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    Ginger Gonzaga Added to 'She-Hulk' Series

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    The ‘Kidding’ actress has secured a major role in the upcoming Marvel series about Bruce Banner’s cousin who becomes all-powerful following an emergency blood transfusion from her relative.

    Jan 21, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Jim Carrey’s ex, Ginger Gonzaga, has landed a major role in the upcoming “She-Hulk” series.
    The “Kidding” star has signed on to join Tatiana Maslany in the upcoming Disney+ series. She’ll play the best friend of Maslany’s attorney character, Jennifer Walters – Bruce Banner/The Hulk’s cousin.
    “Avengers” star Mark Ruffalo will reprise his role as Banner and The Hulk and Tim Roth will be back as The Abomination for “She-Hulk”, which will be directed by Kat Coiro and Anu Valia.

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    “She-Hulk” is just one of the many web TV series in development at the Mouse House streaming service following the conclusion of Phase Three of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase Three started with “Captain America: Civil War” in 2016 and ended with “Spider-Man: Far From Home” in 2019.
    The other projects include “WandaVision” starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, “Loki” starring Tom Hiddleston, “What If…?” starring Jeffrey Wright, “Ms. Marvel” starring Iman Vellani, “Moon Knight” with Oscar Isaac attached to play the lead role and Ethan Hawke to portray the main baddie, and “Hawkeye” with Jeremy Renner set to return as the titular character and Hailee Steinfeld added in the supporting role.
    Meanwhile, the next Marvel big screen projects include “Black Panther 2”, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”, “Captain Marvel 2”, “Black Widow”, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, “The Eternals”, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, “Thor: Love and Thunder”, and a “Spider-Man: Far From Home” sequel.

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    Burned Ones Are After the Fairies in 'Fate: The Winx Saga' First Trailer

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    The trailer offers a glimpse of a live-action ‘reimagining’ of the Italian cartoon series titled ‘Winx Club’ that follows coming-of-age journey of five fairies Bloom, Stella, Aisha, Terra and Musa.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming fantasy series “Fate: The Winx Saga” for viewing pleasure. Released on Tuesday, January 19, the trailer offers a glimpse of a live-action “reimagining” of the Italian cartoon series titled “Winx Club”.
    The video opens with a look at Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld that may remind fans of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in “Harry Potter” movie series. In Alfea, the students are learning “the element you were born with” in the first year.
    Someone notes in voiceover that “fairy magic is linked to emotion. The stronger the emotion, the stronger the magic.” Elsewhere in the trailer, Bloom (Abigail Cowen) appears to be struggling to control her element, which is fire, before actually managing to overcome it.
    The trailer also teases about the Barrier, which protects the school from Burned Ones. For some reasons, Bloom appears to go through the Barrier and encounter what seems to be Burned Ones. The action endangers her and others as she warns her friends, “They are after me.”

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    “Fate: The Winx Saga” follows the journey of five fairies, Bloom, Stella, Aisha, Terra and Musa. Also starring on the series are Hannah van der Westhuysen as Stella, Precious Mustapha as Aisha, Eliot Salt as Terra, Elisha Applebaum as Musa and Sadie Soverall as Beatrix.
    The official synopsis of Netflix’s grittier take on the cartoon reads, “It follows the coming-of-age journey of five fairies attending Alfea, a magical boarding school in the Otherworld where they must learn to master their powers while navigating love, rivalries, and the monsters that threaten their very existence.”
    The show hails from Brian Young (“The Vampire Diaries”) as he serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Winx creator Iginio Straffi and Judy Counihan. Joining them are Kris Thykier from Archery Pictures (Riviera, The State), and Cristiana Buzzelli as well as Joanne Lee from Rainbow.
    The 6-part first season of “Fate: The Winx Saga” is set to arrive on Friday, January 22 on Netflix.

