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      'American Sniper' Screenwriter 'Honored' to Write and Direct New Anthony Robles Biopic

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      Dwayne Johnson, who is developing the film adaptation of the one-legged wrestler’s 2012 memoir ‘Unstoppable’, welcomes Jason Hall to the team by gushing, ‘This story is in his DNA.’
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “American Sniper” screenwriter Jason Hall has been tapped to direct Dwayne Johnson’s new biopic about one-legged fighter Anthony Robles.
      Johnson, who used to wrestle as The Rock, announced in November (2019) that he was developing the project, adapted from Robles’ 2012 memoir, “Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion”.
      Now he has recruited Hall to take charge of the movie, which was originally penned by John Hindman, and chronicles how Robles, who was born with only one leg, overcame a series of obstacles to become an undefeated National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) wrestling star and a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee.
      Oscar nominee Hall, who made his directorial debut with Miles Teller’s 2017 war drama “Thank You for Your Service”, will also revamp Hindman’s script before production begins, reports Deadline.
      “I grew up wrestling, and I remember tuning into the 2011 NCAA wrestling finals and getting goosebumps as I watched this kid vault out of the tunnel on crutches, toss them down, take the mat and dismantle the reigning national champ,” Hall shared in a statement.
      “As miraculous an achievement as that was, the personal obstacles he faced off-the-mat were even more challenging. This is a tale of determination, perseverance, and sacrifice and I’m honored to be telling the Robles’ story at a time when the world is so desperately in need of real heroes.”
      Welcoming Hall to the team, Johnson took to Twitter on Thursday, March 12 and wrote, “Let’s get to work.”
      “After his Oscar nod for writing, American Sniper, Jason is ready and focused to write and direct Unstoppable for us. This story is in his dna. @ARobles125.”

      Dwayne Johnson welcomes Jason Hall to ‘Unstoppable’ team.
      Johnson will produce the film with his ex-wife and business partner, Dany Garcia, for their Seven Bucks Productions firm.

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      WonderCon Postponed Indefinitely Amid Coronavirus, Comic-Con Still on Schedule

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      Comic-Con International announces that the fan convention, which was set to take place from April 10-12 in Anaheim, will be rescheduled ‘to protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19.’
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – WonderCon Anaheim is another public event to be affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Following California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ban on any public gathering of more than 250 people, Comic-Con International has officially announced that the event will be postponed indefinitely.
      A statement released on Thursday, March 12 read, “To protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, the California Department of Public Health announced a recommendation that gatherings and events of more than 250 people should either be postponed or canceled. Comic-Con (organizer of WonderCon) will abide by this recommendation.”
      “Therefore WonderCon Anaheim, scheduled for April 10-12, 2020 in Anaheim, California, will be postponed until a later date,” the statement continued. “We will begin processing refunds in the coming days.”
      Comic-Con International, which also organizes the annual San Diego Comic-Con, also addressed the status of the largest fan convention in the country, but so far no change has been made to the event’s dates. “We continue to work closely with officials in San Diego and at this time no decision has been made regarding the rescheduling of Comic-Con slated to take place this summer; July 23-26, 2020,” it stated. “We urge everyone to follow the recommendations set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and your local health officials.”
      Following California Governor’s recommendation, Disneyland announced that it would close from March 14 until the end of the month. A Disney spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday, “While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the end of the month.”
      Entertainment business in New York has also been affected by coronavirus, which has been declared a global pandemic by WHO, with Broadway announcing that all shows and plays would shut down from March 12 until April 12. Meanwhile, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “The Wendy Williams Show” will shut down productions from Friday, March 13 until further notice.

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      Tribeca Film Festival Becomes Latest Major Event Affected by Coronavirus Pandemic

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      Though the event’s dates miss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s statewide ban of gatherings, co-founder Jane Rosenthal notes they ‘are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public.’
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Festival has been postponed following New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s statewide ban of gatherings of more than 500 people.
      The event was due to take place from April 15 to 26, missing the Governor’s ban until April 12, but organisers have opted not to take any chances, according to Deadline.
      In a statement to the outlet, Tribeca co-founder and CEO of Tribeca Enterprises Jane Rosenthal writes, “We founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to heal our community after the devastation of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. We were determined to overcome our fear and anxiety by joining together. It is in our DNA to march forward while caring about our community.”

      “We have made the difficult decision to postpone the 19th Tribeca Film Festival (April 15-26) based on the announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that events of 500 people or more are banned due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of the public while also supporting our friends, filmmakers and storytellers who look to Tribeca as a platform to showcase their work to audiences. We will be back to you shortly with our plans.”

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      'Mulan' Gets Behind-Closed-Doors Premiere in London Prior to Release Delay

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      Attending the European premiere of the 1998 animated film’s reboot are director Niki Caro as well as cast members Yifei Liu, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An and Ron Yuan.
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Disney bosses have delayed the release of “Mulan” hours after the cast attended the behind-closed-doors European premiere in London on Thursday, March 12.
      Movie chiefs cancelled the red carpet event in Leicester Square amid ongoing concerns about the spread of coronavirus, which was officially classed as a pandemic by World Health Organization experts on Wednesday.
      At the time, the reboot of the 1998 animated film was still scheduled to open on March 27, but now Disney executives have pushed back the release date.
      Actress Liu Yifei and director Niki Caro joined Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An and Ron Yuan at the London premiere.
      Disney chiefs have yet to announce a new release date.
      “Mulan” now joins blockbusters like the new James Bond film, “No Time to Die”, “A Quiet Place: Part II” and the latest “Fast and Furious” film among the projects that have been wiped from the March and April release calendar.

