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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)2h ago
Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74
The director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.
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Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74
The director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.
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What happenedThe director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.
What changedThe center frames it as "Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74". The right frames it as "Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ — dies unexpectedly at 74".
ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.
Archive healthLive match · 8 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format
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Still Watching. The center frames it as "Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74". The right frames it as "Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ — dies unexpectedly at 74".
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Center-right ·News report
New York Post6m ago
Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask’ and ‘Scorpion King’ — dies unexpectedly at 74
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The Hollywood filmmaking community is in mourning, with the sudden loss of director Chuck Russell, who passed away on Wednesday at 74.
Center ·Wire story
UPI2h ago
'The Mask,' 'Dream Warriors' director Chuck Russell dies at 74
Director Chuck Russell died Wednesday at 74, it was confirmed Friday. His career included "The Mask," "Nightmare on Elm Street 3," & "Scorpion King."
Center ·News report
Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74
The director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.
Center ·News report
Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74
eraser
The director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.
Center ·News report
WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)2h ago
Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74
The director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.
Center ·News report
Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74
The director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.
Center ·News report
Chuck Russell, director of 'The Mask' and 'Eraser,' dies at 74
The director died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area, his family told TMZ.