Popular talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has called out US President Donald Trump's immigration ban by using the reference of her film "Finding Dory".
	The 59-year-old presenter knew that Trump screened animated film over the weekend at the White House and so as the voice of Dory she schooled the US prez about the immigration issue, reported Deadline.
	"Dory arrives in America with her friends Marlin and Nemo. She ends up at the Marine Life Institute behind a large wall. They all have to get over the wall, and you won't believe it, but that wall has almost no effect in keeping them out," Ellen started her monologue.
	The comic had earlier joked that she usually avoids talking about politics and would stick to "very nonpolitical, family-friendly, People's Choice Award-winning Finding Dory".
	Ellen went on amid the audience's cheering, "Even though Dory gets into the US, she ends up separated from her family, but the other animals help Dory... They help her, even though they're completely 

Ellen DeGeneres uses 'Finding Dory' to slam immigration ban

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Actress Nicole Kidman has said that her husband, musician Keith Urban became emotional after watching her Oscar-nominated film "Lion".
	Talking to Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet of the 2017 SAG Awards, the 49-year-old actress revealed that Urban was so moved by the Garth Davis-directed movie that he was in tears, reported E! News.
	"I knew we were onto a good thing when my sister and my husband saw the film and both came out weeping and wanting to hug me," Kidman said.
	Urban was also available for comment and said that he was proud of not only Kidman but also of the story.
	"It's a beautiful film. I always want to stress the crying is really more about the triumph of the film and the triumph of love," he explained.
	Kidman was nominated for her role as Sue Brierley in outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role.

Keith Urban was emotional after watching Nicole Kidman's Lion'

New tax breaks have brought a rush of Hollywood productions to France in the last year, with the World War II epic "Dunkirk" among a slew of big-budget movies made there.
	Director Christopher Nolan's epic about the evacuation of British and Allied troops from northern France was shot this summer on some of the same beaches where the action took place in 1940.
	The five-week shoot -- which involved 1,500 extras -- was one of 36 foreign productions drawn to France in 2016 after tax breaks jumped from 20 percent to 30 percent of the cost of the film.
	Parts of the Oscar-nominated "Jackie", starring Natalie Portman as the late US First Lady Jackie Kennedy, were made in Luc Besson's Cite du Cinema studios in Paris, and several scenes in "Fifty Shades Darker", the sequel to the erotic blockbuster "Fifty Shades of Grey" were also shot in the city.
	France also hosted the eight-week shoot of the Bollywood romance "Befikre", and industry insiders have high hopes that it will also capture ...

Tax breaks bring boom in Hollywood films shot in France

Priyanka Chopra has impressed everyone with her wit on various international talk shows and now the actress is set to repeat the same with her debut on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert".
	The actress has previously been to other popular talk shows like "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "Ellen DeGeneres show," Jimmy Kimmel, Kelly and Michael among others and has been loved by all for her fun and spontaneous persona.
	The 34-year-old, who made her foray into international television scene with "Quantico," will soon be making her Hollywood debut with "Baywatch" film.
	The movie which is an adaptation of iconic TV series 90s also stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zac Efron.
	Priyanka is playing the lead antagonist Victoria Leeds in the movie.

Priyanka to debut on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

Amazon Prime Video has included three Indian independent films to its unlimited streaming of latest movies and TV shows, by collaborating with C International Sales, a subsidiary of Cinestaan Film Company.
	It will now be home for two of 2016 Toronto International Film Festival's official selection of Indian films- "Dev Bhoomi" and "A Death in the Gunj".
	In addition, it will exclusively stream "The Hungry", an international co-production between Cinestaan and Film London.
	"Amazon Prime Video has presented a much needed option and we are delighted that they have seen such merit in three of the titles that C International Sales represented and we are thrilled that within 6 months, our superb team has made C International the 'go to' sales agency for Indian filmmakers," Rohit Khattar, Chairman Cinestaan Group said about the partnership.
	While, Nitesh Kripalani, Director and Country Head, Amazon Prime Video India, said, "At Amazon Prime Video India, our goal is to partner with the top .

