Japanese Comedian Ken Shimura Dies From Coronavirus at 70

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A household name in Japan since the 1970s, Shimura was a near-constant presence on local television.

Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who was hospitalized last week after being infected with the new coronavirus, has died. He was 70.

A household name in Japan since the 1970s, Shimura was a near constant presence on Japanese television. At the time of his death, he was appearing regularly on several local variety shows, and was set to star in Japanese director Yoji Yamada's upcoming feature film God of Cinema, produced by Japanese studio Shochiku to mark its 100-year anniversary in the film industry. Shochiku has put the film on indefinite hold.......

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Coronavirus: Gal Gadot, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Amy Adams and More Stars Sing "Imagine

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From left: Gal Gadot, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo and Amy Adams

During tough times, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, a host of actors, actresses and musicians took turns to sing John Lennon's hopeful 1971 anthem in a video posted to the 'Wonder Woman' star's Instagram.

To lighten the mood as the world struggled with the coronavirus pandemic, a host of stars took turns to sing John Lennon's hopeful classic "Imagine" in a video posted to Gal Gadot's Instagram on Wednesday.......... 

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Disney's Jungle Cruise | Official Trailer

Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE opens in U.S. theaters on July 24, 2020.





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Marvel Studios' Black Widow | Final Trailer

"At some point we all have to choose between what the world wants you to be and who you are.” Watch the new trailer for Marvel Studios’ #BlackWidow. In theaters May 1............





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"A Highly Unusual Situation": 'No Time to Die' Moves as Other Tentpoles Stay Put Amid Coronavirus Fears

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'No Time to Die'

Disney and Paramount haven't shifted their films, while the National Association of Theatre Owners calls the James Bond film's move "very unique."

The new James Bond movie No Time to Die may be delaying its release because of the potential economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, but other high-profile Hollywood tentpoles are sticking to their release plans for now.

On Wednesday, MGM, Eon Productions and Universal said that the 25th installment in the storied spy film franchise will be delayed by six months, from April to November. The circumstances surrounding the move are virtually unprecedented and come as 70,000 cinemas remain shuttered in China and moviegoing dives in markets including South Korea and Italy..........

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Disney’s Artemis Fowl | Official Trailer

Disney’s “Artemis Fowl” opens in U.S. theaters on May 29, 2020...........






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Disney's Mulan | Stunt Featurette

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army
to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It...........




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Lady and the Tramp | Official Trailer | Disney+ | Streaming November 12

In Disney+’s “Lady and the Tramp,” a timeless re-telling of the 1955 animated classic, a pampered house dog and a tough but lovable stray embark on an unexpected adventure and, despite their differences, grow closer and come to understand the value of home.





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