Actor Isla Fisher will star  opposite Matthew McConaughey in Harmony Korine's upcoming  movie titled "Beach Bum".
The film is a comedy that follows the misadventures of  Moondog (McConaughey), a rebellious and lovable rogue who  lives life large. Fisher will play Moondog's wife, reported  Variety.
The movie will be written and directed by Korine.
Le Grisbi Productions' John Lesher, Anonymous Content's  Steve Golin, Iconoclast's Charles-Marie Anthonioz, Mourad  Belkeddar, and Nicolas Lhermitte will produce the project.

Isla Fisher joins Matthew McConaughey in 'Beach Bum'

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Filmmaker James Toback has  responded to the dozens of sexual harassment allegations  saying he has never made any unwanted sexual advances towards  women.
In an expletive-laden interview with Rolling Stone,  Toback said he never harassed anyone and has always done  casting for his films based on the acting abilities.
"I don't want to get a pat on the back, but I've  struggled seriously to make movies with very little money,  that I write, that I direct, that mean my life to me. The idea  that I would offer a part to anyone for any other reason than  that he or she was gonna be the best of anyone I could find is  so disgusting to me. And anyone who says it is a lying  c***s*****... Can I be any clearer than that?"
He added, "No one who's ever worked with me would ever  say anything like that. No one."
Toback said that he doesn't offer film roles to anyone  "unless they deserve them" and slammed the accusations as  "offensive, insulting and disgusting."
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James Toback denies sexual harassment allegations

Actors Karl Urban and Ashley  Greene are set to star in action-adventure "Snowblind".
Marcus Alqueres will direct the project which also  features Forrest Goodluck, reported Variety.
Hank Woon has adapted the script from Don Roff's novel of  the same name.
"Snowblind" follows the story of a U S Ranger haunted by  painful memories of a family tragedy, who becomes stranded  with his platoon in a remote chalet in the woods. As they  fight for survival and against their own inner demons, they  are torn apart by a discovery they make  a box filled with  USD 5 million in cash and a dark, disturbing secret.
The project is being developed by the Coalition Group's  Johnny Wunder and Luisa Iskin, along with Traveling Picture  Show Company.

Karl Urban and Ashley Greene join 'Snowblind' cast

Actor Olivia Munn has replaced  Zoe Saldana in an upcoming action-thriller "Hummingbird".
The 37-year-old star was roped in after Saldana bowed out  of the project citing scheduling problems due to the "Avatar"  sequels, reported Deadline.
The film is being helmed by Marcus Kryler and Fredrik  Akerstrom with John McClain writing script.
The story revolves around a female black-ops assassin,  whose latest mark forces her to confront her true identity.

Olivia Munn replaces Zoe Saldana in 'Hummingbird'

"Thor: Ragnarok" director Taika  Waititi would love to direct a standalone "Black Widow" movie  and explore the character's funny side.
The 42-year-old filmmaker said the story of the Marvel  character shown till now is "very sullen and dark" and he  would like to explore the funny version of it, reported  Aceshowbiz.
"In all honesty, I reckon I could probably bring  something pretty unique to any of the franchises. So, I'd love  to see Black Widow.
"(I'd like to see) Black Widow as something crazy and a  bit funnier than we expect it to be. Because we know her story  and it's very sullen and very dark and her history is very  dark. But! What's the funny version of that? What's the more  entertaining version of that?" he told io9.
"Thor: Ragnarok", starring Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark  Ruffalo as Hulk/Bruce Banner, Cate Blanchett as Hela and Tom  Hiddleston as Loki, hits theatres on November 3.

Taika Waititi wants to direct a 'Black Widow' film

Actor Andrew Garfield said it was  "incredibly inspiring" for him to play a disabled character in  his new film, "Breathe".
The 34-year-old actor plays Robin Cavendish, the real-  life polio patient, in the film helmed by Andy Serkis,  reported Contactmusic.
"I'm an able-bodied actor playing someone who is  disabled. It was wonderful, incredibly inspiring. I got to  learn a lot about myself and my privilege and the things that  I take for granted," Garfield said.
"The fact that I have a body and I can move it. That's  one of the main things I took away from the film," he added.
Garfield said the movie was a learning experience for  him.
"I thought, here's a man I can learn from because I  haven't faced the kind of adversity he's faced, and yet he had  this unquenchable spirit and longing to live. And I found that  incredibly uplifting and inspiring."
"Breathe", which also stars "The Crown" actor Claire Foy,  marks the directorial debut of Serkis.

