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      Jude Law's Short Movie 'The Hat' Wins Top Honor at Raindance Film Festival

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      The short movie starring Jude Law and son Rafferty and features music by The Who’s Pete Townshend takes home the top prize at the British movie festival.

      Nov 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Jude Law and his son Rafferty’s new short film, “The Hat”, has won a top prize at Britain’s Raindance Film Festival.
      “The Hat”, directed by Darren Strowger, the current beau of Jude’s ex and Rafferty’s mum Sadie Frost, features an original music score by The Who’s Pete Townshend and was shot entirely on iPhones during the coronavirus lockdown.
      Announcing the short as a winner on Friday (06Nov20), Raindance Festival director Elliot Grove praised the movie, the profits from which will be donated to teen cancer charities.
      “Raindance is thrilled to declare The Hat as the recipient of the Spirit of the Festival Award,” he said. “Not only was The Hat made during Lockdown, what Darren has done is pioneered a new and disruptive model for financing charitable causes.”

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      “Using named talent coupled with ‘indie-sized’ budgets – the profits from the films will be donated to charity. In the case of The Hat – the profits will be donated to teen cancer charities.”
      “The Hat” is the first in a planned series of short films aimed at raising money for cancer charities hit with funding shortfalls due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
      The movie was due to receive its world premiere at the Raindance Film Festival on Friday – but the event has been delayed until December as the U.K. re-entered lockdown on Thursday.
      Other winners at Raindance included Johnny Flynn, who won Best Performance for his portrayal of a young David Bowie in biopic “Stardust”, Milcho Manchevski, who was named Best Director for “Willow”, and Greek comedy “Not to Be Unpleasant but We Need to Have a Serious Talk”, which won Film of the Festival.

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      Johnny Depp Agrees to Leave 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise After Losing Libel Battle

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      The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor announces he will be stepping down as Gellert Grindelwald in the ‘Happy Potter’ spin-off movies after he lost in a legal feud with a British tabloid.

      Nov 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Johnny Depp has exited the “Fantastic Beast” movie franchise after losing his U.K. libel battle over domestic violence allegations.
      The actor sued tabloid bosses at The Sun after he was labelled a “wife beater” in a 2018 article related to claims made by his ex-spouse, Amber Heard, but the judge ruled against him on Monday (02Nov20).
      Lawyers for Depp, who has always denied Heard’s accusations, vowed to appeal the decision, but the legal drama has prompted Warner Bros. chiefs to cut ties with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star for their “Harry Potter” spin-off movies.
      Depp took to Instagram on Friday to announce he was stepping down as Gellert Grindelwald in the third “Fantastic Beasts” film, as requested by studio executives.
      He also used the post to express his gratitude to fans for their support, as the defiant 57 year old declared his intention to challenge the U.K. court ruling.

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      “Firstly, I’d like to thank everybody who has gifted me with their support and loyalty,” he began the note. “I have been humbled and moved by your many messages of love and concern, particularly over the last few days.” The actor continued, “Secondly, I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts and I have respected and agreed to that request.”
      “Finally, I wish to say this. The surreal judgement of the court in the U.K. will not change my fight to tell the truth and I confirm that I plan to appeal. My resolve remains strong and I intend to prove that the allegations against me are false. My life and career will not be defined by this moment in time.”
      Meanwhile, Warner Bros. officials have confirmed plans to recast Depp’s role as the dark wizard, which he portrayed in 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, and its 2018 sequel, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”.
      A statement reads, “Johnny Depp will depart the Fantastic Beasts franchise. We thank Johnny for his work on the films to date.”
      “Fantastic Beasts 3 is currently in production, and the role of Gellert Grindelwald will be recast.”
      “The film will debut in theatres worldwide in the summer of 2022.”

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      Report: Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill Wanted Back for 'Star Wars' Franchise

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      Despite how their characters’ storylines turn out in the Skywalker Saga, Lucasfilm allegedly believes that there’s still more left to tell of Ford’s Han Solo and Hamill’s Luke Skywalker.

      Nov 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Harrison Ford’s Han Solo and Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker will forever be etched in “Star Wars” fans’ mind as two of three key characters in the George Lucas-created sci-fi epic space opera. While that’s more than enough legacy left by those two characters, they could be brought back in one or more new projects of the franchise.
      According to We Got This Covered which claims to obtain the info from reliable sources, Lucasfilm wants both Hamill and Ford for future projects, which could be films or TV series. Though their characters’ storylines seem to bring their journeys to an end, the studio believes that there’s still “some mileage left in the characters” and has “ideas for how to bring them back.”
      Ford, Hamill and Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia/General Leia) all returned for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, but Solo was killed off in the 2015 film, which was the actor’s request. Leia continued to play a great role in the latest “Star Wars” trilogy, although the actress’ untimely passing before “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” greatly affected her character’s story arc in the final film of the Skywalker Saga.

