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Farida Dadi to join 'Jijaji Chhat Per Hain'
Actress Farida Dadi has been roped in for a role in the television show "Jijaji Chhat Per Hain".
Benedict Cumberbatch's 'The Current War' finally gets US release date
Benedict Cumberbatch's 'The Current War' might see the light of the day as the film has managed to secure a domestic release date. The film, which focuses on the rivalry between legendary scientists Thomas Edison (Cumberbatch) and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), was shelved in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal that eventually led to the powerful studio mogul's production banner The Weinstein Company declaring bankruptcy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, distributor 101 Studios announced on Tuesday that it will release the film to a limited number of theatres on October 4 in the US, with expansion set to follow a week later. "The Current War", directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, also features Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tom Holland and Tuppence Middleton. The film received buzz as an early Oscar contender after it premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2017. But it suffered after the allegations of sexual harassment against Weinstein surfaced. 101 Studios ...
Omani writer wins Man Booker literature prize
Jokha Alharthi has become the first Arabic author to win the Man Booker International prize for her novel "Celestial Bodies" which reveals her Omani homeland's post-colonial transformation. "I am thrilled that a window has been opened to the rich Arabic culture," Alharthi, 40, told reporters after the ceremony at the Roundhouse in London on Tuesday. Alharthi is the author of two previous collections of short fiction, a children's book and three novels in Arabic. She studied classical Arabic poetry at Edinburgh University and teaches at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat. "Oman inspired me but I think international readers can relate to the human values in the book - freedom and love," she said. The prestigious 50,000-pound (USD 64,000) prize, which celebrates translated fiction from around the world, is divided equally between the author and the translator. Alharthi's translator was US academic Marilyn Booth, who teaches Arabic literature at Oxford University. The judges said ...
'De De Pyaar De' crosses Rs. 50 crore mark on day 5
Ajay Devgn's latest release 'De De Pyaar De', co-starring Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh, has set the cash registers ringing and how!The romantic comedy had a lacklustre start at the box office with a Rs. 10.41 crore opening, but the film picked up pace on the weekend and crossed the Rs. 50 crore mark on the fifth day of its release.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office collection of the film on his Twitter handle."De De Pyaar De crosses Rs 50 cr on Day 5... Trends strongly on weekdays... Fri 10.41 cr [incl Thu previews], Sat 13.39 cr, Sun 14.74 cr, Mon 6.19 cr, Tue 6.10 cr. Total: Rs 50.83 cr. India biz," he tweeted.The film, which opened to mixed reviews, managed to rake in Rs. 10.41 crore on its opening day. It saw good growth on Saturday with earnings of Rs. 13.39 crore and witnessed a slight increase on Sunday, minting Rs. 14.74 crore. The film declined on Monday, earning only Rs. 6.19 crore and recorded similar numbers on Tuesday, minting Rs. 6.10 ..
Sanya Malhotra joins hands with Swami Mukundananda to promote Yoga
Yoga, an art of balancing opposites, brings together Sanya Malhotra, a young accomplished superstar Bollywood actress with renowned yogi and international authority on mind management, Swami Mukundananda. They will be having an open dialogue about yoga and holistic wellness at Dallas Yoga Fest, June 14-15, 2019 in Allen, Texas.Dallas Yoga Fest is a premier holistic health festival in the Dallas Texas area, where visitors can learn and discover a variety of modalities of holistic health, yoga, and more all under one roof.The following morning, June 15th, Dallas Yoga Fest will open with multiple simultaneous sessions, an exhibition and market place, health clinic, as well as children's area, running all day from 8 am to 5 pm. At the main keynote event, Malhotra will be joining Swami Mukundananda for "Spirit of Yoga Fest" where they will share their insight and inspirations."I recognize that I had to dig deep down inside of me to find the ability to immerse myself in a character and ...
Michael Peña joins hybrid 'Tom & Jerry' movie
Actor Michael Peña will play the antagonist in Warner Bros live-action/aminated take on the classic cartoon, "Tom & Jerry".
Holly Hunter boards 'Succession' season two
Oscar winner Holly Hunter is set to star in the second season of HBO satirical family drama "Succession". The show, which premiered on the network in June last year, follows the fictional Roy family, the dysfunctional owners of a global media empire who are fighting for control of the company amidst uncertainty about the health of the family's patriarch, Logan Roy. Hunter, best known for starring in films such as "Broadcast News", "The Piano" and shows like "Top of the Lake", joins Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun and Matthew Macfadyen in the cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show is expected to come back for its sophomore run in August this year. Created by Jesse Armstrong, "Succession" is executive produced by Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Will Ferrell, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, and Tony Roche. Armstrong also serves as showrunner and executive producer.
