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Sony's push into entertainment aims for stability, not splashiness
TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp's new chief executive is embracing entertainment content, but for now appears to be steering clear of direct competition with tech giants such as Apple Inc and Netflix Inc.
'Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar' gets new release date
Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar' which was slated to release on August 3, 2018, will now release on March 1, 2019.The story revolves around a man and a woman belonging to two different parts of India. The only thing that keeps them together is their hatred for each other.Confirming the news, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, "#SandeepAurPinkyFaraar will now release on 1 March 2019... Stars Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra... Directed by Dibakar Banerjee... Presented by Yash Raj Films."Earlier, the stars revealed their look from the film. Parineeti will be seen in a corporate avatar whereas Arjun will play a 30-year-old police officer from Delhi Police's special unit.Also, the duo will be seen together in Vipul Amrutlal Shah's 'Namaste England' after a gap of six years.Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, the movie will be presented by Yash Raj Films.
Journalism started during Mahabharata: UP deputy CM
Joining the list of BJP leaders linking modern inventions with ancient India, Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Sharma has claimed that journalism began during Mahabharata. Speaking at an event organised here to mark the 'Hindi Journalism Day' yesterday, the minister rejected the various claims on the origin of Journalism, and said, "It (journalism) started during Mahabharata". The deputy chief minister also cited various instances from the Indian epic to buttress his claim. He said the mythological character, Sanjaya, sitting at Hastinapur, narrated a bird's eye view of the war of Mahabharata, to Dhritarashtra. Yeh live telecast nahi to aur kya hai (if it is not live telecast, then what is it ?)," Sharma asked. The BJP minister also equated another character, Narada, with the present-day Google. "Your Google has started now, but our Google started long time back. 'Narad Muni' was the epitome of information. He could reach anywhere and transfer a message from one place to another by ...
Resurgence in incidents against South Asians under Trump: Indian American actor
Manish Dayal remembers growing up watching Indians play the roles of cab drivers or terrorists on screen, but this was not surprising for him. Now the Indian-American actor-director is determined to start a dialogue around race and justice with his projects.
Jason Patric joins immigrant drama 'Bonded'
Jason Patric is all geared up to act in an immigration drama, 'Bonded'.As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the 51-year-old actor will play a cop, Officer Stevens, who doesn't always play by the rules.The film will revolve around a young Mexican teenager's immigration hardships and will portray how the teenager is enslaved and forced to work in deteriorating conditions with other illegal immigrants after being brought to the US.Based on true events, the drama will be produced by Lucas Akonsin and Luke Daniels and executive produced by Jorge Vergara.The film is made by writer-director Mohit Ramchandani.
Jim Davis reveals why politics is not for Garfield
What would the "big orange cat" who speaks his mind feel about the "big orange guy"? Fans of Garfield will never know because his creator Jim Davis, an Emmy Award winner, doesn't want the lasagna-loving, Monday-hating cat -- who will hit the big 40 on June 19 -- to be dated by dealing with politics.
'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar' released pushed to March 1, 2019
Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra-starrer "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar", which was due to release in August this year, will now hit the screens on March 1, 2019. The makers wanted ample time between the movie and the actors' other film together, "Namaste England".
Michael Jackson's estate sues Disney over ABC special
Michael Jackson's estate has filed a copyright infringement suit against the Walt Disney Company, alleging that an ABC television special used the legendary singers songs and videos without permission. The suit surrounds "The Last Days of Michael Jackson," a TV special that aired on March 24, reported Variety. The estate alleges that the producers used songs including "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "The Girl Is Mine," along with music videos such as "Thriller," and clips from "This Is It," the concert documentary. "The extent of Disney's use of the Estate's intellectual property in 'The Last Days of Michael Jackson' is truly astounding," the suit states. According to the estate, Disney's attorneys never reached out to obtain the permission before the show aired. When the estate raised objections, Disney asserted that the show was a "documentary" and was entitled to use the material under the "fair use" doctrine. Howard Weitzman, the attorney for the Jackson estate, said that was ...
