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78-year-old iconic Elite Cinema of Kolkata closed forever
Once owned by 20th Century Fox, the iconic Elite Cinema here has joined the list of single screens dropping curtains forever, unable to cope with competition in an era of multiplexes and the internet.
Justin Beiber to lend voice to 'Cupid' - God of Love
Pop sensation Justin Bieber is geared up to voice God of Love Cupid in an animated film of the same name.As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the Canadian singer will lend his voice for the movie made by Mythos Studios, a company co-founded by his manager.The film, 'Cupid', will revolve around the god of desire, affection, erotic love and attraction. The god from the classical mythology is known to provoke mortals into falling in love with just a strike of his enchanted arrows.Bieber will also be one of the executive producers of the movie.
'Hanuman Vs Mahiravan' set to release in July
The makers have shifted the release date of 'Hanuman Vs Mahiravana' from June to July.Yash Raj Films, the distributor of the film, announced July 6, 2018 as the new date of release.The news was confirmed by Tarun Adarsh, an Indian film critic and a trade analyst.He wrote, "Yash Raj Films shifts the release date of #HanumanVsMahiravana3D... New date: 6 July 2018... YRF is distributing the forthcoming Indian 3D animation films #HanumanVsMahiravana3D and #ChhotaBheemKungFuDhamaka3D."The 3D animation film will focus on an event from the mythological epic Ramayana. It will feature the rescue operation undertaken by Hanuman to save Lord Rama and his younger brother Lakshman from the depths of hell, where the brothers were held captive by the demon Mahiravana.Yash Raj Films is also distributing another 3D animation film, 'Chhota Bheem Kung Fu Dhamaka'.
Jordan Peele moves his pact to Amazon Studios
More than a year after signing a first-look TV pact with Sonar Entertainment, the writer-director Jordan Peele has moved his small-screen pact, Monkeypaw Productions, to Amazon Studios.Under the pact, Peele will create and develop new projects for the retailer and streamer, which is plotting a new course under head Jennifer Salke, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Founded in 2012 by Peele, Monkeypaw is a film, TV and digital-focused production company that also produced the breakout feature hit 'Get Out', written and directed by Key & Peele.On the film side, his first-look deal remains at Universal Pictures.
Salman a positive force for me: Jacqueline Fernandez
Jacqueline Fernandez is set to recreate the magic with superstar Salman Khan in their upcoming action movie 'Race 3', following the phenomenal success of 'Kick'.Jackie, as Jacqueline is lovingly called, has always been vocal about her equation with Salman.Jacqueline shared, "We've known each other quite well for quite some time now, from the time I came to India. He has been one of my biggest supporters. Salman has been a friend from the time I didn't even know if I should really sign a film or not. Then, of course, being a part of Kick really changed things for me".She added, "To me, Salman is family. I respect him a lot and would do anything for him and I know the feeling is mutual. I really appreciate the fact that we can be really honest with each other. I respect him a lot, I feel like he has been a huge, positive force for me".The hit pairing of Salman and Jacqueline have generated immense anticipation amongst masses ever since the film's announcement.The first two songs of the .
'5 Weddings' trailer is all about Indian Weddings
The trailer of Rajkumar Rao and Nargis Fakhri starrer '5 Weddings' is out.The trailer shows Nargis Fakhri as a writer who is given the task of writing an article on Indian weddings. She then travels to India, where, Rajkummar Rao, a cop, is assigned the responsibility of escorting her. Fakhri travels to Punjab to see and attend weddings.The trailer transforms into a serious one after Nargis meets transgenders and discovers some aspects about them. Nargis' character transforms from a writer to an investigative journalist. Fakhri and Rao then delve into a romantic space.Earlier, it was also reported that the movie will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.The film also stars Candy Clark, Bo Derek, and Dutch-American actor Anneliese Van der Pol.Helmed by an Indo-American director, Namrata Singh Gujral, the movie will releas on August 10..
'Uma' restores hope in humanity: Sara Sengupta
Actress Sara Sengupta, the daughter of Bengali actors Jisshu Sengupta and Nilanjana, who made her acting debut with "Uma", says the film has the capability of restoring hope in humanity.
Kids always need a bit of magic: Yuvraj Singh
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, a cancer survivor, added a "little bit of magic" to the life of a few children who are battling with cancer.
'Stree' to release on August 31
Actors Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer "Stree", a horror comedy, is scheduled to hit the screens on August 31.
CCI dismisses case against producers of 'Padmaavat' and 'Padman'
Fair trade regulator CCI has disposed of allegations of unfair business practices against seven producers of Hindi films 'Padmaavat' and 'Padman' with regard to release date of the two movies. Among the producers of Padmaavat are Viacom18 Media and Bhansali Productions, while those of Padman include Twinkle Khanna, Kriarj Entertainment, Side Films India, Cape of Good Films and Hope Productions, according to a CCI order dated June 1. The CCI order has come on a complaint filed by two New Delhi-based individuals that the makers of the two movies had allegedly colluded to share the market by scheduling different dates for release of their respective movies resulting in controlling the supply of movies in the market and contravening the provisions of Section 3 of the Competition Act. Section 3 pertains to anti-competitive agreements. In its order, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said the anti-competitive conduct alleged against the producers of Padman and Padmaavat "does not get
Anil Kapoor calls for 'Dil Dhadakne Do' reunion
On the third anniversary of the film, Veteran actor Anil Kapoor took to Twitter to share his desire for the reunion of 'Dil Dhadakne Do' cast.The star took to Twitter, writing, "Amazing cast, story & crew #DilDhadakneDo was much more than this, it was a film about family, love and everything in between! One of my favourite looks of all times has to be Kamal! I can't believe it's been 3 years already! Need to have a reunion! #3yearsofDDD."Anil Kapoor is currently promoting his upcoming thriller 'Race 3' with Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah and Saqib Saleem.'Dil Dhadakne Do' also starred Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar and Shefali Shah.Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film was based on life-changing experiences of a family.
