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Here's the first poster of Kalki Koechlin's 'The Job'

The first poster of the Kalki Koechlin-starrer short film 'The Job' has been unveiled.Produced by Kushal Srivastava, the suspense thriller is directed by Siddharth Sinha.Film critic Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the poster, in which the National award-winning star looks perturbed."Kalki Koechlin... Presenting the first look poster of short film #TheJob... The suspense thriller is directed by Siddharth Sinha... Produced by Kushal Srivastava."Meanwhile, the 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' star has also been roped in by BBC World Service to present a new podcast series on India.

Brian Michael teams up with WME

Brian Michael Bendis, comic book writer known for creating Marvel's next-gen superheroes, has signed with William Morris Entertainment (WME).Some of his creations include Jessica Jones, Miles Morales (Spider-Man) and Riri Williams (Ironheart).As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Eisner-winning comic book writer has signed with WME. Last November, Brian Bendis moved from Marvel to DC after signing an exclusive multiyear, multifaceted deal with the latter.He has created characters and developed storylines that have become part of the 'Spider-Man', 'X-Men' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' cinematic franchises for almost two decades.DC released Bendis-penned Superman reboot The Man of Steel, the first comic miniseries after he moved from Marvel to DC.However, he hasn't left Marvel completely as he is teaming up Deadpool director Tim Miller to produce X-Men spinoff.

Wesley Snipes joins Netflix's 'Dolemite Is My Name'

Actor Wesley Snipes has joined Eddie Murphy in Netflix's Rudy Ray Moore biopic 'Dolemite Is My Name!'Snipes will play a pivotal role that also includes Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The film begins production this week in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Craig Brewer, best-known for 'Hustle & Flow' is behind the camera. John Davis and John Fox are producing along with Murphy.Rudy Ray Moore, a comedian and film producer who is sometimes called the Godfather of Rap, broke into Hollywood in the 1970s when his raunchy, sexually explicit rhymes became popular in the Afro-American black community.He used his earnings to produce and star in Dolemite, a notorious blaxploitation movie featuring a pimp with a harem of Kung fu-fighting prostitutes. The film was an underground sensation.Netflix is launching the movie in 2019.

Miley Cyrus defends Selena Gomez over 'ugly' comments

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has slammed designer Stefano Gabbana after he criticised singer-actress Selena Gomezs appearance.

Rapper Divine creates song for Netflix project

Rapper Divine's track "Kaam 25", which he has created for Netflixs Indian original series "Sacred Games", talks about the dark side of Mumbai where politics, crime and passion meet at crossroads.

Love you personally, professionally: Aamir to Salman

Superstar Aamir Khan has rooted for Salman Khan's latest release "Race 3", saying he loves the "Dabangg" star personally and professionally.

The Calcutta University's, BA

The Calcutta University's, BA second paper journalism examinations were today cancelled after it was found the questions were drawn from third paper curriculum, a varsity official said. The university has cancelled the examination after detecting the mix-up and would notify about another date later on, the official said. He said a report has been sought from the Controller of examinations on an urgent basis about how this happened. Anwesha Banik, student of an affiliated college in north Kolkata said, "as we sat down to write the BA second year second paper, we found the questions were related to the third paper curriculum even though the words 'Journalism second' was printed on top of the question." "As there was commotion inside the examination centre, the Principal and other senior faculty came and contacted the university authorities. Soon afterwards we were informed that today's examinations were cancelled and we will be informed about the later date," she ...

'Spider-Man: Homecoming' costume designer wants to do a film in India (IANS Interview)

She has designed the costume for the most beloved Spider-Man for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and has just wrapped up "Ant Man and The Wasp". Costume designer Louis Frogley, who is currently working on a film based on an astronaut, says India is one of her favourite places in the world and it will be an honour for her to do a film in the country.

Rajkummar Rao's next to be 'Made In China'

Versatile actor Rajkummar Rao has bagged a new film in his kitty which will be 'Made In China', in both figurative and literal sense.The official announcement came on Friday from noted trade analyst, Taran Adarsh."Rajkummar Rao in #MadeInChina... Produced by Dinesh Vijan... Directed by Mikhil Musale, who had directed the National Award winning Gujarati film #WrongSideRaju... #MadeInChina will be shot in Ahmedabad and across China... Starts Sept 2018... Official announcement," he tweeted.The 'Omerta' star will play a struggling Gujarati businessman, who sets on a journey to China in order to make his business flourish. The hilarious journey and several lessons leave Rajkummar a successful entrepreneur.As the title suggests, it will be majorly shot in China with parts being shot in Ahmedabad.The film will be directed by National Award-winner Mikhil Musale, who won a National Award for his 2016 drama-thriller 'Wrong Side Raju'.Meanwhile, Dinesh Vijan of 'Hindi Medium' fame will produce ..

