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Big responsibility if people call me game-changer, says Rajkummar
Actor Rajkummar Rao, who has been given the 'Game-changer of the Year' honour at the 11th GeoSpa asiaSpa India Awards, says the tag is a big responsibility.
Avengers' Indian fans assemble to grab '...Infinity War' tickets
Just a few hours after tickets for the highly anticipated Marvel Studios' film "Avengers: Infinity War" went live on April 22, the 3D Prime tickets worth Rs 515 at some of the halls here got sold out. Not just this, the overall response to ticket bookings for the star-studded film has been "extremely encouraging" across formats.
Tom Hardy impresses all with 'Venom' avatar
Actor Tom Hardy impressed everyone at CinemaCon convention here by showing an extended footage from upcoming superhero movie "Venom".
Ranbir stuns as Sanjay Dutt in 'Sanju' treaser
The teaser of one of the much-anticipated films of the year- Dutt biopic, titled 'Sanju'- is out and we can't keep calm.The one-minute-26-second long clip shows Ranbir Kapoor essaying the role of Sanjay Dutt with panache and with an uncanny resemblance. The similarities are so strong that the teaser has left many people befuddled whether the character on screen is 'Sanju baba' himself.Kapoor has not just embodied the looks of Dutt but also learned the nuances and accent of the latter.Released on Tuesday, the teaser shows Kapoor depicting different aspects and incidences from the life of Dutt.The younger actor has undergone a drastic physical transformation to fit the part and will be seen in six different looks tracing the life of Dutt.Kapoor had already surprised the audience with the striking resemblance to Dutt when accidental pictures from film sets hit the internet earlier and with the poster, it has surpassed all the expectations.Earlier in the day, the makers also unveiled the .
Dutt biopic titled 'Sanju', Ranbir spitting image of controversial Bollywood star
The first look and teaser of Sanjay Dutt's much-awaited biopic is finally out and the Rajkumar Hirani-directed movie, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, is titled "Sanju". The first poster of the film was launched earlier today featuring Ranbir in the five iconic looks of Dutt from different phases of his life, starting from "Rocky" and going on to the time he was released from Yerwada Central Jail in 2016, after serving a five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case. The teaser begins with Ranbir breaking the fourth wall, as he introduces his story to the audience and takes them across different stages of his life both on and off-screen. Even though, Dutt's life has been full of ups and downs, Hirani has tried to leave his 'feel good' signature on the biopic of one of Bollywood's most controversial and loved stars. The title of the film is reflective of the director's understanding of capturing even the most miniscule details of the actor's life as his mother .
Sanjay Dutt's biopic titled 'Sanju'
The much-anticipated poster of Dutt biopic is out and it has revealed the title of the film - 'Sanju'.Released on Tuesday, the poster shows Ranbir Kapoor, who is portrayed the iconic star Sanjay Dutt on screen, in five different avatars - all depicting different aspects and incidences from the life of Dutt.The younger actor has undergone a drastic physical transformation to fit the part and will be seen in six different looks tracing the life of Dutt.Ranbir had already surprised the audience with the striking resemblance to Dutt when accidental pictures from film sets hit the internet earlier and with the poster, it has surpassed all the expectations.The Kapoor scion has carried of the Dutt's rugged look with panache.Ranbir not just embodied the looks of Sanjay Dutt but also learned the nuances and accent of the latter.Written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film will also stars an ensemble cast in addition to Kapoor, including Anushka Sharma, Paresh Rawal, Sonam Kapoor, Dia ...
Actresses speak out against sexual harassment in Bollywood
Film stars such as Radhika Apte and Usha Jadhav have spoken out in a new documentary over their concerns about sexual harassment in the Indian film industry and fears that victims are too scared to come forward. In a BBC World News report to be aired over this weekend, Apte and Jadhav are among those who have opened up about the culture of silence in Bollywood, mainly because its stars are so revered. "Some people are regarded as gods. They are so powerful that people just don't think that my voice is going to matter, or people think that if I speak, probably my career is going to get ruined," Apte tells BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan in "Bollywood's Dark Secret". Asked what she thought about the #metoo campaign against harassment in Hollywood, the "Pad Man" star added: "The way the women, and the men of course, came together and decided that as a team we are not going to let this happen, I wish that could happen here." Vaidyanathan has also spoken to actresses who have faced unwanted ...
