Jurassic World 3 director Colin Trevorrow announced on Twitter that shooting for Jurassic World 3 has started. To celebrate the start of filming, Trevorrow also dropped a little surprise.
Jurassic World: Dominion, is the third movie in the Jurassic World Trilogy and the sixth film in the franchise. Chris Pratt returns along with Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dem, and Jeff Goldblum. With most of the cast returning, Jurassic World: Dominion takes place after the events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, where the islandās destruction resulted in the death of a large amount of the dinosaurs, while the rest escape and now live among human. Unfortunately, that is all that we have to go on when it comes to an actual plot for the movie. However, speculation raised when Chris Pratt went on twitter to post his take on the new title.
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JURASSIC WORLD doĀ·minĀ·ion /dÉĖminyÉn/
1. sovereignty or control. "man's attempt to establish dominion over natureā#JurassicWorldDominion
The title could mean anything, the struggles humanity faces as dinosaurs are running around destroying their way of life. On the other hand, this could be a Planet of the Apes scenario where the dinosaurs are now riding horses, shooting guns while trying to establish a new world order. Either way, the Jurrasic World franchise has officially got all my hype
The Jurassic World franchise has proved to be very successful, despite the critical response. With the original Jurassic World becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2015 by breaking one billion dollars in revenue. The follow-up Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was just as successful but panned as one of the worst movies of 2018. Jurassic World: Dominion is set to release on June 11, 2021.
To say that the success of Black Panther send major shockwaves withing the MCU would be an understatement. Upon release, Black Panther was praised, breaking numerous records and surpassing the one billion dollar mark. You could tell Marvel themselves werenāt sure if the movie was going to be successful, with Infinity War (releasing a few months later) reducing the role of Prince T’Challa to a small cameo, and turning Wakanda into the scene for the final battle.
Black Panther checked all the marks and blended them to make one of the best superhero movies of all time, from great directing to the amazing soundtrack. However, New York-based rock band Yeasayer seemed to suspect foul play, as the group has filed a lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd over their song, “Pray for Me,” from the official Black Panther soundtrack. According to the legal documents, “Pray for Me,” pulls soundbites from Yeasayer’s 2007 song, “Sunrise.” According to a statement from the group, “a distinctive choral performance ā¦ comprised of male voices singing in their highest registers, with animated, pulsing vibrato, and developed via distinctive audio post-processing.” Yeasayer continued by claiming Lamar and The Weeknd, “extracted,” their vocals, and tried changing them for “Pray for Me,” but they claimed even with changes, they’re “immediately recognizable.” Yeasayer claims that you can spot the, ‘stolen,’ soundbites around eight times throughout, “Pray for Me.”
TMZ obtained the legal documents claiming that Yeasayer is asking for the trial jury to determine whether the band should be compensated for the profit and damages from, “Pray for Me.”
The timing for this lawsuit does raise some questions since Black Panther released two years ago. However, upon release, the movie earned a best picture nomination, and broke multiple records. Black Panther 2 is set to start production with a release date of May 6, 2022. As for Yeasayer, the band broke up last December.
The original Candyman is hailed as one of the best horror movies ever made. However, if you never heard of it, that would not a surprise. The original Candyman was never given the time of day. However, now the movie is looked backed with all the respect it deserves. The original film debuted in 1992, directed by Bernard Rose, the movie is about a skeptical student who starts to investigate a legend about a serial killer called Candyman. The original Candyman, while bloody, can feel dated at times; however, the movie is remembered for the way it tackled social issues that still ring true today.
Fans of the original movie were surprised to hear that a new Candyman movie is set to premiere on June 12, 2020, directed by Nia DaCosta known for directing two episodes of Top Boy, and Little Woods. The script for the reboot is written by Jordan Peele, who has made a name for himself as one the busiest man in horror. With a short, but highly acclaimed filmography with Get Out, US, and recently The Twilight Zone, fans should be excited for the fresh take on the myth of Candyman. Ahead of the full trailer reveal on Thursday, the official Candyman Twitter account dropped a new teaser trailer.
Dare to say his name.
Click below to tweet #Candyman 5 times in one post and get your first look. See the trailer on Thursday.
The teaser while short, clocking in at 6 seconds, gives us a great look at the star power for the movie. With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart- Jarrett, and Rebecca Spence all simple saying, “Candyman.” Fans of the original already know what saying Candyman five times mean, and it is an excellent way to get fans excited while introducing the hook hand killer to a new generation.
Candyman 2020, adds to the increasing horror lineup of the 2020 Summer movie season, with Spiral the Saw sequel starting Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson. The full trailerĀ is set to release Thursday 27, 20202.
On January 26, 2020, a helicopter crash taking the lives of 9 people, amongst them was Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant. Their death sends shockwaves throughout the media. Millions who were inspired by the NBA legend send their wishes all through social media. After a private funeral, the world gathered on February 24, 2020, at the Staples Center. Surrounded by fans, family, and streamed across multiple platforms, the world was able to give one final goodbye to Kobe Bryant.
