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Tessa Thompson to Channel Olympic Fencer in Nicole Dorsey's 'Balestra'
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Tessa Thompson to Channel Olympic Fencer in Nicole Dorsey's 'Balestra'

Speaking of the psychological thriller, the 'Creed' actress expresses her fascination 'at the price of winning' it will offer, and her excitement to be working with Dorsey.

'Jurassic World: Dominion' to Restart Production After Coronavirus Shutdown in July
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'Jurassic World: Dominion' to Restart Production After Coronavirus Shutdown in July

The 'Jurassic World' sequel will be the first major movie to begin filming at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard expected to begin their 14-day quarantine periods.

Will Smith Partners Up With Director Antoine Fuqua for Tortured Slave-Inspired Drama
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Will Smith Partners Up With Director Antoine Fuqua for Tortured Slave-Inspired Drama

'Emancipation' will present a story based on historical photos taken of runaway slave Peter's back, which revealed shocking scars from injuries caused by his brutal owners.

'The Matrix 4' Gets One Year Delay Following Filming Shutdown Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic
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'The Matrix 4' Gets One Year Delay Following Filming Shutdown Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic

The move to push back Keanu Reeves' return as Neo in the action franchise to 2022 is announced just a month after the fourth 'John Wick' movie was postponed a year as well.

BAFTA Film Awards Follows Oscars' Lead by Postponing 2021 Date
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BAFTA Film Awards Follows Oscars' Lead by Postponing 2021 Date

The delay announcement comes following three months of a movie industry shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic that has affected many countries worldwide.

Oscars 2021 Pushed Back by Two Months to April
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Oscars 2021 Pushed Back by Two Months to April

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officials make the decision after moving all dates for voting to accommodate the three-month coronavirus-related Hollywood shutdown.

Abrupt Pulling of 'The King of Staten Island' From Drive-In Theaters Upsets Venue Owners
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Abrupt Pulling of 'The King of Staten Island' From Drive-In Theaters Upsets Venue Owners

Pete Davidson's semi-autobiographical film, directed by Judd Apatow, has been set to premiere on video-on-demand services following shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Talks to Develop Spin-Off About James Bond's Daughter
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Talks to Develop Spin-Off About James Bond's Daughter

The 'Killing Eve' creator has reportedly been approached by movie bosses to pen a spin-off series that document how the daughter of 007 becomes an agent herself.

'Gone With the Wind' to Make HBO Max Return With Black Scholar Introduction
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'Gone With the Wind' to Make HBO Max Return With Black Scholar Introduction

African American cinema and media studies professor Jacqueline Stewart explains in her op-ed for CNN why people 'can't turn away' from the 1939 movie adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's novel.

New Release Date for 'Tenet' Pushes 'Wonder Woman 1984' to October
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New Release Date for 'Tenet' Pushes 'Wonder Woman 1984' to October

Gal Gadot's much-anticipated return as Diana Prince and her superhero alter ego is no longer set to hit theaters on August 14, whereas Russell Crowe's 'Unhinged' gets one week delay.

Salma Hayek, Guillermo Del Toro Join Fundraisers for Mexican Struggling Movie Workers
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Salma Hayek, Guillermo Del Toro Join Fundraisers for Mexican Struggling Movie Workers

The Mexican actors and filmmakers are joining forces to raise money to help the movie workers who lost employment due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

'Green Book' Director to Reunite With Viggo Mortensen for Movie About Vietnam War
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'Green Book' Director to Reunite With Viggo Mortensen for Movie About Vietnam War

A year after his big win at the 2019 Oscars, Peter Farrelly is reportedly working on a big screen adaptation of 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.'

Bill Murray to Reunite With 'Ghostbusters' Co-Stars for Charity
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Bill Murray to Reunite With 'Ghostbusters' Co-Stars for Charity

The cast members of the original movie are scheduled to get together with the original director for a virtual reunion to raise funds for Equal Justice Initiative.

'Dear Evan Hansen' Creators Support Fight Against 'Systemic Racism' With $100,000 Donation
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'Dear Evan Hansen' Creators Support Fight Against 'Systemic Racism' With $100,000 Donation

Composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book writer Steven Levenson, director Michael Greif, and producer Stacey Mindich explain their initiative in an open letter to fans.

Oscars Releases New Guidelines to Ensure Nominees Pass Diversity Test
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Oscars Releases New Guidelines to Ensure Nominees Pass Diversity Test

The bosses at Academy Awards have formed a new task force to make sure the competing movies meet the 'representation and inclusion standards' following nationwide protests against racism.

Spike Lee Urges HBO to Bring Back 'Racist' Movie 'Gone with the Wind'
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Spike Lee Urges HBO to Bring Back 'Racist' Movie 'Gone with the Wind'

The 'Da 5 Blood' filmmaker calls the 1939 movie 'one of the most racist films ever' and wants HBO to bring it back following removal to let reviews decide for themselves.

Ridley Scott Confirmed to Work on Script for Really Challenging Sequel of 'Gladiator'
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Ridley Scott Confirmed to Work on Script for Really Challenging Sequel of 'Gladiator'

The follow-up to the 2000 critically-lauded epic movie is confirmed to be in development with the original director working on the script for the really challenging project.

Spike Lee Keen to Make American Indian War Movie From Native Americans' Perspective
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Spike Lee Keen to Make American Indian War Movie From Native Americans' Perspective

The 'Da 5 Blood' filmmaker bans the remake of his classic movie 'Do the Right Thing' and reveals his desire to make a movie about the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Magic Johnson Movie Is in the Works
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Magic Johnson Movie Is in the Works

A documentary film about the life and legacy of the basketball legendary player is in development following the success of the Michael Jordan docu-series.

American Black Film Festival 2020 Takes Virtual Format Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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American Black Film Festival 2020 Takes Virtual Format Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Initially set to take place in Miami Beach, Florida from October 21 to 25, the 24th annual event, which offers screenings of indie black cinema among others, has been moved forward to August 21 to 30.