Philippa Kaur

More stories

  • 163 Shares189 Views

    in Movies

    'Green Book' Director to Reunite With Viggo Mortensen for True-Story Movie Vietnam War

    WENN

    A year after his big win at the 2019 Oscars, Peter Farrelly is reportedly working on a big screen adaptation of ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.’
    Jun 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Viggo Mortensen is set to reteam with “Green Book” director Peter Farrelly for an adaptation of “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War”.
    The pair will reunite for the as-yet-untitled film version of the bestselling book by Joanna Molloy and John Donohue, according to Variety. The story is based on Donohue’s attempts to find the friends he met while fighting in the Vietnam War.
    Brian Currie and Pete Jones will co-write the screenplay with Farrelly.
    Mortensen and Farrelly’s last collaboration, “Green Book”, was awarded the Best Picture Oscar in 2019.
    Meanwhile, Viggo’s first attempt at filmmaking, “Falling”, got a big thumbs up last week when it was named among the 56 movies selected for Official Selection at the cancelled 2020 Cannes Film Festival.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Jennifer Lopez Surprises Son Max With Adorable Puppy More

  • 113 Shares129 Views

    in Movies

    Bill Murray to Reunite With 'Ghostbusters' Co-Stars for Charity

    Columbia Pictures

    The cast members of the original movie are scheduled to get together with the original director for a virtual reunion to raise funds for Equal Justice Initiative.
    Jun 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Josh Gad has scared up the stars of the original “Ghostbusters” movie to take part in his latest YouTube reunion show.
    After bringing the casts of “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Goonies”, “Splash”, and “Back to the Future” back together for his Reunited Apart virtual chats, the “Frozen” star has recruited Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver for the latest instalment.
    The quartet agreed to appear after hearing Jason Reitman, the director of the latest “Ghostbusters” film, and his father Ivan, the original director, were taking part.
    Donations for the show, which will air on YouTube on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12 P.M. ET, will benefit the Equal Justice Initiative. The reunion will be available on Gad’s YouTube channel.
    A preview is now available.

    Meanwhile, during a recent appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, Gad revealed he’s trying to reunite the casts of “Coming to America” and “The Princess Bride”.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Lady GaGa Tops U.K. Albums Chart for Second Week

    Related Posts More

  • 125 Shares169 Views

    in Television

    'Game of Thrones' Stars Reuniting for 'Dungeons and Dragons' Challenge

    HBO

    Gemma Whelan, Iwan Rheon, and Daniel Portman are among the ‘GOT’ cast members taking part in the weekend virtual fantasy game to raise money for the hunger.
    Jun 14, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Gemma Whelan and Iwan Rheon are to front an online “Game of Thrones reunion as part of a charity Dungeons & Dragons challenge.
    The actors will team up with Daniel Portman, Kristian Nairn, and Natalia Tena for the virtual fantasy game on June 20, 2020 to raise cash for child poverty charity Comic Relief.
    “D&D Live 2020: Roll w/ Advantage” is the latest event in a series of celebrity-filled virtual Dungeons & Dragons games.
    The “Game of Thrones” stars taking part have filmed a teaser video, which dropped on Friday, June 12, 2020.
    Let the game begin at 1 P.M. on June 20. Information is available here.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Bill Murray to Reunite With ‘Ghostbusters’ Co-Stars for Charity

    Related Posts More

  • 150 Shares199 Views

    in Movies

    'Dear Evan Hansen' Creators Support Fight Against 'Systemic Racism' With $100,000 Donation

    Composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book writer Steven Levenson, director Michael Greif, and producer Stacey Mindich explain their initiative in an open letter to fans.
    Jun 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The creators of the Tony-winning Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen” have announced they will donate their time and money “to fight systemic racism against Black people.”
    Composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book writer Steven Levenson, director Michael Greif, and producer Stacey Mindich wrote an open letter to fans, which was posted on Instagram, announcing a $100,000 donation to two organisations “to help effect change both in our theater community and on a national level.”
    “We have spent the last several days listening to the Black members of our companies, our community, our country, and the world, as they share with us their pain, their suffering, and their heartbreak. These truths, we must admit, are not new. The systemic racism against Black people and communities is not new,” they wrote in the letter.”
    “A theatrical culture in which Black voices have been silenced and erased is not new. And as we mourn the unspeakable losses of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, we recognize that the brutal murder of Black people is not new.”
    As well as donating $50,000 to the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, to sponsor an industry-wide ‘Continuing the Conversation’ Forum in early 2021, and $50,000 to Color of Change, the creators of the musical will be “examining” their own practices and “looking inward, assessing the personnel, policies, and systems of our show at every level, in every department, and at every location.”

