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    Dougray Scott Claims Tom Cruise Cost Him Chance to Star as Wolverine

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    Revealing how he lost the mutant part to Hugh Jackman, the ‘Mission: Impossible 2’ actor spills that his ‘very powerful’ co-star insisted that he had to stay and finish filming their action film.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actor Dougray Scott has blamed Tom Cruise for not letting him play Wolverine in the “X-Men” franchise films.
    Dougray lost out on the mutant part to Hugh Jackman while filming “Mission: Impossible 2”, which went over its shooting schedule.
    “Tom Cruise didn’t let me do it,” he told the Daily Telegraph, noting Cruise was pressed to complete the action movie. “We were doing Mission Impossible and he was like, ‘You’ve got to stay and finish the film’ and I said I will, but I’ll go and do that as well. For whatever reason he said I couldn’t.”
    “He was a very powerful guy. Other people were doing everything to make it work.”
    However, Dougray doesn’t harbour any ill will and is impressed by how Jackman played the Wolverine character.
    “I love what Hugh did with it. He’s a lovely guy.”

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    'Onward' Tops Box Office With Unexpected Low Opening Weekend

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    Becoming one of Pixar’s lowest opening weekends, the Dan Scanlon-directed animated film’s $40 million earning in its first weekend is blamed on coronavirus concerns.

    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Onward” debuted at the top of the North American box office with one of Pixar’s lowest opening weekends.
    The animated film raked in $40 million (£30.6 million), with cinema experts putting the unexpectedly low earnings down to coronavirus concerns.

    “Onward” also lagged globally, picking up $28 million (£21.4 million) in 47 territories – $12 million (£9.2 million) below the forecasted result.
    Thriller “The Invisible Man” comes in second in the U.S. with a second weekend $15.1 million (£11.6 million) take, and Ben Affleck’s basketball drama “The Way Back” debuts at three.
    “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “The Call of the Wild” complete the new top five.
    Top Ten Movies at Weekend Box Office for March 6-8, 2020 :
    “Onward” – $40.0 million
    “The Invisible Man” – $15.1 million
    “The Way Back” – $8.5 million
    “Sonic the Hedgehog” – $8.0 million
    “The Call of the Wild” – $7.0 million
    “Emma.” – $5.0 million
    “Bad Boys for Life” – $3.0 million
    “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” – $2.1 million
    “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” – $1.8 million
    “My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising” – $1.5 million

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    Julie Andrews Life Achievement Gala Gets Rescheduled by AFI Over Coronavirus

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    CEO and president Bob Gazzale claims that the postponement of the event will allow the organization to focus on the many gifts ‘The Sound of Music’ actress has given the world.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The American Film Institute is postponing its 48th annual AFI Life Achievement Award Gala due fears surrounding the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
    The organisation had planned to honour “The Sound of Music” actress and singer Julie Andrews with its Life Achievement Award on April in Los Angeles, California.
    However, the event is expected to be rescheduled to early summer, as growing concerns surrounding the illness which are wreaking havoc with several large events worldwide.
    “AFI’s decision to postpone the event is simply in response to the rapidly evolving nature of current events and our promise to ensure the well-being of the artists and audience that gather each year to celebrate America’s art form,” said AFI CEO and president Bob Gazzale.
    “This move will allow our full attention to focus on the many gifts that Julie Andrews has given the world.”
    Worldwide, more than 106,000 cases of coronavirus have been registered, with more than 3,600 fatalities.

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    'American Idol' Recap: Judges Moved to Tears by Two Contestants

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    The episode also sees Makayla Phillips returning to the show to audition as she was two weeks too young when she auditioned back in 2017, and this time, she impresses everyone.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Judges on “American Idol”, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, were impressed by one contestant in the Saturday, March 8 episode. The episode was kicked off with a performance by Danny La Rota who sang Lorde’s “Royals”. Katy thought he was the most “unique” contestant and he unsurprisingly got three yes.
    Following it up was Lou Dawg who performed an original song. Lionel said no, but Katy said yes to him. However, Lou didn’t move on to Hollywood. Makayla Phillips returned to the show as she was two weeks too young when she auditioned back in 2017. She performed “Who’s Loving You” by The Jackson 5 and it was enough to make Katy believe that she’ll be among the Top 10. She got her golden ticket to Hollywood.
    Later, Devon Alexander sang Sam Smith’s “Not in That Way”. The judges loved his performance and gave him a golden ticket to Hollywood. Singing an original song “Slip Away”, Mosean Wilson successfully wowed the judges. Lionel got out of his chair to give Mosean a hug. Meanwhile, Katy was left to tears because of the performance. Mosean got the golden ticket and went to Hollywood.
    Next up was Faith Becnel and she got mixed response from the judges. Lionel didn’t think Faith was ready. However, Katy and Luke said yes to her. Musical couple Kat Luna and Alejandro “Alex” Garrido Cortez then performed “Shallow” together, though they auditioned separately. Fortunately, Kat and Alex both got the golden tickets.
    Singing “I Will Survive” was Tavia, but she didn’t get voted through. The next contestant to audition was Sophia Wackerman who opted to perform “Water” by Bishop Briggs. Fully impressed, Lionel predicted Sophie Wackerman would be top 10.
    Later Jimmy Levy sang “Wicked Games”. Katy, however, stopped him and urged him to perform something a cappella because she knew Jimmy was nervous. Olivia Ximines performed Tori Kelly’s “Language” and sent her through to Hollywood. Marna Michelle, who is wheelchair-bound, performed in front of the judges. The judges didn’t think it was a perfect performance, though they eventually gave her the golden ticket to Hollywood.
    Zack Dobbins showed case his unique voice as he performed an original song. Concluding the night was Ren Patrick. She sang “Dancing On My Own”, much to the judges’ liking. Unsurprisingly, they sent Ren to Hollywood.

