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    Wyatt Russell Auditioned for Captain America Years Before Joining 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

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    During an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’, the son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn admits he did not thing he was ever actually in competition for the role that went to Chris Evans.

    Mar 27, 2021

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    Actor Wyatt Russell’s career has come full circle with Marvel series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” as his very first audition was for the original “Captain America” movie.

    The son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn was unveiled as “the new Captain America” at the end of the first episode of the Disney+ series, which premiered last week (March 19), with Wyatt’s character taking on the mantle following the departure of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers and his superhero alter ego.

    The role is one Wyatt was apparently destined to play as he reveals he actually tried out for 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger”, in which Evans made his debut as the titular icon.

    “It’s a fun story,” he shared on breakfast show “Good Morning America”. “I think that honestly, the first audition was really more just something to read, to see if I was any good at acting or not. I don’t think I was ever actually in competition for the role, but it was crazy.”

    Almost a decade later, Wyatt was invited back to Marvel Studios to audition for a top secret project – and everything was kept so under wraps, he didn’t know what he was trying out for until after he had actually landed the role.

    “This time it came around, and… I had no idea even what it was,” he confessed. “[His agent] was just like, ‘Marvel wants you to read for something, go for it.’ I found out after I got the part what it was…”

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    Wyatt has since been forced to stay silent regarding further details about his version of Captain America, refusing to reveal if his character is a good or a bad guy.

    “You’re gonna have to [watch to] find that out,” he said, before quipping, “There’s two men in black suits here with red dots trained on my forehead if I give you any information!”

    Wyatt joins his dad Kurt in the Marvel world, and recalls his father only had two key pieces of advice to share with him when he learned of his part in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”.

    “He thought it was great [news],” Wyatt recalled. “His advice is always the same: if it’s good, it’s good, and you do it and you try to be the best you can, and be weary of the suit!”

    “Everybody seems to have the same issue with the suit – the suits are sort of difficult to live in for that many hours a day,” Wyatt added.

    Kurt was cast as Ego in 2017’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”.

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    First 'The Suicide Squad' Full Trailer Features Dirty Jokes, Gory Scenes and Unlikely Heroes

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    The red-band trailer for James Gunn’s take on the DC Comics team introduces a number of new faces as part of the titular team, in addition to welcoming back Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn.

    Mar 27, 2021

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    The first full trailer for James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” is finally here for fans’ viewing pleasure. Offering a glimpse of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” director’s take on the DC Comics team, the red-band trailer is jam-packed with bloody gore and dirty jokes.

    In the standalone sequel to 2016’s “Suicide Squad”, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) reassembles the Task Force X with a slew of new faces, including Bloodsport (Idris Elba), Peacemaker (John Cena), Polka-Dot Man (David Dastmalchian) and King Shark (Sylvester Stallone), as part of the team. Still led by Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), their first mission is to rescue Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), who clearly doesn’t need their help to escape.

    With Harley Quinn rejoining the team, the Suicide Squad is sent for a bigger mission, which is to destroy a Nazi-era prison and laboratory.

    The official synopsis describes the plot as follows, “Welcome to hell-a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst Super-Villains are kept and where they will do anything to get out-even join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X. Today’s do-or-die assignment? Assemble a collection of cons, including Bloodsport, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, Ratcatcher 2, Savant, King Shark, Blackguard, Javelin and everyone’s favorite psycho, Harley Quinn. Then arm them heavily and drop them (literally) on the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.”

    “Trekking through a jungle teeming with militant adversaries and guerrilla forces at every turn, the Squad is on a search-and-destroy mission with only Colonel Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave…and Amanda Waller’s government techies in their ears, tracking their every movement,” it continues to read. “And as always, one wrong move and they’re dead (whether at the hands of their opponents, a teammate, or Waller herself). If anyone’s laying down bets, the smart money is against them-all of them.”

