The Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA) was established in 1997 and is comprised of Toronto based journalists and broadcasters who specialize in film criticism and commentary. All major dailies, weeklies and a variety of other print and electronic outlets are represented.
The 2016 Toronto Film Critics Association Awards (TFCA) were voted by TFCA members at a meeting on Sunday, December 11, 2016. The membership also chose the three finalists for the “Rogers Best Canadian Film Award.” They are How Heavy This Hammer, directed by Kazik Radwanski; Operation Avalanche, directed by Matt Johnson, and The Stairs, directed by Hugh Gibson. The winner will be named at the TFCA Awards Gala, to be held at The Carlu in Toronto Tuesday, January 10, 2017.
The full list of 2016 / 20th Toronto Film Critics Association Awards winners and runners-up:
BEST PICTURE
“Moonlight” (Elevation Pictures)
Runners-up
“Manchester by the Sea” (Mongrel Media)
“Toni Erdmann” (Mongrel Media)
BEST ACTOR
Adam Driver, “Paterson” (Mongrel Media)
Runners-up
Casey Affleck, “Manchester by the Sea”
Peter Simonischek, “Toni Erdmann”
BEST ACTRESS
Sandra Hüller, “Toni Erdmann”
Runners-up
Rebecca Hall, “Christine” (The Orchard)
Isabelle Huppert, “Elle” (Mongrel Media)
Natalie Portman, “Jackie” (Fox Searchlight)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Mahershala Ali, “Moonlight”
Runners-up
Ralph Fiennes, “A Bigger Splash” (Elevation Pictures)
Michael Shannon, “Nocturnal Animals” (Focus Features)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Michelle Williams, “Manchester by the Sea”
Runners-up
Viola Davis, “Fences” (Paramount)
Naomie Harris, “Moonlight”
BEST DIRECTOR
Maren Ade, “Toni Erdmann”
Runners-up
Damien Chazelle, “La La Land” (Entertainment One)
Barry Jenkins, “Moonlight”
BEST SCREENPLAY, ADAPTED OR ORIGINAL
“Manchester by the Sea” by Kenneth Lonergan
Runners-up
“Moonlight” by Barry Jenkins
“Toni Erdmann” by Maren Ade
BEST FIRST FEATURE
“The Witch” directed by Robert Eggers (Elevation Pictures)
Runners-up
“The Edge of Seventeen” directed by Kelly Fremon Craig (VVS Films)
“Swiss Army Man” directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (D Films)
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
“Zootopia” (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Runners-up
“The Red Turtle” (A-Z Films)
“Kubo and the Two Strings” (Focus Features)
BEST FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM
“Toni Erdmann”
Runners-up
“Elle” (Mongrel Media)
“The Handmaiden” (Mongrel Media)
CANADIAN TIRE ALLAN KING DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD
“Cameraperson” (Films We Like)
Runners-up
“Fire at Sea” (Films We Like)
“The Stairs” (Midnight Lamp Films)
ROGERS BEST CANADIAN FILM AWARD FINALISTS (to be named at the 2016 TFCA Awards gala on January 2017)
“How Heavy This Hammer” directed by Kazik Radwanski (MDFF)
“Operation Avalanche” directed by Matt Johnson (Entertainment One)
“The Stairs” directed by Hugh Gibson (Midnight Lamp Films)
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Monday, January 2, 2017
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Black Film Critics Circle Names "Moonlight" Best Film of 2016
The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) was founded in 2010 and is a membership organization. Its membership is comprised of film critics of color from daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, magazines, radio, and television and also from qualifying on-line publications.
