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'Rocketman' a different animal: Egerton on comparisons with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Taron Egerton believes his upcoming musical drama "Rocketman" is a completely "different animal" from last year's blockbuster "Bohemian Rhapsody". The actor portrays music icon Elton John in the upcoming biopic, which has been directed by Dexter Fletcher. "Bohemian Rhapsody", which was based on the life of Freddie Mercury and Queen, featured Rami Malek as the band's frontman. The actor won Oscar for Best Actor at the 91st Academy Awards this year for his performance in the film. Fletcher completed "Bohemian Rhapsody" in December 2017 after filmmaker Bryan Singer was fired from the project by 20th Century Fox over his repeated absences from the film's set. Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, where "Rocketman" had its world premiere, Egerton said, "That ('Bohemian Rhapsody') movie is unicorn". The actor then joked that he cannot "remember who finished" the film, reported Deadline. "But our movie is a different animal, it's a musical that requires an actor who can sing in the lead ...

Bobby Cannavale, Ashley Benson join 'Lapham Rising'

"Ant-Man" star Bobby Cannavale and actor Ashley Benson have boarded the cast of the film "Lapham Rising". The film, to be directed by debutant filmmaker Charlie Kessler, is an official adaptation of Roger Rosenblatt's novel of the same name, reported Deadline. Cannavale, 49, and Benson, 29, join veteran actor Frank Langella in the project. The cast also includes Stockard Channing and Catherine Parker. The film centres on Harry March (Langella), a retired writer whose life starts to unravel when a multi-millionaire begins building a mansion across from his quiet island home in the Hamptons. Up until now, he has lived peacefully with his talking dog, Hector, a born-again Evangelical and unapologetic capitalist. To Harry, the gargantuan mansion represents the fetid and corrupt excess that has ruined modern civilisation. Filming is set to begin in next few months in Minnesota. The project will be produced by Kessler along with Kerry Orent, Mike Sobiloff, Hamid and Camille Torabpour, Mark .

'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' cancelled after 20 years

Iconic game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" has been cancelled after a two-decade-long run, the last 17 of which were in syndication. The game show, which was a phenomenon in its initial network run on ABC and has aired in syndication since 2002, will end after its current season. "After a successful 17-year run, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' will not return in national syndication for the 2019-20 season," a representative for the show said in a statement issued to The Hollywood Reporter. The show is produced by Valleycrest Productions and distributed by Disney ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution. "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" premiered in prime time in 1999 on ABC, and ran through 2002 with Regis Philbin serving as the host. Meredith Vieria hosted the show till 2013. Since then, it has been hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, Terry Crews and Chris Harrison, who has been the show host since 2015. "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" also had an Indian television ..

Kourtney Bell, Jeremy Holm to lead thriller 'Good Samaritan'

Actors Kourtney Bell and Jeremy Holm are set to headline revenge thriller "Good Samaritan". The film, from Hood River Entertainment, marks Jeffrey Reddick's directorial debut. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bell plays a young woman among several witnesses that see a man fatally assaulted in a park and do nothing to intervene. Soon they all find themselves targeted by someone, or something, out for revenge. The film also features Skyler Hart, Will Stout, Jaqueline Fleming, Han Soto, Damon Lipari, Amanda Grace Benitez, Stephen Twardokus and Dean West. Andrew van den Houten, Andy Steinman, Roman Dent and Ashleigh Snead are producing the project.

James Norton joins 'Heart of Darkness' adaptation

James Norton has joined the cast of animated adaptation of Joseph Conrad's classic "Heart of Darkness". Matthew Rhys, Michael Sheen and Andrew Scott are also on board the project. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Norton will voice the main character Marlow. Gerald Conn is directing the film via an animation technique using sand, in which he specialises in. Production is currently underway across Wales, Ireland and Belgium. Mark Jenkins and Mary Kate O'Flanagan have penned the animated adaptation, with Conn producing under his Gritty Realism banner.

Lucy Hale, Robbie Amell to star in 'The Hating Game' adaptation

Actors Robbie Amell and Lucy Hale are set to headline the big screen adaptation of Sally Thorne's best-selling rom-com, "The Hating Game". According to Deadline, Hale will play Lucy Hutton, a vintage dress-obsessed, eternally sunny young woman who absolutely cannot stand her work nemesis, the cold, hyper-efficient Josh Templeton (Amell). "The two engage in a battle of wills, constantly trying to one-up each other as the assistants to the two co-heads of the company where they work. But things get complicated when Lucy finds herself unexpectedly attracted to the last man on earth she ever thought she could like," the plot synopsis read. Peter Hutchings is directing the film from a script by Christina Mengert. Claude Dal Farra, Brice Dal Farra, and Brian Keady of BCDF Pictures are producing the project.

Only tech can't make films successful: Anil Kapoor

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor, who built up curiosity on his upcoming project with acclaimed director Shekhar Kapur, says that though technical advancement has made it easier for the new generation to make films like "Mr. India" it cannot guarantee a movie's success.

Abhimanyu cherishes memory of 'Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota'

Actor Abhimanyu Dassani says "Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota" will always be a very special film for him.

