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Sheryl Underwood will be hosting the trophy show fifth time as she will preside over the 48th annual ceremony on June 25 in Los Angeles ‘The Talk’ co-host Sheryl Underwood is all set to host the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles, Deadline confirmed.The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday, that Sheryl Underwood will be hosting the trophy show fifth time as she will preside over the 48th annual ceremony on June 25 in Los Angeles. The 57-year-old had co-hosted last year’s virtual show that aired on CBS with former ‘The Talk’ show co-host Sharon Osborne, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond.As per reports, more than 40 categories will be given out during the broadcast and on social media after NATAs divided its annual awards for the best in television. .@sherylunderwood is your 48th annual #DaytimeEmmys host! https://t.co/U6XRY8Bqv2— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) June 8, 2021 The…

Bruce Willis has aphasia, a medical condition said to hinder the ability to communicate Worldwide fans of Bruce Willis, the American actor, are in for some major disappointment. The 67-year-old actor is reportedly moving away from the movie cameras after having been diagnosed with aphasia, a medical condition said to hinder the ability to communicate. Willis’ family has sent out a statement stating that the actor has been experiencing health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia. The medical condition is impacting his cognitive abilities, and so he will be stepping away from his acting career. The family statement further said that this is a really challenging time for the family. Aphasia forces Bruce Willis to step aside Bruce Willis’ wife Emma, ex-wife Demi Moore, and daughters Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, and Evelyn, said in the statement that, “As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that”. Aphasia…

Toonz Media Group has teamed up with Lynx Multimedia Factory, Rai Ragazzi, Telegael and TVCO for animated feature inspired by Gino Bartali Global animation major Toonz Media Group  and Lynx Multimedia Factory, Rai Ragazzi and Telegael is collaborating on co-producing an animated feature, which would have as its focus the themes of tolerance, team-work and diversity. Toonz Media Group is a known name in the animation arena and is based in Kerala. Provisionally titled Bartali’s Bicycle, inspired by Bartali’s daring acts of courage and humanism during World War II, the animation feature would be ready for release by early 2023. The animated feature will be shown in Italy by RAI and distributed worldwide by Toonz and Rome-based distribution and production company TVCO. The PG-rated 2D animated feature will be targeted at the 7+ and family audience. Based on Gino Bartali’s services for holocaust victims Set in the modern day in the Middle East, the 80-minute…

Toonz Media Group has co-produced ‘JG and the BC Kids’, which tells the heart-warming tale of a young black boy and his magical dreadlock mentor A Kerala-based animation major, which has already made its presence in the global entertainment scenario, is now set to make waves with a new 2D animation feature film. Toonz Media Group, with its base in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has co-produced the new animated feature, titled JG and the BC Kids, which narrates the heart-warming tale of a young black boy and his magical dreadlock mentor. Along with Toonz Media Group, the feature has, as its co-producers, Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment and renowned actress Janet Hubert’s Elijah Rock Productions. Actor Will Smith shares JG and the BC Kids teaser The teaser of JG and the BC Kids is currently creating a huge buzz among fans and netizens. Significantly enough, renowned actor Will Smith has shared the teaser of the movie on his…

Nawazuddin Siddiqui doesn’t want to be part of productions made for OTT streaming as he thinks quality has taken a back seat. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not a very happy man these days. And his unhappiness centres around the way the OTT platforms are churning out stuff. Siddiqui, who had created a splash with his OTT presence in one of the most applauded series called ‘Sacred Games’, is now averse to working in productions made for the streaming market. Sacred Games, a Netflix original production was nominated for the Emmy Awards. It had also garnered much international fame when it came out in 2018. The much-celebrated actor with a special jury award at the National Awards seems to have put an end to work for productions that are specific for the streaming arena. Quality-quantity mismatch irks Nawazuddin Siddiqui The drop in quality and the rise in quantity and the mismatch between them is said to have…

