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Statement from the Poitier family:
There are no words to convey the deep sense of loss and sadness we are feeling right now. We are so grateful he was able to spend his last day surrounded by his family and friends. To us Sidney Poitier was not only a brilliant actor, activist, and a man of incredible grace and moral fortitude, he was also a devoted and loving husband, a supportive and adoring father, and a man who always put family first. He is our guiding light who lit up our lives with infinite love and wonder. His smile was healing, his hugs the warmest refuge, and his laughter was infectious. We could always turn to him for wisdom and solace and his absence feels like a giant hole in our family and our hearts. Although he is no longer here with us in this realm, his beautiful soul will continue to guide and inspire us. He will live on in us, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren—in every belly laugh, every curious inquiry, every act of compassion and kindness. His legacy will live on in the world, continuing to inspire not only with his incredible body of work, but even more so with his humanity.
We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to every single one of you for the outpouring of love from around the world. So many have been touched by our dad’s extraordinary life, his unwavering sense of decency and respect for his fellow man. His faith in humanity never faltered, so know that for all the love you’ve shown him, he loved you back.
Up and coming actress Arischa Conner has proven that age and the starting point of one’s career do not determine an individual’s success. No matter what age or experience level an actor may be, it’s never too late to gain a prosperous future in the industry.
Conner has expanded her success recently by taking on roles in Hulu’s Dopesick and Apple+’s Swagger. Playing dynamic characters in both works, the actor showed her range and talent as she portrayed characters who were central to the show’s plot. Recently via video interview, Conner spoke out on fighting ageism and her ability to play dynamic characters for roles that tell a true story.
How does it feel to be part of a series like Dopesick where the plot has such an integral message of the crisis currently going on in this country?
It feels amazing to be a part of such a great story and also a great representation of what really happened during the opioid crisis. Previously, I was in a documentary theater piece called Misery Is Optional. We talked about the 40 people who were in active recovery from drugs and alcohol. I portrayed eight different characters. I was able to actually meet those people. To be able to tell their stories and actually meet them on the recovery side was amazing. So when I got the opportunity to audition for Dopesick I was overjoyed because I had already been intertwined with some of the struggles of addiction and I understood what it meant to be Dopesick. I also understood that it does something to your brain. A lot of people don’t know that story from that perspective.
What do you hope that people take away from this series?
Number one, a lot of those persons who got addicted to the drugs didn’t get addicted because they were seeking to get addicted. It was because the pharmaceutical company misled their pharmaceutical techs, they misled the doctors, they misled everybody into thinking that this drug was less than one percent addictive. So when doctors were prescribed this drug, they were trying to help their patients. Some of those patients got addicted because it was just such a highly addictive drug, so in a lot of those cases it wasn’t their fault. A lot of people don’t understand that addiction does something to your brain that changes how you think and makes you feel like, “I need these drugs, I can’t survive without them.” Even for those persons who go into recovery, it takes time for that part of your brain to heal. So I think that, from an educational standpoint, the story is timely. It just educates people on what it is, how it is, what happened. It gives them a better understanding instead of just thinking that addiction is the fault of those persons who are addicted.
What was your experience like in Swagger?
Swagger, it was amazing. All of the experiences are amazing. What was great about that is it was actually my first co-star role on a network. Swagger was my first and Dopesick was my second. When I auditioned for Swagger, it was right at the beginning of the pandemic. As I was doing my audition and sending these messages that Apocalypse Anne says, I visualized myself talking to my students. Those are kids who I love, who I had a bond with, and I knew I wasn’t going to see them anymore. I knew that they were going through something. It was therapeutic to me because I felt like every time I was speaking, I was speaking to them. It was an amazing opportunity and an amazing experience.
You’ve proven that age does not determine success. How do you think that we can combat ageism in the entertainment industry?
Number one, people who are older have to realize that just because you’re older it doesn’t mean that you can’t be successful in whatever realm you decide you want to go into at a later age. I’m reminded of Dorothy Steel, who was in Black Panther. She didn’t start acting until she was in her 80s. Every production needs people. They need people of different races, of different heights and builds. They need those people to fill those spaces. I think that everything is opening up from a production standpoint. They’re realizing, “Hey, we can use these persons.” There are so many stories out there being told and so many different streaming services are able to tell them that it’s opening up for older people.
You have a great range of work from Dopesick to Swagger, to Another Tango. How do you prepare yourself for taking on such a range when it comes to roles?
I think of characters like we’re all a connected community — we’re one big community, just in different places speaking in different languages. Because we’re all connected, whenever there’s a character before you, there’s something in that character that you can connect to.
Can you talk a little bit about any upcoming roles or what you’d like to pursue? I heard that you’re a fan of Guardians of the Galaxy.
I would love to be in Guardians of the Galaxy. I love superhero movies, I love action, and I would love to see them have somebody who is like me. I do have a couple of projects coming out. One is called Players; it’s going to be on Paramount+. I’ll be portraying the lead character’s mother. Another one is The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray, which is based on a book by Walter Mosley. Samuel Jackson plays the lead role. It’s a wonderful story. I’m just looking forward to more great stories to tell.
Dopesick is now available on Hulu. Swagger is available for viewing on Apple+.
Check out this list of all your favorite Animal Crossing friends, like Isabelle and K.K. Slider, in plushie form!
