Group who attended statue 'defence' protests in Glasgow are planning 'vigil' at Edinburgh Melville Monument

Hamilton, the filmed version of the international musical sensation that will stream on Disney+ from the beginning of July.The film is a leap forward in the art of “live capture” which transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. Combining the best elements of live theatre, film, and streaming, the result is a cinematic stage performance that is a wholly new way to experience Hamilton.Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, Hamilton features  Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Leslie Odom, Jr.

Ann-Marie Corvin MIFA’s Short Film Pitch category went live yesterday with strong contenders including a post apocalyptic number from Argentina, “El After del Mundo” (“The World’s After”).The 2D project from 28-year-old animation director Florentina Gonzalez goes for a Millennial after party vibe, focusing on two ghosts floating around in a post human ether.There is Fluor, a chain smoking former delivery girl and Carlix, a landlocked melancholic obsessed with marine life.

The already infamous Melania Trump tell-all dropped on Tuesday, and while we’ve probably already heard the biggest bombshell — that she forced Art Of The Deal business braggart Donald Trump to give her a better prenup to get her to move in to the White House — there are still more goodies left.

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Glasgow - but a top police officer has said known football groups were on both sides. Missiles were thrown amid clashes between protesters who said they were there to 'guard' the city's statues in the city centre and counter-demonstrators.

Glasgow today. Hundreds descended on George Square to guard the statue of Metropolitan Police founder Robert Peel in an event organised by a group called the Loyalist Defence League, after a protest was organised to call for its removal.

Protesters today clashed in the latest dispute over whether another historic statue in Britain should be taken down.

protesters 'protecting statues' from other activists as the groups clashed in Glasgow.

Glasgow's George Square as Black Lives Matter activists demand the removal of a memorial to former PM Robert Peel.Huge crowds of protesters could be seen walking down North Hanover Street towards the square accompanied by a police escort.The Glasgow Youth Art Collective called on Black Lives Matter activists to descend on the same location to demand the removal of the Sir Robert Peel statue.The George Square memorial, dedicated to the former Prime Minister whose father had links to the slave trade, was spray painted with an anti-police message last Sunday.A statement on the 'Peel Must Fall' Facebook event says: "As statues continue to fall daily around the world and the UK...

Gwar have lent their support to a campaign wanting to replace a statue of Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate States of America’s forces during the American Civil War, with one of their late frontman Oderus Ungerus.A petition was launched yesterday (June 12) to change the statue in Richmond, Virginia, where the band were formed.

Glasgow’s main war memorial from vandalism attacks.The Loyalist Defence League had urged followers to converge in the city centre today for a 'protect the Cenotaph' event in response to statues being defaced across Scotland.Men, women and children can be seen gathering in the crowd during lockdown at Glasgow’s George Square.Police have formed a cordon around the square.Multiple memorials have been targeted with vandalism in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.The Cenotaph pays tribute to those from Glasgow who fought and died in World War I and World War II.The gathering takes place one day before another group - the Glasgow Youth Art Collective - plan to descend on the same location to agitate for the Sir Robert Peel statue to be

It started with a few tugs at some rope and ended with a splash.For many, the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol last weekend marked a watershed moment.There’s no doubt that, by his involvement in the transportation of 84,000 men, women and children from Africa to the Americas as slaves, 19,000 of whom died on the journey, the 17th-century merchant caused untold misery.It’s a pain that is acutely felt to this day and led to Colston’s bronze memorial being torn from its plinth at the Black Lives Matter demonstration on Sunday.Residents have been campaigning for years to have the figure removed by the council due to Colston's significant involvement in the slave trade.In the wake of the incident, a website called Topple the

Glasgow 's main war memorial from any potential vandalism attacks this weekend. The Loyalist Defence League has urged followers to converge on George Square this Saturday for a 'protect the Cenotaph' event in response to statues being defaced across Scotland and the UK.The statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn is the latest high-profile memorial targeted in Scotland.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the next phase of its equity and inclusion initiative, Academy Aperture 2025, on Friday (June 12). This phased initiative will further the Academy’s efforts to increase representation within its membership and in the greater film community. “While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to be done i

Some big news hit this morning, ladies and gentlemen. The Oscars are making some changes! During a board meeting yesterday, the powers that be at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (or AMPAS, of course) came up with an initiative for increased diversity, inclusion, and representation. Not only that, but in addition to this necessary first step, there’s a big change coming to the Best Picture race. Yes, we no longer have a sliding scale of nominees. Starting after the upcoming (assuming it happens) ceremony, there will be ten Best Picture nominees, once again. Read on for more about this news…

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making more strides to «advance inclusion in the entertainment industry and increase representation within its membership and the greater film community.»“While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board,” said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. «The need to address this issue is urgent.

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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is making more strides to «advance inclusion in the entertainment industry and increase representation within its membership and the greater film community.»“While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board,” said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. «The need to address this issue is urgent.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced “Academy Aperture 2025,” its latest efforts to increase diversity in the film community, including plans for a more inclusive Oscar race.“While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board,” Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement. “The need to address this issue is urgent.

She's been taking part in protests in Los Angeles over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and is actively supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.And on Thursday, Halsey, 25, announced via social media that she is creating a new initiative'to help Black creators and amplify their art, voice and perspective'.'This ongoing initiative will be entirely funded by the Halsey team. If you’re an artist, poet, graphic designer, writer, film maker, music producer, journalist, make up artist or creator of any kind, we want to see your work and want to help achieve your goals,' the announcement shared via Twitter and Instagram stated.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentBritish television industry event the Edinburgh TV Festival, which runs in a digital format this year from Aug. 24-27, has revealed the first sessions of its lineup, as well as revealing a pre-festival session that will look at how issues concerning race are tackled by filmmakers.The BBC drama “Sitting in Limbo” will be the subject of a session exploring how Stephen S.