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    Alec Baldwin Responds as He's Slammed for Mocking Trump on 'SNL' Amid President's Covid-19 Battle

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    The ’30 Rock’ actor defends playing Donald Trump on the sketch show ‘Saturday Night Live’ over the weekend following the President’s Covid-19 diagnosis.
    Oct 6, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Alec Baldwin has defended playing Donald Trump on the premiere of the new season of “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend (03-04Oct20) while the U.S. president battles coronavirus in hospital.
    The 62-year-old portrayed the current POTUS on the show on Saturday, with his “Cold Open” sketch mocking the first presidential debate between Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
    However, while Baldwin’s skits as Trump have been well-received in the past, Saturday’s episode was met with backlash from some viewers – due to the fact that the president is currently being cared for in hospital while battling Covid-19.

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    The star addressed the backlash in a lengthy video on his Instagram page on Sunday, in which he said, “If there was ever the suggestion that Trump was truly, gravely ill, and people said, ‘Trump is really in trouble,’ then I would bet you everything I have that we wouldn’t even get near that, in terms of content of the show. They would have done something else. I’ve seen that happen before.”
    “We only have the words of the White House itself and the people who work there themselves to go on, and all of them have all been saying he isn’t in any danger. We only have their word to go by. And if their word was that he was in serious trouble, then we probably wouldn’t have done it.”
    Insisting the chaotic debate formed the major part of the sketch and there were only a few references to the president’s illness, Baldwin continued, “We thought the debate was something topical and we didn’t have anything with him in a hospital bed, but we had the debate. You’d have to have a very good reason to avoid that, topicality-wise, and nobody thought that they were mocking somebody’s illness by doing that.”
    Alec concluded by saying that while he’s no fan of the president, he’d never wish him harm.

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    'The Walking Dead' Season 10 Finale: Maggie Returns as Final Battle With the Whisperers Takes Place

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    In related news, Lauren Cohan, who plays Maggie on the hit zombie drama, reveals in a new interview how she hopes the AMC series would conclude in upcoming season 11.
    Oct 5, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “The Walking Dead” aired its season 10 finale on Sunday night, October 4. Titled “A Certain Doom,” the episode was supposed to debut on April 12 before the production was forced to close down due to the coronavirus pandemic in March. The finale featured the final battle between our good guys and Beta’s (Ryan Hurst) horde.
    It could be seen that Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Daryl (Norman Reedus) joined forces to kill the Whisperers’ No. 2. Meanwhile, Carole (Melissa McBride) and Lydia (Cassady McClincy) tried to lead the Whisperers over the cliff.
    The episode also featured a return of one of fan-favorite characters. Maggie (Lauren Cohan) made an appearance in a perfect timing to save Gabriel (Seth Gilliam) before reuniting with Judith (Cailey Fleming) and Gracie (Anabelle Holloway).
    Fans rejoiced over Maggie’s return as one of them tweeted, “#TWD #TWDUniverse MAGGIE! MAGGIE! SHE COME THRU CLUTCH! SHE COME THRU CLUTCH! I MISSED HER!” Another excited fan added, “I’m so glad she’s back! #TheWalkingDead.”

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    Some others were praising Hurst’s acting in the finale. “Ryan Hurst’s performance is unbelievable,” one gushing comment read. Another fan wrote, “That was an excellent death for Beta #twd beta remembers alpha in his death.”
    In related news, Cohan revealed in a new interview how she hoped “The Walking Dead” would conclude. “It would be really, really fun if we got to do a 40-year time jump,” she told NME. “You sort of peel back and start on a close-up of some very elderly hands and it takes a minute to figure out whose they are.”
    She went on to say, “Once you realize whose [hands] they are, where they are and where the world is now and what that means and who’s with her… maybe it’s her final days. Maybe she doesn’t die by a zombie? That’s an idea.”
    Based on Robert Kirkman’s comic books of the same name, “The Walking Dead” is set to end in 2022 with a bumper 11th season. However, won’t be off-air completely as AMC have already given a series order to a new spin-off, starring Reedus and Melissa, for an as-yet-untitled show. The spin-off is scheduled to premiere in 2023.

