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‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett finally speaks out about his homophobic, racist assault
Smollet directly addressed the assault at the concert, telling the audience, "I'm not fully healed yet". "So I will always stand for love". "Above all I fought". Smollett has said two men yelled racist and homophobic remarks at him before beating him and putting a rope around his neck. Jussie Smollett gave his first live performance in Los Angeles since being attacked by two "MAGA supporters... [Full Article...]
The 'Toy Story 4' Super Bowl Ad Is Here
And when Woody shows up, they can't believe that they've found each other again". Toy Story 4's voice cast includes returning players Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Joan Cusack , Annie Potts , Wallace Shawn , John Ratzenberger , Blake Clark , the late Don Rickles , and Estelle Harris , as well as new cast members Keanu Reeves , Tony Hale (as craft-turned-toy Forky), Keegan-Michael Key (as... [Full Article...]
'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' Teasers Released During Super Bowl
The film hits theaters on August 9th. Instead of releasing a traditional 30-second spot, it appears that Scary Stories is taking a different approach by releasing quick teasers throughout the game - in the same vein as the anthology books the movie is based on. [Full Article...]
Colin Kaepernick’s attorney accuses Maroon 5 of crossing picket line
Levine didn't wear, say, a Kaepernick jersey, and none of the performers appeared to make any overt political statements ... which, to be honest, is surely exactly how the National Football League preferred it. So when Maroon 5 got the job previous year, the reaction was a resounding, "Them?" However, a couple moments of the performance appeared to confuse some fans on social media, with many ... [Full Article...]
Jordan Peele Just Unleashed A New US Trailer
Then all the people in the stadium vanish. While the commercial does not feature any episodic footage, it gives a first glimpse at Peele stepping into Rod Serling's role as host and narrator of The Twilight Zone . Here's hoping this new series is a place full of shadow and substance, things and ideas. As Jordan Peele recently revealed to Rolling Stone , his sophomore effort was somewhat in... [Full Article...]
'Game of Thrones' Invades Bud Light Super Bowl LIII Commercial
Instead of replicating the success they had a year ago with their Dilly Dilly campaign, Bud Light went after their competitors in their Super Bowl 53 ad, slamming Miller Lite and Coors Light for using *gasp* corn syrup. Like Game of Thrones? The first half of the spot was under the direction of Bud Light's Spencer Riviera, who previously directed creative within the Bud Light medieval ... [Full Article...]
Saddle up for new Toy Story 4 footage in Super Bowl spot
As we reported when the first teaser was released, "this sequel has actually been a long time coming". Tom Hanks returns as Woody the cowboy, with Tim Allen as his spaceman friend Buzz Lightyear. So when Bonnie's beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, declares himself as "trash" and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. [Full Article...]
Marvel Teases "Avengers: Endgame" With Super Bowl Commercial
Before Endgame arrives, though, fans will be gifted to the premiere of the Brie Larson-led Captain Marvel film. Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a former Air Force pilot with extraordinary powers. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom. Gemma Chan, Annette Bening, Lashana Lynch, and Jude Law... [Full Article...]