2016 Black Film Critics Circle Awards:
Best Film: Moonlight
Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Actor: Denzel Washington, Fences
Best Actress: Ruth Negga, Loving
Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Fences
Best Original Screenplay: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Adapted Screenplay: August Wilson, Fences
Best Cinematography: James Laxton, Moonlight
Best Foreign Film: Elle, from France
Best Documentary: 13th
Best Animated Film: Zootopia
Best Ensemble: Fences
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2016 Black Film Critics Circle Awards:
Best Film: Moonlight
Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Actor: Denzel Washington, Fences
Best Actress: Ruth Negga, Loving
Best Supporting Actor: Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
Best Supporting Actress: Viola Davis, Fences
Best Original Screenplay: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Adapted Screenplay: August Wilson, Fences
Best Cinematography: James Laxton, Moonlight
Best Foreign Film: Elle, from France
Best Documentary: 13th
Best Animated Film: Zootopia
Best Ensemble: Fences
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African American Film Critics Association Name "Moonlight" Best Picture of 2016
AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION NAMES MOONLIGHT THE TOP FILM OF HISTORIC 2016
QUEEN SUGAR NAMED THE TOP TV SHOW
Denzel Washington, Ruth Negga, Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis Receive Acting Wins from the Nation’s Premiere Black Critics Group
Ava DuVarney's 13th and Beyonce's Lemonade also take key honors
AWARDS GALA WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE TAGLYAN COMPLEX IN LOS ANGELES FEBRUARY 9th AT 9PM ET/ 6 PM PT
Los Angeles, CA – Movies, documentaries and TV shows about the black experience were in abundance in 2016 making it a truly historic year in terms of the number of movies, documentaries and TV shows released and number of blacks represented in front and behind the camera.
“Our members had a plethora of outstanding movies, documentaries and TV shows to choose from this year," says AAFCA Co-founder Shawn Edwards. "It was an exceptional year in terms of the quantity and quality of films about the black experience. And while this by no means solves the diversity issue in the film industry it was definitely refreshing to have such a wide-range of exceptional work to choose from to honor and celebrate with our approval."
There were several movies released this year that are considered masterpieces. However, it was "Moonlight" that dominated this year’s voting for the 8th AAFCA Awards. The independent film which chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami completely resonated with the majority of the members of the association. The A24 Pictures film earned multiple awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Ensemble and Best Supporting Actor. Awards were also given to singer Janelle Monae for Breakout Performance. She delivered star-making performances this year in both "Moonlight" and "Hidden Figures." The top acting honors went to Denzel Washington and Ruth Negga for their roles in Fences and Loving. AAFCA will hold its 8th annual awards ceremony on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, CA.
"2016 provided our membership with many great films to choose from,” says AAFCA President and Co-founder, Gil Robertson. "Every movie and TV show on our Top 10 Lists could have easily been number one. The number of incredible performances by black actors and actresses added to a very competitive field of performances and represents a step towards inclusion that our membership warmly embraces. We look forward to what 2017 has in store."
The following is a complete list of 2016 AAFCA Awards winners.
FILM
BEST PICTURE: MOONLIGHT – (A24)
BEST DIRECTOR: BARRY JENKINS, MOONLIGHT – (A24)
BEST ACTOR: DENZEL WASHINGTON, FENCES– (Paramount)
BEST ACTRESS: RUTH NEGA, LOVING – (Focus Features)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: MAHERSHALA ALI, MOONLIGHT – (A24)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: VIOLA DAVIS, FENCES (Paramount)
BEST ENSEMBLE: THE Cast of HIDDEN FIGURES (20TH Century Fox)
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE 2017 – Janelle Monae for MOONLIGHT AND HIDDEN FIGURES
BEST INDEPENEDENT FILM: “MOONLIGHT” (A24)
BEST ANIMATION FILM: ZOOTOPIA (Disney)
BEST SONG – “VICTORY” from HIDDEN FIGURES (20th Century Fox)
BEST DOCUMENTARY – 13th (Netflix)
BEST FOREIGN FILM – TANNA (Lightyear Entertainment)
BEST SCREENPLAY – AUGUST WILSON, FENCES – (Paramount)
TV
BEST TV SHOW (Drama) – QUEEN SUGAR – OWM
BEST TV SHOW (Comedy) – ATLANTA – FX
BEST TV SHOW (CABLE/NEW MEDIA) – UNDERGROUND – WGN
BEST TV SHOW (Special/Limited Series) – LEMONADE – HBO
AAFCA Top Ten Films of 2016 are as follows in order of distinction:
1. MOONLIGHT – A24
2. FENCES – Paramount
3. HIDDEN FIGURES – 20th Century Fox
4. LION – The Weinstein Company
5. LALA LAND – Lionsgate
6. BIRTH OF A NATION – Fox Searchlight
7. LOVING – Focus Features
8. MANCHESTER BY THE SEA – Roadside Attraction/Amazon Studios
9. HELL OR HIGH WATER – Liongsgate/CBS Films
10. QUEEN OF KATWE – Walt Disney Pictures/ESPN Films
AAFCA Top Ten TV shows of 2016 are as follows in order of distinction:
1. QUEEN SUGAR – OWN
2. UNDERGROUND – WGN
3. ATLANTA - FX
4. INSECURE - HBO
5. LUKE CAGE – NETFLIX
6. THIS IS US – NBC
7. BLACKISH – ABC
8. THE GET DOWN – NETFLIX
9. WESTWORLD – HBO
10. SURVIVOR’S REMORSE - STARZ
As previously announced, AAFCA’s Special Achievement Honors, presented by Morgan Stanley, will presented on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the California Yacht Club. This year’s honorees include director, Anthony Hemingway; producer/director, Lee Daniels and animator, Floyd Norman. Chicago Tribune film critic, Michael Phillips will receive the organization’s Roger Ebert Award and Fox Animation President, Vanessa Morrison will receive the Ashley Boone Award.
