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      Michael Keaton's Return as Batman Is Confirmed as 'The Flash' Movie Begins Filming

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      The ‘Batman Returns’ actor previously cast doubt about his appearance in the Ezra Miller-starring standalone film because of the concerning COVID-19 situation.

      Apr 21, 2021

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      Michael Keaton is officially back as Batman. After months of speculation and fans’ anticipation for his return as the Caped Crusader in “The Flash” movie, it now has been confirmed that he will indeed reprise the role in the upcoming Ezra Miller-starring movie.

      According to TheWrap, the confirmation comes from the “Batman Returns” star’s talent agency ICM Partners, though no other details are yet to be provided. The site was also the first to report the actor’s possible return as Batman in “The Flash” back in June 2020. Director Andy Muschietti further fueled the report as he stated in August that he had big plans with a “substantial” role for Keaton’s Batman.

      However, Keaton cast doubt last month when he talked about what hindered him from possibly starring in the movie. “I am needing a minute to think about it because I’m so fortunate and blessed,” he coyly told Deadline at the time, insisting that he had yet to sign on. “I got so much going on now. I’m really into work right now… To tell you the truth, somewhere on my iPad is an iteration of the whole Flash thing that I haven’t had time yet [to check]…”

      “To be honest with you, you know what worries me more than anything about all this stuff? It’s COVID,” the 69-year-old said at the time. He went on sharing, “I’m more concerned. I keep my eye more on the COVID situation in the U.K. than anything.”

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      He elaborated, “That will determine everything, and so that’s why I’m living outside the city here on 17 acres, staying away from everybody, because the COVID thing has got me really concerned. So, that’s my first thing about all projects. I look at it and go, is this thing going to kill me, literally? And you know, if it doesn’t, then we talk.”

      The confirmation of Keaton’s return as Batman comes as “The Flash” movie has just kicked off production. Announcing the start of filming, Muschietti posted on his Instagram page on Monday, April 19 a clip that unveils the movie’s logo and wrote in the caption, “Here we go!!! THE FLASH Day 1. #theflashmovie.”

      In addition to Keaton, Ben Affleck has been reported to reprise his role as Batman in “The Flash”.

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      Noel Clarke Had to Write His Own Roles Due to Lack of Opportunities as Black Actor

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      The 2021 BAFTA special honoree reveals he was forced to write his own acting roles after he noticed the lack of opportunities for black actors in the entertainment industry.

      Apr 21, 2021

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      Noel Clarke had “no choice” but to write his own acting roles after realising he’d never be offered the jobs he wanted.

      The “Kidulthood” star, who recently scooped a BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution for British Cinema, told Radio Times that as a Black actor he knew he’d never get a “fair share” of parts.

      So, according to the star, he began penning his own roles after vowing to improve the opportunities for Black actors in his industry.

      “I had no choice. I learnt and understood very quickly that I wasn’t going to get the jobs I wanted to get, for whatever reason,” insisted Noel.

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      “We just weren’t getting a fair shake of the stick other than playing ‘Criminal No 2,’ so I decided I would write myself roles.”

      The “Bulletproof” star went on to admit he feels the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked a “spasm of guilt” among TV and film executives to improve diversity, but he still feels like his work hasn’t been deemed “worthy.”

      “This is about class. My films aren’t (deemed) worthy. They’re written, directed and acted by working-class people and they’re about working-class people,” reflects the actor. “For 20 years, I’ve been made to feel like I do not belong.”

      “The business has always tried to say I don’t belong and push me out. I won’t sit here and lay blame on people, because it’s here (taps head)… but that’s part of what fuels me.”

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      Former Head of Golden Globe Organization Expelled After Calling BLM 'Racist Hate Movement'

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      Phil Berk, who previously served eight terms as the president of Hollywood Foreign Press Association, has been kicked out of the organization following Black Lives Matter comments.

      Apr 21, 2021

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      The former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has been forced to step down after referring to Black Lives Matters as a “racist hate movement” in a weekend email.

      Phil Berk, a longtime member of the HFPA, has been expelled from the organisation behind the Golden Globes.

      “Effective immediately, Phil Berk is no longer a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association,” a statement reads.

      The association’s leaders also released a statement on Monday, which read, “Since its inception, the HFPA has dedicated itself to bridging cultural connections and creating further understanding of different backgrounds through film and TV.”

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      “The views expressed in the (Los Angeles Times) article circulated by Mr. Berk are those of the author of the article and do not – in any way shape or form – reflect the views and values of the HFPA. The HFPA condemns all forms of racism, discrimination and hate speech and finds such language and content unacceptable.”

      South Africa-born Berk previously served eight terms as the group’s president.

      The email scandal came just a month after the organization vowed to have at least 13 black members by 2022. It was revealed the organization did not have any Black member in their current line-up of 87 journalists.

      They stated, “The Hollywood Foreign Press Association reiterates that we are committed to making necessary changes within our organisation and in our industry as a whole. We also acknowledge that we should have done more, and sooner. As a demonstration of our commitment, the board has unanimously approved a plan to increase membership to a minimum of 100 members this year, with a requirement that at least 13 percent of the membership be Black journalists.”

