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Star Wars: Taika Waititi, Bryce Dallas Howard to Direct on The Mandalorian

has officially entered production and secured some big name talent behind the lens. In its press release announcing the start of production, Lucasfilm announced six directors that will step behind the camera for the show’s first season. Included in the bunch are Dave Filoni (Star Wars Rebels), who will also serve as a producer on the project, as well as Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Bryce Dallas Howard and Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok). RELATED: According to , Filoni will reportedly direct episodes one and five, Famuyiwa will direct episodes two and six, Chow will direct episodes three and seven, Howard will direct episode four and Waititi will direct episode eight. The biggest name on the list of directors, of course, is that of Taika Waititi. Following the success of last year’s Thor: Ragnarok, Waititi seemed to be suggested for every big directing gig. So, it wasn’t entirely surprising when Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy on a Star Wars film. Unfortunately, Waititi because a franchise like Star Wars didn’t seem like a right fit for a filmmaker like him, teasing he’d be “fired within a week.” Of course, film and television are two different entities, and perhaps he’ll have more freedom on The Mandalorian than a typical feature. Another interesting addition to the list of directors was Bryce Dallas Howard, who is perhaps best known for starring in the Jurassic World franchise. That isn’t what makes her hiring interesting, though. Howard, of course, is the daughter of Solo: A Star Wars Story director Ron Howard. To date, she has only directed shorts. The Mandalorian will mark her series debut as a director. RELATED: There are also plenty of other reasons to be excited by the list of directors. Unlike the films, which continue to fail at adding diversity behind the camera, the franchise’s first live-action series looks more than ready to welcome a diverse group of talented individuals to tell a new story set in a galaxy far, far away. One can only from the films, too. The Mandalorian will arrive on the Disney streaming service sometime in 2019. (via ) The post appeared first on .
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October 05, 2018
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She-Ra Reboot Will Include Some Level of LGBTQ Representation

Plenty of big changes are coming to Netflix’s update of the classic hero She-Ra in , but one of the most forward-thinking might be the addition of LGBTQ characters into the world. According to Noelle Stevenson, the series’ executive producer, the show won’t be radically different from the original, which aired in the ’80s, but it will embrace some more modern themes. The representation Stevenson is talking about specifically refers to the character Bow, who will have two fathers. In the original series, Bow’s name was rather apt, as he was the best archer in all Eternia. His parentage was never really explored. Stevenson also mentioned that the new series will be updating body types for its characters, which is evident in the trailer released today. RELATED: The trailer for the first season of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power revealed some other changes made to the story, such as She-Ra’s relationship with Catra, who was an outright villain in the original series. The trailer also revealed Hordak, the leader of the Evil Horde, and the titular Princesses of Power. She-Ra and the Princesses of Power‘s first season will be released in full on Netflix on Nov. 16. The post appeared first on .
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October 04, 2018
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The Twilight Zone Announces Start of Production With Teaser

The Jordan Peele-helmed Twilight Zone revival has officially begun production. CBS All Access made the announcement public with a video teaser. The short trailer runs through a quick highlight reel of some of the most iconic episodes of the landmark sci-fi/horror television series, flashing scenes from “Time Enough At Last,” “The Eye Of The Beholder” and others, all while Rod Serling’s quietly sinister introduction plays. The video then shifts into a modern-looking rendition of the classic intro sequence, with Peele now providing the narration. The teaser ends with a clip of the first day of shooting on the series. RELATED: Peele, who rose to prominence as one half of the comedy duo Key & Peele, won the Academy Award for Original Screenplay last year for his horror film, Get Out. The movie, also directed by Peele, was one of the most critically lauded horror films of the last 10 years. Peele has been linked to a number of projects since, although one of the most exciting will be to see him take on the ground-breaking anthology series. The Twilight Zone is slated to premiere in 2019 on CBS All Access, 60 years after the premiere of the original series on CBS. The post appeared first on .
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October 04, 2018
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Rejoice, Soul Sisters - Lil' Kim and Christina Aguilera Reunited to Perform Lady Marmalade

