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    Olivia Colman Spills How Mother's Role as NHS District Nurse Connects Her to 'The Father'

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    In the Florian Zeller-directed drama, ‘The Favourite’ actress stars opposite Anthony Hopkins, and deals with the difficulty a daughter faced when her father is diagnosed with dementia.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Olivia Colman feels a special connection to her latest film “The Father”, because her mother worked in geriatric care. The actress stars in the drama alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins, and admits she feels particularly invested in the movie, which chronicles a man struggling with ageing.
    “My mum was a district nurse for the NHS for 40 years, and her passion was always geriatric care,” the Oscar winner tells the BBC. “And I would go in the car with her when it was school holidays or when I was ill and I’d see lonely people in their homes, who didn’t have families. My mum is an ambassador for dementia care, so it’s always been a big part of my family’s life.”

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    “The Favourite” star thinks it’s particularly important to show the difficulty families face when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. “It’s an awful decision to make – to look into your father’s eyes and see fear or confusion,” she adds. “It’s a terrible thing to still want to live your own life, but you have to have your own life. And that was a reason I wanted to play it; I wanted to play all those feelings.”
    Meanwhile, her co-star signed on after being wowed by the script, “It was so powerful, and so simple, so direct, so concise, so compact,” Hopkins says. “I’ve been fortunate, in the last few years I’ve been involved with some wonderful films, but this was really unique.”
    Directed by Florian Zeller, “The Father” follows an ageing man who struggles with memory loss, but rejects all assistance from his daughter and caretaker. It received four nominations, including Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor for Olivia and Anthony respectively, at both 2021 Golden Globes and 2021 Critics Choice Awards.

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    Sharon Carter Returns in New 'Falcon and Winter Soldier' Teaser

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    This marks Agent 13’s reappearance since ‘Captain America: Civil War’, in which the great-niece of legendary S.H.I.E.L.D. founder and Director Peggy Carter is believed to have already been on the run from her superior.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Disney+’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” has released a new TV spot for viewing pleasure ahead of its premiere. In the latest video, which was unveiled on Sunday, March 7, a familiar face can be seen taking the spotlight as she returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
    The teaser opens with Sharon Carter, played by Emily VanCamp, shocking Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) with her sudden appearance. The S.H.I.E.L.D. agent can be seen pointing a gun at the two Avengers before greeting them, “Here we go again.”
    In the action-filled trailer, the Agent 13 is also featured beating some guys down. Meanwhile, Falcon and Winter Soldier are joining forces to beat a group of people who use a mask. This marks Sharon’s reappearance since “Captain America: Civil War”, in which the great-niece of legendary S.H.I.E.L.D. founder and Director Peggy Carter was believed to have already been on the run from her superior for breaking the rules.

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    Fans are excited with Sharon’s return as one fan wrote on Twitter, “YESSS KEEP THE SHARON CARTER CONTENT COMING.” Echoing the sentiment, another fan added, “yes pls more sharon.”
    “And hell yeah Emily Vancamp is back as Sharon Carter a.k.a. agent 13 I miss her she’s a badass hope she sticks around in the MCU that be great so I wonder what’s going to happen where she been all this time since after Captain America Civil War,” someone else commented.
    Set after the events of “Avengers: Endgame”, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” features Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier teaming up in “a global adventure that tests their abilities–and their patience.” In the movie, Steve Rogers decided to retire from his role as Captain America and chose to be living an ordinary life in an alternate reality with his longtime love, Peggy Carter. He gave his shield to Sam instead.
    The cast also includes Wyatt Russell who is tapped to take the role of John Walker, a.k.a. U.S. Agent, who is part of the West Coast Avengers in the comics. Meanwhile, Daniel Bruhl is returning as villain Baron Zemo. Directed by Kari Skogland (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) from a script by Malcolm Spellman (“Empire”), “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is set to premiere on March 19, 2021 on Disney+.

