Joseph Gordon-Levitt is reportedly in talks to star in David Goyer's upcoming movie 'Sandman'.
	The "Don Jon" director allegedly teams up with the "Man of Steel" writer in an effort to turn Neil Gaiman's story to the big screen.
	According to reports, the "Looper" star is part of the comic adaptation that "Man of Steel" writer David S Goyer has pitched to Warner Bros.
	While it's unclear what role the "Premium Rush" actor contributes to the project, report suggests he may be attached to portray the lead role, Morpheus. Although WB is "very receptive" with the idea presented by Goyer, the feature film is still in a very early stage.
	There have been a couple of efforts to bring Neil Gaiman's story to either the big or small screen, but none came to fruition.
	"I'd rather see no 'Sandman' movie made than a bad 'Sandman' movie. But I feel like the time for a 'Sandman' movie is coming soon. We need someone who has the same obsession with the source material as Peter Jackson had with 'Lord 

Joseph Gordon-Levitt to star in David Goyer's 'Sandman' movie?

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Actor Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson could reunite on the big screen for the first time since their 1992 movie "A Few Good Men".
	According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "Oblivion" actor is wooing his former co-star to take on one of the key roles in Warner Bros' comedy "El Presidente".
	Cruise will play a Secret Service agent in the film while Nicholson is offered to portray a sleazy, alcoholic former president.
	The film will follow a Secret Service agent assigned to protect America's worst former president, an alcoholic and womanising sleaze bag who was promoted from VP when the president died. Cruise is expected to play the agent and Nicholson is wanted as the former commander-in-chief.
	The film will be directed by Doug Liman who directed Cruise in sci-fi "Edge of Tomorrow" due next summer. The director and the actor allegedly came to visit Nicholson in his Hollywood Hills house and managed to convince the semi-retired star to read the script first before making a ...

Tom Cruise courting Jack Nicholson to star in 'El Presidente'

An unwashed Burberry shirt worn by pop star Harry Styles has fetched USD 4,845 at a charity auction.
	The USD 293 leopard-print top, which the One Direction hitmaker wore while attending Burberry's presentation during London Fashion Week in September, was sold off to a Texas businessman to raise cash for the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), reported Contactmusic.
	The funds will be donated to Hardlyeverwornit.Com and will benefit poverty-stricken women and children in more than 190 countries.

Harry Styles unwashed shirt sells for thousands

Veteran director Martin Scorsese has launched a campaign to help fund and promote a new documentary about beloved film critic Roger Ebert.
	The 'Taxi Driver' filmmaker has turned to fans for help on his latest project by starting an online campaign on Indiegogo.Com.
	Scorsese serves as executive producer on the project and teamed up with with 'Hoop Dreams' director Steve James to create Life Itself, a documentary based on the memoir penned by Ebert, who died in April.
	In a short video featured on the Indiegogo site, Scorsese says, "When Steve asked me to participate in the picture and come on board as executive producer, I was honoured because it's important to me to preserve Roger's legacy - and that's what Steve has done with Life Itself. So really, please consider supporting this picture."
	Although the film has already been shot and James is in the process of editing, money raised through the fundraising website will help to complete the movie and pay for promotion before its ...

Scorsese launches crowd funding campaign for new documentary

Rapper Kanye West knows how to spoil a girl as he just spent USD 20,000 on shoes for his fiance Kim Kardashian.
	The rapper splurged the cash during a recent visit to Barneys New York in Beverly Hills, California.
	An employee tells In Touch magazine, "He could've bought them because he's starting a women's shoe line and he wants some ideas, but it seemed like he was buying them for Kim.

Kanye West drops USD 20,000 On women's shoes

R&B star Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles has paired with Puma bosses to create a new sneaker range.
	The singer has been appointed an art director for the athletic sportswear brand, and she kicked off her new role by designing a colourful footwear range, titled Girls of Blaze.
	She posted the first pictures of the new shoes on her Tumblr page, revealing she worked with designers Gerlan, William Okpo and Hisham Baroocha to perfect the look.
	She writes, "After years of art directing my own projects and visuals, including music videos, photo shoots, album artwork and web content among many others, I am extremely excited to announce that I am now able to apply my passion for all things design into my new roll as an Art Director for the iconic Puma.
	"It is in my new role that I am able to express my love for not only design but the conception of creative ideas, and the execution of them by curating amazingly talented teams. I've had so much fun producing special content, ad ...

