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Chadwick Boseman, “Black Panther” Star, Has Died Of Cancer At 43

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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the iconic Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has just died of cancer aged 43.

According to ABC, Boseman’s publicist Nicki Fioravante confirmed that he died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.

According to his family, Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago. They posted a heartbreaking message via Boseman’s Instagram account and here’s what they said:

“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣
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“Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016 and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣
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“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. ⁣
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“It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ⁣
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“He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ⁣
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“The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.” ⁣

Originally born in South Carolina, Boseman initially had small roles in television until his impressive portrayal of baseball star Robinson opposite Harrison Ford in the biopic 42 back in 2013 made him a bonafide star. But his most memorable role was his performance as T’Challa aka Black Panther, king of the kingdom of Wakanda.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Chadwick Boseman and his family.

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It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.⁣ ⁣ Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ⁣ ⁣ A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. ⁣ ⁣ It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ⁣ ⁣ He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ⁣ ⁣ The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. ⁣ ⁣ Photo Credit: @samjonespictures

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Full List Of Renewed Netflix Shows Of 2020

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While cancellations are unavoidable, the upside is hearing which of your favorite shows that got the thumbs up for renewal. Whether it’s a continuation after a string of stellar seasons getting a new one, or a new series lucky enough to earn a new season after its first season; here are all the TV shows Netflix was generous enough to renew:

  1. Russian Doll, Season 2
  2. Lucifer, Season 5 (final season)
  3. On My Block, Season 3
  4. After Life, Season 3
  5. The Umbrella Academy, Season 2
  6. Sex Education, Season 3
  7. F Is for Family, Season 4
  8. Grace and Frankie, Seasons 6 & 7 (final season)
  9. The Crown, Season 4
  10. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Seasons 3 & 4
  11. The Ranch, Season 4
  12. Narcos: Mexico, Season 2
  13. Ozark, Season 3
  14. Ugly Delicious, Season 2
  15. Altered Carbon, Season 2
  16. Dead to Me, Season 2
  17. The Society, Season 2
  18. Trinkets, Season 2 (final season)
  19. Iglesias, Season 2
  20. Family Reunion, Season 2
  21. GLOW, Season 4 (final season)
  22. Dear White People, Season 4 (final season)
  23. Another Life, Season 2
  24. The Witcher, Season 2
  25. Raising Dion, Season 2
  26. You, Season 3
  27. Atypical, Season 4 (final season)
  28. Lost in Space, Season 3 (final season)

10 New Awesome Netflix Cinematic And TV Treats To Binge This Weekend

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With every month, new content comes and new content goes but let’s not focus on the bad news shall we? We have plenty of that going around these days. It’s always a fun surprise to see what new content is shuffling on each month and with everyone being indoors longer and watching even more streaming content, here are the top 10 best new cinematic and television treats that have been recently added to Netflix; just waiting for you to binge them:

1. A Whisker Away: A new anime film that features everything the world loves: colorful animation, whimsical fantasy for audiences of all ages, and cute cats.

2. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: this animated cult classic film depicts Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill in a feature length film based off the highly popular “Batman the animated series.”

3. Spaceballs: a Mel Brooks classic comedy parodying Star Wars is back to bring back some golden perfect comedy for your viewing pleasure.

4. Unsolved Mysteries: a new NETFLIX documentary series based on the classic TV series to uncover new mysteries for a modern age.

5. Warrior Nun: a new NETFLIX original movie that is as ridiculous and wildly bizarre as the title sounds. It’s exactly what it sounds like.

6. JU-ON Origins: this new NETFLIX series is based on the original Japanese horror film/American remake film; detailing the origins of this iconic haunted house/figure.

7. The Twelve: this NETFLIX series follows Twelve ordinary people called for jury duty for a murder case in which a woman stands trial for killing her own blood.

8. The Old Guard: a NETFLIX film starring Charlize Theron and Chiwetel Ejiofor, two warriors in a team of immortals who discover a new immortal threatens their existence.

