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Students vandalise NSU in Manipur
A secton of students has vandalised the administrative head office of the newly opened National Sports University (NSU) here, police said today. The students smashed furniture, broke computers, tables and chairs of the varsity located at Manipur Olympic House yesterday, K Meghachandra Singh, SP, Imphal East district said. Nobody could be arrested so far as the culprits are absconding, he said and alleged that some members of the Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) were involved in the vandalism. DESAM president Salam Akash had said yesterday that his organisation had launched an agitation demanding opening of all the departments of NSU including sports journalism, sports management and performance and analysis courses in the university. DESAM leaders are not available to make any comment on the allegation.
Stephanie Meyer to exit from 'The Rook'
"Twilight" creator Stephanie Meyer is said to be leaving drama series "The Rook". The author, who is attached as executive producer to the supernatural spy series on Starz, is exiting from the project due to creative differences, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Also, Stephen Garrett, who was originally set to serve as showrunner, has been replaced by Lisa Zwerling and Karyn Usher. Garrett, however, will continue to serve as an executive producer on "The Rook". The series, based on Daniel O'Malley's novel of the same name, is currently shooting its first two episodes in London. The show is slated to air next year.
Benedict Cumberbatch saves cyclist from being mugged
"Avengers: Infinity War" star Benedict Cumberbatch channelled his inner superhero after he saved a cyclist on takeaway duty from a gang of muggers. The "Sherlock" actor jumped out of an Uber taxi to fight off four miscreants who allegedly smashed the cyclist over the head with a bottle, The Telegraph reported. The incident took place near his fictional character's home in London's Baker Street. According to witnesses, Cumberbatch's timely intervention foiled the mugging. The 41-year-old actor dragged the perpetrators off the victim, who was in his 20s, after screaming at them to leave him alone. One of the men had tried to steal the cyclist's bike, but nothing was stolen. Uber driver Manuel Dias said the cyclist was lucky and described Cumberbatch as a "superhero". Dias, 53, said the actor and his wife, Sophie Hunter, were riding in his taxi but he only recognised him when he got out of the car. The driver, who also tried to help the victim, said, "Then it all got a bit surreal. Here .
Been a struggle convincing films are gender agnostic: Ekta Kapoor
Producer Ekta Kapoor, whose co-production "Veere Di Wedding" has raked in Rs 10.70 crore on the first day of its release, says it has been a struggle to convince people that films are gender agnostic.
Sikander happy to work with John Abraham in 'Romeo Akbar Walter'
Actor Sikander Kher, who will be seen playing nemisis to John Abraham's character in the upcoming film "Romeo Akbar Walter" ("RAW"), says it is going to be fun working with the actor-producer.
Brian De Palma writing horror film on Harvey Weinstein scandal
Horror movie icon Brian De Palma has said that he is currently writing the script for a film based on the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse and harassment scandal. The 77-year-old director, who became a force to reckon with after "Carrie" released in 1976, is set to return to the genre after a hiatus of over 40 years. "I'm writing a film about this scandal, a project I'm talking about with a French producer," De Palma told French publication Le Parisien. He added, "My character won't be named Harvey Weinstein but it will be a horror film, with a sexual aggressor, and it will take place in the film industry. De Palma did not reveal on how soon the script would be completed. The director also has films such as "Scarface", "Dressed to Kill", "The Untouchables" and the original "Mission: Impossible" to his credit. He recently wrapped up crime thriller "Domino", starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Carice van Houten and Guy Pearce and said working on the film was "a horrible experience" and that ...
IPL betting case: Arbaaz appears before cops to give statement
Bollywood actor and film- maker Arbaaz Khan arrived here today for recording his statement before the police in connection with an alleged IPL betting racket, an official said. The city police yesterday issued summons to the 50- year-old actor-producer for recording his statement today in connection with the betting racket. In a letter sent to Arbaaz, the police asked him to join the probe in the wake of arrest of an alleged bookie who was placing bets on the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL), a police official had said. Arbaaz has reached the office of the Thane Police's Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) for recording his statement, said DCP (Crime) Abhishek Trimukhe. The AEC busted the racket on May 15 with the arrest of four people in Mumbai, including Sonu Jalan alias Sonu Malad, who is believed to be one of the top bookies of the country, officials have said. During the investigation, a "connection" between Jalan and Arbaaz was established, said Pradeep Sharma,
Benedict Cumberbatch saves cyclist from muggers
The "Avengers: Infinity War" actor Benedict Cumberbatch turned into a real life superhero on a city street here when he jumped out of a taxi to fend off a mugging attack on a delivery boy.
