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Vine sequel postponed for 'indefinite time'
Vine co-founder Dom Hofmann has announced that the service's sequel, called v2, has been postponed for an 'indefinite amount of time'.Vine, the now-defunct service, allowed users to create short looping video clips. Hofmann took to Twitter to announce the delay of the sequel.The reason for the delay is said to be funding and logistical issues, The Verge reported.When Hofmann announced the v2 project last year, he said it was without a plan, and projected for a summer release this year.However, despite the interest from original Vine fans, Hofmann is taking the time to work out the funding to release v2.Meanwhile, the v2 forums online will continue to run for discussions from the community and future announcements regarding the Vine successor.
Be ready to meet 'Peter Rabbit' once again in 2020!
A sequel to fantasy film 'Peter Rabbit' is on the cards for 2020, which will bring the bunny back with his old tricks.Titled 'Peter Rabbit 2', the movie will revolve around the popular character from the Beatrix Potter books and his shenanigans with his friends.The maker, Sony Pictures, is intent to bring in the next installment after the original film saw a huge success at the box office, early this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Will Gluck, director of the first installment will return behind the camera for the next installment as well.The film is set to hit the theaters on March 27, 2020.
'American Idol' renewed for season 2
"American Idol" revival has been renewed for second season by ABC. Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie are set to return next season along with host Ryan Seacrest, reported Deadline. "We knew that 'American Idol' on ABC would unleash an opportunity for singers from all walks of life to realise their dreams and that these incredible contestants would have America rooting for their success. "I am thrilled that Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan will be back to once again embark on this Idol journey with us to discover the next crop of inspiring talent," said Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment. ABC's pickup of the singing competition ended a long saga of getting "American Idol" back on TV when the network closed a deal last year with FremantleMedia North America and CORE Media Group's 19 Entertainment for a revival, two seasons after it ended its 15-season run on Fox.
Mahira Khan heads to Cannes Film Festival
Actress Mahira Khan will be representing Pakistan at the 71st Cannes Film Festival later this month.
Sarika visits daughter Shruti Haasan on the sets of her next
Yesteryear diva Sarika paid a visit to her daughter Shruti Haasan on the sets of her upcoming film and the young actor says it was a memorable experience for her to get instant feedback from her mother. Shruti, 32, who is currently filming Mahesh Manjrekar's next directorial venture, said presence of her mother on the sets was a great moral booster. "It was great having my mum visit me on my film set. She and Maheshji have known each other socially before and they did manage to spend sometime and chat about our film and cinema in general. She was really encouraging of my work when she was watching me perform such an interesting and layered character under Maheshji's guidance. "It felt so special to have her on set as I don't usually have my family visit work. It was even more special as I got her valued feedback on my work and the whole experience was really memorable for me," Shruti said in a statement. The currently untitled gangster drama also features Vidyut Jammwal.
'The Remix' winner wants to pursue original music
Rashmeet Kaur of the Rashmeet-Su Real duo that has won digital music show "The Remix", says she wants to pursue independent music along with a career as a Bollywood singer.
I am a big flop actor: Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar is in mood to take up full-fledged acting jobs. The director-producer, who made his acting debut in Hindi films with Anurag Kashyap's box office debacle, "Bombay Velvet", believes he is a "big flop actor". Karan was recently seen in "Welcome to New York" and the film, featuring Sonakshi Sinha and Diljit Dosanjh, also bombed. When asked if he would like to take up acting offers in Marathi cinema, Karan said, "I am a big flop actor. None of my films run. I did 'Bombay Velvet' and 'Welcome to New York'. and both didn't work. Nobody should cast me in any film. I should not be taken. No viability with me. I am a very big flop actor." The filmmaker, however, is ok doing cameo appearances in movies. Karan was speaking at the trailer launch of "Bucket List", a Marathi film that the he is presenting. The film marks dancing diva Madhuri Dixit's debut in Marathi cinema. Meanwhile, when prodded about "Kalank", that brings Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri on the big screen together ...
John Lithgow to play Jud Crandall in 'Pet Sematary' remake
Hollywood actor John Lithgow has been roped in to essay the character of Jud Crandall in the official remake of 'Pet Sematary'.The news has been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter who also stated that Jason Clarke will also be a part of the horror film.The Paramount's adaptation comes from a 1983 novel of the same name, penned by legendary author Stephen King.The movie will see Lithgow, in the character of Crandall, as a lovely neighbour to a city family. The 1989 original had Fred Gwynne play the part.The horror-drama revolves around a doctor who brings his pet cat and his son back from the dead by following a ritual of burying the bodies in a specific burial ground.The film will be helmed by the director duo of Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch of 'Starry Eyes' fame.
