Spider-Man's Zendaya, Angela Bassett and more join "ensemble cast" of Oscars

EXCLUSIVE: Cast has been finalized on 1899, the major European Netflix series from Dark creators Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar.

Many of us enjoyed “Falcon & Winter Soldier,” but according to head writer Malcolm Spellman, a major superhero cameo was nixed by Marvel brass. The series had many things going on between social commentary of being black in America and exploring the exploitation of black citizens at the hands of the American government, highlighted directly with Isaiah Bradley, the black Captain America that the government hid from the public.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBassett Vance Productions, the production company formed by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, has hired Lynnette Ramirez as head of development, Variety has learned exclusively.Ramirez is tasked with finding and developing diverse stories with a strong emphasis on BIPOC voices in front of and behind the camera for multiple platforms.

Elton John has shared his thoughts on this year’s Oscars ceremony, saying it “looks like it’s coming from a Starbucks somewhere”.The musician commented on the telecast during his annual viewing party, alongside his co-host Neil Patrick Harris.“The Oscar ceremony looks like it’s coming from a Starbucks somewhere,” John said, before adding that his disappointment was pandemic-related.“I wish we could be there. It’s more fun,” he went on.

One of the most touching traditions at the Oscars is the In Memoriam section of the show. This is where someone goes on stage and introduces a musical montage that showcases some of the film and TV folks that passed away over the past year.

Angela Bassett remembered those who had lost their lives to coronavirus and "the violence of inequality, injustice, hatred, racism and poverty" during the Oscars' In Memoriam segment. The 62-year-old actress introduced the Academy Awards' annual tribute to those who have lost their lives over the last year on Sunday (25.

This year's Oscars ceremony was quite a bit different from years past, and Angela Bassett says she appreciated every minute.

The 2021 Oscars is always one of the biggest fashion events of the year and one of the trends that JustJared spotted has been statement sleeves!

While the night featured some surprises, there was no surprise when Oscar-winner Rita Moreno announced the Best Picture winner with Searchlight’s Nomadland taking home the top prize and completing its historic season long sweep of the top award. It was the film’s third win of the night with director Chloé Zhao making her own history by becoming the first female Asian-American women to win best director.

Daniel Kaluuya’s mum stole the show at this year’s Oscars with her reaction to her son’s winners speech. The actor took home the Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role as Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah.

Angela Bassett is looking beautiful on the red carpet, and paying tribute to one of her co-stars.

Daniel Kaluuya‘s mom, Damalie Namusoke, felt the gamut of emotions while watching her son win his first Oscar. The 32-year-old actor took home Best Supporting Actor statuette for his role in “Judas and the Black Messiah” on Sunday night — and amid his many points in his acceptance speech, he mentioned his mom’s sex life.

Daniel Kaluuya's mom, Damalie Namusoke, felt the gamut of emotions while watching her son win his first Oscar. The 32-year-old actor took home Best Supporting Actor statuette for his role in on Sunday night — and amid his many points in his acceptance speech, he mentioned his mom's sex life. «You got to celebrate life, man! We're breathing, walking, it's incredible.

Oscars party.  The idea came up at the bar late one night, when regulars John Bennett and “Dr. Mike” were giving general manager Peter Mosconi an earful about the movies.“So Peter said, ‘If you like the Oscars so much, we should have a party,’” Dr.

Spider-Man's Zendaya, Minari's Steven Yeun and American Horror Story star Angela Bassett have joined the "ensemble cast" of presenters for the 2021 Oscars. This year's ceremony will take place this Sunday (April 25), with coronavirus pandemic regulations still in place.

Elton John knows how to throw a fabulous party. And his annual viewing party for the Academy Awards - usually held in Hollywood as the glittering ceremony takes place - is no exception.

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