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    Harrison Ford Teams Up With 'Logan' Director to Close Out Indiana Jones' Journey

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    The Han Solo of the ‘Star Wars’ film series is set to return for the fifth and final ‘Indiana Jones’ film that is currently in pre-production and will kick off production next spring.

    Dec 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Harrison Ford is set to embark on his one last adventure as Indiana Jones. The actor has been confirmed to reprise his role as the title character in the upcoming fifth and final installment of the “Indiana Jones” film franchise.
    Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy brought the good news to fans during the 2020 Disney Investor Day presentation on Thursday, December 3. At the event, “Logan” helmer James Mangold was also announced to be on board to direct the film.
    According to Kennedy, “Indiana Jones V” will “conclude this iconic character’s journey.” Reiterating her announcement, Disney tweeted, “Lucasfilm is in pre-production on the next installment of Indiana Jones. At the helm is James @Mang0ld, director of ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ and Indy himself, Harrison Ford, will be back to continue his iconic character’s journey.”
    Filming is slated to kick off in spring 2021 for a July 2022 release date. There’s no word about Chris Pratt’s involvement in the project, although the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star was previously rumored to be attached to star in the fifth “Indiana Jones” movie.

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    Prior to the announcement at the Disney Investor Day presentation, producer Frank Marshall revealed that Mangold has been working on the script. He also assured that Ford will not be recast in the title role.
    “Yeah, we are working on the script,” he told Den of Geek. “There will only be one Indiana Jones and that’s Harrison Ford. What I’m excited about with Jim is a great story. I think you see that in his movies like Ford vs Ferrari. It’s all about characters and telling a good story. So I’m excited to see what he comes up with. I haven’t seen (the script) yet so I don’t know what to tell you.”
    The fourth “Indiana Jones” movie, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, featured Shia LaBeouf as Indy’s protege/son Mutt Williams. The film seemed to hint that Indy would pass the torch to his son, but Ford has been persistently against the idea.
    “I think it just doesn’t work that way. And there’s definitely a distinction between passing the fedora and someone picking it up,” he said in 2008 of the final scene, which saw Indy’s iconic hat being blown away by wind and landed at Mutt’s feet, before Indy grabbed it out of Mutt’s hands and put it on his head again.

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    The World Is 'Upside Down' in First Trailer of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'

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    The trailer of the Disney+ upcoming series sees Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson (Falcon) joining forces with Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) as it hints at a return of a villain.

    Dec 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – It’s an exciting day for Marvel fans. During Disney’s Investor Day presentation on Thursday, December 10, the company revealed the first trailer for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” in addition to announcing its 2021 premiere date. The clip offers the first glimpse at the 6-part series starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in the titular roles.
    The trailer opens with Mackie’s Sam Wilson (Falcon) warning Stan’s Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) that the world has been turned upside down. Later in the clip, Bucky is seen telling Sam, “People need something to get behind. They need a symbol.”
    It seems like the two Avengers will be facing against a masked group as they are seen dodging a ton of missiles. The trailer also teases the return of Zemo (Daniel Bruhl), who first appeared in 2016’s movie “Captain America: Civil War”. The clip concludes with a friendly banter between Sam and Bucky that fans will seemingly find a lot on the upcoming series.

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    “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is set after the events of “Avengers: Endgame”. In the movie, Steve Rogers decided to retire from his role as Captain America and chose to be living an ordinary life in an alternate reality with his longtime love, Peggy Carter. He gave his shield to Sam instead.
    Also reprising their roles on the series is Emily VanCamp (Sharon Carter a.k.a. Agent 13). Meanwhile, Wyatt Russell is tapped to take the role of John Walker, aka U.S. Agent, who is part of the West Coast Avengers in the comics.
    Directed by Kari Skogland (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) from a script by Malcolm Spellman (“Empire”), “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is set to premiere on March 19, 2021 on Disney+.

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    Hayden Christensen to Be Back as Darth Vader in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series

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    The actor, who found fame with his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker in ‘Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones’, is joining Ewan McGregor in the spin-off series from Disney Plus.

    Dec 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Hayden Christensen is reprising his Darth Vader character for the upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars” spin-off series.
    The Disney+ sci-fi drama, in which Ewan McGregor will be returning as the Jedi sage, is currently in production, and the big casting news was revealed by Disney bosses on Thursday (December 10).
    “Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader, joining Ewan McGregor in OBI-WAN KENOBI,” an official Twitter statement reads. “The Original Series begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Revenge of the Sith, and is coming to #DisneyPlus.”

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    “The most beautiful thing of all,” McGregor wrote as the news was confirmed.
    Christensen was an unknown when he was cast as Anakin Skywalker – the father of Luke and Princess Leia – in “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones”. He reprised the role in “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”, the film in which Anakin turned to the dark side and became one of the movie world’s most feared villains.
    The casting news comes a week after the death of British actor Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the first three “Star Wars” movies.
    Meanwhile, Disney+ bosses are also developing a “Star Wars” spin-off series based on “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” character Lando Calrissian, created by “Dear White People” creator Justin Simien.
    It’s not clear who will lead the cast of Lando. Donald Glover and Billy Dee Williams have both played the character on the big screen.

