Black Panther 2 producer says Marvel will NOT use a CGI double to replace the late Chadwick Boseman

Holly Willoughby stepped out with her lookalike sister Kelly at a glamorous launch event for the This Morning star's lifestyle brand Wylde Moon on Wednesday - and they looked closer than ever!READ: Loved Holly Willoughby's white suit? Here's how to get the lookThe pair wowed guests, with Holly wearing a white trouser-suit and statement spotted heels while sister Kelly stunned in a beautiful blue floral dress. WATCH: Holly Willoughby shares sneak peek at her Wylde Moon x Kirstie Le Marque jewellery collaboration The chic event was hosted at the infamous London Coliseum in collaboration with the English National Opera (ENO) and celebrated the launch of a brand-new perfume for the brand.READ: Holly Willoughby takes her three children to first work event – 'it's a unique night'RELATED: Holly Willoughby stuns with ultra glamorous transformation on Dancing on IceAccording to the Wylde Moon website: "The ENO has been a passion of Holly's for over a decade and this dream partnership was dreamt up during a conversation with friends at a wedding." Kelly joined her sister Holly at the launchThe elegant event was soundtracked by critically acclaimed music legend Andy Bell who performed and created a piece for the event called The Wild, inspired by Puccini's La Boheme.A-list friends of the blonde beauty came out in support of her launch.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterDiscovery CEO promises that the company is not in a race to win the “spending wars” on content when it closes its deal to acquire AT&T’s WarnerMedia and become Warner Bros. Discovery.“We’re going to spend more on content — but you’re not going to see us come in and say, ‘Alright, we’re spending $5 billion more on content,” Zaslav said during an investor call Thursday to discuss the company’s Q4 earnings results.Zaslav says the new company — which will run both Discovery’s current major streamer Discovery Plus and WarnerMedia’s HBO Max — will be “looking to monetize our IP to grow the value of the overall company.”Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels echoed Zaslav’s point, saying “it’s not about winning” and “spending more money doesn’t score goals.” Click here to sign up for Variety‘s free Strictly Business newsletter covering earnings, financial and investment news, and more.Discovery revealed Thursday it reached 22 million paying streaming subscribers across its portfolio of offerings by the end of 2021.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLeading production conglomerate Fremantle announced a new structure in Australia that will bring the development and production of all its entertainment, reality, and game show formats under the control of unscripted producer, Eureka Productions. Eureka is led by co-CEOs Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin.

Wilson Chapman editorLL Cool J will host the ninth edition of the iHeartRadio Music Awards and Jennifer Lopez will receive the iHeartRadio Icon Award, iHeartMedia and Fox Entertainment announced today. The 2022 ceremony is scheduled for March 22 at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium.A 2021 inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, LL Cool J was one of the first hip-hop artists to achieve mainstream success with his debut album “Radio” in 1985. He has since released 13 studio albums, won two Grammy awards, and was the first rapper to receive the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAs Italy marks the centennial of Pier Paolo Pasolini‘s birth with a series of special events, the Academy Museum is honoring the influential film director, poet, writer and intellectual, whose 1975 murder remains a mystery, with a complete retrospective.Titled “Carnal Knowledge: The Films of Pier Paolo Pasolini,” the Los Angeles tribute in the Academy’s Renzo Piano designed temple of cinema opened Feb. 17 with Oscar-winning production designer Dante Ferretti on hand.Ferretti, in a moving tribute, said he owed his career to Pasolini, having worked on nine of his films, starting with Pasolini’s first work “The Gospel According to Matthew” and ending with his incendiary condemnation of the Italian upper classes “Salò – or the 120 Days of Sodom,” released in Italy just a few weeks after Pasolini’s murder on Nov.

Wilson Chapman editorLena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions and Indeed have announced the 10 filmmakers selected for season two of Rising Voices, their initiative to support the work of filmmakers of color.Established last February, the program provides resources for BIPOC filmmakers across the United States to create a short film that will premiere at the Tribeca Festival, planned for June 8-19 in New York City.“Indeed’s Rising Voices not only levels the playing field for BIPOC creators in Hollywood by creating opportunities for individuals to be seen, heard and represented, but also empowers the next generation of storytellers, providing access to funding, on-site skill, career development and mentorship,” Waithe said in a statement. “Our continued mission at Hillman Grad Productions is to ensure that program mentees are truly set up for success as they continue to grow within their individual careers.” The ten selected filmmaker teams for the 2022 edition of Rising Voices are Cara Lawson, Gbenga Komolafe, Georgia Fu, Jalmer Caceres, Justin Floyd, Leon Cheo, Shanrica Evans, Tara Motamedi, Travis Wood and Urvashi Pathania.The finalists were selected from 900 applicants based on their submitted screenplays.

