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Olivia Colman to start work on 'The Crown' season 3 in July
Olivia Colman is all set to start shooting for the third season of "The Crown" from next month. The 44-year-old actor, who replaces Claire Foy in the hit Netflix series as Queen Elizabeth II, revealed she is yet to go through the script of the forthcoming installment, DigitalSpy reported. "I haven't started that yet. It starts in July, haven't read it yet," she explained, jokingly adding, "I'm going to play her Welsh," Colman said during a Q&A after a screening of "Flowers" series two. The actor had earlier hinted that she will start working on "The Crown" in July. Colman will take over the lead role from Foy for the show's fourth season as well.
Jon Hamm reveals Jeremy Renner broke his arms while 'Tag' shooting
Jon Hamm has revealed his "Tag" co-star Jeremy Renner broke both of his hands while shooting for the film. Hamm joked that Renner, known for doing death-defying stunts as Hawkeye in Marvel's "Avengers" franchise, fractured his "firewood"-like arms on the third day of filming the new comedy movie. "Jeremy Renner... Broke both of his arms on the same time. Day three of production. We had 40 more days to go. "Keep in mind this is a man who's done a hundred 'Avengers' movies and been fine. And he does a movie about playing tag... both arms, like firewood, just snapped like a matchstick," the "Mad Man" alum told Ellen DeGeneres on her show. Hamm said Renner then continued shooting for the film wearing "green casts". "We eventually painted (them) out in the edit (as part of CGI)... He is a hardworking man," he added. "Tag" is based on a story written in the Wall Street Journal back in 2013 that revolves around a group of ex-classmates who meet up and organise a game of tag that finds them ..
Justin Bieber to voice star in and develop 'Cupid' animated movie
Singer Justin Bieber is on board to develop a "Cupid" animated movie, in which he will also feature as the voice of the lead character. The 24-year-old musician will executive produce and Mythos Studios will serve as partners, Variety reported. Scooter Braun and David Maisel are attached as producers. They described Cupid as the legendary winged God of Love from classical mythology - the son of Venus, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, and Mars, the God of War. "When this project was brought to Justin, he instantly was excited to be a part of it. Fortunately for us, like Cupid, he knows a little bit about love and mischief," Mythos Studios co-founder Braun said. "Both myself and Scooter have a lifelong love of mythology and we are so excited to partner with Justin to bring the amazing, magical story of Cupid to the world," Maisel added. Bieber and Braun, best known as the singer's talent manager, previously teamed up as producers on the 2011 music documentary "Never Say Never".
Benedict Cumberbatch would like to turn director
"Avengers: Infinity War" star Benedict Cumberbatch said he would like to try his hand at direction in future. The 41-year-old actor, who besides starring in "Patrick Melrose" also executive produces the miniseries, told Claire Foy during Variety's 'Actors on Actors' that he would like to branch out. "That thing of being there at the front door is a wonderful experience. It's my first feeling of that inception-to-completion-thing which I kind of want as a director at some point, but I'm terrified of that, so I'd probably start incredibly small," Cumberbatch told "The Crown" star. The actor said he would take the reins of the project in his hands in which he would not act and that would allow him to be an active parent in his children's lives. "In all honestly, a bit like going back to the theatre, because of family and wanting to be a more present dad, that's so involving," he said. Citing Ed Berger's example, who directed "Patrick Melrose", the actor added, "(He) directed all five of .
