"RoboCop" is coming back to theatres to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
	The 1987 action/sci-fi classic from director Paul Verhoeven will be screened on September 10 at the Dallas City Hall in Texas, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Star Peter Weller will also be present at the one-night event.
	The "RoboCop" event will be live-streamed to theatres around the country from Dallas City Hall, where the production filmed its OCP Headquarters scenes.

'RoboCop' returning to cinema halls for 30th anniversary

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Veteran actors Jane Fonda and Robert Redford will be honoured with Golden Lions for lifetime achievement at the 74th Venice International Film Festival.
	The awards ceremony will be held on September 1 at the Palazzo del Cinema, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The festival will screen the world premiere of Netflix film "Our Souls at Night" by Ritesh Batra, starring Fonda and Redford.
	The movie, set in Colorado, is about two neighbours who meet after decades of living in the same small town with very little contact.
	The film marks Fonda and Redford's first collaboration since their 1979 movie "The Electric Horseman".

Jane Fonda, Robert Redford to be honoured at Venice film fest

Hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd is making foray into comic book by collaborating with Valiant Entertainment's supernatural hero Shadowman.
	The minds behind 'Black Beatles' will team up ahead of this week's San Diego Comic-Con, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Shadowman/Rae Sremmurd No 1 will be written by Eliot Rahal with Renato Guedes and will feature a crossover in New Orleans.
	"Comic books are a form of entertainment. I get to make all the sounds and effects in my head. It's just like you use your imagination - you go through the pictures and the pictures are always awesome. It's like an escape from reality," the band's Slim Jxmmi said.
	The one-off issue will be released in October.

Rae Sremmurd to make comic book debut

'It' director Andy Muschietti is set to helm Sony's forthcoming adaptation of "Robotech".
	 The movie has yet to tap a writer, but it will be produced by Andy's sister Barbara Muschietti along with Gianni Nunnari and Mark Canton, reported Deadline.
	The project is based on the 1980s cartoon series from Harmony Gold USA and Japan's Tatsunoko Productions.
	The story of "Robotech" is set in a time when Earth has developed giant robots from the technology of an alien spacecraft that crashed on a South Pacific island and is now using that technology to fight off an impending alien invasion.

Andy Muschietti to direct 'Robotech'

The whole series of "Top of the Lake: China Girl" will soon be available on BBC iPlayer.
	Starring actresses Elizabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman and Gwendoline Christie, all six episodes of the show's second sesaon will be released on the service, reported RadioTimes.
	The first chapter will premiere on July 27 on BBC2 and will be available to stream or download immediately after.
	The show will see Moss return as detective Robin Griffin, who investigates the death of an Asian girl after her body washes up on Australia's Bondi Beach.
	The series is written and directed by Jane Campion.

All 'Top of the Lake...' episodes to release on BBC iPlayer

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is all set to unveil her brand new show collection in October.
	The upcoming capsule by the 52-year-old actress will feature a variation of merchandise, including new designs in pump, heels and boots, reported Elle.Com.
	The collection will be created in three new colours Dash, Flirt and Wink.
	The "Sex and The City" star had launched her debut footwear range in 2014.
	Parker will also open a second SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker store in Las Vegas' Bellagio resort and casino next month.
	The move comes in after the success of her first stand alone shop in MGM National Harbour in Maryland.

Sarah Jessica Parker to reveal new shoe collection in October

Actress Ashley Greene said she would be the most unconventional newly-wed as she is not someone who is stressing about her wedding plans.
	The 30-year-old actress, who is enjoying her courtship period with fiance, TV personality Paul Khoury, said she is in no rush to get hitched, reported People magazine.
	"I'm probably the most untraditional bride. We're at the age where a lot of our friends are getting married, and many of them are stressed out.
	"That's just not how I want to enter into our union. So, for us, we're enjoying the honeymoon engagement stage," Greene said.
	The "Burying the Ex" actress got engaged to Khoury in December 2016.