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To honor the legend and his daughter the stadium displayed both Kobe’s number (24) and Gianna’s number (2). Jimmy Kimmel opened, reminding us that we are not only gathering to honor the death of one man, but we are also here to honor the lives of the nine people that died on the day. “Today we are joined by Kobe’s teammates and rivals alike, his friends his family, his fans as we try to make sense of what happened to these nine beautiful people who were… so full of life who left behind parents, friends, co-workers, classmates, siblings, and children.” Kimmel continued, “All we could do is be grateful for the time we had with them and for the time we have left with each other.” The audience joined Kimmel in a moment of peace with everybody hugging and shaking hands with each other.
Michael Jordan was among the guest that honored Bryant. Bryant played against his childhood hero at the age of 18, even though they were competing, Bryant still asked Jordan for advice. “We talked about business we talked about family we talked about everything and he was just trying to be a better person.” Kobe and Jordan’s relationship went above mentor-mentee and became a deep friendship. “His attitude to compete and play against someone he felt like he can enhance and improved his game that what I loved about the kid, absolutely loved about the kid no matter where he saw me it was a challenge and I admired him because his passion you rarely see someone who’s looking and trying to improve each and every day not just in sports but as a parent as a husband, I am inspired by what he’s done and shared with Vanessa and what he shared with his kids.”
Kobe and Shaquille O’Neal careers will always be linked, and during the memoriam O’Neal was able to honor their long friendship. “What fill Kobe’s heart with the most pride was his role as loving husband to Venessa, a daddy to GG and Natalya Bianca and baby Capri and a loving son and brother. Kobe was a true friend and a true renaissance man.” O’Neal continued, “Kobe and I pushed one another to play some of the greatest basketball of all time, and I proud that no other team has accomplished what the three-peat Lakers have done since the Shaq and Kobe Lakers did it.”
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Throughout the night we were reminded of the life of Kobe Bryant, he wasn’t just an NBA legend who will be remembered as one of the best of all time. Kobe Bryant was also an amazing father, and his legacy will serve as a perfect example of what happens when you chase your dream and never give up.
No other story has impacted recent social culture to the length as the Harvey Weinstein case has. The former movie producer responsible for releasing movies such as Pulp Fiction, and The King’s Speech was found guilty on multiple counts of sexual misconduct.
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The story first made waves back in 2017 when The New York Times and The New Yorker reported on multiple acts of sexual misconduct, including rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein. These allegations did not only affect Weinstein, but it also put into light the wider issue of powerful men in media, business, and politics abusing their power through sexual misconduct. This wave of allegation would lead to the creations of the #ME TOO movement.
The first reported allegation dates back to 2015 when Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez reported to the New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives that Weinstein groped her during a business meeting at his office. Other celebrities such as Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan would recall their encounters with Weinstein. However, they would not call him by name. It wasn’t until October 2017, when the articles were published with a story about Judd publicly accusing Weinstein of propositioning her in 1997. After the article posted, other women started coming forward with their stories accusing Weinstein of multiple counts of sexual misconduct, resulting in an astonishing 80 different allegations spreading through multiple years. After a few failed lawsuits, Weinstein was arrested on May 25, 2018, on multiple cases of first and third-degree rape for one victim and first-degree criminal sex act.
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During this time Harvey Weinstein was taken out of his position as head of The Weinstein Company. Celebrities such as George Clooney, Jenifer Lawrance, and even Hilary Clinton condemned his actions.
On February 24, 2020, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two felonies, criminal assault, and rape in the third degree, but acquitted of rape in the first degree. While there are still other cases pending against Weinstein, this does mark an important step forward.
The fall of Weinstein has a long reach across different platforms. With other celebrities speaking out against their sexual accusers. One of the highest-profile cases was Kevin Spacey’s sexual allegations resulting in the end of Spacey’s career after it was discovered that he sexually abused younger male actors. As divisive as it has been, the #ME TOO is one of the most important social movements of the last five years. The strength that it took to speak out against a corrupt system and the people that control it. This accomplishment was honored as the “Silent Breakers,” were announced as 2017 New York Times People of the Year.
Another high profile case influenced by the rise of the #ME TOO movement was the chargers brought up against Jeffrey Epstein. The former financier was arrest back in 2019, over allegations of sex trafficking. Despite the evidence against him, it was the call for social change that allowed the investigation against him to continue and overall find him guilty.
#Me Too is more than just a trending topic, but it also serves as a way to fight against an oppressing system. A place where people abuse by men who believe themselves to be untouchable can speak out and let their voices be heard.
As Stephanie Zacharek, Eliana Dockterman, and Haley Sweetland Edwards wrote in their New York Times Article, ” Like the “problem that has no name,” the disquieting malaise of frustration and repression among postwar wives and homemakers identified by Betty Friedan more than 50 years ago, this moment is born of a very real and potent sense of unrest. Yet it doesn’t have a leader, or a single, unifying tenet. The hashtag #MeToo (swiftly adapted into #BalanceTonPorc, #YoTambien, #Ana_kaman and many others), which to date has provided an umbrella of solidarity for millions of people to come forward with their stories, is part of the picture, but not all of it. “