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      Meanwhile, Hamill’s Luke was killed off in the second film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, but he’s brought back as a Force Ghost in “The Rise of Skywalker”. The actor was initially critical of his own role in “The Last Jedi”, stating that he and director Rian Johnson had “a fundamental difference” on Skywalker’s characterization. He later expressed regret for having made those statements, calling the film an “all-time great.”
      Lucasfilm currently has an ongoing “Star Wars” TV series, “The Mandalorian”, which is released on Disney+. The studio is additionally developing another live-action series which centers on female characters.
      As for the next big screen project, the studio has hired Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige and “Thor: Ragnarok” helmer Taika Waititi to develop separate new “Star Wars” films.

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      Anne Hathaway Promises to Do Better When Apologizing for 'The Witches' Disabilities Controversy

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      The actress portraying the Grand High Witch in the movie expresses her remorse for the pain she caused to children with limb differences after Warner Bros. officials issued their apology.

      Nov 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Anne Hathaway tries to make amends over the damaging portrayal of disability in “The Witches”. One day after Warner Bros. officials issued an apology to the disability community, the actress playing the Grand High Witch in the movie promised to do better as she expressed remorse for her involvement.
      The 37-year-old took to Instagram on Thursday, November 5 to share a video from Lucky Fin Project that raises awareness on children, individuals and families affected by limb differences. After thanking the nonprofit for the clip, she began addressing the issue, “I have recently learned that many people with limb differences, especially children, are in pain because of the portrayal of the Grand High Witch in The Witches.”
      “Let me begin by saying I do my best to be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others not out of some scrambling PC fear, but because not hurting others seems like a basic level of decency we should all be striving for,” the wife of Adam Shulman continued. “As someone who really believes in inclusivity and really, really detests cruelty, I owe you all an apology for the pain caused.”

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      “I am sorry. I did not connect limb difference with the GHW when the look of the character was brought to me; if I had, I assure you this never would have happened,” the Academy Award winner stressed. “I particularly want to say I’m sorry to kids with limb differences: now that I know better I promise I’ll do better. And I owe a special apology to everyone who loves you as fiercely as I love my own kids: I’m sorry I let your family down.”
      When concluding her apologetic statement, the Andrea Sachs of “The Devil Wears Prada” urged fans and followers to learn more about the issue at hand. “If you aren’t already familiar, please check out the @Lucky_Fin_Project (video above) and the #NotAWitch hashtag to get a more inclusive and necessary perspective on limb difference,” she stated.

      Anne’s apology came after Warner Bros. officials told Deadline that they were “deeply saddened to learn that our depiction of the fictional characters in ‘The Witches’ could upset people with disabilities.” They also “regretted any offense caused” by the film.

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      Kate Winslet Feels Empowered Like Never Before During Same Sex Scenes With Saoirse Ronan

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      The ‘Titanic’ actress is angry and annoyed with herself for not having onscreen same sex romance sooner as she has a wonderful experience with Saoirse Ronan in their new movie.

      Nov 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kate Winslet regrets not having a same sex romance in a movie years ago, after falling in love with co-star Saoirse Ronan while shooting intimate scenes for new film “Ammonite”.
      The two actresses play unlikely partners in the film, based in the 1840s, and Kate admits it was wonderful mapping out the love story with the “Little Women” star.
      “It was interesting for me, shooting the more intimate scenes with Saoirse,” she tells WENN. “We totally adored each other… and being allowed to adore each other was just brilliant. It was really empowering, playing those two roles together – more than I’ve ever felt empowered before.”
      “It made me almost annoyed with myself, in the sense that I’ve filmed intimate scenes before, but mostly with male actors – and it suddenly occurred to me that there is an automatic power dynamic that comes into play when doing that type of scene with a man. As a woman, you assume the man will take the reins, or steer the energy of the scene, and you as the female character will be ‘taken’ in some way.”
      “I realised that I have allowed myself to be that taken one. It’s been absolutely fine, I’ve been perfectly comfortable with it, but to be in a situation with Saoirse, where it was utterly equal, it made me feel kind of angry at how that hasn’t occurred to me before.”

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      “Why shouldn’t I have felt equal to my male counterparts…? We have to make a noise about wanting to be equal, about deserving to be equal.”
      Winslet, now 45, adds, “Now more than ever, I do feel telling these stories, where you see women breaking away from societal norms, it’s incredibly, incredibly important. I feel very lucky to be part of a movement just now; and filmmaking is a crucial part of that movement, keeping female voices loud and proud, sharing these stories and telling them in a truthful, sincere, emotional way.”
      “A lot came up for me – lots of really interesting new things about being a woman. I’ve always felt as though I stand on my own two feet, and have a strong voice, and I’m quite proud of that – but I’ve only just begun.”
      And Ronan, 26, felt just as blessed working with Kate, revealing she was the ultimate professional, while being “kind and lovely to everyone.”
      “She’s also willing to do everything for the job,” the Irish actress explains. “She’s willing to look as ridiculous as possible in order to get a certain shot, or be cold and wet in the rain for as long as it takes to get a good take. It doesn’t matter to her. She’s so committed to what she’s doing and she’s got such a great sense of humour about the whole thing. She’s just got a really great attitude about work.”
      “I’ve just absolutely loved working with her. I’d never done a sex scene that was so intense and full-on before. But to be able to do that with her, I did feel very, very safe, like we could go anywhere with it and still be kept safe.”

