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Kal Penn bonded with driver over 'Saath Nibhana Saathiya' (Movie Snippets)
Indian-American actor Kal Penn says he bonded with his cab driver over the Indian TV show "Saath Nibhana Saathiya".
Jane Fonda had initially turned down 'Book Club'
Actress Jane Fonda had refused her role in "Book Club" and only agreed to do the film when she was sent the re-written script.
Netflix chief accepts mistakes led Cannes boycott
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says the streaming giants spat with the Cannes Film Festival had escalated beyond what the company intended and acknowledged that "sometimes we make mistakes".
Senior-Junior Bachchan still 'walking side-by-side'
Abhishek Bachchan has shared a priceless Flashback Friday picture with his 'Paa' and legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan.Donning white kurta-pyjamas, the father-son duo can be seen walking side-by-side in the black-and-white photo.The 'All Is Well' star took to Instagram to share the image, writing, "#flashbackfriday Sometime in the mid 90's... Still walking side-by-side. @amitabhbachchan #102notout now playing in a theatre near you. Do watch. #Yo #Badumbaa"Abhishek is returning to face the camera after two years with 'Manmarziyan'. On the other hand, the 'PINK' star has reunited with Rishi Kapoor after 27 years in '102 Not Out'.
Liam Neeson roped in for 'Charlie Johnson in the Flames'
Veteran actor Liam Neeson is all geared up essay the role of a war correspondent for a thriller, 'Charlie Johnson in the Flames'.The well-renowned action hero will don the character of a journalist for the thriller.The film will be directed by Tarik Saleh of 'The Nile Hilton Incident' fame, based on a novel penned by Michael Ignatieff, a Canadian academic and an ex-politician, reports The Hollywood Reporter.The adaptation thriller is going to revolve around a BBC war correspondent, essayed by Neeson, and his fight with the demons of his profession. He accidentally gets entangled in a web of intrigue and violence.The adapted screenplay has been penned by Justin Haythe.
Veteran animator behind 'Sleeping Beauty' dies at 85
The maestro behind making stories coming live on screen through animation for many Walt Disney films, Dave Michener, has passed away at the age of 85.Michener died on February 15 at his Los Angeles home due to a virus, said his wife, Donna, according to The Hollywood Reporter.However, the news was broken to the world very recently.During his career span of three decades with the Walt Disney Studio, the animator and story artist worked on many classics including 'The Great Mouse Detective' (1986), 'The Fox and the Hound' (1981), 'The Rescuers' (1977), 'Oliver & Company' (1988), and 'Robin Hood' (1973).The artist was the nephew to Pulitzer Prize-winning author, James Michener. He is survived by his three daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.His fans have been pouring in their grief on social media.A user wrote, "Very saddened about Disney Veteran #DaveMichener (far left). ????He worked on favorite films like #OneHundredandOneDalmatians, #MaryPoppins and ...
John Legend set to take stage at Billboard Music Awards
Singers John Legend and Kelly Clarkson are all set to perform at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.Previously announced performers include BTS, Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Shawn Mendes, reports E! Online.The event, to be hosted by Clarkson, will broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20.Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick Lamar are leading the nominations with 15 nods each.
Priyanka Chopra, Will Smith to star in YouTube originals
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Hollywood star Will Smith will soon star in ad-supported originals by video-sharing site YouTube.Priyanka, who carved out a niche for herself in the West through her lead role in drama thriller series 'Quantico', will host the series 'If I Could Tell You Just One Thing', which will feature her journey to meet inspirational people and ask them advice on how to change the world, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Smith, who joined YouTube in December, is planning to jump out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon to celebrate his 50th birthday in September. The stunt, dubbed 'The Jump Off', will stream live on YouTube and will have a charity component.YouTube chief business officer Robert Kyncl announced the shows on Thursday."We see an opportunity to evolve and dig a little deeper using the global reach of YouTube to shine a light on human stories that inspire us and make us smarter," he said, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.
Detroit radio station bans Kanye songs after slavery comments
Two DJs of a Detroit radio station have decided to boycott musician Kanye West and his songs after the singer recently said that "slavery was a choice". DJ BiGG and DJ Shay Shay, who host Morning Bounce on the radio station 105.1 The Bounce, announced that they would no longer play West's music. In a Facebook post, the duo wrote that the "Stronger" singer went "too far" with his comments about slavery. "We feel like Kanye has gone too far with his latest statement declaring that 'slavery was a choice'. We are over it. We don't want to hear Kanye's music, we don't want to play Kanye on our show, we don't want to talk about Kanye anymore. "So we are taking a stand and we aren't playing his music anymore; we just are refusing to give him a platform," the duo wrote. West was recently invited by TMZ to talk about his recent tweets, free thought and his praise for President Donald Trump when he made the controversial comments, which have received massive backlash. "When you hear about ...
