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Ranveer Singh inspires this TV actor

Actor Paras Kalnawat says that he took cue from Bollywood star Ranveer Singh's role of Bittu in "Band Baaja Baaraat" to play Rehaan in a TV show.

I don't wish to do television at this point: Pulkit Samrat

Actor Pulkit Samrat says he declined an offer to judge a dance reality TV show as he wants to concentrate on his career in Bollywood.

Kaala Is Rajinikant's Nemesis, And Ours (Film Review)

Film: Kaala Kaarikalan (Tamil dubbed in Hindi); Director: by Pa Ranjith; Cast: Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi, Eswari Rao, Anjali Patil; Rating: **(2 Stars)

'Kaala' screened in Bengaluru after protesters whisked away

The multilingual "Kaala" film of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth was shown from Thursday evening in a dozen theatres and six multiplexes here amid tight security after protesters were whisked away and detained, police said.

HC dismisses plea seeking stalling of 'Kaala' release

The Madras High Court dismissed a petition seeking stalling of the release of Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala', which hit the screens today. Dismissing the plea as not maintainable, Justice T Raja said though the film was certified by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in April 2018, it was not challenged by the petitioner. The petitioner J Muthuramesh alleged the movie portrayed Thiraviyam Nadar and his family in bad light. He claimed that Nadar, who was respected as a leader of a section of Tamils settled in Mumbai, especially in slums of Dharavi, had helped many people who migrated there seeking a livelihood. The petitioner submitted that the film's director Pa Ranjith has made the movie based on the life of Thiraviyam Nadar, but used untrue facts to portray him and his family in bad light. He also submitted that he belongs to the Nadar community. Justice Raja today said no materials were placed before the Court to substantiate the allegation that Thiraviyam Nadar's family was

Mahershala Ali, Hailee Steinfeld join cast of 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse'

Oscar winner Mahershala Ali and Hailee Steinfeld have joined the voice cast of animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse". The presence of the two actors was confirmed by Sony Pictures Animation which launched the official trailer of the film. The animated film, directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman from a screenplay by Phil Lord, features actor Shameik Moore as Miles Morales who takes on the role of Spider-Man. He will joined by Jake Johnson as Miles' reluctant mentor, Peter Parker, and Liev Schreiber playing the larger-than-life crime lord Kingpin, the studio said in a statement. Steinfeld is playing the spunky, free-spirited Spider-Gwen; Mahershala Ali as Miles' influential uncle Aaron; Brian Tyree Henry playing Miles' father Jefferson; Luna Lauren Velez as Miles' mother Rio; and Lily Tomlin as Aunt May. "We are lucky to have such an amazing cast of funny, genuine creative souls to populate the Spider-verse. They have generous minds and great big ...

'Kaala' initial booking lukewarm but trade analysts hopeful about Rajini magic

Rajinikanth latest screen venture"Kaala" garnered lukewarm response in terms of initial bookings, unlike the actor's previous films but trade analysts are hopeful that the film will do good business over the weekend. As early reviews poured in, critics too seemed unimpressed with the Pa Ranjith's much-awaited film, whose screen counts is less than their previous collaboration, "Kabali". City-based trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai expects a good opening for the film which, according to him, will milk the age-old adage of "any publicity is good publicity". He, however, predicted that the numbers will be no match to 2016's "Kabali". "I think it will open good in Tamil Nadu because of the controversies surrounding the film. But I can't pinpoint numbers at the moment. Although the advance booking was not very good, the state government's special permission to conduct morning shows have helped. It is expected to do well since it is a Rajinikanth movie but it will not take a massive opening," ..

Prince's Estate announces 'Piano & a Microphone 1983' album

On late musician Princes 60th birth anniversary on June 7, his estate announced that it will release the first full album titled "Piano & a Microphone 1983" since the deluxe edition of "Purple Rain" last year.

'Kaala' released in multiplexes in K'TKA amid protests

Amid protests by pro-Kannada activists, superstar Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala' was released in some multiplexes in the city today but stalled in most parts of Karnataka. Cinema halls, where it was to be screened, refused to show the film, leaving cinema-goers, especially die-hard fans of the Tamil top actor, disappointed. Demonstrations were held in front of theatres in the city where the film was to be screened. Protesters were seen requesting the 67-year-old actor's fans not to watch the movie for the sake of their Kannada brethren fighting for Cauvery water. The protesters also asked them to come together to express solidarity with the farmers who have been deprived of Cauvery river water. However, later in the afternoon, some multiplexes in the city screened the movie. "The film has been released in multiplexes in Bengaluru. Three to four multiplexes screened it from 2 pm onwards," South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce Secretary L Suresh told PTI over phone. Police ...

