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The decade of the 1980's saw a great deal of excitement in America, and many of the events of that decade are still felt today. The stars of the entertainment industry really took off and many of the movies and stars from that decade are still going strong today. From the Star Wars franchise to The Raider's of the Lost Ark series, These blockbusters are still talked about and held as a standard to which other movies are judged. This report will also show how stars like Zac Effron and Trey Songs get their start during this decade. The movie The Empire Strikes Back was premiered in theaters on May 21,1980. This movie was written by: Leigh Brakett and Lawerence Kasden with a story by:George Lucas. The Empire Strikes Back was premiered in theaters on May 21,1980. The director was Irivin Kershner. Some casting people were Mark Harmill who played (Luke Skyawalker), Cairrie Fisher who played (Princess Leia Organa) and Frank Oz who played (Yoda). Raiders of the Last Ark was released in June 1981. The movie made $18 million. Tom Selleck was originally supposed to play Indiana Jones, but Harrison Ford did. Three foot long legless reptiles know as Glass Lizards were used in addition to real snakes. The scene of Indiana Jones looking down on the Nazis carrying the Ark was as R2D2 being taken away by the Jawar in the original star wars movie. E.T The Extra-Terrestrial was released in June1982 .Who played Elliott (Henry Thomas), the older brother (Robert MacNaughton), little sister (Drew BarryMore) and mother (Dee Wallace). Steven Spielberg's was the directed and won four Academy Awards. Best original Score, Best Sound ,Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects. John Williams wrote the songs and theme songs. Lee Lee Sobieski births name is Liliane Rudabet Gloria Elsveta Sobieski. She was born on June 10,1983, in New York City, New York. Her height is 178cm. In her free time she likes to paint,poetry,horseback riding. Lee Lee speaks french fluently. She was an young popular actress. When Lee Lee Sobieski was in a school cafeteria when an casting director discover her great talent. Her parent's names are Jean and Elizabeth Sobeiski ,They are both artists;a painter and a writer. She has a borther name Robert Sobieski. In 1998 she got a role in “Deep Impact”. Next year she was in “Eye Wide Shut” along with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Lee Lee next important movie was “Joan of Arc”. She was then nominated at the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards. Lee Lee stared in other movies as such “Jungle Jungle 2”(1997), “Never Been Kissed”(1999), “Here on Earth”(2000), “My First Mister”(2001), “The Glass House”(2001), “Uprising Joy Ride”(2001), “Max or Hercules” (2002). Trey Songz was born on November 28,1984, he is a American recording artist, producer and actor. Trey Songz name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson. Trey was born in Petersburg, Virginia with the encouragement of his friends and family he stared singing. Troy Taylor a record producer discovered his talent during a show, which got him to a record contract with Atlantic Records. After graduation from high school, Trey moved to New Jersey to start his muisc career. Trey first recorded when he was 15 years old. Trey released his album in July 2005 called, “I Got to Make It”. It debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, selling over 40,000 copies in its first week of sale. October 2007,his second album called, “Trey Day” was released that album debuted at 11 on the Billboard 200, selling more units than his previous album. Trey got a award for Best Award for Best Male R&B Artist. Later in 2009 “Can't Help But Wait” made the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Award Ceremony. Trey Songz three album called “Ready”released in September 2009. the album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 selling 131,000 copies in the first week. Back to the future is an American adventure-comedy film. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, and released in 1985 Back to the Future part II was released in 1989 and Back to the Future part 1990. It was written by Bod Gale and Zemeckis. The movie was starred by Michael J. Fox and Christopher Loyd. It opened on July 3,1985 and grossed US $210 million at the US Box Home Video released Back to the Future:The Complete Trilogy on DVD&VHS. Robert was born in London,England on May 13,1986. His mother name was Clare Pattinson. His father's name was Richard Pattinson.Robert has two older sisters name Lizzy and Victoria. Robert has blue eyes, light brown hair, Robert is 6'1” (185cm) his Nationality is English and is white. His Religion is Roman Catholic. Robert is a model and actor. Robert studied at High School Tower House School Harrodain Private Shcool and University Barnes Theater Company Old Sorting Office Acts Center. Robert had a big modeling career. Two years later Pattinson recived a role in the movie Harry Potter movie the role Cedric Diggury. One year later Robert was in the famous movie Twlight. Robert played the role of a vampire name Edward Cullen. Zac Efron was born on October 18, 1987 in San Luis, California.Zac is 5'10” (179 cm) height. He has blue eyes and brown light hair. Efron won 5 awards in his career. He started as an actor with the famous television serious “Safe” in 2002. Zac was in never television serious “Dear Abby” in 2003, “Triple Play” in 2004. Zac Efron got his fame from the television show “Without Consent” in 2004, and “Summer Land” released in 2005. Zac Efron also played in the movie “High School Musical”in which he played Troy Bolton in 2006. Efron played in never movie called “High School Musical 2”, “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”,”Hairspray” in 2007, “17 Again” in 2009”, “Charlie St. Cloud” 2010, and “The Lucky” 2012. Coming to America was released in 1988. Coming to America was an English language film, it was also an romantic comedy. Coming to America films set in New York City and Africa. Films shot in New York City and Africa. John Landis directed Coming to America. Eddie Murphy, David Sneffield, and Barry W. Blaustein were the writers. Some cast meets were Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones, Arsenio Hall, Vallnessa Calloway, and Madge Sinclair. Doing the Right Thing was released in 1989. Do the Right Thing was produced by Jon Kilik, Spike Lee, Monty Ross. Doing the Right Thing was Directed by Spike Lee and also written. Do Thing the Right was an Engish language film and comedy film. Do the Right Thing films set in New York City. Some of the cast meets Ossie Davis, Rudy Dee, Robin Harris, Bill Nunn, and Frankie Faison. This paper shows how during the 1980 there were great events that are still remember today. Also great stars of the entertainment industry really took off and many of the movies and stars from that decade are still going strong today. Like E.T The Extra-Terrestrial from Coming to America and actors like Trey Songz and Zac Efron.

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