Veteran director Mani Ratnam has urged the film industry to encourage film preservation and restoration as is absence has led to the loss of many classics.
	The director, best known for iconic films such as "Nayakan", "Roja", "Thalapathi" and "Bombay", said even he failed to protect his past films.
	"We were floundering in the dark. Our films were just disappearing. We could not get a correct copy of films made in the year 2000. Even now, we don't know what to do about it.
	"All of the late Balu Mahendra's films have gone, and most of my films have gone. Now, we're not able to just get it back," Ratnam told reporters at the press meet of annual Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India 2017.
	The director praised Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, archivist, and founder of FHF (Film Heritage Foundation) for his work in film preservation.
	"When I met Shiv, he gave us a new ray of hope. For a country which is making so many films, we are just starting to think about preserving and ...

I could not preserve most of my films: Mani Ratnam

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Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West have reportedly chosen a surrogate to carry their third child.
	The couple's surrogate is apparently a San Diego woman in her late 20s and is already three months pregnant, reported Us weekly.
	According to the report the two will likely welcome their baby no. 3 in January 2018.
	The couple, who is already parents to North, 4, and Saint, 19 months, is believed to have paid a surrogate agency USD 68,850 to help find the surrogate.
	Kardashian had also previously expressed a desire to grow her family. However, after two complicated pregnancies, doctors had warned her that conceiving and carrying a third child would be too high-risk.
	During an episode of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians", Kardashian had told her mother Kris Jenner, "I've come to the conclusion in my mind that I can't carry another one. So, now I want to explore surrogacy.

Kim, Kanye expecting third child via surrogate

Daniel Craig is set to reprise his role as James Bond in the upcoming 007 movie, according to New York Times.
	After years of speculation, a formal announcement was made this week, confirming that the untiled Bond 25 movie would release on November 8 2019.
	Eon Productions, the London-based company that oversees all things 007, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), which holds rights to the franchise, said details about a distribution partner, international release dates and the film's cast and director would be announced "at a later date".
	However, according to two people briefed on the matter, "Mr Craig's return is a done deal" in at least one more film in the popular franchise.
	In an interview to a British magazine, Craig, 49, had earlier said that "I'd rather slash my wrists" than return as James Bond.
	Craig first took over the role of 007 in 2006 with "Casino Royale".

Daniel Craig's return as James Bond is a 'done deal'

The Bombay High Court today asked the Maharashtra government how actor Sanjay Dutt was granted parole and furlough in quick succession and within two months of surrendering to serve his five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.
	The high court also sought to know how is the good conduct and behaviour of a convict ascertained, and on what basis and criteria the actor was granted early remission.
	A division bench of Justices R M Savant and Sadhana Jadhav noted that Dutt surrendered in May 2013 and in July he filed applications seeking to be released on furlough and parole.
	"On July 8, 2013, he (Dutt) filed for furlough and then on July 25 he sought to be released on parole. Both the applications were allowed and that too concurrently," Justice Jadhav said.
	"How did the jail authorities ascertain good behaviour and conduct within two months of the convict surrendering? Normally the superintendent of jail would not even forward the applications. The authorities would ...

How could jail officials judge Dutt's good conduct in two

South actress Regina Cassandra says her upcoming Tamil film "Nenjam Marappathillai" directed by Selvaraghavan is a dark movie and will be the first of its kind.
	Despite the team announcing the release date multiple times, Regina is still waiting anxiously for the film to hit theatres.
	"The wait for 'Nenjam Marappathillai' doesn't frustrate me. The funny part is that every time a new date is announced I feel as excited as I did when the film was supposed to release.
	"It's the one film that I am still anxious about and looking forward to. I won't call it as a horror or thriller; it's a dark movie, first of its kind," Regina told PTI.
	Regina says filmmaker Selvaraghavan is a perfectionist and working with him has opened her eyes to a lot of things.
	"I won't say Selva is a demanding director, but a perfectionist. He knows exactly what he wants. A lot of people actually told me that it's going to be difficult working with him. But I never kept that in my mind, and I am glad that I ...

'Nenjam Marappathillai' is a dark film: Regina Cassandra

After making a successful Bollywood debut with "Ranjhanaa", Dhanush now wants to try his hands at directing Hindi films.
	The actor received a lot of critical acclaim for his performance of an obsessive lover, Kundan Shankar, in the Anand L Rai-directed film.
	The actor says the film helped him reach a wider audience and he is now planning to increase his sway further by venturing into direction in Bollywood.
	"'Ranjhana' and 'Shamitabh' really gave me a wider exposure to Hindi-speaking audience. And post that, I got to know how it works here. I'm happy that the kind of films I'm doing right now is reaching a wider audience and I'm looking forward to direct Hindi films as well," he says.
	There is no stopping for Dhanush as the actor is also prepping for his Hollywood debut alongside Erin Moriarty, Barkhad Abdi, Berenice Bejo and Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse with a film titled "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir".
	"I can't ask for more. It has been a great journey from where I started ..

