Noma Dumezwenihas hit out at those who criticised her being cast as Hermione Granger in new productionHarry Potter And The Cursed Child.
The British-raised actress, who was born in Swaziland, kept quiet amidst the announcement but has finally spoken out. "It stems from ignorance," she told Evening Standard.
"They don"t want to be a part of the creative act. To say it"s not as it was intended is so unimaginative."
Dumezweni will appear in the play as an adult version of the character played by Emma Watson in the film adaptations of JK Rowling"s groundbreaking novels.
She continued: "I don"t think they understand how theatre works. We"re here to heal you, make you smile and whisk you away."
Both Rowling and Watson have backed the casting decision, taking to Twitter to show their support.
The actress is also championing a project designed by Warwick University"s Jami Rogers to celebrate forgotten Shakespeareanperformances by ethnic minority actors.
The online database has compiled over 1,000 productionsbeginning with black actor Paul Robeson, who played Othello in London"s West End back in 1930, and is due to be launched in the States on 15 January.
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child opens at the Palace Theatre in July.
How BIG is BETHESDA? Woman allegedly demanded money from teller at Wells Fargo Bank branch on Elm Street
By Aaron Kraut
Published: 2016.05.31 05:14
Suspect in Saturday bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank on Elm Street
Montgomery County Police
Montgomery County police say the woman who committed a bank robbery Saturday in Bethesda is a suspect in two Washington, D.C., bank robberies that occurred earlier last week.
Police said the robbery happened at about 12:50 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Bank at 4965 Elm St. The woman approached a teller and passed a note demanding money, police said, before receiving an undisclosed amount of cash and leaving.
Surveillance camera images show a suspect who looks similar to the suspect in a May 23 robbery of a Bank of America branch in the 4300 block of 49th Street Northwest and a May 27 attempted bank robbery of a Wells Fargo branch in the 5200 block of MacArthur Boulevard, according to police.
Metropolitan Police described the suspect as a black woman in her 20s with a medium build. In the May 27 robbery, she appears to be wearing a wig of straight black hair with bangs covering her forehead.
In the Bethesda robbery, the suspect is wearing glasses and a plaid shirt.
Police asked anyone with information about the suspects identity to contact the departments Major Crimes Division. Tipsters who provide information that leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect could receive a cash reward of up to $10,000.
San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins. 2016 NHL Playoffs. SCF. Game 1. 05.30.2016. (HD)
By Laura Woods, Contributor
Game One of the Stanley Cup finals was held on Monday, May 30, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins took home the first win of the series, beating the San Jose Sharks 3-2. The teams meet again on Wednesday, June 1 for Game Two.
Approximately 2,000 tickets were sold for the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final with the lowest-priced seats for Game One listed from $255 to $331. For Game Three on Saturday, June 4, the series moves to the SAP Center in San Jose, where tickets have been listed for up to $920.
The first game of the Stanley Cup finals was a clash between Pittsburgh Penguins starslikeSidney Crosby, Matt Murray, Ben Lovejoy, Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel and San Jose Sharks powerhouses like Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture, Brent Burns, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, Martin Jones, Tomas Hertl and Paul Martin.
So, here"s a look at the net worths of the highest-paid hockey players for each team in the 2016 Stanley Cup and how they stack up against each other.
Pittsburgh Penguins Net WorthSidney Crosby Net Worth: $45 Million
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby has played in the NHL for 11 seasons -- all with the Penguins. Drafted right out of high school, he was the number one pick in the 2005 NHL Draft and became the youngest captain in NHL history in 2007. In addition to leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup victory in 2009, he also won two gold medals as part of Canada"s Ice Hockey team at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.
Crosby"s net worth is $45 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His salary is currently $12 million per year, and in 2015 he also earned $4.5 million in endorsements with Gatorade, Rogers Communications, CCM, Tim Horton"s, Upper Deck, Verizon and Frameworth -- making him one of the highest-paid players in the NHL.
