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    Lupita Nyong'o's Children's Book Adapted for Movie

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    The kiddie-friendly book inspired by the ‘Black Panther’ actress’ own childhood struggle with her dark skin is being turned into an animated movie musical for Netflix.

    Feb 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lupita Nyong’o’s children’s book is set to be turned into an animated movie musical for Netflix.
    The “Black Panther” star released “Sulwe” in late 2019, using her own childhood struggle with her dark skin as inspiration to tackle the issue of acceptance among kids of colour.
    Now it’s being adapted for the screen thanks to streaming service bosses, and Nyong’o, who will serve as a producer, is delighted to embark on the next chapter of Sulwe’s story.
    “The story of Sulwe is one that is very close to my heart,” the actress shared in a statement.

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    “It was a long journey for me to arrive at self-love. Sulwe is a mirror for dark-skinned children to see themselves, a window for those who may not be familiar with colourism, to have understanding and empathy.”
    In an Instagram post announcing the news on Thursday (18Feb21), Nyong’o wrote, “Sulwe is going to be an animated movie!! Thank you to the readers of all ages who have joined #Sulwe on her starry ride. I’m so excited for this next adventure on @Netflix! #BrightnessIsJustWhoYouAre.”
    The Oscar winner was inundated with well wishes from fans and celebrity friends, including Diane Kruger, who commented, “AMAZING,” and Ciara, who added, “That’s so awesome! Congratulations mama!!”
    It’s not yet known if Nyong’o will be contributing to the songs featured in the film, but she previously teamed up with musician K’naan to write a tune to accompany her literary project.
    “Sulwe’s Song” dropped in November 2019, a month after the book’s launch, and was accompanied by an animated lyric video.

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    Jesse Plemons Takes Over Lead Role in Martin Scorsese's Film as Leonardo DiCaprio and Scribe Clash

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    The former ‘Breaking Bad’ actor has been enlisted to take over the role originally meant for the ‘Titanic’ star after the latter didn’t see eye to eye with the ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ scribe.

    Feb 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Actor Jesse Plemons has taken over Leonardo Dicaprio’s lead role in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming drama “Killers of the Flower Moon”.
    DiCaprio had originally been tapped to star as FBI agent Tom White, who is tasked with investigating a series of real-life murders in the Osage Indians community in Oklahoma in the early 1920s, but he clashed with screenwriter Eric Roth and reportedly pushed to be recast as the secondary lead after a series of script rewrites.
    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Plemons, who worked with Scorsese on “The Irishman”, will now step into the shoes of White, pulling out of talks to join filmmaker Jordan Peele’s new movie, due to a scheduling clash.

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    As requested, DiCaprio will play Ernest Burkhart, the nephew of a powerful local rancher portrayed by Robert De Niro, with actress Lily Gladstone recruited as the “Titanic” star’s onscreen wife.
    “Killers of the Flower Moon”, based on the 2017 non-fiction book by journalist David Grann, is set to begin filming in May (21) and will premiere on Apple TV+.
    Eric Roth previously said of his argument with Leonardo DiCaprio, “Leonardo wanted some things changed that we argued about. He won half of them (arguments). I won half of them. So that’s happening.”
    Of the story adapted for the movie, the scribe explained, “It’s the story of Osage Indians, 1921, the poorest people in America who discover oil in this terrible land in Oklahoma, where they’ve been driven to. Then every killer in America comes to kill 184 of them for their money, but this really heroic guy comes in (to help).”

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    Donald Glover Leaves FX for Eight-Figure Deal With Amazon Studios

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    The ‘Atlanta’ actor has reportedly found a new home at Amazon Studios and inked a multi-year deal with the company after parting ways with the Disney-owned FX.

    Feb 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Donald Glover has reportedly signed an eight-figure, multi-year deal with Amazon Studios.
    The multi-talented star is said to have left Disney-owned FX – home to his critically-acclaimed series “Atlanta” – for the new deal, with one of his first projects for Amazon being “Hive”, a series from “Watchmen” ‘s Janine Nabers about a Beyonce-like figure.
    According to Variety, Malia Obama – the daughter of former U.S. president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle – has joined the writers’ room for that project.
    Glover’s brother Stephen has also inked a deal with Amazon Studios, multiple outlets reported, while Amazon declined to comment on the news.
    Apparently, Glover’s work will also feature on an Amazon Prime Video content portal.

