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Never wanted to be an actress: Meg Ryan
'When Harry Met Sally...' star Meg Ryan talked about being labelled 'America's Sweetheart' and said that she never wanted to be an actress.Ryan opened up about her acting career while talking to actress Gwyneth Paltrow at the In Goop Health event here on Saturday, reported E! Online.Raising the topic of being tagged 'America's Sweetheart', Paltrow talked to Ryan about being pigeon-holed by society."You're either intelligent or sexual or maternal, and I really feel like we're at a time where those borders are coming down, and it's coming with a lot of cultural upheaval in a way," Paltrow said.Ryan, who was married to actor Dennis Quaid back in her heyday from 1991 to 2001, said for the most part of her acting career she "had a lot of fun"."I never wanted to be an actress. The whole idea of being a famous person... I felt like a witness to, I didn't feel exactly in it, and I think that was a really good thing. I felt like a student of it in a way, or that I was watching it in an ...
Twitter loses its calm as 'Kingdom Hearts 3' gets release date
Twitterverse are in frenzy as the third installment of 'Kingdom Hearts 3' has got a released date which is in early 2019.Since the news broke out on Sunday, the fans have been getting excited which has left the game trending on social media.Here are some of the best reactions:A user with verified account posted a meme and wrote, "KINGDOM HEARTS 3 FINALLY HAS A RELEASE DATE. January 29, 2019!"Another user with a verified account wrote, "Ok, i've got a deadline to finish the rest of the series now. This is good."One user wrote, "I don't believe it. Nomura pushed Kingdom Hearts 3 back to the XIII month of 2018."One fan posted a meme and wrote, "Me waiting for that Kingdom Hearts 3 orchestra trailer.""Omg kingdom hearts 3 is finally coming out in January after so many years the tears of joy", read another post.One fan tweeted, "Me waiting till January 29,2019 for kingdom hearts 3."The makers announced that the latest version of the popular crossover action role-playing game will be ...
Eunice Gayson, first 'Bond' girl, dies at 90
Actress Eunice Gayson, who played the first Bond girl in the renowned franchise's big screen debut, has died at the age of 90.Her death news was confirmed via her Twitter account, reported Variety.Gayson played Sylvia Trench in the 1962 "James Bond" franchise starter "Dr. No", starring Sean Connery as Bond.James Bond movie producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli also remembered Grayson on Saturday in a tweet posted to the James Bond official Twitter account."We are so sad to learn that Eunice Gayson, our very first 'Bond girl' who played Sylvia Trench in 'Dr. No' and 'From Russia With Love' has passed away. Our sincere thoughts are with her family," read a post.
I didn't really aim to be an actor: Meg Ryan
She may have been labelled as "America's Sweetheart" in the 1990s, but Meg Ryan has revealed she did not set out to become an actor. The 56-year-old star, who last worked in 2016's "Ithaca" which was her directorial debut, said she distanced herself from acting as she wanted to "figure out" life, E! News reported. Gwyneth Paltrow, who was in conversation with Ryan at her 'In Goop Health' event, asked the actor if she was fine with being called 'America's Sweetheart' - a tag she earned after working in rom-coms such as "When Harry Met Sally", "French Kiss", "Sleepless in Seattle", "You've Got Mail" and "Kate & Leopold". To which Ryan replied, "For the most part, I had a lot of fun. I never wanted to be an actress. The whole idea of being a famous person... I felt like a witness to, I didn't feel exactly in it, and I think that was a really good thing. I felt like a student of it in a way, or that I was watching it in an anthropological way. "When you're a famous person, there's a ..
I wanted to grow up and be him: Priyanka remembers father on his death anniversary
Priyanka Chopra paid homage to her father Ashok Chopra on his fifth death anniversary, calling him her "superhero". In an emotional video posted on Instagram, the actor shared throwback pictures and clips of her father and said she has always aspired to be like him. "My dad was my best friend, my idol and my protector. He was the man of my life. He was my superhero. I wanted to grow up and be him... He was an extremely confident man," the text appearing in the video read. "5 years today. Miss you dad," she captioned the post. Chopra passed away on June 10, 2013 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 64.
Anupam Kher wraps up shooting for 'Mrs Wilson'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has completed shooting for the British TV mini series "Mrs Wilson" in Belfast.
Cinema is slipping away, the streamers are taking over: Andy Serkis
Actor-director Andy Serkis believes cinema is losing its charm with the increasing popularity of streaming services. The 54-year-old actor, who has pioneered motion capture in Hollywood, with characters like King Kong, Caesar in "Planet of the Apes", and Supreme Leader Snoke in "Star Wars", says people mostly come to cinema halls to watch "tent-pole blockbusters". "We're entering into a different realm now, because entertainment will no longer just be cinemas as we know it. Cinema is slipping away, sadly, apart from tent-pole blockbusters. The streamers are taking over," Serkis told Independent in an interview. Serkis believes the film industry needs to adapt two technological advances that will revolutionise the way filmmakers tell stories: virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). He added that motion capture will also play a big part in building the future of movies. "There's just no question. Over the next ten years we will see actors playing VR roles. Now that Alejandro ...
Indian content should have advance apologies from artistes: Vir (Movie Snippets)
Comedian-actor Vir Das, who is known for speaking his mind without mincing words, believes that Indian film or TV content should have an advance apology from artistes before showing the footage or scenes.
Miss you dad: Priyanka on father's fifth death anniversary
Actress Priyanka Chopra shared images and short footages on her father Ashok Chopra's fifth death anniversary on Sunday, with an emotional message saying that she misses him.