Beyonce's sister designs new Puma range

For Huma Qureshi working with her idol Madhuri Dixit in upcoming film 'Dedh Ishqiya' was a dream come true and the actress says she never once felt insecure about sharing screen space with the Bollywood diva.
	The 27-year-old actress and Madhuri are the new addition to the Abhishek Chaubey directed sequel to 2010 'Ishqiya'.
	The film will see Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi reprising their roles of Khalujaan and Babban from the original film.
	Huma says right from the time she signed the film till finishing it, she was aware of her part and the makers never let her feel like a second lead in the movie.
	"Madhuri is the quintessential heroine of all time. There is a lot of pressure when you are working with her. But, she made it really easy for me. When I decided to sign on the film, I knew exactly what I was doing. So there was no apprehension or insecurity.
	"Even on the set, I had a great team, a great director, who never once made me feel that there is some sort of disparity or I 

I'm not competing with Madhuri in 'Dedh Ishqiya': Huma Qureshi

The seventh edition of NFDC Film Bazaar began today with the aim of providing training and networking opportunities to upcoming producers and series of knowledge sessions, drawing filmmakers from across the world.
	The four-day event was inaugurated by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari and National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) chairman and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy.
	The event has been held every year on the sidelines of the India International Film Festival (IFFI) here.
	"The Film Bazaar this year will launch a new programme- Producers' Lab - aimed at providing training and networking opportunities to upcoming producers from across the country and will consist of workshop sessions, case studies and one-on-one meetings spread over three days," the organisers said.
	These sessions will be conducted by well-known domestic and international film personalities.
	"It's heartening to see growing response and recognition from the fraternity across the globe," Nina 

NFDC film bazaar kicks off in Goa

Actor Mark Wahlberg says that he wanted Brad Pitt to star in the leading male role for 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.
	At the Hollywood Reporter's Producers Roundtable, the actor said he wanted Pitt to appear as Christian Grey in the movie, not himself.
	'Fifty Shades' producer Michael De Luca joked that the role "looks a lot like Mark Wahlberg", to which Wahlberg replied, "No, sounds like Brad Pitt to me."
	The 42-year-old spoke about how he almost purchased the rights to the film, before Universal & Focus Features eventually won the bidding war.
	"I almost fired my agent Ari Emanuel over 'Fifty Shades' not because I wanted to play the part. We were aware of the book from very early on, and we were close to securing the rights, and then we get into this bidding war," he explained.
	Wahlberg also name-dropped Pitt again later in the interview, when asked why he chose to go towards producing films in the first place.
	"I wanted to produce because I was never going to get the script first. ...

Wanted Brad Pitt to play Christian Grey in '50 Shades': Mark

R&B star Chris Brown has been sentenced to three months in a court-approved treatment facility to deal with anger management issues.
	The 'Yeah 3x' singer was kicked out of a facility earlier this month because of his violent act and is now required to spend three months in rehab as he continues dealing with his anger issue, reported TMZ Online.
	During a hearing, Superior Court Judge James Brandlin also ordered the singer to perform at least 24 hours of community labour a week and to submit to drug testing as he deals with anger management issues. Brown and his attorney agreed to the terms.
	The judge made the rules based on report from probation officials who are overseeing Brown's sentence for his 2009 battery case involving then-girlfriend Rihanna.
	According to the report obtained by NBC News, "there was much concern" with Brown's October 26 arrest in Washington and his "violent outburst that resulted in his discharge from a treatment facility."
	The 24-year-old voluntarily ...