It was my choice not to do films: Karisma Kapoor
It's been over seven years since the audience saw actress Karisma Kapoor lighting up the screens with her high on energy and impactful performances. She says she chose not to do full-fledged roles in films for a while as she wanted to be at home with her young children. But now the "Dil To Pagal Hai" star is back in the saddle in a different avatar and on a new platform.
DiCaprio, Pitt remember working with Luke Perry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, the stars of Quentin Tarantino's upcoming directorial "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", have recalled their experiences of working with the late Luke Perry on the film. In an interview with Esquire magazine, DiCaprio and Pitt remembered having their fanboy moments on the sets when they met Perry, who died in March this year at the age of 52. "I remember my friend Vinny, who is in the film as well, we walked in and we both had this butterfly moment of like, 'Oh my God, that's Luke Perry over there!'" DiCaprio said. DiCaprio was among the many Hollywood celebrities who had condoled Perry's death on social media in March. Pitt exclaimed, "That's Luke f***ing Perry," as the actor reminisced about the fandom Perry witnessed during his "Beverly Hills, 90210" days and how he used to follow the icon. "We were like kids in the candy shop because I remember going to the studios and ('Beverly Hills') was going on and he was that icon of coolness for us as ...
Greg Kinnear joins Amazon's comedy pilot 'Good People'
Actor Greg Kinnear has boarded the cast of the pilot of Amazon comedy "Good People". The potential series is being developed by writers and executive producers Whitney Cummings and Lee Daniels, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Kinnear, who most recently featured in Netflix's "House of Cards", joins "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow in the project. Cummings will also feature in the pilot which follows three generations of women working in the Ombudsman's office of a college. They navigate the current cultural climate, the concept of feminism across different generations, and the struggle to reconcile socially constructed ideas with current ethical views regarding complex issues such as sex, race, class, and gender. Kinnear will portray Dr Paul Keating, a charming, charismatic philosophy professor at Sacramento University. He causes problems for ombudsman Lynn Steele (Kudrow) and Hazel Miller (Cummings) because of his unorthodox teaching methods and refusal to acquiesce to "PC" ...
Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio were star-struck by Luke Perry
Believe it or not, even celebrities get star-struck when they see their favourite actors. Something similar happened with two of the biggest Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, who were over the moon working with the late actor Luke Perry.DiCaprio and Pitt couldn't stop gushing about the late star and reminisced working with him in a recent interview with Esquire, reported E! News.DiCaprio recalled seeing Perry when he walked onto the set of 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' and said, "I remember my friend Vinny, who is in the film as well, we walked in and we both had this butterfly moment of like, 'Oh my God, that's Luke Perry over there!'"Pitt couldn't agree more as he shared that he practically yelled looking at the late star, "That's Luke f--king Perry!""We were like kids in the candy shop because I remember going to the studios and [Beverly Hills, 90210] was going on and he was that icon of coolness for us as teenagers," Pitt explained."It was this strange burst of ...
'The Invisible Man' sets for March 2020 release
Universal Studios has announced that Elizabeth Moss and Storm Reid-starrer "The Invisible Man" reboot will released on March 13, 2020. The film, a Universal-Blumhouse production, is based on the classic 1897 sci-fi novel by HG Wells. The novel has been adapted for both the big screen and television over the years. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Leigh Whannell wrote and is directing the film. He will co-produce alongside Blumhouse. The project will start production in Sydney, Australia in July this year. The most notable adaptation of Wells' novel was the 1933 black-and-white film, featuring Claude Rains in the title role. Universal had earlier planned a shared universe based around its classic monster characters and had roped in stars like Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Javier Bardem and Sofia Boutella for it. But the plan has been kept on hold after the failure of Cruise's "The Mummy" in 2017. Depp, who was supposed to take on the title role, will not star in the new ..
'Rocketman' shows both ups and downs of Elton John's life, says Taron Egerton
Actor Taron Egerton, who plays Elton John in the musical biopic "Rocketman", says the film gives a true account of the music legend's life without shying away from uncomfortable chapters of his story. Egerton, who stars in the Dexter Fletcher-directed film alongside Richard Madden, Jamie Bell and Bryce Dallas Howard, said when they were making the film, they knew that John would be happy with what they were trying to show in it. "I always felt, very keenly, that it's no secret that Elton has his ups and downs. And for me, what was most important was that we were true to that because that's who he is - and, frankly, that's why we love him," Egerton said in a statement. "So, I felt very much when we were on set that I wanted to push it, because I knew the one person who wouldn't mind me doing that was Elton, because he's not precious. He knows where his strengths and weaknesses lie and he's very at peace with who he is. And he's been through a hell of a lot. He's been through recovery. .
