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    Mena Suvari Added to Ronald Reagan Biopic as Former President's Ex-Wife

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    The ‘American Beauty’ actress has joined the cast of the upcoming movie ‘Reagan’ as the biopic resumes production after a two-week break due to Covid-19 scare.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actress Mena Suvari has joined the cast of the forthcoming Ronald Reagan biopic as production resumes following a two-week shutdown.
    Filming on the flick, which stars Dennis Quaid as the 40th U.S. president, resumed on 5 November (20) in Oklahoma after several members of the production tested positive for Covid-19 in late October.
    Since starting up again, the feature, which also stars Penelope Ann Miller as First Lady Nancy Reagan and Jon Voight as a KGB agent who focused on Reagan for four decades, has added Suvari to its cast.
    According to Deadline, she’ll play the former POTUS’ first wife Jane Wyman, with the “American Beauty” star telling the publication, “I am so honoured to be part of such a phenomenal production.”
    “Not only to have the opportunity to play such an incredible talent and icon as Jane Wyman, it is equally exciting to portray one of my favourite eras of Old Hollywood.”

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    “We are excited to have Mena join us,” adds director Sean McNamara. “She brings charm, grace and class to this role and we’re excited to have her on board.”
    A release date for Reagan has yet to be confirmed.
    Mena Suvari was last seen on the big screen last year as she played the lead role in the true-story movie “The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson”. Her new movie, drama thriller “Don’t Tell a Soul” premiered earlier this year at the Deauville Film Festival.
    The “Reagan” casting news came less than a month after the 41-year-old actress announced she’s expecting her first child with husband Michael Hope. “It was a huge surprise, an absolute miracle!” the mom-to-be gushed.
    “It’s all I ever wanted for years! It’s still this process for me of believing it and accepting that something this beautiful could happen for me. It’s been a very emotional experience. It’s very weird finding out. I was like, ‘I can’t believe it!’ ”

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    'Another Round', 'Martin Eden', 'Corpus Christi' Lead Nominees for 2020 European Film Awards

    The nominees for the upcoming European Film Awards which will be held virtually in this coming December also include the likes of Mads Mikkelsen and Viggo Mortensen.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Another Round”, “Corpus Christi”, and “Martin Eden” will lead the way at the 2020 European Film Awards after landing four nominations apiece.
    The titles are all in the running for the top prize of European Film, alongside “Berlin Alexanderplatz”, “The Painted Bird”, and “Undine” while “Another Round” moviemaker Thomas Vinterberg, “Corpus Christi” ‘s Jan Komasa, and Pietro Marcello (“Martin Eden”) will also face off for the European Director honour.
    Also nominated in the category are Agnieszka Holland (“Charlatan”), Francois Ozon (“Summer of 85”), and Maria Sodahl (“Hope”).
    The European Actress shortlist features the likes of Paula Beer (“Udine”), Nina Hoss (“My Little Sister”), and Marta Nieto (“Mother”), and the European Actor contenders include Mads Mikkelsen (“Another Round”), Viggo Mortensen (“Falling”), Bartosz Bielenia (“Corpus Christi”), and Luca Marinelli (“Martin Eden”).

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    Meanwhile, the European Screenwriter nominees are Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm (“Another Round”), Marcello and Maurizio Braucci (“Martin Eden”), Mateusz Pacewicz (“Corpus Christi”), Martin Behnke and Burhan Qurbani (“Berlin Alexanderplatz”), Costa-Gavras (“Adults in the Room”), and Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo (“Bad Tales”).
    Members of the European Film Academy will now vote online to decide the winners, which will be unveiled in a virtual series of events from 8 to 12 December.
    In comedy category, the nominees are “Advantages of Travelling by Train”, “The Big Hit”, and “Ladies of Steel”.
    Meanwhile, “Acasa, My Home”, “The Cave”, “Collective”, “Gunda”, “Little Girl”, and “Saudi Runaway” are vying for the best documentary.
    And nominees for best animated feature are “Calamity”, “Josep”, “Klaus”, and “The Nose or the Conspiracy of Mavericks”.

