Director Colin Trevorrow is making a comeback to "Jurassic World" franchise as he has been confirmed to helm the third part.
Steven Spielberg, the creator of the franchise, shared the news in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
"Colin Trevorrow is going write and direct the third 'Jurassic World' story,"Spielberg said.
Trevorrow directed the 2015's "Jurrasic World", which starred Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Irrfan Khan and Vincent D'Onofrio.
The film was set 22 years after the events of the first movie and went on to rake in USD 1.67 billion at the global box office.
Spielberg has also confirmed that he will return as executive producer on the third film.
The Jurassic World sequel, "Fallen Kingdom", is scheduled to hits theatres on June 22. Trevorrow, along with Spielberg, is executive producing the project, which is directed by J A Bayona.

Colin Trevorrow to direct 'Jurassic World 3'

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Ranveer Singh has injured his shoulder during a football match, the actor's spokesperson today said.
The 32-year-old star, however, will continue shooting for his next "Gully Boy", directed by Zoya Akhtar.
"Ranveer Singh has injured his shoulder during a football match and has been advised not to overstrain it for at least one month. Ranveer is, however, not taking any breaks and will continue shooting for 'Gully Boy' as per schedule," the spokesperson said in a statement.
According to the statement, "the actor is in consultation with the doctors and who will advice him, in a day or two, on whether he would able to perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony in which he is doing the finale act."
Apart from "Gully Boy", Ranveer is also working in Rohit Shetty's "Simmba", in which he is playing a cop, and Kabir Khan's "83", featuring him as Indian skipper Kapil Dev.

Ranveer gets injured but will continue shooting for 'Gully Boy': spokesperson

Veteran action star Arnold Schwarzenegger is in stable condition after undergoing heart surgery.
TMZ first reported that the former governor of California underwent emergency open-heart surgery, but his spokesperson, Daniel Ketchell released a statement on Twitter that the procedure was planned.
"Yesterday, Governor Schwarzenegger underwent a planned procedure at Cedars-Sinai to replace a pulmonic valve that was originally replaced due to a congenital heart defect in 1997.
"...Governor Schwarzenegger pulmonic valve was successfully replaced and he is currently recovering from the surgery and is in stable condition. We want to thank the entire medical team for their tireless efforts," Ketchell said in the statement.
Ketchell added that an open-heart surgery team was on hand as part of standard procedure, but was not needed.
Schwarzenegger, who served as governor of California from 2003-2011, is set to return to the "Terminator" franchise for the sixth film in the series, which is ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger in stable condition after heart surgery

South superstar Kamal Haasan met renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan and the actor was surprised to know that the director had seen his 2015 film "Papanasam".
Nolan, known for modern classics such as "Memento", "The Prestige", "Inception" and the Dark Knight series, is in India on a three day trip along with visual artiste Tacita Dean.
"Met Mr Christopher Nolan. Apologized for seeing 'Dunkirk' in the digital format and in return I am sending 'Hey Ram' in digital format for him to see. Was surprised to know he had seen 'Papanaasam'," Haasan tweeted along side a picture of him with Nolan.
Filmmaker-archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, who is hosting Nolan for all the three days, hopes the director's trip to India will draw attention to the cause of film preservation and restoration.
A public lecture on 'Process and the Non-Deliberate Act' by Dean took place on Friday.
It will be followed by a discussion on 'Reframing The Future Of Film' on April 1 in Mumbai with Nolan, Dean and ...

Kamal Haasan, Christopher Nolan bond over movies

Farhan Akhtar has made his singing debut in Telugu with South superstar Mahesh Babu's upcoming film "Bharat Ane Nenu".
Titled "I don't know", the song composed by Devi Shri Prasad, features the lead pair of the film, Mahesh and Kiaara Advani.
"Thank you, Farhan Akthar  Simply loving it!! Welcome to the Telugu Film Industry," Mahesh tweeted.
Farhan said it was his pleasure to sing for the 42-year-old star.
"Thank you for the opportunity Mahesh... Pleasure to sing for you," he posted on Twitter. He also thanked Prasad for believing in him.
The song will act as the introduction track of Mahesh's character in the movie. The makers have also filmed a behind the scenes video of Farhan recording the song in the studio.
Mahesh has earlier collaborated with the Bollywood actor on his MARD initiative. He had recited the MARD poem in Telugu.
Farhan, 44 made his playback debut in 2008 with "Rock On!!". He also gave vocals for the sequel, crooning "Jaago", "You Know What I Mean", "Manzar Naya," ...

