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I should be poster boy for #MeToo: Woody Allen

Oscar-winning Hollywood director Woody Allen has said that he should be the "poster boy" for #MeToo - the ongoing movement against sexual harassment of women.The 82-year-old, who recently appeared on an Argentinian news program, further said he was a "big advocate" of the movement."I feel when they find people who harass innocent women and men, it's a good thing that they're exposing them," he said, as reported by E! Online."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 with hundreds of actresses and not a single one-big ones, famous ones, ones starting out-has ever ever suggested any kind of impropriety at all. I've always had a wonderful record with them."Woody continued, "What bothers me is that I get linked with them. People who have been accused by 20 women, 50 women, 100 women of abuse and abuse and abuse- and I, who was only accused by one woman in a child custody case which was looked at and ...

Netflix orders Dolly Parton anthology series

Streaming giant Netflix has ordered a Dolly Parton anthology series based on her music. Parton will serve as singer and songwriter for the show, as well as executive produce and co-star. "As a songwriter, I have always enjoyed telling stories through my music. I am thrilled to be bringing some of my favourite songs to life with Netflix. "We hope our show will inspire and entertain families and folks of all generations, and I want to thank the good folks at Netflix and Warner Bros. TV for their incredible support," Parton said in a statement. The series will have eight episodes. A premiere date has not been announced.

Cory Hardrict to star in 'The Outpost'

"American Sniper" actor Cory Hardrict is set to star alongside Scott Eastwood and and Orlando Bloom in "The Outpost". Rod Lurie is directing the World War II film, which also features Caleb Landry Jones, reported Variety. The film is based on Jake Tapper's book and will chronicle the true story of the 53 US soldiers who battled a force of some 400 enemy insurgents in northeastern Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. The film is scheduled to begin production in August.

Orlando Bloom, Freida Pinto to star in 'Needle in a Timestack'

Actors Orlando Bloom, Freida Pinto, Leslie Odom Jr and Cynthia Erivo have joined the cast of time-travel drama "Needle in a Timestack." Bron Studios has come on board to produce the project, reported Deadline. John Ridley will direct and is adapting from a short story by Robert Silverberg. The movie follows a couple struggling to save their marriage in a world where time travel is possible, and the past and present are ever fluctuating.

I should be the poster boy for the #MeToo movement, says Woody Allen

Veteran filmmaker Woody Allen believes he should be the "poster boy" for the #MeToo movement because no female actors have accused him of inappropriate behaviour. In a new interview with Argentinian news outlet Periodismo Para Todos, the director, who was accused in 2014 by his estranged adopted daughter Dylan Farrow of sexual abuse, said he is a "big advocate of the #MeToo movement" because it brings abusers in Hollywood to justice. "I should be the poster boy for the Me Too movement. Because I have worked in movies for 50 years. I've worked with hundreds of actresses and not a single one big ones, famous ones, ones starting out have ever ever suggested any kind of impropriety at all. I've always had a wonderful record with them," Allen said. Dylan has publicly alleged for years that the filmmaker sexually abused her as a child, which he has repeatedly denied. In the interview, Allen also said that "any situation where anyone is accused of something unjustly, this is a sad ...

Rajini-starrer 'Kaala' makers move Karnataka High Court ?

'Kaala' producer K Dhanush and his wife Aishwarya have filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court seeking directions to the state government and Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) for smooth release of the film. 'Kaala' is scheduled to be released worldwide on June 7 but KFCC had said the film would neither be distributed nor screened in the state. In the plea, Dhanush, who is Rajinikanth's son-in-law, submitted that it is the fundamental right of the petitioners under the Constitutionto exhibit the film. "CBFC has issued a certification under Section 5B of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, for the release of 'Kaala' after following due process and adhering to all guidelines. After receiving such a certificate, it is the fundamental right of the petitioner under Article 19(1) of the Constitution to exhibit the film," the petitioners submitted. The petitioners also have sought security at theatres and for movie-goers, directors, producers and cast associated with 'Kaala' in ...

