'Harry Potter' actor Christian Coulson is set to star in an indie romance comedy "Bite Me".
	The 38-year-old star will join Naomi McDougall Jones, Naomi Grossman and Annie Golden in the film, reported Deadline.
	Meredith Edwards is directing the film, which follows 29 -year-old Sarah, who is part of a (real-life) fringe subculture of people who identify as vampires and believe they need to drink blood to stay healthy.
	The film also features Mahira Kakkar, Harold Surratt, and newcomers Antino Crowley-Kamenwati and Mia Romero.
	Sarah Wharton, Jack Lechner, and Joanne Zippel are producing the project, which will shoot in New York City this month.

Christian Coulson to star in an indie rom-com 'Bite Me'

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Netflix has cancelled Naomi Watt-starrer drama "Gypsy" after just a single season.
	The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the 10-episode series was scrapped despite its impressive cast and production team.
	"Gypsy" told the story of Jean Holloway, a therapist who formed intimate relationships with the people who were close to her patients.
	"We've cancelled very few shows. I'm always pushing the content team. We have to take more risks - you have to try more crazy things. Because we should have a higher cancel rate overall," said CEO Reed Hasting.
	Meanwhile, the streaming giant has renewed Jenji Cohan's "GLOW" for a second season.

Naomi Watts' 'Gypsy' cancelled after one season at Netflix

Veteran actor Donald Sutherland has come on board James Gray's sci-fi epic "Ad Astra".
	The 82-year-old star has joined Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Ruth Negga in the upcoming movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The project is described as an adventure film about a man's (Pitt) journey across a lawless and unforgiving solar system to find his missing father, a renegade scientist who poses a threat to all of mankind.
	Gray will direct the feature film from a script he co- wrote with Ethan Gross.

Donald Sutherland cast in James Gray's 'Ad Astra'

Sony has set the release date for Spider-Man spinoff "Silver and Black".
	The female-centered adaptation about Marvel characters Silver Sable and Black Catfilm will arrive in cinemas on February 8, 2019, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	It will be directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who will also rewrite the "Silver and Black" script originated by "Thor: The Dark World" scribe Christopher Yost.
	The new film will cast up and is meant to follow "Venom", the Spider-Man universe expansion film that will star Tom Hardy with Ruben Fleischer directing.

'Spider-Man' spinoff to release in February 2019

Netflix has ordered an eight- episode limited comedy series, titled "Best Worst Weekend Ever".
	"The Wedding Ringer" director Jeremy Garelick will serve as showrunner on the high school drama, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Created and exec produced by Robin and frequent collaborator Dan Franklin, the comedy follows four friends as they make the most of their last weekend before high school.
	The pickup for "Best Worst Weekend Ever" comes after the streaming giant renewed Jenji Cohan's "GLOW" for a second season.

Netflix orders new high school comedy series

Pop star Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend Alex Rodriguez has described her as an "incredible athlete".
	The former professional baseball player has been hitting the gym with the singer, and praised his 48-year-old partner's workout skills, reported Us Weekly magazine.
	"Jennifer is an incredible athlete. She's a former star athlete going back to junior high and high school. And we both just love the fitness space, we like to work out. We work out together, we workout apart. Yeah, she's great," Rodriguez said.
	The couple started dating just a couple of months ago. They both have children from previous relationships - Rodriguez, 42, has daughters Natasha, 12, and Ella, nine, with ex Cynthia Scurtis, while Jennifer is mother to nine-year-old twins Emme and Max from her marriage to Marc Anthony.

Jennifer Lopez is an incredible athlete: Alex Rodriguez

Actor Dominic Cooper said it would be odd to work with ex-girlfriend Amanda Seyfried on the "Mamma Mia" sequel, even though the pair have remained friendly since their split.
	The pair started dating after meeting on the set of the 2008 movie, in which their characters were engaged.
	In an interview to The Times' Weekend magazine, Dominic said, "I think it will be fine working with Amanda again. I haven't spoken to her for a while, but we always remained friends. Though it'll be odd, gazing into each other's eyes and singing an Abba song."
	Amanda, 31, recently welcomed her first child with husband Thomas Sadoski, while Dominic, 39, has been dating actor Ruth Negga for seven years.

It will be odd: Dominic Cooper on working with Amanda Seyfried

Supermodel Cara Delevingne says she aims to be a strong, positive role model to young people.
	The 24-year-old catwalk star understands that young people often look to celebrities as people they idolise, reported Contactmusic.
	"When you're a teenager you're all looking for someone to idolise. Seeing the effect people like me have on teenagers now has made me conscious of kids having strong, positive role models who are trying to do good outside of themselves," Delevingne says.
	The blonde beauty is currently gearing up for the release of her first novel "Mirror Mirror" on October 5.

