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      Andy Serkis on His Gollum Preparation: I Used to Walk on All Fours Off Set

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      The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star, who reprised the character in ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’, also explains why he is relieved that the role came in his late 30s.

      Mar 9, 2021
      AceShowbiz – “Lord of the Rings” star Andy Serkis walked around on all fours while filming the trilogy and “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, in order to stay in character as Gollum.
      The actor brought the character to life via motion capture in director Peter Jackson’s films and admits he went “pretty method” when it came to retaining the character’s physicality.
      “I used to walk on all fours off set when we were filming ‘Lord of the Rings’,” Serkis explains. “I spent a lot of time in preparation for that. I would go off for walks on all fours for hours. I did occasionally come into contact with other people, so I just had to pretend I was looking for something.”

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      The Brit tells NME.com he’s glad the “Lord of the Rings” role came later on in his life, as he wouldn’t have been able to cope with the level of fame that came with the films if he was younger.
      “I was in my late 30s when it exploded,” he explains. “I’m grateful it happened when it did. It was an extraordinary time; so many things came out of that experience and whether I like it or not that role lives with me on a daily basis. It will never go away.”
      Serkis will reunite with his “Lord of the Rings” castmates for a series of online chats with Stephen Colbert to help raise money for cinemas struggling due to COVID-19. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen and Liv Tyler are all expected to join the virtual get-together.

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      Pepe Le Pew's Removal From 'Space Jam 2' Following Rape Culture Debate Leaves Actress Upset

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      The controversial cartoon skunk is reportedly not slated to appear on current TV series or in any future Looney Tunes projects after it’s slammed for normalizing rape culture.

      Mar 9, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Pepe Le Pew has been sidelined in “Space Jam: A New Legacy”. The controversial cartoon skunk is reportedly not featured in the upcoming live-action/animated sports comedy film following a debate about the character normalizing rape culture.
      Deadline reported that a hybrid live-action animation scene between the French skunk and actress Greice Santo, which was shot back in June 2019, was left on the cutting room floor. The said scene was filmed under the direction of Terence Nance, before the helmer left the production.
      When Malcolm D. Lee took over the helming duty, he decided not to include the scene and the character was never animated for the live-action footage which was shot. According to sources who saw a rough cut three months ago, they didn’t see any kind of cameo by the skunk.
      Based on the description of the scene, it was going to address Pepe’s disturbing behavior. The said scene was reported to feature Pepe in a black-and-white Casablanca-like Rick’s Cafe sequence, where he’s portrayed as a bartender. Pepe is depicted as making unwanted advances on a woman played by Santo. He begins kissing her arm, which she pulls back. She then slams Pepe into the chair next to hers, pours her drink on Pepe, slaps him hard and sends him spinning in a stool, before it’s stopped by LeBron James’ hand.
      In the scene, Pepe also tells James and Bugs Bunny that Penelope cat has filed a restraining order against him. That’s when James reminds Pepe that he can’t grab other Tunes without their consent.

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      Santos, who has been a victim of sexual harassment and has spoken out against it, is left disappointed after learning that the scene was cut, because Pepe is going to get his comeuppance in it. Her spokesperson told Deadline, “This was such a big deal for Greice to be in this movie. Even though Pepe is a cartoon character, if anyone was going to slap a sexual harasser like him, Greice wished it would be her.”
      The spokesperson added, “Now the scene is cut, and she doesn’t have that power to influence the world through younger generations who’ll be watching ‘Space Jam 2’, to let younger girls and younger boys know that Pepe’s behavior is unacceptable.”
      While noting that the removal of the skunk has nothing to do with the allegations that the character added to rape culture, Deadline also reported that there are currently no plans to feature Pepe on current Warner Bros. TV series or in future Looney Tunes projects.
      Pepe came under fire after New York Times published an op-ep criticizing the skunk as a character who “normalized rape culture.” Charles M. Blow, who wrote the piece, said he was targeted by right-wing blogs for calling out the cartoon skunk.
      “RW blogs are mad bc I said Pepe Le Pew added to rape culture,” Blow tweeted. Doubling down on his opinion, he pointed out, “Let’s see. 1. He grabs/kisses a girl/stranger, repeatedly, w/o consent and against her will. 2. She struggles mightily to get away from him, but he won’t release her 3. He locks a door to prevent her from escaping.”
      “Space Jam: A New Legacy” is set to be released in theaters and HBO Max simultaneously on July 16.

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      Emma Corrin in Talks to Star in Romantic Drama 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'

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      Based on D.H. Lawrence’s novel, the story centers on the wealthy and privileged Lady Chatterley who has found herself in an torrid affair with a gamekeeper on their English estate.