Phil Kessel Net Worth: $14 Million
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel has played in the NHL for 10 seasons -- one with the Penguins, six with the Toronto Maple Leafs and three with the Boston Bruins. This is Kessel"s first trip to the Stanley Cup, butplaying in championship games is nothing new to him, as he earned a silver medal as part of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Men"s Ice Hockey Team and also played on the team in the 2014 Olympic games.
Kessel"s net worth is$14 million.Despite ultimately being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015, Forbes named him the ninth highest-paid player in the NHL for the 2014-2015 season, after signing an eight-year $64 million contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafsin2013.
Matt Murray Net Worth: Unknown
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray is finishing up his first year in the NHL with a trip to the Stanley Cup. The star rookie had his first NHL shutout in his ninth pro game, taking down the New York Islanders on April 2, with a 5-0 score. The Penguins drafted Murray in 2012, and he spent the past two seasons on the club"s minor league team, the Wilkes-Barre Penguins.
Murray"s net worth is currently unknown, but his $2.78 million three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins expires in 2017, according to Spotrac. The rookie is currently earning approximately $925,000 per year. but if he continues to prove himself as an invaluable asset to the team, his fortune will likely see a swift increase when his contract is renewed.
Ben Lovejoy Net Worth: Unknown
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy has played in the NHL for 10 seasons -- including seven with the Penguins and three with the Anaheim Ducks. Nicknamed "The Reverend" by his teammates, after Reverend Lovejoy on the "The Simpsons,"the Dartmouth University alum was part of the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins team that won the Stanley Cup.
Lovejoy"s net worth is unknown, but he"s currently in the final year of a $3.3 million, three-year contract, according to Spotrac, totaling an estimated $1.1 million per year.
San Jose Sharks Net WorthJoe Thornton Net Worth: $60 Million
San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton has played in the NHL for 19 seasons -- including eight with the Boston Bruins and the past 11 with the Sharks. Theformer Olympianisconsidered one of the greatest hockey players of the past two decades,and has waited 1,356 games to make it to his very first Stanley Cup run.
Thornton"s net worth is$60 million.In 2014, he signed a three-year contract extension with the Sharks worth an estimated $6.75 million per year.
Patrick Marleau Net Worth: $45 Million
San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau has played in the NHL for 18 seasons -- all of them as a Shark.His 964 career regular-season assists takes second place among players currently active in the league and his 481 goals make him the fifth-highest scorer of all-time.As a long-time Shark, this is the former Olympian"sfirst trip to the Stanley Cup.
Marleau"s net worth is$45 million.In 2014, he signed a three-year, $20 million contract extension with the Sharks, bringing his average salary to $6.66 million per year.
Brent Burns Net Worth: $30 Million
San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns has played in the NHL for 12 seasons --the first seven with the Minnesota Wild and the past five with the Sharks. This is hisfirst Stanley Cup run,but in 2015 he won a gold medal and was honored as best defenseman with Team Canada during the IIHF World Championships.
Burns" net worth is $30 million, according to The Richest.In 2011, he signed a five-year $28.8 million contract extension with the Sharks,which has paid out in the form of a $5.7 million annual salary since then.
Joe Pavelski Net Worth: $24 Million
San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski has played in the NHL for 10 seasons -- all with the Sharks. Known for his tough work ethic, the San Jose Sharks team captain is largely credited for bringing the team to its first Stanley Cup Final in franchise history. No stranger to high-pressure games, Pavelski won a silver medal as part of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Men"s Ice Hockey team and also played on the team in the 2014 Sochi games.
Pavelski"s net worth is $24 million. He reportedly signed a $30 million contract with the Sharks in 2014 -- with a $1 million signing bonus -- and earned a salary of $6 million in 2015.
Penguins vs. Sharks Net Worth: Who Wins?
Their skills on the ice have proven to be a solid match, but out of the rink, the San Jose Sharks" net worth seriously trumps that of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The net worth of the Sharks" top four players is $159 million, which is more than double the $65.08 million net worth of the four leading Pittsburgh Penguins. Only time will tell if the Sharks are simply overpaid or if their hockey moves are well worth their massive paychecks.