'Batman & Robin' biggest influence on my career, says George Clooney
George Clooney called "Batman & Robin" a career wake-up call for him and said it was after the epic debacle of the film he realised that he wanted to be in "control" of the work he does. The 1997 superhero film, which was both a critical and commercial dud at the box office, saw the 57-year-old star don the costume as Gotham's Caped Crusader. When asked which of his films has had the biggest influence on his craft, Clooney answered the question in a heartbeat. "It's really easy to pick: Batman & Robin. That's not a joke. Up until that moment, I was an actor only concerned with finding work. After the failure of that film creatively, I understood that I needed to take control of the films I made, not just the role. "My next three films were 'Out of Sight', 'Three Kings' and 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'" the actor told The Hollywood Reporter. Clooney, who made his acting debut on television in 1978 with "ER", dubbed the medical drama as his moment of arrival. His role as Dr Doug
Gandhi biopic marks start of 125th commemoration of Satyagraha in South Africa
The screening of the biopic 'Making of a Mahatma' here today marked the opening of a three-day series of events to commemorate the historic incident 125 years ago when Mahatma Gandhi was evicted from a train because the compartment he was in was reserved for whites only. On the night of June 7, 1893, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a young lawyer then, was thrown off the train's first class compartment at Pietermaritzburg station for refusing to give up his seat. The incident led him to develop his Satyagraha principles of peaceful resistance and mobilise people in South Africa and in India against the discriminatory rules of the British. The film, a co-production between India and South Africa, was made in 1996, soon after Nelson Mandela ascended to the position of South Africa's first democratically-elected President. Directed by Shyam Benegal and based on the book 'Apprenticeship of a Mahatma' by late freedom activist Prof Fatima Meer, the film recalls the incident and developments ...
Hollywood stars pay tribute to Kate Spade
Hollywood stars and renowned personalities paid tribute to the 55-year-old American fashion designer and businesswoman Kate Spade, who was found dead in her apartment in New York on Tuesday.Public figures like Lucy Hale, Chelsea Clinton, Ivanka Trump, Lena Dunham, Rosie Arnold and Mindy Kaling took to social media, recalling Spade.Here is what people posted on their Twitter handle remembering the late fashion designer.It has been reported that Spade seems to have committed suicide as a note was discovered by her housekeeper a few hours after the incident took place.
Man's phone exploded in his pocket in Mumbai
A shocking incident has come to light in Mumbai Bhandup area, where a man's mobile phone exploded in his pocket.The incident that took place on June 4 was captured on a CCTV camera.The CCTV footage shows the man, who was having his lunch in a restaurant, getting up suddenly and putting his phone out of his shirt's pocket.The man also sustained minor injuries due to the explosion and was later admitted to the hospital.The incident also created panic among the people who ran out of the restaurant.
Luv Sinha enjoys birthday dinner with his 'Paltan'
Luv Sinha, who is stepping into Bollywood with "Paltan" as an actor, says he will always cherish the memories of celebrating birthday in London.
Kanye 'in tears' over album dominating charts
Rapper Kanye West has expressed his gratitude as his new album titled "Ye" has occupied the top spots on most music charts.
'Manto' heads to Sydney
Actress-filmmaker Nandita Das' "Manto", which stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto, will be screened at the Sydney Film Festival.
Defending Swara has nothing to do with her Pakistan comment, clarifies Sonam
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has clarified that she came out in support of actress Swara Bhaskar for her masturbation scene in the film 'Veerey Di Wedding' and not for her comments on Pakistan.Taking to Twitter, the actress said that defending Swara has nothing to do with her comments on Pakistan.Earlier, the 'Neerja' actress had said that Swara was being trolled as she has an opinion of her own."I think people just like to troll her because she has an opinion and a point of view and I guess that shows how much they love her because the other side of hate is always love, so Swara you have a lot of lovers!," she said.Earlier, Swara had called Pakistan a non-secular state after it banned 'Veere Di Wedding'."They're (Pakistan) a non-secular state. I'm not surprised at all. Why should we hold up Pakistan, which is a failing state - I don't understand why we keep taking pleasure and feeling a sense of self-worth from all the silly things that happen in Pakistan," Swara said in an ...