      Mar 9, 2021
      AceShowbiz – “The Crown” star Emma Corrin is stepping back in time to take on a new adaptation of “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”.
      Fresh from her wins at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, the British actress is in negotiations to sign on as the leading lady for the period drama, which will be directed by “The Mustang”‘s Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre from a script by “Life of Pi” writer David Magee, reports Deadline.com.
      “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence, follows the life of socialite Lady Chatterley, who finds herself falling for her estate’s gamekeeper during an extramarital affair, after growing apart from her husband, who was left paralysed from the waist down due to a war injury.

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      The book has been turned into various TV series and movies over the years, most recently as a 2015 BBC film starring Holliday Grainger, Richard Madden, and James Norton.
      The casting report arrives atfter Corrin won the Golden Globe for actress in a television series (drama) for her portrayal of Princess Diana on the Netflix series “The Crown”. She also nabbed the best actress award at the 2021 Critics’ Choice Awards that took place on Sunday, March 7.
      In her acceptance speech after winning the Golden Globe, Corrin thanked the late royal. “Most of all, thank you so much to Diana,” she said. “You have taught me compassion and empathy beyond any measure I’ve ever imagined. On behalf of everyone who remembers you so fondly and passionately in our hearts, thank you.”

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      'The Queen's Gambit' to Be Adapted Into Broadway Musical

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      Bosses at Level Forward have acquired the theatrical stage rights to Walter Tevis’ novel, which was turned into Netflix’s critically-acclaimed miniseries starring Anya Taylor-Joy.

      Mar 9, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Hit chess drama “The Queen’s Gambit” could be headed to Broadway as a stage musical.
      Bosses at Level Forward have acquired the theatrical stage rights to Walter Tevis’ novel, which was turned into a Netflix mini-series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, and are developing it into a musical.
      “It is a privilege for Level Forward to lead the charge of bringing ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ to the stage through the beloved and enduring craft of musical theatre,” Level Forward CEO Adrienne Becker and Producer Julia Dunetz said in a statement.
      “Told through a brave and fresh point of view, audiences are already sharing in the friendship and fortitude of the story’s inspiring women who energize and sustain [Taylor-Joy’s character] Beth Harmon’s journey and ultimate triumph. The story is a siren call amidst our contemporary struggles for gender and racial equity, and we’re looking forward to moving the project forward.”

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      Level Forward productions have received a combined 37 Tony Award nominations and include hits like “Oklahoma!”, “Jagged Little Pill”, and “Slave Play”.
      “The Queen’s Gambit” TV series has earned rave reviews and scored a number of nominations and awards, including Best Actress trophy at the Critics Choice Awards for Taylor-Joy for her portrayal of Beth. The actress previously nabbed Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film at the Golden Globe Awards, where the show was hailed as Best Limited Series or Television Film.
      Taylor-Joy, who is up for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie, recently responded to fans’ demand for season 2. “I adore the entire team that made it and I would jump at the chance to work with them again,” she told Entertainment Tonight.
      The “Glass” star admitted she was surprised by fans’ reaction to the show, saying, “We just never thought about it. It was always a sapling to tree transition. You see her grow, you leave her in a good place. So we were genuinely surprised when people were like, ‘Where’s season two?’ ”

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      'Zack Snyder's Justice League' Accidentally Released Early in Place of 'Tom and Jerry'

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      HBO Max users clicking to watch the CGI/live-action comedy film of the famous cartoon duo are surprised that Snyder’s cut of the superhero film plays instead.

      Mar 9, 2021
      AceShowbiz – “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” came 10 days early for some unsuspecting HBO Max subscribers. On Monday, March 8, fans were surprised by the sudden arrival of the long-awaited director’s cut of the superhero movie, but they might not get to see it until the end.
      The anticipated four-hour film from Synder was up for at least an hour and accidentally played in place of “Tom & Jerry” on the streaming service. Doug Bass of Charlotte, North Carolina was one of those surprised users and he brought to light the accidental release on Twitter.
      Bass said he just wanted to put the CGI/live-action comedy film for background noise while he worked on Monday afternoon when “The Snyder Cut” played instead. “@hbomax someone’s getting fired…Tom and Jerry this is not…#SnyderCut,” he tweeted.
      He went on gushing about the superhero movie, “The CGI finally rivals that of Marvel and you’re gonna love it. That’s all im saying. No spoilers. Get excited.” While he claimed that he’s “never been a huge DC movie fan,” he raved that “it is the best DC film I’ve ever seen.”

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      Bass told Variety about an hour into the feed, he noticed the definition of the image began to degrade, then an error message appeared on his screen and the film disappeared. When he attempted to restart the film, “Tom & Jerry” played instead, suggesting that HBO Max has fixed the error by that time.

