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Motley Crue movie crew member electrocuted on set, hospitalised
A crew member of the Motley Crue biopic, "The Dirt", was hospitalised after being electrocuted on the film's set.
Indian on a bicycle to Sweden to meet his love; kids to script movie
Love knows no borders and nothing can be more apt to exemplify this old adage than the story of portrait artist Pradyumna Kumar Mahanandia, who cycled all the way to Sweden in the late 70s to meet his lady love and future wife. Soon a film will bring on screen their epic love story. According to the two children of Pradyumna Kumar aka PK and Charlotte Von Schedvin, they wanted to immortalise the story of their parents and so decided to write the script themselves and co-produce it. "A lot of producers both and Hollywood and Europe have evinced interest in a film on my parents," says Emelie Mahanandia Von Schedvin. She and her brother Siddhartha decided not to sell any rights because doing so would result in losing control over the story. "We set a production company Kalabati Pictures (named after their grandmother) and decided to make the story true and do justice to it by producing it together with co-partners," Emelie told PTI. She and her brother have almost finished the first ...
'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' mints over Rs 150 crore in China
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" has amassed over Rs 150 crore in China since its release.
Gellar celebrates 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' anniversary
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar commemorated "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" anniversary with new photographs, most of which have never been seen by fans.
Katrina brings ease, fun and love on set, says Aanand L Rai
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has thanked Katrina Kaif, the leading lady of his upcoming film "Zero", for bringing ease and fun on the set of the movie. The film, which features Shah Rukh Khan as a vertically challenged man, is currently under production. "With joyful and affectionate Katrina Kaif on the shoot.Thank you for bringing so much of ease, fun and love on the sets. Stay blessed stay happy," Rai tweeted. The movie, slated to release in December, also features Anushka Sharma. "Zero" marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh and Rai. The 52-year-old superstar, Katrina and Anushka have previously worked together in Yash Chopra's last directorial venture "Jab Tak Hai Jaan".
Papon kissing row: NCPCR to revise guidelines for child TV artistes
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) will relook its guidelines for child participants of television shows following the recent controversy over singer Papon kissing a minor contestant of a reality programme. The child rights body had last month received a complaint against Angarag Papon Mahanta alleging "sexual assault" by him after a video of the singer kissing the contestant went viral. "Our guidelines for child participants of TV shows were framed in 2011 before the Juvenile Justice Act of 2015 and the Prevention of Child Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act of 2012 as well as the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act of 2016. We will revise our guidelines in consonance with the new legislations," NCPCR chairperson Stuti Kacker told PTI. The incident involving the popular singer took place during a pre-Holi celebration where Papon and a few children participating in the reality show were interacting with fans through a Facebook live video. Papon .
Mohit Madaan excited to act with Rajpal Yadav
"Aksar 2" actor Mohit Madaan, who is awaiting the release of his film "Ishq Tera", is excited to share screen space with known faces like Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi and Narendra Jha in an untitled movie.
Film fest explores use of new media to create feminist art interventions
The Indian Women's Film Festival (IAWRT), in its 14th edition, explored the idea of using new media to create feminist art interventions. The annual event that features screening of films, as well as discussions and interactive sessions with filmmakers on specially curated films, seeks to encourage women to express themselves through celluloid. "The IAWRT film festival offers opportunities to creative women to come forward and express themselves by providing a platform for stimulating discussions, debates and dialogues, which is missing in the commercial film industry," Archana Kapoor, one of the organisers, said. The three-day event, this time, saw 21 filmmakers from across the globe addressing national as well as global issues through their works. "Almost 40 per cent of the films that were screened were by Indian film makers. Moreover, the focus was on 'new media' with Paromita Borah speaking on how new media can be used for creating feminist art interventions," festival director ..
Scott Baio's wife diagnosed with microvascular brain disease
Actor-director Scott Baio's wife Renee Baio has revealed that she has been diagnosed with microvascular brain disease.
Fans hail Sachin Tendulkar as his film wins another award
Fans have been hailing Sachin Tendulkar since his film, 'A Billion Dreams' won another award.The 2017 docudrama-biographical film won an Award of Excellence at The Accolade Global Film Competition 2018.A fan wrote, "God's movie".Another fan tweeted in Hindi which roughly translated to 'the one who has won the world, another accolade just adds to his collection.Sachin Sachin'."True rockstar on & off feild???????????????", wrote another fan.A tweet read, "This movie had me till the end ??".Announcing the news, Taran Adarsh, the trade-analyst, had tweeted, "#Sachin #ABillionDreams wins yet another award..."'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' captures Tendulkar's cricket and personal life in substantial detail, as well as reveals few aspects of his life which have never been heard of or seen before.The film was directed by James Erskine and was released on May 26, 2017, in five languages - Hindi, English, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Amol Palekar receives 'Godavari Gaurav' award
Noted actor Amol Palekar was honoured with the 'Godavari Gaurav' award at an event here last night. The 73-year-old actor, known for his performance in films like "Gol Maal" , "Choti Si Baat", "Chitchor" among others, was presented with the award, which has been instituted by city-based 'Kusumagraj Prathishthan'. The award was given by noted Marathi writer Madhu Mangesh Karnik, who is the chairperson the Prathishthan. Classical singer Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande also received the 'Godavari Gaurav' award.