Incredibly inspiring: Andrew Garfield on 'Breathe' role

Actor John Ortiz is set to  star in the upcoming "Transformers" spin-off "Bumblebee".
The 49-year-old actor joins John Cena and Hailee  Steinfeld in the film to be directed by Travis Knight,  reported Deadline.
Bumblebee, the yellow and black striped Autobot, is one  of the main and most popular characters from the  "Transformers" film series.
Plot details are not out yet, but Steinfeld will play a  tomboy who also holds a job as a mechanic after school.
The film is scheduled to hit theaters around Christmas  next year.

John Ortiz cast in 'Bumblebee' spin-off

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said he has  always been a fan of actor Akshaye Khanna's acting abilities.
Shah Rukh, 51, who is one of the producers on upcoming  film "Ittefaq", which stars Akshaye in the role of a cop, said  the actor has some kind of mystery attached to him that makes  his performance engaging.
Remake of Yash Chopra's 1969 cult classic "Ittefaq", the  movie also features Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha. SRK  has co-produced the suspense thriller with Karan Johar and  Renu Ravi Chopra.
"Akshaye is unreadable and that's one of the plus points  of the film. Personally, I feel that nobody could have essayed  this role better than him. Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi  Sinha present an able foil to Akshaye's character in the film,  which just adds to his performance and portrayal of this  tough, no-nonsense cop.
"I've always been extremely fond of Akshaye and his  acting abilities. I'm a big fan of his work. There's a strange  mystique about him that reflects in his acting. 

I'm a big fan of Akshaye Khanna's work: Shah Rukh Khan

Rajinikanth appreciates the fact that  youngsters today are concerned about the future of their  country, but the superstar does not like the aloofness they  show towards the culture and tradition.
The 66-year-old actor, who was in the city to launch the  music of his upcoming film "2.0," said it is important to be  attached to one's roots to stay happy in life.
"Nowadays, everyone loves their homeland and mother-  tongue. I like that aspect of the younger generation. But they  are gradually forgetting our tradition and culture. If you  need to lead a really happy life, always remember your roots,"  Rajinikanth said.
The actor added that to be successful in life it is  necessary to utilise the opportunities properly.
"Getting an opportunity is very difficult. And if you  don't utilise it correctly, there's no bigger fool than you.  If someone has earned name and fame, it doesn't mean he worked  really hard, but he used his opportunities rightly."
Directed by Shankar, "2.0" marks the ..

Younger generation is forgetting our culture: Rajinikanth

Actor Vidya Balan today voiced  her opinion on the controversy over playing the national  anthem in theatres, saying patriotism cannot be forced.
"I don't think the national anthem should be played  before the films. You are not in school where you start the  day with the national anthem," said Balan, while speaking at  an event here.
"So I'm personally of the opinion that the national  anthem should not be played. You cannot force patriotism," she  said.
Balan said that she loves her country and would go to any  length to defend it.
"... But I don't need to be told. When I hear the  national anthem, I stand up wherever I am," she said.
The actor, who is one of the board members of the Central  Board of Film Certification (CBFC), said she saw the  opportunity to bring about a change when she was asked to join  the board.
"The entire film industry was feeling a certain way with  the previous censor board. And then, when I was asked whether  I'd be able to be on the censor board, I ...

Can't force patriotism: Balan on national anthem in theatres

A constant beloved companion of  Paul Newman for years, the late Hollywood star's Rolex has  sold for USD 17.8 million, setting a world auction record for  a wristwatch, Phillips said today.
Given to him by his wife Joanne Woodward and lovingly  inscribed while the couple filmed and co-starred in the 1969  movie "Winning," Newman was photographed wearing the iconic  stainless steel watch on countless occasions.
Auction house Phillips said it was snapped up late  yesterday in New York by an anonymous telephone buyer for USD  17.8 million after 12 minutes of frenzied bidding in a sale  that attracted collectors from more than 40 countries.
But if it's the most expensive wristwatch sold at  auction, a handcrafted Patek Philippe pocket watch made for  New York banker Henry Graves remains the most expensive  overall, fetching more than USD 24 million at Sotheby's in  2015.
Before giving her husband the watch, Woodward had the  words "Drive Carefully Me" engraved on the back, in a nod to  ..

