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Cate Blanchett set to return to London stage
Cate Blanchett is all set to return to the London stage next January, starring opposite Stephen Dillane at the National Theatre.According to Hollywood Reporter, Blanchett will be seen in the world premiere of Martin Crimp's 'When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other: Twelve Variations on Samuel Richardson's Pamela'.The drama revolves around five characters, which will be thrown into a dangerous game of sexual domination and resistance.Further information on the production, including dates and additional casting, is expected in the fall.The two-time Oscar winner previously appeared on the London stage in David Hare's Plenty in 1999.Her extensive theatre credits include numerous productions that originated at the Sydney Theatre Company both before and during her tenure there as co-artistic director.
Rebel Wilson's damage award slashed
An appeals court on Thursday reduced Rebel Wilson's damage award after a magazine publisher appealed the amount of its payout in a defamation case.The damage award was slashed to AU$600,000 which was earlier amounted to 4.6 million Australian dollars.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the judge had earlier awarded 4.6 million Australian dollars to the Pitch Perfect actress after articles claiming the comic actress lied about her age; origins of her first name and her upbringing in Sydney were published in magazines by Bauer Media.Bauer did not appeal the verdict that the articles were defamatory but argued the Australian-record damages awarded in September were excessive.The Bridesmaids actress took to Twitter and wrote, "I'm away on location in Europe filming right now,""As I've said before, I have already won the case and this is unchallenged! This case was never about the money for me," she added.The 38-year-old actress was not in the Court of Appeal in Melbourne to hear the ...
'Bang Bang' about everyone who struggles and wins: Akash Dadlani
Akash Dadlani, who became popular through "Bigg Boss 11", is all geared up for his first music video "Bang Bang". He says it tells the story of everyone who goes though a struggle and emerges a winner.
Special music to be beamed into space at Hawking's memorial service
A special piece of music composed in memory of Stephen Hawking will be beamed into space as a tribute to the work of legendary British theoretical physicist whose ashes will be interred at Westminster Abbey tomorrow. Hawking's ashes will be interred at Westminster Abbey between the graves of world renowned English physicist Isaac Newton and famed biologist Charles Darwin. The music, created by Greek electronic composer Vangelis, the man behind the iconic Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire scores, will be played at the memorial service for Professor Hawking on June 15, Cambridge News reported. As a tribute to Hawking's work the music is going to be beamed into space during the service from the European Space Agency ground centre in Spain, it said. The music will follow a number of readings and prayers read by friends and family. Famous faces from the worlds of film and academia will join Hawking's family in paying the tribute to the famed scientist. Readings and prayers read by English .
Singing for live audience always special: Armaan Malik
Singer Armaan Malik, set to perform at the "GIGCity- Season 3", a live multicity simulcast concert on radio, says performing for a live audience is an experience like no other.
Replacing Mr. Bachchan an impossible dream: Anil Kapoor
Actor Anil Kapoor says megastar Amitabh Bachchan is one of a kind and replacing him is an impossible dream.
Preetika gets offers to do reality shows almost every year
Actress Preetika Rao, best known for playing Aaliya in "Beintehaa", says people often offer her reality shows but she is not keen on taking them up.
Industry ready to invest more in me: Kartik Aaryan
Actor Kartik Aaryan says the success of "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety" has opened many opportunities for him.
Mathrubhumi Group announces foray into journalism education
The Mathrubhumi Group today announced its foray into journalism education with the launch of a media school here to encourage the future generation to rise "to the top of today's demanding news and media professions." The Mathrubhumi Media School, scheduled to open in July, would have the objective of promoting excellence in the field of media, the group, which brings out the Malayalam daily 'Mathrubhumi' and other publications, said in a release here. The school would infuse broad knowledge, integrity and social commitment and ensure immersive professional experiences throughout its curriculum, it said. The school will offer full-time one-year PG Diploma programmes in Print Journalism and Broadcast Journalism, the release said. The year-long programmes include hands-on media exposure, projects and assignments which are specially focused on experiential learning through field experience, collaboration with leading media houses for training and two months internship with .
One gets enriched working with big stars: Freddy Daruwala
Freddy Daruwala, who will be seen in Salman Khan's "Race 3", says working with superstars is a "win-win situation" as one not only grows as an actor but also gets a chance to reach out to a wider audience. "It's a huge advantage to be working with superstars as the film will reach out to a wider audience and people will come and discover me as well in the film," he says. "When you work with a superstar you gain a lot of experience, their overview on how films should be projected, presented and positioned. As a newcomer it is a win-win situation," he told PTI. Daruwala says he is not someone who will instantly say yes to a film that features a top star in the lead, but he gives a thought before signing on the dotted line. "...You have to give it a thought but you realise that this film is a golden opportunity because as actors you work for two things - fame and money. In the beginning, you'd rather be choosing career over making money. It's being said that 'you should be seen with the .
Brie Larson bats for diversity in media
Brie Larson has called for inclusion of minorities and other under-represented sections in media and entertainment industry. The Oscar winner, who was honoured with the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film, dedicated her acceptance speech to discuss a "Critic's Choice" study, published by USC Annenberg, Variety reported. "Of the 100 highest-grossing movies in 2017, less than a quarter of the critics were white women, less than ten per cent were under-represented men, and only 2.5 per cent were women of colour," Larson said. She further said she does not want a "white man" offering his critic for a diversity highlighting film such as "A Wrinkle in Time". "I don't want to hear what a white man has to say about 'A Wrinkle in Time'. I want to hear what a woman of colour, a biracial woman has to say about the film. I want to hear what teenagers think about the film. "If you make a movie that is a love letter to women of colour, there is a chance that a woman of colour does not have access .