Naman Ramachandran Global streaming aggregator ScreenHits TV (SHTV) has partnered with international news network Euronews and will provide live and on-demand TV editions of Euronews and Africanews on its platform. Euronews, which offers round-the-clock news coverage from a European perspective, broadcasts in 160 countries and is distributed in more than 440 million homes, including 68% of homes in the European Union and the U.K.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentIn the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Danish producer Monica Hellström (“Flee”) and Sundance-winning helmer Simon Lereng Wilmont have joined forces to orchestrate the evacuation of some of the subjects portrayed in their Oscar-shortlisted documentary “The Distant Barking of Dogs.”Hellström told Variety that she and Lereng Wilmont quickly enlisted the help of their assistant director and local production coordinator to evacuate Oleg Afanasyev and his grandmother Alexandra, the protagonists of “The Distant Barking of Dogs,” from their war-torn village of Hnutove in Donetsk. The news was first reported by the website Nordic Film and TV News.Meanwhile, the children at the shelter that was the focus of “A House Made of Splinters,” which just earned Lereng Wilmont a best director award at Sundance last month, have also been evacuated to a safer area after facing a bombing threat.

Sasha Urban editorWWE announced today a multi-year partnership with event hospitality and experience firm On Location.The deal will provide WWE fans with hospitality packages for major WWE events including SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and Survivor Series. The first packages will be available for Money in the Bank at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this July, for which the packages are available today beginning at 12pmET.On Location, which is controlled by Endeavor Group Holdings, will exclusively be WWE’s hospitality provider for live events, and all-inclusive packages will include meet-and-greet experiences and premier seating options.“WWE is one of the premier sports and entertainment organizations in the country and is known for giving their passionate fan base exactly what they want,” said On Location president Paul Caine.

Chadwick Boseman's widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, has been appointed personal representative of the late actor's estate with limited authority after Boseman died without a will.According to court documents obtained by ET on Thursday, the value of Boseman's estate is $939,000, which Ledward is in possession of now. The documents also state that the appraisal of non-cash property in the inventory will be made by a Probate Referee.In October, Ledward asked a judge to make her an administrator with limited authority of his estate and filed a probate case in Los Angeles.

Marta Balaga George C. Wolfe’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” features the final performance of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, who died Aug.

Chadwick Boseman's older brother, Kevin, had all the faith he'd be recognized for his work in . And now the actor has received his first posthumous award nomination for his role in the upcoming Netflix film. Kevin took to Instagram on Saturday to share a heartfelt note about Boseman's Best Actor nomination at the upcoming IFP Gotham Awards, revealing he had to «sit with this for a couple days.» «I had to sit with this for a couple days.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerBlack Panther executive producer Victoria Alonso says the sequel to the blockbuster action film will not use a digital double for the late Chadwick Boseman, who played the title role in the first film.The MCU producer strongly denied the rumored digital appearance in an interview with the Argentine newspaper Clarín.“No. There’s only one Chadwick, and he’s no longer with us.

Don’t expect to see Chadwick Boseman making a virtual appearance in the Black Panther sequel.

Black Panther. On August 28, 2020, the world was shocked when it was announced that Chadwick Boseman, who had portrayed the superhero throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had suddenly died at the age of 43 from colon cancer. Comic Book.com recently reported that during her interview with Spanish publication Clarin, Alonso was quizzed about the plans for Black Panther 2.

Once again, let’s start with the necessary context for this article. This is not a review of George C.

Chadwick Boseman is irreplaceable. The actor tragically died in August at the age of 43 following a quiet battle with colon cancer.

Marvel bosses have ruled out using a digital version of Chadwick Boseman in the Black Panther sequel, following his death.The actor – who played the iconic superhero in the 2018 movie – died in August, after a battle with cancer.Speaking about the follow-up, a studio executive explained they are still discussing how to move forward from the tragedy.In a chat with Argentinian publication Clarin, Victoria Alonso reportedly ruled out using a CGI version of the star.According to a translation from the Wrap, she said: ‘No.

died Aug. 28 at 43 following a quiet battle with colon cancer.“No.

No scenario involving the continuation of Marvel’s “Black Panther” series doesn’t involve some form of heartbreak. The movie’s star Chadwick Boseman, suddenly passed away from cancer this summer, and his illness was kept secret the entire time until the day of his death.

Late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman is among the nominees at this year’s Gotham Awards. The posthumous nomination is for his role in Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.