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    Riz Ahmed Credits His Role as Deaf Drummer for Making Him Appreciate Sound of Silence

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    The ‘Nightcrawler’ actor enjoys the sound of silence more after playing a drummer who begins to lose his hearing in a new movie called ‘Sound of Metal’.

    Jan 2, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Riz Ahmed is learning to appreciate silence in his life after playing a deaf drummer in his new Amazon film, “Sound of Metal”.
    The actor grew up in a very noisy household and admits he has often found himself running away from quiet moments because he needed sound in his life.
    But after facing his fears for the new project, Riz admits he’s now looking forward to a more quiet life.
    “Growing up in a noisy household with a lot of people in a small house, silence was just not part of my life,” he says. “I think I’m someone who kind of runs away from silence. Actually making this film made me realise that and allowing that (silence) into my life a little more.”

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    Ahmed was fitted with inverted hearing aids, which emitted white noise, for his latest role, adding, “They would block out all noise to an extent where I couldn’t hear myself.”
    And he studied deaf people to perfect the role, adding, “I did learn that dinner time with a deaf family is very loud if you’re a hearing person because of people banging on tables to get attention for that vibrational communication across the dinner table.”
    “I hope this film opens people’s eyes to some beautiful aspects of deaf culture.”
    “Sound of Metal” also stars the likes of Olivia Cooke, Paul Raci, Lauren Ridloff, and Mathieu Amalric. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year before heading to Amazon streaming service.

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    Kingsley Ben-Adir Locked Himself in Room for Days Before Malcolm X Audition

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    The British actor reveals he spent days isolating himself in his room before auditioning for the role of the civil rights icon in Regina King’s directorial debut ‘One Night In Miami’.

    Jan 2, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir locked himself away for three days to clear his mind as he prepared to audition for the role of civil rights icon Malcolm X in “One Night In Miami”.
    The rising British star wanted to fully focus his attention on bringing Malcolm to life onscreen in Regina King’s directorial debut, so he stayed put in his room before putting his performance on tape – and the “Watchmen” actress loved it.
    “Regina and I spent two weeks going back and forth on Skype,” he told The Hollywood Reporter of their rapport. “We had some really long conversations about Malcolm.”

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    However, Ben-Adir reveals that wasn’t the role he was initially approached for – King had originally wanted him to try out for the character of Cassius Clay before he became Muhammad Ali, but the part just didn’t speak to him.
    “I didn’t respond to him,” he explained. “But the debate between Malcolm X and Sam Cooke really jumped off the page, and I said to my agent, ‘If anything happens and Malcolm becomes available, I’d love to put that on tape.’ ”
    “Riverdale” star Eli Goree was subsequently cast as boxing great Clay for the movie, which co-stars Leslie Odom Jr. as soul singer Cooke and Aldis Hodge as American football legend Jim Brown.
    The forthcoming film is an adaptation of Kemp Powers’ acclaimed stage play of the same name, and is set in February, 1964, on the night Clay became world heavyweight champion following a shock victory over Sonny Liston.

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    Lucy Hale Shocked by How Quickly 'Pretty Little Liars' Is Picked Up for Reboot

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    The Aria Montgomery depicter admits to being caught off guard when she heard her teen television show is getting rebooted only three years after it concluded.

    Jan 1, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lucy Hale was surprised by the speed at which a “Pretty Little Liars” reboot has been picked up.
    The actress starred as Aria Montgomery in the much-loved teen TV show from 2010 to 2017 when it ended after seven seasons.
    The show has now been snapped up for a reboot at HBO Max, but Lucy admitted she was stunned by how quickly a new trip to Rosewood has been planned.
    Asked for her feelings on the reboot, Lucy said, “I’m like, ‘Whoa, already they’re doing this!’ ”

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    However, she was quick to add that she is “supportive” of everyone involved in the new show.
    “Look I’m supportive of all of everyone, I think it’s great that this’ll give people an opportunity to create a career,” she smiled during the interview with Billboard. “I mean, the show was big. And I don’t know what they’re going to do with it exactly but I think it’s gonna be all new characters, just sort of the same premise.”
    And when it comes to whether or not she’ll ever make a cameo in the reboot, Lucy insisted that while she’s “curious,” she doesn’t “know enough about it” to sign up.
    “I think it’s going to be a lot edgier, a lot sexier, and I’m like, ‘Ooh. Why didn’t they do that with our version of it?’ But that’s ok,” she laughed.
    Lucy Hale previously said she was “too protective” to have the TV show brought back without her. “I’m so protective of this show So I feel like when the time comes that they want to do it with a whole new cast, I might have to produce it because I’m way too protective of it,” she said earlier this year.

