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Netflix to adapt Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children' into original series

Netflix has announced a new original series based on celebrated author Salman Rushdie's classic novel "Midnight's Children". The novel, released in 1981, is considered Rushdie's magnum opus and won him multiple accolades, including the 1981 Booker Prize, the Best of the Booker twice - both in 1993 and 2008, and the James Tait Memorial Prize. "I am absolutely delighted that 'Midnight's Children' will have a new life on Netflix, and greatly look forward to working with them to help create it," Rushdie said in a statement released by the streaming giant. "Midnight's Children" follows the life of Saleem Sinai, born on the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the time of India's independence. His every act is mirrored and magnified in events that sway the course of India's national affairs; his health and well-being are inextricably bound to those of his nation. He also possess telepathic powers that links him with India's 1,000 other "midnight's children", all born in that initial hour .

Drake confirms he has a son

Rapper Drake has confirmed on his new double album "Scorpion" that he fathered a child with former French adult-film star Sophie Brussaux.

Jennifer Lopez's daughter in talks to land a book deal

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez's daughter has inherited her mother's entrepreneurial spirit and creativity as is soon going to land a book deal.

Rebecca Ferguson joins Ewan McGregor in 'The Shining' sequel

"Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" actor Rebecca Ferguson will still star alongside Ewan McGregor in Warner Bros' film adaptation of Stephen King novel "Doctor Sleep". Published in 2013, "Doctor Sleep" is the sequel to King's "The Shining", which was adapted in 1977 by Stanley Kubrick for a film by the same name, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. The new film, to be directed by Mike Flanagan, will feature McGregor as Danny Torrance, the grown-up son of Nicholson, who in the original movie had psychic powers and watched his dad descend into a murderous rage, according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, the details of Ferguson's character have not been revealed by the studio. The story follows Danny, who is an angry alcoholic dealing with his re-emerging psychic powers by working in a hospice, where he helps dying patients and earns the nickname "Dr. Sleep". Into his life enters Abra Stone, a little girl with psychic abilities of her own, and Torrance finds himself caught up .

Joe Wright all set with adult thriller for Fox 2000

Filmmaker Joe Wright is working on the adult thriller 'Woman in the Window' with Fox 2000.Featuring Amy Adam in the lead role, the movie is based on a book by A.J. Finn with the same title, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The movie revolves around a child psychologist, who suffers from severe agoraphobia. No one will listen, including the police, when she witnesses a crime involving new neighbours.Wright is known for movies like 'Atonement', 'The Darkest Hour' and adaptation of Anna Karenina and Peter Pan.The movie is slated to release on October 4, 2019.

I'm more than a comedy actor, says Alison Brie

"GLOW" actor Alison Brie believes she has been unfairly tagged as a "comedy actress" and says there is a lot more to her. The 35-year-old actor says though she loves the comedy genre, a lot of her potential is still "untapped". "If you need a headline, (this) would be the headline of my life: 'There's a Lot More Going on Than People Think.' The biggest misconception across the board is that I'm a comedy actress, and it drives me crazy. "Which is weird because I don't want to begrudge that title in a way that implies I hate the genre. I don't. I love it! But, to me, there's more to me. There's untapped resources you guys don't even know about," Brie told Fashion magazine. The actor, who stars the fictionalised retelling of the making of the '80s show "Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling" (GLOW), says she decided to play Ruth Wilder as she immediately felt a connection with the role. "I almost can't even define why, but certain things you just read and you're like, this is my role. "Maybe it ..

Demi Lovato thanks supporters after sobriety relapse

Demi Lovato has thanked her fans and followers who stood by her after her relapse from sobriety. The 25-year-old singer, who celebrated six years of abstinence from alcohol and substance abuse in March, suffered a relapse a week ago. Lovato took to Instagram and shared a video montage from one of her concerts that showed fans cheering and holding up signs. "By the way, you guys are beautiful," she can be heard saying in the video and described their lit-up phones to stars. The video ends with 'Thank you Lovatics' written across a black background. "To my fans, my family, and my supporters, the ones who never left me, you are my light. I am forever grateful," Lovato captioned the clip. Last week, Lovato unveiled her song, "Sober", at a stage show in Spain that details her relapse into alcohol addiction and drug use. In the song, Lovato later apologises to fans and admits to being the "only human" who is flawed and said she will try to become a role model for them. "Tonight I took the ..

5 killed in US newsroom shooting, suspect detained

Five people were killed and two others injured when a man armed with a shotgun and smoke grenades stormed into the newsroom of a community newspaper chain in the US state of Maryland, prompting law enforcement agencies to provide protection at the headquarters of all American media organisations.

'Escape Plan 2' is plainly awful (Movie Review)

Film: "Escape Plan 2: Hades" Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Dave Bautista, Huang Xioming; Director: Steven C. Miller; Rating: 1/2 star

Saif, Nawazuddin attend 'Sacred Games' premiere

A host of stars including Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui who feature in "Sacred Games", India's first Netflix original series, were present at the premiere, along with its director Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane.

