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Sam Smith's new single features American rapper

Sam Smith collaborated with American rapper Logic for the British singer's latest single "Pray".

Biopic on NTR launched at grand event in Hyderabad

This was the moment many in Telugu film industry have long been waiting for... The launch of a biopic on the legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao.

Marina Kuwar learning Russian language for a film

Actress Marina Kuwar is learning the Russian language for an untitled film that also stars Akshay Kumar.

'The Other Way': Imtiaz Ali's new film is atrocious (Review: Rating *)

Starring: Pavail Gulati,Shreya Choudhary; Rating: *

Young 'Avengers' fan, who brought MCU together, dies

Eleven-year-old Emilio Pachon, the terminally ill boy who had wished to greet "Avengers" actors, has died. He was suffering from cancer from neurofibromatosis and passed away at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for his family's Genes Foundation told Newsday. News about Pachon went viral on social media after Shannon Bream from Fox News put a request online on his behalf that he wanted to connect with one of the actors in the Marvel franchise. Stars such as Chris Evans (Captain America from "Avengers"), Ryan Reynolds ("Deadpool"), Zachary Levi (Fandral in two "Thor" movies) and Chloe Bennet (TV series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D") came forward. Pachon had received videos from Evans, Levi, Bennet, "Ant Man" star Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle, who plays James Rhodes/War Machine and Paul Bettany (Vision) from the MCU. Benedict Wong, who portrays factotum Wong in "Doctor Strange", and another "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" star Clark Gregg (Phil Coulson). "He saw all but the last one he received, from ...

'Bombay Talkies' directors return with 'Lust Stories' for Netflix

Bollywood's top directors -- Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee -- are making an anthology film for Netflix on themes of love and lust. Titled "Lust Stories", the movie brings together the filmmakers after "Bombay Talkies" in 2013. Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP, which made "Love Per Square Foot" for Netflix, has produced "Lust Stories" with Ashi Dua of Flying Unicorn Entertainment. The film features Radhika Apte, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani. It will be available to over 117 million members of the streaming service in 190 countries simultaneously in June this year. "With universal themes, world-class talent and unique formats, Indian stories are loved among Netflix members around the world. It's very exciting to continue our collaboration with RSVP and bring 'Lust Stories' to the global entertainment-loving audience," said Swati Shetty, Director of Content Acquisition, Netflix. Screwvala said the film is a collection of four ...

Srijit's new film 'Uma' selected at top int'l film fests

Director Srijit Mukherji's new venture 'Uma', starring Jisshu Sengupta and Rudranil Ghosh, has been officially selected for this year's New York Indian Film Festival and London Indian Film Festival, a statement issued by producer Shree Venkatesh Films (SVF) said. The film also marks the debut of Jishhu Sengupta's elder daughter, Sara. Mukherjee said he is "humbled" by the response the film has been receiving at festivals abroad. "I am happy to learn that the story of 'Uma' is receiving positive response from film fraternities across the world," he said. The New York film fest is scheduled between May 7 and 12 and the London-based event in June. The film has been selected in the "feature category" of the two fests. 'Uma' has been inspired by the story of Canadian boy Evan Leversage, who died of cancer in 2015. "Leversage came to be known as 'The Boy Who Moved Christmas' after people of his hometown staged Christmas, two months in advance, to ensure that he could mark the ..

Jacob Latimore to star in rom-com 'Last Summer'

Jacob Latimore of 'The Chi' fame has joined the cast of romantic-comedy, 'The Last Summer'.As reported by Hollywood Reporter, the role is followed by Latimore starring as Emmett Washington in 'The Chi', and appearing opposite Will Smith in 'Collateral Beauty' and William H. Macy in 'Krystal'.The film also stars 'Riverdale' star K.J. Apa and is going to be directed by William Bindley of 'The Eighteenth Angel' fame.The film revolves around a group of young people in Chicago, who come together during the summer before they head off to college.The script is jointly written by Scott Bindley, William Bindley and April Prosser and is expected to release next year.

Margot Robbie dons lethal avatar for 'Terminal'

The first trailer of 'Terminal' gave a glimpse of a lethal seductress, portrayed by Margot Robbie.The trailer showed 'The Wolf of Wall Street' star torturing, manipulating, and seducing the likes of Simon Pegg and Mike Myers.The neo-noir world, in the trailer, showed femme fatale character sporting a bob haircut and interrogating people using extreme methods, as per Hollywood Reporter.The trailer is full of crime, dark alleys, shady characters, neon signs, and lots of violence.The dark thriller, directed by Vaughn Stein, is slated to hit the theaters on May 11.

