Skydance Media Announces Tencent to Partner on Terminator Project
Tencent Will Co-Finance and Distribute the Film in China
SANTA MONICA, Calif. & BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skydance Media, LLC (“Skydance”), a diversified media company that creates event-level entertainment for global audiences across multiple platforms, and Tencent Pictures, the film and television arm of Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent”), announced today that Tencent will co-finance as a global partner the upcoming Terminator film directed by Tim Miller and produced by James Cameron and David Ellison. Under the pact, Tencent will also handle the distribution, marketing and merchandising of the film in China. This is the first collaboration between the two companies since they entered into a partnership, with Tencent making a strategic investment in Skydance Media.
“This franchise is hugely popular with Chinese audiences and will greatly benefit from the massive reach and valuable know-how Tencent has in marketing, distribution, games, and more.”
“We are thrilled Terminator will be our first collaboration with Tencent, and we believe that partnering this early in the process, prior to production, will allow both companies to fully maximize the opportunity,” said Jesse Sisgold, Skydance Media President & COO. “This franchise is hugely popular with Chinese audiences and will greatly benefit from the massive reach and valuable know-how Tencent has in marketing, distribution, games, and more.”
"We are truly excited to be partnering with Skydance on the newest chapter of this iconic franchise. With Skydance's savvy production expertise and impeccable taste in talent, along with Tencent's tremendous marketing and distribution capabilities in China, we believe the success of Terminator will serve as a benchmark for future collaborations," said Edward Cheng, Vice President of Tencent and CEO of Tencent Pictures.
The upcoming Terminator movie will be a direct sequel to Cameron's Terminator 2: Judgment Day starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, both reprising their iconic roles as “The Terminator” and “Sarah Connor” from the first two Terminator films. The new story will introduce the next generation of characters played by rising stars Mackenzie Davis (Blade Runner 2049, “Halt and Catch Fire”), Natalia Reyes ("Lady, La Vendedora de Rosas"), Diego Boneta (“Scream Queens,” Rock of Ages), and Gabriel Luna (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) Specific details on the characters are being kept under wraps.
Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox are also co-financing the film, which is scheduled for U.S. release the Friday before Thanksgiving on November 22, 2019. The movie will be distributed domestically by Paramount Pictures and internationally (excluding China) by 20th Century Fox.
About Skydance Media, LLC
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences across platforms, including feature films, animation, television, gaming and digital. To date, Skydance has produced and financed 15 feature films, which have cumulatively grossed nearly $5 billion in worldwide box office. Skydance TV launched in 2013, creating 8 premium series to date, with current distribution partners that include Apple, Amazon, AMC, DirecTV, Hulu, Netflix, and The Paramount Network. Skydance Interactive is a multifaceted game studio with premier brand games, including Archangel VR. In the last four years, the Company has grown from 15 employees in Santa Monica to over 150, with facilities in Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Hollywood and Vancouver.
About Tencent Holdings Limited and Tencent Pictures
Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users. Tencent’s social products WeChat and QQ link its users to a rich digital content catalogue including games, video, music and books. Its proprietary targeting technology helps advertisers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China. Tencent’s infrastructure services including payment, security, cloud and artificial intelligence create differentiated offerings and support its partners’ business growth. Tencent invests heavily in people and innovation, enabling the company to evolve with the Internet.
Tencent Pictures, the film and television arm of Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent”), has been a key strategic partner on a number of high profile global films such as Universal’s Warcraft, Warner Bros’ Kong: Skull Island, and most recently Warner Bros’ Wonder Woman.
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Friday, April 27, 2018
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from April 1st to 7th, 2018- Update #15
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MOVIES - From THR: James Cameron's "Terminator" reboot (which is being directed by Tim Miller) has been moved from a July 2019 release date to a November 2019 release date.
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CULTURE - From TheNewYorker: Classic 1980s actress Molly Ringwald revisits the films of her youth, including a film in which she starred, John Hughes' "The Breakfast Club," in the context of the #MeToo movement.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Dwayne Johnson talks about his "Fast and Furious" feud with Vin Diesel.
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COMICS-FILM - From THR: FX has ordered a pilot based on the acclaimed comic book, "Y: The Last Man."
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MOVIES - From THR: Steven Spielberg is open to making "Indiana Jones" a woman.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Screenwriter Zak Penn insists that he is not rebooting "The Matrix."
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COMICS-FILM - From CBR: "Wonder Woman" was Warner Bros. most profitable film of 2017, with estimates saying perhaps over $250 million in profits.
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DISNEY - From 24/7WallSt: So far, 31 percent of domestic movie ticket sales belong to the Walt Disney Company. Sony/Columbia have 14 percent and Fox has 13 percent.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooLifestyle: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reveals his battle with depression.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/30 to 4/1/2018 Easter weekend box office is "Ready Player One" with an estimated take of $41.2 million.
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POLITICS - From Slate: A "Happy Unhinged Easter" from President Trump.
From LukovichBlog: Why Evangelicals admire President Trump.
OBITS:
From Variety: The actor Soon-Tek Oh died at the age of 85, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Soon-Tek was Korean-American and was a pioneering figure in Asian-American, being the founder of the "East West Theater," one of the first Asian-American theater companies. Many may know him as the voice of "Fa-Zhou," the father of Mulan in two of Disney's "Mulan" films. He appeared in numerous television series beginning in the 1960s. He also appeared in numerous films, including the James Bond film, "Man with the Golden Gun."
From Variety: Actress Susan Anspach has died at the age of 75, Monday, April 2, 2018. Anspach was best known for her appearances in 1970s film, "Five Easy Pieces" and Woody Allen's "Play It Again, Sam."
From TheWrap: Prolific television writer and producer Steven Bochco has died at the age of 74, Sunday, April 1, 2018. The prolific producer revolutionized TV dramas in the 1980s and dramas with such series as "Hill Street Blues," L.A. Law," and "NYPD Blue." He won 10 Emmy Awards and 4 Peabody Awards. He won the "Humanitas Prize" twice and was inducted into the "Television Hall of Fame" in 1996.
From YahooNews: Anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81, Monday, April 2, 2018. She was the ex-wife of South African freedom fighter and eventual president, Winnie Mandela.
MOVIES - From THR: James Cameron's "Terminator" reboot (which is being directed by Tim Miller) has been moved from a July 2019 release date to a November 2019 release date.
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CULTURE - From TheNewYorker: Classic 1980s actress Molly Ringwald revisits the films of her youth, including a film in which she starred, John Hughes' "The Breakfast Club," in the context of the #MeToo movement.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Dwayne Johnson talks about his "Fast and Furious" feud with Vin Diesel.
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COMICS-FILM - From THR: FX has ordered a pilot based on the acclaimed comic book, "Y: The Last Man."
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MOVIES - From THR: Steven Spielberg is open to making "Indiana Jones" a woman.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Screenwriter Zak Penn insists that he is not rebooting "The Matrix."
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COMICS-FILM - From CBR: "Wonder Woman" was Warner Bros. most profitable film of 2017, with estimates saying perhaps over $250 million in profits.
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DISNEY - From 24/7WallSt: So far, 31 percent of domestic movie ticket sales belong to the Walt Disney Company. Sony/Columbia have 14 percent and Fox has 13 percent.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooLifestyle: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reveals his battle with depression.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/30 to 4/1/2018 Easter weekend box office is "Ready Player One" with an estimated take of $41.2 million.
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POLITICS - From Slate: A "Happy Unhinged Easter" from President Trump.
From LukovichBlog: Why Evangelicals admire President Trump.
OBITS:
From Variety: The actor Soon-Tek Oh died at the age of 85, Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Soon-Tek was Korean-American and was a pioneering figure in Asian-American, being the founder of the "East West Theater," one of the first Asian-American theater companies. Many may know him as the voice of "Fa-Zhou," the father of Mulan in two of Disney's "Mulan" films. He appeared in numerous television series beginning in the 1960s. He also appeared in numerous films, including the James Bond film, "Man with the Golden Gun."
From Variety: Actress Susan Anspach has died at the age of 75, Monday, April 2, 2018. Anspach was best known for her appearances in 1970s film, "Five Easy Pieces" and Woody Allen's "Play It Again, Sam."
From TheWrap: Prolific television writer and producer Steven Bochco has died at the age of 74, Sunday, April 1, 2018. The prolific producer revolutionized TV dramas in the 1980s and dramas with such series as "Hill Street Blues," L.A. Law," and "NYPD Blue." He won 10 Emmy Awards and 4 Peabody Awards. He won the "Humanitas Prize" twice and was inducted into the "Television Hall of Fame" in 1996.
From YahooNews: Anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81, Monday, April 2, 2018. She was the ex-wife of South African freedom fighter and eventual president, Winnie Mandela.
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from January 14th to 20th, 2018 - Update #34
Support Leroy on Patreon.
COMICS-FILM - From WeGotThisCovered: Brie Larson continues her preparation for Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel," as seen in these photos.
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COMICS-FILM - From ICv2: "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" will debut on Freeform (Disney) June 7, 2018 at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific.
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MUSIC - From Billboard: Drake drops two new songs. Here, them at Billboard.
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MUSIC - From RollingStone: A medical examiner has ruled that rock musician Tom Petty died of an accidental mixture of medication including opiods. Petty died in October 2017.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: The "Crocodile Dundee" film franchise gets a new life with "Dundee" starring Danny McBride.
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PIXAR - From THR: Stephany Folsom is the new writer on "Toy Story 4." Previous writer Rashida Jones left the project.
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COMICS-FILM - From ComicBook: Matthew Lloyd, who was the cinematographer on the first season of Marvel/Netflix's "Daredevil" will be do the photography duties on the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" sequel.
COMICS-FILM - From BleedingCool: NBA legend, champion, and Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal wants to be in an "Avengers" movie. Back in the 1990s, he was the star of the film, "Steel," based on the DC Comics character.
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MANGA-FILM - From CBR: Director Robert Rodriguez explains the photo-realistic "manga eyes" in "Alita: Battle Angel" (based on the manga "Battle Angel Alita").
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CULTURE - From YahooNews: A University of Alabama female student finds herself expelled and returned to her New Jersey home after she posts a racist anti-African-American rant on Instagram.
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COMICS-FILM - From ComicBookMovie: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein will be the directors of "Flashpoint," the stand-alone film featuring DC Comics superhero, "Flash."
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TELEVISION - From THR: J.J. Abrams is working on a television science fiction drama that has HBO and Apple would like to buy.
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CULTURE - From TheNewYorker: When Barbie Went to War with Bratz
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COMICS-ANIMATION - From DenofGeek: There are rumors that Marvel will cancel all three of its Disney XD animated TV series.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Vin Diesel wants to play the lead in Sony's film adaptation of Valiant Comics' "Bloodshot."
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CELEBRITY - From Deadline: Pam Grier talks about her biopic and speaks on sexual harassment.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Trevor Jackson and Jason Mitchell to star in Sony's "Superfly" remake. Director X (a Canadian music video director) is set to director.
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CELEBRITY/AWARDS - From TMZ: Halle Berry may have "gone commando" at the 49th NAACP Image Awards ceremony on Mon., Jan. 15th, 2018.
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CULTURE - From THR: "The Big Sick" and Hollywood's Muslim-American Renaissance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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POLITICS - From HuffPost: Famed whistleblower, Chelsea Manning, is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Maryland.
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COMICS-FILM - From CinemaBlend: Stan Lee talks about what he wanted his "Black Panther" cameo to be.
From ScreenRant: Both Todd McFarlane and Stan Lee will appear in the reboot of the "Spawn" film franchise. McFarlane is the creator of the Spawn comic book and is writing and directing the reboot. Stan Lee was the creator or co-creator of many of the most iconic Marvel Comics characters.
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MLK - From TheGuardian: If Martin Luther King Jr were alive today, politicians would denounce him.
MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: Quentin Tarantino reportedly wants Al Pacino in his 1969/Manson murders movie.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner at the 1/12 to 1/14/2018 weekend box office is "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" with an estimated take of $27 million.
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SCANDAL - From Deadline: Eliza Dushku has accused famed stunt coordinator, Joel Kramer, of molesting her on the during filming of the James Cameron film, "True Lies" (1994).
From Facebook: Eliza Dushku's post describing the sexual assault she alleges a True Lies coordinator committed against her when she was 12. [WARNING: Her post is shocking, graphic, and heartbreaking.]
From BleedingCool: James Cameron, director of True Lies, and Jamie Lee Curtis, co-star of True Lies, comments on Eliza Dushku's allegations that she was molested as a child on the set of True Lies by a stunt coordinator.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Mark Wahlberg and his agency WME to donate "All the Money in the World" reshoot money (a combined $2 million) to "Times Up" legal defense fund.
From TheWrap: Mark Wahlberg's "All of the Money in the World," Michelle Williams, praises Wahlberg for donating his reshoot money to #TimesUp.