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    Carlos Baute 'Thrilled' to Create Music for Frida Kahlo Series

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    Frida Kahlo Corporation has teamed up with CIC Media bosses to bring the Mexican icon’s story to the small screen through a drama project written by Joel Novoa and Marilu Godinez.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Venezuelan musician Carlos Baute has been recruited to help develop a drama series all about the life of celebrated artist Frida Kahlo.
    Officials at the Frida Kahlo Corporation have teamed up with CIC Media bosses to bring the Mexican icon’s story to the small screen, in a project written by Joel Novoa and Marilu Godinez.
    According to Deadline, Novoa, who has previously worked on “Arrow” and “Blood & Treasure”, will also direct.
    In a statement, the writers explained, “The idea is to talk about what the books don’t. The subtext behind each painting, the richness of Mexico’s 20th century and the revolution. Themes that are incredibly relevant at this unprecedented time.”

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    Carlos Dorado of the Frida Kahlo Corporation added, “Frida Kahlo Corporation is always looking for talented people who know how to exalt the life of an icon like Frida Kahlo. In this case, the professional team that has been formed is distinguished by its great professionalism, experience and most importantly the sensitivity to be able to approach a project as important and transcendental as Frida Kahlo. This high professional team will always have the support of Frida Kahlo Corporation.”

    And composer and singer Baute is thrilled to be involved.
    “I am very excited to create music to dress and accompany the story of the great Frida Kahlo, a character that I am sure millions of people want to know more about,” he shared.
    Casting details have yet to be revealed, but Salma Hayek famously portrayed the surrealist artist in 2002’s Oscar-winning “Frida”, directed by Julie Taymor.

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    'Saved by the Bell' Reboot Picked Up for Season 2

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    The rebooted television show has just been renewed for the second season and received another 10-episode order following the success of the first installment.

    Jan 20, 2021
    AceShowbiz – The stars of the “Saved by the Bell” reboot are returning to class for a second season of the relaunched franchise.
    Bosses at U.S. streaming service Peacock, part of the NBCUniversal network, have given show officials a new 10-episode order following the success of the revamp, which is set in Bayside High School in California and features the return of original series stars Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and Tiffani Thiessen.
    “I’m thrilled that Saved by the Bell has been renewed,” writer and executive producer Tracey Wigfield writes in a statement. “I’ve been blown away by all the love for the show and can’t wait to go back and make more episodes.”
    NBCUniversal executive Lisa Katz adds, “Saved by the Bell brought a fresh and modern take to the beloved original series that resonated with viewers of all ages.”

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    “Season 1 tackled topical, relevant issues with wit, heart, humor and just the right amount of nostalgia. And we look forward to bringing fans back to Bayside next season.”
    The renewal news emerges days after original castmember Dustin Diamond revealed he was battling stage four cancer. He did not reprise his role as Screech, which he played for four seasons until 1993, for the reboot due to financial demands.
    Original member Lark Voorhies was also absent from the reboot. The actress, who starred as the fashion-forward Lisa Turtle, admitted to feeling “slighted and hurt” after learning she’d not been invited to take part in the new show.
    She has also been excluded from numerous bonding events her castmates have had since the show ended, such as a dinner last year 2019 to celebrate “30 years of friendship.”
    On being left out of such social occasions, the screen star mused, “They have the right to do that and they’re happy in their element and they can have it, certainly… (But) family isn’t kept complete without its lead.”

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    Anna Paquin on 'True Blood' Remake: There's A Solid Chance I'd Say 'Yes'

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    While claiming to be left in the dark about the show’s comeback, the actress famous as Sookie Stackhouse notes that ‘there’s an endless number of stories you can tell.’

    Jan 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Anna Paquin is intrigued by the possibility of reprising her “True Blood” role for the new reboot, even though she knew nothing about the revamp plans.
    The actress portrayed waitress Sookie Stackhouse opposite her now-husband Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton in the vampire drama, but when it was announced in December that a “True Blood” remake was in the works with creator and original showrunner Alan Ball, the stars were caught by surprise.
    “Not a single member of the (original) cast or crew knew anything about it. We literally all found out on Twitter,” Paquin told the New York Post.