Penguins Winning Goal: Game One of the Stanley Cup 2016
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Game 3 - Full Highlights | 2016 NBA Playoffs
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studio"s highly-acclaimed comedy "Ted", but inspired by our continued hope for wall-to-wall coverage of the Thunder.
Below is our list of episodes (click the link to listen). If you prefer iTunes for your podcast listening experience, click here and subscribe. Hope you enjoy:
Thunder Buddies -- Game 7 Thunder-Warriors preview(<Click Here)-A winner-take-all Game 7 looms on Monday night in Oracle Arena. What"s at stake? How will Game 6"s collapse affect the Thunder? What are OKC"s realistic chances? We discuss.
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Thunder Buddies -- Warriors-Thunder Game 5 recap (<Click Here)-The Warriors struck back, snatching Game 5 on their homecourt and sending this back to Oklahoma City for a monstrous Game 6 on Saturday night. What"s changed? What do we see happened? We discuss, through spotty audio quality, from the Denver airport.
Thunder Buddies -- Warriors-Thunder Game 4 recap (<Click Here)- The Thunder repeated Game 3 in Game 4, mashing the historic Warriors to take a commanding 3-1 lead. This OKC team is now one win from the Finals. How did this happen? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Nate Duncan, Warriors-Thunder Game 3 recap(<Click Here)-Nate Duncan joins the podcast to dissect the Thunder"s Game 3 blowout of the Warriors. How shocking was the performance? How surprising has this entire playoff run been? What will happen Tuesday night? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Warriors-Thunder Game 2 recap-OG Thunder Buddy Darnell Mayberry joins the podcast to talk a little bit about the Thunder-Warriors series and a lot about this surprising OKC postseason run. Where does Steven Adams rank among current centers? Should OKC retain Dion Waiters? That and more.
Thunder Buddies -- Warriors-Thunder Game 1 recap (<Click Here)-The Thunder stomped into Oakland and stunned the Warriors on Monday night. What does the win in Oracle say about this team? How good has Steven Adams become? Is OKC now the favorite? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Spurs recap, Warriors lookahead-The Thunder finished off its thrilling series win over the Spurs on Thursday night. Now they prepare for an intriguing West Finals matchup with the 73-win Warriors. We recap the San Antonio series and look ahead to Golden State.
Thunder Buddies -- Spurs-Thunder Game 5 recap (<Click Here)-Led by a psychotic Russell Westbrook performance, the Thunder escaped San Antonio with a monster Game 5 win. What was most impressive? What have you thought about the coaching of Billy Donovan? The play of Enes Kanter? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Spurs-Thunder Game 4 recap-Kevin Durant erupted for 41 points in an emotional Game 4 home win over the Spurs on Sunday night. How important was the performance not just in this series but in his impending free agency? Also: How about Dion Waiters and Steven Adams? We break down what has been a fantastic series.
Thunder Buddies -- Tim Bontemps on Thunder-Spurs Game 3-Washington Post national NBA writer Tim Bontemps joins the podcast to discuss Thunder-Spurs Game 3, a crushing home defeat for OKC. How bad was Russell Westbrook? How can the Thunder respond? What does he think about OKC"s supporting cast? What does this all mean for Kevin Durant"s free agency?