Reese Witherspoon in talks for 'Legally Blonde 3'

MGM studios is close to sign a deal with Reese Witherspoon to reprise her role as the idealistic Elle Woods in "Legally Blonde 3". The studio has brought back most of the creative team from the first film, reported Deadline. Witherspoon would also produce through her Hello Sunshine production company, if the deal goes through. Original producer Marc Platt and his Platt Productions president Adam Siegel are also producing. MGM is also near closing a screenwriting deal with Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith and Karen McCullah, who wrote the adapted script for the 2001 original. Elle Woods was last seen on screen in 2003's "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde". Witherspoon was most recently seen in "A Wrinkle in Time." She is currently working on the second season of HBO's "Big Little Lies.

'GOT' season 8 script 'self-destruct' after shooting, says Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

"Game of Thrones" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has said filming the finale season of the popular fantasy show is akin to featuring in a "Mission: Impossible" film as the scripts of the series tend to "self-destruct" after the actors are through with the scenes. The 47-year-old actor, best known for playing Jamie Lannister in the HBO show, said being the last installment, the makers are "strict" this time and the artistes receive their lines in a digital format. "They're very very strict. It's reached a crazy level this year. We actually get the scripts, and then when we've shot the scene - and we only have it digitally - and then when you've done the scene, it just vanishes. It's like 'Mission: Impossible'. 'This will self-destruct'," Coster-Waldau told Elite Daily. "GOT" is known for its unpredictable plot points and some of them involve the killing of popular characters at frequent intervals. Fans believe some of the main characters will not come out alive in the eighth and final ...

'Bill and Ted 3' to start shooting next January

The third installment of "Bill & Ted" will start filming on January 10 next year. "Bill & Ted Face the Music" will see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reprise their iconic roles as Ted "Theodore" Logan and Bill S Preston Esq respectively after a gap of 27 years. According to Omega Underground, the place of shooting is yet to be made official. Dean Parisot is directing the project. Original creators Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon have penned the script. The new film will see the two characters way past their teenage, now burdened by the responsibilities of family. They have written thousands of tunes, but are yet to write a good one and are lightyears away from penning the greatest song ever written. When a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save lives, Bill and Ted embark on a time-travelling adventure. How they discover much more than a song with the help of their daughters, a new crop of historical figures and some sympathetic music legends is the plot ..

'Besties' Salman, Jacqueline strike a pose on mag cover

B-town 'besties' Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are the cover stars for Hello! magazine's June 2018 issue.Donning colour-coordinated attires, the stars look stunning on the magazine's cover.In 'The Friendship Special' edition, Salman and Jacqueline will talk about their special equation and upcoming film 'Race 3'.The official Instagram account of the magazine shared the cover, writing, "The besties talk about their special equation and their forthcoming multi-starrer Race 3. The actor, who has transcended boundaries of time - having co-starred with Actresses who were toddlers when he made his debut - talks fondly of the evolution of his bff, from the days of shooting Kick to this latest caper."The besties talk about their special equation and their forthcoming multi-starrer Race 3. The actor, who has transcended boundaries of time - having co-starred with Actresses who were toddlers when he made his debut - talks fondly of the evolution of his bff, from the days of shooting Kick

Apara Mehta not fond of mythological genre

Actress Apara Mehta says she has intentionally maintained a distance from mythological genre.

Here's how James Bond is linked to 'The Incredibles'

Director Brad Bird says he was inspired by spy movies like the ones on fictional character James Bond to make "The Incredibles" franchise.

Actor Armaan Kohli booked for assaulting girlfriend

A case has been registered against Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli at Mumbai's Santacruz police station for allegedly physically assaulting his girlfriend.The victim, who accused the actor of assault, has been hospitalised in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital.A case has been registered under sections 323, 326, 504 and 506.Armaan and his girlfriend were said to be in a live-in relationship since 2015. They met through a common friend and soon started dating.