Excited to be part of wonderful film industry: Ahaan Pandey

Bollywood actor Chunky Pandey's nephew Ahaan says he is excited to be part of the "wonderful" film industry and films like "Rockstar", "3 Idiots" and "Chak De! India" showed him how versatile the industry is.

I am growing up very fast into a child: Shah Rukh on 'Zero'

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan today said he is enjoying working on his upcoming film "Zero" as the process is making him feel as if he is "growing up very fast into a child". The 52-year-old actor took to Twitter to thank the film's director Aanand L Rai and the team for the experience. "I am loving and living making 'Zero' the film. Thanks @aanandlrai and the whole team for this. Only way to describe it is 'I am growing up very fast into a child... Very fast'," Shah Rukh tweeted. The actor plays a vertically challenged man in the movie, which is slated to be released on December 20. Shah Rukh reunites with his "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" co-stars, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in the film.

Meghan-Prince Harry wedding jacked up 'Suits' visibility: Creator

"Suits" creator Aaron Korsh said actor Meghan Markle's upcoming royal wedding with Prince Harry has had a massive impact on the "awareness" about the hit show. Markle, who plays Rachel Zane in the series, is set to tie the knot with the British royal on May 19. Korsh said the legal dramedy used to get "linear TV ratings" earlier, which now have "exploded." "Without a doubt it's jacked up our visibility. All we really get is linear TV ratings and those were not affected as much by (the romance), but in terms of awareness of the show It's exploded. Any time somebody in your cast that finds someone and falls in love is great - whether they're famous or not," he told New York Post. Korsh said there were some "logistics involved" in shooting the seventh season, which included "heightened security" as the romance caught steam. "There were some days we knew Meghan couldn't shoot, which is common with actors. But on set it was the same as always. In terms of within the family of the show it ..

'The Stranger Trilogy' to be adapted into series

Author Novoneel Chakraborty's "The Stranger Trilogy" will be adapted into a romantic thriller digital series for Applause Entertainment. It will be in partnership with filmmaker Goldie Behl.

Johansson to star in Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit'

Actress Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in final negotiations to star in Taika Waititi's World War II film "Jojo Rabbit".

Shah Rukh Khan is loving making 'Zero'

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he is loving and enjoying the making of his upcoming film "Zero".

Sally Hawkins to produce thriller 'Cordelia'

Sally Hawkins is set to executive produce psychological thriller, "Cordelia". This would be her first gig as executive producer after landing a best actress nomination for "The Shape of Water" this year. The U K bombing drama comes from writer-director Adrian Shergold and POW Films, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Antonia Campbell-Hughes stars in the title role of a young actor who is on board the London subway system when terrorists attack the carriage she is travelling in on the fateful day of July 7, 2005. The film explores the life of the woman 12 years after the terrorist attack as she makes an effort to pick up her life in a ghetto-like part of London. It also features Michael Gambon, Johnny Flynn and Catherine McCormack. Campbell-Hughes has co-written the script with Shergold. Shooting of the indie movie underway at the Twickenham Studios through May this year.

'Narcos' star roped in for 'Wonder Woman' sequel

Director Patty Jenkins is bringing on "Narcos" star Pedro Pascal for a key role in her "Wonder Woman" sequel starring Gal Gadot.

'The Crown' casts Tobias as Prince Philip

Actor Tobias Menzies has been roped in as Prince Philip in the hit sitcom "The Crown".

Bollywood doesn't like me: Filmmaker Jahnu Barua (IANS Interview)

The tone and tenor of his films reflect issues of the common Indian -- far removed from the idea of "entertainment" that India's cinema industry thrives on. Widely acclaimed and multiple National Award-winning filmmaker Jahnu Barua says offers to direct a Hindi film keep coming his way, but he doesn't think "Bollywood people" quite like him.

India stamps its presence on Art Basel Hong Kong

Subodh Gupta is here as are the Dodiyas (Anju and Atul) and Jitish Kallat and Manjunath Kamath. With their A-list artists dominating booth walls, Indian galleries have put their best foot forward at the 'Art Basel in Hong Kong' fair that opened here today. The sixth edition of the annual fair has nine participating galleries from India Vadehra Art Gallery, Gallery Ske, Chemould Prescott, Sakshi Gallery, Jhaveri Contemporary, Gallery Espace, Experimenter, Nature Morte and Tarq. The works on display range from Kallat's recent Rain Study and Atul Dodiya's brand new work Camouflage to Gupta's 2015 set of three oil-on-canvas paintings and Kamath's intentionally incomplete terracotta sculptures. Kallat, who is known for his works on the cosmos, uses impressions of rain drops to create images of galaxy clusters in Rain Study. A fantastic use of food as a metaphor for sustenance can be seen in his lenticular photoprint work Preamble 2. Brought to the fair by Mumbai-based Chemould Prescott, .