Hollywood actress-director Angelina Jolie has been appointed a visiting professor for a masters course at the London School of Economics (LSE).
	The LSE said the course will be run by its Centre for Women, Peace and Security, launched last year by Jolie, 40, and former foreign secretary William Hague, reported BBC News.
	The pair co-founded a global initiative to tackle sexual violence in conflict zones in 2012.
	"I am very encouraged by the creation of this master's programme. I hope other academic institutions will follow this example as it is vital that we broaden the discussion on how to advance women's rights and end impunity for crimes that disproportionately affect women, such as sexual violence in conflict," Jolie, a special envoy for the UN refugee agency, said.
	"I am looking forward to teaching and to learning from the students, as well as to sharing my own experiences of working alongside governments and the UN," she added.

Jolie to teach masters course at London School of Economics

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"Quantico" star Priyanka Chopra, whose name was being thrown around as one of the candidates for the role of Bond girl, says she rather wants to play James Bond.
	"I get that all the time. But I wanna be Bond," Priyanka said when asked whether she would be playing a future Bond girl.
	Fans are already starting to throw their support behind a handful of actors, including Tom Hiddleston and Idris Elba, to pick up Daniel Craig's mantle.
	But recently, the idea of giving the part to a woman has been catching steam on social media, reported Complex magazine.
	However, the 33-year-old Indian actress is happy that she is getting a chance to play the villain before any Bond opportunities arise.
	She stars as villain Victoria Leeds in the upcoming "Baywatch" film.
	"I wanted to play a bad guy for a really long time. And I'm doing that in Baywatch, so I'm excited.

Priyanka Chopra wants to be James Bond

Actor Irrfan Khan feels Nana Patekar should have won the National Award for his brilliant performance in Marathi film "Natsamrat".
	When asked about his views about "Natsamrat", Irrfan said, "It was an outstanding film. It (film) should have won National Award for Nana ji (Nana Patekar), but I was not there in the jury."
	The Mahesh Manjrekar-directed film featuring Nana in the lead role depicted the life of an actor, who has retired from acting but is unable to forget his fond memories of theatre and the stage.
	Released in India in January 2016, it was the highest grossing film in Marathi cinema at that time.
	The "Maqbool" star started watching Marathi films after noted director Umesh Kulkarni made movies like "Vihir" and "Deool".
	Irrfan was speaking on the sidelines of the screening of hit Marathi film "Sairat".
	In three weeks, "Sairat" has reportedly earned Rs 65 crore. The 49-year-old actor had arranged for a special screening of the film last evening.
	"Marathi film industry .

Nana should have won National Award for 'Natsamrat': Irrfan

Actor-director Ralph Fiennes' Shakespearean drama "Coriolanus" will open the 21st edition of the European Union Film Festival here on May 27.
	The festival will showcase 24 films from 24 European countries and will cover 11 cities around the country.
	Organized by the Delegation of the European Union and embassies of EU Member States in partnership with local organisations, including the Federation of Film Societies of India, the festival will traverse through Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore and Jodhpur till August 14.
	"Films have a universal appeal. The European Union Film Festival has won a special place in the Indian film calendar and in the hearts of viewers by showcasing the wry, the unexpected, the beautiful and even the tragic events of ordinary lives in unfamiliar settings," said Tomasz Kozlowski, ambassador of the European Union.

EU Film Festival returns to India

Vishal Bhardwaj's period drama "Rangoon", boasting of a stellar cast of Saif Ali Khan, Kangana Ranaut and Shahid Kapoor, will hit theatres on February 24 next year.
	The film, which is set in the era of 1940s and will see Kangana in the role of an actress, wrapped its final shoot schedule a couple of weeks ago.
	Vishal, who calls the movie closest to his heart, says he wants it to be known as his best work ever.
	"I am very happy with what we have achieved during the shooting of Rangoon. This film is closest to my heart and I want to make sure this is seen as my best work ever," the National Award-winner said in a statement.
	Vishal shared that Kangana was particularly excited about the film's release date as she is emotionally attached to February as her 2011 superhit film "Tanu weds Manu" hit theatres the same month.
	"When we suggested Feb 24th as the release date, Kangana was very excited as she is sentimentally attached to February given the exceptional response to 'Tanu weds ...

