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      George Clooney Turning Down Movie Role to Avoid Infecting Asthmatic Son With Covid-19

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      The ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ actor cites family’s health as he opens up about the real reason why he had to back out of the upcoming Steven Soderbergh movie this year.

      Dec 1, 2020
      AceShowbiz – George Clooney had to drop out of a Steven Soderbergh movie to make sure he didn’t bring COVID-19 home and infect his asthmatic son.
      The Oscar winner was looking forward to jetting off to make the movie “Kill Switch” with Don Cheadle and the filmmaker, but had to turn to the job down for the sake of his family’s health.
      “I’ve got a son with asthma,” Clooney tells Deadline. “It’s not like I can just go taking any chances.”
      “I had to drop out of the Soderbergh film that he was shooting because of that, which was a bummer because it’s a great part. It looks like I would have gotten to work with Don Cheadle and everybody again. It really looked like fun.”

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      “Kill Switch”, which has since been retitled “No Sudden Move”, features Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, David Harbour, Amy Seimetz, Jon Hamm, Ray Liotta, Kieran Culkin, Brendan Fraser, and Matt Damon among others.
      Cheadle, Soderbergh, Clooney, and Damon all worked together on “Ocean’s Eleven”, “Ocean’s Twelve”, and “Ocean’s Thirteen”.
      Clooney is dad to three-year-old twins Alexander and Ella with wife Amal.
      In a GQ interview recently, the actor admitted he never wanted to get married and have children until he met wife Amal. “For 36 years, I was the guy that if some kid popped up and started crying, I’d be like, ‘Are you f**king kidding me?’ And now suddenly I’m the guy with the kid, you know?” he said
      “I was like, ‘I’m never getting married. I’m not gonna have kids,’ I’m gonna work, I’ve got great friends, my life is full, I’m doing well.”

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      Maggie Smith to Take Lead in Film Version of 'A German Life'

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      Developed by screenwriter-playwright Christopher Hampton, the one-woman show about Nazi Joseph Goebbels’ secretary will be opera director Jonathan Kent’s movie debut.

      Dec 1, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Dame Maggie Smith is set to star in the film version of her one-woman show about Nazi Joseph Goebbels’ secretary, Brunhilde Pomsel.
      Developed by screenwriter-playwright Christopher Hampton, who was awarded an Oscar for the screen adaptation of “Dangerous Liaisons”, Smith previously played the role in “A German Life” at The Bridge Theatre in London’s West End.
      The project will be opera director Jonathan Kent’s movie debut.

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      “A German Life” is based on a series of interviews that Pomsel gave when she was 103. The screen version came about due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, which has closed theatres throughout the world.
      “What with COVID, Maggie decided that she didn’t really want to go back and do it again on stage, which was a great shame because it meant that an enormous number of people hadn’t seen it and her great performance,” Hampton told Variety.
      He adds, “What I’ve been doing is writing it as a screenplay about this woman in her retirement home in 2013 talking about her life. The film script was more difficult to write than the stage play. Sometimes she looks out the window and sees characters, but otherwise, it’s all just her through the course of the day talking about her memories.”
      Additionally, Hampton shared that he finished his long-gestating stage play about Jimmie Lee Jackson, the African-American civil rights activist and a deacon in the Baptist church in Alabama. “The death of Jimmie Lee Jackson led to the Selma to Montgomery marches. In 2010, the policeman was finally tried and sentenced to six months in jail. I’ve been working on this on-and-off for some time. I went to Alabama four or five years ago, while the guy who killed Jackson was still alive. Finally, after doing all this research, I wrote it this summer, and it turned out to be sort of unpleasantly relevant [with the Black Lives Matter demonstrations],” he said.

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      'Thor: Love and Thunder' Director Sparks Speculation of a Dead Character's Return

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      Taika Waititi has got fans hopeful that he will bring back Idris Elba’s fan-favorite character Heimdall in the upcoming fourth movie after they’re hanging out together in New Zealand.

      Dec 1, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Taika Waititi may have dropped a hint about a possible resurrection in “Thor: Love and Thunder”. The director’s new photos have sparked a speculation that the upcoming movie would feature a fan-favorite character, who has been presumed dead.
      On Sunday, November 29, the Kiwi filmmaker shared on his Instagram account pictures of him hanging out with New Zealand’s legendary All-Blacks rugby team. What’s interesting was that he was seen being joined by Idris Elba during the fun outing.
      “Me and @idriselba visited the @allblacks last week and I think we can all agree that’s what inspired last night’s win,” Waititi captioned the snaps. “Caught up with the uso @ardiesavea while Drisco tried to steal the Bleddy.”