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    News of the Amazon deal comes just days after it was confirmed that Glover would be starring opposite Phoebe Waller-Bridge in a TV reboot of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”.
    Jennifer Salke, the Amazon Studios chief, said, “Talk about the dream team! Donald and Phoebe are two of the most talented creators and performers in the world.”
    “It’s truly a dream for us, as it will be for our global audience, to have these two forces of nature collaborating as a powerhouse creative team. Mr. and Mrs. Smith is an iconic property, and we can’t wait to see how Donald, Phoebe and Francesca (Sloane, the showrunner) make it their own.”
    “We’re thrilled to be working with them, and with such great partners at New Regency.”
    The “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” movie, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as a married couple who worked as assassins belonging to competing agencies, was released back in 2005.

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    'Mom' Showrunners Confirm Season 8 Ending to Be Series Finale

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    The TV sitcom, which was launched in 2013, has lost its leading lady Anna Faris in a shocking departure days before the current season went into production in September 2020.

    Feb 18, 2021
    AceShowbiz – TV sitcom “Mom” will wrap for good in May at the end of its current eighth season, following Anna Faris’ shock departure last year.
    The beloved U.S. show, which revolved around the relationship between Faris’ character and her unconventional mum, played by Allison Janney, launched in 2013, and remains among the the best-rated comedies on the CBS network, but it appears showrunners have run out of stories after trying to make the comedy work without their leading lady.
    Over the course of the current season, her character’s absence has been explained in a storyline about her attending law school.
    “For the past eight years, we’ve had the great honor to bring these wonderful characters to life, sharing their struggles and triumphs with millions of viewers every week,” executive producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay shared in a statement on Wednesday, February 17.
    “From the beginning, we set out to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a network comedy series. Whether it was the emotional reactions of the live audience on tape night inside Stage 20, or discussions at The White House regarding the opioid crisis, or the personal stories we continue to receive on social media, we take great pride in knowing ‘Mom’ has positively impacted so many lives. We are forever grateful to our brilliant cast and guest stars, wonderful writers, and amazing crew for going on this journey with us.”

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    Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment, added, “Since its premiere, Mom has touched people’s lives by sensitively tackling weighty yet relatable topics, with a perfect, deft touch. ‘Mom’ redefined what a comedy can be, and we are proud to have been the network home to this wonderful series. We are deeply grateful to Chuck Lorre and his tremendously creative production team, helmed by Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay, and the amazingly talented cast, led by the phenomenal Allison Janney.”
    Janney has yet to comment but on the eve of the announcement she told chat show host Ellen DeGeneres she was finding filming without Faris “odd”, while explaining she and the rest of the cast – Jaime Pressly, Mimi Kennedy, Beth Hall, Kristen Johnston, and William Fichtner – hoped to “keep telling stories”.
    “Anna is missed and her character on the show is missed,” “The West Wing” star told Ellen. “And I think there are some really wonderful characters that have been established. And people love the show so, we’re gonna keep telling the stories as long as we can.”
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    Faris reportedly blindsided producers with her decision to leave “Mom” days before season eight went into production in September (2020).

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    Mia Farrow Fears Woody Allen Will Do Anything to Save Himself After 'Allen v. Farrow' Release

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    The new HBO documentary series, which explores the breakdown of the ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ star’s relationship with the filmmaker, will premiere on February 21.

    Feb 18, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Mia Farrow is “scared” of her ex-partner Woody Allen.
    The “Hannah and Her Sisters” star was in a relationship with the filmmaker between 1980 and 1992, and almost 30 years after their split, the actress has said she fears her former partner.
    Mia spoke as part of the new HBO documentary series “Allen v. Farrow”, which explores the breakdown of their relationship – which began when Allen had an affair with his now-wife and Mia’s adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn – and the child sexual abuse allegations made by their adopted daughter Dylan Farrow.
    And Mia has said she’s worried the documentary will put Allen “on the attack again” to “save himself from the truth”.
    Speaking in a preview for the four-part series – which will premiere on 21 February – Mia said, “I don’t know, I’m just scared. I’m scared of him. A person who has no allegiance to truth will do anything. A person who will do anything is somebody to be scared of.”
    “So I worry that when this documentary comes out, he’ll be on the attack again. He’ll do whatever he has to do to try to save himself from the truth, from the mess he made.”

