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"Watching those two guys - it was poetry." ESPN has debuted the first official trailer for a baseball history documentary titled Long Gone Summer, another impressive ESPN "30 For 30" feature film offering from the big sports network. Director AJ Schnack takes viewers back to the landmark 1998 baseball season – its tremendous highlights, massive impact, and undeniable complications. Mark McGwire of the Cardinals and Sammy Sosa of the Cubs competed against each other in the 1998 season to b

Michael B. Jordan has called for more people to “invest in black staff,” including film studios and agencies.
Read more: How to support Black Lives Matter and anti-racist organisations if you can’t protest
The actor addressed a crowd outside the ICM Partners building in L.A. on Saturday (June 6) during a Black Lives Matter protest organised by the Big 4 talent agencies.
It comes as protests continue across the US and around the world after the death of George Floyd, an Afr

"Who are you?" "El Diablo." Uncork'd Entertainment has released the trailer for the indie crime thriller titled The Runners, co-directed by actors / filmmakers Joey Loomis & Micah Lyons (both of whom star in the film, too). When his little sister is abducted from a homecoming after-party in rural East Texas, Ryan is in a race against the clock to save her before she disappears into the underworld of sex trafficking forever. Described as a "white-knuckle action-thriller", this hasn't shown a

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been criticised for a series of “anti-trans” tweets after she called out an article’s use of the phrase “people who menstruate.”
Read more: 20 ways Harry Potter changed the world
Rowling faced backlash on Saturday (June 6) after sharing an article titled: “Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.”
“‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a

John Boyega has returned to social media for the first time since his inspirational Black Lives Matter speech this week.
The Star Wars actor attracted attention for his impassioned speech at a London rally for racial justice on Wednesday (June 3).Read more: How to support Black Lives Matter and anti-racist organisations if you can’t protest“I want to thank you all for the love and support you have shared over the last few days, although nothing I have done is for praise, or is truly

Streaming service The Criterion Collection has begun streaming a number of acclaimed films by black filmmakers for free.
“Dear Criterion community,” the service began in a statement posted to Twitter. “This has been a powerfully emotional time.
“The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 has taken on communities of colour; the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Tony McDade; and the casually lethal racism of the Central Park dog walker who called for

California Governor Gavin Newsom has given the green light for music, film and television production to resume in Hollywood.
The new guidelines were announced on Friday (May 5) as the state begins transition into Stage 3 of its coronavirus response, allowing the re-opening of some “higher-risk workplaces” – including recording studios and film sets.Read more: Coronavirus has ushered in a new age of TV repeats – and that’s no bad thing“Music, TV and film produc