Richard Dreyfuss is facing major backlash over sexist and homophobic comments the actor made over Memorial Day weekend. A Massachusetts theater hosted the 'Jaws' star for a conversation and screening of the classic Steven Spielberg action blockbuster. According to social media posts from those in attendance, people hoping for amusing or insightful anecdotes from the actor had to instead sit through the Oscar winner going on a free-form rant that included his bigoted perspective on trans youth, the Academy Awards' inclusion rules and then on to trans kids affirming their gender.
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Jeffrey Wright is stepping back into the world of 'The Last of Us.' The Emmy winner and recent Oscar nominee has joined the cast of the hit HBO series based on the best-selling video game franchise for season two. Wright will have a recurring role as Isaac, the quietly powerful leader of a large militia group. It's familiar territory for Wright, who provided the voice for Isaac in 'The Last of Us Part II' game.
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Oscar-winning director and actor Kevin Costner sat down with THR's Scott Feinberg in Cannes for a live recording of our 'Awards Chatter' podcast in front of an audience in Cannes, presented by Campari.
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āSuper Size Meā Filmmaker
Morgan Spurlock , Dead at 53.
NBC News reports that the Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker died on Thursday
due to cancer. .
It was a sad day, as we
said goodbye to my
brother Morgan, Morgan Spurlockās Brother, Craig, via statement .
Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him, Morgan Spurlockās Brother, Craig, via statement .
Spurlockās films usually dealt with sociopolical issues, his most famous being āSuper Size Me.ā.
In the film, Spurlock ate only McDonaldās for 30 days straight and documented the experience. .
The experiment had a drastic effect on both his physical and mental health.
showcasing the dangers of a poor diet and
spreading awareness on the unhealthy nutritional content from fast food restaurants.
The film was nominated for best documentary at the 2005 Academy Awards. .
Spurlock also directed "Where in the World Is
Osama bin Laden?," "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," and "Mansome".
In 2013, he directed "One Direction:
This Is Us," a 3-D concert film.
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