Anthony Mackie Says Marvel Movies Need to Do Better About Diversity

Kelly Rowland isn't letting anyone forget it's her birthday! As the singer rang in her 41st year, she celebrated her big day in the most glamorous way possible.MORE: Kelly Rowland is style goals in latest fashion-forward outfitThe Destiny's Child alum gave her fans a glimpse – and reminder – of her birthday, and it was truly fit for a queen.Kelly took to Instagram to share the fabulous celebrations, which featured backyard photoshoots, bubble baths, and champagne and macaroons galore.WATCH: Kelly and her husband share an adorable moment inside their stunning homeMORE: Kelly Rowland celebrates big milestone in son Noah's life with show-stopping cakeIn a hilarious behind-the-scenes video, Kelly showed off a range of looks, wearing everything from a bathrobe to a strapless unitard to stunning gowns. The star cheekily reminded everyone of her big day, in each clip taking a moment amid getting her hair and make-up done or photo taken to say: "My birthday's tomorrow."The video undoubtedly yielded results, as Kelly was inundated with congratulations from celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Deborah Roberts and Instagram followers alike. A post shared by Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland)Kelly reminds her friends and fans it's her birthdayThe mom-of-two dazzled in the subsequent images she posted of all her looks.

Phillip Schofield bravely came out as gay. His surprise confession was widely praised, however thoughts were also focused on his wife of 27 years, Stephanie.During his chat with co-host and best friend Holly Willoughby when he revealed his sexuality to This Morning viewers, the 59-year-old applauded his wife and said she had been "incredible" in her support, despite acknowledging "the hurt that I am causing to my family".READ: Phillip Schofield shares emotional message to daughter Ruby with rare photoWATCH: Phillip Schofield making his announcement regarding his sexualityHe said: "This is something that has caused many heart-breaking conversations at home.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentNanni Moretti is set to start shooting unconventional comedy “Il Sol Dell’Avvenire” in March. Pic will star French actor-director Mathieu Amalric and feature a cast comprising Polish multi-hyphenate Jerzy Stuhr. Stuhr appeared in Moretti’s “We Have a Pope” and “The Caiman,” and appears in “Il Sol Dell’Avvenire” — which translates as “The Sun of the Future” — alongside Moretti regulars including Margherita Buy (“Three Floors”), Silvio Orlando (“The Caiman”) and Moretti himself.Details of Moretti’s new film, revealed by the director in an interview with local trade publication Italian Cinema, have been confirmed by Fandango, which is producing in tandem with Moretti’s own Sacher shingle and RAI Cinema.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Death on the Nile” collected $12.8 million in its opening weekend. Those ticket sales wouldn’t buy enough Champagne to fill the Nile, but they are sufficient to lead domestic box office charts.The star-studded murder mystery, from Disney and 20th Century Studios, arrived on par with expectations, which had projected a debut in between $11 million to $14 million.

DAVID Beckham has sent fans wild as he announced the family had brought home an adorable new addition this weekend. The Inter Miami CF owner took to Instagram to reveal they had welcomed home a sweet new pet named Coco. David, 46, shared snaps of the family's sweet new bunny rabbit Coco, as he and daughter Harper, nine, took turns cuddling up to her.

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Kanye West has drawn an Avengers-themed line in the sand, and ex Kim Kardashian and new boyfriend Pete Davidson are on the wrong side of it.

Patrisse Cullors Black History Month has always been about abolition for me.I may not have known the word abolition as a young girl, but I understood abolition in my spirit. At my core, I witnessed a community ravaged and decimated by police and prisons, and I wanted more for us.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Since then, he’s been in seven different Marvel universe films and they all have one thing in common: lack of diversity.Sound about White, right?In light of recent protests, petitions and public call-outs following the death of George Floyd, the star of the upcoming Disney Plus television series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, is speaking out on Marvel’s lack of diversity behind-the-scenes in an interview for Variety‘s Actors on Actors issue with fellow actor Daveed Diggs.“What are the ways that you find yourself interacting with the moment?” Diggs asked Mackie about Black Lives Matter.

Anthony Mackie is speaking out. The actor, 41, recently joined Daveed Diggs for a virtual version of Variety's Actors on Actors series, in which he opened up about the diversity -- or lack thereof -- within Marvel Studio's films.

Anthony Mackie is the new Captain America. (Spoilers if you haven’t seen “Avengers: Endgame.”) And with that title, as we saw with Chris Evans morphing into the real-life Steve Rogers after playing the character for a decade, it appears that Mackie is embracing the role of real-life superhero, trying to fix the issues that plague society.

Also Read: Check Out This First Look at Marvel's Disney+ Shows in This Hero-Heavy Super Bowl TrailerMackie spoke in conversation with “Snowpiercer” star Daveed Diggs and said that, like Diggs, now that he’s finally the star of his own show with the Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” he can push higher ups to practice more diverse hiring.“My big push with Marvel, with everyone, is, hire the best person for the job,” he said. “Even if it means we’re going to get the best two women, we’re going to get the best two men.

Anthony Mackie and Daveed Diggs opened up about the lack of diversity on film and TV sets in a new interview — and Mackie, who has been part of the Marvel universe since 2014, is hoping that down the line, he sees more diversity.“When The Falcon and the Winter Soldier comes out, I’m the lead. When Snowpiercer came out, you’re the lead.

Marvel Studios for its lack of diversity when hiring production crews for big-budget projects.The actor, who is best known for playing Sam Wilson/Falcon since 2014, believes Marvel has a responsibility to ensure greater diversity among casts and production crews.Speaking as part of Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’ series, he said: “It really bothered me that I’ve done seven Marvel movies where every producer, every director, every stunt person, every costume designer, every PA, every single person has been white.”Mackie went on to note that while Black producer Nate Moore had produced Black Panther, casting a largely Black cast and production crew on the movie wasn’t the progressive move it necessarily appeared.“I’m like, that’s more racist

Anthony Mackie wants Marvel to embrace diversity while hiring cinematic crew. The actor, who has been a part of various MCU films, including the Avengers series, criticised the studio of its lack of behind-the-scene diversity.

Anthony Mackie has portrayed Falcon approximately seven times in the MCU, including in 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which was his first. During a new conversation for Variety’s Actors on Actor’s issue, the performer said to Daveed Diggs that there needed to be a lot more “diversity” in Disney’s Marvel films.

Anthony Mackie is ready to see more diversity in the movies put out by Marvel — and he’s not wrong!

Anthony Mackie has taken aim at his Marvel film bosses for failing to include black filmmakers in any of their movies.

Anthony Mackie is looking forward to seeing the Marvel Cinematic Universe change — in front of the camera and behind the scenes. In a conversation with Daveed Diggs for 's Actors on Actors, Mackie opened up about what's «bothered» him about Marvel's lack of diversity.

Anthony Mackie has long been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the star of upcoming Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is speaking out about the lack of diversity he’s perceived on Marvel productions.

Anthony Mackie is pointing out something that Marvel has done that is “more racist than anything else.”

Ramin Setoodeh New York Bureau ChiefAnthony Mackie says the upcoming Disney Plus series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” will feel similar to movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But there has been one major difference in making the show — the budget.The mini-series is supposed to cost $150 million, which is a massive sum for a TV show.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic“Hamilton” alum Daveed Diggs stepped into a familiar sci-fi franchise with “Snowpiercer,” a drama set in the universe of the post-apocalyptic Bong Joon Ho thriller led by Chris Evans. Anthony Mackie pulled off a similar maneuver, lending new context and consequence to the second season of “Altered Carbon” by taking over a character played by Joel Kinnaman.