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This film festival opens next weekend...

Docs About Ray Romano’s Twins, Wrestler Mildred Burke and Bob Mackie Highlight Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
By Kathy A. McDonald   Nov. 1, 2024
https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/fort-lauderdale-film-festival-2024-ray-romano-bob-mackie-mildred-burke-1236194444/ 

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This year’s festival opens with a gala at the guitar-shaped Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and a screening of director Ash Avildsen’s “Queen of the Ring,” the story of pro wrestler Mildred Burke (played by Emily Bett Rickards), the first-ever, million-dollar earning female athlete.

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Another pic of EBR in Queen of the Ring (go to source link below to see two more pics)...

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emilybett Tomorrow, Queen of the Ring—the story of Mildred Burke, wrestling’s first female champion—comes to life on the big screen for the opening night of the Florida Film Festival. 🎥

Mildred’s story is as powerful and relevant as ever. She wasn’t just a champion in the ring; she was a fierce advocate for equality in a world that constantly told her “no.”

What Mildred fought for—challenging limits and redefining what a woman could achieve—paved the way for the women of today. Her fight is far from over. We honor her legacy every time a woman steps into the ring, onto a stage, or into any arena where she’s told her rights don’t matter.

Her strength and resilience continue to inspire me, and I hope her story does the same for you. Where there are people like Mildred, there will always be hope.

Sending love and strength from both Mildred and myself.

If you’re in Florida, I’ll see you at the premiere on Friday! ❤️

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MR talked about auditioning for the TV show Constantine, how he prepared for playing the role, the evolution of his Constantine character as he went from his own TV show to the animated series to Arrow and then to Legends, the Arrowverse crossovers, and being at the same comic con with Keanu Reeves...

Matt Ryan Q&A | Nightmare Weekend Miami 2024
GalaxyCon   posted Nov 8, 2024

ETA: This interview was recorded the third weekend in October.

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Emily Bett Rickards post screening of "Queen of the Ring" Mildred Burke movie at FLIFF South Florida
Pro Wrestling & MMA Interviews with Me (Jimmy V3)   posted Nov 12, 2024

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Actress Emily Brett Rickards answers some questions after a screening of the movie "Queen of the Ring," the Mildred Burke story at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Florida near Hollywood.

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Grant Gustin, Glee, The Flash, Broadway, and Being a Dad
Katee Sackhoff   Premiered Nov 12, 2024

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00:00 Intro
01:48 Grant's Broadway Experience
02:39 Balancing Family and Career
05:26 Theater vs. TV Acting
14:27 Landing the Role on Glee
18:31 The Flash Journey
27:03 Managing Expectations and Mental Health
44:04 Life Beyond Acting
50:56 Children, Unisex Clothing and Parenting Styles
56:12 Insights on Acting and Imposter Syndrome
59:42 Random Question: Fashion Trends
01:03:04 IN HINDSIGHT w/ Producer Jeph
01:09:50 The Flash and DC Universe
01:15:34 TV Production Insights
01:28:36 THE MAIL SACK

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The 15 Best Arrow Characters (Who Aren’t Oliver Queen)
Jordan Iacobucci   updated Nov 13, 2024
https://www.cbr.com/best-arrow-characters-not-oliver-queen-ranked/ 

15 Sara Lance Is a Terrific Addition For One Season
14 Arrow Keeps Returning to Tommy Merlyn After His Death
13 Nyssa al Ghul Is One of Arrow's Most Memorable Supporting Characters
12 Mia Smoak Carries a New Generation of Superheroes
11 Barry Allen Gets His Start in Arrow Season 2
10 Moira Queen Is Complex and Powerful
9  Roy Harper Is A Solid Ally To The Green Arrow
8  Malcolm Merlyn Always Shakes Things Up
7  Laurel Lance Is a Strong Presence In Star City
6  Ray Palmer's Legacy Goes Beyond Arrow
5  Adrian Chase Shakes Things Up In Oliver Queen's Life
4  Thea Queen Has An Interesting Character Arc
3  Slade Wilson Is Arrow's Greatest Main Villain
2  Felicity Smoak Is a Complicated and Compelling Female Lead
1  John Diggle Is Rock Solid As Oliver's Right-Hand Man

