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    Jason Mitchell to Rebuild Acting Career With Sean Bell Role in New Biopic

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    A little over a years after getting cut from ‘The Chi’ amid misconduct allegations, the ‘Straight Outta Compton’ star sets his eyes on the film project that focuses on the police brutality victim.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actor Jason Mitchell is aiming to get his career back on track by tackling a biopic about police brutality victim Sean Bell.
    The “Straight Outta Compton” star has been hitting headlines for all the wrong reasons of late, but now he’s hoping to shift the spotlight back to his work onscreen in the timely project, “50 Shots”.
    Bell and two pals were leaving a strip club in Queens, New York for his bachelor party back in 2006 when both uniformed and plainclothes police officers opened fire on their car, unleashing 50 shots, killing the 23-year-old on the eve of his wedding.
    Undercover cops, who had been investigating the strip club for prostitution, believed the three men had been armed, but no weapons were found after the shooting, which left Bell dead and his two friends severely injured.
    Three of the five detectives involved in the controversial incident were put on trial for charges including manslaughter and assault, but they were all acquitted, and city officials eventually settled a civil suit with Bell’s family for $7 million (£5.3 million).
    Mitchell had originally been pitched the role of a detective, but upon reading the script, he asked to play Bell – and his wish was granted, reports TMZ.
    He will serve as an executive producer on the movie, alongside Tru of TruVision Films, and the project has received the blessing of Bell’s relatives, who have been closely involved in its development over the past three years.

    Sean’s father, William, has also been in regular contact with Mitchell since he boarded the movie.
    Mitchell has been trying to rebuild his reputation after he was cut from the cast of hit drama series “The Chi” last year (19) amid misconduct allegations, which also cost him a part in Netflix movie “Desperados”.
    The actor, who denied any wrongdoing, was back in the headlines again in April following his arrest on felony drug and weapons charges, which his representative insisted was all one big “misunderstanding.”

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    Warner Bros. Investigating Abuse Allegations on 'Justice League' Set After Ray Fisher's Claims

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    In a couple of tweets, the Cyborg depicter thanks the studio for finally looking into the matter weeks after he spoke up against director Joss Whedon for allegedly fostering a hostile work environment.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Warner Bros. is officially launching an investigation into abuse allegations on the set of Joss Whedon’s “Justice League”. Weeks after Ray Fisher spoke up against the director, who took over from Zack Synder during the reshoots, the studio is looking into the matter.
    It’s Fisher himself who revealed the ongoing investigation into the matter. In a couple of tweets, which he re-posted on Instagram, the Cyborg depicter wrote on Thursday, August 20, “After 5 weeks of interviews with various cast/crew, @WarnerMedia has officially launched an independent third-party investigation to get to the heart of the toxic and abusive work environment created during Justice League reshoots. This is a MASSIVE step forward!”
    “I believe this investigation will show that Geoff Johns, Joss Whedon, Jon Berg (and others) grossly abused their power during the uncertainty of AT&T’s merger with Time Warner,” he added, before thanking “@WarnerMedia and @ATT for making strides to ensure a safer workplace for all!”

    Last month, in the wake of announced plans to release Zack Snyder’s cut of “Justice League”, Fisher spoke up against Whedon’s “abusive, unprofessional” behavior on the set of the 2017 film. Asked to compare working with Whedon and Snyder, who left the project due to a family tragedy, the actor replied, “I don’t want to compare them in any way, shape or form. But what I will say toward the Joss Whedon situation is obviously I put out some pretty strong words and some pretty strong comments about Joss Whedon, and every single one of those words, every single one of those comments, is true.”
    Doubling down on his comments, the 32-year-old tweeted earlier this month that Whedon’s treatment on the cast and crew was “gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable.” He went on alleging that producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg “enabled” Whedon.
    In a statement to Variety, Berg denied Fisher’s claims, saying it was “categorically untrue that we enabled any unprofessional behavior” on “Justice League” set.
    In a tweet posted last week, Fisher detailed Johns’ action that he categorized as enabling Whedon. “During the LA reshoots for Justice League, Geoff Johns summoned me to his office to belittle and admonish my (and my agent’s) attempts to take grievances up to the proper chain of command. He then made a thinly veiled threat to my career,” he tweeted. “This behavior cannot continue.”

