Anne Frank's moving story during wartime will be turned into an animated feature film with Ari Folman as a director.
	Folman ("Waltz With Bashir", "The Congress") will write and helm a family-friendly animated film based on the girl's famous diary which has been published into a book and translated into many languages.
	"Bringing the Anne Frank Diary to all screens is a fantastic opportunity and challenge," the Oscar-nominated director said in a statement. "There is a real need for new artistic material to keep the memory alive for younger generations."
	The project is fully supported by Anne Frank Fonds Basel organisation which gives the filmmakers complete access to all of its archives. They are reportedly also negotiating the rights for the worldwide release, on all media and in all languages.
	Anne is one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. She died at the age of 15 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany in 1945.
	She wrote her life during World War .

Anne Frank's diary to be adapted into movie

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Beyonce decided to give her fans an early Christmas present by dropping her self-titled fifth album unannounced on iTunes today.
	The album offers 14 songs and 17 videos and features her husband Jay Z, daughter Blue Ivy as well as Drake and Frank Ocean.
	The singer explained the reason behind releasing the album without announcing it first.
	"I wanted people to hear the songs with the story that's in my head , the vision in my brains is what I wanted people to experience for the first time," she said in a statement.
	"There's so much that gets between the music, the artist and the fans. I felt like I didn't want anybody to give the message when my record is coming out. I just want this to come out when it's ready and from me to my fans," she said.

Beyonce surprises fans by dropping self titled album

She might have made 2013's MTV VMAs one of the most talked-about events of all-time, but Miley Cyrus doesn't think she will get an invite to the awards again.
	"Everyone else's, I think, biggest moment of me was the VMAs. That was probably my biggest moment, too. I was pretty stoked to perform there. I doubt they're ever gonna ask me. But just kidding... I don't know," Cyrus said in the sit-down interview with Sonic.
	The "twerking" showdown with Robin Thicke went down nearly a month before Cyrus released her Bangerz album in October.
	"That was before my record even came out, so I mean, it was the beginning of what I was showing people what I was gonna do," she said.
	"It kind of just opened so many doors for me to be like, alright, I already pissed you off as much as I possibly can. So, now I can kind of just be freer and kind of do whatever it is that we want to do," Cyrus added.

I doubt MTV VMAs are ever gonna ask me back: Miley Cyrus

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been named the most powerful celebrity of 2013 by Forbes India for the second time in a row.
	The 48-year-old actor has conquered the Top 100 celebrity list with the help of his popularity and earnings from his mega hit film 'Chennai Express' this year.
	Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni moved up from the third spot last year and has come in at the number two spot with his immense popularity and endorsement deals.
	Bollywood star Salman Khan slipped from his second position last year and earned the third spot in the list. They are followed by Sachin Tendulkar at number 4, and megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who retained his position, completing the top five on the list.
	Bachchan is followed by Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar, who has come in at number 6.
	There have been two exits from the top 10 this time. Actress Kareena Kapoor and swashbuckling cricketer Virendra Sehwag have made way for actors Ranbir Kapoor at number 8 and Hrithik Roshan .

SRK tops Forbes India celebrity list for the second time

'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara is reportedly splitting from her fiance Nick Loeb.
	The 41-year-old actress celebrated Thanksgiving with her family, but Loeb was not present, reported the New York Daily News.
	Vergara is allegedly fed up with him and the couple have been spending time apart.
	"She and Nick have been having problems since this summer, and they've been spending more time away from each other," a source said.
	Vergara, who was named the highest-paid actress on TV by Forbes, is currently filming her sitcom in Los Angeles, while Loeb is in New York.
	The 38-year-old businessman is said to be focusing on his condiment line, Onion Crunch, which he reportedly wanted Vergara to invest in.
	The couple got engaged last year.

Sofia Vergara, fiance Nick Loeb heading for split?

Veteran actress and former Indian Film Censor Board chief Sharmila Tagore has described the Supreme Court verdict on homosexuality as "shameful".
	The SC on Wednesday had upheld the constitutional validity of the penal provision making gay sex a punishable offence.
	A bench of justices G S Singhvi and S J Mukhopadhaya set aside the Delhi High Court's verdict which had in 2009 decriminalised gay sex among consenting adults in private.
	Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Taj literature festival, which she inaugurated, Sharmila said that a stronger word should be used for the verdict, which was "very wrong".
	Sharmila, 69, disagreed with the comments suggesting films today were presenting indecency, saying, "Good films are being made and if dirty films were being brought out why should people go to see them.