I'm looking forward to direct Hindi films: Dhanush

Soundarya Rajinikanth is gearing up for the release of her action-packed directorial venture "VIP 2" and she says she is happy that a female director was chosen for the commercial film.
	"I sincerely wish the mindset that women filmmakers only direct women-oriented scripts should go away. 'VIP 2' is a commercial movie and I'm happy to have helmed the project as a female director," Soundarya told PTI.
	The 32-year-old filmmaker, who made her directorial debut with Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone's motion-capture film "Kochadaiyaan", says she wanted to break away from animation and do a feature movie as her second project.
	"'Kochadaiyaan' was a photo-realistic performance-capture film. It was new to the Indian audiences, who still have the mindset that animation is cartoons. I've thoroughly enjoyed working in both the mediums equally."
	On her next project, she says, "I'm not sure about my next project, but it will not be an animation film. It will again be a feature ...

Happy to helm a commercial movie like 'VIP 2': Soundarya

Actress Huma Qureshi said it was natural that her film "Partition: 1947" would receive an intense response as the historical event tugged at the heartstrings of millions of people.
	The 30-year-old actress said the Gurinder Chadha-directed film was made with the intention to "unite people".
	"People will have strong reactions. Partition is a sensitive subject. But it is their choice, what they want to say.
	"The film is intended to unite people and not create division in the society. 'Partition' talks about peace and humanity," Huma told reporters during the special screening of the movie last night.
	The actress added when an actor works with an experienced director such as Chadha he or she grows a lot professionally.
	"Working with directors like Gurinder Chadha was a learning experience for me. I grew as an actress and I feel I gained a lot, whenever I have worked with any great director in the past," she said.
	Hindi-dubbed "Partition: 1947", originally a British- Indian ...

People have strong reactions about Partition: Huma Qureshi

Jon Stewart is set to return to stand-up after 20 years, with his two comedy specials coming on HBO.
	The network announced the news at the TCA summer press tour. However, it did not reveal when the specials would air, reported The New York Times.
	"I'm really thrilled to be able to return to stand-up on HBO. They've always set the standard for great stand-up specials. Plus, I can finally use up the last of the Saddam Hussein jokes left over from my first special," Stewart said.
	The 54-year-old comedian's last special "Jon Stewart: Unleavened" was also aired on HBO in 1996.
	The announcement came a few months after HBO and Stewart scrapped a short-form digital animation project.

Jon Stewart to make his official return to stand-up on HBO

Actor Robert Pattinson has revealed that he is "kind of" engaged to his longtime girlfriend and singer FKA Twigs.
	During an interview with radio host Howard Stern, the 31 -year-old star was asked, whether he was engaged to the singer.
	"Yeah, kind of," Pattinson replied.
	The actor, who has been dating Twigs since 2014, said he was protective about their relationship and found it hard not to be more public.
	"It's one of the most frustrating things in the world. You have to make a decision whether you want to let the crazy people in... To protect it you kind of think I want to create a big boundary (but) then it's difficult for your relationship.

Robert Pattinson 'kind of' engaged to FKA Twigs

It has been almost a year since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have separated and the actress says she is adjusting to a lot of expectations that has come her way after the highly-publicised split.
	In an interview with Vogue, the 42-year-old actress opens up for the first time about her growing responsibilities as a single mother.
	"I was very worried about my mother, growing up-a lot. I do not want my children to be worried about me," she says.
	Jolie's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, separated from her father Jon Voight when the actress was young.
	"I think it's very important to cry in the shower and not in front of them. They need to know that everything's going to be all right even when you're not sure it is."
	There were reports that Jolie and Pitt parted ways due to their busy schedules.
	However, she says it was nothing like that and their lifestyle "was" never a problem.
	"Our lifestyle was not in any way a negative. That is and will remain one of the wonderful opportunities we ..

Jolie opens up about life after her separation from Pitt

Actress Anushka Sharma said Shah Rukh Khan had a lot of genuineness which made it easy for her to do on-screen romance with the superstar in their upcoming film.
	Anushka, who made her debut with Shah Rukh in "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi", has teamed up with the 51-year-old actor for the third time in "Jab Harry Met Sejal".
	Asked how was it to romance Shah Rukh, Anushka told reporters, "Extremely easy. He has a lot of genuineness. If you see this song, his eyes have a lot of genuineness when he looks at you with love."
	"In my opinion, Shah Rukh can romance this mike also. He can look at the mike with the same kind of love he would look at the most beautiful woman in the world," she said.
	To this, SRK added in a lighter vein, "As long as you're holding it I can romance it, otherwise no."
	They were speaking at the launch of "Hawayein" song from the movie, last evening. The duo was accompanied by filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and music composer Pritam.
	The 29-year-old actress has worked with ...

Shah Rukh can romance a mike too, says Anushka

Bill Clinton and author James Patterson will be meeting top producers to talk about a movie adaptation of their novel "The President Is Missing"
	According to Hollywood Reporter, J J Abrams, Steven Spielberg and George Clooney are among those who will be taking in-person meetings with the duo.
	The project would be the first book-to-film adaptation for Clinton, who has written three books since leaving the President office in January 2001.
	Plot details about the book, due out in June 2018, are scarce but is said to offer "insider details that only a president can know".

