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Netflix unfurled its “global fan event” TUDUM over the weekend, and as one would guess with a three-hour run-time, there was lots to talk about — including video peeks at new and returning series, and premiere date anouncements.

The event began with an action scene in which the streaming giant’s celebs like Lilly Singh, Army of the Dead‘s Matthias Schweighöfer, Stranger Things stars Galen Matarazzo and Millie Bobby Brown, William Zabka and Ralph Macchio from Cobra Kai, and more were frantically hunting for their missing TUDUM — that is, the introductory sound you hear when you click on Netflix. 

After a global search and lots of cellphone calls, the sound was restored, thanks to Lupin star Omar Sy, this time with the show’s titular thief posing as an Internet repairman.

As noted, the special afforded fresh peeks at upcoming shows and movies on Netflix, starting with an exclusive action scene: a fight between Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson vs. Gal Gadot in their forthcoming movie Red Notice. 

The special also gave Stranger Things fans new content to pore over. It was the same for watchers of The Witcher, as well as other returning hits like Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Ozark, Money Heist, Tiger King 2 and others, and also revealed a teaser for the sequel to Chris Hemsworth‘s action hit, Extraction. Spoiler alert: As the trailer reveals, his character, Tyler Rake, survived the original’s cliffhanger ending.

The TUDUM event also gave sneak peeks of anticipated new projects, including the live-action adaptations of Neil Gaiman‘s The Sandman and the anime classic Cowboy Bebop, the trailer to Schweighöfer’s Army of the Dead prequel Army of Thieves, and others that will be rolling out this year and well into the next.

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Former Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl is speaking out again, in a social media post in which she revists past comments that branded her “difficult” to work with.

In a lengthy post emblazoned with the logo of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the strike-bound showbiz union representing tens of thousands of behind-the-scenes workers, Heigl threw her support behind the union’s push for fairer working conditions. 

“They have been family…and I have always and will always continue to support and stand by them,” Heigl noted.

“…[O]ver ten years ago I was very vocal about the absurdity of the working hours crews and actors were being forced into by production. Even Diane Sawyer…not so kindly informed me ‘no one feels sorry for you.'”

“I very publicly and for many…years after got my a** kicked for speaking up,” the actress continues. “I let myself be convinced that I was wrong…That speaking out made me seem ungrateful or precious or as if I were ‘biting the hand that fed me’.”

Today, Heigl declares, “…that nasty insecure voice in me has started to go from a roar to a whisper….So I speak up today and say with zero hesitation or regret…14, 16, 17, 18-hour workdays are NOT safe….They can not and should NO longer be tolerated.”

“The number of people who have fallen asleep at the wheel is staggering,” Heigel asserts. “The number of accidents that happen on set due to exhaustion is shocking…There is nothing glamorous or sexy about working past the point of exhaustion. There is nothing, NOTHING that warrants pushing yourself into an early grave.”

Her post was liked nearly 200,000 times as of Monday morning, by fans, union members, and industry supporters. 

 

 

 

 

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The 74th annual Tony Awards celebrated pre- and post-pandemic era Broadway Sunday night by honoring productions that went live during the 2019-2020 season. 

The ceremony was delayed a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and, ultimately, resulted in a cumulative four-hour broadcast that was simulcast on CBS and the Paramount+ streaming service.  The show went smoothly, with host Audra McDonald proclaiming that the audience was comprised of “vaxxed and masked” individuals, reflecting the current Broadway policy.

Among the big winners of the night was newcomer Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which earned the trophy for best musical and also dominated the respective musical categories.  The Inheritance was honored with best play while A Soldier’s Play was deemed best revival.

Here’s the complete list of Tony winners:

Best Play
The Inheritance

Best Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Revival of a Play
A Soldier’s Play

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Adrienne Warren, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Aaron Tveit, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Mary-Louise Parker, The Sound Inside

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
Andrew Burnap, The Inheritance

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
Lauren Patten, Jagged Little Pil

Best Performance by a Feature Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Lois Smith, The Inheritance

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
David Alan Grier, A Soldier’s Play

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
A Christmas Carol

Best Book of a Musical
Jagged Little Pill

Best Scenic Design of a Play
Rob Howell, A Christmas Carol

Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Derek McLane, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Costume Design of a Play
Rob Howell, A Christmas Carol

Best Costume Design of a Musical
Catherine Zuber, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Lighting Design of a Play
Hugh Vanstone, A Christmas Carol

Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Justin Townsend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Sound Design of a Play
Simon Baker, A Christmas Carol

Best Sound Design of a Musical
Peter Hylenski, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Direction of a Play
Stephen Daldry, The Inheritance

Best Direction of a Musical
Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Choreography
Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Best Orchestrations
Katie Kresek, Charlie Rosen, Matt Stine and Justin Levine, Moulin Rouge! The Musical

 

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Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings continued its hold on the top spot at the box office for the fourth straight week, earning an additional $13.3 million. That brings its total domestic box office gross to $196.5 million, eclipsing MCU sibling Black Widow‘s $183.6 million to become the highest-grossing film of 2021.

Shang Chi has grabbed a total of $166.9 million overseas to date, bringing its worldwide tally to $363.4 million.

Dear Evan Hansen, on the other hand, hit a sour note at the box office.  The adaptation of the hit 2016 Broadway musical, featuring an all-star cast that includes Amy Adams, Julianne Moore and Ben Platt, the latter of whom originated the role on Broadway and won a Tony Award for it, opened with an estimated $7.5 million.

Disney/20th Century’s Free Guy grabbed third place, delivering an estimated $4.1 million in its seventh week of release. The film’s totals now stand at $114.1 million stateside and $203.3 million internationally, bringing its current global box office haul to $317.4 million.

