Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro has said that he likes "Better Call Saul" more than parent show "Breaking Bad".
Taking to Twitter, del Toro, 53, praised the new season of "Better Call Saul" which he said is "more poignant".
"A small reflection in the middle of 'Better Call Saul' (BCS) new season: I like it even more than Breaking Bad (BB), not to be a contrarian but because the evident stakes seem smaller but the moral downfall strike me as deeper, more poignant..." he wrote.
"With Walter White (who turns Black) you were tracking a massive downfall/transformation. BCS takes you by the hand as Jimmy becomes Saul Goodman (No Good in him) in small painful tumbles," he said in another tweet.
The director also offered "an equation" about the plots and stories of the two shows.
"There is an equation that most screenplay writers will understand and makes the difference between BB and BCS: Less plot, more story. Plot is rhythm, story is melody," he said.
"Breaking Bad", featuring ...

Guillermo del Toro prefers 'Better Call Saul' over 'Breaking Bad'

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Bollywood star Rani Mukerji's critically-acclaimed film "Hichki" is set to release in China on October 12.
Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, the film has been titled "Teacher with Hiccup" for the release in the neighbouring country.
The Yash Raj Films project, produced by Maneesh Sharma, is a story of an aspiring teacher played by Rani, who suffers from Tourette syndrome.
The actor is excited how social dramas from India are finding a connect with audiences in China.
"It's truly amazing when films can cross over to different cultures and languages because of its universal story. 'Hichki' is a reflection of society, a reflection of how we all have weaknesses and we need to overcome them to make the world a better place.
"Social dramas find a connect with audiences in China and I am hopeful that my film with resonate with everyone especially the teachers, students and parents," she said in a statement.
China has emerged as a huge market for Indian films after the spectacular success of .

'Hichki' sets to premiere in China on October 12

Bradley Cooper says he has found a "friend for life" in his "A Star is Born" co-star, Lady Gaga.
The 43-year-old actor, who is making his directorial debut with the film, said other than the experience, his biggest takeaway from the movie is the relationship he now shares with the singer.
"I made a friend for life. As great as this movie was the thing that I think I'll take away forever is the relationship I have with her because she is an incredible person. I'm very lucky to have worked with her," Cooper told People magazine.
The Oscar-nominated actor recalled meeting Gaga, who is making her feature film debut, at her home and ended up bonding over a meal.
"That was absolutely insane... The only reason I had the courage is because she made me feel so comfortable," he said.
Cooper stars in the film, which is being considered an Oscar frontrunner, as Jackson Maine, a rocker struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction who falls in love with his musical protege Ally (played by ...

Lady Gaga a friend for life: Bradley Cooper

Ben Affleck has completed 30 days in rehab and is "committed to getting better".
The 46-year-old actor, who is battling alcohol addiction, went back into a rehabilitation facility at the insistence of his ex-wife Jennifer Garner on August 22.
An insider told E! News, Affleck will be "staying longer" in the facility as the "Peppermint" star's intervention "really made an impact" on him.
"He is trying very hard to work on himself and get to the root of his addiction," the source said.
The insider added the "Gone Girl" star wants to get better.
This is his third stay in rehab over a span of 17 years.
"He has a lot of demons but he wants to understand himself and have the results be different this time. He is committed to staying longer which is a very positive development.
"He is taking strides to better himself and is hopeful about the future. He is taking advantage of getting help and is happy with the way it's going," the source added.
The actor recently split from "Saturday Night ...

Ben Affleck completes one month in rehab

Actor Keira Knightley has called for a sequel to her hit film "Bend It Like Bekham", saying the follow-up would focus on the romantic relationship between its two female leads.
Directed by Gurinder Chadha, the 2002 film featured Parminder Nagra, Knightley and  Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the lead.
It follows the 18-year-old daughter of Punjabi Sikhs in London who aspires to be a football player but her conservative parents (Anupam Kher and Shaheen Khan) is against it.
In an interview with Pride Source, Knightley, 33, was asked whether the original script featured a lesbian romance between Nagra's Jess and her character, Jules.
"I never read that version of the script! I mean, not as far as I know. But you might have information that I don't have. No, the only version of the script that I ever read was the one that we shot, so it was as it was," the actor replied.
Knightley, however, admitted that it "would've been amazing" had the film ended with Jess and Jules living happily ever ...

