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    'Mank' and 'The Queen's Gambit' Win Big at 2021 ASC Awards

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    The David Fincher-directed movie and the Netflix coming-of-age miniseries take home the top prizes at the 35th annual American Society of Cinematographers awards.

    Apr 20, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    “Mank”, “The Queen’s Gambit”, and “The Crown” were among the big winners at the American Society of Cinematographers 35th annual awards on Sunday (18Apr21).

    “The Mandalorian” was also victorious while filmmaker Sofia Coppola was honoured with the ASC Board of Governors Award for her contributions to cinema.

    Accepting her latest accolade, the director said, “It’s the coolest award that I’ve ever gotten.”

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    The award was presented to the helmer by her colleague Edward Lachman. “For me, she had a remarkable composure and vision,” he said. “You found a way that allowed myself and all the creative departments around you to contribute while you still maintained your own personal vision. You’ve always been able to enlighten us with your talent. It seems so effortless, enriching us.”

    Meanwhile, during his acceptance speech, “Mank” cinematographer Messerschmidt heaped praise on director David Fincher, “Thanks to David Fincher for creating an environment where we could do our best work, and expecting it.”

    The full list of winners is:

    Theatrical Release: Erik Messerschmidt for “Mank”
    Motion Picture, Miniseries, of Pilot Made for Television: Steven Meizler for “The Queen’s Gambit” – “End Game”
    Spotlight Award: Aurelien Marra for “Two of Us”
    Episode of a One-Hour Television Series – Non-Commercial: Fabian Wagner for “The Crown” – “Imbroglio”
    Episode of a One-Hour Television Series – Commercial: Jon Joffin for “Motherland: Fort Salem” – “Up is Down”
    Documentary: Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for “The Truffle Hunters”
    Episode of a Half-Hour Series for Television: Baz Idoine for “The Mandalorian” – “Chapter 13: The Jedi”

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    'Running Wild With Bear Grylls' Episode With Armie Hammer Removed by Disney Bosses

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    The officials at the Mouse House streaming platform have decided to yank off an old episode of ‘Running Wild With Bear Grylls’ that featured the ‘Call Me by Your Name’ star.

    Apr 20, 2021

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    Disney+ officials have quietly removed Armie Hammer’s appearance on an old episode of “Running Wild With Bear Grylls” from the streaming platform amid the troubled actor’s sex abuse allegations.

    The “Call Me by Your Name” star has been laying low in recent months after a number of women accused him of being controlling and abusive in relationships, while exhibiting odd sex fetishes and cannibalistic fantasies.

    He has since also been accused of rape, which is currently under investigation by Los Angeles police, and the controversies appear to have prompted Disney bosses to take action.

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    According to Insider, a two-year-old episode of Hammer on the fifth season of hit survival show “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” is no longer available for viewers to watch on Disney+ although platform chiefs have yet to provide a reason for the disappearance.

    Instead, fans are offered the opportunity to skip from episode four to six.

    Hammer has vehemently denied the rape allegations, but the myriad of sexual misconduct reports have cost him a series of acting gigs, most recently prompting the actor to drop out of a planned Broadway production of Tracy Letts’ “The Minutes”.

    He was also replaced by Dan Stevens in Julia Roberts and Sean Penn’s upcoming Watergate drama “Gaslit”, and withdrew from roles in Jennifer Lopez’s new comedy “Shotgun Wedding”, Mads Mikkelsen’s Cold War thriller “Billion Dollar Spy”, and “The Offer”, a movie about the making of “The Godfather”.

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    Zendaya and Carey Mulligan Dominate Nominations for 2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards

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    The former Disney actress and the ‘Promising Young Woman’ star are nominated for top honor along with Daniel Kaluuya and late Chadwick Boseman at the MTV Awards.

    Apr 20, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    Zendaya, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya, Sacha Baron Cohen, and the late Chadwick Boseman will fight for the top honour at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

    The actors are up for the Best Performance trophy while Oscar nominated films “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Promising Young Woman” are up for the Best Movie honour, alongside “Soul”, “To All the Boys: Always and Forever”, and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”.

    The 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards will take place on 16 May at the Palladium in Los Angeles.

