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    Gina Carano Lands New Movie With Ben Shapiro After Being Fired From 'The Mandalorian'

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    The former MMA fighter has lined up a new project with conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro after she was let go from the ‘Star Wars’ spinoff series.

    Feb 13, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Actress Gina Carano is moving on from her “The Mandalorian” firing by lining up a new film with conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro.
    The former mixed martial arts star was dropped from her role as Cara Dune by Lucasfilm bosses after she posted an anti-Semitic message on Instagram earlier this week (beg08Feb21) – following previous controversial and militant social media notes about mask wearing during the coronavirus pandemic and claims of voter fraud in the U.S. presidential election.
    Dune had been a recurring character in the “Star Wars” spin-off in the first two seasons, which aired on the Disney+ streaming service.

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    Carano was also dropped by her representatives at United Talent Agency, but she is offering no apologies for her beliefs and she has now taken up an offer to work on her own movie with officials at Shapiro’s outlet, The Daily Wire.
    In a statement to Deadline.com, she said, “The Daily Wire is helping make one of my dreams – to develop and produce my own film – come true. I cried out and my prayer was answered.”
    The defiant actress went on to share words of encouragement to her fellow conservatives to continue speaking their mind, whatever the consequences. “I am sending out a direct message of hope to everyone living in fear of cancellation by the totalitarian mob,” she added.
    “I have only just begun using my voice which is now freer than ever before, and I hope it inspires others to do the same. They can’t cancel us if we don’t let them.”

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    Henry Golding Dominates Valentine's Day Streaming With Two of His Rom-Coms

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    The actor’s movies ‘Last Christmas’ and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ have landed first and third in a new poll of the most streamed films over the February 14 period in 2019 and 2020.

    Feb 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Henry Golding has become the king of Valentine’s Day romantic comedies among American film fans, according to a new Fandango/Vudu study.
    The actor’s films “Last Christmas” and “Crazy Rich Asians” both feature in the top three of a new poll to find the most streamed films over the Valentine’s Day period in 2019 and 2020. And “Last Christmas” picked up so many views on top U.S. pay-per-view site Vudu last year, following its release the previous November 2019, it charged into the top three at three.
    “Crazy Rich Asians” is the most popular film on the site over successive Februarys, while Sandra Bullock/Ryan Reynolds movie “The Proposal” comes in second. Reese Witherspoon’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and “The Princess Bride” come in fourth and fifth.
    Julia Roberts’ 1990 film “Pretty Woman” land sixth in the list, whereas Adam Sandler-starring “The Wedding Singer” secure the eight spot. Rounding up the top ten are Jason Segel’s “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” as well as Glenn Ficarra and John Requa-directed “Crazy, Stupid, Love.”.

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    Golding has been a presenter on BBC’s “The Travel Show” before he made his big break in acting through “Crazy Rich Asians”. In the wake of the success, he landed a part opposite Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in Paul Feig’s “A Simple Favor”. He teamed up once again with Feig for “Last Christmas” that paired him with Emilia Clarke.

    A Malaysian-British actor/model, Golding turned 34 on February 5. Celebrating the milestone amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the husband of Liv Lo shared his positive outlook for the year ahead. “Another year around the sun… This next one is shaping up to be one of the best,” he posted on Instagram. “thank you for all your love and support for my birthday!”

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    Jason Biggs Dreading the Day His Kids Finally Get to See His Racy Movie 'American Pie'

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    The ‘Orange Is the New Black’ actor is really not looking forward to the day when his young children are finally old enough to watch his raunchy comedy movie.

    Feb 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Jason Biggs is dreading the day his young kids finally get to see dad making love to a pie in the raunchy film that helped make him famous.
    The “American Pie” actor became a household name when the comedy became a huge hit in 1999, but his kids Sid, six, and three-year-old Lazlo, are too young to see daddy’s most famous credit – and he’s glad he has a few years to prepare for that family film night.
    “Me watching American Pie with my kids is probably going to take on its own little weird thing,” the star told “Live with Kelly and Ryan”.

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    “Sid has heard of American Pie because he’s been with me when people have come up to me and he’s heard about it. He’s asked if he can see it and we’ve told him, ‘No, it’s rated R and you know, I have sex with a pie’… No, I didn’t tell him that… He knows it’s rated R for bad words. That’s his take. He said, ‘R for bad words, not violence’, which is very cute.”
    “The pie might say it’s little violent,” Biggs added with a laugh. “The pie might have a different (view).”
    Jason Biggs shared screen with the likes of Chris Klein, Natasha Lyonne, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Mena Suvari, and Eugene Levy in the Paul Weitz-directed movie. He returned for the three sequels “American Pie 2” (2001), “American Wedding” (2003), and “American Reunion” (2012).
    The franchise also spawned a series of direct-to-DVD spin-offs which starred a whole new cast.

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    Amy Schumer Teasing 'Trainwreck' Sequel, J.K. Simmons Circling 'Being the Ricardos'

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    The ‘Snatched’ actress is keen to reunite with LeBron James for ‘Trainwreck 2’ while the ‘Whiplash’ star is close to joining Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem in Aaron Sorkin’s new movie.

    Feb 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Amy Schumer and Lebron James are toying with fans’ dreams of a “Trainwreck” sequel.
    The comic teamed up with the basketball superstar for the 2015 film, which marked LeBron’s movie debut, and now both are starting to talk about a follow-up.
    Reposting a fan’s note on Instagram, which read, “We need another film with both of you together. Trainwreck is too darn funny,” Amy asked James, “Is this time next year good for you?”
    He replied, “I think we can make that happen! Trainwreck 2???” along with a shrugging emoji.
    Thrilled Schumer then gave fans of the film a big boost, writing, “Legoooooooo (sic).”

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    In the film, Amy played an unlucky in love magazine writer, who falls for Bill Hader’s sports doctor. His best friend is played by LeBron.
    In another news, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons and “Billions” star Nina Arianda are close to signing on to portray William Frawley and Vivian Vance in Aaron Sorkin’s new film, “Being the Ricardos”.
    Actors Frawley and Vance played neighbours Fred and Ethel Mertz in “I Love Lucy”.
    Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem will tackle the roles of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the film.
    The movie will follow the couple and their associates over the course of a week, as Lucy and Desi face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage, according to Deadline.
    Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucille and Desi’s kids, are among the film’s producers.

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    Tina Turner Documentary Scheduled for April Release

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    Coming from Oscar-winning directors, the upcoming movie that chronicles the life and career of the Queen of Rock and Roll has been set to debut in April this year.

    Feb 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – A new documentary about Tina Turner will be released in the UK in April.
    The project, simply titled “Tina”, has been described as “the ultimate celebration of a global superstar” and has been directed by Oscar-winning filmmakers Dan Lindsay and T.J Martin. A synopsis for “Tina” – which tells the story of the chart-topping music star – reads, “From her early career as the queen of R&B to her record-breaking sell-out arena tours of the 80s, Tina Turner draws back the curtain to invite us into her private world in a way she has never done before.”
    “Revealing her inner-most struggles, and sharing some of her most personal moments, Tina is the defining and inspirational record of one of the greatest survivors in modern music.”
    Producers at Lightbox, the same company behind the 2012 Rodriguez documentary, “Searching for Sugar Man”, have been granted exclusive access to the retired rock icon for a new project, which will delve into “The Best” hitmaker’s life and career.

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    The film is part of a new block of content booked to air on U.K. network Sky.
    The release date was revealed as Tina Turner was announced as a nominee for the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
    Other candidates for Class of 2021 include Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Foo Fighters, Dionne Warwick, the late Nigerian musicial icon Fela Kuti, Carole King, Kate Bush, Devo, Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, the New York Dolls, and Rage Against the Machine.
    Music fans can cast their votes for their favourite stars beginning Wednesday through 30 April on the Rock Halls website.

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    Tom Holland Refuses to Hide 'Much Cooler' Haircut Under Wig for 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' Sequel

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    The Peter Parker depicter insists on keeping his new haircut from upcoming video game adaptation ‘Uncharted’ as the actor begins to film the upcoming third Spidey film.

    Feb 12, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Actor Tom Holland left Marvel bosses with little choice but to accept his change of hairstyle for the next Spider-Man movie after refusing to wear a wig.
    The Brit had to start work on the follow-up to 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home” in October (20), just days after completing another action blockbuster, “Uncharted”, for which he adopted a “much cooler” haircut, with shaved sides, to play adventure-seeking protagonist Nathan Drake.
    However, when he arrived on the superhero set in Atlanta, Georgia, hair and wardrobe officials tried to convince him he really should don a hairpiece to resemble the nerdy Peter Parker/Spider-Man character fans had come to love him for.
    “I have cool shaved sides and it’s slick at the back, and that’s not very Peter Parker,” Holland told Esquire of his “Uncharted” look.

