Page 1193 - Entertainment Culture

Rohan Chand's 'Mowgli' promises darker take of 'The Jungle Book'

The first trailer of "Mowgli", which features Rohan Chand in the title role, presents a different and darker version of Rudyard Kiplings "The Jungle Book". Director Andy Serkis says it is not a fairy tale, and the audience should not expect singing and dancing animals in the film.

TV is still stuck in the past: Shama Sikander

Actress Shama Sikander, who is fondly remembered as Pooja from "Yeh Meri Life Hai", is consciously staying away from TV and says the small screen in still stuck in the past.

We don't always take good care Of our artistes: Lata Mangeshkar

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar says that responsible people within the film industry lack taking good care of their artistes in the manner that they deserve.

I don't pay attention to trolls: Twinkle Khanna

A frequent target of trolls and cyber-bullying on social media platforms, producer-entrepreneur and author Twinkle Khanna says she does not get much affected as she does not pay attention to them.

Amber Heard to receive shining star award at Maui Film Festival

Hollywood actor Amber Heard will be honoured with this year's shining star award at the 19th annual Maui Film Festival. The award honours actors "who dares to dream big and delivers brilliantly charismatic and revelatory performances every time that opportunity knocks." "We are thrilled to add Amber Heard to this year's collection of highlights as the recipient of the Maui Film Festival's shining star award for her ever-evolving, revelatory, and ascending film career," festival founder and director Barry Rivers said in a statement issued to Variety. The award ceremony will take place at the Celestial Cinema during the festival, which runs from June 13 to June 17 at the Wailea Resort in Maui, Hawaii. Previous winners include Adam Driver, Zac Efron, Andrew Garfield, Jake Gyllenhaal, Freida Pinto, Emma Roberts, and Olivia Wilde.

Pussycat Dolls sue Daily Mail over 'prostitution ring' report

The Pussycat Dolls, the band formed by Robin Antin in the mid-1990s, has slapped the Daily Mail Corporation with a defamation lawsuit, alleging that the girl group was falsely smeared by reports that it served as a "prostitution ring". According to the Hollywood Reporter, in the suit, filed in New York Supreme Court, Antin and The Pussycat Dolls maintain that accusations by Kaya Jones, who purported to be a former member of the group, were "obviously false," and that Daily Mail published Jones' claims "with a reckless regard for the truth." As per the documents, Jones auditioned for the group but was rejected from a marquee position to backup vocalist. She is described in the suit as "disgruntled". The suit also claims that the publication neglected "to properly vet what it would commit to print by not contacting Antin". The Pussycat Dolls were founded in 1995 by Antin as a modern dance troupe performing weekly shows at "The Viper Room" in Los Angeles. Christina Aguilera, Christina ...

Halle Berry, Anjelica Huston join 'John Wick: Chapter 3'

Actors Halle Berry, Anjelica Huston, Asia Kate Dillon, Mark Dacascos, and Jason Mantzoukas have joined the cast of "John Wick: Chapter 3".

Salman Khan TV, Banijay Asia unite to create TV, web content

Superstar Salman Khan's television production house SK TV has collaborated with Banijay Group, known for backing shows like "Survivor" and "Keeping up with the Kardashians", to create content across television and web formats.

Michael B Jordan joins Rooster Teeth's 'gen:Lock' anime-style series

Actor Michael B Jordan is set to join Rooster Teeth's "gen:Lock" as the voice of the hero of the futuristic anime-style series. "gen:Lock" revolves around earth's last free society, which is on the losing side of a global war. Jordan will provide the voice of lead character Julian Chase, who joins the fight as the first pilot for the next generation of mecha: a class of giant, weaponised robots controlled by humans, reported Variety. The 31-year-old "Creed" star's production company, Outlier Society Productions, is set to co-produce "gen:Lock" in association with Rooster Teeth. The series is created, written and directed by Gray G Haddock, head of Rooster Teeth Animation. Rooster Teeth has not announced a premiere date for the series, but expects it to premiere later in 2018.

