Oscar Nominations Reflect Diversity in Hollywood

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Oscars 2017 – Not ‘So White’ Anymore

By Elizabeth Stainton

Remember last year’s Academy Awards and the hashtag #OscarSoWhite? Not this time. This year, six black actors were nominated for their work in films that championed diversity. These films include Fences, which stars Denzel Washington and is based on August Wilson’s iconic play about African-American life in Pittsburgh.Barry Jenkins’ drama Moonlight has been nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Bond Fans might recognize Naomie Harris from her role as Moneypenny. She received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in Moonlight. Also nominated was Ruth Negga, who was recognized for her role in Loving, a film about interracial love during the Civil Rights Era. Richard and Mildred Loving were an interracial couple who were arrested for miscegenation and whose legal battle ended up in the Supreme Court.

Hidden Figures stars three dynamic African American actresses: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. Hidden Figures, which tells the true, little-known story of the women of color who worked at NASA during the Space Race. Spencer was nominated for best supporting actress, scoring one for intersectional feminism.That’s what is so important about these nominations.

Not only do they recognize talented black actors, but they recognize cinema work that advances the narrative in a meaningful way. It’s of particular significance this year, when the country has been deeply affected the ongoing conversation surrounding institutionalized racism, police violence, and the Black Lives Matter movement. #OscarSoDiverse

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Marvel Congratulates the YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Winners!

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Unprecedented 17 Marvel Titles Awarded

New York, NY—January 26th, 2016 — Each year, the prestigious Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) recognizes some of the best and brightest graphic fiction released across the comics industry. Marvel is pleased to congratulate the creators behind the unprecedented 17 Marvel titles included in this year’s list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens!

“It is both energizing and humbling to have so many Marvel titles included in this year’s list,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “From Star Wars to Black Panther to The Vision and beyond, their selections provide a little something for everyone. With so many fantastic titles released in last year from publishers across the industry, we’re honored to be recognized by YALSA yet again.”

Meeting YALSA’s criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens, these can’t-miss collections are available now wherever comics and books are sold:

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Mary Tyler Moore, iconic TV actress, dies at 80

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By Armando

Iconic American actress, known for her roles in TV sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, died Wednesday in Greenwich, Conn. She was 80.

“Today, beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at the age of 80 in the company of friends and her loving husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine,” Mara Buxbaum, Moore’s longtime representative, said in a statement. “A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile.”

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” debuted in 1970 with Tyler playing Mary Richards, a single 30-something career woman who moves to Minneapolis after being rejected by her boyfriend. The show achieved critical success, made her a TV icon, and inspired a generation of women on television.

Moore’s style and look on the TV show also defined the look of modern women of the 70s and was considered to have revolutionized the look of the modern career woman, The show has remained popular since the final episode was broadcast in 1997.


MARY TYLER MOORE Tribute Screen Actor’s Guild Award Lifetime Achievement

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FX CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF LEGION WITH IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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LOS ANGELES (January 24, 2017) – FX Networks announced today bold and exciting art-inspired initiatives to celebrate the long-awaited February 8th premiere of Legion. Comic lovers around the country can access the headspace of one of the world’s most powerful mutants and embrace the fractured reality of this new original series through one-of-a-kind experiences presented by FX Networks. For full details, visit insidelegion.com/experience.

Five augmented reality murals that will reveal the power of David Haller’s mind can be found in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Those who find the murals can download the Blippar app, then aim and frame the art to watch the power of Legion come to life. Locations for each mural are: Brooklyn, NY at St. Nicholas Avenue & Jefferson Street; New York, NY at Bleecker Street & Carmine Street; Chicago, IL at W. North Avenue & N. Western Avenue; Los Angeles, CA at Hollywood Boulevard & Vine Street; San Francisco, CA at Fillmore Street & Union Street.

Launching Friday, January 27 through Sunday, January 29, Legion Where?House opens to the public featuring a mind-bending three-day art exhibit in Brooklyn. The gallery presented by FX is inspired by the unpredictable world of Legion at Villain warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. The three-day exhibit will challenge audiences and bring the unfathomable power of the Legion to life with art installations inspired by the series’ themes, including:

Forced perspective art piece by Michael Murphy
Found materials installation by Clemens Behr
Light and shadow installation by Kumi Yamashita
Legion Key Art Mural by David Flores
Multimedia installation inspired by the series

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Oscar Nominees: Official Statements

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RUTH NEGGA – “LOVING” (Focus Features) – Nominee, Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Academy Awards

“I am truly humbled by the news this morning, and I thank the Academy for this recognition, which I share with my co-collaborators Jeff Nichols and Joel Edgerton. It has been such an honor to have been given the opportunity to tell the incredible story of Richard and Mildred Loving, who serve as an inspiration that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. The Lovings fought quietly yet tirelessly, and changed the course of American legal history. Today, to be among such extraordinary women – my fellow nominees, my peers with films this year, and the legendary performers whose work of years past has long inspired me…this means a great deal to me.” – Ruth Negga, Academy Award nominee for Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (LOVING)

MICHAEL SHANNON – “NOCTURNAL ANIMALS” (Focus Features) – Nominee, Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – Academy Awards
“I am thrilled! Loved making this film. I would work with Tom Ford anytime, anywhere. Jake Gyllenhaal and Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Karl Glusman made it easy for me. Nice to get some good news in the midst of all the carnage, so to speak.” – Michael Shannon, Academy Award nominee for Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (NOCTURNAL ANIMALS)

