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‘Vacation Friends’: ‘Greenleaf’ Star Lynn Whitfield & More Cast In Hulu Comedy

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‘Vacation Friends’: ‘Greenleaf’ Star Lynn Whitfield & More Cast In Hulu Comedy EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf, The Josephine Baker Story, Madea’s Family Reunion), Robert Wisdom (Motherless Brooklyn, The Alienist), and Kamal Bolden (Rosewood, Insecure) have been added to the cast of Hulu’s Vacation Friends comedy, joining John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, and Meredith Hagner, and Yvonne Orji. Clay Tarver is directing the feature, which hails […] Go to Source

Samuel L. Jackson To Reprise Nick Fury Role In Marvel Series In The Works At Disney+

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Samuel L. Jackson To Reprise Nick Fury Role In Marvel Series In The Works At Disney+ Disney+ is developing a new Marvel series with Samuel L. Jackson attached to reprise his role of Nick Fury, sources confirmed to Deadline. The project is in its early stages and details are being kept under wraps, but we’re told Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot) will write and executive produce, and Marvel Studios will produce. If […] Go to Source

Apple Makes Big Deal For Joe & Anthony Russo-Directed ‘Cherry;’ Tom Holland & Ciara Bravo Drama Becomes Oscar Season Entry

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Apple Makes Big Deal For Joe & Anthony Russo-Directed ‘Cherry;’ Tom Holland & Ciara Bravo Drama Becomes Oscar Season Entry EXCLUSIVE: In a deal that lands in the high $40 millions, Apple Original Films has acquired worldwide rights to Cherry, the first film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo since their Avengers: Endgame became the highest global grossing film of all time. The film is a decidedly different kind of drama, an adaptation of the […] Go to Source

Actors Fund Home In New Jersey, Once Hard-Hit By Coronavirus, Has Seen A Remarkable Recovery

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Actors Fund Home In New Jersey, Once Hard-Hit By Coronavirus, Has Seen A Remarkable Recovery In a remarkable turnaround, the Actors Fund Home in New Jersey, which saw the COVID-related deaths of 10 of its residents in the early days of the pandemic, has been COVID-free for more than five months – since April 21. Similarly, residents at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Country Home in Woodland Hills, which […] Go to Source

Halt in-person university teaching until test and trace fixed, union urges

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Halt in-person university teaching until test and trace fixed, union urges Exclusive: UCU general secretary Jo Grady speaks out after rapid rise in Covid cases on campusesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFace-to-face teaching at universities should be halted until the government fixes test-and-trace failures and curbs the spread of Covid-19, the union representing academics and staff has said.The warning from Jo Grady, general secretary of the University and College Union (UCU), comes as institutions increasingly take matters into their own hands by switching to majority online-only teaching. Continue reading... Go to Source

Britain has offensive cyberwar capability, top general admits

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Britain has offensive cyberwar capability, top general admits Gen Sir Patrick Sanders says Boris Johnson has told him to ensure UK is major cyber powerBritain’s most senior cyber general has said the UK possesses the capacity to “degrade, disrupt and destroy” its enemies’ critical infrastructure in a future cyber conflict, in a rare acknowledgement of the military’s offensive hacking capability.Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, who heads the UK’s strategic command, said that he been told by Boris Johnson to ensure Britain is a “leading, full-spectrum cyber power” able both to defend against – and carry out – hacking attacks. Continue reading... Go to Source

Sadiq Khan urges PM to ban household visits in London to tackle Covid

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Sadiq Khan urges PM to ban household visits in London to tackle Covid Exclusive: Mayor says he is angry that 43% fall in testing might mask capital’s problemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHousehold visits must soon be banned for London’s 9 million residents, Sadiq Khan has urged the prime minister, warning that a 43% fall in testing in the capital risks masking the severity of the virus’s spread.The mayor of London spoke to the Guardian as the government announced the city had been placed on the “watchlist” of areas at risk from tougher restrictions. “It’s obviously bad news that London is an area of concern. But the good news is that finally the government will pull their finger out and give us additional support,” Khan said. Continue reading... Go to So...

