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    Russell Crowe Tapped for Surprise Cameo in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

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    The ‘Gladiator’ actor is reportedly joining the cast of the upcoming fourth ‘Thor’ movie in an undisclosed role, which is expected to surprise fans of the franchise.

    Mar 30, 2021

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    Russell Crowe is unveiled to have joined Marvel Cinematic Universe. On Monday, March 28, it was reported that the Maximus depicter in “Gladiator” was tapped to make a surprise cameo in “Thor: Love and Thunder”.

    The 56-year-old star’s role in the movie has yet to be uncovered since it is expected to surprise fans of the franchise. The John Nash of “A Beautiful Mind” was said to be the latest addition to the Taika Waititi-directed film.

    Russell’s last appearance on the big screen was in the road rage thriller “Unhinged”. Aside from “Thor: Love and Thunder”, his new movie will include “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”, which will be directed by Peter Farrelly. He is set to star opposite Zac Efron in it.

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    Besides Russel, another star to join the upcoming fantasy movie was Lena Headey. She was added to the cast to play Tessa Thompson’s onscreen love interest. “Jason Bourne” actor Matt Damon will also be involved in the fourth installment of the “Thor” film series.

    Earlier in March, Matt and Luke Hemsworth were caught on camera filming for the movie in Sydney, Australia. In the grainy pictures, they could be seen wearing the same clothes donned by Loki and Thor respectively in “Thor: Ragnarok” scene when their father Odin passed away.

    The group will join the cast ensemble that consists of Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Pratt, who is set to reprise his role as Star-Lord, Natalie Portman and Tessa, who will make their return as Jane Foster and Valkyrie respectively and Christian Bale, whose role is confirmed to be villain Gorr the God Butcher.

    The plot details of “Thor: Love and Thunder” have still been kept under wraps. The film, which was previously set to bow on February 11, 2022, is slated for May 6, 2022 release.

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    'RHONY': Heather Thomson Refuses to Film Season 13 Following Leah McSweeney Fight

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    The tension between the two Housewives was hinted in season 13 trailer which Bravo released earlier this month in which Leah was heard calling Heather a ‘Karen’ for an unknown reason.

    Mar 30, 2021

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    Heather Thomson may not appear much in season 13 of “The Real Housewives of New York City”. According to a new report, Heather has stopped filming as she’s feuding with co-star Leah McSweeney.

    “Heather’s popular history with the old cast and the excitement about new cast member Eboni Williams prompted production to maneuver her return,” a source claims to Us Weekly. The source also shares that Ramona Singer invited the 50-year-old fashion designer to the Hamptons for the weekend during production.

    That was when Heather and Leah were involved in a verbal fight. “Shortly after she arrived, Leah [McSweeney] and Heather butt heads. Their exchanges got messy and included some name-calling,” the insider details. Heather allegedly “was stunned” over the fight as she “had minimal interaction” with Leah before season 13.

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    “Heather could see Leah was acting up for the cameras and using behavior she considered demeaning and exploitative and frankly, crossed a line,” says the source. “Heather wanted no part of Leah so after she left that weekend Heather had no interest in continuing the season at all and stopped filming.”

    The tension between Heather and Leah was hinted in season 13 trailer which Bravo released earlier this month. The video saw Leah calling Heather a “Karen” for an unknown reason.

    In addition to that, the clip saw Eboni calling out fellow Housewife Ramona for her comment on her housekeeper. She confronted Ramona for referring to her employees for her party as “the help,” saying, “The ‘help’ comment was a little triggering for me.” To that, Ramona fired back, “Here’s to ‘hospitality assistance.’ ”

    Elsewhere in the teaser, Eboni bragged about being the most educated person among other Housewives. “I have more education frankly than anybody at this table,” so the lawyer said. “Don’t come into my house and tell me I dont have an education,” Luann de Lesseps snapped at Eboni who responded, “I can leave your house Lu!”

