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    Amy Adams' Reality Questioned in New 'The Woman in the Window' Trailer

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    The Lois Lane of DCEU portrays an agoraphobic woman whose life is turned upside when she befriends a new neighbor and suspects a foul play in her neighbor’s disappearance.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    “The Woman in the Window” is about to see the light of day after a long delay. A week prior to its scheduled release date, Netflix has released a new trailer for the psychological thriller starring Amy Adams.

    The movie, which is based on the 2018 novel of the same name by pseudonymous author A. J. Finn, centers on Adams’ character Anna Fox, a child psychologist who is unable to go outside and confined to her house due to her agoraphobia. Disconnected from the outside world, she has a sort of little euphoria when she befriends a neighbor (Julianne Moore) across the street from her New York City brownstone condo.

    Her life, however, is turned upside down when she inadvertently witnesses a brutal crime. Suspecting a foul play in her neighbor’s disappearance, she is faced with the question if what she’s seen is reality or her hallucination. Now it’s all up to her to solve the mystery and determine what’s real and what’s only in her head.

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    In a virtual press interview held on Thursday, April 8, Adams said she was attracted to the project because it offered her something new, allowing her to delve into the kind of “psychological thrillers [she’s enjoyed] throughout the years.” She also described her character as a rich person who is “struggling with so much darkness, and there’s a lot of shame, a lot of secrets.”

    “The Woman in the Window” is directed by Joe Wright, who previously helmed “Pride and Prejudice”, “Atonement” and “Darkest Hour”. The script is penned by Tracy Letts, with Scott Rudin, Eli Bush and Anthony Katagas producing. The cast, meanwhile, also includes Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger and Wyatt Russell among others.

    The movie was originally scheduled to be released theatrically by 20th Century Fox on October 4, 2019, but was delayed to May 15, 2020, due to re-editing after test screenings. The theatrical release was later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the pic was sold to Netflix. The streaming giant is now set to unleash the film on May 15.

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    Tom Holland to Explore Mental Illness in Anthology Series 'The Crowded Room'

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    A co-production between Apple Studios and New Regency, the first season of this TV drama will be based on a biography of Daniel Keyes, who was arrested for three rapes in Ohio in the late 1970s.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Actor Tom Holland is set to explore the subject of Multiple Personality Disorder for a new TV drama based on the true crime story of Billy Milligan.

    “The Crowded Room” will be an anthology series, with the first season based on Daniel Keyes’ 1981 biography, “The Minds of Billy Milligan”, a man who was arrested for three rapes in Ohio in the late 1970s.

    However, he eventually became the first person ever acquitted of a crime after doctors diagnosed him with Multiple Personality Disorder, now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, claiming he had no knowledge of the assaults as they were committed by two of his alternate personalities.

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    Instead of being convicted and thrown behind bars in prison, Milligan went on to spend a decade in various mental hospitals.

    “The Crowded Room” will be adapted by “Cinderella Man” screenwriter Akiva Goldsman for a 10-episode first season for streaming service bosses at Apple. It is a co-production between Apple Studios and New Regency with Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer serving as executive producers.

    Goldsman and Holland will also serve as executive producers on the project, which reunites the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” star with Apple officials following his recent crime drama “Cherry (2021)”, in which he portrayed an army veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, who turns bank robber to pay for his drug addiction.

    Holland will next be seen reprising his role as Peter Parker in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, which is set to be released in December 2021. His other project, “Uncharted”, is slated to be released theatrically in 2022.

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    Gemma Chan Voices Urgency in Producing Podcast and Film About Murder of Vincent Chin

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    Amid an uptick in hate crimes targeting Asians over COVID-19, the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ actress partners with audio series bosses at QCODE to stage a table read of ‘Hold Still, Vincent’.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Actress Gemma Chan is producing a new podcast and film about a 1982 Asian hate crime and murder.

    The “Crazy Rich Asians” star has partnered with audio series bosses at QCODE to stage a table read of “Hold Still, Vincent”, about tragic Vincent Chin, who was murdered by a pair of disgruntled white auto industry workers, days before his wedding.

    The recording, which will be produced by officials at A-Major and M88, will be released first as a podcast, before the script, written by Johnny Ngo, is turned into a film, directed by twins Aaron and Winston Tao.