'Rangoon' to release in February 2017

Actress Helen Hunt has shared that she was once mistaken for Jodie Foster during her visit to local Starbucks.
	"Ordered my drink @Starbucks Asked the barista if she wanted my name. She winked and said. 'We gotcha' #JodieFoster," Hunt posted on Twitter and Instagram with a photo of her cup that read "Jody," the misspelled name of her supposed doppelganger: Jodie Foster.
	This is not the first time these women in film have been misidentified for each other.
	Though both Hunt, 52, and Foster, 53, are Oscar-winning actresses and have been in the industry for well over 40 years, the pair want to make it crystal clear they are two different people.
	In a 1994 appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman", Hunt explained there were many times when she was mistaken for being Foster.
	"My life has changed a little bit. I'm recognized now for being who I am, rather than: 'I went to college with you' or 'Did you used to date my cousin?' or 'Are you Jodie Foster?' - which I got for a long ..

Helen Hunt mistaken for Jodie Foster

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is happy with the way her family including father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan reacted to her performance in "Sarbjit".
	In the biopic on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, Aishwarya played the pivotal role of his sister Dalbir Kaur, who fought a spirited battle for her brother's release from Pakistan.
	"Paa (Amitabh Bachchan) put his arm around me and said 'acha kaam kiya. Bahut acha kaam kiya'. That's invaluable. So, that's family for you... My parents were tearing up, my brother teared up and there is lots communicated in that silence," Aishwarya said during a Q&A session on Twitter.
	While replying to husband Abhishek Bachchan's query "how did you manage to make such an emotionally draining film and still smile when you got home?", Aishwarya credited her daughter Aaradhya for the balancing act.
	"Trust me asking you this question, Abhishek. Well that's life... We are grateful to God that our life gives us enough reason to smile and the reasons are ...

Paa liked my performance in 'Sarbjit': Aishwarya Eai Bachchan

Industry veteran Irrfan Khan has called Kangana Ranaut a legendary actress, saying there would be less fun to work with her if her role is small.
	Irrfan and Kangana were to star in a film titled "Divine Lovers" but there were reports that she declined the role stating she is interested only in solo leads.
	When asked about it, Irrfan had sarcastically remarked that Kangana had gone out of reach.
	"Kangana has gone so out of reach that I will work with her only if I wish to be a heroine. So, if a script comes along wherein she plays the hero and I the heroine, I will do it," Irrfan had said.
	The actress, when told about Irrfan's comments, had this to say, "Irrfan always teases me. He had once told me two swords could never stay in the same sheath. I couldn't understand it. But I would like to work with Irrfan sir regardless of whatever role is offered to me."
	Asked what he would like to say to Kangana's comments that she was willing to star in his film even if the role was small, ...

No fun working with Kangana if her role is small: Irrfan

Popular Hindi writer, playwright and actor Bhisham Sahni's stories have lived beyond his time and continue to resonate with the present times, according to veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.
	The 66-year-old actor was part of a theatre production titled "Bhishmotsav" featuring five of Sahni's plays staged here recently.
	"I haven't read too many of Bhisham sahab's stories but these five are very relevant. I think the test of great writing is that it lives beyond its time. I have to admit that my knowledge of Indian literature is limited, but what he is talking about in these stories is very relevant," he said.
	The production by Mumbai-based Kopal theatre directed by veteran theatre and film artist Seema Bhargava Pahwa, also features seasoned actors like Ratna Pathak Shah, Manoj Pahwa, Heeba Shah, Rakesh Chaturvedi, Vinay Sharma, Mayank Pahwa and Manukriti Pahwa.
	The five enacted stories include "Oob", "Sir Ka Sadka", "Dholak", "Yaadein" and "Samadhi Bhai Ramsingh."
	"The most important 

Bhisham Sahni's stories still relevant: Naseeruddin Shah

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has scored the music for the upcoming biopic on iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, and the maestro feels the film will be one of the biggest movie-going events of the year.
       Directed by James Erskine, "Sachin: A Billion Dreams" is based on the life of Tendulkar.
       The biographical drama stars the 43-year-old master blaster and will chronicle his journey while revealing a few aspects of his life which have never been heard of or seen before.
       The Oscar-winning composer says music of the film will reflect Tendulkar's journey from childhood to cricketing legend.
       "The music will reflect his childhood days till the point he became a legend. I am excited for it. That's one of the most awaited film of the year. So many people are looking forward to it," Rahman told PTI.
       "So far, whatever I have seen, it has turned out a really beautiful movie. But they're still making it. So the work is on," he added.
       Apart from ..

