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    Steve Carell Suits Up as Santa in 'Christmas Gift Xfinity'

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    The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ actor channels his inner Santa as he is spreading the festive joy in his new holiday short movie ahead of the upcoming Christmas season.

    Nov 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Steve Carell is suiting up as Santa for a new festive short.
    Two minutes of the funnyman’s “Christmas Gift Xfinity” film debuted during NBC’s broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in America on Thursday (26Nov20) and now the full film is available online.
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    Directed by “I, Tonya” ‘s Craig Gillespie, the film features Carell’s Santa urging his elves to come up with better gift ideas to keep kids happy at the end of an awful 2020 via a videoconference.

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    As a new version of “Supertramp’s Dreamer”, recorded by the band’s frontman Roger Hodgson, strikes up, the elves hit upon the idea to give the spirit of the holidays instead of traditional gifts.
    “The holidays are really about moments of togetherness with the people you love, and serve as a reminder for what’s most important, especially given the hardships of this past year,” Carell said. “I hope that this sweet little story will bring a bit of cheer.”
    Meanwhile, director Gillespie thinks his leading man made a great Father Christmas, adding, “He brought the heart, warmth and humour that is the magic of this spot.”
    Before starring in the holiday movie, Steve Carell was seen on the big screen in political comedy movie “Irresistible”. It follows a Democratic strategist who tries to help a local candidate win an election in a small right-wing town.
    The actor will next star in the second “Minions” movie. He will once again lend his voice to the favorite super-villain Gru. The “Minions: The Rise of Gru” was originally set to debut this summer but it got pushed back to 2021 due to pandemic.

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    Ron Howard Reacts to Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard's 'Apollo 13' Tribute in 'The Mandalorian'

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    The ‘Apollo 13’ director is proud of his actress daughter as she pays homage to his classic movie in one of the new episodes of the ‘Star Wars’ spin-off series.

    Nov 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ron Howard was a proud dad when he spotted his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard’s tribute to him in “The Mandalorian”.
    The “Jurassic World” star directed “The Heiress” episode of the “Star Wars” spin-off series and recreated a shot from her dad’s film “Apollo 13”.
    “She asked me about one particular insert, which was some water dripping down off a panel of switches. They were trying to figure out how to do it, so she asked me what was entailed,” Howard told NME.
    “I didn’t really think about it. Once in a while she’ll ask me an opinion about something and I throw out an answer.”

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    When he eventually saw the scene, Ron was more than chuffed, “I was really proud of that. Then it showed up on the internet and she said, ‘Dad it was very intentional if you don’t mind.’ I was as proud as I could possibly be. Great episode, too.”
    Bryce was equally proud of being able to pay homage to her father. When a fan commented, “Like father, like daughter!” she replied, “Nice catch!! 100% correct.”
    Before helming “The Heiress” in season 2, Bryce Dallas Howard stepped behind the lens for an episode called “Sanctuary” from season 1 that airing last year.
    She discussed with her father her experience as a director on the TV series and he was surprised by the amount of creative freedom given to each director by the producers.
    She said, “I really thought that I was going to just basically be like a soldier. And the reality was that both [producers] Jon [Favreau] and Dave [Filoni] wanted each of the filmmakers to very much put our stamp on everything. I was shocked, honestly. I kept telling my dad, and he was like, ‘Really?!’ ”

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    Excited Idris Elba Jumps at the Chance to Interview Paul McCartney for BBC Special

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    ‘Idris Elba meets Paul McCartney’ is set to air on U.K. TV on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December, and will cover The Beatles member’s incredible life and career.

    Nov 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Paul McCartney is to be interviewed by Idris Elba for an hour-long BBC special covering his incredible life and career.
    The “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” actor meets Paul McCartney will air on U.K. TV on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December. The show will also air as a radio broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
    According to a press release, the show will span Paul’s first songwriting forays as a teenager, through his rise to fame with The Beatles and his solo work right up to his new album, “McCartney III”, out December 18.

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    The actor and musician reveals that, when asked to interview the music legend, he jumped at the chance, saying: “When I was asked if I wanted to speak to Paul McCartney, after I realised it wasn’t a joke, I immediately said, ‘Yes’… who wouldn’t?!”.
    “I am a massive fan of Paul’s! His work has inspired and driven me as a musician, and once I get through the shock of sharing the stage with him, I’m excited to talk about his music and craft. What an honour! Looking forward to sitting with you, Paul.”
    An equally enthusiastic Paul adds: “I’m looking forward to sitting down to a chat with the mighty Idris!”.
    In addition to the interview special, the BBC will also air the “Hey Jude” hitmaker’s July, 2018 homecoming gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England – the venue where The Beatles made their name in the 1960s – over the Christmas period.