    Chin’s killers were convinced he was Japanese and blamed cheaper car imports from Japan for layoffs at U.S. manufacturing plants. Though the killing was widely viewed as a hate crime at the time, the two men convicted of causing Vincent’s death never served a day in jail and were ordered to pay a fine and serve three years’ probation, resulting in widespread outrage.

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    The uproar is often regarded as a turning point for Asian-American civil rights.

    “The death of Vincent Chin occurred during a dark time in America’s history with unsettling parallels to what we have seen happen over the past year with the stoking of hatred towards Asians and the scapegoating of Asians for COVID-19,” Chan shares in a statement, obtained by Deadline.

    “However, it also brought Asian-Americans together to form multi-ethnic and multi-racial alliances in the pursuit of justice and to advocate for change. It feels more urgent than ever to bring Vincent’s story to a wider audience.”

    The news of the podcast comes amid an uptick in hate crimes targeting Asians in the U.S., attributed to the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.

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    Millie Bobby Brown Scolds 'Stranger Things' Co-Star David Harbour for Spilling Season 4 Spoilers

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    The Eleven depicter cuts short her onscreen father’s Instagram Live after noticing that the actor is going live from the set still in his character’s costume and bloody makeup.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Millie Bobby Brown has just called out David Harbour. Upon learning her “Stranger Things” co-star spilled spoilers of the series’ season 4 on social media, the Eleven depicter jokingly scolded him.

    The 17-year-old’s reaction came after her on-screen father hopped on Instagram Live on Wednesday, April 7 while he was still in his character’s costume and bloody makeup. “What’s up, everybody? How’s it going? I haven’t done Instagram Live in a little while. I think I can only be here for like three and a half minutes because I think I have to go to set fairly soon,” he began.

    “I’m here, shooting season four of our television show,” the Jim Hopper depicter further divulged. “I don’t think I’m supposed to be showing you these things. Who wants to hear spoilers for season four? Let me just read directly from the script.”

    David then burst out laughing when Millie commented on his Live. “Oh s**t! Millie! Oh, no. Millie, don’t tell Netflix, don’t tell Netflix that I’m doing Instagram Live from set,” he said, before lightheartedly threatening her, “I’m just going to read your sections of the script, Millie. I’m just gonna tell everybody what happens to Eleven this season.”

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    After David allowed Millie to join the Live, she yelled, “What are you doing?!” In response to her question, he laughed and replied, “I don’t know, I’m so crazy. I’m so crazy I shouldn’t be doing this.” When she asked whether he was in his costume, he questioned back, “They saw it in the trailer. Didn’t they see it?”

    Feeling surprised by the actor’s answer, the teen was quick to scream, “Get off of live and go back to work! You’re getting a phone call [from Netflix] right now.” He then quipped, “I know… I’m getting fired.”

    “Stranger Things” season 4 is currently on its production after being shut down in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaten Matarazzo recently told Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” that the upcoming season might end up being the “scariest” one yet.

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    GLAAD Media Awards 2021: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and Sam Smith Take Home Top Prizes

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    GLAAD Media Awards 2021: 'Schitt's Creek' and Sam Smith Take Home Top Prizes

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    That night also sees Hulu’s ‘Happiest Season’ winning Outstanding Film – Wide Release, while Netflix’s ‘The Boys in the Band’ nabs the award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release.

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    The 2021 GLAAD Media Awards has announced its winners on Thursday, April 8 through a virtual ceremony. Hosted by Niecy Nash, the award-giving event saw “Schitt’s Creek” being among the top prize winners as it took home the trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series.

    “The GLAAD Media Awards special guests and winners sent an undeniably loud message of LGBTQ acceptance around the world tonight,” GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “This year’s award recipients, including ‘Disclosure’, ‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Veneno’, remind us that even in times of political and cultural division, diverse LGBTQ representation and visibility can enlighten, entertain and create lasting impact, ultimately raising the bar for LGBTQ inclusion in media.”

    “Disclosure” was honored with the award of Outstanding Documentary, with Sterling K. Brown presenting the prize. “To the trans youth watching right now, we want you to know that you’re anointed, that despite all of the attacks that might be happening against you, you are divine. You deserve to be. You are here for a reason. You must survive to fulfill that divine purpose,” Laverne Cox, who accepted the award, said during her speech.

