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Akshay Kumar's first 'kohl-eyed' look from 'Laxmmi Bomb'
Akshay Kumar is all geared up to drop a bomb soon. The actor announced the release date of his upcoming film 'Laxmmi Bomb' on Twitter.The actor shared the news on Saturday, mentioning that the film also stars 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' fame, Kiara Advani.Sharing an eccentric poster of the film on Twitter, and calling it one bomb of a story, the actor captioned, "Bringing you one bomb of a story, Laxmmi Bomb starring Kiara Advani & yours truly! Bursting in cinemas on 5th June, 2020 Fox Star Studios Presents A Cape of Good Films Production in association with Shabinaa Entertainment & Tusshar Entertainment House Directed by Raghava Lawrence."Akshay is seen applying kohl to his eyes as he is gawking somewhere, hinting at some out of the box story.Raghava Lawrence is directing the film, which is being produced by A Cape of Goof Films Production in association with Shabinaa Entertainment and Tusshar Entertainment House.'Laxmmi Bomb' is set to burst on the silver screen on ...
'Laxmmi Bomb' set to release in June 2020
National Award-winning actor Akshay Kumar and actress Kiara Advani starrer "Laxmmi Bomb" is all set to release on June 5, 2020.
Chris Rock to reboot 'Saw' series for Lionsgate
Actor-comedian Chris Rock is set to reboot Lionsgate's highly-successful "Saw" franchise. The psychological horror series, which hails from Twisted Pictures, is synonymous for its gory murder sequences. The story follows the "Jigsaw Killer" or simply "Jigsaw", who often traps his victims in situations in order to test their will to live. The new film's script, written by written by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg, is based on a story conceived by Rock. He will also executive produce the project, reported Deadline. The actor said he plans to take the franchise into a "really intense and twisted new place". "I've been a fan of 'Saw' since the first film in 2004. I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place," Rock said in a statement. The first film, directed by James Wan, was a major box-office hit in 2004. It spawned seven sequels over the years, grossing more than USD 1 billion worldwide. The upcoming reboot will release on October 23, 2020.
Saregama India launches Carvaan Mini Legends for Kannada music
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New 'Mortal Kombat' movie to release in March, 2021
Warner Bros has announced that its upcoming reboot of "Mortal Kombat" will hit the theatres worldwide on March 5, 2021. James Wan is producing the movie, along with Michael Clear, Todd Garner and Jeremy Stein, according to Deadline. The film, which recently started production in South Australia, will be directed by debutante filmmaker Simon McQuoid. Lawrence Kasanoff is executive producing. Greg Russo penned the most recent draft. The movie is based on the classic '90s arcade game. Paul WS Anderson's 1995 "Mortal Kombat" revolved around some of the game's classic characters, like Liu Kang and Johnny Cage, who were invited to a tournament on a mysterious island only to find out that the fate of the world hung in the balance. The film was followed by a sequel, "Mortal Kombat Annihilation", which released in 1997.
Will Smith on how he added Bollywood touch to 'Aladdin'
Actor Will Smith is in love with the world of Bollywood and says he asked director Guy Ritchie to add a touch of it in forthcoming film "Aladdin".
Nana playing psychological games: Tanushree's lawyer
Tanushree Dutta's lawyer Nitin Satpute has clarified that police has not given clean chit to actor Nana Patekar who was accused of sexual harassment by the actress.
Rajkumar Santoshi to direct romcom 'BadBoy'
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is set to direct an upcoming quirky young romantic comedy titled "BadBoy".
'De De...' collects over Rs 10 crore on opening day
Actors Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh starrer "De De Pyaar De" has raked in over Rs 10 crore at the box office on the first day of its release.
Hina Khan unveils the poster of her debut film 'Lines' at Cannes
After hogging the limelight since her appearance at the reality show Bigg Boss season 11, Hina Khan grabbed everyone's attention with her look at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival.Making her debut at the red carpet, it was a proud moment for the actor as the poster of her upcoming film 'Lines' was launched at the mega event.Giving a glimpse about her character "Nazia" in the film and the trouble she faces, Hina shared the look of the poster on her Instagram and wrote, "Emotions don't change because of the borders in between, the life and plight of Nazia is a simple portrayal of any girl who faces the magnitude of ordinary challenges in a not so ordinary story.#Lines is my debut in films.I hope you all love it as much we loved it.This is the first look launched at Cannes and an official poster which depicts more than a poster can!"In the poster, the 31-year-old actor is portrayed in a completely different avatar where she is seen wearing traditional jewelry including the jhoomar, ...
Indian filmmaker wins Cannes award
An Indian filmmaker, Achyutanand Dwivedi, made amends for his nation's disappointing no-show in the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. His three-minute film, "Seed Mother", won the third prize in the international section of Nespresso Talents 2019 in Cannes on Friday night. Held annually as part of the Cannes Critics' Week to encourage new perspectives in filmmaking, Nespresso Talents is now in its fourth year. It is a contest limited to films shot in a vertical 9/16 video format. This year's theme was 'We Are What We Eat', aimed at exploring the world, experiencing diversity, and sharing experiences and knowledge through food. It received 371 videos from 47 countries in three broad categories: Farming and Biodiversity, Food Heritage and the Value Chain and Food in Popular Cultures. "Seed Mother" celebrates the exceptional spirit of Rahibai Soma Popere, a woman who champions the use of local seeds and traditional methods of farming in villages of Maharashtra. The Nespresso 2019 first prize in
Zoe Saldana to star in 'Keyhole Garden'
"Avengers: Endgame" star Zoe Saldana will be toplining the upcoming romance drama "Keyhole Garden". The film will mark the directorial debut of the actor's husband, Marco Perego-Saldana. He has also penned the script along with Rick Rapoza, reported Variety. The film is about the sprawling romance of a man and woman whose love for each other struggles to overcome the divisiveness of life on America's southern border. Described as a "timely exploration of the humanity of immigration and the fragility of life", the story will be told through three interwoven narratives: a young boy trying to save his undocumented friend from deportation; an immigration agent unknowingly dooming a former lover; and a cartel trafficker carrying out his last mission. Julie Horn, Alexandra Milchan, Perego-Saldana, Robert Kravis and Karl Herrmann will produce the project. Rick Yorn will serve as executive producer. Saldana, 40, most recently portrayed Gamora in Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame". The actor is ...
