Selma actor David Oyelowo and director say the film was snubbed by Academy voters after the cast and crew protested . Garner was a victim of who died after a cop placed him in a chokehold in 2014.Oyelowo, who played Martin Luther King Jr., recently told that members of threatened to shut out Selma from after the cast and crew wore T-shirts with Garner’s last words, "I Can’t Breathe," to the movie’s premiere in New York City.
Oscars 2021 Could Be Delayed To A Later Date Because Of The Pandemic
20.05.2020 - 02:11 / justjared.com
The 2021 Oscars could very well be postponed, a source is telling Variety.
The site reports that the prestigious event, which honors the best of filmmaking throughout the year, is set to take place on February 28, 2021 but might be be delayed until a later date.
“It’s likely they’ll be postponed,” one of the sources shared, although any other discussions about the matter weren’t talked about.
Just last month, it was announced that the show would be more inclusive with the kind of movies that
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deadline.com
06.06.2020 / 19:59
Fox News Apologizes For Infographic That Showed Stock Market Reactions After Martin Luther King Assassination, Racial Unrest
Ted Johnson Fox News is apologizing for an infographic that aired on Special Report with Bret Baier on Friday that showed historic stock market reactions to racial unrest following the deaths of African American figures.“The infographic used on Fox News Channel’s Special Report to illustrate market reactions to historic periods of civil unrest should have never aired on television without full context.
nypost.com
06.06.2020 / 01:57
David Oyelowo says ‘Selma’ lost Oscars because of an Eric Garner protest
2014 movie “Selma” was robbed of its chance at Oscars glory by a peeved and prejudiced Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.The British-American actor, who was nominated for playing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
torontosun.com
06.06.2020 / 01:43
'Selma' snubbed at 2015 Oscars after cast protested police violence: Oyelowo
LOS ANGELES — The civil rights movie “Selma” was made free for rental on Friday, a day after actor David Oyelowo said Oscar voters had deliberately snubbed the film in 2015.
etcanada.com
05.06.2020 / 17:03
Academy Responds After David Oyelowo Reveals The Organization Rebuked ‘Selma’ Cast Over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ T-Shirts Protesting Eric Garner Death
Six years ago, Eric Garner — a 43-year-old Black man — died after being placed in a chokehold by an NYPD officer. His final words: “I can’t breathe.”
etcanada.com
05.06.2020 / 14:46
Dr. Bernice King Says People Often Misuse Her Father Martin Luther King Jr.’s Words: ‘Nothing Is More Frustrating Than That’
Dr. Bernice A. King spoke about how her father Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous quotes are often taken out of context during an appearance on Thursday’s “Tonight Show”.
etcanada.com
05.06.2020 / 06:55
David Oyelowo Reveals Academy Rebuked ‘Selma’ Cast Over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ T-Shirts Protesting Eric Garner Death
Six years ago, Eric Garner — a 43-year-old Black man — died after being placed in a chokehold by an NYPD officer. His final words: “I can’t breathe.”
usmagazine.com
04.06.2020 / 22:51
Kevin Hart and Ludacris Attend George Floyd’s Minneapolis Memorial Service More Than 1 Week After His Death
George Floyd was remembered during a memorial service on Thursday, June 4.
deadline.com
04.06.2020 / 17:31
Apple CEO Tim Cook Addresses George Floyd Protests In Open Letter: “We Must Do More”
By Dade Hayes
peoplemagazine.co.za
02.06.2020 / 19:55
David Guetta under fire for remixing Martin Luther King’s historic ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
David Guetta has been criticised for turning Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech into a dance remix.
etcanada.com
01.06.2020 / 21:59
David Guetta Feels Backlash For ‘Tone Deaf’ Martin Luther King Jr. Dance Remix
David Guetta is catching real flak for his tribute to George Floyd.
etonline.com
01.06.2020 / 15:21
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Daughter Urges Protestors to Use ‘Non-Violent Means’
Dr. Bernice King, the youngest child of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is speaking out as protests are carried out around the country. The 57-year-old CEO of The King Center spoke at a city briefing in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend where she addressed those protesting the death of George Floyd.
usmagazine.com
29.05.2020 / 20:23
Kylie Jenner Fears for Daughter Stormi, Wants ‘a Better Future’ After George Floyd’s Death
Fearing for her daughter’s future. Kylie Jenner spoke out after George Floyd’s Monday, May 25, death.
eonline.com
23.05.2020 / 19:27
Terrace House Star and Pro Wrestler Hana Kimura Dead at 22
It's a sad day for the world of entertainment and wrestling. Hana Kimura, who was best known as a professional wrestler and a star on the Netflix reality TV show Terrace House, has passed away.
nypost.com
22.05.2020 / 02:47
Diverse remake Of ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’ in the works
EXCLUSIVE: Treehouse Pictures has set in motion what it’s describing as a diverse remake of 1991 coming-of-age comedy, “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” which is being written by Chuck Hayward with Bille Woodruff attached to direct. Hayward’s take is a present-day retelling centered on a black family.