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      'Judas and the Black Messiah' Named Best Film at 2021 AAFCA Awards

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      The true-story movie about the late Black Panther leader Fred Hampton wins big at the African American Film Critics Association Awards by taking home the top honor.

      Mar 10, 2021
      AceShowbiz – “Judas and the Black Messiah” has been crowned Best Picture at the African American Film Critics Association Awards.
      The historical drama, chronicling the betrayal of Fred Hampton, the Illinois chairman of the Black Panther Party, which ultimately led to his death, picked up a total of four prizes, including Breakout Director for Shaka King.
      Daniel Kaluuya, who portrays the civil rights icon, and Dominique Fishback, who plays his partner, were also winners, securing the Best Supporting Actor and Actress accolades.
      “Serving alongside an all-Black producing team, Judas and the Black Messiah director Shaka King created a project that permanently enshrines pivotal Black Panther leader Fred Hampton as an American hero,” AAFCA President and co-founder Gil Robertson shares in a statement.
      “Released against the backdrop of the present-day Black Lives Matter movement, the film’s message of commitment and sacrifice to social justice is empowering.”
      “Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton is literally on fire and is supported well by Dominique Fishback, who increasingly has become an actress to watch. Our members are thrilled to award the film with our highest honor.”

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      Meanwhile, “One Night in Miami…” snagged a trio of awards – Best Director for Regina King, Best Screenplay for Kemp Powers, and Best Ensemble, and the Best Actor and Actress honours went to the late Chadwick Boseman (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday”).
      “Soul” claimed Best Animation and Best Foreign Film was awarded to “Night of the Kings”.
      The full list of winners was announced on Tuesday (09Mar21), weeks after Mariah Carey and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” director George C. Wolfe were named the respective recipients of the Innovator and Salute to Excellence accolades.
      Politician and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams’ documentary “All In: The Fight for Democracy” will also be recognised with the Stanley Kramer Award for Social Justice at the organisation’s 12th annual AAFCA Awards, which will take place online on 7 April (21).
      AAFCA members have also named their top 10 films of the year, recognising “Judas and the Black Messiah”, “One Night In Miami…”, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, “Nomadland”, “Night of the Kings”, and “American Skin”.
      “Da 5 Bloods”, “Minari”, “Miss Juneteenth”, and “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” also make the cut for the 2021 awards.

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      Chloe Zhao, David Fincher, Regina King Among Movie Nominees at 2021 DGA Awards

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      The upcoming Directors Guild Awards will see the filmmakers of ‘Nomadland’ and ‘Mank’ battle it out for Best Director while the ‘One Night in Miami…’ helmer is up for the best first-timer title.

      Mar 10, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Two women and two people of colour will compete for the top prize at this year’s Directors Guild Awards.
      “Minari” ‘s Lee Isaac Chung, “Promising Young Woman” ‘s Emerald Fennell, “Mank” ‘s David Fincher, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” ‘s Aaron Sorkin, and “Nomadland” ‘s Chloe Zhao are in the running for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film honour.
      Announcing the nominees on Tuesday (09Mar21), DGA president Thomas Schlamme said, “Throughout these challenging and isolating times, the universal power of film has served such a meaningful role in our culture, helping fulfill our needs for human connection, expanding our worldviews, and keeping us inspired through stunning storytelling and artistry.”
      “I congratulate our five nominees whose diverse and extraordinary films embodied that universal power in a year that will never be forgotten.”

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      Meanwhile, the filmmakers behind “The Forty-Year-Old Version”, “I’m No Longer Here”, “One Night in Miami…”, “Sound of Metal”, and “The Father” will compete for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director honour.
      Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film:

      Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director:

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      'Nomadland' and 'Rocks' Top Nominations at 2021 BAFTA Film Awards

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      The Chloe Zhao-directed movie and the Sarah Gavron-helmed feature dominate the nominations at this year’s BAFTA film awards by collecting seven mentions each.

      Mar 10, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” and Sarah Gavron helmed “Rocks” are leading the field for top honours at the 2021 BAFTA film awards which announced nominations for four movies directed by women on Tuesday (9Mar21).
      “Nomadland” and “Rocks” lead the nominations for the 2021 ceremony, with seven nominations apiece in a highly diverse nominations list, with 16 of the 24 acting nominees this year coming from ethnic minority groups.
      Zhao, who won best director at the Golden Globes, and Lee Isaac Chung – whose “Minari” took best foreign language film at the same event – will face Shannon Murphy for “Babyteeth”, Jasmila Zbanic for “Quo Vadis Aida?”, Thomas Vinterberg for “Another Round”, and Gavron for “Rocks” for best director.
      And by contrast to last year’s (20) controversial nominations, when not one actor of colour was nominated in the acting categories Daniel Kaluuya, the late Chadwick Boseman, Riz Ahmed, Dominique Fishback, Tahar Rahim, and Bukky Bakray are among the 16 nominees from ethnic minority backgrounds in the acting categories.
      The nominations were presented by BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar and presented virtually by actors Aisling Bea and Susan Wokoma.
      The winners will be announced at a ceremony without a live audience on 11 April.
      Complete list of nominations:
      Best Film:

      Best Leading Actress:

      Best Leading Actor:

      Best Supporting Actress:

      Best Supporting Actor:

      Outstanding British Film:

      Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer:

      Best Film Not in the English Language:

      Best Documentary:

      Best Animated Film:

      Best Director:

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      Best Original Screenplay:

      Best Adapted Screenplay:

      Best Original Score:

      Best Casting:

      Best Cinematography:

      Best Editing:

      Best Production Design:

      Best Costume Design:

      Best Make-Up and Hair Design:

      Best Sound:

      Best Special Visual Effects:

      Best British Short Animation:
      “The Fire Next Time”
      “The Owl and the Pussycat”
      “The Song of a Lost Boy”

      Best British Short Film:
      “Eyelash”
      “Lizard”
      “Lucky Break”
      “Miss Curvy”
      “The Present”

      EE Rising Star Award (voted for by the public):
      Bukky Bakray
      Conrad Khan
      Kingsley Ben-Adir
      Morfydd Clark
      Sope Dirisu

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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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