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      Magic Johnson Movie Is in the Works

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      A documentary film about the life and legacy of the basketball legendary player is in development following the success of the Michael Jordan docu-series.
      Jun 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Basketball icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson is set to have his life story adapted for the screen following the huge success of the recent Michael Jordan docu-series.
      The Los Angeles Lakers legend has granted “unprecedented access” to production officials at XTR, H.wood Media, NSV, and Delirio Films to put together the feature, which has yet to be appointed a director, reports Variety.
      Johnson won five National Basketball Association Championship titles with the Lakers in the 1980s, claimed the gold medal at the 1992 Olympics as a member of the U.S. national team and has twice been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
      He is also well known as an advocate for HIV/AIDS research and prevention after revealing he was HIV positive in 1991 and for his success as a businessman following his retirement from the sport.
      “In these unprecedented times we need films that celebrate heroes more than ever,” XTR CEO Bryn Mooser expressed in a statement.
      “As one of the most legendary, hardworking and resilient public figures of our time, Magic Johnson’s accomplishments both on and off the court are something worth spotlighting to the world and we’re excited to tell that story and work closely with him and NSV to take viewers inside his remarkable journey.”
      The news of the feature-length project emerges weeks after Jordan’s career was examined for “The Last Dance”, which became the most-popular ESPN documentary in the network’s history.

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      American Black Film Festival 2020 Takes Virtual Format Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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      Initially set to take place in Miami Beach, Florida from October 21 to 25, the 24th annual event, which offers screenings of indie black cinema among others, has been moved forward to August 21 to 30.
      Jun 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The upcoming American Black Film Festival will be held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      The 24th annual gathering was set to take place in Miami Beach, Florida from October 21 to 25 but bosses have now moved it forward, and to an online format, from August 21 to 30.
      Mary J. Blige will serve as an ambassador for the venture, which will offer screenings of indie black cinema, studio premieres, conversations, panels, seminars and online networking events.
      “While we will surely miss being with our ABFF community in Miami Beach this year and connecting in person, what truly binds us together is our shared commitment to ensure inclusion in Hollywood and sustaining a place of inspiration for diverse storytellers. We will persevere through this year and end up a stronger community on the other side of this crisis,” said ABFF Ventures CEO Jeff Friday in a statement.

      Friday added that the festival, which can be accessed at abff.com, will use this year’s edition as a “platform for social change in response to the scourge of racial injustice in our country, as well as educate and support its community in an effort to help in its recovery from the coronavirus.”

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      Keke Palmer Seeks to Empower Others Through New Slavery Thriller 'Alice'

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      Inspired by the real life story of a female slave in 19th century Georgia, the project will mark the directorial debut of Krystin Ver Linden, and sees the ‘Hustlers’ actress serving as executive producer.
      Jun 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Keke Palmer is set to “tackle the realities of slavery” in a new historical thriller, “Alice”.
      The singer and actress has signed on to the production, inspired by the real life story of a female slave in 19th century Georgia, with an added time-travel twist – when she manages to escape, she finds herself in 1973.
      The production will mark the directorial debut of Krystin Ver Linden and Palmer will also serve as executive producer.
      The “Hustlers” star reveals the project is an opportunity to show a new kind of narrative when it comes to black women on screen.
      “So many films that depict this time (slavery era) in our history are rooted in victimization of the black female lead,” Palmer tells Variety. “This story is the opposite and that’s what attracted me to Krystin’s perspective. It tackles the harsh realities of slavery and white supremacy while also offering inspiration and vindication through the story of Alice’s journey. I don’t want anyone to leave the theater feeling debilitated, I want them to feel empowered.”
      Ver Linden, will also pen the script, while Peter Lawson, whose previous credits include “John Wick” and “Spotlight”, will produce.

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      Beyonce Is Not Involved in 'Black Panther 2' Despite Reports

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      It was recently reported that the ‘Formation’ singer was close to signing a $100 million deal with Disney to work on the soundtrack of the ‘Black Panther’ sequel.
      Jun 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Beyonce Knowles isn’t going to re-team with Disney in the near future. According to recent reports, the R&B diva had been offered $100 million deal to work various projects on the Mouse House, but that’s apparently not true.
      Variety’s Matt Donnelly has debunked the rumors which started swirling earlier this week. He posted on Twitter, “Despite overwhelming excitement at the prospect, sources tell me there is no big Disney film deal for Beyonce, and she will not contrib to the soundtrack for #BlackPanther2.”
      Giving hope of Beyonce’s possible collaboration with Disney in the future, the senior film writer for the entertainment website added, “As a self-professed proud member of the Disney family, it’s likely she’ll work w them again at some point.”

