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Diego Ramos Bechara editor Bobby Farrelly‘s sports comedy film “Champions” is among the Ruderman Family Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation awardees — an award that recognizes productions that practice inclusion and portray authentic representations of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. Applauded for its decision to open auditions to actors with disabilities, “Champions” is among five productions receiving the award in a list of honorees that includes ABC drama series “The Company You Keep,” Momentum Pictures’ comedy-drama film “Wildflower,” Netflix drama miniseries “All the Light We Cannot See” and Netflix fantasy miniseries “The Witcher: Blood Origin.” For a production to be awarded the seal, it must meet two criteria: feature actors with disabilities with at least five lines of dialogue in a speaking role and be in or on the verge of general release.

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London’s Biggest Eurovision Song Contest Screening Party Canceled Due to Israel’s Participation

Naman Ramachandran London’s biggest screening party for the Eurovision Song Contest finals has been canceled, the venue Rio Cinema and organizer Eurovision Party London have said. “Following discussion with the organizers of Eurovision Party London, we have collectively decided not to screen the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year while Israel remains in the competition,” the Rio Cinema said in a statement on X.

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‘Lupin’ Star Omar Sy, ‘Fast X’ Director Louis Leterrier and Producer Thomas Benski Launch Production Company Carrousel Studios

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “Lupin” star Omar Sy, “Fast X” director Louis Leterrier and “Gangs of London” producer Thomas Benski have launched Carrousel Studios, a European independent production company with offices in Paris, London, Los Angeles and Senegal. The banner will finance and produce film and TV projects, with an emphasis on elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy. The company will look to tap into tax credits, European incentives and brands to finance content.

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Gareth Southgate explains why Kobbie Mainoo is not in the England squad

England manager Gareth Southgate says Kobbie Mainoo is doing "brilliantly" but has not had enough playing time this season to earn a maiden squad call-up.

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Anthony Gordon hands Newcastle United major injury boost ahead of Man City FA Cup tie

Newcastle United have been handed an apparent injury boost ahead of their weekend FA Cup clash with Manchester City.

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Pubkas Awards: Send us your best goals from amateur leagues – you could win a CASH prize

You've heard of the Puskás Award – now it's time for the Pubkas Awards.

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J.K. Rowling Sparks Controversy With Mother’s Day Message Trolling Inclusive Language

J.K. Rowling has sparked more controversy after she shared a message on Mother’s Day, which is being celebrated on Sunday, March 10 in the UK.

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Shocking Attack on Trans Couple Rattles Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, but Greek LGBTQ Community Defiant: ‘We Are Not Afraid!’

Christopher Vourlias A shocking attack on a transgender couple in plain view of hundreds Saturday night has rattled filmmakers and guests at this year’s Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, which has a spotlight on queer cinema as one of the focal points of its 26th edition. During the terrifying episode, which took place around 10:30 p.m.

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Kate Middleton's uncle hit with boos as he's first star booted out of Celebrity Big Brother house

Gary Goldsmith, the maternal uncle of Kate Middleton, has become the first housemate evicted from Celebrity Big Brother on ITV.The businessman and podcast host exited the house on Friday, March 8, to the sound of overwhelming booing from the live audience. Gary, 58, survived five days on the ITV reality show before he was evicted after a public vote, as he was nominated alongside The Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Lauren Simon. Following his eviction, Gary said he had the “best of times” on the show.

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Manchester United predicted line up vs Everton amid Antony and Scott McTominay decision

Manchester United will have Marcus Rashford available for their Premier League match with Everton on Saturday afternoon (12.30pm). Owing to injury problems, though, Erik ten Hag does not have too many options to shuffle his pack following a humbling 3-1 defeat to neighbours Manchester City.

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Meghan Markle 'irritated' at Prince Harry after realising what he's really like

Meghan Markle has become "irritated" at Prince Harry after realising he's not the "charismatic figure" she thought he was, according to one Royal expert.

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Tubi’s ‘Boarders’ Is a Hilarious and Moving View of Black Students Navigating White Spaces: TV Review

Aramide Tinubu While the perils of higher education are becoming a wider part of the conversation, namely its lack of guarantee and exorbitant cost (particularly in America), solid academic preparation for the future is still often a ticket to a more expansive life. In Tubi‘s “Boarders,” created by BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Daniel Lawrence Taylor, five Black teens from London’s inner city uproot their lives for the opportunity to attend St. Gilbert’s College, a prestigious boarding school in the U.K.

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Actors, Producers Talk Strategies for ‘Authentic’ Representations of the Disabled at TV Academy Event: ‘Inclusion is a Choice’

Diego Ramos Bechara editor When discussing the industry-wide changes needed for television to more authentically capture the lived experiences of disabled people, actor Eileen Grubba passionately implored the industry to end what she described as the tokenization of the community. “The industry has got to stop saying, ‘OK, let me go find some kid that’s cute that’s in a wheelchair and give them a series.’ That is soul-crushing to the people who’ve been fighting for decades to make a living,” said the “New Amsterdam” actor, who has faced disabilities since the age of 5.

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International Women's Day 2024: When is it, what's this year’s theme and how do I get involved?

Ahead of the return of International Women's Day (IWD) on Friday (March 8) we're taking a look at this year's theme and the issues women are focusing on for 2024.

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Thessaloniki’s Industry Head on How Collaboration, Evolution Make Festival’s Agora Program Vital Stop for European Docmakers

Christopher Vourlias As the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival embarks on its second quarter-century, with its 26th edition kicking off March 7, the event’s industry arm continues to look for ways to reinvent itself. “We are educating ourselves. We are asking the local and the regional industries and communities, ‘What do you need from us?’” says Angeliki Vergou, who heads the Agora industry program.

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‘SEAL Team’ Staffer Claims He Was Denied Scribe Gig Over Being White, Straight Male; Suit Backed By Trump Aide Stephen Miller’s MAGA Legal Foundation

The DEI wars raging in Red State America have made their long-expected arrival in Hollywood. With support from one of Donald Trump‘s closest aides, a SEAL Team staffer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global claiming he was denied a writing position on the show because of being a straight white guy.

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Meghan Markle Added to SXSW 2024 Lineup as Keynote Speaker

Meghan Markle is headed to the 2024 South By Southwest film festival, which is kicking off on March 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas!

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SXSW Announces Meghan the Duchess of Sussex, Katie Couric, Brooke Shields For Keynote (EXCLUSIVE)

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is coming to SXSW.

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BBC, Fremantle, ITV, Prime Video, Sky Team on Fourth Edition of U.K. TV Breakthrough Leaders Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Giants of U.K. TV and streaming have combined for the fourth iteration of The TV Collective’s groundbreaking Breakthrough Leaders program. The program aims to identify and empower 50 exceptional individuals from Black, Asian and global majority (a collective term for people of Indigenous, African, Asian, Latin American descent, who constitute some 85% of the global population) backgrounds who are poised to become the future leaders of the U.K.