Jared Leto is set to make his feature film directorial debut with Paramount's crime thriller "77."
	David Matthews writes from an original screenplay by author James Ellroy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Set in politically charged 1974 Los Angeles, the story revolves around two police officers who team up to recover kidnapped heiress Patty Hearst while simultaneously investigating the brutal murder of a fellow officer. They uncover not only relentless corruption and crime, but a dark and violent conspiracy as well.
	The film will be produced by Dick Wolf and Tony Ganz of Wolf Films along with Leto.
	The 45-year-old actor has previously helmed the 2012 documentary feature "Artifact" and the documentary series "Great Wide Open," "Into The Wild" and "Beyond the Horizon". He also has directed numerous music videos and commercials winning over a dozen awards worldwide.

Jared Leto to direct crime thriller '77'

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Director Amit Roy has expressed his displeasure over the change in the title of his debut film, from "Running Shaadi.Com" to "Running Shaadi", after the movie was dragged to court by a matrimonial website, whose name bears resemblance to the movie's original title.
	Shaadi.Com approached Bombay High Court against the use of the name of their portal in the Taapsee Pannu-Amit Sadh starrer, including its title and prayed for damages worth Rs 50 crore.
	At a screening last night, Amit told reporters that such demands were unfortunate, especially a week before the film's release.
	"It's very unfortunate, even though we have to respect judiciary and its decision. But I feel it is unfortunate for the filmmaker when people turn up at the last juncture of the release and they push you to a corner and your release is at stake, so many people's investments are at stake. Whether you fight the case or not, you are pushed to a corner where you have to surrender," he said.
	The ...

It's unfortunate: 'Running Shaadi' director on title change

Mel Gibson, Jonathan Levine and Ruben Fleischer are among the directors being considered for "Suicide Squad 2".
	Warner Bros is courting the actor-director and no official offer has been made nor has any commitment, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Sources say that Gibson, 61, is familiarizing himself with the material. But the studio has not taken a call yet and is also looking at other directors, including Daniel Espinosa.
	David Ayer wrote and helmed the first film, which featured an all-star cast that included Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto.
	The movie faced some initial hurdles during production and was met with somewhat polarizing response, but grossed USD 745 million worldwide.
	"Suicide Squad" revolved around villains such as Deadshot, Harley Quinn, the Joker, Captain Boomerang and Killer Croc, who are forced into the service of the government in exchange for lighter sentences.

Mel Gibson among directors eyed for 'Suicide Squad' sequel

Actress Kangana Ranaut says her "Rangoon" co-stars Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are incredible actors and she is fortunate to share screen space with them.
	"Rangoon" a love story set against the backdrop of World War II and brings together the three actors on-screen for the first time.
	"They are incredible actors. They are amazing with Vishal Bhardwaj sir (director) and he has given them wonderful characters in the films that he did with them. They are both very special, very natural and spontaneous.
	"I feel fortunate to be working with great actors like them. I liked Saif as Langda Tyagi in 'Omkara' and Shahid was incredible in 'Haider'. They (Bhardwaj and Saif and Vishal and Shahid) have great tuning and they had same energy for this film ("Rangoon")," Kangana told PTI.
	Praising Bhardwaj the 29-year-old actress says that the filmmaker has the courage to deal with subjects which no one will ever think of bringing on-screen.
	"He has courage to take on subjects which are ...

Shahid, Saif are very special: Kangana Ranaut

Singer Camila Cabello says he wants to work with Ed Sheeran.
	The 19-year-old star, who left girl group Fifth Harmony in 2016, said she is a huge fan of the British pop singer, reported Female First.
	"He's incredible at putting love, emotion, and feeling into words. I would love to see him go into a room and watch how he makes his magic.
	"He always talks about how he loves making songs from the heart, and that's something that I've pushed myself to do in my songwriting process, too," Cabello said.
	Meanwhile, the songstress has also opened up about her relationship with fellow pop star Taylor Swift, saying she turns to the 'Blank Space' hitmaker for love advice.

