"Anonymous Noise" Sings on March 7th

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES NEW SHOJO MANGA SERIES ANONYMOUS NOISE

Music And Teenage Angst Collide In Shojo Manga About A Talented Singer’s Unrequited Love

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the launch of a powerful new shojo manga series about passion, music and unrequited love with the launch of ANONYMOUS NOISE on March 7th, 2017.

The series, by creator Ryoko Fukuyama, is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published under the Shojo Beat imprint. Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. ANONYMOUS NOISE also launches digitally via VIZ.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Subsequent volumes of ANONYMOUS NOISE will be published in English on a bi-monthly basis.

In the series, Nino Arisugawa, a girl who loves to sing, experiences her first heart-wrenching goodbye when her beloved childhood friend, Momo, moves away. And after Nino befriends Yuzu, a music composer, she experiences another sad parting! Both boys promised Nino that they would find her one day through her singing, so she holds on to that hope and continues to reach out with her voice. Now in high school, Nino serendipitously reunites with Yuzu, but she yearns to see Momo again…

“Creator Ryoko Fukuyama’s energetic pacing and stylized artwork help create a powerful story that showcases the longings of the heart,” says Amy Yu, Editor. “With a focus on the pangs of unrequited love and a developing love triangle, this new shojo series explores how music can help channel and enhance love. As Nino’s conflicted feelings emerge, the stage is set for an engrossing read that is sure to captivate both new and veteran shojo manga fans!”

Creator Ryoko Fukuyama is the author of Nosatsu Junkie, Monochrome Shonen Shojo and Shinzou ga Tarinai (Not Enough Heart). Her series, ANONYMOUS NOISE, will be adapted into an anime in the spring.

For more information on ANONYMOUS NOISE or other manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.

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Image Comics Announces Its Emerald City Comic Con 2017 Plans

IMAGE COMICS AT EMERALD CITY COMIC CON

Creator-owned panels, con exclusive variants, and signings for the #FutureOfComics

Image Comics is pleased to return to Seattle this year for Emerald City Comic Con on Thursday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 5th 2017. Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.

LIMITED* CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1510):
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

    ROYAL CITY #1 by Jeff Lemire, $10 (+tax)
    THE OLD GUARD #1 by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez, $10 (+tax)
    RAT QUEENS #1 by Kurtis Wiebe & Owen Gieni, $10 (+tax) (sold at Artist Alley table F10 only)
    MAGDALENA #0 by Tini Howard, Ryan Cady & Christian Dibari, $2 (sold only at Artist Alley table S-1)
    SEVEN TO ETERNITY, VOL. 1 hardcover by Rick Remender & Jerome Opena, $35 (+tax)
    KILL OR BE KILLED, VOL. 1 hardcover by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Elizabeth Breitweiser, $35 (+tax)
    GLITTERBOMB, VOL. 1 trade paperback by Jim Zub & Djibril Morissette-Phan, cover by Ray Fawkes, $15 (+tax), (sold at Artist Alley table V3 only)

LIMITED* MERCHANDISE:
* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth.

    BLACK SCIENCE statue, $150 (+tax)
    Exclusive ECCC DESCENDER print, $5 (+tax), (proceeds to benefit the ACLU)
    Image Comics' 25th Anniversary commemorative enamel pin, $10 (+tax)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Image Comics Announcements
Thursday, 4:15PM – 6:15PM
Image Comics is bringing the Future of Comics to Emerald City Comicon in 2017 with this special two-hour presentation. Featuring a keynote speech by publisher Eric Stephenson about the past, present, and future of comics and a full slate of brand-new series to be announced, this panel is sure to set the tone for the year and give you plenty of great comics to look forward to reading.

Image Comics: 25th Anniversary Founders Panel
Friday, 1PM- 2:30PM
Twenty-five years ago, a group of comics artists looked at the difference between what they were capable of and what they were being given, and left the promise of steady work for new pastures. The result was Image Comics, which has grown from an upstart group to a comics publisher that has changed the course of the industry. Image's 25th anniversary year begins with this special event, a rare gathering that is not to be missed.

