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Nicole Kidman was just a girl, standing in front of a casting director, trying to win the lead lady role in! In a piece for the 53-year-old actress chats with her co-star, Hugh Grant, and reveals that she once longed to play opposite him in one of his most iconic films. «I really wanted the role that Julia Roberts played in ,» Kidman admits, referring to the 1999 film in which Roberts played famous American actress Anna Scott. «Did you?» inquires Grant, who played bookshop owner William Thacker

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: MTV Documentary Films has acquired North American rights to 76 Days, a raw and emotional look at the struggles of the people of Wuhan, China, in the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak. Directed by New York filmmaker Hao Wu (People’s Republic of Desire) and China-based journalists, Weixi Chen and “Anonymous,” 76 DAYS made its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.

North Korean forces during their failed attempt to annex South Korea in the 1950-53 war. They accused RM of ignoring the role played by China in the war, which Chinese Communist Party propaganda blames on the United States, instead of North Korean leader Kim Il Sung's attack on South Korea.“Before, I thought some BTS songs were pretty good.

BTS have faced a widespread backlash in China following a comment they made regarding the Korean War.In a recent speech, band leader RM spoke of South Korea’s shared “history of pain” with the US that stems from the conflict.The war lasted from 1950-53 and saw the UN, with large support from the US, backing South Korea in their fight against the North – who were backed by China and the USSR.Accepting an award which recognised the relationship between the two countries, RM said: “We will always

: Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., wrote to top government officials on Thursday, calling for an investigation into the use of American nonprofits by China to interfere in U.S.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorScreen Media has acquired all North American rights to the Simon West-directed Skyfire.

Dave McNary Film ReporterScreen Media has bought all North American rights to “Skyfire,” China’s first big-budget disaster movie, from Highland Film Group and plans to release the film in theaters and on demand in December.“Skyfire” is directed by Simon West and stars Jason Isaacs (“Hotel Mumbai”), Hannah Quinlivan (“Skyscraper”), Xueqi Wang (“Iron Man 3”) and Shawn Dou (“Wolf Totem”).

Battered by the pandemic and growing political headwinds, Hollywood’s business prospects in China are becoming bleak.

Jennifer Garner and Jill Biden sat down for a discussion on Instagram Live on Tuesday to discuss politics ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Garner, 48, noted that her fans might groan at a celebrity endorsing candidates, but assured them that she’s “seen [Jill] in action” through the Save the Children foundation and considers the aspiring first lady as a friend.

Earlier this weekend, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he and Melania Trump have contracted COVID-19. The POTUS revealed that he and the FLOTUS have been quarantined.

Joe Biden is sharing his test results.

Rebecca Davis editorThe Chinese box office hit its highest single-day tally of the year so far on Thursday, reaching $107 million (RMB728 million), more than 10 times what North American cinemas made in the whole of last weekend. That sum marks China’s second largest Oct.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: George Freeman, who saw a 20-year run at WME end in June and continued to represent most of his clients independently as manager, has landed at Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

Veteran TV director Paco Cabezas (Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, The Alienist: Angel of Darkness) has signed on to helm The Gypsy Bride, the upcoming series from ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) and Banijay subsidiary Diagonal TV. Cabezas has an impressive list of credits, having directed episodes of such series as The Strain, Fear The Walking Dead, and American Gods.

(UPDATE: 9/26/20 @ 5 p.m. EST): Donald Trump made the decision via livestream at 5:00pm EST on Saturday, September 26.