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‘Queen of the Ring’ Filmmakers and Bob Mackie Honored at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
By Todd Gilchrist   Nov. 14, 2024
https://variety.com/2024/film/festivals/bob-mackie-fort-lauderdale-international-film-festival-lifetime-achievement-1236206166/ 

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The 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival opened Nov. 8 with a screening of “Queen of the Ring,” writer-director Ash Avildsen’s biopic of female wrestler Mildred Burke starring Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins and Gavin Casalegno. Marking the festival’s 39th year, the film commenced ten days of programming across seven South Florida venues, including the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to costume designer Bob Mackie.


AEW Kamille, Cast, Director talk "Queen of the Ring" Mildred Burke at FLIFF in South Florida
Pro Wrestling & MMA Interviews with Me (Jimmy V3)   Nov. 12, 2024

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This movie sounds really good and EBR has been getting great reviews for her performance - including the one below from The Hollywood Reporter (unfortunately, it's only being screened on the festival circuit right now)...

‘Queen of the Ring’ Review: Emily Bett Rickards Brings Soul and Strength to Female Wrestling Biopic
By Frank Scheck   November 18, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/queen-of-the-ring-film-review-1236063810/ 

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Based on Jeff Leen’s extravagantly titled 2009 book The Queen of the Ring: Sex, Muscles, Diamonds, and the Making of an American Legend (try fitting that on a marquee), the film stars Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) in a breakout performance as Burke. We first see her as an unwed teenage mother working as a waitress in a Kansas diner under the watchful eye of her mother (Cara Buono). But Millie, who possesses a formidable muscularity, has dreams of becoming an entertainer. And since she can’t sing or dance, she figures that wrestling is her way out of the boonies.
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... The wrestling sequences are particularly visceral, with the actors, particularly Rickards, exhibiting such a fierce physical commitment that it’s easy to imagine that there must have been plenty of offscreen nursing care. (The filmmaker might have inherited his talent for fight scenes, since his father John Avildsen’s directing credits include Rocky and three Karate Kid films. One of the stars of the latter series, Martin Kove, plays a colorful supporting role here.)

.... But it’s ultimately Rickards, who handles the intense physical and emotional demands of her role with consummate skill, that gives the film its heart and soul.

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From Brandon Routh panel on Nov. 10...

-- Q: "If you had to work with any of the actors from any of the other DC shows or films you've worked on, who would they be and why?"
BR: "I always enjoyed working with Grant Gustin... I think one of the most fun episodes we got to do was the one I did on The Flash, Season 9 or t0, where we have a battle outside and we're kind of fighting together, just Flash and Atom, that was kinda sweet. Um, I always loved working with Emily and, you know, Emily Bett, and so I didn't get much opportunity after I left Arrow to do that. So I want to work with her more."

-- Q: Was it sort of an immediate like camaraderie when you met everybody [on the Arrow set] or was it something - ... takes time to kind of get to know each other?"
BR: "It only took a moment because the way that show and most television - television is shot is that if - unless you're in the scene with a person, you don't meet them and talk. You may not see them for a while. And it's also a very heavy set and drama, except for the scenes with Emily and I usually together. We were doing more comedy. So, uh, it took a little bit of time of me getting to know - and, you know, coming in Season 3 to, you know, meet everybody. But then, yeah, when we come to these events and everything, it's fantastic.

Brandon Routh | Full Q&A | Comic-Con Liverpool 2024
Monopoly Events   posted Nov 19, 2024

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Movie Review: Queen of the Ring, Starring; Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas
By Jeremy Housewright   Nov. 19, 2024
https://www.reviewstl.com/movie-review-queen-of-the-ring-starring-emily-bett-rickards-josh-lucas/ 