Akasa hopes to be as successful as Neha Kakkar, Monali
Akasa Singh, best known for singing the foot-tapping number "Kheech meri photo", is riding high on the success of her debut pop single "Thug Ranjha". The former reality show contestant wants her musical journey to be as successful as ex "Indian Idol" participants Neha Kakkar and Monali Thakur's.
From jail cell, hotel kitchen to big screen: Story of Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi's journey of becoming a filmstar mirrors a Bollywood movie there's drama, dreams, rejection and hope and despite the fame he has earned, the actor holds all of this close to him to remain humble. Tripathi made fleeting appearances in several films before gaining prominence with Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs of Wasseypur" in 2012. Today, Tripathi has a lot on his plate - he has a film running in the theatres, "Kaala", and has big projects like "Super 30" with Hrithik Roshan, Dharma Production's "Drive", Rajkummar Rao's "Streee" and remake of the web series "Criminal Justice", among others in the pipeline. "There was a time when I used to keep my phone at a spot in my house where the possibility of good network was the strongest, so that I don't miss any call. "I used to wait for phone calls from casting directors and ADs (assistant directors), but days used to pass without my phone ringing," Tripathi says, reminiscing his early days of struggle for a toehold in ...
Gosling jokes his daughters won't let him watch TV
Actor Ryan Gosling has joked that his young daughters wouldn't let him watch anything on TV except the cartoon "Daniel Tigers Neighborhood".
Isaiah Mustafa joins 'It: Chapter Two'
American actor Isaiah Mustafa has been roped in to play Mike Hanlon in the second installment of the popular horror flick, 'It'.The actor, best known as the face behind Old Spice television commercials, has joined the actors James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, and Bill Hader in the film titled, 'It: Chapter Two'.As confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, the reboot of 2017 flick will focus on the adult versions of the subjected characters from the first film.The demonic clown Pennywise, essayed by Bill Skarsgard, will also return to haunt the grownups.The film, which is based on a Stephen King novel, is scheduled to go on floors in July.Helmed by Andy Muschietti, the film will be screen written by Gary Dauberman, just like the first flick.The horror-drama is expected to hit the theaters on September 06, 2019.
SBI recorded highest NPAs in 2017-18 compared to decade before: RTI reply
The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest public sector lender, recorded its highest non-performing asset (NPAs) of Rs 1.1 lakh crore in 2017-18, almost equal to what it had registered in the decade before, according to information available through RTI and the bank's annual report.
Mohanlal to become Malayalam film body President
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal will take charge as the new President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Actors (AMMA) later this month.
Fleetwood Mac guitarist Danny Kirwan dies at 68
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Danny Kirwan passed away on June 8. He was 68. No details of his death were immediately available. The news of his demise was acknowledged in a statement by the music group's founding drummer Mick Fleetwood on Facebook. "Danny was a huge force in our early years. His love for the Blues led him to being asked to join Fleetwood Mac in 1968, where he made his musical home for many years. "Danny's true legacy, in my mind, will forever live on in the music he wrote and played so beautifully as a part of the foundation of Fleetwood Mac, that has now endured for over fifty years," Fleetwood wrote on the social networking site. Born in London on May 13, 1950, Kirwan's greatest success came with his role as guitarist, singer and songwriter with the blues rock band Fleetwood Mac between 1968 and 1972. His work featured in albums such as 'Then Play On', 'Blues Jam at Chess', 'Kiln House',?'Future Games?' and 'Bare Trees'. Kirwan was fired from the band in 1972, ...
Being privileged doesn't mean everything is easy: Harshvardhan on Bindra biopic
Harshvardhan Kapoor, who will soon start preparing for his next project, biopic on Abhinav Bindra, says the fact that the Olympic gold medallist came from a privileged background did not lessen his struggle to becoming a champion. The still untitled project is based on Bindra's autobiography -- "A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold and Beyond". "It is not a rags-to-riches story. He has had certain privileged upbringing. But just because you are privileged doesn't mean everything is easy. Also, because you have an access to a shooting range doesn't mean you are going to go for Olympics and win a gold medal," Harshvardhan told PTI. The 27-year-old actor said the film, to be directed by Kannan Iyer, does not follow the conventional biopic plotline. "Most biopics are about the central character, but this is about a relationship between a father and son as Bindra's father played a big role in his growth. It is going to be a songless biopic, no lyrical tracks. We will ...
Meg Ryan on being 'America's Sweetheart', quitting acting
Actress Meg Ryan has spoken on being labelled "America's Sweetheart" and leaving acting.
Twinkle Khanna working on novel
Producer-author Twinkle Khanna, known for her book "Mrs Funnybones: Shes Just Like You and a Lot Like Me", says her novel will be out soon.
First Bond girl Eunice Gayson dies at 90
"Dr No" star and first Bond girl, Eunice Gayson passed away at the age of 90. The actor died on June 8. Gayson is best known for playing Sylvia Trench, who was part of the now-famous scene where James Bond - then played by Sean Connery - introduces himself for the first time in the film based on the iconic character created by Ian Fleming. The news of her death was confirmed on her Twitter page. "We are very sad to learn that our dear Eunice passed away on June 8th. An amazing lady who left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She will be very much missed," the post read. Till date, Gayson continues to be the only Bond girl to appear in two 007 films - other being "From Russia with Love". Hardcore Bond fans would remember the memorable scene where Connery's Bond asks Gayson's Trench "I admire your courage, Miss, er... ?" To which she replies: "Trench, Sylvia Trench. I admire your luck, Mr... ?" Connery then delivers the line which went to become the introduction for the next six .