Shooting of films, television
serials and digital series will be allowed in non-containment  zones in Maharashtra in the latest phase of the lockdown with  certain conditions, as per an order issued by the state  government on Sunday.
Issuing a Government Resolution (GR), the Cultural  Affairs Ministry said that producers will have to conduct  pre-production and post-production works by adhering to the  guidelines laid down by the government.
"Violation of the rules will lead to stopping of the  work," it said.
Producers will have to apply to managing director of  the Maharashtra Film, Theatre, Cultural Development  Corporation,the Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon,  Mumbai, and to district collectors outside Mumbai for resuming  shootings.
The order stated that social distancing norms will  have to be followed strictly with focus on personal hygiene.
"Crowd cannot be allowed to be gathered while shooting  is on. Norms have to be adhered to while using air  conditioning system 

Maha allows conditional film shoot in non-containment zones

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Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani on Tuesday said he has narrated the final script of "Bell Bottom" to actor Akshay Kumar in a virtual meeting.
The nationwide lockdown, from March 25 to combat the spread of coronavirus pandemic, has put a grinding halt to shooting schedules of films.
Advani, who is the producer of the film, shared a picture of their Zoom meeting, which took place at 6 am.
Nothing changes for @akshaykumar during #Lockdown 6am final narration of #BellBottom," Advani wrote on Twitter.
"It was indeed a good morning! Look at the happy faces from the final narration of #Bellbottom! #WaitForIt," he said.
The filmmaker tagged key team members - Ranjit Tiwari (director) and Aseem Arora (writer), along with producers Jaccky and Vashu Bhagnani, who were also part of the virtual meeting.
Produced by Pooja Entertainment in association with Emmay Entertainment, the film was reportedly scheduled to go on floors mid-year.
"Bell Bottom" follows the story of one of India's forgotten heroes and .

Nikkhil Advani gives virtual script narration to Akshay Kumar for 'Bell Bottom'

"Baywatch" alum Pamela Anderson has admitted that she "didn't like" the film adaptation of her popular 1990s TV series.
The actor played CJ Parker in the hit TV show about the lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California and Hawaii.
Anderson, who had a cameo appearance along with former "Baywatch" co-star David Hasselhoff in the 2017 movie, made the revelation on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen".
"I didn't like it," she said when asked about the big screen adaptation, fronted by Dwayne Johnson.
"Let's just keep the bad TV as bad TV. That's what's charming about 'Baywatch', you know? Trying to make these movies out of television is just messing with it," she added.
The 52-year-old actor-model also said the filmmakers went overboard with the budget.
"USD 65 million would make a good movie. We made our show for like USD 500,000  you have the same explosions, the same sequences of water. That's the fun part; being creative," she said.
"Baywatch", the film, .

Pamela Anderson says she didn't like 'Baywatch' film

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday fondly remembered 15 years of the hit "Bunty Aur Babli", which marked his first on-screen outing with actor, son Abhishek Bachchan.
Directed by Shaad Ali, the 2005 film featured Rani Mukerji and Abhishek Bachchan as con artiste partners-in-crime while Amitabh Bachchan played a cop on a mission to catch them.
The crime comedy also featured actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who would marry Abhishek Bachchan in 2007, in a special appearance in the chartbuster track, "Kajra Re".
Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter and shared a poster of the film, along with a picture from a stage show with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
"15 years... 'Bunty Aur Babli'. My first film with Abhishek. Such fun and what a team! And 'kajaraare' on all our stage shows, yoo hooo!" the 77-year-old actor wrote.
The father-son duo later collaborated on films such as "Sarkar" series, "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna", and "Paa".
The sequel to "Bunty Aur Babli", backed by Yash Raj ...

Bachchan on 15 yrs of 'Bunty Aur Babli': Was my first film with Abhishek, such fun

"Suicide Squad" director David Ayer says it would be "incredibly cathartic" to be able to finish and release his original version of the 2016 film, which he believes is "better" than what the audience has seen.
Ayer wrote and directed the DC movie, starring Jared Leto and Margot Robbie, but the copy of the film that was released in cinemas is said to be starkly different from his vision.
Last week, fans began calling for the 'Ayer Cut' of "Suicide Squad" to be released, with the director responding and saying it "may always be just a rumour".
Ayer has now responded to why his unreleased version can't be shown on a platform like HBO Max.
"This is a good question. My cut would be easy to complete. It would be incredibly cathartic for me.
"It's exhausting getting your ass kicked for a film that got the Edward Scissorhands treatment. The film I made has never been seen," the filmmaker replied to a question on Twitter on Monday.
In a response to another question, Ayer said his cut "isn't ..