From TimesUp: About #TimesUp
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CELEBRITY - From THR: A profile of journalist and writer Ronan Farrow, the son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, and one of the writers who broke open the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Oscar winning screenwriter, John Ridley (12 Years a Slave) is writing "The Other History of the DC Universe" for DC Comics.
VIDEO:
From FlickeringMyth: Lucasfilm and Disney XD has released a trailer for the final episodes of "Star Wars Rebels." The final six episodes will be released over a 3-week period beginning Feb. 19th, 2018.
OBITS:
From ChicagoSunTimes: The Chicago-based rapper, Fredo Santana, has died at the age of 27, Saturday, January 20, 2018. Known as a "drill rapper," Fredo was the older cousin of controversial rapper, Chief Keef. Fredo released nine mixtapes and one solo album, 2013's "Trappin Ain't Dead."
From PEOPLE: Irish musician, Dolores O'Riordan, has died at the age of 46, Monday, January 15, 2018. She was the lead singer of the Irish band, "The Cranberries," which has a number of hit songs in the 1990s, especially "Linger" and "Zombie."
COMICS-FILM - From WeGotThisCovered: Brie Larson continues her preparation for Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel," as seen in these photos.
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COMICS-FILM - From ICv2: "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" will debut on Freeform (Disney) June 7, 2018 at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific.
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MUSIC - From Billboard: Drake drops two new songs. Here, them at Billboard.
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MUSIC - From RollingStone: A medical examiner has ruled that rock musician Tom Petty died of an accidental mixture of medication including opiods. Petty died in October 2017.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: The "Crocodile Dundee" film franchise gets a new life with "Dundee" starring Danny McBride.
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PIXAR - From THR: Stephany Folsom is the new writer on "Toy Story 4." Previous writer Rashida Jones left the project.
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COMICS-FILM - From ComicBook: Matthew Lloyd, who was the cinematographer on the first season of Marvel/Netflix's "Daredevil" will be do the photography duties on the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" sequel.
COMICS-FILM - From BleedingCool: NBA legend, champion, and Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal wants to be in an "Avengers" movie. Back in the 1990s, he was the star of the film, "Steel," based on the DC Comics character.
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MANGA-FILM - From CBR: Director Robert Rodriguez explains the photo-realistic "manga eyes" in "Alita: Battle Angel" (based on the manga "Battle Angel Alita").
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CULTURE - From YahooNews: A University of Alabama female student finds herself expelled and returned to her New Jersey home after she posts a racist anti-African-American rant on Instagram.
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COMICS-FILM - From ComicBookMovie: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein will be the directors of "Flashpoint," the stand-alone film featuring DC Comics superhero, "Flash."
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TELEVISION - From THR: J.J. Abrams is working on a television science fiction drama that has HBO and Apple would like to buy.
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CULTURE - From TheNewYorker: When Barbie Went to War with Bratz
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COMICS-ANIMATION - From DenofGeek: There are rumors that Marvel will cancel all three of its Disney XD animated TV series.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Vin Diesel wants to play the lead in Sony's film adaptation of Valiant Comics' "Bloodshot."
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CELEBRITY - From Deadline: Pam Grier talks about her biopic and speaks on sexual harassment.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Trevor Jackson and Jason Mitchell to star in Sony's "Superfly" remake. Director X (a Canadian music video director) is set to director.
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CELEBRITY/AWARDS - From TMZ: Halle Berry may have "gone commando" at the 49th NAACP Image Awards ceremony on Mon., Jan. 15th, 2018.
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CULTURE - From THR: "The Big Sick" and Hollywood's Muslim-American Renaissance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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POLITICS - From HuffPost: Famed whistleblower, Chelsea Manning, is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Maryland.
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COMICS-FILM - From CinemaBlend: Stan Lee talks about what he wanted his "Black Panther" cameo to be.
From ScreenRant: Both Todd McFarlane and Stan Lee will appear in the reboot of the "Spawn" film franchise. McFarlane is the creator of the Spawn comic book and is writing and directing the reboot. Stan Lee was the creator or co-creator of many of the most iconic Marvel Comics characters.
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MLK - From TheGuardian: If Martin Luther King Jr were alive today, politicians would denounce him.
MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: Quentin Tarantino reportedly wants Al Pacino in his 1969/Manson murders movie.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner at the 1/12 to 1/14/2018 weekend box office is "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" with an estimated take of $27 million.
----------
SCANDAL - From Deadline: Eliza Dushku has accused famed stunt coordinator, Joel Kramer, of molesting her on the during filming of the James Cameron film, "True Lies" (1994).
From Facebook: Eliza Dushku's post describing the sexual assault she alleges a True Lies coordinator committed against her when she was 12. [WARNING: Her post is shocking, graphic, and heartbreaking.]
From BleedingCool: James Cameron, director of True Lies, and Jamie Lee Curtis, co-star of True Lies, comments on Eliza Dushku's allegations that she was molested as a child on the set of True Lies by a stunt coordinator.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Mark Wahlberg and his agency WME to donate "All the Money in the World" reshoot money (a combined $2 million) to "Times Up" legal defense fund.
From TheWrap: Mark Wahlberg's "All of the Money in the World," Michelle Williams, praises Wahlberg for donating his reshoot money to #TimesUp.
From TimesUp: About #TimesUp
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CELEBRITY - From THR: A profile of journalist and writer Ronan Farrow, the son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, and one of the writers who broke open the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Oscar winning screenwriter, John Ridley (12 Years a Slave) is writing "The Other History of the DC Universe" for DC Comics.
VIDEO:
From FlickeringMyth: Lucasfilm and Disney XD has released a trailer for the final episodes of "Star Wars Rebels." The final six episodes will be released over a 3-week period beginning Feb. 19th, 2018.
OBITS:
From ChicagoSunTimes: The Chicago-based rapper, Fredo Santana, has died at the age of 27, Saturday, January 20, 2018. Known as a "drill rapper," Fredo was the older cousin of controversial rapper, Chief Keef. Fredo released nine mixtapes and one solo album, 2013's "Trappin Ain't Dead."
From PEOPLE: Irish musician, Dolores O'Riordan, has died at the age of 46, Monday, January 15, 2018. She was the lead singer of the Irish band, "The Cranberries," which has a number of hit songs in the 1990s, especially "Linger" and "Zombie."
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from November 26th to 30th, 2017 - Update #16
Support Leroy on Patreon.
COMICS-FILM - From THR: The release date for the reboot of the "Hellboy" film franchise is January 11, 2019.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Aaron Sorkin has said that he has a standing offer from NBC to revive his beloved, Emmy-winning TV series, "West Wing." Sorkin says that he would prefer to have Sterling K. Brown of NBC's "This is Us" be the President of the U.S. in a new version of the show.
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SCANDAL - From DeadlineTV: NBC has fired Matt Lauer over allegations of "inappropriate sexual behavior."
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MOVIE AWARDS - From TheWrap: The National Board of Review Names Steven Spielberg's "The Post" the "Best Film of 2017."
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MUSIC AWARDS - From TheWrap: 2018 / 60th Grammy Award nominations announced.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: Here are your 2017 Gotham Award winners.
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CELEBRITY - YahooNews: Prince Harry of British royal family has got has gone black and may never come back with the women he announced as his bride-to-be, Meghan Markle, the actress and lifestyle blogger, whose father is white and mother is black.
From TheGuardian: The myth of (British) royal purity.
From YahooNews: J.K. Rowling shuts down "The Spectator" over Meghan Markle's suitability as Prince Harry's wife.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 11/24 to 11/26/2017 three-day Thanksgiving weekend box office is Pixar's "Coco" with an estimated haul of $49 million. Over the five-day weekend, 11/22 to 11/26/2017, "Coco" is also the winner with an estimated take of $72.1.
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TELEVISION - From TVGuide: The character that will bridge the world of "The Walking Dead" and "Fear the Walking Dead" is Morgan, played by actor, Lennie James.
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WEBTV - From ShadowandAct: A fan-made web series centers on a black Hermoine Granger in a post-Hogwarts world.
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BOX OFFICE - From YahooEntertainment: "Coco" wins the five-day Thanksgiving weekend with an estimated box office take of $71.2 million.
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CELEBRITY - From EW: James Cameron recalls the time he almost whooped Harvey Weinstein at the Oscars.
From YahooEntertainment: On the 20th anniversary of his monster hit, "Titanic," writer-director answers questions about the film.
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CELEBRITY - From EntertainmentTonight: Jennifer Lawrence ready to take time off and buy a farm and milk goats.
OBITS:
From THR: Film director and editor, Anthony Harvey, died at the age of 87, Thursday, November 23, 2017. Harvey earned an Oscar nomination for directing "The Lion in Winter." Harvey also edited Stanley Kubrick's films, "Lolita" (1962) and "Dr. Strangelove" (1964).
From TheWrap: Rance Howard, the father of actor/director Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, has died at the age of 89, Saturday, November 25, 2017. Rance appeared in 15 of his son Ron's films, including "A Beautiful Mind," which won Ron two Oscars.
From Variety: Prolific television director, Peter Baldwin, died at the age of 86, Sunday, November 19, 2017. He won a Primetime Emmy for directing ABC's late 1980s series, "The Wonder Years."
COMICS-FILM - From THR: The release date for the reboot of the "Hellboy" film franchise is January 11, 2019.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Aaron Sorkin has said that he has a standing offer from NBC to revive his beloved, Emmy-winning TV series, "West Wing." Sorkin says that he would prefer to have Sterling K. Brown of NBC's "This is Us" be the President of the U.S. in a new version of the show.
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SCANDAL - From DeadlineTV: NBC has fired Matt Lauer over allegations of "inappropriate sexual behavior."
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MOVIE AWARDS - From TheWrap: The National Board of Review Names Steven Spielberg's "The Post" the "Best Film of 2017."
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MUSIC AWARDS - From TheWrap: 2018 / 60th Grammy Award nominations announced.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: Here are your 2017 Gotham Award winners.
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CELEBRITY - YahooNews: Prince Harry of British royal family has got has gone black and may never come back with the women he announced as his bride-to-be, Meghan Markle, the actress and lifestyle blogger, whose father is white and mother is black.
From TheGuardian: The myth of (British) royal purity.
From YahooNews: J.K. Rowling shuts down "The Spectator" over Meghan Markle's suitability as Prince Harry's wife.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 11/24 to 11/26/2017 three-day Thanksgiving weekend box office is Pixar's "Coco" with an estimated haul of $49 million. Over the five-day weekend, 11/22 to 11/26/2017, "Coco" is also the winner with an estimated take of $72.1.
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TELEVISION - From TVGuide: The character that will bridge the world of "The Walking Dead" and "Fear the Walking Dead" is Morgan, played by actor, Lennie James.
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WEBTV - From ShadowandAct: A fan-made web series centers on a black Hermoine Granger in a post-Hogwarts world.
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BOX OFFICE - From YahooEntertainment: "Coco" wins the five-day Thanksgiving weekend with an estimated box office take of $71.2 million.
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CELEBRITY - From EW: James Cameron recalls the time he almost whooped Harvey Weinstein at the Oscars.
From YahooEntertainment: On the 20th anniversary of his monster hit, "Titanic," writer-director answers questions about the film.
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CELEBRITY - From EntertainmentTonight: Jennifer Lawrence ready to take time off and buy a farm and milk goats.
OBITS:
From THR: Film director and editor, Anthony Harvey, died at the age of 87, Thursday, November 23, 2017. Harvey earned an Oscar nomination for directing "The Lion in Winter." Harvey also edited Stanley Kubrick's films, "Lolita" (1962) and "Dr. Strangelove" (1964).
From TheWrap: Rance Howard, the father of actor/director Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, has died at the age of 89, Saturday, November 25, 2017. Rance appeared in 15 of his son Ron's films, including "A Beautiful Mind," which won Ron two Oscars.
From Variety: Prolific television director, Peter Baldwin, died at the age of 86, Sunday, November 19, 2017. He won a Primetime Emmy for directing ABC's late 1980s series, "The Wonder Years."
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from October 1st to 7th, 2017 - Update #29
Support Leroy on Patreon.
BLM - From RSN: Are you a "Black Identity Extremist?"
MOVIES - From Nerdist: On the 30th anniversary of Clive Barker's film "Hellraiser" (1987), Nerdiest ranks all the films in the series. There are ten as of this year's "Hellraiser: Judgment."
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STAR TREK - From CinemaBlend: Would Quentin Tarantino really direct a "Star Trek" movie.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jason Statham will get their own "Fast & Furious" movie spinoff, set for 2019.
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MOVIES - From THR: James Cameron talks about how he convinced Linda Hamilton to return for a "Terminator" revival.
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MOVIES - From THR: Universal takes "Bride of Frankenstein" off its schedule. Part of its "Dark Universe" line, it was scheduled to debut Feb. 14, 2019.
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MOVIES - From TheNewYorkTimes: Decades of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein are revealed.
