By the power of Greyskull, filmmaker Kevin Smith is bringing new He-Man anime series to Netflix.
Titled "Masters of the Universe: Revelation", the series will focus on the unresolved storylines of the 1980s, picking up where they left off the journeys of many of the characters decades ago.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Smith will serve as showrunner and executive producer for the series described as "a wholly original story set in the epic world of Mattel's over 35-year-old global He-Man toy franchise".
"I'm Eternia-ly grateful to Mattel TV and Netflix for entrusting me with not only the secrets of Grayskull, but also their entire Universe.
"In Revelation, we pick up right where the classic era left off to tell an epic tale of what may be the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor! This is the Masters of the Universe story you always wanted to see as a kid," Smith said.
The limited series is produced by Mattel Television, with Rob David, VP at Mattel TV and author of "He-Man: 

'He-Man' animated series set at Netflix

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Konkona Sen Sharma is set to make her digital directorial debut with a series based on the life of Arati Das, better known as Misss Shefali.
Chronicling the life of a young Bengali girl who ruled as the 'Queen of Cabaret' in Kolkata, the Zee Studio-produced series will also mirror politics of West Bengal in the '60s and '70s through her life journey.
"The whole era of post-Partition and pre-liberalisation fascinated me. Since I am from Kolkata, I have been aware of the subject and her unique story.
"It's about the fascinating life of this female protagonist who decided to live life on her own terms, it's extremely interesting, and right up my ally. That is why I decided to make this series," Konkona said in a statement.
The director said casting is underway.
"We are still developing the script and we plan to go on floors early next year. It is going to be an interesting journey," she added.
Ashima Avasthi, VP & Head, Zee Studios Originals said the team is delighted to partner with ...

Konkona Sen Sharma to direct web series

Director Raja Krishna Menon, who has helmed films like Akshay Kumar's "Airlift" and Saif Ali Khan-starrer "Chef", is all set to produce a movie for streaming giant Netflix.
According to a source, Menon's assistant director on "Airlift", Uday Singh Pawar, will be making his feature directorial debut with the project.
"He (Menon) is producing a film for Netflix, which is being directed by one of his AD, named Uday Singh Pawar.
"The film is set in a start up world. It is about three young boys, who are engineering students. It is about bromance. It is set in Bengaluru and is an original story," the source close to the project said.
Menon is producing the film via his Bandra West Pictures banner. He is also working on a comedy web-series.
"Web series is a drama but with a lot of comedy. It is not a slapstick comedy. The shooting will begin this year itself," the source added.
Meanwhile, Menon was also set to direct a biopic on former boxing champion and Asian Games gold medalist Dingko ...

'Airlift' director Raja Krishna Menon to produce film for Netflix

Actor Arbaaz Khan's girlfriend Giorgia Andriani is making her film debut with "Sridevi Bungalow".
The film features Priya Varrier in the lead role, while Arbaaz will be seen in a guest appearance portraying the part of a Bollywood actor.
Arbaaz was earlier married to Malaika Arora but the duo announced their separation in 2016 and got officially divorced in 2017. Later he started dating Giorgia.
"I am very excited to be part of 'Sridevi Bungalow' and I am really looking forward to starting the shoot," Giorgia, who will also be seen in a Tamil web series "Karoline Kamakshi", said in a statement.
The film, directed by Prasanth Mampully, is the story of a successful actor named Sridevi who leads a lonely life.
"Giorgia has just come on board and we are happy that she will be making her debut with our movie," Mambully said.
The film is set to release by the end of the year and a formal announcement regarding the same will be made soon.

Arbaaz Khan's girlfriend Giorgia to debut in 'Sridevi Bungalow'

Producer-writer of "Mission Mangal", R Balki says they never approached the project with the idea of making it a film on "women empowerment" as he believes females are no less than men.
The filmmaker said the story celebrates extraordinary achievements of ordinary people.
The recently released film revisits India's historic Mission to Mars
through the eyes of Akshay Kumar as the mission chief, along with Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, and Sharman Joshi.
"It is not supposed to be a women empowerment story, it is about ordinary people doing an extraordinary thing. So I was like let's not reduce it to something that is cliched because I don't like to use the word women empowerment. I don't like that term.
"Everyone is equal. I was like let's make it a bigger film I spoke to Akshay Kumar and he got interested in it. We wrote it with Akshay as the lead then we narrated to Vidya Balan, she too liked it. The idea was to tell an inspiring and ...