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    'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Resumes Filming in Prague

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    The report emerges online after stuntwoman Vanessa Cater has taken to her Instagram account to share multiple photos and videos which are seemingly taken in the city.
    Oct 5, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” has continued its filming. Months after the production of the upcoming Disney+ series was shut down due to COVID-19 concerns, it has been reported that the filming has resumed in Prague.
    The report emerged online after stuntwoman Vanessa Cater, who has confirmed she is part of the MCU Disney+ show’s crew, took to her Instagram account to share multiple photos and videos. One of the posts saw the stunt team getting on a plane, while another post featured them having fun while strolling around Prague.
    MsLizzieHill on Twitter reposted them Sunday, October 4 and wrote in the caption, “I read an article the other day saying they’re ‘rumored’ to be back in Prague…. it’s not a rumor. Falcon and Winter Soldier cast and crew ARE together in Prague.”

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    In a follow-up tweet, the user continued, “I believe they’re wrapped in Georgia, (so finishing in Prague should be a wrap) but of course I’m not privy to all their changing plans. And again, if you have any questions about how long…direct your eyeballs to this article I wrote several weeks ago.”
    This arrives after cast member Emily VanCamp, who reprises her role as Sharon Carter on the forthcoming series, confirmed that she wrapped filming on the show. In an Instagram post a few days ago, she shared a picture of her chair from the Georgia, Atlanta set. “That’s a wrap! Always love playing this gal #thefalconandthewintersoldier #comingsoon,” so she captioned the pic.

    “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” has Kari Skogland serving behind the lens. It stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan as the titular characters. Joining them are Wyatt Russell as John Walker and Daniel Bruhl as Helmut Zemo. Noah Mills and Carl Lumbly have also been tapped to star on the show as undisclosed characters. The series is scheduled to debut on Disney+ in 2021.

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    Kelsey Grammer and 'Frasier' Cast Reunite for A Second 'Stars in the House' Virtual Special

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    To raise money for The Actors Fund, the leading man is joined by David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, Peri Gilpin, Bebe Neuwirth and Dan Butler as they chat with Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.
    Oct 5, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The cast of “Frasier” gave fans a taste of what a full reunion would look like after gathering for a Stars in the House virtual special on Saturday, October 3.
    Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde-Pierce, Jane Leeves, Peri Gilpin, Bebe Neuwirth, and Dan Butler teamed up to chat with Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley for their latest livestream event, staged to raise money for The Actors Fund.
    It was the second time the Frasier cast had gathered for the Stars in the House initiative – they reunited online earlier this year.
    The sitcom, which ran for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004, is heading for a comeback with Grammer revealing a revamp is in development.
    Gilpin, who helped organise Saturday’s hour-long get together, said, “It was easy. Everyone was like, ‘Yes, let’s go! Let’s do it!’.”

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    The former castmates answered a series of questions from fans and Grammer revealed he claimed the piano that was a fixture in his character’s apartment when the show wrapped.
    “I did have to pay Steinway for it,” the actor said. “They gave it to us, but when I said I wanted it, they said, ‘Well, that’ll be a pile of a thousand dollars…’ I’ve got it sitting in the house in Palm Springs… It’s quite a conversation piece.”
    His TV brother, Hyde-Pierce, confessed he paid for his wardrobe from the show.
    In addition to paying tribute to late co-star John Mahoney, who played the Crane brothers’ father, Martin, the cast also talked about Moose, the Jack Russell terrier who played Martin’s dog Eddie, who passed away in 2006. “And then there was one finally where all he had to do was coming running in from the bedroom with a Barbie doll in his mouth,” said Pierce. “And he came running in and went completely insane — this was in front of a live audience while we’re filming — and ran through every trick he had learned for the last five episodes. He just like short-circuited. So they took a step back after that.”