Paul Newman's watch auctioned for record USD 17.8 million

A city-based RTI activist has  alleged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is  not taking any action against the "illegal constructions" at a  bungalow owned by actor Amitabh Bachchan in suburban Goregaon.
The lawyer of the Bollywood megastar, however, denied  that he carried out any illegal construction on the premises.
Activist Anil Galgali, who had filed a query under the  Right To Information Act, said the BMC had sent a notice to  the actor in December, 2016 under the Maharashtra Regional and  Town Planing (MRTP) Act, 1966, pointing out unauthorised  constructions at his residential property in Goregaon (East).
According to a copy of the notice, procured by Galgali  through his RTI application, the amended plans submitted by  the architect to the building proposal department of the BMC  were also rejected.
"A team of BMC officials inspected the property and few  violations were found in the plan, including the internal  walls and lifts which were flouting the rules. 

BMC not acting against unauthorised works at Big B's property:

A British newspaper says  entertainment mogul Simon Cowell has been hospitalized after a  fall at his London home.
The Sun says Cowell was taken from his house on a  stretcher and wearing a neck brace today morning.
It says the 58-year-old TV presenter is thought to have  fainted and fallen down the stairs. The newspaper reports he  is in a stable condition.
His representatives did not immediately respond to a  request for comment.
Cowell, creator of "America's Got Talent," is due to  appear as a judge on the new series of UK TV talent show "The  X Factor" on Saturday.

Report: Simon Cowell taken to hospital after fall at home

Madame Tussauds unveiled American  singing sensation Justin Bieber's wax figure at The Grub food  Festival here today.
Standing with wax figure of Hrithik Roshan to one side  and Jennifer Lopez on the other, the young singer's wax figure  will be on show for the three days of the food festival.
Talking about Bieber's fandom in the country, Anshul  Jain, general manager at Merlin Entertainment India, said that  it was among the first figures to be unveiled straight to the  audience.
"Justin Bieber has a huge fan following among youngsters  in our country and requests for his figure have been pouring  in for long. He is the first among all the figures which have  been unveiled straight to the public at such a platform,  meeting the audience demands of the international star," Jain  said.
The wax museum will open to the public on December 1 with  wax figures of celebrities like Asha Bhosle, Madhubala, Kapil  Dev among others on show.
"With the idea to reach out to masses we are certain  .

Madame Tussauds unveils Justin Bieber's wax figure at food

Kalki Koechlin says there are women  who face sexual abuse in the film industry but people often  turn a blind eye to them as they are not famous or successful.
Recently, Hollywood witnessed the Harvey Weinstein  scandal which has put the spotlight on sexual abuse in the  entertainment industry.
"I don't think we provide an environment to our women  to speak up about sexual abuse," Kalki says in an interview  with PTI.
"We only listen to people once they are successful or  famous. There are a lot of women who are at the struggling  stages of their career who talk about these things but no one  will listen to their story."
The actor says people are interested in listening to  someone only when they become famous.
Weinstein has been in news following a New York Times and  the New Yorker expose of his alleged sexual misconduct. More  than 50 women including likes of Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth  Paltrow, Lupita Nyong'o and Kate Beckinsale have detailed  their encounter with the disgraced ...

No environment for women to speak about sexual abuse: Kalki

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen  will portray the character of a trained assassin in his next  "Polar".
The action thriller, to be helmed by Swedish director  Jonas Akerlund, is an adaption of Victor Santos graphic novel  "Polar: Came From The Cold".
Jayson Rothwell will pen the big screen adaptation,  according to the Variety.
The 51-year-old actor will play a retiring assassin  Duncan Vizla, aka the Black Kaiser.
The project will be produced by Constantin Film's Robert  Kulzer, Bolt Pictures' Jeremy Bolt, Dark Horse Entertainment's  Mike Richardson, and Keith Goldberg, with Martin Moszkowicz  executive producing.
"Mads Mikkelsen was born to play the world's best  assassin. He is totally believable as the Black Kaiser in  'Polar' and Jonas' unique, vibrant but grounded and darkly  comic style will set 'Polar' apart as an unforgettable tale,"  said Bolt.