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St. Louis International Film Festival 2024 Review! Director Ash Avildsen scores a pinfall victory with Queen of the Ring. ....
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Emily Bett Rickards plays Burke and not only looks like the wrestler but is not afraid to take bumps. Her performance is up there among the year’s best by an actress.
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Don’t make the mistake of thinking Queen of the Ring is just a wrestling movie, because it’s so much more. It’s not only a period piece, but it also touches on sexism, racism, and spousal abuse. Burke fights for everything she has and earned throughout her life inside and outside of the squared circle.
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While Avildsen admits that the book featured so much more on Burke than he could include in the film, including a lot of the domestic abuse she suffered at the hands of Wolfe, he does a fine job showcasing the grit and glamour of women’s pro wrestling during that time period. He also shows what unfolds behind the scenes of pro wrestling when the crowd is not around, or the cameras are not on. This makes the film that much more captivating. The director’s love for pro wrestling is evident in the film, as he not only crafts a fine film, but gives Burke full credit for changing the landscape of women’s wrestling forever.

Queen of the Ring gets an A-.

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Queen of the Ring Review: Wrestling Through History
by Arash Nahandian   Nov 19, 2024
https://gazettely.com/2024/11/entertainment/queen-of-the-ring-2024-review/ 

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Emily Bett Rickards has a standout performance, embodying Burke’s ferocious determination and complex personal life. ....
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Emily Bett Rickards transforms Millie Burke, a struggling single mother, into a wrestling phenomenon with astonishing nuance. Her performance is a masterclass in combining raw physical prowess and intense emotional sensitivity. Rickards doesn’t just play Burke; she becomes her, expressing the fighter’s strong drive and underlying vulnerability. Whether wrestling in carnival rings or negotiating complex personal relationships, she exudes compelling authenticity, making Burke’s journey viscerally real.
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“Queen of the Ring”‘s wrestling sequences erupt authentically, leaving audiences breathless. These are raw, visceral accounts of human determination, not just scripted conflicts. Emily Bett Rickards turns every match into a symbolic war against societal restraints, with her physical dedication so strong that fans can nearly feel the impact of each slam and throw.
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"Queen of the Ring" goes beyond the traditional sports biopic, presenting a powerful narrative about societal transformation and one amazing woman's journey. Ash Avildsen has created a film that grapples with complicated themes of gender, ambition, and personal perseverance, anchored by Emily Bett Rickards's remarkable performance as Mildred Burke. The film does a fantastic job of rescuing a forgotten pioneer from historical oblivion, portraying Burke as an athlete and a complex woman who challenged every barrier imposed upon her. Visually spectacular, emotionally deep, and energetically delivered, the film gives life to a unique story that deserves to be shared. While some pacing flaws and narrative compressions reduce the overall impact, the film's dedication to authenticity and powerful storytelling is obvious. It honors a trailblazing athlete who elevated wrestling from a marginalized spectacle to a platform for female empowerment.

PROS
√  Exceptional lead performance by Emily Bett Rickards
√  Visually stunning cinematography
√  Authentic period recreation
√  Powerful narrative about female empowerment
√  Dynamic wrestling sequences
√  Nuanced exploration of 1930s-1950s social dynamics

CONS
X  Occasional narrative pacing issues
X  Some historical details condensed for dramatic effect
X  Potential over-romanticization of certain personal relationships

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TV Roles Almost Played by Someone Else on Big Bang Theory, Lost, Arrow, One Tree Hill, The O.C., Buffy and More
By Vlada Gelman, Rebecca Iannucci, Matt Webb Mitovich   December 1, 2024 
https://tvline.com/lists/tv-actors-almost-played-different-roles/ 

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As Anna Hopkins told TVLine in our Memories From the Set feature, she first auditioned to play Arrow‘s Sara Lance. The part went to Caity Lotz, but Hopkins was later brought in to read for the part of a “journalist”… which she eventually learned was code for Samantha Clayton, the mother of Oliver’s secret son William!

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Though Colin Donnell ultimately played Scotty Lockhart in The Affair‘s first two seasons, he initially got close to playing Cole, a role that later went to Joshua Jackson. “Colin actually had come in and auditioned for Cole a bunch of times. But he wasn’t quite right,” series co-creator Sarah Treem revealed in an Instagram story ahead of the series finale. “But I loved him so much as an actor that I actually wrote Scotty for him…. I thought he was so good, and I didn’t want to lose him.”