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    “Suicide Squad” creator John Ostrander was as excited as fans about the trailer’s release. “This has dropped today and I couldn’t be more excited. I want to see this RIGHT NOW (which is the primary purpose of a trailer, to make you want to see it RIGHT NOW!) My first reaction was WOW de wow de wow wow wow! I want to see this on the biggest screen I can find,” he wrote on Facebook.

    The comic writer went on gushing about Gunn’s vision for the movie adaptation of his work, saying, “James Gunn knows my run backwards and forwards and sweated the details.”

    Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi, David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rooker, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, Joaquin Cosio, Juan Diego Botto, Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn and more also join the cast. Gunn directs from his own screenplay. Charles Roven and Peter Safran serve as producers, with Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Walter Hamada, Chantal Nong Vo, Nikolas Korda and Richard Suckle executive producing.

    The movie is set to be released theatrically and on the streaming platform HBO Max in the U.S. on August 6.

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    Sharon Osbourne Leaves 'The Talk' After Racism Scandal

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    The news of her departure arrives two weeks after the 68-year-old British was involved in a heated argument with black co-host Sheryl Underwood as the former was confronted over her support to Piers Morgan.

    Mar 27, 2021

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    Sharon Osbourne is leaving “The Talk”. The news of her departure was announced by CBS in a statement which was released on Friday, March 26, two weeks after the 68-year-old British was involved in a heated argument about race with black co-host Sheryl Underwood.

    “Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave ‘The Talk’. The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home,” the statement read. “As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon’s behavior toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace.”

    Through the statement, CBS also addressed Sharon’s claims that she was “blindsided” by producers. The wife of Ozzy Osbourne previously shared that they gave other co-hosts cue cards of questions in which they confronted Sharon for defending pal Piers Morgan who claimed that he didn’t believe Meghan Markle’s revelations in her and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

    Shutting down Sharon’s claims, the statement continued, “We also did not find any evidence that CBS executives orchestrated the discussion or blindsided any of the hosts.” It added, “At the same time, we acknowledge the Network and Studio teams, as well as the showrunners, are accountable for what happened during that broadcast as it was clear the co-hosts were not properly prepared by the staff for a complex and sensitive discussion involving race.”

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    “During this week’s hiatus, we are coordinating workshops, listening sessions and training about equity, inclusion and cultural awareness for the hosts, producers and crew. Going forward, we are identifying plans to enhance the producing staff and producing procedures to better serve the hosts, the production and, ultimately, our viewers,” the statement concluded.

    Sharon has been under fire after she defended Piers in a tweet. “I am with you. I stand by you,” she wrote at the time. “People forget that you’re paid for your opinion and that you’re just speaking your truth.”

    Her decision to support Piers, who declared he didn’t believe anything the Duchess had said, including accusing members of the royal family of racism, was then brought into the topic in an episode of the popular talk show as Sheryl asked her what she would say to people who felt it was racist to defend a person making such comments.

    To the question, Sharon replied, “For me, at 68 years of age to have to turn around and say ‘I ain’t racist’ – what’s it got to do with me? How could I be racist about anybody? How could I be racist about anybody or anything in my life? How can I?”

    “I will ask you again, Sheryl, I was asking you during the break and I’m asking you again. And don’t try and cry, because if anyone should be crying, it should be me,” Sharon responded. “This is the situation: you tell me where you have heard him say – educate me. Tell me when you have heard him say racist things. Educate me. Tell me.”

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    Brad Pitt Did '95 Per Cent' of His Own Stunts in New Movie 'Bullet Train'

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    According to the stunt coordinator, the ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ actor almost did all of his stunts himself in the upcoming action movie directed by David Leitch.

    Mar 27, 2021

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    Brad Pitt did “95 per cent” of his stunts himself for “Bullet Train”.

    The Hollywood actor portrays assassin Ladybug in David Leitch’s hotly-awaited star-studded flick, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka.

    And the movie’s stunt coordinator, Greg Rementer, has revealed he was amazed by “natural-born athlete” Brad’s fighting and said the likes of Michael Shannon also “excelled” in training for the physical side of things.