Sachin Tendulkar biopic most awaited film of year: AR Rahman

At a time when Marathi cinema is garnering eyeballs, director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari plans to make a thriller and a woman centric film in Marathi.
	Ashwiny, who is basking in the glory of her directorial debut "Nil Battey Sannata" plans to turn producer and has set up a company with Sanjay Shetty called Earth Sky Pictures.
	"I am a great fan of Marathi cinema. I wanted to make "Nil Battey Sannata" in Marathi. There is a growing number of audience ready to watch Marathi films apart from the Marathi speaking public," Ashwiny told PTI.
	"We have two scripts in place, one is a thriller and another is a woman oriented story," she said.
	The makers are working on getting the right actors and directors on board for both the projects.
	"For the woman oriented story we have approached Radhika Apte. We will soon take a decision on casting," Ashwiny said.
	Both the films are likely to go on floors this year.
	Besides these two Marathi films, Ashwiny will be directing Ayushmann Khurrana-Bhoomi ...

Ashwiny to make a thriller, woman centric film in Marathi

Paris Jackson has got inked in honour of her father Michael Jackson.
	It is Paris' second tattoo in memory of the King of Pop. She debuted the new art on Instagram.
	 The tattoo is a tribute to her father's "Dangerous" album released in 1991 and is a replication of the album art. It features his eyes as well as a decorative frame complete with a crown, elephants, monkeys and a peacock.
	Paris, 18, wrote "The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation. Never forget your roots, and always be proud of where you came from."
	Two months back she got inked "Queen of My Heart" written in her father's handwriting.

Paris Jackson gets tattoo in honour of father Michael Jackson

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is shooting in Kashmir after 32 years and is excited about her visit to the valley.
	Azmi, 65, is working on a project based on legendary Hindi writer Premchand's short story "Idgah".
	The "Neerja" actress took to Twitter to share the experience of coming back to Kashmir.
	"Time was when we shot in Kashmir every year. Now going to be shooting there for the first time after 1984. Happy times place teeming with tourists," Azmi wrote.
	The cast and crew are filming in a village near Gulmarg and the actress also shared a breathtaking picture of the location.
	The movie is directed by Piyush Panjuani.
	"Idgah" is one of the most popular stories of Premchand. It revolves around little boy Hamid, who lives with his grandmother Amina.

Shabana Azmi shoots in Kashmir after 32 years

A new animated adaptation of "Garfield" is in the works from Alcon Entertainment, which has secured its rights from the character's creator Jim Davis.
	Alcon's plan is to build a new franchise based on the CG-animated films.
	Davis will serve as executive producer along with Bridget McMeel from Amuse, reported Aceshowbiz.
	 Alcon co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove said they are looking forward to bringing an animated Garfield feature for all ages.
	"Jim Davis's creation has been an international sensation for all ages for decades, and we are thrilled to bring an animated Garfield feature to the big screen," Johnson and Kosove said in a statement.
	The Garfield comic strip debuted in 1978 and the character has been featured in two movies before.

Work on new 'Garfield' movie to start soon

Filmmaker Gauri Shinde says actress Sridevi is the reason she is able to make her second film.
	Shinde, who made a promising directorial debut with 2012 movie "English Vinglish," starring the actress, has recently wrapped-up the shoot of her second movie with Alia Bhatt in lead role.
	The 41-year-old director said Sridevi is the one, who made her believe in herself.
	"You will always be my first love. @SrideviBKapoor I learnt so much from. You made me believe in myself and you are the reason I made my second. Thank you," Shinde tweeted.
	The "Sadma" star wished good luck to the director for her upcoming project.
	"Thank you soooo much @gauris for making me feel good about myself again. I am sure your second one will be better than the first. All the best," Sridevi wrote.
	The yet untitled project also stars Shah Rukh Khan in a pivotal role.
	Not much is known about the movie which had started shooting in January this year. It is being produced by SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment, ...

