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John Lasseter to exit Disney in wake of #MeToo
John Lasseter, the co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios and the Walt Disney Companys animation chief, will leave the company at the end of the year following a sexual harassment scandal.
Mommy shaming is real: Khloe Kardashian
Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian refuses to be shamed for her parenting techniques.
John Lasseter to step down from Disney
The creative force behind Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation, John Lasseter, is officially exiting his post as Chief Creative Officer of both animation studios at the end of this year.Lasseter's departure follows his admission last year that he had committed unspecified "missteps" that left some employees feeling "disrespected or uncomfortable," confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.One of the founders of Pixar, Lasseter has won two Oscars, one being for his work on Toy Story. Under his cognizance, WDA has picked up three wins, most recently with 2016's 'Zootopia'.
Jameela Jamil slams Quentin Tarantino for casting Emile Hirsch
"The Good Place" star Jameela Jamil has blasted filmmaker Quentin Tarantino for casting Emile Hirsch in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", just two years after the actor pleaded guilty to misdemeanour assault on a female movie executive. In 2015, Hirsch pleaded guilty to misdemeanour assault after he choked executive Daniele Bernfeld, for which the actor was sentenced to 15 days in jail. His punishment also included USD 4,750 in fines and 50 hours of community service. Jamil labelled the casting as an "intense case of rich white male" privilege. "Cool. Emile Hirsch strangled my tiny female best friend until she blacked out at a party in front of dozens of witnesses at Sundance Film Festival (and was convicted) but Tarantino just cast him in a movie," Jamil tweeted alongside a casting announcement for the upcoming film, followed by a middle finger emoji. "Left her with three years of PTSD and never paid for her treatment, and still hasn't apologised to her. Not today Satan, not today," .
Good script should be like unputdownable book: Kajol
Actor Kajol says she only gives her nod to a film if the script manages to hold her attention. The 43-year-old actor, who was last seen in Dhanush's "VIP 2", said screen-time of a character is not important for her if it has "something amazing" to offer her as a performer. "I love reading. It is my passion, hobby and meditation. I believe a good script should be like one of those books that you read till 4 am and you know you have to get up at 7 am and go to work. It is a book that is unputdownable. "And the character should be like that you build and make something amazing out of it. I don't think whether I am the main lead or have enough to do in the film or not, whether it's two scenes or half a scene to do, it should be of a kind that leaves a strong impact," Kajol said during a promotional event of "Incredibles 2". The actor has voiced the character of Helen Parr aka Elastigirl in the Hindi-version of "Incredibles 2". The 43-year-old actor said that even though she hates dubbing,
Karan Oberoi won't let music restrict his acting career
Karan Oberoi, who has tasted success in the world of acting as well as music, says that with content becoming the hero of late, he will not let his passion for music restrict his ambition as an actor.
I never feared taking risks: Swara Bhaskar
From playing the heroine's best friend in "Tanu Weds Manu" to a middle-aged mother of a 15-year-old in "Nil Battey Sannata", a prostitute in "Anaarkali of Aarah" to one of the leading ladies in a multi-starrer all-women buddy film "Veere Di Wedding" -- actress Swara Bhaskar has explored characters that an image-conscious budding actress would fear to do. She says breaking stereotypes is the best way to set her own rules for her acting career.
Ellen Burstyn to star in Noah Hawley's astronaut drama
Veteran actor Ellen Burstyn has joined the cast of Noah Hawley's upcoming astronaut drama, which features Natalie Portman and Jon Hamm in the lead. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Burstyn will play Portman's characters grandmother in the Fox Searchlight project. Dan Stevens is also on board to star in the film. Hawley is directing from a script by Brian C Brown and Elliott DiGuiseppi. Reese Witherspoon, who was attached to star at one point, will produce with Bruna Papandrea. The still-untitled project revolves around a female astronaut who, after coming back home from a mission in space, starts to unravel when confronted by her seemingly-perfect life. The film focuses on the theory that astronauts who spend long periods of time in space lose their sense of reality when they return home. Hamm will play Portman's fellow astronaut who she aggressively pursues after returning to Earth.
'Game of Thrones' prequel pilot lands at HBO
HBO has officially given a pilot order for a still-untitled "Game of Thrones" prequel, created by Jane Goldman and George R R Martin, whose "A Song of Ice and Fire" novel series serves as the basis for the popular epic fantasy series. Set thousands of years before the events of "GOT", the project chronicles the world's descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. A logline from the network teased the plot without divulging any details. "Only one thing is for sure: from the horrifying secrets of Westeros' history to the true origin of the White Walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend it's not the story we think we know." The pilot is based on a story from Goldman and Martin, with teleplay credited to Goldman. Goldman will also serve as showrunner, reported Variety. Martin and Goldman's "GOT" prequel is the first of several potential series set in the world of Westeros to move forward at HBO beyond the script phase. In May 2017, a multitude of writers
Kasam se, regional na kaho (Column: Bollywood Spotlight)
The one major lesson that has emerged from the diversity of films this week is the line dividing Bollywood and non-Bollywood films in Indian cinema has almost vanished. Sorry, but you can't call "Abhimanyudu" a regional film although its spoken language is Telugu. Its projection of cyber theft and digital intrusion is slicker, sassier and cooler than anything I have seen in a recent Hindi film.
