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Don't think many people will expect 'GOT' ending: Joe Dempsie

Actor Joe Dempsie said it would not be easy for the "Game of Thrones" fans to guess how the epic fantasy show is going to end as the conspiracy theories that are doing the rounds do not fit with the much-awaited climax. The 30-year-old actor, who plays Gendry in the popular HBO series, promised the "GOT" maniacs will enjoy the grand finale of the show. "I'm sure David (Benioff) and Dan (Weiss) (show creators) don't pay too much attention to people's theories and speculation there is all over the internet, but it would be a bit of an anti-climax if a well popularised theory turned out to be the way it ended. "There's many pitfalls and I think they really have achieved that with this. It's an ending I don't think many people will be expecting and I think, on reflection, people will really, really enjoy," Dempsie told Metro.co.uk. The actor jokingly added, "That's if I know the ending at all." "GOT" eighth and final installment airs next year.

'Mozart in the Jungle' cancelled after four seasons

Amazon has cancelled dramedy "Mozart in the Jungle" after its four season-long run. Produced by Amazon Studios, the series helped the streaming giant cement its position as an award-worthy show with its surprise Golden Globe win in 2016 for best comedy series and lead comedy actor, Gael Garcia Bernal. Executive produced by Paul Weitz, Will Graham, Roman Coppola, and Jason Schwartzman, the offbeat show revolved around the life of a brash young conductor at the New York Symphony. "We are so proud of the four seasons we made of this show and are grateful to the cast, crew, fans and Amazon for writing this symphony with us. We hope people will keep finding the show for years to come," the group of four said in a statement, according to Variety. "Mozart..." is among several initial Amazon shows that have been cancelled in the past few months amid the management upheaval at the expanding video arm of the retail giant.

Tiffany Haddish to produce comedy 'Unsubscribed'

Actor Tiffany Haddish has been roped in to executive produce a comedy series, titled "Unsubscribed". The series is in development at HBO, Variety reported. The show comes from writers and executive producers Xosha Roquemore and Danielle Henderson. "Unsubscribed" will explore female blackness, beauty and identity through a behind-the-scenes look at the Instagram revolution. This is Roquemore's debut as a writer; she is known primarily for her acting work in "The Mindy Project" and "I'm Dying Up Here". It is also Haddish's first project under her first-look deal with HBO.

Hoeber Bros to pen Dave Bautista's action comedy

Screenwriting duo Jon and Erich Hoeber have been roped in to pen the family action comedy, starring Dave Bautista. STXfilms have got in touch with the Hoeber Brothers to write the plot for the film, which Bautista also produces, Variety reported. The yet-to-be-titled movie will follow a hardened CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a seemingly innocent nine-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to spy on her family. Jonathan Meisner will also serve as producer and STXfilms' Drew Simon and Kate Vorhoff will oversee production. "Jon and Erich have a unique writing style that is perfectly matched with Dave's blend of action and comedy expertise. "We had a great experience working with them on the script for 'The Happytime Murders', and look forward to collaborating once again on this project," Adam Fogelson, chairman of STXfilms, said.

Christian Louboutin hates shopping

French designer Christian Louboutin neither likes shopping nor people who are obsessed with talking about fashion.

'The Watchmen' was ahead of its time: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan says the film "The Watchmen" was ahead of its time and that he loved being a part of it.

'The Bell Jar' an important story to tell: Dakota Fanning

Actress Dakota Fanning says "The Bell Jar" is an important story to tell. She is confident the movie will surprise people.

Will not take liberty with film subject: Shoojit Sircar

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who will be venturing into period drama with biopic based on revolutionary Udham Singh, said that he will not take liberty with the subject until he can authenticate it.

Rick Astley surprised by Foo Fighters duet

Singer Rick Astley still has "no idea" why he was invited to perform with rock band Foo Fighters at a fest in Japan last year.

Similarity between theatre and politics, says Fadnavis

Politics and theatre have a similar nature with the common people's involvement a major part in both, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday.

Varun Dhawan was not on my casting list at all: Shoojit Sircar

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who teamed up with actor Varun Dhawan for the first time in his forthcoming film "October", on Sunday revealed that he was not on his casting list at all.