      Beyonce’s ‘Black Panther 2’ rumors are debunked.
      The Sun previously claimed that Beyonce was in talks to sign a $100 million deal with Disney that could see her being involved in three of the studio’s major projects. One of the projects was said to be “Black Panther 2”, for which the former Destiny’s Child member would reportedly be part of the soundtrack.
      According to the U.K.’s publication, Disney was “keen to secure her for more projects” after she recently lent her voice to the character of Nala in Disney’s live-action “The Lion King (2019)”. The deal reportedly would see Beyonce narrating some of the studio’s upcoming documentaries.
      For the “Lion King” remake, Bey wasn’t only part of the voice cast. She also contributed to several songs featured in the movie, including a cover of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” with Donald Glover, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen as well as original songs “Spirit” and “Brown Skin Girl”. The latter song also featured Guyanese singer SAINt JHN and Nigerian singer Wizkid, with a special cameo by her and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

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      Kaitlyn Dever Circling Movie Adaptation of 'Dear Evan Hansen'

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      Should she land the lead role in the big screen project, the ‘Booksmart’ actress will be starring opposite Ben Platt, who reportedly will reprise his role from the Broadway musical.
      Jun 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actress Kaitlyn Dever is in talks to take on the lead role in the film adaptation of Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen”.
      The “Booksmart” star is circling the big screen venture, in which Ben Platt will reportedly reprise his role from the stage musical.
      Directed by Stephen Chbosky the production will feature the music and lyrics Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote for the stage hit. Steve Levenson, who wrote the book for the show, will pen the screenplay.
      Dever has been busy as of late, with roles in two anthology shows – “Monsterland” and a yet-untitled small screen project featuring Lucas Hedges.

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      Eddie Murphy Refuses to Take Josh Gad's Calls for 'Coming 2 America' Reunion

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      Eddie Murphy allegedly rejected the phone calls made by the ‘Frozen’ actor when the latter reached out to bring together the ‘Coming 2 America’ cast members.
      Jun 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Eddie Murphy has blocked a “Coming 2 America” reunion as part of Josh Gad’s new viral initiative because he won’t return the “Frozen” star’s calls.
      Gad has brought the casts of “The Lord of the Rings”, “The Goonies”, “Splash”, and “Back to the Future” together via his Reunited Apart virtual hit but he admits there’s one group of actors he’s failed to regroup.
      “I’ve been dying to do the cast of Coming to America but apparently Eddie Murphy does not want to return my calls,” Gad tells “Good Morning America”, revealing he’s also working on a “Ghostbusters” get together and has plans to regroup the stars of “The Princess Bride” and “Beetlejuice”.
      “There’s so many that I want to do, but I’m excited about the ones we have in store.”
      Ironically, the “Coming to America” cast have been getting together – Murphy and company have been shooting a sequel to the 1988 comedy, in which Eddie played an African royal navigating life in New York as he hunts for an American bride.

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      Kanye West Calls 'Leaving Neverland' Attempts to Ruin Michael Jackson's Legacy

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      The ‘Jesus Is King’ rapper compares the unfavorable media portrayal of the late King of Pop to the constant criticisms he himself received from the public.
      Jun 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kanye West has criticised attempts to “tear down” Michael Jackson by airing the child abuse allegations detailed in the “Leaving Neverland” documentary.
      Jackson’s status as arguably the most celebrated pop musician of all time has taken a battering since the airing of the film, which featured lengthy interviews with two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who accused him of abusing them as children, on HBO last year 2019.
      In a chat with Pharrell Williams published on the i-D magazine website, West spoke about the “Thriller” hitmaker’s status as an icon – and said media outlets and documentarians should not be allowed to attack Jackson, who died aged 50 in 2009.
      “He kissed Elvis Presley’s daughter on MTV,” West said of what made the King of Pop unique as a black musician. “Black culture used to be… we used to be fronting all night, but Michael was doing stuff that was different to what we were programmed to understand as being what we should do. He bought The Beatles’ back catalogue. That was Mike Jackson, right there.”
      Attacking the late popstar’s critics, he continued, “We should have something that says we can’t allow any company to tear down our heroes. Not on (the gossip website) The Shade Room, not on social media and especially not in documentaries.”
      The “Jesus Walks” hitmaker went on to compare Jackson’s media portrayal as a bizarre eccentric to his own treatment.
      “I’m like every time the media isn’t happy with me it’s like, ‘Here they go. They’re gonna come and Wacko Jacko me.’ Which in some ways, they’ve tried to do,” the rapper mused.
      Allegations of child sexual abuse against Jackson first surfaced when teenager Jordy Chandler accused him of molestation in 1993, with the singer settling a lawsuit for $23 million. He was also acquitted of abusing another boy, Gavin Arvizo, at trial in 2005 and denied all allegations until his death.
      Robson and Safechuck, who befriended King of Pop as children, denied they had been abused during his lifetime but subsequently filed lawsuits alleging abuse and detailed their claims in “Leaving Neverland”.

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      Re-Elected Whoopi Goldberg Joined by Ava DuVernay in the Academy's Board of Governors

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      The ‘Ghost’ star beats 18 other candidates for another three-year term in the latest governors board voting, while the ‘Selma’ director is one of those elected for the first time.
      Jun 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Whoopi Goldberg has been re-elected the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences actors branch governor.
      The “Ghost” star beat out 18 other candidates to land another three-year term in the latest governors board voting.
      She joins Mandy Walker (cinematographers), Iris Mussenden (costume designers), Kate Amend (documentary), David Linde (executives), Christina Kounelias (marketing and PR), Charles Bernstein (music), Wynn P. Thomas (production designers), Teri E. Dorman (sound), and Larry Karasewski (writers), who have all been re-elected, according to Deadline.
      Meanwhile, filmmaker Ava DuVernay is among those elected to the board for the first time.
      As a result of the latest AMPAS election, there are increases in the amount of women and people of colour on the board, which will meet on Thursday, June 11, via video conference to discuss changes to the voting for and presentation of the 2021 Oscars.

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