Releasing director's cut of 'Suicide Squad' would be 'incredibly cathartic': David Ayer

Actor-turned-designer Mary-Kate Olsen has officially filed for divorce from French banker Olivier Sarkozy after New York courts began allowing lawsuits and divorces to be filed online following coronavirus closures.
According to the New York Daily News, Olsen's lawyers were among the first people filing the paper when the eight-week moratorium came to an end on Monday.
Earlier this month, the 33-year-old designer filed "emergency" divorce proceedings from her husband of five years, but it was denied.
Olsen first signed a petition for divorce on April 17, which was stalled due to the holdups associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Olsen and Sarkozy tied the knot in 2015 after three years of dating.

Mary-Kate Olsen officially files for divorce from Olivier Sarkozy as courts reopen

It has been 15 years since pop star Rihanna released her debut single, "Pon de Replay", and the singer has thanked her fans for all the love and support.
The 32-year-old musician took to Instagram on May 24 to join the celebration of the song's anniversary on social media, where #15YearsOfRihanna trended.
"Thank you for all the love on this hashtag today! Man this is trippy. Feels like just yesterday I was shaking in the hallways of Def Jam waiting to audition for Jay," Rihanna wrote in an Instagram Story.
"'Pon de Replay' is where it all began... 15 years later and I'm here because God led me to you, and you guys have held me up, supported me, tolerated me, loved me, kept it too real with me, and we gon always be connected because of that! (sic)" she said of the song.
The Barbadian singer also thanked 'Navy', her fan group, for standing by her over the years.
"I love you Navy, and I cherish you. I'm so grateful to be gifted you as my fans and family."
The multiple Grammy winner, who .

Rihanna celebrates 15 years in music: Thank you for all the love

Actor-producer John Abraham's banner JA Entertainment has acquired the Hindi remake rights of Malayalam action thriller Ayyappanum Koshiyum, the makers announced on Tuesday.
Directed by Sachy and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon, the film released earlier this year and was a huge box office success.
'Ayyappanum Koshiyum' is an entertaining film that strikes a perfect balance between action, thrill and a good story. At JA Entertainment we are keen to bring such appealing stories to our audience.
By doing what we do with dedication and focus, we hope to make a truly engaging film with this remake. This film also fits right into our future plans as we believe that the Hindi film industry will bounce back with efficient and entertaining projects soon after the COVID-19 crisis, John said in a statement.
The 47-year-old action star has previously backed films like Ayushmann Khurrana's debut Vicky Donor, and Madras Cafe, Rocky Handsome, Force 2, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran and .

John Abraham to produce Hindi remake of Malayalam hit Ayyappanum Koshiyum'

Veteran musician Brian May has revealed that he recently suffered what he described as a near-fatal heart attack, but said he is now on the road to recovery.
Earlier this month, May shared on social media that he was hospitalised after he ripped the muscles in his glutes "to shreds" in a gardening accident, which left him in debilitating pain.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, the Queen lead guitarist said when he went in for a check-up, doctors found a tear in his gluteus maximus muscle and assumed that must be the cause.
But it was only after an MRI on his lower spine that they found the real problem: a compressed sciatic nerve.
"Why did those discs in my spine get so squished? Well I think 50 years of running around with a guitar strap over my left shoulder holding a heavy guitar might have something to do with it!" May, 72, captioned the video.
The diagnosis was followed by a "small" heart attack one day.
He described the attack as "about 40 minutes of pain in the chest and ...

Queen's Brian May 'grateful' after recovering from 'small heart attack'

"Riverdale" stars Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart have parted ways, again, this time after three years of dating.
A source told People magazine that the actors, who play love interests Jughead Jones and Betty Cooper on The CW show, tend to be on and off but are currently not together.
The representatives for the actors have not commented.
The breakup comes after Sprouse, 27, posted an open letter on his Instagram Story in April in which he told fans he would not "tolerate" negative comments.
Although he didn't specify the reference to the note, it came amid speculation about his relationship with Reinhart on social media, with some alleging the actor had cheated on her.
"When I first stepped into a public relationship this was one of the foreseeable consequences.
"And while I truly never intended to indulge any part of my private life to the ravenous horde, it's clear my restraint in updating them has allowed them to push their own agenda onto my habits and lifestyle. So in conclusion  

Cole Sprouse, Lili Reinhart reportedly split again

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Monday said two members of his household staff have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently under quarantine.
In a statement, Johar said that the building has been sterilised after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was informed about the same.
"I'd like to inform you that two members of our household staff have tested positive for COVID-19. As soon as the symptoms were detected, they were put under quarantine in a section of our building. The BMC was informed immediately, and the building has been fumigated and sterilised by them as per the norms," he said.
The filmmaker said the family members and other staff are currently not showing any symptoms but have taken swab test, the result of which was negative.
"But will remain in self-isolation for the next 14 days for the safety of everyone around us. We stand by our commitment to safeguard everyone and have ensured that all measures prescribed by the authorities have been strictly adhered to.
"We .