Farhan Akhtar makes Telugu singing debut with Mahesh Babu's film

Popular TV host Stephen Colbert might be on to something when he called actor Emily Blunt a "sociopath" when she appeared on his talk show.
The 53-year-old emcee asked the actor to elaborate what the "hamster rescues" were that she used to embark upon in childhood, E! News reported.
"Is that a British thing that we don't know about or is that what it sounds like?" "The Late Show Thursday" questioned.
"A Quiet Place" actor then explained how she used to have a "dramatic role-play" with her "poor" pet hamster, Tigger, which may have led to his early death.
"I quite enjoyed rather dramatic role-play game. My friends were like, 'That sounds lame, but I'll go along with it because I'm at your house, and I kinda have to do it.'
"I had this lovely hamster called Tigger, who probably died before he should have died because of what I put him through. We would sort of hide Tigger under a sofa cushion, and then I'd sort of pretend the roof was coming in. And I'd be like, 'Get Tigger! The roof is 

Stephen Colbert jokes Emily Blunt might be a sociopath

Kylie Minogue said she is ready to wait for love to come her way.
The 49-year-old singer, who broke up with her fiance, actor Joshua Sasse last year, said she was not in a hurry to get to into a relationship, FemaleFirst reported.
"I'm not in a rush. I just think it's hard full stop to meet someone where you both have the same feelings for each other. It's a minefield. But it's definitely worth it. Right now, I'm just fine. Let's say," Minogue said in an appearance on "The Dan Wootton Interview" podcast.
The "In My Arms" singer said she has accepted her split with Sasse, 30, and that the duo was "not meant to be together".
"Honestly, once I was on my own, it was better. We just were not meant to be together. You try to do your best even if somehow you kind of know you're lying to yourself and you're lying to other people because you're trying to make something work because it's supposed to work.
"But actually you're better off, just if you can find the honesty within yourself. It ...

Not in a rush to find love, says Kylie Minogue

Pop diva Lady Gaga announced a mental health awareness fundraiser on the occasion of her 32nd birthday.
The "Joanne" singer, who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday, took to Facebook to share details of a charity fundraiser to help raise money for her NGO, the Born This Way Foundation, which aims to promote "mental wellness".
"For my 32nd birthday, I'm asking for your help in creating a kinder and braver world. Born This Way Foundation works with young people to build a future that they deserve and we know is possible!
"Join us in promoting mental wellness and spreading love, kindness, and bravery. Help us achieve our goal raised in honor of BTWF's sixth anniversary. (sic)" Gaga wrote.
The Grammy winner also shared the link of the NGO's page.
Around USD 32,527 have been raised by 1,287 people in two days. The goal set Gaga was USD 32, 000.
In 2016, the musician had revealed she suffered from PTSD after allegedly being raped at the age of 19 by a man who was 20 years older than her.

Lady Gaga announces mental health awareness fundraiser

Jeffrey DeMunn revealed that he had asked the makers of the zombie drama "Walking Dead" to kill off his character, Dale Horvath.
The 70-year-old actor exited from the AMC series in 2012, after Horvath was disembowelled by a walker near the end of the second season.
DeMunn said departure was sparked after showrunner Frank Darabont was disgracefully dropped from the show, DigitalSpy reported.
"Dale's death was my decision," he said. "I was furious about how Frank was pushed out of the show. I spent a week not being able to take a full breath. And then I realised, 'Oh, I can quit'.
"So I called them and said, 'It's a zombie show. Kill me. I don't want to do this anymore'. It was an immense relief for me," he said.

'The Walking Dead' actor Jeffery DeMunn asked his character to be killed off

Actor Michelle Williams said she is game to return in the teen drama "Dawson's Creek" if a reunion is proposed.
The 37-year-old actor played Jen Lindley, who dies in the season finale of the show.
Williams told EW she feels "neither here nor there" about her character's death.
She, however, said, "If there's ever talk of a reunion show or something, I'm like... 'It would be so funny to be a ghost and like show up in people's dreams'."
The TV show, which aired from 1998 to 2003, chronicled the fictional lives of a close-knit group of friends beginning in high school and continuing in college.
It also starred James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson in the main lead.
Van Der Beek said the reboot would have to be "a reinvention of sorts".
But Holmes said she liked how the show panned out, before the arrival of the Internet era.
"What I love about this show is that it existed at a time pre-social media, pre-Internet, and it was nostalgic when we were shooting it. So I really ...