'Jumanji' sequel to release in 2019
Sony Motion Pictures chairman Tom Rothman says 2017 film "Jumanji" will be getting a sequel, which will release in December in 2019.
Original story being retold in new 'Halloween' film: Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis says the original story will be "retold" in the new "Halloween" film. The 59-year-old actor, who is reprising her role of Laurie Strode in the new movie to be directed by David Gordon Green, said she is excited to star in the film. She added if she had her way she would have titled it 'Halloween Retold'. Danny McBride has written the script for the movie in the franchise that was started in part by John Carpenter and Moustapha Akkad in 1978. "As soon as I read what David Green and Danny McBride had come up with... and the way that they connected the dots of the story, it made so much sense to me that it felt totally appropriate for me to return to Haddonfield, Ill, for another 40th-anniversary retelling. "There was the idea of, 'What do you call it?' If I had had my druthers, I probably would've called it Halloween Retold. Because it's being retold. It's the original story in many, many, many ways. Just retold 40 years later with my granddaughter," Lee-Curtis told ...
Ross Butler to star in DC's 'Shazam!'
"13 Reasons Why" actor Ross Butler has joined the cast of DC's "Shazam!". The film follows a boy named Billy Batson, played by Asher Angel, who can transform into an adult superhero, portrayed by Zachary Levi, by uttering the magic word "Shazam!". The name Shazam is an acronym of the ancient gods and historical figures Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury. Batson derives his heroic attributes from those figures when in adult form. David F Sandberg ('Lights Out') is directing from a script penned by Henry Gayden and Darren Lemke. Jack Dylan Grazer will play Freddy, Billy Batson's best friend. Grace Fulton is also on board to play one of Batson's friends. There are reports that Mark Strong will play the villian in the movie. Peter Safran is producing, with filming planned for this year.
Sam Rockwell in talks to join Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit'
Oscar-winning actor Sam Rockwell is in negotiations to star alongside Scarlett Johansson in Taika Waititi's "Jojo Rabbit". The story revolves around Jojo, a young boy who longs to be part of the Hitler Youth and whose imaginary friend is Adolf Hitler. He discovers a Jewish girl living in his attic and, after initially trying to find ways to get rid of her, begins to see her as human. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Johansson is playing Jojo's mother, a woman who is secretly working for the resistance. Waititi is playing the imaginary Hitler. If things workout, Rockwell will play a Nazi captain who runs a Hitler Youth camp. Waititi has penned the script and will produce alongside Carthew Neal and Chelsea Winstanley. The film is set to go on floors soon.
It provides livelihood: Saroj Khan on casting couch
Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan says the casting couch has been prevalent in all sectors, not just in the film industry where it "provides livelihood at least". She later apologised for the comment.
Saroj Khan backs casting couch, says film industry 'at least' gives jobs
Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan has defended the casting couch culture, saying the Indian film industry "at least" provided jobs and did not abandon women after raping them. In comments that come in the wake of the #MeToo campaign which calls out sexual offenders, Khan put the onus on the woman and said the casting couch was not a new phenomenon with "anyone and everyone", including people in the government, indulging in it. The 69-year-old choreographer made the remarks in response to a question from a journalist in Sangli on Telugu actor Sri Reddy stripping in protest against the casting couch culture in the Telugu film industry. "I have already said I am sorry. But you don't know the question that was asked... And now there's so much ruckus," Khan told PTI over the phone as a video of her interaction with the media went viral on television networks and social media. "This has been happening since time immemorial. Anyone and everyone tries to get cozy with every girl. Even people ..
Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost make loved-up red carpet debut
Actors Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost smiled and held hands as they walked their first red carpet together for the premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War" here.