Keira Knightley wants 'Bend it Like Beckham' sequel on lesbian romance

It started with the lynching of 17-year-old Junaid near Delhi and moved on to places like Una, Alwar and Ramgarh, an exploration of hate crimes across the country that resulted in a 45-minute film documenting stories of despair but also of strength.
Lynch Nation, the trailer of which went online Monday, is a collection of testimonies from those who survived mob fury and the families of those who didn't.
The mob killing of 17-year-old Hafiz Junaid last June was the moment that drove Delhi-based filmmaker Ashfaque EJ and his journalist roommates Furqan Faridi, Shaheen Ahmed and Vishu Sejwal to step on the pedal.
"For him, his identity became a threat, said Ashfaque, who is also a journalist.
In the other cases, the excuse was cows, but in Junaid's case it was pure hatred, Ashfaque told PTI.
Junaid, 17, was stabbed to death by a mob when he was on his way home to Ballabgarh after shopping for Eid in Delhi.
According to IndiaSpend, 35 people (26 of them Muslims) were targeted in ...

'Lynch Nation': Journalist filmmakers document testimonies of despair and strength

Warina Hussain says she has found a "dream launch" in "Loveyatri" and the debutante would be forever grateful to Salman Khan for the opportunity.
From performing for family in Afghanistan as a child to making her Bollywood debut with the upcoming romantic-drama, the actor is geared up for her journey in films.
She will be seen opposite another newcomer Aayush Sharma, Salman's brother-in-law, in the Abhiraj Minawala directorial.
"To make a debut in a film produced by Salman Khan is surreal. The bigger the project, the more responsibility you have and I am aware of it. I am so grateful to him, this still feels like a dream," Warina told PTI.
Born in Kabul, Warina moved to India around seven years ago and started modelling.
She said she was always inclined towards acting. She started training in the craft and began auditioning for films and commercials, roughly three years back.
"I was really nervous when I did my first portfolio. I knew nothing of the industry then. Today, I find myself 

Salman Khan is my real-life hero: Warina Hussain

Actor R Madhavan says it was his eagerness to dissect and analyse the lives of the country's revered personalities that drove him to take up the  series "Mega Icons".
The five-part National Geographic series, which is being hosted by the actor, will explore the life stories of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, megastar-turned-politician Kamal Haasan, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli and the first woman Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Kiran Bedi.
"It was an extraordinary concept, something I had not heard before. It analyses five mega icons and deciphers their lives... to see if they were made by the people around them, their conditioning or they were as born geniuses. I was very curious to find out what made them tick and what kept them going. I really wanted to know those secrets," Madhavan told PTI in an interview.
The actor says the makers formed a team of "specialists, analysts as well as psychologists" to study these icons and ...

Was curious to find out what makes our icons tick: R Madhavan

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Merey Pyare Prime Minister" is set to hit the screens on December 14.
The film, which focuses on open defecation and sanitation problems in the country, has been shot on real locations.
The story revolves around the friendship of four kids living in the slums, according to a press release.
The protagonist of the movie, Kanu, is not happy that her mother has to go out as they dont have a toilet at home and decides to write a letter to the prime minister requesting him to get toilets build for them.
National Award-winning actor Anjali Patil plays the role of a mother.
The music of the film is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and lyrics by Gulzar.
The idea first came to Mehra three years ago, when he got attached to an NGO in Ahmedabad called Yuva Unstoppable.
The director, along with the NGO started building toilets in municipal schools. They have built toilets in around more than 800 schools since then.

'Merey Pyare Prime Minister' to release on December 14

Amitabh Bachchan-Aamir Khan starrer "Thugs of Hindostan" will be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu to reach a wider audience upon its release.
Bachchan and Khan have also shot a video, announcing the film's release in the two languages.
Director Vijay Krishna Acharya said the coming together of two stars for the first time will be a treat for the audience.
"We are a nation of film lovers, and films have often been a cultural glue that binds us all in a way that transcends geography. We hope that in 'Thugs of Hindostan', the audience will find a story that's universal in appeal and unique in its presentation...
"If there's one thing we Indians know as a family is to share, and it is in this spirit that we'd like to share our film with our audiences across India. This Diwali let the Thugs entertain you all over Hindostan," Acharya said in a statement.
Rohan Malhotra, VP - Distribution, Yash Raj Films, said, "... 'Thugs of Hindostan' will be the biggest ever release a Bollywood title has ever ..