      HBO Max user shared a screengrab of ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ accidental debut.
      HBO Max has released a statement on the technical glitch. Seemingly confirming that it’s Snyder’s version that viewers watched, a spokesperson from WarnerMedia said, ” ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ was temporarily available on HBO Max and the error was addressed within minutes.”
      “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” isn’t due until March 18. Snyder’s version of the film will include some new scenes which he filmed, with Jared Leto, Amber Heard and Joe Manganiello reprising their roles as Joker, Mera and Deathstroke respectively.

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      ‘Bombay Rose’ Review: Nostalgic Ruminations

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      #masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }What to WatchBest Movies on NetflixBest of Disney PlusBest of Amazon PrimeBest Netflix DocumentariesNew on NetflixAdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main story‘Bombay Rose’ Review: Nostalgic RuminationsA romance between a refugee and an escaped child bride is at the heart of this animated film.A scene from “Bombay Rose,” directed by Gitanjali Rao.Credit…NetflixMarch 8, 2021, 5:10 p.m. ETBombay RoseDirected by Gitanjali RaoAnimation, Drama, RomancePG-131h 33mFind TicketsWhen you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate commission.The wistful animation “Bombay Rose” (streaming on Netflix) paints modern day Mumbai as an impressionistic cityscape where blurry street merchants hawk blobs that might be marigolds or oranges or heaps of turmeric. It’s as if the director, Gitanjali Rao, sharpens her focus only on the faces of two star-crossed lovers — Salim (voiced by Amit Deondi), a refugee from Kashmir, and Kamala (Cyli Khare), an escaped child bride — who sell flowers on opposite sides of a thoroughfare.As he’s Muslim and she’s Hindi (and still married), their romance mostly exists in their imagination. But it’s in their daydreams that Rao meticulously adds patterned trim to saris and a shine to the spoons, making them rich with details that don’t exist in Salim and Kamala’s hardscrabble lives in this harsh metropolis.Salim pictures himself a swaggering Bollywood hero rescuing his sweetheart from the trafficker who wants to sell her to dubious buyers in Dubai. Kamala imagines them embracing in India’s royal past. And they’re not the only ones dissatisfied with reality. Elsewhere, an older film actress insists on living in her black-and-white heyday, while her suitor, an antiques dealer, laments that young buyers no longer see the value in heirlooms.[embedded content]The nostalgic ruminations of “Bombay Rose” have the feel of one of the vintage music boxes that an actress tuts over while talking to her dead co-star. The movie is lovely, but airless and bolted with scraps that barely hold together.Ironically, Rao’s more contemporary beats wind up being the swooniest: a rainy kiss blocked by a wet car window that allows the couple to slip back out of focus — a nod to Bollywood’s kissing taboo — and the idea that if Salim’s corny, mustachioed movie heroes can’t save the day, perhaps it’s time to believe in a more humble movie heroine.Bombay RoseRated PG-13 for the suggestion of sex work. Running time: 1 hour 33 minutes. Watch on Netflix.AdvertisementContinue reading the main story More

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      Kelly Macdonald Reveals Which 'Trainspotting' Scene She Filmed While Hungover

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      Looking back at the role that kicked off her acting career, the actress playing Diane in Danny Boyle’s drugs drama additionally talks about her experience shooting sex scene with Ewan McGregor.

      Mar 8, 2021
      AceShowbiz – The “Trainspotting” cast was often drunk during filming, according to star Kelly Macdonald. The actress, who played Diane in Danny Boyle’s drugs drama, reveals many of her co-stars were inebriated as cameras rolled.
      “I thought it was OK because everyone else was [drinking],” she told The Guardian. “It was like high school, you just try to fit in. We were just hanging out at the pub. The green room was a little caravan that we were all supposed to sit in. And the sensible people would sit, and the others would go to the local pub.”
      And Kelly admits she had been drinking all day before shooting the film’s famous club scene, when her character met Ewan McGregor’s Renton for the first time. “By the time it came to me doing the talky bit, I was already hungover,” she said.

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      Although the actress is proud of the film, she admitted she has only ever seen it once. “I’ve not watched it since the premiere, so I have no idea,” she laughed. “I’m sure I’m quite bad in it, actually.”
      But she will never forget shooting a sex scene with McGregor, adding, “Ewan had done a lot of sex scenes before that, and he was so sweet to me and talked me through it, and made me feel as comfortable as I could be.”
      On her experience working with good directors, Macdonald said, “Oh God, I’ve been so lucky. A lot of it is being in the right place at the right time. I’m quite good at not working for the sake of working, although sometimes it would have benefited me fiscally.”
      “But if my instincts say it’s not for me, then I go with that,” the 45-year-old actress elaborated. “Because the couple of jobs that I’ve done that I’ve not really been right for, and I’ve had that feeling, I’ve generally been correct.”

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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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