Camila Cabello wants to collaborate with Ed Sheeran

"Girls" star Allison Williams says she finds sex scenes awkward.
	The actress, however, said that such scenes can often provide moments of "character discovery," reported Female First.
	"I actually had more sex scenes than any of the other girls. Of course, they're awkward - but the reason that they never loom in my calendar is because a) I have too many of them to fear them and b) they are hugely revealing about my character and important for the series thematically.
	"'Girls' isn't exploitative. It put into fashion the idea that a sex scene can also be a moment of character discovery," Williams said.
	The 28-year-old actress also praised Lena Dunham's show for giving audiences a "realistic depiction of sex".

Sex scenes are awkward: Allison Williams

Scarlett Johansson says monogamy is "unnatural" and feels it requires "a lot of work" to be in a relationship with just one person.
	The "Captain America: Civil War" star, however, understands the notion that marriage is "very romantic," reported E! online
	"Well, with every gain there's a loss, right? So that's a loss. You have to choose a path. I think the idea of marriage is very romantic; it's a beautiful idea, and the practice of it can be a very beautiful thing. I don't think it's natural to be a monogamous person. I might be skewered for that, but I think it's work. It's a lot of work.
	"And the fact that it is such work for so many people - for everyone - the fact of that proves that it is not a natural thing. It's something I have a lot of respect for and have participated in, but I think it definitely goes against some instinct to look beyond," Johansson said.
	The 32-year-old actress sees getting hitched as a responsibility.
	"I think marriage initially involves a lot of ...

Monogamy is unnatural, says Scarlett Johansson

DJ Calvin Harris says that he has worked with the "greatest artists of our generation" on his new music.
	The 33-year-old DJ-and-producer took to Twitter to tell his fans that he has been busy recording "feel incredible music" and is confident his next album will be his best yet.
	"In 2017 I'm making music to make your soul happy! Not feel good music. Feel INCREDIBLE music More joyful music in 2017. I feel like it's missing from the world. And it was missing from my life. So I created it!"
	"I worked with the greatest artists of our generation! I'm in the mixing stage now. I listen back and can't believe what we created ! So excited to share this with you ! Can u tell (sic)" Harris wrote.
	The Scottish DJ said he has vowed that in 2017 he is "making music to make your soul happy".

I'm working with greatest artists of our generation: Harris

Filmmaker Niki Caro has been roped in to direct the Disney's live-action reboot of "Mulan".
	The movie is inspired by Hua Mulan, the Chinese folk heroine who took her aged father's place in battle, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Hong Kong movie mogul Bill Kong will serve as executive producer.
	The new Mulan features a script originally penned by Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek, and rewritten by Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.
	The film is slated to hit theaters in November 2018.

Niki Caro to direct 'Mulan' reboot

"Moonlight" star Mahershala Ali is in negotiations to join the cast of action film "Triple Frontier".
	JC Chandor is directing the film, which has a screenplay by Mark Boal, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	The action-adventure film is set in the border zone between Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil.
	The movie also has Tom Hardy and Channing Tatum on board.
	The project, which has been around since 2009, is being produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner of Atlas Entertainment along with Boal.

Mahershala Ali to join action film 'Triple Frontier'

Actor Matthew Lillar has joined the cast of NBC's soap "Good Girls".
	The 47-year-old actor will play Dean, husband to Kathleen Rose Perkins, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	Dean is father of four and car dealer who is jovial and a bit of a blowhard. He's also having an affair with the star of one of his dealership commercials and has no idea what his wife is capable of.
	The project explores what happens when three "good girl" suburban wives and mothers suddenly find themselves in desperate circumstances - they decide to stop playing it safe, and risk everything to take their power back.
	The cast also includes Manny Montana and Reno Wilson.
	The drama pilot is from Shondaland grad Jenna Bans. She will also pen the script and executive produce the show.