    The full list of nominees is:

    Best Movie:

    Best Show:

    Best Performance in a Movie:

    Best Performance in a Show:

    Best Hero:

    Best Kiss:

    Best Comedic Performance:

    Best Villain:

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    Breakthrough Performance:

    Best Fight:

    Most Frightened Performance: Best Duo:

    Best Docu-Reality Show:

    Best Dating Show:

    Best Reality Cast:

    Best Competition Series:

    Best Lifestyle Show:

    “Deliciousness”
    “Fixer Upper: Welcome Home”
    “Making rhe Cut”
    “Nailed It!”
    “Queer Eye”

    Best New Unscripted Series:

    Best Talk/Topical Show:

    Best Comedy/Game Show:

    “Floor Is Lava”
    “Impractical Jokers”
    “Kids Say the Darndest Things”
    “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out”
    “Ridiculousness”

    Best Host:

    Breakthrough Social Star:

    Best Real-Life Mystery or Crime Series:

    Best Fight:

    Best International Reality Series:

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    'The Simpsons' Called Racist by Morrissey Over 'Hurtful' Portrayal in New Episode

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    The former frontman of The Smiths fires back at the animated television show after he became the subject of parody in latest episode ‘Panic on the Streets of Springfield.’

    Apr 20, 2021

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    Singer Morrissey was less than impressed with the latest episode of “The Simpsons”, which animated his former band The Smiths.

    “Panic on the Streets of Springfield”, which aired on Sunday (19Apr21), featured character Lisa Simpson making an imaginary friend – a depressed indie singer from 1980s Britain.

    And while Morrissey wasn’t involved in the show – with actor Benedict Cumberbatch tapped to voice him, alongside a series of 80s-inspired songs, written by Flight of the Conchords star Bret McKenzie – the rocker took to social media to release a lengthy statement, attacking writers behind the episode for portraying him as a racist.

    Insisting “The Simpsons” had taken a “turn for the worst” in recent years, he wrote, “Sadly, The Simpson’s (sic) show started out creating great insight into the modern cultural experience, but has since degenerated to trying to capitalise on cheap controversy and expounding on vicious rumors.”

    “Poking fun at subjects is one thing. Other shows like SNL (Saturday Night Live) still do a great job at finding ways to inspire great satire. But when a show stoops so low to use harshly hateful tactics like showing the Morrissey character with his belly hanging out of his shirt (when he has never looked like that at any point in his career) makes you wonder who the real hurtful, racist group is here.”

    He added, “Even worse – calling the Morrissey character out for being a racist, without pointing out any specific instances, offers nothing. It only serves to insult the artist.”

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    Morrissey, who was notably criticised for wearing a badge featuring the logo of far-right anti-Islam political party For Britain during a U.S. TV appearance, went on to reference Hank Azaria’s recent apology for playing Indian shopkeeper Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.

    “Simpson’s actor Hank Azaria’s recent apology to the whole country of India for his role in upholding ‘structural racism’ says it all,” the “How Soon Is Now?” hitmaker added.

    “Unlike the character in the Simpson’s ‘Panic’ episode… Morrissey has never made a ‘cash grab,’ hasn’t sued any people for their attacks, has never stopped performing great shows, and is still a serious vegan and strong supporter for animal rights.”

    “By suggesting all of the above in this episode… the Simpson’s hypocritical approach to their storyline says it all. Truly they are the only ones who have stopped creating, and have instead turned unapologetically hurtful and racist.”

    The statement concluded, “Not surprising… that The Simpsons viewership ratings have gone down so badly over recent years. (sic)”

    Show bosses have yet to respond to the star’s criticism.

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    Christian Bale Debuts Shocking Hair Transformation for 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Role

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    In addition to shaving his head bald for the role of Gorr the God Butcher, the Academy Award-winning actor appears to have shed some pounds to play the villain in the upcoming Marvel movie.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    Christian Bale has gotten a major makeover for his role in “Thor: Love and Thunder”. The actor, who is tapped to play Gorr the God Butcher in the upcoming superhero flick, has been spotted with a dramatic bald head.

    The British thesp, who has been in Sydney, Australia to film the Marvel movie, was not pictured on the set though. He was captured on paparazzi camera while enjoying a family friendly event at Palm Beach, an idyllic beach town an hour north of the city.

    Aside from trading his chestnut tresses with his shaved head, Bale appeared to have shed some pounds for the role as he looks skinnier than before. As for his style during the outing, the 47-year-old opted to go casual in a black T-shirt with matching cargo pants and a checkered shirt. He completed the look with a pair of black canvas slip-on shoes and dark sunglasses.

    Christian Bale debuted bald head for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ role.

    He was joined by his wife Sibi Blazic, holding hands together as they strolled through the car park. She dressed warmly in a black puffer jacket teamed with a pair of body-hugging black tights. She also wore a pair of round sunglasses and black joggers while letting her brunette hair down.

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    Bale’s casting in “Thor: Love and Thunder” was confirmed by returning cast member Tessa Thompson in March, following weeks of speculation. “Christian Bale is going to play our villain, which is going to be fantastic,” the Valkyrie depicter gushed at the time.