    “The shameful reality is that, for all too long, the injustices and inequities endured by our fellow citizens, our peers, and our friends have gone unheard and unheeded. The shameful reality is that none of it is new,” they added. “What must be new is our commitment not merely to listen, but to act, and to act now.”

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Candace Owens Has Surprising Response to Dave Chappelle’s Criticism

    Related Posts More

  • 150 Shares129 Views

    in Television

    Mike Johnson Reacts to Matt James Being Announced as First Black Bachelor

    Instagram

    The announcement of Matt being the lead of upcoming season 25 is a big surprise for fans since many thought that if the show would have a black lead, that would be Mike.
    Jun 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Amid criticism over a lack of diversity, “The Bachelor” is making a change. The show announced on Friday, June 12 that real estate broker Matt James will be the next lead in upcoming season 25, marking the first black male to lead the ABC dating show in the franchise’s history.
    “It’s official…your next Bachelor is @mattjames919!” so the popular reality show announced on Instagram. During his appearance on “Good Morning America”, Matt revealed that his first reaction when he got the call was, “Does this mean that I don’t get to meet [Clare Crawley]? ‘Cause I want to meet Clare.”
    When asked if his casting means a lasting change on the show, the 28-year-old said, “I think this is a step in the right direction. When [Rachel Lindsay] speaks, we listen. She has a very important voice in all of this, being the first black woman, person of colour to have a lead. I think we’re all following suit in that conversation, and this is hopefully… the first of many black men to be in the position that I’m in now (sic).”

    The announcement was a big surprise for fans since many thought that if “The Bachelor” would have a black lead, that would be Mike Johnson. Mike himself had shared a reaction to it with a video that he uploaded on his Instagram account on Friday.
    Looking smiley, the 32-year-old Air Force veteran said, “What’s up beautiful people, it’s me Mike. I just want to give a huge shout out to Matt James as the new Bachelor. Congratulations bruh. I texted him earlier and show him love and shout him out publicly as well.”
    He went on saying, “I also want to give a huge shout out to ABC. They listened to us…I’m giving you a shout out as the fans. Love you guys so much. They listened to you guys. Your voices are definitely being heard. Give yourself a pat on the back, seriously, that’s amazing.”

    “Don’t feel bad for me at all. I am just so elated,” he then told his fans. “I have so many things coming down the pipeline. Just quite honestly, be happy, baby. Don’t say nothing bad about my homie. Matt’s gonna do a great job… we got a black lead which is an amazing thing.”

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    ‘SNL’ Alum Jay Pharoah Shares Footage of Racist Encounter With Police: I Could’ve Been George Floyd

    Related Posts More

  • 150 Shares149 Views

    in Television

    Jessica Mulroney Dropped From 'GMA' Following Allegations of Threat Against Black Influencer