The Future Of Comics: Cultivating Identity
Friday, 4PM – 5PM
The comics you love the most tend to have a personal touch, something that helps you relate to the characters, or makes a fantastic situation more believable. Corinna Bechko (INVISIBLE REPUBLIC), Ray Fawkes (UNDERWINTER: SYMPHONY), Gabriel Hardman (THE BELFRY), and a few more special guests make works that use the personal touch to great effect, and they're ready to share their insights with you.

The Future of Comics: Your Brand-New Favorites
Saturday, 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Your favorite comics don't look anything like those of your parents, siblings, or even your friends. There is such a wide variety of material out there that you can grab a comic on nearly any subject and find something to fall in love with. The work of Charles Soule (CURSE WORDS), Kurtis Wiebe (RAT QUEENS), Daniel Warren Johnson (EXTREMITY), and Joe Harris & Megan Hutchison (ROCKSTARS) is fantastic, no matter the genre they're working in. Come find your new favorite comics at this panel, and discover a few new favorite creators, too.

The Future of Comics: Pure Storytelling
Sunday, 1:15PM – 2:15PM
Curious about making comics? Want to give your storytelling talents a boost? Image Comics is pleased to present Kaare Andrews (RENATO JONES: THE ONE%), Jeff Lemire (ROYAL CITY), Emi Lenox (PLUTONA), Steve Lieber (THE FIX), and a few special guests. These cartoonists are incredibly talented, and experts in storytelling. Come pick the brains of the masters and enjoy a lively conversation about telling stories in comics.

SIGNINGS* HOSTED AT IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1510):
*wristbands will be available for fans to pick up as soon as doors open, first come, first served, at the Image booth on the day of the desired ticketed signing.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3
11 - 12 PM, Robert Kirkman* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
12 - 12:45 PM, Joseph Keatinge & Wook-Jin Clark
2 - 2:45 PM, Justin Jordan + surprise creator
3 - 3:45 PM, Joe Casey

3:00–4:30 PM: Image Comics Founders Signing in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel located next door to the Washington State Convention Center.* (ECCC will coordinate a ‘lottery system’ where badge-holding fans will submit their names and a lucky 300 fans will win a limited edition poster and admission to have it signed by the founders. Lottery applications are open on the Emerald City Comicon website until February 21. Details here).

4 - 4:45 PM, Kurtis Wiebe + Owen Gieni
5 - 5:45 PM, Donny Cates
5 - 5:45 PM, John Layman

SATURDAY, MARCH 4
11 - 11:45 PM, surprise creators
11 - 11:45 PM, Chris Sebela
12:15 - 1:15 PM, Robert Kirkman* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
1 - 1:45 PM, surprise creators
2 - 2:45 PM, Jeff Lemire* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
3 - 3:45 PM, Rick Remender* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
3 - 3:45 PM, Daniel Warren Johnson
4 - 4:45 PM, Declan Shalvey + Jordie Bellaire
5 - 5:45 PM, surprise creators

SUNDAY, MARCH 5
11 - 11:45 AM, Becky Cloonan
11 - 11: 45 AM, Stefano Gaudiano & Tony Akins
12 - 12:45 PM, Doug Wagner
1 - 1:45 PM, Rick Remender* (wristband required, 3-item limit)

