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      ‘Free Time’ Review: City Life as It Was, Today

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      Through the magic of montage, the city symphonist Manfred Kirchheimer (“Stations of the Elevated”) brings fresh life to sights and sounds that New Yorkers have often taken for granted. At 89, he has a new movie, “Free Time,” that further assembles footage he shot with Walter Hess, a friend, from 1958 to 1960. (Their trove also served as the basis of three Kirchheimer shorts over the years, beginning in 1968.) It was first shown at the New York Film Festival last year, when the freewheeling street scenes had a historical curiosity but didn’t induce the same pandemic-era wistfulness.“Free Time” affords moviegoers the time to people-watch. Children play stickball, feign sword fights and write on the streets with chalk. Adults wash windows, work at construction sites and sit in lawn chairs. Occasionally someone strikes a pose for the camera.[embedded content]Some of the joy is architectural, and the choice of angles adds to the poetry. The film gazes down from a high floor (or perhaps a rooftop) at a man pushing a cart on the street below. The sight of a riverfront junkyard where scrapped cars are piled in oddly attractive patterns is offset by a kayaker enjoying a paddle in the distance.Kirchheimer and Hess shot on black-and-white 16-millimeter film without sound, and all the audio we do hear — from the traffic noise to snatches of overheard dialogue — has been constructed. The sound effects are emphatic enough to call attention to themselves, and serve as a tacit, admirable acknowledgment that this material has been shaped. Even so, some of the clatter distracts from the purity of these great images.Free TimeNot rated. Running time: 1 hour 1 minute. Watch through Film Forum’s virtual cinema. More

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      Gerard Butler Confirmed to Return for 'Night Has Fallen'

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      Millennium Films

      The ‘300’ actor has officially been announced to reprise his role as Secret Service agent Mike Banning in the upcoming fourth ‘Has Fallen’ action movie franchise.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Gerard Butler will reprise his role as Mike Banning for a fourth franchise film – “Night Has Fallen”.
      The 50-year-old actor has reportedly signed on the dotted line to appear as the former Army Ranger turned Secret Service agent in the next instalment in the “Has Fallen” franchise, after previously appearing in “Olympus Has Fallen” (2013), “London Has Fallen” (2016), and “Angel Has Fallen” (2019) – the combined global box office takings of which is more than $520 million (£389 million).
      According to Deadline, Ric Roman Waugh will direct the upcoming sequel, with Robert Kamen writing the script and Butler also in line to produce.

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      The film will start shooting at Millennium Media’s Nu Boyana Studios in Bulgaria in the near future, Deadline added.
      The casting news came a week after the filming of his new movie “Cop Shop” was halted due to Covid-19 outbreak among the crew members. They had only been shooting for days in Georgia when three people tested positive for coronavirus.
      Meanwhile, another of his new films “Greenland” called off the original theatrical release after being delayed several times because of the ongoing pandemic. It is expected to go straight to video on demand in the United States this coming December.
      The actor has additionally completed sports comedy drama “All-Star Weekend”. It’s directed by Jamie Foxx and stars Jeremy Piven, Jessica Szohr, Eva Longoria, Robert Downey Jr., and Ken Jeong. It’s aiming for a 2021 release date.

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      David Arquette Admits to Having 'Really Hard Time' Missing Wes Craven

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      Reprising his role as Dewey Riley in ‘Scream 5′, the ex-husband of Courteney Cox insists to feel the present of his late pal on the set as he listened to the latter’s favorite music in between scenes.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – David Arquette has been having a “really hard time” grappling with the loss of his “Scream” director Wes Craven after returning to the horror franchise for a new sequel.
      The actor has reunited with his real-life ex-wife, Courteney Cox, and Neve Campbell onscreen for “Scream 5”, but filming without Craven has been rough.
      He shared his heartache in an interview with Britain’s The Independent, after he was reminded of a 1997 quote Craven had shared about the star, noting he was “definitely in pain” during the filming of the first four movies.
      “When I’m around him, I feel this enormous sense of pain and longing for a simpler world – for love,” the director added at the time.
      The 49-year-old grew emotional hearing the words of his old friend, who died in 2015, and said, “I’m sorry. I’ve been having a really hard time lately missing him.”