9. The Business of Drugs: a NETFLIX documentary series detailing the business, operations, and overall functional impact of drugs in society.

10. Down to Earth with Zac Efron: a new NETFLIX travel show where actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in search of healthy, sustainable ways to live.

Tom Hanks Eyed To Play Geppetto in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Movie

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After playing Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, it looks like Tom Hanks is about to star in on another children’s classic. Deadline revealed that Tom Hanks is in early negotiations to play Geppetto in Disney and Robert Zemeckis’ live-action version of Pinocchio.

Although negotiations are still at an early stage, Hanks has apparently reached out to Zemeckis to let him know he is keen on doing the film after reading the script. Hanks and Zemeckis have already collaborated in the past for Forrest Gump, Cast Away, and the Christmas classic The Polar Express so this film marks the fourth collaboration between the two.

Hanks is currently still filming the Elvis Presley biopic which had to halt production after he and his wife, Rita Wilson contracted the COVID-19 virus while filming in Australia. The studio is hoping to restart production again in Australia later in the year.

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The Mulan Remake Is Actually Coming to Disney+. Yes, You Read Right.

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Disney recently announced that Niki Caro’s Mulan will actually be heading to Disney+ customers in the U.S. and other select markets at an extra price of $29.99 starting Sept. 4. The decision to debut Milan on Disney+ is a massive blow for theaters globally who were counting on playing the film later this month.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has recently revealed that Disney+ currently has 60.5 million global subscribers so they are hoping to reach out to their current subscribers to watch the movie in the comforts of their own home.

“We’re very pleased to be able to bring Mulan to our consumer base that has been waiting for it for a long, long time as we’ve had to, unfortunately, move our theatrical date several times,” Chapek revealed. “We are looking at Mulan as one-off as opposed to saying there is some new business windowing model that we are looking at.”

“That said, we find it very interesting to be able to take a new offering to consumers at that $29.99 price and learn from it and see what happens not only in terms of the uptick of the number of subscribers we got on the platform but also the number of transactions we get on that PVOD offering,” Chapek further said.

Mulan was originally set to hit the cinemas on March 27 but was delayed three more times due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic before Disney decided to unschedule the film. This is definitely a case of good news and bad news for Disney fans who have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the live-action remake of Mulan.

Screenshot from Walt Disney Studios

Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Widow’ Will Have 30 Minutes of IMAX Footage

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Black Widow was supposed to hit theaters this November. But since we’re still locked in a battle against COVID-19, who knows when the release date is going to be now! That said, according to Screenrant, Marvel Studios’ next film will feature a half-hour of IMAX footage.

Scarlett Johansson will once again play the badass Natasha Romanoff in a plot that takes place right after Captain America: Civil War. Actress Florence Pugh will be playing the second Black Widow, Yelena Belova. Rachel Weisz plays Melina Vostokoff, and David Harbour stars as Red Guardian.

Check out the trailer below courtesy of Marvel Entertainment (Screenshot from Marvel Entertainment):

What’s Coming To Netflix In August 2020: Top 5 Picks So Far

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We may be smack dab in the middle of July and summer but thanks to our increasing drawn-out home-based vacation due to the world’s unfortunate state, people are already looking further forward into the future to see what Netflix is supplying everyone for the month of August. Most of the supplied titles are TV shows, with a few highly popularized ones getting most of the attention (Including an anime series). Set your reminders, notifications and be prepared, here’s our top 5 picks coming your way in August, Netflix users.

Aug. 6
The Rain Season 3 (Netfix Original)

Seven Deadly Sins Season 4 (Netflix Anime series)

Aug. 7
Selling Sunset Season 3 (Netflix Original)

Aug. 14
The Great Heist Season 1 (Netflix Original)
Project Power (Netflix Film)

Aug. 28
Unknown Origins (Netflix Film)