Ranveer Singh is proud to be 'Rohit Shetty ka HERO'
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is super excited to be filmmaker Rohit Shetty's 'HERO' in 'Simmba' and his latest Instagram is proof of just that.The 'Gully Boy' star on Saturday shared a still from the film where he can be seen in his role of a police inspector, Sangram Bhalerao.He posted the image writing, "ROHIT SHETTY ka HERO. CAPS LOCK me @itsrohitshetty #Simmba,"The 32-year-old and female lead of the movie Sara Ali Khan kick-started 'Simmba's shooting on Wednesday in Hyderabad.The film, a remake of 2015 Telugu blockbuster 'Temper', will hit the big screens on December 28.
Matthew Vaughn planning 'Kick-Ass' reboot, 'Kingsman' spin-off
Director Matthew Vaughan is rebooting "Kick-Ass" series and is also set expand his "Kingsman" universe. In an interview with Empire magazine, the British director and producer revealed that, alongside the already planned third "Kingsman" film, which he described as "the conclusion of the Harry Hart-Eggsy relationship," he was planning a spin-off titled "Kingsman: The Great Game". Vaughn also said an eight-hour Kingsman TV show was in the works. He added, "we're going to reboot 'Kick-Ass' and 'Hit-Girl'," the characters played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz in the first two 'Kick-Ass' films.
Entertainment is a brutal business: Jacqueline Fernandez
Bollywood's Sri Lankan star Jacqueline Fernandez says entertainment is a brutal and unpredictable business where things change every Friday.
Prominent theatre personality Sukracharya Rabha passes away
Noted Assamese theatre personality Sukracharya Rabha, famed for his open air theatre festival, died of cardiac arrest at his village home in Goalpara district last night, family sources said. He was 41. Rabha founded his theatre group 'Badungduppa', a rural based theatre centre at his village Rampur, in 1998 and had directed several plays in Rabha, Bodo and Nepali languages. He used to organise the annual open air theatre festival -- 'Under the Sal Theatre' -- which brought theatre lovers from across the country and abroad to remote village in Goalpara district. His prominent plays are 'Tikhar, 'Chankoy', 'Rupalim', 'Lovita, 'Poidom', 'Madaiah Muchi', 'Dangai' and 'Damukuchi'. He is survived by wife and two children. Trained under theatre personalities H Kanhailal and H Sabitri at Kalakshetra in Imphal for two years, Rabha had conducted several workshops including 'The Ritual in Theatre' project, jointly with Dayna Martinez Moraless in collaboration with the Theatre ...
Tony Goldwyn to star in Netflix drama 'Chambers'
Actor Tony Goldwyn is set to star opposite Uma Thurman is upcoming Netflix drama "Chambers". The series follows a young heart attack survivor who becomes consumed by the mystery surrounding the heart that saved her life. However, the closer she gets to uncovering the truth about her donor's sudden death, the more she starts taking on the characteristics of the deceased, some of which are troublingly sinister. Goldwyn will play donor's (Becky) father, Ben, while Thurman will play mother, Nancy. Netflix has ordered a 10-episode first season. Leah Rachel serves as writer. She will also serve as executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Akela Cooper.
Taylor Swift honours victims of Manchester bombing
Singer Taylor Swift, during her first U.K. Reputation Tour stop on Friday, paid tribute to Manchester's 'incredible resilience' after last year's terror attack.In a heartfelt message, the 28-year-old told more than 40,000 people in Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, "You've shown that you're never gonna let anyone forget about those victims. And you've shown that you have such incredible resilience to keep dancing and to keep the innocence and to keep the joy and to keep the joy.""I just wanted to say Manchester: It is such an honour to play for you tonight," she added, as reported by People magazine.In May 2017, popstar Ariana Grande had finished her concert at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom when a terrorist detonated a bomb, killing 22 victims and injuring more than 500 others.
Lizzy Caplan joins Apple series 'Are You Sleeping?'
Actor Lizzy Caplan is set to star alongside Octavia Spencer in upcoming Apple series "Are You Sleeping?". The series, created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman, is based on the novel of the same name by Kathleen Barber, reported Variety. It explores people's obsession with true-crime stories and the recent boom in podcasts dedicated to probing unsolved and disputed cases. Spencer was previously announced as playing the series lead. Apple has ordered a 10-episode first season. Caplan will play twin sisters Josie and Lanie, whose lives have taken very different paths. Her last series regular role was in the Showtime drama "Master's of Sex".
'Game of Thrones' prequel series is officially happening
It's confirmed! HBO has ordered its first 'Game of Thrones' prequel.The network has ordered a prequel drama of its most-watched original from writer Jane Goldman ('Kingsman: The Secret Service', 'X-Men: First Class', 'Kick-Ass') and author George R.R. Martin.The pilot will take place "thousands of years before the events of 'Game of Thrones,'" the network said in a statement, as reported by The New York Times."The series chronicles the world's descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour," HBO added."And only one thing is for sure: From the horrifying secrets of Westeros' history to the true origin of the White Walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend . it's not the story we think we know."Meanwhile, the eighth and final season of 'Game of Thrones' is expected to launch in 2019.
Liza Minnelli will watch remake of mom's movie for Lady Gaga
Actress Liza Minnelli slams or boycotts movies associated with her mother Judy Garland, but singer-actress Lady Gaga's role in "A Star Is Born" could reportedly change her mindset.
Disney announces exit of animation chief John Lasseter
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co animation head and co-founder of Pixar John Lasseter, regarded as a modern day Walt Disney because of his creativity and commercial success, will leave at the end of the year, the company said on Friday.