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    'Thor: Love and Thunder' Fans Rave Over Natalie Portman's Ripped Physique in New Set Pics

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    The Jane Foster depicter looks jacked as she shows off her muscly arms underneath her burgundy T-shirt while filming the upcoming fourth Thor movie in Australia.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Natalie Portman has shown her muscly transformation for “Thor: Love and Thunder” and fans couldn’t help gushing over it. The Academy Award-winning actress had been training and hitting the gym for months to reprise her role as Jane Foster, and it all paid off.
    The “Black Swan” actress was recently spotted on the set of the upcoming Marvel movie as she continued filming for it in Australia. In some new set photos which have circulated online, the 39-year-old looked jacked as her muscly arms were on display underneath her short-sleeve burgundy T-shirt.
    Impressed by Portman’s ripped physique, a fan gushed on Twitter, “Dang Natalie Portman been hitting the weights big time!” Another quipped, “i would like to formally request for natalie portman to snap me in half.”
    Another had a similar reaction, tweeting, “Finally my long held dream of Natalie Portman lifting me over her head and snapping my back in half like Bane vs Batman seems like a possibility.” A fourth one exclaimed, “That ain’t Natalie Portman, that’s Natalie THORtman! HOLY HELL, SHE’S RIPPED!” Someone else praised Portman’s resemblance to Mighty Thor in the comics, “Natalie Portman really just said Mighty Thor comic accuracy.”

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    In related news, a new set video may have hinted at how Jane becomes the Mighty Thor. During the filming set on what looks like a memorial of Odin with the backdrop of the ocean, Jane was spotted looking at the broken pieces of Mjolnir. Thor’s weapon was destroyed into shards by Hela (Cate Blanchett) in “Thor: Ragnarok”.
    Later, Portman’s stunt double was suspended in the air as she filmed a scene where Jane is jolted as if she gets electrocuted. It appears that Jane’s visit to Odin’s memorial triggers some kind of reaction from the Mjolnir shards that gives her both the mythical hammer and the abilities of the Mighty Thor.
    Besides Portman, the fourth installment of the “Thor” film series will see Chris Hemsworth returning as Thor and Tessa Thompson back as Valkyrie. Christian Bale is cast as the villain, Gorr the God Butcher, while Chris Pratt, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Sean Gunn are reprising their “Guardians of the Galaxy” roles.
    Taika Waititi serves as the director for the movie, which is slated for a May 6, 2022 release in the United States.

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    Critics Choice Awards 2021: 'The Crown' and 'Ted Lasso' Are Top TV Winners – See Full List

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    As for ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, the Netflix show is presented with one of the huge prizes, Best Limited Series award, edging out ‘I May Destroy You’, ‘Small Axe’ and ‘Normal People’ among others.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – The 2021 Critics Choice Awards has unveiled the full winners in TV department. Taking place on Sunday, March 7, the award-giving event that was hosted by Taye Diggs saw Netflix’s “The Crown” being the biggest winner that night after collecting four accolades including Best Drama Series.
    Stars Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin were also presented with an award each earlier that night. O’Connor was named as the Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Prince Charles on the hit series. As for Corrin, she took home the trophy for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Princess Diana. Gillian Anderson, who plays Margaret Tatcher on the show, meanwhile, won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
    Trailing behind with 3 wins was “Ted Lasso”. At the event, the Apple TV+ comedy series starring Jason Sudeikis was named the Best Comedy Series with the actor winning Best Actor in a Comedy Series. Adding the number of the trophy that the show collected at the event was Hannah Waddingham, who won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on the show.

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    As for “The Queen’s Gambit”, the Netflix show was presented with one of the huge prizes, Best Limited Series award, edging out “I May Destroy You”, “Small Axe”, “Normal People” and “The Undoing” among others. Lead actress Anya Taylor-Joy was honored with Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television.
    Also collecting 2 wins at this year’s Critics Choice Awards was comedy series “Schitt’s Creek”. Catherine O’Hara won Best Actress in a Comedy Series, while Daniel Levy received the trophy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Find out the full list of movie winners here.
    Full TV Winner List of the 2021 Critics’ Choice Awards:
    Best Drama Series: “The Crown”
    Best Actor in a Drama Series: Josh O’Connor, “The Crown”
    Best Actress in a Drama Series: Emma Corrin, “The Crown”
    Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Michael K. Williams, “Lovecraft Country”
    Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Gillian Anderson, “The Crown”
    Best Comedy Series: “Ted Lasso”
    Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”
    Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”
    Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”
    Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Waddingham, “Ted Lasso”
    Best Limited Series: “The Queen’s Gambit”
    Best Movie Made for Television: “Hamilton”
    Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: John Boyega, “Small Axe”
    Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Queen’s Gambit”
    Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Donald Sutherland, “The Undoing”
    Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: Uzo Aduba, “Mrs. America”
    Best Animated Series: “BoJack Horseman”
    Best Talk Show: “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
    Best Comedy Special: “Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill” & “Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia” (tie)
    Best Short Form Series: “Better Call Saul: Ethics Training with Kim Wexler”

