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Joonas Suotamo didn't feel pressure over iconic 'Star Wars' scene
Los Angeles, May 23 (IANA) "Solo: A Star Wars Story" actor Joonas Suotamo says he didn't let himself feel any pressure while filming the iconic scene where characters Chewbacca and Han Solo meet for the first time.
Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk bags Man Booker International Prize
A novel about travel in the 21st century and human anatomy titled "Flights" by Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk has been awarded the Man Booker International Prize for 2018.
Polish novelist wins Man Booker International Prize
An English translation of Polish novel "Flights", which interweaves narratives of travel with explorations of the human body, was today named as the winner of the prestigious Man Booker International Prize. The novel by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Jennifer Croft, won the USD 67,000 prize after coming top of a shortlist of six titles. The money will be split between the author and translator. "Tokarczuk is a writer of wonderful wit, imagination and literary panache," said head judge Lisa Appignanesi as the winner was announced at a ceremony in London. "In 'Flights', brilliantly translated by Jennifer Croft, by a series of startling juxtapositions she flies us through a galaxy of departures and arrivals, stories and digressions, all the while exploring matters close to the contemporary and human predicament - where only plastic escapes mortality," Appignanesi added. "Flights" recounts a sheaf of stories on Tokarczuk's theme, including the 17th century tale of Dutch anatomist Philip ...
Alia wants to work with Rishi Kapoor again
Actress Alia Bhatt, who shared screen space with veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in 2016 film 'Kapoor & Sons', hopes to work with him again.Rishi on Thursday took to Twitter to share that he has worked with many people in the popular Bhatt family including Mahesh Bhatt, Emraan Hashmi, Soni Razdan and Alia."Have worked with most of the talented Bhatt family (and relatives). Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Robin Bhatt, Purnima ji, Soni Bhatt (Razdan), Pooja Bhatt, Emran Hashmi, Alia Bhatt. Thank you all," Rishi tweeted.In reply, Alia wrote: "Haha wow. Hope we work together again sir. Maybe this time all together."Besides Alia, Emraan also took to the micro-blogging site to share his experience with Rishi.He tweeted: "Full on inspiration working with you sir."Rishi and Emraan will next be seen together in 'Drishyam' director Jeethu Joseph's upcoming yet-to-be-titled project.
Akal Takht sets up Sikh Censor Board to review films on community
After a few Bollywood films ran into trouble with a section of the Sikhs over the depiction of the community, the Akal Takht on Tuesday announced the setting up of a 'Sikh Censor Board'.
Akal Takht sets up 'Sikh Censor Board'
The Akal Takht today set up a 'Sikh Censor Board', saying it was "mandatory" for filmmakers now to seek approval from it before making a movie on a subject related to Sikhs and their religion. The move comes after a row over the release last month of 'Nanak Shah Fakir', a film on the first Sikh guru. The Supreme Court had refused to stay the movie's release after the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) approached it. The Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, said it set up the "censor board" following a controversy because of "distortion of facts pertaining to Sikh Gurus and Sikh history in movies". In a statement in Amritsar, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh said it had been made "mandatory" for very filmmaker to seek the board's approval before making a movie related to the Sikh religion and the Sikh heritage. On the recommendation of this board, the Akal Takht will give its final approval to any of such movie, documentary or animation film. The ...
Minister orders clarification on 'recorded music ban' in Delhi restobars
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday ordered the Excise Commissioner to issue a clarification on the 'ban' on playing recorded music in restobars in the city.
Idol worth Rs 1 cr seized by UP police
The police today seized an ashtdahtu idol, worth over Rs 1 crore, from two persons during a checking drive near the Narsingh Kachhua crossing here, an official said. The idol was seized from Ravi Soni and Abdul from near the crossing in the Saini area, Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gupta said. The seizure was made after a tip off, he said. The idol is 5.95 kg and has 52 per cent gold in it, he said, adding that it is worth about Rs 1 crore. He said the matter is being probed.
John, Diana go on Parmanu Pride Parade in heart of Delhi
As actors John Abraham and Diana Penty undertook a ride on an open jeep in the inner circle of Delhi's Connaught Place to promote their forthcoming film "Parmanu - The Story of Pokhran", the crowd followed them on what they called the Parmanu Pride Parade.
