American author Stephen King, whose novel "Outsiders" is now a series, says the story began with the idea of a man existing in two places at the same time.
The series, which has started streaming in India on Hotstar and stars noted actor Ben Mendelsohn as a police detective investigating the murder of an 11-year-old boy, is typical King story where supernatural mixes with the ordinary.
"I write stories that are supposed to be fun, scary and make readers believe the unbelievable. I had the idea for a long time to write a story about a man who is in two places at the same time. There are some extremely strange things in this world of ours and what always interests me in stories like this is how does a person cope with the unbelievable," King said in a statement.
"The Outsider" begins by following a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy. But when an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case, it leads a seasoned cop and an ...

'Outsiders' started as the story of a man existing in two places: Stephen King

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South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite", which has been nominated for six Oscars including the best picture and best director, is all set to release in India on January 31.
The movie, a dark class satire, emerged as a global sensation since its Palme D'Or win at the Cannes Film Festival last May.
Bong, best known for his films "Memories of Murder", "Snowpiercer" "The Host", "Mother" and "Okja", has also co-written the film with Han Jin Won and the duo is also nominated in the best original screenplay category at Oscars.
The director shot most of the film on a meticulously erected set that served as the upper class Park House in the movie.
"Parasite" has been on a winning streak ahead of the Oscars, collecting trophies at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes.
It is the also the first South Korean film to get nominated for Best Film and Best Director at the upcoming 92nd Academy Awards, scheduled to take place on February 9.
The film is being released in India by Ashwani 

'Parasite' to release in India on January 31

"The Eternals" will follow the events of Marvel tentpole "Avengers: Endgame", the studio has revealed.
According to DigitalSpy, Marvel has released the first full synopsis for the superhero team adventure feature.
Directed by Chloe Zhao, the film features a star-studded cast including Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, Kit Harington, Barry Keoghan and Brian Tyree Henry.
"Marvel Studios' The Eternals features an exciting new team of Super Heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years.
"Following the events of 'Avengers: Endgame', an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows to reunite against mankind's most ancient enemy, The Deviants," the synopsis reads.
"The Eternals" is scheduled for a November 6 release.

'The Eternals' confirmed to take place after 'Avengers: Endgame'

The Academy is once again facing criticism for shutting out women directors at the recently announced nominations and actor-comic Awkwafina said one can't ignore films directed by women, including her movie "The Farewell".
Helmed by Lulu Wang, "The Farewell" is a dramedy which follows a family that hides their grandmother's cancer diagnosis from her.
Both Wang and "Little Women" director Greta Gerwig were overlooked in the best director category, which includes all male nominees.
Awkwafina, who was on the short list for best actress, was snubbed so much so the film didn't receive a single nomination.
"There were amazing performances this year. They are all warranted as they should have been. But we can't ignore movies that women helmed, including mine," she said of the nominations.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor was speaking on a panel on Tuesday at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena.
Awkwafina added the love and accolades the film garnered post ...

We can't ignore movies helmed by women: Awkwafina on 'Farewell' Oscar snub

Actor Rami Malek says he has a "big crush" on his "Dolittle" co-star Robert Downey Jr.
Malek made the revelation on an episode of "The Ellen Show" which was guest-hosted by the "Iron Man" star.
While discussing their upcoming fantasy adventure film, Downey Jr revealed his wife had a crush on Malek.
"She does have a bit of a crush on you - in a nice way, in a producer way," he said.
To which Malek replied, "I'll take that. She has a bigger crush on you. Well, I have a big crush on you."
The "Bohemian Rhapsody" star then went on to thank Downey Jr for his contribution to cinema.
"Thank you for everything you've done for film and cinema - all of these roles from 'Chaplin' to 'Dolittle' now, 'Iron Man', everything.
"Everything that you've done has not only been something that we as actors look up to and admire, but you've taken so many of us under your wing, and I'm so appreciative," he said.
Downey Jr plays the titular role in "Dolittle", which is billed as a vivid re-imagining of the ...

