Page 1157 - Entertainment Culture
There were no catfights: Anne Hathaway on 'Ocean's 8'
Anne Hathaway has said the atmosphere on the sets of her upcoming release "Ocean's 8" was cordial and there were "no catfights". The 35-year-old actor, who stars in the all-female ensemble directed by Gary Ross, said certain section of the press wanted the cast members to engage in fights but were disappointed. "It's been really amazing to watch the way certain members of the media have wanted us to fight each other and the way they wanted there to be competition and catfights, but we were all collaborating - all the time. "Now, we're friends. We genuinely love each other and we're so there for each other. It's a beautiful thing," Hathaway told Hoda Kotb on "Today" show. Also featuring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter, the film is a spin-off of Steven Soderbergh's The Oceans Trilogy. "Ocean's 8" is set to release on June 8.
Fans worried about Johnny Depp's health after new photos appear online
Johnny Depp fans are concerned about his health after the Hollywood star appeared frail and "ill" in some of his recent photographs that surfaced online over the weekend. The actor, who turns 55 next week, was snapped posing with admirers in Russia, which caught the attention of social media users, some of whom even failed to recognise him. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Depp photographed with fans at a Four Seasons hotel in St Petersburg, last week in which he looked starkly thinner than in previous appearances. "I think my hero looks ill," one Facebook user commented on the shared fan photo. Other comments that followed were, "He looks thin" and "F**k me is that Johnny Depp?" The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star was in Russia for a performance with his band, The Hollywood Vampires. Earlier in the week, Depp posed for fan photos in Moscow, in which he could be seen wearing dark sunglasses and a baseball cap. The photo also received comments such as "sick", "weak" and "skinny", ..
Busy Philipps opens up about anxiety struggles in childhood
Busy Philipps opened up about suffering from anxiety as a child and the actor said she used to have sleepless nights as she tried to understand what was "wrong" with her. The 38-year-old actor said she was afraid to talk her parents about her struggles as she herself was clueless about her condition, E! Online reported. "I used to lie awake in bed at night and I would have spinning thoughts. It would be really hard for me to get to sleep and I would be so scared that I wouldn't even go to my parents' room. "I didn't want to tell them what was happening because I thought there was something wrong with me. Turns out, there's nothing wrong with me," Philipps said. The "Dawson's Creek" star was speaking as a part of The Child Mind Institute's #MyYoungerSelf campaign. She said once she got the outlet to talk about her anxiety, things started looking up. Philipps added she would like her younger self to know that one should "not be ashamed" of acknowledging their condition. "Once I was able
Thom Yorke performs rejected Bond song 'Spectre' live for the first time
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke surprised fans when he played the alternative James Bond theme "Spectre" live, which never made it to the soundtrack of the 007 movie. The 49-year-old singer-composer regaled the audience at the Fabrique in Milan this week when he played the only-piano rendition for the first time to close the show, Contactmusic reported. Sam Smith's "Writing's On The Wall" replaced Radiohead's version in the 2015 Bond film. The band initially offered the producers their 1997 track "Man Of War" from 'OK Computer' album, but that was also rejected. Radiohead later released "Spectre" for free and told the fans, "Last year we were asked to write a theme tune for the Bond movie 'Spectre'... It didn't work out, but became something of our own, which we love very much.
Fishermen net ancient panchaloha idol off Nagapattinam coast
Two fishermen netted an antique panchaloha idol of Lord Shiva while fishing in Kollidam backwaters, police said today. The fishermen from Kollidam in the district found the idol weighing about 4-kg in their fishing net yesterday and handed it over at the police, they said. The idol of Lord Shiva in sitting posture, is about 1-feet tall and appears ancient. The idol is now kept at the Kollidam police station. Further details about the idol would be known only after examination by archaeological experts, police said.
Osho was against religion, casteism and his message must be spread globally: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who is backing a biopic on Osho aka Acharya Rajneesh, believes big leaders -- spiritual or political -- are often misunderstood while they are alive, but are worshipped decades later.
UP Dy CM's journalism remark inspired by RSS belief?
Behind Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma's claim that journalism began in ancient India, is there the RSS belief that mythical peripatetic sage Narada was the "first journalist of the entire universe"? Sharma, who has a Ph.D. in Psychology, started his political career as a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh. Linking modern technology to ancient India, he had on Wednesday said that journalism started in the Mahabharata era and equated Narada with the present-day Google. Narendra Jain, the RSS's regional publicity in-charge, corroborates: "Narada was the first journalist of the entire universe. No two ways about it. It's a matter of faith. A debate on the issue will be futile." "Naradaji worked for world peace. Both devtas and danavs respected him. He endeavoured to unite all into one family," he says. "Naradaji was a master communicator. He knew the crux of journalism. The Maharishi followed the basics .