Amazon Prime partners with Cinestaan to stream 3 Indian films

Crediting her success to her team, actress Shraddha Kapoor says she is lucky to have the "best" people by her side.
	The 29-year-old actress posted an emotional note on Twitter to clear the air that she was looking for other people to represent her.
	"Films do well or, not so well. Life is full of ups and downs. I'm most fortunate to have the best team through this roller coaster ride. They are my backbone and I love them more than words can express," Shraddha wrote.
	The actress was last seen in Shaad Ali's "OK Jaanu", opposite Aditya Roy Kapoor, which failed to hit the jackpot at the box office.
	Shraddha's future projects include "Half-Girlfriend" with Arjun Kapoor and "Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai" directed by Apoorva Lakhia.

Shraddha Kapoor feels lucky to have the 'best team'

Actress Julia Roberts and Viola Davis are set to star in the film "Small Great Things," based on the popular novel by Jodi Picoult.
	Attached to produce is Marc Platt, who is also one of the producers on best picture Oscar front-runner "La La Land," reported Deadline.
	A screenwriter has yet been hired to adapt.
	Adam Siegel who works at Marc Platt Productions also will produce.
	"Small Great Things" follows Ruth, a labor/delivery nurse who takes care of newborns at a Connecticut hospital but is told not to touch the baby of a couple who are white supremacists.
	Ruth, who has 20 years experience with newborns, is a widow whose husband was killed in Afghanistan and whose son is an honor student. When the couple's baby dies and Ruth is the only one present, she is taken to court by the couple.

Viola Davis, Julia Roberts to star in 'Small Great Things'

Actress Tabu is the newest addition to the cast of Rohit Shetty's upcoming installment of hit comedy franchise "Golmaal".
	Titled "Golmaal Again" the film stars Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu and Shreyas Talpade.
	Tabu, who is known for her remarkable performances in films like "Maqbool," "Chandni Bar" and "Haider," last year said she wants to do a comedy film.
	"If I am doing a certain kind of cinema that does not mean I hate the other kind. People will talk about only what is working and they get stuck with that.
	"Personally, as an artiste I never do any discrimination. If I am offered a 'Golmaal 4,'  I'll run and do it," Tabu had told PTI.
	The fourth instalment of the successful comedy franchise is schdueled to release during Diwali. The first part had released on the same day 2006.
	The film spawned two sequels- "Golmaal Returns"in 2008 and "Golmaal 3" in 2010- both of which were also released during Diwali.

Tabu joins cast of new 'Golmaal' film

Swachh Bharat seems to have caught the imagination of Bollywood with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra making a film titled "Mere Pyare Pradhan Mantri" which has as its backdrop the Modi government's sanitation initiative.
	"The film is about an eight-year-old boy, Kanhaiya, who desires to make a toilet for his mother," Mehra said at the just-concluded Brahmaputra Literary Festival here.
	The film was inspired following a visit to Gandhigram and the profits from it will go in the making of more toilets, said the filmmaker, who was here to promote his book "Rang de Basanti: The Shooting Script".
	"The film will be made with grass root crowd funding from NGOs or as part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)," the director of films like "Rang de Basanti", "Delhi 6", "Mirzya" and "Bhag Milkha Bhag" said.
	"I tell the story of the land I come from and which I understand thoroughly like about Milkha Singh, Bhagat Singh, Mirzya etc but now that I have lived in Mumbai for some years and did research 

Rakeysh Mehra's next: Film with Swachh Bharat as backdrop

For Anjali Lama, Nepal's first transgender model, it was a struggle to land her first modelling assignment but she now hopes to use the Indian fashion week platform to boost her career in the country.
	Anjali was shortlisted through the model auditions for the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, which begins here from tomorrow.
	The model says she is overwhelmed by the support and love that she has received till now in India and plans to settle down in Mumbai and expand her career.
	"Mumbai has given me the hope and showered love in the most profuse way possible. I am planning to join an agency to work on dynamics even more professionally and strengthen my portfolio. I dream to win a renowned brand campaign feature while continuing to be walking the runway as this thrills me the most," Anjali told PTI in an interview.
	The model was born in Nuwakot as a boy and was named Nabin Wabia. She changed her gender and became a woman once she moved to Kathmandu for her higher ...

