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    Kate Winslet Acknowledges Her Lesbian Scenes Got More Attention Than Her Other Love Scenes

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    When asked if conversation about her sex scenes with Saoirse Ronan felt distracting, the ‘Ammonite’ star stresses on the need to support the LGBTQ community and make them more visible.

    Mar 24, 2021

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    Kate Winslet has been asked more about the lesbian scenes in her new film “Ammonite” than any heterosexual sex romps.

    The Oscar winner portrays real-life English paleontologist Mary Anning in the film, which chronicles her secret relationship with Charlotte Murchison, played by Saoirse Ronan. And the project is definitely getting attention – mainly because of the love scenes.

    “I definitely feel a sort of a duty to serve Mary Anning… and the story,” Kate told Digital Spy. “The story is so much about her, and her remarkable achievements that were unsung, unknown, re-appropriated by men, taken from her wrongfully.”

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    “I didn’t feel, ‘Oh, God, let me get away from the talking about the sex scenes and come back to that!’ but what I definitely found really striking is that people seem to talk about the love scenes in the film in ways that are much more focused, because it’s two women,” she continued.

    Kate further shared the reason why she did not mind the sex scenes talks. “I’m telling you, with my hand on my heart, I have never been asked the same volume of questions about love scenes of a heterosexual nature, of which I have shot many in my life. And so that to me… that’s a conversation,” she explained.

    The 45-year-old went on to express what she hope the movie could bring to the LGBTQ community. “You know, there’s no shame around this, it’s just two women who love each other. And for me, I really hope that that contributes to the evolution and progression of how audiences view LGBTQ people and their relationships just by normalizing it completely.”

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    David Thewlis to Be Murderous Couple With Olivia Colman in 'Landscapers'

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    Inspired by real events, the HBO drama series itself follows mild-mannered couple Christopher and Susan Edwards who become the focus of investigation for a crime that went undetected for 15 years.

    Mar 24, 2021

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    Actor David Thewlis has signed on to play Olivia Colman’s onscreen husband in a limited TV series based on a real-life murder mystery.

    “Landscapers” will feature the pair as convicted murders Christopher and Susan Edwards, who fatally shot Susan’s parents, Patricia and William Wycherley, and buried them in their back garden in Mansfield, England in 1998.

    Their heinous crime went undetected for 15 years, as the couple looted the Wycherleys’ bank accounts and spent the money on Hollywood memorabilia.

    They eventually turned themselves in to police, and in 2014, the Edwards were sentenced to life in prison, with each ordered to serve a minimum of 25 years behind bars.

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    Sharing his joy at landing the series, “Fargo” star Thewlis stated, “This is without doubt the very finest project I have worked on for many years.”

    “Everything about ‘Landscapers’ is magical, there is nothing like it and I’m impatient to get to work so that its brilliance can be shared with the rest of the world.”

    Production on the four-part drama, written by Colman’s husband, Ed Sinclair, is already underway in the U.K. after an initial delay relating to the COVID crisis.

    “Giri/Haji”‘s Will Sharpe is directing the show, following Alexander Payne’s exit last year (2020) due to a scheduling conflict.

    On his part helming the series, Sharpe said, “It’s a huge privilege to be collaborating with Ed, Sister, Sky, HBO and our extraordinary cast and crew on this exciting project.” He added, “We cannot wait to unearth for you the bizarre shape-shifting truths that lie buried in the unsettling yet deeply romantic world of ‘Landscapers’.”

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    'John Wick' Creator Gets Sidelined for Fourth and Fifth Films

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    Though saying that he was not invited back by studio officials for the follow-ups, Derek Kolstad claims he is still close to Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, and is excited to see what the franchise will offer.

    Mar 24, 2021

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    The creator and writer behind Keanu Reeves’ hit “John Wick” film series has reportedly been sidelined for the planned fourth and fifth movies in the action franchise.

