Original ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast joins Amazon in pushing back against ‘Rings of Power’ racist criticism
Read full article: Original ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast joins Amazon in pushing back against ‘Rings of Power’ racist criticism"Middle-earth is not all white. BIPOC belong in middle-earth and they are here to stay," a statement from the cast read.
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New Zealand loses its precious 'Rings' series to Britain
Read full article: New Zealand loses its precious 'Rings' series to BritainNew Zealand has long been associated with “The Lord of the Rings” but with the filming of a major new television series suddenly snatched away, the nation has become more like Mordor than the Shire for hundreds of workers.
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'Borat,' 'Promising Young Woman' win at Writers Guild Awards
Read full article: 'Borat,' 'Promising Young Woman' win at Writers Guild AwardsThis image released by Amazon Studios shows Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." (Amazon Studios via AP)NEW YORK – Sacha Baron Cohen's “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” was partly improvised and scripted by nine writers, but it still walked away Sunday night with one of the Writers Guild Awards' top honors, best adapted screenplay. Best original screenplay went to the script for the feminist revenge thriller “Promising Young Woman,” by writer-director Emerald Fennell. “Thank you for this incredible award, though I can’t help thinking we won it because 60% of the Writers Guild worked on this movie,” said Baron Cohen. The guild's awards came after the conclusion of a two-year battle with talent agencies over potential conflicts of interest as representatives of film and TV writers.
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'Borat,' 'Ma Rainey,' 'Nomadland' among PGA nominations
Read full article: 'Borat,' 'Ma Rainey,' 'Nomadland' among PGA nominationsNEW YORK – “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “Promising Young Woman” and “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom” are among the nominees for the top honor of the 32nd annual Producers Guild Awards, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for outstanding producer. The Producers Guild announced ten nominees for its best-picture award on Monday. In the past two years, PGA and Oscar best-picture nominations have aligned exactly, except the PGA also nominated “Knives Out” last year. In 2020, “1917” was crowed by the PGA before “Parasite” won at the Academy Awards. Academy Awards nominations are set for March 15.
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Hugh Grant, Maria Bakalova react to Golden Globe nominations
Read full article: Hugh Grant, Maria Bakalova react to Golden Globe nominationsThis image released by Amazon Studios shows Maria Bakalova, left, and Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy. (Amazon Studios via AP)LOS ANGELES – Reactions from nominees for the the 78th Golden Globe Awards. — Bob Odenkirk, nominated for best actor in a TV drama for “Better Call Saul," in a phone interview. But I’m just so hyped.” — Nicholas Hoult, nominated for best actor in a TV musical or comedy for “The Great."
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'Coming 2 America' to launch on Amazon Prime in March
Read full article: 'Coming 2 America' to launch on Amazon Prime in March“Coming 2 America,” the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy comedy, has landed on a date to come to audiences. The film which reunites Murphy and Arsenio Hall will debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021, Amazon Studios said Friday. Originally a Paramount Pictures theatrical release, the studio sold the film to the streamer last month but had yet to finalize a date. “Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, in a statement. “We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.”James Earl Jones, Shari Headley and John Amos will also be reprising their roles alongside new additions like Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan and KiKi Layne.
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Michael B. Jordan wants you to view a drive-in movie, on him
Read full article: Michael B. Jordan wants you to view a drive-in movie, on himFILE - In this July, 26, 2019 photo, actor and producer Michael B. Jordan poses for a portrait during the 2019 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan has partnered with Amazon Studios for A Night at the Drive-In that will bring diverse films to drive-in theaters for free screenings. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK For Michael B. Jordan, timing is everything. So when the SAG award winner marched in a Los Angeles Black Lives Matter protest last month demanding that Hollywood drastically increase its diversity in the executive ranks, it was a moment he felt prepared for. Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, said the partnership falls into the companys efforts to support social justice initiatives. What were doing right now while we have the energy and the momentum, lets continue to keep the conversation pushing forward, Jordan said.
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Michael B. Jordan Launches 'A Night at the Drive-In' Screening Series Celebrating Multicultural Voices
Read full article: Michael B. Jordan Launches 'A Night at the Drive-In' Screening Series Celebrating Multicultural VoicesMichael B. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society, and Amazon Studios have partnered up to launch "A Night at the Drive-In," a nationwide summer screening series featuring a selection of films celebrating multicultural voices in cinema. "With this drive-in summer series, I hope that friends and families are able to not only enjoy, but to learn and grow," Jordan said in a statement. Check out the list of participating theaters and the major cities they're nearest to, below:Vineland Drive-In Los Angeles, CAOverlook Drive-In New York, NYSolano Twin Drive-In San Francisco, CASacramento Drive-In 6 Sacramento, CALas Vegas 6 Drive-In Las Vegas, NVShankweiler's Drive-In Philadelphia, PAGalaxy Drive-In Dallas-Fort Worth, TXShowboat Drive-In Houston, TXFord Wyoming Drive-In Detroit, MISpringmill Drive-In Cleveland, OHSouth Drive-In Twin Columbus, OHJesup Drive-In Twin Savannah, GABengies Drive-In Baltimore, MDOcala Drive-In Orlando, FLParkway Drive-In Knoxville, TNMidway Twin Drive-In Cleveland, OHGlendale Drive-in Phoenix, AZTransit Drive-In Buffalo, NYBadin Drive-In Charlotte, NCMonetta Drive-In Augusta-Aiken, SCMeanwhile, Jordan has been using his platform to express support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Watch the video below for more:RELATED CONTENT:Michael B. Jordan Vows to Promote Black Culture During LA MarchZendaya Wears the Same Suit Michael B. Jordan Previously Wore -- See the Twinning Moment! Oprah Winfrey Says Working With Michael B. Jordan on New Series 'David Makes Man' Was 'Powerful' (Exclusive)
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The Vast Of Night stars Sierra McCormick and Jake Horowitz talk new sci-fi flick
Read full article: The Vast Of Night stars Sierra McCormick and Jake Horowitz talk new sci-fi flickHOUSTON Amazon Studios has a new sci-fi mystery film called The Vast Of Night, which premiered on Prime Video. The film is set in the 1950s, and follows a young switchboard operator, Faye, and a charismatic radio DJ, Everett, as they discover a strange audio frequency that could change their small town forever. Lauren Kelly got to chat with the stars of the movie, Sierra McCormick and Jake Horowitz, about filming in a small Texas town at night, and the challenges of working with real, old-school recording equipment.
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