Chris Brown ordered back to rehab

Actor Saif Ali Khan is quite excited about his actress wife Kareena Kapoor's upcoming film 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein' and says she and Imran Khan make a "lovely pair" on screen.
	Kareena and Imran are teamed up for the second time after delivering 'Ek Main Aur Ek Tu', which was a hit.
	"I am looking forward to the film... It looks good. Imran and Kareena make a lovely pair," Saif said.
	Responding to a query, the actor said he and Kareena are ready to act together on screen provided the script is good.
	Saif was addressing reporters at a promotional event of his upcoming film 'Bullett Raja', last night. The event, scheduled to begin at 7 pm started at around 9 pm, with lead actors Saif, Sonakshi Sinha and Jimmy Shergill dancing to 'Tamanche Pe Disco'.
	In 'Bullet Raja', Saif will be playing the role of a Brahmin gangster while Sonakshi plays a struggling actress. Saif's character in this film reminds of 'Omkara' but the actor disagrees with the comparison.
	"Lot of people think my role is 

Imran and Kareena make a lovely pair: Saif

Actor Chris Hemsworth's wife Elsa Pataky is pregnant with their second child, his representative has confirmed.
	The couple already raise an 18-month-old daughter, India, together, reported Aceshowbiz.
	According to reports, Pataky is three months pregnant and is due to give birth next spring.
	"She's the best. It makes it harder and harder to leave and go to work. I enjoy being at home a lot more than I ever have. I think parenthood brings out the child in all of us. That's what's so beautiful. It reminds you of the fascination you had with things and how you can spend hours just being with someone. It's amazing," Hemsworth had said.
	Hemsworth and Pataky started dating in early 2010 and married in December that year.

Chris Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky to welcome second child

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia, who is exploring the commercial genre for first time with Saif Ali Khan-starrer 'Bullett Raja', says he will change the face of commercial cinema by making it aesthetically better.
	"I am attempting a masala film for the first time... Masala is a derogatory word. It's for the first time that I am making a film of this scale. I would change the face of commercial cinema and give it a better value. It will be aesthetically better," Tigmanshu said.
	He had directed his first feature film 'Haasil' in 2003. Tigmanshu's 'Paan Singh Tomar' (2012) had won wide critical acclaim, including National Film Award for Best Feature Film.
	The Saif Ali Khan-starrer is set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh-based mafia and also the underworld.
	This is the story of a common man, Raja Mishra, who transforms into a dreaded gangster of the Hindi heartland.
	Having grown up in Allahabad, Tigmanshu's films have always been deeply rooted in the interiors of India.
	"I can't ...

Will make commercial cinema aesthetically better: Tigmanshu

With successive back to back hits in Malayalam and Tamil, actress Rupa Manjari is keeping her fingers crossed on her upcoming two films one of which features her as a construction worker.
	Bangalore-based Rupa, who shot into the limelight with the critically acclaimed 'Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru', a romantic comedy, in 2009, directed by woman-director Nandhini, will be seen playing a labourer in the Tamil film 'Sivappu'.
	The movie is directed by Sathyasiva and she plays the female lead, opposite actor Naveen Chandra from the Telugu film industry. Work on the movie is over and it is expected to be released soon, Rupa told PTI.
	The story is about the life of construction workers in southern Tamil Nadu. Cinematography is by national award winning cinematographer, veteran Madhu Ambat.
	The other upcoming Tamil movie is 'Illa Aanalum Irukku' directed by Deekay in which she stars opposite Kreshna and is shooting in Nainital.
	"It is a comedy thriller. I play an urban girl. Oviya and Karuna ..

Rupa Manjari to play labourer in Tamil movie

Singer Ronan Keating says he took therapies and self-help books to overcome depression in the past.
	Keating, 36, is believed to have been in depression after the end of his marriage in 2011, following his affair with dancer Francine Cornell, reported Contactmusic.
	"I'm back in a good head space, which is great because it gets scary when you lose it. I don't want to make mistakes like I've made again, so I'm very cautious," Keating said.
	"But therapy, reading books like 'The Power of Now' and work have really helped me live in the present," he added.

I read self-help books after split: Ronan Keating

'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester and Adam Brody have reportedly got engaged after the the 'OC' actor secretly popped the question.
	The 27-year-old actress and Brody co-starred in 2011 romantic-comedy 'The Oranges' but went public with their relationship in February, reported Radar Online.
	"Leighton and Adam are crazy about each other and have talked about getting married eventually. But she had no idea when he would propose so soon! It was the surprise of her life and she's ecstatic!," a source said.
	Leighton, who is known for her role as Blair Waldorf in teen drama TV series 'Gossip Girl' - and her beau are keen to have a summer wedding, but are still undecided on the location of their nuptials.
	"Right now their plan is to get married next summer. They are still deciding if they want a destination wedding or if they'll marry in southern California somewhere," the source added.