I'm not a comedy actress: Alison Brie

Actress Alison Brie says she doesn't like being called a "comedy actress" as there is more to her career.

Five dead in 'targeted attack' on US newsroom

A man armed with a shotgun and smoke grenades burst into a newspaper office in the US city of Annapolis today, killing five people in what police described as a "targeted attack." Officials said the shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper was carried out by a white adult male resident of Maryland state who was being questioned in custody. A reporter for the historic daily, which predates the United States, tweeted a chilling account of how the "gunman shot through the glass door to the office and opened fire on multiple employees." "There is nothing more terrifying than hearing multiple people get shot while you're under your desk and then hear the gunman reload," crime reporter Phil Davis said. There were five fatalities and two superficial injuries, the acting police chief of Anne Arundel county, Bill Krampf, told a news conference in Maryland's capital. "This was a targeted attack on the Capital Gazette," Krampf said. He said that police did not yet know the shooter's motive, but

Arjun Kapoor's grandmother wants him to get married soon

Just a day after his birthday, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor received a "threat message" from his paternal grandmother, Nirmal Kapoor, asking him to get married soon.The 'Gunday' star shared the message on Instagram, with the caption "When ur Dadi's gift is a threat & request along with a bribe & command all rolled into one !!! @nirmalkapoorbombay #bossgrandma".Arjun, who turned 33 on June 26, was showered with love, blessings and good health by his B-Town colleagues.From 'chachu' Anil Kapoor to his first co-star Parineeti Chopra, celebs took to social media to wish the actor on his special day.Three of the Kapoor sisters -- Janhvi, Sonam and Anshula -- too sent love to their brother on social media.On the work front, Arjun will be next seen in 'Namaste England' alongside Parineeti Chopra.He will also feature in 'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar' and 'Panipat' opposite Parineeti and Kriti Sanon, respectively.

'House With a Clock in Its Walls' Trailer: A date with evil

The second trailer of Universal Pictures' 'House With a Clock in Its Walls' is out, and features the lead cast trying to fight evil.Based on a 1973 gothic horror novel, the film stars Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Sunny Suljic and Kyle MacLachlan.The trailer begins with Jonathan Barnavelt (played by Black) taking his nephew Lewis (played by Vaccaro) home, where the latter discovers a hidden clock that could have the power to end the world.As the trailer progresses, Lewis gets to know that his uncle is a warlock, and is also introduced to Jonathan's neighbour, Mrs. Zimmerman (played by Blanchett).Jonathan then reveals that his house is owned by another warlock, Isaac Izard (played by MacLachlan), who, Mrs Zimmerman cautions, is "very wicked".Lewis suddenly hears three gongs from the clock, which Mrs Zimmerman claims, can be "nothing good."Towards the end, the trio is seen fighting evil in an attempt to destroy the clock.Helmed by Eli Roth, the film ..

Kavita Seth proud of her sons

"Iktara" hitmaker Kavita Seth says she is proud that her sons Kavish and Kanishk have a different yet soulful approach to music.

'Seinfield' actor Stanley Anderson dies at 78

Noted actor Stanley Anderson has died, a little over a month after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.The 78-year-old actor died on Sunday, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Popular for essaying the role of president in multiple flicks, Stanley was best known for his role as Judge Vandelay in Seinfield, an American television sitcom, and for playing Drew Carry's father on ABC's The Drew Carey Show.Among his other films are Spider-Man, The Kid and The Last Shot, to name a few.Anderson is also known for a number of voiceover ads on National Geographic, Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, PBS, and the History Channel documentaries, as well as a primary voice for Democratic issues and candidates.

'Dhadak' will give really strong social message, says Janhvi

Actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is gearing up for her Hindi film debut with the forthcoming film "Dhadak", says that the film gives very strong social message.

'Satyameva Jayate' is unfiltered, hardcore commercial film: John Abraham

Actor John Abraham who is all set to show his patriotic streak again with his forthcoming film 'Satyaameva Jayate' has said his film is unfiltered and hardcore commercial film.

Penguin India acquires Hind Pocket Books

Leading publisher Penguin Random House India has acquired Hind Pocket Books, one of the oldest and most respected Hindi language publishers in the country.

Facing flak, actor Dileep says he will keep away from all film

Amid the raging row over the decision of industry body AMMA to take him back, actor Dileep, facing a sexual assault case, today said he would not be an active worker of any organisation till his innocence was proved. Dileep's stand in a letter came hours after Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) demanded an emergency executive meeting of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) to discuss the issue and several state ministers attacked him and the film body. After the February last year incident, Dileep had been removed from the association's primary membership. But in a sudden move, AMMA reinstated his membership on June 24, triggering widespread protests. The actor was arrested on charges of conspiracy in the case related to the abduction and sexual assault of a south Indian actress in February, 2017 and later released on bail. In his letter to AMMA general secretary Edavela Babu, Dileep said he was saddened by the humiliation the association was being subjected to in