Filmmaker Joe Johnston has been roped in to direct "Narnia: The Silver Chair," a revival of C S Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" series.
	"Life of Pi" scribe David Magee has adapted the script, reported Variety.
	TriStar Pictures will partner with the Mark Gordon Company, the C S Lewis Company, and Entertainment One on the project with Mark Gordon, Lewis' stepson Douglas Gresham, Vincent Sieber, and Melvin Adams producing the movie.
	"Joe is a wonderful storyteller who is equally at home in the biggest franchises and the most intimate character pieces. Because C S Lewis' story is iconic and epic, but also tender, personal, and emotional, he's the perfect choice to bring 'The Silver Chair' to the screen," Gordon said.
	 While previous installments -- "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "Prince Caspian," and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" -- followed the Pevensie children, this edition centers around their cousin Eustace Scrubb, who travels to Narnia to save the kidnapped child of ...

Joe Johnston to direct 'Narnia' revival 'The Silver Chair'

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Actor Nicolas Cage has broken his ankle while shooting for heist movie "#211".
	The 53-year-old actor was filming the project in Bulgaria, reported Deadline.
	It is still unclear how the accident happened, but he was transferred to a hospital near the set before heading back to Los Angeles for treatment.
	Cage hopes to return to the set in about two weeks.
	York Shackleton is directing the movie that stars Cage as a police officer, following his efforts to stop a bank robbery.
	Along with Cage, the cast also includes Amanda Cerny, Sophie Skelton, and Michael Rainey Jr.

Nicolas Cage breaks ankle on '#211' movie set in Bulgaria

Actress Bonnie Aarons is set to reprise her role as the demonic sister for the "Conjuring 2" spin-off titled "The Nun".
	Demian Bichir and Taissa Farmiga are starring in the movie to be directed by Corin Hardy, reported Variety.
	Bechir will portray a priest and Farmiga will play the titular nun.
	The studio started developing "The Nun" last June, shortly after the release of "The Conjuring 2".
	The project will be produced by James Wan, who directed the two "Conjuring" movies and produced the sequel, and Peter Safran, who produced both movies.
	Written by Gary Dauberman and Wan, "The Nun" centers on Bichir's character travelling to Rome to investigate the killing of a nun.
	The demon nun, a manifestation of the evil spirit Valak, became part of the story in "The Conjuring 2".

Bonnie Aarons joins 'Conjuring' spin-off as the demon sister

Filmmaker David Fincher is in final talks to helm the "World War Z" sequel starring Brad Pitt.
	The development comes after Jim Gianopulos joined as the new CEO of the Paramount Pictures, reported Variety.
	While Gianopulos has not officially greenlit the movie yet, he is expected to do so in the coming weeks.
	According to the sources production would probably begin in the first quarter of 2018.
	If the deal is finalised, it would mark a big milestone in the long development process that started last summer. Pitt met with a handful of directors but nothing materialised until he decided to reach out to Fincher.
	 The actor-director duo's reunion on "World War Z" would mark their fourth film together, having previously worked on "Se7en," "Fight Club," and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

David Fincher close to join 'World War Z 2' as director

The release date of the fifth film in the long-running "Indiana Jones" series has been pushed back to 2020.
	The film, which was slated to debut on July 19, 2019, will now release on July 10, 2020 in the US, Disney confirmed to Variety.
	A delay in the release comes after director Steven Spielberg decided to sneak in one more movie first.
	The Oscar-winning filmmaker still has several projects in his hands, including "Ready Player One," a big-screen adaptation of a best-selling science-fiction novel, and a drama about the Pentagon Papers with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

Disney pushes 'Indiana Jones 5' release to 2020

"Riverdale" producers have confirmed that a different actor will be playing iconic Archie Comics bully, Reggie, in the show.
	The recasting is taking place as actor Ross Butler, who played the role in the first season, is busy with other projects, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	"We love what Ross did with the role of Reggie (this season), but because of his commitments to other projects, we couldn't use him nearly as much as we would have liked," series creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa told TVLine.
	"...We're looking for a new Reggie. Those are big shoes to fill, but we're confident we can find an actor who is as funny and sexy as Ross. And of course we all wish Ross the best," he added.
	Butler is a series regular on Netflix's breakout hit "13 Reasons Why".
	"Riverdale" airs in India on Colors Infinity.

'Riverdale' recasting classic character for season two

Actress Jessica Biel says her husband Justin Timberlake has always been supportive of the roles she takes on.
	The 35-year-old actress says she likes the way Timberlake, an accomplished musician and actor in his own right, takes interest in her career, reported Femalefirst.
	"He's been such a huge supporter of this all along. He knows how much the material is interesting to me and what a great opportunity this is for me to do something really different," Biel says.
	Biel tied the knot with Timberlake in 2012. They both share a baby boy together.

Justin Timberlake huge supporter of my career: Jessica Biel

Singer Demi Lovato has got a giant lion inked on her left hand.
	After attending the Time 100 Gala, the "Cool For the Summer" singer had a late-night tattoo session with celebrity artist, Bang Bang, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	She also flaunted the body art on social media by posting photos of her newly inked hand.
	The 'king of jungle' seems to be a favourite among the celebrities as model-actress Cara Delevingne has one on her finger while singer Ed Sheeran got a massive lion inked on his chest.