    “Brad did 95 per cent of his physical stunts – the fighting,” Greg told Vulture. “He’s like a natural-born athlete. He really got in there! Never have I ever done so many huge actors in one feature where all of them excelled at the physical movement of our training. So Brad, Brian (Tyree Henry), Michael Shannon, Hiroyuki Sonada, Andrew Koji – who was already a stud in terms of where he comes from with the show Warrior – all these actors put out some great action and did a lot of stuff.”

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    “Fight Club” star Brad won an Oscar for his portrayal of stunt man Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” last year (20).

    “Bullet Train”, which also stars Sandra Bullock, Zazie Beetz, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Bad Bunny, tells the story of a group of assassins with different motives aboard a train in Tokyo, Japan.

    The script comes from Zak Olkewicz and, as well as helming the motion picture, David – who helmed “Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw” – is also producing with his wife Kelly McCormick through their company 87North.

    Antonie Fuqua and Kat Samick are also producing while Brittany Morrissey will executive produce.

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    Mandy Moore Returns to Work One Month After Giving Birth

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    The ‘Candy’ hitmaker is back on the set, reuniting with her TV co-stars and filming their hit television series ‘This Is Us’ only a month after delivering her first child.

    Mar 27, 2021

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    Mandy Moore has returned to work on TV hit “This Is Us” just one month after becoming a first-time mother.

    The actress/singer gave birth to son August, nicknamed Gus, in late February (21), and on Thursday (25Mar21), she shared photos from her first day back on set as she prepared to reprise her role as family matriarch Rebecca Pearson.

    Sharing a selfie, in which she wore a face mask while having her hair styled, she wrote on her Instagram Story timeline, “Mom is BACK at work!!!”

    “Beck is back (sic),” she added beside a second shot, revealing her baby and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, were supporting her on set.

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    “So grateful to be able to ease back into this job I love so much (and to be able to bring my sweet hubby and baby to hang with me).”

    Mandy then posted a third selfie, dressed in her character’s costume of brown turtleneck and denim skirt, and corrected her own misspelling of her alter ego’s name, “And when I mean Beck, I clearly meant Bec (sic).”

    Little Gus is Mandy’s first child with musician Taylor. The couple wed in 2018.

    The actress previously credited her “This Is Us” role for “activating [her] maternal side.” At the beginning of the TV show, she knew very little about kids and had to learn how to change diapers and care for babies from crew members on the set.

    “I didn’t know how to change a diaper,” so she opened up in an interview with Conan O’Brien. “I had crew members showing me how to change a diaper.”

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    Seth Rogen Plays Down Report Emma Watson Stormed Off 'This Is the End' Set

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    The ‘Knocked Up’ actor says the ‘Harry Potter’ actress still returned to the movie set the next day, adding that ‘it was not some terrible ending to our relationship.’

    Mar 27, 2021

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    Seth Rogen has clarified a long-standing rumour that Emma Watson “stormed off” the set of “This Is the End”, insisting “it was not some terrible ending to our relationship.”

    Rogen and the “Harry Potter” actress starred in the 2013 film alongside James Franco and Danny McBride all playing heightened versions of themselves who experience the apocalypse at a Hollywood party.

    But during production, an extra on the film alleged on blogging site Tumblr that Watson had walked off the set due to her discomfort over a scene that takes place towards the end of the movie.

    The scene featured McBride embracing cannibalism and Channing Tatum dressed as a mask-wearing gimp, playing his prisoner on a leash.

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    In an interview with British GQ, when he was asked whether the rumour that Watson “stormed off” the set was true, he responded, “I mean, I don’t look back on that and think, ‘How dare she do that?’ You know? I think sometimes when you read something, when it comes to life it doesn’t seem to be what you thought it was.”

    He continued, “It was not some terrible ending to our relationship. She came back the next day to say goodbye. She helped promote the film. No hard feelings and I couldn’t be happier with how the film turned out in the end.”