Bummer day at work? Take a fun break
Listen to music or go for a relaxing walk after a bad day at work to get some sound sleep at night, suggests a study."Sleep quality is crucial because sleep plays a major role in how employees perform and behave at work," said lead author Caitlin Demsky, PhD, of Oakland University."In our fast-paced, competitive professional world, it is more important than ever that workers are in the best condition to succeed, and getting a good night's sleep is key to that."Demsky and her co-authors surveyed 699 employees of the U.S. Forest Service. Participants were asked to rate the level of rude behavior they experienced in the workplace, how often they had negative thoughts about work, whether they have insomnia symptoms and how much they were able to detach from work and relax.Researchers also asked about the number of children under 18 living at home, hours worked per week, and frequency of alcoholic drinks as these have previously been linked with sleep issues.Experiencing rude or negative ..
'The French Connection' producer Philip D'Antoni dies at 89
Philip D'Antoni, who won an Oscar for his work on "The French Connection", has died. He was 89. D'Antoni died April 15 of complications from kidney failure at his home in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, his son-in-law Mark Rathaus told The Hollywood Reporter. D'Antoni was best known for the 1971 "The French Connection," which won three Golden Globes and five Oscars, including best picture. Gene Hackman won for best actor and William Friedkin for director and the film also won best adapted screenplay and film editing. Three years earlier, he had produced the Steve McQueen action film "Bullitt," the movie won an Oscar for film editing. Born on February 19, 1929, in the Bronx, D'Antoni attended Fordham University and served in the US Army during the occupation of Japan in World War II. He started his show business career in television, co-producing the specials "Elizabeth Taylor in London", "Sophia Loren in Rome" and "Melina Mercouri's Greece" in 1963, '64 and '65, respectively. After his .
'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' sequel to release in winter 2019
The sequel to "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" will arrive in theatres next year in winter. Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman announced the news as the CinemaCon opened for this year's edition, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I'd bet on seeing Dwayne Johnson in theatres again in December 2019. Don't rush to give all those screens to 'Star Wars'," Rothman quipped. "Come on, fair's fair," he added. The first film was a sequel to the 1995 children's classic, which starred Robin Williams. It featured Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and Ser'Darius Blain, released last Christmas. It went on to become one of the most successful films in Sony's history, with a business of over USD 956 million at the box office globally.
Avicii's family releases statement, thanks fans for support
The family of Avicii, the Swedish dance music star, who died on April 20 at age 28, have released a statement thanking fans for their support. Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was found dead in his hotel room in Oman. The cause of death is as yet unknown. "We would like to thank you for the support and the loving words about our son and brother. We are so grateful for everyone who loved Tim's music and have precious memories of his songs. "Thank you for all the initiatives taken to honour Tim, with public gatherings, church bells ringing out his music, tributes at Coachella and moments of silence around the world. We are grateful for the privacy during this difficult time. Our wish is that it continues that way," the family said in a statement. Police have reported that there's "no criminal suspicion" surrounding the EDM star's death. CNN reported that "two postmortems were carried out and (police) can confirm that there is no criminal suspicion in the death".
Manson Family murders film probably closest to 'Pulp Fiction', says Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino has teased that his ninth film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", set against the Charles Manson Family murders that rocked the showbiz in the 1960s, is "probably the closest" to his cult hit "Pulp Fiction". The 55-year-old director will reunite with Leornardo DiCaprio ("Django Unchained") and Brad Pitt ("Inglourious Basterds") in the film. Tarantino, who was present with DiCaprio at Caesars Palace's Colosseum in Las Vegas, promised to turn Los Angeles into the "Hollywood of 1969", when the killings took place. The movie is based on the murder of actor Sharon Tate and three others at the hands of the Manson family. He likened "The Revenant" actor and Pitt's pairing as "the most exciting star dynamic since Paul Newman and Robert Redford". "It's very hush hush and top secret. But I can tell you that 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' takes place in 1969, at the height of the counterculture, hippy revolution and the height of new Hollywood. Street by street, block by block, .
Kym Johnson, Robert Herjavec welcome twins
Television performer Kym Johnson and Croatian-Canadian businessman and TV personality Robert Herjavec have welcomed twins.