Mads Mikkelsen to play assassin in 'Polar'

Actor Taapsee Pannu has heaped  praises on Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan, calling him  "pure addiction".
The actor shared a photo with her "Pink" co-star from the  sets of his show "Kaun Banega Crorepati 9" on her Instagram  page.
"This man is pure addiction! Can never have enough of  sharing screen space with him," Taapsee captioned the photo.
Fresh out of the success of "Judwaa 2", Taapsee is  currently shooting in Lucknow for Anubhav Sinha's "Mulk",  which also features Rishi Kapoor.
The 30-year-old actor will also star in biopic of ex-  hockey captain Sandeep Singh.
The film, to be helmed by director Shaad Ali, will  feature Diljit Dosanjh as Sandeep. Taapsee will play his love  interest in the movie.

Big B is pure addiction: Taapsee

Veteran actor Jane Fonda has  said that the reason Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal  is getting so much attention is because most of his accusers  are "famous and white".
Fonda had condemned the producer after allegations  against him became public.
"It feels like something has shifted. It's too bad that  it's probably because so many of the women that were assaulted  by Harvey Weinstein are famous and white and everybody knows  them. This has been going on a long time to black women and  other women of colour and it doesn't get out quite the same,"  Fonda said during an appearance on "All In With Chris Hayes".
Gloria Steinem also accompanied Fonda on the show as  representatives of The Women's Media Centre, a non-profit  founded by Steinem and Fonda along with poet Robin Morgan in  2005.
Weinstein has been accused of sexual misconduct,  including rape and assault, by over 60 women and the scandal  has led to many other women opening up about their experience  in the industry, .

It feels like something has shifted: Fonda on Weinstein

"Fifty Shades" actor Jamie  Dornan has joined the cast of Marie Colvin biopic titled "A  Private War".
"Cartel Land" helmer Matthew Heineman is directing the  film, which features Rosamund Pike as the American journalist,  reported Variety.
Colvin covered major conflicts across the world  from  Chechnya to Sri Lanka, where she lost the sight in her left  eye in 2001. Colvin died in 2012 during a rocket attack while  covering the Siege of Homs in Syria for the UK's Sunday Times.
The biopic is produced by Thunder Road Pictures' Basil  Iwanyk and Kamala Films' Marissa McMahon, as well as Denver  and Delilah Films. Erica Lee is the executive producer.

Jamie Dornan joins Rosamund Pike in Marie Colvin biopic

Actor Ashley Judd, one of the  first women to allege sexual harassment by disgraced Hollywood  mogul Harvey Weisntein, has said there is help for a "sick and  suffering" person like him.
The "Double Jeopardy" actor delivered a message to  Weinstein during her conversation with Diane Sawyer on US  network ABC, saying, "I love you and I understand that you are  sick and suffering, and there is help for a guy like you, too,  and it's entirely up to you to get that help."
Recalling her encounter with the Hollywood producer, the  65-year-old actor said she had a business appointment with  him, which according to her was "his pattern of sexual  predation. That was how he rolled."
"I remember the lurch when I went to the (hotel) desk and  I said, 'Mr Weinstein, is he on the patio?' And they said  'He's in his room', and I was like 'Oh, you're kidding me?"  Judd added.
However, when Judd went to Weinstein's room, he asked to  give her a massage and then asked for her to give him one,  Judd ...

There is help for guys like Harvey, says actor Ashley Judd

Tom Hanks is set to star in  sci-fi "Bios" with "Game of Thrones" helmer Miguel Sapochnik  attached to direct.
Penned by Craig Luck and Ivor Powell, the story follows a  robot that lives on a post-apocalyptic earth. Built to protect  the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, it learns about  love, friendship, and the meaning of human life.
Hanks will play the ailing creator, reported Empire.
Robert Zemeckis and Kevin Misher are producing the  project.
The makers are planning to start the shooting of the  film in the first quarter of 2018.

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