The Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo Opens on the Eve of WWII (1942) | Launches and Openings | May 29, 1942
The Fremont Theater is a historic theater located in San Luis Obispo, California. Construction on The Fremont started in 1940 and the 1,060-seat venue opened on May 29, 1942 – on the eve of U.S. entry into World War II – with the film This Above All starring Tyrone Power and Joan Fontaine. During the ….
Justine Triet Becomes 3rd Female Director to Win Cannes Film Festival's Palme d’Or (2023) | Award Shows and Ceremonies | May 27, 2023
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, Justine Triet wins the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, becoming the third female director to take home the prestigious honor. Triet won the award for her film Anatomy of a Fall, a courtroom thriller set in a remote town in the French Alps.
Albert Pyun (1953) | Birthdays | May 19, 1953
Haunted Mansion at Long Branch - World's Largest Haunted Attraction - Opens to the Public (1978) | Launches and Openings | May 26 - May 29, 1978
The Haunted Mansion was located on the Long Branch Pier at 65 Ocean Avenue in Long Branch, New Jersey. The concept of the mansion began with entrepreneur Pat Cicalese, who owned a water slide and beach club across from the Pier. A friend of Cicalese named Carmen Ricci was developing Brigantine Castle in nearby Brigantine, ….
Brigantine Castle Haunted House Opens at the Jersey Shore Memorial Weekend (1976) | Launches and Openings | May 28 - May 31, 1976
Brigantine Castle was located on the beach at 14th Street North and Brigantine Avenue in Brigantine, New Jersey. The pier the castle was located on was originally a dime beer place known as Seahorse Pier. In the mid-1970s, entrepreneur Carmen J. Ricci presented plans to the city to renovate the pier and construct Brigantine Castle. ….
Dead Shot (2023) | Television Premieres | May 12, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Roller Coaster Opens at Epcot (2022) | Launches and Openings | May 27, 2022
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an enclosed roller coaster located at Walt Disney World’s Epcot, manufactured by the Dutch company Vekoma. The attraction was built on land previously occupied by the Universe of Energy pavilion. Based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Guardians of the Galaxy movies, the attraction is the first at Walt ….
Gareth Emery Presents Invasion 360 Las Vegas (2023) | Concerts, Experiences | May 5 - Aug 12, 2023
An invasion of light and sound is coming to the Las Vegas entertainment center known as AREA15. In partnership with Insomniac’s Dreamstate, Gareth Emery presents INVASION360, the exclusive Las Vegas residency. Gareth Emery takes the stage on five select dates in 2023 across multiple AREA15 venues.
Winter Kills (1979) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | May 11, 1979
William Richert’s thriller Winter Kills centers on the younger brother (Jeff Bridges) of an assassinated American President (John Warner) who’s led down a rabbit hole of conspiracies and dead ends after learning of a man claiming to be the real shooter. Winter Kills stars Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Sterling Hayden, Dorothy ….
Knights of the Zodiac (2023) | Streaming/VOD Premiere | May 12, 2023
Marvel Celebrates Avengers' 60th Anniversary with Beyond Earth's Mightiest Tour Alongside MLS, NFL, WNBA Sports Leagues (2023) | Experiences, Sports-Related Celebrations | May 19 - Sep 23, 2023
Marvel’s Avengers – including Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, Hulk and more – have been pop culture staples since the mighty Super Heroes’ comic book debut 60 years ago. To celebrate the 60th Avengers’ Anniversary this year, fans of all ages are invited to join the fun as Marvel ….
Mad Max: Furiosa (2024) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | May 24, 2024
Furiosa tells the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before she teamed up with Mad Max in the 2015 action thriller Fury Road. George Miller returns to the director’s chair for Furiosa, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, along with Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Angus Sampson, Nathan Jones, Daniel Webber, Goran D. Kleut, Lachy Hulme, ….
First-ever Grammy Awards are Held Simultaneously at Both the Beverly Hilton and Park Sheraton Hotels (1959) | Award Shows and Ceremonies, Inaugurals, Milestones | May 4, 1959
The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held simultaneously in two locations on May 4, 1959, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, with 28 Grammys awarded. The event was hosted by Mort Sahl. The Grammy Awards are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the ….
The Flintstones (1960) | Season 01 Premiere (TV), Television Premieres | May 1, 1960
WekFest (2023) | Auto Shows | May 3, 2023
A new experience is on the horizon. The newly built, state of the art facility at Port Messe International Hall One is now home to Wekfest Japan. Since 2008, Wekfest has hosted car gatherings throughout the United States. The brand’s journey has been inspired by a singular, authentic and original experience: To put automotive enthusiasts ….
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