Rami Malek has a 'big crush' on Robert Downey Jr

"12 Years A Slave" helmer Steve McQueen is the latest director to head to streaming by signing an overall deal with Amazon Studios.
McQueen is already working on a new TV series for the streamer, Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke
said at the Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena, California, reported IndieWire.
"We've spent the last year conspiring on not only an overall deal, but a new global series. We're jumping into writing on Steve's idea Last Days.' This is an incredibly timely big-swing show we think will be one of our best hits, Salke said.
"It's a big, ambitious idea. He wanted something that felt relevant to him and what he's been thinking about. The idea is that a group of people are dispatched to space to live there while this planet is declining rapidly, Salke said.
With his Amazon deal, McQueen has become the latest in a list of creators to opt for an overall deal. Lena Waithe, Gloria Caldern Kellett and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions are among ...

Steve McQueen signs overall deal with Amazon Studios

"This Is Us" star Many Moore is heading back to her music roots and the actor-singer is set to reveal her first album in over 10 years.
Moore's 10-track 'Silver Landings' will come out on March 6.
She released 'Amanda Leigh' in 2009 and has been more active on the acting scene since.
The 35-year-old singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the news.
"It feels so good to be stepping assuredly into this next chapter of my life as a woman and performer, with an album of songs I couldn't be more thrilled with or ready to share.
"Having music back in my life makes me feel like a more complete version of myself, in ways I wasn't even expecting. The experience of writing, recording (and soon to be touring) it with some of the people I love the most in the world is an experience I will treasure forever. 'Silver Landings' out March 6," Moore wrote alongside the LP's cover.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the singer will also be on the 'Silver Landings' North America tour, beginning on ..

Mandy Moore reveals first album in over 10 years

Actors Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler have reportedly called it quits after more than eight years of dating.
A source confirmed to People magazine that the couple, who had been in a long-distance relationship as they filmed projects in different countries, have broken up.
The representatives for the actors could not be reached for comment.
Hudgens, 31, and Butler, 28, were first spotted together in 2011.
"The Princess Switch" actor publicly celebrated Bulter's birthday in August 2019.
"Happy birthday to my love, my other half, my constant inspiration and supporter. My best friend. My everything. 28 is going to be..." she wrote on Instagram.
Hudgens is filming "The Princess Switch: Switched Again" and Butler will play Elvis Presley in an untitled biopic, which is under production.

Vanessa Hudgens, Austin Butler break up

Actor-comedian Vir Das' third stand-up special, "Vir Das: For India", for streamer Netflix will bow out on January 26.
The ace comedian has previously collaborated with Netflix on 2017's "A Broad Understanding" and 2018's "Losing It".
Das shared the news on social media, saying the new comedy special is "entirely about India".
"Gulp... ANNOUNCEMENT! On January 26, Republic Day... #VirDasForIndia COMES OUT ON @netflixisajoke @netflix_in . A comedy special entirely about India. Celebrating our culture, our values, our madness...all of it....and sending it out to the world.
"I would like to humbly apologise for the things I am about to say... Comedy and patriotism go well together....right?" he wrote in a post on Twitter.
With the new comedy special, Das has become the sixth artiste to feature in three standup specials for Netflix.

Vir Das' next Netflix comedy special to premiere on Republic Day

Singer Demi Lovato is returning to the music scene with a performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
It will be her first live gig since her highly-publicised drug overdose and hospitalisation in July 2018.
Lovato took to Instagram on Tuesday to make the announcement.
"I told you the next time you'd hear from me I'd be singing #GRAMMYs @recordingacademy @cbstv," Lovato captioned her photo that read 'GRAMMY PERFORMER'.
It is unknown whether she will play new music. She has been teasing new music for months now.
Lovato joins previously announced performers Ariana Grande, Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, along with Alicia Keys, who returns for her second consecutive year as the host.
The ceremony will take place on January 26.

Demi Lovato to perform at 2020 Grammys

"Kick 2", starring superstar Salman Khan, will release in December 2021, director Sajid Nadiadwala has revealed.
Nadiadwala said he will soon finish the script of the much-awaited sequel to 2014 blockbuster "Kick".
But before "Kick 2" hits the screens, Salman and Nadiadwala will return for "Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali", slated for Eid 2021 release.
"I had started writing this film even before I started with 'Kick 2'. Salman and I are collaborating after six years and it feels just like our 'Judwaa' days back then. 'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali' is a film with a very different approach and we are sure the audience will love to see Salman in the avatar we have planned," the filmmaker said in a statement.
"We are yet to lock the female co-star post which we will start working on the shoot dates. 'Kick 2' will happen in December 2021, I am in a process to finish writing the script," he added.
The filmmaker last September said that "Kick 2" will not be releasing on Eid 2020.
"Kabhi Eid, Kabhi Diwali" 