Zendaya to star in HBO's pilot 'Euphoria'
Actor-singer Zendaya has been cast as the lead in the pilot of "Euphoria", HBO has announced. The network had given an order for pilot to the potential series in March. It is based on Israeli series of the same name. Zendaya will portray the role of Rue, a lying drug-addicted 17-year-old girl in the series, which will be helmed by Augustine Frizzell, reported Deadline. Written by Sam Levinson, the show will also feature Storm Reid, Maude Apatow, Brian Bradley, Eric Dane, Angus Cloud, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Hunter Schafer and Sydney Sweeney. It revolves around the story of drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship as told by Rue. The Israeli show was created by Ron Leshem, Daphna Levin and Tmira Yardeni, who also serve as executive producers on the US version. The show will be produced by A24. Ravi Nandan, Kevin Turen, Hadas Mozes Lichtenstein, Mirit Toovi, Yoram Mokadi, and Gary Lennon will also executive produce.
China is good market for Indian cinema: Salman Khan
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who is not only acting but also looking after the business part of his forthcoming film "Race 3", says China is opening up as a good market for Indian cinema.
Tanaaz Irani brings 'Selfie' to Delhi
Actress Tanaaz Irani, who has directed the play "Selfie", is all set to enthrall the Delhi audience with it, featuring an all women star cast.
Celebrities remember designer Kate Spade
Mourning the death of designer Kate Spade, celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Josh Groban, Mindy Kaling and Lena Dunham remembered her as a "visionary", who made women feel beautiful with her "colourful, quirky" designs. One of the biggest names in American fashion, the designer was found dead in New York from an apparent suicide, the police said. According to reports, her 24-year-old marriage with Andy Spade was on the rocks. Spade, aged 55, hanged herself in her Park Avenue apartment. The death of the designer - known for her sleek and colourful handbags - was confirmed by her label on Twitter. "Kate Spade, the visionary founder of our brand, has passed. Our thoughts are with her family at this incredibly heartbreaking time. We honor all the beauty she brought into this world (sic)," KSNY said in a statement. Witherspoon also took to the microblogging site to pay homage to the designer. "My heart and prayers go out to Kate Spade and her family. What a wonderful, talented woman ..
Abby Lee Miller undergoes emergency surgery
American dance instructor and choreographer Abby Lee Miller is facing another hurdle in her fight against cancer.
Sexual assault allegations against Spacey heart-wrenching: Suvari
Actress Mena Suvari has broken her silence about the sexual assault accusations against her former 'American Beauty' co-star Kevin Spacey. She says it's shocking and heart-wrenching to hear such allegations against the veteran actor."I think with everything that I've been seeing that everyone's been going through, it's shocking. It's really heart-wrenching," Suvari said on 'Megyn Kelly Today' talk show on Tuesday."It's important to focus on the conversation that's happening and the healing, the victims - the right thing that's to come out of this. That's sort of what I try to hope for and focus on the most. It's something that we're truly changing and moving out of," she added.Spacey won an Oscar for 'American Beauty'. In the film, he playing a 42-year-old advertising executive who has a midlife crisis when he becomes sexually infatuated with Suvari's character, his teenage daughter's best friend.Sexual assault allegations against Spacey were first brought forward in October last year
Jared Leto to star in standalone Joker movie
Production banner Warner Bros is looking to expand on actor Jared Leto's version of the Joker, which debuted in 'Suicide Squad' in 2016, with a movie of his own.Leto has been roped in to star and executive produce an upcoming yet-to-be-titled standalone film, paving the way for future movies branching from 'Suicide Squad', reported Variety.Plot details of the film are currently unknown, but the studio's idea is to expand on the world created by 'Suicide Squad' and tie into future instalments of that property.Earlier, the studio announced that Margot Robbie's version of Harley Quinn would be getting her own movie with a 'Birds of Prey' feature.Leto's Joker was almost a glorified cameo in 'Suicide Squad'. The Oscar-winner had made it clear following the film's release that he hoped to expand on the character in future films in a more substantive, if not starring, role.
Shabana Azmi apologises to rlys for tweet
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has apologised to railways for tweeting a video tagging minister Piyush Goyal and the railway ministry that purportedly showed workers, whom she had mistaken to be railway staffers, washing dishes in dirty water. The 30-second video shows three people squatting and rinsing plates in what appears to be a puddle of water in a pothole. Azmi had tweeted the video yesterday morning asking the minister to watch it. By evening, the ministry issued a clarification tagging the actor and calling her out on her mistake. "Mam, video is of Malaysian eatery which faces closure after video shows workers washing dishes in puddle of murky water," the tweet from the railway ministry's handle pointed out, even attaching a news story from the country to validate the point. Almost immediately, Azmi apologised, but twitter trolls would have none of it, even asking the rail ministry to file a complaint of defamation against her. "Thank you for clarifying this. I stand corrected. ..
Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron join 'Addams Family'
American stars Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron will lend their voices to MGM'S animated comedy, 'The Addams Family' as Gomez and Morticia.Chloe Grace Moretz will voice their teenage daughter Wednesday, with Finn Wolfhard as their son Pugsley Addams, Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester, Bette Midler as Grandmama, and Allison Janney as Margaux Needler, confirmed USA Today.The first look of the movie is of a gruesome family portrait.The flick will be co-directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan.'The Addams Family' will hit the theatres on October 11, 2019..