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    Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus Rumored to Return for 'Spider-Man 3'

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    Following speculation about an inter-dimensional, multiverse storyline, the ‘Da Vinci Code’ actor is said to reprise his villainous role from Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 2’.

    Nov 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Tom Holland’s “Spider-Man 3” is likely to be jam-packed with familiar faces from the previous franchises. Amid the wild speculation about an inter-dimensional, multiverse storyline, a Sam Raimi Spider-Man villain is said to return for the sequel to “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, which is also directed by the helmer.
    According to the GWW, a source within Disney/Marvel has informed that Alfred Molina will reprise his role as the famed villain Doctor Octopus. He portrayed the character in 2004’s “Spider-Man 2”, which starred Tobey Maguire as the titular superhero.
    The source additionally told the site that Molina already visited the set “to work on some stunt choreography and has started filming his scenes in the past couple weeks.” The “Boogie Nights” star is reported to appear in “full Doc Ock mode,” but it’s unclear “whether this version of the tentacle laden doctor was the same from Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ or a new version.”
    Besides Doctor Octopus, Jamie Foxx’s Electro has been reported to return for the next installment in the Sony/Marvel Spider-Man film franchise. The actor himself seemed to confirm it as he posted on Instagram after the news broke in early October, “Tell Spidey let’s run it back!… super excited to [be] part of the new marvel Spider-Man new installment…”

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    “can’t wait for y’all to check the new one. And I won’t be blue in this one!! But a thousand percent bada**!!!” he went on teasing a new look for his character, before deleting the post. Foxx previously played the character in 2014’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”, which was directed by Marc Webb and had Andrew Garfield in the lead role.
    Recently, “Doctor Strange” director Scott Derrickson fueled the speculation about a multi-film Spider-Man crossover in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as he stated that “all Spider-Man iterations are defacto MCU.” He, however, later backtracked on his own remark, saying, “I was joking in an exchange with @ManMadeMoon. Everyone needs to calm down.”
    Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange is also rumored to appear in “Spider-Man 3”, allowing the multiverse storyline. It is said that the Sorcerer Supreme would fill in a mentor role that was previously occupied by Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury in “Far From Home”.
    The yet-to-be-titled “Spider-Man 3” is currently in production for a planned December 17, 2021 release.

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    Producer Denies Barring British Actors From Auditioning for Kristen Stewart's Princess Diana Movie

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    The movie boss behind the upcoming royal movie ‘Spencer’ sets the record straight on the rumors that British actors are not allowed to play Prince William in the film.

    Nov 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The producers of Kristen Stewart’s new Princess Diana biopic have confirmed they are auditioning English actors for the role of Prince William following reports of a Brexit ban on Brits.
    Casting director Amy Hubbard has posted a call out for 11-year-old male actors to audition for a role in the new movie, “Spencer”, on Twitter, but her followers spotted a stipulation that applicants must have a “European (not British-European) passport.”
    The note explained the stipulation was down to “new Brexit rules” in place when Britain finally severs its ties with the European Union on 1 January (20), three-and-a-half years after voting to leave in a referendum.
    Hubbard goes on to explain that rules surrounding the funding of the film, which will be shot in Germany, mean some actors have to share common citizenship with the financial backers – meaning only kids with EU passports need apply.

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    But “Spencer” producer Paul Webster insists there has been a mix-up and he is meeting with British actors for the part, adding Brexit will not impact casting.
    “We’re meeting British boys all the time for this role,” Webster told Deadline. “If they happen to have an Irish passport all well and good. But it’s not a hindrance to have a British passport. We’re not saying we need a foreigner to play Prince William.”
    “Many of our cast will be British. Some of our cast will be European to meet certain funding requirements. But this is an official co-production with Europe so we don’t anticipate any issue with our British cast working in Germany. There is no connection to Brexit.”
    Pablo Larrain will direct Steven Knight’s script, which is set over a weekend in the early 1990s, when Princess Diana, played by Stewart, decided her marriage to Prince Charles was over.