Thunder Buddies -- Spurs-Thunder Game 2 recap-The final 13.5 seconds of Thunder-Spurs Game 2 are still a little tough to comprehend. But OKC escaped with a massive win, tying the series. What will we remember most? What was the postgame scene like? What does this do to your perception of the series moving forward? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Spurs-Thunder Game 1 recap-The Spurs blasted the Thunder by 32 points in Game 1, a dominance that made you wonder how competitive OKC will remain in this series. What went so wrong? Who is most at fault? What can OKC do to correct it? And if they don"t, what does that mean for Kevin Durant? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Mavericks series wrap-up (<Click Here)-The Thunder disposed of the Mavericks in five games. But despite the lack of competitiveness, there wasn"t a lack of storylines and soundbites. What was our favorite quote? Our favorite moment? Our favorite on-court development. We discuss, plus look ahead to the Spurs series
Thunder Buddies -- Mavs-Thunder Game 4 recap-Behind Enes Kanter"s efficient 28 points, the Thunder bashed the Mavericks in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Why has he been so effective? Will the national narrative around him shift? Has the Thunder"s identity shifted toward that of a bruising, physical team? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Mavs-Thunder Game 3 recap-Much like Game 1, the Thunder blasted the Mavericks in Game 3. What led to the blowout? What"s the Thunder"s biggest advantage in this series? Can OKC"s bench continue this type of play? Is there any way the Mavericks get back in the series? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Game 2 Mavs-Thunder recap-The Thunder, shockingly, lost to the depleted Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 at home. Butunsurprisingly, it happened because of some poor late-gameplay. What went wrong? What happened to Kevin Durant? What needs to be done to fix it? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Chris Mannix-The Vertical national NBA insider Chris Mannix joins the podcast to talk about his mini-documentary on Serge Ibaka and his daughter, his view of the Thunder"s current state and what franchise"s he believes have a legit shot to lure Kevin Durant away from Oklahoma City.
Thunder Buddies -- Thunder-Mavs Game 1 recap-Game 1 was a romp: 108-70 Thunder. What was so effective for OKC? How big an impact did Enes Kanter have? WillthisSerge Ibaka remain? Can the Mavericks do anything to make this series competitive? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- Thunder-Mavericks series preview-The Thunder and Mavericks play Game 1 on Saturday night. In advance, we break down the matchups extensively, from the point guard to the center to the bench to the coach. Will this series be competitive? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies - Stache Bros-In advance of the NBA playoffs, we sat down with Enes Kanter and Steven Adams -- the Stache Brothers -- to talk about their unique relationship, their excitement for the playoffs and, of course, their glorious mustaches.
Thunder Buddies -- 04/14-With the playoffs here, the NewsOK sports crew sits down to discuss each series, particularly the Thunder"s against the Mavericks. We fused our typical 25-minute Thunder Thursday hangout into a podcast. Enjoy.
Thunder Buddies -- 03/30-Things got weird in Auburn Hills on Tuesday night when Reggie Jackson celebrated in the Thunder"s face and Russell Westbrook didn"t like it too much. What"s at the heart of this growing feud? Legendary Thunder Buddy Darnell Mayberry joins the podcast to discuss the rivalry, plus he reveals his favorite Thunder moment ever.
Thunder Buddies -- 03/23-USA Today national writer Sam Amick joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about the Thunder. What"s the national perception of the team right now? What"s his gut feeling about Kevin Durant? Could Enes Kanter really win Sixth Man of the Year? We converse about all that and more.
Thunder Buddies - 03/21 -Fresh off a disaster 4-8 slump coming out of the All-Star break, the Thunder is on a four-game win streak, perhaps playing its best basketball of the season. How encouraged should you be? How good has Enes Kanter become? What"s up with Serge Ibaka? We discuss all that and more with Berry Tramel.
Thunder Buddies -- 03/10 -Russell Westbrook detonated for a historic triple-double against the Clippers on Thursday night. What played into the performance. And there"s been plenty of free agency chatter surrounding Kevin Durant of late? Legendary Thunder Buddy Darnell Mayberry joins the podcast to discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 03/04-Out of the All-Star break, the Thunder has lost six of its eight games. What"s going on? And who"s to blame? Billy Donovan? The star players? The new rotation? And how can OKC solve its issues? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 02/18 -Just hours before the trade deadline, Sam Presti struck a deal -- sending D.J. Augustin and Steve Novak to Denver for Randy Foye and some flexibility. How would you grade the deal? On our weekly Thunder Thursday, we discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 02/16 -The trade deadline is only a couple days away. Legendary Thunder Buddy Darnell Mayberry joins to discuss what OKC may do to shore up its roster. Would it be wise to dangle Serge Ibaka? Who should the Thunder target? How was All-Star weekend? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 02/09-The Thunder"s loss in Golden State brought plenty of interesting data to analyze. What did we like from OKC"s side of things? Dislike? What about Scott Brooks" recent comments? Or the recent chatter about KD"s free agency? Berry Tramel joins us to discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 02/02-It"s not the Super Bowl, but it serves as a perfect appetizer. The Thunder is in the Bay Area for a Saturday night showcase game against the Golden State Warriors. In advance, we preview the intriguing matchup.