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      “That’s such a beautiful thing to say,” Arquette continued. “And, you know, I was tortured. My mother was dying around that time, so that was a really difficult and dark period.”
      “And it’s true,” he added. “I do, like, long for a world of love.”
      Arquette reprises his role as Dewey Riley in “Scream 5”, the first in the film series not directed by Craven, but the actor insists his presence was felt on set as he listened to the late legend’s favourite music in between scenes, and scrolled through his old Twitter account.
      He explained he even began “looking up old tweets and who he followed because I wanted to follow who he followed.”
      The fifth “Scream” film is being directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of the filmmaking group Radio Silence.
      It’s set for release in January, 2022.

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      Mads Mikkelsen Eyed to Replace Johnny Depp in 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise

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      The ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ actor is reportedly director David Yates’ choice to play Grindelwald after Depp agreed to leave the franchise in the wake of his defeat in a libel lawsuit.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Warner Bros. is moving fast to fill in the void left by Johnny Depp in “Fantastic Beasts 3”. Mads Mikkelsen is now reportedly eyed to replace the “Alice in Wonderland” actor, who was asked to withdraw from the film after he came out on the losing end of a libel lawsuit with a British tabloid.
      According to Deadline, there are several actors who have been considered to take over the role, but Mikkelsen is director David Yates’ choice to play Grindelwald. And the two parties are now said to be in early talks for the part.
      “Fantastic Beasts 3” kicked off production in September and Depp had filmed one scene before he was asked to leave the franchise. The 57-year-old took to Instagram on Friday, November 6 to announce he was stepping down, writing, “I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have respected and agreed to that request.”

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      He added of his legal judgment, “The surreal judgement of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.”
      Meanwhile, the cast led by Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law continue shooting with the aim of keeping the film on track for its July 15, 2022 release, after it was recently moved from its original due date of November 12, 2021.
      Mikkelsen is a Danish actor who achieved worldwide recognition for playing the main antagonist Le Chiffre in 2006’s James Bond film “Casino Royale”. He is also widely known for his roles as Igor Stravinsky in “Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky” (2008) and serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter on NBC’s series “Hannibal”.
      The 54-year-old, who won Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for his role in Danish film “The Hunt”, has also been part of blockbusters films such as Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” (2016) and Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. He recently wrapped the filming of Doug Liman-directed film “Chaos Walking”.

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      Mena Suvari Added to Ronald Reagan Biopic as Former President's Ex-Wife

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      The ‘American Beauty’ actress has joined the cast of the upcoming movie ‘Reagan’ as the biopic resumes production after a two-week break due to Covid-19 scare.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actress Mena Suvari has joined the cast of the forthcoming Ronald Reagan biopic as production resumes following a two-week shutdown.
      Filming on the flick, which stars Dennis Quaid as the 40th U.S. president, resumed on 5 November (20) in Oklahoma after several members of the production tested positive for Covid-19 in late October.
      Since starting up again, the feature, which also stars Penelope Ann Miller as First Lady Nancy Reagan and Jon Voight as a KGB agent who focused on Reagan for four decades, has added Suvari to its cast.
      According to Deadline, she’ll play the former POTUS’ first wife Jane Wyman, with the “American Beauty” star telling the publication, “I am so honoured to be part of such a phenomenal production.”
      “Not only to have the opportunity to play such an incredible talent and icon as Jane Wyman, it is equally exciting to portray one of my favourite eras of Old Hollywood.”

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      “We are excited to have Mena join us,” adds director Sean McNamara. “She brings charm, grace and class to this role and we’re excited to have her on board.”
      A release date for Reagan has yet to be confirmed.
      Mena Suvari was last seen on the big screen last year as she played the lead role in the true-story movie “The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson”. Her new movie, drama thriller “Don’t Tell a Soul” premiered earlier this year at the Deauville Film Festival.
      The “Reagan” casting news came less than a month after the 41-year-old actress announced she’s expecting her first child with husband Michael Hope. “It was a huge surprise, an absolute miracle!” the mom-to-be gushed.
      “It’s all I ever wanted for years! It’s still this process for me of believing it and accepting that something this beautiful could happen for me. It’s been a very emotional experience. It’s very weird finding out. I was like, ‘I can’t believe it!’ ”

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      'Another Round', 'Martin Eden', 'Corpus Christi' Lead Nominees for 2020 European Film Awards

