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Mel Gibson's revival; 'War of the Worlds' opera; Hollywood's awards season
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Episode 17238
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Mel Gibson's revival; 'War of the Worlds' opera; Hollywood's awards season

If Mel Gibson can revive his career, could Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K.?; Yuval Sharon turns Orson Welles' radio play into a multi-site opera; it's awards season in Hollywood, but there are some familiar names you won't be hearing, e.g., Harvey Weinstein.
Mel Gibson attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Daddy's Home 2" at Regency Village Theatre on November 5, 2017 in Westwood, California.
Mel Gibson attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Daddy's Home 2" at Regency Village Theatre on November 5, 2017 in Westwood, California.
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If Mel Gibson can revive his career, could Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K.?; Yuval Sharon turns Orson Welles' radio play into a multi-site opera; it's awards season in Hollywood, but there are some familiar names you won't be hearing, e.g., Harvey Weinstein.

Air raid sirens, a theremin and the L.A. Phil come together for 'War of the Worlds' opera
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Downtown Los Angeles is the setting for an ambitious opera adaptation of Orson Welles' 1938 radio drama, created by Yuval Sharon.