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      Gabrielle Union on 'AGT' Row: NBC Needs to Do More to Stop Executives From Intimidating Talent

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      In the wake of his controversial exit from ‘America’s Got Talent’, the former judge calls NBC’s plan to prevent toxic environment ‘a great start’ but says it’s not enough.
      Jul 9, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Gabrielle Union has praised NBC’s plans to address workplace harassment as a “great start” but insisted they need to do more to “stop executives from intimidating talent.”
      On Tuesday (7Jul20) Union took to Twitter to comment on the network’s plans, which, according to The Hollywood Reporter, were revealed in a memo from NBCUniversal TV and streaming chairman Mark Lazarus on the same day.
      Lazarus’s memo detailed the company’s move to expand protections for employees against toxic workplace environments on shows produced by NBC and by third-party production companies.
      “Great start by NBC to recognize the need to not turn away & ignore racial & gender discrimination on programs like #AGT,” the “Bad Boys” star tweeted, in response to the report.
      But she added, “More changes are needed however. Like stopping executives from intimidating talent from sharing their experience of racism in their own workplace investigations.”
      The former “America’s Got Talent” judge went public with allegations of harassment and discrimination she witnessed and experienced during her time as a judge on the NBC show during season 14.
      Union said that the network needs to do more in the future to protect employees from network leadership, and reiterated her allegation that she’d faced intimidation from an unnamed NBC executive.
      The announcement by Lazarus comes after the company’s internal investigation concluded, “no one associated with the show made any insensitive or derogatory remarks about Ms. Union’s appearance, and that neither race nor gender was a contributing factor in the advancement or elimination of contestants at any time.”

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      Damian Lewis Reunites With 'Homeland' Producer for Spy Series

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      The upcoming Cold War thriller called ‘A Spy Among Friends’ will be based on a real-life British intelligence officer and KGB double agent named Kim Philby.
      Jul 9, 2020
      AceShowbiz – One-time James Bond casting favourites Damian Lewis and Dominic West are joining forces for new Cold War thriller “A Spy Among Friends”.
      The stars of TV hits “Billions” and “The Affair” will front the six-episode limited series, which will reunite Lewis with his “Homeland” executive producer Alexander Cary.
      The story centres on real-life British intelligence officer and KGB double agent Kim Philby, portrayed by West, and his complex relationship with MI6 colleague Nicholas Elliott. Philby famously defected to the Soviet Union in the 1950s.
      The small screen project is based on Ben Macintyre’s 2014 book “A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal”.
      Nick Murphy will direct the series, which is scheduled to debut on the streaming service BritBox in 2021.

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      Kourtney Kardashian Blames 'Toxic Environment' for Her 'KUWTK' Exit

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      In a new interview, Kourtney also talks about spending some time with her kids, Mason (10), Penelope (7) and Reign (5), saying, ‘I usually take one day on the weekend where we have no plans.’
      Jul 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kourtney Kardashian has always shown her decreasing will to film for her family TV show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” to the point she announced that she quit the E! reality TV series. In her cover story for the July/August issue of Vogue Arabia, the Poosh founder gave insight into her big decision.
      “I have been filming the show non-stop for 13 years, 19 seasons and six spin-off seasons,” the mother of three revealed to the magz. “I was feeling unfulfilled and it became a toxic environment for me to continue to have it occupy as much of my life as it was.”
      Despite that, Kourtney shared she’s thankful for the show. “I am grateful for the incredible memories and life the show has given me and my family,” she shared.
      During the interview, Kourtney also talked about spending some time with her kids, Mason (10), Penelope (7) and Reign (5). “I usually take one day on the weekend where we have no plans, we hang out at the house in pajamas or sweats. We sleep in. I like to not be on a schedule on that day,” she explained.
      Kourtney announced that she stepped away from the long-running series, which also stars her family including Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner, in an April episode after a physical altercation with Kim as the latter criticized her work ethic.
      “I’m definitely disappointed in myself. I don’t think that my response was matching up with what her exact comment was,” Kourtney said of the brawl. “Being violent isn’t the answer, but it was just the build up of years and months and everything.”
      “I just feel like every day, it’s like they just pick on me and I just can’t do it anymore,” a tearful Kourt expressed during a sit down with pals Malika Haqq and Khadijah Haqq McCray. “I feel like I’m almost more mad at Khloe than Kim, ’cause I expect it from Kim. But, like, Khloe just takes everyone’s side, always, except for me-when I’m not even asking her opinion.”
      Eventually, Kourtney thought it was time for her to exit the show. “I have decided to take a big step back from filming and really just pick and choose what I will allow cameras to follow,” Kourtney shared. “I think just now when I have something that I find is interesting to film, or that I would feel excited to film, that I do that.”