Soft, cuddly, and warm (and sometimes fuzzy!), plushies are honestly the best of all worlds. That’s why today we’re talking about combining that joy with the long beloved game Animal Crossing! Now this wasn’t easy, and don’t be upset if you don’t see your favorite villager—a lot of us might be feeling that slight disappointment—I know it hurts. But I hope you find something you might be able to bring home for your little ones, maybe even yourself too. It doesn’t matter if you collect or simply find them cute. Plushies are for everyone! Don’t let anyone tell you differently.
Love cute animals as much as we do? Take a look at our list of Pokémon toys, figures, and plushies!
Official Animal Crossing Plushies
Adulting is hard, so word of advice. Don’t hop on a train without enough bells! Sounds reasonable but you’d be surprised. But hey don’t take my advice and face the wrath of his cold dead stare. When the concept of OG’s comes to mind, it’s none other than the bell hungry tanuki himself.
“Hello, Mayor!” I kind of miss that sometimes. Since her debut in New Leaf, Isabelle has truly grown. That’s amazing for her but sometimes I miss her helping me night and day to make the town great. Weirdly enough now she seems to get all the credit for my hard work. Not being shady but I think that spot in Smash Bros went to her head.
When your museum is almost complete and you keep getting duplicate fossils, don’t you want to just SQUEEZE Blathers! Especially when he offers for the fossils just to say he shouldn’t, like sir please, just take them. Maybe because I’m so curious to see this personal collection you always mention.
She’s a rare treat, only seen when the stars come out at night. She shines and admires each constellation, warming our hearts and giving away new DIY’s. Celeste has always been a gem which is why I’m sad I don’t see her often. But with this plush, you can admire the stars with her every night.
Speaking of another OG, you have the lovable creeper himself. No offense to him, but he wants to know everything, and sir I’m just riding a train! But not gonna lie, I wonder how many secrets lie behind those eyes. Rover doesn’t really get his credit. Without him I might have never gone into debt with Tom…Wait.
You cannot tell me Bubblegum was not a bop! Did you blast it each day, or did another K.K hit catch your ear. Really doesn’t matter what song you love, the talent he possesses is unmatched! But nothing will ever feel as magical as that first performance as the credits roll around us. Hold this star close, you’re not gonna want him to get away.
Next we have the adorably bug-obsessed blessing that is Flick. Till him, I would sell my bugs without much of a thought. Bells are bells and bridges don’t build themselves! But now I’ll gladly have a room in my house loaded with bugs on display just to see the look of joy on Flick’s face.
Since I got into Animal Crossing pretty late, New Leaf was my first introduction to the series. When I tell you the highlight of my day was running to Reese’s shop to see her give me so many bells for the bare minimum. Made my heart melt! Which is why I miss her so much in New Horizons. So I happily bought this to remember her. Tho a sleeping Cyrus would be perfect too.
They’re not Reese, but they are just as cute. Looking at these brought me back to the days of building the Cranny and watching the island evolve over time. I know these two work for Tom but to me the Cranny is theirs, and I love walking in to see them greet me each time. I’d take them home just to make them feel as welcome as they make me feel in their store.
Making his return since his last appearance in New Leaf, Brewster has finally returned! Of course bringing a premium blend of flavors with him. Making his return a few short weeks ago, it’ll be nice to stop by and enjoy a cup or two. Hopefully I don’t get all jittery!
After the weeks I watched my sister searching for this cutie, it’d be a disservice to her to not include her favorite villager. I mean look at him, he’s an adorable squirrel that really stole fans hearts and much like other fan favorites became an absolute must to find. With this, I think it’ll bring as much joy as finally inviting him to stay on your island.
You ever shake a tree and feel so relieved that a wasp nest didn’t just come crashing down by your head. Every time I shake a tree, I hold on for dear life. When I’m surprised with a sweet little leaf, I smile because the excitement of a new item never dies. Also, when shaking trees never forget your net!
As a fan favorite, it’s no surprise Raymond has his own official plush. Everyone’s favorite villager with heterochromia is as dapper as they come. It’s easy to see why his personality is listed as Smug. I’d be smug too, looking that sharp all the time.
Wake up. C’mon, Gulliver, wake up. GULLIVER WAKE UP! Geez this guy. He could sleep through an earthquake, volcano, and a tsunami, and he’d still find some way to stay passed out on that beach. But despite it all, I think it’s a missed opportunity to not include a version with his pirate outfit.
Handmade Animal Crossing Plushies
Personally I didn’t plan on adding Celeste twice! So hear me out, throughout my years of obsessing over every fandom I’ve ever truly loved, one thing has remained the same: FANART AND FAN APPAREL usually goes pretty hard. And this did not disappoint! I mean look at that precious gleam in her eyes. She just makes my heart melt.
It’s always sad when your favorite character doesn’t get the credit they deserve. Heck, even the lack of their face in merch is enough to make you cry. Well, at least it hits kind of personal for me, and my beloved Cranston is no exception! As my first villager in New Horizons, I grew a quick fondness for him and believe he’s the sweetest crane any person could ask for.
When I look into those big ol’ precious eyes I want to cuddle Dom and hold him tight. The fact this game has over 397 villagers and literally none of the sheeps have any official merch. Makes me want to cry. Dom is a jock with a heart of gold and needs to be held like the treasure he is.
Finally, who doesn’t love a beautiful bag of money! I know finding a bag of bells is always exciting. Not only will this bag make you feel loaded, it’s a lil more special than a regular plush. Out of all the plushes on our list this can be a multitude of things and it’s super cool. Not only can it be a snuggly plush you cherish at night, but versatile storage. How cute is that!
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