Women equal to men, not weaker: R Balki

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday met veteran singer and Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar at her home in south Mumbai and conveyed his best wishes for her good health.
Kovind was in the city to inaugurate the underground 'Bunker Museum' at the Raj Bhavan.
"Delighted to meet @MangeshkarLata ji at her residence in Mumbai. Conveyed my best wishes for her good health. Lata ji, the pride of India, has sweetened our lives with her soulful melody. She continues to inspire us with her simplicity and grace," he wrote on Twitter.
In response, the 89-year-old singer tweeted,"Namaskar, was deeply honoured and humbled, when the The President of our country, Shri Ramnath Kovind ji, so gracefully came and met me  at my residence. I stand in gratitude. Sir, you make us proud!.

President Kovind meets Lata Mangeshkar in Mumbai

Celebrated writer Amy Ephron's soon-to-be-released book, "The Other Side of the Wall", is getting a live-action feature film adaption.
Ephron is collaborating with "Toy Story" screenwriter Alec Sokolow to adapt the screenplay, reported Deadline.
The duo will also produce the project with Nice Media Studios' Sam Sokolow.
"The Other Side of the Wall", is the third book in Ephron's "The Other Side" series following "The Castle in the Mist" and "Carnival Magic".
Set in London at Christmas time, the story focuses on the adventures of Tess and her younger brother Max, as they navigate magical hidden worlds around England.
"It feels like a present to me. To work with the multi-talented, insightful Alec Sokolow and the razor-sharp, distinguished Sam Sokolow on a live-action version of Tess and Max's story. Both of their extraordinary gifts and instincts make it seem as if anything is possible," said Ephron.

Amy Ephron's 'The Other Side of the Wall' to get live-action adaptation

Phoebe Waller-Bridge may have come on-board to "polish" the script of the upcoming James Bond film, but the actor-writer says she "cannot take credit" away from director Cary Fukunaga for the work.
The news of the "Fleabag" star joining the highly-anticipated project as a scriptwriter on lead actor Daniel Craig's request was met with a lot of appreciation and attention, but she said the currently untitled film is Fukunaga's baby.
"A lot has been made of me coming on board because I'm a woman, and that's wonderful. But also I can't take credit for the movie that was written. It's (director and co-screenwriter) Cary's movie," Waller-Bridge told The Hollywood Reporter.
The writer, who adapted the award-winning series "Killing Eve", added the characters of Bond and Villanelle (played by Jodie Comer) always "intrigued" her in a similar manner.
"They live a fantasy! But it's a life none of us would ever want, if we're honest. We don't want to go put a bullet in someone's head to sleep with .

Can't take credit for 'Bond 25' script: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Three-time Oscar winner animator Richard Williams has passed away at the age of 86.
Best known for his work as the animation director on the 1988 live-action and animated film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", Williams died on Friday at his Bristol home.
"The 86-year-old triple Oscar and triple BAFTA winner, who was born in Toronto, Canada, and moved to Britain in the 1950s, died at his home in Bristol on Friday," his family announced in a statement to The Guardian.
Williams created many legendary characters like Roger and Jessica Rabbit, and animated the title sequences for the 1970s classics "The Return Of The Pink Panther" and "The Pink Panther Strikes Again".
He made his debut in 1958 with "The Little Island" and won a BAFTA. He received his first Oscar for his animated adaptation of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" in 1971.
Williams won his second and third Oscars for "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and animated short "Prologue", respectively.
He was also an author and his best-selling ...

'Roger Rabbit' creator Richard Williams dies at 86

Over the years, actor John Abraham has mastered the trick to use his physicality in films by combining it with interesting characters and good stories.
When John started out his career in the mid-2000s, he became the poster boy for gym enthusiasts.
Over the course of his 15-year-long career, John did take up roles which required him to flex his muscles, but off late the actor is seen playing characters which involve him doing a lot more: saving the nation, developing nuclear weapons and going undercover.
"There is a physicality that I have that exists, there's a certain way people perceive the way I look, that is going to stay. I am not shying away from that," John told PTI.
"You use physicality in a subversive way. 'Batla House' isn't a physical film but my cop is throwing a guy in the cupboard. This cop has an 8-pack abs but it isn't jarring you. If you use your physicality smartly, it is good, not overtly. I am not here to use my physicality overtly," he added.
John said if actors .