Matthew Lillard to co-star in 'Good Girls'

Disney has cast actor Jimmy Vee as 'Star Wars' new droid R2-D2.
	Jimmy previously played R2 in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
	In a statement released by the Oh So Small production agency, Vee said: "It's been an absolute pleasure to have worked alongside the legendary Kenny Baker. Kenny was a fantastic actor and taught me all the 'tricks' on how he brought R2-D2 to life which I will continue to portray in his honor.
	"I'm so excited to be a part of the Star Wars universe and can't wait for everyone to see what we've been working so hard on for the last year," he added.
	The original R2 actor Kenny Baker died last year in August following a long illness. Baker played the lovable robot in the first three Star Wars films, and reprised the role for George Lucas's prequel trilogy.

Jimmy Vee is 'Star Wars' new droid R2-D2

Actor Vince Vaughn has joined the cast of former WWE star Dwayne Johnson's wrestling film "Fighting With My Family."
	The film written and directed by Stephen Merchant is based on the life of WWE superstar Paige.
	Vaughn is "playing a man who I know all too well and those of you who follow wrestling history know well too," Johnson wrote on Instagram.
	"The 80's wrestling star who squandered his money and opportunities because he didn't have the capacity to handle his fame. One bad decision after another, but these days he owns his past actions and does everything he can to give back to the wrestling business he loves," he added.
	The movie follows the son and daughter (played by Jack Lowden and Florence Pugh) of a wrestling family who jump at their chance to enter the WWE. Johnson, who has a role and produces the film through his Seven Bucks Productions, previously announced the castings of Lena Headey and Nick Frost.

Vince Vaughn joins Dwayne Johnson's wrestling movie

Actress Ruth Negga says she feels very lucky to be able to get work in the film industry.
	The 35-year-old actress believes there is a "huge amount of luck involved" with getting jobs in Hollywood, reported Female First.
	"I feel very lucky to be doing what I'm doing, like all art, there's an unquantifiable aspect to this job, and there is a huge amount of luck involved.
	"But luck is a funny thing; good or bad, it plays an important part in everything," Negga said.
	The Ethiopian-Irish actress said she was thrilled to be part of "Loving," for which she has also received an Oscar nomination.
	"As a person of colour, you can't be ignorant of the fact that there are stories about race to be told, and I wanted to be part of that," she said.

Ruth Negga feels 'lucky' to be an actress

This Fashion Week, designers have come up with widely varying ways to comment, either overtly or not, on the nation's political situation. Naeem Khan, who was born in India and is a US citizen, decided to use poetry.
	As the final design made its way down the runway yesterday a grand, glistening, golden bridal gown, with a gold floral crown and a cascading veil with a black-and-gold train -- the soundtrack played Maya Angelou reading her poem, "Human Family."
	"The variety of our skin tones can confuse, bemuse, delight, brown and pink and beige and purple, tan and blue and white," the poem reads in part.
	It closes by saying, three times: "We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike."
	Backstage, Khan spoke about President Donald Trump's travel ban and its potential impact on the fashion industry.
	"You look at the fashion business, it drives the economy of our country," said Khan. "It's the third or fourth largest business in America. You cannot have a business so big and have 

Naeem Khan uses Maya Angelou, Brandon Maxwell faces fears

Renowned bhajan singer Anoop Jalota today said here he would never perform in Pakistan because it supported terrorism.
     "I took a vow that I will never go to Pakistan to sing. Terrorists come to our country from there and kill our people, why should I entertain the citizens of that country," he said.
     "I turn down every invitation from Pakistan. I have never visited that country to give a concert and will not go in future also. If I feel like visiting Lahore, I will go to Pakistan, but will never go there to sing," the 63 years old singer said.
     The Pakistani artists who come to India for work should ask their rulers to stop sending terrorists to India, Jalota said.
     To a question, Jalota condemned attack on the Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali at Jaipur by a local outfit during the shooting of his film.
     To object to a film's content even before its release was not justified, he said.

