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I need some 'me time' to recuperate, says Kapil Sharma as show goes off air (IANS Interview)

He was the reason behind spreading smiles galore with his comedy shows. But of late, controversies surrounding his temperament, love life and uncertainty around his show have engulfed the life of 'comedy king' Kapil Sharma.

Harshvardhan Kapoor returns to silver screen in vigilante avatar

Anil Kapoor's son, Harshvardhan Kapoor, is going to make his return on the big screen in a vigilante avatar.Titled 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero', the film will feature Harshvardhan donning a mask and playing a superhero to people. Whether he will possess some superpowers or not is yet to be determined.Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst and an Indian film critic, shared the posters on social media on Wednesday.Adarsh wrote, "Presenting the first look poster of Vikramaditya Motwane's #BhaveshJoshiSuperhero... Stars Harshvardhan Kapoor... Produced by Eros International, Reliance Entertainment, Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena and Anurag Kashyap... 25 May 2018 release".He shared another poster, "And here's the second poster of Vikramaditya Motwane's #BhaveshJoshiSuperhero... Stars Harshvardhan Kapoor... 25 May 2018 release".Helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film will have some intense action sequences and hand-combat scenes.The film revolves around a young man's quest for revenge and the discovery that

Bharat: Salman extends warm welcome to PeeCee

Superstar Salman Khan, in his quirky style, has extended a warm welcome to global star Priyanka Chopra, who will feature in his upcoming film 'Bharat'.The 'Sultan' star on Wednesday took to Twitter to welcome Priyanka back home.He wrote, "#Bharat .. welcomes u back home @priyankachopra . See u soon .. By the way humari film Hindi hai ;) . @atulreellife @aliabbaszafar #Eid2019"Known for her witty responses, PeeCee said that she is forever a 'Desi girl'.'Bharat' is the 'Quantico' star's next big Bollywood outing after 2016's 'Jai Gangajal'.Salman and Priyanka will be teaming up after a decade as the two were last seen in 'God Tussi Great Ho' (2008).The flick is an official adaptation of 2014 Korean film, 'Ode to My Father', and is slated to release on Eid in 2019.

Steven Spielberg becomes 1st director to gross $10b at global BO

Three-time Oscar winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has created history by becoming the first director whose films have globally taken in over $10 billion.E! Online quoted Box Office Mojo that with a global total of $475.1 million, his latest film 'Ready Player One' has helped the 71-year-old achieve this milestone.'The Lord of the Rings' filmmaker, Peter Jackson, and 'Transformers' Michael Bay are the next two highest grossing directors.On the work front, Spielberg, whose next two movies are the fifth installment of the 'Indiana Jones' franchise and 'West Side Story', is jumping into the world of DC Comics as he is all set to produce the adaptation of 'Blackhawk.'"It was wonderful working with the team at Warner Bros. to bring 'Ready Player One' to the screen," Spielberg said in a statement, as reported by Entertainment Weekly."They bring a blend of passion and professionalism to everything they do and have a tremendous history in this genre. I am excited to reunite with them on ...

Qatari owner of Novo Cinemas plans to sell theatres in UAE, Bahrain: sources

DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar's Elan Group is working with an adviser to sell Novo Cinemas' theatres in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Pedro Almodovar's next to feature Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz

Veteran director Pedro Almodovar has announced his next project, starring Antonio Banderas and his frequent collaborator Penelope Cruz. The 68-year-old director, who is best known for Oscar winning film "All About My Mother", as well as "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" and "Volver", will be helming the film "Dolor Y Gloria" ("Pain And Glory"). It will also feature actors Asier Etxeandia and Julieta Serrano. The project was announced by Spanish director's production house, El Deseo, and the production is expected to start in July this year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film will chronicle a series of reunions, some in the present and others in the past, as a film director ponders his creative decline. "First loves, second loves, a mother, mortality, actors with whom the director worked, the sixties, the eighties and the present," a film synopsis on the El Deseo site stated. Unlike Almodovar's earlier films, "Dolor Y Gloria" will feature male protagonists in ...

Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart to join Kate Blanchette at Cannes jury

Women are leading the Cannes Film Festival's Competition jury with filmmakers Ava DuVernay, actors Kristen Stewart and Lia Seydoux joining president Cate Blanchett. Blanchett, a two-time Oscar winner, is heading the jury that features five women, four men, seven nationalities and five continents. They will reveal the winners on Saturday, May 19 during the Closing Ceremony, festival organisers said in a statement. Chinese actor Chang Chen, French director Robert Guediguian, Burundian singer Khadja Nin and Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev will also serve as the jury members. DuVernay is a writer, director, producer and film distributor who is best known for the historical drama "Selma" (2014) and the criminal justice documentary "13TH" (2016). Her most the recent project was Disney's "A wrinkle in Time", a cinematic adaptation of the classic children's novel. Seydoux, a French actor, rose to fame with "Blue Is the Warmest Colour", which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes. She has ...