Pay scale should be according to box office success: Bollywood's Kajol (IANS Interview)
Kajol has been fearless in deciding the course of her career without bothering about the consequences of her actions or taking her gender into consideration before taking a call. The actress says pay parity is essential, but should be decided by box office success more than gender.
Salman poses with Dharmendra, adds 'Race 3' zinger
Superstar Salman Khan, who is gearing up for his Eid release, posed with veteran actor Dharmendra and his son and co-stor Bobby Deol, as he hilariously added a "Race 3" meme zinger to the photograph.
Big B, Alia, Ranbir prep for 'Brahmastra'
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has started prepping for the next schedule of the upcoming film "Brahmastra" along with co-actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Willem Dafoe joins 'The Last Thing He Wanted'
Willem Dafoe has been roped in to star in crime drama "The Last Thing He Wanted". The 62-year-old actor will play father to Anne Hathaway's hardscrabble journalist Elena McMahon, who gets embroiled in the dangerous world of arms dealing, Variety reported. The film is the big-screen adaptation of Joan Didion's 1996 political thriller, which will be directed by "Mudbound" helmer Dee Rees. Marco Villalobos will co-write the script with Rees. Elevated's Cassian Elwes will produce and The Fyzz Facility's Wayne Marc Godfrey and Robert Jones will produce and finance the project.
Patty Jenkins, DC's Geoff Johns tease 'Wonder Woman 2' setting
"Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins and DC Entertainment president Geoff Johns have unveiled that the upcoming sequel in the franchise will be set in the year 1984. Johns, DC chief creative officer, shared a picture on Facebook which read "WW84," suggesting the setting of the Gal Gadot-led movie. The first "Wonder Woman" film was set in 1917 during World War I. Jenkins also changed the background of her Twitter account to feature the logo. The director-actor duo is returning for the sequel set against the backdrop of the Cold War. "Wonder Woman 2" will see Kristen Wiig play villain Cheetah. "Narcos" star Pedro Pascal is among the new entrants to the franchise. Jenkins, Johns and Dave Callaham have co-written the script. Warner Bros has set the film's release date for November 1 next year.
Charles Melton joins 'The Sun is also a Star'
"Riverdale" star Charles Melton is on board the cast of "The Sun is also a Star". The 27-year-old actor will star opposite Yara Shahidi in the YA adaptation of the New York Times bestseller penned by Nicola Yoon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film, to be directed by Ry Russo-Young, revolves around Natasha (Shahidi), a girl in New York City whose pragmatism is challenged when she falls in love right before her family is set to be deported back to Jamaica. Melton, who is Korean-American, will play Daniel Bae, the teenage son of Korean immigrants who meets Natasha by fate. The project is being backed by MGM and Warner Bros feature, who have acquired the rights to Yoon's book. Alloy Entertainment's Les Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton will produce. Tracy Oliver will executive produce. The film is set to release on May 17 next year.
Charlie Sheen calls for 'Two and a Half Men' reboot following 'Roseanne' cancellation
Charlie Sheen has called for a revival of his hit comedy series "Two and a Half Men" after the much-publicised cancellation of "Roseanne" earlier this week. The 52-year-old star played the casanova jingle writer Charlie Harper on the CBS show until its seventh season in 2011. Sheen took to Twitter to share the photograph 2003 script from the show with his character's name written on it, the same day "Roseanne" was killed off by ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey. "Adios 'Roseanne'! Good riddance. Hashtag NOT winning. The runway is now clear for OUR reboot. #CharlieHarperReturns," the actor captioned the picture. His former "Two and a Half Men" co-star Jon Cryer retweeted his post with the caption, "What could possibly go wrong?" Sheen was fired from the job for erratic behaviour and for publicly criticising the series' creator Chuck Lorre. Ashton Kutcher stepped in for him for four more seasons until the show ended in 2015.