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    Matthew Morrison to Lead 'The Grinch Musical!' Special

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    The former ‘Glee’ actor is tapped to play the titular character in the upcoming TV special of ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!’ ahead of the Christmas holiday.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Glee” star Matthew Morrison is set to headline a TV special of”DR. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!” just in time for the holidays.
    Morrison will play The Grinch in the London theatre production, which will be filmed for TV and air in the U.S. on 9 December (20).
    The show will also feature Broadway veteran Denis O’Hare as the titular character’s dog, Max, and “Twilight” actor Booboo Stewart as the younger version of the pooch.
    Newcomer Amelia Minto will play Cindy-Lou Who, while the rest of the ensemble will be made up of musical theatre actors from the West End.
    Morrison said in a statement, “In what has been an extremely challenging year for us all, it is an honour to bring some holiday cheer into viewers’ homes this December.”

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    “My wish is to bring some Who-ville magic to this holiday season and, while the pandemic presents some challenges in bringing a stage production to life, we are excited to present a unique version of this seasonal favourite in a new creative and imaginative way.”

    The performance will take place at the Troubadour Theatre in London, and features a book and lyrics by Tim Mason and music by Mel Marvin. The staging is directed by Max Webster and Julia Knowles will direct for TV.
    The musical will be broadcast on America’s NBC network, and is the latest to be produced for a TV event following previous productions of “The Sound of Music”, “Peter Pan”, “The Wiz”, “Hairspray”, and “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert”.
    Jim Carrey took on the title role in 2000 movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” while Benedict Cumberbatch starred in 2018’s “The Grinch”.

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    Viola Davis Says Black Actresses Were Given 'Leftovers' in Hollywood

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    The ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ actress compares the disparity between white and black actresses in entertainment industry to eating a full meal instead of the leftovers.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Viola Davis insists the “lack of access to opportunities” for Black actresses is “huge” as she demands change across the entertainment industry.
    Speaking to InStyle magazine, the Oscar winner, 55, compares the disparity to eating a full meal instead of just the leftovers, telling the publication, “I want and I expect to get the same filet mignon that white actresses get!”
    “Cooked at the exact temperature. You cannot throw me a bone with a really nice little piece of meat still on it and expect that’s good enough for me,” she continues.
    “I love my collard greens and all of that, and I know we were given the leftovers. I know how to cook that, but I want a filet mignon.”

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    The “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” star goes on to say she “fully expects changes,” adding, “I’m trying to lift my hopes up. Even if it takes a little bit of vodka. If we don’t move forward together, then we don’t move forward.”

    Back in 2018, the actress also called out pay disparity between white actresses and women of color. “There are no percentages to show the difference,” she said in an interview wih Variety. “It’s vast. Hispanic women, Asian women, black women, we don’t get paid what Caucasian women get paid. We just don’t… We have the talent. It’s the opportunity that we’re lacking.”
    “We’re not even invited to the table. I go to a lot of women’s events here in Hollywood, and they’re filled with female CEOs, producers and executives, but I’m one of maybe five or six people of colour in the room,” she continued.

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    Tori Spelling Denies Joining 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'

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    The ‘Beverly Hills, 90210′ actress insists she is not joining the cast of the Bravo reality TV show in the upcoming season despite rumors to the contrary.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Tori Spelling is a massive fan of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” – but has downplayed rumours she’s set to join the cast, insisting she’ll “stick to being a viewer.”
    Speculation has been rife that “BH90210” actress is set to join the Bravo series’ 11th season, alongside her mother, author Candy Spelling. However, she tells Entertainment Tonight that’s not the case.
    “There’s rumours every single season,” she says. “I don’t even know where they come from. I’ve always said I’m a huge fan… I watch all the Housewives — I love it! It’s my entertainment.”
    “We work hard, we mum hard and at the end of the night I’m like, ‘I’m putting on my Housewives,’ ” Spelling continues. “(But) no clue where (the rumour) came from.”

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    The 47-year-old was interviewed alongside her co-star Jennie Garth, with whom she’s working on their new joint podcast, “9021OMG”, and she admits the pair don’t have the time for reality TV commitments.
    “We have so many projects that we want to do on camera and off camera,” Spelling explains. “We’re really good producing partners as well, so we have so many exciting things lined up that I’ll stick to being a viewer.”
    In addition to recording their podcast, they’re also working on their own TV show, and a holiday movie, which is due to resume production shortly.
    “We created it, we’re producing it and starring in it,” Spelling shares, while remaining tight-lipped on further details.