'Irada' director working on youth-centric film

Aparnaa Singh is elated that her directorial debut "Irada", which addressed the issue of water contamination in Punjab, recently bagged a National Award. The filmmaker already has her eyes set on eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where her next would be based. She says she is currently working on a "youth-centric film" based in Bihar with glimpses of eastern UP. "It is an engaging and entertaining trippy film. It has whacked-out, black humour and a very real premise. There is so much content in real life. Since I come from a small town (Jabalpur), there is a fundamental connect with the story," Aparnaa told PTI. The director, who has been working on the story for the past seven-eight months, says she was fascinated with the subject when a writer shared the idea with her. "The casting is going on now. I'd like to have new, fresh faces in it because the film is about young people between the age of 19-21. It is about their lives, the aspirations we have and how far will we go to pursue ..

One Republic to go for 'desi' outings on work trip in India

From catching a glimpse of Indian history to going on a foodie trail and travelling via local transport, members of American rock-pop band One Republic plan to take out time from their work trip and go on a 'desi' tour in the country.

Have cracked the idea for 'OMG - Oh My God!' sequel: Umesh Shukla

Director Umesh Shukla says a sequel to the hit 2012 comedy "OMG - Oh My God!" is on the cards and the team has already started working on it. The satirical comedy-drama, based on a Gujarati stage-play, starred Paresh Rawal as an atheist who sues God after an earthquake destroys his antique shop. The film, which explored the themes of religion and superstition, also had Akshay Kumar play modern-day Lord Krishna. Post the success of the film, the work on the sequel was on since 2015. When asked about the status of the sequel, Umesh told PTI, "We are working on it. We have found a germ of the idea too, but it will take some time to finish it. It is an interesting idea. It will be challenging to take the story ahead." The director, however, says they are not making the sequel to encash on the film's popularity. "The sequel has to have a right subject. We can't make the film to turn it into a franchise for monetary purpose. Like the 'Munna Bhai' series, where people felt the second part ..

Jackie Chan, Constance Wu to voice star in 'Wish Dragons'

International action legend Jackie Chan and "Fresh Off The Boat" actor Constance Wu have been roped in to voice star in animated film, "Wish Dragon". The Sony Pictures' animation is a modern retelling of the classic genie-in-a-bottle tale from 'One Thousand and One Nights', according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie will be directed by Chris Appelhans. Aron Warner will produce with Chris Bremble. Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Jimmy Wong and Bobby Lee will also lend their voices in the film. John Cho and Jimmy O Yang are in negotiations to join the cast. The film is a Chinese co-production with Chan's Beijing-based Sparkle Roll Media Corporation and Base Animation. The makers are eyeing a next year release in China. They also plan to open the film for US and international markets.

Vidya Balan adds weight to fight against piracy

Actress Vidya Balan says the film industry needs to come together to try and put a stop to piracy, which continues to hamper the entertainment business.

Working with Sunny Leone a dream: Rocky S

Designer Rocky Star likes to work with actress Sunny Leone and says she brings in class to his fashion label.

DiCaprio to present Martin Scorsese with Robert Osborne Award

Leonardo DiCaprio will be presenting the inaugural Robert Osborne Award to his frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese during the 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival. DiCaprio, 43, will present the award to Scorsese, 75, for his decades-long commitment to the legacy and preservation of classic films, and will be present the award on April 26 during opening night of the festival, the organisers said in a statement. DiCaprio has appeared in five of Scorsese's films till now. Their partnership started with 2002's "Gangs of New York" and over the years, the duo have worked on films such as "The Aviator" (2004), "The Departed" (2006), "Shutter Island" (2010) and "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013). In 1990, Scorsese established The Film Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving motion picture history. The foundation has funded the restoration of over 800 films, which are made accessible to the public globally. In addition, the organisation's World Cinema Project has restored 31 .

Ian Somerhalder to star in Netflix vampire series 'V-Wars'

TV's favourite vampire Ian Somerhalder is all set to star in a new vampire series for Netflix titled, "V-Wars". The 39-year-old actor, who is popularly known as Damon Salvatore from "The Vampire Diaries", is foraying into the digital space with the Brad Turner-directed series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It was last year that Somerhalder bid adieu to playing the handsome, cocky undead in the Mystic Falls. The heart-throb will, however, not star as a vampire but will play Dr Luther Swann, who tries to find out the nature of the disease that has turned his best friend Micheal Fayne and many others into vampires. The show will be the online adaptation of the IDW comic of the same name by writer Jonathan Maberry. "1-800-Missing" creators William Laurin and Glenn Davis will serve as showrunners. Turner will executive produce with High Park's Eric Birnberg and Thomas Walden. IDW Entertainment president David Ozer, IDW CEO Ted Adams and Marada Pictures' Games Gibb will also exec ...

Bill Mechanic resigns from Academy board

Producer Bill Mechanic, CEO of Pandemonium Films, has stepped down from the board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He has not stated a reason.

Tillotama, Vivek excited for 'Sir' at Cannes

Actors Tillotama Shome and Vivek Gomber are looking forward to the journey of scriptwriter-director Rohena Gera's "Sir", a love story set against the backdrop of a class divide, at the Critics' Week sidebar of the 71st Cannes Film Festival -- a first for all three of them.

Spielberg to direct 'Blackhawk' adaptation

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg is on board to direct the adaptation of superhero movie "Blackhawk".

Indian animation expert Bhimsain Khurana dead

Indian animation pioneer and multiple National Award winner Bhimsain Khurana is dead. He was 82.

Jackie Chan to lend voice in 'Wish Dragons'

Actors Jackie Chan and Constance Wu have been roped in to lend their voice for the animation "Wish Dragons".