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“KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS” (Focus Features) – Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film – Academy Awards
“I’m over the moon! An Academy Award nomination is an extraordinary and cherished gift. Two nominations is more than anyone could hope for. Every filmmaker dreams of a moment like this. But the truth is, I already lived my dream by making this film. Movies have always given me great joy. They enriched my life. They inspired me to dream. That’s the kind of film our team at LAIKA sought to make with KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS. A film is a slice of a hundred souls. In this case many more. An incredible, immense community of artists gave ceaselessly and selflessly to breathe life into this story. I’m so thankful for their talents and efforts and so proud of what we’ve done together. I’m profoundly grateful to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who somehow saw fit to include us among the finest storytellers in film. It is a tremendous honor to stand alongside them.” – Travis Knight, Academy Award nominee as director and producer of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS, Best Animated Feature Film

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La La Land Leads with a Record 14 Nominations

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By AI Creative Media

The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards were revealed this morning in Los Angeles, and La La Land dominates. The movie landed with 14 noms, tying a record for most nods for a single film long held by “Titantic” and “All About Eve.” Also scoring big are Moonlight and Arrival with 8 nominations, and Hacksaw Ridge and Manchester by the Sea with 6.

The nominees in 4 categories were announced early this morning by Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who was joined by Demian Bichir, Dustin Lance Black, Glenn Close, Guillermo del Toro, Marcia Gay Harden, Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson, Jason Reitman, Gabourey Sidibe, and Ken Watanabe.

The 2017 Oscars will take place on Feb. 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will air live at 5:30 p.m. PT.

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The Mystery of His Secret Identity Revealed!

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Your First Look at DAREDEVIL #17! New Story Arc Begins Here!

New York, NY—January 23rd, 2016 —Just how did Daredevil regain his secret identity?! At last, the story fans have been asking about will be revealed! It all kicks off this February in DAREDEVIL #17, the first chapter in a brand-new story arc! Blockbuster creators Charles Soule and Ron Garney gear up to tell the story that’s been on everyone’s minds since their very first page! It’s no secret that Matt Murdock is the man under the Daredevil mask. He admitted it to the world a long time ago. But what if you could put the genie back in the bottle? What if you could protect the loved ones you put in harm’s way? Only, if he wants to regain his anonymity…it’s going to cost him. What price did Matt Murdock pay to make his identity secret once more? Who got left behind in the process? The story of Matt’s secret identity and his return to New York begins on February 15th in the can’t-miss DAREDEVIL #17!

DAREDEVIL #17 (DEC160999)
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art & Cover by RON GARNEY
Corner Box Variant by JOE JUSKO (DEC161000)
FOC – 1/23/17, On-Sale – 02/15/17

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Star Wars: Episode VIII title and poster revealed

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By AI Creative Media

The sequel to the massively successful 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens finally has a title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Disney has just announced on Monday alongside a new poster.

“We have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy. In appreciation of the fans, we wanted them to be the first to know the title of the next chapter in the Skywalker saga: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI,” the company said in a statement on the official Star Wars website.

And with the reveal of the title comes the teaser poster, which features the logo in red, not the classic yellow the world has known for decades. No one knows at this point what this means if nothing at all but a teaser. We may have to wait for the first trailer to get some answers.

The film stars Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. The Last Jedi will also be the late Carrie Fisher’s final film, who died late 2016 on Dec.27. Fisher played General Leia.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, written and directed by Rian Johnson, will hit theaters on December 15, 2017.

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There’s A New Team In Town – Announcing a New MONSTERS UNLEASHED Series!

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New Ongoing Series!

Their appearance hasn’t gone unnoticed – as everyone from the Avengers to S.H.I.E.L.D. to Damage Control wants to shut them down!

“Kei and his monsters are under a lot of scrutiny from the heroes of the Marvel Universe, government agencies such as S.H.I.E.L.D. and corporate entities like Damage Control,” says writer Cullen Bunn in an interview with Marvel.com. “And it’s not just the forces of good who are paying attention to Kei and his monsters. There is a sinister cadre of villains who are very interested in Kei and his unusual abilities.”

Can the denizens of the Marvel Universe accept a team of massive marvelous monsters in their midsts? Or will they be deemed too dangerous to be left unchecked? Either way – they’re here to stay! Follow their adventures this April when Bunn and Baldeon bring you the all-new ongoing series, MONSTERS UNLEASHED #1!

MONSTERS UNLEASHED #1
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by DAVID BALDEON
Cover by ART ADAMS
On Sale in April!

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New ‘Beauty and the Beast’s poster features cast

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By AI Creative Media


Walt Disney Studios on Wednesday released a new poster for its live-action retelling of Beauty and the Beast and its pure magic. The triptych image features many of the characters that we have not seen before, until today.

The poster shows human characters in the background such as Lumière (Ewan McGregor), Cogsworth (Ian McKellen), Candenza (Stanley Tucci), Plumette (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), and Mrs. Potts (Emma Thompson). At the center of them all is the Beast waltzing with Emma Watson’s Belle.

Disney’s original 1991 animated film made $424M at the global boxoffice. With anticipation running high (the trailer broke records for most views in 24 hours), Oscar winner Bill Condon’s live-action version should have no trouble outgrossing the animated classic.

Beauty and the Beast will be released in theaters on March 17.

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