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    Henry Golding's Wife Approves of His 'Monsoon' Gay Love Scenes

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    According to the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ actor, his wife Liv Lo is ‘more excited’ than he is about his intimate scenes with co-star Parker Sawyers in his new movie.

    Jan 1, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Actor Henry Golding’s wife is the biggest fan of his same-sex love scenes with his “Monsoon” co-star Parker Sawyers.
    The “Crazy Rich Asians” star, who is married to Liv Lo, had to get intimate with his hunky castmate in the Hong Khaou movie, but Golding had no problem playing gay because their chemistry felt so natural.
    He said, “A lot of people were like, ‘Are you worried about having love scenes with a man on set?’ I was like, ‘No!’ ”
    “I come from an understanding that love is love… It doesn’t matter if you’re Black, Latino, gay, straight, bi, it’s that feeling of yearning and that return of that.”
    “When I was talking to Hong in L.A., he already had Parker in mind for the role and so I Googled his name and his image and was like, ‘D**n, he’s handsome, he’s tall, he works out… I could be in worse positions!’ ”
    “We hit it off. Parker is such a lovely guy. It felt so natural and Hong created a really safe environment on set and that’s what you hope for as an actor on any production.”
    And Golding wasn’t the only one comfortable with Sawyers’ casting – his wife was raving about their movie coupling too.

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    “I think my wife was more excited about Parker than I was – trust me, she was loving it!” he laughed.
    Henry is aware of the “sensitivity” surrounding straight actors portraying LGBTQ roles onscreen, but he felt he could justify his role as Kit in the film because the character’s sexuality wasn’t the focus of the story.
    He explained to Attitude magazine, “We live in times where it is a sensitive topic to have a straight actor playing a gay role. From my point of view, with this particular role, it was the fact that his journey wasn’t hinged on the fact he is gay.”
    “It’s almost like, yes, he’s a young gay man, but the bigger issue is who he is as a person.
    “I’m going to accept this role because of the journey it represents in this man. It’s not a journey into his queerness. It’s a journey into his history.”
    “I feel as though when it comes to important historical figures, characters that are defined by being from the community, you really need to take a moment to think, this is important for the LGBTQ community to be a part of.”
    “The question has to be asked of me: why did you even consider this role? This should be the case. It can’t go unquestioned because there lies a problem in itself. You need to hold people responsible for their decisions.”
    “They’re conversations that need to be had. You can’t turn a blind eye, you need to keep people in check, that’s the most important thing.”

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    Ben Whishaw Never Received Full Script of James Bond Movie 'No Time to Die'

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    The ‘Paddington’ actor describes the making of the latest James Bond movie ‘a difficult journey’ partly because of the way director Cory Fukunaga works.

    Jan 1, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Ben Whishaw found making the latest James Bond movie, “No Time to Die”, a “difficult journey.”
    The 40-year-old actor reprised his role as Q in the latest James Bond movie – which is now due for release in April 2021, having been pushed back a year due to the coronavirus pandemic – but finds it difficult to talk about the film, largely because he never received a full script and because of the way director Cary Fukunaga works.
    He said, “Partly because it was long ago. Although it wasn’t that long ago, it does feel like it. But also, we never did get the full script. I did my bits not in chronological order, so I find it hard (to talk about).”
    “I’m not allowed to tell you what happens in the story, and even if I was I couldn’t, because of the way that it happened. But I can say that very late in the day I give him some technology that helps.”