I'm probably the most untraditional bride: Ashley Greene

New "Doctor Who" showrunner Chris Chibnall said he always wanted a woman to step in actor Peter Capaldi's shoes as the 13th Time Lord.
	The 46-year-old creator said they went through many sessions to find the perfect fit for the coveted role, for which actress Jodi Whittaker would take over from Capaldi in the Christmas special of the sci-fi show and beyond, reported ContactMusic.
	"After months of lists, conversations, auditions, recalls, and a lot of secret-keeping, we're excited to welcome Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor. I always knew I wanted the 13th Doctor to be a woman and we're thrilled to have secured our number one choice.
	"Her audition for The Doctor simply blew us all away. Jodie is an in-demand, funny, inspiring, super-smart force of nature and will bring loads of wit, strength and warmth to the role. The 13th Doctor is on her way," Chibnall said.
	With Whittaker, the BBC1 show has got its first-ever female lead.
	The actress rose to fame with ITV's crime drama ...

Always knew I wanted 13th Doctor to be a woman: Chris Chibnall

Music legend Ringo Starr said he loves using emoticons on Twitter.
	The 77-year-old former Beatles bandmate, who manages his official handle on his own, admitted he likes posting these signs but he does not go overboard with it, reported Billboard.
	"Twitter, that's the one I do myself. But I do it at a reasonable hour! Sometime in the afternoon, when I've been up for a while. And I love the emojis.
	"It started, like, thanking people for coming to the gig. Like, what a great night we had in Houston or Cincinnati or wherever. Like, wow, great crowd. Some fun went down ... So I point that out," Starr said.
	The iconic drummer, who has 1.62 million followers on the microblogging site, added he is an impulsive tweeter as he feels a need to share every little detail with his fans.
	"You know, just sometimes I'm sitting there and I'll take a picture of something and just put it on! Or some line - I read a line, or I think of something to say and just put it on Twitter and send it out," he .

I love using emojis on Twitter: Ringo Starr

Music stars such as Migos, Kehlani, Martin Garrix and Vic Mensa have been roped in to open for singer Justin Bieber's upcoming North American stadium run of his Purpose Tour.
	The "Despacito" artiste will be supported by the musicians, on shows from July 29, which kicks off in Texas' Arlington and culminate in Ontario's Toronto on September 6, reported Billboard.
	Rapper Mensa, whose debut album 'The Autobiography' releases July 28, will open for all nine dates, while hip-hop trio Migos will join as direct support on five dates.
	"SweetSexySavage" singer Kehlani and dance music giant Garrix will open the gigs on two dates each.
	Bieber has toured through Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Migos, Garrix, Mensa among openers for Bieber's Purpose Tour

Nawazuddin Siddiqui today criticised the bias against dark-skinned people after the casting director of one of his films reportedly said it would be "weird" to cast fair-looking people opposite the actor.
	The 43-year-old actor sent netizens into a tizzy yesterday with his cryptic tweet, purportedly in response to the remarks by Sanjay Chouhan, the casting director of "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz".
	Chouhan, in an interview with a daily, had apparently said that after Chitrangada Singh walked out of the film, they wanted an actress who would look suitable opposite Siddiqui as "you can't cast fair and handsome people with Nawaz. It would look so weird."
	"Thank you for making me realise that I cannot be paired along with the fair and handsome because I'm dark and not good looking, but I never focus on that," Siddiqui tweeted last night without naming anyone.
	Chouhan today denied ever commenting on Siddiqui's appearance.
	In an interview with PTI, Siddiqui today spoke out against the notion 

Why 'fair' is handsome, questions Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actress Shraddha Kapoor today said it would be unfair to call out the Indian film industry alone for being obsessed with fair skin as such mindset is prevalent in the country everywhere.
	Her comment came in the backdrop of a cryptic tweet from actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui where he hinted at being discriminated on the basis of his skin colour.
	Siddiqui, 43, purportedly responded to an interview by casting director Sanjay Chouhan, in which he said that he could not cast "fair and handsome" people opposite the actor in "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz".
	"Thank you for making me realise that I cannot be paired along with the fair and handsome because I'm dark and not good looking, but I never focus on that," Nawaz wrote.
	At the trailer launch of Shraddha's next, "Haseena Parkar", when the actress was asked if there was racism in the industry, she, however, avoided to comment directly on Nawaz's tweet but said the pressure of looking good did not confine to industry only.
	"My definition of beauty 