About AAFCA
The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is the premiere organization of African-American film media professionals. Founded in 2003, AAFCA’s members represent a geographically diverse cross-section of media covering the cinematic arts. The organization honors excellence in cinema by creating awareness for films with universal appeal to black communities, while emphasizing film about the black experience and those produced written, directed and starring performers of African descent. The association actively reviews the quality and standard of black talent, content and media coverage. AAFCA also supports the development of future black film critics and filmmakers.
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QUEEN SUGAR NAMED THE TOP TV SHOW
Denzel Washington, Ruth Negga, Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis Receive Acting Wins from the Nation’s Premiere Black Critics Group
Ava DuVarney's 13th and Beyonce's Lemonade also take key honors
AWARDS GALA WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE TAGLYAN COMPLEX IN LOS ANGELES FEBRUARY 9th AT 9PM ET/ 6 PM PT
Los Angeles, CA – Movies, documentaries and TV shows about the black experience were in abundance in 2016 making it a truly historic year in terms of the number of movies, documentaries and TV shows released and number of blacks represented in front and behind the camera.
“Our members had a plethora of outstanding movies, documentaries and TV shows to choose from this year," says AAFCA Co-founder Shawn Edwards. "It was an exceptional year in terms of the quantity and quality of films about the black experience. And while this by no means solves the diversity issue in the film industry it was definitely refreshing to have such a wide-range of exceptional work to choose from to honor and celebrate with our approval."
There were several movies released this year that are considered masterpieces. However, it was "Moonlight" that dominated this year’s voting for the 8th AAFCA Awards. The independent film which chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami completely resonated with the majority of the members of the association. The A24 Pictures film earned multiple awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Ensemble and Best Supporting Actor. Awards were also given to singer Janelle Monae for Breakout Performance. She delivered star-making performances this year in both "Moonlight" and "Hidden Figures." The top acting honors went to Denzel Washington and Ruth Negga for their roles in Fences and Loving. AAFCA will hold its 8th annual awards ceremony on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, CA.
"2016 provided our membership with many great films to choose from,” says AAFCA President and Co-founder, Gil Robertson. "Every movie and TV show on our Top 10 Lists could have easily been number one. The number of incredible performances by black actors and actresses added to a very competitive field of performances and represents a step towards inclusion that our membership warmly embraces. We look forward to what 2017 has in store."
The following is a complete list of 2016 AAFCA Awards winners.
