More than 50,000 people have signed an online petition to demand a ban on the TV show "Pehredaar Piya Ki", which revolves around the marriage of a wealthy 10- year-old boy to a woman twice his age.
	The show, which went on air last month, has been criticised for its bizarre plot and for promoting child marriage.
	The petition on change.Org was started by an angry viewer, Mansi Jain, who has urged Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani to ban the show.
	"Pehredar piya ki. - A 10 year old impressionable little kid ('piyaa') caressing and stalking a lady who's more than double his age and filling sindoor in her 'maang' is being telecast at prime time -8:30pm on Sony," Jain writes in the petition.
	"(Family time) It is to be devoured by the entire nation. Imagine the kind of influence it will steadily and perpetually infuse in the viewers mindset. We want a ban on the serial. We do not want our kids to be influenced by such TV serials. Join us in signing the petition to ban ...

Online campaign to ban 'Pehredaar Piya Ki' gathers steam

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Director Shree Narayan Singh says after Akshay Kumar signed on for his directorial "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", he along with the film's writers, made a little changes in the script.
	Singh, however, insists they have stayed true to the plot and have only done minimal changes just to add Akshay's style to the film.
	"The kind of subject we were making if we would have made it on small level may be we would not be able to reach the wider audience. So we needed a known face for the film.
	"We had not written the film keeping anyone in mind. But after Akshay came on board we tweaked the film a bit, just five-ten per cent. We changed things according to his aura and personality. But at the same time we did not add things to commercialise the film," Singh told PTI.
	Singh says the makers approached quite a few top actors for the social-drama but it did not work out.
	"Akshay came to know through a common person about this script and he heard it and said he wants to do it. After he came on ...

After Akshay came on board we tweaked 'Toilet...' a bit: Dir

Kamal Haasan sent his warm wishes to veteran actor Dilip Kumar on social media after he was discharged from hospital on Wednesday.
	Kumar was discharged eight days after being admitted for kidney-related ailments.
	Taking to Twitter, Haasan wrote, "Welcome back home Dilip Kumar Saheb. One among your millions of fans in the South of India."
	Kumar, 94, was admitted to the city-based Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra.
	Kumar's wife and actor Saira Banu had also thanked fans and doctors for their support and well wishes.
	"My gratitude to fans, friends for prayers, doctors for expert treatment, hospital staff and Sahab's personal attendants for all the care. It is the Almighty God's will and benevolence that I wish to acknowledge in all humility and gratitude," she wrote on the actor's official Twitter page.

Welcome back home Dilip Kumar, writes Kamal Haasan

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has finally passed the Bengali film Dhananjoy with 'A' certification, the director and producers of the film said today.
	A change in the disclaimer note was also suggested.
	The film was referred to the CBFC Chairman Pahlaj Nihalini from the regional office on Monday after no consensus could be reached among CBFC regional office examining committee members regarding certification of the film.
	"We are very happy that the film has been passed by CBFC with an 'A' certification," director Arindam Sil told PTI today.
	"The disclaimer will have to be changed in the film now and we will put that into effect shortly," Sil said.
	Sil, who had flown to Mumbai yesterday to attend the screening at Nihalini's office, said, "He (Pahlaj Nihalini) told us he never wants any film to get stuck because of CBFC issues."
	"We are now releasing the film on August 11 as scheduled before," he said.
	Srikant Mohta of SVF films said, "We are happy with the final 

CBFC clears Bengali film Dhananjoy with 'A' certification

Actor Stephen Lang is set to return as villain Colonel Miles Quaritch for all four "Avatar" sequels.
	According to director James Cameron, Lang's character will be the primary antagonist for all the upcoming installments, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"The interesting conceit of the Avatar sequels is it's pretty much the same characters. There are new characters and a lot of new settings and creatures, so I'm taking characters you know and putting them in unfamiliar places and moving them on this greater journey.
	"But it's not a whole bunch of new characters every time. There's not a new villain every time, which is interesting. Same guy through all four movies. He is so good and he just gets better. I know Stephen Lang is gonna knock this out of the park," Cameron told Empire.
	"Avatar 2" will arrive in cinemas on December 18, 2020.

Stephen Lang will be main villain in all 'Avatar' sequels

Celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra is making a foray into bespoke menswear with his Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 collection.
	Malhotra, who will be showcasing his collection on the last day, August 20, of the fashion extravaganza, will be coming up with an exclusive range of tuxedos and suits.
	"My closing show at LFW will for the very first time present bespoke suits for men. After a successful menswear show at LFW a few seasons ago, the new collection is a step forward through a renewed focus on the segment. The pieces have been given a modern twist keeping it traditional and festive at the same time," the designer told PTI.
	The designs span evening-wear, club-wear and festive wear which have been created using varied textiles and textures with a touch of glamour.
	Malhotra says with the collection he will also "introduce a bespoke tailoring service" at his stores in New Delhi and Mumbai.
    The show presented in collaboration with NEXA, will also have ...

