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      Box Office: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Sets Record as Highest-Grossing Pic of Pandemic Globally

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      The Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. movie continues to reign supreme in North America, adding an estimated $7.7 million domestically in its third outing.

      Apr 19, 2021

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      “Godzilla vs. Kong” is just unstoppable after it was unleashed in late March. Continuing its winning streak at the North American box office, the pic still tops the chart on its third weekend with an estimated $7.7 million for a current domestic total of $80.5 million.

      Internationally, the epic monster movie adds $12.2 million for a foreign total of $309.7 million and brings its current worldwide total to $390.2, smashing another record as the top-grossing Hollywood movie of the pandemic globally. It has surpassed “Tenet”, which previously held the title with $365 million earned last fall.

      “Godzilla vs. Kong”, which is a mash-up of Legendary’s two big franchises “Godzilla” and “King Kong”, previously set record for the biggest opening in the COVID-19 pandemic era with $32.2 million for the three-day weekend. It later broke another record for the top-grossing pic of the pandemic era in North America in its second week after passing “Tenet” total domestic gross of $57.9 million in 2020.

      The titanic PG-rated tentpole, which is directed by Adam Wingard, is now expected to cross a $100 million marks domestically, a rare achievement for a movie in this pandemic era.

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      Bob Odenkirk’s “Nobody” holds on to the runner-up place at the domestic chart this week, adding an estimated $2.5 million or dropping only 4.8% from last week. Horror pic “The Unholy” also remains steady at No. 3 with approximately $2.1 million.

      “Raya and the Last Dragon” is unmoveable at No. 4 with an estimated addition of $1.9 million in its seventh week, while “Tom & Jerry” climbs up one spot to No. 5 with approximately $1.1 million.

      Amid the slow movie business due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Theaters chain has announced that it would be closing the doors of its 300 cinemas for good, including its beloved ArcLight locations, marking another blow to the industry since more than a year ago.

      Top 10 of North America Box Office (Apr. 16-18, 2021)

      “Godzilla vs Kong” – $7.7 million
      “Nobody” – $2.5 million
      “The Unholy” – $2.1 million
      “Raya and the Last Dragon” – $1.9 million
      “Tom & Jerry” – $1.1 million
      “Voyagers” – $790,000 million
      “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles” – $561,000
      “In the Earth” – $506,000
      “The Courier” – $462,830
      “The Croods: A New Age” – $310,000

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      Scott Rudin Announces Decision to Step Back From Broadway Productions Amid Bully Allegations

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      One week after being accused of throwing glass bowls, a stapler and a baked potato at former employees, the ‘Uncut Gems’ producer issues an apology for his past behaviors.

      Apr 19, 2021

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      Producer Scott Rudin has apologized for his past poor behavior after he was exposed as a bad tempered bully in a new expose. The mogul is taking a step back from the film and theater industry to take stock of his life after he was hit with multiple allegations of workplace bullying.

      “After a period of reflection, I’ve made the decision to step back from active participation on our Broadway productions, effective immediately,” he said in a statement. “My roles will be filled by others from the Broadway community and in a number of cases, from the roster of participants already in place on those shows.”

      The news comes a week after accusers told The Hollywood Reporter Rudin threw glass bowls, a stapler and a baked potato at former employees, while smashing one assistant’s hand with a computer.

      “Much has been written about my history of troubling interactions with colleagues, and I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior caused to individuals, directly and indirectly,” Rudin, whose hit film productions include “The Social Network” and “No Country for Old Men”, added. “I am now taking steps that I should have taken years ago to address this behavior.”

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      Actors’ Equity Association officials have also urged Rudin to release employees from nondisclosure agreements in an effort to create “truly safe and harassment-free theatrical workspaces on Broadway and beyond,” according to Deadline.

      “We have heard from hundreds of members that these allegations are inexcusable, and everyone deserves a safe workplace whether they are a union member or not,” a statement by AEA president Kate Shindle and executive director Mary McColl reads.

      Meanwhile, at the end of last week (ends April 16), Tony Award-winning “Moulin Rouge!” star Karen Olivo announced she would not be returning to the Broadway show when it re-opens after the COVID pandemic to protest what she called the industry’s silence regarding Rudin.

      “I could easily go back to the show and make a lot of money, but I still wouldn’t be able to control what I was putting out into the world,” Olivo wrote on Instagram. “And what I’m seeing in this space right now, with our industry, is that everybody is scared, and nobody is really doing a lot of the stuff that needs to be done. People aren’t speaking out.”

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      'Soul' and 'Wolfwalkers' Lead Winners at 2021 Annie Awards

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      The Jamie Foxx-fronted Disney animation and the third installment of Tomm Moore’s ‘Irish Folklore Trilogy’ dominate this year’s Annie Awards with multiple wins.

      Apr 18, 2021

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      “Soul” and “Wolfwalkers” triumphed at the 2021 Annie Awards on Friday night (16Apr21).

      Jamie Foxx’s Disney/Pixar movie picked up seven trophies, including Best Feature, while the acclaimed European movie about an adventurous girl who becomes a wolf scored five wins.

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      On the TV side, “Hilda” landed three awards and “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” took home two.

      There were also wins for “Big Mouth”, “The Mandalorian”, and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”.