FILM
BEST PICTURE: MOONLIGHT – (A24)
BEST DIRECTOR: BARRY JENKINS, MOONLIGHT – (A24)
BEST ACTOR: DENZEL WASHINGTON, FENCES– (Paramount)
BEST ACTRESS: RUTH NEGA, LOVING – (Focus Features)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: MAHERSHALA ALI, MOONLIGHT – (A24)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: VIOLA DAVIS, FENCES (Paramount)
BEST ENSEMBLE: THE Cast of HIDDEN FIGURES (20TH Century Fox)
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE 2017 – Janelle Monae for MOONLIGHT AND HIDDEN FIGURES
BEST INDEPENEDENT FILM: “MOONLIGHT” (A24)
BEST ANIMATION FILM: ZOOTOPIA (Disney)
BEST SONG – “VICTORY” from HIDDEN FIGURES (20th Century Fox)
BEST DOCUMENTARY – 13th (Netflix)
BEST FOREIGN FILM – TANNA (Lightyear Entertainment)
BEST SCREENPLAY – AUGUST WILSON, FENCES – (Paramount)
TV
BEST TV SHOW (Drama) – QUEEN SUGAR – OWM
BEST TV SHOW (Comedy) – ATLANTA – FX
BEST TV SHOW (CABLE/NEW MEDIA) – UNDERGROUND – WGN
BEST TV SHOW (Special/Limited Series) – LEMONADE – HBO
AAFCA Top Ten Films of 2016 are as follows in order of distinction:
1. MOONLIGHT – A24
2. FENCES – Paramount
3. HIDDEN FIGURES – 20th Century Fox
4. LION – The Weinstein Company
5. LALA LAND – Lionsgate
6. BIRTH OF A NATION – Fox Searchlight
7. LOVING – Focus Features
8. MANCHESTER BY THE SEA – Roadside Attraction/Amazon Studios
9. HELL OR HIGH WATER – Liongsgate/CBS Films
10. QUEEN OF KATWE – Walt Disney Pictures/ESPN Films
AAFCA Top Ten TV shows of 2016 are as follows in order of distinction:
1. QUEEN SUGAR – OWN
2. UNDERGROUND – WGN
3. ATLANTA - FX
4. INSECURE - HBO
5. LUKE CAGE – NETFLIX
6. THIS IS US – NBC
7. BLACKISH – ABC
8. THE GET DOWN – NETFLIX
9. WESTWORLD – HBO
10. SURVIVOR’S REMORSE - STARZ
As previously announced, AAFCA’s Special Achievement Honors, presented by Morgan Stanley, will presented on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the California Yacht Club. This year’s honorees include director, Anthony Hemingway; producer/director, Lee Daniels and animator, Floyd Norman. Chicago Tribune film critic, Michael Phillips will receive the organization’s Roger Ebert Award and Fox Animation President, Vanessa Morrison will receive the Ashley Boone Award.
About AAFCA
The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is the premiere organization of African-American film media professionals. Founded in 2003, AAFCA’s members represent a geographically diverse cross-section of media covering the cinematic arts. The organization honors excellence in cinema by creating awareness for films with universal appeal to black communities, while emphasizing film about the black experience and those produced written, directed and starring performers of African descent. The association actively reviews the quality and standard of black talent, content and media coverage. AAFCA also supports the development of future black film critics and filmmakers.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from December 25th to 31st, 2016 - Update #40
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TELEVISION - From Reason: Anthony Bourdain: The rise of Authoritarianism across the world should concern everyone.
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TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: HBO is going to debut the documentary about Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds on January 7th, 2016 at 8 PM ET/PT. It is entitled "Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds."
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TELEVISION - From TVLine: Leslie Jordan says that NBC is ordering 10 episodes of the Emmy-winning television series, "Will & Grace." Jordan won an Emmy for playing recurring character, "Beverly Leslie."
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SPORTS - From YahooSports: Corporate media talking heads swore that NFL QB Colin Kaepernick was hated by his San Francisco 49er teammates because of his "Pledge of Allegiance" protests. Those same teammates just gave him the team's highest honor.
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POLITICS - From AlterNet: Carrie Fisher hated President "elect" Donald Trump and was not shy about it.
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POLITICS - From AlterNet: Conservative gun-nut columnist, M.D. Harmon, let a child play with his gun and the gun went off while junior was fondling it, killing Harmon.
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OSCARS - From TheGuardianUK: There is some truth to what Lee Daniels says about #OscarsSoWhite.
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MUSIC - From Esquire: Music legend David Crosby talks about Trump and Kanye.
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MOVIES - From BleedingCool: "Kong: Skull Island" is connected to the Vietnam War. The film's director thought that idea wouldn't go over well...
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MUSIC - From YahooMusic: Run-DMC sues Wal-Mart and Amazon for 50 million.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooSports: Tennis superstar Serena Williams is engaged to marry Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian.
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COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Ryan Reynolds apparently shot as scene as his character Deadpool for next year's X-Men/Wolverine movie, "Logan."
From THR: Ryan Reynolds would like for there to be a Deadpool/Wolverine movie.
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CARRIE FISHER:
OBIT - From People: Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60, Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was best known as "Princess Leia" in the "Star Wars" films. I'm numb.
From THR: The actress Debbie Reynolds has died at the age of 84, Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Reynolds was the mother of actress Carrie Fisher who died at the age of 60, Tuesday, Dec. 27th, 2016. A Hollywood legend, Reynolds appeared in such classic Hollywood musicals as "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
From YahooNews: Todd Fisher talks about his mother, Debbie Reynolds, final moments.
