‘Shang-Chi’ Star Simu Liu Responds to Disney CEO Calling Marvel Film’s Theatrical Release an ‘Interesting Experiment’

A number of former Saturday Night Live cast members made it out to a special screening of the Amazon Prime documentary Lucy And Desi on Monday.The special screening for the film dedicated to telling the true story of the romance between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz took place in New York City.The pair were married from 1940 to 1960 and starred as the main married couple in the popular sitcom I Love Lucy which ran for 180 episodes. A gathering of comedic geniuses:A number of former Saturday Night Live cast members made it out to a special screening of the documentary Lucy And Desi on MondayAmy Poehler directed the new film and walked the red carpet for the event in a dark blue blazer over a pink blouse and matching dark blue pants.Her blonde hair was cut short in its traditional wavy style, just barely touching her shoulders.

Fresh off his first Oscar nomination for The Power Of the Dog, Kodi Smit-McPhee is returning to the small screen with the new series Disclaimer.The 25-year-old Australian native has signed on for the new Apple TV Plus series, created by Alfonso Cuaron, according to The Ankler.Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline have also signed on for roles in the show, with Deadline confirming Sacha Baron Cohen is also in talks for a role. Back to TV:Fresh off his first Oscar nomination for The Power Of the Dog, Kodi Smit-McPhee is returning to the small screen with the new series Disclaimer New series:The 25-year-old Australian native has signed on for the new Apple TV Plus series, created by Alfonso Cuaron, according to The AnklerThe series will mark Cuaron's first foray ever into television, with the Gravity director set to write, direct and executive produce the series.The show is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Renee Knight, which follows Blanchett's character, Catherine Ravenscroft.

The family of Naya Rivera and her ex-husband Ryan Dorsey have come to a settlement in their wrongful death lawsuit with Ventura County, California in connection with the Glee star's death in 2020.Dorsey, 38, initially filed the suit against the county in November of 2020 for their son Josey, six, about four months after Rivera died at the age of 33 on July 8, 2020 in an accidental drowning while she was out on a pontoon boat ride with Josey in Lake Piru, California.'Josey will receive just compensation for having to endure the drowning of his beloved mother at Lake Piru,' the family's lawyer Amjad M. Khan of Brown Neri Smith & Khan said in a statement, The Blast reported Monday.

DameJoan Collins looked the epitome of elegant as she arrived to dine at Craig's in West Hollywood on Monday night.The English actress, 88, wore a sophisticated floral jacket as well as a black top and matching skirt, and was accompanied to the dinner date by her fifthhusband, producer Percy Gibson, 57.The former Dynasty star accessorized her glamorous nighttime look with a string of pearls and heart-shaped black earrings. Elegant: Dame Joan Collins, 88, looked the epitome of elegant as she arrived to dine at Craig's in West Hollywood on Monday night with her fifth husband, Percy Gibson, 57The screen legend - born Joan Henrietta Collins - paired her polished outfit with a pair of sparkly silver heels with black point toes.

Marvel Studios and its parent company, Disney, are typically the best in the business when it comes to mitigating controversy and showing a unified front for fans. So, after the recent Scarlett Johansson lawsuit against Disney regarding “Black Widow,” it was surprising to see a little controversy arise between Disney CEO Bob Chapek and ‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu over some terrible wording regarding the release of the upcoming Marvel film.

Some of Hollywood's best and brightest turned out for the premiere ofShang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Ring in Los Angeles on Monday evening.The film's stars Simu Liu and Awkwafina led the charge as they donned their red carpet best along with other celebrities including Chrishell Stause and Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao.The Marvel film, which is the first of its kind with an Asian lead (and predominantly Asian cast), recently made headlines after Disney CEO Bob Chapek called the project 'an experiment' which prompted the lead Liu, 32, to fire back.