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    Millie Bobby Brown and Saoirse Ronan Circling 'Fantastic Four' Reboot

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    While there’s only one female lead part in the upcoming project, the ‘Stranger Things’ star and the ‘Lady Bird’ actress are believed to be not vying for the same role.

    Mar 30, 2021

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    An upcoming “Fantastic Four” movie is reportedly eying big names for its cast ensemble. Following words about an attempt to reboot the Marvel team of superheroes, names have been thrown in the ring about possible actors who will star in the movie.

    The latest report says that Millie Bobby Brown and Saoirse Ronan are among those circling the reboot project. While there is only one female member of the group, Sue Storm a.k.a. Invisible Woman, it’s believed that the “Stranger Things” star and the “Lady Bird” actress are not up against each other for the same role.

    According to We Got This Covered, which cites Small Screen for the casting tidbit, the 26-year-old Ronan would fit the part of Sue Storm better than Brown. As for the 17-year-old actress, since she seems to be an unlikely choice for the role of Sue Storm, it’s suggested that she could be up for a different role, such as Valeria von Doom, who is the daughter of Reed Richards a.k.a. Mister Fantastic and Sue Storm.

    The same report names “John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Liam Hemsworth, Jonathan Groff, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rege-Jean Page, Ana De Armas, Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves” as other actors who are reportedly considered for the “Fantastic Four” reboot. Additionally, Henry Cavill is said to be having had talks with the studio for the movie.

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    Prior to this, Jennifer Lawrence was rumored to be joining the upcoming “Fantastic Four” movie. The Daily Telegraph (via Daily Mail) claimed last month that the Oscar-winning actress was heading to Australia to film “Fantastic Four (2022)”, which has Jon Watts on board as director.

    According to the news outlet, the project was set to “bed down” in Australia “for the foreseeable future,” because “there is nowhere in the world where films can be shot in the way they can be here in Australia.”

    However, the report was disputed by Deadline’s senior film reporter Justin Kroll, who tweeted on February 20, “All I’m gonna say is this, Marvel just started meeting with writers on FANTASTIC FOUR, there is no script and it will be awhile before this film starts shooting.”

    Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis played the Fantastic Four in the 2005 movie and its 2007 sequel “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”. There was an attempt to reboot the franchise, which resulted in 2015’s “The Fantastic Four” starring Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell, but the movie was widely panned by critics and a box office bomb.

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    Tribeca Film Festival to Hold In-Person Screenings to Mark Its 20th Anniversary

    To be the first major North American movie event to host outdoor screenings amid COVID-19, the festival co-founded by Robert De Niro is planned to take place from June 9 to 20 in all NYC boroughs.

    Mar 30, 2021

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    Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Festival will be the first major North American movie event to feature in-person screenings when the 2021 edition begins in June. A 12-day series of outdoor screenings will highlight the 20th anniversary of the first Tribeca, which was held months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York.

    Screenings will be held from June 9 at multiple venues, including The Battery, Empire Outlets, and The MetroTech Commons. Tribeca organizers will also host community screenings in all New York City boroughs using travelling screens. As part of its closing night festivities, the festival will commemorate the Juneteenth holiday.

    “After the 9/11 attacks, the Tribeca Film Festival helped set the stage for New York City’s incredible comeback – and helped spur a new golden age for film and TV production across the five boroughs,” former New York mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said in the festival’s press release. “This year the festival is once again shining a spotlight on our city’s resilience and creativity.”

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    In a statement about the return of Tribeca, De Niro said, “The Tribeca Film Festival was born out of our mission to bring people together in the aftermath of 9/11. We’re still doing it. And as New York emerges from the shadow of Covid-19, it seems just right to bring people together again in-person for our 20th anniversary festival.”

    De Niro founded the festival with production partner Jane Rosenthal. In her release, Rosenthal stated, “Tribeca is a community of the most resilient and talented storytellers on the planet. In 20 years, our community of creators and partners have become a family. This summer we are excited to reunite as Tribeca becomes a centerpiece of live entertainment in neighborhoods across New York City.”