Kelsey Grammer to star in Fox's 'Proven Innocent'
Actor Kelsey Grammer has joined the cast of Fox legal drama "Proven Innocent". The 63-year-old actor and five-time Emmy award winner will essay the role of attorney Gore Bellows in the series. Grammer replaces Brian D'Arcy James who played the role in the pilot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show will also feature Rachelle Lefevre, Riley Smith, Russell Hornsby, Vincent Kartheiser and Nikki M James and premieres mid-season. Written by David Elliot, the series follows a criminal defense firm led by Madeline Scott (Lefevre), who as a young adult was wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison for 10 years until attorney Easy Boudreau (Hornsby) helped her get released. The "Frasier" alum is currently doing voice-over work in Guillermo del Toro's "Trollhunters" for Netflix.
Leaving 'The Crow' was 'the hardest decision', says Corin Hardy
Director Corin Hardy has opened up about his exit from the reboot of "The Crow", saying it was the "hardest decision" to make. Hardy recently quit the project along with actor Jason Momoa due to creative differences with the producers. "I knew from the off, that the idea of making a new version of 'The Crow' was never going to be for everyone, because it is a beloved film. And I say that as someone in love with it myself. But I poured everything I had into the last 3.5 years of work, to try and create something which honoured what the Crow stood for..." Hardy wrote on Instagram. "And with @prideofgypsies Jason Momoa, and my amazing team of artists and film-makers, we came so close. But sometimes, when you love something so much, you have to make hard decisions. And yesterday, deciding it was time to let go of this dark and emotional dream project, was the hardest decision of all. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever," he added. Momoa, best known for playing Khal Drogo .
'Legion' renewed for season three at FX
FX Network has handed out the order for a third season of its hit show "Legion". The second season currently airs on the network with two episodes remaining and third season to premiere in 2019. The series, which hails from creator and executive producer Noah Hawley, features Dan Stevens as David Haller, a man who believed himself to be schizophrenic only to discover that he is actually the most powerful mutant in the world. The series is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and has been appreciated by the critics for its trippy take. "'Legion' has redefined the superhero drama and exceeded all expectations as the intensity and revelation build through the second season. "We are incredibly proud of Noah Hawley's achievement and are honoured to continue the series as it pushes the boundaries of conventional television storytelling," FX Networks and FX Productions president of original programming Eric Schrier said in a statement obtained by Variety. The series also ...
'Pet Sematary' remake casts Amy Seimetz
"Alien: Covenant" star Amy Seimetz has joined the cast of "Pet Sematary" remake. The 36-year-old actor joins Jason Clarke and John Lithgow in the project, Variety reported. Seimetz will play the mother of the child who gets caught up in the pet graveyard behind the house, the one where animals come back from the dead, in a creepier and meaner form. The film is an adaptation of Stephen Kings 1983 novel of the same name, which was also the basis for a 1989 feature film. Lithgow will play Jud Crandall, while Clarke will be portraying the role of Louis Creed, which was played by Dale Midkiff in the original movie. Filmmaker duo Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch will direct the film with a script from Jeff Buhler. Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian and Steven Schneider are producing with Alexandra Loewy executive producing.
Star Lord reacted in human way in 'Infinity War': Chris Pratt on Gamora's murder
Actor Chris Pratt has defended his character Star Lord, saying the way the superhero reacted to Gamora's killing in "Avengers: Infinity War" was "very human". The character had received a lot of flak online after he spoiled the plan to get the infinity gauntlet out of supervillain Thanos' hand in the film. The mistake proved to be catastrophic as Thanos eventually succeeded in wiping out half the universe with the snap of his fingers. "Look - the guy watched his mother die, he watched as his father-figure died in his arms, he was forced to kill his own biological father. And now has suffered the loss of the love of his life," Pratt told Radio Times. "So I think he reacted in a way that's very human, and I think the humanity of the Guardians of the Galaxy is what sets them apart from other superheroes. I think if we did it a hundred times, I wouldn't change a thing," he added. The 38-year-old actor said the blame for the monumental loss of lives should only fall on Thanos' head. "I ...