Brexit: Brussels punctures optimism that deal is in sight

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Brexit: Brussels punctures optimism that deal is in sight EU sources fear Boris Johnson hasn’t yet got backing for compromises on state aid to businessBrussels has sought to puncture an outbreak of optimism over an imminent Brexit deal, amid fears Boris Johnson has not secured the backing of key advisers and his party for the compromises needed in the final stretch of negotiations.With the UK government yet to offer a way forward on the most contentious issues, and trust in Downing Street at a low ebb, senior EU officials treated with scepticism reports that the UK could see a way to secure a deal. Continue reading... Go to Source

Police officer shot dead in Croydon to be added to roll of honour

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Police officer shot dead in Croydon to be added to roll of honour National Police Memorial roll has recorded more than 1,600 officers who have died in line of dutyThe police officer who died after being shot in Croydon will be added to the National Police Memorial roll of honour in London.The roll records more than 1,600 officers who have died in the line of duty. Continue reading... Go to Source

Newly Re-Branded ErosSTX Inks $100M+ Worth Of Sales Deals Out Of Toronto Market

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Newly Re-Branded ErosSTX Inks $100M+ Worth Of Sales Deals Out Of Toronto Market EXCLUSIVE: Netflix wasn’t alone in cooking up a storm at the recent Toronto film market. STX International, now known as ErosSTX International as a result of the merger between Indian major Eros and U.S. studio STX, says it has secured cumulative international deals worth north of $100M during and after the virtual event, marking its […] Go to Source

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night’ Primetime Specials Return To ABC

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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night’ Primetime Specials Return To ABC Jimmy Kimmel will continue to dribble into primetime with another round of Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night. The late-night show’s primetime specials will return to ABC every night of the NBA Finals, beginning with game one. This marks the 13th consecutive year for the special episodes. This year, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey and Adam Sandler […] Go to Source

Lorne Michaels Hints That ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hasn’t Seen The Last Of Kate McKinnon’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Lorne Michaels Hints That ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hasn’t Seen The Last Of Kate McKinnon’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels “doubts” that the longrunning sketch show has seen the last of Kate McKinnon’s popular Ruth Bader Ginsburg character. In a New York Times interview today, Michaels was asked whether the death of the beloved Supreme Court Justice will mean the end of McKinnon’s recurring impersonation. “I doubt it,” was […] Go to Source

Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, Ilana Glazer Among Headliners For ‘Bring Back Laughs’ COVID-19 Relief Comedy Show

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Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, Ilana Glazer Among Headliners For ‘Bring Back Laughs’ COVID-19 Relief Comedy Show Comedy lovers can laugh for a good cause as Bring Back Laughs sets the lineup for its COVID-19 event on October 1 and 2. Among the comedians slated to appear during the two-day event are Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, Ilana Glazer and Hasan Minhaj. Inspired by Rebecca Trent’s comedy charity events and by Saturday Night […] Go to Source

Production Company Employees Injured In Paris Knife Attack Near Former Charlie Hebdo Offices; Two Suspects In Custody

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Production Company Employees Injured In Paris Knife Attack Near Former Charlie Hebdo Offices; Two Suspects In Custody UPDATE, Writethru: Two people have been injured, including one who is in serious condition, in a knife attack near the former offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris’ 11th arrondissement. The police have arrested one suspect and detained another in the attack whose details are still unfolding. It has yet to be confirmed if […] Go to Source

International Insider: Riding The Second Wave; BAFTA Revolution; Ian Wright Film

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International Insider: Riding The Second Wave; BAFTA Revolution; Ian Wright Film Happy Friday and welcome to the latest edition of International Insider. Jake Kanter here, bringing you everything that’s worth knowing about the past week in global film and TV. Riding The Second Wave Déjà vu: If there was any lingering optimism that the UK could avoid a second wave of coronavirus, events this week will […] Go to Source

Former England Footballer Ian Wright The Latest Sports Star To Confront His Demons For A BBC One Film

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Former England Footballer Ian Wright The Latest Sports Star To Confront His Demons For A BBC One Film EXCLUSIVE: BBC One is to continue its theme of getting sports stars to confront their personal demons in a new documentary fronted by former England football player Ian Wright. Deadline understands that the Match Of The Day pundit and former Arsenal soccer star has teamed up with David Harewood: Psychosis And Me producer Films Of […] Go to Source

UK coronavirus live: new restrictions for Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli; London placed on Covid-19 watchlist

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UK coronavirus live: new restrictions for Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli; London placed on Covid-19 watchlist Measures to come into force in three areas in Wales this weekend; no extra measures to be taken in London yet; new restrictions for Leeds likely from Saturday‘Stark warning to us all’: UK reports record daily number of casesUniversities ‘should be two-thirds empty to avoid Covid spikes’‘It’s depressing’: curfew criticised as last orders arrive early in SohoRishi Sunak warns jobs plan will not stem rising unemploymentGlobal coronavirus updates – live 12.55pm BST Cardiff and Swansea will be subject to local lockdowns from Sunday evening, the Welsh government has announced.From 6pm on Sunday residents will not be able to travel in or out without reasonable excuse. Nor will they be a...

