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‘Monster Hunter’ Producers Apologize for Racist Scene After Film Was Pulled From Chinese Theaters
Constantin Films, the studio that produced the upcoming film “Monster Hunter,” apologized on Sunday for a scene in the film that used a racist playground rhyme, which led China’s film board to pull the film from theaters over the weekend.“Monster Hunter,” which stars Milla Jovovich and is based on the Capcom video game of the same name, was expected to contend for the top of the box office charts this weekend with an opening in the $16-18 million range. It seemed to be on track to meet that mark
3-min read - HealthThe Wrap
Bill Maher Says Coronavirus Should Be Called the ‘Chinese Virus': ‘We Should Blame China’ (Video)
During the “New Rules” segment of Friday’s episode of “Real Time,” Bill Maher waded into some contentious waters when he argued that it should be perfectly OK to refer to coronavirus as the “Chinese virus.”Of course, the Trump administration has been trying since March to popularize the term “Chinese virus,” which critics say is racist and may have inspired racist attacks on Asian-Americans. But in Maher’s view, the term is useful for understanding where the infection originated and not only tha
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One America News Barred from White House Press Briefings for Breaking Social Distancing Rule
The right-wing One America News Network was barred from White House press briefings Wednesday for violating social distancing rules put in place amid the growing coronavirus crisis.In a statement sent to members and posted to Twitter in the evening, the White House Correspondents Association noted new rules that had been implemented to restrict staying in the press briefing room.“Under this policy, we have asked reporters who don’t have a seat not to attend press briefings,” the statement said,
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China has reopened more than 500 cinema screens after drop in coronavirus cases
Chinese authorities have re-opened a swathe of cinemas across the country, after cases of coronavirus have seemingly receded.
2-min read - BusinessFootwear News
American Companies in China Say This Is the Date When Coronavirus’ Business Impact Will Become Detrimental
There have been more than 82,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus globally, with over 2,800 deaths recorded.
2-min read - BusinessFootwear News
From Footwear Retailers to Trade Shows: How Fashion Is Feeling the Impact of the Coronavirus
Stores and factories are expected to open back up next week.
4-min read - BusinessFootwear News
Adidas Follows Nike’s Lead In Shuttering China Stores on Coronavirus Fears
The German sportswear brand said it is closing a "considerable" number of its stores.
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