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    Noel Clarke to Be Feted With Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema at 2021 BAFTAs

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    The ‘Bulletproof’ star, who received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2009, will be the only winner picking up his honorary award on the first night of the BAFTA Film Awards.

    Mar 30, 2021

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    Actor and director Noel Clarke will be the recipient of this year’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema honorary award at the BAFTAs.

    The brains behind the “Hood” franchise and the hit TV series “Bulletproof”, will pick up the prize as part of the first night of the BAFTA Film Awards on April 10, when he will be the only winner picking up a trophy in person.

    The “Adulthood” and “Brotherhood” director was a former Most Promising Newcomer recipient at the Laurence Olivier Awards for his performance in the play “Where Do We Live”. He also received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2009.

    He has starred in “Bulletproof” with Ashley Walters for three seasons, with a fourth planned.

    Clarke, who has also appeared in “Star Trek Into Darkness” and “Doctor Who”, says, “Thank you BAFTA for this acknowledgment and recognition of my work over the past two decades. I will endeavour to continue to make ground-breaking work and open doors for underrepresented people that may not often get a chance.”

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    Speaking of Clarke, Chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee Marc Samuelson states, “Noel is an inspiration to me and to many others, for his central and much-needed role in supporting and championing diverse voices in the British film industry. He is a multi-hyphenate who early on in his career has managed successfully to cross the line from respected actor to filmmaker.”

    “He truly is able to do it all – acting, writing, directing and producing. His authentic portrayal of London life in his critically acclaimed ‘Hood’ trilogy cemented his place in British cinema and he continues to push boundaries with his work today,” Marc continues. “He is now building a hugely successful production company, giving opportunities to a wide range of talented people from many different under-represented groups. I cannot think of a more deserving recipient for this year’s award.”

    Due to ongoing COVID concerns, the BAFTA Film Awards will be a virtual affair this year, spanning two nights – April 10 and 11.

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    Joel Edgerton to Join 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series as Uncle Owen Lars

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    Gearing up for its production, the Disney Plus series unveils Kumail Nanjiani, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Sung Kang, Benny Safdie, Moses Ingram and Simone Kessell among the cast ensemble.

    Mar 30, 2021

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    Actor Joel Edgerton is reprising his role as Uncle Owen Lars in the upcoming “Star Wars” spin-off series about Obi-Wan Kenobi.

    “The Great Gatsby” star portrayed a younger version of the character in 2002’s “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones”, and its sequel, “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” in 2005, and now he’s signed up to return as Lars, the stepbrother of Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader, played in the prequel films and the planned “Obi-Wan” series by Hayden Christensen.

    Bonnie Piesse, who previously appeared as Edgerton’s onscreen wife, Beru Lars, is also stepping back into the “Star Wars” Universe, while other new additions to the cast of the Disney+ show include Kumail Nanjiani, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Benny Safdie, Moses Ingram, Simone Kessell, and Indira Varma, whose involvement was announced earlier this month (March 2021).

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    Production on “Obi-Wan Kenobi”, starring Ewan McGregor as the titular Jedi, is set to begin in April, with the story set 10 years after the events of “Revenge of the Sith”. Deborah Chow, who took charge of two season one episodes of “The Mandalorian”, will direct the new series.

    McGregor and Chow will share their executive producer role with Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan and writer Joby Harold.

    Back in October 2020, McGregor spilled a bit about the spin-off series during a Zoom appearance on “The Graham Norton Show”. While not revealing much, he stated at the time, “It’s the Obi-Wan Kenobi story, I suppose. It’s not all me, but it certainly will be a lot of me, which is good.”

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    Amanda Seyfried Steps In as Disgraced Elizabeth Holmes in 'The Dropout'

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    The ‘Mank’ actress has been brought in to the Hulu series, which is based on a podcast about the rise and fall of Holmes and her biotech company Theranos, in the wake of Kate McKinnon’s exit.