Thunder Buddies -- 01/28-The Thunder just completed one of its stranger road trips in recent memory. It lost three players, gave up 116 points per game to a group of below-average teams, but still went 3-1. What"s up with the defense? Is this team even in the same realm as the Warriors? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 01/21/16 -Remember all our preseason over/unders? How many double-doubles will Steven Adams have? How many games will Kevin Durant miss?How big a role will Mitch McGary have? Midway through the season, we revisit these topics.
Thunder Buddies -- 01/18-The Thunder just completed an undefeated homestand. What encouraged us most about the three blowouts? How good can Cam Payne become? Did Dion Waiters turn a corner? Berry Tramel joins us to discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 01/14-We"re 40 games into this Thunder season, basically at the halfway point. OKC is on a near 58-win pace. Sounds good. But it hasn"t been as smooth as that sounds. We hand out evaluations.
Thunder Buddies - 12/28-It"s a holiday edition of the Thunder Buddies podcast. We hand out Christmas gifts and New Years resolutions to each OKC player. What do Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook get? Listen to find out.
Thunder Buddies - 12/18-What concerned you about the loss in Cleveland? Why does Billy Donovan love his bench so much? What"s your favorite Kobe moment? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies - 12/09-How much can we take from the Thunder"s blowout of the Grizzlies on Tuesday night? What encourages you about this team? Concerns you? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies -- 12/04-What"s wrong with the Thunder? Honorary Thunder Buddy Darnell Mayberry joins the podcast to discuss OKC"s current mini-slump and what he likes and dislikes about how each player is playing.
Thunder Buddies -- 11/28- Reggie Jackson"s return to Oklahoma City was interesting and unsuccessful. The Thunder crowd jeered him, the team romped him and the stars disrespected him. What was our view of the night? And what is going right for OKC during this 4-game win streak? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies - 11/11--It was an eventful trip to the nation"s capitol for Kevin Durant and the Thunder. We recap the D.C. blowout and examine some of the other storylines surrounding this Thunder team.
Thunder Buddies - 11/03--We"re already four games in to this Thunder season. What have we learned so far? What are your thoughts on Billy Donovan"s rotation? Who has surprised most? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies - 10/26--The NBA season is finally upon us! The Thunder tips off on Wednesday against the Spurs in OKC. In preparation, we do our annual over/under podcast, previewing every Thunder player. Enjoy.
Thunder Buddies - 10/22--Civilian capologist Jon Hamm joins the show to discuss Kevin Durant"s contract options. Why is it a bad idea to sign an extension? What"s a 1+1 player option deal? What else looms over the Thunder as 2016 approaches? We talk about it all.
Thunder Buddies - 10/15 --Three preseason games down, three to go. What have we learned so far? Who has impressed? Who has disappointed? We discuss and make some bold predictions.
Thunder Buddies - 10/14--Bleacher Report national NBA writer Howard Beck is in Oklahoma City reporting on a story about the Thunder and Kevin Durant. He dropped by our studio to preview the upcoming season and dissect the always interesting Thunder.
Thunder Buddies - 10/12--ESPN"s Ramona Shelburne recently wrote a great article on the Thunder organization, Kevin Durant"s looming free agency and the monstrous season ahead.You can read that by clicking here. On this episode, Shelburne joins the podcast to discussed what she learned during her reporting.
Thunder Buddies - 10/05--In the second part of our player interview podcast, we sit down with Russell Westbrook, Enes Kanter, Billy Donovan and more.
