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FIR against five youth for murdering 20-year-old
An FIR has been registered against five unidentified persons for allegedly killing a youth after a video went viral on social networking sites in which they were seen purportedly beating a youth, police said today. The FIR was registered yesterday after Charan Singh of Pitaura village claimed that his son Ajab Singh (20), who went to Delhi for a job, was killed by some persons. He said that he had got a video on WhatsApp in which five persons were beating a youth, who is his son. Taking note of the complaint, an FIR has been registered in the matter, Omkar Singh Yadav, Circle officer said, adding that probe is on to ascertain the identity of the accused and also the victim, shown in the video.
Riz Ahmed collaborates with BBC for 'Englistan'
Emmy Award-winning British Pakistani actor and rapper Riz Ahmed has collaborated with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for the TV series titled "Englistan".
Ashley Judd sues Harvey Weinstein
Actress Ashley Judd has sued disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein for retaliating against her because she refused his sexual advances.
Google, NBCUniversal to bring VR experiences for users
Google and US-based NBCUniversal have reportedly come together to enable "Virtual Reality (VR)" experiences on YouTube-based shows from the latter and its affiliates.
Ashley Judd sues Harvey Weinstein, claims he 'torpedoed' her career
Ashley Judd, one of the first women to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct and harassment, has filed a lawsuit against the former media mogul for trying to sabotage her career. In the suit, Judd has alleged that Weinstein dissuaded director Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh from working with her in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy as she had rebuffed his sexual advances. "My legal complaint. I am suing for economic remedy due to damage done to my career as a result of sexual harassment. Financial recuperation goes to @TIMESUPNOW @TIMESUPLDF so that American workers who experience sexual harassment & retaliation have help," Judd tweeted while also posting a link to the complaint. In the aftermath of the sexual harassment scandal, Jackson had claimed Weinstein designed a "smear campaign" against Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino, that discouraged him to offer roles to the two actors who were one of the first women to openly accuse the disgraced media mogul of sexual ...
Riz Ahmed teaming with BBC for drama series 'Englistan'
"The Night Of" star Riz Ahmed will be starring in BBC's new drama series "Englistan". The nine-part series, created by Ahmed, follows the story of three generations of a British Pakistani family, the Latifs, as they pursue their dreams over four tumultuous decades, navigating shifting circumstances and evolving loyalties. It will re-frame recent British history, and "shine a light on the forces that have made our society what it is today", read a BBC statement. The series will be produced by BBC Studios Drama London and Ahmed's Left Handed Films. The "Star Wars: A Rogue One" actor will also serve as executive producer alongside Esther Springer, Hilary Salmon and Lucy Richer. "I'm excited to be working with (BBC Studios executive producer) Esther Springer and all the team at BBC Studios. "'Englistan' is an untold British story with universal themes and resonance. It's the story I always wanted to tell, and it's a privilege to have the opportunity to do so," the 35-year-old actor said.
Leonardo DiCaprio gets beetle named after him
Hollywood star Leonardo Dicaprio has had a beetle named after him honouring his years of environmental campaigning. The 43-year-old Oscar-winning actor has been a committed campaigner for the environment for many years, creating The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998. The Grouvellinus leonardodicaprioi was discovered at the bottom of a waterfall in Maliau Basin, a remote nature reserve in Borneo island. It was found by Taxon Expeditions, a firm set up to help untrained volunteers discover new species. The expedition was funded by the DiCaprio's foundation. ''Tiny and black, this new beetle may not win an Oscar for charisma, but in biodiversity conservation, every creature counts.'' Dr Iva Njunjic, founder of Taxon Expeditions, said. Other celebrities to have insects names after them include DiCaprio's "Titanic" co-star Kate Winslet, who also has a beetle named after her.
Lupita Nyong'o to play assassin in 'The Killer' remake
"Black Panther" actor Lupita Nyong'o will star in the Hollywood remake of John Woo's 1989 crime classic "The Killer". Woo will direct the remake and will also produce it along with Mark Gordon and Matt Jackson, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The original film, starring Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee and Sally Yeh, followed assassin Ah Jong, who accidentally damages the eyes of the singer Jennie during a shootout. He later discovers that if Jennie does not undergo an expensive operation she will go blind. To get the money for Jennie, Ah Jong decides to perform one last hit. Nyong'o, 35, will be portraying the role of the assassin in the remake. The script has been penned by Eran Creevy from a draft by Josh Campbell and Matt Stuecken.
Jacki Weaver, Betty Gilpin join 'The Grudge' Reimagining
Actors Betty Gilpin and Jacki Weaver have boarded the cast of Sony's "The Grudge" reimagining. Gilpin, 31, and Weavor, 70, join John Cho, Demian Bichir and Andrea Riseborough in the project. Nicolas Pesce is directing the horror film from his own script with Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert producing it for Ghost House, reported Deadline. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions recently acquired worldwide rights to the film. The production is set to begin in May. The first film released in 2004, a popular time for Japanese horror film remakes. The original adaptation starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and went on to earn USD 187.3 million worldwide on a USD 10 million budget. The new film will be executive produced by Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman along with Schuyler Weiss, Roy Lee, Doug Davison, John Middleton, and Andrew Pfeffer.
