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Quvenzhané Wallis Adorable as Annie in New Film Trailer (watch!)

Quvenzhané Wallis turns up the charm in a new trailer for the movie version of the hit Broadway musical “Annie.” Her performance should melt the hard hearts of critics who questioned why an African American child was picked for the lead role. In fact the two main roles went to minorities. Jamie Foxx plays an updated version of Daddy Warbucks. Cameron Diaz, Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale also make appearances in the clip. ...

Quvenzhané Wallis Role in ‘Annie’ Remake Draws Racist Backlash

Quvenzhané Wallis, nominated for an Academy Award for her role in “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” has sparked a racist backlash over social media after she was tapped to play Annie in a film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Wallis is joined in the cast by Jamie Foxx, who plays an updated Daddy Warbucks, Cameron Diaz, Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale. The backlash has been roiling ever since the first movie trailer was released March 5....