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    “He (Parker)’s a bit of a loser. So they put this wig on me that was just around the sides.”
    But Holland was not impressed and fought against the suggestion – and won. “For the first time in my life, I put my foot down as the leading actor and was like, ‘I’m not f**king wearing that wig,'” he shared.
    “‘I’m going to have shorter hair and you’re going to have to deal with it!'”
    The as-yet-untitled sequel, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is expected to be released in December (21).
    Tom Holland’s other new movies include hard-hitting crime drama “Cherry”, where he plays a struggling drug addict, and Doug Liman’s sci-fi action adventure “Chaos Walking”, where he shares screen with Daisy Ridley.

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    COVID-19 PSA Uses Harry Potter, Wonder Woman, Joker to Urge People to Mask Up

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    Created from partnership between the Ad Council, the CDC and WarnerMedia, the ad features various fan-favorite characters from Warner Bros. films wearing face masks.

    Feb 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Your favorite fictional superheroes are setting good example of how everyone should dress nowadays amid the coronavirus pandemic. A new COVID-19 PSA is making use of Warner Bros. characters to urge people to wear face masks to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
    The 30-second clip, which is developed in partnership between the Ad Council, the CDC and WarnerMedia, features Harry Potter, Neo of “The Matrix”, The Flash, Wonder Woman and Aquaman masking up like everyone should during the ongoing pandemic. Mashing up original scenes from the movies, which include “The Lord of the Rings”, “Austin Powers” and “Mad Max: Fury Road” among others, the ad also sees Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis “Donnie” Johnson, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker and Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn wearing face masks while training, dancing on stairs and hanging upside down respectively.
    “Let’s get back to doing our favorite things, whatever that might be. Slow the spread. Mask up America,” say the captions throughout the advert.

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    In a statement released to press on Wednesday, February 10, Ad Council President and CEO Lisa Sherman expressed her gratitude to Warner Bros. for lending its characters to deliver the important message, “We know that face masks continue to be one of the most effective ways we can protect ourselves against the virus, and we’re truly grateful to Warner for lending their talent and iconic films to support to this critical message.”
    Dennis Williams, senior VP of corporate social responsibility at WarnerMedia, said in his own statement, “WarnerMedia is proud to help educate and inform our fans about the importance of mask wearing during this pandemic.”
    “Wearing a mask is an effective way to protect ourselves and our loved-ones from COVID-19,” he went on reminding. “We hope that by seeing some of our favorite heroes and characters masked up, our fans will follow suit. Mask wearing is a simple step we all can take to show up and support our communities during this difficult time.”
    The advert is going to run during donated media time across America, and will also feature on WarnerMedia’s various platforms, including HBO, Turner, Rooster Teeth, Crunchy Roll, and Bleacher Report. They have also made the spot free for use by broadcast and digital news outlets.

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    Tom Holland's Mom Upset by His Role in Hard-Hitting New Movie 'Cherry'

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    The ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ actor reveals his mother Nicola was caught off guard by his onscreen performance as a struggling drug addict in his new movie.

    Feb 11, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Spider-Man star Tom Holland received an earful from his mother after upsetting her with a clip of his new crime drama “Cherry”, in which he plays a struggling drug addict.
    The actor, 24, takes on the titular role as an Army veteran who self-medicates to treat his post-traumatic stress disorder and resorts to bank robbery to feed his addiction, but his mum, Nicola Frost, was left thoroughly unimpressed after receiving an unexplained sneak peek at a gruelling scene.
    “Biggest mistake ever,” Tom recalled of the text drama. “I was like, ‘This is how my day’s going,’ and she was furious with me.”
    “I guess I wasn’t thinking right, and I was like, ‘Do you know who would really like to see this? My mum.’ In hindsight, it was a really stupid thing to have done.”

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    He continued, “I think when my mum goes to see my films in particular, the thing she likes the most are the moments she goes, ‘Oh, that’s my little boy.’ But in this film there’s nothing like that.”
    Nicola and Tom’s father, Dominic Holland, eventually embraced the hard-hitting “Cherry”, and that came as a huge relief to the young star, as he treasures their opinions of his work.
    He told Esquire magazine, “They were able to enjoy it as a movie and not a biopic of their son doing heroin. They are really proud, and they really liked it.”
    “If I seek anyone’s approval, it would be my parents. That would be the highest level of achievement.”
    Tom Holland’s other new movies include sci-fi action “Chaos Walking”, a “Spider-Man: Far From Home” sequel, and video game adaption “Uncharted”.

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