Invite Only – The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is assembling a star-studded cast for its opening gala in September. Italian screen legend Sophia Loren and independent filmmaker Haile Gerima will be honored with special awards, and Tom Hanks, Annette Bening, and Bob Iger are being saluted for their efforts to raise $388 million for the museum.
Open – On January 22, Minnie will receive the 2,627th star on the historic stretch of Hollywood Boulevard in honor of her 90 years of entertaining billions of people. Disney CEO Bob Iger and singer Katy Perry will be on hand to celebrate the momentous occasion right outside of Disney’s El Capitan Theatre, where Minnie’s star, given in the Motion Pictures category, will be located.