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    Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde Back to Work Following Covid-19 Scare on Movie Set

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    The cast and crew members of the upcoming movie ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ have returned to the set to resume the filming after the production was halted following positive Covid-19 test.

    Nov 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Harry Styles and Florence Pugh have returned to the set of “Don’t Worry Darling” after the production was shut down due to a positive coronavirus case.
    Director Olivia Wilde previously insisted “everybody is OK” after work on the movie was halted due to an “abundance of caution” following reports an unnamed member of the crew had tested positive for Covid-19.
    The cast and crew were subsequently instructed to isolate for two weeks but, on Wednesday (25Nov20), Styles, Pugh and Olivia were seen arriving back on set in Los Angeles, California.
    According to reports, the person who tested positive was not a member of the principal cast but was someone who was “in close enough proximity to them that the shut down was deemed necessary to find out if anyone else on the production has been exposed.”

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    There has only been one confirmed positive test among those working on the set.
    The psychological thriller, also starring Gemma Chan and KiKi Lane, is set in a utopian community of 1950s California and tells the story of a housewife who discovers a disturbing truth about her seemingly perfect life.
    Olivia Wilde made a successful directorial debut last year with a critically-acclaimed coming-of-age comedy “Booksmart”. It received multiple accolades including a Best Actress nomination in Comedy or Musical for Beanie Feldstein at the 77th Golden Globe Awards.
    The actress also directed short movie “Wake Up” starring Margaret Qualley. She is additionally attached to sit behind the lens for an upcoming biopic about gymnast Kerri Strug and a female-centric superhero movie as part of the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters franchise.

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    Jack Whitehall's Dwarf Comedy Routine Yanked Off Air Following Backlash

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    The ‘Bad Education’ actor is facing backlash following BBC’s rerun of his 2009 jokes about attending an event with an old university friend with dwarfism.

    Nov 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – BBC chiefs have upheld complaints about British funnyman Jack Whitehall’s jokes about attending a gig with a friend with dwarfism.
    The “Jungle Cruise” star performed the routine as part of a 2009 edition of comedy showcase Live at the Apollo, which was recently repeated on BBC Two.
    Two viewers complained about the jokes and members of the BBC’s board of content have now upheld their objections and announced the routine will not be rebroadcast.
    In a statement, the board noted that Whitehall could exaggerate stereotypes “for comic effect,” but had taken “a stereotypical view of dwarfism itself.”

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    “There were occasions when it seemed a stereotypical view of dwarfism itself, rather than Jack Whitehall’s own ineptitude, was the source of the humour, which took the routine beyond the expectations of audiences in relation to material of this kind,” their statement reads.
    Whitehall has said that he is still in touch with the old university pal he referenced in the routine.
    Jack Whitehall recently hosted GQ Magazine’s Men of the Year Awards held with a scaled-back red carpet and no live audience due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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    Alex Trebek Shares Uplifting Thanksgiving Message in Pre-Recorded 'Jeopardy!' Clip

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    In the video airing as part of the Thanksgiving Day episode, the late game show host urges Americans to be thankful in spite of what ‘the world is experiencing right now.’

    Nov 27, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Alex Trebek kept spreading words of encouragement even after his passing. The late host of “Jeopardy!”, who passed away less than three weeks ago, shared an uplifting Thanksgiving message in a pre-recorded clip for the game show.
    In the clip that aired on Thursday, November 26, the Canadian-born TV host encouraged fans to be grateful regardless of their situation. “Happy Thanksgiving ladies and gentleman. You know, in spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing right now, there are many reasons to be thankful,” he began his message.
    “There are more and more people extending helpful hands to do a kindness to their neighbors, and that’s a good thing,” the 80-year-old Daytime Emmy winner added. “Keep the faith. We’re going to get through all of this, and we will be a better society because of it.”
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    Alex died on November 8 at the age of 80 after a year-long battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. ” ‘Jeopardy!’ is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” a spokesperson for the popular quiz show told TMZ at that time.
    The TV personality, who had been the face of the game show since 1984, revealed that he had been diagnosed with the illness in March 2019. Months later, he announced his vow to keep up with his TV commitments for as long as possible.
    In the wake of his passing, Alex’s wife Jean Trebek shared a heartfelt tribute for her late husband with a throwback wedding picture. “My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity. Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much,” she thanked fans showering her with support. “Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek.”
    As for “Jeopardy!”, the show will continue its production on Monday, November 30. Replacing Alex will be Ken Jennings who won 74 games in a row.

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