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MOVIES - From YahooNews: Rooney Mara says that it was not entirely her decision not to return for the sequel to 2011's "The Girl with a Dragon Tatoo," which is entitled "The Girl in the Spider's Web," which is due in 2018. British actress Claire Foy will take over the role of "Lisbeth Salander," from Mara.
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ANIMATION - From RollingStone: Fox's beloved and Emmy-winning animated television series, "Bob's Burgers," will also be a animated feature film in 2020.
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HISTORY - From TheVillageVoice: In the wake of "Playboy" magazine founder, Hugh Hefner's death, "The Village Voice" is make available its 1980 Pulitzer Prize-winning article, "Death of a Playmate." The article is about the murder of "Playboy playmate," Dorothy Stratten, by her husband who killed himself after murdering her. Stratten's life was fictionalized in Bob Fosse's final film, "Star 80" (1983).
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AVATAR - From THR: Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins James Cameron's "Avatar" universe. Winslet starred in Cameron's Oscar-winning box office record setting film, "Titanic."
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MOVIES - From THR: Joachim Ronning, director of the recent fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film, will direct the sequel to "Maleficent," the 2014 worldwide hit starring Angelina Jolie.
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MOVIES - From SlashFilm: Luc Besson says that "Lucy 2," the sequel to his hit film starring Scarlett Johansson, is still happening.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Director Doug Liman provided an update on "Edge of Tomorrow 2."
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LAS VEGAS:
BREAKING NEWS - From WashingtonPost: A gunman opened fire at a country music concert in Las Vegas on Sunday night - Breaking news and developing story.
From YahooNews: Dark details emerge about the family history of Las Vegas mass shooter, Stephen Paddock.
From YahooNews: Stephen Paddock was a multimillionaire!
From YahooNewsweek: The identities of the victims of Las Vegas mass shooter, Stephen Paddock, are being revealed.
From TheDailyBeast: Former Fox New host and serial sexual harasser, Bill O'Reilly, says that Las Vegas massacre is "the price of freedom."
From YahooFinance: Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger announced that a Disney cast member, Carrie Barnette, was killed in the Las Vegas shooting. Another, Jessica Milam, was injured.
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MUSIC - From TMZ: Tom Petty found in full cardiac arrest at home in Malibu - Developing Story.
From YahooNews: Tom Petty may have been taken off life support.
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Jon Hamm has joined Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens," the six-part TV adaptation of Gaiman's novel of the same name that he wrote with the late Terry Prathett.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: It is a close race for #1 at the 9/29 to 10/1/2017 weekend box office with "IT" ($17.3 mil), "American Made" ($17.01 mil), and "Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle" ($17 mil) fighting for #1.
From TheWrap: Period pieces, "Loving Vincent," and "Victoria and Abdul," expand at indie box office.
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CELEBRITY - From People: O.J. Simpson has been released from prison.
From BET: Rob Kardashian can't pay his baby mama Blac Chyna the $20,000 per month in child support for their child, Dream, that he agreed to pay.
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MOVIES - From SlashFilm: Don Mancini, the creator of the horror movie killer, Chucky ("Child's Play"), submits to a Q&A about the "Chucky" franchise and about the new film, "Cult of Chucky," the seventh installment.
TRAILER:
From SideshowToys: Here is the first trailer for Alex Garland's upcoming film, "Annihilation" (February 2018),
OBITS:
From YahooNews: Rock music legend, Tom Petty, has died at the age of 66, Monday night, October 2, 2017. Petty was best known as the front man of the band "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers." He also recorded two albums with the supergroup, "Traveling Wilburys," and he released three solo albums. He won three Grammy Awards, one as a solo artist, one with the Heartbreakers, and one with the Wilburys.
From DeadlineTV: Comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45, Friday, October 6, 2017. He rose to fame competing on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" in 2003.
From RSN: Peace activist and teacher, Scott Galindez, died at the age of 52, Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was a frequent contributor to news service, Reader Supported News.
BLM - From RSN: Are you a "Black Identity Extremist?"
MOVIES - From Nerdist: On the 30th anniversary of Clive Barker's film "Hellraiser" (1987), Nerdiest ranks all the films in the series. There are ten as of this year's "Hellraiser: Judgment."
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STAR TREK - From CinemaBlend: Would Quentin Tarantino really direct a "Star Trek" movie.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jason Statham will get their own "Fast & Furious" movie spinoff, set for 2019.
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MOVIES - From THR: James Cameron talks about how he convinced Linda Hamilton to return for a "Terminator" revival.
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MOVIES - From THR: Universal takes "Bride of Frankenstein" off its schedule. Part of its "Dark Universe" line, it was scheduled to debut Feb. 14, 2019.
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MOVIES - From TheNewYorkTimes: Decades of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein are revealed.
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MOVIES - From YahooNews: Rooney Mara says that it was not entirely her decision not to return for the sequel to 2011's "The Girl with a Dragon Tatoo," which is entitled "The Girl in the Spider's Web," which is due in 2018. British actress Claire Foy will take over the role of "Lisbeth Salander," from Mara.
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ANIMATION - From RollingStone: Fox's beloved and Emmy-winning animated television series, "Bob's Burgers," will also be a animated feature film in 2020.
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HISTORY - From TheVillageVoice: In the wake of "Playboy" magazine founder, Hugh Hefner's death, "The Village Voice" is make available its 1980 Pulitzer Prize-winning article, "Death of a Playmate." The article is about the murder of "Playboy playmate," Dorothy Stratten, by her husband who killed himself after murdering her. Stratten's life was fictionalized in Bob Fosse's final film, "Star 80" (1983).
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AVATAR - From THR: Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins James Cameron's "Avatar" universe. Winslet starred in Cameron's Oscar-winning box office record setting film, "Titanic."
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MOVIES - From THR: Joachim Ronning, director of the recent fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film, will direct the sequel to "Maleficent," the 2014 worldwide hit starring Angelina Jolie.
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MOVIES - From SlashFilm: Luc Besson says that "Lucy 2," the sequel to his hit film starring Scarlett Johansson, is still happening.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Director Doug Liman provided an update on "Edge of Tomorrow 2."
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LAS VEGAS:
BREAKING NEWS - From WashingtonPost: A gunman opened fire at a country music concert in Las Vegas on Sunday night - Breaking news and developing story.
From YahooNews: Dark details emerge about the family history of Las Vegas mass shooter, Stephen Paddock.
From YahooNews: Stephen Paddock was a multimillionaire!
From YahooNewsweek: The identities of the victims of Las Vegas mass shooter, Stephen Paddock, are being revealed.
From TheDailyBeast: Former Fox New host and serial sexual harasser, Bill O'Reilly, says that Las Vegas massacre is "the price of freedom."
From YahooFinance: Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger announced that a Disney cast member, Carrie Barnette, was killed in the Las Vegas shooting. Another, Jessica Milam, was injured.
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MUSIC - From TMZ: Tom Petty found in full cardiac arrest at home in Malibu - Developing Story.
From YahooNews: Tom Petty may have been taken off life support.
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Jon Hamm has joined Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens," the six-part TV adaptation of Gaiman's novel of the same name that he wrote with the late Terry Prathett.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: It is a close race for #1 at the 9/29 to 10/1/2017 weekend box office with "IT" ($17.3 mil), "American Made" ($17.01 mil), and "Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle" ($17 mil) fighting for #1.
From TheWrap: Period pieces, "Loving Vincent," and "Victoria and Abdul," expand at indie box office.
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CELEBRITY - From People: O.J. Simpson has been released from prison.
From BET: Rob Kardashian can't pay his baby mama Blac Chyna the $20,000 per month in child support for their child, Dream, that he agreed to pay.
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MOVIES - From SlashFilm: Don Mancini, the creator of the horror movie killer, Chucky ("Child's Play"), submits to a Q&A about the "Chucky" franchise and about the new film, "Cult of Chucky," the seventh installment.
TRAILER:
From SideshowToys: Here is the first trailer for Alex Garland's upcoming film, "Annihilation" (February 2018),
OBITS:
From YahooNews: Rock music legend, Tom Petty, has died at the age of 66, Monday night, October 2, 2017. Petty was best known as the front man of the band "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers." He also recorded two albums with the supergroup, "Traveling Wilburys," and he released three solo albums. He won three Grammy Awards, one as a solo artist, one with the Heartbreakers, and one with the Wilburys.
From DeadlineTV: Comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45, Friday, October 6, 2017. He rose to fame competing on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" in 2003.
From RSN: Peace activist and teacher, Scott Galindez, died at the age of 52, Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He was a frequent contributor to news service, Reader Supported News.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from September 24th to 30th, 2017 - Update #31
Support Leroy on Patreon.
LGBTQ - From Reuters: Egypt's government is hunting down gay men and performing forced anal exams, according to Amnesty International.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: O.J. Simpson is due to be released from a Nevada prison Sunday, Oct. 1st, and he is apparently moving to the state of Florida. But Florida's state attorney general does not want him.
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TELEVISION - From SlashFilm: The TV series based on David Cronenberg's infamous film "Scanners" (1981) is in development again.
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MOVIES - From SideshowToys: There is a new poster for "Pacific Rim Uprising" starring John Boyega ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens).
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MOVIES - From Variety: Early reviews on "Blade Runner 2049" are glowing.
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CELEBRITY - From CNN: Emmy-winning actress and producer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, reveals that she has breast cancer.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Cesar-winner Kristen Stewart and Oscar-winner are circling Sony's "Charlies Angels" reboot, which Elizabeth Banks will direct.
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BLM - From APNews: One of two lawsuits that Black Lives Matter and DeRay Mckesson are facing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has been dismissed.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: The Disney Channel will produce a TV movie remake of Disney's popular 1993 film, "Hocus Pocus." The long-rumored "Hocus Pocus 2" is apparently not happening.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Spike is cancelling its TV series adaptation of the Stephen King novella, "The Mist," after one season. [I found the show unwatchable. - Ed.]
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TELEVISION - From EOnline: Meghan McCain, a TV political commentator, is reportedly joining the ABC morning talker, "The View." McCain is the daughter of United States Senator and former Vietnam prison of war, Sen. John McCain.
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SPORTS - From TVGuide: Justin Timberlake will reportedly headline the halftime show for Super Bowl 52.
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LGBTQ - From ViceNews: Trump's Department of Justice wants to make being gay a fireable offense.
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SPORTS - From Truthout: NFL quaterback Colin Kaepernick has won a "long victory."
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MOVIES - From ScreenRant: James Cameron says "Terminator 6" will be a direct sequel to 1991's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."
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CELEBRITY - From YahooEntertainment: Action movie star turned Vladimir Putin-toady, Steven Seagal, criticizes NFL players for "National Anthem" protests.
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MOVIES - From Variety: A sequel to the smash hit horror film, "IT," is scheduled to land in theaters September 2019.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: The super-team of Leo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese reunite for a film about Teddy Roosevelt.
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MOVIES: From ThePlaylist: "Avatar" sequels (#2 to #5) begin shooting with a $1 billion price tag.
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BLM - From YesMagazines: A black woman explains "white privilege" to a white friend.
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Tyler Posey of "Teen Wolf" is joining Fox's "Scream" Season 3.
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STAR TREK - From TheWrap: Early episodes of "Star Trek: Discovery" answer questions.
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BLM - From teleSUR: Any white cop can kill a Black man at any time.
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BLM - From HuffingtonPost: Trump Voters think that Black people are less deserving than average-American (white people).
From NewYorkTimes: Charles M. Blow says that President Trump is a "race fiend"
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the the 9/22 to 9/24/2017 weekend box office is "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" with an estimated take of $39 million.
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MOVIES - From TheTrackingBoard: A screenplay about the young Oprah Winfrey is a hot read in Hollywood.
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SPORTS - From TheHill: LeBron James calls President Trump "a bum." "Going to the White House was a great honor until you [Trump] showed up!"
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MOVIES - From Deadline: The "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" sequel adds Danish-Japanese actor, David Sakurai, to the cast.
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ECO - From BusinessInsider: Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation awards $20 million dollars in eco-grants to more than 100 organizations from around the world.
OBITS:
From TheWrap: Monty Hall, game show host, has died at the age of 96, Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was the creator and the original host of "Let's Make a Deal."
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From TheNewYorkTimes: Hugh Hefner, the creator of "Playboy" Magazine, died at the age of 91, Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
LGBTQ - From Reuters: Egypt's government is hunting down gay men and performing forced anal exams, according to Amnesty International.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: O.J. Simpson is due to be released from a Nevada prison Sunday, Oct. 1st, and he is apparently moving to the state of Florida. But Florida's state attorney general does not want him.
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TELEVISION - From SlashFilm: The TV series based on David Cronenberg's infamous film "Scanners" (1981) is in development again.
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MOVIES - From SideshowToys: There is a new poster for "Pacific Rim Uprising" starring John Boyega ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens).
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MOVIES - From Variety: Early reviews on "Blade Runner 2049" are glowing.