John Abraham on using his physicality in 'subversive' way

Science and religion can co-exist rather than being pitted against each other, says Vidya Balan about her character of a god-fearing ISRO scientist in "Mission Mangal".
The actor said a person can have multiple identities but there is a problem in the way being religious is interpreted today.
"I think there is a problem with the way religion is being interpreted today. I know a lot of people who are shying away from calling themselves religious and I am one of them. I have always felt like I don't want to say I'm religious. I always call myself spiritual," the actor told PTI in an interview.
"Religious has become or obtained a negative connotation because being  religious has become synonymous with being intolerant. But they don't have to be divorced," Viday said adding that Tara Shinde, her character in the film, believes in a power beyond science.
The actor also spoke about the increase in "you versus me" debate, which she believes, has led to the dilution in the concept of ...

Religion and science don't have to be divorced: Vidya Balan

Olivia Colman has revealed she tried coaxing her "Fleabag" co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge to somehow fit her into the "Bond 25" script.
Waller-Bridge, who recently came on board the upcoming action spy movie to polish the script, also wrote a part for the Oscar winner in the Amazon dark comedy.
"Oh, trust me, I've tried! I've asked!" Colman told Entertainment Weekly on starring in "Bond 25".
The actor, who has been nominated for an Emmy for her role as the Godmother in the series, said she "begged" the writer-actor to cast her in the show's first season.
"The first episode of the second series, to me, was like a piece of theatre, a piece of writing that I would have studied at school. She's extraordinary and it's a pleasure to say anything that she's written. And also, to film it, is so much fun, because they're my mates," she said.
Colman added she would always be grateful to Waller-Bridge for giving her the role of an antagonist.
"She said, 'What sort of things do you want to say?' ...

Olivia Colman asked Phoebe Waller-Bridge to write her a role in 'Bond 25'

Kirsten Dunst is no longer attached to direct the big-screen adaptation of Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar".
The 37-year-old actor, who was set to make her feature film directorial debut with the project, said the film had now changed hands.
"I never owned (the rights), so it went away for me. It went to other hands. That's not in my hands anymore," Dunst told Entertainment Weekly.
However, a source close to the project has confirmed that Dakota Fanning is still involved in a version of the 1963 novel, currently in development as a Showtime limited series without Dunst.
Dunst was announced to direct the film in July 2016 from a screenplay she co-wrote with Nellie Kim. Fanning was attached to lead the cast.
Dunst previously helmed two shorts: "Welcome" (2007) and "Bastard" (2010).
"The Bell Jar" is Plath's only novel written just before she committed suicide in 1963.
The story, written by Plath under pseudonym Victoria Lucas, revolves around a young woman called Esther Greenwood, who used 

Not directing 'The Bell Jar' adaptation anymore: Kirsten Dunst

Hugh Grant says the thought of taking the political plunge has crossed his mind but the chances of him running for office are slim.
The actor starred in critically-acclaimed series "A Very English Scandal" in which he played Liberal Party MP Jeremy Thorpe, who was involved in a high-profile trial in the 1970s for conspiring to murder his former lover Norman Scott (played by Ben Whishaw).
"I have thought about it a bit to be honest," Grant said about joining politics on "The Big Ticket", Variety and iHeart's movie podcast.
However, the actor said his cupboards are "full of skeletons".
"There's so much muckraking that could go on. I could take it. I've been taking it now for a long time, but I'm not sure I want my family to suffer that. It's not really about me. It's about my family," he added.
Grant, 58, also has a campaign slogan prepared.
"My main slogan would be, 'I Don't Want to Be Reelected.' It seems to me that the desire to be reelected or be a career politician poisons ...

I've thought about it: Hugh Grant on joining politics

A heady cocktail of time travel,  gaming and alien life or perhaps a fresh take on the epic war  of Mahabharata, best-selling author Amish says he has "too  many ideas" to delve in for his next series.
The man behind the smash hit 'Shiva Trilogy' will take  a call on whether he will stick to his tried-and-tested  mythology genre or make a splash in sci-fi, after  concluding the 'Ram Chandra' series.
"My problem is I have too many ideas, but not the time  to write on them," a beaming Amish said, when asked what could  fans expect from him in the coming days.
"Mahabharata is perhaps my next work after the 'Ram  Chandra' series. It will be a very long series, as there is a  deeper concept in the Mahabharata... The war isn't what you  think it is, there's actually a much deeper conflict, which is  what the story will cover," he told PTI in an interview.
Amish said he will focus on the epic battle in his  take on the Mahabharata, as he feels it wasn't a mere war  between two groups of ...