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    Forest Whitaker Brings Foolproof Christmas Wonder in First 'Jingle Jangle' Trailer

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    Keegan-Michael Key plays the protagonist, who turned the life of Whitaker’s title character upside down years ago and plans to steal his magical invention in the musical film.
    Oct 5, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Christmas isn’t coming until late this year, but here’s a glimpse of the magical wonder that is offered by Netflix in the form of one of its upcoming films, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey”. The streaming giant has released the first trailer for the musical film starring Forest Whitaker as the titular character.
    Jeronicus Jangle (Whitaker) is a legendary toymaker who is given a deadline by Hugh Bonneville’s Delacroix to show “the revolutionary invention” he once promised or he has to pay the debt he owes to Delacroix. In a flashback, Jangle reveals that his old friend, played by Keegan-Michael Key, took everything from him, including his magical shop, years ago.
    Now as Jangle is mulling over whether or not he should share his most-prized creation to the world, Key’s villainous character is once again eying Jangle’s invention. But this time Jangle has his granddaughter (Madalen Mills), who will stop at nothing to help the toymaker reclaim what is rightfully his.

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    According to the official description, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is “a musical adventure and a visual spectacle for the ages” that offers “a wholly fresh and spirited family holiday event.” It continues to read, “Set in the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton, the film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle whose fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. But when his trusted apprentice (Key) steals his most prized creation, it’s up to his equally bright and inventive granddaughter – and a long-forgotten invention – to heal old wounds and reawaken the magic within.”
    “From the imagination of writer-director David E. Talbert, ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ reminds us of the strength of family and the power of possibility.” It features original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence and Davy Nathan. Usher also contributes to the film, performing “This Day” with Kiana Lede.
    Also starring Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad and Ricky Martin, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is set to be released on Netflix on November 13.

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    Millie Bobby Brown: 'Game of Thrones' Rejection Left Me 'Very Disheartened'

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    During an appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, the ‘Enola Holmes’ star confesses that she was close to quitting acting before she landed a role on ‘Stranger Things’.
    Oct 5, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Millie Bobby Brown considered giving up on acting after losing out on a role on “Game of Thrones”.
    During her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, the “Enola Holmes” actress, 16, recalled her early rejection, admitting after she didn’t get a role on the HBO show she contemplated a career change.
    Before scooping her part on “Stranger Things”, Millie said she became “very disheartened” by the acting industry, which she feels is “just full of rejection 24/7.”
    “I feel like you do get a lot of noes before you get a yes,” the teenager shared, adding that she was auditioning for “anything really” at the time.
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    According to the star, she “really wanted” the “Game of Thrones” role and was particularly upset when she didn’t get it.
    “I got a no for that and then that’s when I was like, ‘Oh, this is really difficult,’ ” Millie shared.
    However, after almost quitting acting, she went on an audition for a “Netflix show called ‘Montauk’ ” – which later became “Stranger Things”.
    “I auditioned and two months later they got back to us and said, ‘Hey we’d love to Skype with you’, and I Skyped with them, and the rest is history,” she smiled. ” ‘Montauk’ was definitely the one that kind of gave me that hope of doing it all again.”
    Millie rose to prominence after starring as Eleven on Netflix’s popular sci-fi horror series “Stranger Things” since 2016. At age 13, she became one youngest nominees in Emmy history after receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2017 for her role on the show.

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    'SNL': Season 46 Premiere With Jim Carrey as Joe Biden Is Most Watched In 4 Years

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    The season premiere, which features Megan Thee Stallion as musical guest, is also the second most-watched for the series in 12 years following the premiere prior to the 2016 election.
    Oct 5, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Saturday Night Live” made a grand return with season 46 on October 3. The season premiere, which featured Jim Carrey as Joe Biden while Chris Rock was hosting, was reportedly the most-watched episode in 4 years.
    According to Deadline, over 7.7 million viewers tuned into the episode which arrived exactly one month before the 2020 election on November 3. The episode is also the second most-watched for the series in 12 years following the premiere prior to the 2016 election. Additionally, it marked the most-watched entertainment telecast of the week.
    Featuring Maya Rudolph reprising her role as Joe’s running mate Kamala Harris, one of the skits in the episode tackled the most recent presidential debate. It also referenced to Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis with Alec Baldwin’s Trump pulling out his “mask” which transpired to be a pair of underwear.