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    Asked if he didn’t get a full script due to a fear of leaks, he said, “It’s partly the secrecy that always surrounds it, but on this one, to be honest, it was a difficult journey. Although it was part-intentional, the director works in quite an improvisational way and we had a very tight deadline. But as I say, they don’t tell us anything.”
    The “Mary Poppins Returns” actor admitted he often feels uncomfortable on set because he’s so “afraid” of meeting new people and struggles to make small talk.
    He said in a recent interview, “I get anxious that I’m really bad at small talk. And I’ve been doing a lot of hanging around on set, where I should be doing lots of small-talking. I’m just quite s**t at it. I don’t know what to talk to people about.”
    “I get anxious about it, so now I just think, ‘I’ll sit here quietly and do my work,’ or I get overwhelmed. There are so many people and I find it quite draining.”

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    10 New TV Shows to Look Forward to in 2021

    To make it easy for you to choose what to watch in 2021, AceShowbiz has made a list of 10 TV shows from various genres, including superhero and thriller among others, that you may not want to miss.

    Jan 1, 2021
    AceShowbiz – New year could be also a fresh start for your choice of home entertainment. As staying home seems to be still the best option to ensure one’s safety these days, a bunch of new TV shows to premiere in 2021 are set to be served to make anyone’s day less bored.
    Coming in the new year, superheroes fans are in for a treat as there will be several exciting comic book adaptations to look forward to. Some spin-off series also allow beloved TV characters to return to the small screen in addition to offering fans more exploration of their story. The many streaming services that have become new homes to TV and movie projects additionally provide more choices for viewers.
    To help you choose what to watch in 2021, AceShowbiz has made a list of 10 TV shows from various genres, including superhero, psychological thriller, comedy and adventure, that you may not want to miss.

    1. Superman and Lois (February 23, 2021)
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    Clark Kent and Lois Lane are heading back to the small-screen on their own spin-off TV series on The CW in 2021. Hailing from Greg Berlanti (“Arrow”, “The Flash”) and Todd Helbing (“The Flash”), “Superman & Lois” follows Superman and his love interest Lois Lane, a journalist for Daily Planet.
    The 13-episode show will see Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch reprising their roles as the titular characters. Set in the aftermath of the “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover, it follows Superman and Lois as they “deal with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society.” The freshman series marks the seventh series to join the ever-expanding Arrowverse on The CW.

    2. Law and Order: Organized Crime (TBA 2021)
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    Christopher Meloni is back! After exiting “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” back in 2011 after season 12 when his character suddenly retired from NYPD, the actor is set to reprise the role of Elliot Stabler, who heads the NYPD organized crime unit, on ABC’s “Law & Order: Organized Crime”.
    The official synopsis says that the new series will see Stabler returning to the NYPD to battle organized crime after a devastating personal loss. However, it must be challenging for him because “the city and police department have changed dramatically in the decade he’s been away, and he must adapt to a criminal justice system in the midst of its own moment of reckoning.” Fans seemingly can expect a crossovers galore from characters from other “Law & Order” series as the show is also set in New York.

    3. WandaVision (January 15, 2021)
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    “WandaVision” is the first Marvel spin-off series to premiere on Disney+ in 2021. Featuring Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Mazimoff (Scarlet Witch) and Paul Bettany as Vision, the new series is something that is presented in rather a new way for Marvel series as it is described as “a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
    On the upcoming series, the couple, who is “living idealized suburban lives,” begins to suspect that everything is not as it seems. Matt Shakman, whose credits include “Cut Bank”, directed “WandaVision” with Jac Schaeffer tapped to be the head writer.

    4. Star Wars: The Bad Batch (TBA 2021)
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    Star Wars fans, rejoice! In 2021, you will be offered with a brand new animated series. Coming from executive producer Dave Filoni, who has become an instrumental piece of Disney’s upcoming Star Wars strategy, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” serves as both a sequel and spin-off to “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”.
    Set in the “post-‘Clone War’ era,” the new series centers on Clone Force 99 a.k.a. “The Bad Batch”, an elite group of soldiers who possess unique skills from standard clones. Fans of the franchise might be familiar with the group as they were first introduced in the final season of “The Clone Wars”.