Sridevi is the reason I made my second film: Gauri Shinde

Actor Brad Pitt saved a young girl from being crushed by a crowd of his fans who had gathered to watch him film his latest movie, "Allied".
	Pitt, 52, rushed to her rescue as a huge crowd gathered to watch him shoot in the Canary Islands, reported ET online.
	Hundreds of fans rushed forward to take photographs and selfies of the superstar, and the girl was in danger of being crushed against a security barrier.
	Video footage showed him grab hold of the girl with the help of his bodyguards, and lift her to safety and on to the road.
	"Allied" is set to hit theaters on November 23.

Brad Pitt saves young fan from being crushed

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow brought Captain America, Chris Evans and Ironman Robert Downey Jr, together to meet Avengers fan battling cancer.
	The group traveled to San Diego, California, to pay special visit to Ryan Wilcox, an 18-year-old, who has been diagnosed with leukemia for the second time, reported People magazine.
	Platrow, 43, noticed Wilcox post about his story and desire to meet the stars on social media using the hashtag "#ryanstrong," and brought the stars together.
	"Let's do this," the actress captioned a photo of Evans, 34, and Downey Jr, 51, at an airport tarmac on their way to San Diego.
	Paltrow also shared picture of Wilcox with his favourite superheros.
	"Today @ryanwilcox0303 got a little surprise. Thank you to the incredible #chrisevans and my better work half @robertdowneyjr for being the men you both are. And thank you to the Wilcox family for your hospitality!" she wrote in the caption.
	The trio spent the afternoon hanging out with Wilcox and his family and ...

Avengers stars pay special visit to fan battling cancer

Actor Elijah Wood has cleared up his comments about child sex abuse in Hollywood saying he does not have any first hand knowledge of the same.
	Wood, who began his career in Hollywood at the age of eight, claimed in an interview to the Sunday Times that Hollywood has been gripped by child sexual abuse cases similar to the Jimmy Savile scandal in the UK.
	The 35-year-old "The Lord of the Rings" star said the newspaper interviewed him about his latest film "The Trust," but the story was about something else, said The Hollywood Reporter.
	"The Sunday Times interviewed me about my latest film, but the story became about something else entirely. It prompted a number of false and misleading headlines. I had just seen a powerful documentary and I briefly spoke with the reporter about the subject, which had consequences I did not intend or expect. Lesson learned," Wood said.
	The actor went to say that he had clarified the writer of not having any first hand experience of abuse in his career .

Elijah Wood clarifies child sex abuse comments

Singer Mariah Carey has locked three-movie deal with Hallmark channel.
	The 46-year-old pop star will develop, executive-produce, direct, co-star, and pen an original song for each of the project, reported Deadline.
	"We are honored to continue our collaboration with the multi-talented Mariah Carey. It's rare to work with a talent who can produce, direct, star and also compose original music for a project, and we know she will deliver for our viewers once again," Crown Media Family Networks EVP of Programming Michelle Vicary said in a statement.
	The first movie is set to premiere during 2017's "Countdown to Valentine's Day".
	Carey and Hallmark last teamed up for "A Christmas Melody," which she directed and co-starred in.

Mariah Carey signs three-movie deal with Hallmark network

Model Heidi Klum is madly in love with boyfriend Vito Schnabel.
	The 42-year-old German fashionista has been dating Schnabel since early 2014, reported E! online.
	"I'm very much in love, so my eyes only have the hearts for someone else," Klum said.
	The "America's Got Talent" star, said its not one thing but Schnabel's whole personality that attracted her towards him.
	"How do you know when it is? You just feel it, and then you know. Is there something that you can pinpoint on someone? It's just a whole package that you fall in love with, right?," she said.

I'm very much in love: Heidi Klum

Actor Vincent D'Onofrio has denied rumours that he will be reprising the role of Kingpin in "Spider-Man: Homecoming."
	The movie is set to be the first Spider-Man from Marvel and with Tom Holland in the titular role. There were rumours doing the rounds that D'Onofrio, who plays the role of Kingpin in hit television series "Daredevil", is set to join the movie.
	 The 56-year-old actor took to Twitter to deny the rumours.
	"If @MatthewModine had not told me about this film and Stanley Kubrick had not cast me. I doubt I'd have a career," he wrote.
	"Spider-Man: Homecoming" is set to hit the big screen next summer and will see Jon Watts in the director's chair for his first Marvel film.

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