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Emily Bett Rickards Shares Why Playing Wrestler Mildred Burke in ‘Queen of the Ring’ Is the Greatest Role of Her Career
By Christina Radish   Dec. 2, 2024
https://collider.com/emily-bett-rickards-queen-of-the-ring/ 

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During this one-on-one interview with Collider, Rickards broke down all the ways she put her heart and soul into the character of Mildred Burke and her performance. She talked about diving into all the research, feeling capable that she could bring this woman to life, her process for transforming her body, finding that balance of femininity and strength, her favorite wrestling scenes to shoot, exploring the abuse in Mildred’s relationship with Billy, how letting go of Mildred at the end of filming wasn’t so easy, wanting a challenge with her work, and why creative fulfillment has always had a high bar to reach.

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Will Matt Ryan Return as CONSTANTINE? | Interview
Flicks Unscripted   Dec 6, 2024

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In this interview, I sit down with Matt as he returns to his former college, Gorseinon College in Wales, UK. ....
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00:00 - Introducing Matt Ryan
00:31 - Peer Pressure Growing Up
07:55 - Stage Name
10:50 - Prejudice & Journey to the USA 
14:25 - Playing DC's Constantine
19:14 - Reprising the Role?
28:01 - Keanu Reeves' Constantine
28:43 - Playing Gwyn Davies in Legends of Tomorrow
34:14 - Comic Cons
36:26 - Advice for Younger Self

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Reverse Flash will be Green Arrow's father in Stephen Amell's new TV series....

‘Suits LA’ Casts Maggie Grace, Matt Letscher, Sofia Pernas, Carson A. Egan in Guest Star Roles (EXCLUSIVE)
By Joe Otterson    Dec 10, 2024
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/suits-la-guest-stars-maggie-grace-matt-letscher-sofia-pernas-carson-a-egan-1236244673/ 

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Letscher will play Ted’s father, who is descibed as “powerful, emotionally unavailable, rules through fear and intimidation. Ted’s father has alienated himself from Ted because of the way he treated Ted’s brother Eddie (Egan). Though Ted’s Father has committed unforgivable acts, he still wants to have a relationship with Ted, even though Ted wants nothing to do with him.”

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New preview pic from Queen of the Ring in conjunction with its screening at the Anchorage International Film Festival yesterday...

https://www.instagram.com/anchoragefilmfestival/p/DDbHrjKxtDR/?hl=en&img_index=2 

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anchoragefilmfestival 🎥 Special Event at the Anchorage International Film Festival! 🎥

Join us on Thursday, December 12th, at 8:00 PM at the Bear Tooth Theater for the highly anticipated screening of Queen of the Ring!

Hollywood Reporter raves that “Emily Bett Rickards Brings Soul and Strength to Female Wrestling Biopic.”

Directed by Ash Avildsen, this powerful film tells the story of Mildred Burke, the first million-dollar woman athlete in history. The wrestling sequences are visceral, with Emily Bett Rickards delivering a fiercely physical performance that had audiences and critics alike marveling at the commitment required to bring this story to life.

Interestingly, Ash Avildsen seems to have inherited his knack for compelling fight sequences—his father, John Avildsen, directed Rocky and three Karate Kid films. Adding to the film’s legacy, Karate Kid legend Martin Kove plays a colorful supporting role in the movie.

Don’t miss this special evening! Ash Avildsen will be in attendance and will participate in a Q&A session following the film, giving you an exclusive opportunity to learn about the creative process behind this extraordinary project.

🎟️ Get your tickets now and experience a night of cinematic brilliance!

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Queen of the Ring teaser alert (I wonder if this means it's headed for the theaters next year?)...

https://www.instagram.com/queenofthering/reel/DDfGsQZvovE/ 

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queenofthering 🚨BIG NEWS🚨 Our first official teaser drops this Tuesday (12/17) at Noon EST - 11AM CST - 9AM PST. Are you ready?

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Big Arrowverse reunion at a Florida con next February...