Cara Delevingne wants to be a good role model

Actor Dakota Johnson says she regrets getting some of her tattoos, even though she continues to get them etched into her skin.
	The "Fifty Shades of Grey" star has a number of inkings on her body, but she says there are a few of the permanent markings that she wishes she didn't have, reported Contactmusic.
	"There are a few tattoos I wish weren't on my body, but it happens, I guess, and admittedly, I continue to get them," Johnson says about her one beauty regret.

Dakota Johnson regrets tattoos

Singer Michelle Heaton says she wants to renew her wedding vows next year.
	The Liberty X singer and her husband Hugh Hanley recently celebrated their seventh anniversary.
	Heaton is keen for them to affirm their commitment to one another in front of their children, Faith, five, and three- year-old AJ, reported Contactmusic.
	"We have discussed it. We've been married for seven years and together for 10, that's a milestone. And with Hugh's 40th birthday next year, it would make sense, so maybe next year," she says.
	"It would be lovely for the kids to be there now they can understand.

Michelle Heaton wants to renew vows

Actor James McAvoy says he is not keen on the idea of playing James Bond as he doesn't think the role wouldn't suit him.
	The 38-year-old actor says he has no interest in being Daniel Craig's successor, reported Contactmusic.
	"Have I been in the running? (Is it the dream role for actors?) Apparently so but not for me. It wouldn't work, he wouldn't suit me," McAvoy says.
	The actor can currently be seen as covert spy David Percival opposite Charlize Theron in Cold War thriller "Atomic Blonde".

James McAvoy doesn't want Bond role

Scott Disick's reality show "Royally Flipped" has reportedly been cancelled due to a "boring" test shoot and unusable footage.
	The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star was set to get his own spin-off show centered around his own life, but the plans for the programme have been axed, reported Daily Mirror.
	"Scott was given USD 45,000 to shoot a taster of what the show would be. But the final product was so boring and flat, it was shut down immediately," a source said.
	"The shots were Scott going around houses and doing them up but it was so dull. He doesn't know enough about renovating to sustain a whole show, let alone a series.
	"Scott didn't stop his partying during filming either which left producers worried about the effect it would have on the show.

Scott Disick's show cancelled

Over 13,000 economically less privileged children today attended the screening of 'Toilet- Ek Prem Katha' in various multiplexes here.
	BookASmile (BAS), the charity initiative of online entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow, organised the screening in collaboration with Round Table India, an NGO, and, for most of the children, it was a never before experience.
	Starring Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar and Sana Khan, 'Toilet-Ek Prem Katha' is the story of a woman who leaves her husband on the first day of their marriage after discovering that he doesn't have a toilet. He desperately sets out on a mission to win back his love by standing up to the age-old traditions and values of India.
	"The screenings were very successful and helped create awareness regarding sanitation issues in our country. We are looking forward to associate with many such causes that will bring hygiene awareness to our society," Round Table India president Christopher Aravinth said.
	BookASmile head Farzana ...

'Toilet-Ek Prem Katha' screened for under privileged kids

A special screening of Akshay Kumar's latest film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" was organised today for nearly 150 public representatives and officials in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan.
	Under the initiative taken by the Pratapgarh district collector Neha Giri, the screening was held at a movie hall and attended by several public representatives of Panchayti Raj, officials of the district administration and Zila Parishad.
	"It was a motivational movie for all those who are associated with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. All those who watched the movie were excited to watch the movie, which conveyed a good message for cleanliness," CEO Zila Parishad V C Garg said.
	He added similar screenings would be held at the block level.

'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'	screening held for officials in

Priyanka Chopra has released a new song "Young and Free" in collaboration with Australian DJ Will Sparks and the actor-singer said the lyrics of the track were inspired by the "need of freedom".
	The 35-year-old diva, who released her first single "In My City" in 2012, said she loved the spontaneity with which the song was created and also thanked Will, reported Billboard.
	"I wrote this song at a very precarious time in my life. These lyrics were born from a need for freedom, whatever that freedom may mean to each one of us. Being young and free is a state of mind that we all need to find in this crazy world to survive.
	"What I love most about this track is the spontaneity from which it was born. While I was writing, Will was mixing the track into a roar of emotions and rebelliousness. It all came together in a true creative way. Will has taken the lyrics and given them life. This song reminded me of how much I love making music," Priyanka said in a statement.