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    Elsewhere in the documentary, Mia also expressed her regret for ever embarking on a relationship with Allen, as she said he “should never have been in the family”.
    “If I could take it all back, I would. I wish I’d never met him,” she continued. “That’s my great regret of my life, to bring somebody like that who should never have been in the family.”
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    “Allen v. Farrow” features interviews from Mia and Dylan, as well as other members of the Farrow-Previn family, including Ronan Farrow, Fletcher Previn and daughters Quincy and Tam Farrow.
    Their family friend and singer Carly Simon and prosecutor Frank Maco are also interviewed, and never-before-seen home footage from Mia and Allen’s life together before their split in 1992 is shown.
    Allen and Soon-Yi did not participate in the series, although portions of the director’s memoir, “Apropos of Nothing”, are included via audiobook.

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    'Masked Dancer' Finale: Winner Cotton Candy Is Unmasked as Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast

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    The grand finale kicks off with host Craig Robinson singing ‘(I’ve Had) Time of My Life’ while the finalists, The Cotton Candy, The Tulip and The Sloth, perform alongside him.

    Feb 18, 2021
    AceShowbiz – “The Masked Dancer” aired its season 1 finale on Wednesday, February 17. The grand finale kicked off with host Craig Robinson singing “(I’ve Had) Time of My Life” while the finalists, The Cotton Candy, The Tulip and The Sloth, performed alongside him.
    The Tulip was the first contestant to hit the stage that night, offering an energetic routine to Ava Max’s “Kings & Queens”. Her Word Up clue included “followers.” Meanwhile, her other clues were the letter “E” with an angry face on it, makeup palettes and a barrel labeled “X Ale.” Judge Ken Jeong believed that The Tulip was Lucy Hale, while Ashley Tisdale thought she was TikTok star Mackenzie Ziegler.
    As for The Sloth, his final clue package included him wearing a cowboy hat. As he had white dollar bills falling around him, Sloth was seen standing next to a street sign that read, “Jump Street”. That night, he danced a Jive as his Word Up clue was “magical.”

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    The last performer was The Cotton Candy, whose clue package included her hand being clasped in prayer as well as a constellation repeating in the sky four times. As for her Word Up hint, it was “foundation.” For the final performance, Cotton Candy took the stage to dance a choreography to Kesha’s (Ke$ha) cover of “This Is Me” from “The Greatest Showman”.
    It was time to find out the results. The Tulip was announced to be third place finisher. Before she revealed her identity, the judges made final guesses including Liza Koshy, Lucy Hale, Mackenzie Ziegler and Sabrina Carpenter. Ashley was right because The Tulip was indeed Mackanzie!
    Later, The Sloth was named as the runner up, which meant that The Cotton Candy was the show’s first-ever winner. Paula Abdul thought that The Sloth was “Dancing with the Stars” pro-dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Ken guessed Channing Tatum, while Ashley named Hugh Jackman. As for Brian Austin Green, he guessed Maks’ brother Valentin Chmerkovskiy. It was then revealed that Sloth was Maks!
    The final guesses for Cotton Candy included figure skaters Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinksi, though Paula thought she was Gabby Douglas. She got it right because Cotton Candy was the Olympic gold medalist gymnast. “This experience has been so, so amazing. I thank everyone so much and I love everyone so much,” Gabby gushed. “It was my first time performing and not being judged. I had so much fun, and I’m so grateful and so honored.”

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    Martin Scorsese Complains About Systematic Devaluation of Cinema by Streaming Movies

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    Though acknowledging that he has benefited from streaming platforms, ‘The Irishman’ director criticizes the movie industry for being more focused on ‘business.’