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    Despite being left in the dark about the show’s comeback, Paquin believes the new incarnation will be just as successful as their show, which ran for seven seasons until 2014.
    “I don’t know what the concept is, but it’s a rich world,” she mused. “The reason I feel like reboots and reimaginings do so well is that there’s an endless number of stories you can tell. We told seven years’ worth, but there’s no limit in genre stuff.”
    And Paquin would be open to returning to the vampire world, because she considers the “True Blood” gang her “family”, “It depends on in what regard,” she said of reprising her character Stackhouse. “I think Alan Ball is part of it and I owe him a lot of my career. So if he asked me, there’s a solid chance I’d say ‘yes’.”
    “But I had (sic) absolutely no idea what that would even look like or if they’d want us old folks. These were some of the best years of most of our lives for the cast and crew. That was our family.”

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    'Bachelor' Recap: A Woman Leaves After Interrupting Matt James' Group Date

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    The new outing of the ABC dating show picks up where things it leaves off in the last episode, in which Sarah fainted at the rose ceremony, much to everyone’s surprise.

    Jan 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – “The Bachelor” returned with a new episode on Monday, January 18. The new outing of the ABC dating show picked up where things it left off in the last episode, in which Sarah fainted at the rose ceremony, much to everyone’s surprise.
    “She was exhausted… but I’m just glad I was able to steal a few moments away with her,” Matt James said in confessional. “Knowing she’s healthy is what’s most important.” Meanwhile, Victoria assumed that Sarah “fainted for attention.”
    As Sarah got better, Matt resumed the rose ceremony. Eventually, Matt gave the final rose to Victoria instead of Marylynn. “I’m floored. How can he give her a rose? She’s just, the worst!” Marylynn said, admitting that Victoria’s a “good actor.”
    It was time for a group date for Rachael, Bri, Lauren, Kit, Serena C., Victoria, Khaylah, Anna, Kaili and Katie. They then walked into a room to find Ashley Iaconetti reading an intimate passage from Chris Harrison’s “The Love Letter”, and the women were asked to write their own erotic love story with Matt. Katie’s and Victoria’s were so erotic that more bleeps were heard when they read their story.
    Meanwhile, Sarah opted out the date card reading as she was emotionally exhausted. She used to deal with faithfulness, commitment issues and jealousy, adding that she “felt dirty watching that.”
    Later, Matt and Rachael had a moment together. “I haven’t felt this way in a long time, but also it’s scary because I haven’t felt this way this quickly ever,” she told Matt before they kissed. Rachael was positive that Matt “potentially feels the exact same way that I’m feeling about him.”

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    Meanwhile, Sarah was devastated. “It kills me to think he’s having these special moments with other women too,” she said. That prompted her to interrupt the group date which she wasn’t invited to and cut short Matt and Katie’s moment. Victoria encouraged Katie to get her time back and she did, leading to an argument between Sarah and Katie.
    Matt eventually walked Sarah out but then she went to visit the other women to apologize. However, they didn’t seem to accept her apology easily. Feeling targetted, Sarah was crying outside. Victoria approached her and tried to sound nice to her before Katie appeared.
    The next one-on-one date was between Matt and Serena P. But before their date, Matt noticed that Sarah wasn’t there with the other women, prompting him to go to her room. She told him that she had packed her bag, but Matt tried to convince her to stay. “That would be a tragedy!” Matt said. “You’re on my mind, and I haven’t forgotten about the time we spent together.”
    “I will continue to remind you how much I care about you,” he continued. “Obviously the girls aren’t going to be happy, but at the end of the day, it’s me and your connection… I will come here every day. I am dead serious.”
    During his date with Serena, the pair used the time to get to know each other and they also had a steamy makeout session in the hot tub. Meanwhile, the ladies at the house discussed how Sarah put distance from the others and MJ decided to confront her for it. Sarah told them that she was planning to leave because she felt overwhelmed by everything but Serena C thought that her move was “calculated, manipulated, toxic.” Sarah eventually left the next day.
    However, it turned out that she came to Matt’s room and told him how she felt “attacked” and that she wasn’t welcomed by the other women. “I went downstairs to like, apologize to the women for being in my room all day, and was like, completely attacked. Some of the women in there are just cruel and malicious, and it’s like, really hard for me,” she said. However, she didn’t change her mind and broke down in tears in the car as she left the show, saying that it was “the hardest thing I’ve ever done.”

