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As protests erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd, every major entertainment company in Hollywood issued statements of support for the black community. But as unanimous as that show of solidarity was, it was also clear that this wasn’t a fight Hollywood could watch from the sidelines. As the uproar over “Gone […]… Continue reading Hollywood says Black Lives Matter, but more diversity needed — Champions of Diversity

Ian Holm, the classically trained Shakespearean actor best known to film audiences for his performances in films including the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies, “Chariots of Fire” and “Alien,” has died. He was 88. A rep for the actor has said Holm died in hospital on Friday morning. The actor had been battling […]… Continue reading Ian Holm – Bilbo Baggins in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Alien’ star dead at 88 — GreeceOnline

Suyin Haynes “First and foremost, I made this film for trans people,” says Sam Feder, the director of the new Netflix documentary Disclosure. “We needed to lay out our story in this way so it could be owned, and I hope trans people feel emboldened by seeing this history, its pain and its complexities told […]… Continue reading 9 Moments That Show the Pain and Progress of Transgender Representation Onscreen — Latest world’s online breaking news (Politics, public policy, world affairs, pop culture, science, business, & others)

The Netflix documentary Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen, now streaming on Netflix, focuses too much on representation, to the detriment of other aspects of the trans experience in cinema. via Surveying Transgender History in Film and Television — Hyperallergic

The project is slated to release ahead of the 2020 presidential election in November. via Amazon Acquires Stacey Abrams’ Untitled Voting Rights Documentary — MadameNoire

via On this day: Bias dies; Carlisle drafted; Carr hired as coach — Celtics Wire

via On this day: Bias dies; Carlisle drafted; Carr hired as coach — Celtics Wire

Michael Jordan’s insane competitive spirit was well documented in ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary “The Last Dance” but it seems that MJ’s ruthlessness on the basketball court didn’t end with his career as a player. According to former NBA player Eduardo Najera, a 51-year-old MJ once destroyed a trash-talking Stephen Jackson during an intense Charlotte Bobcats […]… Continue reading A 51-Year-Old Michael Jordan Once Destroyed Stephen Jackson For Talking Trash To Him During A Pickup Game — BroBible

Juneteenth has been around for over 150 years. This is a day that people are finally recognizing as a time to look back and acknowledge how far we’ve come. Slavery is a tremendous part of the African American history. It does hurt when people say we should “get over it” or “move on.” This is […]… Continue reading 3 Fun Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Family — Be A Girl Like Me! Inc.

Grab your tissues! Bryce Dallas Howard steps behind the camera for her feature film directorial debut, Dads. The documentary features interviews with famous comedians including Jimmy Kimmel, Will Smith and Patton Oswalt, as well as heroic dads from around the globe. [ami-related id=”- Click to search articles -” url=”https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/pictures/stars-and-their-dads-2012136/38908/” title=”Stars and Their Dads” target=”_blank” inset=”true”] […]… Continue reading Bryce Dallas Howard Reveals Why Ron Howard Was ‘Very Hesitant’ to Be Part of ‘Dads’ Documentary, Who Made Her Cry on Set — Us Weekly