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EXCLUSIVE: Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey) will topline Nonnas, an original comedy that Stephen Chbosky (Wonder) has been tapped to direct for Fifth Season (80 for Brady), 1Community (Just Mercy) and Madison Wells (The Eyes of Tammy Faye).

The White House said President Joe Biden will present the 2021 National Medals of Arts in conjunction with the 2021 National Humanities Medals on Tuesday during a ceremony in the East Room.

Marcus Mumford has spoken out in a new interview about Winston Marshall’s decision to leave Mumford & Sons.Marshall helped form the folk-rock band in 2007, but faced an online backlash in March 2021 after tweeting praise for a book by the controversial US journalist Andy Ngo titled Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan To Destroy Democracy.In a since-deleted tweet, Marshall said the book was “important” and hailed Ngo as a “brave man”. After taking an initial break from the group following the backlash, Marshall officially left Mumford & Sons in June 2021.Speaking about Marshall’s departure now, Mumford told GQ: “I actually really begged him not to leave.” Despite not sharing his political beliefs, Mumford added: “I think you can disagree and work together.”He went on: “I just don’t think it’s the job of musicians to have all those thoughts. And I think Win probably agrees.

Wilson Chapman editorIn celebration of Juneteenth, AMC Theatres will present special screenings of “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “The Best Man” and other popular movies focusing on Black voices.From this Friday to Wednesday, select AMC locations will offer special screenings of “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “The Best Man,” “Just Mercy” and “42.” The screenings will be available to audiences at a discounted price of $5.Directed by Shaka King, “Judas and the Black Messiah” tells the story of Black Panther chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya, who won an Oscar for the role) and his murder by the FBI, after being betrayed by informant William O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield). The film premiered last year to critical acclaim, and was nominated for six Oscars.

After honoring “Reservation Dogs,” “Dopesick,” “Fresh Air with Terry Gross” and Dan Rather yesterday, the Peabody Awards continued their four-day rollout revealing seven additional winners. To no one’s surprise, HBO Max’s “Hacks” and the PBS docu-series “Philly D.A.” were among the winners.

HBO’s three-part documentary Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union is set to premiere over three consecutive nights, beginning Tuesday, August 3 at 9 PM ET/PT. Parts 2 and 3 will air at the same time Wednesday, August 4 and Thursday, August 5. The three-part documentary also will be available for streaming on HBO Max.

NEW YORK -- Author James McBride and editor Chris Jackson were among those honored Thursday night by the Center for Fiction.McBride and Showtime received an On Screen Award for the acclaimed adaptation of his prize-winning historical novel “The Good Lord Bird,” which starred Ethan Hawke as the radical 19th century abolitionist John Brown. Jackson, whose authors range from Ta-Nehisi Coates to Bryan Stevenson, was given the Medal for Editorial Excellence Award.

When the film Just Mercy came out late last year —it stars Michael B. Jordan as civil-rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson working to free a wrongly convicted death row prisoner — the team behind it launched what many movies that tackle pressing issues do these days.

Also Read: Here's What Podcast Listeners Are Tuning Into During the PandemicCommon’s lineup of confirmed guests already includes Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali, comedian Tiffany Haddish, “Patriot Act” host Hasan Minhaj, activist Bryan Stevenson, rapper Nas, and Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.“Mind Power Mixtape” will be available on Audible Plus.

1. “Midnight Sun” by Stephenie Meyer (Little by Brown Books for Young Readers)2. “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle (The Dial Press)3.

online now.Other panelists included in the series are Victoria Alonso, Lisa Cortés, Debra Martin Chase, Carmen Cuba, DeVon Franklin, Nadia Hallgren, Taraji P.

Terry Flores Northern California-based indie toon houses Baobab Studios, Kuku Studios and Tonko House have joined forces to form the Bay Area Animation Alliance to build a community of industry professionals in the area and foster creativity.One of the group’s first events was to hold an auction of original work by artists from each of the studios to benefit the Equal Justice Initiative — founded by lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson — whose goal it is to end mass incarceration and excessive

Actor Michael B Jordan speaks to protestors “Where is the challenge to commit to Black hiring? Black content lead by Black executives, Black consultants.” (???? @producerTommy / @blacklovedoc) #BlackLivesMatter #BlackMediaMatters pic.twitter.com/0yCKwwSGOg— NICK HAMILTON (@NickHamiltonLA) June 6, 2020The actor came to prominence in 2013 by portraying Oscar Grant, a young black man needlessly killed in “Fruitvale Station,” and last year starred as justice-seeking attorney Bryan Stevenson in “Just

As the world is gripped by protests over the death of George Floyd, a 6-month-old movie is being seen with new eyes.

Warner Bros. announced that Just Mercy, Michael B. Jordan's 2019 drama that highlights systemic racism in American policing and legal systems, will streaming for free on digital platforms in June. 

While the protests over George Floyd’s death rage across the nation, Warner Bros. has reacted by making its 2019 film “Just Mercy” available to stream for free for the month of June.

There's been no word on any release on UK platforms yet

As protests and curfews continue across the country, amid unrest over police brutality and the death of George Floyd, one film is doing its part to help raise awareness about systemic racism, specifically within the United States criminal justice system. 

The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

NEW YORK -- The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd's death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx‘s recent movie, Just Mercy, is now streaming free for Blackout Tuesday.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

Warner Bros. is offering its film “Just Mercy,” the biopic on civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, for free rentals in the month of June in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

By William Earl

NEW YORK -- As nationwide protests against racism and police violence continue, readers are seeking out books old and new on race and criminal justice.

t was quite a night for “Just Mercy.”

Singing his praises! Bryan Stevenson thinks that Michael B. Jordan, who plays him in Just Mercy, will be a “great father” one day.

“I want my movies to count,” Michael B. Jordan tells me, describing his lofty acting ambitions as he looks ahead to a new decade.