Michelle would love come back as a ghost in 'Dawson's Creek' reunion

Former professional football player David Beckham is a self-confessed fan of "Phantom Thread", which stars veteran actor Daniel Day-Lewis in the lead.
The 42-year-old retired sportsperson shared his thoughts on Paul Thomas Anderson's six-time Oscar nominated movie in his Instagram story.
Beckham clicked pictures while watching the film, using words such as "genius", "wow" and even a heart emoji to express his fandom.
Mark Bridges won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the period drama.
Day-Lewis, who has officially retired after the film, received a nod in the Best Actor segment for the film as a proper send-off.
"Phantom Thread" was also nominated in the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Score categories.

David Beckham is a huge 'Phantom Thread' fan

Hollywood star Will Smith has been friend-zoned by Humanoid Sophia.
Referring to his film "I, Robot", in which he plays technophobic cop who investigates a crime that may have been committed by a robot, the 49-year-old actor joked that Sophia put him in the friends list because he shared a bad "history" with Artificial Intelligence.
"I just met Sophia the Robot. She wasn't feelin' me... I guess based on my history with robots," Smith wrote on Instagram alongside a picture that shows him leaning in for a kiss with the robot.
The actor also shared a video of what appears to be an "online date" with the robot, created by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics.
"Sophia can I be honest with you. I don't know whether it's the island air or the humidity but you just so easy to talk to, you've got a clear head, literally," Smith said in the clip.
But when he leaned for a kiss, Sophia said, "I think we can be friends. Let's hang out and get to know each other for a little while. You are on my friends 

Will Smith friend-zoned by Humanoid Sophia

Bollywood diva Sridevi was  accorded a state funeral on the directions from Maharashtra  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's office, as per the reply to  a query under the Right to Information Act.
Anil Galgali, a city-based RTI activist, had sought to  know from the state's General Administration Department (GAD)  the details of the state funeral accorded to Sridevi, and who  is authorised to permit this honour.
The GAD said the power to grant state funeral for a  person lies with the chief minister.
Regarding Sridevi's funeral, a verbal order was  received from the chief minister's office on February 25, and  it was conveyed to the Mumbai suburban collector and Mumbai  police commissioner by a government order on February 26, said  the GAD's reply.
In the last six years, 41 persons were granted state  funeral in the state, it said.
They included former chief ministers Vilasrao Deshmukh  and A R Antulay, Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, Vipassana  Guru Satyanarayan Goenka and Dawoodi .

Sridevi given state funeral on CMO's instructions: RTI reply

Cameron Diaz seemingly confirmed that her life had entered into the stage of retirement as she is "literally doing nothing" as of now.
The 45-year-old actor, who is famous for films such as "There's Something About Mary", "Charlie's Angels" and "Bad Teacher" among others, said she would love to spend time with her "Sweetest Thing" co-stars Selma Blair and Christina Applegate as she was not busy with films.
The trio participated in a reunion interview for Entertainment Weekly magazine.
"Maybe I should, you know, I mean, I'm down. I'm literally doing nothing," Diaz said.
To this Applegate replied, "I'm literally doing nothing, too! I'm semi-retired, I haven't worked for years. I'm a mom, that's what we do. So I'm around, man."
Diaz added, "That's so awesome. I'm totally down. I'm semi-retired, too, and I am actually retired, so I would love to see you ladies."
The actor's comments comes after Blair previously claimed that her co-actor was "done" with acting.
She was although forced to ..

I am actually retired: Cameron Diaz

Actor Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle company, Goop, is planning to venture into the European markets with USD 50 million as the venture capital.
The Series C round funding included participation from both new and existing investors, including NEA, Fidelity Management and Research Co, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Felix Capital.
The valuation of the company, which employs 150 people, now stands at the USD 250 million, reported Variety.
Last year in December, the company started shipping to Canada and hopes to expand its clientele in Europe by this autumn.
Goop also wants to take the concept of experiential retail to overseas markets.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop raises USD 50 mn for Europe expansion

Veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese will be honoured with the Carrosse d'Or, also known as Golden Coach award, at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes.
The award is presented by SFR (the French Film Directors' Guild) and the 75-year-old director will receive the honour on May 9 during the opening ceremony of the festival sidebar.
"For its 50th anniversary, the French Film Directors' Guild is proud to celebrate an outstanding and inspiring filmmaker, Martin Scorsese," the SFR guild said in a statement.
Film "Mean Street", which Scorsese presented at the Directors' Fortnight back in 1974, will also be screened at the event. It will be followed by a conversation with the filmmaker.
The Carrosse d'Or award has been presented since 2002 by the filmmakers of the SRF to honour one of their own during Directors' Fortnight opening ceremony.
The recipient is chosen from the international filmmaking community for the innovative qualities, courage and independent bent of his/her mind in their ...