Leighton Meester gets engaged to Adam Brody?

'Gravity' helmer Alfonso Cuaron says it was a mistake that he made an adaptation of Charles Dickens' the Great Expectations.
	The 51-year-old filmmaker took on the task of modernising the classic story in 1998, but was extremely hesitant about taking on the project, especially after his success with critically acclaimed film 'The Little Princess' in 1995, said the Hollywood Reporter.
	"I got a bit engaged in the machinery. I forgot that I used to do my own stuff, and I became this reader of screenplays that they were sending to me. And I started forgetting that I had a voice. It started to become more about the industry," Cuaron said.
	"And then I did a film that was a horrible experience, Great Expectations. That is a film that I should have not done. I passed many times, and then I ended up saying yes for the wrong reasons," he added.

Alfonso Cuaron regrets making Great Expectations adaptation

Kauwboy, a Dutch film about a 10-year-old boy and a bird directed by Boudewijn Koole, won the Golden Elephant Award for best film in the 'International Live Action' category at the 18th International Children's Film Festival this evening.
	The festival concluded today.
	German film 'Das Pferd Auf Dem Balkon' (A horse on the Balcony) won the Golden Plaque for second-best film in the same section.
	Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan and Tollywood star Pawan Kalyan gave away the awards in sixteen categories.
	The International Animation Competition section, which was added only this year, saw 'Ernest Et Celestine' winning the award for Best Animation Feature while 'Zarafa' winning the Golden Plaque for second-best animation film.
     'Kauwboy' and 'Ernest Et Celestine' won Rs 2 lakh cash awards apart from certificates and trophies.
	Hindi film 'Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya', directed by Shilpa Ranade (which opened the festival) won the jury prize for best artwork under the ...

International Children's Film Festival ends in Hyderabad

Thirteen Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists, who staged a protest against Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's concert to be held on Saturday, were detained here today.
	"They had not obtained permission for the demonstration. They were detained in the afternoon and were produced in a court before being released," a police officer said.
	VHP's Jay Shah said the activists were protesting in a democratic manner, and demanded that the concert to be held at Sardar Patel Stadium be cancelled.
	"When Pakistan does not allow release of Indian films, why should we allow their singers to hold concerts in Gujarat?" Shah asked.
	A Pakistani court yesterday imposed restrictions on the screening of Indian films in that country. Shah said VHP's protest would continue.

VHP protests against Pak singer Atif Aslam's Ahmedabad concert

Actor R Madhavan said he rushed to attend this year's India International Film Festival (IFFI) to meet Hollywood star Susan Sarandon.
	"The first reason to be here is to see Susan. That's the main thing. It is not everyday that you get to see a Hollywood star like her come to our country," a very excited Madhavan said, who was seen in a new rugged avatar.
	When asked if the new look was for a movie, the 43-year-old actor refused to divulge any details.
	'Ek Thi Daayan' actress Huma Qureshi also attended the opening ceremony of the 44th edition of IFFI and expressed her love for the veteran Hollywood diva.
	"I am really looking forward to meet Susan. I love her movies and I am glad that I have been invited to attend the ceremony. I am also honoured to have been asked to share the stage with her for a discussion on evolution of women in cinema," Huma said.

I am here for Susan: Madhavan on IFFI visit

The 10-day-long International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today opened with legendary Waheeda Rehman getting the inaugural centenary film award and Hollywood star Susan Sarandon adding the extra glamour as the guest of honour.
	The festival also feted Oscar-winning Czech filmmaker Jiri Menzel with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, which was given to Menzel by Union Information and Broadcasting minister Manish Tewari.
	Both the recipients were given a standing ovation by the guests and dignitaries present at the event.
	Bollywood diva Rekha, singer Asha Bhosle, Tamil superstar Kamal Hassan, actress Rani Mukerjee, 'Sholay' helmer Ramesh Sippy, newcomers Huma Qureshi and Alia Bhatt were present to lend star power to the ceremony.
	The two-hour-long cultural extravaganza started with a retrospective on 100 years of cinema through a special choreography by Kathak exponent Birju Maharaj.
	His dance troupe commenced the performance with music from the golden era of cinema like ...

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