David Harbour talks about his struggle with mental health

"Stranger Things" star David Harbour revealed that he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 25. Harbour, who grabbed limelight with his portrayal of police officer Jim Hopper in the hit Netflix series, revealed in an interview with comedian Marc Maron on his WTF podcast that when he was 25 he had a manic episode after which he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. "I really had like, a bit of a break where I thought I was in connection to some sort of God that I wasn't really in connection to. It was like I had all the answers suddenly," Harbour recalled while talking about the pre-diagnosis period. Harbour said that never consumed drugs as he "realised that I don't really need them". "That I have a capacity to see the elves in the corners of my room if I really allow myself to go there. So I actually was, by my parents, taken into a mental asylum," he said. Contrary to his fantasies, the actor said he got a reality check after he was admitted to the institution and he ...

Jackky Bhagnani starts shooting for 'Anandwaa'

Actor Jackky Bhagnani started shooting for the film "Anandwaa" on Thursday here.

I'm a germaphobe: Alexandra Daddario

"Baywatch" star Alexandra Daddario has revealed that she is a germophobe. The 32-year-old actor said that she often avoids shaking hands with people and would rather do a "fistpump" with them. However, Daddario said, that being a germophobe does not have a adverse effect on her relationships. "I'm not type-A with that kind of thing. I am a germophobe but I'm not organized. I'm not a stickler for having a guy leave his clothes on the floor or something, or leave a dish on the table, that's not a huge problem for me," Daddario told People magazine.

'Kaala' released in TN amid fanfare

Dancing to drum beats, bursting firecrackers, cutting cakes and pouring milk over their hero's banner is how fans of actor Rajinikanth in Tamil Nadu celebrated the release of his much awaited film "Kaala" on Thursday.

Marvel to launch new comic series

Marvel Entertainment announced the launch of a digital 'Cloak and Dagger' comic book series on Wednesday.The new title launches ahead of the Freeform TV version of the characters.Creators Dennis Hopeless and David Messina will bring the estranged characters back together when a threat from the superheroic past returns and puts the two former heroes at risk one more time, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The series also acts as a re-introduction to characters who haven't been in the spotlight of Marvel's comic book universe for some time.

Just 30-days left for 'Avengers: Infinity War' in China

The massive market in China has granted a month's release extension to the Marvel's 'AvengersChina has been instrumental in helping Infinity War edge toward the USD two billion mark worldwide.Such extensions are customary for films that continue to sell tickets after their first month on Chinese screens, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Past U.S. titles to be granted extended runs include Disney's 'Zootopia' and Mel Gibson's 'Hacksaw Ridge'.The movie is Hollywood's third-biggest earner in China of all time, behind Universal's 'The Fate of the Furious' and 'Furious 7' and the eighth-largest film in China overall, including local blockbusters.

'Now You See Me' to get a live magic tour

Lionsgate has announced that its thriller movie, 'Now You See Me' will get a live magic show tour based on its film franchise.The global tour will kick off in China which is one of the highest-grossing international markets for the film series, in November, confirmed Variety.The Works Entertainment are the producers and creative team behind the magic show "The Illusionists."As with the movies, the shows will feature four "horsemen": "The Showman" James More from "Britain's Got Talent"; "The Manipulator" Florian Sainvet, a two-time French Magic Champion and finalist of "France's Got Talent"; "The Escape Artist" Sabine van Diemen from "Holland's Got Talent" and West End Productions' "The Illusionists"; and "The Mentalist" Enzo Weyne from "France's Got Talent."Lionsgate has already staged music tours based on "La La Land" and "The Hunger Games.

'Thalaivar' back on screen, and fans can't stop celebrating

There are many festivals in India and then there is the festival of Rajinikanth, complete with its own rituals, not the least of which is frenzied fans appearing for the first day, first show screening, come summer, winter, rain or hail -- or even a pre-dawn start. And so it was today with the release of "Kaala", the superstar's latest film, being heralded by fans forming serpentine queues outside theatres not just in Tamil Nadu but also in Mumbai as early as 4 am, armed with drums and large cutouts of the man they have come to worship as god. In accordance with time-honoured tradition, the cutouts were garlanded and bathed with milk, fans showed up with his face literally painted on their bare bodies and some women visited a temple before heading for the theatre. That the film received lukewarm reviews didn't seem to matter much for the many 'devotees' of the 67-year-old, known as "Thalaivar", the supreme boss. The Rajini phenomenon is not just limited to the South. His fans come ...

Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali enter 'Spider-Man...' universe

Actors Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali and Lily Tomlin have lent their voices to animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse".

Instagram may support long-form videos soon

Photo-messaging platform Instagram is likely to unveil a platform for longer-form videos featuring scripted shows, music videos and more in vertically oriented, full-screen, high-definition 4K resolution.

Ed Sheeran's former label service hunting for Indian talent

Ditto Music, a global music distribution and record label services company that worked with Grammy Award-winning singers Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith in the early stages of their careers, is now looking forward to promote Indian independent artistes.