    Instagram

    The celebrity stylist and close friend to Meghan Markle has been accused of using white privilege to silence lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter following an argument over the Black Lives Matter movement.
    Jun 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jessica Mulroney has lost another TV gig after being accused of threatening black influencer Sasha Exeter. Just one day after CTV pulled her “I Do, Redo” series off the air, “Good Morning America” followed suit by announcing that the celebrity stylist will no longer appear as contributor on the morning show.
    The ABC show made the announcement of Mulroney’s exit in a statement released via Twitter on Friday, June 12. “As Jessica Mulroney said last night, she is stepping away from her professional engagements and that includes Good Morning America. She will no longer appear on our show,” the tweet read.
    The close friend to Meghan Markle has worked as a style contributor on “GMA” since November 2018.
    Mulroney came under fire after Exeter alleged that she was using her white privilege to threaten her livelihood following an argument over her “very generic call to action” for the Black Lives Matter movement. In a 12-minute long video posted on Instagram, Exeter claimed that Mulroney’s behavior has left her “paralyzed with fear.”
    “Listen, I am by no means calling [Mulroney] a racist but what I will say is this, she is very well aware of her wealth, her perceived power and privilege because of the color of her skin. And that, my friends, gave her the momentary confidence to come for my livelihood in writing,” Exeter explained. “For her to threaten me – a single mom, a single black mom – during a racial pandemic blows my mind.”
    Mulroney responded to the allegations with a public apology. “I want to say from my heart that every word of my apologies to Sasha over the course of the last two weeks privately, and again both publicly and privately today is true,” she posted on Instagram. “I did not intend in any way to jeopardize her livelihood. We had a disagreement and it got out of hand. For that I am sorry.”
    Though so, the 40-year-old was met with a cutoff from CTV. “Because recent conduct by one of our shows hosts, Jessica Mulroney, conflicts with our commitment to diversity and equality, CTV has removed ‘I DO REDO’ from all Bell Media channels and platforms effective immediately,” the media company announced.
    The announcement prompted Mulroney to issue another apology. In an Instagram Story post, she also stated that she respected CTV’s decision, and announced that she will be stepping away from her professional engagement “to reflect, learn and focus on my family.” She further clarified, “I have no intention of pursuing any legal action. I was wrong, and for that I am truly sorry.”

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Wendy Williams Gushes Over New Boyfriend: ‘He Makes Me Laugh’

    Related Posts More

  • 125 Shares189 Views

    in Movies

    Oscars Releases New Guidelines to Ensure Nominees Pass Diversity Test

    Instagram

    The bosses at Academy Awards have formed a new task force to make sure the competing movies meet the ‘representation and inclusion standards’ following nationwide protests against racism.
    Jun 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Film bosses putting their movies forward for Oscars Best Picture consideration must now tick a number of diversity boxes before their project can be processed.
    Officials at the organisation behind the Academy Awards have released a set of new guidelines that filmmakers will have to meet in order for their work to be eligible for the big award.
    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences chiefs have implemented a five-year project to boost diversity at the awards show after years of criticism surrounding the ‘so white’ Oscars.
    A new task force of industry leaders will oversee “representation and inclusion standards” and any films that fall short will not be eligible.
    “We know there is much more work to be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board,” Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said. “The need to address this issue is urgent.”
    The rules will not apply to films vying for next year’s Oscars.
    Among other changes, the Best Picture category will now feature a fixed 10 films annually. For several years, Oscar voters have been told they can nominate up to 10 films but only the films that reached a certain number of votes could be included. Now, the most popular 10 films among voters will make up the category.

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Lea Michele’s Nail Artist Sings High Praise for the Actress Amid ‘Mean Girl’ Allegations

    Related Posts More

  • 163 Shares179 Views

    in Movies

    Spike Lee Urges HBO to Bring Back 'Racist' Movie 'Gone with the Wind'

    WENN

    The ‘Da 5 Blood’ filmmaker calls the 1939 movie ‘one of the most racist films ever’ and wants HBO to bring it back following removal to let reviews decide for themselves.
    Jun 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Spike Lee has called on HBO Max bosses to reinstate “Gone with the Wind” on the streaming service because he feels “one of the most racist films ever” should be seen.
    The 1939 movie adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel about the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era South has been temporarily removed from the new platform due to the “racial prejudices” on display in the movie in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests against racial injustice following the death of George Floyd last month, May 2020.
    But filmmaker Spike, who included footage from the film in his hit 2018 movie “BlacKkKlansman”, is urging the powers that be to reverse the decision and let viewers decide for themselves.
    “I think that that should be seen,” Lee told “The View”. “I think that one of the most racist films ever, D.W. Griffiths’ Birth of a Nation, should be seen. I show that film in my class. I’m a tenured professor at New York University… I show Birth of a Nation.”

    You can share this post!

    Next article
    Padma Lakshmi Went Into Hiding After Detailing Rape and Molestation Ordeals

    Related Posts More