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    'Jeopardy!' Remembers Alex Trebek in New Episode Following His Passing

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    The beloved TV game show host is remembered in the latest episode of the Emmy-winning show, a few days after he passed away following his battle with cancer.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Jeopardy!” paid tribute to host Alex Trebek as the latest episode of the game show aired on Monday night (09Nov20).
    The beloved TV personality, who has hosted the ABC programme since its debut in 1984, passed away on Sunday (08Nov20), aged 80 – over a year after he was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
    A new episode of the show, which was pre-recorded, aired on Monday, with the show’s executive producer Mike Richards taking a moment in the beginning to say a few words in tribute to Trebek.
    “Over the weekend we lost our beloved host Alex Trebek,” he said. “This is an enormous loss for our staff and crew, for his family and for his millions of fans. He loved this show and everything it stood for. In fact, he taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago.”

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    “He will forever be an inspiration for his constant desire to learn, for his kindness and for his love of his family. On behalf of everyone here at Jeopardy! thank you for everything, Alex.”
    Richards concluded by saying the show’s trademark opening “This is Jeopardy!” after which the lights dimmed for a moment of silence.
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    It was previously revealed that Trebek’s final episode of Jeopardy! will air on Christmas Day (25Dec20).
    In the wake of Alex Trebek’s passing, condolences and prayers were pouring in for the beloved TV game show host and his family. The likes of Jamie Lee Curtis, William Shatner, Ryan Reynolds, Josh Gad, Armie Hammer, Chance the Rapper, Ryan Seacrest, John Legend, and more paid tribute on social media.

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    Johnny Depp Will Get Full Salary Despite Only Working One Day on Set of 'Fantastic Beasts 3'

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    The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor will be paid full salary by movie bosses despite leaving the third installment of the ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off following his legal loss in libel trial.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Johnny depp won’t be out of pocket after exiting his “Fantastic Beasts” movie franchise, with the actor pocketing his full salary for the role despite only working one day on set.
    Warner Bros. chiefs cut ties with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star for their “Harry Potter” spin-off movies after a judge rules against him in his libel case against bosses at The Sun newspaper. The star was labelled a “wife beater” in a 2018 article related to claims made by his ex-spouse, Amber Heard.
    However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, studio officials must pay the 57-year-old his full salary for the film, for which he shot one scene as Gellert Grindelwald since production kicked off in September (20).

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    Depp had a special provision in his contract, called pay-to-play, meaning that he would get his full salary no matter what happened to the movie, meaning he’ll take home at least $10 million (£7.6 million) for the film – despite not appearing in the flick.
    Depp took to Instagram on Friday to announce he was stepping down, writing, “I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have respected and agreed to that request.”
    He added of his legal judgement, “The surreal judgement of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.”
    Meanwhile, Warner Bros. officials have confirmed plans to recast Depp’s role as the dark wizard, which he portrayed in 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and its 2018 sequel “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”. The movie has been pushed to summer, 2022.

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    Jeff Nichols Plans to Develop 'A Quiet Place' Spin-Off

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    Nichols reportedly will be reuniting with John Krasinski, who starred and directed the 2018’s blockbuster hit, to develop the new flick that will be based on Krasinski’s original idea.

    Nov 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Mud” filmmaker Jeff Nichols is set to develop a spin-off from horror movie franchise “A Quiet Place” based on an idea by John Krasinski.
    According to Deadline, bosses at Paramount Pictures have recruited Nichols to write and direct the production.

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    Details are being kept under wraps, but Krasinski, who co-wrote, directed and starred in the 2018 original and its forthcoming sequel, proposed the idea for the new project.
    The news comes as fans await the release of “A Quiet Place Part II”, which had its prior launch in March postponed until April, 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
    The upcoming movie, which sees Krasinski’s real-life wife Emily Blunt reprising her role as Evelyn Abbott. It will follow Evelyn after the death of her husband Blunt (Krasinki), who died in the first movie. Along with her kids, she is forced to survive in a post-apocalyptic world in which monsters with ultra-developed hearing hunted down all humans that made noise. Evelyn must make sure her three children, including her newborn son, survive.
    Of the inspiration for “A Quiet Place II”, Krasinski said back in 2019, “The idea for it is pretty simple. I’m writing now – I don’t have it fleshed out – but the thought that occurred to me, that really excited me about it, was that most sequels are about the return of a hero or a villain. You take this character that people loved once and you bring them back, and you have to create a new world around them. We have the exact opposite setup. We have the world, and you can drop whoever you want into that world and everyone feels connected to it.”

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