    Derek Kolstad penned the 2014 original and its sequel, 2017’s “John Wick: Chapter 2”, while he also had a writing credit on 2019’s “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”. However, he won’t be involved in the next two follow-ups, because Kolstad claims he simply wasn’t invited back by studio officials.

    He tells Collider, “It wasn’t my decision. When you think of the, contractually, of these things, the third one I shared the credit with any number of people, they didn’t have to come back to me, and so they didn’t.”

    Kolstad insists he has accepted the news and just wants the franchise to continue doing well.

    “At a certain stage the studio will tell you, your creation is graduated, and you wish it well. I’m still close with [filmmaker] Chad [Stahelski], still close with [John Wick co-director] David [Leitch], and I don’t know what’s going to happen. But I’m excited to see.”

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    Reeves is set to return as the titular hitman, with Chad Stahelski back in the director’s chair for “John Wick: Chapter 4”, which was solely written by Shay Hatten, who worked with Kolstad and two others on “Chapter 3”.

    Production is expected to begin soon ahead of a May, 2022 release date.

    Although Kolstad is no longer involved in the big screen projects, he is still working on “The Continental”, a TV spin-off series set in the John Wick universe, which has been optioned by U.S. network bosses at Starz.

    “Well, they’re about to make some pretty large announcements in the next couple of weeks in regards to what’s going to happen there. Can’t say much, but it’s happening,” Kolstad said of the upcoming show.

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    Eboni K. Williams Calls Out Ramona Singer Over 'The Help' Comment in 'RHONY' Teaser

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    Elsewhere in the teaser, Eboni, who is the first Black Housewife on the show, brags about being the most educated person among other Housewives, saying, ‘I have more education frankly than anybody at this table.’

    Mar 24, 2021

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    Bravo has unveiled a new teaser for upcoming season 13 of “The Real Housewives of New York City”. The clip features new member Eboni K. Williams, who is also the first black cast member on the reality show series, calling out fellow Housewife Ramona Singer for her comment on her housekeeper.

    In the teaser trailer, which was released on Tuesday, March 23, the ladies are seen having meal together. That is when Eboni confronts Ramon for referring to her employees for her party as “the help.” In a flashback scene, Ramona is heard saying, “Ugh, I get my help wrong.” Eboni who overhears it then repeats the words to Leah McSweeney.

    Eboni tells Ramona, “The ‘help’ comment was a little triggering for me.” To that, Ramona fires back, “Here’s to ‘hospitality assistance.’ ”

    Elsewhere in the teaser, Eboni brags 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 shouts at her, to which Eboni responds, “I can leave your house Lu!”

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    The teaser then sees the ladies commenting on Luann’s new relationship with a trainer named Garth. They also take a trip to Salem. Things get intense at one point as the production staff steps in when the glass case holding a fire extinguisher is shattered.

    The fight doesn’t stop with a pair of Housewives accusing each other of gaslighting. Leah, meanwhile, calls someone a “Karen.”

    Season 13 of “The Real Housewives of New York City” is set to premiere on May 4 at 9 P.M. on Bravo.

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    'American Idol' Hopeful Funke Lagoke Emotionally Addresses Fear of Being Highlighted Over Stage Fall

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    Taking to Instagram Live, the singing contestant opens up about how she wishes her time on the show showcases her voice and skills as a performer instead of her ’embarrassing’ moment.

    Mar 24, 2021

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    Funke Lagoke struggled to make peace with how she was portrayed on “American Idol”. After the scene of her falling forward onto the stage was aired in the Monday, March 22 episode of the competition series, the singing hopeful got emotional talking about her fear over the embarrassing highlight.

    Funke took to Instagram Live to explain how she felt over the coverage. “As a performer, you want to be highlighted in the best way possible,” she said in the video that has since been deleted. “And every time I was reminded that I was going to get showcased for this fall, the line I keep telling myself is, ‘I am so much more than my fall. I am so much more than my fall’.”