'Thugs of Hindostan' will be dubbed in Tamil and Telugu

Oscar-winning director Damian Chazelle has got hitched to his longtime girlfriend Olivia Hamilton.
According to Us Weekly, Chazelle, 33, and Hamilton tied the knot at Point Dume in Malibu on Saturday.
The couple had got engaged in October last year.
Hamilton had announced the news on Instagram where she posted a picture with the filmmaker sporting a sparkling, Monique Pean ring as Chazelle plants a kiss on her cheek.
The director, best known for films such as "Whiplash" and "La La Land", had referred to the actor as "the love of my life" while accepting the award for Best Director at the Critics Choice Awards in December 2016.
"This is a film about love, I think, more than anything. So I have to thank the love of my life, Olivia Hamilton," he had said of "La La Land" at the time.
Hamilton, too, had appeared briefly in the multiple Oscar-winning film in a scene opposite Emma Stone as an annoyed cafe customer.
Chazelle was previously married to Jasmine McGlade, an executive producer on .

'La La Land' director Damien Chazelle marries Olivia Hamilton

Critical acclaim with big box collections is the recipe for a memorable film, but Varun Dhawan believes actors must steer clear of the numbers to satisfy the artiste in them.
With the "Dulhaniya" series, "Badlapur", "Judwaa 2" and "October", the actor is propelling to strike the balance between larger-than-life cinema and closer-to-earth films. He believes it is unfair to divide the art of storytelling.
"It's not fair to demarcate art. It's film business but as actors we have to stop concentrating on the business part of it (all the time).
"We have to concentrate on the art part of it because eventually we are not here to only do business. As an artiste, it is something totally different," Varun told PTI in an interview here.
The actor says he is aware that most of his films have turned out to be moneyspinners but he is in the movies more for the craft than the cash registers.
"Sometimes you have to let go and do these films. Try, mix-match, explore and create.
"I know because my ...

As an actor, you can't keep concentrating on film's business: Varun Dhawan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says sportspeople are the pride of the country and honouring them brings glory to the entire nation.
The 75-year-old actor, who is currently hosting reality TV game show "Kaun Banega Crorepati", took to Twitter to share photographs with the players of the men's national hockey team.
"Honouring the Indian Hockey Team on 'KBC Karmveer' episode... Their dedication , their effort for the country is beyond compare... When we honour our sportspeople, we honour our country. They are the pride of the country. They are the pride and glory of the tricolour," Bachchan wrote.
The star also took to his blog to hail the sportspeople.
"Sport is the identity of a nation... When we excel in a routine the world takes notice... Sportsmen are a nation's brand ambassadors... For merit for glory for the recognition that we are blessed with," he wrote.
Bachchan also urged the people to wish the team for the World Cup, to be held in Odisha next month.

Sportspeople are the pride of the country: Amitabh Bachchan

Actor Woody Harrelson has revealed that he had almost turned down the offer to star in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" but changed his mind due to co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
The 57-year-old actor played Tobias Beckett, a criminal who mentors young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich), in the Ron Howard-directed film.
Waller-Bridge voiced the droid L3-37 in the movie.
In an interview with Metro newspaper, Harrelson said he was excited to share the screen space with Waller-Bridge as he was her big fan, courtesy comedy drama series "Fleabag", which she wrote and featured in.
"Oh God, I just love Phoebe. She is just such a delightful, fun and uplifting friend. A friend of mine told me about 'Fleabag' and I watched it all. I love it. Love it! There aren't many episodes and I wish there were more. Luckily she is doing another season," he said.
"I was really debating doing this film and, in fact, I actually turned it down at first because I had been on such a long string of work and I just wanted to be .

Woody Harrelson had nearly rejected 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

Veteran actor Mel Gibson has been roped in to direct the remake of 1969 classic western "The Wild Bunch".
The 62-year-old actor-director will also co-write the film's script, alongside Bryan Bagby, and executive produce it, reported Deadline.
The original, directed by Sam Peckinpah, featured an ensemble cast of Wiliam Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Robert Ryan, Edmond O'Brien, Warren Oates, Jaime Sanchez and Ben Johnson.
The story followed an aging outlaw gang on the MexicoUnited States border trying to adapt to the changing modern world of 1913.
Gibson also has World War II action drama "Destroyer" which he will helm. The film, featuring Mark Walhberg in the lead, is expected to start shooting next year.