I want to make a career in India: Nepalese transgender model

Actor Sharad Kelkar has been roped in to play antagonist in Sanjay Dutt's comeback film "Bhoomi".
	The revenge drama directed by Omung Kumar will see the 57-year-old actor for the first time on the big screen after he completed his jail term.
	"Sharad has the ability to emote extremely well and he fits the character of the negative lead that I want in Bhoomi. It is a great opportunity for Sharad to show his menacing side," Omung said in a statement.
	The movie revolves around the relationship between a father and daughter. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari is cast in the role of Dutt's daughter.
	"Bhoomi" will go on floors in February in Agra. Produced by T-Series and Legend Studios, the movie is slated to release on August 4.

Sharad Kelkar to play villain in Sanjay Dutt's 'Bhoomi'

China's box office raked in 802 million yuan (around USD 117 million) on Saturday, Lunar New Year's Day, setting a record for a single day.
	Box office takings on Saturday, the second day of a holiday week in China, broke the record of February 8, 2016 when the box office reached 660 million yuan, according to cinema ticket sales website Maoyan.Com.
	Director Stephen Chow broke his own box office record with "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back," sequel to the 2013 hit film "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons," state run Xinhua news agency reported.
	Chow's new film gathered 356 million yuan on its opening day, putting it as the biggest single day for China's homemade movies. The previous film holding the record was "The Mermaid", a 2016 film by Chow, which made 270 million yuan on its premiere.
	The biggest opening day for a film in China is still headed by the Hollywood smash "Furious 7," which grossed 401 million yuan on its debut in 2015.
 "Journey to the West: The 

China box office rakes up record USD 117 million on single day

With an aim to set new benchmarks in the Indian fashion industry and provide a platform to budding designers, Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort kicks off from tomorrow.
	Currently in its 18th year, the fashion trade event, features a stellar line-up of shows, designing world heavyweights like Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Anita Dongre and creative presentations by several young and upcoming designers.
	This time 50 models are set to make their runway dream into a reality by making their debut on the ramp.
	In a first for a fashion week in India, transgender model from Nepal Anjali Lama and international gender neutral model Petr Nitka are set to walk the ramp for different designers during the course of five days of the event.
	Indian-American supermodel, actress and author Padma Lakshmi is set to turn showstopper for ace designer Tarun Tahiliani and Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who welcomed her son, Taimur, in December last year, will return to the fashion ...

Style, glamour set to take centrstage at LFW

Composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan says classical music has taken in backseat in Bollywood as filmmakers and companies do not have any interest in the genre.
	The singer, who is also part of music-director trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, said in films the songs are chosen by the makers and not the composer and hence there is lack of good classical melodies.
	"In movies, the composers and decision makers are different so we don't come across classical songs often in films due to lack of interest. The decision makers are non-musical people, so one doesn't get to hear more classical songs in films," Shankar told PTI.
	However, there are a few filmmakers who infuse classical music in their movies, said the four-time National Award winner.
	"We are lucky to work with people like Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, Shaad Ali... (they) give us free hand in music," he said.
	"With 'Mirzya', we went deep into folk music. The film unfortunately did not do well because it was not ...

Filmmakers not keen to use classical songs: Shankar

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is elated with the box office success of his latest release "Raees," but actor says there is no point in comparing his movie with the bigger hits like "Dangal" and "Sultan".
	Released on January 25, "Raees" recorded a great opening and has been continuing a good run at the ticket window.
	Shah Rukh says "Raees" has in fact done better than what the film's team was expecting.
	"Every film has its own business, has its place. We have had films which are different and niche. To measure every film with the same barometer is weird. Having said that, it will have its own limited business," Shah Rukh told reporters.
	"At this point in time we are a little beyond that also. Business wise, it is better than what we expected, collection figures notwithstanding. It's nice to know everything is going well. If I start comparing, then sky is the limit," he said.
	The 51-year-old actor was speaking at the success party of the Rahul Dholakia-directed film here last ...

