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Jackman in talks for 'Bad Education'
Hollywood actor, Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in Automatik's film 'Bad Education', the Hollywood Reporter confirmed.The plot details have not been released, but the film which is being directed by Cory Finley, will feature a screenplay by Mike Makowsky.Jackman was most recently seen on screen in the musical hit The Greatest Showman. The film has grossed over $400 million, and was nominated for the best original song for its "This Is Me" at this year's Oscars.Makowsky, Fred Berger (La La Land fame), Brian Kavanaugh Jones, Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev and Oren Moverman are producing the film, reported the Hollywood Reporter.
Took me a while to shed 'Omerta' character: Rajkummar Rao
Actor Rajkummar Rao says it took him some time to come out of the character of British-born Pakistani terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh he plays in "Omerta". The 33-year-old actor, who stars as one of the most dreaded terrorists in the upcoming film directed by Hansal Mehta, said it was his first attempt at playing "an anti-hero" and it was an "exhausting" experience for him. "My first as an anti-hero and exhausting as an actor. To feel the hate towards another human-being without any remorse can take quite a toll. It took me a while to shed this character," Rajkummar said in a press release. The second poster of the film was revealed today, in which the actor can be seen being taken away in a police van. The intense dramais based on the life of Sheikh, who was freed in exchange for passengers of a hijacked Indian Airlines plane in 1999 and was later accused of killing journalist Daniel Pearl. Rajkummar reunites with frequent collaborator, Mehta, with whom he has worked in films such as ...
Sarah Jessica Parker weighs in on Cynthia Nixon's NY governor bid
Sarah Jessica Parker almost stopped short of an endorsement for her "Sex and The City" co-star Cynthia Nixon, who is in the running for the office of New York governor. The 53-year-old actor said she is looking forward to talking to Nixon about her bid. "Cynthia has been my friend and colleague since we were little girls. I look forward to talking to her about her New York state gubernatorial bid," Parker said in a short statement to Page Six. Nixon received rousing endorsement from another "SATC" alum Kristin Davis, who tweeted in support of the actor the day she announced her campaign. "I am so proud of @CynthiaNixon, no one cares more than she does about EVERY person getting a fair change and a good education. I know that she would be an excellent Governor!" Davis had written. Kim Cattral also backed Nixon -- who played career-driven lawyer, Miranda Hobbes on the hit show -- in a reserved tweet. "I support and respect any former colleague's right to make their own career choices," .
Amaal, Armaan to revive 'Ghar se nikalte hi'
Singer Armaan Malik and his brother and composer Amaal Mallik are coming up with their version of the song "Ghar se nikalte hi" from the 1996 film "Papa Kehte Hain".
Amaal, Armaan Malik to revive 1996 song 'Ghar Se Nikalte Hi'
The singer-composer duo, Armaan Malik and Amaal Malik, who creates magic with their compositions and vocal chords, is all set to recreate the 1996 track 'Ghar Se Nikalte Hi' from the film 'Papa Kehte Hain'.Featuring Armaan, the video has been shot in Greece.Amaal Mallik, who has composed and reprised the track, has added his own touch to the ageless heart string melody."I have tried to maintain the original essence of the song without tampering it much. I've given it my style of production and also healthily contributed melodically," he said.Talking about recreations, Amaal said, "The meaning of the word "remake" has changed so much over the years that from being a channel through which the younger generation heard classic melodies, it has now become an inclusion in the formula of a hit film business model.""For me, music is music. I don't segregate work like that and never will, I guess. If a project interests me and allows me to express myself, I'll dive into it without looking into
Shenaz to launch destination marketing company
Actress Shenaz Treasury is excited to launch her own destination marketing company called We Run The World.
Siddharth 'certain' his character will flourish in 'Laado...'
"Laado - Veerpur Ki Mardaani", which premiered in November last year, has seen many characters dying. But actor Siddharth Arora, who has just joined the show, is certain that his character will flourish.
