Director Martin Scorsese says filmmaking is not a work for him.
  	The legendary director said he does not consider it a job as he never feels "forced" to go to set, reported Female First.
 	"I don't like working. Work, for me, is forcing you to do something, and I have had a life where I didn't feel I ever went to work.
 	"Even if I had to make a film for certain reasons, I've been lucky enough to have the story, actors, style, cinematic discoveries - expeditions, in a way - without being forced to do them," Scorsese, 74, said.

Filmmaking isn't a job for Martin Scorsese

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Actress Lea Michele's motivation for working out is she can eat whatever she wants.
	The 30-year-old actress said she always manages to make time for a quick gym session and keeps reminding herself she can splurge on the extra calories of she workouts, reported People magazine.
	"Knowing that I can eat whatever I want afterward always makes me feel good!
	"I need a goal at the end of anything that I do. At the end, there's this great place that I'm going to get the most delicious salad or sushi!"
	The "Scream Queens" star also uses her friends as motivation to stay healthy.
	"I work out with friends often and I hate bailing on my friends. If I make a plan, I don't like to cancel it, so I always work out with a buddy and it helps me to be accountable. You just feel so good after you work out," she said.

Lea Michele's work out motivation

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz says ditching meat and going vegetarian is one of the best decisions of her life.
	The 19-year-old actress said she has already noticed a drastic improvement in her health since she eliminated meat from her diet six months ago.
	"Going vegetarian was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made (sic)," Moretz tweeted.
	The "Kick-Ass" star, however, is still trying to completely quit eating fish.
	Pescatarian would be the term but I aim for fully vegetarian. Side note I'm also dairy free ... It's really inhumane how they abuse cows for their milk. I feel healthier and morally so so much better I do eat fish tho sometimes still (sic)," she added.

Going vegetarian was best decision, says Chloe Grace Moretz

Singer-actor Justin Timberlake says he always wanted to combine his passion for music and acting.
	The 35-year-old, who handled the soundtrack for the animated movie "Trolls" as well as acted in the feature, is pleased with the results, reported Deadline.
	"I can honestly say I've always wanted to combine the two, do music for a film. I never thought it would be 'Trolls' that would be my first foray into that, but I have always wanted to do it. It was so fun, every day. Playing a character in the movie as well," Timberlake said.
	Director Mike Mitchell said that the idea for the feature, which is based on the popular children's toys known for their wild hair - came from the lack of "mythology" surrounding the origins of the troll dolls.
	"It all came together with that little creature, the troll with the hair.
	"The cool thing was there was no story, there was no world. That's like a great opportunity for us and for all the artists that worked on it that we got to create this entire ..

Timberlake always wished to combine his passion for music,film

Actress Nicole Kidman says she wants to live long enough to see her children grow up.
 	The 49-year-old actress, who has daughters Sunday, eight, and Faith, five, with her husband Keith Urban, said that her biggest fear as an "older mother" is passing away before her children have finished growing up, reported Female First.
 	"I'm an older mother, so you know.
 I would just like to be here long enough to see my children grow up and thriving. 'That's all I ask, and that my husband and I are with each other. Simple. Simple requests," Kidman said.
  	The actress also has adopted children Isabella, 23, and Conor, 21, with ex-husband Tom Cruise.

Nicole Kidman wants to live to see her children grow up

Singer Perrie Edwards says fame has taught her to have a thick skin.
  	The Little Mix star says the he pressures of fame can be tough on her but she feels "lucky" to have her bandmates - Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall - by her side through everything, reported E! online.
  	"I think you have to learn to have a thick skin.
 I think it comes with being in a girl band and being an artist.
  	"People want to know what you're doing and what you're up to, which is fine with us. We have each other luckily, so we experience everything together and we've always got each other's backs," Edwards said.