Mel Gibson to co-write and direct 'Wild Bunch' remake

Actor Sonu Sood has been honoured with the Doctorate Degree of Taekwondo.
The 45-year-old actor actor, who is known for leading a healthy lifestyle over the years, was felicitated with honour for his outstanding contribution and support towards taekwondo sport.
He was honoured in the presence of Prabhat Sharma, secretary general of Taekwondo Federation of India at the opening ceremony of 107 International Kyorugi Referee Seminar/121st International Kyorugi Referee Refresher Course and 40thInternational Poomse Referee Seminar.
"It feels good to see everybody so fit out here, all thanks to the event organisers who have managed to get the taekwondo experts all over the country on the same platform and created the Taekwondo Federation," Sonu said in a statement.
"It's great to know that people across all age groups are interested in taekwondo sport and they want to create awareness regarding the same and inspire others. Felicitating these experts would certainly inspire them and others to 

Sonu Sood honoured with Doctorate Degree of Taekwondo

Actor Kiara Advani has been paired opposite Shahid Kapoor in the Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster "Arjun Reddy".
Kiara, who was most recently seen in Netflix's "Lust Stories", will essay the role of Shahid's love interest.
"'Arjun Reddy' has always been one of my favourite films. There are so many shades to the heroine's character; I'm very excited about it," Kiara said in a statement here.
Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who also helmed the original critically-acclaimed Telugu-language blockbuster, the remake will go on floors next month.
"Kiara epitomises the female character in the film to the T. She has the perfect combination of innocence (in terms of looks) and maturity (in terms of performance) that's so important for the character," Vanga said.
The original film, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead,  revolved around a medical student who falls in love with his junior and how their relationship evolves.
The remake will be produced by T-Series and Cine1 .

Kiara Advani joins Shahid Kapoor in "Arjun Reddy" remake

Warner Bros has given a release date to upcoming Harley Quinn spin-off, "Birds of Prey".
According to Variety, the film, which will be helmed by Cathy Yan, will open in the theatres on February 7, 2020.
Actor Margot Robbie is all set to reprise her "Suicide Squad" role of Harley Quinn.
A recent report had claimed that actors Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jurnee Smolett-Bell and Janelle Monae are in the running for the role of Black Canary, while Margaret Qualley, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Cristin Milioti are testing for Huntress.
The project will be produced by Sue Kroll, Robbie and Brian Unkeless.
Robbie had earlier said that "Birds of Prey" will start shooting next January and will be made with a "much smaller budget" for a DC movie.
The 28-year-old actor is attached to play Quinn in three more projects, that she will topline.

Harley Quinn spin-off gets February 7, 2020 release date

Actor Zoe Kravitz has been cast as the lead in TV series "High Fidelity".
The series is an official adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel of the same name but reimagines the story from the female perspective, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Created by Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka, the show will run for 10 episodes on Disney's upcoming streaming service.
Kravitz, 29, who will also executive produce the project, will play the ultimate music fan, a record store owner who is obsessed with pop culture and Top Five lists.
The novel was previously adapted into a movie that starred John Cusack in 2000. It also featured Lisa Bonet, Kravitz's mother.
Kravitz, best known for "Mad Max: Fury Road" and HBO series "Big Little Lies", is currently awaiting the release of "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald".

Zoe Kravitz to star in 'High Fidelity' series

Inspired by the oldest public hospital in the US, the unique medical drama series, "New Amsterdam", starring prolific actor and motivational speaker Anupam Kher, will premier on NBC at prime time Tuesday.
Kher, the BAFTA and SAG nominee, who has been shooting for the series for several weeks in New York, is not new to western audiences because of his roles in Golden Globe-nominated "Bend it like Beckham", Oscar-nominated "Silver Linings Playbook" and the highly-acclaimed film, "The Big Sick".
He is now going to be part of American lives through NBC's highly-anticipated medical drama, "New Amsterdam", where he plays the role of an Indian neurologist, Dr Vijay Kapoor. The series premiers on NBC on Tuesday, September 25, at 10 pm.
The NBC series revolves around Dr Max Goodwin, played by Ryan Eggold, as he becomes the medical director of an old public hospital and pushes for life-affirming changes and reforms in the neglected facility to provide an exceptional care for patients.
About his 

Anupam Kher-starrer "New Amsterdam" premiers Tuesday

K-Pop sensation BTS brought their star power to the United Nations on Monday, telling the world's youth to listen to their inner voice and resist pressure to conform.
"No matter who you are, where you're from, your skin colour, your gender identity, just speak yourself," group leader Kim Nam-jun told a packed hall at the launch of a UNICEF youth campaign.
Dubbed "Generation Unlimited", the campaign to promote education, training and employment kicked off during the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations.
Wearing business suits and ties, the septet joined UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, World Bank president Jim Yong Kim and Rwandan President
Paul Kagame for the event -- that was oddly devoid of screaming fans.  Kim Nam-jun, who also calls himself RM, spoke of growing up in Ilsan, South Korea, imagining he was a superhero and being "just a normal little boy" until self-doubt settled in at the age of nine or ten.
"I think that's when I began to worry about what ...

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