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    Riz Ahmed Claims 'Sound of Metal' Changes the Way He Looks at Life

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    Calling the making of the movie ‘the most challenging, the most immersive, the most intense experience’ of his life, the actor says that it also make him a better listener.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Riz Ahmed doesn’t need the accolades and awards to prove his new film, “Sound of Metal”, is a hit – he knew he was part of something special while he was making the film.
    The actor, who plays a drummer battling the loss of his hearing in the movie, is an early Oscars favorite for Best Actor but his reward for making the film came as he wrapped the project.
    “This film was really the most challenging, the most immersive, the most intense experience of my life and the day we finished I told our director, Darius, if no one sees this film I’m still happy, because it just kind of changed me; it changed all of us…,” Riz tells “Good Morning America”. “It was a labor of love.”
    “It kinda changed the way I look at life, spending so much time with the deaf community, learning [to play] the drums, it opened me up in new ways.”

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    “The fact that people are seeing it, let alone responding to it like this, is just the most mind-blowing bonus.”

    And the film made him a better listener, even though he was playing a deaf person.
    “My sign instructor… and the whole deaf community that he introduced me to in New York, I kind of think that they’re the best listeners I’ve ever met, because listening isn’t something you just do with your ears; it’s something you do with your whole body…”
    “On the film set, I was using audio blockers at times for when my character starts to lose his hearing – just to simulate that experience – and it made me listen with my body… The deaf community taught me the true meaning of listening, the true meaning of communication.”

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    Critics Choice Awards 2021: 'Nomadland' Wins Best Pic, Tops Full Movie Winner List

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    The Frances McDormand-starring drama nabs four trophies, including Best Director for Chloe Zhao, while ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ trails behind with three gongs.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – “Nomadland” has solidified itself as a strong Oscar contender following its big win at the 26th Critics Choice Awards. The film adaptation of Jessica Bruder’s non-fiction book led the pack of movie winners at the Sunday, March 7 event, nabbing four awards.
    The drama was hailed as Best Picture, edging out other nominees which included “Da 5 Bloods”, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, “Mank”, “Minari” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” among others. Its lead actress Frances McDormand, however, failed to secure the Best Actress gong, which was won by Carey Mulligan for her performance in “Promising Young Woman”.
    Through “Nomadland”, Chloe Zhao also won her first Critics Choice Award for Best Director, after making history as the second woman and first Asian woman to win the category at the recent Golden Globe Awards. Zhao also won Best Adapted Screenplay for her work on the movie, which earned its fourth award that night in Best Cinematography category for Joshua James Richards.
    Trailing behind “Nomadland” was “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” with three wins. It successfully helped Chadwick Boseman score Best Actor award posthumously and earned Best Costume Design prize for Ann Roth. The third recognition received by the movie was for Best Hair and Makeup.

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    Fellow Best Picture nominees “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “Minari” landed two awards each. The former got the honor for Best Acting Ensemble as well as Best Editing by Alan Baumgarten (tied with “Sound of Metal” – Mikkel E. G. Nielsen), while the latter was named Best Foreign Language Film and led Alan Kim to win the Best Young Actor/Actress title.
    Best Original Screenplay went to “Promising Young Woman” scribe Emerald Fennell, while “Palm Springs” came out as Best Comedy Movie. “Mank”, which led the nominations with 12, ended up bagging one award for Best Production Design (Donald Graham Burt and Jan Pascale).
    That night also saw Zendaya Coleman being presented with SeeHer Award, in addition to “The Crown” winning big in TV categories. Taye Diggs hosted the Critics Choice Awards for the third consecutive time.
    Full Movie Winner List at 2021 Critics Choice Awards:

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    'The Girls' Scoops Best Picture at 2021 Goya Awards

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    The Pilar Palomero-directed movie wins big at this year’s Goya Awards in Spain as it collects the top prizes including Best Picture and Best New Director.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Pilar Palomero’s “The Girls” triumphed at Spain’s Goya Awards on Saturday (06Mar21) , picking up picture, screenplay, and cinematography prizes.
    The film also landed Palomero a Best New Director honour.
    There were also multiple wins for Salvador Calvo’s “Adu” including Best Director and Best Production Design, “Ane” including a Best Actress win for Patricia Lopez, and “Akelarre”. Mario Casas was named Best Actor for his role in “No mataras”.