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    'Star Wars: Rogue Squadron' Hires Patty Jenkins as First Female Director for the Franchise

    The ‘Wonder Woman’ director explains her personal reason why she’s thrilled about the project, which is going to ‘introduce a new generation of Star Wars pilots,’ in a Twitter video.

    Dec 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Patty Jenkins is set to lead a trip into a galaxy far, far away with her next project. The “Wonder Woman” director has been tapped to helm a new “Star Wars” movie, “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron”, becoming the first female director taking on the role for a film of the franchise.
    Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed in a statement, “I couldn’t be more excited that our next Star Wars feature film will be directed by Patty Jenkins.” She went on revealing the premise of the new movie as saying, “Patty, director of the ‘Wonder Woman’ franchise, will bring her inspired vision to ‘Rogue Squadron’. This story will introduce a new generation of star fighter pilots as they earn their wings and risk their lives in a boundary-pushing high speed thrill ride. The legend of Rogue Squadron has been long beloved by ‘Star Wars’ fans and will move us into a future era of the galaxy.”
    In a video posted on Twitter, Jenkins explained her personal reason why she’s thrilled to be working on the project. As a daughter of a late great fighter pilot, she loves speed. “Every day I would wake up and go outside and look up to see my father and his squadron taking off in the Air Force, roaring across the sky,” she shared.
    “It was the most thrilling thing I’ve experienced in my entire life. So when he lost his life in service to this country, it ignited a desire in me to turn all of that tragedy and thrill into one day making the greatest fighter-pilot movie of all time,” she continued. Jenkins added that she couldn’t find the “right story ever” until now.

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    The video ends with a first look at the movie’s logo.
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    In “Star Wars” lore, Rogue Nation is the elite Rebel X-wing fighter attack force that Luke Skywalker joins in “A New Hope”. The team was named after the group that sacrifices themselves to obtain the Death Star plans in the movie “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. The squadron has been featured in a video game series, comic book series and in “Star Wars” novels.
    Other details of the project, including the cast and release date, are yet to be announced.

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    The Kardashian Family Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal With Hulu for New Show

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    The major deal comes just three months after the KarJenner family announced that their long-running E! reality show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ will end in 2021.

    Dec 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – People seemingly will still be able to keep up with the Kardashian-Jenners even though “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is set to end in 2021. According to an announcement made at Disney’s Investor Day on Thursday, December 10, the famous clan signed a multi-year deal to “create global content” for Hulu.
    “Announced today at Disney’s Investor Day, [Kris Jenner], [Kim Kardashian], [Kourtney Kardashian], [Khloe Kardashian], [Kendall Jenner] and [Kylie Jenner] will create global content, which will stream exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and in multiple territories on Star internationally,” Hulu shared. “Expected debut is late 2021 and additional details will be shared when available.”
    In response to the new project, Kris shared her excitement in a tweet on the same day. “Excited to announce our new multi year partnership with Hulu and Star and what’s to come in 2021 @hulu,” the self-proclaimed momager wrote on the blue bird. Also joining her mom in confirming the news on social media was Kourtney, who simply tweeted, “#HULU2021.”

    Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian confirmed new deal with Hulu.

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    Khloe also wrote, “#Hulu2021,” alongside a picture featuring the words “HULU 2021.”

    Khloe Kardashian also shared her excitement over the new project.
    The major deal comes just three months after the KarJenner family announced that their long-running E! reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” will end in 2021. “To our amazing fans – It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” Kim broke the heartbreaking news on Instagram.
    She went on adding, “After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and numerous spin-off shows, we are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children. We’ll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we’ve met along the way.”
    “Without Keeping Up with The Kardashians, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years,” Kim continued. “This show made us who we are and I will be forever in debt to everyone who played a role in shaping our careers and changing our lives forever.”

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    Ellen DeGeneres Takes a Break as She's Diagnosed With Covid-19

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    The daytime talk show host is following ‘all proper guidelines’ after she has tested positive for coronavirus and she promises to be back after the holidays.

    Dec 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Comedienne and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for COVID-19.
    Production on her U.S. daytime series, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, has been shut down until January (21) as the star enters quarantine.
    Breaking the news to fans via Twitter on Thursday (10Dec20), she wrote, “Hello everyone. I want to let you all know I tested positive for Covid-19.”
    “Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now. Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified, and I am following all proper guidelines. I’ll see you all again after the holidays. Please stay healthy and safe. Love, Ellen.”
    The news comes after a rough few months for Ellen, who is attempting to bounce back from a potentially career-destroying summer expose about “toxic” working conditions on her talk show.
    She is the latest celebrity to contract the COVID – Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Idris Elba, Dwayne Johnson, and Bryan Cranston are among the stars who have battled the virus.