      The full list of winners at the 48th annual Annie Awards is:

      Best Feature: “Soul”
      Best Indie Feature: “Wolfwalkers”
      Best Special Production: “The Snail and the Whale”
      Best Short Subject: “Souvenir Souvenir”
      Best Sponsored: “There’s a Monster in my Kitchen”
      Best TV/Media – Preschool: “The Adventures of Paddington”
      Best TV/Media – Children: “Hilda”
      Best TV/Media – General Audience: “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal Episode: Coven Of The Damned Cartoon Network Studios”
      Best Student Film: “La Bestia”
      Best Effects for TV/Media: “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous”
      Best Effects for Feature: “Soul”
      Best Character Animation – TV/Media: “Hilda”
      Best Character Animation – Feature: “Soul”
      Best Character Animation – Live Action: “The Mandalorian”
      Best Character Animation – Video Game: “Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales”
      Best Character Design – TV/Media: “Amphibia”
      Best Character Design – Feature: “Wolfwalkers”
      Best Direction – TV/Media: “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal Episode: Plague Of Madness Cartoon Network Studios Genndy Tartakovsky”
      Best Direction – Feature: “Wolfwalkers” – Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart
      Best Music – TV/Media: “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
      Best Music – Feature: “Soul”
      Best Production Design – TV/Media: “Shooom’s Odyssey Picolo Pictures Julien Bisaro”
      Best Production Design – Feature: “Wolfwalkers”
      Best Storyboarding – TV/Media: “Looney Tunes Cartoons”
      Best Storyboarding – Feature: “Soul”
      Best Voice Acting – TV/Media: “Tales of Arcadia: Wizards Episode: Our Final Act DreamWorks Animation David Bradley (Merlin)”
      Best Voice Acting – Feature: “Wolfwalkers” – Eva Whittaker
      Best Writing – TV/Media: “Big Mouth”
      Best Writing – Feature: “Soul”
      Best Editorial – TV/Media: “Hilda”
      Best Editorial – Feature: “Soul”

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      'The Queen's Gambit' Actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd to Channel Brian Epstein in 'Midas Man'

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      Commenting on the casting, director Jonas Akerlund praises the actor playing chess player-turned-journalist D.L. Townes in the hit Netflix series for being ‘charismatic and dark at the same time.’

      Apr 17, 2021

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      “The Queen’s Gambit” star Jacob Fortune-Lloyd has been cast as The Beatles manager Brian Epstein in biopic “Midas Man”.

      Jonas Akerlund will direct the project, which is slated to film in and around London, Liverpool, and the U.S. later this year.

      Brit Fortune-Lloyd played chess player-turned-journalist D.L. Townes alongside Anya Taylor-Joy in “The Queen’s Gambit”.

      Confirming the casting news on Friday, April 16, Akerlund told Deadline, “It is a tall order to fill Brian’s shoes, and Jacob is the perfect performer. He is charismatic and dark at the same time, balancing that emotional range where you’re not sure if you’re in love with him or terribly empathetic with the inner turmoil of his character. No one could bring Brian to life better.”

      The actor added, “It’s a huge privilege to play Brian Epstein, a man who made such an important and lasting cultural impact, but who struggled to find a secure place in a world he helped to shape.”

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      “He was a fascinating person with great talent, ambition, and courage, and I’m so honored to be given the opportunity to represent him. Jonas is the perfect person to bring this story to life, his work is visually stunning, visceral, and bold. I can’t wait to start working together.”

      Jonathan Wakeham will write the screenplay based on a screen story by Brigit Grant. Kevin Proctor and Perry Trevers at StudioPOW as well as Trevor Beattie and Jeremy Chatterton at Trevor Beattie Films will serve as the producers.

      About Fortune-Lloyd’s casting, Beattie was quoted by The Guide Liverpool as saying, “We’ve found our Eppy, and I couldn’t be happier. Jacob is a class act. A next generation star.”

      “He has the intellect, charm and the acting chops to bring Brian Epstein back to life and place him where he always wanted to be: on the movie screen,” the producer added. “And I think Eppy would approve of being portrayed by such a dashing dapper chap.”

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      Eazy-E's Daughter Accuses Ice Cube of 'Ducking and Dodging' Her Over New Documentary

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      To explore the theory that her father was murdered instead of dying from AIDS in ‘A Ruthless Scandal: No More Lies’, Ebie Wright claims she has gotten support from many people.

      Apr 17, 2021

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      Ice Cube is “dodging” a new documentary about his friend and N.W.A bandmate Eazy-E’s death, according to the late rapper’s daughter.

      Ebie Wright explores the theory her father was murdered – and did not die from AIDS – in “A Ruthless Scandal: No More Lies”, and she is urging Ice Cube to stop “ducking” her calls after she asked him to participate.

      “There’s so many people that are talking on this about my father and are in support of what I’m doing, and have been there for me, and just have a lot of great things to say about him, and not just even great things, but also just telling their story,” she tells TooFab.

      “The only person that actually matters to this story I’m telling, who hasn’t talked on it so far… is Ice Cube. It really breaks my heart that he hasn’t spoken on this yet, because I grew up with his sons and I have a really good relationship with them.”

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      Wright claims Ice Cube’s actor son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., told her that his dad would be willing to talk to her for the project.

      “He was gonna do whatever for me and he was down,” she says. “Since then, when we tried to book him to do the interview, he’s been ducking and dodging.”

      On the possible reason why Cube avoided the interview, Wright confessed, “To be honest, I don’t know why Ice Cube wouldn’t talk about my dad with me.” She added, “I don’t know because again, he’s been on many platforms large and small, you know talking about Eazy-E. So I really don’t know. I don’t have the answer. We’d have to ask him.”

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