From YahooNews: Carrie Fisher could make us laugh through the pain.
From BleedingCool: The comic book community reacts to the death of Carrie Fisher.
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OBIT - From People: The author Richard Adams has died at the age of 96, Saturday, December 24, 2016. Adams is best known as the author of the beloved classic children's novel, "Watership Down," first published in 1972.
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OBIT - From YahooStyle: The actor and comedian, Ricky Harris, has died at the age of 54, Monday, December 26, 2016. He was best known for his recurring roles on "Moesha" and "Everybody Hates Chris."
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TELEVISION - From TheGuardianUK: A&E has cancelled "Generation KKK," its eight-part doc about the hate group, after learning that producers paid nominal fees to members of the Ku Klux Klan to get them to participate.
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STAR WARS - From BleedingCool: Rian Johnson, who is directing Star Wars Episode 8, defends the much-maligned Star Wars prequel films.
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ECO - From BBCNews: Save the cheetah!
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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Rogue One" is expected to win the four-day Christmas weekend, 12/23 to 12/26/2016, with an estimated take of $96.1 million.
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GEORGE MICHAEL:
OBIT - From YahooMusic: British singer, songwriter, producer, and pop superstar, George Michael, has died at the age of 53, Sunday, December 25, 2016.
From YahooCelebrity: George Michael had a difficult life of depression, drugs, and arrests.
From YahooMusic: George Michael's best musical moments.
From YahooCelebrity: Celebs react to Michael's death.
From YahooMusic: George Michael - a life in photos.
From YahooMusic: The evolution of the genius of George Michael.
From YahooMusic: What George Michael had to say about Prince one time.
From RSN: The frank and uncompromising LGBT icon, George Michael.
From YahooMusic: George Michael reportedly left behind an estate worth $130 million U.S.
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BOX OFFICE - From TheWrap: Estimates have "Rogue One" on top of the Christmas weekend box office.
From Patreon: My "Rogue One" review.
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CHRISTMAS: From YouTube: Merry Christmas!!! and Happy Holidays!!! -- A*O*A. offers "Afraid of Americans," an electro/industrial remake of David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans," a single from his 1997 album, "Earthlings." [via Warren Ellis' "Orbital Operations"] Visit them here.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER - From ABC: There is growing backlash over the arrest of a African-American mother in Fort Worth, Texas who called the police after her son was physically abused by a white neighbor.
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COMICS - From BleedingCool: DC Comics is apparently planning a summer comic book event that is centered on Batman.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: An extended look at "Riverdale," the CW's re-imagining of the world of Archie Comics. It debuts January 26th, 2017.
From YouTube: First official trailer for Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant," which is due May 19, 2017.
From YouTube: First trailer for "Despicable Me 3," due in theaters Summer 2017.
From YouTube: First official teaser trailer for the long-awaited "The Lost City of Z."
From YouTube: Official trailer for "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter," due at the end of January 2017. [I think they will reboot or restart the series after this film, just going on what I read about two years ago.]
TELEVISION - From Reason: Anthony Bourdain: The rise of Authoritarianism across the world should concern everyone.
----------
TELEVISION - From BleedingCool: HBO is going to debut the documentary about Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds on January 7th, 2016 at 8 PM ET/PT. It is entitled "Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds."
----------
TELEVISION - From TVLine: Leslie Jordan says that NBC is ordering 10 episodes of the Emmy-winning television series, "Will & Grace." Jordan won an Emmy for playing recurring character, "Beverly Leslie."
----------
SPORTS - From YahooSports: Corporate media talking heads swore that NFL QB Colin Kaepernick was hated by his San Francisco 49er teammates because of his "Pledge of Allegiance" protests. Those same teammates just gave him the team's highest honor.
----------
POLITICS - From AlterNet: Carrie Fisher hated President "elect" Donald Trump and was not shy about it.
----------
POLITICS - From AlterNet: Conservative gun-nut columnist, M.D. Harmon, let a child play with his gun and the gun went off while junior was fondling it, killing Harmon.
----------
OSCARS - From TheGuardianUK: There is some truth to what Lee Daniels says about #OscarsSoWhite.
----------
MUSIC - From Esquire: Music legend David Crosby talks about Trump and Kanye.