    Hulu’s “Happiest Season” won Outstanding Film – Wide Release, while Netflix’s “The Boys in the Band” nabbed the award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release. Also among the winners was “Star Trek: Discovery” which was named as the best drama series, edging out “9-1-1: Lone Star”, “Killing Eve”, “Supergirl”, “The Umbrella Academy” and “Wynonna Earp” among others.

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    Outstanding TV Movie went to Amazon’s “Uncle Frank” and “I May Destroy You” won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Outstanding Kids & Family Programming, meanwhile, had two winners which were “First Day” and “She-Ra & The Princess of Power”.

    That night also saw Sam Smith being announced as the winner of Outstanding Music Artist for his new album “Love Goes”. As for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist, the award went to Chika for her album “Industry Games”.

    See the full winners here:

    Outstanding Film – Wide Release: “Happiest Season”
    Outstanding Film – Limited Release: “The Boys in the Band”
    Outstanding Documentary: “Disclosure”

    Outstanding Comedy Series: “Schitt’s Creek”
    Outstanding Drama Series: “Star Trek: Discovery”
    Outstanding TV Movie: “Uncle Frank”
    Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: “I May Destroy You”
    Outstanding Reality Program: “We’re Here”
    Outstanding Childre’s Programming: The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo”
    Outstanding Kids & Family Programming: “First Day” and “She-Ra & The Princesses of Power” (tie)
    Outstanding Music Artist: Sam Smith, “Love Goes”
    Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist: Chika, “Industry Games”
    Outstanding Video Game: The Last of Us Part II and Tell Me Why (tie)
    Outstanding Comic Book: Empyre, Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling, Empyre: Aftermath Avengers, written by Al Ewing, Dan Slott, Chip Zdarsky, Anthony Oliveira
    Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode: “Lilly Responds to Comments About Her Sexuality” – “A Little Late With Lilly Singh”
    Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: “Dwyane Wade One-On-One: Basketball Legend Opens Up About Supporting Transgender Daughter” – “Good Morning America”
    Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form: “ABC News Joe Biden Town Hall”
    Outstanding Print Article: “20 LGBTQ+ People Working to Save Lives on the Frontline” by Diane Anderson-Minshall, David Artavia, Tracy Gilchrist, Desiree Guerrero, Jeffrey Masters, Donald Padgett, and Daniel Reynolds (The Advocate)
    Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage: PEOPLE
    Outstanding Online Journalism Article: “Gay Men Speak Out After Being Turned Away from Donating Blood During Coronavirus Pandemic: ‘We are Turning Away Perfectly Healthy Donors'” by Tony Morrison and Joel Lyons (GoodMorningAmerica.com)
    Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia: “Stop Killing Us: Black Transgender Women’s Lived Experiences” by Talibah Newman Ometu, Thomas Blount, Juliana Schatz Preston, and Mariah Dupont (Complex World)
    Outstanding Blog: TransGriot
    Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media: Windy City Times
    Special Recognition: “After Forever”
    Special Recognition: Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast
    Special Recognition: “Happiest Season” Soundtrack
    Special Recognition: Noah’s Arc: The ‘Rona Chronicles
    Special Recognition: “Out”
    Special Recognition: Razor Tongue
    Special Recognition: “The Son” Little America
    Outstanding Spanish-Language Scripted Television Series: “Veneno”
    Outstanding Spanish-Language TV Journalism: “La Hermana de Aleyda Ortiz Narra Como Salio del Closet y Como se lo Comunico a su Familia” Despierta America
    Outstanding Spanish-Language Online Journalism Article: “Desaparecio en Mexico, Solo se Hallaron sus Restos: La Historia de la Doctora Maria Elizabeth Montano y su Importancia para la Comunidad Trans” por Albinson Linares y Marina E. Franco (Telemundo.com)
    Outstanding Spanish-Language Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia: “Soy Trans: El Camino a un Nuevo Despertar” por Sarah Moreno, Esther Piccolino, y Jose Sepulveda (El Nuevo Herald)
    Special Recognition (Spanish-Language): Jesse & Joy, “Love (Es Nuestro Idioma)”

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    Kelly Osbourne to Discuss Her Weight Loss and Transformation in New Podcast Series

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    The former ‘Fashion Police’ star is teaming up with TV producer Jeff Beacher to talk about fame, fitness, and their recent transformations in a new podcast series.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Kelly Osbourne has teamed up with her producer pal Jeff Beacher for a new podcast series.

