Events January 11 - Production begins on the Star Wars sequel, Return of the Jedi. September - Keanu Reeves moves to college. The THX Sound System is developed for use in movie theaters. Top Grossing Films of the Year E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Tootsie, starring Dustin Hoffman An Officer and a Gentleman Rocky III, starring Sylvester Stallone Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan Poltergeist 48 Hrs, starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Annie The Verdict Academy Awards Best Picture: Gandhi - Indo-British Films, Columbia Best Actor: Ben Kingsley - Gandhi Best Actress: Meryl Streep - Sophie's Choice Births April 30 - Kirsten Dunst Deaths March 5 - John Belushi, actor March 6 - Ayn Rand, writer June 18 - Curt Jurgens, Austrian actor Other Movies Released Gandhi Grease 2 Friday the 13th, Part 3 Halloween III: Season Of the Witch Blade Runner Tron