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Candyman, now in its fifth week of release, held on to fourth place with an estimated $2.5 million

Rounding out the top five was the western Cry Macho, the latest film from 91-year-old director and star Clint Eastwood. The movie added another $2.1 million.

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Three years and one child later, Elon Musk and Grimes have called it quits. 

The Space X and Tesla CEO confirmed the news to Page Six, revealing that while the two are “semi-separated,” they are on “great terms” and co-parenting their one-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii Musk.

“We are semi-separated but still love each other, see each other frequently and are on great terms,” Musk shared.

Explaining the reason behind their spit, he added, “It’s mostly that my work at SpaceX and Tesla requires me to be primarily in Texas or traveling overseas and her work is primarily in L.A. She’s staying with me now and Baby X is in the adjacent room.”

Prior to news of the uncoupling, Musk, 50, and Grimes, 33, were seen together at the Met Gala earlier this month. The Canadian singer walked the red carpet and Musk met her inside. 

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Three years and one child later, Elon Musk and Grimes have called it quits. 

The Space X and Tesla CEO confirmed the news to Page Six, revealing that while the two are “semi-separated,” they are on “great terms” and co-parenting their one-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii Musk.

“We are semi-separated but still love each other, see each other frequently and are on great terms,” Musk shared.

Explaining the reason behind their spit, he added, “It’s mostly that my work at SpaceX and Tesla requires me to be primarily in Texas or traveling overseas and her work is primarily in L.A. She’s staying with me now and Baby X is in the adjacent room.”

Prior to news of the uncoupling, Musk, 50, and Grimes, 33, were seen together at the Met Gala earlier this month. The Canadian singer walked the red carpet and Musk met her inside.

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Nick Cannon is the proud father of seven children, four of whom were born in under a year.  But the 40-year-old Masked Singer host says he’s not certain if he wants any more.

“Think about it, you can’t be like, ‘No I’m done.’ Like what if God says, ‘No you not,'” Cannon told Entertainment Tonight before joking, “But I’m not sitting out here planning it. My therapist says I should be celibate.”

Cannon, who welcomed baby Zen with model Alyssa Scott in July, said he loves being a father of seven.

“I come from a big family, I have several siblings, being raised in an unorthodox family by my grandparents at times, I’ve experienced such a wide range of upbringing that I have such a love and passion for kids and family. I want a big family too,” he confessed. “The Lord has blessed me with what I asked.”

Though Cannon’s juggling multiple television projects that includes an eponymous daytime talk show, he said his little ones will always come first because he enjoys being a dad.

“They get my full attention when I’m not working,” he said. “And that’s the beauty of it because it kind of keeps me out of trouble. It’s either work or playing with my kids.”

Besides baby Zen, Cannon also is the father of newborn twin boys with Abby De La Rosa, a nearly 1-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son with Brittany Bell. Cannon also shares shares 10-year-old twins, son Moroccan and daughter Monroe, with ex-wife Mariah Carey.

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Harry Potter star Tom Felton reportedly suffered a medical emergency while competing in a celebrity golf match on Thursday.

People reports that Felton, 34, participated in this year’s Ryder Cup and collapsed on the 18th hole.  Reports say he was immediately surrounded by personnel who helped him off the green.

Photos of the event show a conscious Felton laying down in the back of a golf cart while being escorted off the course.

Prior to his fall, Felton was competing against hockey legend Mike Eruzione and speed skater Dan Jansen.

The event, which took place at the Whistling Straits Golf Course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has not released a statement regarding the incident. 

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The full cast of the long-awaited Super Mario Bros movie has been revealed and it was announced Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt will be voicing the iconic Nintendo hero, Mario.

Illumination, the studio behind Despicable Me that’s producing the movie based on the popular video game series, unveiled its star-studded lineup.

Pratt reacted to the casting news and shared his memories of the popular arcade game by confessing he used to steal quarters out of a wishing well to play it.

“It’s wild,” he said. “Just dawned on me right now… the quarter I stole out of the wishing well to play Super Mario Bros has come true that I get to voice Mario.  But I clearly stole somebody else’s wish.  So, just waiting for that row of karma dominoes to come crashing down on me.”

He also teased he’s been “working hard” to perfect his Mario voice.

Assisting Pratt in making sure his princess is not in another castle will be It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Charlie Day, who will be playing Mario’s lovable sidekick and brother, Luigi. Speaking of which, Anya Taylor-Joy of The Queen’s Gambit fame will star as Princess Peach. 

Rounding out the list of heroes are Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Green, who will playing Toad and Donkey Kong, respectively.

As for who will be playing the antagonist, Bowser, Jack Black will breathe life into the spiky, fire-breathing creature that has a penchant for kidnapping princesses.

Other announced cast members include SNL alum Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek the Magikoopa, and Sebastian Maniscalco as Foreman Spike.

The Super Mario Bros movie is slated to smash into theaters next year around Christmastime.

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The View had a bit of a shakeup on Friday as hosts Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin had to depart the set mid-episode after testing positive for COVID-19. 

Just before they were scheduled to bring out Vice President Kamala Harris as the guest, an off-camera show runner asked that Ana and Sunny step off the set, and advised other co-hosts Joy Behar and Sara Haines not to introduce the VP. 

Moments later, Joy revealed that both Sunny and Ana have tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated. 

“No matter how hard we try, these things happen,” Joy shared with the audience. “They probably have a breakthrough case and they’ll be okay, I’m sure, because they’re both vaccinated up the wazoo.”

Harris did make a remote appearance on the show from a separate studio at ABC’s New York headquarters.

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