Scarface Actress Tammy Lynn Leppert Mysteriously Disappeared on This Day in 1983 (1983) | Judicial / Criminal Events, Mysterious Events | Jul 6, 1983
Young actress, model and beauty queen Tammy Lynn Leppert (a.k.a. Tami Lynn), who had a small role in the Brian De Palma crime classic Scarface as the girl in the blue bikini during the drug-deal-gone-wrong chainsaw sequence, disappeared on July 6, 1983 under suspicious circumstances. As of March 2024, she has never been heard from ….
Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Jul 26, 2024
Twisters (2024) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Jul 19, 2024
The epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature’s most wondrous — and destructive — forces. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar nominated writer-director of Minari, Twisters stars Golden Globe nominee Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) and ….
Concept Eatery and Entertainment Destination DISCOSHOW Opens to the Public (2024) | Launches and Openings | Jul 27, 2024
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Spiegelworld opens concept eatery and entertainment destination DISCOSHOW on the Las Vegas Strip at 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard. While known for its successful adult-circus shows ABSINTHE, Atomic Saloon Show, OPM and The Hook, DISCOSHOW promises to be unlike any other entertainment Spiegelworld has conceived. In addition to the show and ….
The Modern Universal Studios Hollywood Tour Launches with Glamor Tram Fleet in 1964 (1964) | Launches and Openings | Jul 15, 1964
On July 15, 1964, two years after Music Corporation of America (MCA) took over Universal Pictures, the modern Universal Studios Hollywood Tour – then called the Universal City Studios Tour – was established to include a series of dressing room walk-throughs, peeks at actual production, and soon after, staged events. The attraction grew over the ….
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (2024) | Film Festivals | Jul 4 - Jul 14, 2024
Comic Con International: San Diego (San Diego Comic Con) (2024) | Comic Cons | Jul 24 - Jul 28, 2024
San Diego Comic Con 2024 showcases the biggest and best of popular culture, including comics, television & streaming, movies, cosplay and much more.
G-Fest Convention (2024) | Anime Conventions, Pop Culture Conventions | Jul 12 - Jul 14, 2024
G-FEST is a family-oriented convention centering on the kaiju genre. G-FEST features panels and Q & A sessions by actors and crew from the Japanese Godzilla films, fan presentations on topics of interest, contests and gaming, new and classic kaiju movies, the western world’s largest kaiju-focused dealers room, along with fun and camaraderie.
Midsummer Scream Halloween and Horror Convention (2023) | Horror Conventions | Jul 28 - Jul 30, 2023
Atco Dragway, First NHRA-Sanctioned Drag Strip in New Jersey, Abruptly Closes (2023) | Business Closures | Jul 18, 2023
On July 18, 2023, Atco Dragway, the first National Hot Rod Association-sanctioned drag strip in New Jersey, abruptly closes permanently. Facility operators posted banners on social media websites announcing the closure.
John Waters: Pope of Trash (2024) | Memorabilia Exhibition | Jan 1 - Aug 4, 2024
John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more. Click Here for the 2023 exhibition ….
Fear City (1984) | French Theatrical Releases | Jul 18, 1984
The 1984 noir thriller Fear City is directed by Abel Ferrara. The screenplay for the film was written by longtime Ferrara collaborator Nicholas St. John, who also wrote Body Snatchers and King of New York. Fear City centers on a haunted former boxer turned mob-connected nightclub promoter (Tom Berenger) and a fiercely driven police Detective ….
Phoebe Cates (1963) | Birthdays | Jul 16, 1963
Las Vegas' International Hotel, Set Location for James Bond Film Diamonds Are Forever, First Opens (1969) | Launches and Openings | Jul 2, 1969
The hotel casino known as of 2023 as The Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, first opened its doors on July 2, 1969. The hotel, casino, and timeshare resort located in Winchester, Nevada, near the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip, opened as the International Hotel. The resort was known for many years as ….
First Issue of Amiga Format Magazine Published (1989) | First Issues, Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates | Jul 1, 1989
British multimedia publisher Future released the first issue of Amiga Format Magazine in July 1989. Amiga Format was a computer magazine centering on Amiga computers. The magazine lasted 136 issues, ceasing publication in the year 2000. Amiga Format was originally the dual-format title ST/Amiga Format Magazine, however Future sold one of its brands to another ….