Would never sing in Pakistan: Anoop Jalota

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez says fashion is an individualistic choice and reflects one's true self.
	"Fashion means different things to every single person. Fashion is individualistic. It's about who you are and being true to yourself," Jacqueline told reporters here at an event.
	The "Kick" actress has been managing her films, brand endorsements and partying, and she is enjoying her busy life.
	"One can work and play. One can do both the things. You have to work hard for something what you like. It's is part of my job and I am happy about my work and it translates on-screen. For me my work has become a play," said the actress.
	The 32-year-old model-turned-actress, who has been named the new brand ambassador for Lee India, was promoting the brand's newest denim collection Body Optix.

Fashion is individualistic: Jacqueline Fernandez

Mustafa, son of director Abbas, says for him the most challenging task was to lose around 70 kgs for his debut film "Machine".
	"I was 120 kgs and would eat anything and everything because I was and I am still a foodie," Mustafa said in a statement here.
	The newcomer had a personal trainer who helped him shed the excess weight gradually.
	"It took me five years to lose around 70 kilos and achieve my current weight of 55 kgs. The first week of dieting was the most difficult. I also started working out and did everything from functional to weight training. I also used to run," he said.
	A romantic thriller, "Machine" also stars Kiara Advani.

Losing weight was difficult: Mustafa

Hindi film actor Priyanshu Chatterjee is looking forward to the response to "Majaz", a movie based on Urdu Poet Asrar ul Haq Majaz.
	"Majaz is going to be an important film in my career and I will be seen in a different role in this film," Priyanshu said on the sets of Bengali film "61 No Gorpar Lane" here.
	Slated to be released later this year, the movie narrates Majaz's spectacular rise to fame, a star-crossed love life and equally striking downfall leading to his untimely lonely death.
	Priyanshu said he was also very keen to see how the audience received his performance in another upcoming Hindi release "Mirza Juliet: Emotion Ka Confusion", also starring Pia Bajpai and Darshan Kumar.
    	The film is a love story with equal mixture of romance and comedy, he said.
	Asked if it was a challenge for him to juggle between different genres of films, he said, "Switching genres actually motivates me."
	The Mumbai-based actor said that he liked the variety of subjects being handled by ...

Priyanshu anxious about audience response to 'Majaz'

Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty says she looks upto Anushka Sharma and Alia Bhatt as inspirations and finds the latter extremely hardworking.
	The actress, who made her debut with "Hero", said she lauds Anushka's film choices and appreciates how Alia has made a name for herself in a short span of time.
	"I've looked up to Anushka Sharma, she has inspired me, specially how she has taken her career so well. She is producing films, started of at a young age, she is making the films she wants to, producing the ones she believes in," Athiya told reporters.
	"Also Alia (is an inspiration). She is my age but she has achieved so much in such a short span of time. She is so hardworking. I think everybody has their own journey," she added.
	The 24-year-old actress was speaking at the launch of Nina Lekhi's book "Bag it All" which chronicles the journey of the entrepreneur.
	When asked if women today can juggle both, work and family, Athiya said, "Yes. The biggest example right now is Kareena ...

Alia is my age, but she inspires me: Athiya Shetty

Filmmaker Mudassar Aziz has decided to make a sequel to Abhay Deol and Diana Penty-starrer "Happy Bhag Jayegi".
	The director says the overwhelming response motivated him to start working on the sequel of the cross-border comedy which also featured Ali Fazal and Jimmy Shergill.
	"I wasn't thinking of a sequel while making the first film, it was the encouraging feedback from the audience that set the ball rolling," Mudassar said in a statement.
	Eros International and Aanand L Rai's Colour Yellow Productions' "Happy Bhag Jayegi" released in August last year.
	"I was working on another story when the idea of a sequel to "Happy.."  struck me in September. I discussed it with Rai saab who suggested I work on it and see what comes out. By October-end, I had a story which he really liked," he said.
	According to Mudassar, the essence of the film will remain the same but the makers are yet to zero down on the place Happy (Diana) will elope to this time.
	"Besides her runway act, we also ...

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