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New exhibition to showcase Spice Girls' memorabilia
A special exhibition has been organised to pay tributes to the popular all-female band Spice Girls and will showcase thousands of items of memorabilia, along with hundreds of their popular stage costumes. The exhibition, titled '#SpiceUpLondon - The Spice Girls Exhibition', will be held at Business Design Centre in Angel Islington from July 28 to August 20, Femalefirst reported. "I have joined together with other Spice Girls collectors and designers from around the world, including the Guinness World Record holder, Liz West. It's been amazing to be able to share this passion with others, but above all it has allowed me to create this collection of iconic Spice Girls history," Alan Smith-Allison, the event organiser and curator said. "#SpiceUpLondon has been a long time in the making, but it has grown beyond even my hopes for it. The interest in the exhibition has been massive and I can't wait to show off what we are achieving. The London exhibition looks set to be the biggest music ...
Woody Harrelson playing Carnage in 'Venom'?
Actor Woody Harrelson is rumoured to be playing supervillain Carnage in Tom Hardy-starrer "Venom". A new report by Bleeding Cool claimed Harrelson, who is already on board the project, will play Carnage in the Ruben Fleisher-directed film, despite his character being referred to as "a henchman of sorts". The report stated a source who claimed in "a very confirm-y way that not only is Carnage to appear in the upcoming 'Venom' movie but, yes, he will be played by Woody Harrelson." In comics, Cranage also known as Cletus Kasady is a serial killer, who received part of the Venom alien symbiote costume which creates a far worse and far more sadistic killer than Venom. Earlier, it was rumoured that Riz Ahmed might be playing Carnage in the film, which also stars Michelle Williams.
'Peter Rabbit': A heart-warming animated tale (IANS Review, Rating: ***1/2)
Film: "Peter Rabbit"; Director: Will Gluck; Cast: James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, Sam Neill, Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki, Margot Robbie, Colin Moody; Rating: ***1/2
Adam Sandler comes aboard Safdie Brothers' 'Uncut Gems'
Actor Adam Sandler will star in the film "Uncut Gems", to be directed by Safdie Brothers. The director duo, Josh and Benny, are best known for crime drama "Good Time", featuring Robert Pattinson, Barkhad Abdi and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The plot details of the new film are unknown as of yet, while the script has been penned the Safdie Brothers along with Ronald Bronstein, Deadline reported. The film will be executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Sebastian Bear-McClard and Oscar Boyson are the producers on the project. Sandler last featured in Noah Baumbach's "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" and will be next seen in the Netflix comedy "The Week Of", which also stars Chris Rock.
Dwayne Johnson jokes he wants to marry Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand's sweet gesture towards Simone Garcia Johnson at the Golden Globe awards has left her father, Dwayne Johnson, in awe of her. Simone had acted as the Golden Globe Ambassador for the ceremony in January, and one of her responsibilities was to usher the winners off stage after their acceptance speeches. After McDormand won her Best Actress Award for her role in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri", Johnson said that "right before she speaks, she turns around and walks backstage and shakes Simone's hand out of the blue." "No one did that, and she just had the awareness to do that to my 16-year-old daughter. She gave her speech, and as she's walking off, Frances grabs Simone's hand. She has the Globe in this hand and Simone's hand in this hand and she kisses Simone's hand. And I was so blown away by that gesture," Johnson said during his appearance at "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". "It was so beautiful of her, and I've been meaning, by the way, to call her and tell ...
Sanaya 'not used to' winning reality shows
Actress Sanaya Irani, who participated in "Nach Baliye" and "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", says she is not used to winning reality shows.
Jodhpur court to pronounce verdict in blackbuck poaching case
The Jodhpur Court will on Thursday pronounce the verdict in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving five Bollywood actors including Salman Khan.The actor is accused of killing two blackbucks in the Kankani village near Jodhpur in 1998 during the shooting of the film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'.The other actors involved in this case are, Saif Ali, Sonali Bendre, Neelam and Tabu. They have been charged under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.The Jodhpur Chief Judicial Magistrate Court on March 25 under Jodhpur District Presiding Officer Devkumar Khatri issued the date for the judgment in the 20-year-old case.
Recasting Carrie Fisher would be tough: Mark Hamill
Actor Mark Hamill says 'recasting' the late actress Carrie Fisher for "Star Wars: Episode IX" would be tough.
Not used body double for my scenes: Suhani Dhanki
Actress Suhani Dhanki, who had no clue about stunts or effective use of combat skills, says a body double was not used for her scenes in the show "Porus".
Kylie Jenner took child for paternity test
Reality TV personality Kylie Jenner reportedly had a paternity test done on her baby daughter Stormi to prove her beau Travis Scott is the father.
Saudi Arabia's first cinema to open on April 18
Saudi Arabia's first cinema in over three decades will open on April 18 in Riyadh, authorities said today, after a ban was lifted last year as part of a far-reaching liberalisation drive. AMC Entertainment has been granted the first licence to operate cinemas, with Saudi state media saying the US giant is expected to open 40 cinemas across 15 Saudi cities over the next five years. "AMC plans to open the kingdom's first cinema theatre in Riyadh on April 18," the information ministry's Centre for International Communication said in a statement. The news comes after AMC Entertainment signed a non-binding agreement in December with Saudi Arabia's vast Public Investment Fund to build and operate cinemas across the kingdom. "The granting of the first licence marks the opening of very significant opportunities for exhibitors," Information Minister Awwad Alawwad was quoted as saying in the statement. "The Saudi market is very large, with the majority of the population... eager to watch their .
