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Caine vows never to work with Woody Allen

Actor Michael Caine says he will not work with filmmaker Woody Allen again after learning of the sexual assault allegations against him.

Marvel 'Black Panther' hits $1 billion mark

Marvel's "Black Panther" has officially made over $1 billion at the global box office in less than a month, thereby continuing with its record-breaking streak.With this feat, it becomes the first film of this year to hit $1 billion worldwide.It is now the fifth Marvel film in history to cross that mark, after The Avengers, Iron Man 3, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Captain America: Winter Soldier, reported the Vanity Fair.That Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster maintained its box office dominance for the fourth week running, adding an estimated $41.1 million to its domestic earnings, above analysts' expectations of $35 million, and raising its cumulative ticket sales to $562 million, according to the measurement firm ComScore.Marvel chief Kevin Feige has underscored openly about the inevitable Black Panther sequel, stating "there are many, many stories to tell" about these characters considering how long the Black Panther comics have been around.Debuting in second place, Disney's "A .

Scientology church to launch TV Network

The Church of Scientology is set to launch its own television channel on Monday.Evidence of the network is already in Apple's app store, where "Scientology TV" is available for download from The Church of Scientology International, according to the Hollywood Reporter.In addition to this, there's also a newly launched Twitter account. A tweet on Sunday from the Scientology TV account says, "It's time for us to tell our story."The website scientology.tv says the Scientology Network will debut at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, according to the reports.However, it has not been made clear as to what kind of programming the network will feature.Apparently, the organization ratcheted up its media presence in recent years, making an announcement of its own production studio Scientology Media Productions in 2016.Quite a number of prominent Hollywood figures, including Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Elizabeth Moss, are followers of the Church of Scientology.Scientology was founded in the 1950s by writer ..

'How I Met Your Mother' finale disappointed Hannigan

American actress Alyson Hannigan, who was seen as Lily Aldrin in "How I Met Your Mother", says she was disappointed with the "quick" finale episode of the long-running TV show.

Would feel privileged to act with Sargun: Ravi

Actor-host Ravi Dubey says he would feel proud and privileged to work again with his wife and actress Sargun Mehta.

Elizabeth Debicki doesn't plan her film career

Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki says she has never been good at planning her film career, and likes to go with the flow.

Varun Dhawan helping Banita Sandhu for her first film

Actor Varun Dhawan is looking forward to introduce his "October" co-star Banita Sandhu to everyone and is helping her get ready for her journey in Bollywood.

Five apps to drive away your Monday blues

As the curtains draw on the weekend, working professionals are gearing up for the new week. The most common feeling, however, is to extend the weekend.As an age-old saying goes, "laughter is the best medicine, particularly to drive away Monday blues." It provides a full-scale workout for muscles, decreases stress hormones and unleashes a rush of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals.While the advent of technology demands working individuals to engage in professional duties constantly, it has proved to be a boon as well, as some apps give people a reason to let their hair down.Here are some tech-based platforms that are constantly looking to develop customer-friendly content:BuzzfeedThe platform has recently gained popularity, as it provides users an opportunity to access interesting content on smartphones. Buzzfeed provides five sections- LOL, WTF, OMG, CUTE and Trending for users to select and find things as per their interest. One can find latest political jokes, ...

Won't talk politics on my spiritual tour: Rajinikanth

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, who is on an annual spiritual pilgrimage to the Himalayas, on Sunday said he will not talk about politics on his pilgrimage.Talking to media in Shivkhori at Jammu and Kashmir's Raesi, Rajinikanth said, "I am a spiritual person. From here I will go to Rishikesh. When I will enter the politics, I will answer all the political questions."Yesterday, Rajinikanth was spotted at 'Mahavtar Baba Ashram' meditation centre in a remote village of Kandabari.The actor, who is on a "private visit" to the state, had earlier announced that he would launch a political party that would contest all 234 constituencies in the next Tamil Nadu assembly elections, due in 2021.

TN actors pay tribute to Sridevi

Rich tributes were today paid to Indian cinema icon Sridevi here by a host of stars of Kollywood, from where she took the baby steps to a glittering career. A prayer meet was held at a city hotel for Sridevi, who passed away in Dubai on February 24, in which her husband Boney Kapoor, daughters Jhanvi and Khushi were among those who attended. The event was out of bounds for the media. Earlier, leading actors paid their homage to Sridevi at a meet held in the office of the of South Indian Artistes' Association (SIAA), popularly known as 'Nadigar Sangam', here. Several prominent Tamil film stars, including Sivakumar, actor-director K Bhagyaraj, "Kutti" Padmini and Sripriya, who had long association with her, paid floral tributes to a photograph of Sridevi kept at the office SIAA office. SIAA President and actor Nasser led the fellow artistes in paying tributes to Sridevi, who died aged 54. Actor-Director Manobala also a member of SIAA, tweeted and shared a photograph of the .