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    'Clueless' to Get Three-Day Theatrical Return for Its 25th Anniversary

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    The anniversary showings of the 1995 classic movie will include a special pre-show presentation that breaks down the film’s iconic slang that still lives on in American culture.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Hit teen film “Clueless” is returning to theatres to mark its 25th anniversary this spring.
    The classic 1995 movie, directed by Amy Heckerling and starring Alicia Silverstone, is heading back to 700 cinemas in North America for a three-day run on 3, 4 and 6 May.
    Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures have teamed up for the anniversary showings, which include a special pre-show presentation breaking down the film’s iconic slang that still lives on in American culture.
    “Whether you’re seeing it for the first or the hundredth time, ‘Clueless’ remains one of the funniest and most charming movies – while never losing its satirical bite or wonderful view of the world as it existed 25 years ago,” a Fathom Events boss said in a statement. “We couldn’t be more delighted to bring it back to the big screen if Cher herself had asked us.”
    Based on Jane Austen’s 1815 novel “Emma”, the story centers on Silverstone’s Cher Horowitz, a rich and beautiful high school student who befriends styleless new student Tai Frasier (the late Brittany Murphy) and gives her a makeover – only for Tai to become more popular than her.

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    'RHOA': Kenya Moore Details Her Failed Marriage to Marc Daly, Accuses Him of Cheating

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    ‘My instinct says he’s doing something else because I look around and I see these text messages,’ Kenya reveals to co-stars Kandi Burruss and Cynthia Bailey during an intimate talk.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The Sunday, March 8 episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” saw Kenya Moore giving an insight into her failed marriage to Marc Daly. During an intimate conversation with co-stars Kandi Burruss and Chyntia Bailey, Kenya revealed more details about the night following the charity event, where Marc could be seen losing his temper at Kenya and “RHOA” crew.
    Kenya revealed to them that she received a tip from her manager the next day after the event that Marc was planning to release an announcement about their separation. Not wanting to be snubbed, Kenya then released her own statement about their divorce. “He forced my hand with that,” she said.
    “Everything just happened so fast. We went to the event, and he just seemed very irritated the whole time we were there, and not loving,” Kenya went on sharing. “He was not being nice to me. He was saying little things under his breath, and it just seemed that everything I was doing, it was like an issue.”
    Kenya also added that Marc became “livid” once they got in an Uber together to go home. While she said that Marc never went physical with her, Kenya told Kandi and Cynthia that her estranged husband is not faithful to her.
    “My instinct says he’s doing something else because I look around and I see these text messages. One of the women was begging him to keep the sex going even though he was married,” she alleged. “That woman–he still communicates with her, after I told him this is inappropriate. I think I missed a lot of red flags [with Marc].”
    Kenya and Marc had talked about getting divorced multiple times, according to her. However, they never really went to take action because Marc always apologized and promised that he would never do it again.

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    Daniel Craig Confirms 'No Time to Die' as His Last Bond Movie

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    During his guest-hosting gig at ‘Saturday Night Live’, the five-time James Bond depicter pokes fun at screenwriter Phoebe Waller-Bridge and gives a ‘sneak peak’ at his delayed 007 film.
    Mar 9, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Daniel Craig has confirmed reports he won’t be back for a sixth James Bond movie.
    The actor guest hosted “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend and at the top of the show he shot down rumours suggesting he was considering one more film after the delayed release of “No Time to Die” in November.
    In his monologue at the top of the comedy sketch show, the Brit said, “This next James Bond film is going to be my last but it’s gonna be one of the best.”
    He then poked fun at screenplay writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, suggesting the new action blockbuster will have a few nods to her hit TV drama “Fleabag”, in which she played a dysfunctional 20-something who falls in love with a priest.
    “We got Phoebe Waller-Bridge from ‘Fleabag’ to come and help with the dialogue,” he said. “It’s not gonna be that different, but every so often, I will turn to the camera and I will say, ‘The name’s Bond, James Bond… Is it bad that I fancy the Pope?'”
    He then offered up a “sneak peak” at “No Time to Die”, during which he portrayed an over-excited gambler surrounded by “SNL” castmembers.

    Later in the show, his film’s coronavirus-related delay was referenced in a joke, with “SNL” regular Colin Jost suggesting the movie should be retitled ‘Time to Die’.

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    Luke Evans to Reunite With Josh Gad in 'Beauty and the Beast' Prequel Series

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    The two actors, who portray Gaston and his sidekick LeFou in the 2017 live-action film, will reprise their roles on a six-episode musical limited series for Disney+.
    Mar 7, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Luke Evans and Josh Gad will reprise their “Beauty and the Beast (2017)” roles in a TV prequel for streaming site Disney+.
    The two actors played villain Gaston and his sidekick LeFou in the 2017 live-action rehashing of the beloved Disney animated film, and now they are returning to the romantic fairytale for an origin story.
    Luke and Josh have signed on to a six-episode musical limited series for Disney+, with longtime Disney composer Alan Menken behind the new music. According to The Hollywood Reporter, none of the other cast members from the latest “Beauty and the Beast” film, like leading lady Emma Watson, who played Belle, and her Beast counterpart Dan Stevens, have confirmed contracts for the show.
    Evans is taking on a more behind-the-scenes role in the spin-off as the co-creator, as well as a writer and producer. He will be penning the scripts with Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, the creators of fairytale-themed TV show “Once Upon a Time”.

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