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    'Queer Eye' Star Karamo Brown Added to 'Dear White People' Season 4

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    The Netflix reality TV star joins the upcoming final season of the series, several months after recurring member Jeremy Tardy quit due to alleged pay disparity between black and white cast.

    Jan 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – “Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown has joined the cast of TV show “Dear White People” for the upcoming fourth season.
    The culture expert’s character in the programme – which follows several black college students at a predominantly white Ivy League institution – has yet to be revealed.
    But Karamo celebrated the news of his new gig in a post on Instagram, alongside which he wrote, “So excited to be part of the @dearwhitepeople cast for the upcoming season!”
    While Brown is most well known for being on “Queer Eye”, he is also a successful actor – having starred in TV shows such as “Steam Room Stories” and “Heads Will Roll”. He began his career back in 2004, when he made history by becoming the first openly gay black man cast on a reality show when he appeared on MTV’s “The Real World: Philadelphia”.

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    The comedy drama series based on an acclaimed indie movie of the same title is going to bid farewell with the upcoming season.
    “I’m so grateful my little indie-that-could has made it to four seasons at Netflix,” creator Justin Simien said in a statement. “This show, along with the many talented storytellers it has brought into my orbit, has changed my life and I can’t wait to create a celebratory final volume befitting such a transformative experience.”
    Karamo Brown’s casting came several months after Jeremy Tardy announced his departure from the show. He accused Lionsgate bosses of racial discrimination due to pay disparity between black and white cast members ahead of the final season.
    “After being offered to return for several episodes my team was notified that our counter offer would not be considered and that the initial offer was the ‘best and final,’ ” he revealed. “This news was disturbing because one of my white colleagues – being a true ally – revealed that they too had received the same initial offer and had successfully negotiated a counter offer.”
    Lionsgate, however, denied the allegations, “This was a purely financial negotiation regarding deal terms. Lionsgate is committed to equal treatment for all talent regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation.”

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    'Peaky Blinders' to Continue in 'Another Form' After Sixth and Final Season

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    While creator Steven Knight confirms the British series will bid farewell in the upcoming sixth season, he teases that the story will continue in ‘another form.’

    Jan 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Hit period crime drama “Peaky Blinders” is set to end after the upcoming season six.
    The British series, which revolves around the dealings of the powerful Shelby crime family in post-World War One Birmingham, England, recently began production on new episodes after months of delay due to the COVID-19 shutdown, and on Monday (18Jan21), creator Steven Knight announced the TV show would end after one more season.
    However, he also revealed fans could look forward to more “Peaky Blinders” antics in the future, although he stopped short of offering up any further details.
    “Peaky is back and with a bang,” Knight shared in a statement. “After the enforced production delay due to the COVID pandemic, we find the family in extreme jeopardy and the stakes have never been higher.”

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    “We believe this will be the best series of all and are sure that our amazing fans will love it. While the TV series will be coming to an end, the story will continue in another form.”
    “Peaky Blinders” stars Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, the head of the family, alongside Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Finn Cole, and Aidan Gillen. “The Irishman” ‘s Stephen Graham was also previously revealed to be joining the cast of season six.
    Earlier seasons of the BBC show, which airs on Netflix for U.S. audiences, have featured stars like Tom Hardy, Adrien Brody, Sam Neill, and Sam Claflin.
    A premiere date for the sixth and final run has yet to be set.
    Season five debuted in mid-2019.

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