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    The 35th Goya Awards, hosted by Antonio Banderas, featured stars receiving trophies virtually or on-site at an audience-less Teatro del Soho CaixaBank.
    Pedro Almodovar, Penelope Cruz, and Paz Vega were among the presenters while Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Charlize Theron were among the Hollywood A-listers who recorded special messages.
    The full list of winners is:
    Best Film: “The Girls” (Pilar Palomero)
    Best Director: Salvador Calvo (“Adu”)
    Best New Director: Pilar Palomero (“The Girls”)
    Best Actress: Patricia Lopez Arnaiz (“Ane”)
    Best Actor: Mario Casas (“No mataras”)
    Best Supporting Actress: Nathalie Poza (“Rosa’s Wedding”)
    Best Supporting Actor: Alberto San Juan (“Sentimental”)
    Best New Actress: Jone Laspiur (“Ane”)
    Best New Actor: Adam Nourou (“Adu”)
    Best Original Screenplay: Pilar Palomero (“The Girls”)
    Best Adapted Screenplay: David & Marina Perez Sanudo (“Ane”)
    Best Production Design: Ana Parra & Luis Fernandez Lago (“Adu”)
    Best Cinematography: Daniela Cajias (“The Girls”)
    Best Editing: Sergio Jimenez (“The Year of the Discovery”)
    Best Art Direction: Mikel Serrano (“Akelarre”)
    Best Costume Design: Nerea Torrijos (“Akelarre”)
    Best Makeup & Hair: Beata Wotjowicz & Ricardo Molina (“Akelarre”)
    Best Sound: Eduardo Esquide, Jamaica Ruiz Garcia, Juan Ferro, & Nicolas de Poulpiquet (“Adu”)
    Best Special Effects: Mariano Garcia Marty & Ana Rubio (“Akelarre”)
    Best Original Music: Aranzazu Calleja & Maite Arroitajauregi (“Akelarre”)
    Best Original Song: “Que no, que no” by Maria Rozalen (“Rosa’s Wedding”)
    Best Animated Feature: “Turu, the Wacky Hen” (Eduardo Gondell & Victor Monigote)
    Best Documentary: “The Year of the Discovery” (Luis Lopez Carrasco)
    Best Ibero-American Film: “Forgotten We’ll Be” (Fernando Trueba)

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    Critics Choice Awards 2021: Daniel Kaluuya and Emma Corrin Among Early Winners

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    Joining the list of the honorees at the 26th Critics Choice Awards is Anya Taylor Joy, who nabs the Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series award for her role on ‘The Queen’s Gambit’.

    Mar 8, 2021
    AceShowbiz – The 2021 Critics Choice Awards is finally here. Taking place on Sunday, March 7 in Los Angeles, the award-giving event honored the best and brightest artists in both film and television industry. Among the early winners that night was Daniel Kaluuya, who was named as the Best Supporting Actor for his performance on “Judas and the Black Messiah”.
    The actor managed to beat fellow nominees Chadwick Boseman (“Da 5 Bloods”), Sacha Baron Cohen (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”), Bill Murray (“On the Rocks”), Leslie Odom Jr. (“One Night in Miami”) and Paul Raci (“Sound of Metal”). That night also saw Maria Bakalova being honored as the Best Supporting Actress, thanks to her role as Tutar Sagdiyev in critically acclaimed mockumentary “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”.
    Meanwhile in the TV department, “The Crown” actress Gillian Anderson was presented with the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher on the hit Netflix series. As for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, the award went to Michael K. Williams for his stunning performance on HBO’s Lovecraft Country”.

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    Donald Sutherland (“The Undoing”) won Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series, while Uzo Aduba was given the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series. Netflix’s “The Crown” also earned more awards that night as stars Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin were named as best actor and best actress in a drama series respectively.
    Joining the list of the honorees at the 26th Critics Choice Awards was Anya Taylor-Joy, who nabbed the Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series award for her role on yet another Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit”. John Boyega took home the trophy for Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series for his performance on “Small Axe” with Hulu’s “Palm Springs” winning the category of Best Comedy.
    More winners will be revealed as the 2021 Critics Choice Awards is currently underway with Taye Diggs hosting.

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