney Spears' husband, Sam Asghari, recently sent his audition tape to Marvel Studios because he wants to be an action star. A source tells the website, : "Sam wants to play a positive role model for young Persian men, rather than the villains they are usually portrayed as. He has been working on his screen fighting skills and has upped his training in mixed martial arts and undertaken stunt classes.”
Newsweek magazine says Marty McFly's hoverboard from ''Back to the Future 2'' is being auctioned off. It is expected to sell for as much as $120,000. A Delorean from ''Back to the Future'' is expected to sell for $200,000.
Entertainment Tonight says the first pictures of Ryan Gosling playing Ken from the new Ken and Barbie movie where released yesterday. They show him with blond hair and a six pack of abs. He is also wearing a denim vest.
Spider-Man star Zendaya is not pregnant. She posted; “See now, this is why I stay off Twitter… Just making stuff up for no reason…weekly. Anyway back to filming Challengers”
The NY Post says ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' star Patricia Heaton blasted Disney yesterday for casting Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear. She posted, “Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns. Tim IS Buzz! Why would they completely castrate this iconic, beloved character?”
China Picks Up Alien Communication: Insider magazine says China is claiming its Sky Eye telescope has picked up signals from aliens. Scientists say the signals could just be radio interference. They are now trying to confirm what the signals are.