----------
MOVIES - From BleedingCool: "Kong: Skull Island" is connected to the Vietnam War. The film's director thought that idea wouldn't go over well...
----------
MUSIC - From YahooMusic: Run-DMC sues Wal-Mart and Amazon for 50 million.
----------
CELEBRITY - From YahooSports: Tennis superstar Serena Williams is engaged to marry Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian.
----------
COMICS-FILM - From TheWrap: Ryan Reynolds apparently shot as scene as his character Deadpool for next year's X-Men/Wolverine movie, "Logan."
From THR: Ryan Reynolds would like for there to be a Deadpool/Wolverine movie.
----------
CARRIE FISHER:
OBIT - From People: Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60, Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was best known as "Princess Leia" in the "Star Wars" films. I'm numb.
From THR: The actress Debbie Reynolds has died at the age of 84, Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Reynolds was the mother of actress Carrie Fisher who died at the age of 60, Tuesday, Dec. 27th, 2016. A Hollywood legend, Reynolds appeared in such classic Hollywood musicals as "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."
From YahooNews: Todd Fisher talks about his mother, Debbie Reynolds, final moments.
From YahooNews: Carrie Fisher could make us laugh through the pain.
From BleedingCool: The comic book community reacts to the death of Carrie Fisher.
----------
OBIT - From People: The author Richard Adams has died at the age of 96, Saturday, December 24, 2016. Adams is best known as the author of the beloved classic children's novel, "Watership Down," first published in 1972.
----------
OBIT - From YahooStyle: The actor and comedian, Ricky Harris, has died at the age of 54, Monday, December 26, 2016. He was best known for his recurring roles on "Moesha" and "Everybody Hates Chris."
----------
TELEVISION - From TheGuardianUK: A&E has cancelled "Generation KKK," its eight-part doc about the hate group, after learning that producers paid nominal fees to members of the Ku Klux Klan to get them to participate.
----------
STAR WARS - From BleedingCool: Rian Johnson, who is directing Star Wars Episode 8, defends the much-maligned Star Wars prequel films.
----------
ECO - From BBCNews: Save the cheetah!
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BOX OFFICE - From Variety: "Rogue One" is expected to win the four-day Christmas weekend, 12/23 to 12/26/2016, with an estimated take of $96.1 million.
----------
GEORGE MICHAEL:
OBIT - From YahooMusic: British singer, songwriter, producer, and pop superstar, George Michael, has died at the age of 53, Sunday, December 25, 2016.
From YahooCelebrity: George Michael had a difficult life of depression, drugs, and arrests.
From YahooMusic: George Michael's best musical moments.
From YahooCelebrity: Celebs react to Michael's death.
From YahooMusic: George Michael - a life in photos.
From YahooMusic: The evolution of the genius of George Michael.
From YahooMusic: What George Michael had to say about Prince one time.
From RSN: The frank and uncompromising LGBT icon, George Michael.
From YahooMusic: George Michael reportedly left behind an estate worth $130 million U.S.
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BOX OFFICE - From TheWrap: Estimates have "Rogue One" on top of the Christmas weekend box office.
From Patreon: My "Rogue One" review.
----------
CHRISTMAS: From YouTube: Merry Christmas!!! and Happy Holidays!!! -- A*O*A. offers "Afraid of Americans," an electro/industrial remake of David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans," a single from his 1997 album, "Earthlings." [via Warren Ellis' "Orbital Operations"] Visit them here.
----------
BLACK LIVES MATTER - From ABC: There is growing backlash over the arrest of a African-American mother in Fort Worth, Texas who called the police after her son was physically abused by a white neighbor.
----------
COMICS - From BleedingCool: DC Comics is apparently planning a summer comic book event that is centered on Batman.
TRAILERS:
From YouTube: An extended look at "Riverdale," the CW's re-imagining of the world of Archie Comics. It debuts January 26th, 2017.
From YouTube: First official trailer for Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant," which is due May 19, 2017.
From YouTube: First trailer for "Despicable Me 3," due in theaters Summer 2017.
From YouTube: First official teaser trailer for the long-awaited "The Lost City of Z."
From YouTube: Official trailer for "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter," due at the end of January 2017. [I think they will reboot or restart the series after this film, just going on what I read about two years ago.]
