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    'Just Mercy' Gets Released for Free Digitally to Support Black Lives Matter

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    Starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, the legal drama film follows civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson as he is tasked with securing the freedom of wrongly accused Walter McMillian.
    Jun 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx’s real-life legal drama “Just Mercy” has been made free to stream online in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
    Studio officials at Warner Bros. will allow U.S.-based viewers to digitally rent the 2019 film free of charge for the month of June in the hopes of highlighting the need to address racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minnesota police on 25 May.
    “Just Mercy” is a biopic about the work of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, played by Jordan, who is tasked with securing the freedom of Walter McMillian, a black man who was wrongly accused of murdering a white girl in the mid-1980s and sentenced to death in Alabama. Foxx portrayed McMillian.
    In a statement issued on Tuesday (June 02), Warner Bros. bosses explained, “We believe in the power of story. Our film ‘Just Mercy’, based on the life work of civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, is one resource we can humbly offer to those who are interested in learning more about the systemic racism that plagues our society.”
    “For the month of June, ‘Just Mercy’ will be available to rent for free across digital platforms in the U.S.”
    They continued, “To actively be part of the change our country is so desperately seeking, we encourage you to learn more about our past and the countless injustices that have led us to where we are today.”

    “Thank you to the artists, storytellers and advocates who helped make this film happen. Watch with your family, friends and allies. For further information on Bryan Stevenson and his work at the Equal Justice Initiative please visit EJI.org.”

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    Stephen Fry Unashamedly Admits to Dreaming of Playing James Bond

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    In the meantime, James Norton, Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender and Sam Heughan are among the actors favored to replace Daniel Craig as the 007 agent.
    Jun 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Comedian Stephen Fry dreamed of playing James Bond on the big screen.
    The “Wilde” star grew up loving author Ian Fleming’s spy character and insists he would have entertained the idea of playing 007 if there was ever any interest.
    “(He was) brutal, snobbish, sexist and cruel as he could be,” Fry told the Daily Mail. “I was a great lover of all things James Bond when I was a youth. I don’t mind admitting, shallow and silly as it sounds, that I wanted to be Bond.”
    But he realised over time he would make a better Bond bad guy or sidekick: “It didn’t take me long to realise with a sigh of acceptance that I was suited by nature to be a Blofeld or perhaps a Goldfinger or a Drax – even a Miss Moneypenny or a Q – but never a Bond.”
    Discussions about who will replace Daniel Craig as 007 have been rampant for years, and they are likely to spike again when the actor’s final outing as the spy hits cinemas later this year. The actors currently topping the betting odds for the role include James Norton, Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hardy, Michael Fassbender, and Sam Heughan, who previously revealed he once was considered to play 007.
    “I did audition for Bond a long time ago when they were redoing it with Daniel Craig, when he was Bond 21,” the “Outlander” star said in 2018. “They were going to go younger with him and it was a pretty good experience… It’s about time we got a Scottish Bond.”

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    Vanessa Morgan Defends 'Riverdale' Co-Stars After Criticizing Her 'Sidekick' Character

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    Lili Reinhart, who plays Betty Cooper, and Asha Bromfield, who is known for playing the Pussycats on the Archie Comics show on The CW, among those who show support for Vanessa.
    Jun 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Vanessa Morgan took to Twitter to speak out about how tired she was to see how “black people are portrayed in media.” The Toni Topaz of The CW’s “Riverdale” recently declared on her account that she was not going to be “quiet anymore.”
    “Tired of how black people are portrayed in media, tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people. Tired of us also being used as side kick non dimensional characters to our white leads,” so she wrote in her statement. “Or only used in the ads for diversity but not actually in the show. It starts with the media. I’m not being quiet anymore.”

    Vanessa Morgan criticized media for how it portrays black people.
    Responding to a fan’s tweet, Vanessa wrote, “Lmao too bad I’m the only black series regular but also paid the least. girl i could go on for days.”
    Later on Tuesday, June 2, Vanessa said, “Finally feel like I can speak up for myself and my fellow brothers and sisters and be heard. Usually everyone is fake listening. I really hope a change is coming.”
    She also made it clear that she wasn’t directing the criticism towards her “Riverdale” co-stars, including Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, KJ Apa, Madelaine Petsch and Charles Melton. “My role on Riverdale has nothing to do with my fellow castmates/friends. They don’t write the show. So no need to attack them, they don’t call the shots & I know they have my back,” Vanessa said.
    Lili, who plays Betty Cooper in the Archie Comics show, quickly showed her support for Vanessa. “We love you, V. And support you 10000%,” Lili replied to her.