Vishal Mishra releases piano version of 'Selfish'

Composer-singer Vishal Mishra has made a piano version of the popular song "Selfish" from "Race 3".

'Midnight Cowboy' actress Georgann Johnson dead at 91

"Midnight Cowboy" actress Georgann Johnson is no more. She was 91.

'Captain Marvel' to be scored by female composer

Music composer Pinar Toprak is on board to work on superhero movie "Captain Marvel", scheduled to release in March 2019.

Nicole Kidman to create content for Amazon

Actress Nicole Kidman and her production company Blossom Films have signed a first-look deal with Amazon Studios.

Emergence of digital media helps theatre: Mahesh Dattani

Playwright-actor Mahesh Dattani has said the emergence of digital media has helped theatre and posed no threat to it. "The days of hoardings and press advertisements are over. One can make trailers for smart phones, which have the potential of going viral. This will only help bring more people to the theatre," the Sahitya Akademi Awardee told PTI. It is also possible these days to advertise one's play through social media, Dattani, whose critically acclaimed last stage production being 'Double Deal Reloaded', said in an e-mail interview. Besides, "the screen has proved to be an advantage. Theatre is dying because it is impossible for actors, designers and others attached to it to earn a living from it. Their migration to the screen gives them financial stability as also the experience of working in another artistic medium," the 68-year old thespian said. Those who are attracted to theatre will always remain, he said. The director of acclaimed stage plays like 'Final ...

Chad Michael Murray slams former wife

Actor Chad Michael Murray has fired back at his former wife and actress Sophia Bush's claim that she felt pressured to marry him.

Of risk planning, Nagas, texting and nagins (IANS Books This Weekend)

Know how adequate risk planning is the key in ensuring the future of the family; go through a collection of 19 short stories that breathe new life into the inner make-up of the people of northeast India, the Tangkhul Nagas in particular. Read of a tale based on the premise that "text is the new talk" -- and what happens to a virtual relationship when two who have been exchanging texts finally meet in the real world. Finally, flick through a book on women who are fierce and spit poison when provoked.

Pete Davidson called Nick Cannon before popping question to Grande

Rapper-actor-filmmaker Nick Cannon was among the first to know about Actor-comedian Pete Davidson and singer Ariana Grandes engagement.

'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' remaining episodes to air on CNN

CNN has decided to air the remaining episodes of "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" after the death of its beloved host, Anthony Bourdain. According to Variety, the network's award-winning original series is currently airing its 11th season, and the remaining two episodes will air as scheduled this Sunday and the following week on June 24. The decision was announced by CNN and media reporter Brian Stelter in his Reliable Sources newsletter. "After he was found dead last Friday, the network decided to go ahead and air the previously scheduled new episode, featuring Berlin, on Sunday. Now we know the plan for the remaining episodes. A CNN spokeswoman says the final two episodes of the season will also air as scheduled, this Sunday and next Sunday. The 'Remembering Anthony Bourdain' tribute will re-air this Sunday," Stelter wrote. The last two episodes are set to focus on Cajun Mardi Gras and Bhutan. Netflix has also announced that it would continue to stream Parts Unknown, extending the .

You could have lived to keep that promise, Shujaat (Tribute) (Reissuing with corrections)

Srinagar, June 15 (IANS "We shall meet when you come here," Shujaat Bukhari told me over phone some months ago. We could not. I only encountered his bullet-perforated body as I returned home for Eid.

I learned that I'm much stronger: Brie Larson on playing Captain Marvel

Actor Brie Larson says playing Captain Marvel made her aware about her own strength. "Captain Marvel", which is set to release on March 8, 2019, is a first Marvel Studios project to be fronted by a female superhero. "I will say that I learned that I'm much stronger than I realise in playing her," she told Variety on the carpet of the Crystal + Lucy Awards. The 28-year-old actor said playing the iconic superhero was was a surreal moment of her career. "A lot of my life recently has felt like it's happening to somebody else. I think part of it is a defense mechanism. It feels better to kind of continue to have my own understanding of myself, rather than one that was put on me by the outside world," she said. Larson revealed she trained extensively for nine months in order to build her physical strength prior to the filming. "My highest right now is 215 lbs in deadlifts 400 lb hip thrusts. Being able to lift weight like that really changed my perspective and understanding of ...