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Good script not enough for film's success: Saqib
Actor Saqib Saleem says nowadays a good script is not enough for a film to become successful.
Prince estate announces new album on singer's 60th birthday
The estate of Prince and Warner Bros. Records have announced a new album to commemorate the late singer's 60th birthday. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the company said the new album 'Piano & A Microphone 1983' will be released on September 21 on CD, vinyl and digital formats. The album features Prince working through nine tracks in a private rehearsal recording at his now-demolished home studio in the Minneapolis suburb of Chanhassen. "The private rehearsal recording, captured at Prince's home studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota, provides a rare, intimate glimpse into the iconic artist's creative process as he works through songs including '17 Days', 'Purple Rain', 'Strange Relationship', and 'International Lover'," it said. The first song from the album, a cover of the spiritual "Mary Don't You Weep", will be featured during the end credits of Spike Lee's "BlacKkKlansman" film, which releases in August this year. The album's cover photo captures a rare view of .
Michael B Jordan says he wanted roles meant for white actors after 'Fruitvale Station'
"Black Panther" star Michal B Jordan has said that post his criticially-acclaimed film "Fruitvale Station" he only wanted to play roles that were meant for white actors. During Variety's Actors on Actors series, the 31-year-old actor told fellow actor Issa Rae after the Ryan Coogler-directed film he made a decision to not audition for roles which were specifically written for black people. "I said, I don't want it. I want to only go for, like, (roles written for) white males. That's it. Me playing that role is going to make it what it is. I don't want any pre-bias on the character," Jordan said. Rae, best known for creating and starring in HBO's "Insecure", discussed the positive change in Hollywood and recalled how she was sent roles she was not sure she would be able to get because of her race. "If it were a leading woman of a certain type, I just knew the type that they would go for, so I'm just not going to even bother," Rae said. "People have been receptive. Even just the ...
Criticism of 'Ghostbusters' reboot was 'unfair', says Sandra Bullock
Actor Sandra Bullock believes the criticism of the all-female reboot of monster-comedy "Ghostbusters" was unfair. Directed by Paul Feig, the "Ghostbusters" reboot featured Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. Upon the film's release, it was met with sexist backlash from angry male fans of the 1984 original. "That was unfair on a level that I can't even not be mad about talking about. They literally walked into a firing squad," Bullock told Variety on the "Ocean's 8" world premiere red carpet. "You had five of the most gifted comedian actresses on the planet I'm just gonna leave it at that. And it doesn't just take five people to make a movie. It takes about 300, so, you know what? Let's back off the meanness. Let's have a year of kindness. The women are here we're not going anywhere. But this isn't about just women. We like sitting at the table with men. We just want to be invited to their table as well because we like them at our table," she ...
Mark Hamill supports Kelly Marie Tran after reports of harassment
Veteran actor Mark Hamill has come out in support of his "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" co-star Kelly Marie Tran after she was trolled on social media by the hardcore franchise fans. Tran, 29, recently deleted all of her Instagram posts after the online abuse. She has left a black and white profile photo and her bio read, "Afraid, but doing it anyway." The actor is the first Asian to feature in the franchise and was constantly trolled on social media for her performance in the Rian Johnson-directed "The Last Jedi". Hamill, 66, took to Twitter and shared a picture of his with Tran. "What's not to love?#GetALifeNerds" he wrote. Johnson had also slammed the "manbabies" and the franchise fans for their abusive behaviour on social media. "On social media a few unhealthy people can cast a big shadow on the wall, but over the past 4 years I've met lots of real fellow SW fans. We like and dislike stuff but we do it with humour, love and respect. We're the vast majority, we're having fun & ...