    5. The Irregulars (TBA 2021)
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    Solving more mysteries in 2021! Netflix brings back iconic fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in the form of live-action series titled “The Irregulars”. The new series is created by Oscar-nominated writer Tom Bidwell (“Watership Down”). He is joined by “Endeavour” helmer Johnny Kenton and short film director Weronika Tofilska.
    “The Irregulars” is set in Victorian London. It follows a gang of troubled delinquent teens who are manipulated into solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson and his mysterious business partner. As the crimes take on a horrifying supernatural edge and a dark power emerges, it’ll be up to the Irregulars to come together to save London, each other, and potentially the entire world.

    6. Clarice (February 11, 2021)
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    A continuation story of Clarice Starling from hit 1991 movie “The Silence of the Lambs” is here. CBS’ “Clarice”, starring Rebecca Breeds as the titular character, will bring fans of the pyschological horror flick to deep dive into the untold personal story of FBI Agent Clarice Starling.
    Set in 1993, six months after the events of “The Silence of the Lambs”, the new series will feature the agent returning to the field to pursue serial murderers and sexual predators while navigating the high-stakes political world of Washington, D.C. In addition to Breeds, the Alex Kurtzman-directed series stars Kal Penn (“Designated Survivor”), Michael Cudlitz (“The Walking Dead”), Nick Sandow (“Orange Is the New Black”), Lucca De Oliveira (“SEAL Team”) and Marnee Carpenter (“Criminal Minds”) among others.

    7. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (March 19, 2021)
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    “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” are set to reunite on upcoming Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, much to Marvel fans’ excitement. Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan will reprise their roles as Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier respectively on the new series, which will be set after the events of “Avengers: Endgame”.
    With Sam receiving Captain America’s (Chris Evans) arm shield, he and Bucky team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities — and their patience. The all-new series, which is directed by Kari Skogland with script from Malcolm Spellman, will definitely treat fans to exciting chemistry between the two Avengers through funny banters.

    8. Walker (January 21, 2021)
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    After “Supernatural”, Jared Padalecki is returning to the small screen for “Walker, a reboot of 1990s action/crime series “Walker, Texas Ranger” on CBS. The new series, which is also created by Albert S. Ruddy & Leslie Greif who worked on the original series, will see Jared playing Cordell Walker, a widower who returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years only to find out that his wife died.
    Noticing that some things don’t add up with her death, Walker is determined to solve the mystery surrounding his wife’s death. That, however, isn’t the only thing he has to deal with as he attempts to reconnect with his children, navigate clashes with his family and find unexpected common ground with his new partner (one of the first women in Texas Rangers history).

    9. Loki (May 2021)
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    If you think “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” are the only Marvel series you will get in 2021, you can’t get any more wrong. Disney+ is set to release “Loki” that will please fans who have been dying to see more of Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief, since the character appears to be killed off at the end of “Avengers: Infinity War”.
    Not only the return of Loki, the upcoming show will introduce Mobius M. Mobius, whose undecided alliance will add an interesting layer to this character. Played by Owen Wilson, the character is described as a member of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), an organization in charge to manage the multiverse and pruning universes that have become a danger to the greater whole of reality.

    10. Call Your Mother (January 13, 2021)
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    Last, but not least is ABC’s “Call Your Mother”. The sitcom, which is written and executive produced by “The New Adventures of Old Christine” creator Kari Lizer, stars Hollywood Walk of Famer Kyra Sedgwick, who is set to play an empty-nester mom named Jean Raines who wonders how she ended up alone while her children live their best lives thousands of miles away.
    The sitcom will see her deciding that her place is with her family, and as she reinserts herself into their lives. That may create some friction, but her kids will eventually realize they might actually need her more than they thought. Recurring on the show is Sherri Shepherd (“Mr. Iglesias”), playing Sharon, Jeans salty and salt-of-the-earth best friend from Iowa. The cast also includes Rachel Sennott as Jackie Raines, Joey Bragg as Freddie Raines, Patrick Brammall as Danny, Emma Caymares as Celia and Austin Crute as Lane.

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    'Superman' Director Richard Donner Not Fan of 'Cynical and Depressing' Superhero Movies

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    The Hollywood filmmaker who helmed the Christopher Reeve-fronted DC movie describes the ‘dark and bleak and angry’ portrayal of superheroes as ‘disappointment.’