    She went on saying, as quoted by Good Housekeeping, “I come with so much more, those that know me know that, and I pray that America and whoever saw this saw that even when we fall in life we’re gonna get back up again, and we’re going to fight for another day.”

    Funke added that the only thing she wanted to be highlighted was her voice. “That was not how I wanted to be presented the first time … But it’s okay because I know God has something I can’t see right now. I wanted to be highlighted so much for my voice, I did,” she shared. “And they did show something, but I’m so much more than that.”

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    Aside from her address via Instagram Live, Funke posted a photo of herself oozing off strong aura in a purple outfit and big golden necklace. ” ‘WE ARE ALL SO MUCH MORE THAN OUR FALL’ – Funmike W Lagoke #IamMoreThanMyFall,” so she captioned the Tuesday, March 23 post.

    Friends and fans have since commented on Funke’s Instagram post. “Shoutout to my bestfriend @funkelagoke You sound amazing tonight, Never forget #immorethanmyfall,” one comment read. Another screamed out Funke’s hash-tag, “‘WE ARE MORE THAN OUR FALLS!’ @FUNKELAGOKE. ”

    Funke Lagoke showered with encouraging comments by fans and friends.

    Funke’s mortifying moment unraveled after she and fellow hopeful Ronda Felton delivered a duet performance of “Tell Him”. When Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie began to give their feedback to the duo, the 28-year-old suddenly fainted onstage, prompting the judges and producers to rush to her aid. It was later revealed that she got treated for dehydration in the hospital.

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    Naomie Harris to Star Opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' Series

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    Based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, the Showtime project has Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet serving as its writers and executive producers.

    Mar 24, 2021

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    Naomie Harris will star opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor in the upcoming series revamp of David Bowie’s film “The Man Who Fell to Earth”.

    Based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name, the project will center upon an alien who arrives on earth. Ejiofor will tackle Bowie’s alien role and “Moonlight” star Harris will play Justin Falls, a scientist and engineer leading the race to save two planets.

    Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet are writing and executive producing the series. Kurtzman will also direct multiple episodes, according to Deadline. It is set to premiere on Showtime in 2022 as filming is expected to be kicked started in London in the spring.

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    “To be working with an actor of Naomie’s caliber is an absolute dream,” said Kurtzman and Lumet in a statement. “Her strength, her complexity and her bold artistic choices are an inspiration. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on board.”

    Actor Jimmi Simpson has also been added to the cast. The “Westworld” actor will tackle the role of CIA agent Spencer Clay, whose alien obsession drives him to the edge of madness.

    “The Man Who Fell to Earth” was made into a movie in 1976 with Bowie in the lead role. The Nicolas Roeg-directed film also saw Candy Clark, Buck Henry and Rip Torn in the cast ensemble.

    Harris, in the meantime, was known for her supporting role in “Moonlight” for which she got an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. She has since reunited with co-star Mahershala Ali for another movie project titled “Swan Song”, and will make her third appearance as Eve Moneypenny in “No Time to Die”.

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    ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Cruella’ Will Hit Theaters and Disney+ at the Same Time Following Date Shifts

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    'Black Widow' and 'Cruella' Will Hit Theaters and Disney+ at the Same Time Following Date Shifts

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    The Marvel movie isn’t the only movie which experience a new change as Emma Watson’s ‘Cruella’ has been set to premiere on Disney Plus and open in theaters at the same time this May.

    Mar 24, 2021

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    Fans seemingly will be happy with a new announcement by Disney. In a tweet on Tuesday, March 24, Disney revealed that “Black Widow” arrive on both theaters and its streaming service Disney+ at the same time.

    ” ‘Black Widow,’ in theaters July 9 and on @DisneyPlus with Premier Access. Additional fees required,” so Disney’s official Twitter account tweeted. Fans must have a premium subscription to watch the Scarlett Johansson-led Marvel movie. In addition to the premium subscription, fans need to pay additional $30 charge for Premiere Access.

    “Black Widow” isn’t the only movie which experience a new change. Emma Watson’s “Cruella” has been set to premiere on Disney Plus and open in theaters at the same time.