'Kaala': Realistic guide to dirty side of slum redevelopment (IANS Review, Rating: ***)
Film: "Kaala"; Director: Pa.Ranjith; Cast: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Easwari Rao, Nana Patekar, Pankaj Tripathi and Anjali Patil; Rating: ***
'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' 'much larger release' in China
'ToiletThe Akshay Kumar-Bhumi Pednekar starrer is being screened in 11,500 screens across the country with approximately 56,000 shows every day, according to film critic Taran Adarsh."#Xclusiv: 11,500 screens... 56,000 shows every day [may go up to 58,000 shows]... #ToiletEkPremKatha opens in China today [8 June 2018]... Much larger release than #HindiMedium and #BajrangiBhaijaan in China...Titled #ToiletHero for the local audiences," tweeted Adarsh.He also shared a fresh poster of the film featuring both Bhumi and Akshay."And here's the new poster of #ToiletEkPremKatha for the local Chinese audiences... #TEPK"'Toilet Ek Prem Katha', a satirical comedy in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign to improve sanitation conditions in India, had hit the domestic box office in August 2017.It became one of the top grossers of 2017 by raking in a whopping Rs. 134.22 crore on its release in India.
Al Pacino joins Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Veteran actor Al Pacino has joined the star-studded cast of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's upcoming movie 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.Pacino will play Marvin Shwarz - actor Leonardo DiCaprio's character's agent in the film, reported Variety.This will be Pacino and Tarantino's first film together.Also joining the cast are Damian Lewis, who will play acting icon Steve McQueen, Luke Perry as Scotty Lancer, Emile Hirsch as hairstylist Jay Sebring, Dakota Fanning as Lynette Fromme, Clifton Collins as Ernesto the Mexican Vaquero, Keith Jefferson as Land Pirate Keith, and Nicholas Hammond as director Sam Wanamaker.The movie, which Tarantino is writing, directing, and producing, also stars Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Burt Reynolds, and Timothy Olyphant.
'Legally Blonde 3' to hit theaters in 2020
Reese Witherspoon's upcoming film 'Legally Blonde 3' has an official release date.MGM Studios announced on Twitter that the third film would hit the big screens on Valentine's Day 2020."Back in Pink in 2020! #LegallyBlonde3," read the tweet.The 'A Wrinkle In Time' star, in true Elle Woods style, had confirmed the news on Thursday that the film is actually happening."It's true... #LegallyBlonde3," she had tweeted.Meanwhile, 'Legally Blonde' (2001) was a success, raking in 141 million US dollars at the global box-office on an 18 million US dollars budget, with its sequel - which released in 2003 - bringing in 124 million US dollars on a 45 million US dollars budget.
Amanda Seyfried to star in 'You Should Have Left'
"Mamma Mia" star Amanda Seyfried has joined the cast of thriller "You Should Have Left". The film, written and to be directed by David Koepp, also features actor Kevin Bacon and will be produced by Blumhouse Productions. Koepp, an industry veteran, is best known for writing films such as "Mission: Impossible", "Jurassic Park", "Spider-Man", "War of the Worlds" and others. The film, which is expected to start shooting later this year, follows the "unsettling story of a wealthy man with a younger wife and a 6-year-old child. Mistrust and suspicion characterize their marriage while they are in a remote location that may or may not be obeying all the physical laws of the universe." Bacon will portray the wealthy man, while Seyfried will play his wife, an actress with a secret, reported Variety.
'Legally Blonde 3' is officially happening, confirms Reese Witherspoon
Actor Reese Witherspoon has confirmed that she will be reprising her role of idealistic Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde 3". The actor took to Twitter and shared a video of herself clad in a pink bikini, floating in a pool in a nod to a scene in the film. "It's true," Witherspoon captioned the video. Witherspoon, 42, last played the character in 2003's "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde". After the actor's tweet, MGM Studios announced that the third part will release on Valentine's Day in 2020. "Back in Pink in 2020! #LegallyBlonde3," read a tweet from the studio's official Twitter handle. Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine is also expected to produce the film.