Pressure to look beautiful not only in industry, says Shraddha

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui today said he never focused on his looks, but did get hurt when people judged him by his appearance.
	Netizens got into a tizzy yesterday when Siddiqui, 43, in a cryptic tweet, purportedly responded to an interview by casting director Sanjay Chouhan, in which he said that he could not cast "fair and handsome" people opposite the actor.
	Siddiqui tweeted, "Thank you for making me realise that I cannot be paired along with the fair and handsome because I'm dark and not good looking, but I never focus on that."
	In an interview with PTI, Nawaz confirmed his tweet was in response to Chouhan's remarks, the casting director of his upcoming film "Babumoshai Bandookbaaz".
	"People have their own perceptions. If a casting director thinks that he can't cast a fair and handsome actor opposite me, it is his problem. I don't focus or get bothered by what others think about my looks. But such things do hurt me," Siddiqui said.
	The "Badlapur" star, who struggled for more ..

Looking good was never on my agenda: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

She may have mostly played girl-next-door characters in films but actress Shraddha Kapoor said she could never get tired of doing romantic movies.
	Known for her roles in films like "Aashiqui 2", "Ok Jaanu" and "Half Girlfriend", the 30-year-old actress will be seen in a dark avatar in her upcoming movie "Haseena Parkar".
	The film is a biopic on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena, where Shraddha plays the titular role.
	"I don't think I can ever get bored of romantic films and being a part of them. I've had the opportunity to be a part of few romantic films now, where there was a very strong love angle. As someone who loves watching romantic films, I love being a part of them.
	"I would always take up an interesting romantic script. Being an actor, you can't be bored because you get to play so many characters. I cannot remember one instance when I was bored," Shraddha told reporters at the trailer launch of "Haseena Parkar" here.
	Shraddha, however, added that getting her 

Can never get bored of romantic films, says Shraddha

"Babumoshai Bandookbaaz" casting director Sanjay Chouhan today said that he never made the 'fair and handsome' remark about actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, that has led to a controversy.
	Chouhan, in an interview to a daily, had apparently said that after Chitrangada Singh quit the film they had to find an actress who could look good opposite the actor as they "can't cast fair and handsome people with Nawaz. It would look so weird."
	Siddiqui responded to Chouhan's interview with this cryptic tweet, "Thank you for making me realise that I cannot be paired along with the fair and handsome because I'm dark and not good looking, but I never focus on that."
	However, the casting director today clarified that his comments have been misconstrued.
	"I was completely misquoted. All I said was the film needed actors as good as Nawazuddin. You need actors who could match his stature. I don't know from where the 'fair and handsome' bit came but I never said the words," Chouhan told PTI.
 	"I would ...

I was misquoted, Chouhan on remarks about Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Director-producer Karan Johar has posted the first-ever picture of his four-month-old twins, Yash and Roohi.
	The 45-year-old filmmaker took to Instagram to share the first glimpse of his children - a baby boy and girl- who were born on March 5 this year.
	In the picture, one can see Johar holding little hands of his kids and he captioned the image as, "I miss my babies! #roohiandyash."
	Johar became a single father of twins through surrogacy and the filmmaker had said he was "enormously blessed" to be a parent.

Karan Johar shares first glimpse of his twins

Sylvester Stallone has refuted reports that he would appear in Indian remake of "Rambo", which features Tiger Shroff in the lead role.
	The 71-year-old Hollywood star confirmed to Deadline that he absolutely was not taking part in Shroff's "First Blood", a redo of the 1982 film that launched the Rambo franchise.
	Through a spokesperson, Stallone stated "any involvement in Tiger Sharoff's Rambo is not happening, under any circumstances. I wish them well on their own," he said.
	Stallone is currently busy with "Creed" sequel for MGM and is writing the script.
	"Rambo" remake will be directed by Siddharth Anand.