With music, dance, play retells 1915 story of WW1 soldiers

Ask the soldier, where does he go, the poet Maqdoom wrote in what was to become an anti-war anthem in the 1960 Hindi film Usne Kaha Tha'. The question has taken centre-stage once again, with a play that pays homage to the almost forgotten sacrifice of over one million Indian soldiers who were made to leave for unknown lands during the First World War. Many of them never returned. But some stories did manage to find their way back home. One such story was Chandradhar Sharma Guleri's Usne Kaha Tha', around which the film -- with Maqdoom's haunting 'Jaane waale sipahi se poochho wo kahaan ja raha hai" -- was based. The story, written in 1915, was recently staged as 'The Troth' in five cities in India including New Delhi, Jaipur and Bhopal by a group called the Akademi, a leading producer of Indian dance in the UK. The Troth' began as the seed of an idea when it was announced that the UK would be commemorating the centenary of World War I," Akademi director Mira Kaushik said. The ...

I see my childhood in Aakriti Sharma: Gurdas Maan

Veteran Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan is in awe of child artiste Aakriti Sharma, who will debut with TV show "Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala".

Esha Gupta enjoys working on 'Devil's Daughter'

Actress Esha Gupta says working on her maiden Iranian project "Devils Daughter" has been a surreal experience.

Varun's special live act for 'October' trailer launch

With the aim to give a sneak peek into the world of "October", actor Varun Dhawan will go live on all his social media handles on Monday to talk about his experience of working in the film.

Del Toro launches scholarship for aspiring Mexican filmmakers

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro, who was in his native city for the week-long Guadalajara International Film Festival, announced a scholarship for aspiring Mexican filmmakers. During the festival, del Toro is imparting a series of free master classes to thousands of fans, reported Variety. After his first masterclass, the organisers announced the creation of the Jenkins-Del Toro International Film Scholarship, a USD 60,000 annual award for an aspiring Mexican filmmaker to study abroad at a prestigious film institute. "If we change a life, if we change a history, we change a generation. The first push is very important," said del Toro, who will oversee a jury that awards the scholarship at the Guadalajara film fest each year. Del Toro and fellow countrymen Alfonso Cuaron ("Gravity") and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ("Birdman") regularly produce films from up-and-coming Mexican filmmakers. The director, whose romance-fantasy film "The Shape of Water" took home four Academy ...

Talent is beyond nationality: 'Daas Dev' composer

Amid calls for a ban on Pakistani artistes from working in the Hindi film industry, composer Vipin Patwa, who has worked with the neighbouring country's singers like Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, says music has become global and talent is beyond nationality.

October is not about love at first sight: Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan says his upcoming film "October" is not a conventional romantic tale. A Rising Sun Films' production, the slice-of-life love story is directed by Shoojit Sircar and written by his frequent collaborator Juhi Chaturvedi. "October is not a movie about love at first sight. It's not a movie about hugs, kisses and dates..." Varun tweeted. Newbie Banita Sandhu has been cast opposite Varun in the film. The movie, majorly shot in Delhi and Manali,will hit the theatres on April 13.

Oscar winner launches scholarship for aspiring Mexican filmmakers

Oscar-winning writer-director Guillermo del Toro has launched a scholarship for aspiring Mexican filmmakers.

Neetu Kapoor remembers Bollywood's 'Chandni'

Actress Neetu Kapoor says late Bollywood star Sridevi's hit film "Chandni", which also features actor Rishi Kapoor, will always hold a special place in her heart.

I was sceptical earlier to do reality shows: Lara Dutta

Actor Lara Dutta, who is stepping into the world of reality television with a dance-based show, was initially cynical about being part of format due to the drama created around them. The former Miss Universe will be seen as one of the judges on the show "High Fever...Dance Ka Naya Tevar". "I was quite sceptical earlier to do reality shows. What I had seen on TV (referring to drama element) had also deterred me from coming on the small screen, but the whole concept has changed (now). "It was like you have to ring the angle, get the contestants to cry or do something (to grab attention)," she told PTI. The actor says today the audiences now understand the difference between real and fake. "Reality television has also veered away totally from the drama that is created. This show is about entertaining the viewers and not pushing things to a level that it looks fake." The realityshow will have dancers from across India, showcasing their passion for dance on stage in unique pairs. It's ...