‘Creed 3’: ‘King Richard’ Scribe Zach Baylin To Pen Screenplay — Deadline

MGM has set the third installment of the Michael B. Jordan-led boxing drama, Creed, in motion with Zach Baylin on board to script. Baylin is the screenwriter behind King Richard, the tennis drama that centers on Richard Williams (played by Will Smith), the father to Venus and Serena Williams. 8 more words

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Shock And Wha? Disney Downplays Surprise, Timing Of Bob Chapek Succeeding Bob Iger — Deadline

It felt like pulling off a Band-Aid: fast and by surprise. “Did not see this coming – Wowza,” entertainment analyst Rich Greenfield of LightShed Partners tweeted Tuesday, moments after Disney announced that Bob Chapek would take over as CEO immediately, with longtime chairman and CEO Bob Iger moving to an executive chairman role until his…

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George Clooney Is “Saddened” By Claims Of Child Labor Linked To Nespresso, Says “Work Will Be Done” To Improve Conditions — Deadline

It didn’t take long for Nespresso brand ambassador George Clooney to come forward to address the investigation that linked the coffee brand to child labor at their farms. 30 more words

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Trevor Noah Covers His Eyes As “Crazy” Democratic Debate Descends Into Chaos — Deadline

Trevor Noah had a difficult time watching tonight’s “crazy” Democratic debate. The Daily Show host brought back his “Votegasm 2020” live coverage for a recap of the Dem’s 10th primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. 23 more words

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AMC Passes 2M Streaming Subscribers As Digital & International Bolster Full-Year Revenues — Deadline

AMC passed 2M subscribers for its four streaming services as digital growth and its international business helped full-year revenues grow. Execs told Deadline last year that they expect to pass the milestone by the end of 2019 across the Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and UMC (Urban Movie Channel) and they now have. President and…

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British Singer Duffy Says She Was ‘Raped, Drugged and Held Captive’ — Variety

“Whatever happened to Duffy?” is a question that’s been asked by pop music fans for the better part of a decade — especially in the singer’s native UK, where, in the late 2000s, she seemed poised for the kind of massive neo-soul career that Adele has enjoyed in her wake. 9 more words

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