Sylvester Stallone confirms he won't appear in Rambo remake

After raising objection to words like 'cow', 'Hindutva' in a documentary on nobel laureate Amartya Sen, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked the directors of a Bengali feature film to mute the word 'Radha' in a song sequence in the entertainer.
	The film 'Dekh Kemon Lage' was finally given U/A certification after the directors deleted the entire line of the song instead of muting the word 'Radha' from it as sought by CBFC.
	"During the screening few days back, the CBFC has asked for muting the word 'Radha' in a song," Sudeshna Roy, one of the two directors of the film, told PTI today.
	"Instead of muting one word which will have no meaning, we have deleted the entire first line and re-recorded the song minus these words," Abhijit Guha, the other director, said.
	"With the film slated for release on July 22, we did not wish to court further trouble and went by what they asked for and the film was granted a U/A cerficate," Guha said.
	"The song in the romantic comedy 

Bengali film gets certificate after deleting the word 'Radha'

Actor Varun Dhawan has apologised for mocking actress Kangana Ranaut in wake of the nepotism controversy.
	The 30-year-old actor took to Twitter to express his regret on taking part in a joke at the recently concluded 2017 IIFA Awards ceremony, which refuelled the debate that had become a bone of contention between Kangana and filmmaker Karan Johar earlier this year.
	"I express my apology and regret... I am extremely sorry if I have offended or hurt anyone with that act..." wrote Varun.
	The "Badrinath Ki Dulhania" star's statement comes in after he, along with hosts for the event Johar and Saif Ali Khan were criticised on social media for the joke made at the expense of the actress.
	Johar and Saif took a dig at Kangana when Varun joined them on the stage to receive the award for the best performance in a comic role for "Dishoom".
	Saif raked up the issue when he joked that the actor had made it big in the industry because of his father, director David Dhawan.
	"You are here because 

Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone: Varun on nepotism dig

After his highly-publicised cameo in the seventh season premiere of "Game of Thrones", musician Ed Sheeran has now joined "The Simpsons" for a special appearance.
	The 26-year-old singer will feature as a musician named Brendan in the upcoming 29th season of the Fox comedy, reported Entertainment Weekly.
	Sheeran will voice star in a musical-themed episode, titled 'Haw-Haw Land', playing a character along the lines of actor Ryan Gosling's character in the Damien Chazelle-directed film.
	Producer Mike Scully had heard "Shape of You" hitmaker was a Simpsons fan and rocks a tattoo of Blinky the three-eyed fish, was game in appearing on the show.
	Executive producer Al Jean explained, "We had a perfect part for him. So we said, 'Oh, great, we'll have him do this!' And we recorded him over the phone from England."
	Earlier, Sheeran has also appeared as himself on "Undateable" and had a recurring role on "The Bastard Executioner".
	The new sesaon premiers October 1, also featuring guest ...

Ed Sheeran to guest star in 'The Simpsons'

The censor board has formally issued a notice to Suman Ghosh, the director of a documentary on Amartya Sen, saying the film will get a 'U' certification provided he agrees to six cuts.
	The CBFC ordered Ghosh to bleep phrases such as "cow", "Hindu India", "Hindutva view of India" and "Gujarat" from the documentary, "The Argumentative Indian".
	Now, a top CBFC regional office source, not wishing to be named, said, "We had issued the notice to Ghosh yesterday recommending six phrases of the documentary to be muted. We sent it online. Now it is up to him. He can even move the review committee if he wants."
	However, Ghosh has maintained that he is going to fight the decision of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
	"I only came to know from the media today that they sent a formal notice. I'm yet to get the CBFC notice in writing, I'll check. But my stand will remain the same. You can't take out certain phrases from a speech and conversation with Amartya Sen in a documentary. ..

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