"Hey sista, go sista, soul sista, flow sista . . ." Almost anyone who grew up in the early 2000s would recognize these catchy lyrics from the iconic girl-power banger "Lady Maramalade." , Lil' Kim, Pink, and Mýa gave us this sexy 2001 rendition of the Patti Labelle song, and we haven't been the same since. On Wednesday, Aguilera once again blew everyone away during her Liberation Tour in New York when she brought out Lil' Kim to help her perform the . Rocking a sparkly gold jumpsuit, Lil' Kim strutted her stuff across the stage alongside Aguilera, who sported a white robe over a low-cut black top. Aguilera's powerful voice and Lil' Kim's insane rapping skills made for an amazing performance that took concertgoers back in time to . The 2001 version of "Lady Marmalade" was featured on the soundtrack of the film Moulin Rouge! and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Aguilera, Pink, Mya, and Lil' Kim even performed the song at the 2002 Grammys. See clips and photos of Aguilera and Lil' Kim's Wednesday performance ahead to bask in all the nostalgic glory.
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October 04, 2018
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NYCC LIVE: Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Panel

Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is set to premiere November 16th of this year, and executive producer Noelle Stevenson (Critical Role) and stars Aimee Carerro (Elena of Avalor), Karen Fukuhara (Suicide Squad) and Marcus Scribner (Black-ish) descend upon New York Comic Con to discuss the hotly-anticipated reboot. Carerro, Fukuhara and Scribner play Princess Adora and Glimmer respectively, and Stevenson’s been the force behind getting the series off the ground. The series remains true to its roots following the life of Princess Adora, a member of the evil Horde who awakens to a different destiny after the discovery of an enchanted sword. Stevenson opened the panel by discussing her history as a fan artist on Tumblr through her creation of comics like Lumberjanes and finally her destination into animation writing which brought her to She-Ra. The actors, however, had barely heard of the property when they got the call to audition, though Carerro’s husband quickly educated her on the culture importance of the 1980s series. The panel audiences were shown the first key art of the character of Catra, who’s been developed from her character in the original series into someone more complex. She and She-Ra were best friends when She-Ra was a member of the Horde, and their relationship will remain deep even though they eventually find themselves on opposite sides. Also shown were other Princesses of Power and familiar characters including Entrapta, Scorpia (so friendly), Natossa, Frosta, Mermista, Swift Wind, Shadow Weaver and Hordak. Audiences were then treated to an exclusive peek at the first few minutes of the pilot which featured Adora in a training exercise with other Horde recruits, including her best friend Catra. The two have a loving, if competitive relationship, that Stevenson warned hits tragic moments as the two women grow apart and Catra insists that Adora is being disloyal and Adora insists that she cannot stay with the Horde once she’s seen the havoc they’ve wreaked on the members of the Rebellion. Audiences were also treated to a clip of Glimmer handing over the enchanted sword to Adora and watching Adora’s first spectacular transformation. This happens in front of Catra, and Stevenson illuminated why despite how amazing Adora’s transformation is, it was still significantly difficult for her betray her family: “It’s really hard for her to turn her back on the people she loves, but once she realizes what the right thing is to do, there’s no stopping her…” As to why the show is called the Princesses of Power, plural, Stevenson revealed that much of the first season would revolve around the development of a Princess Alliance. Glimmer’s set to spearhead the movement just as her parents did in the past. As for what’s new to the series and what was kept from the original, Stevenson was careful to point out the high number of Easter Eggs as well as characters based on original roots. But she also made sure to mention that given the structure of the show and its ability to tell a serialized story, there’s far more world-building than was able to be completed in the original. In addition to the more realistic body types portrayed on the show, Princesses of Power has even managed to include some LGBTQ representation in the form of Bo’s two fathers. CBR is here live, so keep hitting refresh for updates! The post appeared first on .
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October 04, 2018