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Despite being known for her work in the film industry since the 1980s, when she made her first appearance as a news reporter in F/X (1986) and joined the Screen Actors Guild, Angela Bassett finally received her first Oscar in 2024.

Angela Bassett was honored with an honorary Oscar at the 2024 Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governors Award is a prestigious accolade given to individuals who have shown extraordinary lifetime achievement in their contribution to the motion picture arts and sciences or outstanding service to the Academy.

Although the 65-year-old actor had been previously nominated for an Oscar for her role as Tina Turner in the 1994 film

“What’s Love Got to Do with It,”

this marks her first win. She earned her second nomination for her performance in

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

In addition to her Oscar recognition, Bassett has received numerous awards, including two Golden Globe awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. She was also named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in the world.

Clique, share your thoughts on this exciting achievement for Angela Bassett!

Tom Cruise has signed a new deal with Warner Bros Discovery that will bring him back to the studio, which had previously produced hits like

“Edge Of Tomorrow,”

“Rock of Ages,”

and

“Eyes Wide Shut.”

Under this arrangement, Cruise is not only set to act in films but also to develop and produce both original and franchise films for theaters.

The Top Gun actor and his production company will set up offices on the Warner Bros Discovery compound in Burbank, California, reflecting his excitement about the deal. Cruise appreciates the studio’s dedication to providing a cinematic experience and is keen to deliver quality movies together.

Warner Bros’s motion picture group chiefs, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, expressed their excitement about working with Cruise and recognized his legendary status in the industry.

The joint statement also emphasizes the studio’s earnest desire to rekindle its previous glory, and Cruise’s involvement is seen as a major step towards achieving that.

#Clique, Share your thoughts on this exciting film deal for Tom Cruise!

Martin Scorsese is set to take audiences on a new cinematic tour into Christianity in his latest release scheduled for 2024. Although Scorsese sounds eager to touch upon the theme of Jesus, he makes it clear that his intention is rather about restoring

“the tainted image”

of organized religion.

With the assistance of his co-writer Kent Jones, Scorsese has finished writing a screenplay based on “A Life in Jesus” by the late Japanese author Shūsaku Endō. The movie, estimated to run for about eighty minutes, attempts to adapt the storyline by largely positioning it in modern times.

Scorsese makes it clear that he wants his film to question people’s perceptions of religion and urges audiences to reconsider their views. In particular, this effort comes after his dialogue with Pope Francis in 2023, during which he stated that he would like to participate and respond to the call of the pontiff for artists aiming to address religious subjects.

Scorsese’s focus on Catholicism and ideas of religious motifs has been a key point throughout his successful career, featured in movies like

“Silence”

or

“The Last Temptation of Christ.”

Clique, what are your thoughts on this? And will you be seeing this movie after its release?

“Our Flag Means Death,”

a comedic pirate series by David Jenkins, was canceled after Season 2 by Max.
In a social media post on Instagram, Jenkins revealed the news, expressing his pride for all the work that had been done on this journey with the crew, including Taika Waititi, who served as an executive producer and actor, along with Andrew Linco and others.

While premature, Jenkins acknowledged the consistent support from network executives.
The show premiered in 2022 and concluded its second season last year, leaving fans disappointed with an unresolved ending that could have continued to provide heartwarming stories from the swashbuckling world.

Max’s representative expressed pride in the impact the show had made and thanked its loyal fans for their support.
Critics mentioned the decent acting by the cast members and the unique themes about pirates in the series. Max is set to conclude his adventures soon enough.

#Clique, have you seen “Our Flag Means Death”?

The highly acclaimed director, Greta Gerwig, known for her work on movies such as

“Lady Bird”

and

“Little Women,”

is reported to be writing and directing at least two films based on C.S. Lewis‘ Narnia series for Netflix.

She expressed her excitement about the opportunity, but in a recent interview with BBC Radio 4 Today, she shared her concerns and worries. She explained that while she is thrilled by the project, she also feels a deep respect for the source material and a strong desire to treat these beloved books properly.

Gerwig compared her emotions to an American attempting to tackle Shakespeare, emphasizing the responsibility she feels as a non-British creator.

Although the specific books that will be adapted into movies have not been revealed yet, Gerwig sees her fear as a good starting point for such an ambitious undertaking. With the success of Gerwig’s previous film,

“Barbie,”

there is high anticipation for her innovative take on this beloved fantasy world.

#Clique, will you be anticipating this movie?