Salman, Shah Rukh feature in new 'Zero' teaser on Eid
The brilliant bromance between superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan was full on display in the just released new teaser of "Zero". The makers of the film released a Eid-special teaser of the Shah Rukh's much awaited film, which also features Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. The teaser was shared by Shah Rukh on Twitter writing, "Yeh lo..yeh lo @aanandlrai ki taraf se...Iss baar Eid Ka Meetha bahut Tez hai. To everyone from me and the whole team of Zero...Eid Mubarak. Love you all & hope you like it. #ZeroCelebratesEid." It opens with Shah Rukh's Babua Singh preparing for a dance competition when he is approached by Salman Khan. "Suna hai jiske peeche lag jaate ho, uski life bana dete ho?" Salman says to Babua. The two then engage into a friendly dance off as the crowd cheers for them. The film also features cameos by Sridevi, Kajol, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji and others. "Like all Indians, I am also a festival lover. All the festivals, in fact. The energy, vibrancy and ...
Men's lust is typical, boring: Anurag Kashyap
When four top directors of Bollywood came together to explore the theme of lust, they ended up choosing female protagonists and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has directed one of the four stories in the anthology film, says the reason could be that men's lust is "boring and typical". Titled "Lust Stories", the Netflix movie brings together four short films, helmed by filmmakers like Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar. All the films talk about female desire through several characters- a teacher-student relationship in Kashyap's, the relationship between a maid and her employer in Zoya's film, a woman's extramarital affair in Dibakar's and a newly-wed but unhappy wife in Johar's short. "It was by chance that the protagonists are women. In our country, when you talk about lust, men's lust gets so boring, it's typical, it's reduced to a sexual desire. We didn't want to address it like that," Kashyap told PTI. "In a country which has so much repressed sexuality, where a .
'Loveratri' will always stay close to our hearts: Aayush Sharma
Superstar Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma, who is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with "Loveratri", says the film will always be close to his heart.
I would love to do Rekha's biopic: Sheena
Actress Sheena Bajaj, who had featured in the film "Kalyug", says she is interested in doing a film based on veteran actress Rekha.
Detroit Ceremony to dedicate street to Michael Jackson cancelled
A ceremony planned to dedicate a street in Detroit to King of Pop Michael Jackson has been cancelled. In May, it was announced that a stretch of Randolph Street in downtown's theatre district will be renamed to "Michael Jackson Avenue" and the unveiling will take place on June 15 to kick off Detroit Music Weekend. However, according to The Detroit Free Press, the Jacksons were led to believe that the entire Jackson 5, the family music group which also included the pop legend's brothers Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine, were to be celebrated with the street naming and not just the King of Pop. But the city rules prohibits ceremonial street designations for groups or organizations. Stephen Grady, Council President Brenda Jones' chief of staff, told the newspaper that they are finding a solution and added that they still plans "to do something for the Jackson 5". "We're still working through the process. The amendment to the ordinance is fairly new, and we're trying to understand what ..
Amitabh Bachchan confirms pledging Rs 2 cr to Army martyrs' widows, farmers
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today confirmed reports that he would be donating Rs 2 crore for the welfare of Indian Army martyrs' widows and farmers. The 75-year-old actor took to Twitter where he shared a number of source-based new articles and captioned the tweet as: "Yes I can and I will..." According to reports, Bachchan had pledged to give away Rs 1 crore each to martyr families and to the cause of repayment of farmers loans. The articles also stated that the veteran actor had handpicked a team to list and locate authentic organisations that will ensure the money reaches to the designated people in need. The actor, however, did not mention anything about this.
Tannishtha Chatterjee dons director hat for Nawazuddin Siddiqui
National award-winning actress Tannishtha Chatterjee is all set to make her directorial debut with a Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer film.The plotline of the film and other cast members has not yet been revealed.It will be jointly produced by Rising Star Entertainment, Eros International, Pankaj Razdaz, and Ravi Walia.The film is expected to go on floors later this year.The news was broken by a noted trade analyst, Taran Adarsh.Adarsh wrote, " Tannishtha Chatterjee turns director... Her directorial debut to star Nawazuddin Siddiqui... Produced by Eros International, Rising Star Entertainment, Ravi Walia and Pankaj Razdan... Film to go on floors this year."The actor-turned-director is best known for her performance in British film 'Brick Lane'. The drama was an adaptation of Monica Ali's best-selling novel o the same name.On the other hand, Nawazuddin is currently working on a couple of projects such as 'Ghoomketu', 'Mukkabaaz', 'Thackeray', and 'Genius'.
Gurdas Maan returns to big screen with 'Nankana'
Punjabi star Gurdas Maan is ready to mesmerize his fans with his upcoming movie 'Nankana'.The trailer of the movie is out and it revolves around the strong bond between a father and a son. At the same time, it gives a very meaningful message that not everyone can get everything in life.Set in the period of 1947, the movie deals with the religious turmoil of the era. Gurdas Maan is playing the role of a teacher, who wishes nothing more than peace in his village.Besides Maan, the movie also stars Kavita Kaushik and Anas Rashid.Directed by Manjeet Maan, the movie is scheduled to release on July 6.
James Corden to voice title chatacter in 'Super Intelligence'
Television host James Corden is all set to lend his voice to producer Melissa McCarthy's sci-fi comedy, 'Super Intelligence'.The late night show host will be heard as an all-powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice that speaks through various outlets all through out the flick, as per The Hollywood Reporter.While, McCarthy will play the role of a former corporate executive whose passionate yet unfulfilled life is turned upside, when she is selected for observation by world's first superintelligence, AI. It will be a form of artificial life that may take over everything.Written by Steve Mallory, 'Super Intelligence' will be directed by McCarthy's husband, Ben Falcone.The movie is scheduled for release on Christmas 2019 by Warner Bros.