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      The nominees for the upcoming European Film Awards which will be held virtually in this coming December also include the likes of Mads Mikkelsen and Viggo Mortensen.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Another Round”, “Corpus Christi”, and “Martin Eden” will lead the way at the 2020 European Film Awards after landing four nominations apiece.
      The titles are all in the running for the top prize of European Film, alongside “Berlin Alexanderplatz”, “The Painted Bird”, and “Undine” while “Another Round” moviemaker Thomas Vinterberg, “Corpus Christi” ‘s Jan Komasa, and Pietro Marcello (“Martin Eden”) will also face off for the European Director honour.
      Also nominated in the category are Agnieszka Holland (“Charlatan”), Francois Ozon (“Summer of 85”), and Maria Sodahl (“Hope”).
      The European Actress shortlist features the likes of Paula Beer (“Udine”), Nina Hoss (“My Little Sister”), and Marta Nieto (“Mother”), and the European Actor contenders include Mads Mikkelsen (“Another Round”), Viggo Mortensen (“Falling”), Bartosz Bielenia (“Corpus Christi”), and Luca Marinelli (“Martin Eden”).

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      Meanwhile, the European Screenwriter nominees are Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm (“Another Round”), Marcello and Maurizio Braucci (“Martin Eden”), Mateusz Pacewicz (“Corpus Christi”), Martin Behnke and Burhan Qurbani (“Berlin Alexanderplatz”), Costa-Gavras (“Adults in the Room”), and Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo (“Bad Tales”).
      Members of the European Film Academy will now vote online to decide the winners, which will be unveiled in a virtual series of events from 8 to 12 December.
      In comedy category, the nominees are “Advantages of Travelling by Train”, “The Big Hit”, and “Ladies of Steel”.
      Meanwhile, “Acasa, My Home”, “The Cave”, “Collective”, “Gunda”, “Little Girl”, and “Saudi Runaway” are vying for the best documentary.
      And nominees for best animated feature are “Calamity”, “Josep”, “Klaus”, and “The Nose or the Conspiracy of Mavericks”.

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      Viola Davis Says Black Actresses Were Given 'Leftovers' in Hollywood

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      The ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ actress compares the disparity between white and black actresses in entertainment industry to eating a full meal instead of the leftovers.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Viola Davis insists the “lack of access to opportunities” for Black actresses is “huge” as she demands change across the entertainment industry.
      Speaking to InStyle magazine, the Oscar winner, 55, compares the disparity to eating a full meal instead of just the leftovers, telling the publication, “I want and I expect to get the same filet mignon that white actresses get!”
      “Cooked at the exact temperature. You cannot throw me a bone with a really nice little piece of meat still on it and expect that’s good enough for me,” she continues.
      “I love my collard greens and all of that, and I know we were given the leftovers. I know how to cook that, but I want a filet mignon.”

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      The “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” star goes on to say she “fully expects changes,” adding, “I’m trying to lift my hopes up. Even if it takes a little bit of vodka. If we don’t move forward together, then we don’t move forward.”

      Back in 2018, the actress also called out pay disparity between white actresses and women of color. “There are no percentages to show the difference,” she said in an interview wih Variety. “It’s vast. Hispanic women, Asian women, black women, we don’t get paid what Caucasian women get paid. We just don’t… We have the talent. It’s the opportunity that we’re lacking.”
      “We’re not even invited to the table. I go to a lot of women’s events here in Hollywood, and they’re filled with female CEOs, producers and executives, but I’m one of maybe five or six people of colour in the room,” she continued.

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      Johnny Depp Will Get Full Salary Despite Only Working One Day on Set of 'Fantastic Beasts 3'

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      Warner Bros. Pictures

      The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor will be paid full salary by movie bosses despite leaving the third installment of the ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off following his legal loss in libel trial.

      Nov 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Johnny depp won’t be out of pocket after exiting his “Fantastic Beasts” movie franchise, with the actor pocketing his full salary for the role despite only working one day on set.
      Warner Bros. chiefs cut ties with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star for their “Harry Potter” spin-off movies after a judge rules against him in his libel case against bosses at The Sun newspaper. The star was labelled a “wife beater” in a 2018 article related to claims made by his ex-spouse, Amber Heard.
      However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, studio officials must pay the 57-year-old his full salary for the film, for which he shot one scene as Gellert Grindelwald since production kicked off in September (20).

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      Depp had a special provision in his contract, called pay-to-play, meaning that he would get his full salary no matter what happened to the movie, meaning he’ll take home at least $10 million (£7.6 million) for the film – despite not appearing in the flick.
      Depp took to Instagram on Friday to announce he was stepping down, writing, “I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have respected and agreed to that request.”
      He added of his legal judgement, “The surreal judgement of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.”
      Meanwhile, Warner Bros. officials have confirmed plans to recast Depp’s role as the dark wizard, which he portrayed in 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and its 2018 sequel “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”. The movie has been pushed to summer, 2022.

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