We're meeting about it: Reese Witherspoon on 'Legally Blonde 3'
Actor Reese Witherspoon has given an update on the third part of her "Legally Blonde" franchise. During her appearance on the "Ellen Show", Witherspoon said the team is still discussing the film. "We're meeting about it. I mean, we're definitely talking about it. I don't know. Do you guys want to see 'Legally Blonde 3'?" Witherspoon asked the audience. "I mean, it's sort of about women being underestimated and I think it's a good idea -- that things have changed, but not that much has changed!" she added. The 43-year-old actor had kick-started the series with 2001's "Legally Blonde", where she played the idealistic Elle Woods who follows her boyfriend to a law school in order to win him back. A sequel, titled "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde", was released in 2003. In June last year, Witherspoon had announced that she will be reprising her role in a threequel which would hit the theatres on Valentine's Day in 2020. Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine is expected
Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling's children speak Spanglish
Eva Mendes says her daughters are picking up 'Spanglish', a blend of Spanish and English languages. The actor said the couple wants Esmeralda, four, and Amada, three, to be well versed in both English and Spanish to honour both her and husband Ryan Gosling's roots. However, Mendes said the children tend to merge the two languages. "Well the Spanish in my home... I'm Cuban and we're trying to teach the kids Spanish, and it's harder than I thought. I speak Spanglish and that's what they're picking up. So it's adorable but it's technically not a language. It's Spanglish. "So our little girl will be like, 'Mommy, my boca (mouth) hurts because I think something got stuck in my diente (tooth).' It's so cute but that is not really gonna go great out there," the actor said in an appearance on "The Talk". Mendes, 45, previously said kids were the "furthest thing" from her mind till she met Gosling, 38.
It was my choice not to do films for a while: Karisma Kapoor
It's been over seven years since the audience saw actress Karisma Kapoor lighting up the screens with her high on energy and impactful performances. She says she chose not to do full-fledged roles in films for a while as she wanted to be at home with her young children. But now the "Dil To Pagal Hai" star is back in the saddle in a different avatar and on a new platform.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau wants Arya Stark spin-off show
"Game of Thrones" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau says he wants Maisie Williams' Arya Stark to feature in her own spin-off of the hit HBO series. The actor, who played Jaime Lannister in the epic fantasy drama, said he is rooting for the faceless warrior as she embarks on her journey to the west of Westeros in the season finale. "That episode, it was amazing! I really thought it was a great ending. And Arya!" Coster-Waldau said in an Instagram video. The 48-year-old actor also gave a nod to the in-the-works prequel, tentatively titled "The Long Night", and the viral online petition to HBO to redo the series with "competent writers". "I know they're doing all these prequels, but what about the sequel? With Arya? How about - I'm just throwing something out here - how about a petition? An online petition to HBO that they do a sequel with Arya Stark," he added. The Danish actor admitted he was "sad" to bid adieu to the long-running series, that premiered in 2011. "What a great 10 years. Thank .
Amy Schumer returns to stand-up comedy
Two weeks after giving birth to her son, actor-comic Amy Schumer is back on the comedy scene. The 37-year-old star, who welcomed Gene Attell Fischer with husband Chris Fischer on on May 5, took to Instagram to mark her return. "Pic from tonight by @hewasfunny I'm back!" captioned Schumer who performed at New York City's Comedy Cellar. The "I Feel Pretty" actor faced a tough pregnancy due to hyperemesis gravidarum, characterised by severe nausea and vomiting. She announced her pregnancy last October. In February, Schumer cancelled her comedy tour due to "complications".
Cardi B postpones performances in aftermath of plastic surgery
American rapper Cardi B is taking some time off from her busy schedule to "fully recover" from her recent plastic surgery procedures.The rapper has postponed several upcoming performances and concerts after being given "strict doctor's orders" to take it easy, reported People.A rep for the 26-year-old artist told People, "Cardi was overzealous in getting back to work, she didn't take the time necessary to fully recover from her surgery.""Her strenuous schedule has taken a toll on her body and she has been given strict doctor's orders to pull out of the rest of her performances in May," the rep added.Many fans expressed their concern on Twitter after reports surfaced that the rapper had backed out of a Memorial Day Weekend concert in Maryland. The Grammy Award winner was set to headline the 92Q Spring Bling Festival on Friday night.The radio station later confirmed the news, adding that the show would be postponed to a later date citing health issues as the reason.Cardi was also ...
Fans in awe of 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' trailer
The official trailer of Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' has been winning hearts ever since it released. The film which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday didn't just receive rave reviews from the critics but has also left the fans smitten with its powerful trailer.The film stars some big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie. The recently released trailer is a treat to watch thanks to the actors', who nail the portrayal of their characters. The upcoming movie also happens to be the last film of late actor Luke Perry.Set in the backdrop of 1969 Los Angeles, the trailer features DiCaprio and Pitt as fading TV star Rick Dalton and his stunt double Cliff Booth, respectively. The film follows them as they make their way through a changing film industry, and fight to reclaim their fame.The 2.34-minute-long trailer opens with introducing Al Pacino's Marvin Shwarz followed by a scene of DiCaprio's character torching Nazis in a movie. From ...