Manish Malhotra to launch bespoke menswear at LFW

Jennifer Lawrence's last outing "Passengers" was blasted by critics for its flawed plot but the actor said she did not consider it a failure.
	The 2016 sci-fi film, which featured Lawrence alongside Chris Pratt, followed a space-bound colonisation ship loaded with thousands of passengers who were meant to be in suspended animation until they reached the end of their 120-year voyage.
	While Pratt previously admitted he was surprised by the harsh reviews, Lawrence in a recent interview to Vogue responded to the criticism.
	"I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't spot it," she said.
	"I thought the script was beautiful -  it was this tainted, complicated love story. It definitely wasn't a failure. I'm not embarrassed by it by any means. There was just stuff that I wished I'd looked into deeper before jumping on."
	Lawrence will next be seen in "Mother!", which is currently in post-production. The film is directed by Darren Aronofsky.

It definitely wasn't a failure: Lawrence on 'Passengers'

The Coen brothers are heading to Netflix for a new Western anthology that will feature six tales about the American frontier.
	Titled "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", the series will be written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen and will debut next year, reported Deadline.
	The project, produced by Annapurna Television, will feature Tim Blake Nelson as Buster. Each chapter in the series will have a distinct story about the American West.
	The Coens are the latest to join the list of top filmmakers, such as David O Russell and J J Abrams, who have made the crossover to TV.

Coen brothers developing an anthology series at Netflix

Bollywood actor Sitaram Panchal passed away early morning today after battling kidney and lung cancer. He was 54.
	The actor, who made his Bollywood debut in 1994 with "Bandit Queen" and went on to feature in critically-acclaimed films such as, "Peepli Live", "Slumdog Millionaire", "Paan Singh Tomar" and "Jolly LLB 2", died at his residence here, family sources confirmed.
	"He died today morning. He was suffering from cancer and was unwell. He wasn't keeping well in the last few months," family sources said.
	The actor had celebrated his 26th wedding anniversary with his son Rishabh Panchal and wife Uma Panchal on Wednesday.
	Panchal's son had posted a picture with the actor and wished his parents-- "Happy 26th anniversary mom and dad."
	Last month, Panchal had even put up a post on social media seeking financial help for his cancer treatment.
	"Brothers, please help me, I have cancer, your artiste, Sitaram Panchal," he had written.
	Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) then ...

'Peepli Live' actor Sitaram Panchal passes away

Actor Gustaf Skarsgard, who is best known for his role as Floki on "Vikings", has come on board the season two of Jonathan Nolan's "Westworld"
	The 36-year-old Swedish actor has joined the popular HBO sci-fi thriller as a series regular along with "Tyrant" star Fares Fares, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Skarsgard will play Karl Strand, a white-collar guy who's comfortable in the field, while Fares will portray Antoine Costa, an objective-minded tech expert.
	In addition, Betty Gabriel has been cast as a recurring character. She will play Maling, a woman trying to restore order on the ground.
	The trio has joined fellow season two newcomers Katja Herbers, Neil Jackson and Jonathan Tucker.
	Production on the season two started last month.

'Vikings' star Gustaf Skarsgard joins 'Westworld' season 2

Actor Robert Pattinson, who is gearing up for the release of "Good Time", says the film has changed him a lot and made him comfortable in his own skin.
	The film, directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, features Pattinson, 31, as a small-time criminal who attempts to race against the clock to break his brother out of prison after a botched bank robbery.
	In a conversation to The Hollywood Reporter, Pattinson said after shooting the film, "I'm more confident in my body than I used to be. It's something about growing up as an English person - you're very physically inhibited.
	"I've done a few movies where I've actively tried to be more physical and break through my levels of inhibition and self-righteousness. It's difficult. But as soon as I saw their last movie ('Heaven Knows What') - it's so kinetic - I just knew I wanted to do something with them."
	The directing duo too is all praise for the "Twilight" actor.
	"He said to us, 'I'm willing to do whatever it takes,' and we took him at his 

I'm more confident in my body than I used to be: Pattinson

Actor Katie Holmes is set to star in a film adaptation of Rhonda Byrne's best-selling self-help book "The Secret".
	The film, to be directed by Andy Tennant, will follow a young widow (Holmes) with three children who hires a handyman to fix her house during a terrible storm, according to The Hollywood Reporter
	"This Is Us" writer Bekah Brunstetter wrote the screenplay for the movie.
	"I am so excited that the film version of 'The Secret' is finally here. This movie will not only be a great thrill for 'The Secret' fans across the planet, it's also certain to ripple out and touch millions more people," said Byrne.

Katie Holmes to star in movie adaptation of 'The Secret'

Actors Deborah Ann Woll and Logan Miller will star in an upcoming thriller "The Maze", to be directed by Adam Robitel.
	The two will also be joined by Taylor Russell in the project, which will shoot in South Africa, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The project is described as in the vein of the 1997 David Fincher film "The Game", an elevated psychological thriller about six strangers who find themselves in circumstances beyond their control and must use their wits to survive.
	The film will be produced by Neal Moritz and Ori Marmur via Original Films.