Yo Yo Honey Singh preps for comeback video
Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, who has been seen in music videos like "Blue eyes" and "Love dose", says he is prepping for his comeback in a "huge" music video.
Marriage racket run by UK-based Pakistanis busted
Scores of young Pakistani girls have revealed their horrific tale as to how they were lured into marrying British-Pakistani nationals, who later blackmailed them by shooting videos of their first wedding night.According to The Nation, victims spilt the beans about such marriage scams being run in areas like Pakistan's Mirpur where accused British nationals woo girls into considering marriage to them on promises of having a great life abroad.The victims' families were also duped by these fraudsters, as revealed at a recent press conference held at the Kashmir Press Club in Mirpur.According to those addressing the press conference, an entire gang of British-Pakistani nationals led by Mumtaz also known as 'Taja Pehlwan' targetted young girls, especially in Mirpur. Mumtaz himself developed intimate relationships with some of these girls, assuring them of a good life abroad if they married him.More than 15 girls were reportedly targeted by this group. The men used to marry them and then ...
My films should be worth people's time, money: Disha Patani
Actress Disha Patani, whose "Baaghi 2" has turned out to be a box office winner, says she doesn't compete with other artistes in the industry and is instead focussed on being a part of movies that leave the audience happy and content.
Kendall Jenner goes bold
Model-reality TV star Kendall Jenner flashed almost everything as she wore a completely see-through outfit for an outing here.
Michael Mosley wants to work with Shilpa Shetty
British author, medical journalist and television host Michael Mosley feels Indian actress Shilpa Shetty is a phenomenal enthusiast, and says it would be fun to work with her on some project.
Khloe Kardashian finds breastfeeding tricky
Reality TV personality Khole Kardashian is finding breastfeeding tricky, but she is dealing with it, says her mother Kris Jenner.
I annoy myself: Bono
"To be fair, I do have an annoying gene. I annoy myself sometimes," Bono told telegraph.co.uk.
Shoojit Sircar's creative instincts phenomenal: Big B
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has worked with director Shoojit Sircar in various feature and ad films, is all praise for his creativity.
Paul McCartney made Companion of Honour by Queen Elizabeth
Beatles legend Paul McCartney was on Friday made Companion of Honour by Queen Elizabeth in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Criticism must be fact-based; JNU scribes have certain 'conviction': Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari today said young journalists passing out of Jawaharlal Nehru University have a "particular conviction", and though criticising the government is a democratic right, the criticism must be based on facts. "The young-generation journalists, who have passed out from Jawaharlal Nehru University, the conviction in their minds is clear," he said, without elaborating on what this "conviction" is. "Even if they criticise us, democracy gives them the right to do so. However, it should be based on facts," the Union road transport minister said at 'Narad Jayanti Programme and Excellence in Journalism Award Ceremony', organised by Vishwa Samvad Kendra here. If the government's policy or decisions are wrong, criticism is justified, but at times a misleading image of the government is portrayed, he said. "Values are needed in journalism as well. Some people have still saved these values. Even during the Emergency, while a lot of people went with the flow, some .
'India Day' during Cannes to bring together Indian, French film industries
An 'India Day' will be organised at the 71st edition of the Cannes International Film Festival on May 11 to bring together the French and Indian film industries, the French Embassy here today announced. The Embassy of France in India and UniFrance, in charge of promoting French films abroad, will organise 'India Day' next Friday at Terrasse UniFrance, Cannes, according to an official statement. "This will mark the first of the regular professional meetings bringing together the French and Indian film industries, offering them opportunities to collaborate on common projects as well as augment the sales and distribution of Indian and French films," it said. The 71st edition of prestigious festival is scheduled to be held from May 8 to 19. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani will be in Cannes on May 9 to inaugurate the India Pavilion, organised in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to provide a platform for ...
Vijayan, Antony criticise National film awards presentation confusion
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and former Defence Minister A.K.Antony on Friday blamed the Central government for the confusion at the 65th National Film Awards ceremony, which 55 of the 125 winners skipped, after coming to know President Ram Nath Kovind will present the award to only 11 winners.