    Lili Reinhart showed support fgor Vanessa.

    Asha Bromfield also declared she stood with Vanessa.
    Lili isn’t the only Vanessa’s “Riverdale” co-star who responded to the latter’s tweet. Asha Bromfield, who is known for playing the Pussycats on the show, also spoke out in response to Morgan’s statement. “Don’t even get me started with how Riverdale treated the Pussycats,” she tweeted. “We had so much more to contribute than standing in the background and adding sass to a storyline. I stand with you @VanessaMorgan.”

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    'AGT' Recap: Sofia Vergara Gives Her Golden Buzzer to Big 'Modern Family' Fan

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    In the second week of auditions for ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 15, The Divas and Drummers of Compton is the first act to hit the stage for a fun and exciting performance.
    Jun 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “America’s Got Talent” returned with a new episode of Tuesday, June 3. In the second week of season 15 auditions, The Divas and Drummers of Compton was the first act to hit the stage for a fun and exciting performance. Simon Cowell raved, “I loved every single part of that audition,” while Howie Mandel added, “You guys epitomize what this show is about.”
    Next up was Thomas Day, who sang a stunning rendition of “Break My Heart” by Finneas. He got mixed reactions for his performance. Howie thought he was nervous and stiff, but Simon begged to differ. Thomas went to the next round with a three yes.
    Frenchie Babyy later showed off his flexible body. Following an emotional phone call between him and his mom, who didn’t really support his dancing, Frenchie was sent to the next round. 14-year-old Kelvin Dukes, meanwhile, impressed Simon with his amazing and soulful voice which convinced Simon that he had a really “special talent.” Following it was The Bello Sisters, who moved on to the next round thanks to their jaw-dropping flexibility skills.
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    Roberta Battaglia then hit the stage. The big fan of Sofia Vergara and her show “Modern Family belted out “Shallow” by Lady GaGa and Bradley Cooper. Despite getting nervous at the beginning, Roberta eventually nailed it. “This moment is unbelievable,” Howie said. Sofia, meanwhile, called it an “amazing” and “breathtaking” performance and hit her Golden Buzzer for Roberta.
    After performances of standup comic Usama Siddique, magician Florian Sainvet, dog act Jennifer and Daiquiri, and salsa dancing duo Simon y Maria, novelty singer Bonavega concluded the night. Howie loved Bonavega’s performance and dubbed it the “biggest surprise” for him so far.

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    'Law and Order' Spin-Off Writer Terminated for Controversial Posts About Black Lives Matter Protests

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    After Craig Gore lets out a series of statements condemning and threatening looters, creator Dick Wolf issues a statement claiming that he has been fired from ‘Law and Order: Organized Crime’.
    Jun 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Law & Order” creator Dick Wolf has fired a writer on the show’s new spin-off after he made controversial remarks about Black Lives Matter protesters in Los Angeles.
    Craig Gore, who also worked on “S.W.A.T.” and “Chicago P.D.”, posted a series of posts on Facebook on Monday, June 01 condemning looters and sharing an image in which he is holding a weapon as a threat to those who disobey the city’s curfew. The statements come as protests continue throughout the country in response to the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who was killed at the hands of white police officers on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
    Photos on social media show Gore holding a gun with the caption “Curfew…” He also threatened to “light motherf**kers up who are trying to f**k with my property.”
    Gore listed himself as a co-executive producer on “Law & Order: Organized Crime”, the new Chris Meloni series being developed at NBC, but Wolf has announced Gore will no longer be involved in the show.
    “I will not tolerate this conduct, especially during our hour of national grief. I am terminating Craig Gore immediately,” Dick Wolf said in a statement to Variety.
    The news comes as the “S.W.A.T.” writers’ room Twitter account featured a statement calling for “law enforcement to de-escalate conflicts, not exacerbate them.”