'Jojo Rabbit' will make a lot of racists angry, says Taika Waititi
Filmmaker Taika Waititi says racists will see red after the release of his upcoming film "Jojo Rabbit". The "Thor: Ragnarok" director, who has started shooting for his next, a World War II satire, is "excited" about irking the supremacists, Collider reported. "I'm stoked to begin shooting my anti-war satire. We've assembled an incredible cast and I couldn't be more excited to finally ridicule Nazis and their beliefs. "This film is going to piss off a lot of racists and that makes me very happy," Waititi said. He has penned the script and is also attached as producer along with Carthew Neal and Chelsea Winstanley. The film is about a young German boy (Roman Griffin), who finds out that his mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. The boy, Jojo Rabbit, is a young Hitler Youth recruit whose imaginary friend takes the form of Hitler himself. However, after he forms a bond with the girl, he comes to appreciate their shared humanity. Rebel Wilson will play an ...
JK Rowling starts work on 'Fantastic Beasts 3' film
"Harry Potter" creator JK Rowling has revealed that she is currently writing the screenplay for the third film in the "Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them" series. The 52-year-old author took to her official blog to share the news. "I've just finished the fourth Galbraith novel, 'Lethal White', and I'm now writing the screenplay for 'Fantastic Beasts 3'," Rowling wrote. The third installment is yet to be titled. The second part, "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", will release on November 16 this year. Rowling further teased her writing plans, saying she will pen another children's book - which will be a departure from the Harry Potter universe. "After that I'll be writing another book for children. I've been playing with the (non-Harry Potter/wizarding world) story for about six years, so it's about time I get it down on paper," she wrote.
Ethan Hawke turned down 'Independence Day' because he was 'arrogant'
Ethan Hawke said he did not audition for iconic blockbuster "Independence Day" because of his arrogance. The 47-year-old actor recalled he turned down the offer as he thought the script was "terrible". "No one can teach you how to pick parts. I once read the script for 'Independence Day' and mocked it because I was arrogant and thought it terrible. "When the movie came out I went to see it with my girlfriend expecting it to be awful - and it was a massive hit. After the movie she said, 'You're an idiot.' I have blown it so many times!" Hawke told Graham Norton on his chat show. The four-time Oscar nominee is glad he decided to audition for the part of the shy student Todd Anderson in 1989 hit "Dead Poets Society". "I told my sister that if I didn't get the role then I would join the marines or something," he recalled saying the film would "make or break for me".
Oops! Perry accidentally posts cheeky comment on Bloom
Singer Katy Perry, who is staying away from actor Orlando Bloom due to her 'Witness' tour, accidentally shared a cheeky comment on his Instagram page that she claimed she was meant to send privately."I need a season pass for that a**," Perry wrote in the comment section after Bloom shared a trailer of his new play, 'Killer Joe', in which he strips off, reported news.com.au.Later, the 'Roar' hitmaker quickly claimed she had made a mistake."Oops I meant to send that to you privately," she wrote.Bloom is currently in London starring in the West End production as Killer Joe, a hitman in Tracy Letts' gritty play of the same name, and will be treading the boards night after night until August.Meanwhile, Perry is on the European leg of her Witness world tour, which is scheduled to conclude in August.
No catfights on 'Ocean's 8' set: Anne Hathaway
Actress Anne Hathaway has dismissed rumours of catfights on the set of her new film 'Ocean's 8', insisting she became good friends with all of her co-stars.Hathaway stars alongside Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, and Helena Bonham Carter in the 'Ocean's' franchise spin-off.She was caught up in feud reports with Blanchett in 2016.However, she said the duo had nothing but a good time on set, reported E! Online."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," Hathaway said on 'Today' show on Thursday."Now, we're friends. We genuinely love each other and we're so there for each other. It's a beautiful thing. And I think that's what female friendship is. That's what it has been in my life, and I don't know why I thought it couldn't be that at work; I guess, because I was fed this myth. ..