Sharmila Tagore calls SC verdict on homosexuality shameful

Singer James Blunt has revealed that his new album Moon Landing is not inspired by astronauts.
	The 39-year-old singer, who released his fourth studio album Moon Landing recently, said the name actually refers to performers who accidentally brush bottoms while undressing backstage, reported Contactmusic.
	"In the dressing room, if you bend over and the person beside you bends over at the same time, and should your cheeks touch, that's a moon landing. You've associated it with space, but I was thinking of dressing rooms," said Blunt.
	The 'Stay The Night' hitmaker said he has suffered his share of wardrobe malfunctions on stage.
	"I'm not a great wearer of boxers. I like to be free in my expression. I've torn my clothes, but fortunately I hold a guitar I can hide behind," added Blunt.

Moon Landing is not about space: James Blunt

Pop star Christina Aguilera has reportedly lost weight due to her rigorous Reiki sessions.
	The 'Fighter' singer is said to have given the credit to the spiritual healing technique for losing 30 pounds of weight, reported Contactmusic.
	"It's a Japanese method for healing the body, emotions, mind and spirit. Christina also credits a low-carb diet and yoga workouts for her new look, but Reiki puts her mind in a good place and gives her the discipline to eat healthy and maintain weight loss. She sees a Reiki mater for private sessions three times a week," said a source.
	The 'Voice' USA judge, 32, had previously said that she feels refreshed by her weight loss because she managed to spend more time with her five-year-old son Max.
	"I got to have, finally, a break and spend some time with my son, being able to breathe and have time away outside of the camera and get to the nitty-gritty of all things real and personal [allowed me to come] back refreshed," Aguilera had said.

Christina Aguilera loses weight due to Reiki sessions?

In a bid to pay tribute to the contribution of veteran actor Jeetendra to the film industry, a hand impression of him will be unveiled here next week.
	On December 18, a function will be organised by UTV Stars under 'Walk of the Stars' initiative, to pay an ode to Jeetendra by unveiling his hand impression to immortalise his legacy and create a landmark that his fans can cherish.
	The tile bearing his hand print will later be installed at 'Walk of the Stars' promenade in Bandra.
	Jeetendra's acting career spanned from the 1960s to 1990s. He was frequently paired with Sridevi and Jaya Prada for remakes of South Indian films. His hit movies include 'Parichay', 'Dharam Veer', 'Caravan', 'Khushboo' and 'Himmatwala'.
	'Walk of the Stars' is a recognition of the invaluable contribution made to the Indian cinema by legendary actors.
	As of now, there are 14 hand impressions of celebrities like Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore, Manoj Kumar, Shabana Azmi, ...

Jeetendra's hand imprint tile to be unveiled next week

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan braved high fever to attend the premiere of Sachiin Joshi's film 'Jackpot'.
	"I asked Sachiin to act in my film, but he wanted to work on his own independent films and I respect that decision," Shah Rukh said at the film's premiere last night.
	Directed by Kaizad Gustad, 'Jackpot' stars Canadian adult film star Sunny Leone and actor producer Sachiin in the lead.
	"A star is a star because of his relationships, not his stardom. Shah Rukh Khan is the biggest star ever," Sachiin said about the superstar attending the event of his film, which released today.
	The star-studded event was attended by Sunny and Sachiin, though its other lead actor Naseeruddin Shah was not present.
	The others who came for the event included Sohail Khan, Sudhir Mishra, Bunty Walia, Urvashi Sharma Joshi, Manu Rishi, Shabina Khan, Kanchi Kaul, Shabbir Ahluwalia and Makarand Deshpande.