Thunder Buddies - 09/30--Training camp is in full swing, meaning we"re finally getting a small feel for this team. Erik Horne makes his debut on the podcast and we debate starting roles and, of course, Enes Kanter"s defense, plus much more.
Thunder Buddies - 09/29--We were able to sit down with every Thunder player at Media Day on Monday. Here"s our 5-10 minute interview with Kevin Durant, Steven Adams, Serge Ibaka, D.J. Augustin, Mitch McGary, Nick Collison and Anthony Morrow. Part 2 will come out later.
Thunder Buddies 09/24 Media Day is Monday. Training camp begins Tuesday. As the NBA season approaches, what Thunder storylines intrigue you most?
Thunder Buddies 08/17 To go along with our five-part series on new Thunder coach Billy Donovan, we continue our extended conversation with him. Donovan talks about his short stint on Wall Street, the dynasty he built at Florida and more.
Thunder Buddies 08/13 The 2015-16 NBA schedule is out. What Thunder games intrigue us most? What rivalries are the best? How will Reggie Jackson be received in Oklahoma City? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies 08/03 This past weekend, we released Part 1 of our Billy Donovan series, examining his Long Island upbringing. You can read that by clicking here. As part of the series, weve cut together clips of our extended interview with the new Thunder coach into a podcast version.
Thunder Buddies 07/08 What can we take away from summer league? What do you make of Kevin Durants appearance in Orlando? What exactly is going on with Enes Kanters free agent negotiations? We discuss.
Thunder Buddies free agency preview June 29 (<Click Here) The NBA draft is over and free agency is about to begin. We recap the Thunders selection of Cameron Payne and preview the upcoming month for Enes Kanter, Kyle Singler and the rest of those on the open market.
"Roots" 2016 miniseries, a remake of the iconic 1977 "Roots," has been released by A&E Network. LeVar Burton, part of the original "Roots" cast as Kunta Kinte, is back in the 2016 remake but as a co-executive producer this time, ensuring that the remake delivers the same message as the original.
Just like the original "Roots," the new "Roots 2016 miniseries follows the life of Kunta Kinte, the young Mandinka warrior who comes from Zambia, West Africa. The story is based on a 1976 novel by Alex Haley titled "Root: The Saga of an American Family," according to Wikipedia. Set in 1750 when slave trading is rampant, Kunta Kinte is abducted from his Africa homeland and sold as a slave in America.
"Roots" 2016 Cast - Meet Malachi Kirby
The new "Roots" 2016 casts Malachi Kirby as the new Kunta Kinte reports NBC News. For Kirby, taking on the iconic role of Kunta Kinte borders on the spiritual. Kirby says that on the set he prayed to G*d to help him tell the truth, referring to the film"s message.
Filming the "Roots" 2016 miniseries is likewise demanding, not only physically, but mentally as well especially the whipping scenes, according to Malachi Kirby. The actor says that he was into the role so much that he could feel the pain of every ancestor before him, hear their screams and wails. He reveals it was a strange experience that almost broke him.
Other members of the "Roots" 2016 cast include Anna Pacquin, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose, Chad Coleman, T.I., Rege-Jean Page, Matthew Goode, Derek Luke, Emayatzy Corinealdi, James Purefoy, Clarkia Grant, G. Hannelius, Mekhi Phifer, Erica Tazel, Denise Milfort and Sam Malone.
Critics of the "Roots" Remake
The remake was not without its detractors though. But for executive producer Mark Wolper, the criticisms are to be expected because even he had doubts while doing the "Roots" 2016 miniseries, reports Daily Beast.
In fact, one of the leading groups who were against the new miniseries were composed of former "Roots" cast. Indeed, this is understandable because the old "Roots" was critically acclaimed, having been nominated for 37 Emmys and winning 9 of them. The film is a legend and it might be hard to top such a high standard set by the original "Roots"
Recently, Snoop Dogg expressed his disapproval via social media on the new "Roots" remake, reports NY Daily News. He posted an Instagram video blaming the entertainment industry for coming up with movies that portray "the abuse that we took hundreds and hundreds of years ago." Aside from the "Roots" 2016 miniseries, he also mentioned his disapproval on two other films, "12 Years a Slave" and "Underground."
