“Apparently my husband BORAT is giving out money for no reason because your girl did Not make the cut in the film (news to me) but I made the cut at the nank. Last time that I checked….we were married and had two biracial children but maybe he hooked up with Pamela Anderson,” she wrote, referring to the end of the first “Borat” film, where Borat and Luenell become romantically involved after he’s rejected by Pamela Anderson....
An official Neon statement called the campaign a response to attacks on reproductive rights in the United States, with sales directly benefitting accessible abortion healthcare. Neon is opening an online shop featuring pro-choice, anti-oppression artwork created in collaboration with award-winning artist Akiko Stehrenberger and three products featuring Neon releases “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” and “The Worst Person in the World.” Products include a “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” Abortion Scene Print, a Scales of Justice by Akiko Stehrenberger Tee, and a Supreme Coat Hanger by Akiko Stehrenberger Tee, among others....
Byer, already a nominee for Outstanding Host of a Reality or Competition Program — and the first Black woman ever nominated in the category — will guide viewers through five nights of Creative Arts ceremonies. Byer’s Netflix series “Nailed It!” will be competing for two awards, including Outstanding Competition Program. As was previously announced, the Creative Arts Emmys will be spread over a week and lead up to the Primetime Emmy Awards....
“Like everyone else, we were stuck inside a lot this year, and with streaming further blurring the lines between theatrical movies and television features, I’ve expanded the list to include visual storytelling that I’ve enjoyed this year, regardless of format,” Obama tweeted. — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 18, 2020 His list included one project from Higher Ground, the production company started by Barack and Michelle Obama in 2018. That was James Lebrecht and Nicole Newnham’s “Crip Camp,” a moving documentary about a summer camp for teens with disabilities, which appeared with an asterisk lest he be accused of favoritism....
The Star Wars limited series on Disney+ was always going to tread familiar territory, picking up with the aging Jedi (Ewan McGregor) between events of “Revenge of the Sith” and “A New Hope.” Most characters’ fates were known between existing Star Wars shows and movies, which arguably lowered the show’s narrative stakes — but ultimately increased its emotional impact. The final episode is as strong a case as any for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” to remain a one-season wonder....
“Although this fictional series is a continuation of the story from ‘Star Wars’ movies filmed many years ago, some scenes may be upsetting to viewers in light of the recent tragic events,” the disclaimer reads. “Warning: Contains violence involving children.” Disney’s decision follows Netflix’s announcement that Season 4, Episode 1 of “Stranger Things” would be preceded by a similar warning, which also emphasized that the series was filmed long ago but featured potentially insensitive content regarding violence against minors....
In addition to McGregor and Christensen, the following 10 actors are joining the cast of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” cast: “Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie.” Indie movie fans will be most delighted (and perhaps slightly perplexed) to see Benny Safdie included in the cast. Safdie, best known as the co-director of “Good Time” and “Uncut Gems,” is making his mainstream franchise debut with his casting in “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” although he expanded his acting filmography earlier this year with the release of “Pieces of a Woman....