MegaCon Orlando, February 6-9, 2025 (FL)
Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Willa Holland, Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Matt Ryan and Grant Gustin (also Candice Patton, Carlos Valdes, Danielle Panabaker, Tom Cavanagh, Arthur Darvill, Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch, Laura Vandervoort, Erica Durance and Tom Welling)
https://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/celebrities/ 

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This movie has also been reported to have a theatrical release date of Feb. 7, 2025 (not sure which date is correct)...

'Autumn and the Black Jaguar' Trailer Teases a Sweet Friendship in the Amazon
Matt Mahler   Dec 13, 2024
https://movieweb.com/video/autumn-and-the-black-jaguar-trailer/ 

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Check out the trailer for 'Autumn and the Black Jaguar' starring Lumi Pollack and Emily Bett Rickards, in theaters Jan. 17, 2025.

'Autumn and the Black Jaguar' follows Autumn (Pollak) who, having spent her early childhood in the Amazon rainforest, formed a friendship with a jaguar cub she named Hope. Now a teenager in New York City, she learns her childhood village in the Amazon is under threat from animal traffickers, so she decides she must return to the Amazon to save her beloved jaguar. Anja (Bett Rickards), her endearingly clumsy biology teacher, learns of her plan and attempts to dissuade her, but ends up joining her on her journey to reunite with Hope and save her from those who seek to destroy the rainforest and its wildlife.

In making the film, the filmmakers used real jaguars to play Hope. The jaguars were rescued from wild animal breeders, taken care of by on-set animal coordinators, and now live in an animal sanctuary. Before filming began, both Lumi Pollak and Airam Camacho, who plays Young Autumn, spent about a year playing and imprinting with the two jaguars to build the bond you see between Hope and Autumn in the film.

 

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Two new movies for Katherine McNamara - The Queen's Jewels and Coyote...

More info:
https://www.thequeensjewelsmovie.com/


Mila Harris, Norbert Leo Butz & Katherine McNamara Among Cast To Join Justin Long & Kate Bosworth In ‘Coyote’ As Filming Wraps In Colombia
By Andreas Wiseman   Dec 13, 2024
https://deadline.com/2024/12/mila-harris-norbert-leo-butz-katherine-mcnamara-join-coyote-filming-wraps-1236202887/ 

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EXCLUSIVE: Mila Harris (Mary), double Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz, who starred in the original Broadway run of Wicked, and Katherine McNamara (Shadow Hunters) are among cast to have joined Justin Long and Kate Bosworth in survival thriller Coyote.
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... Pic follows a family fighting for their lives against a pack of crazed coyotes during a raging wildfire in the Hollywood Hills.

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Queen of the Ring released its first official trailer yesterday (movie will be released in theaters in the U.S. on March 7)...

QUEEN OF THE RING - Official Teaser (Emily Rickards, Josh Lucas, Gavin Casalegno, Walton Goggins)
SUMERIAN   Dec 17, 2024


‘Queen of the Ring’ Trailer: Emily Bett Rickards Becomes Legendary Wrestler Mildred Burke (EXCLUSIVE)
By Katcy Stephan   Dec 17, 2024
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/queen-of-the-ring-trailer-mildred-burke-emily-bett-rickards-2-1236249000/ 

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A new trailer for “Queen of the Ring,” from writer-director Ash Avildsen, gives a first look at “Arrow” star Emily Bett Rickards as legendary professional wrestler Mildred Burke.

The true-life tale follows Burke as she defies incredible odds to become the first million-dollar female athlete and longest reigning champion at a time when wrestling was banned across most of America.

Despite her success throughout the ’40s and ’50s, Burke’s journey is marked by personal struggles, including raising her son on the road, the tragic death of her wrestling protégé in the ring and a tumultuous relationship with her manager and ex-husband, Billy Wolfe (Lucas).
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Queen of the Ring will be shown at the Saint Augustine Film Festival (in Florida), followed by a Q&A, on January 10, 2025, starting at 7:00pm ET...

https://www.instagram.com/saintaugustinefilmfest/p/DC7m3jrOe1F/ 

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saintaugustinefilmfest 🎥MUST-SEE FILM!🎞️ Queen of the Ring — The trailblazing story of wrestler Mildred Burke, the first million-dollar female athlete, as she breaks barriers in the world of professional wrestling. OPENING NIGHT FILM — 7 PM Friday, January 10, 2025 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College during the 15th Annual Saint Augustine Film Festival!