Anil Kapoor felicitated by European Chambers of Commerce in India
For his continuous support in promoting the cause of children's rights, Anil Kapoor was felicitated by Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India and a European Union delegation in Mumbai.The event also marked the celebration of EU Day 2019 on Friday. Anil Kapoor, who has been working in collaboration with Plan India, a child rights organisation, was the guest of honour at the event.Tomasz Kozlowski, EU Ambassador to India said, "Council of European Chambers of Commerce in India traditionally organises EU based celebrations. I am so happy that Anil Kapoor is with us today because he is so famous in promoting cultural ties between India and European countries."Praising Anil Kapoor, the ambassador added, "Mr. Kapoor is also known as a very devoted promoter of social values, women rights. We spent some time together in October last year, promoting girls' rights in an event organised by Plan India."The 'Slumdog Millionaire' actor has been supporting girls' and children's rights for
Marilyn Manson, Sharon Stone to appear in 'The New Pope'
Singer-songwriter Marilyn Manson and actor Sharon Stone will be making appearances in the upcoming HBO series "The New Pope". The show is a follow-up to Paolo Sorrentino's critically-applauded "The Young Pope" limited series that featured actor Jude Law as American pontiff Lenny Belardo, an outrageously conservative figurehead who seems determined on turning the world of the Vatican upside down. "The New Pope" will be set in in the world of modern papacy and Law is expected to reprise his role. The show will also feature veteran actor John Malkovich in a pivotal role. The details of the characters that Manson and Stone will be playing in the show have not been revealed yet, reported Variety. The show will also feature returning cast members from its 2016 predecessor -- Cecile de France as Vatican marketing executive Sofia; Ludivine Sagnier as the wife of a Swiss Guard, who is a fervent papal fan; and Silvio Orlando as the warty, manipulative Cardinal Voiello. The show recently wrapped
Harvey Keitel to star in Meyer Lansky biopic
Veteran actor Harvey Keitel is set to portray gangster Meyer Lansky in an upcoming biographical drama film. Lansky, considered a contemporary of Bugsy Siegel, was one of the most notorious gangsters of the American history. To be directed by Eytan Rockaway, the yet-untitled film will also feature Sam Worthington, Emory Cohen and Austin Stowell. Actors Alexandra Daddario and Tony Danza are in negotiations to join the cast, reported Variety. The film follows an aging Lansky living in anonymity in Miami Beach after being investigated and pursued for decades by the FBI. When he enlists a young journalist named David Stone (Worthington) to tell his story, the Feds use him as a pawn to track down the hundreds of millions of dollars that the mobster has been suspected of stashing. Stone finds himself caught in the middle of a game of cat and mouse, uncovering the hidden truth about the life of the notorious boss of Murder Inc and the National Crime Syndicate. Rockaway has adapted the film's .
Indian melody, rhyme is fascinating: Clean Bandit
The members of Grammy Award-winning British electronic music band Clean Bandit, on a short trip to India for a collaboration with Indian singer Benny Dayal, have said the elaborate and intricate rhythm structure of Indian music really fascinates them.
Dressed as a 'dove', Kangana joins the Chopard party
From a Kanjeevaram saree to an edgy pantsuit followed by a dreamy white embellished gown, Kangana Ranaut has perfectly cut a dash. As the actor headed to the Chopard event, she chose to be the dove!'Queen' has never shied away from coming out of the box and once again, the actor chose to dress in her unique style.Kangana's team shared an applaudable image of the actor as she joins the Chopard party at Cannes. Dolled up in a white gown, the team called her the 'dove' and captioned, "The dove has landed at the Chopard party."For her fourth look, Ranaut dressed up in a Toni Maticevski plain white gown. It seems like the actor can't get enough of 'white' colour.With a full sleeve on one side, the white ensemble had a halter neck design on the other with a ruffled neckline. To break the monotony, the actor went for a pair of blue strappy heels.The 'Manikarnika' actor kept a minimalistic makeup but highlighted the eyes with a blue shimmery winged eyeliner. Keeping her hair tied in a top ...
Ruskin Bond's recollection of 1947, Partition in a deeply personal memoir (Ruskin Bond turns 85 on May 19)
Book: Coming Round the Mountain; Author: Ruskin Bond; Illustrator: Mihir Joglekar; Publisher: Penguin; Pages: 117; Price: Rs 250
Veteran Telugu actor Rallapalli passes away
Veteran Telugu actor Rallapalli Venkata Narasimha Rao passed away at a private hospital here on Friday.The 74-year-old actor had been suffering from a lung ailment and was admitted to the hospital on May 15.Rallapalli has acted in over 800 films, including Oorummadi Bratukulu, Toorpu Velle Railu, Srivariki Premalekha, Khaidi, Mantrigari Viyyankudu, Alaya Sikharam, etc.
Chunky Panday excited for his short film 'Tap Tap'
Actor Chunky Panday, who is gearing up for the release of his short film "Tap Tap", says it is one of the most interesting projects he has ever been a part of.