Perrie Edwards has learned to have thick skin

Amy Schumer has bought her father Gordon's farm back, which he lost when he went bankrupt after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
 	The 35-year-old star has gifted the farm to her dad on Christmas.
  	"Video from the farm when I was running away in the cornfield and my dad was taunting me because I wanted him to come with me.
 We lost the farm when we lost everything else.
 But today I got to buy it back for him," she captioned the Instagram video.
  	The "Trainwreck" actress also posted a screenshot of her FaceTiming her father, which she captioned: "Today I bought my father's farm back.

Amy Schumer buys father's farm back

Action star Arnold Schwarzenegger "throws up" when he looks in the mirror, and has always been "so critical" of himself.
 	The 69-year-old actor and former bodybuilding champion says he used to criticize himself even when he was in his best shape, and is still repulsed by his appearance, reported Female First.
  	When I look in the mirror, I throw up.
 I was already so critical of myself, even when I was in top physical shape," Schawrzenegger said.
  	Despite winning the Mr Olympia title for seven consecutive years the "Terminator" star always felt he was "lacking" something.
 	"I'd look in the mirror after I won one Mr Olympia after another and think, 'How did this person win?' I never saw perfection. There was always something lacking," he said.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has been 'critical' about his appearance

French screen legend Michele Morgan, who starred in some 70 movies and took home the best actress prize at the first-ever Cannes film festival has died, her family said.
	She was 96.
	An icon of glamour, Morgan was remembered for a regal azure gaze which she first turned on Jean Gabin as an 18-year-old ingenue in "Port of Shadows" ("Quai des Brumes"), a 1938 gangster movie.
	"You've got lovely eyes, you know," he told her, forever sealing Morgan's fate in French filmography as the "most beautiful pair of eyes in cinema".
	"It bothers me to hear that repeated so often", she was known to say much later -- though she still gave her 1977 memoirs the title "With eyes like that..."
	"Michele Morgan was more than just a gaze. She personified elegance and grace, and her legend left its mark on many generations," French President Francois Hollande said in a statement.
	Claude Lelouch, who directed her in the 1975 "Cat and Mouse," paid tribute to her as "the one we all wanted to hold in our ...

French acting great Michele Morgan dies, aged 96

The China-owned AMC Entertainment theater chain won US regulatory approval today for its USD 1.2 billion takeover of rival Carmike after agreeing to divest movie theaters in 15 US markets.
	US antitrust regulators required AMC, which is owned by China's Wanda Group, to sell its theaters in those markets to buyers to be approved by the Justice Department.
	The cities, which include Peoria, Illinois and Madison, Wisconsin, are markets where AMC and Carmike are each other's most significant competition, the Justice Department said in a court filing.
	"Moviegoers across the United States have benefitted from head-to-head competition between AMC and Carmike that has kept ticket prices in check," said acting attorney general Renata Hesse.
	"Today's settlement will ensure that movie theatre competition is preserved."
	The Justice Department also required AMC to reduce its stake in National Cinemedia, a cinema advertising company, to avoid excessive concentration in the movie advertising ...

US antitrust regulators clear China-owned AMC to buy Carmike

Veteran actor Dharamendra has been admitted to a hospital here as he was suffering from gastro infection and is on recovery path now.
	The actor was admitted to Nanavati Hospital last afternoon and was put on antibiotic treatment after he suffered gastroenteritis, an intestinal infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever, doctors said.
	"He is responding to the treatment well. He is recovering now and doing much better. We will observe him tomorrow and he might be discharged either by tomorrow evening or the day after," Dr Vishesh Agrawal of Nanavati Hospital told PTI.
	The Bollywood legend celebrated his 81st birthday early this month.