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    Tom Cruise to Resume Filming 'Mission: Impossible 7' in September

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    The cast and crew members of the next ‘Mission: Impossible’ installment will be back to work this coming fall without any changes to the filming locations.
    Jun 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Tom Cruise will resume shooting “Mission: Impossible 7” in September 2020 following a forced hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the film’s first assistant director.
    Production on the movie was shut down in Italy in February, as the European nation emerged as one of the epicentres of the pandemic, with plans to shift production to London also scuppered when the U.K. also had to impose a lockdown due to the spread of the coronavirus.
    Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Tommy Gormley, first assistant director to helmer Christopher McQuarrie, said the cast and crew plan to start shooting in the autumn – and won’t alter any locations.
    “We hope to restart in September,” he revealed. “We hope to visit all the countries we planned to. We hope to do a big chunk of it back in the U.K. on the backlot and in the studio.”
    Gormley went on to assert that he is “convinced” that the Paramount production could be finished by May at the latest and ready for its November 2021 release date with time to spare.
    Cast and crew, including Cruise, who plays superspy Ethan Hunt in the hit franchise, were in Venice, Italy waiting to shoot scenes when they had to leave the country as it imposed a stringent lockdown due to a surge in Covid-19 cases.
    Gormley went on to say that troublesome location shoots or stunt set-pieces would not be moved, shelved, or rendered with CGI due to the difficulties posed by the pandemic.
    “This is our challenge,” he added. “We are not a chamber piece movie. We do spectacle, and that is what people expect of us.”
    Film and TV productions in the U.K. are now getting up and running again as the country eases its lockdown, with some resuming as early as next week, albeit with strict social distancing regulations.

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    Steve Carell's 'Space Force' Tops Netflix's On-Demand Chart

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    Being the most watched show or movie on the platform over the weekend, the new comedy series comes ahead of ‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ and ‘Sweet Magnolias’.
    Jun 2, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Steve Carell’s new comedy “Space Force” has rocketed to the top of America’s Netflix on-demand chart.
    The new series, which hit the streaming site on Friday, May 29, was the most watched show or movie on the platform over the weekend, ahead of documentary “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich”.
    “Sweet Magnolias” comes in third, Adam Sandler’s film hit “Uncut Gems” is fourth and “Avatar: The Last Airbender” rounds out the top five.
    The second season of “Dead to Me”, “Riverdale”, “Just Go With It”, “History 101”, and all six seasons of “The Flash” wrap up the new top 10.

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    Bruno Tonioli Thinks It'd be 'Great' to Have Meghan Markle in Next Season of 'DWTS'

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    Should Meghan join the cast for the next season of the dancing show, that will mark the Duchess of Sussex’s first TV return after she exited ‘Suits’ to marry Prince Harry
    Jun 2, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Dancing with the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli recently stopped by Extra to discuss the future of the ABC dancing competition amid the coronavirus pandemic. During the interview, the longtime judge also talked about how he wished Meghan Markle would join the next season of the season.
    “She’d be great!” the Italian ballroom expert said of the wife of Prince Harry in the recent interview. “It’d make her look accessible and funny – it’d be brilliant. Meghan, if you’re watching this, please! We’d love you to do it.”
    As for whether “Dancing with the Stars” have started filming for season 29, Bruno revealed that the production has yet to start. He shared that the network would figure out a way to do live shows and was open to the possibility to film without a live audience. “If you can recreate the sense of excitement, I’m sure it’s possible,” he said.
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    Should Meghan join the cast for the next season of the dancing show, that will mark her first TV return after she exited “Suits” to marry Prince Harry. After stepping back from her role as senior royal family member of British royal alongside Prince Harry, Meghan and Harry relocated to the U.S. with their son Archie.
    Back in March, Disney announced that the Duchess of Sussex narrated one of its newest nature documentaries, “Elephant”, which is available to stream on Disney+ starting April 3rd.
    Of her first gig after royal exit, Meghan said, “I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of bringing this story of elephants to life.” She added, “I’ve been very lucky to be able to have hands-on experience with elephants in their natural habitat. When you spend time connecting with them and the other wildlife, you really understand we have a role to play in their preservation and their safety.”
    Talking about elephans living in Botswana, Meghan explained, “These creatures are so majestic and at the same time, they are so sensitive and so connected. We see in this film just how remarkable they are. I think they’re a lot more like us than they are different.”

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