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      While the post and images have nothing to do with “Love and Thunder”, many can’t help talking about why Elba was in New Zealand. In this current situation of an ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one likely won’t travel hundreds of miles away just to catch a rugby game.
      Thus, it’s possible that the actor, who has played Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, may have flown to the country to join the production of the fourth Thor movie. His character, however, is believed to have died after being killed off by Thanos in the opening sequence of “Avengers: Infinity War”, so it remains to be seen if and how Waititi will bring him back to life in “Love and Thunder”.
      Elba himself didn’t rule out his character’s return, previously suggesting that Heimdall possesses god’s gift of immortality. “Listen, Heimdall is essentially part of the god family. So you know, he essentially could be alive. I’m just saying! I’m just putting it out there,” he claimed, before explaining, “The Heimdall character goes way back into, you know, the Thor mythology. And I’m sure there will be an interesting way to bring that alive. Of course I would [return]. Yes.”
      While Elba’s return has not been confirmed, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson have been set to reprise their respective roles in “Thor: Love and Thunder”.

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      George Clooney Details Reason Behind Casting of Gregory Peck's Grandson for 'The Midnight Sky'

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      Praising Ethan Peck for giving a beautiful performance in the Netflix movie, the Augustine Lofthouse depicter spills on how they worked out the sharing of their voice to portray the same character.

      Dec 1, 2020
      AceShowbiz – George Clooney recruited Gregory Peck’s grandson to play his “The Midnight Sky” character as a younger man after abandoning plans to de-age himself onscreen.
      The Oscar winner met with Netflix bosses after deciding to direct and star in the new movie and quizzed them about the technology Martin Scorsese used to make Robert De Niro and others look younger in “The Irishman”, but eventually decided it would become too much of a talking point if he took years off himself.
      ” ‘The Irishman’ used it and had not come out yet,” Clooney tells Deadline. “They (Netflix bosses) showed it to me and I thought, ‘That’ll just become a topic then that people will talk about.’ I didn’t know how people would react to it at the time. I just said. ‘I think you’re going to talk about it’. It’s tricky because people know basically what I looked like when I was 35 years old.”

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      So he hired Ethan Peck, explaining, “We both have good eyebrows.”
      “He’s better looking than me and if I’m going to cast somebody why not f**king cast somebody who’s better looking than me…,” George adds. “I said to him, ‘Look, my voice is pretty recognizable, so we’re going to have to work together, you and I, and we’re going to work with… sound. We’re going to work with everybody on blending your voice with mine.’ ”
      “It’s broken down into hundreds of tiny bits and patterns because it can’t be my voice, because my voice was much higher when I was younger. Everybody’s voice is higher when they’re younger. Funnily enough, his voice is deeper than mine… He’s already got this fantastic voice. So I talked to him and said, ‘Look, this is going to be a performance where we’re going to be sharing the voice. I hope you’re OK with that.’ ”
      “He gives such a beautiful performance because he’s playing my character at an unlikeable time. The reason that he needs redemption is because of that. So it’s a really brave thing he did, which is he came onboard and said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it. I’m up for it.’ ”

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      Miles Teller Claims His Wife Was Reduced to Tears Watching 'Top Gun: Maverick'

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      Having been able to catch a screening of the ‘Top Gun’ sequel, the actor playing Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw shares his hope that all the effort the team put into the film pays off at the box office.

      Dec 1, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Miles Teller’s wife is a big fan of the “Whiplash” star’s “Top Gun” sequel, insisting it’s the best film she has ever seen.
      Model Keleigh Sperry, who is a big fan of the 1986 original, jumped at the chance to see her man as Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw in a screening for “Top Gun: Maverick” – and she loved it.
      Her husband tells Men’s Journal Sperry was particularly taken by his character – the son of the original film’s Nick ‘Goose’ Bradshaw, played by Anthony Edwards.
      “Playing Goose’s kid and getting to continue that storyline that was established in such a powerful way all those years ago, there is a lot of history there,” Miles says. “I think when audiences realise the character I play is that tiny kid they saw in the original, it is going to hit.”

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      “I was able to see it a couple of weeks ago. The movie just blew me away, and my wife said, ‘That might be the best film I have ever seen.’ She was crying multiple times.”
      Teller hopes all the effort he put in to the film pays off at the box office, revealing, “There is no green screen in a ‘Top Gun’ movie. Every shot, every stunt, was the result of the work, the real sweat, that we all put into it. The production was over the course of a full year, which was definitely the longest shoot I have ever been part of.”
      “I had about three months of flight training before starting the movie. That time was important to get comfortable with the crafts but also to build up our G-force tolerance, because all of the aerial elements were shot practically.”
      The film’s release has been pushed back to July 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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      Beyonce Urged to Respond to Subpoena Over 'Black Is King' Shelter Island Lawsuit

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      Horse farm owner Mike Gaynor has launched legal action against local town council for allegedly allowing the’ Formation’ singer to shoot the video at a historical site in exchange of ‘substantial fee’.