Barack and Michelle Obama sign production deal with Netflix

Netflix has locked a deal with former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to produce series and movies for the streaming giant. According to Netflix, the former first couple will work on scripted and unscripted series as well as docu-series, documentary films, and features under the multi-year deal. "One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life, and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience. That's why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world," Obama said in a statement. "Barack and I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire us, to make us think differently about the world around us, and to help us open our minds and hearts to others," ...

Playing Manmohan Singh is Anupam Kher's biggest challenge as actor

Actor Anupam Kher's greatest challenge as an actor is now upon him as he plays former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in "The Accidental Prime Minister".

'Bharat' director excited to work with Tabu

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar says he is excited to work with actress Tabu on "Bharat".

Liam Gallagher wants Conor McGregor to feature in his music video

Singer Liam Gallagher says he would love to have Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star Conor McGregor in his next music video. The singer says he was impressed by the 29-year-old Irish mixed martial artiste after he watched his 2017 movie, "Conor McGregor: Notorious", about the boxer's rise to claiming multiple championship UFC belts. ''I've just watched your film Conor McGregor biblical I want you to be in my new music video as you were LG x (sic)'' Gallagher wrote on Twitter. The singer's brother and his former Oasis bandmate Noel is also a huge fan of McGregor.

I'm really great and doing wonderful: Jenna Dewan

Actor Jenna Dewan, who recently parted ways with husband Channing Tatum, says she is doing good and is happy with the way things are shaping up for her. Dewan, 37, and Tatum announced their split last month. The duo, who tied the knot in 2009, said they had "lovingly chosen to separate as a couple". "This year has just been a really incredible year in a lot of ways. A lot of change, but you go with it and you make the best with what you can. I'm really great and doing wonderful and I thank everyone for their love always," the "Step Up" star told People magazine. Dewan had previously insisted she will always be "really great friends" with Tatum, 38.

'Mowgli' much closer to Rudyard Kipling's book: Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis has revealed that his upcoming live-action drama "Mowgli" will be closer to the world of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book". The 54-year-old star has directed the film which will be set in the 19th century India. "It's much closer to the tone of Rudyard Kipling's book and it takes into account the world that Kipling was living in. It's set in 19th century colonial India and it really has that feel and flavour. It's a live action movie so we shot on location. It took almost four years to make. We wanted to put some space between us and Jon Favreau's Disney film, I must say though they are completely different movies you can't really compare the two. ''For instance, we built jungle sets at Leavesden Studios where 'Harry Potter' was filmed and then we went to South Africa and created - and this is the biggest difference between this and the other movie - an entire village in South Africa, south of Durban. In this film we see Mowgli try and assimilate himself into the world ..

Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur reunite for 'Pihu'

After backing unconventional movies like "Dev D", "A Wednesday", "Rang De Basanti" and "Barfi!" during their earlier innings at UTV, Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur have now joined hands for "Pihu", to be directed by National Award winner Vinod Kapri.

Film industry's validation is great motivation: Sohum Shah

Actor-producer Sohum Shah is overwhelmed by the praise showered by filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani on his upcoming project "Tumbad". He says it's a huge motivation.

Shweta Bachchan to make screen debut with father Big B

Shweta Bachchan, daughter of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, will be seen in a jewellery ad in which she will be making her on-screen debut alongside her father.

Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about her hair loss issues

American actress Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about her struggle with hair loss in the recent episode of her Facebook talk show, Red Table Talk."It was terrifying when it first started. I was in the shower one day and had just handfuls of hair in my hands and I was just like, 'Oh my god, am I going bald?" The People quoted Jada as saying."It was one of those times in my life where I was literally shaking in fear. That's why I cut my hair, and why I continue to cut it," she added.Jada says doctors and specialists have not been able to diagnose what's causing the hair loss, but she adds ... her friends think it's stress."The higher power takes so much from people... and, by golly, if the higher power wants to take your hair. That's it?" she said on a positive note.Pinkett Smith also used the occasion to dwell upon on how she likes the way she looks with a hair wrap."When my hair is wrapped I feel like a queen. I love having a wrapped head," Jada added.According to CNN, Red Table Talk, ..

Simon Cowell was obsessed with working at night

Music mogul Simon Cowell was once addicted to working through the night.