Live singing one of toughest things: Udit Narayan
Veteran singer Udit Narayan considers live singing to be one of the toughest things to do.
Trump congratulates Roseanne after her show is ratings winner
US President Trump made a personal phone call to Roseanne Barr, a comedian, writer and television producer and congratulated her on the revival of her comedy, "Roseanne".The New York Times reported that the President personally telephoned the comedian, on Wednesday on reviving her iconic sitcom and thanked her for her support.He was enthralled by the huge ratings Roseanne had received. The show's first episode, which broadcasted on Tuesday evening on ABC, averaged 18.2 million viewers.Barr herself has been a vocal defender of Trump.In an interview with The New York Times, Barr said that she decided to turn her character, Roseanne Conner, into a Trump supporter because she felt it was an 'accurate portrayal' of the political preferences of many working-class Americans.
Audience find franchises better than stand alone films: Ahmed Khan
"Baaghi 2" is yet to hit theatres and whatever the fate of the film may be, the makers have already planned a third film in the franchise. The film will be once again directed by Ahmed Khan. "We will begin the work on it in full swing from next month. The scripting will take some time and designing the action, too, will take time, as we have to take it several notches higher," Khan told PTI. "... It all depends on how and when the script shapes up and what action I can think of and come up with, and what Sajid Nadiadwala approves. 'Baaghi 3' should look better." "Baaghi 2", releasing tomorrow, is a sequel to the 2016 film of the same name which was directed by Sabbir Khan. Khan says he was in a way familiar with the action thriller as he had choreographed a song for "Baaghi" back then. "With a sequel, you are already riding on a winning horse. There have been successful franchise films like 'Hera Pheri', 'Phir Hera Pheri', there is 'Golmaal' and 'Dhoom' series. Sequels are doing well .
Can't do back-to-back films to prove my existence, says Disha Patani
Disha Patani says she is looking for stronger roles and cannot go on a film signing spree to appear active in the public eye. The 25-year-old actor, who made her Hindi film with "M S Dhoni: The Untold Story" in 2016, says she would want to be associated with "good stories" that help her register her presence. "The story matters to me a lot. I can't do something I don't like. Just for the sake of being out there... Showing people I exist, I can't do that... Because it's a lot of work. Filmmaking is not easy. You have to give your 1,000 per cent. You don't get to sleep, eat. "I'm not happy to do it if I'm not happy with the story. I look for stronger roles, for the parts that would help me leave an impact. People should like the characters I play. Maybe, that's why I find it hard to find roles," Patani told PTI in an interview. The actor also featured in "Kung-Fu Yoga" with Sonu Sood and international action legend Jacky Chan last year. Patani will next be seen in "Baaghi 2", opposite ..
James Ivory criticises lack of nudity in 'Call Me by Your Name'
James Ivory, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Call Me by Your Name", has called out director Luca Guadagnino for the absence of frontal nudity in the critically-acclaimed gay love story. Guadagnino had said that display of nudity in the film, which features a breakout performance by Timothe Chalamet opposite Armie Hammer, was irrelevant but Ivory has a different take on that. "When Luca says he never thought of putting nudity in, that is totally untrue," Ivory, 89, told The Guardian in an interview. "He sat in this very room where I am sitting now, talking about how he would do it, so when he says that it was a conscious aesthetic decision not to well, that's just bullsh--. Ivory, who adapted the story from Andre Aciman's novel of the same name, said avoiding nudity in films always seemed "phony" to him. "When people are wandering around before or after making love, and they're decorously covered with sheets, it's always seemed phony to me. I never liked doing that. And I don't do .
Katrina is brand ambassador of Tropicana
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been roped in as the first ever brand ambassador in India by Tropicana to lead its new 'My Health My Way campaign.
Love for 'Hichki' very precious for me, says Rani
Actress Rani Mukerji, who has made a comeback on the silver screen with "Hichki", says the love and blessings she has got for the film are very precious for her.