IMAGE CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:
Andrews, Kaare Kyle: F-9
Bautista, Gabriel: DD13
Bechko, Corinna: N1
Belanger, Andy: U6
Bergin, Joseph: Y3A
Brisson, Ed: U11
Casey, Joe: N9
Christmas, Johnny: U13
Dalrymple, Farel: E-7
DeConnick, Kelly Sue: J8
Dodson, Terry: A1/A2
Fairbairn, Nathan: DD16
Fawkes, Ray: J4
Fraction, Matt: J7
Gaudiano, Stefano: B3
Gerads, Mitch: C-2A
Giarrusso, Chris: V9
Greenwood, Justin: U11
Haberlin, Brian: Booth 1601
Hardman, Gabriel: N1
Harren, James: D7
Harris, Joe: V14
Hawkins, Matt: S-1
Haun, Jeremy: R4
Hutchison, Megan: V14
Kelly, Joe: N10
Latour, Jason: P7
Lemire, Jason: G1
Lieber, Steve: H16
Mahfood, Jim: U7
McClaren, Meredith: Booth 208
Norton, Mike: U-8
Robinson, Andrew: FF11
Rouleau, Duncan: N11
Seagle, Steven T.: N12
Schirmer, Brian: B9
Wagner, Matt: L12
Ward, Malachi: E5
Wiebe, Kurtis: F10
Zub, Jim: V3


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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2017 Independent Spirit Awards; "Moonlight" Wins "Best Feature of 2016"

Film Independent’s Spirit Awards (formerly known as the Independent Spirit Awards) were founded in 1984 and are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers.  Film Independent is the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and also the Los Angeles Film Festival.

The 2017 / 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards were announced at the Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 25, 2017.  [Nominations were announced November 22, 2016.]  The awards ceremony was held as a daytime luncheon in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, just north of the Santa Monica Pier.  The show was broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 2:00 pm PT/ 5:00 pm ET.

2017 Film Independent Spirit Award winners:

BEST FEATURE – Award given to the producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.
Moonlight
Producers: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski

BEST DIRECTOR
Barry Jenkins – Moonlight

BEST SCREENPLAY
Moonlight - Barry Jenkins; Story By Tarell Alvin McCraney   

BEST FEMALE LEAD
Isabelle Huppert - Elle

BEST MALE LEAD
Casey Affleck - Manchester by the Sea

BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Molly Shannon - Other People

BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Ben Foster - Hell or High Water

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Moonlight - James Laxton

BEST EDITING
Joi McMillon, Nat Sanders - Moonlight

BEST FIRST FEATURE – Award given to the director and producer.
The Witch
Director: Robert Eggers
Producers: Daniel Bekerman, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen, Jodi Redmond, Rodrigo Teixeira

BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
The Witch - Robert Eggers

JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD – Given to the best feature made for under $500,000. Award given to the writer, director and producer. Executive Producers are not awarded.

Spa Night
Writer/Director: Andrew Ahn
Producers: David Ariniello, Giulia Caruso, Ki Jin Kim, Kelly Thomas

ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – Given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast.

Moonlight
Director: Barry Jenkins
Casting Director: Yesi Ramirez
Ensemble Cast: Mahershala Ali, Patrick Decile, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders

BEST DOCUMENTARY – Award given to the director and producer.
O.J.: Made in America
Director/Producer: Ezra Edelman
Producers: Deirdre Fenton, Libby Geist, Nina Krstic, Erin Leyden, Tamara Rosenberg, Connor Schell, Caroline Waterlow

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM – Award given to the director.
Toni Erdmann (Germany and Romania)
Director: Maren Ade

20th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD – The 20th annual Producers Award, sponsored by Piaget, honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.

Jordana Mollick

23rd ANNUAL KIEHL’S SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD – The 23rd annual Someone to Watch Award, sponsored by Kiehl’s Since 1851, recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl’s Since 1851.

Anna Rose Holmer
Director of The Fits

22nd TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD – The 22nd annual Truer Than Fiction Award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.

Nanfu Wang
Director of Hooligan Sparrow

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"Kong: Skull Island" Soundtrack Thunders into Stores March 3rd

Kong: Skull Island Soundtrack Available March 3, 2017

Features Music from Composer Henry Jackman

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaterTower Music today announced the March 3, 2017 release of the soundtrack to Kong: Skull Island – the Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and Tencent Pictures film that reimagines the origins of one of the most powerful monster myths of all time. Directed by Jordan Vogt Roberts, the film will be released worldwide in 2D, 3D in select theatres, and IMAX beginning Friday, March 10, 2017.

