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Watch the first trailer of 'Doctor Who' season 11
The first trailer of the much anticipated new season of 'Doctor Who' starring Jodie Whittaker was unveiled at Comic-Con in San Diego.The 40-seconds clip shows Whittaker's Time Lord meet up with her new companions - played by Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill - and start her next adventure.Whittaker, who is making history as the first woman to play the iconic Time Lord in 'Doctor Who', was joined by producers and fellow cast members in a Hall H panel on Thursday.While talking about the diversity of the new cast, the 36-year-old said, "I was born in the '80s, and when I was growing up and you looked up to people in films and shows doing things I wanted to do - I didn't want to stand to the side giggling and clapping, I wanted to run about and jump about and do all those things - those people didn't really look like me.""I hope we as friends are people that young kids can look up to and think 'Oh, yeah, I want to do that one day'" she added, as reported by Variety.The new season,
Amyra takes inspiration from Rooney Mara, Sapna Bhavnani for 'Rajma Chawal'
Actress Amyra Dastur says she took inspiration from American actress Rooney Mara and celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani for her look and role in the upcoming film "Rajma Chawal".
Dave Franco, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo join Ryan Reynolds in '6 Underground'
Actors Dave Franco and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo have joined the cast of Michael Bay's Netflix project "6 Underground". The action, to be produced by the streaming giant and Skydance Media, will feature "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds in the lead. Besides Franco, 33, and Garcia-Rulfo, 37, the cast also includes Adria Arjona, and Corey Hawkins, Netflix said in a statement. The plot details of the film has been kept under wraps. The film will reunite Reynolds with his "Deadpool" scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, who wrote the spec for "6 Underground". David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger will produce the film for Skydance alongside Bay and Ian Bryce. The shooting is expected to start later this month and the film will be released worldwide on Netflix in 2019.
Of a friend, girlfriend and the storm (IANS Books This Weekend)
Flick through a crime thriller that explores how a woman's blind trust in her friend leads to the tragic accident of her son; read the story of a woman, perfect as a girlfriend, trying to get a guy back into her life; skim through a complex tale, featuring many ways in which families love, betray, honour and sacrifice for one another; and know how women can identify self-defeating behaviour that holds them back.
World premiere of Ladakhi film 'Chuskit' in Italy
Ladakhi film "Chuskit" will have its world premiere at the Giffoni Film Festival in Italy.
Ravi Kishan signs seven movie deal in Bhojpuri
Actor Ravi Kishan has signed a seven movie deal in Bhojpuri with network Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) channel Big Ganga.
'Hotel Transylvania 3...': A spirited middlebrow entertainer (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
Film: "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation"; Director: Genndy Tartakovsky; Voice Cast: Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Fran Drescher, Keegan-Michael Key, Molly Shannon, Fran Drescher, Kathryn Hahn, Jim Gaffigan, Mel Brooks; Rating: *** (3 star)
First schedule of 'F2' wrapped up
The first schedule of Anil Ravipudi's directorial "F2" has concluded.
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah turns 68
Bollywood's veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has turned 68 today.A prominent figure in Indian parallel cinema, Shah has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards and an award at the Venice Film Festival.He was also honoured with the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan awards for his contributions to Indian cinema.The 'Dirty Picture' actor became active in mainstream Bollywood cinema with the 1980 film 'Hum Paanch.'One of his most important films, 'Masoom', was released in 1983, followed by a multi-starrer film 'Karma', where he acted alongside veteran actor Dilip Kumar.The versatile actor has also starred in international projects, such as 'Monsoon Wedding' in 2001 and a Hollywood comic book adaptation 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' in 2003.Shah made his Pakistani film debut in 'Khuda Ke Liye' by Shoaib Mansoor, where he played a short cameo. His second Pakistani film 'Zinda Bhaag' was selected as the country's official entry to
Dan Fogler, Eleanor Matsuura join 'Walking Dead' season 9
Actors Dan Fogler and Eleanor Matsuura are the latest addition to season 9 of the zombie drama 'The Walking Dead' as actor Andrew Lincoln eyes his exit.Fogler is also a voice-over artist, filmmaker, playwright, graphic novelist, stand-up comedian, and musician.He has appeared in films Balls of Fury, Good Luck Chuck, Fanboys, Take Me Home Tonight, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.Matsuura, on the other hand, is best known for her roles as Hannah Santo in 'Spooks: The Greater Good', Bev in 'Utopia' and as PC Donna Prager in 'Cuffs.'Meanwhile, actor Jon Bernthal is all set to return to the zombie drama for an episode. The star will reprise his role as Shane, just in time for Lincoln's exit, reported the Hollywood Reporter.'The Walking Dead' is an American television series about a group of survivors led by police officer Rick Grimes who travel in search of a safe and secure home after a zombie apocalypse spreads across the USA.
Shashank Khaitan feels happy about 'Dhadak'
Filmmaker Shashank Khaitan whose much awaited film "Dhadak" released on Friday, has said that he is feeling happy the way his film turned out to be.