🎥Directed by Ash Avildsen

✨Starring: Emily Bett Rickards, Walton Goggins, Josh Lucas, Francesca Eastwood, Gavin Casalegno

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Posted on Autumn and the Black Jaguar director Gilles de Maistre's Instagram yesterday...

https://www.instagram.com/gillesdemaistre/p/DDw8ugAA2co/ 

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gillesdemaistre FAMILY-FRIENDLY ADVENTURE “AUTUMN AND THE BLACK JAGUAR” COMING TO THEATERS US NATIONWIDE JANUARY 17. Heureux de vous annoncer la sortie aux États-Unis du dernier jaguar le 17 janvier.

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Recorded at NY Comic Con on Oct 20...

Marvel vs DC Popversus Panel - who is better? with Fabian Nicieza & Marc Guggenheim | NYCC
Popverse   posted Dec 27, 2024

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... On one side we have Deadpool co-creator Fabien Nicieza speaking on behalf of Marvel, and Arrow and DC's Legends of Tomorrow co-showrunner Marc Guggenheim representing DC. ....

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I Think I Know Exactly When Arrow Went Off the Rails (& Its Not Season 3)
Matthew Flynn   Published 3 days ago
https://www.cbr.com/arrow-went-off-the-rails-season-5/ 

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Many fans view Arrow season three as the point at which the series started to lose its footing. However, while season three clearly wasn’t as good as its predecessors, it did have some redeeming qualities. The show was also able to correct its course in season four by making a return to the basics which made its first two seasons so great. It was in season five that Arrow truly lost its way and reached an unfortunate point of no return.
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Arrow's season five is when the show really reaches its point of no return. In previous seasons, flashbacks to Oliver’s past had been meaningful and interesting. They shed important light on how the rich playboy had become the unstoppable vigilante. However, the flashbacks in season five, to Oliver’s time in Russia, are a drag. This, and many subsequent flashbacks, come across as filler attempting to create parallels between Oliver’s present and past. Instead, they often come across as unnecessary or simply confusing.

The scattered storytelling that plagued some of season three returns as Team Arrow expands and plotlines become predictable. Unnecessary additions to Oliver’s team, like Wild Dog, Artemis, and Rag Man, bogged down any team chemistry that had developed over previous seasons, moving away from a solo hero show and more to one about a team. Meanwhile, obvious conflicts arise as the Green Arrow attempts to reconcile his status as both vigilante and Star City mayor.

As if new team members weren’t enough, Arrow also began to focus too much on attempting to unify all the CW Arrowverse shows. A four-part crossover event, “Invasion!” ran through Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. It became clear to viewers that in order to understand all of what happens in Arrow, they must be at least casually aware of what happens in three other shows. Fortunately, Arrow was able to bring things together at the end of season five for what was the most exciting season finale of the show’s eight seasons. However, by this time, the die was cast. Arrow had lost its way and given in to fractured plotlines and a tendency to be more concerned with how it fit in with the other shows in the Arrowverse — faults that would continue throughout the remainder of the show’s run.

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In advance of Queen of the Ring opening in theaters on March 7, the movie has been added to another film festival screening in February...

San Francisco Independent Film Festival (a/k/a San Francisco IndieFest), February 6-18, 2025 (CA)
Queen of the Ring screening with cast & crew on Roxie Theater's closing night on Feb. 13 at 8:15pm (PT)
https://filmfreeway.com/SFIndieFest

Live Schedule:
https://sfindie2025.eventive.org/schedule?filterVenues[676c28135c1e1d62f9ba0543]=true

Queen of the Ring page (in Film Guide):
https://sfindie2025.eventive.org/films/676c286b289d065228dc0067 

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Audio recording link in article below. MG was at Fan Expo New Orleans on Jan 12...