Composer Henry Jackman (X-Men: First Class; Captain America: The Winter Soldier; Captain America: Civil War; the Kick-Ass films) created the film’s lush symphonic score. His music highlights Kong’s emotional connection with some of the characters by giving specific moments in the score what he says is “a bit of humanity and sensitivity. The great thing about a monster movie is that it opens the door to use the symphony orchestra in its most sumptuous way.” Jackman continues, “(Director) Jordan Vogt-Roberts was happy to celebrate the gravity and history that comes with a full orchestra, but we also explored less traditional elements. That’s a field day for a composer.”

In a nod to the film’s ‘70s period setting, Jackman infused the score with the bold, classic tones of the decade’s psychedelic guitars.

The music, which serves to both heighten the film’s emotion and underscore the action, was one of the final creative elements to fall into place during post-production. It was the culmination of a massive undertaking that had taken the production to three continents. Throughout the process, everyone involved in the film was intent on being respectful of Kong’s history, even while crafting a next-generation iteration of the mythic beast.

Listen to "The Island" from the Kong: Skull Island soundtrack. The album is now available for preorder on iTunes and on CD.


ABOUT KONG: SKULL ISLAND:
Kong: Skull Island tells the story of a diverse team of scientists, soldiers and adventurers uniting to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific, as dangerous as it is beautiful. Cut off from everything they know, the team ventures into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape a primal Eden in which humanity does not belong.

The film stars Tom Hiddleston (“The Avengers,” “Thor: The Dark World”), Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson (“Pulp Fiction,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron”), John Goodman (“Transformers: Age of Extinction,” “Argo”), Oscar winner Brie Larson (“Room,” “Trainwreck”), Jing Tian (“Police Story: Lockdown”), Toby Kebbell (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”), John Ortiz (“Steve Jobs”), Corey Hawkins (“Straight Outta Compton”), Jason Mitchell (“Straight Outta Compton”), Shea Whigham (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Thomas Mann (“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”), with Terry Notary (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”) and Oscar nominee John C. Reilly (“Chicago,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”).

Vogt-Roberts directed the film from a screenplay by Dan Gilroy and Max Borenstein and Derek Connolly, story by John Gatins. Kong: Skull Island is produced by Thomas Tull, Mary Parent, Jon Jashni and Alex Garcia, with Eric McLeod and Edward Cheng serving as executive producers.

Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures and Tencent Pictures present a Legendary Pictures Production, a Jordan Vogt-Roberts Film, Kong: Skull Island. The film will be released worldwide in 2D, 3D in select theatres, and IMAX and is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. This film has been rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief strong language.

kongskullislandmovie.com

ABOUT LEGENDARY
Legendary is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $13 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com

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Beware the Ides of Negromancer March 2017

Welcome to March 2017. Welcome to Negromancer 2.0.  This is the rebirth of Negromancer, the former movie review website as a new movie review and movie news site.

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LEGO Dark Knight Eclipses Worldwide Box Office

“The LEGO® Batman Movie” Builds at the Box Office, Crossing $200 Mllion Worldwide

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audience enthusiasm continues to build for “The LEGO® Batman Movie,” pushing the latest LEGO animated adventure to $202 million in global box office after just two weeks in release. The announcement was made today by Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

    “We are proud and happy to mark another resounding success for our LEGO film franchise. Congratulations to our partners at the LEGO Group, to director Chris McKay and to the multitude of talented individuals who made this film such an extraordinary cinema experience for the whole family.”

Scoring the biggest box office opening of 2017, the new film from director Chris McKay and the team behind the 2014 blockbuster “The LEGO Movie” took the top spot in its first weekend in North America, and registered an A- Cinemascore. It ranked first again in its second weekend, and has so far earned over $118 million on the domestic front.

