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June 9, 2021June 8, 2021

Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions signs first-look deal with Netflix

Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions has signed a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix. As part of the deal, Nuyorican will produce both film and television offerings, scripted and unscripted. Lopez, along with producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, will aim to work on projects that look to support diverse female actors, writers and filmmakers. Business partner Benny Medina will also act as a producer.

Said Lopez: “Elaine, Benny and I believe there is no better home for us than a forward leaning content creation company that seeks to defy conventional wisdom and directly market to the millions across the globe who no longer view art and entertainment with the kind of boundaries and limitations of the past.”

Netflix’s head of global films, Scott Stuber, in a statement: “Throughout every aspect of her career, Jennifer Lopez has been a force in entertainment. In partnering with her and Nuyorican we know she will continue to bring impactful stories, joy and inspiration to audiences around the world.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/jennifer-lopez-signs-first-look-film-and-tv-deal-with-netflix/ar-AAKNySU

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June 9, 2021June 8, 2021

Chris Harrison officially exits ‘Bachelor’ franchise after racism controversy

Harrison’s exit comes four months after controversy first arose when Rachael Kirkconnell, a 24-year-old contestant who would go on to win Matt James’ season of The Bachelor, was called out for old social media posts which saw her dressed in Native American attire in costume and attending an antebellum plantation-themed college party in 2018. Harrison addressed the situation during an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra in which he appeared to defend Kirkconnell, saying people should have “a little grace, a little understanding, a little compassion” in the wake of the resurfaced photos and questioning the “lens” of 2021 compared to 2018. Following an outcry online, he issued a statement apologizing for “wrongly speaking in a manner that perpetuates racism.” He later announced that he would be “stepping aside” from the show for an undetermined “period of time.”

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June 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Lili Reinhart signs first-look deal with Amazon Studios

Lili Reinhart has signed a first look film and TV producing deal with Amazon Studios. Reinhart and her production banner Small Victory Productions will develop original and adapted film and TV content as part of an exclusive pact with Amazon. The deal comes following the success last year of Reinhart’s “Chemical Hearts,” the coming-of-age drama in which she starred and executive produced. Reinhart will work with her producing partner Catherine Hagedorn, who will serve as SVP of production for Small Victory. The company will focus on modern, young adult content celebrating diversity and inclusivity, as well as championing new voices.“I had such a great experience producing ‘Chemical Hearts’ with Amazon and am looking forward to expanding our relationship. Small Victory Productions will tell stories that explore the complexities of young adulthood – queer, diverse and inclusive of everyone,” Reinhart said. “I couldn’t be happier to join Small Victory. Lili is one of the most forward-thinking and creative women working in entertainment today. We are beyond thrilled to establish this partnership with Amazon Studios,” Hagedorn added.Reinhart will next begin production on “Plus/Minus,” which she is starring in and executive producing for Netflix, with Wanuri Kahiu directing.

http://www.justjaredjr.com/2021/06/07/lili-reinhart-signs-film-television-first-look-deal-with-amazon-studios/

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June 8, 2021June 7, 2021

Netflix renews ‘Shadow and Bone’ for second season

Netflix announced Monday it has renewed its fantasy-drama, Shadow and Bone, for an eight-episode second season. The show is based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, and Bardugo said in a statement: “I’ve been writing in the Grishaverse for nearly 10 years now, so I’m thrilled we get to keep this adventure going. There are so many places we’ve barely gotten to visit, and I can’t wait to introduce our audience to more of the saints, soldiers, thugs, thieves, princes and privateers who make this world so much fun to explore. It’s going to be real magic to see our brilliant, talented cast expand.”

Season 1’s cast included Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Ben Barnes (General Kirigan), Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik) and Calahan Skogman (Matthias Helvar.). The stars are set to reprise their roles for Season 2 and additional casting details are expected to be shared at a later date.

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June 8, 2021June 7, 2021

General Hospital star Kirsten Storms reveals she has undergone brain surgery

General Hospital star Kirsten Storms is opening up about her recent brain surgery. The 37-year-old Storms first shared that she had gotten surgery to drain and remove “a very large cyst that had split into two.” Now the former-Disney actress and star of Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century has shared additional details about her health and what led to the operation.