Pro-Kannada outfits urge Kumaraswamy to defer 'Kaala' release
Various pro-Kannada organisations on Tuesday met Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and urged him to allow Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' movie to release in the state despite the Karnataka High Court's order.In reply, Kumaraswamy said that the Cauvery issue was a sensitive and an emotionally attached issue as far as the river was concerned. He said that the people of Karnataka and pro-Kannada organisations are emotionally attached to it.The Karnataka Chief Minister recalled that when the popular Kannada movie 'Nagarahavu' was released in 2016 in Tamil Nadu in Tamil language, the people there did not allow the movie to be released over the Cauvery issue.Kumaraswamy questioned the necessity of releasing Kaala movie in such a situation."Is it necessary to release Rajinikanth's Kaala movie in Karnataka? As a Chief Minister, I will follow and obey the orders of High Court and Supreme Court but when it comes to any emotionally attached issue, as a Kannadiga, I will stand ...
CM for deferring 'Kaala' release,HC directs peaceful screening
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today backed deferring the release of Rajinikanth-starrer 'Kaala' in Karnataka after the high court directed the state government to provide necessary security for peaceful screening of the movie opposed by pro-Kannada outfits. Kumaraswamy, however, said the government would implement the directions of the Karnataka High Court which came on a plea by the producers seeking directions for smooth release of the film. Pro-Kannada outfits have threatened to stall the film, set to hit the screens on June 7, over the actor's reported remarks on the Cauvery row involving Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In an appeal as a 'Kannadiga', Kumaraswamy requested the distributor of the film not to release it in "this kind of atmosphere". "As the state government, I have to implement the directions of the high court. That I will take care of. It is my responsibility also. We will have to follow the high court direction," he told reporters here. But, Kumaraswamy ...
Kumaraswamy requests distributor not to release Rajinikanth's
In an appeal as a "Kannadiga", Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today requested the distributor of Rajinikanth-starrer Kaala not to release it in "this kind of atmosphere", but said the government would follow the High Court order on the issue. "As the state government, I have to implement the directions of the High Court. That I will take care of. It is my responsibility also. We will have to follow the High Court direction," he told reporters here. The Karnataka High Court today directed the state government to provide necessary security for peaceful release 'Kaala', which pro-Kannada outfits had threatened to stall over the actor's reported remarks on the Cauvery row. But Kumaraswamy added, "according to my observation as an individual, not a chief minister, as a Kannaidaga....I request the producer or distributor of the movie, in this kind of atmosphere, it is not good on their part to release the movie," "Even if they release the movie... I know... I'm an ..
Britain clears Murdoch's bid for Sky if it sells Sky News
LONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch will be allowed to buy Sky providing it follows through with a proposal to sell Sky News to Disney or another third party to allay concerns over the media mogul's influence.
HC orders protection for screening of Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' in Karnataka
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday asked the state government to provide security to theatres wanting to screen Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's "Kaala" in Tamil and other versions from Thursday.
Fans go berserk over 'Bumble Bee' trailer
The first trailer for 'BumblebeeThe trailer shows a young woman, who discovers an abandoned yellow Volkswagen Beetle in a junkyard. She ends up with more than she bargained for when it transforms from a gentle, goofy-looking yellow car into an Autobot scout.trailerA fan wrote, "So there's a trailer for a new #Bumblebee movie. And it looks good!?! What is happening!"Expressing the excitement, another fan tweeted, " I can't wait for the #BumbleBee movie. My favorite Autobot coming of age."Another fan wrote, "Omg the #Bumblebee teaser is appealing to my inner child."Directed by Travis Knight, the movie stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Jason Drucker, Kenneth Choi, Gracie Dzienny, Rachel Crow and Pamela Adlon.The film will hit the theaters on December 21.
IPL case: Filmmaker Sajid Khan may be quizzed, CBI also keeping tab
After Bollywood actor-producer Arbaaz Khan, Bollywood director, comedian and TV personality Sajid K. Khan is likely to be questioned in the IPL betting case being probed by police here, an official said on Tuesday.
Discovered a great actor while working with Dhanush: Ken Scott
Filmmaker Ken Scott says he discovered a great actor while working with Indian artiste Dhanush for the film "Extraordinary journey of Fakir".