Comic Book Club Live At Fan Expo New Orleans With Marc Guggenheim
Alex Zalben   posted Jan 14, 2025
https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/01/14/comic-book-club-live-at-fan-expo-new-orleans-with-marc-guggenheim/ 

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Marc Guggenheim joins the show live at Fan Expo New Orleans for a panel talking about the end of the Arrowverse, the revised legacy of Green Lantern, and his comic book work ranging from Torrent to the upcoming Jedi Knights from Marvel.

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SCRIPT AUCTION TO BENEFIT WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND
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Marc Guggenheim   Jan 17, 2025
https://marcguggenheim.substack.com/p/script-auction-to-benefit-wildfire 

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I’m currently running an auction to raise money for the Red Cross’ California Wildfires Disaster Relief Fund.

The auction is running on my Bluesky account. I’m offering signed copies of any episode of Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, or Arrowverse crossover to the top-5 bidders.

(Truth be told, if you wanted a script written by me that isn’t Arrowverse-adjacent, like a comic script or the screenplay for the critically acclaimed Green Lantern movie, I’d hook you up as well.)

You can check out the auction here. It ends at 12 PM PST on Wednesday, January 22.

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Emily Bett Rickards Becomes Trailblazing Wrestler Mildred Burke in Queen of the Ring Trailer (Exclusive)
The cast also includes Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, Tyler Posey, Gavin Casalegno and Francesca Eastwood
By Jen Juneau   January 16, 2025 
https://people.com/emily-bett-rickards-queen-of-the-ring-trailer-exclusive-8775212 

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Emily Bett Rickards is a force to be reckoned with in Queen of the Ring.
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Written and directed by Ash Avildsen, Queen of the Ring follows "a small-town single mother" who "embraces the danger to change culture as she dominates America's most masculine sport to become the first million-dollar female athlete in history," the synopsis adds.

Rickards, 33, tells PEOPLE, "Mildred Burke was a woman who refused to stop dreaming, even in the face of adversity. Queen of the Ring tells her incredible story — one that is timeless, but feels especially relevant today."
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Adds Rickards, "Mildred Burke changed my life, and it has been an honor to bring her to the screen. I can’t wait for everyone to meet her.”

Queen of the Ring is in theaters March 7.


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EBR's other new movie, Autumn and the Black Jaguar, will be released in US theaters on Jan. 17 - here's a critical review...

Autumn and the Black Jaguar
By Daniel Rester   January 16, 2025
https://filmthreat.com/reviews/autumn-and-the-black-jaguar/ 

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Autumn and the Black Jaguar, directed by Gilles de Maistre and written by Prune de Maistre, feels like a 1990s Disney family movie mixed with Romancing the Stone. It has illogical plot turns, and hit-and-miss acting, but its friendly vibes and beautiful locations go a long way. Plus, any film with a cute baby jaguar gets bonus points.

Lumi Pollack plays Autumn Edison, who grew up in the Amazon, where she often played with a jaguar cub named Hope. As a teen, she resides in America with her dad, Saul (Paul Greene). Autumn sets out to rescue Hope when she learns that the cat could be in danger from animal traffickers. Her biology teacher, Anja (Emily Bett Rickards), tries to stop the girl from leaving the country, only to end up on the plane with her (why didn’t she just call the cops?). Once in the Amazon, the two search for Hope as Autumn rediscovers her childhood home.

Gilles de Maistre directs Autumn and the Black Jaguar with a heavy hand. His message against animal abuse comes to the point where Anja speaks to a community on TV and directly looks at the camera (aka the audience). Instead of letting the central relationships do the work, the film falls back on such preachy methods at times.
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But Pollack and Rickards have decent chemistry. Autumn becomes annoying on occasion, as she’s the cliched blonde character in a pink shirt and heels who is agoraphobic and frantic. Rickards is fun at times, but at other points, she overdoes it. Unfortunately, Greene gives a stilted performance but does derail the overall impact too much. Airam Camacho is adorable as a younger version of Autumn, going on adventures with her feline friend in the forest.
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Autumn and the Black Jaguar is a sweet film for families, especially young girls. There isn’t a subtle bone in its body, and some of the acting choices are poor, but it’s pleasant enough. Plus, it’s impossible not to smile at a girl playing with a growling little jaguar cub.