Reese Witherspoon to return for 'Legally Blonde 3'?

If you are a huge fan of 'Legally Blonde', then this could be a good news for you.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reese Witherspoon is all set to reprise her role as Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde 3'. Witherspoon would also produce through her Hello Sunshine production company if the deal goes through.Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah, who wrote the adapted script for 2001 original, are also in talks to return.'Legally Blonde' was a success, raking in $141 million US dollars at the global box-office on an 18 million US dollars budget, with its sequel bringing in 124 million US dollars on a 45 million US dollars budget.On the professional front, Witherspoon is currently shooting for the much-awaited second season of hit-series 'Big Little Lies'. Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern & Shailene Woodley would also be reprising their roles in the upcoming season, which airs in 2019.Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep has also joined the cast. Streep will play the mother of Perry Wright ...

Have a powerful role in 'Badla': Taapsee Pannu

Actress Taapsee Pannu has said she has a powerful role in her upcoming film "Badla" in which she will be seen along with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Nushrat Bharucha to take acting lessons in New York

Actress Nushrat Bharucha has enrolled herself in a week-long course for a Diploma in Acting at the New York Film Academy.

Sonam shuts trollers, comes out in support of Swara

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor on Monday came out in support of her 'veere' Swara Bhaskar, after the latter was trolled for calling Pakistan a 'failing state' and her masturbation scene in the recently released film 'Veerey Di Wedding'.Taking a dig at the trollers, the 'Neerja' actress said these incidents happen as Swara 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.The two actresses have earlier co-starred in 'Raanjhanaa' and 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo'.Swara was slammed by Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane and others on social media for calling Pakistan a "failing state".All this started, after the video of an interview went viral on social media, in which Swara talked about the recent ban in Pakistan on her new film 'Veere Di Wedding', which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor ...

Confident that Telugu audience will like 'Kaala': Rajinikanth

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth today said he was confident that his latest film 'Kaala', scheduled to be released worldwide on June 7, would be appreciated by the Telugu audience as well. Rajinikanth, who was speaking at a pre-release event for 'Kaala' here tonight,complimented the film's directorPa Ranjith, music director Santosh Narayan and lead actors Huma Qureshi, Eeswari Rao and others for their good work. "Ranjith presents a commercial film artistically with a mix of reality," he said. He said his son-in-law and actor Dhanush, who is the producer of the film, proved that "he is not only a good artiste but also a good producer." Tracing his career in Telugu films beginning with 'Antuleni Katha' in 1978, Rajinikanth said he is lucky to get equal love from the Telugu viewers. There was a break in his film career in Telugu after he did about 15-20 films, but it resumed with actor-producer Mohan Babu's Telugu film 'Peda Rayudu' in the 1990s, he said. Recalling that he used .

'Mahanati's female hero Keerthy Suresh reduced to a prop in next

The trailer of the Vikram starrer "Saami Square" throws forward a disturbing patriarchal arrogance as Vikram, who is known to experiment with various kinds of roles, runs amok with his machismo.

Pippa Harris named BAFTA chairperson

Veteran producer Pippa Harris has been appointed as the new chair of British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The 51-year-old, a revered name in the British film and TV industry, will take the baton from Jane Lush, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She has been the deputy chair for the past year and closely involved with the British Academy for a decade. Her tenure will last for two years. Talking about the new stint, Harris said she is elated to be following in the footsteps of Lush, who propelled the Academy ably during tumultuous times the industry saw last year. "It's a great honour to be elected chair of BAFTA and I'm fortunate to be following in Jane Lush's forthright footsteps. The last year has been a difficult and turbulent time for many in our industry, and I want to pay tribute to the calm, determined leadership that Jane has shown," she said. "Alongside Jane, BAFTA's talented and committed staff and membership, I want to ensure BAFTA continues to be a beacon