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Simu Liu couldn't be more ready for fans to see The 32-year-old actor took to Twitter on Saturday to express his excitement over the upcoming Marvel film, after Disney CEO Bob Chapek reportedly referred to its release as an «interesting experiment.» Chapek reportedly made the comment during Disney's Q3 earnings call on Thursday. While he may have been referring to the movie's 45 days exclusively in theaters before it streams on Disney+, Liu made it clear on Twitter that he doesn't consider any part of an «experiment.» «We are not an experiment,» he wrote alongside behind-the-scenes photos from the movie.

Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings star Simu Liu has responded after Disney’s CEO described the film’s rollout as an “interesting experiment”.The new Marvel movie will be the first to be released in cinemas for 45 days before arriving on Disney+ for streaming since the pandemic shook up theatrical releases.During a Disney earnings call, boss Bob Chapek referred to the film as an “interesting experiment” and “another data point” for the studio.Liu responded to Chapek’s comments on his social media pages, writing: “We are not an ‘interesting experiment’. We are the underdog; the underestimated.

On Friday, Disney held an earnings call that featured CEO Bob Chapek speaking on behalf of the company about their various things from the theme parks, the streaming service Disney+, and theatrical releases. One poorly worded statement by Chapek seemed to raise many eyebrows in the industry, likely at Marvel too, and even provoked some ire from “Shang-Chi & The Legend of The Ten Rings” star Simu Liu.

Simu Liu, the star of the highly-anticipated Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, did not appreciate some of the comments Disney CEO Bob Chapek made about the upcoming film!

Shang-Chi star Simu Liu appeared to call out Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Saturday for his recents comments referring to the release of his upcoming Marvel film as an 'experiment.'The 32-year-old Kim's Convenience star tweeted that 'We are not an experiment' in response to an out-of-context remark Chapek made on an earnings call with investors.The social media post launched a series of impassioned tweets from fans about the upcoming superhero movie, with many comparing it both favorably and negatively to Black Panther.

Shang-Chi star Simu Liu took to social media on Saturday to respond to Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s recent comment, referring to the release of his Marvel film as an “interesting experiment.”

Doubling down on dual releases. Disney boss Bob Chapek is standing up for the company’s movie distribution model in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the studio by Scarlett Johansson.

The current CEO of Disney, Bob Chapek, is speaking out in response to the controversy surrounding the company’s hybrid movie release model.

Disney boss Bob Chapek is standing up for the company's movie distribution model in the wake of a lawsuit filed against the studio by Scarlett Johansson.Chapek reportedly spoke with investors and analysts during an earnings call on Thursday, where he addressed Disney's dual distribution plans, which involve releasing films in theaters and on Disney+ at or around the same time, reports.This model of release was one reason for Johansson's lawsuit after dropped off in earnings significantly following its debut.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterWhen Disney announced during its quarterly earnings call in May that “Free Guy” and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” would be the studio’s first exclusive theatrical releases (with a shortened, 45-day window) during the COVID pandemic, CEO Bob Chapek said it was based on “recent signs of increased confidence in moviegoing.”But on Thursday, during the company’s most recent earnings call with Wall Street analysts, Chapek confirmed Disney actually has no choice but to release “Free Guy” in theaters exclusively.

Sizing up Disney’s pivot to streaming during the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call, CEO Bob Chapek said, “We’re in the first inning of the first game of a long season.”

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterDisney CEO Bob Chapek is doubling down on his film studio’s decision to release Marvel’s “Black Widow” in theaters and on Disney Plus at the same time.Speaking on a Thursday earnings call with investors, Chapek grazed the company’s ongoing salary drama with actor Scarlett Johansson.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek continued to emphasize the flexibility of the studio’s controversial theatrical-day-and-date Disney+ Premier model given the uncertain times of Covid.

The revenue for Black Widow wasn’t to be found in Disney’s last earnings report today, but the fallout from Scarlett Johansson’s explosive lawsuit against the House of Mouse certainly was.