Dharmendra admitted to Mumbai hospital, is doing fine now

The screening of Bollywood films has resumed in Pakistan after three months in a low-key manner with cinema owners still fearing an adverse reaction from extremists amid recent tensions between India and Pakistan.
	A visit to some single screen cinemas and multiplexes a day after the screening resumed yesterday showed small crowds and low-visibility publicity posters.
	The manager of Capri cinema in Karachi admitted this is being done intentionally.
	"The relations between the two countries are not good so we are just keeping it low-key and not creating too much hype. It will take some time for things to get normal," Saleem said.
	"The response to screening of Indian films once again has been a mixed one going by social media and other media outlets. While some are objecting in a spirit of patriotism there are others who support our decision," said well known film distributor Nadeem Mandviwalla, owner of Atrium cinemas.
	"I can understand why my colleagues are still apprehensive about 

Pak cinemas cautiously resume showing Bollywood movies

Bollywood's star couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan were today blessed with the baby boy and their family members including Karisma Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu congratulated them.
	The royal couple of the film industry have named their little bundle of joy Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.
	"We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son: Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on the 20th of December 2016.
	"We would like to thank the media for the understanding and support they have given us over the last 9 months, and of course especially our fans and well wishers for their continued affection," Kareena and Saif said in a statement.
	Saif's sister Soha said the family is delighted with the arrival of the little one.
	"The family is delighted. Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi is a beautiful baby boy and both mother and son are doing very well!!," Soha told PTI.
	Kareena's elder sister Karisma posted a picture on Instagram that read "It's a baby boy that ..

Kareena-Saif blessed with baby boy, name him Taimur Ali Khan

Actress Kangana Ranaut is set to play Jaanbaaz Miss Julia, a 1940s action diva, in "Rangoon" and her first look from the Vishal Bhardwaj-directed film is out.
	 The poster of the film within the film shows Kangana in black outfit wielding a whip and sporting a Marilyn Monroe- like haircut, with a white stallion neighing close by.
	The vintage movie poster is that of a Navroz Talkies production, titled "Toofan Ki Beti," which will remind the audience of Mary Ann Evans aka Fearless Nadia, a stunt queen of the 30s.
	Set against the Second World War, the Casablanca-like love triangle also stars Saif Ali Khan and Shahid Kapoor.
	"Julia is not Fearless Nadia but is a'40s diva in her own right who came into films via theatre and as was the convention at the time, went to the front to entertain soldiers fighting the Second World War.
	"That's where Julia, who is in love with a producer, played by Saif, meets Shahid's character and loses her heart again, bringing grit, glamour and romance into 

Kangana to play Jaanbaaz Miss Julia in 'Rangoon'

The sixth edition of Kolkata International Children's Film Festival, showcasing around 200 films from 33 countries, will be held here from December 24.
	The eight-day-long festival has science fiction as it's theme and will screen films like "Terminator" series, "Star Wars," "The Martian," "ET: Extra Terrestrial," and "Despicable Me" among others, the organisers said.
	An exhibition on 'The Magical World of Science Fiction Films' will also be held at Gaganendra Pradarshanshala.
	Festival's executive director Arpita Ghosh said world cinema, short films, documentaries and animations will also be showcased.
	"Most of the films are new films," she said adding workshops on various technicalities of cinema like camera, editing, sound and film appreciation would be conducted for children above 12 years of age.
	Director Sandip Ray's "Double Feluda" will be the inaugural film, while other films from the series will also be screened.

Kolkata Children's Film Fest to start from December 24

Sunil Grover may have given the audience one of their most favourite moments on television with his characters like 'Gutthi' and 'Doctor Gulati,' but the comedian says it is tough to have a recall value on small screen.
	The 39-year-old actor, who will soon be seen playing a journalist in "Coffee with D," says he would love to do more movies and play some memorable characters on big screen as well.
	"I would love to work in the movies. There's a different sort of enjoyment working in the movies it's like a test match, where everything happens with a proper procedure. You live a journey of a character which is not the case on television.
	"According to me the memory of TV is very less. People watch you, they enjoy your role and then they forget you just like that. It's very rare that people remember your character on TV," Grover told PTI.
	The comedian, however, feels fortunate that he has a platform (The Kapil Sharma Show) where he can show his talent without any inhibitions and has ..