Mahabharata or Sci-fi? Amish keeps readers guessing on his

Author GRR Martin believes "Game of Thrones", the TV series, "slowed" him down on the path to completing his book series.
The HBO series, based on Martin's series of fantasy novels "A Song of Ice and Fire", aired in 2011 and had its series finale this May.
His fifth and most recent volume of the series, "A Dance with Dragons", was published in 2011 and he is currently writing the sixth novel, "The Winds of Winter".
"I don't think (the TV series) was very good for me. The very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down.
"Every day I sat down to write and even if I had a good day... I'd feel terrible because I'd be thinking: 'My God, I have to finish the book. I've only written four pages when I should have written 40'," Martin told The Observer in an interview
The writer also promised fans that the controversial climax of the TV series will bear no influence on the future novels in the book series.
The season finale received more brickbats than bouquets.
Martin said ..

Don't think 'Game of Thrones' show was good for me: GRR Martin

"Instinct", starring Alan Cumming, has been cancelled at CBS after two seasons.
The series saw Cumming play the network's first gay protagonist as Dylan Reinhart, a psychology professor and author who begins profiling killers in New York City after a serial killer uses his book as inspiration for murders, reported Variety.
Series creator Michael Rauch announced the cancellation on Friday on Twitter.
"I'm very sad to relay the news that @instinctcbs won't be renewed for a third season. We will double up this Sunday and our season/series finale will be Aug 25," Rauch tweeted.
He also thanked Cumming and Bojana Novakovic for being a part of the show.
"Thanks to our incredible crew, cast, writers, producers & all who helped make our show, with respect, talent & kindness. And a giant thank you to our diehard fans for your love, loyalty & excellent taste (is it too soon to ask for a reboot?)" Rauch said.
Novakovic, who plays Cumming's partner Lizzie Needham on the show, shared ...

CBS pulls plug on 'Instinct'

Superman prequel "Krypton" will not return for a third season, Syfy has announced.
The drama, which revolved around the story of Superman's grandfather, was axed days after the David Goyer-produced show starring Cameron Cuffe completed its second run.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series, produced by an outside studio Warner Horizon, was unable to strike a chord with the audience.
Syfy renewed the series for a second season last May.
After "Deadly Class" and "Happy", "Krypton" is the latest series to be cancelled at Syfy.

'Krypton' cancelled after two seasons

Joss Whedon's HBO series "The Nevers" is adding more names to its cast with Kiran Sonia Sawar, Elizabeth Berrington and Ella Smith set to join the show.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Viola Prettejohn, Anna Devlin and Martyn Ford are also a part of the drama.
"The Nevers" is billed as an epic sci-fi drama which revolves around a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world.
The project received straight-to-series order last July.
With the addition of the six actors, the sci-fi show now counts to 18 regulars and one recurring castmember in its massive ensemble.
Whedon is attached to write, direct, executive produce, and showrun.
Jane Espenson and Doug Petrie will write and executive produce, with Bernie Caulfield also executive producing.

Joss Whedon's 'The Nevers' announces new additions to cast

Hayley Atwell says she feels "fulfilled" with the perfect ending of the love story of her MCU character Peggy Carter and Steve Rogers in the Marvel blockbuster "Avengers: Endgame".
Atwell first played a SHIELD agent Carter in "Captain America: The First Avenger", opposite Chris Evans' Rogers aka Captain America.
Their love story was a tragic one as Captain America is presumed dead after he crashes his plane in the Arctic towards the end of the film. He awakens after 70 years to realise he has missed the chance to be with Peggy forever.
In "Endgame", their story is given closure as Rogers chooses to return to the past to have a life with Peggy after the Avengers defeat supervillain Thanos.
"I feel really fulfilled. It was a great time, and I think they ended it beautifully with 'Endgame'. It feels like a fitting end to that narrative.
"I'm a classically trained theatre actor so I want a stab at the challenging parts in the canon for theatrical actresses. That's something that I've ...

It was fitting end: Hayley Atwell on Peggy Carter-Steve Rogers love story arc

Joaquin Phoenix says he based the signature laughter of iconic DC villain The Joker on a neurological disorder known as Pathological Laughter and Crying (PLC).
The condition is characterised by inappropriate and involuntary laughing and crying due to a nervous system disorder.
Phoenix, who is set to star as the Clown Prince of Crime in the eponymous film, said he watched videos of people suffering from the condition as part of his preparation.
"I started (with the laugh). I watched videos of people suffering from pathological laughter, a neurological disorder that makes individuals laugh uncontrollably," the actor told Italian magazine Il Venerdi.
Phoenix follows the likes of Jack Nicholson, Mark Hamill, Heath Ledger and Jared Leto with his portrayal of the Joker in the Todd Philips-directed movie.
Also featuring Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro and Marc Maron, "Joker" will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival later this month. It releases worldwide in October.

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