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    Alicia Vikander and Naomi Ackie Join BAFTA Jury to Determine Nominees for 2021 Rising Star Award

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    The ‘Ex Machina’ actress and the ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ star along with Joe Hartley have been added to the panel discussing the up-and-coming movie talents.

    Jan 21, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Alicia Vikander, Naomi Ackie, and Jo Hartley have joined the BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards) EE Rising Star Award Jury.
    The trio met with BAFTA Chair Krishnendu Majumdar over video conference to discuss the 2021 shortlist of new and up-and-coming talent within the movie industry.
    Alicia, Naomie, and Jo were accompanied on the panel by a number of industry experts to debate which stars should be considered for the award.
    Voting for the accolade will open to the public on March 3 with the BAFTA Ceremony will be held on the later date of 11 April (21) due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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    Previous winners of the awards include James McAvoy, Tom Hardy, Kristen Stewart, and Letitia Wright. It is the only BAFTA category to be voted for by the public and is now in its sixteenth year.
    Oscar winner Alicia said, “Being a BAFTA EE Rising Star nominee was a significant marker in my career and it is an honour and delight to deliberate the shortlist for this year’s award alongside the impressive panel of jurors.”
    “In what has been a tumultuous year for the industry, watching these new faces has given me hope and excitement for the years of film to come.”
    And Naomi added, “It’s been a huge honour for me to deliberate over this year’s hugely talented candidates. It’s really been hard to pick just five actors for this year’s shortlist and I’m certain I’ll be enjoying all these actor’s work for a long time to come.
    “The industry is bursting with talent and with the last year that we’ve collectively faced, I’m so grateful projects are still being made. For me and I’m sure many others, art, in its many mediums, is an important and needed respite while we adapt to our new reality.”

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    Pop Smoke Makes Acting Debut in Trailer of Eddie Huang's 'Boogie'

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    The late ‘Welcome to the Party’ rapper plays a basketball rival of the title character (Taylor Takahashi) in the coming-of-age film by the ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ producer.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Pop Smoke landed his first acting gig prior to his untimely passing in February 2020. Now, he’s making his debut as an actor posthumously as the first trailer for the movie “Boogie” has arrived online for fans’ viewing pleasure.
    From Eddie Huang, whose 2013 autobiography inspired FOX’s sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat”, the upcoming film tells a coming-of-age story of an Asian young man, Alfred “Boogie” Chin (played by Taylor Takahashi), who struggles to defy the stereotypes and skepticism by his peers and his family’s expectations to reach his dream to become a professional basketball player.
    Smoke, whose real name was Bashar Barakah Jackson, appears in several scenes as he portrayed Monk, the basketball rival of main character. The tension between Boogie and Monk is so apparent when they get to meet face-to-face, both inside and outside the court.

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    The trailer also offers a glimpse of Boogie’s romantic relationship. “No one believes in an Asian basketball player. It’s a joke in this country. We can cook, clean, count real good but anything else we’re picked last,” Boogie says, while his girlfriend encourages him to fight for himself.
    The official synopsis says the film is about “a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.”
    “Boogie” marks a directorial debut for Huang, who also wrote the script. Taylour Paige, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh, Dave East, Perry Yung and Alexa Mareka also star in the pic, which is scheduled to be released on March 5 by Focus Features.
    Back in June 2020, Huang spoke about shooting the movie with Smoke. “A lot of actors just don’t have the depth of emotion and experiences, but because of what Pop’s gone through, he has a tremendous well to draw from, ” Huang told The New York Times. “He gave me a thousand percent. They were tough 16-hour days, overnights, and he shot five overnights in a row. Kids were coming on the bridge to watch us shoot the scenes. We would play Pop’s record. All our actors, the extras, the kids on the bridge watching us shoot scenes, everyone was doing the Woo dance. It was pretty special.”

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    Burned Ones Are After the Fairies in 'Fate: The Winx Saga' First Trailer

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    The trailer offers a glimpse of a live-action ‘reimagining’ of the Italian cartoon series titled ‘Winx Club’ that follows coming-of-age journey of five fairies Bloom, Stella, Aisha, Terra and Musa.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming fantasy series “Fate: The Winx Saga” for viewing pleasure. Released on Tuesday, January 19, the trailer offers a glimpse of a live-action “reimagining” of the Italian cartoon series titled “Winx Club”.
    The video opens with a look at Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld that may remind fans of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in “Harry Potter” movie series. In Alfea, the students are learning “the element you were born with” in the first year.
    Someone notes in voiceover that “fairy magic is linked to emotion. The stronger the emotion, the stronger the magic.” Elsewhere in the trailer, Bloom (Abigail Cowen) appears to be struggling to control her element, which is fire, before actually managing to overcome it.
    The trailer also teases about the Barrier, which protects the school from Burned Ones. For some reasons, Bloom appears to go through the Barrier and encounter what seems to be Burned Ones. The action endangers her and others as she warns her friends, “They are after me.”