Multiplex culture revolutionary for film industry: Kajal
When Kajal Aggarwal was a kid, she recalls, going out to watch a movie was a kind of huge picnic and nice outing for the entire family. That, its no longer the case in todays India, is unfortunate, says the actor who, however, adds that the multiplex culture is doing a world of good to the growth of film industry. "When I was a little child, I did go with my father every week, every week-end, with my entire family; it was a nice, big family affair; it was a huge picnic for us, nice outing where all of us could watch a nice movie, enjoy samosas, have cold drinks and enjoy ourselves", she told PTI. Now, things are changing, the 'Singham' actor, who has predominantly worked in Telugu and Tamil films, said. First of all, most importantly, families are unfortunately fragmenting and people dont end up spending that much time together. "I wish they still do that. I wish kids of today experience cinema the way we experienced it", she said. Kajal said she used to be very excited ..
My next film won't be travel-oriented: Imtiaz Ali
It's while travelling that all of Imtiaz Ali's characters undergo a life-altering experience but the director sayshis next won't involve travel, which would be a change for him. Right from his debut, "Socha Na Tha", where Viren and Aditi travel toGoa and fall in love, to his last, where Harry and Sejal realise they are meant to be together while searching for a ring in Europe, journeys have been an integral part of Imtiaz's films. His next reunites him with his "Jab We Met" actor, Shahid Kapoor and the director is tight lipped about the project. In an interview with PTI, Imtiaz says, "The film is a human story. It's in one place. If I can tell you one thing, it would be that it is not a travel-oriented film, which is a good thing for me, it will be different for me." Imtiaz says while he did discuss the film with Shahid, nothing is official yet. "It's not really decided (when the movie goes on floors), even the casting isn't decided yet. Shahid and I have met and spoken about it ...
Aanand L Rai is thankful to Katrina Kaif
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has thanked actress Katrina Kaif for bringing in a sense of ease and love to the sets of "Zero".
'Quantico' season 3 finale to be shot in Ireland
Actress Priyanka Chopra will soon head to Ireland to shoot for the final episodes of "Quantico" season three.
Marvel Studios to come up with 'Black Panther' sequel
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige has confirmed that they are already thinking about "Black Panther 2". The original "Black Panther" movie, which stars Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa and his titular alter-ego, has already become a huge hit among fans and critics. When asked what he could reveal about "Black Panther 2", the 44-year-old studio president told Entertainment Weekly, "Nothing specific to reveal, other than to say we absolutely will do that. One of the favourite pastimes at Marvel Studios is sitting around on a Part One and talking and dreaming about what we would do in a Part Two. "There have been plenty of those conversations as we were putting together the first 'Black Panther'. We have ideas and a pretty solid direction on where we want to head with the second one.'' Black Panther will next been seen on screen in the Marvel ensemble movie "Avengers: Infinity War" which will see him star alongside the likes of Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), and ..
Ban plastic completely: Shoojit Sircar
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has demanded the authorities to ban plastic completely to save the environment.
Shabana Azmi denounces Oscars red carpet culture
Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi is amazed to see the desperation to conform to set beauty standards at the Oscars red carpet, and called it a huge pity.
Meghan Trainor's father to feature on new album
Singer Meghan Trainor has revealed her father Gary will be a part of her new album. The "All About That Bass" hitmaker, who has not dropped an LP since 2016's 'Thank You', has teased that her dad is featured on one of the tracks from her new album. Speaking during a Facebook Q&A, Trainor said,''Any features? Of course. I have a feature. My father. My dad, Gary Trainor, is featured on one of my songs. It's called 'Good Morning' and I've always wanted my dad to be featured, so it was a big dream. "It's also because I was playing the piano and my nails were clicking and they were like, 'Do you have a bracelet on?' and I was like, 'No, please don't be the nails,' and it was, so I was like, 'Dad, can you play this part for me?' And he did and killed it.'' The 24-year-old singer also teased that the album is full of ''intense love songs'', but is not sure when the album will be ready for release. ''So many love songs. They're pretty intense love songs. So not your classic, 'Ooh boy I ...
'The Vampire Diaries', 'Riverdale' inspire this English singer
Popular American TV shows like "The Vampire Diaries" and "Riverdale" inspire 19-year-old English singer HRVY, who says he is yet to experience "a lot of situations" that would influence him to write songs.