Demi Lovato shows off new lion tattoo on her hand

Actress Brie Larson says her celebrity friends like Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone helped her sail through the tough times.
	The 27-year-old actress says she felt lonely during the press tour of her critically acclaimed film "Room" and that was the time when her fellow actresses stood beside her, reported Vanity Fair.
	"I felt lonely and bad sometimes. I was embarrassed to keep talking about myself. Emma wrote this beautiful e-mail out of nowhere, and then one day Jen sent me a text message after she saw 'Room', and we started talking.
	"That (group of friends) saved my life. I was able to talk with them about everything that was going on in my life, and it was with people who had been through it before and are also hilarious. That support and acceptance was everything," Larson says.
	The actress, who won the best actress Oscar for her role in "Room", says she was home-schooled and did not have friends that had the same interests as her, but she felt incredible after meeting Stone ..

My famous friends saved my life: Brie Larson

Pop star Justin Bieber is gearing up for the release of his collaborative track "I'm the One" this Friday.
	The 22-year-old singing sensation announced the release date on Instagram by sharing the single's cover art and simply wrote "Friday" in the caption.
	"I'm the One" is a track from DJ Khaled's upcoming album 'Grateful'.
	Besides Bieber, Migos, Lil Wayne and Chance The Rapper's vocals are also featured on the track.

Justin Bieber's single with DJ Khaled to release tomorrow

Adam Levine paid tributes to former "The Voice" contestant Christina Grimmie with a touching performance on the popular singing reality show.
	The 38-year-old Maroon 5 frontman, who is also one of the judges on the "The Voice", performed 'Hey Jude' with his team to honour the late songstress, reported AceShowbiz.
	"God, I loved her so much. I am talking to you guys specifically. I'm talking to everybody. I miss her. It is unfair she is not here. We are going to sing a little song. I am going to be singing every word to her in her honour. Thank you for being here. Christina, we love you," Levine said.
	Grimmie was gunned down at the Plaza Live theatre in Orlando on June 10, 2016 by an obsessed fan, Kevin Loibl. She was 22.

Adam Levine gives musical tributes to Christina Grimmie

Chris Pratt is gearing up for the release of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2" and the actor says he felt relaxed after watching the final cut of the film as it was as good as the script.
	The 37-year-old actor, who reprises his role as Star-Lord in the Marvel project, says he was happy to see that the movie is offering what it promised, reported Femalefirst.
	"I saw it about a week and a half ago for the first time, and last night was the second time. I was so relieved when I saw it because I knew the script. The movie is exactly how the script read.
	"When I read the script, I knew it was good. But there's so much stuff that can happen between reading the script, and then watching the movie, you know? I was just relieved to see that the movie was as good as the script," Pratt says.

Chris Pratt was relieved after watching 'Guardians of the

Blondie band's lead singer Debbie Harry says she prefers house parties rather than going to a club.
	The 71-year-old singer, who was a regular at New York City nightspot Studio 54 in the '70s and '80s and famed punk venue CBGB, says she has curbed her partying lifestyle, reported Femalefirst.
	"I go out but it's not like I used to go out. I love going to people's houses and stuff, and just getting stupid," Debbie says.
 	Other members of Blondie, who are set to play at The Roundhouse in London, also feel the atmosphere at gigs is different now.
	"There's a different physicality here in the UK. Everybody has this herd thing, you know? It's very primal. It's reflected in the craziness of the shows," guitarist Chris Stein says.
	The band, which has sold over 40 million records, will release their new album 'Pollinator' on May 5.
	It has also teamed up with the likes of Dave Sitek (On The Radio), Johnny Marr, Sia and Charli XCX for the album.

Debbie Harry likes house parties

Singer Solange Knowles says women have to go through a lot of confrontations every day and it is her art that helps her in getting over them.
	The 30-year-old singer says she tries to make things easier for herself by focusing on her music, modelling or acting, reported Cosmopolitan magazine.
	"We as women face a lot of challenges on a daily basis. We have to stand firm in our walk and our intentions - but there are absolutely times when that weight feels too heavy, feels like a load that I just can't bear that day.
	"I try to work through that in my art, whatever medium that might be. My live performance is based around the colour red and all the things that communicates as a woman to the world..." Knowles says.
	The "Cranes in the Sky" singer says with age she has become better at explaining the complexities of a woman.

Women face a lot of challenges on daily basis: Solange Knowles

Veteran singer-songwriter Elton John has been advised by his friends to relax following his recent health scare.
	The 70-year-old singer, who spent two nights in hospital last week battling an infection he picked up during his tour of South America, has been asked by his friends to ease up his schedule, reported Femalefirst.
	"Elton has a real close knit circle of friends who are genuinely worried about him. Nobody wants him to burn himself out and they hope this recent scare will encourage him to take stock. But he's not even considering retirement at present," a source said.
 	John is still recovering from the infection and has already cancelled a series of planned performances.