Unwell Shah Rukh attends premiere of 'Jackpot'

Bond, alcoholic Bond! Legendary British spy James Bond boozed so much that in real life he would have died from alcohol-related diseases in his mid-fifties, a new study has found.
	The fictional British Secret Service agent's alcohol consumption may explain why he prefers his martinis "shaken, not stirred", researchers said.
	The study shows that Bond's weekly alcohol intake is over four times the recommended limit for an adult male, putting him at high risk of several alcohol related diseases, such as alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, impotence, and alcohol-induced tremor, and an early death.
	Researchers conclude that Bond was unlikely to be able to stir his drinks, even if he would have wanted to, and suspect that the spy's famous catch-phrase "shaken, not stirred" may well be due to alcohol induced tremor affecting his hands.
	Excess alcohol consumption is a global health problem with 2.5 million deaths every year attributable to its use. In the entertainment world, however, it .

James Bond was a chronic alcoholic: study

Motherhood has brought a lot of changes in sitarist Anoushka Shankar's life, who now plans all her concerts carefully as she does not like to travel without her two-year-old son Zubin Wright Shankar.
	The 32-year-old musician, who will perform in the Capital tomorrow, says despite the changes, she enjoys juggling motherhood and her profession.
	"Zubin travels with me everywhere. After his birth, I have started to plan my tours and trips carefully. Life changes completely as a parent. My whole life has shifted. I have managed to do lots of music but not in the way I would have done it during my earlier days," Anoushka told PTI.
	The musician is in India to promote her seventh studio album 'Traces Of You' and as the title suggests, Anoushka says it is her most personal album till date.
	"I don't believe in making albums just for the sake of it. I do it when I have something to say. Sometimes I am quick, sometimes it takes time. I do tours in a western way to support albums. In between ..

My son travels with me everywhere: Anoushka Shankar

Actor Amit Sadh, who was last seen in the hit movie 'Kai Po Che', has wrapped up shooting for 'Running Shaadi.Com' and wants audience to enjoy the film.
	'Running Shaadi.Com' is a young rom-com starring Sadh and Tapsee Pannu, of 'Chashme Baddoor' fame, in the lead. The film has been helmed by first-time director Amit Roy, who previously worked as a cinematographer in films like 'Sarkar' and 'Dum Maaro Dum'.
	The film went on floors in October end and the start-to-finish schedule completed on December 10.
	"'Running Shaadi.Com' has been a fabulous experience with like-minded people coming together. I hope the audience have as much fun as we had making the film," Amit said.
	Echoing similar sentiments, Tapsee said, "We did not even realise when we started the shoot and when we finished it. Now I can't wait to watch the film on the big screen. It's going to be a winner."
	The film is produced by 'Vicky Donor' fame director Shoojit Sircar and his partner Ronnie Lahiri (Rising Sun Films) ..

Hope audience enjoy 'Running Shaadi.Com': Amit Sadh

There are no cinema theatres operating in Kashmir but the residents can watch some select movies over the weekend as the valley will host its first film festival in more than 23 years.
	The two-day Kashmir International Film Festival (KIFF), organized by Space Communications - an event management company - will get underway here tomorrow at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) on the banks of the Dal Lake.
	"We have selected 22 films from across the globe for screening at the KIFF," Amit Vanchu, CEO of Space Communications, told PTI.
	This is the first film festival to be held in Kashmir after the eruption of militancy in 1990. All the cinema theatres in Kashmir were shut down following a diktat of militant and separatist outfits like Allah Tigers and Dukhtaran-e-Millat.
	Although couple of theatres reopened after government provided security and subsidies to owners in late 1990s and early 2000, the screening of movies had to be stopped following grenade attacks .

22 films to be screened at Kashmir International Film Festival

With Madhuri Dixit playing the new femme fatale, director Abhishek Chaubey is back to exploring love and deceit in 'Dedh Ishqiya', a sequel to his 2010 hit 'Ishqiya', which he says is much more complex than the original.
	"The one thing that attracted me to the story is that we were creating an alternate world in 'Dedh Ishqiya'. Unlike the original, which was rooted in reality, this film is a flight of fancy. We have created this world through the character of begum Para (Madhuri) who is extremely desirable, beautiful, cultured and sophisticate but yet there is a mystery to her.
	"The setting is inspired by the culture of Awadh. It was decadent but had lot of music, poetry and colour. Something beautiful died with its decline. We have tried to merge that culture with very modern sensibilities," the director told PTI.
	Chaubey made an impressive debut with the 2010 'Ishqiya', about a lovelorn but vengeful woman, played deftly by Vidya Balan, who uses two runaway thieves to settle ...