Dark Horse Comics Has "Avatar" for "2017 Free Comic Book Day"
Starring James Cameron’s “Avatar” and Brian Wood’s “Briggs Land”
MILWAUKIE, Ore.—Visit your local comic shop on Saturday, May 6, 2017, for Free Comic Book Day 2017! Dark Horse Comics is proud to announce our FCBD Gold Comic featuring James Cameron’s Avatar and Brian Wood’s Briggs Land!
The first tale is a “comic book exclusive scene” that begins to explore some of the yet-untold backstory of Jake Sully as he prepares for the final battle against the humans of the RDA.
The second portion of the Gold Free Comic Book Day offering is a tale introducing readers to Brian Wood’s secessionist Briggs family
Sherri L. Smith (Flygirl, Sparrow), Doug Wheatley (King Tiger, Star Wars), and Wes Dzioba (Hack/Slash, Aliens vs. Predator) bring the world of James Cameron’s blockbuster motion picture Avatar to comic book form for the first time ever. Jake Sully seeks to ignite a connection with the Toruk (the majestic great leonopteryx) by remembering the depth of his bond with his twin brother and the stories he shared of the great partnerships of myth and legend.
Moments before the climactic final battle, Jake Sully prepares to embrace his Na’vi destiny and bond with the majestic Toruk – the Great Leonopteryx. Jake remembers the depth of his bond with his twin brother and the stories he shared of epic partnerships of myth and legend. The Avatar Free Comic Book Day story launches the beginning of a new line of Avatar comics and graphic novels, which will start to roll out in late 2017.
Also included in this issue is a new story from the critically acclaimed series Briggs Land, created by Brian Wood (DMZ, Rebels). Briggs Land is nearly a hundred square miles of rural wilderness that harbors the largest and most secretive antigovernment secessionist movement in the United States, overseen by matriarch Grace Briggs. This story finds Grace confronting an armed militia that is running an opioid ring on her land while she fights to keep her family intact. Werther Dell’Edera (Cobra, Skorpio) and Lee Loughridge (Batman Adventures) illustrate and color the comic. Briggs Land is in development for an AMC television show.
Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Learn more at FreeComicBookDay.com.
About Dark Horse
For thirty years, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, the company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Brian Wood, Gail Simone, Stan Sakai, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Milo Manara, Kazuo Koike, Neil Gaiman, and Frank Miller, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, X, and Barb Wire. Its successful line of comics, manga, and products based on popular properties includes Dragon Age, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Tomb Raider, Halo, The Witcher, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading entertainment publishers.
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Nevada Film Critics Name "Hell or High Water" Best Film of 2016
The Nevada Film Critics Society (NFCS) is apparently a society of film critics who reside in Nevada and produce film reviews for print, broadcast, radio, and online.
The Nevada Film Critics Society's 2016 Awards for Achievement in Film:
Best Film – Hell or High Water
Best Actor – Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress – Annette Bening – 20th Century Women
Best Supporting Actor – Ben Foster – Hell or High Water
Best Supporting Actress – Greta Gerwig – 20th Century Women
Best Youth Performance – Alex Hibbert – Moonlight
Best Director – David Mackenzie – Hell or High Water
Best Original Screenplay – Taylor Sheridan- Hell or High Water
Best Adapted Screenplay – Eric Heisserer – Arrival
Best Ensemble – Moonlight
Best Documentary – O.J. Made in America
Best Animated Movie – Moana
Best Production Design – David Wasco and Sandy Reynold-Wasco – La La Land
Best Cinematography – Linus Sandgren – La La Land
Best Visual Effects – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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The Nevada Film Critics Society's 2016 Awards for Achievement in Film:
Best Film – Hell or High Water
Best Actor – Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress – Annette Bening – 20th Century Women
Best Supporting Actor – Ben Foster – Hell or High Water
Best Supporting Actress – Greta Gerwig – 20th Century Women
Best Youth Performance – Alex Hibbert – Moonlight
Best Director – David Mackenzie – Hell or High Water
Best Original Screenplay – Taylor Sheridan- Hell or High Water
Best Adapted Screenplay – Eric Heisserer – Arrival
Best Ensemble – Moonlight
Best Documentary – O.J. Made in America
Best Animated Movie – Moana
Best Production Design – David Wasco and Sandy Reynold-Wasco – La La Land
Best Cinematography – Linus Sandgren – La La Land
Best Visual Effects – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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