Elton John's friends urge him to slowdown

"Scream Queens" star Lea Michele says she is happy with the way things are shaping up for her in personal life.
	The 30-year-old singer-actress, who likes to keep her private life out of limelight, says her new LP will have songs focusing on her personal side, reported E! online.
	"I feel like I'm in such an incredible place in my life right now, and there's definitely those personal songs on the album and especially my concerts. I break down the songs and I tell everyone what they're about, so that's where I get really personal and that's where I open up...
	"I try to keep my life as private as I can, but my music is where I really open up, and maybe we'll Taylor Swift a few people left and right," Michele says.

I'm in an incredible place in my life: Lea Michele

A court here has issued a non-bailable warrant against filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and producer Ronnie Screwvala in connection with a copyright violation case of 2009.
	Siddiqui Mushtaq Muhsin in his petition claimed that the film "Agyaat", directed by Varma and produced by Screwvala and released in August 2009, was based on a story written by him.
	Judicial Magistrate K K Kurandale issued the non-bailable warrant after Muhsin's lawyer Pradeep Walujkar pointed out that Varma had not responded to the summonses that were served on him since last two years.
	The court posted the matter for hearing on May 31.
	"Varma had been making offbeat films and as such I wrote a story and sent it to him through post but received no reply.
	"In 2009 when the film 'Agyaat' was released, I was shocked to see that it was based on my story," the petition mentions.
	Muhsin, a resident of Nutan colony of the city, further said, "I had registered the story with the Film Writers Association and the records can 

NBW against Ram Gopal Varma for copyright violation

She might have become one of the most successful Indian stars in the West, but actress Priyanka Chopra has said she did not go to Hollywood with the attitude that people will instantly recognise her.
	The 34-year-old actress said she is fine with giving her introduction to people who do not know her.
	"We can't say that if we are stars in India we will be stars everywhere. That's not cool. Every country has different celebrities. So, I never expected that.
	"I am okay to walk into a room and introduce myself as, 'Hello, I am Priyanka Chopra. I am an Indian actor.' There's nothing small about it, our achievements are quite big," Priyanka told reporters.
	The actress said the American media was never mean to her "except a few" and she never felt insignificant on a foreign film set.
	"I haven't seen them (American press) being that good to any other Indian actor if you think like that. They have been loving, friendly and encouraging of me...
	"We are one-fifth of the world's population ..

Never expected to be treated like a star in the West: Priyanka

Stone-pelting would not help Jammu and Kashmir and the youth of the state should channelise their energy towards constructive pursuits, former captain of the Indian cricket team Mohammad Azharuddin said today.
	He also advocated a political initiative to reach out to the people of the state.
	"Yes, there should be a political initiative, because if you do not take it, then you have to continue to face such problems (violence)," the cricketer turned politician told reporters at the sidelines of an event in Baramulla district, 55 kms from here.
	Azharuddin and actor Dia Mirza were in north Kashmir town in connection with a two-day youth festival Jashn-e-Baramulla, organised by Army, which concluded today.
	The cricketer also said that stone-pelting would not benefit the youth of Kashmir.
	"I am totally against stone-pelting. God has bestowed you with youth but you are ruining it by hurling stones. What will you achieve? You will pelt for one year, two years, what will happen afterwards? 

Stone-pelting won't help J&K, Azharuddin to youth

Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson says he cannot wait to come to India and express his gratitude to people who have been loving him over the years.
	Priyanka Chopra today launched a brand new poster of her upcoming Hollywood project "Baywatch" here, which stars Johnson.
 	In a special video message, which was played during the event, the Hollywood star said he would love to visit the country.
	"I am so sorry I couldn't be there with you. Priyanka and I had talked about this for months. Coming to India would've been my first time. I cannot wait to come. I wish I could've joined you this time," he said.
	The actor, popularly known as "The Rock", said he had a great time working with Priyanka, who will be seen in the role of antagonist, Victoria Leeds, in her Hollywood debut.
	Johnson, 44, said he loved working with Priyanka on the movie adaptation of the popular '90s TV show.
	"I've been told this video is going to play in a very big press conference, based around someone who is very ...

Can't wait to come to India: Dwayne Johnson

Makers of Assamese feature film "Local Kung Fu 2", based on William Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors", today alleged that their movie has been withdrawn from local cinema halls to accommodate "Baahubali 2".
	At a press conference, the director and the producer of the film claimed that "non-Assamese people sitting in Bengaluru and Delhi" were controlling the cinema halls.
	"With the limited number of shows, we were doing good business. We are now saddened to learn that our film will be taken down this Friday. Is this the way these cinema hall owners treat local cinema? I am shocked to say the least," said director Kenny Deori Basumatary.
	He claimed that "Local Kung Fu 2" opened to a great response across the state on April 19, with shows being pre- booked online to nearly houseful capacity at different theatres such as PVR Guwahati, Inox Jorhat, Anuradha Guwahati.
	"If no one was watching our film, it's quite obvious that theatre owners would remove it. But it's doing really well, ...

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