    Mar 30, 2021

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    Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried has replaced Kate McKinnon as billionaire Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu’s upcoming “The Dropout”.

    “Saturday Night Live” regular McKinnon exited the series, based on a podcast about the rise and fall of Holmes and her biotech company Theranos, in February, and now the “Mank” star has stepped up to play the fraudster and also produce the project.

    This role as Holmes was Amanda’s first since receiving a Best Supporting Actress nomination at 2021 Oscars for her portrayal of Hollywood actress Marion Davies in “Mank”. She will be seen starring in Amy Koppelman’s “A Mouthful of Air” as well as an upcoming Netflix thriller, “Things Heard and Seen”.

    Showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether will executive produce this limited drama series along with Liz Heldens, Liz Hannah, Katherine Pope, Rebecca Jarvis, Victoria Thompson and Taylor Dunn. It was suggested that filming may start in May.

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    Holmes founded medical testing start-up Theranos and became the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire in 2014 after claiming scientists at her company would revolutionize blood testing. It was later revealed that none of the tech she created actually worked, putting thousands of people’s health in danger.

    In 2018, Holmes and another former Theranos boss were indicted on a string of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges for falsifying results to consumers.

    “The Dropout” is the latest screen project to explore Holmes’ story – it was also the subject of the 2020 documentary “The Inventor”, directed by Alex Gibney.

    Jennifer Lawrence had also previously been linked to the role of Holmes in a planned Adam McKay film, called “Bad Blood”, although it’s unclear if the film, initially announced in 2016, is still in development.

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    Addison Rae Supports TikTok Dance Creators Following Backlash Over Her 'Jimmy Fallon' Performance

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    The ‘Obsessed’ singer, who has been criticized for stealing from Black entertainers without giving due credit, says that ‘it’s kind of hard to credit during the show.’

    Mar 30, 2021

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    Addison Rae has reacted to backlash over her performance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”. Having been criticized for stealing from Black entertainers without giving due credit, the “Obsessed” singer stressed that she supports TikTok dance creators.

    The 20-year-old offered her two cents when speaking to TMZ during an outing on Monday, March 29. “I think they were all credited in the original YouTube post, but it’s kind of hard to credit during the show. But they all know that I love them so much. I mean, I support all of them so much. And hopefully one day we can all meet up and dance together,” she said.

    The “He’s All That” actress noted that she already talked about the criticism with host Jimmy Fallon. Despite the heat, she gushed that the performance was such “so much fun.” She further raved, “I’m very grateful and thankful. It was such a great time.”

    When pressed if she has plans to “collaborate” with those creators, Addison was quick to reply, “For sure. I mean, I think ever since the beginning that I’ve been talking about most of them, and um, definitely wanna collab with a lot of them.” She continued, “So hopefully, once the world opens up, we can all meet up and so something together because they’d be so much fun. And they’re also talented. And I definitely don’t do them justice. They’re amazing.”

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    Addison came under fire after she appeared in the Friday, March 26 episode of the late night talk show for a segment called “Addison Rae Teaches Jimmy Eight TikTok Dances”. In it, she performed some popular dances according to cue cards that the TV host held.

    Addison has since been slammed by many on Twitter. One in particular argued, “Addison Rae on Fallon is a prime example of how mediocre and basic white girls talent have to be to get far meanwhile she build her whole brand off of stealing tick tok’s from black girls…let me know when y’all ready to talk about how the media pushes WHITE #AddisonRaeonFallon.”

    The criticism did not stop there. More came forward with one stating, “these moves/dances were made by black ppl yet she’s the one getting the recognition and money. she doesn’t have any individual talent or creativity she’s just an average looking yt girl with colonizer tendencies and she gets all this. ridiculous.” Another raged, “Jimmy Fallon having Addison Rae on for Tiktok dances she clearly stole and butchered from black creators.”

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