Netflix announces 'Lust Stories'
Online streaming app Netflix announced a new original titled "Lust Stories", a combination of four short stories directed by Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap and Dibaker Banerjee.
Prabhudheva not dancing in 'Mercury', says director
Director Karthik Subbaraj says iconic dancer-actor-filmmaker Prabhudheva will not be seen dancing in their film "Mercury".
'Narcos' star Pedro Pascal joins 'Wonder Woman 2' cast
'Narcos' star Pedro Pascal has landed a key role in the highly anticipated film 'Wonder Woman 2'.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pascal will join Gal Gadot, who reprises her role as the Amazonian princess with Kristen Wiig playing villain Cheetah.Just like the plot details, Pascal's role is still being kept under wraps in the Patty Jenkins-directorial.This will be the second time the 'Game of Thrones' star will collaborate with Jenkins as the two have earlier worked on the TV movie 'Exposed.'Jenkins' debut superhero movie 'Wonder Woman' shattered numerous records on its way to becoming the top-grossing film of all time from a female filmmaker with solo directing duties.The sequel is set to hit the theatres on November 1, 2019.
Films are not the endpoint: Rannvijay Singh
Popular TV host Rannvijay Singh believes there is a perception problem in India when it comes to content as people think that nothing could be bigger for an actor than movies. "In India, the perception is that nothing is bigger than a film. It is not like that. Films are not the endpoint," Rannvijay told PTI. Rannvijay, who has appeared in films such as "London Dreams", "Action Replayy", "Mod", believes an actor should not limit himself to just one medium. "As an actor you should be happy that your content is getting consumed, be it on Instagram, Youtube, in the form of a web series or TV and films," he said. Rannvijay came to limelight with "Roadies" back in 2003, and since then he has been a constant part of the reality show, whether as a contestant, a host or as a gang leader. "I was a Roadie in the first year and then for the next five years, I was the host. I also started judging it and then I became a gang leader and now I am hosting again." "Roadies: Extreme" will see Neha ...
Musical fest in Jharkhand celebrates tribal culture
More than 450 tribal musicians and performing artists have participated in a musical fest at Noamundi Sports Complex in West Singhbhum district, close to Odisha border, a senior officer of Tata Steel said here today. The ore, mines and quarries (OMQ) division of Tata Steel organised yesterday the first-ever tribal musical conclave - Sarjom Baa' (flowers of sal tree) - to celebrate the cultural legacy of the indigenous population, primarily of the Kolhan region, he said. "A total of 465 tribal musicians from across the Kolhan region as well as adjoining states of Odisha and Bengal came together to play unified tribal music, choreographed by Jitrei Hansda, a renowned theatre artist from Jharkhand," Pankaj Kumar Satija, General Manager (OMQ), Tata Steel, said. Around 5000 people grooved and jived to the tunes of tribal music at the conclave, he said. An exhibition of diverse tribal instruments such as 'mandar', 'tirio', 'sakhwa', 'banam', 'ho buang', 'santhali dhak', ...
B-town lauds heartfelt poem penned by Hrithik Roshan
On the occasion of his son Hrehaan's birthday, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan penned down and shared a heartfelt poem on his social media. In no time, the post became viral receiving thumbs up from all quarter.The emotional message touched not only the audience but also Bollywood biggies who took to social media to appreciate the actor.Shahid Kapoor took to Twitter and said, "Love it."Abhishek Bachchan said, "This is beautiful.. Well done @iHrithik proud of you bro braz!"Rohit Roy who shared screen with Hrithik in Kaabil said, "My dear Hrithik, no words to describe how impactful n meaningful these words are.. every step of life.. god bless you man".Maniesh Paul said, "Loovvveeeddd it @iHrithik sir..darr se matt darr...kuch alag kar!!The message 'darr se darr mat', which is written by Hrithik himself, encourages people to not be afraid, rather do something different, and move ahead in life. He says, it is important to face the challenges and convert the weaknesses into strengths.He ...