Clinton to meet Spielberg, Clooney to adapt 'President' book

A Chinese film company is teaming up with Marvel comics legend Stan Lee's POW! Entertainment to develop five superhero films.
	Former Marvel vice president Bob Sabouni will be serving as an art consultant on the projects, reported Variety.
	The new Beijing-based company, Linking Star Picture, unveiled Monday, is a joint venture by Beijing Film, Beijing Novo United Films, and Hong Kong-based Camsing International, which owns POW! Entertainment.
	Apart from the POW! projects, Linking Star has also set up a fund to support young talents and Chinese superhero projects.
	Lee was retained in the deal as POW!'s chief creative officer.

Stan Lee's production company to bring 5 new superhero films

"Crazy Rich Asians" actor Henry Golding has been cast as lead in Paul Feig's upcoming thriller "A Simple Favor".
	Golding will star alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in the movie, written by Jessica Sharzer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The script is based on Darcey Bell's book of the same name.
	The story follows mommy blogger Stephanie (Kendrick), who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town.
	The film is expected to begin shooting from August 14 in Toronto.
	Feig and Jessie Henderson are producing through their FeigCo banner.

Henry Golding to star in Paul Feig's 'A Simple Favor'

"Bourne Identity" composer John Powell is set to score the upcoming 'Star Wars' Han Solo spin-off.
	Lucasfilm announced the news on an episode of "The Star Wars Show", according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Powell is largely known for his work on animated movies, including "Shrek" and "Kung Fu Panda". He earned an Oscar nomination for the 2010 film "How to Train Your Dragon".
	He was a member of Hans Zimmer's music studio, Remote Control Productions, and has collaborated frequently with other composers from the studio, including Harry Gregson- Williams and Zimmer himself.
	Powell will be the third composer to score a 'Star Wars' live-action film, after series veteran John Williams and Michael Giacchino of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story".
	The film is set to hit theatres May 25, 2018.

John Powell to compose Han Solo movie score

Actor Warwick Davis has been cast in the upcoming Han Solo stand-alone film.
	Ron Howard revealed the news on Twitter, saying he'd be directing his "Willow" star for the first time in more than 30 years.
	One of the original actors from the Star Wars trilogy, prequels and new films, Davis, will appear as an unspecified character.
	Davis, 47, first entered the epic space opera film franchise in 1983 when he played Ewok Wicket in "Return of the Jedi". He went on to appear as various characters in "The Phantom Menace", "The Force Awakens", "Rogue One" and will also be seen in "The Last Jedi".

Warwick Davis joins Star Wars Han Solo movie

Actress Meg Ryan has reportedly reunited with her on-and-off again boyfriend and singer John Mellencamp.
	The duo was recently spotted strolling through the streets of New York City in black jackets, reported PageSix.
	"They are together. It's been a few months," a source said.
	The rocker and the 55-year-old actress ended their relationship in 2014 after dating for three years.
	In an interview earlier this year, Mellencamp, 65, had told Howard Stern that Ryan "hated" him.
	"I loved Meg Ryan. She hates me to death. I think it's because I'm a child," he had said at the time.
	But the couple remained friends and were spotted hanging out several times.

Meg Ryan, John Mellencamp are back together?

Amy Schumer says Anne Hathaway would be "perfect" for the role of Barbie.
	Schumer was originally attached to star in the Sony movie but she dropped out of the project in March over "scheduling conflicts".
	Now in an Instagram post, the 36-year-old comedienne gave her best wishes to Hathaway, who is currently in negotiations to come on board the movie.
	"Hathaway smathaway jkjk she's perfect!! Can't wait to see it," she wrote.
	Director Alethea Jones is in talks to direct the film, which is currently aiming June 29, 2018, release date.

Amy Schumer 'cannot' wait to see Anne Hathaway as Barbie

Comedian Ricky Gervais is planning to leave his fortune to animal charities just before he dies.
	The 56-year-old comedian - who has been an animal activist for years - initially vowed to give all his cash to organisations that help improve the lives of sick, injured, abandoned and abused animals.
	But has now decided to empty out his bank account just before he takes his last breath so that he can watch people complain about the fact he's left his empire to little creatures in need instead of humans, reported Contactmusic.
	He wrote on Twitter, "I was going to give my fortune to animal charities after I die. But I've decided to do it just before I die so I get to see all the whining."
	This won't be the first time the funny man - who was crowned Person of the Year by PETA for his work on stomping out animal abuse - has given something to an animal charity.
	Two years ago he donated a signed acoustic guitar to help raise funds for Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada.

Ricky Gervais to leave fortune to animals in need

Actress Nicole Kidman said she found filming TV series "Big Little Lies" to be emotionally draining.
	The 50-year-old actress said it was tough to return to her home life with husband Keith Urban and their two children - Sunday, nine, and Faith, six - after some gruelling days on the set of the dark comedy-drama mini-series, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	The Academy Award-winning star - who played Celeste Wright on the acclaimed HBO show - said, "Because we were shooting for so long... I think the duration of (the production) slowly started to seep in.
	"Normally I can step back into my family life in a very easy way. I mean, not always, but you know, usually. I've been working a long time now. But it was hard.

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