'Mango Dreams': Worth watching only for Pankaj Tripathy (Film Review)

Film: "Mango Dreams"; Director: John Upchurch; Cast: Ram Gopal Bajaj,Pankaj Tripathy, Samir Kochar, Rohini Hattangadi, S.M. Zaheer; Rating: * 1/2 (one and a half stars)

Delhi's Mahir Pandhi wins 'Top Model India'

Mahir Pandhi, an aspiring model from New Delhi, has won "Top Model India", which showcases diverse talent and breaks stereotypes.

Nawazuddin recalls stage days as theatre Olympics draws to a close

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalled his theatre days as he went on stage today to recite a few lines of Lord Krishna from an old play he was a part of. Siddiqui was a special guest at the closing ceremony of the National School of Drama's (NSD) 8th Theatre Olympics. The 'Raees' star said he wanted to collaborate with NSD Director Waman Kendre to revive the folk performances in Maharashtra. Siddiqui then proceeded to perform few lines from an old play he was a part of. "Years ago, before NSD, I had done a play called 'Maharathi'. There was a speech of Lord Krishna, which he says to Duryodhan. I will recite that for you," he said before performing the one-minute act. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was also present. Fadnavis said there was a lot of similarity between theatre and politics. "Theatre is a place where all the sentiments of the society are highlighted. Politics is no different. We have to perform acts there too -- some are true, some are false. "But, I believe ...

Man fakes poverty for son's admission in school

A resident of Delhi was arrested on Saturday for allegedly faking his economic background to get his son admitted at a school, under the economically weaker section (EWS) category.The accused Gaurav Goel was arrested on the complaint filed by the concerned school."The man made false EWS certificate, residence proof and I-T return documents among others,"DCP Madhur Verma, New Delhi told ANI.The incident dates back to 2013, and Goel told reporters that his documents were not found fake, and that he was in EWS category five years ago.The incident resonates the plot of Bollywood movie 'Hindi Medium' wherein the lead actor Irrfan Khan faked his economic condition to get his son admitted at a renowned school.

Four apps to plan a low-key weekend

Weekends are all about letting one's hair down and rejuvenating for the week ahead. However, individuals these days have a lot more options to choose from, especially for the non-party animals.While some individuals prefer to travel to places on weekends, some choose to sit back at home with pizza and a movie or a TV show they might have missed watching.For those who choose the latter, here are some apps to help plan a quiet weekend:InstagramInstagram is a platform where one can capture and share moments, follow friends and family and keep abreast with their lives. Users can also go live with this application where followers can join and chat with them.VootVoot is an application by Viacom, with premium content in their library of the Viacom Network spanning all around the world. Voot contains a number of reality shows and movies for individuals to catch up over the weekend.KindlePowered by Amazon, the platform contains millions of books, newspapers or magazines, with an option to read

India gets its 'next superstars'

Aman Gandotra and Natasha Bharadwaj have emerged as the winners of "India's Next Superstars", a show judged by filmmakers Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty.

Bengal civil society walks for communal amity

"Religious belief is personal, but nation is for all" - proclaimed placards and posters as a large section of West Bengal's civil society hit the streets alongside thousands of common people on Sunday decrying recent group clashes in the state and calling for preserving the age-old tradition of communal amity.

KJo emotional as new 'students' get set for 'SOTY 2'

As the shoot of "Student Of The Year 2" gets set to begin on Monday, producer Karan Johar says the original 2012 film will always be special to him.

Sudhir Mishra turns rapper for 'Daas Dev'

For the first time in his career, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has done rap for his upcoming film "Daas Dev". The makers of "Daas Dev" will be unveiling a quirky video tomorrow that sums up the essence of the film through the rap done by Mishra, in a narrating fashion. The video will also feature Saurabh Shukla, who plays a pivotal role in the film. "The rap describes the process of how the story came about in my head. I was slightly reluctant to do a rap but the whole unit convinced me and turns out it wasn't such a bad idea. "Saurabh is a dear friend and a par excellence actor. I have directed him in many films and this was a pleasant change to share screen space with him," Mishra told PTI. The two-minute long video will have Mishra and Shukla narrate the story of "Daas Dev" in the foreground and visual from the film will keep flying past in the backdrop. Both the men don a stylised look and wear poker-faced expressions throughout the video. Also, props like a vintage red car and a red ..