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CELEBRITY - From CNN: Emmy-winning actress and producer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, reveals that she has breast cancer.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Cesar-winner Kristen Stewart and Oscar-winner are circling Sony's "Charlies Angels" reboot, which Elizabeth Banks will direct.
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BLM - From APNews: One of two lawsuits that Black Lives Matter and DeRay Mckesson are facing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has been dismissed.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: The Disney Channel will produce a TV movie remake of Disney's popular 1993 film, "Hocus Pocus." The long-rumored "Hocus Pocus 2" is apparently not happening.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: Spike is cancelling its TV series adaptation of the Stephen King novella, "The Mist," after one season. [I found the show unwatchable. - Ed.]
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TELEVISION - From EOnline: Meghan McCain, a TV political commentator, is reportedly joining the ABC morning talker, "The View." McCain is the daughter of United States Senator and former Vietnam prison of war, Sen. John McCain.
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SPORTS - From TVGuide: Justin Timberlake will reportedly headline the halftime show for Super Bowl 52.
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LGBTQ - From ViceNews: Trump's Department of Justice wants to make being gay a fireable offense.
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SPORTS - From Truthout: NFL quaterback Colin Kaepernick has won a "long victory."
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MOVIES - From ScreenRant: James Cameron says "Terminator 6" will be a direct sequel to 1991's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."
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CELEBRITY - From YahooEntertainment: Action movie star turned Vladimir Putin-toady, Steven Seagal, criticizes NFL players for "National Anthem" protests.
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MOVIES - From Variety: A sequel to the smash hit horror film, "IT," is scheduled to land in theaters September 2019.
----------
MOVIES - From Deadline: The super-team of Leo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese reunite for a film about Teddy Roosevelt.
----------
MOVIES: From ThePlaylist: "Avatar" sequels (#2 to #5) begin shooting with a $1 billion price tag.
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BLM - From YesMagazines: A black woman explains "white privilege" to a white friend.
----------
TELEVISION - From TVLine: Tyler Posey of "Teen Wolf" is joining Fox's "Scream" Season 3.
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STAR TREK - From TheWrap: Early episodes of "Star Trek: Discovery" answer questions.
----------
BLM - From teleSUR: Any white cop can kill a Black man at any time.
----------
BLM - From HuffingtonPost: Trump Voters think that Black people are less deserving than average-American (white people).
From NewYorkTimes: Charles M. Blow says that President Trump is a "race fiend"
----------
BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the the 9/22 to 9/24/2017 weekend box office is "Kingsman: The Golden Circle" with an estimated take of $39 million.
----------
MOVIES - From TheTrackingBoard: A screenplay about the young Oprah Winfrey is a hot read in Hollywood.
----------
SPORTS - From TheHill: LeBron James calls President Trump "a bum." "Going to the White House was a great honor until you [Trump] showed up!"
----------
MOVIES - From Deadline: The "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" sequel adds Danish-Japanese actor, David Sakurai, to the cast.
----------
ECO - From BusinessInsider: Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation awards $20 million dollars in eco-grants to more than 100 organizations from around the world.
OBITS:
From TheWrap: Monty Hall, game show host, has died at the age of 96, Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was the creator and the original host of "Let's Make a Deal."
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From TheNewYorkTimes: Hugh Hefner, the creator of "Playboy" Magazine, died at the age of 91, Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Neil deGrasse Tyson's "StarTalk" Returns for a Fourth Season With Stars
Beaming Out Across All of Space and Time, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson Returns Sunday, Oct. 1, at 11/10c
New Season Features Even Bigger Star Power, Including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Colbert, Jane Goodall, Kevin Smith and Katy Perry
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson is back with more star power than ever! The three-time Emmy-nominated talk show returns on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at 11/10c with 20 all-new episodes featuring mind-blowing conversations, scientific commentary and cosmic queries — all with a comedic punch.
This season, hear from Katy Perry, Stephen Colbert, Lance Armstrong, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jane Goodall, Stephen Hawking, Katie Couric, Kevin Smith, Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau, Adrien Grenier, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and filmmaker James Cameron and more. This season’s comedian co-hosts include Chuck Nice, Scott Adsit, Godfrey, Eugene Mirman, Sasheer Zamata and Maeve Higgins. Occasionally, Tyson calls on his friend Bill Nye the Science Guy to weigh in on the week’s theme, while other influencers across pop culture and science join via live video.
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, the first-ever science-based talk show on television, is derived from Tyson’s popular radio show and podcast of the same name. Each episode features an intimate interview between Tyson and a guest from pop culture, politics, sports or news, in which they discuss how science and technology have affected their lives and careers. In addition to the centerpiece interview, StarTalk episodes boast a panel of comedians and experts who analyze the conversation in front of a studio audience at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City — where Tyson serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium.
Premiere Episodes Include:
Lance Armstrong
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 1, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with controversial world-champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit, along with science journalist Max Glaskin and bioethics professor Arthur Caplan to discuss the science of cycling, sports ethics and performance enhancement. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice joins from the Sports Science Lab to test cycling training techniques.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 8, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the science and history of basketball as well as Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy. NBA analyst and former 76er Jim Spanarkel joins the conversation in the studio.
Jane Goodall
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 15, at 11/10c
Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall joins host Neil deGrasse Tyson for a featured interview. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Jill Pruetz to discuss chimp behavior, animal and environmental ethics and the evolutionary differences between chimpanzees and humans. Primatologist and anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins the conversation from a chimpanzee sanctuary in Georgia.
Katie Couric
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with renowned news anchor Katie Couric. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Eugene Mirman and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis to discuss the intersection of science and journalism. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice chimes in with the crowds at the March for Science.
Kevin Smith
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 29, at 11/10c
Filmmaker, comic book fanatic and all around geek ambassador, Kevin Smith sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu as they discuss science fiction, comic books and the science of superheroes. StarTalk science correspondent and anthropologist Natalia Reagan sends a dispatch from San Diego Comic-Con, where hundreds of thousands of fans converge to share their passion for comics, science fiction, movies, TV and cosplay.
SciFi Meets National Defense
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 5, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Arati Prabhakar, former head of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and national security journalist Sharon Weinberger to discuss the intersection of science fiction, technology and national defense. Adding to the discussion, rocket scientist Natalie Panek joins via video call and Hod Lipson demonstrates his self-aware robot.
Katy Perry
Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry in Los Angeles, where Tyson answers all of her cosmic queries. In the Cullman Hall of the Universe, comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata and astrophysicist Charles Liu join Tyson to discuss science in pop culture and music.
Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier
Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit and marine biologist and conservationist Laure Katz to discuss ocean exploration and conservation. Adding to the discussion, actor and activist Adrian Grenier joins via video chat, and National Geographic Explorer Erika Bergman shows off her submarine.
James Cameron
Sunday, Nov. 26, at 11/10c
As the 20th anniversary of James Cameron’s film “Titanic” approaches, host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with the legendary filmmaker and National Geographic explorer-in-residence. Cameron discusses everything from the inspiration behind his record-breaking film “Avatar” to his solo dive down to the deepest point of the Mariana Trench. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the intersection of storytelling, exploration and science.
Celestial Navigation
Sunday, Dec. 3, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator Nainoa Thompson, an ocean voyager who uses the traditional Polynesian methods of non-instrument navigating. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Maeve Higgins and celestial navigation expert Frank Reed to discuss the science of non-instrument navigating.
StarTalk is produced by Curved Light Productions and National Geographic Studios for National Geographic. For Curved Light Productions, executive producers are Neil deGrasse Tyson and Helen Matsos. For National Geographic Studios, executive producers are Brian Lovett and Drew Pulley, and executive vice president of production and development is Jeff Hasler. For National Geographic, executive producer is Betsy Forhan, vice president of production is Kevin Tao Mohs and president of original programming and production is Tim Pastore.
National Geographic
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 128 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching over 730 million people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
StarTalk Radio
Science, pop culture and comedy collide on StarTalk’s podcast network! Neil deGrasse Tyson, his fellow science educators including Bill Nye, comic co-hosts and guests bring the universe down to Earth in “StarTalk Radio,” “StarTalk All-Stars” and “StarTalk Playing with Science.” Now in its eighth season, the StarTalk Radio podcast has more than 3 million downloads per month, and the three-time Emmy nominated National Geographic show based on the podcast is about to start its fourth season. StarTalk All-Stars, currently in its second season, features a revolving slate of scientist and science educator hosts. StarTalk Playing with Science, also in its second season, hosted by professional British soccer player and sports broadcaster Gary O’Reilly and fan favorite StarTalk co-host Chuck Nice, explores the science behind the most iconic moments in sports with guests including pro athletes, coaches, sports experts, and scientists. Each StarTalk network podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. StarTalk Radio and StarTalk All-Stars are also carried on SiriusXM Insight Channel 121. For more information and to listen to all of our shows, visit www.startalkradio.net. Keep looking up!
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses 45 permanent exhibition halls, including those in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. It is home to New York State’s official memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, a tribute to Roosevelt’s enduring legacy of environmental conservation. The Museum’s approximately 200 scientists draw on a world-class research collection of more than 34 million artifacts and specimens, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world. Through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, the Museum grants the Ph.D. degree in Comparative Biology and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, the only such program at any museum in the United States. Annual physical attendance has grown to approximately 5 million, and the Museum’s exhibitions and Space Shows can be seen in venues on six continents. The Museum’s website, digital videos, and apps for mobile devices bring its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions more around the world. Visit amnh.org for more information.
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New Season Features Even Bigger Star Power, Including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Colbert, Jane Goodall, Kevin Smith and Katy Perry
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson is back with more star power than ever! The three-time Emmy-nominated talk show returns on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 at 11/10c with 20 all-new episodes featuring mind-blowing conversations, scientific commentary and cosmic queries — all with a comedic punch.
This season, hear from Katy Perry, Stephen Colbert, Lance Armstrong, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jane Goodall, Stephen Hawking, Katie Couric, Kevin Smith, Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau, Adrien Grenier, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and filmmaker James Cameron and more. This season’s comedian co-hosts include Chuck Nice, Scott Adsit, Godfrey, Eugene Mirman, Sasheer Zamata and Maeve Higgins. Occasionally, Tyson calls on his friend Bill Nye the Science Guy to weigh in on the week’s theme, while other influencers across pop culture and science join via live video.
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, the first-ever science-based talk show on television, is derived from Tyson’s popular radio show and podcast of the same name. Each episode features an intimate interview between Tyson and a guest from pop culture, politics, sports or news, in which they discuss how science and technology have affected their lives and careers. In addition to the centerpiece interview, StarTalk episodes boast a panel of comedians and experts who analyze the conversation in front of a studio audience at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City — where Tyson serves as the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium.
Premiere Episodes Include:
Lance Armstrong
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 1, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with controversial world-champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit, along with science journalist Max Glaskin and bioethics professor Arthur Caplan to discuss the science of cycling, sports ethics and performance enhancement. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice joins from the Sports Science Lab to test cycling training techniques.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 8, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the science and history of basketball as well as Abdul-Jabbar’s legacy. NBA analyst and former 76er Jim Spanarkel joins the conversation in the studio.
Jane Goodall
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 15, at 11/10c
Legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall joins host Neil deGrasse Tyson for a featured interview. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Jill Pruetz to discuss chimp behavior, animal and environmental ethics and the evolutionary differences between chimpanzees and humans. Primatologist and anthropologist Natalia Reagan joins the conversation from a chimpanzee sanctuary in Georgia.
Katie Couric
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 22, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with renowned news anchor Katie Couric. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Eugene Mirman and journalism professor Jeff Jarvis to discuss the intersection of science and journalism. Adding to the discussion, Chuck Nice chimes in with the crowds at the March for Science.
Kevin Smith
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 29, at 11/10c
Filmmaker, comic book fanatic and all around geek ambassador, Kevin Smith sits down with host Neil deGrasse Tyson. Later, in the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Tyson is joined by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu as they discuss science fiction, comic books and the science of superheroes. StarTalk science correspondent and anthropologist Natalia Reagan sends a dispatch from San Diego Comic-Con, where hundreds of thousands of fans converge to share their passion for comics, science fiction, movies, TV and cosplay.
SciFi Meets National Defense
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 5, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Arati Prabhakar, former head of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Chuck Nice and national security journalist Sharon Weinberger to discuss the intersection of science fiction, technology and national defense. Adding to the discussion, rocket scientist Natalie Panek joins via video call and Hod Lipson demonstrates his self-aware robot.
Katy Perry
Sunday, Nov. 12, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Grammy-nominated pop star Katy Perry in Los Angeles, where Tyson answers all of her cosmic queries. In the Cullman Hall of the Universe, comedian co-host Sasheer Zamata and astrophysicist Charles Liu join Tyson to discuss science in pop culture and music.