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    “Fate: The Winx Saga” follows the journey of five fairies, Bloom, Stella, Aisha, Terra and Musa. Also starring on the series are Hannah van der Westhuysen as Stella, Precious Mustapha as Aisha, Eliot Salt as Terra, Elisha Applebaum as Musa and Sadie Soverall as Beatrix.
    The official synopsis of Netflix’s grittier take on the cartoon reads, “It follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where they must learn to master their powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence.”
    The show hails from Brian Young (“The Vampire Diaries”) as he serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Winx creator Iginio Straffi and Judy Counihan. Joining them are Kris Thykier from Archery Pictures (Riviera, The State), and Cristiana Buzzelli as well as Joanne Lee from Rainbow.
    The 6-part first season of “Fate: The Winx Saga” is set to arrive on Friday, January 22 on Netflix.

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    Josh Duhamel Eyed to Replace Armie Hammer in 'Shotgun Wedding'

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    The ‘Life as We Know It’ actor is now in negotiations to star opposite Jennifer Lopez in the romantic action comedy after the ‘Call Me by Your Name’ star exited the project due to leaked DM scandal.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Josh Duhamel may be a potential replacement for Armie Hammer in “Shotgun Wedding”. Around a week after the “Call Me by Your Name” star exited the project due to leaked DM scandal, the “Life as We Know It” actor is reported to be in talks to star in the romantic action comedy.
    Revealing Josh’s possible appearance in the Lionsgate film was The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet noted that the 48-year-old actor is “now in negotiations” to star opposite Jennifer Lopez, who was “said to have had a say in the process.” It was further claimed that the actor’s name was mentioned early.
    The news came after Armie announced his departure from the movie in the wake of his leaked DM scandal. “I’m not responding to these b******t claims but in light of the vicious and spurious online attacks against me, I cannot in good conscience now leave my children for 4 months to shoot a film in the Dominican Republic,” he said in a statement released on Wednesday, January 13.

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    The Maxim DeWinter of “Rebecca” went on to add, “Lionsgate is supporting me in this and I’m grateful to them for that.” A representative for the production echoed his statement by saying, “[He] has requested to step away from the film and we support him in his decision.”
    Armie’s leaked DMs allegedly contained sexual messages which described cannibalism fantasies. One text read, “I am 100 per cent a cannibal. I want to eat you.” Another message alleged that the father of two had cut “the heart out of an animal” and ate it. Other screenshots include alleged messages from him asking whether he can drink people’s blood.
    Supporting the allegations was his ex-girlfriend Courtney Vucekovich. “He said to me he wants to break my rib and barbecue and eat it,” she told Page Six. “[I thought], ‘F**k, that was weird,’ but you never think about it again. He says, ‘I want to take a bite out of you.’ If I had a little cut on my hand he’d, like, suck it or lick it. That’s about as weird as we got… He likes the idea of skin in his teeth.”

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    Carlos Baute 'Thrilled' to Create Music for Frida Kahlo Series

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    Frida Kahlo Corporation has teamed up with CIC Media bosses to bring the Mexican icon’s story to the small screen through a drama project written by Joel Novoa and Marilu Godinez.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Venezuelan musician Carlos Baute has been recruited to help develop a drama series all about the life of celebrated artist Frida Kahlo.
    Officials at the Frida Kahlo Corporation have teamed up with CIC Media bosses to bring the Mexican icon’s story to the small screen, in a project written by Joel Novoa and Marilu Godinez.
    According to Deadline, Novoa, who has previously worked on “Arrow” and “Blood & Treasure”, will also direct.
    In a statement, the writers explained, “The idea is to talk about what the books don’t. The subtext behind each painting, the richness of Mexico’s 20th century and the revolution. Themes that are incredibly relevant at this unprecedented time.”

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    Carlos Dorado of the Frida Kahlo Corporation added, “Frida Kahlo Corporation is always looking for talented people who know how to exalt the life of an icon like Frida Kahlo. In this case, the professional team that has been formed is distinguished by its great professionalism, experience and most importantly the sensitivity to be able to approach a project as important and transcendental as Frida Kahlo. This high professional team will always have the support of Frida Kahlo Corporation.”

    And composer and singer Baute is thrilled to be involved.
    “I am very excited to create music to dress and accompany the story of the great Frida Kahlo, a character that I am sure millions of people want to know more about,” he shared.
    Casting details have yet to be revealed, but Salma Hayek famously portrayed the surrealist artist in 2002’s Oscar-winning “Frida”, directed by Julie Taymor.