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    “Will you just shut up, man?” Carrey’s Biden imitated the Democrat’s now-famous retort to the president from the real debate. He also made a reference to Trump’s “dog whistle” comments on white supremacism and Proud Boys. “The president of the United States is literally blowing a dog whistle,” he said.
    In addition, the episode saw Megan Thee Stallion serving as musical guest. While performing her song “Savage”, the 25-year-old rapper had a message written across the screen behind her, slamming Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and his handling of the investigation into Breonna Taylor’s death. “Daniel Cameron is no different than the sellout Negroes that sold our people into slavery,” the message directed at the black Republican state leader read.
    Megan also took time to advocate for the protection of black women and men in America, insisting, “We need to protect our black women and love our black women. ‘Cause at the end of the day, we need our black women. We need to protect our black men and stand up for our black men. ‘Cause at the end of the day we’re tired of seeing hashtags of our black men.”

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    Tom Cruise Filming 'Mission: Impossible 7' Stunt on Moving Train

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    The Ethan Hunt depicter is seen in footage taken by a local bystander perching on top of a train cutting across the Norwegian countryside while being joined by some crew members.
    Oct 5, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Tom Cruise has once again proven that he’s giving it all for the next “Mission: Impossible” movie. The actor has been caught on camera filming a high-risk stunt for “Mission: Impossible VII”, which has been in production in Norway.
    New set videos taken by local bystanders show the Ethan Hunt depicter filming an epic stunt on a moving train that’s cutting across the Norwegian countryside. In footage shared by a Twitter user, the 58-year-old is seen waving to the camera while perching atop the train and joined by several crew members.
    Cruise’s co-star Hayley Atwell apparently also took part in the filming of the action stunt as she shared on Instagram her picture and a video showing the view from the moving train. “Oh hi everyone, didn’t see you there,” he caption the image and footage. “here’s Norway in all its splendour. #setlife #missionimpossible yes, I’m standing on top of a train. #fitforpurpose.”

    Director Christopher McQuarrie also teased what the scene would look like in the film. In a picture of the said scene, Cruise is featured having a duel with a guy on the train with harnesses attached to their waists to keep them save. Crew members are filming the scene atop the train while a helicopter, possibly also used to film the scene, is seen hovering nearby.
    McQuarrie shared the image to mark the end of filming in the country. “Norway’s scale and beauty have left an indelible and defining imprint on our film and reminded us that anything is possible,” he wrote in the caption.

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    “On behalf of everyone working on Mission: Impossible, our sincerest thanks to The Norwegian Film Incentive, The Norwegian Railway Museum, the infinitely patient Strand and Rauma Municipalities, our endlessly enduring Norwegian crew, along with everyone who supported our filming here,” he continued. “And, of course… The Mountain.”
    The filmmaker added, “Most of all, we give thanks to the warm and welcoming people of Norway. Your kindness and consideration are nothing less than an inspiration. We’ll miss you dearly and look forward to seeing you again.”
    “Tusen hjertelig takk,” he wrote in Norwegian, which means “Thank you a lot”. He then revealed their next destination for the filming, concluding the message with, “Buckle up, Roma. Here we come… #MI7MI8.”

    Last month, Cruise filmed another death-defying stunt for the movie as he’s seen riding a motorbike on a massive ramp in with a long drop to the bottom at the end of it in the middle of a mountainside scenery in Norway. He’s riding it on full speed before going off the ramp.
    “Mission: Impossible VII” is set to arrive on November 19, 2021. Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson (II) and Vanessa Kirby also star in the upcoming installment of the action film series.

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