The ‘American Horror Story’ franchise kicked off in 2011 with the flagship ‘Murder House’ installment The upcoming tenth season of ‘American Horror Story‘ has hit another delay.Production on the latest iteration of the FX anthology series, titled ‘American Horror Story: Double Feature’, has been brought to a halt after a positive case of COVID-19 was detected, according to Variety. An actor on the show tested positive, in what is known as “Zone A” in COVID-19 production protocol. Production will pause “for the next few days,” the outlet reported.Production on the series’ tenth season was originally scheduled to begin last year before it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season is now scheduled to premiere on August 25 on FX.Earlier this year, show co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed in a social media post that the upcoming season will revolve around “two horrifying stories, one by the sea…the other by the sand.” ‘American Horror Story’ Season…

‘Loki’ is the third of Marvel’s scripted TV series to debut on Disney+ Disney+ has renewed the insanely popular Marvel television series ‘Loki’ for a second season.The announcement was made during the end credits of the sixth episode and season one finale on Wednesday. The credits revealed a case file with a red stamp reading, “Loki will return in season 2.” No additional details about the upcoming season were shared. The live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe series stars actor Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as the fan-favorite ‘Avengers’ villain Loki.The storyline picks up after the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and follows Loki, the God of Mischief, as he steps out of his brother Thor’s shadow. Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku, and Richard E. Grant also star in the show, reported People magazine. Our favorite god of mischief will officially return for a second season! #Loki is the very first MCU series to…

Richie Mehta said, “The authors have done such a precise and fascinating job of mapping out the human story which creates a thread all through this disaster Filmmaker Richie Mehta, who gave us the International Emmy Award-winning show ‘Delhi Crime‘, will now direct a project based on Bhopal Gas Tragedy.Excited to helm the series, Richie Mehta said, “The authors have done such a precise and fascinating job of mapping out the human story which creates a thread all through this disaster and is told in an impartial manner, which is very important to me as a storyteller to step back and allow the viewer to fill in that judgment, and in the case of something like this very harsh judgment, of course.” Richie Mehta added, “I think the fact that it happened in the 1980s, it is starting to evaporate from the collective consciousness of young people. Many people don’t even know about it or…

Jennifer Aniston was married to Oscar winning-actor Brad Pritt from 2000 to 2005 ‘Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston in a recent interview shared that she is not looking forward to walking down the aisle again but is hoping to find a ‘fantastic partner’.In a conversation with People magazine, Jennifer said that she has no plans to get married again but is interested in living an enjoyable life with a fantastic partner. “Oh God, I don’t know, It’s not on my radar. I’m interested in finding a fantastic partner and just living an enjoyable life and having fun with one another. That’s all we should hope for. It doesn’t have to be etched in stone in legal documents,” the 52-year-old actor said.When asked if she finds the potential in online dating, Jennifer Aniston replied, “Absolutely no. I’m going to just stick to the normal ways of dating. Having someone ask you out. That’s the way I would…

Gabrielle Union and Jeremy Pope will star in the A24 movie ‘The Inspection’ Gabrielle Union and Jeremy Pope will star in the A24 movie ‘The Inspection’, based on the life of filmmaker and Marine Corps veteran Elegance Bratton.As per Variety, Bratton is writing the screenplay and directing the film in his feature debut. It will begin shooting later this summer. Pope will portray a young gay man who enlists in the Marines. Union will play the mother whose approval he seeks.Bratton began making films as a US Marine after spending a decade homeless because he was kicked out of his house for being gay. He recently won an Independent Spirit Award for his documentary ‘Pier Kids’, and has previously directed the short films ‘Walk for Me’ and ‘Buck’. Jeremy Pope (@jrmypope) & Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) have been set to star in 'The Inspection', a drama that will mark the narrative feature-film debut of filmmaker &…