Sylvia Earle, Fabien Cousteau & Adrian Grenier
Sunday, Nov. 19, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle and famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau. Tyson is joined in the Cullman Hall of the Universe by comedian co-host Scott Adsit and marine biologist and conservationist Laure Katz to discuss ocean exploration and conservation. Adding to the discussion, actor and activist Adrian Grenier joins via video chat, and National Geographic Explorer Erika Bergman shows off her submarine.
James Cameron
Sunday, Nov. 26, at 11/10c
As the 20th anniversary of James Cameron’s film “Titanic” approaches, host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with the legendary filmmaker and National Geographic explorer-in-residence. Cameron discusses everything from the inspiration behind his record-breaking film “Avatar” to his solo dive down to the deepest point of the Mariana Trench. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu to discuss the intersection of storytelling, exploration and science.
Celestial Navigation
Sunday, Dec. 3, at 11/10c
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with master navigator Nainoa Thompson, an ocean voyager who uses the traditional Polynesian methods of non-instrument navigating. Joining Tyson in the Cullman Hall of the Universe are comedian co-host Maeve Higgins and celestial navigation expert Frank Reed to discuss the science of non-instrument navigating.
StarTalk is produced by Curved Light Productions and National Geographic Studios for National Geographic. For Curved Light Productions, executive producers are Neil deGrasse Tyson and Helen Matsos. For National Geographic Studios, executive producers are Brian Lovett and Drew Pulley, and executive vice president of production and development is Jeff Hasler. For National Geographic, executive producer is Betsy Forhan, vice president of production is Kevin Tao Mohs and president of original programming and production is Tim Pastore.
National Geographic
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 128 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching over 730 million people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
StarTalk Radio
Science, pop culture and comedy collide on StarTalk’s podcast network! Neil deGrasse Tyson, his fellow science educators including Bill Nye, comic co-hosts and guests bring the universe down to Earth in “StarTalk Radio,” “StarTalk All-Stars” and “StarTalk Playing with Science.” Now in its eighth season, the StarTalk Radio podcast has more than 3 million downloads per month, and the three-time Emmy nominated National Geographic show based on the podcast is about to start its fourth season. StarTalk All-Stars, currently in its second season, features a revolving slate of scientist and science educator hosts. StarTalk Playing with Science, also in its second season, hosted by professional British soccer player and sports broadcaster Gary O’Reilly and fan favorite StarTalk co-host Chuck Nice, explores the science behind the most iconic moments in sports with guests including pro athletes, coaches, sports experts, and scientists. Each StarTalk network podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, SoundCloud, Stitcher and TuneIn. StarTalk Radio and StarTalk All-Stars are also carried on SiriusXM Insight Channel 121. For more information and to listen to all of our shows, visit www.startalkradio.net. Keep looking up!
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History, founded in 1869, is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses 45 permanent exhibition halls, including those in the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium, as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions. It is home to New York State’s official memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, a tribute to Roosevelt’s enduring legacy of environmental conservation. The Museum’s approximately 200 scientists draw on a world-class research collection of more than 34 million artifacts and specimens, some of which are billions of years old, and on one of the largest natural history libraries in the world. Through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, the Museum grants the Ph.D. degree in Comparative Biology and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, the only such program at any museum in the United States. Annual physical attendance has grown to approximately 5 million, and the Museum’s exhibitions and Space Shows can be seen in venues on six continents. The Museum’s website, digital videos, and apps for mobile devices bring its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs to millions more around the world. Visit amnh.org for more information.
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Saturday, August 26, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from August 20th to 26th, 2017 - Update #33
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TELEVISION - From SlashFilm: Lionsgate is among a group of entities developing a reboot of the 2008 film "Jumper." Doug Liman, who directed the film, is also developing a "Jumper"-related series for Youtube Red.
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TELEVISION - TVLine: The first three episode of "American Horror Story: Cult" have been screened for the press, revealing details about Lena Dunham and Emma Roberts' characters.
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MOVIES - From FlickeringMyth: Vera Farmiga and J.K. Simmons are joining Hugh Jackman in his Gary Hart biopic, "The Front Runner."
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: "It," the new film adaptation of Stephen King's epic novel, is looking like it may set a box office record for the month of September.
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COMICS-FILM - From Vulture: James Cameron ain't buying all the self-congratulatory back slapping over the "Wonder Woman" film.
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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: A "Girls Trip" sequel may be in the works.
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COMICS-FILM - From THR: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the producers of NBC's hit drama, "This is Us," will write and direct a film featuring DC Comics' characters, The Joker and Harley Quinn.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Jon Favreau teases a reunion of Robert Downey, Gwyneth Paltrow and himself in "Avengers 4."
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CELEBRITY - From YahooTV: Tyler Perry says that he still takes care of his step-father although the man physically and verbally abused him as a child.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Director Matt Reeves says that his movie, "The Batman" (starring Ben Affleck as Batman) will not be part of the DC Extended Universe and it will be a stand alone film.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: Martin Lawrence does not think "Bad Boys 3" will happen.
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BLM - From GuardianUK: The U.S. justice system uses the chokehold to oppress and humiliate black men.
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Common will star in Starz "Black Samurai" series with RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) and Jerry Bruckheimer executive producing.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Iranian filmmaker, Asghar Farhadi, has begun shooting his new film in Spain with Oscar winners Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz headlining the film.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are planning another Batman spinoff movie. This one would focus on the origin of iconic Batman villian, The Joker, and would involve the creative talents of Todd Phillips and Martin Scorsese.
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MOVIES - From CinemaBlend: Ed Skein of "Deadpool" is joining the "Hellboy" reboot film.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: NBC has scrapped its plans for a reboot of "Xena: Warrior Princess."
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Margot Robbie is unrecognizable as Queen Elizabeth I in the film, "Mary Queen of Scots."
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SPORTS - From BET: A large number of NYPD officers rally in support of blackballed NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick.
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CULTURE - From RollingStone: The history of White supremacy in America.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: New details emerge on "Deadpool 2" crash that took the life of stunt woman Joi Harris.
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TELEVISION - From Deadline: Lynn Whitfield joins Sanaa Lathan in Netflix's comedy, "Nappily Ever After."
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TELEVISION - From YahooTV: A spoiler-filled recap of the Aug. 20th, 2017 "Game of Thones."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 8/18 to 8/20/2017 weekend box office is "Hitman's Bodyguard" with an estimated take of $21.6 million.
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ANIMATION - From YahooTV: Writer-director Adam Reid is trying to raise money to produce a pilot for a proposed animated TV series featuring President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden as time traveling heroes.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Cover story: Has Netflix's Ted Sarandos rescued or ruined Hollywood?
From Variety: Marvel/Netflix's "The Defenders" could set binge-viewing / streaming records.
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MOVIES - From Variety: New Line is looking to reboot the "Shaft" film franchise again. Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the film with Jessie T. Usher ("Survivor's Remorse"). Jackson starred in the title role in Paramount Pictures' 2000 "Shaft" film.
CULTURE - From Politico: How militias became the private police force for White supremacists.
OBITS:
From THR: The comedian, radio talk show host, and comic actor, Jay Thomas, has died at the age of 69, Thurs., August 24, 2017. Thomas won two Emmys playing "Jay Gold" on the 1980s-90s CBS sitcom, "Murphy Brown." He was also known for his annual appearances on David Letterman's late-night talks shows.
From RollingStone: Actor, filmmaker, comedian, and philanthropist, Jerry Lewis, has died at the age of 91, Sunday, August 20, 2017. Before he embarked on a solo film career, he partnered with legendary singer and actor, Dean Martin. Many knew Lewis for his annual "The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon," which raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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From Variety: Groundbreaking civil rights activist and comedian, Dick Gregory, has died at the age of 84, Saturday, August 19, 2017. He counted among his friends Dr. Martin Luther King and Medgar Evars. Gregory wrote several books, including "Nigger: An Autobiography." His new book, "Defining Moments in Black History" is due in September.
From Variety: Tributes to Dick Gregory, who died on Saturday, pour in from colleagues, fans, and admirers, including Whoopi Goldberg, George Wallace, Ava DuVernay, Gilbert Gottfried, Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Lawrence O'Donnell, and more.
From Variety: Dick Gregory recent guest column for Variety: "Fight Police Brutality with Your Wallet."
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From Variety: The actor Sonny Landham died at the age of 76, Thursday, August 17, 2017. Part Seminole and Cherokee, Landham was best known for playing the Native American tracker, Billy Sole, in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film, Predator (1987). He also had roles in "The Warriors," "48 Hrs," and "Action Jackson."
TELEVISION - From SlashFilm: Lionsgate is among a group of entities developing a reboot of the 2008 film "Jumper." Doug Liman, who directed the film, is also developing a "Jumper"-related series for Youtube Red.
----------
TELEVISION - TVLine: The first three episode of "American Horror Story: Cult" have been screened for the press, revealing details about Lena Dunham and Emma Roberts' characters.
----------
MOVIES - From FlickeringMyth: Vera Farmiga and J.K. Simmons are joining Hugh Jackman in his Gary Hart biopic, "The Front Runner."
----------
MOVIES - From TheWrap: "It," the new film adaptation of Stephen King's epic novel, is looking like it may set a box office record for the month of September.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From Vulture: James Cameron ain't buying all the self-congratulatory back slapping over the "Wonder Woman" film.
----------
MOVIES - From ThePlaylist: A "Girls Trip" sequel may be in the works.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From THR: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the producers of NBC's hit drama, "This is Us," will write and direct a film featuring DC Comics' characters, The Joker and Harley Quinn.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Jon Favreau teases a reunion of Robert Downey, Gwyneth Paltrow and himself in "Avengers 4."
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CELEBRITY - From YahooTV: Tyler Perry says that he still takes care of his step-father although the man physically and verbally abused him as a child.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Director Matt Reeves says that his movie, "The Batman" (starring Ben Affleck as Batman) will not be part of the DC Extended Universe and it will be a stand alone film.
----------
MOVIES - From TheWrap: Martin Lawrence does not think "Bad Boys 3" will happen.
----------
BLM - From GuardianUK: The U.S. justice system uses the chokehold to oppress and humiliate black men.
----------
TELEVISION - From Variety: Common will star in Starz "Black Samurai" series with RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) and Jerry Bruckheimer executive producing.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: Iranian filmmaker, Asghar Farhadi, has begun shooting his new film in Spain with Oscar winners Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz headlining the film.
----------
MOVIES - From Deadline: Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are planning another Batman spinoff movie. This one would focus on the origin of iconic Batman villian, The Joker, and would involve the creative talents of Todd Phillips and Martin Scorsese.
----------
MOVIES - From CinemaBlend: Ed Skein of "Deadpool" is joining the "Hellboy" reboot film.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: NBC has scrapped its plans for a reboot of "Xena: Warrior Princess."
----------
MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Margot Robbie is unrecognizable as Queen Elizabeth I in the film, "Mary Queen of Scots."
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SPORTS - From BET: A large number of NYPD officers rally in support of blackballed NFL quarterback, Colin Kaepernick.
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CULTURE - From RollingStone: The history of White supremacy in America.
----------
MOVIES - From Deadline: New details emerge on "Deadpool 2" crash that took the life of stunt woman Joi Harris.
----------
TELEVISION - From Deadline: Lynn Whitfield joins Sanaa Lathan in Netflix's comedy, "Nappily Ever After."
----------
TELEVISION - From YahooTV: A spoiler-filled recap of the Aug. 20th, 2017 "Game of Thones."
----------
BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 8/18 to 8/20/2017 weekend box office is "Hitman's Bodyguard" with an estimated take of $21.6 million.
----------
ANIMATION - From YahooTV: Writer-director Adam Reid is trying to raise money to produce a pilot for a proposed animated TV series featuring President Barack Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden as time traveling heroes.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: Cover story: Has Netflix's Ted Sarandos rescued or ruined Hollywood?
From Variety: Marvel/Netflix's "The Defenders" could set binge-viewing / streaming records.
----------
MOVIES - From Variety: New Line is looking to reboot the "Shaft" film franchise again. Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the film with Jessie T. Usher ("Survivor's Remorse"). Jackson starred in the title role in Paramount Pictures' 2000 "Shaft" film.
CULTURE - From Politico: How militias became the private police force for White supremacists.
OBITS:
From THR: The comedian, radio talk show host, and comic actor, Jay Thomas, has died at the age of 69, Thurs., August 24, 2017. Thomas won two Emmys playing "Jay Gold" on the 1980s-90s CBS sitcom, "Murphy Brown." He was also known for his annual appearances on David Letterman's late-night talks shows.
From RollingStone: Actor, filmmaker, comedian, and philanthropist, Jerry Lewis, has died at the age of 91, Sunday, August 20, 2017. Before he embarked on a solo film career, he partnered with legendary singer and actor, Dean Martin. Many knew Lewis for his annual "The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon," which raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
---------------------------------
From Variety: Groundbreaking civil rights activist and comedian, Dick Gregory, has died at the age of 84, Saturday, August 19, 2017. He counted among his friends Dr. Martin Luther King and Medgar Evars. Gregory wrote several books, including "Nigger: An Autobiography." His new book, "Defining Moments in Black History" is due in September.
