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    Bryce Dallas Howard Finds Expectant Father in Brother for 'Dads' Documentary

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    Talking about her upcoming Father’s Day movie, the daughter of Ron Howard admits she learns during filming that men have no rite of passage when they become fathers.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Bryce Dallas Howard struck gold while she was making her new Father’s Day movie, “Dads”, when her brother announced he was having a baby.
    The actress was on the hunt for an expectant dad to complete her parenting documentary when suddenly the project became a real family affair.
    “When I started making this movie, my hope was to profile fathers around the globe and I kept saying… ‘We’ve got to find an expectant father; we need to capture that before and after that is fatherhood, where your life is never the same ever again’,” “The Help” star explains, “and about half way through shooting, my brother and his wife shared with us that they were pregnant, and so he became my expectant father.”
    And the filmmaker knew she had something special when she tracked down her brother and her dad, Ron Howard, “hiding” at a baby shower bash.
    “I was filming… my sister-in-law’s baby shower and I was like, ‘Where’s Reed? Where’s my dad?’ – because I knew that they were in the house…,” Bryce told “Good Morning America”.
    “I went down to the basement and I was filming them there and I realised that men have no rite of passage when they become fathers, and here they were listening to the screams of countless women supporting (mum-to-be) Ashley in this adventure… and yet my brother was downstairs with my dad, just sort of, like, hiding.”
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    “Dads” hits AppleTV+ on Friday, June 19, just ahead of Father’s Day.

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    'I Know This Much Is True' Gets Called Out by PETA for Exploiting Monkey

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    The HBO drama series starring Mark Ruffalo has been urged to rethink the use of wild animals by the animal rights organization after it features a primate in two episodes.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The producers of Mark Ruffalo’s new HBO drama “I Know This Much Is True” have come under fire from animal rights activists for exploiting a monkey.
    Officials at PETA have fired off a letter to HBO chiefs urging them to rethink the use of animals after the ape featured in two episodes of the series following the network’s recent work with elephants in “Westworld”, a bear in “Silicon Valley”, a tiger in “Vice Principals”, and a lion in “The Leftovers”.
    PETA bosses are calling on the company’s executives to enact a policy against using wild animals.
    “Animals aren’t looking for their ’15 minutes of fame’ – in fact, they’re desperate to avoid it,” says PETA Senior Manager of Animals in Film and Television Lauren Thomasson. “HBO knows this much is true, and PETA is calling on the purportedly progressive network to stop exploiting animals who are typically caged and beaten into submission off set, and to use CGI instead.”

    PETA points out that primates, such as capuchin monkeys, who are used for film and television are “typically taken away from their mothers prematurely and are frequently denied adequate psychological and social stimulation, proper exercise, and the opportunity to engage in natural behavior”.
    “As a result, they often develop neurotic behavior patterns, such as pacing, rocking, swaying, cage-biting, and self-mutilation,” a statement reads. “Many suffer from debilitating loneliness and depression.”

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    Ewan McGregor Done Recording His First Part for Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio'

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    In a new Zoom interview, the ‘Doctor Sleep’ star confirms his casting as Jiminy Cricket in the revamp project, and gets cryptic on the possibility of him contributing to a musical number.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ewan McGregor has joined the cast of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” revamp – he’ll voice the character Jiminy Cricket.
    In a new Zoom interview with ACE Universe, the Scottish movie star has confirmed the casting, revealing he started working on the project before the coronavirus lockdown shut down the film industry.
    “It’s stop-motion animated, so it’s going to take them a great long time to make that film, but my first part, which is recording his dialogue, is sort of done,” Ewan says. “There may or may not be a song that has to be recorded. I’m not sure I’m at liberty to discuss that.”
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    Oscar winner del Toro previously revealed that his version of the classic Carlo Collodi fairytale will be dark.
    “In our story, Pinocchio is an innocent soul with an uncaring father who gets lost in a world he cannot comprehend,” “The Shape of Water” director said. “He embarks on an extraordinary journey that leaves him with a deep understanding of his father and the real world.”

