Josh Trank, director of the 2015 reboot of “Fantastic Four,” has revealed that he wanted to cast a Black actress as the superhero Sue Storm, but got “heavy pushback.” Kate Mara was cast as Sue Storm, a.k.a. 20 more words
via ‘Fantastic Four’ Director Pitched a Black Sue Storm, but Got ‘Heavy Pushback’ — Variety
After K-pop titans BTS stated their solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter this week, declaring “we stand together” against racial discrimination, the group and its Korean record label are making a further commitment: BTS and Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter, a rep for Big Hit confirms to Variety. 6 more words
via BTS and Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million to Black Lives Matter (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
As the United States inches closer to a pivotal presidential election, protests concerning racial injustice are rampant across the country. While thousands are using their social media platforms and physical voices and selves to demand systemic change now, the work will have to continue in November, when ballots are cast for the next president of…
via How Hollywood is Shining a Light on Voter Suppression in a Pivotal Election Year — Variety
After 24 “Bachelor” contestants and 15 “Bachelorettes,” the franchise’s sole Black lead, Rachel Lindsay, is ready to dissociate with ABC’s reality series entirely if they don’t immediately address their problem with diversity. 32 more words
via Rachel Lindsay Says She’ll Cut Ties With ‘The Bachelor’ Unless Diversity Issues Are Fixed — Variety
Many people are calling out “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling for a series of anti-trans tweets on Saturday afternoon. Rowling’s latest controversy began when she commented on an article from global health website Devex titled “Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.” “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be…
via J.K. Rowling Gets Backlash Over Anti-Trans Tweets — Variety
Former “X Factor” contestant Trevi Moran has come out as a transgender woman. Moran, who has 1.43 million subscribers on YouTube, posted a short video to site today titled “Coming Out. 28 more words
via ‘X Factor’ Alum Trevi Moran Comes Out as Transgender Woman — Variety
Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, will testify in front of Congress next week during a hearing on police practices and accountability. According to CNN, the hearing will be on “Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability” and will take place on Wednesday in front of the House Judiciary Committee. 7 more words
via George Floyd’s Brother to Testify in Front of Congress on Police Practices — Variety
8 Can’t Wait, a project launched on June 3 by activist group Campaign Zero, aims to reduce police violence by enacting eight policies in cities across the United States. 28 more words
via Oprah, Ariana Grande and More Champion 8 Can’t Wait, Project to Reduce Police Violence — Variety
8 Can’t Wait, a project launched on June 3 by activist group Campaign Zero, aims to reduce police violence by enacting eight policies in cities across the United States. 28 more words
via Oprah, Ariana Grande and More Champion 8 Can’t Wait, Project to Reduce Police Violence — Variety
Netflix, Disney Sony, Cartoon Network Studios, Dean DeBlois and Aardman are reading presentations at France’s Annecy Film Festival — as 2020’s Annecy, even online, once more proves to be the biggest animation fest in the world and the international event with the largest Hollywood and now global platform presence. 9 more words
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