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      'Magnum P.I.' Showrunner Booted by CBS Following Misconduct Allegations in Workplace

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      Producer Peter Lenkov who also served as a showrunner on ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘MacGyver’ TV reboots has been fired by The Eye following rumors of toxic work environments.
      Jul 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The creator of the “Hawaii Five-0” and “Magnum P.I.” TV reboots has been fired from U.S. network CBS amid allegations suggesting he cultivated toxic work environments on set.
      Writer and producer Peter Lenkov had served as showrunner on the revivals of “Magnum P.I.” and “MacGyver”, as well as “Hawaii Five-0”, which concluded its 10-season run at the channel in April (20).
      However, on Tuesday (07Jul20), it was announced his relationship with network bosses had been terminated after executives received multiple complaints about his behind-the-scenes behaviour.
      Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter Lenkov was accused of manipulative and abusive treatment of staff on both “Hawaii Five-0” and “MacGyver” while he was allegedly known as a misogynist and frequently talked down to writers, especially women and people of colour.
      In response to the news, Lenkov issued a public apology to those affected and vowed to “do better” moving forward.
      “Now is the time to listen and I am listening,” he shared in a statement to the publication. “It’s difficult to hear that the working environment I ran was not the working environment my colleagues deserved, and for that, I am deeply sorry.”
      “I accept responsibility for what I am hearing and am committed to doing the work that is required to do better and be better.”
      In light of Lenkov’s exit, executive producers Monica Macer and Eric Guggenheim have been promoted to showrunners on their respective series, “MacGyver” and “Magnum P.I.”

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      'Normal People' and 'Killing Eve' Among Nominees at 2020 TV Choice Awards

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      The ‘Normal People’ star Daisy Edgar-Jones is pitted against the ‘Killing Eve’ actress Jodie Comer for the coveted titled of Best Actress at the upcoming television awards.
      Jul 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Jodie Comer better watch out – Daisy Edgar-Jones is coming for her Best Actress crown at this year’s TV Choice Awards.
      While the “Killing Eve” star is the reigning holder of the gong, Daisy looks set for success thanks to her hit show “Normal People” – which earned three nominations at the 2020 awards.
      But in order to take home the prize, Daisy will also have to beat Michelle Keegan and “Vera” star Brenda Blethyn.
      Her co-star Paul Mescal, who starred as her love interest Connell in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s beloved book, is up for the Best Actor prize, but again faces tough competition – from David Tennant, Martin Clunes, and Stephen McGann.
      In addition, “Normal People” has also been nominated for Best New Drama alongside “Gangs of London”, “Gentleman Jack”, and “White House Farm”.
      Elsewhere, Ricky Gervais’ “After Life” is once again up for the Best Comedy Gong, but will have to beat “Friday Night Dinner”, “Brassic”, and “Still Open All Hours” to take home the prize.
      And “Doctor Who” will battle it out for the Best Family Drama award against “Call the Midwife”, “Doc Martin”, and “Casualty”.
      The 2020 TV Choice Awards are set to take place on 9 September (20), and voting is open from now until 17 July, with viewers encouraged to visit TV Choice to pick their winners

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      Patrick Stewart Still Finds It Hard to Talk About Final 'Star Trek' Scene With Brent Spiner