From Variety: Tributes to Dick Gregory, who died on Saturday, pour in from colleagues, fans, and admirers, including Whoopi Goldberg, George Wallace, Ava DuVernay, Gilbert Gottfried, Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Lawrence O'Donnell, and more.
From Variety: Dick Gregory recent guest column for Variety: "Fight Police Brutality with Your Wallet."
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From Variety: The actor Sonny Landham died at the age of 76, Thursday, August 17, 2017. Part Seminole and Cherokee, Landham was best known for playing the Native American tracker, Billy Sole, in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film, Predator (1987). He also had roles in "The Warriors," "48 Hrs," and "Action Jackson."
Monday, July 31, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from July 23rd to 31st, 2017 - Update #51
Support Leroy on Patreon.
BLM - From YahooNews: NAACP issues a travel advisory for minorities and women heading to the state of Missouri.
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COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: First look at Zazie Beetz as "Domino" in "Deadpool 2," as posted to Instagram by Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds.
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TELEVISION - From Deadline: HBO responds to protests over its early-in-development show, "Confederate" from "Game of Thrones show-runners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
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MOVIES - From YahooTV: Angelina Jolie denies that the casting staff on her upcoming film, "First They Killed My Father," abused Cambodian orphans and poor kids during auditions.
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WALKING DEAD - From THR: SPOILERS -Season 8 will answer the time jump fans saw at San Diego Comic-Con International.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/28 to 7/30/2017 weekend box office is "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $28.1 million.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: A Marvel Studios executive has defected to 20th Century Fox.
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ANIMATION - From Indiewire: "The Simpsons Movie 2" is in its earliest stage of development.
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POLITICS - From BuzzFeed: The most influential racist you have never heard of, William Regnery II.
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SDCC - From SideshowToys: Did you see Lupita Nyong'o at 2017 Comic-Con International?
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Starz has order a series, "The Rook," a thriller "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, Lionsgate, and Liberty Global.
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MOVIES - From THR: Amazon will begin self-distributing its film with Woody Allen's "Wonder Wheel."
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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: Several producers from "The Walking Dead" will attend the funeral of series stuntman John Bernecker. Bernecker died in June after sustaining injuries from a fall during film for Season 8.
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TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Jordan Peele and Tracy Morgan have created a comedy series, "The Last O.G.," in which Morgan will star. TBS has set the premiere date for Thurs., October 24th.
COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: Ryan Coogler says he had creative freedom while directing Marvel's upcoming "Black Panther."
From ScreenRant: 15 characters scheduled to appear in Marvel's "Black Panther."
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka says that current Lakers are like early Taylor Swift.
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins, both of the hit movie, "Wonder Woman," are re-teaming a TNT television series, "Black Dahlia."
----------
COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Joss Whedon will be a major part of the DC Extended Universe films, while others may see their roles reduced.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Damon Lindelof, who was announced as developing an HBO series based on the comic book "Watchmen," says that he is uncertain about the project.
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MOVIES - From Collider: James Cameron considering a new producing a new "Terminator" trilogy, as the rights to the franchise revert to him in 2018.
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BOOKS - From Vulture: Former President Bill Clinton and prolific novelist James Patterson have a mystery novel coming out Summer 2018, and they are courting A-list directors to helm the film adaptation.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: The release date for "Wonder Woman 2" is December 13, 2017. Still no word on whether Patty Jenkins will return to direct the sequel.
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MOVIES - From THR: Ultimate pretty actor Nicholas Hoult in early talks to play J.R.R. Tolkien in a biofilm.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Ric Roman Waugh will direct "Angel Has Fallen," the third film in the "Olympus Has Fallen" series.
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Will Packer, the producer behind hit films like the recent "Girls Trip" and the "Ride Along" franchise, has started Will Packer Media with Discovery Communications and Universal Pictures.
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COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: In Marvel's film "Black Panther" (due 2018), Michael B. Jordan says that the relationship between his character, "Killmonger," and Chadwick Boseman's "T'Challa" is like that of Professor X and Magneto in the "X-Men."
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Chris Nolan's "Dunkirk" continues the whitewashing of the history of World War II.
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Netflix has picked up the thriller "Message from the King," starring Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer, and Alfred Molina.
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TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Tatyana Ali join USA crime comedy-drama, "Olive Forever."
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JAMES BOND - From YahooMovies: The 25th Eon Productions James Bond movie is scheduled to hit theaters November 8, 2019.
From NewYorkTimes: Details on the return of Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Extensive re-shoots for "Justice League" causing headaches for some.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Concept art shows Brie Larson as "Captain Marvel."
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CELEBRITY - From BET: After going after Rob Kardashian, celebrity attorney Lisa Bloom is taking on Usher because of his herpes scandal.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/21 to 7/23/2017 weekend box office is Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $50.5 million.
From ShadowandAct: "Girls Trip" has the largest opening weekend for a live-action comedy this year.
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SDCC:
From BleedingCool: New footage from Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" stuns crowd at Comic-Con.
From YahooMovies: Olivia Munn talks about the Predator reboot, 2018's "The Predator."
From ShadowandAct: More casting news from Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp," including a probably villain and Michelle Pfeiffer.
From YahooMovies: Marvel unveils new "Thor: Ragnarok" trailer. The film is due November 3rd, 2017.
From TheWrap: Marvel Studio's "Captain Marvel" movie will be a prequel to the first Iron Man movies (2008). Samuel Jackson will appear as Nick Fury. Oscar-winner Brie Larsonis Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel.
From Variety: The "Iron Giant" will appear in Steven Spielberg's film, "Ready Player One."
MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Laurence Fishburne is joining Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp" as the character "Bill Foster."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Tom Welling, who played Clark Kent for 10 seasons in The WB's "Smallville" will join Seaon 3 of Fox's "Lucifer."
OBIT:
From YahooMovies: Actor and playwright, Sam Shepard, died at the age of 73, Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-nominated actor. He won the 1979 "Pulitzer Prize for Drama" for his 1978 play, "Buried Child."
From THR: Legendary French actress Jeanne Moreau has died at the age of 89, Monday, July 31, 2017. Her films include, "The Lovers" and "Jules et Jim."
From NewYorkTimes: The musician and singer, D.L. Menard, died at the age of 85, Thursday, July 27, 2017. A recording artist of contemporary Cajun music, Menard was also known as the "Cajun Hank Williams."
From Variety: Voice actress and performer June Foray at the age of 99, Thursday, July 27, 2017. Foray was known for providing the voice for such animated characters as Rocky the Flying Squirrel on "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" and Natasha Fatale of "Boris and Natasha." She was a key figure in the animation industry and created the prestigious "Annie Awards" for achievement in film and television animation.
From YahooSports: Hall of Fame NBA head coach, John Kundla, has died at the age of 101, Sunday, July 23, 2017. He lead the Minneapolis Lakers to five BBA/NBA championships.
BLM - From YahooNews: NAACP issues a travel advisory for minorities and women heading to the state of Missouri.
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COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: First look at Zazie Beetz as "Domino" in "Deadpool 2," as posted to Instagram by Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds.
----------
TELEVISION - From Deadline: HBO responds to protests over its early-in-development show, "Confederate" from "Game of Thrones show-runners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
----------
MOVIES - From YahooTV: Angelina Jolie denies that the casting staff on her upcoming film, "First They Killed My Father," abused Cambodian orphans and poor kids during auditions.
----------
WALKING DEAD - From THR: SPOILERS -Season 8 will answer the time jump fans saw at San Diego Comic-Con International.
----------
BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/28 to 7/30/2017 weekend box office is "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $28.1 million.
----------
MOVIES - From BleedingCool: A Marvel Studios executive has defected to 20th Century Fox.
----------
ANIMATION - From Indiewire: "The Simpsons Movie 2" is in its earliest stage of development.
----------
POLITICS - From BuzzFeed: The most influential racist you have never heard of, William Regnery II.
----------
SDCC - From SideshowToys: Did you see Lupita Nyong'o at 2017 Comic-Con International?
----------
TELEVISION - From Variety: Starz has order a series, "The Rook," a thriller "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, Lionsgate, and Liberty Global.
----------
MOVIES - From THR: Amazon will begin self-distributing its film with Woody Allen's "Wonder Wheel."
----------
TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: Several producers from "The Walking Dead" will attend the funeral of series stuntman John Bernecker. Bernecker died in June after sustaining injuries from a fall during film for Season 8.
----------
TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Jordan Peele and Tracy Morgan have created a comedy series, "The Last O.G.," in which Morgan will star. TBS has set the premiere date for Thurs., October 24th.
COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: Ryan Coogler says he had creative freedom while directing Marvel's upcoming "Black Panther."
From ScreenRant: 15 characters scheduled to appear in Marvel's "Black Panther."
----------
SPORTS - From YahooSports: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka says that current Lakers are like early Taylor Swift.
----------
TELEVISION - From TVLine: Chris Pine and Patty Jenkins, both of the hit movie, "Wonder Woman," are re-teaming a TNT television series, "Black Dahlia."
----------
COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Joss Whedon will be a major part of the DC Extended Universe films, while others may see their roles reduced.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: Damon Lindelof, who was announced as developing an HBO series based on the comic book "Watchmen," says that he is uncertain about the project.
----------
MOVIES - From Collider: James Cameron considering a new producing a new "Terminator" trilogy, as the rights to the franchise revert to him in 2018.
----------
BOOKS - From Vulture: Former President Bill Clinton and prolific novelist James Patterson have a mystery novel coming out Summer 2018, and they are courting A-list directors to helm the film adaptation.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From Variety: The release date for "Wonder Woman 2" is December 13, 2017. Still no word on whether Patty Jenkins will return to direct the sequel.
----------
MOVIES - From THR: Ultimate pretty actor Nicholas Hoult in early talks to play J.R.R. Tolkien in a biofilm.
---------
MOVIES - From Variety: Ric Roman Waugh will direct "Angel Has Fallen," the third film in the "Olympus Has Fallen" series.
----------
MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Will Packer, the producer behind hit films like the recent "Girls Trip" and the "Ride Along" franchise, has started Will Packer Media with Discovery Communications and Universal Pictures.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From ShadowandAct: In Marvel's film "Black Panther" (due 2018), Michael B. Jordan says that the relationship between his character, "Killmonger," and Chadwick Boseman's "T'Challa" is like that of Professor X and Magneto in the "X-Men."
----------
MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Chris Nolan's "Dunkirk" continues the whitewashing of the history of World War II.
----------
MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Netflix has picked up the thriller "Message from the King," starring Chadwick Boseman, Luke Evans, Teresa Palmer, and Alfred Molina.
----------
TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: Malcolm Jamal-Warner and Tatyana Ali join USA crime comedy-drama, "Olive Forever."
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JAMES BOND - From YahooMovies: The 25th Eon Productions James Bond movie is scheduled to hit theaters November 8, 2019.
From NewYorkTimes: Details on the return of Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Extensive re-shoots for "Justice League" causing headaches for some.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Concept art shows Brie Larson as "Captain Marvel."
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CELEBRITY - From BET: After going after Rob Kardashian, celebrity attorney Lisa Bloom is taking on Usher because of his herpes scandal.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 7/21 to 7/23/2017 weekend box office is Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" with an estimated take of $50.5 million.
From ShadowandAct: "Girls Trip" has the largest opening weekend for a live-action comedy this year.
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SDCC:
From BleedingCool: New footage from Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" stuns crowd at Comic-Con.
From YahooMovies: Olivia Munn talks about the Predator reboot, 2018's "The Predator."
From ShadowandAct: More casting news from Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp," including a probably villain and Michelle Pfeiffer.
From YahooMovies: Marvel unveils new "Thor: Ragnarok" trailer. The film is due November 3rd, 2017.
From TheWrap: Marvel Studio's "Captain Marvel" movie will be a prequel to the first Iron Man movies (2008). Samuel Jackson will appear as Nick Fury. Oscar-winner Brie Larsonis Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel.
From Variety: The "Iron Giant" will appear in Steven Spielberg's film, "Ready Player One."
MOVIES - From BleedingCool: Laurence Fishburne is joining Marvel's "Ant Man and the Wasp" as the character "Bill Foster."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: Tom Welling, who played Clark Kent for 10 seasons in The WB's "Smallville" will join Seaon 3 of Fox's "Lucifer."
OBIT:
From YahooMovies: Actor and playwright, Sam Shepard, died at the age of 73, Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-nominated actor. He won the 1979 "Pulitzer Prize for Drama" for his 1978 play, "Buried Child."
From THR: Legendary French actress Jeanne Moreau has died at the age of 89, Monday, July 31, 2017. Her films include, "The Lovers" and "Jules et Jim."
From NewYorkTimes: The musician and singer, D.L. Menard, died at the age of 85, Thursday, July 27, 2017. A recording artist of contemporary Cajun music, Menard was also known as the "Cajun Hank Williams."