VHP says won't allow screening of Salman Khan Films' Loveratri
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today said it will not allow screening of Salman Khan Films' upcoming movie Loveratri as its name distorts the meaning of a Hindu festival. "We will not allow its exhibition in cinema halls in the country. We don't want the sentiments of Hindus to be hurt," VHP's international working president Alok Kumar said. Speaking to reporters here, Kumar said, "The film is set against the backdrop of Navratri, a Hindu festival, and the name distorts its meaning." Navratri is a nine-night festival for worship of nine avatars of Goddess Durga. The festival is marked with revelry across various parts of the country and is particularly famous in Gujarat. Loveratri, which is said to have a backdrop of Gujarat, is slated to be released on October 5 this year, around the same time when Navaratri would be celebrated. A number of movies in the past have faced opposition from VHP and other organisations over one or the other issue and some of them had to go for a new name,
Michael Jordan to lead 'gen:LOCK'
Michael Jordan has signed to lend voice to the main character of the upcoming 3d animated series 'genThe series will be produced by Rooster Teeth and Jordan's Outlier Productions will co-produce it.It will be about a team of young pilots recruited to control giant robots bearing weapons, saving the Earth in a global war. Jordan would play the role of Julian Chase, a fighter pilot who quits and becomes the first member to join the team, where his endurance, his identity is tested.According to the reports in The Hollywood Reporter, 'gen:LOCK' creator Gray G. Haddock, who serves as head of Rooster Teeth Animation said, "Michael's visionary career choices and commitment to meaningful entertainment, not to mention his love of anime, line up perfectly with what drives Rooster Teeth, and we're thrilled for the opportunity to do some cool sci-fi storytelling together."'gen:LOCK' will stream exclusively on Rooster Teeth. Rooster Teeth started production in 2003, with Red vs. Blue and has ...
Michael Jackson's antigravity tilt: Mystery decoded
Every ardent music and dance lover will be well versed to Michael Jackson's signature dance move in 1987's music video 'Smooth Criminal'.Three neurosurgeons from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India - Nishant S. Yagnick, Manjul Tripathi, and Sandeep Mohindra - set out to examine the antigravity tilt from a neurosurgeon's point of view.Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, MTV had only one format - music videos - and that genre really took off when Jackson burst on the scene in 1983 with his musical hit 'Billie Jean'. Prior to his arrival on MTV, most videos were merely visual promos for artists' songs, and in some cases, the visual side of the promos detracted from the music.Michael Jackson, on the other hand, took his incredible music and added storylines, special effects, cinematography, and amazing choreography. He created high-budget brief movies highlighting both music and dance.And about that dance...Jackson executed dance moves we ...
Salman Khan to create scripted, non-scripted shows
Bollywood actor Salman Khan is synonymous with whopping success in film industry. He is considered as one of the most bankable stars for the box office.Now, venturing out of the movies, the 'Bhaijaan' of Bollywood has formed an alliance with Banijay Asia, one of the world's largest independent content creation groups for television and multimedia platforms, to bring scripted and non-scripted shows to the audience.Confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, the collaboration will give way to shows for television and digital platforms.Salman's production company, SK TV will produce shows across genres, focusing on Indian and South-East Asian markets.On the television front, Salman has served as a long-running host for 'Big Boss', an Indian version of Britain's 'Big Brother'. He will soon be returning as a host for the second installment of 'Dus Ka Dum'.
SRK gets candid on 'Zero' set
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently shooting for the film 'Zero', was caught in a candid moment with director Aanand L Rai and other team members.Pooja Dadlani, a celebrity manager shared some candid photos of Khan from the sets of 'Zero'.In the photo, Shah Rukh Khan and Aanand L Rai are seen engaged in a deep conversation.She tweeted, "We can chat absolutely anywhere! Love these candid conversations... #zero"The film also stars Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in the lead.'Zero' is slated to release on December 21, 2018.