Scorsese to receive Golden Coach award at Directors' Fortnight

Emily Ratajkowski and Lilly Singh are among the five actors who are on board NBC comedy pilot "Bright Futures".
The show will be a single-camera project, which chronicles the life of a group of friends in their 20s trying to figure out life as they grow into professionals, Variety reported.
Shameik Moore, Jimmy Tatro, and Calum Worthy are also part of the main cast.
"Friends" alum Lisa Kudrow will serve as narrator.
While Ratajkowski will play Sarah, the girl-next-door type with a rebel streak, Singh will portray Sid, a recent med school graduate who became a doctor so that people would address her as a doctor.
Moore will play the role of Aaron, who is a drinking blowout on the night he passed the bar put a halt to any delusions of grandeur and now works as a lowly personal injury attorney.
Tatro will portray Berger, who is the hater of the group but a fiercely loyal friend.
Worthy will play Danny, a gung-ho yet ultra-neurotic USC film school grad and an aspiring screenwriter who has .

Emily Ratajkowski, Lilly Singh to star in comedy 'Bright Futures'

Actor Drew Barrymore said she is "proud" of having "survived" wild parties at Hollywood veteran Carrie Fisher's house.
During her appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen", the 43-year-old actor said she used to love visiting the late actor's house.
"I loved going to her house. It was like a hacienda type of like beautiful home off of Coldwater Canyon, very Los Angeles. She just had a very open home. I'd been there for parties, her office in the daytime. It was classic, Spanish, California - sunshine, orange groves and creativity," Barrymore said.
"I'm proud to say I came and went because I feel like a lot of people stayed. I remember Garry Shandling being weird in the driveway. And I was like, 'I'm so glad I'm going home! I'm so glad I'm surviving these kind of nights,'" she added.
The actor also recalled one of her wild nights out with Courtney Love in the 1990s.
"Courtney and I were at the backstage of a Seattle club. We'd just come from seeing Green Day. We were ...

Survived parties at Carrie Fisher's house, says Drew Barrymore

Sissy Spacek has been roped in for the series "Homecoming", in which she will feature alongside Julia Roberts.
The 68-year-old actor will appear in a key recurring role in the Amazon Studios psychological and political thriller, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Based on the Gimlet Media fictional podcast of the same name, "Homecoming" centres on Heidi (Roberts), a caseworker at a secret government facility, and a soldier eager to rejoin civilian life.
Spacek plays Heidi's mother, Ellen Bergman, a no-nonsense woman who is fiercely protective of her daughter.
Bobby Cannavale, Stephan James, Dermont Mulroney, Alex Karpovsky, Shea Whigham, Jeremy Allen White and Marianne Jean-Baptiste also star in the series to be directed by "Mr Robot" creator Sam Esmail.
The podcast's creators, Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg, will write the adaptation and exec produce with Roberts.

Sissy Spacek joins Julia Roberts in 'Homecoming'

Sonam Kapoor, who will step into the shoes of the protagonist from Anuja Chauhan's novel "The Zoya Factor" in its film adaptation, plans to meet the author to have a better understanding of her role.
The story of the film revolves around Zoya Singh Solanki, who meets the Indian Cricket Team through her job as an executive in an advertising agency and ends up becoming a lucky charm for the squad at the World Cup.
The "Padman" actor is keen to know about her character in detail and for this, she would soon meet Anuja to get a better understanding of her role, a press release issued here said.
"I've read the book and absolutely loved it. Anuja Chauhan has lived with the character and the book for so long and knows it better. I look forward to meeting her soon to discuss Zoya before we start shooting for the film," Sonam said in a statement here.
The romcom touches upon themes of superstition and luck.
Releasing on April 5 next year, the movie directed by Abhishek Sharma, also stars ...

Sonam to consult author Anuja Chauhan on her 'The Zoya Factor' role

Veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg said he wanted to acquire the rights of "Star Wars" franchise for his latest release "Ready Player One" but it did not come to fruition.
The film, penned by Ernest Cline and Zak Penn, has many references from various other iconic movies such as "The Iron Giant", "King Kong", "Jurassic Park", "Child's Play" and others, but the 71-year-old director had to give up the George Lucas franchise as Warner Bros declined to give the permission.
"Kristie Macosko, who along with Donald De Line and Dan Farah produced the movie, can probably answer that question because Kristie spent three years with the Warner Bros. legal team getting the rights. And we couldn't get all of them.  They wouldn't give up the 'Star Wars' rights," Spielberg said in a statement.
Set in the year 2045, the film explores a time when humanity is depends on virtual reality software OASIS to engage in work and play to escape the desolation of the real-world.
The movie is based on Cline's ...

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