Karan Johar's two house staff test positive for COVID-19, filmmaker shows no symptoms

Nicholas Hoult says when people claim that he has stolen certain mannerisms from his About A Boy co-star Hugh Grant, he take is as a compliment.
Hoult, known for playing Beast in X-Men: First Class, Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road and Harley in The Favourite, had his career breakthrough at the age of 12, when he starred alongside Grant in About a Boy.
The 30-year-old actor said the British star has left a huge impact on him.
"One of my first experiences making a film was with Hugh Grant on About A Boy'. That's certainly something that I don't think I purposefully do, but occasionally people will say that there's things I do particularly within Tony's writing (Tony McNamara, who wrote The Favourite')  there's occasionally moments where people think I take things that Hugh does and stolen them and run with them maybe a little bit.
I don't purposefully do that, but I take it as a compliment when people do say that, Hoult told Collider.
The actor recently had to drop out of the cast of Mission: 

It's a compliment: Nicholas Hoult on people claiming he copies Hugh Grant

Hollywood star Cameron Diaz wants to focus on her daughter Raddix and will be selective about her professional endeavours.
According to Entertainment Tonight, the actor is enjoying her time away from the spotlight with her family.
"Cameron is enjoying her time away from the action, and spending it with her husband and baby Raddix. Cameron worked consistently for almost 20 years and needed a break.
"Cameron loves being a mother and that is her main focus now. Cameron plans to be selective in any projects she considers for the future, but for now it's all about family," a source told the publication.
The 47-year-old actor's last movie role was as Miss Agatha Hannigan in the 2015 film "Annie" , in which she starred alongside Jamie Foxx and Rose Byrne.
Diaz announced in January that she and husband Benji Madden have become parents to baby girl.
The actor had decided to retire from acting two years ago. However in a recent interview with her former makeup artist Gucci Westman for Harper's .

Cameron Diaz to be selective' about work, wants to focus on her baby

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar and filmmaker R Balki on Monday shot for an advertisement campaign regarding the "post lockdown responsibilities" at Kamalistan studio while taking necessary precautions.
Balki said the advertisement was for the Health Ministry and the team took all the necessary precautions, including wearing masks and working with minimal crew.
"This is an ad for the health ministry featuring Akshay Kumar about the post lockdown responsibilities of each one of us. We need to get back to work but ensure our safety and those of others. So at our shoot we did the same.
"Like getting back to work with social distancing, sanitised outdoor set, disinfectant screen, masks. We got used to it in a few minutes. There was minimal crew and very strict protocols," Balki told PTI.
The director, who has collaborated with Akshay in films like "Padman" and "Mission Mangal", said the crew realised the shooting can be done "quite easily" following all the guidelines.
"Anil Naidu, the ...

Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot for coronavirus awareness campaign at Mumbai studio

Paatal Lok has been the breakout show of the year and actor-producer Anushka Sharma says though it is too early to comment, the team would love to take viewers back to the darkly twisted universe created by longtime collaborator Sudip Sharma in a follow-up season.
The unanimous praise for the Amazon Prime Video series, led by Jaideep Ahlawat's seasoned Delhi cop, has been gratifying for Anushka as a producer.
"You have to wait and watch to know more about season two. I don't want to divulge too much but let's just say it's quite possible. It's too early to talk about it but yes if Amazon is willing to do it, definitely there will be a second season, Anushka told PTI in an email interview.
"We have always stayed true to stories that we want to tell and we will continue to do that. We hope for similar appreciation in the future as well, the actor, who has produced the show with her brother Karnesh via their banner Clean Slate Filmz, said.
The nine-episode neo-noir series, centred on a ..