Rohan Chand shines in 'Mowgli' trailer
With Jon Favreau's 2016 film 'The Jungle Book' setting benchmarks at the box office worldwide, director Andy Serkis has returned with another adaptation of the popular India-based story, titled 'Mowgli'.Indian-American child artist Rohan Chand is stepping into Neel Sethi's shoes to play the title role in the movie.The trailer of the film presents a different and darker version of Rudyard Kipling's book 'The Jungle Book' and Serkis says unlike Favreau's movie, his film is not a fairy tale, and the audience should not expect animals singing and dancing in it, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Besides Rohan, the gritty live-action film features voices of Serkis as Baloo, Benedict Cumberbatch as Shere Khan, Cate Blanchett as Kaa, Christian Bale as Bagheera and Matthew Rhys as John Lockwood.The trailer of 'Mowgli' is distinguishing itself from Favreau's 2016 adaptation, which minted 966 million dollars globally."People are so used to the 1968 (Disney animated version). This is trying to ...
Kalinga litfest to be themed on 'just society'
With over 250 speakers, poets, musicians, artists and performers, the fifth edition of Kalinga literary festival will focus on 'just society'. The three-day festival beginning on June 8 in Bhubaneswar, will explore concepts of equality, equity and humanity in literature. The festival will witness innovative sessions on radio, poetry recitation, short story, lyrics and cinema by speakers like writer Amish Tripathi, politician-author Pavan Verma, Urdu poet and lyricist Rahat Indori, writer Mridula Garg, entrepreneur-author Ravi Singh, and commentator and journalist Vinod Dua among others. Discussions on issues ranging from youth to inclusion, transgender to equality, women to equity, and governance to justice will be held at the festival. A dedicated poetry festival, 'Mystic Kalinga', an integral part of the event, will be organised to provide a platform for emerging talents and youth icons in poetry to meet the established ones and the legends. Another dedicated platform, 'Kalinga Art .
I push my limits to be the best version of myself: Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha says when it comes to fitness her aim is to continuously work towards becoming a better version of herself. The 30-year-old actor believes it is important to stay healthy rather than try and fit into a body type. "My goal is to consistently push my limits to be the best version of myself everyday. I've never been this for before. Now that I'm here, I only want to get better and better. I work towards breaking the patterns of my body and challenging it's awareness with everything I do - from my diet to my exercise routine. "At the end of the day, it is hard work and dedication that pays off because in the long term, there are no shortcuts!" Sonakshi said. The actor will next be seen in "Happy Bhag Jayegi" sequel. Produced by Aanand L Rai, the film also features Diana Penty and Jimmy Shergill. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the movie will hit the theatres on August 24.
Tambor apologised to Arrested Development cast for 'distraction' over sexual misconduct claims
Veteran actor Jeffrey Tambor has said that he apologised to his "Arrested Development" co-stars after the sexual misconduct scandal that plagued his other show, Amazon Prime Video's "Transparent". Tambor has denied accusations that he sexually harassed his former assistant Van Barnes and "Transparent" co-star Trace Lysette, but recently acknowledged that "lines got blurred" between them. Amazon fired Tambor from his Emmy-winning role as trans woman Maura Pfefferman following an internal investigation. Streaming giant Netflix, however, has teamed up with the actor for the next season of "Arrested Development". The cast of the series recently appeared on Entertainment Weekly Radio, where Tambor said he had reached out to his castmates months ago to apologise for dragging them into his personal issues. "I sent an email around and said an apology to these people I love so much for the distraction, and you'll be asked questions, and things like that. I gave a rather in-depth interview to .
I knew I had become famous when Big B's kids sought autograph: Shroff
Actor Jackie Shroff, who ruled the silver screen in the '90s, says he realised he had become famous when megastar Amitabh Bachchan's children came up to him for an autograph. The 63-year-old actor said he was shooting in Chennai and Bachchans had booked an entire top floor of a five-star hotel he was also staying in. "I asked the waiter what time does he (Bachchan) come, because I really wanted to meet him. But I find his kids coming to take my autograph. I said, 'Wow, here I am waiting to see Bachchan sir and his kids want my autograph!' I realised then that I had become famous," Shroff said. Coming from a chawl in South Mumbai, the actor said he never thought he would become an actor but his father, an astrologer, always believed that he was destined for better things in life. "My father said that I will be an actor but I scoffed at him. I wondered, 'How can a boy from Teen Batti (Mumbai) become an actor?' I went to a hotel to become a chef and then tried becoming a flight attendant
Lately I have been giving extra care to my skin: Sonu Sood
Actor Sonu Sood says he has started giving extra care to his skin especially when he is travelling a lot.