    Jan 1, 2021
    AceShowbiz – “Superman” director Richard Donner has become disillusioned with “cynical and depressing” comic book movies.
    The filmmaker – who was at the helm of the 1978 DC Comics blockbuster – has hit out at the trend of darker superhero movies, and called for “the opposite” as a true escape from real-life issues.
    “When you see it done right, by my standards, it’s so fulfilling. I’m very happy and proud when I see them. When it’s done wrong, it’s such a disappointment…” he told Britain’s The Telegraph newspaper.
    “There are so many people that make superheroes so cynical, it’s depressing. When they’re dark and bleak and angry with themselves and the world, I don’t find it entertaining. I think there’s enough reality going on for that. We just got over four years of that. I think we crave the opposite.”

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    Donner was replaced for 1980’s “Superman II” – despite having worked on scenes for the follow-up – as comedy director Richard Lester reshot a new version.
    However, the original filmmaker had a home video release of “Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut” in 2006.
    Similarly, “Justice League” director Zack Snyder is releasing his own director’s cut on HBO Max, after departing the project and being replaced by Joss Whedon – who reshaped the blockbuster.
    Donner, 90, insisted he didn’t know any of this – and doesn’t even know who “Man of Steel” filmmaker Snyder is – but he suggested it’s “wonderful” that he’s getting another chance.

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    Ray Fisher Slams 'Dangerous' DC Films President, Says He'll Never Work With Him

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    The tension between Fisher and Warner Bros. started after Fisher, who plays Cyborg in DC superhero movies, alleged unprofessional conduct on the set of ‘Justice League’ back in July.

    Dec 31, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Fans seemingly won’t see Ray Fisher’s Cyborn in DC’s upcoming movie “Justice League”. The actor took to Twitter on Wednesday, December 30 to put DC Films president Walter Hamada on blast, calling him “the most dangerous kind of enabler.”
    “His lies, and WB PR’s failed Sept 4th hit-piece, sought to undermine the very real issues of the Justice League investigation,” Fisher wrote on the blue bird alongside a link to Hamada’s Sunday interview with the New York Times. Later, he vowed that he “will not participate in any production associated with him,” before adding, “A >E,” which refers to “Accountability >Entertainment.”

    Ray Fisher blasted DC Film president Walter Hamada.
    The tension between Fisher and Warner Bros. started after Fisher alleged unprofessional conduct on the set of “Justice League” back in July. “Joss Wheadon’s [sic] on-set treatment of the cast and crew of Justice League was gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable,” he tweeted at the time.

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    In response to the allegations, WarnerMedia released a statement on the evening of the Friday of Labor Day weekend. “In July, Ray Fisher’s representatives asked DC Films President Walter Hamada to talk to Mr. Fisher about his concerns during the production of Justice League. The two had previously spoken when Mr. Hamada asked him to reprise his role as Cyborg in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Flash movie, together with other members of the Justice League,” said the statement.
    “Notably, Mr. Hamada also told Mr. Fisher that he would elevate his concerns to WarnerMedia so they could conduct an investigation. At no time did Mr. Hamada ever ‘throw anyone under the bus,’ as Mr. Fisher has falsely claimed, or render any judgments about the Justice League production, in which Mr. Hamada had no involvement, since filming occurred before Mr. Hamada was elevated to his current position,” the statement continued.
    The studio added, “While Mr. Fisher never alleged any actionable misconduct against him, WarnerMedia nonetheless initiated an investigation into the concerns he’d raised about his character’s portrayal. Still not satisfied, Mr. Fisher insisted that WarnerMedia hire an independent third party investigator.” It also denied not reaching out to Fisher about the investigation, saying, “This investigator has attempted multiple times to meet with Mr. Fisher to discuss his concerns but, to date, Mr. Fisher has declined to speak to the investigator.”
    Fisher reprised his Cyborg role in the extra shoots of Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” 10-episode cut, which is scheduled to hit HBO Max next year. Additionally, he participated in the DC Fandome panel for the feature recut and was in talks to return as Cyborg in the upcoming “The Flash” movie. It remains to be seen if things will go as planned considering the tension.

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