But the actor who played Kunta in the original "Roots" defended the remake. LeVar Burton, who was Kunta in the 1977 film and now executive producer of the new "Roots" 2016 miniseries, explained that for Americans, the story of slavery will always be relevant because it has shaped the country to what it is now today.
"Roots" 2016 Air Date And Schedule
"Roots" air date started last Monday, May 30 scheduled for the 9PM slot ET/PT. The remaining episodes of the four-part "Roots" 2016 miniseries are scheduled to air on consecutive nights after the first episode and will be simultaneously shown on History, A&E, Lifetime Move Network and Lifetime. The miniseries may also be viewed online via the respective websites of the four networks.
WWE opens Raw with a Memorial Day 10-bell salute: Raw, May 30, 2016 NORTH AFRICA AMERICAN CEMETERY, Tunisia (AFNS) -- "My entire family always wondered what happened to him, said Senior Airman Colby Fahrenbacher, referring to his great-uncle who went missing during World War II. I always looked for his name whenever I played a memorial.
Fahrenbacher, a tuba player in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, grew up hearing stories about his great-uncle Merle Noffsinger, who served with the Army Air Force. The bands smaller brass quintet, including Fahrenbacher, performed during a Memorial Day ceremony to honor the 2,800 fallen Americans buried in Tunisia and recognized more than 3,000 missing in action. The Memorial Day ceremony served to remember the Allies liberation and reaffirm America"s continued commitment to a free, prosperous and secure Tunisia.
I checked the wall of the missing in action here at Africa"s only American cemetery, and there it was. His name was right there staring back at me. I couldn"t believe it, Fahrenbacher said.
Finding his great-uncles name provided some answers for Fahrenbachers family.
Noffsinger was born March 18, 1921, in Bond County, Illinois. He enlisted with his brother Herschel on the same day, Nov. 24, 1941, as an airplane mechanic and later became a gunner and bombardier on the B-24 Liberator. Noffsinger had flown more than 100 missions and received the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. He was shot down on a mission over the Mediterranean Sea May 1, 1943. He had just written a letter to his mother April 23, 1943, informing her had had been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant, and that he would be returning home soon.
When Fahrenbacher found his great-uncles name on the wall of the missing, he was excited to be able to share the news with Noffsingers sister-in-law Alvena Noffsinger, who is 92 years old and resides in Vandalia, Illinois.
"My family visited her a lot while I was growing up, and my mother talks to her often," Fahrenbacher said. "She always believed that Merle would return someday. Not knowing for certain what happened to him was tough on her. This will be a very special Memorial Day for her."
Finding Noffsingers name had an impact on the band members as well.
"It was a very emotional moment for Colby and for all of us in the band," said Staff Sgt. Matthew Kirkpatrick, the music director of the USAFE Band"s Five Star Brass quintet. "Having something tangible right there in front of you really serves to memorialize the sacrifices these heroes made so that we may all enjoy the freedoms we celebrate every day."
For Fahrenbacher, honoring fallen military members is a typical part of any Memorial Day ceremony, but learning about his great-uncle created a personal connection.
"This is a Memorial Day I will never forget," Fahrenbacher said. "My great-uncle Merle paid the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his own life for a bigger cause. His memory will stay with me forever."
British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has helped to unlock some of the deepest mysteries of the universe, but admits that he cant understand how a demagogue who seems to appeal to the lowest common denominator is leading the Republican party going into the U.S. general election.
Speaking in an interview Monday morning, Hawking expressed his bafflement that Donald Trump was as popular as he is.
The AP reports:
Hawking also appealed to British voters to vote to keep the United Kingdom inside the European Union in a June 23 referendum. He said remaining within the EU provided essential support for British scientific research as well as its economy and security.
He said: Gone are the days we could stand on our own against the world. We need to be part of a larger group of nations, both for our security and our trade.