Two injured in knife attack near Charlie Hebdo’s former offices in Paris

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Two injured in knife attack near Charlie Hebdo's former offices in Paris Suspect arrested after attack near former home of satirical newspaper in French capital Two people are in a serious condition after a knife attack near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris and a suspect has been arrested, police have said.Paris police headquarters said the victims’ lives were not in danger, and that no one else was wounded. Only one attacker was involved, police said, rather than two as first thought. Continue reading... Go to Source

Dominic Cummings’ data law shake-up a danger to trade, says EU

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Dominic Cummings' data law shake-up a danger to trade, says EU Exclusive: proposed rewriting of data protection rules said to put vital cooperation in doubtA radical “pro-tech” plan championed by Dominic Cummings to rewrite Britain’s data protection laws is endangering future cooperation with the EU worth billions to the British economy, Brussels has warned.The government’s newly published national data strategy, promising a “transformation” long sought by Boris Johnson’s chief adviser and the former Vote Leave director, has sparked concern at a sensitive time with the continued flow of data between the UK and EU member states in question. Continue reading... Go to Source

Boohoo knew of Leicester factory failings, says report

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Boohoo knew of Leicester factory failings, says report Review finds allegations about low pay and poor conditions were ‘substantially true’A damning report found that Boohoo knew of “endemic” problems across Leicester garment factories in its supply chain, where workers faced serious health and safety violations, including life-threatening fire risks, and were paid less than the minimum wage.The independent review, which was commissioned by Boohoo but conducted by Alison Levitt QC, found that allegations about low pay and poor conditions were “substantially true” and that Boohoo’s monitoring of its supply chain was “inadequate” because of “weak corporate governance”. Continue reading... Go to Source

Officer shot dead in south London police station

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Officer shot dead in south London police station Sergeant shot by man detained in custody centre, police say, and suspect is in hospitalA police officer died after being shot by a man who was being detained inside a police station in south London, Scotland Yard has said.The sergeant was shot dead overnight by the man who had been brought into the Croydon custody centre, police said, and the gunman then shot himself at about 2.15am. Continue reading... Go to Source

Baltic Region’s North Star Film Alliance Opens Japan Office With Local Outfit AX-ON

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Baltic Region’s North Star Film Alliance Opens Japan Office With Local Outfit AX-ON EXCLUSIVE: The North Star Film Alliance (NSFA), an organization set up by Finland, Estonia and Latvia to promote the countries’ film production opportunities, is opening an office in Japan in a bid to foster connections between the regions. There has been growing cooperation between the Japanese film biz and NSFA countries, following the 2017 Latvian-Japanese […] Go to Source

Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah Fear For Trump “Coup D’Etat” If Biden Wins Election: “Who Knows What Could Happen”

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Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah Fear For Trump “Coup D’Etat” If Biden Wins Election: “Who Knows What Could Happen” President Donald Trump hasn’t promised that there will be a peaceful transfer of power if he loses to Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential Election. While the president remains mum, late-night hosts Trevor Noah and Seth Meyers warn viewers about what the Trump’s refusal to leave in peace may bring. “Trump refusing to say that […] Go to Source

Disney & Pixar Crashed By Evel Knievel’s Son In ‘Toy Story 4’ Lawsuit Over Keanu Reeves Voiced Duke Caboom Character

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Disney & Pixar Crashed By Evel Knievel’s Son In ‘Toy Story 4’ Lawsuit Over Keanu Reeves Voiced Duke Caboom Character Evel Knievel once said that he “would always rather be in the arena fighting than be a spectator.” The legendary stunt rider’s son is clearly taking those words to heart with a new lawsuit against Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar over the Duke Caboom character introduced in last year’s Toy Story 4. “Defendants have used […] Go to Source

Bryan Callen Goes On The Offensive Against Rape Claims; Ex-‘Goldbergs’ Star Sues Alleged Victim’s Husband

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Bryan Callen Goes On The Offensive Against Rape Claims; Ex-‘Goldbergs’ Star Sues Alleged Victim’s Husband Bryan Callen says he is innocent of multiple rape allegations made against him and the former Goldbergs actor is suing the husband of one of his accusers to prove it, sort of. “This lawsuit arises from Defendant Gabriel Tigerman’s ongoing campaign to destroy the livelihood of actor and stand-up comic Bryan Callen through threats, harassment, […] Go to Source
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