It was 'a long time coming', says Bullock on 'Ocean's 8' all-female cast
Actor Sandra Bullock believes that a film led by an all-female cast was long overdue and she is grateful that it finally happened with "Ocean's 8". "Ocean's 8", directed by Gary Ross and featuring Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter, is a spin-off of Steven Soderbergh's The Oceans Trilogy. Bullock, 53, plays Debbie Ocean, the estranged sister of Danny Ocean (played by George Clooney in the original "Ocean's 11"), gets a gang of professional thieves together to steal a necklace from New York City's star-studded Met Gala. When asked about the experience of working with such an enviable all-female cast, Bullock told People magazine, "It felt like it was a long time coming. Too long if you ask me which you did but I'm just so grateful that it happened. "It felt like we had all been kept in solitary confinement from each other. Kind of like an 'actress quarantine' and when we all found ourselves like sardines ..
Britney Spears, beau growing 'stronger together'
Singer Britney Spears, who shared on social media a workout video of herself along with beau Sam Asghari, says they are growing "stronger together".
Sangeita Chauhaan enters 'Piyaa Albela'
Actor Sangeita Chauhaan will play a cameo role in Rajshri Productions' "Piyaa Albela".
Freedom to tell stories important, money comes later: Hansal Mehta
Hansal Mehta's films might be rich in content but the director says he gets paid modestly because for him "money comes after freedom to tell stories". Mehta, who started his career with popular TV cookery show "Khana Khazana", is known for critically-acclaimed films such as "Shahid", "Citylights", "Aligarh" and "Simran". "I am fortunate that producers have shown faith in my projects. But I don't get crazy sums of money. I make enough to manage, to make a living. What is too less and what is too much? There is no limit to that. I am happy with what I get but I would like a little more. It will happen eventually," he told PTI. Mehta believes a person's "market value" is determined by a "variety of factors". "I get enough. I am not complaining. For me, it is important to be able to make the film I want to. Money comes after freedom. I would rather be free to tell my stories than to make crazy amount of money." Like any average person, Mehta says he grapples with day-to-day problems, ...
Sexual misconduct allegations against Ali Zafar meaningless: Aqsa Ali
Pakistani model-singer Aqsa Ali was surprised at the sexual assault allegations made by actress-model-singer Meesha Shafi against Ali Zafar and said these were absurd.
Next Fast and Furious film will be 'bigger', says Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel has teased that the next instalment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise will be "bigger" than its predecessor and might be set in Africa. During an interview on TODAY, the 50-year-old actor confirmed that Justin Lin, who helmed three films in the franchise, will be returning to direct the next two "Fast & Furious" films. "It does get bigger... I just got off the phone with Justin Lin, who is directing 'Fast 9' and 'Fast 10', and I can't tell you how excited he is," Diesel said. Over the years, the "Fast and Furious" films have been set in and explored different countries, including Brazil, UK, Spain, Japan, Mexico and UAE, and Diesel said the next movie might take them to Africa as it has been "long overdue". "We haven't been to Africa, I can tell you that. And we are long overdue," Diesel added. The next "Fast and Furious" film has a released date of April 10, 2020, and core cast of Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jason ..
India's comedy space gaining a lot of momentum: Adnan Nalwala (IANS Interview)
Comedy is gaining a lot of momentum in India and the challenge lies in monetising this space, says comedian-entrepreneur Adnan Nalwala, adding that comedians in this country need to come out of their "local" shells if they are to make a mark on the world stage.
India changed in the 1990s and the cultural milieu changed with it (Shifting Sands of Culture series)
The cities of Bombay (Mumbai), Madras (Chennai) and Calcutta (Kolkata) had deep cultural roots and urbanised commerce and industry even during the colonial period, possibly because a diversified and robust economy is important for the growth of cultural activities, beyond the purely traditional forms. Delhi has had the cultural institutions created by the government -- but not the eco-system in which culture thrives. Till the 1980s Delhi was predominantly a bureaucratic town.
New age Indian cinema embracing mature actresses: Ekavali Khanna
She is not in her 20s, is a single mother of two, stays in Kolkata instead of the 'film capital' Mumbai, and gets to play diametrically disparate roles of a hooker and a conservative Pakistani woman. Clearly, actress Ekavali Khanna has broken convention in more ways than one in her film journey.
Big B wishes luck to Ameya Khopkar for Marathi A capella
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has wished good luck to film producer Ameya Khopkar for an A capella rendition by Marathi celebrities.
Carrie Coon to star in 'The Sinner' season two
Actor Carrie Coon has been added to cast of second season of the show "The Sinner". The 37-year-old actor, who recently voiced Proxima Midnight in Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War", will play Vera, a formidable, mysterious woman who struggles between upholding the ideals of the community she leads and fulfilling her own desires. "Luke Cage" star Natalie Paul and Hannah Gross have joined the cast of the second season, the USA network said in a statement. Paul will play Heather, a detective in training from Det. Harry Ambrose's hometown, while Gross, best known for Netflix's "Mindhunter", Marin, Heather's high school best friend who disappeared from town years ago in a cloud of mystery. Actor Jessica Biel, who played the role of Cora Tannetti in season one, will executive produce the show alongside her producing partner Michelle Purple. The second installment of "The Sinner" will premiere on USA Network in August.