Let's say it's quite possible: Anushka Sharma on Paatal Lok' season two

The Producers Guild of India on Monday released recommended Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guidelines, which include social distancing on set, medical check-up of cast and crew, to be instituted whenever the film and TV industry is granted permission to resume shooting.
Shooting for films and other production activities have remained suspended since mid-March in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Guild took to Twitter and thanked Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for "considering requests from the film and TV industry to resume work safely" and released its list of recommended SOPs, to be instituted "whenever we are granted permission to resume production activities."
Apart from mandatory hand washing and sanitising, each crew member will be provided with a triple layer medical mask and gloves, which will be mandatory to wear during the entire shoot. The crew will also be provided with industrial gloves.
An alternative to face masks for actors and crew will be a ...

From temperature checks to sanitisation of studios: Producers Guild recommends guidelines for filming

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey, along with his wife, model Camila Alves, has delivered 110,000 masks to the local hospitals in his home state of Texas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Oscar winner teamed up with car company Lincoln, with whom he is a spokesperson, for the initiative.
McConaughey took to Facebook to share his picture with Alves in a truck on delivery duty.
"Me and Camila Alves hitting the road to get em to rural hospitals in need across Texas," he wrote alongside the photo which showed the couple in masks and headgear.
Last month, McConaughey hosted a virtual bingo night for isolated seniors in Texas.

Matthew McConaughey delivers 110,000 masks to Texas hospitals

Actor Sanjay Dutt on Monday remembered his father, veteran actor-politician Sunil Dutt on his 15th death anniversary.
Cherishing the moments he spent with his father, the 60-year-old actor shared a video featuring pictures of them through various stages in life.
With you by my side, I knew that I don't need to worry about anything. Thank you for always having my back. Miss you today and everyday Dad, Sanjay Dutt wrote alongside the video on Twitter
Sunil Dutt died of a heart attack at the age of 74 on May 25, 2005.
Honoured with the Padma Shri in 1968 for his outstanding contribution to Arts, Sunil Dutt was one of the most popular stars of Hindi Cinema during 1950s and 1960s.
He acted in several films including the classic Mother India where he would meet his future wife, actor Nargis, which catapulted him to stardom. His other credits include Gumraah, Waqt, Humraaz, Khandaan, Milan, Reshma Aur Shera, Padosan.
His last acting project was Rajkumar Hirani's 2003 film Munnabhai MBBS, ...

Sanjay Dutt pays tributes to father Sunil Dutt on death anniversary

Superstar Salman Khan has launched his own grooming and personal care brand FRSH.
The 54-year-old actor, who has been living at his Panvel farmhouse since the lockdown was announced on March 25 to rein in the spread of COVID-19, unveiled his new brand on social media on Sunday.
Considering the importance of hygiene and sanitisation during the coronavirus pandemic, Salman said he decided to launch a sanitiser as the first product under the brand.
Launching my new grooming & personal care brand FRSH! @FrshGrooming, the actor posted on his Twitter page alongside a video in which he can be seen introducing the brand.
The Bharat star said other products will also be launched soon and can be purchased from http://frshworld.com.
The products will also be available at various stores across the country once the supply begins.
Salman already owns an apparel brand under Being Human - The Salman Khan Foundation, a charitable trust devoted to education and healthcare initiatives for the ...

Salman Khan launches grooming and personal care brand

Singer-songwriter Boy George says he has utilised his time during the coronavirus-induced lockdown to pen a lot of songs.
The 58-year-old singer said he is looking forward to putting out his new songs under the deal with music company Primary Wave, which allows him to have copyright on his work.
I've written so much music I've got enough for six or seven albums. I'm not saying every single thing is good but I signed a deal just before Christmas with a company called Primary Wave, whose job it is to go out and place your music in movies. I own copyright with them. It's a new experience for me to own music, the singer told Louis Theroux's 'Grounded' podcast: ''
The English musician, whose real name is George Alan O'Dowd, said he doesn't own any of the songs he created in the 80s and the publishers have misused many of his tracks to make money.
''Not only do I not own it, they can change the lyrics, give it to a burger shop. They have done that. They did a version of 'Karma Chameleon' ...

Have written music for six or seven albums during lockdown, says Boy George

"Star Trek" actor Zachary Quinto says he is full of gratitude as he celebrated four years of abstinence from alcohol and drugs.
The 42-year-old actor took to Instagram to share the news on Sunday.
"Four years sober sun-kissed selfie. Grateful for today!" Quinto captioned his picture.
The actor is best known for playing the role of Spock in the reboot "Star Trek" film (2009) and its sequels.
He was also nominated for a best supporting actor Emmy for his performance in "American Horror Story: Asylum" in 2013.

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