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    The live-action flick based on the character Cruella de Vil will arrive as scheduled on May 28. Fans, however, have to wait a little bit as “Black Widow” has been pushed back two months and will debut on July 9 from its original premiere date on May 7.

    With the move, Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is pushed back to September 3. The film was initially scheduled for a July premiere date. Meanwhile, Pixar’s animated coming-of-age flick “Luca” will no have traditional theatrical release. Fans can watch the movie with no additional cost on Disney Plus on June 18.

    Disney previously revealed that it would not opt out theatrical release entirely for its movies despite the massive refocus on streaming. Some titles, including “Free Guy” (August 13), “The King’s Man” (December 22), “Deep Water” (January 14, 2022) and “Death on the Nile” (February 11, 2022), can only be enjoyed on the big screen.

    “By leveraging a flexible distribution strategy in a dynamic marketplace that is beginning to recover from the global pandemic, we will continue to employ the best options to deliver The Walt Disney Company’s unparalleled storytelling to fans and families around the world,” Kareem Daniel, the chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment distribution, said.

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    Kenya Moore 'Genuinely Sorry' for Native American Costume, Bravo Hopes It to Be Teachable Moment

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    ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star is facing backlash for ‘cultural appropriation’ after dressing up as a ‘warrior princess’ to a costume party in the March 21 episode of the hit reality show.

    Mar 24, 2021

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    Kenya Moore has expressed remorse for her offensive Halloween costume. Having come under fire for wearing a Native American headdress and costume in an episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, the reality TV star said she was “genuinely sorry,” leading Bravo to share hope it could serve as a teachable moment.

    The 50-year-old issued her apologetic statement via Twitter on Tuesday, March 23. “I want to sincerely apologize for inappropriately wearing the Native American headdress as a costume,” she said. “I now realize that this was both disrespectful and insensitive and would never have done it if I had that knowledge and understanding beforehand. I regret it. When you know better, you do better. I am genuinely sorry.”

    Kenya Moore apologized for her offensive Halloween costume.

    Also responding to the cultural appropriation controversy was the series’ network. “Bravo aims to have the highest standards of respect and inclusivity and we recognize that the recent episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’, in which a cast member wears a Native American costume, did not uphold those values,” it said in a statement to the press.

    “We had hoped it would provide a teachable moment, however in retrospect it is clear that the network did not address this properly given the gravity of the situation,” the network continued in its message. “We apologize to both the Native American community and our audience as a whole.”

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    Kenya faced backlash for “cultural appropriation” after dressing up as a “warrior princess” to a costume party in the Sunday, March 21 episode of “RHOA”. Some of her co-stars also took issue with her wardrobe choice. One in particular was Drew Sidora who stated in a confessional, “Kenya’s Native American costume is super problematic but I ain’t trying to ruffle no feathers for this girls’ trip.”

    Drew went on, “It feels like I’m always the only one that sees the issues with Kenya Moore’s decisions.” Porsha Williams chimed in by stating, “Kenya is a Native American warrior. I thought we weren’t doing that no more. Like, I knew that this girl was crazy, but add lame to the list, add whack to the list.”

    On Monday, March 22, a nonprofit initiative named IllumiNative condemned Kenya’s costume. “We are deeply disturbed by last night’s episode of #RHOA in which @thekenyamoore wore a Native American ‘warrior princess’ costume,” the organization stated on Twitter and Instagram. “Costumes that mock Native peoples, defame our traditions and cultures, and perpetuate negative stereotypes are racist.”

    ” ‘Playing Indian’ is a form of mascotry that is not just offensive, it is part of a long history of how Native peoples have been dehumanized,” the nonprofit further argued. “It is important that @bravotv, @comcast, @nbcuniversal, @bravoandy and @thekenyamoore apologize for the harm they have caused Native peoples and commit to ensuring offensive displays like this never happen again. Native people are not a costume.”

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