'Kick 2' will happen in December 2021: Sajid Nadiadwala

An R-rated Star Trek film by Quentin Tarantino might not be a reality as the filmmaker says he is not keen to direct it but is happy to share notes.
Tarantino has been for the longest time attached with the project, which he was reportedly developing with JJ Abrams, the director of two "Star Trek" films.
But in an interview with Deadline, the 56-year-old director said it is now unlikely that he will direct it but hopes that Paramount studio still makes it.
"I think they might make that movie, but I just don't think I'm going to direct it. It's a good idea. They should definitely do it and I'll be happy to come in and give them some notes on the first rough cut," Tarantino said.
The filmmaker, who is currently up for two Oscars for his last movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", had previously said that he might be "steering away" from the project.
"I might be steering away from it, but we'll see. I haven't completely decided, or talked to anyone involved. Nothing is official," ...

Quentin Tarantino might not make 'Star Trek' film after all

Amazon has officially announced the cast of its forthcoming "Lord of the Rings" series which will be led by actors Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur and Nazanin Boniadi.
As earlier reported by Variety, Aramayo is replacing Will Poulter in the much-anticipated series and will be joined by Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh and another "Game of Thrones" alum Joseph Mawle.
Aramayo will portray the male protagonist Beldor, while Kavenagh will play Tyra, the female lead.
Newcomer Morfydd Clark will also feature in the series as young Galadriel, a part previously portrayed by two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" trilogies.
Also joining the cast are Tom Budge, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith and Charlie Vickers.
"These exceptionally talented women and men are more than just our actors: they are the newest members of an ever-expanding creative family that is now working tirelessly to bring ...

'Lords of the Rings' series unveils main cast

Amazon Studios has given a go-ahead to a series based on Jack Reacher, the famous character from Lee Child's bestselling book series.
"Scorpion" creator Nick Santora will serve as writer, showrunner and executive producer on the show that the studio is developing in partnership with Skydance Television and Paramount Television Studios.
"Lee Child has created an incredible character and world; it will be the goal of every writer, producer, actor, executive and crew member to capture the essence of Mr. Child's books - and luckily Lee has been there, and will continue to be there, to help guide us along the way in this series. He is the pulse of Reacher," Santora said.
Child's "Jack Reacher" is published in 49 languages and 101 territories. With more than 100 million books sold, the series has made over a billion dollars in global sales.
The first season of the show will be based on Child's first novel in his book series, "The Killing Floor".
"It's been great so far, but really, the fun .

'Jack Reacher' series is officially happening at Amazon

"6 Underground" star Corey Hawkins has boarded the cast of Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o's HBO Max series "Americanah".
The streaming service of WarnerMedia has given a straight-to-series order to the project, which marks a reunion between Nyong'o and her "Black Panther" co-star Gurira.
"Americanah", based on author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel of the same name, tells the story of Ifemelu (Nyong'o), a young, beautiful, self-assured woman raised in Nigeria, who as a teenager falls in love with her classmate Obinze.
Hawkins will take on the role of Blaine, Ifemelu's present-day boyfriend and Yale Professor, who is madly in love with her, reported Variety.
The series will also feature "Harriet" breakout Zackary Momoh as Obinze and actor Uzo Aduba.
Gurira will write the pilot of the 10-episode series as well as serve as showrunner on the series. She will also serve as executive producer alongside Nyong'o, Andrea Calderwood of Potboiler Television, Didi Rea and Danielle Del of D2 ...

Corey Hawkins joins cast of HBO Max's 'Americanah' adaptation

The much-awaited sequel to 2013's zombie comedy "Go Goa Gone" is finally happening, studios Eros international and Maddock Films announced on Wednesday.
The first film, which featured Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari, followed three men whose holiday to Goa turns out to be a zombie nightmare.
Saif played the role of Boris, a Russian mobster-turned-zombie hunter, in the Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK-directed film.
According to the makers, the sequel will take off from the point where the original ended. All the actors are expected to reprise their characters.
"It's been quite a journey from 2013, and I'm so excited we're back again with this crazy ride! 'Go Goa Gone' redefined many things, and we are gunning to do that again. The characters have stayed with us all this while and we are thrilled to bring them back to life.
"Sunil and I have had a great partnership and I'm excited to be back together especially for this film. We are finishing the final draft and we ...

