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GoLocalProv | Business | “Barbie” Actress Slated to Star in Major Production in RI — In Limbo Due to Strike
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Earlier in July, GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle was first to report that two major studio projects slated to be filmed in Rhode Island are on hold due to the Hollywood strikes.
Now, GoLocal can confirm one of the projects that was moving forward — but is now in limbo.
The weekend, in a New York Times feature on veteran costume designer Ann Roth, producer James Brooks said he had tapped Roth to work on his new movie — “being shot in Rhode Island.”
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The movie is “Ella McKay” and is set to star Emma Mackey, who plays one of the Barbies in yes, “Barbie.”
On Thursday, Steve Feinberg with the Rhode Island Film and Television Office told GoLocal due to the strikes, he could not confirm the project’s status at this time.
Mackey, who was born in France and went to college in London, has starred as Maeve Wiley in Netflix “Sex Education” and as Emily Brontë in the movie “Emily” which earned her a BAFTA rising star award in 2023.
Brooks, the co-founder of Gracie Films, counts among his television and film work The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, The Simpsons, Broadcast News, As Good as It Gets, and Terms of Endearment.
Brooks has received 53 Emmy nominations, winning 21 of them.
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RI Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Nov. 29, 2024
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 29, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Nov. 29 drawing
03-29-34-37-38, Mega Ball: 17, Megaplier: 2
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 29 drawing
19-21-31-38-39, Lucky Ball: 05
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from Nov. 29 drawing
Midday: 1-7-3-4
Evening: 6-4-0-9
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Nov. 29 drawing
10-11-12-24-37, Extra: 28
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Rhode Island
Providence Place Mall temporarily evacuated
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence Place Mall was evacuated for a short period of time on Friday evening.
Battalion Chief Douglas Degnan said a fire alarm was activated by a switch in the sprinkler system, but no fire was found.
People were let back in the mall afterward.
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Car crashes into pole in front of Rhode Island State House | ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A car crashed into a pole in front of the Rhode Island State House on Friday.
The Providence Police Department said that the 70-year-old driver was believed to have suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash.
They were transported to the hospital.
ABC 6 News crews on scene saw a damaged vehicle alongside fire and police personnel.
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