    The upcoming fourth installment of the “Thor” film series has Taika Waititi back at the helm, with Chris Hemsworth reprising his role as the title character a.k.a. God of Thunder. Natalie Portman returns as Jane Foster, who will make her debut as Mighty Thor, after being sidelined in “Thor: Ragnarok”, while Jaimie Alexander is set to reprise her role as Sif.

    Other MCU stars who have been spotted on the set include Chris Pratt, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillan and Sean Gunn, with Matt Damon, Sam Neill, Luke Hemsworth, Melissa McCarthy and Russell Crowe reportedly billed to make cameo appearance. The movie is slated to arrive on May 6, 2022 in the United States.

    Meanwhile, in another behind-the-scenes moment, Hemsworth recently shared on his Instagram page a picture of him with Waititi and Damon, whose pose may remind fans of cover art for pop group’s album. “Album drops next week #getreadyworld,” he jokingly announced in the caption.

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    'RHOA' Recap: Drew Sidora and LaToya Ali Almost Get Physical Over 'Prophet's D**k'

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    In a new episode of the Bravo reality show, the ladies are gathering at Cynthia Bailey’s cast holiday party where the Canadian YouTube personality arrives late.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” returned with yet another dramatic episode. In the Sunday, April 18 outing of the Bravo reality show, the ladies were gathering at Cynthia Bailey’s cast holiday party where LaToya Ali arrived late.

    When the 34-year-old made her late entrance, Drew Sidora quipped, “Oh, perfect timing! She came to get her gift.” For the party, Cynthia asked the ladies to participate in a White Elephant gift exchange in which each person had to spend $1,000 on their gifts. Porsha Williams got a Tiffany & Co. jewelry from Cynthia, though she didn’t love it.

    That was not the worst gift because Drew basically brought a gag gift and donated money to charity. Kenya Moore apparently got the gift which was actually a furry cat carrier with a wig inside. Also among the gift was a boombox with a cassette tape.

    While Kenya wasn’t interested in listening to the tape, Porsha insisted. The said tape was actually a taped phone call between Drew’s assistant and Prophet Anthony Lott. Drew believed that LaToya had a romantic relationship even though she’s married. That enraged LaToya who snapped to Drew, “Drew, shut up.”

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    Drew fired back at LaToya, calling her “disrespectful.” She went on to say, “Something is wrong with you. You weren’t looking for God. You were looking for some d**k. You was looking for prophet d**k.” Not backing down, LaToya replied, “And your man looking for some new p***y, ’cause yours is dried up.” She then took the wig and threw it to Drew.

    Offended, Drew stood up and jumped across Cynthia’s coffee table to attack LaToya. Security guards were quick enough to break up the fight before it escalated. Because of the fight, the party ended rather earlier.

    This is not the first time the cast members almost had a physical altercation with LaToya. In a previous episode, LaToya and Falynn Guobadia butted heads when the Housewives were at the latter’s house for Halloween party. Things got ugly when LaToya mentioned about Falynn having a 65-year-old husband, while actually Simon is 56 years old. She kept making such comments until at one point, Falynn was ready to go at her with a golf stick before Kandi Burruss and others stopped her.

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    'The Trial of the Chicago 7' Wins Big at ACE Eddie Awards 2021

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    One week ahead of the Oscars, film editor Alan Baumgarten picks up the Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) gong, while Disney/Pixar’s ‘Soul’ brings home the Animation prize.

    Apr 19, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    “The Trial of the Chicago 7” was the big winner at the 71st annual ACE Eddie Awards on Saturday night, April 17.

    Alan Baumgarten, who edited Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed film, picked up the Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) gong to cap the American Cinema Editors prizegiving a week ahead of the Oscars, where the movie is among the favorites to land a handful of trophies.

    Baumgarten thanked Sorkin for his “enthusiasm for editing” in his virtual acceptance speech, adding, “It was a pleasure to collaborate with you.” He also gave a shout-out to his wife, “I think myself, and as everybody understands, I brought the work home literally – thank you for your patience and understanding.”

    Other top film winners included “Palm Springs” (Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy)) and Disney/Pixar’s “Soul”, which picked up the Animation prize a day after dominating the annual Annie Awards.

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    TV winners included the editors behind “Schitt’s Creek”, “Ted Lasso”, “Better Call Saul”, “Ozark”, “Rick and Morty” and “Cheer”, while “The Queen’s Gambit” won for Best Edited Limited Series or Motion Picture and ESPN’s “The Last Dance” took the non-theatrical documentary honor.

    The virtual ceremony also featured a salute to Spike Lee, the recipient of the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, while Lynzee Klingman and Sidney Wolinsky received Career Achievement Awards for their contributions to film editing.