Deborah Ann Woll, Logan Miller to star in 'The Maze'

Filmmaker Phillip Noyce has been tapped to helm World War II action-thriller "The Devil's Brigade".
	The story follows Davie Berman, the only Jewish member of the Luciano mob, who helped the US military turn the tide of events against the Germans in Italy during World War II.
	Principal photography on the project is expected to begin at the end of the year in France.
	Moshe Diamant will be producing the film, with casting currently underway.
	Noyce's credits include Oscar-nominated "Salt", which starred Angelina Jolie and Liev Schreiber. He most recently wrapped up the crime thriller "Above Suspicion".

Phillip Noyce to direct 'The Devil's Brigade'

"Deadpool" director Tim Miller is set to helm an adaptation of the sci-fi novel "Neuromancer" for Fox.
	The 1984 cyberpunk novel, written by William Gibson, centers on Henry Dorsett Case, a disgraced computer hacker living in Japan who was punished for stealing from his employer by being rendered unable to access The Matrix, a worldwide virtual reality network.
	Simon Kinberg will be producing the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	A writer has not yet been attached.
	Miller made his directorial debut last year with Fox's "Deadpool". He dropped out of its follow-up in October over creative differences.

Tim Miller to adapt 'Neuromancer' for big screen

Actor Riz Ahmed is in negotiations to join Sony's "Venom".
	The 34-year-old star's character detail is being kept under wraps, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Tom Hardy will be seen in the lead role in the film, which will arrive in cinemas on October 5, 2018.
	"Zombieland" director Ruben Fleischer is helming the project, which Sony hopes will be the the first in a series of films based on Spider-Man characters.
	Ahmed recently starred on HBO drama "The Night Of".

Riz Ahmed in talks to join 'Venom'

Jeff Bridges addressed the rumours of possible "Tron 3" movie by saying if it is ever made he wants it to be the first virtual reality film.
	 Bridges, who is working again with his "Tron: Legacy" director Joseph Kosinski on "Only the Brave", said the filmmaker has the script ready for the third installment, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	"I've heard those rumours too. I hope that happens. I think Joe's got the script and everything, you know. Yeah, I don't know that I'm supposed to talk about it or not.
	"I don't know. It should be the first virtual reality movie, you know? Wouldn't that be cool to see Tron in that world?" the 67-year-old actor said.
	The first "Tron" movie released in 1982. It was followed by 2010 film "Tron: Legacy".

Jeff Bridges wants 'Tron 3' to be a virtual reality film

Singer Liam Payne says he has still not seen his One Direction bandmate Harry Styles' film debut "Dunkirk".
	The 23-year-old musician is now planning to hold a private screening of the Christopher Nolan-directed film, reported Femalefirst.
	In an interview with BuzzFeed Payne says, "No I'm not at all. I think honestly he's really, really suited to the job, and Harry's really good at what he does. And I wanted to congratulate him on his massive moment! Like, being in a Christopher Nolan action film -- how amazing! Super cool.
	"I haven't seen it yet, but I'm planning on having a little event with my team and some of my family and going down and all of us watching it together, because I wanna make sure it's in a nice setting. I haven't been to a cinema in ages, and I like going to the cinema.

Liam Payne still hasn't seen 'Dunkirk'

Singer Avril Lavigne is doing fine after revealing her lyme disease diagnosis a couple of years back.
	According to E! online the "Complicated" hitmaker is getting "stronger and stronger" and has more energy than before.
	"Avril is in a really good place right now. Her recovery has been going well and she's been getting stronger and stronger. She has more energy and has even been exercising," a source said.
	The 32-year-old singer is also planning to release new music by the end of 2017.
	"She should be releasing new music by the end of the year. It's been a slow process. She writes her own material and she's been through a lot with her marriage and her illness. She has a lot to say," the source added.

Avril Lavigne is in a good place

Singer-actor Zendaya has said that her first meeting with "Spider-Man: Homecoming" co-star Tom Holland was very awkward.
	The duo has now become great friends, but Holland still does not like to talk about their first encounter, reported Variety.
	"He says when we first met it was super awkward because he went for a handshake and I went for a hug. But I don't remember that. I thought it was cool," she said.
	The 20-year-old actor however admitted to being anxious when she first went for an audition with Holland, because she feared her height might become an issue.
	"I was worried because he's so much shorter than me. I was like, 'Damn it! It's going to be weird because I'm super tall.' But then we ended up doing the audition sitting. So that was good," she said.

Zendaya's first meeting with Tom Holland was 'awkward'

Former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello says writing solo songs is a tough task.
	The "I Know What You Did Last Summer" hitmaker, who announced her split from the band last December, however, finds creating songs alone a lot "more fun," reported Contactmusic.
	"It's totally different. In the group we would record songs for two weeks, it was a really fast process, like sometimes we'd do five songs in a day, it would just be like 'alright you sing the verse, you sing that', and then you just record it and that's it.
	"But this has been...Probably because I've had a chance to really like, write and make the songs, and be involved in every aspect of it from the production to the mixing. Definitely a lot more challenging but more fun, for sure," Cabello, 20, says.

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