    Rogen also told the publication that Watson’s instincts about the scene were correct, and that the finished cut of the scene was a much more toned down version than the one she had seen on set.

    “She was probably right,” he said. “It was probably funnier the way we ended up doing it.”

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    Bono Brings In Penelope Cruz and David Oyelowo for Animated Series About COVID Vaccines

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    The U2 frontman launches ‘Pandemica’, which also features Michael Sheen, Kumail Nanjiani and Danai Gurira among others, through his ONE global health and anti-poverty charity.

    Mar 26, 2021

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    Rocker and activist Bono has recruited Penelope Cruz, Michael Sheen, and David Oyelowo to lend their voices to a new animated series promoting the importance of access to vaccines.

    The U2 frontman has launched “Pandemica” through his ONE global health and anti-poverty charity, with fellow castmembers including Kumail Nanjiani, Danai Gurira, Phoebe Robinson, and Wanda Sykes.

    The seven-episode series features the stars as various characters as they highlight the lack of coronavirus vaccines available to people in many of the world’s poorest countries.

    “Pandemica’s animated world animates a simple truth – that where you live shouldn’t determine whether you get these life-saving shots,” Bono shared in a statement.

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    “Even while many of us still wait our turn, we need to commit to making sure that billions of people around the world aren’t left at the back of the line. It’s the right thing to do, obviously, but it’s also the only way out of this pandemic for all of us. If the vaccine isn’t everywhere, this pandemic isn’t going anywhere.”

    “We’re all trapped in Pandemica, but only some can get out,” Oyelowo said as he discussed the series.

    “This virus thrives on inequality, and right now billions of people around the world are seeing the promise of a vaccine, but not the opportunity to receive it. We must step up and do what it takes to end this pandemic for everyone, everywhere.”

    Cruz has also shared her thought on the series. “Pandemica is a compelling illustration of the inequality around the world,” she said in a statement. “I hope that everyone who watches this series will use their voice and take action to ensure that no one gets left behind.”

    All episodes are available to view on the ONE campaign’s YouTube channel.

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    Sebastian Stan Waits for Mark Hamill's Call to Play Luke Skywalker in Future 'Star Wars' Film

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    The ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ actor responds to rumors that he will be playing a young Luke Skywalker in an upcoming film during an appearance on ‘Good Morning America’.

    Mar 26, 2021

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    Sebastian Stan has addressed speculation that he will be taking the mantle to be the new Luke Skywalker. The MCU actor has been fan favorite to play a younger version of the Jedi Master in a future “Star Wars” film and he has now revealed one condition for him to play the character made famous by Mark Hamill.

    Appearing on “Good Morning America” to promote his new series on Disney+, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, the Bucky Barnes depicter was asked by host Robin Roberts (II) if there’s truth to the rumors. The 38-year-old actor then replied that he would only play Luke Skywalker if Hamill gives his blessing.

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    Roberts then pointed out that Hamill has in the past jokingly endorsed Stan as his successor. Waiting for a firmer confirmation, Stan responded, “Yeah, well… If Mark Hamill calls me personally to tell me that he feels inclined to share this role with me, I’ll believe it. Until then, I won’t believe anything.”

    Rumors of Stan possibly replacing Hamill to play a young Luke Skywalker in a future “Star Wars” film have been going round on the Internet for years. Fans are particularly obsessed with the “Avengers: Endgame” star’s likeness to the 69-year-old actor, with Hamill himself responding by joking that he’s Stan’s father. “Sorry to disappoint you but I refuse to say ‘Sebastian Stan-I AM YOUR FATHER!’ (even though, in fact, I am),” he tweeted.

    While Stan was a bit coy when addressing the rumors on “GMA”, he has in the past expressed his desire to take on the role. “I just want to say here that anytime anyone would like to call me and ask me about Luke Skywalker I’d be very happy [to play him],” he said back in November 2017.

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