'Sons of Anarchy' star Alan O'Neill dies at 47
Actor Alan O'Neill, best known for his role of Hugh in popular drama series 'Sons of Anarchy', has passed away at the age of 47.O'Neill's body was discovered by his girlfriend in the hallway of their Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday night, reported Variety.The Irish-born actor reportedly had a history of chronic heart problems and was a chain smoker, in addition to struggling with a drinking problem.No foul play is suspected in the O'Neill's death.O'Neill is widely known for his role in the sixth and seventh seasons of 'Sons of Anarchy'. He also played the role of Keith McGrath in the drama series 'Fair City' from 2006 to 2012.
This is how Alia describes working with Big B
Working with megastar Amitabh Bachchan is an unmatched experience for any actor and the same feeling is shared by Alia Bhatt.The 'Raazi' star, who is working with the Shahenshah of Bollywood for the first time in 'Brahmastra', describes the experience as 'supreme greatness'.After wrapping up the first day of the shoot on Thursday, Alia took to Twitter to share her excitement of filming with the 75-year-old."Working with AB has been supreme greatness! Today @SrBachchan packed up an hour before the actual pack up but he stayed back on set just to give ques! I can't begin to explain the amount of things I am learning on set just by watching him!!!!," she wrote.The 25-year-old further said she "can't wait" to get back on the set."Yes yes I call him AB cause that's the term of endearment we've all agreed to. Thank you for being so wonderful sir!!! Can't wait to get back onto set with you, Ayan and Ranbir for some more Brahmastra madness! @SrBachchan," she tweeted.Directed by Ayan Mukerji, .
Donald Glover's 'Atlanta' renewed for season three on FX
FX Network has officially green lit comedy-drama series "Atlanta" for a third season. The series, starring and created by actor-musician Donald Glover, follows two cousins navigating the Atlanta rap scene in an effort to improve their lives and the lives of their families. The show's first season won two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, an AFI Award and a Peabody, in addition to other accolades. "'Atlanta' is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done," FX president of original programming Nick Grad said in a statement obtained by Variety. "With 'Atlanta' Robbin' Season, Donald and his collaborators elevated the series to even greater heights, building on the enormous success of their award-winning first season. We're grateful to the producers and our extraordinary cast and crew for achieving this level of excellence, and we share the excitement with our audience about the third season knowing they will continue to take us to unexpected and thrilling ...
Al Pacino boards Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Veteran actor Al Pacino has joined the star-studded cast of Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". The film, which already boasts of big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, is based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the Manson family cult. DiCaprio, 43, plays Rick Dalton, an ageing, out-of-work actor in the film, with Pitt, 54, as his longtime stunt double named Cliff Booth. The two characters happen to be the neighbours of Tate, who will be portrayed by Robbie Pacino, 78, will play Marvin Shwarz, the agent of Dalton, reported variety. The film's cast also includes Burt Reynolds, Timothy Olyphant, Damian Lewis, Emile Hirsch, Dakota Fanning. Three Tarantino regulars - Kurt Russell ("The Hateful Eight"), Tim Roth ("Reservoir Dogs"), and Michael Madsen ("Kill Bill") will also be making appearance in small/cameo-style roles. The film will release on August 19 next year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the murders.
Akhil Akkineni drops out of RGV's film
Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni has denied signing up for any Ram Gopal Varma film. The actor confirmed he is off to London for his next with Venky Atluri where Nidhi Aggarwal is his co-star.
Now we're all close: Hathaway on 'Ocean's 8' cast
Actress Anne Hathaway says the entire cast of the upcoming film "Ocean's 8" has grown close to each other.
Honeybees understand abstract concept of zero: Study
Australian and French scientists have discovered that honeybees can understand the concept of zero, making them into the ranks of an elite club of clever animals including dolphins, parrots, primates and preschool kids that can grasp the abstract mathematical notion of nothing.
Jordan wanted roles written for white men
Actor Michael B. Jordan told his agents that he will not audition for roles which are written for African-Americans.
Don't want to compromise on my singing: Guru Randhawa
Singer Guru Randhawa says he is willing to step into acting, but doesnt want to compromise on his singing for it.