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MISSION and Hailee Steinfeld Launch the “What’s Your Mission?” Charitable Initiative

MISSION, the leading performance apparel and accessories brand with a singular focus on temperature control technologies and their brand ambassador, Platinum-recording artist and Oscar nominated actress, Hailee Steinfeld, jumpstarted an inspiring charitable initiative today with the release of the “What’s Your Mission?” graphic t-shirt. Designed to inspire everyone to find their mission, $5 from every purchase of every tee will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). The limited edition, cropped tee features hand-designed graphics by cutting-edge artist Ashish Patel.

On a mission of her own, Steinfeld inspires many through her music and movies to find their voice and push for what they believe in. It is because of this mission that she is also inspired by the dedicated staff of professionals who create hope and build healthier futures for kids and families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and one of the reasons she became a MISSION Brand Ambassador this past April. “I’ve been a longtime supporter of the amazing work and services Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles provides for families and children in need. I hope with this MISSION partnership, everyone can be inspired and motivated to extend their own hand in service of others.” says Steinfeld. Get yours now at Amazon!

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What Makes Hailee Steinfeld Throw Shade, According to Hailee Steinfeld

What makes Hailee Steinfeld throw shade? In support of her new eyewear company, Privé Revaux, which she launched with fashion entrepreneur David Schottenstein, the actress/singer revealed her pet peeves in a game called “Throw Shade, or No Shade.” The rules: If something annoys her enough to throw shade, she’ll put on her sunglasses; if she’s not bothered by it, she’ll leave them off. (Who doesn’t like a little wordplay, right?)

Watch the video above to find out what she thinks of people who Instagram their food, use their cell phone at the gym, and more:

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‘Transformers’ spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ to receive $22-million tax credit, California’s biggest so far

In a major boon to local production, “Bumblebee,” the spinoff movie from Paramount’s “Transformers” franchise, will shoot in California with the help of a $22-million tax credit.

It’s the largest tax break awarded to date under a state program aimed at curbing so-called runaway production.

The new movie will film entirely in California, according to a Paramount spokesman. Production is expected to take place in the Los Angeles area as well as in Northern California, according to two people familiar with the project who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.

The production, described only in state records as the “Untitled Paramount Project,” has received preliminary approval to receive a state tax credit of $22 million, according to the California Film Commission.

The amount exceeds the roughly $18 million in credits approved in August 2016 for Walt Disney Studio’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” which also shot in California.

Filmmakers can recoup as much as 25% of their spending (up to the first $100 million) on crew salaries and other qualified costs, such as building sets. Studios can then use such credits to offset state tax liabilities they have in California.

“Bumblebee” is scheduled to begin shooting this summer in anticipation of a 2018 release. The movie, starring Hailee Steinfeld, will serve as a prequel to the popular “Transformers” movies and will explore the origins of the Bumblebee character on Earth. Travis Knight, who directed the Oscar-nominated animated movie “Kubo and the Two Strings,” is directing.

Previous installments in the “Transformers” cycle have filmed in the U.S. and around the world, including in China and Great Britain. The fifth and most recent release, “Transformers: The Last Knight,” opened in cinemas last month and has so far grossed $495 million worldwide.

California’s expanded tax incentives went into effect in 2015, with earmarked funds for feature film production. The expansion tripled annual funding available for movie and TV shoots and allowed large-budget features — those with budgets of $75 million or more — to qualify for credits.

Other recent movies to take advantage of the program include Disney’s “Magic Camp” and Warner Bros.’ “A Star is Born.”

The incentive program was designed to entice more major motion pictures to choose California and reverse the tide of runaway productions to states like Georgia and Louisiana, which both offer lucrative tax incentives.

California officials hope that more in-state film shoots will help spur local economies through spending and hiring.

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‘Transformers’ Spinoff ‘Bumblebee’ Casts Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Male Lead

Rising star Jorge Lendeborg Jr. is in talks for another big project: He’ll play the young male lead in Paramount’s Transformers spinoff Bumblebee.

Hailee Steinfeld also will star in the film which Travis Knight, who directed the stop-motion movie Kubo and the Two Strings, is helming.

Bumblebee is the yellow and black striped Autobot that appears as one of the main characters in the Transformers film series. Plot details have not been released, but Steinfeld will play a tomboy who also holds a job as a mechanic after school. Sources say the tale is a prequel to the main film series, focused on Bumblebee’s life in an earlier decade. Christina Hodson (Shut In) wrote the script.

The movie project is the first spinoff in what the studio hopes will be a Transformers Cinematic Universe that will include prequels and offshoots from a line of movies that have generated more than $3.7 billion worldwide. The most recent film, Transformers: The Last Knight, hit theaters June 23, and has earned $495.7 million worldwide so far.

Bumblebee is slated for a June 8, 2018, release.

Lendeborg Jr. is a rising star, recently nabbing roles on several notable projects. He can currently be seen in Sony and Marvel’s hit Spider-Man: Homecoming with Tom Holland. The actor, who made his feature debut starring in The Land, he also has booked roles in Robert Rodriguez’s Alita: Battle Angel and upcoming YA project Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda at Fox 2000.

He is repped by Mosaic, Momentum Talent Agency and Dan Fox and Steve Warren at Hansen Jacobson.

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Why all types of women need to listen to Hailee’s newest song ‘Most Girls’

Young pop star Hailee Steinfeld’s latest song “Most Girls” advocates equality for all types of women. The song trumps the idea of having a unique type of woman better than most. The song took the world by storm by reminding women and men alike that every woman is beautiful in her own way.

The song is all about girl power
As observed in the song’s music video and lyrics, #Hailee portrayed all different types of women and their choices in life. At the first part of the video, it showed how she immediately lost interest in a man who told her she was different than most girls. This alone proves that the song celebrates #Girl power and acceptance of all types of women.

Most girls are smart, strong and beautiful
Through the lyrics, Hailee explains that although women are different in so many ways, each one is smart, strong and beautiful. The choices a woman makes or the life she prefers does not dictate her relevance because being a woman itself means you have value. The song shows that when a woman feels like she does not fit in her own skin and tries to change it, it doesn’t make her any less of a woman. A woman is also allowed to have days when she is not confident about her own skin.

It’s okay to try to change yourself
The song also broke the notion that it’s wrong to change who you are. In fact, the lyrics mentioned that “It’s okay if you wanna change the body that you came in” and you don’t have to feel sorry for wanting to feel confident. According to a study conducted by the Daily News, one in five women actively considers surgery.

Most people would see this as a negative and interpret this as being unacceptable. However, Hailee went the opposite direction and said if you feel confident about it, then do it.

Every woman is in some ways different yet the same
In addition, the song celebrates diversity among women and the beauty of knowing that every woman is free to be who she wants to be. The song tells us that no matter the differences, each woman fights for herself every day and every type of woman has something to offer. Each woman has her own strengths and beauty and there is no single type of woman that is better or worse.

Every woman deserves to be free
All in all, the song “Most Girls” fights the right of women to be free to choose whoever she wants to be without the fear of being stereotyped. Women are not to be criticized based on their choices or in their physique but are made to be loved, accepted, and cherished. Lastly, women are made to be unique – not stuffed in a certain mold just to fit society’s acceptable version of beautiful.

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5 Facts About Hailee Steinfeld That May Surprise You

Hailee Steinfeld is no stranger to the entertainment industry… From staring in numerous movies, to releasing hit singles and even being the face of a major designer campaigns, the triple threat shows no signs of slowing down! You may see her everywhere, but here are a 5 facts about Hailee that may surprise you: