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Indian arts, crafts really important for the world: Italian designer
Italian costume designer Daniela Ciancio, who has designed costumes for Italian films and Tom Cruise-starrer "Mission: Impossible III", says Indian arts and crafts are "really important" for the rest of the world.
Jared Leto's 'Joker' stand-alone movie in the works
Actor Jared Letos incarnation of Batman villain "The Joker" is getting his own movie.
Rajkumar Hirani reveals reason behind title 'Sanju'
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani on Wednesday revealed the reason behind the title of the much-anticipated biopic 'Sanju'.Hirani took to Twitter to make the revelation that Sanjay Dutt's mother and legendary actress Nargis Dutt would lovingly address the actor as Sanju.Along with a poster, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Manisha Koirala, the director wrote, "She lovingly called him #Sanju, and now that's what we all do too! Watch the ever so wonderful Manisha Koirala as Nargisji on 29th June. @mkoirala #RanbirKapoor! #RajkumarHiraniFilms @VVCFilms @foxstarhindi"The uncanny resemblance of Ranbir and Sanjay in the posters and trailer has got fans extremely excited about the film.Written and directed by Hirani, the movie also stars Sonam Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, Dia Mirza, Karishma Tanna, Jim Sarbh, and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.The flick is set to release on June 29.
I'm extremely critical of myself: Diana Penty
Actress Diana Penty, who is enjoying the successful run of her film "Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran" at the box office, says she is "extremely critical" of herself as it helps her get better in her craft and learn the nuances of acting.
Lee Daniels to helm Billie Holiday biopic?
Filmmaker Lee Daniels is reportedly in talks to helm a biopic on late musician Billie Holiday.
'Carry On Jatta 2': A car wreck of a comedy (Movie review * 1/2)
"Carry On Jatta 2", Starring: Gippy Garewal, Sonam Bajwa, Binnu Dhillon; Directed by Smeep Kang; Rating: * 1/2.
Puri's Telugu hit is Ranveer's 'Simmba', and now a Tamil film
Looks Like Ranveer Singh has competition. His big cops-action film "Simmba" which is a remake of the Telugu hit "Temper", already has a Tamil version for competition.
SC refuses to stall release of Rajinikanth movie 'Kaala'
The Supreme Court today refused to stall the release of Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala' which is scheduled to hit theatres tomorrow. A vacation bench comprising Justices A K Goel and Ashok Bhushan refused to entertain a plea by K S Rajashekaran, who sought an injunction against release of the movie. "You want an injunction against the release of the movie. Everybody is waiting for the film to be released," the bench told the counsel appearing for the petitioner. The petitioner has approached the apex court against the May 16 order of the Madras High Court which has posted his plea against the release of the movie for hearing on June 16. The petitioner has claimed that his copyright-protected work related to story scenes and songs were used by the producer of the movie without prior permission.
Sanjay Dutt should have played last portions in his biopic, says Salman
Salman Khan has seen the trailer of "Sanju", a biopic on friend Sanjay Dutt's life, but believes the actor should have been a part of his story, particulary in the last portions. Ranbir Kapoor has played Dutt's role in the film, that chronicles his life from his young years to his life after jail. "For 'Sanju', I was thinking why is somebody else playing this bit? The last 8-10 years. you cannot do justice to that. Sanju should have played the last bit," Salman said in a group interview here. "I have seen the trailer. Raju Hirani is a very sensible filmmaker so he has made a film," he added. Asked if he is fine with a biopic on his life, Salman said,"No." When prodded further about an autobiography, Salman said, "No. I anyway say things openly... But I don't want to do it." Salman, 52, is looking forward to his Eid release "Race 3" on June 15.
May this new generation educate me in qualities I lack: Big B to Alia, Ranbir, Ayan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who will start shooting for his upcoming film "Brahmastra", hopes director Ayan Mukherji, actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, whom he calls the "new generation" give him learning and educate him in the qualities that he lacks.
iHeartRadio Music Festival: Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey to perform
Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Jack White and Carrie Underwood are all set to headline the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival.The much-anticipated event, which is returning to Las Vegas on September 21-22, will also feature performances by Sam Smith, Luke Bryan, Kygo, Jack White, Rae Sremmurd, reports E! Online.The winner of the iHeartRadio Rising Star contest will also score a slot on the lineup.This year's event will air on October 7 and October 8.
Dylan Farrow slams Woody Allen's 'poster boy of MeToo' comment
Woody Allen's adopted daughter Dylan Farrow has lashed out at the Hollywood director for his recent comments on being the poster boy for the #MeToo movement.Farrow took to Twitter to blast Allen, writing, "All Woody Allen's recent antics demonstrate his desperation to salvage a now faltering career. His true feelings on [Harvey] Weinstein and the #MeToo movement were made evident in his initial reaction and defense.""Everything he says now is nothing more than a PR strategy in an attempt to undermine the credibility of the allegations against him. We are all wiser to that now and know the lengths powerful men will go to in order to demean and silence their victims," she continued.The 82-year-old, who recently appeared on an Argentinian news program, had said he should be the "poster boy" for #MeToo - the ongoing movement against sexual harassment of women."But you know I, I should be the poster boy for the Me Too movement, because I have worked in the movies for 50 years. I've worked
Hollywood, fashion stars mourn Kate Spade's death
Hollywood stars and public figures like Ivanka Trump, Lena Dunham and Adam Best took to social media to pay tribute to fashion designer Kate Spade, who was found dead in her apartment here. She was 55.
Jared Leto Joker stand-alone movie in the works
Jared Leto's The Joker may be getting his own stand-alone movie as Batman's arch-nemisis. The actor, who played the Clown Prince of Crime in "Suicide Squad", would also executive produce the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The solo film, under Warner Bros, will be set in the 'Suicide Squad' universe. The studio is already developing a Joker origins movie, which would be directed by Todd Phillips. Joaquin Phoenix's name is doing the rounds to star in the film to be produced by Martin Scorsese. Phillips will pen the script with "8 Mile" scribe Scott Silver. The Joker has memorably been part of two Batman movies with Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger portraying the part. Leto will reprise his role in the "Suicide Squad" sequel and the Harley Quinn spin-off.
Kevin Spacey allegations were 'shocking' for Mena Suvari
Mena Suvari said the recent sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey were "shocking". The 39-year-old actor, who starred with the embattled actor in the 1999 Academy Award-winning film, said it was "heart-wrenching" when Spacey was accused by Anthony Rapp of having made inappropriate sexual advances towards him when he was 14-years-old. "I think with everything that I've been seeing that everyone's been going through, it's shocking. It's really heart-wrenching," Suvari told Megyn Kelly on her show. She said a turn in tide was around and it is important that the victims of sexual harassment are heard and get a chance to heal. "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. Reminiscing the time she spent working on "American Beauty", Suvari said she had a ...
Big B afraid to 'make fool of' himself before 'greats' Ranbir, Alia
Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has pulled up his socks so as to not make a fool of himself before 'Brahmastra' co-stars and "these greats Ranbir (Kapoor) and Alia (Bhatt)."The 75-year-old, who, along with the cast and crew, is prepping up for the second schedule of the sci-fi drama, said he needs to "get the first day right tomorrow."On his blog, Big B wrote, "Alia and Ranbir and moi rehearsing .. and this is not our costume or look or anything near it .. got it .. fine ..we are just chilling and .. well .. rehearsing to get the first day right tomorrow .. tomorrow ..(sic)"He concluded the blog saying, "Time for some back slapping .. ok GN .. need to learn my lines, before I make a fool of myself before these greats Ranbir and Alia.."Directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'Brahmastra' will hit the big screens on August 15, 2019.
Carrie Fisher regretted revealing affair with Harrison Ford, claims brother
"Star Wars" alum Carrie Fisher regretted opening up about her affair with co-star Harrison Ford, her brother Todd Fisher claims in a new book. The veteran actor, who died at the age of 60, had confessed about her "intense" secret affair with Ford on the sets the sci-fi film in her book "The Princess Diarist", which released five weeks before her death in 2016. Fisher revealed about the whirlwind three-month romance, which took place when she was 19 and Ford was a 33-year-old married father of two. But in her brother Todd's new memoir "My Girls: A Lifetime with Carrie and Debbie", he claims their mother Hollywood veteran Debbie Reynolds had warned her against making a disclosure about the affair. "Neither (Fisher and Ford) of them had any illusions that they had a future together. They were simply acting on a strong mutual attraction while making a movie together, as if that's not one of the oldest stories in Hollywood. "What Harrison and everyone else may not know is that Carrie went
Lee Daniels in talks to direct Billie Holiday biopic, Andra Day eyed to star
"Empire" co-creator Lee Daniels is in negotiations to helm jazz icon Billie Holiday biopic "Billie". Sources told Variety actor Andra Day is being sought for the title role with Lakeith Stanfield as the male lead. Pulitzer-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks is writing the script and, Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum are attached as producers. The film is still looking for a studio and it is unknown when production would begin. Daniels has not directed any feature since 2013's "The Butler", his main focus being shows "Empire" and "Star" lately. Earlier, Diana Ross played Holiday in a 1972 biopic and a 1986 Broadway play, "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" paid tributes to the singer, whose real name was Eleanora Fagan.
Goal net from Brazil's World Cup disaster sold for charity
One of the goal nets used in Brazil's humiliating 7-1 defeat in the 2014 World Cup against Germany will be cut up and sold for charity. The Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, where Brazil's footballing meltdown occurred on July 8 four years ago, announced the sale Tuesday. The net will be cut into 8,150 pieces and sold online for a minimum of 71 euros a piece, the price, which is about USD 83, echoing the infamous scoreline. One of the nets will remain in Belo Horizonte, but the one going to charity saw most of the action: a barrage of five first-half German goals and the solitary Brazilian effort, scored by Oscar, in the second half. The posts will go on tour to a football museum in Germany. "The idea is to transform this traumatic incident that everyone would prefer to forget into something positive," said Mineirao's director Samuel Lloyd. Organizers hope to raise at least 500,000 euros (USD 586,000) for charities in Brazil.
Jada Pinkett Smith was 'devastated' when Jaden moved out
Jada Pinkett Smith said she was "devastated" when her son Jaden Smith moved out of the house at the age of 15. The 46-year-old actor-singer said she eventually came to terms with the idea that children need there own space. "One thing that I've learned is that every child need something different. At 15-years-old, Jaden, and I remember this day specifically, it's probably one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life. "You got to a point where you told me straight up, you were like, 'Mom, I have to leave here to live my life.' I remember thinking to myself, as devastated as I was, I was like, 'He's right. The time is now. He's 15. It's time for him to leave the house'," Jada said to Jaden on her Facebook show "Red Table Talk". The "After Earth" actor said leaving home made him "appreciate" his parents. "It just makes you appreciate being at home, being with your parents, spending quality time with your family. You get out into the world and you just understand things," he said.