Storms wrote on Instagram: “First, thank you for all of the well wishes I’ve received over the last few days.” Storms noted that she’s experienced “random health issues” for several years now, which she disregarded at the time as being side effects to “my medications or just something I was experiencing due to age.” Storms continued: “When I went to get an MRI for some severe neck pain I have been experiencing for the last few months (I assumed this neck pain was also causing my frequent ‘migraines’) my amazingly thorough orthopedist ordered an MRI of my head just to be on the ‘safe side’ – even though that isn’t his area of expertise.”

Storms said that it was during the MRI that they “stumbled upon a rather large, very full of fluid, cyst that was attached to the lower portion of brain,” adding, “I feel very fortunate that my situation wasn’t more serious and that I had a wonderful neurosurgeon who immediately knew how to fix it. I’m not gonna lie, brain surgery had me nervous, but I’m immensely thankful to my family, friends, and incredible ‘work family’ who have been supportive, kind and loving during a time when I’ve been feeling a lot of emotions.” Storms then thanked all of her fans and loved ones for their support: “Again, thank you to everyone for sending positive vibes my way. It’s not gone unnoticed.”

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June 7, 2021June 6, 2021

‘The Conjuring 3: The Devil Mad Me Do It’ tops North American box office with $24M

The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $24 million in receipts this weekend. The film, starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson is also streaming on HBO Max. “The Conjuring 3” has Wilson and Farmiga returning as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, and is the first “Conjuring” since 2016, and the first to be helmed by someone other than James Wan (Michael Graves directed). With an additional $26.8 million from international territories, the R-rated pic has grossed over $57.1 million globally.

Coming in at No. 2 is A Quiet Place Part II with $20 million, followed by Cruella at No. 3 with $11 million, Spirit Untamed at No. 4 with $6.2 million and Raya and the Last Dragon at No. 5 with $1.3 million.

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June 7, 2021June 6, 2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have welcome baby girl, Lilibet Diana

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Lilibet Diana.

The couple released a statement on Sunday which read: “It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world. Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m. in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home. Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales. This is the second child for the couple, who also have a two-year-old son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The Duke and Duchess thank you for your warm wishes and prayers as they enjoy this special time as a family.”

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday: “The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been informed and are delighted with the news of the birth of a daughter for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”

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June 7, 2021June 6, 2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcome baby girl, Lilibet Diana

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Lilibet Diana.

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June 4, 2021June 3, 2021

Production to begin this summer for “Wedding Crashers” sequel featuring original cast

Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Isla Fisher and Rachel McAdams are set to reprise their roles for Wedding Crashers 2 for HBO Max.

The original film starred Vaughn and Wilson as Jeremy and John, divorce mediators who spent their free time crashing wedding receptions. According to reports, the sequel to the comedy film will start filming in August in Puerto Rico, and along with Vaughn and Wilson, both actresses from the first film–Rachel McAdams and Isla Fisher — will be returning.

Vaughn had previously teased the sequel back in November 2020, saying to Entertainment Tonight: “Owen and I and the director of Crashers have been talking for the first time seriously [about] a sequel to that movie. So there has been an idea that is pretty good. So we are talking about that in the early stages.” Vince said that the film was a “fun movie to make,” adding, “It’s always fun to make people laugh and go to work with people that are funny.”

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June 4, 2021June 3, 2021

Marvel’s superheroes team up to celebrate Disney’s ‘Avengers Campus’

The Marvel superheroes ‘assembled’ to celebrate the dedication of Avengers Campus in a ceremony at Disney’s California Adventure Park. Disney CEO Bob Chapek, teaming up with Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Black Panther and more, unveiled the new land, which opens to the public at the Disneyland Resort on June 4, 2021.

In a live-stream event to dedicate Avengers Campus, Chapek was joined in front of Avengers Headquarters by Paul Rudd, star of the “Ant-Man” films, Anthony Mackie from the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and “Iron Man” director and actor Jon Favreau.

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