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    'AGT' Recap: An Amazing Dancing Crew Earns Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer

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    In the new outing, 11-year-old Noah Epps opens the night with a performance that earns him praises from the judges as Howie Mandel raves about his ‘lit’ performance.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “America’s Got Talent” auditions continued to offer amazing performances in the Tuesday, June 16 episode. In the new outing, 11-year-old Noah Epps opened the night with a performance in which he showed off his flexibility while looking like a marionette doll. That earned him praises from the judges. “What you just did was lit,” Howie Mandel said.
    Following it up was 17-year-old Luca Di Stefano, who sang Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”. It was so good that Heidi Klum called his voice “so special.” Later, subway dance crew W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew offered an electric performance. “I’ve never seen anything like that in my life,” Terry raved, while Simon Cowell dubbed them his “favorite audition” so far. W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew’s performance was so amazing, enough to make Simon give his Golden Buzzer to the group.
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    Next up was Nolan Neal, who touched everyone with his “amazing voice.” Howie shared that “we felt your heart, we felt your soul, we felt your pain.” Meanwhile, Sofia Vergara added, “It was really touching for me, your song. I know very well the sickness of addiction.”
    Receiving standing ovation was Ukulele player Feng E. As for unique duo OLOX, they mesmerized Heidi with a one-of-a-kind performance. Sofia said it was “beautiful,” while Simon gushed over their “very original act.”
    Also blowing the judges’ minds were young singer Ashley Marina and Marco Angelo. “You are amazing. You’re a winner,” said Howie to Marco. Concluding the night was sword swallower Brett Loudermilk from North Carolina. He asked Sofia to pull the sword out of his mouth. Even though she ran off several times, she eventually managed to pull the sword out of his mouth. Additionally, the 3 judges all pulled a sword each from his mouth after he swallowed 3 swords beforehand.

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    Jimmy Kimmel Set to Host Emmy Awards for Third Time

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    The ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ host is officially announced to return as an emcee for the upcoming 72nd annual Emmy Awards, marking the third time he hosts the event.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Comedian and late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel is set to return as host of the 72nd Emmy Awards.
    The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host will also executive produce the annual prizegiving – his third outing as emcee for the ceremony.
    It is still unclear whether or not the event, which is set for September 20, will be held virtually or in person due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    “I don’t know where we will do this or how we will do this or even why we are doing this, but we are doing it and I am hosting it,” said Kimmel in a statement.
    “We know Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a uniquely entertaining, funny and moving Primetime Emmys show,” said Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, the network set to broadcast the awards. “He’s a true master of ceremonies who reveres this industry and its people; and just as Jimmy has done with his own show over the past few months, he will tackle this momentous event with heart and humor, and bring some much-needed joy and optimism to our television colleagues and viewers at home.”
    The nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards will be announced on July 28, 2020.

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    Queen Latifah Talks Racist Treatment Received by 'Gone With the Wind' Star Hattie McDaniel at Oscars

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    The ‘Living Single’ star urges people not to celebrate ‘Gone With the Wind’ for Hattie McDaniel’s Oscar win because the black actress received horrendous discriminations at the awards show.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Queen Latifah has mixed emotions about the decision by HBO Max bosses to reinstate “Gone with the Wind” because the 1939 film is often wrongly considered a civil rights success story due to Hattie McDaniel’s Oscar win.
    The movie was pulled from the new streaming service earlier this month, June 2020 after film critics suggested the racist and slavery undertones of the story were too much for the current era following weeks of Black Lives Matter protests.
    African-American filmmaker Spike Lee urged HBO Max bosses to reconsider and now the film will return to the site with an introduction from Jacqueline Stewart, a Cinema and Media Studies professor at the University of Chicago in Illinois.
    But Latifah, who portrayed “Gone With the Wind” star McDaniel in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix hit “Hollywood”, feels viewers should also be educated on Hattie’s role in the 1939 film, which earned her the first Academy Award for an African-American.
    “They didn’t even let her in the theatre until right before she got that award,” the “Chicago” star says. “Someone came outside and brought her into the auditorium. She wasn’t even allowed to sit in there.”
    “And then she had to read a speech that was written by a studio. You know that’s not what the hell she wanted to say…”
    “Then after that, all she could do was play the same kinds of roles…, so the opportunities at that time and the way that those in power in that business were relegating us and marginalising us and not allowing us to grow and thrive after that was just terrible. And a lot of that is still around today.”