Brian Yorkey talks about potential third season of '13 Reasons Why'
"13 Reasons Why" creator Brian Yorkey has shed a light on the possibility of a third season of the controversial Netflix series. During a Netflix panel, Yorkey was asked about the show's renewal for a third installment and where the story might head if the series continues. "I think the themes are sort of inherent in the action of season two. It's a question of, is there more story to tell, do we want to see these kids not only continue to recover, but, how do they bring forward into their lives the thing they've learned about what they've been through?" Yorkey said, according to Deadline. "Whether '13 Reasons Why' goes forward on Netflix, or just in the minds of fans, what happened to Hannah will always be the first clause of the story. The rest of the story is about young people, as so many young people, maybe all young people today (learn) how to heal from the things that have hurt them To make the world that they want it to be, not just the world they are inheriting And above all,
Mindy Kaling learned Hindi for 'Ocean's 8'
Mindy Kaling has admitted that she had to learn Hindi as part of training for her role in the upcoming "Ocean's 8". The 38-year-old actor-comic plays a jewellery maker in the Gary Ross-directed film, which also features Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. Kaling said although she was born to Indian parents, she had never spoken Hindi and found it "challenging" to learn it. "I actually had to learn Hindi to do a scene. Although I'm Indian, I was not raised speaking any Indian languages. So it was incredibly challenging, and it stressed me out like every night for months before. I got a coach. "It's the hardest thing I ever had to do as an actor - learn another language for a scene," Kaling told Parade. "A Wrinkle in Time" actor also revealed that she grew up speaking English, even though her parents are bilingual. "My parents are from different parts of India. My mom spoke Bengali and English. My dad spoke Tamil and English. "When they met each other in ...
'Dark Phoenix' will be darker than 'X-Men: Apocalypse', says Evan Peters
Actor Evan Peter, who plays Quicksilver in the new "X Men" franchise, has said the upcoming "Dark Phoenix" will be darker in tone than its predecessors. In an interview with Collider, the 31-year-old actor was asked about the pulse of the film, which marks the beginning of a new trilogy. "I think it's the classic 'X-Men: First Class' tone, where there's a bit of humour thrown in there, but it's much darker than the previous one, 'Apocalypse'. 'Apocalypse' was the '80s, so there was a lot of room for goofy stuff in there. This one is a much more serious film about the internal struggle of Phoenix and Jean, so it's a dramatic film," Peters said. "There's nothing very comedic about it, other than the few moments that are in there. I think it's gonna be a powerful one. It's Dark Phoenix. I think it's gonna be darker than we're used to. It's gonna be a change, but it's gonna be fun for everybody," he added. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Jennifer Lawrence, ..
When celebs talk about issues, people pay attention: 'First Period' director
Ever heard a boy having a period? Well, director Mozez Singh makes you think about the societal taboos around menstruation from a boy's perspective with "First Period" -- a short film that is supported by entrepreneur-producer Twinkle Khanna. He says that when celebrities talk about certain issues, people pay attention and take note.
Perrie Edwards bares her freckles, scar
Singer Perrie Edwards proudly displayed her freckles and stomach scar in a photograph.
Qatar's beIN off-air in UAE amid crisis and pirate claims
Television channels belonging to Qatar media giant beIN were blank for thousands of United Arab Emirates viewers today, as the anniversary of a diplomatic dispute between the countries approaches. Digital television company Du said the blank screens were the result of action taken by beIN. "We regret to inform that our costumers are temporarily unable to view beIN sports channels and packages as a result of a decision by the broadcaster of beIN sports," it said in a statement on its website. As well as ongoing political tensions, Saturday's incident comes as beIN claims its channels are being pirated in a sophisticated operation across the region, with pictures broadcast illegally by a company called beoutQ. The Doha-based broadcaster has exclusive rights to the World Cup which starts in two weeks and will show all 64 matches live across the Middle East, including the UAE. Anxious sports fans in the UAE took to social media to ask what was happening. A source with knowledge of the ...
Gangster booked for extortion call to Punjabi actor
Gangster Dilpreet Dhahan was booked on Saturday for allegedly making an extortion call to leading Punjabi film star and singer Gippy Grewal, police said.
Sonal Chauhan joins Vidyut Jammwal in Mahesh Manjrekar's next
"Jannat" star Sonal Chauhan has joined the cast of Mahesh Manjrekar's untitled gangster drama. The actor joins Vidyut Jammwal and Shruti Haasan in the film which recently started production. "It's an honour to be working with Mahesh sir. I'm a huge fan of his work and happy to be part of the project along with Vidyut and Shruti," Sonal said in a statement. The script has been penned by Manjrekar and the film will also feature veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Amol Palekar. The movie is produced by Vijay Galani and Pratik Galani through their banner Galani Entertainments. Sonal will be next seen in JP Dutta's upcoming war drama "Paltan". The film, based on the 1967 Nathu La and Cho La clashes between the Indian and Chinese armies, also stars Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Arjun Rampal and Sonu Sood.