People easily forget roles you play on TV, says Sunil Grover

Ranbir Kapoor is excited to soon start work on Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt's biopic, but says he finds himself undeserving of stepping into the shoes of the accomplished actor and enacting him on screen.
	The biopic will be directed by Rajkumar Hirani and features Ranbir playing the "Munna Bhai" star.
	"I am starting the shoot next month. It is a very difficult film. To represent Sanjay Dutt and work with Raju Hirani...I don't even think I deserve this film. But, I am looking forward to working on it," the 34-year-old actor told reporters here.
	While the film has a lot of time before it releases on the big screen, Ranbir has another movie coming up sooner - "Jagga Jasoos", which has been in the making for close to last three years.
	The film will release in April next year and its promo has been out today.
	Sharing his excitement about the movie, which also Katrina Kaif, Ranbir said, "Our dream of two-and-half years is coming true now. We are getting great response for the poster. ...

Hard to step into shoes of Sanjay Dutt for biopic: Ranbir

Suprestar Aamir Khan's upcoming film "Dangal" will not be released in Pakistan, contrary to some media reports which said that the movie will have a theatrical screening in the neighbouring country.]
	Cinemas in Pakistan yesterday began screening Indian movies, over two months after film exhibitors and theatre owners suspended it amidst Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack and cross-border firing incidents.
	The cinema owners across Pakistan have suffered about Rs 150 million loss and some 100 employees lost their jobs since the non-screening of Indian movies, an official had earlier said.
	There were reports that Aamir's biographical sports-drama will also be released in Pakistan.
	However, the spokesperson of the distributors of the film has issued a statement and confirmed that "Dangal" will not be releasing in Pakistan and "any news reports to the contrary are false."
	"Dangal" is based on the life of ace wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and the journey of his daughters .

Aamir's 'Dangal' not to release in Pakistan, say distributors

As Kareena Kapoor Khan and husband Saif Ali Khan welcomed their first child together, the actress' girl squad congratulated the couple, with sister Karisma Kapoor leading the wishes.
	Karisma posted a picture on Instagram the read "It's a baby boy that makes me a proud maasi!".
	She captioned the photo with various hashtags including the little one's name Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.
	Kareena's best friend Amirta Arora welcomed her to the "mommy club".
	"My darling welcome to the best club everrrrr....'Mommy club'....Love u#whenthebabybecomesamomma," she captioned a picture of Kareena and Saif.
	Malaika Arora Khan, who is also part of the girl gang, shared Amirta's post.
	Kareena delivered the baby at 7:30 am at the Breach Candy Hospital, in south Mumbai and Saif's sister Soha said both mother and child are doing well.
	"The family is delighted. Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi is a beautiful baby boy and both mother and son are doing very well!!," Soha told PTI.
	The 36-year-old actress' close ...

It's a baby boy that makes me a proud maasi: Karisma Kapoor

Actor Dick Van Dyke has confirmed that he will be appearing in "Mary Poppins Returns."
	Van Dyke appeared in the original film as Bert, the optimistic chimney sweep, opposite Julie Andrews as the eponymous Mary Poppins, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	"There was a spirit about that thing from the very beginning. Walt (Disney) had me in, and I heard the score and saw the scenes storyboarded on a wall, and I just knew...
	"This one supposedly takes place 20 years later and the kids are all grown up. It's a great cast - Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury and that guy (Lin-Manuel Miranda) from Hamilton.
	Directed by Rob Marshall, "Mary Poppins Returns" will open in theaters on December 25, 2018.

Dick Van Dyke confirms 'Mary Poppins Returns' appearance

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney is working on a feature version of Netflix's "The White Helmets" documentary about first responders in Syria.
	The 55-year-old star and his producing partner Grant Heslov are seeking a writer through their Smokehouse Pictures production company for the project, reported Variety.
	"The White Helmets," directed by Orlando von Einsiedel and produced by Joanna Natasegara, is on the documentary shorts Oscar shortlist.
	The Syrian Civil Defense, better known as the White Helmets, consists of about 3,000 volunteers. The organisation has been credited with saving more than 60,000 people from the bombed buildings in war-torn Syria.
	The Netflix documentary has been shortlisted for the Best Documentary Short Subject Oscar, and the group was featured on last night's 60 Minutes broadcast.

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