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    MTV Fires 'Siesta Key' Star Alex Kompothecras Over Alleged Racist Posts

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    Alex in visibly cut out from the new episode of season 3 as the show aired its mid-season premiere on Tuesday after Internet users found out that he used N-word on his Instagram posts.
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – MTV is making a change in light of the discovery of alleged insensitive posts on social media made by “Siesta Key” star Alex Kompothecras. In a statement on Tuesday, June 16, the network revealed that it decided to end its relationship with Alex.
    “We’ve made the decision to cut ties with Alex and are editing the current season to minimize his presence. He will not be in future seasons of ‘Siesta Key’,” read the statement to E! News.
    Alex landed in hot water after Internet users found out his Instagram posts on which he allegedly used of the N-word and other racial slurs. The 25-year-old was said to be laughing at multiple other racist posts.
    He was also visibly cut out from the new episode of “Siesta Key” season 3 as the show aired its mid-season premiere on Tuesday. The episode was initially set to be two one-hour episodes back to back. However, it became one 54-minute episode as it didn’t include the original scenes in which he was in.
    Alex, who just welcomed his first child with girlfriend Alyssa Salerno on June 11, has yet to respond to the firing.
    Alex is the latest MTV personality whom the network fired in the recent weeks over racist behavior. Prior to this, it publicly distanced itself from two other stars, “The Challenge” star Dee Nguyen and “Teen Mom” star Taylor Selfridge.
    “As a result of Dee Nguyen’s offensive comments about the Black Lives Matter movement, MTV and Bunim/Murray Productions have severed ties with her,” MTV and Bunim/Murray said in a joint statement on Dee, who was dragged over insensitive comments she made about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the death of George Floyd. “Out of respect for the competition and other Challengers, MTV will air the season as planned. Dee Nguyen will not appear in the reunion to be filmed at a later date. MTV and Bunim/Murray Productions strongly condemn systemic racism and stand with those raising their voices against injustice.”
    Meanwhile, MTV replaced the scheduled premiere of “Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory & Taylor’s Baby Special” with an episode of “Catfish”. A spokesperson for the network then announced, “MTV pulled ‘Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory & Taylor’s Baby Special’ from its Tuesday schedule and is ending our relationship with Taylor Selfridge in light of her past racist statements on social media. MTV strongly condemns systemic racism and stands with those raising their voices against injustice.”

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    Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway to Team Up With Cate Blanchett for 'Armageddon Time'

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    Speaking of the upcoming period drama, writer/director James Gray explains that it is ‘about that transition and how it reflects on what the American society was and sadly still is.’
    Jun 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Robert De Niro, Oscar Isaac, Donald Sutherland and Anne Hathaway have joined Cate Blanchett for the period drama “Armageddon Time”.
    The star-studded cast will team with writer/director James Gray for the production, which is based on his childhood memories growing up in America before Ronald Reagan became President and his experiences among the rich kids at a private school, which Donald Trump also attended.
    “It’s symbolic about what the school represented at the time, entrenched in this white protestant ethic,” the filmmaker explains. “I found it very foreign to me, a product of the public school system in New York City of the ’70s. It’s about that transition and how it reflects on what the American society was and sadly still is. How we are separated along the lines of class and ethnicity. The film is really about that, my transition in school from one to the other.”
    The filmmaker tells Deadline he hopes to shoot the drama in New York as soon as the coronavirus shutdown lifts and productions are able to resume.
    “I’m anxious to make something that is very much about people, about human emotions and interactions between people, and I want it to be filled with warmth and tenderness,” the filmmaker says. “In some sense, yes it’s about my childhood, but an illustration of familial love really on every level. I’m of the belief that most people do their best and that they try their best under difficult circumstances and in some sense that’s a beautiful thing and very moving to me.”

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