Richard Madden in talks to join Elton John biopic 'Rocketman'
"Game of Thrones" star Richard Madden is in negotiations to join the cast of Elton John biopic Rocketman. To be directed by Dexter Fletcher from a script by Lee Hall, the film will feature Taron Egerton as the legendary singer. If finalised, Madden, 32, will portray John's former manager, John Reid, who oversaw the career of the "Rocket Man" singer for over three decades starting in the 1970s. Madden, who became a household name after playing Robb Stark on "Game of Thrones", will be joined by Jamie Bell as Bernie Taupin in the project. Matthew Vaughn and his Marv Films will produce, along with John and his Rocket Pictures partner David Furnish. Fletcher, who previously worked with Egerton on "Kingsman" films and "Eddie the Eagle", is currently awaiting the release of "Bohemian Rhapsody", the biopic on legendary legendary Queen singer Freddie Mercury.
Japanese screenwriter Shinobu Hashimoto dies at 100
Screenwriter of the most iconic films in the Japanese history, including 'The Seven Samurai', Shinobu Hashimoto died at the age of 100.As per The Hollywood Reporter, Hashimoto died on Thursday at his home in Tokyo from pneumonia, reported Japanese public broadcaster NHK.Hashimoto wrote and co-wrote more than 70 screenplays in his entire career.He won as many as 16 awards for his writing, including a succession of Blue Ribbon Awards, particularly in the 1960s.In 2008, Hashimoto's screenplay for 'I Want to Be a Shellfish', a post-World War II war crimes trial drama based on the 1959 Tetsutaro Kato novel and made into a film that same year, was remade, directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa and starring Yukie Nakama and Masahiro Nakai.The screenwriter had turned 100 in April this year.
Zazie Beetz in talks for 'Joker'
"Deadpool 2" star Zazie Beetz is close to lock a deal with Warner Bros for a role in "Joker". The film, to be directed by Todd Philips, will feature Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, one of the most notorious DC supervillains. It will centres around the iconic arch nemesis of The Batman and the studio has described it as an "original, standalone story". If the deal goes through, Beetz will play a single mother who catches the interest of the man who will become the "clown prince of crime", according to The Hollywood Reporter. Warner Bros has set a release date of October 4, 2019 for the film, which expected to start production in September this year. Beetz most recently appeared in "Deadpool 2", alongside Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin. She played Domino in the David Leitch-directed film. The 27-year-old actor will be next seen in Noah Hawley sci-fi drama "Pale Blue Dot" and Steven Soderbergh's "High Flying Bird".
'Dhadak': Performances make the heart beat (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
Film: "Dhadak"; Director: Shashank Khaitan; Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi, Ashutosh Rana; Rating: *** (3 stars)
It popped out: Anderson Cooper on Trump comment
TV personality Anderson Cooper says his remark that US President Donald Trump's Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin was "disgraceful", had just "popped out".
Drake's 'In my Feelings' hits top spot on Billboard Chart
Hollywood rapper Drake's 'In My Feelings' song just grabbed the numero-uno spot in Billboard's Hot 100 list.According to Billboard, it is the second song from 'Scorpion' album after 'Nonstop' to reach the top spot on Streaming Songs and On-Demand Streaming Songs list."Feelings" is the only track from 'Scorpion' which increased in a number of streams in the second week where it gathered 71.7 million on July 12.The song saw a 58 percent rise from its opening week, which saw 45.3 million streams.The song became Drake's second song following "Nonstop" to rule the top spot.In the previous week, he held all the top 19 positions thereby becoming the first artist to occupy all the top 10 spots.
Harry Styles tour raises $1.2 million for charity
'One Direction' singer Harry Styles' ambitious solo debut tour raked in $ 1.2 million (around Rs 8.25 crore) for 62 charity organisations across the globe.According to Page Six, this was made possible in nearly 90 shows spanning over 10 months.This was done in support of a solo debut album that used the sounds of the early 1970s.The tour, which raised a whopping amount for charities, also recycled over 24605.18 litres of water from several buses, offices, and other areas.In his send-off message, the 24-year-old said he will be back after making some more music.
Was in awe of Irrfan, says 'Karwaan' director
Director Akarsh Khurrana, who is looking forward to his film "Karwaan", says he was initially in awe of his leading man Irrfan Khan. Khurrana, a well-known name in Mumbai theatre scene who directed "High Jack", said he was bit nervous about collaborating with an exceptional actor like Irrfan. "Irrfan is one of the finest actors in Bollywood. I was in awe for the first few days. But then I realised that he is very accessible and normal. He seemed to be happy with the way things were going," the director said in a statement. He said what he liked the most about Irrfan is that he has a process and does his homework. "He's normal and chatty, and then when the cameras roll he transforms into this whole new persona, with a wide range of emotions. We had a ball of a time while shooting for the film and now that he is away... we all are missing him," he added about the actor, who is currently in London undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumour. The film also stars Dulquer Salmaan and ...
No nuance to Apu conversation now: 'The Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening
"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening says the debate around the depiction of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has turned into noise as there is "no nuance" left in the conversation. The animated sitcom, which recently became America's longest running scripted show, has been criticised for its stereotypical portrayal of the South Asian community which came to light after Hari Kondabolu called out the makers through his documentary, "The Problem with Apu". In an interview with The New York Times, Groening said he feels bad how the character's portrayal has made people unhappy. "Well, I love Apu. I love the character, and it makes me feel bad that it makes other people feel bad. But on the other hand, it's tainted now - the conversation, there's no nuance to the conversation now. It seems very, very clunky. I love the character. I love the show," he said. Two months ago, when he was asked whether Apu was meant to be a stereotype, Groening comments, "Not really. I'm proud of what we do on the show.