Can't compare 'Raees' with 'Dangal', 'Sultan': Shah Rukh Khan

Actress Billie Lourd's "Scream Queens" co-star Glen Powell says the actress is handling the death of her mother Carrie Fisher and grandmother Debbie Reynolds "very well".
	The "Scream Queens" star tragically lost her mother Carrie Fisher and grandmother Debbie Reynolds within hours of each other last month, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	"I saw Billie last week. If there's anybody that can take something so tragic in their life happening, it's Billie. She's a person who was raised by two very strong women and she's a very strong woman.
	"You know, I think she's digesting it very well. She's very emotionally intelligent, and I think she's got a great group of friends around her that are supporting her, and I hope I am one of them," Powell said.
	The 24-year-old actress recently thanked her friends for their support through the difficult time.
	"This group of onesie clad supremely supportive humans (and many others #notpicturedbutinthepicture) are the kings and queens of my world ...

Billie Lourd is staying strong

Singer Selena Gomez has confirmed the world that she has heart eyes for The Weeknd.
	The songstress shared a video of The Weeknd on a boat in Venice and captioned with a heart eyes emoji.
	The post was later deleted, reported E! online.
	The couple has been in Italy for the past couple of days, sightseeing in Florence on Friday before arriving in Venice.
	 This video comes just days after The Weeknd posted an uncaptioned photo of Selena on his Instagram story.

Selena Gomez confirms romance with The Weeknd on Instagram

Shah Rukh Khan is seen contesting an election in his latest release "Raees", but in real life the superstar says he wants to steer clear of politics as he does not understand that domain.
	"Raees" features the 51-year-old actor as a bootlegger in Gujarat whose business is challenged and eventually thwarted by a police officer, played by actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
	When asked if, like his character in the recently released crime-thriller, he would be open to joining politics, Shah Rukh said he would rather be an actor than anyone else.
	"I do this (acting), I can't do that(politics). If I start doing that, then jaan hi nikal jayegi meri toh. I don't know that job, nor do I want to do it, I am not associated with it and I don't want to," he said.
	Shah Rukh was speaking at the success bash of the film here last night. He was joined by the film's cast, including Nawwzuddin and Sunny Leone.
	The "Fan" actor showered praise on Leone and said that though he wears a serious expression all ...

Shah Rukh only wants to act, no plans to join politics

Actress Maisie Williams says playing Arya Stark in fantasy-drama "Game of Thrones" has always made her feel secure, but she is now ready to take bold decisions in her career as the series is close to the  end.
	The 19-year-old actress, said she has mixed feelings about the series drawing to a close in 2018, but is looking forward to trying new things, reported Entertainment Tonight.
	"It has been my security blanket and it's been a safety net. If I haven't worked, or if I haven't landed a role, I never beat myself up too much, because I've always got 'Game of Thrones'.
	"To not have that around is going to be really strange, but it's also really exciting. It means I can now shape my career and I'm not tied down to anything, and I can really make bold decisions," Williams said.

Maisie Williams ready to make bold career decisions

Singer Mariah Carey has has recorded a new ballad about her split from James Packer.
	The songstress broke up from the 49-year-old Australian billionaire in October 2016, and in the latest episode of her reality TV show "Mariah's World" has opened up about their aborted engagement after recording "I Don't".
	"Ever since the tour wrapped I took some time just to process my feelings and I started writing a song to express what I've been going through.
	"And if you're not getting the love that you need from someone that you're supposed to be in a real relationship with, then why remain in that situation?" Carey said.
	The recording comes shortly after Carey, 46, admitted she finds songwriting to be "very healing".

Mariah Carey records ballad about James Packer split

Filmmaker Antoine Fuqua has parted ways with Universal's reimagining of the classic gangster tale "Scarface".
	The decision has been taken due to a scheduling conflict with Sony's sequel to "The Equalizer," reported Entertainment Weekly.
	 Universal is now in search of a new helmer for what would be the third big-screen incarnation of "Scarface".
	According to Variety Diego Luna is attached to star in the film. Terence Winter wrote the most recent draft of the script.
	The movie is a reimagining of the core immigrant story told in both the 1932 and 1983 films. The new film will be set in Los Angeles and will focus on a Mexican immigrant.

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