John Mulaney is known for his Broadway show ‘The Oh, Hello Show’ with longtime friend Nick Kroll, who has also collaborated with on the animated series ‘Big Mouth American stand-up comedian John Mulaney recently added 10 new dates to his ongoing standup tour, which he kicked off at Manhattan’s City Winery in May. He is now headed to Boston’s Wilbur Theater for a week-long stint, starting from August 14.According to Variety, the former ‘SNL’ writer, best known for his Emmy-winning 2018 stand-up special ‘Kid Gorgeous’, will be debuting new material in the show titled ‘John Mulaney: From Scratch’, in what marks his first long-term return to the live stage following a months-long hiatus. All 10 shows in Boston sold out within 30 minutes. The 38-year-old comedian took a break from stand-up after checking into a Pennsylvania rehabilitation center in December. In his new material, he allegedly speaks candidly on stage about his experience with substance…

International Icon Interview with Whoopi Goldberg will be one of the highlights of the 2021 Edinburgh TV Festival The Edinburgh TV Festival has set the first sessions for its 2021 event, with Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy winner Whoopi Goldberg unveiled as its headline star.As per Variety, the International Icon Interview with Whoopi Goldberg will be one of the highlights of the 2021 Edinburgh TV Festival. The Edinburgh TV Festival takes place from August 23 to August 26. Goldberg is expected to talk candidly about her life on and off-screen and her experiences as a multi-award-winning artist, producer, author, entrepreneur and humanitarian, and the future of the entertainment industry.Led by 2021 advisory chair, Amazon Studios director of European originals, Georgia Brown, this year’s festival theme is ‘Accelerating Change’. Whoopi Goldberg to Headline Hybrid 2021 Edinburgh TV Festival https://t.co/rGCRu9lJuu— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 27, 2021 The 2020 edition took place online and the 2021 event…

Charles Grodin passed away due to bone marrow cancer at his home in Wilton ‘The Heartbreak Kid’, ’12 PM Run’ ‘Deliciously Droll’ and the ‘Beethoven’ actor Charles Grodin, who charmed audiences with his droll, understated and awkward humour has died. He was 86.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Charles Grodin passed away on Tuesday (local time) of bone marrow cancer at his home in Wilton, Connecticut, his child, Nicholas, revealed to The New York Times. Grodin invigorated Neil Simon’s ‘Seems Like Old Times’ (1980) when he depicted a driven D.A. whose spouse (Goldie Hawn) and life are diverted and upset when her ex (Chevy Chase) plops into their serious marriage.On the other side, the Pittsburgh native carried a tricky cleverness to a positive character in ‘Sunburn’ (1979), playing an insurance investigator who poses as a tourist while investigating a murder.In Albert Brooks’ mockumentary of a commonplace American family, Real Life’ (1979), Grodin’s deadpan depiction of the veterinarian…

Phil Tippett founded his namesake company, Tippett Studio, in 1984 after making his name as head of the animation and creature design for George Lucas’ Star Wars films The Locarno Film Festival will be celebrating U.S. animator and visual effects artist Phil Tippett, winner of two Oscars for his work on ‘The Return of the Jedi’ and ‘Jurassic Park’, with a lifetime achievement award.According to Variety, Locarno’s upcoming edition will also host the world premiere of Tippett’s long-gestating experimental stop-motion film ‘Mad God’, said to be set in a Miltonesque world of monsters, mad scientists, and war pigs, and funded by fans through Kickstarter. The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to the international indie cinema is on track to hold its 74th edition as an in-person event from August 4 to 14, barring coronavirus complications.Locarno will fete Tippett with its Vision Award Ticinomoda, which celebrates the achievements of creative artists whose work behind the scenes “has…

Gordon Ramsay has designed a culinary gauntlet set on an unparalleled stage, a tower over three stories high with each floor containing a different kitchen Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will soon be headlining yet another cooking series at Fox titled ‘Next Level Chef’, which was announced on Monday by the network.According to Variety, the new show will follow Ramsay and co-mentors Nyesha Arrington and Gino D’Acampo as they recruit a group of talented cooks, take them under their wings and see who becomes the next superstar of the food world. Ramsay has designed a culinary gauntlet set on an unparalleled stage, a tower over three stories high with each floor containing a different kitchen. From the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, the ingredients will match the environment.Contestants will include line cooks, home chefs, social media stars, food truck owners, and more as they compete for a USD 250,000 prize. Coming…