    In his tribute to Lee, Leslie Odom Jr. gushed, “When I was a little boy, Spike Lee was synonymous with film and movie going. My parents took us to see every Spike Lee the weekend it opened. Thank you for all you have given to the arts and for all you’ve brought to my life.”

    The complete winners list is:

    BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC): “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Alan Baumgarten)
    BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY): “Palm Springs” (Matthew Friedman, Andrew Dickler)
    BEST EDITED ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: “Soul” (Kevin Nolting)
    BEST EDITED DRAMA SERIES FOR NON-COMMERCIAL TELEVISION: “Ozark”, ‘Wartime’ (Cindy Mollo)
    BEST EDITED DRAMA SERIES FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION: “Better Call Saul”, ‘Bad Choice Road’ (Chris McCaleb, Joey Liew)
    BEST EDITED COMEDY SERIES FOR NON-COMMERCIAL TELEVISION: “Ted Lasso”, ‘Make Rebecca Great Again’ (Melissa McCoy)
    BEST EDITED COMEDY SERIES FOR COMMERCIAL TELEVISION: “Schitt’s Creek”, ‘Happy Ending’ (Trevor Ambrose)
    BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE): “My Octopus Teacher” (Pippa Ehrlich, Dan Schwalm)
    BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY (NON-THEATRICAL): “The Last Dance”, ‘Episode I’ (Chad Beck, Devin Concannon, Abhay Sofsky, Ben Sozanski)
    BEST EDITED ANIMATION (NON-THEATRICAL): “Rick and Morty”, ‘Rattlestar Ricklactica’ (Lee Harting)
    BEST EDITED VARIETY TALK/SKETCH SHOW OR SPECIAL: “David Byrne’s American Utopia” (Adam Gough)
    BEST EDITED LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE: “The Queen’s Gambit”, ‘Exchanges’ (Michelle Tesoro)
    BEST EDITED NON-SCRIPTED SERIES: “Cheer”, ‘God Blessed Texas’ (Kate Hackett, Arielle Kilker, Daniel McDonald, Mark Morgan, David Nordstrom, Sharon Weaver, Ted Woerner)
    ACE GOLDEN EDDIE FILMMAKER AWARD: Spike Lee
    ACE CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Lynzee Klingman, Sidney Wolinsky

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    Box Office: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Sets Record as Highest-Grossing Pic of Pandemic Globally

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    The Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. movie continues to reign supreme in North America, adding an estimated $7.7 million domestically in its third outing.

    Apr 19, 2021

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    “Godzilla vs. Kong” is just unstoppable after it was unleashed in late March. Continuing its winning streak at the North American box office, the pic still tops the chart on its third weekend with an estimated $7.7 million for a current domestic total of $80.5 million.

    Internationally, the epic monster movie adds $12.2 million for a foreign total of $309.7 million and brings its current worldwide total to $390.2, smashing another record as the top-grossing Hollywood movie of the pandemic globally. It has surpassed “Tenet”, which previously held the title with $365 million earned last fall.

    “Godzilla vs. Kong”, which is a mash-up of Legendary’s two big franchises “Godzilla” and “King Kong”, previously set record for the biggest opening in the COVID-19 pandemic era with $32.2 million for the three-day weekend. It later broke another record for the top-grossing pic of the pandemic era in North America in its second week after passing “Tenet” total domestic gross of $57.9 million in 2020.

    The titanic PG-rated tentpole, which is directed by Adam Wingard, is now expected to cross a $100 million marks domestically, a rare achievement for a movie in this pandemic era.

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    Bob Odenkirk’s “Nobody” holds on to the runner-up place at the domestic chart this week, adding an estimated $2.5 million or dropping only 4.8% from last week. Horror pic “The Unholy” also remains steady at No. 3 with approximately $2.1 million.

    “Raya and the Last Dragon” is unmoveable at No. 4 with an estimated addition of $1.9 million in its seventh week, while “Tom & Jerry” climbs up one spot to No. 5 with approximately $1.1 million.

    Amid the slow movie business due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Theaters chain has announced that it would be closing the doors of its 300 cinemas for good, including its beloved ArcLight locations, marking another blow to the industry since more than a year ago.

    Top 10 of North America Box Office (Apr. 16-18, 2021)

    “Godzilla vs Kong” – $7.7 million
    “Nobody” – $2.5 million
    “The Unholy” – $2.1 million
    “Raya and the Last Dragon” – $1.9 million
    “Tom & Jerry” – $1.1 million
    “Voyagers” – $790,000 million
    “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles” – $561,000
    “In the Earth” – $506,000
    “The Courier” – $462,830
    “The Croods: A New Age” – $310,000

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