Ellen Pompeo penned an open letter the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and “White Hollywood” a day before the 2021 Golden Globes . Shared to her Instagram post, Pompeo’s letter calls out the HFPA for its lack of diverse members, a criticism that has echoed throughout Hollywood since an Los Angeles Times exposé revealed that the industry body has no Black journalists among its 87 members. While the HFPA responded to the backlash noting that they will “immediately work to implement a plan” to up the diversity in its party, the Grey’s Anatomy star proposed her own solution and called on “white Hollywood” to help. “I would kindly ask, all my white colleagues in this industry, an industry that we love and has granted us enormous privilege…. to pull up, show up and get this issue resolved,” she wrote in the letter. “Let’s show our black colleagues that we care and are willing to do the work to right the wrongs we have created. Now is not a time to be silent. We … [Read more...] about Ellen Pompeo Pens Open Letter To HFPA, “White Hollywood” Amid Golden Globes Controversy: “Pull Up, Show Up And Get This Issue Resolved”
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Marvel Won’t Let Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Watch Black Widow Just Yet
The audience is waiting for Black Widow , Phase 4's original debutante; however constant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic have extended the film's release. But looks like we aren't the only ones who have been deprived of the action-packed solo film led by Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff. Interestingly, Marvel execs have constantly denied Black Widow screening requests from Spider-man star Tom Holland. We do understand his craving though, as the film was supposed to release back in May 2020, and now has been moved not once but twice, currently scheduled to release on May 7, 2021. And still, given the situation, it's pretty unclear if Black Widow could make it to theatres in time; as Marvel would probably want a full house on its shows to cover up for the profit expectations. RELATED: Black Widow Is Still Coming to Movie Theaters, But That Could Easily Change Apparently, Tom Holland has been pestering Marvel for a long time now for them to set up a … [Read more...] about Marvel Won’t Let Spider-Man Star Tom Holland Watch Black Widow Just Yet
Ta-Nehisi Coates to Pen New ‘Superman’ Film for DC Extended Universe
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates has been enlisted to write a new Superman film for DC Films and Warner Bros., with J.J. Abrams and his Bad Robot also on board to produce. While the project is early in its development, Variety reports that Coates’ Superman movie — like the upcoming The Batman — would be more of a reboot of the Man of Steel franchise than a continuation of the current Superman storyline. “To be invited into the DC Extended Universe by Warner Bros., DC Films and Bad Robot is an honor,” Coates said in a statement. “I look forward to meaningfully adding to the legacy of America’s most iconic mythic hero.” Abrams added in a statement, “There is a new, powerful and moving Superman story yet to be told. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with the brilliant Mr. Coates to help bring that story to the big screen, and we’re beyond thankful to the team at Warner Bros. for the opportunity.” The National Book Award winner for Between the World and Me , Coates is … [Read more...] about Ta-Nehisi Coates to Pen New ‘Superman’ Film for DC Extended Universe
‘Justice League’s’ Ray Fisher Tweets Out New Complaint, WarnerMedia Immediately Responds
Actor Ray Fisher is back on the attack, accusing Warner Bros. via Twitter of trying to ingratiate itself by hiring black writer Ta-Nehisi Coates to write a new version of the Superman franchise with J.J. Abrams. The implication by Fisher, who played “Cyborg” in the Justice League film, is that his complaints were ignored, and the new Coates alliance is a way to paper over Fisher’s outrage. “Do ya’ll remember that time Walter Hamada and @wbpictures tried to destroy a Black man’s credibility, and publicly delegitimize a very serious investigation, with lies in the press?” Fisher tweeted. “But hey, Black Superman…” Fisher has been at-odds with Warner Bros. since last summer, alleging he was mistreated by Joss Whedon on the set of Justice League. The running battle has included shots at Walter Hamada, the president of DC Films. According to WarnerMedia , Hamada heard Fisher out, Warner Bros. investigated, and then had the investigation taken over by Warner … [Read more...] about ‘Justice League’s’ Ray Fisher Tweets Out New Complaint, WarnerMedia Immediately Responds
Eliza Dushku Accuses ‘True Lies’ Stunt Coordinator Of Sexual Assault; Mother, Brother Support – Update
UPDATE with statements from Dushku’s mother, brother Actress Eliza Dushku has accused famed stunt coordinator Joel Kramer of sexually molesting her when she was 12 years old during filming of True Lies . Dushku, the former Buffy The Vampire and Dollhouse actress, starred as the daughter of the characters played by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kramer, who has long been Schwarzenegger personal stunt double, was the film’s stunt coordinator. She also claims that after Kramer was confronted by an adult she’d confided in, he intentionally injured her, breaking her ribs, in a stunt that went wrong during filming of the film’s Harrier Jet scene. “Whereas he was supposed to be my protector, he was my abuser,” the Bull actress wrote in a lengthy Facebook posting. Related Story 'Buffy' Alum Eliza Dushku Praises "Powerful, Painful" Claims By Charisma Carpenter Of Abuse By Joss Whedon “These are outlandish, manipulated lies,” Kramer told … [Read more...] about Eliza Dushku Accuses ‘True Lies’ Stunt Coordinator Of Sexual Assault; Mother, Brother Support – Update