It was born from a need for freedom: Priyanka on her new song

Superstar Akshay Kumar starrer "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" has done a business of Rs 13 crore on its opening day nationwide.
	According to the official statement issued on behalf of the makers, the film got an opening of Rs 13.10 crore. The film has released in nearly 3,000 screens.
	Industry experts and trade analysts are hopeful the satirical comedy will get a boost commercially with word of mouth.
	The experts predict more footfalls in cinema houses and a decent business with holidays lined up on Monday (Janmashtami) and Tuesday (Independence Day).
	"The long holiday will mostly benefit the film in terms of collection. Over the weekend (of three days), it should do Rs 45-50 crore," film exhibitor, Akshay Rathi told PTI.
	The movie revolves around a small town newly wed couple Akshay (Keshav) and Bhumi Pednekar (Jaya) and how problems prevail in their married life after Jaya, leaves her husband when she discovers that there is no toilet in the house.
	Keshav sets out on a mission to win 

Akshay's 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' mints Rs 13 cr on day one

Filmmaker Karan Johar, actors Sushant Singh Rajput, Konkana Sen Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan emerged as big winners at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) awards.
	Johar was honoured with the leadership in cinema award.
	"I feel so blessed... Especially to be a part of this absolutely amazing year, to be nominated with films like 'Dangal', 'Pink' and 'Baahubali', which I felt so proud to be associated with in a tiny way," Johar said.
	The fest will screen Johar's latest movie "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" along with 60 other films. The director will also hold a special masterclass.
	Sushant was named best actor for his role in "M S Dhoni: The Untold Story", while the best actress honour went to "Lipstick Under My Burkha" star Konkona.
	"I'm extremely honoured and grateful to IFFM and the jury for appreciating my performance. The last time when I was in Melbourne, I was dancing behind Bollywood stars as a background dancer at the Commonwealth Games event. Today being recognized as 

Karan Johar, Sushant Sing Rajput win top honours at IFFM

Newly appointed censor board chief Prasoon Joshi hopes to carry out his responsibilities in a constructive manner and make a "possitive difference".
	The government replaced Pahlaj Nihalani, who has hogged headlines for his controversial decisions, with Joshi in a surprise announcement last evening.
	"Good intent is the best beginning. Bearing responsibility and doing my best has been my endeavour. I have believed that right and responsibilities are better served with constructive contribution," Joshi told PTI after his appointment.
	"One hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds," he said.
	The 45-year-old award winning lyricist will serve as chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a period of three years or until further orders, the information and broadcasting ministry said in a release.
	The government also reconstituted the existing board.
	The new members are Vidya Balan, Vivek Agnihotri, Gautami Tadimalla, ...

Good intent is the best beginning: CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi

Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan and his wife Natasha Madhwani have been blessed with a son.
	The couple has named their baby Azarius Fardeen Khan.
	The 43-year-old actor took to Twitter to share the news with his fans.
	"We are overjoyed to announce the birth of our son Azarius Fardeen Khan who was born on the 11th of August 2017," Fardeen wrote.
	This is the couple's second baby. They have a daughter named Diani Isabella Khan, who was born in 2013.

Fardeen Khan, wife welcome son

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal hopes with Prasoon Joshi's appointment as the new chief of the Central Board of Film Certification, things will improve.
	The acclaimed filmmaker headed a government-appointed committee, set up in 2016, to revamp the functioning of the CBFC.
	Joshi replaces Pahlaj Nihalani, who was appointed in January 2015, and since then made headlines for a number of controversial moves and statements.
	When asked if the songwriter-poet's appointment as the new CBFC chief would bring relief to filmmakers, Benegal told PTI, "Prasoon Joshi himself is an artiste. He is a highly rated poet, he also knows media extremely well.
	"He was the head of the best advertising agency of India, he understands mass media, cinema, television, press. So I cannot think of a better choice (than him)."
	Filmmakers have often complained of arbitrary objections and cuts sought by the Censor Board.
	A list of banned "cuss" words, circulated by Ex-CBFC chief had also become a subject of ...

Prasoon Joshi understands cinema well: Shyam Benegal

Actor James McAvoy believes he is not good looking enough for romantic comedies.
	The "Becoming Jane" actor has enjoyed working on lighter movies in the past, but is not convinced his casting is particularly credible because he is only "alright" looking, reported Femalefirst.
	"I would (do rom-coms) but I don't think I'm very believable as a dashing leading man. I'm not attractive enough. I'm not fishing, I'm being honest. When you do those roles, and I've done a few and really got a lot out of portraying those characters.
	"But in the back of your mind is the niggling doubt, 'Is anyone going to believe this beautiful woman is going to fall in love with someone who looks like me?' And I don't like to agonise over my level of attractiveness when I'm working..." McAvoy says.

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