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    While most of those stars were fortunate to have asymptomatic infection or experience mild symptoms and recover after self-isolation, some others were not so lucky.
    Nick Cordero died in July after being treated for more than three months in a hospital. Before his death, his leg was amputated due to blood clot. He was also fitted with a tracheostomy tube to help him breathe as his severely-damaged lungs were filled with holes due to coronavirus.
    Just recently, Jeremih was hospitalized for the deadly virus as well. He spent weeks fighting for his life before being released from the hospital at the weekend (05Dec20).
    On Wednesday, he took to Instagram with a note to his supporters. “THANK GOD IM STILL HERE, THANK YA’LL FOR THE (prayer) UP #imbackkkk,” he captioned an image of himself getting a haircut.
    Jeremih also stated, “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be forever grateful. I would also like to thank my family and friends for all their prayers and well wishes. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude.”

    “A special thanks to Chance the Rapper, 50 Cent and Diddy for their love and support. I would like to thank all my fans and people around the world who prayed for me. I’m getting stronger everyday, and look forward to spending time with my sons.”

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    Ariana DeBose Credits 'The Prom' for Giving Her Full Circle Celebratory Moment

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    When appearing on ‘Good Morning America’, the dancer playing Alyssa Greene in Ryan Murphy’s new film recalls a moment from her high school dance when people stared at her for being different.

    Dec 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ariana DeBose had a “full circle” moment while dancing in new Netflix movie “The Prom” after classmates made her feel odd for stepping out with a girl at her real high school dance.
    The gay star was thrilled when a school crush asked her to dance but she quickly retreated from the fun when she realised pals weren’t ready to see two girls dancing.
    She tells “Good Morning America”, “It was the first time that I realised that people would start to stare at you for being different and I didn’t like it, so I grooved my way back to the punch bowl.”

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    “Cut to making ‘The Prom’ and I had the opportunity to have this completely full circle celebratory moment, where two girls got to dance together and be cheered for.”
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    The new film, starring Kerry Washington, Meryl Streep, and Nicole Kidman, revolves around a group of Broadway veterans who take over a small town prom after a gay student is forbidden from taking her girlfriend to the big dance. It debuts this weekend (December 11).
    In a separate interview, Ariana revealed that she felt a little bit intimidated by the star-studded cast, though she thanked her experience in “Hamilton” for helping her overcoming it. “Hollywood came out in droves to see [‘Hamilton’],” she shared. “It did allow me to meet many of these people — whether they knew they were meeting me, I knew I was meeting them! It allowed me to get out some of those jitters ahead of time, so that when I did show up in Los Angeles to make this movie, I didn’t necessarily feel like I was going to fall apart. I could at least make a coherent sentence!”

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    Johnny Depp Reportedly Tries to Get Amber Heard Fired From 'Aquaman' After Split

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    The ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ star is said to have reached out to his producer sister Christi Dembrowski to have his ex-wife replaced in the Warner Bros. movie.

    Dec 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Johnny Depp is clearly holding a grudge against his ex-wife Amber Heard following their explosive and messy divorce. The 57-year-old actor reportedly tried to interfere with the 34-year-old beauty’s career after they split in 2016, only one year after they tied the knot.
    Per The Hollywood Reporter, in evidence presented during Judge Andrew Nicols’ court ruling in Depp’s U.K. libel case, the actor reached out to his sister, producer Christi Dembrowski, who previously had a deal with Warner Bros., to have Heard fired from “Aquaman”. “I want her replaced on the WB film,” he allegedly wrote to his sister, referring to the Jason Momoa-starring flick.
    According to the site, Depp also sent angry texts about Heard, whom he met when they filmed “The Rum Diary” in 2009, to his friend and fellow actor Paul Bettany. “Let’s burn Amber!!!” Depp wrote to Bettany.

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    Bettany, apparently taking it as a joke, responded, “Having thought it through I don’t think we should burn Amber – she’s delightful company and easy on the eye, plus I’m not sure she’s a witch. We could of course try the English course of action in these predicaments – we do a drowning test. Thoughts?” Depp was persistent tough, replying, “Let’s drown her before we burn her!!! I will f**k her burnt corpse afterwards to make sure she’s dead.”
    Heard accused Depp of being “verbally and physically abusive” throughout their relationship. In 2019, he sued the actress for $50 million for defamation over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in December 2018, which portrayed her as a domestic abuse victim and suggested that Depp perpetrated domestic violence against her. The case is still ongoing, with a trial being pushed back from October of this year to May 2021.
    Depp, however, has lost his libel suit against British tabloid The Sun, which labeled him a “wifebeater” in a 2018 article. The result led him to being asked to withdraw from “Fantastic Beasts 3”, for which he was supposed to reprise his role as Gellert Grindelwald.
    As for Heard, she starred in 2018’s “Aquaman” after making her debut as Mera in 2017’s “Justice League”. There has been an online petition asking for the actress to be replaced in “Aquaman 2”, but WB has not responded to it.

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