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Netflix Orders ‘Bright’ Sequel & Will Smith’s Haters Are BIG Mad

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Source: Jun Sato / Getty Netflix fans either love or hate Will Smith ‘s newest movie, Bright , but the streaming service has confirmed that whether you like it or not, there will in fact be a sequel. ANNOUNCEMENT: Orc auditions for the @BrightNetflix sequel are now closed. Thank you. Have a nice day. pic.twitter.com/QnVqkgYRkE — Netflix US (@netflix) January 3, 2018 “ANNOUNCEMENT: Orc auditions for the @BrightNetflix sequel are now closed. Thank you. Have a nice day,” Netflix tweeted early this morning in a very no nonsense kind of way—and it wasn’t long before Twitter chimed in with mixed responses. It was also reported that Bright director and producer David Ayer will screenwrite, instead of Max Landis . Hit the flip for some reactions.

Netflix Orders ‘Bright’ Sequel & Will Smith’s Haters Are BIG Mad

Black Twitter Celebrates ‘Essence’ Magazine Being Black-Owned Again

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Source: Rich Polk / Getty On Wednesday, Black-owned company, Essence Ventures LLC, announced that they acquired Essence Communications Inc. — the media company behind Essence magazine. Essence Ventures LLC is led by  Richelieu Dennis , the same founder of Shea Moisture hair and skin products. His company acquired Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc., which makes Essence  magazine a 100% Black owned business again. President Michelle Ebanks will continue to lead the magazine and its multiple platforms. The all Black women executive team, including Ebanks, will also have an equity stake in the business. Folks across Black Twitter are celebrating this big move. Swipe through to check out people’s reactions.

Black Twitter Celebrates ‘Essence’ Magazine Being Black-Owned Again