It simultaneously made a robust debut in day-and-date engagements in 60 markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America. The film has maintained the number one spot in the UK since its opening, and has continued to hold strong overseas for an international cume of $84 million, to date.

Just as much a hit with critics as with fans, “The LEGO Batman Movie” is Certified Fresh at 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film will continue its international run in additional territories yet to open, including Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand.

In making the announcement, Kroll said, “We are proud and happy to mark another resounding success for our LEGO film franchise. Congratulations to our partners at the LEGO Group, to director Chris McKay and to the multitude of talented individuals who made this film such an extraordinary cinema experience for the whole family.”

In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham City, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.

“The LEGO Batman Movie” stars Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson and Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Chris McKay, it is produced by Dan Lin, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Jill Wilfert, Matthew Ashton, Will Allegra and Brad Lewis. The screenplay is by Seth Grahame-Smith and Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers and Jared Stern & John Whittington; story by Seth Grahame-Smith, based on LEGO Construction Toys and based on characters from DC. Batman is created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger; Superman is created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Warner Animation Group, in association with LEGO System A/S, a Lin Pictures/Lord Miller/Vertigo Entertainment production, “The LEGO Batman Movie” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

It will play in theaters in 3D, 2D and IMAX. This film is rated PG for rude humor and some action. www.legobatman.com

BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the brick and knob configuration are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2017 The LEGO Group. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

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Negromancer News Bits and Bites from February 19th to 28th, 2017 - Update #47

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MOVIES - From Variety:  "Moonlight" to expand to 1500 theaters after its "Best Picture" win at Sunday's 89th Academy Awards.

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STAR TREK - From THR:  CBS CEO Les Moonves says that "Star Trek Discovery" will debut late summer or early fall.

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OBIT - From YahooMovies: The 7-foot-7 actor Neil Fingleton has died at the age of 36.  Great Britain's tallest man, he was best known for playing "Mag the Mighty" on "Game of Thrones."

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MOVIES - From BleedingCool:  "Bright" is Will Smith's new film, and it has a trailer.

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 2/24 to 2/26/2017 weekend box office is "Get Out" with an estimated total of $30.5 million.

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OSCAR:

From THR:  A closer look at the 89th Oscar that were overshadowed by the Best Picture fiasco.

From YahooMovies:  And the winner isn't... "La La Land"  "Moonlight" correctly announced as "Best Picture" Oscar winner after a historic gaffe.

From YahooCelebrity:  This picture is worth a thousand words... the look on their faces over the "Best Picture" Oscar fiasco.

From YahooMovies:  No, "Moonlight" won.

From YahooMovies:  Warren Beatty explains his part in the "Best Picture" Oscar fiasco.

From Polygon:  Yeah, "Suicide Squad" has an Oscar.

From Variety:  Stars make political statements on the Oscar red carpet, including support for the ACLU and in remembrance of Trayvon Martin.

From YahooNews:  "Good Morning America" offers an extended video interview with Viola Davis.

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OBIT - From Variety:  The actor Bill Paxton has died at the age of 61, Saturday, February 25, 2017.  Paxton's long career included appearing in several James Cameron films, including "Aliens" and "Titanic."  He was one of my favorites; I send my prayers to his family.

From THR:  Hollywood mourns acclaimed film and television actor, Bill Paxton.

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OBIT - From TheWrap:  Judge Joseph Wapner has died at the age of 97, Sunday, February 26, 2017.  Wapner was the original judge on the long-running, syndicated courtroom series, "The People's Court."

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POLITICS - From YahooNews:  President Trump skipping annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner on April 29th.  Heat-kitchen, man.

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BLM - From YahooCelebrity:  Muhammad Ali's son, 44-year-old Muhammad Ali, Jr. was detained at at a Florida airport for several hours... because of his Arabic-sounding name.

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AWARDS - From Variety:  The winners of the Frances's 2017 Cesar Awards announced.

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ANIME - From CBR:  Hayao Miyazaki comes out of retirment... again.  He is apparently directing a film entitled "Boro the Caterpillar."

