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Regina King to Star in Shirley Chisholm Biopic for Writer-Director John Ridley
Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Ridley will write and direct the biopic “Shirley” with Regina King set to star as the U.S.’s first Black Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, Participant announced on Wednesday. Regina King and Reina King of Royal Ties Productions will produce. Jeff Skoll and Anikah McLaren will executive produce. Production is expected to begin later this year. “Shirley” centers on the dynamic presidential campaign launched in 1972 by America’s first Black congresswoman, Shirley
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HBO Max cuts 'Gone With The Wind' from service for 'racist depictions' of slavery era
HBO's new streaming platform HBO Max has temporarily removed Gone With The Wind from its service over its outdated depiction of the American south during slavery.
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Secret Disney+ 'Tron' series no longer in development, claims report
Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley was said to be developing a 'Tron' spin-off for the Disney streaming service.
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