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      During a SAG Foundation Conversations interview, the actor known for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard explains why Commander Data’s death scene was so emotional for him.
      Jul 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Sir Patrick Stewart still can’t talk about his final scene with longtime “Star Trek” co-star Brent Spiner without getting choked up.
      The actor admits he and his old friend had to do a lot of personal preparation before shooting Commander Data’s death scene on “Star Trek: Picard”, because it was so emotional.
      “I get choked up talking about it,” he said during a recent SAG Foundation Conversations interview. “Brent Spiner, who I love very much, and I have such a history going back 25 years… to be sitting quietly, just the two of us, for most of the day that scene took to shoot. We were talking about elements of our characters’ lives, but they were huge overlaps with our personal lives as well.”
      “When the moment came to leave him I’d been asked to walk to the door, turn around and say, ‘Goodbye Commander’. I couldn’t do it because of all of the associations of Goodbye to Data, Goodbye to Brent Spiner, Goodbye to Star Trek; all of these things.”
      Stewart insisted on taking the chair he used in the scene home, adding, “I asked if I could buy it because that chair took on so much importance.”
      “This is sentimental trash but I can go and sit in that chair… and feel what I felt when I was alone on the set with Brent,” he smiled.

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      Colin Kaepernick to Develop Docuseries After Partnering Up With Disney

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      This Disney deal comes days after the football quarterback was revealed to be working with director Ava DuVernay on a separate series titled ‘Colin in Black and White’ for Netflix.
      Jul 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Sportsman and activist Colin Kaepernick is developing his own TV docuseries after landing a production deal with Disney bosses.
      The American football quarterback has signed a first-look contract through his Ra Vision Media company to share scripted and unscripted stories about race and social injustice issues, while also providing opportunities for directors and producers of colour.
      The first release from the partnership will be an in-depth ESPN series chronicling Kaepernick’s life, with exclusive interviews and archival video footage focusing particularly on the last five years, during which he was controversially frozen out of the National Football League for kneeling during the pre-game U.S. national anthem to highlight racial injustice and police brutality.
      Kaepernick has been without a team since his contract with the San Francisco 49ers expired at the end of the 2016/2017 season.
      In a statement announcing the media endeavour, Kaepernick shared: “I am excited to announce this historic partnership with Disney across all of its platforms to elevate Black and Brown directors, creators, storytellers, and producers, and to inspire the youth with compelling and authentic perspectives.”
      “I look forward to sharing the docuseries on my life story, in addition to many other culturally impactful projects we are developing,” he added.

      Former ESPN sports journalist Jemele Hill will serve as a producer on the show.
      The news of the Disney deal emerges days after Kaepernick was also revealed to be working with director Ava DuVernay on a separate series, the six-part “Colin in Black and White”, which will focus on his teenage years and early sports success in California.
      Kaepernick will narrate and executive produce “Colin in Black and White”, which is set to start shooting later this year and premiere on Netflix in 2021.

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      Christina Applegate Shares Thoughts on 'Dead to Me' Renewal for Third and Final Season

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      Creator Liz Feldman confirms the news, adding that she is ‘beyond grateful’ to Netflix for supporting her hit series from day one and letting it be the show she wanted to make.
      Jul 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Christina Applegate’s acclaimed Netflix series “Dead to Me” has been renewed for a third and final season.
      Creator Liz Feldman confirmed the news on Monday (July 06), revealing she is collaborating with bosses at the streaming service as part of an overall development deal.
      “From start to finish, ‘Dead to Me’ is exactly the show I wanted to make,” Feldman said in a statement. “And it’s been an incredible gift. Telling a story sprung from grief and loss has stretched me as an artist and healed me as a human.”
      “I’ll be forever indebted to my partners in crime, my friends for life, Christina and Linda (Cardellini), and our brilliantly talented writers, cast and crew. I am beyond grateful to Netflix for supporting ‘Dead to Me’ from day one, and I’m thrilled to continue our collaboration.”

      Applegate also marked the show’s conclusion with a dedication to the team behind the show – and the fans.
      “I will miss these ladies,” she wrote. “But we felt this was the best way to tie up the story of these women. Thank you to all the fans. We will be getting back to work when it is safe to do so. Much love.”

      Christina Applegate reacted to the renewal of ‘Dead to Me’ for its third and final season.
      The second season of the series, which also stars James Marsden, debuted in May.

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