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      'Beauty and the Beast' Director Quits After Dissing Outcry Over Bullying Claims Against Scott Rudin

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      Broadway director Rob Roth steps down from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ musical after he was caught dissing actress Karen Olivo for quitting as a protest over Scott Rudin’s misconduct.

      Apr 21, 2021

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      Rob Roth, the stage director of Broadway’s “Beauty and the Beast”, has stepped down from the Disney show’s upcoming U.K. and Ireland tour after a text of an ill-advised email leaked on social media.

      The correspondence intended for Scott Rudin, in which Roth poked fun at actress Karen Olivo for announcing plans to quit the “Moulin Rouge!” musical as a protest over the disgraced producer’s misconduct and the way he treated assistants, was captured by a passenger on a flight and posted online.

      In a statement Roth made to the theatre publication The Stage, he writes, “Upon consideration of recent events, it is clear that I am not in a position to lead this production at this time.”

      “I see now that the sentiments included in a private email that went public were thoughtless and insensitive, and I am profoundly sorry that my comments have caused unintended pain. I deeply regret making light of bullying, which I know to be a horrible experience. For the good of the show and this wonderful company of artists, I have made the difficult decision to step aside as director.”

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      Roth will be replaced by director and choreographer Matt West.

      In his email, Roth congratulated Rudin and suggested he should be awarded an honorary Tony Award for “somehow getting that horrible woman to quit acting…” He added, “God bless you Scott for your service to American theatre.”

      Rudin was exposed as a bully, who attacked assistants in fits of rage, in a recent The Hollywood Reporter article. Over the weekend, he announced he would be stepping back from all his production projects, adding, “Much has been written about my history of troubling interactions with colleagues, and I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior caused to individuals, directly and indirectly. I am now taking steps that I should have taken years ago to address this behavior.”

      Olivo, the star of “Moulin Rouge!”, announced she would not be returning to the Broadway show when it re-opened after the COVID pandemic to protest what she called the industry’s silence regarding Rudin, although the embattled producer is not involved with her production.

      “I could easily go back to the show and make a lot of money, but I still wouldn’t be able to control what I was putting out into the world,” Olivo wrote on Instagram. “And what I’m seeing in this space right now, with our industry, is that everybody is scared, and nobody is really doing a lot of the stuff that needs to be done. People aren’t speaking out.”

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      'Downton Abbey' Brings Entire Cast Back for Film Sequel, Adds New Faces

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      In addition to confirming that the second film is in production for a Christmas release, the statement posted on the official ‘Downton Abbey’ Instagram page reveals Hugh Dancy and Dominic West will be starring in it.

      Apr 20, 2021

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      The Crawleys are gathering up for the upcoming holiday season. Focus Features confirmed on Monday, April 19 that “Downton Abbey” is getting a film sequel for a Christmas release, with series creator Julian Fellowes and the entire cast returning for the second movie.

      The news was announced through the “Downton Abbey” social media pages along with the first teaser poster of “Downton Abbey 2”. In addition to bringing back the original principal cast, the second movie will feature new characters who are going to be portrayed by Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West.

      “We’re thrilled to announce that Julian Fellowes and the entire Downton cast are back for #DowntonAbbey2,” read a statement accompanying the poster, “with Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West joining! See the film in theaters this Christmas.”

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      Their roles are still kept under wraps as are plot details of the new movie. Fellowes will once again write the script, while Simon Curtis (“My Week with Marilyn”) is tapped to direct. The release is set for December 22 to be precise.

      In a statement announcing the movie, Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said, “There’s no place like home for the holidays, and we can’t imagine a better gift than getting to reunite with Julian, [producer] Gareth Neame and the entire Downton family in 2021 to bring the Crawleys back home for their fans.”

      “Downton Abbey” started as a series that premiered on ITV in the U.K. in 2010 before airing in the U.S. on PBS in early 2011. The period drama series depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants in the post-Edwardian era, with the great events of the time having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.

      It received acclaim from television critics and won numerous accolades during its six-season run, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie. Thus, after the series ended its run in 2015, giving the show a big-screen treatment was a no-brainer.

      The first film was released in 2019 and received generally positive reviews from critics, grossing $194 million worldwide. Following the success of the film adaptation, Fellowes and the cast teased about a possible sequel, with the screenwriter saying that he already had ideas for the follow-up movie.

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      'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' First Teaser Reveals the Hero's Betrayal to His Father

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      Raised by the leader of a terrorist group and trained in the martial arts, the titular hero refuses to meet his father’s wish to take the throne beside him nor associate with the organization.

      Apr 20, 2021

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      Marvel Entertainment prepares fans for the birth of a new superhero on big screen with the release of first official teaser trailer for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Unleashed as a surprise birthday gift for the lead actor, Simu Liu, who turned 32 years old on Monday, April 19, the brand new sneak peek grazes on the titular character’s background.