    Warner Bros. has not addressed the matter.

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    Joe Manganiello on Returning to 'Magic Mike 3': I'm Retired

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    Though ruling himself out of any potential sequels, the actor known for his portrayal of Big Dick Richie insists he is still very much in touch with his co-star Matt Bomer.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Magic Mike” hunk Joe Manganiello has ruled himself out of any potential movie sequels after declaring himself “retired” from the stripper stage.
    The actor set pulses racing as Big Dick Richie in Channing Tatum’s semi-autobiographical 2012 film and its 2015 sequel, “Magic Mike XXL”, but if the franchise is revived for a third film, Manganiello won’t be squeezing his package back into his thong.
    “I’m retired,” he smiles to People magazine.
    However, Manganiello is still very much in touch with his co-star Matthew Bomer, as their friendship dates back to their drama school days at Carnegie Mellon University in the 43-year-old’s native Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    “We always talk,” Manganiello says. “I got so much from going to the drama school that I went to in terms of learning and technique, but one of the great things that I got is all of the friends I have that work in the business. And one of the great things is the friendship that I have with Matt. Matt and I always stay in touch, and talk and catch up, and grab lunch.”

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    Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Circle Lady GaGa-Led 'Gucci' Film

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    Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jack Huston and Reeve Carney are reportedly also in talks to join the cast of the Ridley Scott-directed movie about the the assassination of Maurizio Gucci.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Adam Driver are circling Lady GaGa’s next movie.
    Reports suggest director Ridley Scott will start work on MGM’s “Gucci” once he has completed period drama “The Last Duel” with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, and he has started lining up his cast.
    Deadline sources reveal Jared Leto, Jack Huston, and Reeve Carney are also in talks to join the Gucci cast, which will be led by GaGa, as Maurizio Gucci’s ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani.
    She was tried and convicted of orchestrating his assassination in 1995 and served 18 years behind bars.
    Meanwhile, Scott plans to return to the set of “The Last Duel” next week (begin August 24). Filming was shut down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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    'Stranger Things' Creators Confirms Season 5

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    The Duffer brothers assure fans that the hit Netflix show will continue beyond season 4 despite the obstacles because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Stranger Things” fans don’t need to worry just yet – the story is far from over.
    Production on the upcoming season four of the hit Netflix show was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning the release date has been pushed back too. But before there’s any sign of the new episodes hitting the streaming service, creators Matt and Ross Duffer told The Hollywood Reporter confirmed they’ve have plans for the show beyond the next series.
    “Season 4 won’t be the end,” Ross told the publication. “We know what the end is, and we know when it is. (The coronavirus pandemic) has given us time to look ahead, figure out what is best for the show. Starting to fill that out gave us a better idea of how long we need to tell that story.”
    The siblings didn’t reveal how long they envision the programme will last, and a Netflix spokesperson declined to comment when contacted by the outlet.
    The production had been underway for a “couple of weeks” when the global shutdown occurred, according to star David Harbour. And as for when it will restart, Harbour said earlier this year, “We don’t really know what the future holds. I don’t feel like anybody knows. We’re all playing it by ear. We want to get up and running as soon as possible.”

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    'The Crown' Announces Season 4 Premiere Date in First Teaser