From Variety: Voice actress and performer June Foray at the age of 99, Thursday, July 27, 2017. Foray was known for providing the voice for such animated characters as Rocky the Flying Squirrel on "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" and Natasha Fatale of "Boris and Natasha." She was a key figure in the animation industry and created the prestigious "Annie Awards" for achievement in film and television animation.
From YahooSports: Hall of Fame NBA head coach, John Kundla, has died at the age of 101, Sunday, July 23, 2017. He lead the Minneapolis Lakers to five BBA/NBA championships.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from July 1st to 8th, 2017 - Update #33
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CULTURE - From AlJazeera: Teenage rape victim sentenced to 30 years in prison after stillbirth.
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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Spider-Man: Homecoming" looks to have a $120 million opening weekend. If that holds, it would be the fourth movie of the year to have a 100 opening, following "Beauty and the Beast," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," and "Wonder Woman."
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: John Cho, "Sulu" in the current "Star Trek" film series, is joining Fox's "The Exorcist" for its second season.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Revisiting James Cameron's "Spider-Man" film project.
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MUSIC - From BET: Jay-Z's new album, "4:44," in less than a week.
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CRIME - From GuardianUK: This story about the owners of Hobby Lobby buying thousands of artifacts smuggled from Iraq is simply a delight. Church people start more hell...
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MOVIES - From THR: Director Ang Lee's film, "Gemini Man," starring Will Smith, is due October 2019. The film pits an aging assassin against a younger clone version of himself.
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TELEVISION - From THR: Ava DuVernay and Netflix are tackling the infamous "Central Park Five" case in a miniseries.
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OBIT - From TheWrap: Joan Lee, the wife of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, has died at the age of 93, Thursday, July 6, 2017. Joan and Stan Lee had been married since December 1947.
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TELEVISION - From GoldDerby: Margaret Atwood, who created the famous novel, "The Handmaid's Tale," would like fellow Canadia, Grammy-winning recording artist and rapper, Drake, to make a cameo in Season 2 of Hulu's hit adaptation of the novel.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Sony wants a "Baby Driver" sequel.
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MOVIES - From TheVillageVoice: Bilge Ebiri gives "War for the Planet of the Apes" a stellar review.
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COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: The cast of Fox's "X-Men" spinoff, "New Mutants," arrives in Boston for filming.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Sony is teasing the re-release of Steven Spielberg's classic 1977 film, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
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OBIT - From YahooMusic: The musician John Blackwell, Jr. has died at the age of 43, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. For over a decade, Blackwell was the drummer in the late Prince's band, New Power Generation.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Warner Bros. and the estate of J.R.R. Tolkein have their massive "Lord of the Rings" lawsuit.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Yahoo Movies named the 21 best movies of 2017 so far... "Get Out" is their #1.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: Imprisoned drug dealer found guilty of manslaughter in the 2012 killing of 20th Century Fox distribution executive, Gavin Smith, who was 57 at the time of his death. Smith's body would go undiscovered in its desert shallow grave until 2014.
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SPORTS - From BuzzFlash: The story of former Chicago Bull and NBA Champion, Craig Hodges. Outspoken about poverty and racism, Hodges was blacklisted from the NBA for years.
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STAR WARS - From YahooMovies: New "Star Wars" cartoon shorts debut online, focusing on female heroes.
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TELEVISION - From GuardianUK: Ken Burns returns to epic television documentaries with his 10-part, 18-hour epic, "The Vietnam War."
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BLM - From RSN: "What does it mean to be Black in America?" by Jeffrey Sterling.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/30 to 7/02/2017 weekend box office is "Despicable Me 3" with an estimated take of $75.4 million. This is the first half of the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend.
From ShadowandAct: Sony's risk with Edgar Wright's "Baby Driver" pays off.
From Variety: "Despicable Me 3" opens with an estimated $192.3 million in global box office.
From TheWrap: "Despicable Me 3" looks to have biggest opening by an animated film this year.
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Emmy-winning comedian Louis C.K. releases the documentary "Check It," about the black LGBT street gang, on his website.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: How "Men in Black" changed movie special effects 20 years ago.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Robert Downey, Jr. would rather hang up in "Iron Man"armor "before it embarrassing."
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TELEVISION - From IndieWire: The third season of HBO's "True Detective" might star Mahershala Ali, who won a best supporting actor this year of "Moonlight."
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MOVIES - From Variety: The "Top Gun" sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," is due to hit theaters July 12, 2017.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: NBC is cancelling "The Carmichael Show" after three seasons. The network will air the season ending episode August 9th.
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MANGA-FILM - From Esquire: "Ghost in the Shell" was a movie based on a manga (Japanese comic), and a white actress, Scarlett Johansson, in the lead role. Netflix's "Death Note" film is also based on a manga, and the lead in this American version is a white actor. Let the controversy ensue.
From YahooMovies: Here is the cool looking trailer for Netflix's "Death Note" film.
From Nerdreactor: "Death Note" trailer shows the changes made to characters for the film.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, the world champions of the National Basketball Association (NBA), will now earn the richest annual salary in American sports history.
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TRAILERS AND SHORTS:
From YouTube: Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Episode - Sand of Jakku
CULTURE - From AlJazeera: Teenage rape victim sentenced to 30 years in prison after stillbirth.
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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Spider-Man: Homecoming" looks to have a $120 million opening weekend. If that holds, it would be the fourth movie of the year to have a 100 opening, following "Beauty and the Beast," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," and "Wonder Woman."
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: John Cho, "Sulu" in the current "Star Trek" film series, is joining Fox's "The Exorcist" for its second season.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: Revisiting James Cameron's "Spider-Man" film project.
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MUSIC - From BET: Jay-Z's new album, "4:44," in less than a week.
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CRIME - From GuardianUK: This story about the owners of Hobby Lobby buying thousands of artifacts smuggled from Iraq is simply a delight. Church people start more hell...
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MOVIES - From THR: Director Ang Lee's film, "Gemini Man," starring Will Smith, is due October 2019. The film pits an aging assassin against a younger clone version of himself.
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TELEVISION - From THR: Ava DuVernay and Netflix are tackling the infamous "Central Park Five" case in a miniseries.
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OBIT - From TheWrap: Joan Lee, the wife of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, has died at the age of 93, Thursday, July 6, 2017. Joan and Stan Lee had been married since December 1947.
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TELEVISION - From GoldDerby: Margaret Atwood, who created the famous novel, "The Handmaid's Tale," would like fellow Canadia, Grammy-winning recording artist and rapper, Drake, to make a cameo in Season 2 of Hulu's hit adaptation of the novel.
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MOVIES - From Collider: Sony wants a "Baby Driver" sequel.
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MOVIES - From TheVillageVoice: Bilge Ebiri gives "War for the Planet of the Apes" a stellar review.
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COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: The cast of Fox's "X-Men" spinoff, "New Mutants," arrives in Boston for filming.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Sony is teasing the re-release of Steven Spielberg's classic 1977 film, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
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OBIT - From YahooMusic: The musician John Blackwell, Jr. has died at the age of 43, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. For over a decade, Blackwell was the drummer in the late Prince's band, New Power Generation.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Warner Bros. and the estate of J.R.R. Tolkein have their massive "Lord of the Rings" lawsuit.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Yahoo Movies named the 21 best movies of 2017 so far... "Get Out" is their #1.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: Imprisoned drug dealer found guilty of manslaughter in the 2012 killing of 20th Century Fox distribution executive, Gavin Smith, who was 57 at the time of his death. Smith's body would go undiscovered in its desert shallow grave until 2014.
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SPORTS - From BuzzFlash: The story of former Chicago Bull and NBA Champion, Craig Hodges. Outspoken about poverty and racism, Hodges was blacklisted from the NBA for years.
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STAR WARS - From YahooMovies: New "Star Wars" cartoon shorts debut online, focusing on female heroes.
----------
TELEVISION - From GuardianUK: Ken Burns returns to epic television documentaries with his 10-part, 18-hour epic, "The Vietnam War."
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BLM - From RSN: "What does it mean to be Black in America?" by Jeffrey Sterling.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/30 to 7/02/2017 weekend box office is "Despicable Me 3" with an estimated take of $75.4 million. This is the first half of the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend.
From ShadowandAct: Sony's risk with Edgar Wright's "Baby Driver" pays off.
From Variety: "Despicable Me 3" opens with an estimated $192.3 million in global box office.
From TheWrap: "Despicable Me 3" looks to have biggest opening by an animated film this year.
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MOVIES - From ShadowandAct: Emmy-winning comedian Louis C.K. releases the documentary "Check It," about the black LGBT street gang, on his website.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: How "Men in Black" changed movie special effects 20 years ago.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Robert Downey, Jr. would rather hang up in "Iron Man"armor "before it embarrassing."
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TELEVISION - From IndieWire: The third season of HBO's "True Detective" might star Mahershala Ali, who won a best supporting actor this year of "Moonlight."
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MOVIES - From Variety: The "Top Gun" sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," is due to hit theaters July 12, 2017.
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TELEVISION - From TheWrap: NBC is cancelling "The Carmichael Show" after three seasons. The network will air the season ending episode August 9th.
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MANGA-FILM - From Esquire: "Ghost in the Shell" was a movie based on a manga (Japanese comic), and a white actress, Scarlett Johansson, in the lead role. Netflix's "Death Note" film is also based on a manga, and the lead in this American version is a white actor. Let the controversy ensue.
From YahooMovies: Here is the cool looking trailer for Netflix's "Death Note" film.
From Nerdreactor: "Death Note" trailer shows the changes made to characters for the film.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, the world champions of the National Basketball Association (NBA), will now earn the richest annual salary in American sports history.
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TRAILERS AND SHORTS:
From YouTube: Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Episode - Sand of Jakku
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from March 1st to 11th, 2017 - Update #27
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COMICS-TV - From Marvel: The remaining cast members of Marvel/ABC's "Inhumans" announced.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: James Cameron's "Avatar" sequels (and there will be four of them) have been delayed again.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Bobby Knight is never in rare form, as this is normal.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: See Chris Hemsworth's new haircut for "Thor: Ragnarok."
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MOVIES - From Variety: Asghar Farhadi breaks silence about the "Best Foreign Language Film" Oscar win for his film "The Saleman," and his current project.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: What are the recent Oscar winners doing next?
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STAR TREK - From YahooTV: Jason Isaacs will apparently play the starship captain on "Star Trek Discovery."
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OBIT - From Variety: Robert Osbourne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), has died at the age of 84, Monday, March 6, 2017. Osbourne had been the host of TCM since its inception in 1994, although he did stop hosting duties early last year due to an undisclosed illness. He was one of my favorite TV personalities; R.I.P., Mr. Osbourne.
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POLITICS - From YahooNews: Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who was a target of then candidate Donald Trump last year, says his privileges to travel abroad are being reviewed. He offered no more details beyond that.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooCelebrity: Bill Paxton's cause of death is apparently of a fatal stroke brought on by valve replacement.
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CELEBRITY: From YahooNews: Kenneth Lonergan defends his "Manchester by the Sea" star Casey Affleck over sexual harassment claims.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: Supreme Courts sides with convicted man because jurors used his ethnicity to convict him.
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COMICS - From CBR: Japanese publishing giant, Kodansha, announces a "Ghost in the Shell" anthology comic book/manga.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/3 to 3/5/2017 weekend box office is "Logan" with an estimated take of $85.3 million.
From TheWrap: $85 million opening weekend for "Logan."
From Variety: "Logan" is at $237.8 million in global box office.
From YahooMovies: Real best picture Oscar winner "Moonlight" gets a box office boost, although it is already available on home entertainment.
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OBIT - From Variety: The actress Mariam Colon has died at the age of 80, Friday, March 3, 2017. Colon, a Puerto Rican, was a pioneer Latina actress probably best known for playing Al Pacino's mother in the 1983 remake of "Scarface."
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POLITICS - From TheWrap: Legendary author Stephen King uses Twitter to mock President Trump and his latest President Obama conspiracies.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: "The Mask of the Black Death" is an unproduced screenplay by legendary Japanese filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa ("Seven Samura"). It was based on Edgar Allen Poe's short story, "The Masque of the Red Death," and it will now be produced in China.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Vanessa Kirby of "The Crown" lands lead female role in "Mission: Impossible 6."
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: "X-23" the secret weapon in the new film "Logan."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: AMC announces "Talking Dead" spinoff with Chris Hardwick.
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POLITICS - From Guardian: Australian author, Mem Fox, had herself an adventure with President's travel/Muslim ban.
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OSCARS:
From Variety: Two PriceWaterhouseCooper accountants involved in the "Best Picture" flup will not be invited back to the Oscars.
From YahooMovies: Dwayne Johnson was ready to rumble over the Best Picture gaffe.
From People: Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs says she was horrified by Sunday's "Best Picture" Oscar mix-up.