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      'Fast and Furious 9' Release Date Rescheduled to April 2021

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      In a statement released via Facebook, Paramount bosses explain they have to make the ‘tough’ move for ‘the safety of everyone’ amid the rapid spread of coronavirus.
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The release of the latest “Fast and Furious” film has been pushed back a whole year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
      The much-anticipated film was set to debut on May 22, but bosses at Paramount took to Facebook on Thursday, March 12 to announce the film’s release would be delayed by 11 months.
      “We feel all the love and the anticipation you have for the next chapter in our saga,” the statement reads. “That’s why it’s especially tough to let you know that we have to move the release date of the film. It’s become clear that it won’t be possible for all of our fans around the world to see the film this May.”
      “While we know there is disappointment in having to wait a little while longer, this move is made with the safety of everyone as our foremost consideration.”

      The production, which stars Vin Diesel, is the latest release to be halted as the virus becomes an official global pandemic. “A Quiet Place: Part II”, the latest James Bond film “No Time to Die”, “The Lovebirds” and the “Peter Rabbit” sequel have also been rescheduled.

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      John Krasinski Puts 'A Quiet Place: Part II' on Indefinite Delay Due to Coronavirus

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      Through a Twitter post, the actor/director of the sequel to ‘A Quiet Place’ reasons it is not the right time to watch his horror movie together given ‘what’s going on in the world around us.’
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – John Krasinski has delayed the release of “A Quiet Place: Part II” due to the coronavirus outbreak.
      The actor took to Twitter on Thursday, March 12 to break the news to fans, noting it is not the right time for the horror production to debut.
      “One of the things I’m most proud of is that people have said our movie is one you have to see all together,” Krasinski wrote. “Well, due to the every-changing circumstances of what’s going on in the world around us, now is clearly not the right time to do that. As insanely excited as we are for all of you to see this movie… I’m gonna wait to release the film til we CAN all see it together! So here’s to our group movie date! See you soon!”

      The release of the sequel to the 2018 hit, directed by Krasinski and starring his wife Emily Blunt, was delayed in Europe earlier this week (ends March 13).
      The move follows the announcements that the releases of the latest James Bond film, “No Time to Die”, and “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” have been delayed.
      On Thursday, the debut of Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae’s new film, “The Lovebirds”, was also postponed.
      The action comedy was scheduled to hit U.S. cinemas on April 3.
      The Michael Showalter-directed film was set to make its world premiere at the SXSW in Austin, Texas, but the festival cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.
      Vin Diesel’s “F9” has also been pushed back and will now be released in April 2021.

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      Broadway to Be Shut Down Until Mid-April Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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      New York’s theatre bosses, owners and union representatives have reportedly met to discuss the matter before Governor Andrew Cuomo announces a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people.
      Mar 13, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Broadway is going dark to keep actors, producers, theatre staff and fans safe amid the ongoing coronavirus chaos.
      All shows and plays will shut down from Thursday night (March 12) until April 12, according to officials at the Broadway League, a trade organisation representing producers and venue owners.
      New York’s theater bosses, owners, and union representatives met to discuss a possible month-long shutdown of all shows and plays on Thursday morning.
      Actors Equity union chiefs have been demanding the shut down for days, revealing members are concerned about contracting the virus.
      “Equity is driving this,” one producer told the New York Post. “If actors don’t feel safe, they don’t have to perform.”

      The news emerged hours after the producers of hit Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge!” cancelled Thursday’s performances amid unconfirmed reports a cast member had been exposed to the coronavirus.
      Theater bosses did not confirm why the matinee and evening performances were scrapped, but they initially insisted the show would go on at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Friday, as scheduled.
      That plan has since been scrapped as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people. He also slapped restrictions on smaller events in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.
      All non-Broadway venues will have to abide by the order on Friday evening onwards.

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      Grant Gustin to Be Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Kidnapper in 'Operation Blue Eyes'

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      The leading man of ‘The Flash’ is teaming up with actor Joe Mantegna, who will direct the new movie which screenplay is written by Bradley Barth and Joseph Nasser.
      Mar 12, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “The Flash” star Grant Gustin has landed the role of Frank Sinatra Jr.’s kidnapper in a new independent movie.
      Businessman Barry Keenan infamously masterminded the abduction in 1963, but later bungled it badly and found himself behind bars for almost five years.
      Actor Joe Mantegna will direct the latest adaptation of the kidnap story, “Operation Blue Eyes”, from a screenplay by Bradley Barth and Joseph Nasser.
      David Arquette played Keenan, alongside William H. Macy and James Russo, in a 2003 TV movie about the drama, called “Stealing Sinatra”.

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