Italian conceptual artist' works exhibited at Sydney Biennale
Rome, April 4 (IANS/AKI) Works by Italian conceptual artist and writer Luciano Fabro are on show at the 21st Biennale of Sydney running from 16 March to 11 June, Italy's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Sopana Sangeetham exponent Padmanabha Marar dies at the age of 113
Famous 'Sopana Sangeetham' exponent Padmanabha Marar passed away today at his residence in Ramapuram near Pala at the age of 113, his family said. Marar is survived by his four children. Sopana Sangeetham is a form of classical music prevalent in the temples of Kerala. Marar, who first came to Lord Sree Rama temple at Ramapuram in 1913 for performing during daily rituals, was considered the most aged performing artiste in India. He continued to perform till the age of 110. Considering his contribution in propagating the temple art, the Sangeetha Nataka Akademi had in 2014 presented him the Gurupooja award.
Film bodies to join ongoing agitations over Cauvery issue
Various film bodies will join the ongoing agitations over the Cauvery issue in Tamil Nadu by staging a protest here on April 8, urging the Centre to set up the Cauvery Management Board (CMB). The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC), South Indian Artistes' Association (SIAA), Film Employees' Federation of South India (FEFSI) and a distributors' association will jointly stage the protest here, a release from TFPC said. The release said the film professionals will urge the Centre to set up the CMB while also stressing for closure of the Sterlite Copper plant in Tuticorin, against which the locals have been staging protests, citing health reasons. The protest will be held at Valluvar Kottam area here from 9 AM to 1 PM, it added.
Grub fest returns with more food and more entertainment
With 150 exhibitors bringing the best tastes from across the country, the latest edition of Grub Fest, promises to take the food mania a notch higher. Scheduled to be held from April 6 - 8, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, the festival will see some of the most celebrated restaurants, and distinguished chefs. Some of the exhibitors include prominent names like Baking Bad, iHOP, Wok to Walk, Big Yellow Door, Cj's Fresh, Fat lulu's, Ministry of Beer, Pretty Baked, The Funnel HillCreamery, Uncle Jack's, Unplugged Courtyard, WAFL and many more. "The Grub Fest is India's foremost culinary affair with the most famed restaurants displaying their signature delicacies over some good music and hearty performances for action packed entertainment," organisers said. Besides the gastronomical indulgences on offer, the festival will also have a high entertainment quotient. A lifestyle zone -- 'Grub Street' will feature upcoming brands selling fashion accessories, pop-up shops and gift shops, ...
'2001: A Space Odyssey' turns 50, Cuaron, Nolan share their fondness for the classic
Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" may have turned 50 but it is still considered an unmatched sci-fi classic by many film aficionados, including "Gravity" director Alfonso Cuaron, who says it was a "transcendental" experience to watch the film for the first time as a teenager. Cuaron, who won the best director Oscar for space survival drama "Gravity" in 2014, said he has often returned to the film but stayed away from it while making the Sandra Bullock-starrer. In an essay for Entertainment Weekly, the Mexican director said he realised that he had seen a film that was an "unattainable benchmark". "I saw it in a cine-club (we still had those then) in a so-so 35 mm projection. From the first frame I felt I was witnessing something transcendental (next time I had that experience was a couple of years later discovering Tarkovsky). I recognized that it was a film that was challenging you, with its pace and its obliqueness. "I also recognised that I was witnessing an unattainable ...
'The House with a Clock in Its Walls' to release in India in September
Jack Black and Cate Blanchett starrer horror fantasy "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" will release in India in September this year. The film, which is based on John Bellairs's novel of the same name, will be released by Reliance Entertainment in India, said a press release. Directed by Eli Roth from a script by Eric Kripke, the film follows the 10-year-old Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. But his new town's sleepy facade jolts to life with a secret world of warlocks and witches when Lewis accidentally awakens the dead. It also features Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, Colleen Camp, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Vanessa Anne Williams and Sunny Suljic. The film is produced by Mythology Entertainment's Brad Fischer and James Vanderbilt as well as Kripke.
I'm very interested in women's issues: Kiran Rao
Filmmaker Kiran Rao says she is extremely interested in womens issues, particularly the lack of control over their own lives and choices.
Aakriti's brother to enter 'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala'
Child actress Aakriti Sharma will be joined by her brother Hardik in the show "Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala".
Actor's boat jetty constructed on encroached area demolished
A boat jetty constructed on an encroached area in the backwaters by Malayalam film actor Jayasurya was today demolished by City Corporation authorities here, officials said. Deputy Mayor T J Vinod said the action was initiated after the Tribunal for Local Bodies rejected Jayasurya's plea against the move to remove the structures built on 3.7 cents of land reclaimed from the Chilavannur lake. The jetty was constructed at the rear of his house situated on the banks of the lake. Earlier, one Gireesh Babu of Kalamassery had filed a petition alleging that the actor constructed a compound wall and boat jetty by encroaching the lake. The corporation in February 2014 had directed that the actor demolish the structures. He, however, failed to do so, authorities said. The petitioner had also approached the vigilance court in Muvattupuzha against the illegal construction and the alleged inaction against the actor by the corporation.