John Abraham meets 'young and dynamic' Devendra Fadnavis
Actor John Abraham said he would love to show his new film 'Parmanu' to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.John, who met Fadnavis earlier, took to Twitter on Wednesday night to share a photograph with the Chief Minister."Absolute pleasure meeting the young and dynamic Devendra Fadnavis. Amazing to know about the splendid work he is doing for Maharashtra. I am really honoured that he has heard good things about 'Parmanu'. Would love to show him and his lovely wife Amruta Fadnavis the film soon," John captioned the image.Devendra Fadnavis also praised John on the micro-blogging site and posted: "It was wonderful to meet you John Abraham. Congratulations for the movie and the subject you picked up! Wishing all the success to team 'Parmanu'."Released on May 25, 'Parmanu' has minted Rs 32.17 crore at the box office.Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the film also features Diana Penty, Boman Irani and Anuja Sathe.
Sylvester Stallone working on film about Trump-pardoned boxer Jack Johnson
Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone is teaming up with MGM to develop a biopic on legendary boxing champion Jack Johnson, who was recently posthumously pardoned by President Donald Trump. Johnson was a dominant boxer and the first African-American heavyweight champion. The film will launch Stallone's Balboa Productions, created to develop film and television projects, reported Variety. Stallone was instrumental in obtaining a presidential pardon for Johnson, who was convicted of violating the Mann Act in 1910 for transporting a woman across state lines for "immoral purposes." MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman and MGM executive vice president of production Adam Rosenberg are overseeing the film, but there is no writer or director attached yet. Stallone has previously partnered with MGM on the "Rocky" movies and the "Creed" spin-off.
Salman Khan makes yet another discovery
Bollywood's Bhai, Salman Khan, is all set to give yet another new face to the Bollywood industry - Zaheer Iqbal.The still-untitled film is a love story set in the backdrop of Kashmir. Nitin Kakkar of 'Filmistaan' fame will direct the film.The news was shared by Taran Adarsh, an Indian film critic on his Twitter handle. He wrote, "Salman Khan launches Zaheer Iqbal... The film is not titled yet... A love story set in Kashmir... Produced by Salman Khan Films, Murad Khetani and Ashwin Varde... Directed by Nitin Kakkar... Shoot begins Sept 2018".A day before, on Wednesday, Salman had teased the public with a picture of a kid, hanging onto his bieng. Along with the picture, he had written, "Being Launched Tomorrow ... KAL dekhte hai yeh ladka AAJ kaise dikhta hai ..."The film will be produced by Salman Khan Films, Murad Khetani, and Ashwin Varde. The shoot is scheduled to begin in September 2018.
Keanu Reeves to star in 'Always Be My Maybe'
Hollywood star Keanu Reeves and Daniel Dae Kim have joined the cast of Netflix's romantic comedy "Always Be My Maybe". The movie stars Ali Wong and Randall Park in the lead roles, reported Variety. Wong and Park feature in the film as childhood sweethearts who have a falling out and do not speak for 15 years. They reconnect as adults when Wong's character a celebrity chef opening a restaurant in San Francisco runs into Park's character, a happily struggling musician still living at home working for his dad. Additional cast members include Karan Soni, Charlyne Yi, Michelle Buteau, Vivian Bang, James Saito, Lyrics Born, and Susan Park. Nahnatchka Khan is directing the film from a script by Wong, Park, and Michael Golamco. Netflix will release "Always Be My Maybe" in 2019.
The Orchard acquires US rights of 'The Song of Sway Lake'
Entertainment company, The Orchard has acquired the US rights of Ari Gold directorial, 'The Song of Sway Lake'.As confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, the distributor will release the film in theaters on September 21 and on Digital HD, and on VOD on September 25.The film revolves around a young man's quest for a long-lost jazz record and his plans to steal the valuable.Rory Culkin has played the young man and Robert Sheehan has acted as Culkin's accomplice. Mary Beth Peil is also seen in a pivotal role.The jazz-infused drama is written by Gold himself, in collaboration with Elizabeth Bull. The film is produced by Grack Film's Gold, Allison Rose Carter, Michael Bederman, and Social Construct's Zak Kilberg.The film was launched at the recent Cannes Film Festival by Kew Media Group.
Dave Bautista joins action-comedy 'Dogtown'
Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista is set to star in Bold Films' action-comedy "Dogtown." The film is based on Jason Pearson's comic books, "Body Bags" and Kyle Ward has been hired to pen the script, reported Variety. The series was first published in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics. Set in the fictional city of Terminus, Georgia, the story follows a father-daughter team of assassins-Mack Delgado (aka 'Clownface') and his overzealous teenage daughter, Panda, who constantly seeks her father's respect and permission to go out on jobs with him and his longtime body-bagging partner. Hivemind's Jason Brown and Sean Daniel will produce the project alongside Bold Films' Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Jon Oakes.
Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo in talks to star in 'Come Away'
Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo are in negotiations to star in fantasy drama "Come Away". The project will mark the live-action debut of Brenda Chapman, the Oscar-winning director and co-writer of the Pixar film "Brave", reported Deadline. Marissa Kate Goodhill is writing the script. If things materialise, Jolie and Oyelowo will play the parents of the brother and sister who became the protagonists of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan." When their older brother dies in a tragic accident, they seek to save their parents from despairing over the losses and are then forced to choose between home and imagination. "Angelina and David are going to bring a beautiful chemistry and depth to this magical story, giving audiences a wonderful step outside the expected," Chapman said. Oyelowo, Leesa Kahn, James Spring and Andrea Keir are producing and Michelle Manning will be executive producer. Makers are planning to shoot initially in the UK, with Jolie joining the team in ...
James Marsden to star in 'Sonic the Hedgehog' film
"Westworld" star James Marsden has joined the cast of Paramount's live-action/animation hybrid movie "Sonic the Hedgehog". The film is an adaptation of the classic video game launched by Sega in 1991. The game features a hedgehog named Sonic on a quest to defeat Doctor Robotnik, a scientist who has imprisoned animals in robots and stolen magical Chaos Emeralds. Jeff Fowler is directing the project, reported Variety. Neal H Moritz will be producing under his Original Film banner and Tim Miller will serve as executive producer.
Julia Roberts to present George Clooney with AFI Life Achievement award
The American Film Institute (AFI) has selected Julia Roberts to present the AFI Life Achievement Award to her longtime friend and colleague George Clooney. The 57-year-old actor will receive the honour at the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute on June 7 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, reported Entertainment Tonight. Roberts, 50, and Clooney have worked together on "Ocean's Eleven", "Ocean's Twelve" and 2016's "Money Monster". She also starred in Clooney's directorial debut, "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind", and in "August: Osage County", which he produced. Clooney's next project is a Hulu miniseries adaptation of "Catch-22," which he will direct, produce, and star in opposite Hugh Laurie and Kyle Chandler.
Hailee Steinfeld to star in Apple's Emily Dickinson series
Apple has given a straight-to-series order to a half-hour show about acclaimed 19th century poet Emily Dickinson, with actor Hailee Steinfeld set to play the lead. According to Variety, the series is a comedic take on Dickinson's world, exploring the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of a budding writer who does not fit in to her own time due to her imaginative point of view. David Gordon Green will direct and executive produce the series, with Alena Smith attached as writer. "Dickinson" will mark Steinfeld's first regular role on a television series.
Snoop Dogg breaks world record for largest ever glass of gin and juice
Rapper-actor-producer Snoop Dogg has smashed the world record of largest ever glass of gin and juice. In a nod to his 1994 hit "Gin and Juice," the 46-year-old musician concocted the largest glass of the tune's signature beverage at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, reported Entertainment Weekly. During his set at the festival, Snoop set the Guinness World Record for the biggest-ever version of the cocktail, with the final five-foot-tall product containing 180 bottles of Hendricks gin, plus juice donated by Whole Foods. Rapper Warren G and Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio helped Snoop in making the world record. A representative from the Guinness organisation presented Snoop with his record certificate. The rapper shared the picture of the certificate on Instagram. "The largest paradise cocktail was created by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Michael Voltaggio, Kim Kaechele and Kendall Coleman (All USA) in Napa, California, USA on 26 May 2018," the record certificate stated.
Jeff Goldblum to release debut jazz album
Actor Jeff Goldblum is set to release his debut jazz album at the age of 65. The actor, who started playing jazz at the age of 15, has signed to iconic label Decca Records, reported Variety. He was signed by Decca after the label's executives spotted him accompanying singer Gregory Porter on the piano during a performance on "The Graham Norton Show" last October while promoting "Thor: Ragnarok." "I'm so happy to be in cahoots with the wonderful people at Decca, one of the coolest and most prestigious labels of all time," Goldblum said. The actor known for his iconic roles in films including "The Fly, "Jurassic Park" and "Independence Day," has played piano since childhood. He regularly plays with his jazz band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, around LA and at the Cafe Carlyle in New York. Goldblum also hosts a weekly jazz variety show at LA's Rockwell Table and Stage when not away on location.