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This podcast was recorded before Sunday night’s Golden Globes: Kemp Powers is on a roll this awards season, as the co-director and co-writer behind Disney-Pixar’s two-time Golden Globe animated feature winner Soul and the writer behind Amazon’s Regina King directed movie One Night Miami which has Powers up for WGA and Critics Choice noms with the movie nominated for three Golden Globes and two SAGs including Best Ensemble. Also of amazing note, it was through Powers that Pixar delivered their first Black protagonist in a feature film. On today’s Crew Call , Powers’ tells us about his rise in Hollywood, especially for a frosh scribe over 40, who made sure ageism wouldn’t become an obstacle in his career. Related Story Annie Awards Nominations: 'Soul' & 'Wolfwalkers' Lead Field For Animation Prizes “I think ageism trumps every other ‘ism. Ageism is worse than racism and sexism. It really, really is,” Powers tells us. “I remember my first … [Read more...] about ‘Soul’ Filmmaker & ‘One Night In Miami’ Scribe Kemp Powers On Leaving Journalism For Hollywood & Beating Ageism – Crew Call Podcast

Play video content Pod Save America Will Smith says his encounters with blatant racism all involved pure stupidity -- as in, really stupid people, but he also has a theory about smart racists. The actor dished on the 'Pod Save America' podcast, in which he discussed his experience with racism both before and during his time in Hollywood ... all with the backdrop of a new Netflix series he produced about the 14th Amendment, 'Amend: The Fight for America.' Will was asked about how his own personal run-ins with prejudice helped steer the project, and he didn't hold back ... saying he'd been called the n-word to his face at least 5 times before. Then, Will got a bit philosophical ... saying everyone who'd said that to him wasn't very bright -- which he chalked up to ignorance. But, he goes on to distinguish that form of racism from its ugly "twin" ... evil. Watch the clip to see how Will phrases it, but essentially ... he's saying ignorance can be … [Read more...] about Will Smith Says He’s Never Encountered a Smart Racist Person

Actress, producer and director Niecy Nash ( Getting On, When They See Us ) is set to host the virtual ceremony for the 32nd annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream on YouTube April 8 at 8pm ET. For the first time ever, the ceremony will also stream on Hulu on April 8 at 10pm ET. The 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues. GLAAD previously announced 198 nominees in 28 categories for this year’s awards which includes Deadline’s own New Hollywood Podcast. “I am so thrilled to be hosting this year’s GLAAD Media Awards, honoring the LGBTQ stories and images that change the world by growing acceptance and understanding,” said Nash in regards to hosting this year’s ceremony. “My wife Jessica and I are still thriving in newlywed bliss, and I’m looking forward to bringing that love and joy to GLAAD’s biggest night. Be ready for a surprise or two!” In addition, GLAAD is also working … [Read more...] about GLAAD Media Awards Sets Date With Niecy Nash As Host; Virtual Ceremony Will Stream On Hulu

A+E Networks officially kicked off its retooled upfront ad sales efforts with a virtual pitch to ad buyers. The parent company of cable networks like A&E, History Channel and Lifetime, a privately held joint venture between Hearst Corp. and Disney, announced a raft of more than 2,500 hours of new programming. The company also plans to air 70 hours of premium documentaries and 221 movies. Along with the new series and movies, A+E has also implemented a new sales focus on total-audience metrics. The company signaled the plan last month to shift away from the age and gender Nielsen demographics relied on for decades by buyers and sellers. A+E Networks® Group President Paul Buccieri announced the programming slate with ad sales president Peter Olsen , delivering the industry’s first TV upfront pitch of 2021. Related Story Broadcast And Cable TV Heavyweights Slate Virtual Upfronts In Familiar May Slots, But Other Moves Show Ad Traditions In Flux - Update … [Read more...] about A+E Kicks Off Total-Audience Upfront Ad Push, Moving Past ‘Live P.D.’ Era With 2,500 New Hours Of Programming

Last Man Standing star Tim Allen has described his silence about former President Donald Trump as not joining “the lynching crowd.” In a long interview on Marc Maron ’s WTF podcast , the conservative Allen explained why he stays away from discussing politics. “I literally don’t preach anything,” Allen told Maron. “What I’ve done is just not joined into, as I call it, the ‘we culture.’ I’m not telling anybody else how to live.” Allen continued, “I don’t like that, ‘we should do this’ or, ‘we should do that.’” Regarding Trump, Allen said, “Once I realized that the last president pissed people off, I kind of liked that. So it was fun to just not say anything. Didn’t join in the lynching crowd.” The Home Improvement star also shared his anti-tax stance: “Once I started making money I had this silent partner that just took almost half of my money and never gave me anything for it and that was the taxes.” He added, “I work pretty hard for this stuff and I … [Read more...] about Tim Allen On His Trump Silence: “Didn’t Join In The Lynching Crowd”