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COMICS-FILM - From ComicsAlliance:  X-Men writer-producer Simon Kinberg says that "Gambit" moving could begin filming in 2018.

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COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Batman will meet "Rorschach" of "The Watchmen."

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TELEVISION - From Variety:  Freddie Highmore ("Bates Motel") to star in ABC pilot, "The Good Doctor."

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TELEVISION - From TheWrap:  Starz TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman's seminal novel, "American Gods," is set for April 30th, 2017.

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COMICS-FILM - From YahooMovies:  After various swings of fortune, Matt Reeves has signed a deal to direct "The Batman" movie starring Ben Affleck.

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MOVIES - From THR:  Angelina Jolie is still hot, landing acting and directing gigs.  Her latest directorial endeavor, "First They Killed My Father," has had its premiere.

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OBIT - From THR:  Leah, the mother director Steven Spielberg, has died at the age of 97, Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

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COMICS-FILM - From Deadline:  Jamie Chung has been cast as "Blink" in Fox/Marvel's X-Men themed pilot.

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MOVIES - From Variety:  Another "Game of Thrones" star has a new job.  Alfie Allen is part of "The Predator" reboot.

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COMICS-FILM - From Variety:  "Game of Thrones"star Iwan Rheon has been cast as the lead in ABC/Marvel's "Inhumans."

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TELEVISION - From YahooTV:  Demi Moore will have a recurring role in Season 4 of FOX's "Empire."

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MOVIES - From YahooMovies:  While filming in Europe, Jamie Foxx is apparently the target of racial slurs at a restaurant.

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COMICS-FILM - From BleedingCool:  A dinner and hints at shooting a new X-Men flop starting Summer 2017.

From Movieweb:  Will Simon Kinberg make his directorial debut with this next X-Men movie a.k.a. "X-Men 7?"

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OBIT - From THR:  Cinematographer Gerald Hirschfeld died at the age of 95, Monday, February 13, 2017.  Hirschfeld may be best known for his beautiful black and white photography on Sidney Lumet's "Fail-Safe" and Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein."

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HISTORY - From DemocracyNow:  George Takei speaks on the 75th anniversary of the order to place Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II.  Takei, then 5 years-old, was placed in a camp with his parents and siblings.

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MOVIES - From ThePlaylist:  Shane Black reveals the cast to his film, "The Predator," which is some kind of reboot of / not-a-sequel-to 1987's "Predator."  It looks like Arnold Shwarzenegger will not be part of the film...

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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo:  The winner of the 2/17 to 2/19/2017 weekend box office is "The LEGO Batman Movie" with an estimated take of $34.2 million.

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AWARDS - From Variety:  Cinema Audio Society Awards announced with "La La Land" and "Game of Thrones" leading wins.

From Variety:  "Golden Reel Sound Editing Awards" winners announced

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MUSIC - From Vulture:  Drake does not want his two weird "Grammy" wins from the 2017 Grammys a week ago.

From Vulture:  Black artists don't win Grammy "Album of the Year," not often - been 10 years.

From Vulture:  And Neil Portnow loves his head in the sand.  Grammys are overrated anyway.

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COMICS - From Vulture:  Warren Ellis talks about the rebirth of Jim Lee's WildStorm as "The Wild Storm."

From Patreon:  Here is my review of "The Wild Storm #1."

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COMICS - From THR:  Trailblazing editor Karen Berger, who brought Neil Gaiman (The Sandman) to DC Comics, has signed a deal with Dark Horse Comics, trailblazing independent comics publisher.

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COMICS-FILM - From Variety:  So maybe Matt Reeves won't direct Ben Affleck-Batman movie.

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MOVIES - From TheWrap:  He's playing young Lando and now, Donald Glover will play "Simba" in a live-action version of "The Lion King."

TRAILERS:

From YouTube:   "Prologue: Last Supper"  from "Alien: Covenant," which is due May 19, 2017.