      Shang-Chi is the child of Wenwu (played by Tony Leung), better known as the Mandarin (not the fake version played by Ben Kingsley in “Iron Man 3”), who is the leader of the Ten Rings, a terrorist group whose existence was teased in the very first “Iron Man” movie. Raised and trained in the martial arts to be undefeated, he defies his father’s wish to take the throne beside him.

      In the upcoming movie, Sang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The teaser also introduces Awkwafina as Katy, Shang-Chi’s close friend and unlikely sidekick, who doesn’t know much about his history.

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      Speaking with EW about stepping into the shoes of the Marvel character, Liu says, “The most exciting thing about stepping into this character was that his backstory has never been told before.” He elaborates, “We know so many different versions of Batman’s origin story, how his parents were murdered when he was very young. We know Peter Parker, who was bitten by a radioactive spider, and he loses his uncle. Shang-Chi’s story is very much unknown to most of the world, so we had a lot of freedom and creative liberty to make it the way that we wanted to.”

      Producer Jonathan Schwartz, meanwhile, says that the core of the story is actually a family drama. “The core of Shang-Chi’s arc in the comics is really a family drama,” he states. “That was something that Destin (director Destin Daniel Cretton) keyed into really early on in our conversations, the idea of taking this broken family and this really dark, even abusive family background and seeing what that does to a child over time.”

      Based on the Marvel comics created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is scripted by David Callaham, Cretton and Andrew Lanham. Michelle Yeoh, Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng join the cast of the film, which is slated to arrive in the U.S. on September 3 after being delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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      'Mank' and 'The Queen's Gambit' Win Big at 2021 ASC Awards

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      The David Fincher-directed movie and the Netflix coming-of-age miniseries take home the top prizes at the 35th annual American Society of Cinematographers awards.

      Apr 20, 2021

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      “Mank”, “The Queen’s Gambit”, and “The Crown” were among the big winners at the American Society of Cinematographers 35th annual awards on Sunday (18Apr21).

      “The Mandalorian” was also victorious while filmmaker Sofia Coppola was honoured with the ASC Board of Governors Award for her contributions to cinema.

      Accepting her latest accolade, the director said, “It’s the coolest award that I’ve ever gotten.”

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      The award was presented to the helmer by her colleague Edward Lachman. “For me, she had a remarkable composure and vision,” he said. “You found a way that allowed myself and all the creative departments around you to contribute while you still maintained your own personal vision. You’ve always been able to enlighten us with your talent. It seems so effortless, enriching us.”

      Meanwhile, during his acceptance speech, “Mank” cinematographer Messerschmidt heaped praise on director David Fincher, “Thanks to David Fincher for creating an environment where we could do our best work, and expecting it.”

      The full list of winners is:

      Theatrical Release: Erik Messerschmidt for “Mank”
      Motion Picture, Miniseries, of Pilot Made for Television: Steven Meizler for “The Queen’s Gambit” – “End Game”
      Spotlight Award: Aurelien Marra for “Two of Us”
      Episode of a One-Hour Television Series – Non-Commercial: Fabian Wagner for “The Crown” – “Imbroglio”
      Episode of a One-Hour Television Series – Commercial: Jon Joffin for “Motherland: Fort Salem” – “Up is Down”
      Documentary: Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw for “The Truffle Hunters”
      Episode of a Half-Hour Series for Television: Baz Idoine for “The Mandalorian” – “Chapter 13: The Jedi”

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      Zendaya and Carey Mulligan Dominate Nominations for 2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards

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      Zendaya and Carey Mulligan Dominate Nominations for 2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards

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      The former Disney actress and the ‘Promising Young Woman’ star are nominated for top honor along with Daniel Kaluuya and late Chadwick Boseman at the MTV Awards.

      Apr 20, 2021

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      Zendaya, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya, Sacha Baron Cohen, and the late Chadwick Boseman will fight for the top honour at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

      The actors are up for the Best Performance trophy while Oscar nominated films “Judas and the Black Messiah” and “Promising Young Woman” are up for the Best Movie honour, alongside “Soul”, “To All the Boys: Always and Forever”, and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”.

      The 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards will take place on 16 May at the Palladium in Los Angeles.

      The full list of nominees is:

      Best Movie:

      Best Show:

      Best Performance in a Movie:

      Best Performance in a Show:

      Best Hero:

      Best Kiss:

      Best Comedic Performance:

      Best Villain:

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      Breakthrough Performance:

      Best Fight:

      Most Frightened Performance: Best Duo:

      Best Docu-Reality Show:

      Best Dating Show:

      Best Reality Cast:

      Best Competition Series:

      Best Lifestyle Show:

      “Deliciousness”
      “Fixer Upper: Welcome Home”
      “Making rhe Cut”
      “Nailed It!”
      “Queer Eye”

      Best New Unscripted Series:

      Best Talk/Topical Show:

      Best Comedy/Game Show:

      “Floor Is Lava”
      “Impractical Jokers”
      “Kids Say the Darndest Things”
      “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out”
      “Ridiculousness”

      Best Host:

      Breakthrough Social Star:

      Best Real-Life Mystery or Crime Series:

      Best Fight:

      Best International Reality Series:

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