'Dedh Ishqiya' is flight of fancy: director Abhishek Chaubey

Retired footballer David Beckham says he is an 'emotional wreck' and cries during most films and TV shows including 'The Office' and 'Friends'.
	The 38-year-old Brit, who has four children with his fashion designer wife, Victoria Beckham, has said he even tears up while watching Disney's 'Aladdin', reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm kind of an emotional wreck with movies. I can't get through some movies without shedding a tear, I can't lie. I'm the same when I'm watching 'The Office' or when I'm watching 'Friends.' I just can't get through it," Beckham said.
	The 'Class of '92' star said he also 'choked up' while showing the trailer for the new documentary to his sons, but managed to keep his composure while filming it with his former Manchester United teammates, Phil Neville, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt.
	"I got emotional, I got really emotional throughout, obviously not in front of the lads because they'd have killed me. You can't do that. We're men! But I got ...

David Beckham cries while watching movies

'Luther' star Warren Brown is set to play the steamship captain Matthew Webb, who became the first person to successfully swim the English Channel.
	'The Greatest Englishman' will chronicle Captain Webb's 1875 swim from Dover, England to the shores of France, reported Digital Spy.
	"Being a part of this project has been a fantastic experience. Captain Webb was a brave and courageous man who made the impossible happen through sheer determination and courage and it has been an honor to bring his story to life," Brown said.
	Justin Hardy is directing the film and Mercury Prize nominees British Sea Power have signed on to compose the soundtrack.
	The movie will be released next year.

Warren Brown to play historic swimmer in 'Greatest Englishman'

Former 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' star Clare Kramer has given birth to her fourth child.
	The actress and her husband Brian Keathley welcomed son Sky LynLee, reported Hollywood Life.
	Kramer posted a photo of her newborn alongside daughters Gavin and River and 19-month-old son Hart, along with the caption, "Meet my new little man! He joined our gang at 8:13am this morning, right in time for the holidays."
	Kramer and Keathley married in 2005, and founded entertainment website GeekNation in 2012.
	Little Sky's middle name is a tribute to Keathley's sister, who passed away in September this year.

Actress Clare Kramer welcomes fourth baby

Filmmaker Ridley Scott's Catholic Church drama 'The Vatican' has been shelved following the departure of a key behind-the-scenes man.
	The pilot marked the 'Alien' director's small screen directorial debut, but the TV movie fell apart after the crew was unable to meet deadlines and stay on budget after showrunner Paul Attanasio quit, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
	'The Vatican', which starred Kyle Chandler as Cardinal Thomas Duffy, centred on the the inner politics of the modern-day Catholic Church.
	Bruno Ganz, Anna Friel, Sebastian Koch, Matthew Goode and Ewen Bremner were also set to star in the film.

Ridley Scott's 'The Vatican' shelved by TV bosses

Funnyman Jason Segel is set to play tragic author David Foster Wallace in a new movie biopic.
	The 33-year-old 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' actor will star as the Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer, who committed suicide in 2008, in the movie titled 'The End of the Tour' reported Huffington Post online.
	Jesse Eisenberg is also attached to the film and will play Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky.
	The script was adapted from Lipsky's book, 'Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself: A Road Trip With David Foster Wallace'.

Jason Segel to play tragic author David Foster Wallace

With Bollywood witnessing a trend of setting box office records these days, superstar Salman Khan says he does not have the ego to outrank the business records of Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan's films.
	"I believe a film should be good. The promo should be the deciding factor for people whether they want to see the film or not. It (promo) should be good enough so that people would want to see the film," Salman said here last night during the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Jai Ho'.
	"Today it is about Rs 200 crore, 300 crore or 400 crore but I don't see it that way. There is no ego that if Shah Rukh and Aamir's film has done 'x' business, then my film should also do so and cross it (the record mark)," he said.
	"I wish and hope everybody's film should do well so that the business is more, industry grows, etc," he said.
	Salman did not have any film release this year, while SRK gave his biggest hit 'Chennai Express' in 2013, which earned Rs 226 crore at the box office in India. ...

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