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    Colorist Comment on 'Bridgerton' Actor Rege-Jean Page Makes 'Summer House' Star Issue Apology

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    Reality TV star Paige DeSorbo regrets the way she described the British actor based on his skin tone when expressing her support for him to be the next James Bond.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Rege-Jean Page has found himself at the center of controversy albeit having no part in making the mistake. The actor has got an apology from “Summer House” star Paige DeSorbo after she made colorist remark about the Brit stud.
    Realizing that the way she “described an actor’s skin tone when describing his appearance” could be interpreted as “offensive” to others, the reality TV star has issued an apology. “I wanted to take time to sincerely apologize to anyone that I may have offended,” the Bravo star said in the Sunday, January 17, episode of her “Giggly Squad” podcast.
    “It was not my intention and I recognize [that] what I said was wrong,” she added, before promising to be better. “I am completely committed to learning and growing, so I just wanted to take time today and sincerely apologize for my words from last week. I’m very sorry.”

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    Paige’s co-host and fellow Summer House star Hannah Berner also took responsibility for not calling out Paige right away over the remark. “Because we are the Giggly Squad and we are a team, I also want to apologize for not saying anything in the moment,” the 29-year-old said. “But as the Giggly Squad, we own our s**t and we are committed to [continuing] to learn – also to unlearn – and to [continuing] to grow.”
    Hannah claimed that she and Paige were on a “journey to educate ourselves” and recommended that their fans, who also want to educate themselves on the issue, watch a documentary called “Dark Girls”. “It’s beautifully made and we can’t just recommend it enough, especially if you want to further educate yourself,” she described it.
    Paige previously weighed in on rumors that Rege has been touted by fans as the next James Bond following the success of his Netflix series “Bridgerton”. Showing her support for the actor’s casting, the New York native said in an episode of her podcast he would make a great Bond because “he’s real British [and] he’s light-skinned.”

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    Carey Mulligan Enjoys Being Violent With No Consequences on Set of 'Promising Young Woman'

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    The ‘Great Gatsby’ actress talks about the making of her new critically-acclaimed comedy thriller, admitting that she loves filming the violent scenes on the set.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Carey Mulligan enjoyed performing violent scenes in “Promising Young Woman”.
    The actress stars as Cassie Thomas in Emerald Fennell’s black comedy and revealed she relished the experience of being violent on the big screen – which has been a rarity in her career.
    “It was quite fun. It’s funny, I said to someone the other day – when we were shooting Drive, I always wanted to get out of the elevator and be in a scene,” she told The A.V. Club.
    “And I think there was a scene originally at some point in Drive where there was a shootout – I think in the basement – and I was there. And then it got cut, and we didn’t shoot it. So yeah, it was nice to get to – well, it’s always fun to smash up a car with a tire iron if there’s no consequences.”

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    In fact, Carey enjoyed being destructive so much that she was left disappointed when a scene where she smashes a car only required three takes.
    “I remember being disappointed because we only got to do it three times, because we had three sets of tail lights. I was like, ‘Come on, let’s do another one!’ And Emerald was like, ‘No, no, calm down, buddy,’ ” Carey laughed.
    Carey Mulligan will be honoured with the International Star Award at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Awards for her role in “Promising Young Woman”.
    Previous recipients of the International Star Award include Nicole Kidman, Helen Mirren, Saoirse Ronan, and Charlize Theron.
    Like last year’s honoree Theron, who went on to gain an Oscar nomination for her role in movie “Bombshell”, Mulligan is among Oscar favorites this year. She has already been named Best Actress at Los Angeles Film Critics Association, San Diego Film Critics Society, Houston Film Critics Society, St. Louis Film Critics Association, and Music City Film Critics Association.

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    'Saved by the Bell' Reboot Picked Up for Season 2

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    The rebooted television show has just been renewed for the second season and received another 10-episode order following the success of the first installment.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – The stars of the “Saved by the Bell” reboot are returning to class for a second season of the relaunched franchise.
    Bosses at U.S. streaming service Peacock, part of the NBCUniversal network, have given show officials a new 10-episode order following the success of the revamp, which is set in Bayside High School in California and features the return of original series stars Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and Tiffani Thiessen.
    “I’m thrilled that Saved by the Bell has been renewed,” writer and executive producer Tracey Wigfield writes in a statement. “I’ve been blown away by all the love for the show and can’t wait to go back and make more episodes.”
    NBCUniversal executive Lisa Katz adds, “Saved by the Bell brought a fresh and modern take to the beloved original series that resonated with viewers of all ages.”

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    “Season 1 tackled topical, relevant issues with wit, heart, humor and just the right amount of nostalgia. And we look forward to bringing fans back to Bayside next season.”
    The renewal news emerges days after original castmember Dustin Diamond revealed he was battling stage four cancer. He did not reprise his role as Screech, which he played for four seasons until 1993, for the reboot due to financial demands.
    Original member Lark Voorhies was also absent from the reboot. The actress, who starred as the fashion-forward Lisa Turtle, admitted to feeling “slighted and hurt” after learning she’d not been invited to take part in the new show.
    She has also been excluded from numerous bonding events her castmates have had since the show ended, such as a dinner last year 2019 to celebrate “30 years of friendship.”
    On being left out of such social occasions, the screen star mused, “They have the right to do that and they’re happy in their element and they can have it, certainly… (But) family isn’t kept complete without its lead.”

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