'Go Goa Gone' sequel announced by Maddock Films, Eros International

Netflix has renewed its smash-hit stalker series "You" for a third season.
The psychological thriller show, developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble from the book series by Caroline Kepnes, features Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a serial killer, stalker and bookstore manager.
The show's second season, which also featured "Haunting of the Hill House" breakout Victoria Pedretti, premiered on the streamer's platform on December 26.
In season two, Joe moves to Los Angeles, where he uses the name Will Bettelheim and falls for a new woman, Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti).
Both Badgley and Pedretti will be reprising their characters in the third season, reported Variety.
Gamble and Berlanti are also returning as executive producers, with Gamble serving as showrunner.
The third season will premiere in 2021.

Netflix orders third season of 'You'

Teen pop sensation Billie Eilish has been roped in by the makers of upcoming James Bond film "No Time To Die" to record its official theme song.
The 18-year-old singer, who wrote the song with her brother Finneas O'Connell, will be the youngest artiste in history to record the theme track for the long-running spy franchise.
The news was shared by the official Twitter handle of "James Bond".
"The #NoTimeToDie title song will be performed by @billieeilish. Billie has written the song with her brother @finneas and is the youngest artist in history to write and record a James Bond theme song," it posted.
Eilish follows in the footsteps of British singers Adele and Sam Smith, who won an Oscar each for their tracks in "Skyfall" (2012) and "Spectre" (2015), respectively.
"It feels crazy to be a part of this in every way. To be able to score the theme song to a film that is part of such a legendary series is a huge honour. James Bond is the coolest film franchise ever to exist. I'm still in ..

Billie Eilish to perform James Bond theme song for 'No Time to Die'

Actor January Jones has revealed that she went on "a couple dates" with reality TV star Nick Viall despite previously saying they were friends.
The "Mad Men" alum said she connected with the "Bachelor Nation" star when he tried changing her mind.
"Nick slid into my DMs, and he's like, I'm so sorry that your perception of me is so negative, I'd love to take you out to coffee and see if I can change your mind'. And I squealed. I was like, I hate that guy!' My sister's like, if you don't go, you will forever regret it'.
"So I agreed to go on a date with him, or to drinks or whatever, and as I met him I was rounding the corner and I saw him and he has a very distinct walk..." Jones, 42, said on actor Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast.
The actor said their first date was "good", adding she would "grill" him about the show.
She said while Viall, 39, was often cast as a villain on the reality shows, he was different in person.
"The thing that attracted me to Nick was he seemed like - I 

January Jones confirms dating Nick Viall in past

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star opposite British actor Richard Madden in Amazon Studios' upcoming thriller series "Citadel".
The studio plans to start a multi-series franchise with "Citadel" and local productions will be simultaneously made in Italy and India. It has announced another production in Mexico.
Priyanka, 37, and Richard, 33, will headline the US version which is being called the "mothership" of the project, Deadline reported.
Described as an "action-packed spy series with a compelling emotional centre", "Citadel" will be executive produced by "Avengers: Endgame" directors Anthony and Joe Russo along with former ABC Studios president Patrick Moran and Mike Larocca.
Priyanka shared the news on Instagram, saying she looks forward to working with The Russo Brothers and the "Bodyguard" star.
"Cannot wait to work alongside the super talented @maddenrichard and incredible @therussobrothers on this new series.
"Get ready! 'CITADEL' will be a multi-layered global franchise ...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Richard Madden to star in Amazon series 'Citadel'

Union minister and BJP leader  Babul Supriyo on Tuesday said Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone  meeting a specific group of students on the JNU campus and  "ignoring" others in the midst of promotion of her film  "Chhapaak", has "not gone down well" with some people.
Supriyo said the names of some members of the group  the actor had met with, have now surfaced as accused (in  connection with the violence in the varsity).
Addressing reporters, the BJP leader also slammed the  trolls for making derogatory remarks against the actor over  her visit.
Ahead of the release of her film "Chhapaak", Padukone  visited the JNU on January 7 to express solidarity with  students who were attacked by masked assailants two days  earlier.
The visit triggered a backlash from many netizens.
Addressing a press conference in support of the  Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in Chhattisgarh's Durg  district, Supriyo also accused Opposition parties of spreading  a "false propaganda" about the new ...

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