    Feb 18, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Martin Scorsese has blasted the movie industry for being more focused on “business” as a result of the rise in “content” being produced for streaming companies.
    The legendary director, whose last movie “The Irishman” was released on Netflix, suggests that streaming movies have had a negative impact on cinema, which he claims is being “systematically devalued, sidelined, demeaned, and reduced to its lowest common denominator, ‘content.’ ”
    In an essay for Harper’s Magazine, Martin explained, “As recently as 15 years ago, the term ‘content’ was heard only when people were discussing the cinema on a serious level, and it was contrasted and measured against ‘form.’ ”
    “Then, gradually, it was used more and more by the people who took over media companies, most of whom knew nothing about the history of the art form, or even cared enough to think they should.”
    Martin acknowledges he has benefited from streaming platforms but suggests the film industry is too focused on “business.”

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    The 78-year-old filmmaker said, “We can’t depend on the movie business, such as it is, to take care of cinema. In the movie business, which is now the mass visual entertainment business, the emphasis is always on the word ‘business’, and value is always determined by the amount of money to be made from any given property.”
    Martin, whose movie credits include award-winning movies, “Goodfellas”, “Raging Bull”, “The Departed” and “Taxi Driver”, called on those in the film industry to protect the “greatest treasures of our culture.”
    He said, “Those of us who know the cinema and its history have to share our love and our knowledge with as many people as possible.”

    “And we have to make it crystal clear to the current legal owners of these films that they amount to much, much more than mere property to be exploited and then locked away. They are among the greatest treasures of our culture, and they must be treated accordingly.”

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    'Real Housewives of Miami' Gets a Reboot Treatment on Peacock

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    The cast for upcoming season 3 has yet to be confirmed but the original show featured Larsa Pippen, Lea Black, Adriana de Moura, Alexia Echevarria, Marysol Patton and Lisa Hochstein among others.

    Feb 18, 2021
    AceShowbiz – “The Real Housewives of Miami” is set to return soon. Peacock, NBCuniversal’s streaming service, officially announced on Wednesday, February 17 that it is currently developing a reboot of the “Housewives” franchise. The announcement was made during the Television Critics Association Press Tour.
    Andy Cohen, an executive producer on Bravo where the show originally aired, has been tapped to executive produce the new project. Also serving as executive producers are Matt Anderson, Nate Green and Cooper Green at Purveyors of Pop.
    “The Real Housewives of Miami” initially ran for three seasons from 2011 to 2013 on Bravo. The series is one of two iterations of “Real Housewives” franchise that was canceled. The other one is “The Real Housewives of D.C.” which was canceled after 1 season in 2012.
    The cast for upcoming season 3 has yet to be confirmed. The original show featured Larsa Pippen, Lea Black, Adriana de Moura, Alexia Echevarria, Marysol Patton, Lisa Hochstein, Cristy Rice, Joanna Krupa, Ana Quincoces and Karent Sierra. It’s unknown if any of the original cast members are returning to the reboot.

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    Just recently, it was reported that Larsa was considering to make a return on the show. “Larsa is in Miami and is not coming back to L.A. anytime soon. She loves it there,” a source revealed on February 15. “One thing has nothing to do with the other, but she is seriously considering joining the RHOM cast.”
    The insider, however, noted that “nothing has been signed yet, but she’s thinking about it.” The source went on to say, “She’s just a little skeptical because she doesn’t know if it’s right for her right now. She’s kind of playing devil’s advocate right now but there’s definitely been conversations.”
    Prior to this, Andy hinted at his plan to bring back the show on Peacock. During his appearance on “Everything Iconic” podcast in November 2020, the TV personality shared, “I have really been trying to get [NBC’s streaming platform] Peacock to pick up ‘Miami’.” He went on to say, “i don’t know if I’m allowed to say this. I don’t know where we are with that. I have to say the fans of ‘Miami’ are still very vocal, and so I’ve been an advocate for Peacock bringing back ‘Miami’.”
    “I think ‘Miami’ as it was on Bravo really suffered from Mama Elsa not being around in season 3,” Andy also shared. “She was very sick. I think she was a more important part of that show than people realized. The problem with the third season was that the ratings were declining as it went on and they went down for the reunion, which is usually the opposite of what happens. I think that went into the decision to not pick it up,” he added.

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