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    The upcoming season of the hit Netflix series is set to premiere in November, when things will got political as the American presidential election is scheduled to take place.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Netflix has a perfect timing to premiere season 4 of “The Crown”. The upcoming season of the hit Netflix series is set to arrive in November, when things will get political as the American presidential election is scheduled to take place on November 3.
    In a date announcement teaser which was released on Thursday, August 20, the streaming service reveals that season 4 will start on November 15. The clip opens with Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) riding a horse while exiting the Buckingham Palace. “Something as important as the monarchy simply cannot to be allowed to fail,” she says in a voiceover in the beginning of the teaser.
    The video also teases Lady Diana Spencer, who will be portrayed by Emma Corrin, in the forthcoming season. It features some scenes featuring the late royal, including one that sees her donning her white gown in her and Prince Charles’ wedding ceremony.
    “As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30,” a news release by Netflix about the new season reads.
    “As the nation begins to feel the impact of divisive policies introduced by Britain’s first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson), tensions arise between her and the Queen which only grow worse as Thatcher leads the country into the Falklands War, generating conflict within the Commonwealth,” the statement continues.
    Meanwhile, casting for the show’s final two seasons, season five and season six, is currently underway. Imelda Staunton has been tapped to take over as Queen Elizabeth II, while Lesley Manville will play the next Princess Margaret. Joining them in the two seasons is Jonathan Pryce who will star as Prince Philip. Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki will portray Princess Diana.

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    Selena Gomez Flaunts Cooking Skills to Best Friend Taylor Swift on 'Selena + Chef'

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    The ‘Cardigan’ singer makes a cameo in a new episode of Selena’s HBO Max at-home cooking show ‘Selena + Chef’ which features the latter making a delicious-looking Korean BBQ Texas breakfast taco.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Taylor Swift once again shows that she’s a supportive friend for Selena Gomez. The “Cardigan” singer made a cameo in a new episode of Selena’s HBO Max at-home cooking show “Selena + Chef” which aired on Thursday, August 20.
    In the said episode, Selena invited master chef Roy Choi to help her make a delicious-looking Korean BBQ Texas breakfast taco. The “Lose You to Love Me” hitmaker was pretty satisfied with her work, enough to make her want show off her new dish to her “friend.”
    That was when she FaceTimed Taylor, who was impressed by the dish. “If you don’t send me the recipe, we’re going to have words,” Taylor joked after Selena showed her the dish. “I want to be served that.”
    “I’m very jealous of your whole setup and the fact that you guys are cooking together. It’s pretty great. I’m really envious,” the “Blank Space” singer went on saying. Before signing off, Taylor made sure she gave her best friend a compliment.
    She told Selena, “I just wanted to show you. I’m so proud,” before joking that she’s been waiting for her to get into the culinary arts. “Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for you to become obsessed with cooking?” she quipped, making everyone including Selena’s grandparents laugh.
    Later in the episode, Selena learned how to make doughnuts. It’s among the many recipes the singer has mastered on the series so far.
    Prior to this, Selena gushed over her longtime friendship with Taylor. “It just feels like we’re family, I’ve known her for 13 or 14 years now,” the “Wolves” artist said of the “Folklore” musician, adding that she’s always wanted to have a duet with her. “I’ve always dreamt of doing a song with Taylor. We both wanted to do that. She’s been my best friend, [and] we’ve talked about it, for sure,” she shared.

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    Ben Affleck Confirmed to Return as Batman in 'The Flash' Movie

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    The ‘Argo’ actor is expected to reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in the upcoming DC superhero movie directed by Andy Muschietti about Ezra Miller’s Speedster.
    Aug 21, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ben Affleck is suiting up as Batman again for the upcoming “The Flash” movie.
    The “Argo” star was slated to play Bruce Wayne and his crime-fighting alter ego in The Batman, but he stepped down as the film’s star and director in early 2019 after playing the role, alongside The Flash’s Ezra Miller in “Justice League”.
    But now it appears he will return as the Caped Crusader, alongside another former Batman – Michael Keaton, in what “The Flash” director Andy Muschietti is calling a “substantial” role, according to Deadline.
    Keaton portrayed Batman in Tim Burton’s “Batman” and “Batman Returns” in 1989 and 1992, respectively.
    The big casting news breaks two days before the virtual 24-hour DC Fandome event online, which will include panels for the new Flash movie, as well as “Wonder Woman 1984”, “Aquaman”, “Shazam!”, “The Batman”, “Black Adam”, and “Suicide Squad”.
    Affleck appeared to hint at his role in “The Flash” when he stepped out wearing a T-shirt bearing the character’s famous logo on Wednesday (19Aug20).

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