    The reality star and wannabe actress promised that “The Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher Show”, launching on the PodcastOne network on 4 May (21), will be entirely uncensored and leave no stone untouched.

    “I strive to be inclusive in everything I do. I want to include every single unique group. What some may have called freaks, we call family,” she said in a statement.

    Among the topics the pair will discuss is fame, fitness and their recent transformations – with Kelly shedding 90lbs and Jeff losing an incredible 260lbs.

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    They’ll record and film the podcast from the penthouse at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, with entertainer Donnie Davis co-hosting.

    “Kelly and Jeff together are a showstopping dynamic,” Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne, said. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to PodcastOne and know that their show will be destination programming for podcast audiences.”

    Kelly Osbourne is also preparing to launch a new acting career.

    “I am in training every day and in acting classes every day and really preparing for this new thing that all starts and stops with me being good at it, so it’s a lot of pressure,” she previously said.

    “I also sold three more TV shows this week. It’s all what I did in quarantine. I was like, ‘I want to do a TV show about this and I want to do this about that.’ It all happened because I just sat behind my com­pu­ter and was like, ‘I’m just going to do it.’ ”

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    Priyanka Chopra, Phoebe Dynevor, Cynthia Erivo Among Presenters for 2021 BAFTA Awards

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    The upcoming EE British Academy Film Awards is set to be a star-studded affair with a host of famous presenters like Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tom Hiddleston.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Priyanka Chopra, Phoebe Dynevor, and Cynthia Erivo are among the stars presenting at the 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards in London on Sunday (11Apr21).

    Details of the virtual event, which will be recorded at the Royal Albert Hall and broadcast on the BBC Saturday 10 April and Sunday 11 April were announced by BAFTA on Thursday (8Apr), ahead of the ceremony, which will dispense with the red carpet to adhere to current coronavirus restrictions.

    Other presenters include “Bridget Jones” star Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Richard E. Grant, Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Felicity Jones.

    While actors James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, Pedro Pascal, and Jonathan Pryce will also be making an appearance, with actresses Rose Byrne, Andra Day, and Anna Kendrick set to be beamed in from Los Angeles in a trans-Atlantic link up for the show.

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    Musical guests will include Liam Payne’s previously announced AR music performance, which will be broadcast via EE’s 5G network as a hologram on Sunday night.

    While British artist Celeste will sing her nominated track “Hear My Voice” from “The Trial of the Chicago 7”, and Leslie Odom Jr. will duet with Corinne Bailey Rae on the song “A Change Is Gonna Come” from his film “One Night in Miami…”.

    British royal and BAFTA President, Prince William will also be making an appearance at the event on both days.

    Meanwhile, director Ang Lee will receive BAFTA Fellowship. Previous recipients include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, and Kathleen Kennedy.

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    Lucas Till Pens 'Love Letter' to Co-Stars and Crew After 'MacGyver' Cancellation

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    The Angus MacGyver depicter dedicates his new Instagram post to the castmates and crew members of his television show as he bids farewell after the series is canned.

    Apr 9, 2021

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    Actor Lucas Till has bid a fond farewell to his title role as MacGyver after TV bosses announced the current season five would be its last.

    The star will appear as Angus MacGyver for the final time as the series finale airs on America’s CBS on 30 April (21), and Till has now reflected on the impact of the action reboot on his career in a farewell post on Instagram.

    “Where to begin?” he started. “The past five years have been what I will look on later as THE most formative years of my life.”

    “Lots of tough, lots of love. I made life long friends, actually no, family. I learned to push myself to new limits, breaking through and through and through.”

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    “Was nervous to take up the mantle of an icon and you guys allowed me into your homes and accepted me. I’m like the Roger Moore of MacGyvers now thanks to your support. Lol (laugh out loud) (sic).”

    Till went on to offer a “love letter” to his colleagues on the show, insisting they have become his “new family” as he expressed his eternal gratitude to the entire cast and crew.

    “MacGyver” was a reboot of the original 1985 series, which starred Richard Dean Anderson.

    Co-star Robert Patrick was quick to respond to Lucas Till’s message, “So grateful I had an opportunity to work with you on this show! You are an excellent number 1 and set the tone!”

    Wilmer Valderrama penned a similar comment, “I am incredibly proud to know you through all of this my brother. You are a true leader, can’t wait to be front row for your next chapter!”

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