From YahooNews: Last years best actress Oscar winner, Brie Larson, was not too happy about presenting this years best actor Oscar winner, Casey Affleck, with his Oscar statuette.
From YahooMovies: The Academy's accounting firm, PriceWaterhouseCooper, says the fault in Sunday's 89th Oscars' "Best Picture" fiasco is Brian Cullinan.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: Official "Alien: Covenant" trailer.
COMICS-TV - From Marvel: The remaining cast members of Marvel/ABC's "Inhumans" announced.
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MOVIES - From TheWrap: James Cameron's "Avatar" sequels (and there will be four of them) have been delayed again.
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Bobby Knight is never in rare form, as this is normal.
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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies: See Chris Hemsworth's new haircut for "Thor: Ragnarok."
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MOVIES - From Variety: Asghar Farhadi breaks silence about the "Best Foreign Language Film" Oscar win for his film "The Saleman," and his current project.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: What are the recent Oscar winners doing next?
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STAR TREK - From YahooTV: Jason Isaacs will apparently play the starship captain on "Star Trek Discovery."
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OBIT - From Variety: Robert Osbourne, film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), has died at the age of 84, Monday, March 6, 2017. Osbourne had been the host of TCM since its inception in 1994, although he did stop hosting duties early last year due to an undisclosed illness. He was one of my favorite TV personalities; R.I.P., Mr. Osbourne.
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POLITICS - From YahooNews: Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who was a target of then candidate Donald Trump last year, says his privileges to travel abroad are being reviewed. He offered no more details beyond that.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooCelebrity: Bill Paxton's cause of death is apparently of a fatal stroke brought on by valve replacement.
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CELEBRITY: From YahooNews: Kenneth Lonergan defends his "Manchester by the Sea" star Casey Affleck over sexual harassment claims.
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CRIME - From YahooNews: Supreme Courts sides with convicted man because jurors used his ethnicity to convict him.
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COMICS - From CBR: Japanese publishing giant, Kodansha, announces a "Ghost in the Shell" anthology comic book/manga.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 3/3 to 3/5/2017 weekend box office is "Logan" with an estimated take of $85.3 million.
From TheWrap: $85 million opening weekend for "Logan."
From Variety: "Logan" is at $237.8 million in global box office.
From YahooMovies: Real best picture Oscar winner "Moonlight" gets a box office boost, although it is already available on home entertainment.
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OBIT - From Variety: The actress Mariam Colon has died at the age of 80, Friday, March 3, 2017. Colon, a Puerto Rican, was a pioneer Latina actress probably best known for playing Al Pacino's mother in the 1983 remake of "Scarface."
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POLITICS - From TheWrap: Legendary author Stephen King uses Twitter to mock President Trump and his latest President Obama conspiracies.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: "The Mask of the Black Death" is an unproduced screenplay by legendary Japanese filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa ("Seven Samura"). It was based on Edgar Allen Poe's short story, "The Masque of the Red Death," and it will now be produced in China.
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MOVIES - From Variety: Vanessa Kirby of "The Crown" lands lead female role in "Mission: Impossible 6."
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: "X-23" the secret weapon in the new film "Logan."
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TELEVISION - From Variety: AMC announces "Talking Dead" spinoff with Chris Hardwick.
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POLITICS - From Guardian: Australian author, Mem Fox, had herself an adventure with President's travel/Muslim ban.
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OSCARS:
From Variety: Two PriceWaterhouseCooper accountants involved in the "Best Picture" flup will not be invited back to the Oscars.
From YahooMovies: Dwayne Johnson was ready to rumble over the Best Picture gaffe.
From People: Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs says she was horrified by Sunday's "Best Picture" Oscar mix-up.
From YahooNews: Last years best actress Oscar winner, Brie Larson, was not too happy about presenting this years best actor Oscar winner, Casey Affleck, with his Oscar statuette.
From YahooMovies: The Academy's accounting firm, PriceWaterhouseCooper, says the fault in Sunday's 89th Oscars' "Best Picture" fiasco is Brian Cullinan.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: Official "Alien: Covenant" trailer.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from January 22nd to 31st, 2017 - Update #30
Support Leroy on Patreon.
MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Ben Affleck steps down as director of the untitled "Batman" movies, in which he will play Batman/Bruce Wayne, because of the box office failure of his recent film, "Live By Night," which he directed and starred.
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CULTURE - From YahooBeauty: "White Privilege" essay contest creates controversy in wealthy coastal town.
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HISTORY - From NYTimes: White House statement on "Holocaust Remembrance Day" fails to mentions Jews...
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of 1/27 to 1/29/2017 weekend box office is "Split," with an estimated take of $26.26 million.
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AWARDS - From YahooMovies: Actor Mahershala Ali ("Moonlight") speaks out against President Trump's "Muslim travel ban."
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ECO - From RSN: Rock music legend, Neil Young, wants people to keep paying attention to Standing Rock.
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OSCARS - From Variety: His film, "A Salesman," has been nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, but its director, Asghar Farhadi, is from Iran. Iran is part of the travel ban via an executive order by President Trump. Farhadi said that he will not travel to the U.S. for the Oscars ceremony even if an exception is made for him.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: A complete list of winners at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
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BLM - From YahooNews: According to a historian, a key witness in the murder of Emmett Till lied.
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OBIT - From TheWrap: The actress, Barbara Hale, has died at the age of 94, Thursday, January 26, 2017. Hale was best known for playing "Della Street," on the long-running legal drama, "Perry Mason," and for playing the character again in a series of TV movies during the 1980 and 1990s.
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OBIT - From IndieWire: The actor John Hurt has died at the age of 77, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Hurt's best known work may have been his Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning lead role in David Lynch's "The Elephant Man" (1980). However, many will remember him for being the victim in the most infamous scene in Ridley Scott's "Alien" (1979).
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OBIT - From TheGuardian: The French actress, Emmanuelle Riva, has died at the age of 89, Friday, January 27, 2017. Her 60-year career seemed to culminate in director Michael Haneke's "Amour," for which she earned an Oscar nomination and won a BAFTA.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Millie Bobby Brown, one of the stars of Netflix's "Stranger Things," wills star in Warner Bros. and Legendary's "Godzilla: King of Monsters," which is due March 2019.
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OBIT - From NYTimes: The actress Mary Tyler Moore has died at the age of 80, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Through her CBS TV series of the 1970s, "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-77), she defined the modern woman in the character, Mary Richards.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Netflix has picked up the Keanu Reeves and Lily Collins' "To the Bone" for $8 million.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Fox has ordered an untitled X-Men action-adventure TV pilot from 20th TV and Marvel Television.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Marvel Comics' next event series, "Secret Empire" begins Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 2016.
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OSCARS 2017 - From Variety: A complete list of 89th Oscar nominations.
From YahooMovies: "La La Land" leads the 89th Oscar nominations with a record-tying 14 nominations. The winners will be announced February 26th, 2017.
From YahooMovies: A record 6 Black actors were nominated for the 89th Academy Awards. Viola Davis is the first Black woman to be nominated three times as an actor. There are also several other Black nominees, including Ava DuVernay as the first Black woman nominated in the "Best Documentary Features" category.
From Variety: Amazon Studios becomes the first streaming service to land a "Best Picture" Oscar nomination - for "Manchester by the Sea."
From Deadline: A look at Oscar snubs.
From BBC: The BBC's website has full 89th Oscars coverage.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Dee Rees' "Mudbound" is getting much attention at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
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STAR WARS - From Variety: "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi," at least that would be the full title under George Lucas. So Episode VIII is now "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 1/20 to 1/22/2017 weekend box office is "Splits" with a estimated take of $40.18 million.
From Variety: The winner of the international box office is "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" with an estimated take of $50.5 million dollars in 53 territories.
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POLITICS - From GuardianUK: #WomensMarch signals a return of resistance.
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AWARDS - From Variety: "La La Land" wins the "Film of the Year" award from the London Film Critics Circle, the only award it won.
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COMICS - From DenofGeek: Here is a first look at some of the art from "The Wild Storm," Warren Ellis' reboot of the Image/DC Comics' "Wildstorm" line of comics.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: James Cameron will return to the "Terminator" franchise after he regains rights to the property in 2019.
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OBIT - From BleedingCool: The comic book artist John Watkiss has died at the age of 55, Saturday, January 21, 2017. He worked on Conan and Batman titles and also drew an issue of Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" in the 1980s. He was an accomplished illustrator and painter and also worked in the film industry, including on the Disney's 1999 animated feature, "Tarzan."
MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Ben Affleck steps down as director of the untitled "Batman" movies, in which he will play Batman/Bruce Wayne, because of the box office failure of his recent film, "Live By Night," which he directed and starred.
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CULTURE - From YahooBeauty: "White Privilege" essay contest creates controversy in wealthy coastal town.
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HISTORY - From NYTimes: White House statement on "Holocaust Remembrance Day" fails to mentions Jews...
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of 1/27 to 1/29/2017 weekend box office is "Split," with an estimated take of $26.26 million.
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AWARDS - From YahooMovies: Actor Mahershala Ali ("Moonlight") speaks out against President Trump's "Muslim travel ban."
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ECO - From RSN: Rock music legend, Neil Young, wants people to keep paying attention to Standing Rock.
----------
OSCARS - From Variety: His film, "A Salesman," has been nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, but its director, Asghar Farhadi, is from Iran. Iran is part of the travel ban via an executive order by President Trump. Farhadi said that he will not travel to the U.S. for the Oscars ceremony even if an exception is made for him.
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AWARDS - From TheWrap: A complete list of winners at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
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BLM - From YahooNews: According to a historian, a key witness in the murder of Emmett Till lied.
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OBIT - From TheWrap: The actress, Barbara Hale, has died at the age of 94, Thursday, January 26, 2017. Hale was best known for playing "Della Street," on the long-running legal drama, "Perry Mason," and for playing the character again in a series of TV movies during the 1980 and 1990s.
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OBIT - From IndieWire: The actor John Hurt has died at the age of 77, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Hurt's best known work may have been his Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning lead role in David Lynch's "The Elephant Man" (1980). However, many will remember him for being the victim in the most infamous scene in Ridley Scott's "Alien" (1979).
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OBIT - From TheGuardian: The French actress, Emmanuelle Riva, has died at the age of 89, Friday, January 27, 2017. Her 60-year career seemed to culminate in director Michael Haneke's "Amour," for which she earned an Oscar nomination and won a BAFTA.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Millie Bobby Brown, one of the stars of Netflix's "Stranger Things," wills star in Warner Bros. and Legendary's "Godzilla: King of Monsters," which is due March 2019.
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OBIT - From NYTimes: The actress Mary Tyler Moore has died at the age of 80, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Through her CBS TV series of the 1970s, "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-77), she defined the modern woman in the character, Mary Richards.
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MOVIES - From Deadline: Netflix has picked up the Keanu Reeves and Lily Collins' "To the Bone" for $8 million.
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COMICS-FILM - From Variety: Fox has ordered an untitled X-Men action-adventure TV pilot from 20th TV and Marvel Television.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: Marvel Comics' next event series, "Secret Empire" begins Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 2016.
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OSCARS 2017 - From Variety: A complete list of 89th Oscar nominations.
From YahooMovies: "La La Land" leads the 89th Oscar nominations with a record-tying 14 nominations. The winners will be announced February 26th, 2017.
From YahooMovies: A record 6 Black actors were nominated for the 89th Academy Awards. Viola Davis is the first Black woman to be nominated three times as an actor. There are also several other Black nominees, including Ava DuVernay as the first Black woman nominated in the "Best Documentary Features" category.
From Variety: Amazon Studios becomes the first streaming service to land a "Best Picture" Oscar nomination - for "Manchester by the Sea."
From Deadline: A look at Oscar snubs.
From BBC: The BBC's website has full 89th Oscars coverage.
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MOVIES - From YahooMovies: Dee Rees' "Mudbound" is getting much attention at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
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STAR WARS - From Variety: "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi," at least that would be the full title under George Lucas. So Episode VIII is now "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 1/20 to 1/22/2017 weekend box office is "Splits" with a estimated take of $40.18 million.
From Variety: The winner of the international box office is "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" with an estimated take of $50.5 million dollars in 53 territories.
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POLITICS - From GuardianUK: #WomensMarch signals a return of resistance.
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AWARDS - From Variety: "La La Land" wins the "Film of the Year" award from the London Film Critics Circle, the only award it won.
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COMICS - From DenofGeek: Here is a first look at some of the art from "The Wild Storm," Warren Ellis' reboot of the Image/DC Comics' "Wildstorm" line of comics.
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MOVIES - From IndieWire: James Cameron will return to the "Terminator" franchise after he regains rights to the property in 2019.
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OBIT - From BleedingCool: The comic book artist John Watkiss has died at the age of 55, Saturday, January 21, 2017. He worked on Conan and Batman titles and also drew an issue of Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" in the 1980s. He was an accomplished illustrator and painter and also worked in the film industry, including on the Disney's 1999 animated feature, "Tarzan."
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