      Nov 30, 2020
      AceShowbiz – A horse farm owner on Shelter Island, New York has ordered lawmakers to force Beyonce Knowles to respond to a subpoena over a legal spat linked to her “Black Is King” visual album.
      Mike Gaynor launched legal action against local town council officials for allegedly allowing the superstar to shoot a video at Sylvester Manor, the former home of slave trader Nathaniel Sylvester in return for an alleged “substantial fee” – and allegedly without having to obtain the proper permits.
      Gaynor said in court docs, “I’m a very wealthy person, and I’m able to defend myself when I’m treated unfairly in my community. What we find so beautiful about Shelter Island is its historical nature, it’s a very simple place, untouched, but increasingly the fact is that if you’re wealthy on the island you’ll be treated one way, and it’s different for everyone else.

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      “The farm was paid a substantial fee for the Filming and was required to sign non-disclosure agreements assuring its secrecy,” Gaynor’s documents continued to read.
      He claims he served Beyonce the subpoena at her East Hampton, New York mansion, and states: “It has now been over a month since Beyonce was served with the Subpoena, and she has not objected to any of the Subpoena… nor has she provided any justification for her failure to respond.”
      “This Court should compel Beyonce to comply… within 14 days issuing a warrant for a Sheriff to bring her to be deposed – or order her to pay costs, penalties, and damages.”
      Beyonce has yet to respond and bosses at Disney, the company which distributed Black is King on streaming site Disney+, insist they simply bought the finished project from Beyonce and had nothing to do with the filming locations she chose.

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      Isla Fisher and Keith Urban to Voice New Animated Movie

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      The upcoming animated project dubbed a love letter to Australia will be a star-studded affair with Eric Bana, Jackie Weaver, and Guy Pearce among the voice cast members.

      Nov 30, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Australian stars Isla Fisher, Keith Urban, and Eric Bana are joining forces to add their voices to a new animated project, dubbed a love letter to their homeland.
      “Back to the Outback”, which will also feature Jackie Weaver, Guy Pearce, and Tim Minchin, will follow a group of animals who escape from the Sydney Zoo, seeking a remote home away from humans.
      Fisher will reportedly voice a friendly snake in the film, while Urban will tackle a cane toad, and Minchin will play a koala.
      Bana will voice a zookeeper named Chaz.

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      Isla Fisher has been spotted in Aussie with husband Sacha Baron Cohen. The couple, who got married in 2010, share three children together. They are apparently moving their family Down Under as they enrolled their kids in a school in Sydney, the city where the pair first met.

      Fisher who grew up in Perth made no secret of her desire to move back to her home country to raise her children. “I have this secret fantasy of slowing down, moving to Byron Bay, getting off the grid and sitting on the sand with a Vegemite sandwich,” she said in a 2018 interview.

      Keith Urban has also arrived in Australia with his actress wife Nicole Kidman and their daughters Sunday and Faith. Coincidentally, Nicole has been tapped for new miniseries “Nine Perfect Strangers” which will be filmed in the country as well.

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      'Black Panther' Gets New Opening Credits in Honor of Chadwick Boseman's Birthday

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      To celebrate what would have been the T’Challa depicter’s 44th birthday, Marvel Studios unveils a new intro graphic on the Disney+ streaming version of ‘Black Panther’.

      Nov 30, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Marvel Studios has paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman on what would have been his 44th birthday. The studio has unveiled new opening credits for the late actor’s movie “Black Panther” on the Disney+ streaming version.
      In place of the usual opening logo sequence showing characters from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the new intro graphic displays photos and footage of Boseman in “Black Panther” as well as behind-the-scenes moments of the late actor.
      There are also glimpses of screenplay featuring T’Challa’s dialogs, including his famous line “Wakanda Forever” and his message which reads, “In times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers.” The opening credits end with Marvel Studios logo with new purple backdrop instead of red. “Black Panther” rolled out a purple carpet in lieu of a red one for its world premiere in 2018.

      Disney chairman Bob Iger teased the tribute on Twitter, writing, “To all fans of #BlackPanther: watch the film on #DisneyPlus late tonight, for a special tribute to someone that was and will always be near and dear to our hearts.”

      Disney CEO Bob Iger teased new ‘Black Panther’ opening credits.

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      Meanwhile, fellow actors took to social media to pay tribute to Boseman on his birthday, with MCU star Mark Ruffalo posting behind-the-scenes footage of the T’Challa depicter hugging co-star Anthony Mackie. “Thinking of your passion, love, and your light today, @ChadwickBoseman. Happy Birthday. Wishing we could time travel back to this moment,” he wrote in the caption.

      “Black Panther” star Lupita Nyong’o posted along with a picture of her with Boseman, “Deeply loved, sorely missed. #ChadwickBoseman.” Kerry Washington shared a picture of Boseman smiling and added in the caption, “Remembering you today, @chadwickboseman. Happy Birthday King.”

      Boseman, who was born on November 29, 1976, died on August 28 of this year at 43 years old after a secret battle with colon cancer. He was diagnosed with the illness in 2016, but continued filming several movies, including “Black Panther”, “Da 5 Bloods”, “21 Bridges” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, in between receiving treatment for his cancer.

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