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The lineup for the third annualGlobal Movie Dayis nothing short of spectacular.
On Saturday, theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencesannounced which celebrities fans can expect to see participate in the special event.
According to the release, the star-studded lineup includes: Zazie Beetz,Halle Berry,Jason Blum, Kris Bowers, Patricia Cardoso, Cher, Jon M. Chu, Ariana DeBose, Ali Fazal, Danny Glover, Eiza González,Tom Hanks, Aldis Hodge,Scarlett Johansson, Marc Maron, Marlee Matlin,Matthew McConaughey,Michelle Rodriguez, J.K. Simmons, Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, Jurnee Smollett, Amandla Stenberg, Taura Stinson,Diane Warren,Marlon Wayans, andReese Witherspoon.
Movie lovers can watch and take part in the event on the Academy’s social media pages Saturday.
In the trailer for the event, Rodriguez asks, “It’s a celebration of cinema, what are you watching?” “I mean come on, it’s so essential,” adds Smollett.
For this year’sGlobal Movie Day,five artists were chosen to celebrate the occasion with an illustration that represents their favorite movie genre. Jen Du, Maxime Manga, Magnus Voll Mathiassen, Giselle Matz and Camila Rosa’s illustrations will also be showcased Saturday.
“Global Movie Dayis the perfect occasion to celebrate our deep-rooted love for movies,” said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson, per the release.
“What a delight to immerse ourselves in the world of film, no matter where we come from or which movies resonate with us personally. And this year, the Academy is thrilled to highlight five talented artists from around the world who have created stunning work to represent their favorite genres,” she added.
source: people.com