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      Lashana Lynch Faces 'Abuse' From Racist Haters for Becoming First Black 007 Agent in 'No Time to Die

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      The ‘Captain Marvel’ actress opens up about the ‘abuse’ and ‘attacks’ she has to endured from the racist haters on social media over her revolutionary role in the new James Bond movie.

      Nov 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actress Lashana Lynch endured “abuse” and “attacks” after she was cast as the first black 007 in the new James Bond movie, “No Time to Die”.
      The “Captain Marvel” star has made history with the role of Nomi, a secret agent who inherits the 007 moniker from the titular spy, played by Daniel Craig.
      But the news of her career-making opportunity was met with racist comments on social media.
      “I am one black woman – if it were another black woman cast in the role, it would have been the same conversation, she would have got the same attacks, the same abuse,” she told Harper’s Bazaar magazine.

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      “I just have to remind myself that the conversation is happening and that I’m a part of something that will be very, very revolutionary.”
      The British actress worked to ensure she represented the black experience authentically through the character.
      “A character that is too slick, a cast-iron figure? That’s completely against what I stand for,” Lynch added. “I didn’t want to waste an opportunity when it came to what Nomi might represent.
      “I searched for at least one moment in the script where black audience members would nod their heads, tutting at the reality but glad to see their real life represented. In every project I am part of, no matter the budget or genre, the black experience that I’m presenting needs to be 100 per cent authentic.”
      “No Time to Die” is scheduled for release in April (21).

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      Vince Vaughn Confirms He and Owen Wilson Are In Talks for 'Wedding Crashers' Sequel

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      New Line Cinema

      The ‘True Detective’ actor reveals he and co-star Owen Wilson have been talking seriously with the original director about a plan to do a second movie.

      Nov 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Vince Vaughn is in talks to star in a second “Wedding Crashers” movie.
      The 50-year-old actor tells Entertainment Tonight both he and Owen Wilson are in the “early stages” of discussions to reprise their characters, Jeremy and John, from the 2005 film.
      “Owen and I and the director of Crashers have been talking for the first time seriously (about) a sequel to that movie,” he shares. “So there has been an idea that is pretty good. So we are talking about that in the early stages.”

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      “Wedding Crashers” centres on the stars’ divorce mediator characters, who spend their free time crashing wedding receptions in a bid to drink for free and bed vulnerable women. When Secretary of the Treasury William Cleary, played by Christopher Walken, announces his daughter’s wedding, they make it their mission to crash the bash – until John locks eyes with Rachel McAdams’ bridesmaid character Claire.
      Vince added that the movie was a “fun movie to make” along with his other comedies, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and “Zoolander”, gushing, “It’s always fun to make people laugh and go to work with people that are funny.”
      The “Wedding Crashers 2” has been in the works for years. Plot for the sequel is still unknown. Will Ferrell who also had a role in the first film joked in an interview early this year, “How about if it’s just the lawyers representing everyone in divorce court? And just make it, like, a legal courtroom drama – not funny at all.”

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      Harry Styles and Florence Pugh Forced to Isolate Due to COVID-19 on 'Don't Worry, Darling' Set

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      A representative for film studio New Line has confirmed that production has been shut down after a crew member of the Olivia Wilde-directed film tested positive for the coronavirus.

      Nov 5, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Chris Pine have all been forced into isolation after a positive Covid-19 test on the set of their new movie “Don’t Worry, Darling”.
      The “Golden” singer was shooting the film in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 4 when a member of the production tested positive for the coronavirus. According to Deadline, a representative for film studio New Line confirmed the report and stated that they’d shut down as soon as they’d found out about the positive test.
      The outlet added that the studio wouldn’t reveal who had tested positive, but a source told Deadline that it wasn’t “a member of the principal cast but someone who was in close enough proximity to them that the shut down was deemed necessary to find out if anyone else on the production has been exposed”.

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      No one else has tested positive at this point, but work on the film will halt for around 14 days, with everyone who worked on the movie placed into immediate isolation as per Los Angeles’ Covid-19 guidelines.
      Production is expected to resume as soon as the quarantine period ends.
      Harry’s role in “Don’t Worry, Darling” comes on the back of his starring in the critically-acclaimed “Dunkirk”. “Don’t Worry, Darling” tells the story of an unhappy housewife, played by Florence, who questions her sanity when strange things start happening. Harry stars as her husband who’s “hiding a dark secret”, while Chris plays the leader of a nearby cult-like worksite.
      Olivia Wilde is directing and also rewrote the Carey and Shane Van Dyke-penned script alongside her “Booksmart” partner Katie Silberman.

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