Arnold Schwarzenegger assaulted during event in South Africa

An unknown man assaulted actor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old appeared to quickly recover and say "I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat." Video shows the former California governor standing and filming children at a sporting event in Johannesburg when a man makes a flying kick into his back. Schwarzenegger stumbles forward. The man is quickly grabbed by security. Off camera a man shouts several times "Help me!" The video shortly afterward shows Schwarzenegger smiling and shaking hands with bystanders but then walking out ringed by security. Schwarzenegger later posted on Twitter: "Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about. I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realised I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat." He had been attending his Arnold Classic Africa event, which features dozens of

Pope urges foreign media to use power of press to seek truth

Pope Francis has urged foreign correspondents to humbly use the power of the press to search for the truth and give voice to the voiceless, calling journalism an important tool to counter hatred and fake news. In an audience Saturday with the Foreign Press Association in Rome, Francis also urged journalists to not fall prey to click-bait headlines and half-reported stories, saying errors can not only misrepresent the truth but damage entire communities. While Francis meets with journalists regularly during his foreign trips, it was the first time a pope has received the Foreign Press Association since St John Paul II in 1988. Francis said he and the Catholic Church at large appreciate the work of journalists "even when you touch a raw nerve, including within the ecclesial community.

Viewers will binge-watch 'Hostages': Ronit Roy

Actor Ronit Roy, who is playing the role of a police officer in the upcoming crime thriller "Hostages", says the audience will be binge-watching the episodes of the show as it has interesting twists and mystery.

Bimal Roy Memorial and Film Society to host retrospective on Nutan

The Bimal Roy Memorial and Film Society (BRMFS) will be hosting a mini-retrospective on the works of late legendary actor Nutan in June. The event will be held to commemorate the actor's 83rd birth anniversary and the 60th anniversary of her film "Sujata", which was directed by Bimal Roy. It will be held between June 2 to 4, the BRMFS said in a statement. "This gifted actor struck a chord with masses, classes and critics alike. Her unconventional roles and acting in over 70 films she acted in still draw praise from viewers are stunned at her natural craft and prowess," Rinki Roy Bhattacharya, documentary filmmaker and Roy's daughter, said in a statement here. The organisers aims to screen Nutan's three films -- "Sujata" (1959), "Bandini" (1963) and "Tere Ghar Ke Saamne" (1963). The retrospective will be kick-started in the presence of Nutan's son, actor Mohnish Bahl, and her granddaughter, Pranutan Bahl, on June 2. It will conclude in the presence of Nutan's sister Tanuja on June 4.

Varun Dhawan gears up for second schedule of 'Street Dancer'

Varun Dhawan is all set to for the second schedule of Remo D'Souza's directorial 'Street Dancer' and has managed to steal the spotlight with his latest Instagram post.The 32-year-old posted a picture on Instagram flaunting his muscles to announce the commencement of the second schedule. "SD3 second sched begins," Varun captioned the post.The picture, which seems to be clicked in a gym, shows Varun striking a pose with dumbbells while flaunting his muscles. It appears from the picture that the actor is working really hard on his body.Earlier this month, Shraddha Kapoor, who will be seen sharing screen space with the 'Judwaa 2' actor, posted pictures of her workout regime on Instagram. The actor, who is working hard for her role, shared clips of herself looking unflappable while performing a headstand.In February, the 'Baaghi' actor was in London for the second schedule of the film. The first schedule came to an end recently in Punjab.The entire team keeps sharing pictures from the ...

Kapil Sharma feted by World Book of Records

Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma has been acknowledged as the most viewed stand-up comedian in India and abroad by the World book of Records London.

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West name fourth child Psalm

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West and her rapper-husband Kanye West have named their fourth child Psalm.

I'm petrified to shoot for 'Sadak 2', says Alia Bhatt

Actress Alia Bhatt, who is gearing up for her next film "Sadak 2", says she is petrified to shoot for the movie, which will be directed by her father and veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.

Ajay Devgn starrer 'De De Pyaar De' off to a slow start!

Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh starrer 'De De Pyaar De' had a lacklustre start at the box office.The romantic-comedy managed to rake in Rs. 10.41 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office collection of the film on his Twitter handle.He wrote, "De De Pyaar De picked up towards evening after a dull start... Occupancy was higher in evening/night shows... Strong reports should ensure a turnaround on Day 2 and 3... Fri Rs 10.41 cr [incl Thu previews]. India biz."It is one of the lowest openings for an Ajay Devgn starrer in recent times. According to Adarsh, the film had a slow start but picked up pace during its evening and night shows. The entertainer is expected to perform better on its second and third day of release.Ajay's last outing 'Total Dhamaal' had opened at Rs. 16.50 crore and had entered the Rs. 100 crore club in the second week of its release.Last week's Bollywood release 'Student of the

Neha shares cute family image with Angad, Mehr

As her daughter Mehr turned six-months-old on Saturday, actress Neha Dhupia posted a heart-melting photograph of her family, whom she tagged as the shape of her heart.

Katrina Kaif shares behind-the-scenes pictures from 'Bharat'

Katrina Kaif, who is busy promoting her upcoming film 'Bharat', treated her fans with pictures from the sets of the Salman Khan starrer.Katrina posted a series of behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram and wrote, "Bharat, onset."In the first picture, the 33-year-old can be seen in her 'Madam Ji' avatar from the film while Salman is seen getting his touch-ups done before the start of a scene.In the second picture, the 'Bang Bang' actor is seen in the attire of a coal mine worker and it seems from the picture that she is gazing at something really close to her heart, while in the last picture she can be seen sporting formals with her hair in lose curls.Earlier, makers of the film released the song 'Zinda', which narrates the 'extraordinary journey' of Salman Khan's character in the film. Jackie Shroff, who is essaying the role of Salman's father in the film, gets separated from his family during partition.From being a miner to a navy man, the song depicts Salman getting old as the song

Nepotism exists in every field: Debutante Sharmin Segal

Debutante actress Sharmin Segal, who is gearing up for the release of her film "Malaal", says that nepotism exists everywhere including Bollywood and that star children are usually under more pressure to prove their worth than outsiders.