John Cena, Dwayne Johnson collaborating for 'Janson Directive'
WWE wrestlers-turned-actors John Cena and Dwayne Johnson are teaming up for the film "The Janson Directive". Cena, 41, will star in the project while Johnson and Dany Garcia are executive producing it through their Seven Bucks Productions. Johnson shared the news of Cena's casting on his Instagram page and congratulated him. "Congrats man and I'm excited to go on this journey with you. Thank you for your commitment to the role and remember, as your producer if you screw up, I'm coming to set and dropping the People's Elbow on you. And you know first hand how devastating my elbow drops can be. Congrats my friend and let's go make a good one," he wrote. Johnson was earlier attached to star in the action-thriller but due to his busy schedule, he decided it was best move along as a producer. Based on the best-selling novel by "Jason Bourne" author Robert Ludlum, the film follows Paul Janson (Cena), a former Navy SEAL who now works as a corporate security consultant. Janson becomes a ...
I feel happy doing Govinda's comeback film: Pahlaj Nihalani
Pahlaj Nihalani, the former CFBC chairperson who had a controversial tenure, is back into the role of a filmmaker with his favourite leading man Govinda as they completed the shooting of a new film.
Dharmendra, Rajkumar Hirani honoured at 55th Marathi Film Awards
Veteran actor Dharmendra and director Rajkumar Hirani were honoured for their contribution to Indian cinema at the 55th Marathi Film Award Ceremony 2018 hosted by the Maharashtra government here.
Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' gets realistic digital upgrade
He calls working on superstar Rajinikanth's "Kaala" as one of his biggest projects, and was amazed at the magnitude of the Tamil film. Pete Draper, who is looking after the VFX of the movie, hopes the audience will not be able to tell the difference between the real world and computer generated imagery (CGI).
A beetle named after Leonardo DiCaprio
Oscar winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has had a beetle named after him in honour of his years of environmental campaigning.
Rock band Guns N' Roses all set to reunite?
A mysterious poster of hard rock band Guns N' Roses featuring all five original members of the band has been spotted in London's Camden area conceiving the reunion rumours.Several media reports stated that, the recent poster, featuring the original members Axl Rose, Slash, Duff, Izzy Stradlin and Steven Adler, suggests that all five of them might be coming together for the first time since 1991.The billboard links to a site called gnr.fm, which is blank, save for a message that says "Destruction is Coming" with, "#APPETITEFORDESTRUCTION" hashtag.It reportedly also provides links to the band's social media pages.The gnr.fm URL is reportedly registered to Universal Music Group, by virtue of which a few have drawn conclusion that the publicity campaign is meant to tease a reissue of Appetite for Destruction.Speculations are also rife that the billboard is teasing a full reunion of the Appetite-era lineup of Guns N' Roses.Appetite for Destruction is the debut studio album Guns N' Roses. ..
Trump slams annual White House Dinner of WHCA
US President Donald Trump today slammed the annual White House Dinner, where a popular comedian in her monologue was highly critical of him. The remarks of comedian Michelle Wolf during the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has bitterly divided the American journalistic community, many of whom are asking the correspondents' association to apologise to the White House. "The White House Correspondents' Dinner is DEAD as we know it. This was a total disaster and an embarrassment to our great Country and all that it stands for. FAKE NEWS is alive and well and beautifully represented on Saturday night!" Trump tweeted. Trump did not attend the Saturday's annual dinner of WHCA, which is being billed as celebrating the first amendment and freedom of press. He did not attend the last years annual dinner too, making him the first US president in decades not to attend the signature event on the annual calendar of Washington DC. WHCA's president Margret Talev has
Kerala will be Islamic state in 10 years: Filmmaker
Kerala will turn into an Islamic state in 10 years, said documentary filmmaker Sudipto Sen on Monday whose film on religious conversion was opposed at JNU by a section of students.
Could not use father's lessons for Bollywood numbers: Asha
Singing legend Asha Bhonsle has said she could not put to use the music lessons she received from her father for her Bollywood numbers. "I have crooned thousands of songs for Hindi films, but what I was taught by my father and what I have been singing in movies are totally different," the Padma Vibhushan recipient said at a programme here yesterday, after volunteering to sing a Marathi classical number composed by her father Deenanath Mangeshkar. Bhonsle, who made her Hindi film debut with 'Saawan Aaya' for 1948 film 'Chunariya', said she has rendered songs in over 20 Indian and foreign languages. "My father used to compose lyrics and add music to them in a very different manner. I got to learn a lot from him as a child," the 84-year-old maestro said, adding that she was very young when her father passed away. The singer also said that that she appreciated the music sense of the Bengalis. "Unlike other places, I am not flooded with requests for humming popular playback ..
'Sanju' new poster: Ranbir's resemblance to Sanjay Dutt uncanny
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has given blockbuster hits to the industry and staying true to his promise, he shared a new poster of his upcoming movie, Sanju, on Monday morning and Ranbir Kapoor looks every bit like Sanjay Dutt.Hirani shared the poster and tweeted, "Ranbir as #Sanju! When he came out of Jail in 2016. Watch his complete story on June 29. #RanbirKapoor #RajkumarHiraniFilms @VVCFilms @foxstarhindi."Kapoor has already surprised the audience with the striking resemblance to Dutt when accidental pictures from film sets hit the internet earlier.'Sanju' also stars Dia Mirza, Karishma Tanna, Manisha Koirala, Jim Sarbh, Vicky Kaushal and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.Recently, the teaser of the flick was also released showing Ranbir essaying the role of Sanjay Dutt with panache and an uncanny resemblance.Produced by Vinod Chopra Films and Rajkumar Hirani Films in association with Fox star studios, Dutt biopic is all set to be released on June 29, 2018..
TV actors to reveal their 'fears, insecurities' in show
Chat show "Juzz Baatt" will serve as a platform for TV actors who will open up about their struggles, fears and insecurities, says its co-producer Sandiip Sikcand.