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Stephen Amell has cancelled his appearance at MegaCon Orlando (he's probably still filming Suits L.A.), but many other Arrowverse stars (including Davie Ramsey and Emily Bett Rickards) are still scheduled as guests...

MegaCon Orlando, February 6-9, 2025 (FL)
David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Willa Holland, Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Matt Ryan and Grant Gustin (also Candice Patton, Carlos Valdes, Danielle Panabaker, Tom Cavanagh, Arthur Darvill, Tyler Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch, Laura Vandervoort, Erica Durance and Tom Welling)
https://fanexpohq.com/megaconorlando/celebrities/ 

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Emily Bett Rickards talks about Autumn and the Black Jaguar, Arrow and much more!
Popternative   posted Jan 21, 2025

-- When asked about preparing to play different characters (from Arrow to Queen of the Ring to Autumn and the Black Jaguar), EBR said that you have to "get out of your own way." She also said that, when you're building a character, "you have to have your truth be there." Her character in Jaguar had a "very severe fear of leaving the house." Both the mental or emotional and physical aspects of the character have to be together to build one full character. When you're shooting scenes out of order, you have to know where your character is coming from in that particular scene.

-- When asked when it began sinking in how big Arrow was (as a global TV phenomenon), EBR: "So far my experience with TV has been a different thing because it's sort of a low - I wouldn't say it's a slow burn - it's a gradual connection for the audience... As we see more of it, we feel more connected to these characters, to their lives, to their story. Like, something's happening to us where we're like growing with them. This is happening to them. Well, I just had something happen in my life where the emotion seems kind of the same. I don't know if a superhero and his own life is going out and taking care of business, but maybe, you know, a similar feeling that is associated on the screen. So I don't know if things ever - ever hit fully, you know? I like to work. I love to act. I want to know who the next character is. I'm just so excited. You know, that kind of feeling. So my energy is in there because I'm just hoping the stories are going off... I don't know if the size of something - I don't know if I can even think of size of something."

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Emily Bett Rickards has great respect for every acting role
by: Rick Bentley    Jan. 21, 2025
https://www.kget.com/community/ricks-reviews/emily-bett-rickards-has-great-respect-for-every-acting-role/ 

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Emily Bett Rickards approaches every acting role – whether it be a biology teacher who is way out of her element in “Autumn and the Black Jaguar” or the heroic Felicity Smoak in “Arrow” – the same way.

“I heard this saying. You can read a whole book, but if you don’t live one line you won’t learn anything from it. I think you could read a whole script or watch a whole movie but if you don’t feel one thing through it, then you might not move your needle,” Rickards says.
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ickards comes to the movie role after finding great success on television playing a quick-witted computer expert/hacker in the series “Arrow.” Her character was only scheduled to be a guest at the beginning of the first season in 2012 but won over the producers and fans to become one of the most beloved characters during the eight-season run of the show.
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“With Felicity, I didn’t know where she was going to end up, even until like the last few weeks of shooting,” Rickards says.

“I think they surprise you sometimes with where you have an intention of getting them for the effect of the story.”
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Rickards approaches every acting role the same way and that is to treat them as being real people. The difference is that with a role based on a real person, she has resource material she can use to understand the background of the character.

“There’s text to read on them. You have pictures. I have a picture of Mildred. I could find her spine from that picture,” Rickards says. “I want to make sure that she feels respected and safe.

“Then there’s this way of sort of someone like Anja. She has a true fear of leaving the house and figuring out what that means for her. Finding out where that came from, you have to build that and really make that truthful.”

One thing that helped Rickards determine how to play her character in “Autumn and the Black Jaguar” was the filming location. The movie was shot in a Mexican forest during the summer.

As soon as she arrived on set, Rickards was given some very specific instructions. She was told to be cautious because it was tarantula season.

“I was like, there’s a season for that,” Rickards says with a laugh. “There were tarantulas everywhere. For the three weeks we were shooting, they were running across the road. On the side of the bathroom wall.”

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