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Mark Wahlberg, Jason Isaacs join 'Scoob' voice cast
Actors Mark Wahlberg and Jason Isaacs have boarded the voice cast of Warner Bros' upcoming animated Scooby-Doo movie "Scoob". In the film, directed by Tony Cervone, Wahlberg will play the Blue Falcon, a superhero from the Hanna-Barbera canon who teams with Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang to fight against one of his arch-enemies, Mr Hyde. Ken Jeong is voicing, Blue Falcon's right hand Dynomutt, reported Deadline. Isaacs will play Dick Dastardly, who is reported to be the main villain in "Scoob". The film's voice cast also features Zac Efron (Fred), Amanda Seyfried (Daphne), Gina Rodriguez (Velma), Will Forte (Shaggy), Tracy Morgan (Captain Caveman), Frank Welker (Scooby-Doo) and Kiersey Clemons (Dee Dee Skyes). Kelly Freemon Craig and Matt Lieberman have penned the screenplay. Allison Abbate, Pam Coats, Charles Roven and Richard Suckle are producers, with Chris Columbus and Andy Horwitz serving as executive producers.
Have advised Athiya, Ahan to be mentally strong: Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty says he has advised his children, Athiya and Ahan, to be mentally strong if they want to survive in entertainment industry. One the most popular action stars of '90s, Shetty says he is happy with the way his children are working on their careers. "I am proud of both my kids - Athiya and Ahan. They are good and respectful towards their work and other people. When the arc-lights hit you, you go blind and I have always told them to value their work and people. I have also told them to be mentally strong to handle failure, success is not a problem," Shetty told PTI. His daughter Athiya was launched by his superstar friend Salman Khan with "Hero" in 2015 and was later seen in blockbuster comedy film "Mubarakan". She will be seen next alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui in "Motichoor Chaknachoor". Shetty says Athiya has been receiving a lot of acting offers but she wants to do "quality work". "She doesn't want to do anything that is flimsy and controversial. She is leading a good ...
Don't believe in showmanship of a child: Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia says as a mother she likes to be private and does not believe in "showmanship of a child." Neha and her husband, actor Angad Bedi, welcomed their daughter last year in November. "I'm not the type of mother who believes in 'oh today my child learned this so watch it on a video.' I don't believe in the showmanship of a child at all. I don't force my daughter's videos on anyone," the actor told PTI. She said she would want to raise her daughter exactly the way she was brought up: fearless, humble and respectful. "Before she was born, I was very fearless. Now I'm careful about myself, that I shouldn't fall ill. I have become a lot more fearful but I don't let it trickle down to her. I want my daughter to be extremely fearless." Neha was recently part of an interactive session with mothers as part of Bio Oil's campaign 'Unstretched journey'. The 38-year-old actor said they had a discussion on the beats of motherhood and had a "no pretence, heart to heart" conversation with each
Overwhelmed seeing immense support for Sunny: Dharmendra
Actor Dharmendra on Saturday said he was overwhelmed to see the support his son Sunny Deol, the BJP candidate from Punjab's Gurdaspur, got in his public rally for Lok Sabha Polls."I was watching Sunny's roadshow is Gurdaspur, sitting in Mumbai. I was overwhelmed to see the immense support from the people of Punjab. I knew people loved Sunny but did not expect they loved him this much," Dharmendra told ANI.The veteran actor said he understands the grievances of common public since he comes from a "common family".The 'Sholay' star also declared that he will accompany Sunny in order to get the work done for people."I will myself go with Sunny. I will go to the state as well as cabinet ministers to request and get the work done. And I know I won't be ignored because there is immense love towards me," the 83-year-old said."Dharmendra is not for any party but for the whole public. This is my love towards the country," he added.
Namrata Shirodkar slams fan over 'depression' comment
Former beauty queen Namrata Shirodkar didn't take a social media user's "depression" comment lightly. The former actress, who fearlessly sports a no make-up look most of the time, slammed the troll in style.
Actor Arun Bakshi joins BJP
Film actor and singer Arun Bakshi on Saturday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of party leader and former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh."I have joined BJP as I have always supported their ideology. Moreover, I am immensely impressed by our Prime Minister" the actor said after he was inducted into the party fold.In his praise of the Prime Minister, the actor said: "I have never seen anybody like our Prime Minister after Atal ji. He has motivated me to get out of Bombay and serve the nation.""There are so many people against him. They don't like him only because he is faithful, honest and always thinks about the nation. He has never taken a holiday and sleeps for only three to four hours. He devotes rest of his time in serving the nation," he added.Bakshi has acted in over 100 Hindi films and has sung 298 songs as a playback singer. The actor has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema.
Shabana Azmi says news of leaving India if Modi becomes PM fake
Shabana Azmi on Saturday slammed "fake news brigade" for attributing a false quote to her, which claimed the actor would leave the country "if Narendra Modi becomes Prime Minister again." The actor, who is often been trolled for holding anti-majoritarian views and questioning the establishment, took to Twitter and called the news "pure fabrication." "I've never said this and I have no intentions of leaving the country. This is where I was born and this is where I'll die. I have nothing but contempt for The Fake News Brigade," Azmi said. In a series of tweets, the veteran actor wrote that the "fake news brigade is pretty pathetic" and since they can't talk about issues, they repeatedly sell lies so that people believe them as truth. "Their overdrive exposes their fear at losing out...But they are falling flat on their faces because there are enough brave voices exposing them." Azmi, 68, said her father Kaifi Azmi taught her to never treat her opponents like enemies. "Maturity lies in ..
Annette Bening, Pfeiffer team up for a thriller
Actresses Annette Bening and Michelle Pfeiffer will star in the psychological thriller "Turn of Mind", to be helmed by Gideon Raff.
Chris Pine in 'Violence of Action'
Actor Chris Pine has signed on to star in the upcoming independent black operation action-thriller "Violence of Action".
Actor Arun Bakshi joins BJP
Film and television actor Arun Bakshi on Saturday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here in the presence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh.
It seems wiser to let go: Arunoday Singh announces split from wife
Actor Arunoday Singh on Saturday announced that he and his wife of over two years, Lee Elton, have decided to part ways. The 36-year-old actor shared the news of his separation on Instagram. "I haven't been writing or posting for a while. There's a reason for it, a rather sad one: My marriage seems to be over. "Turns out we were very good at love, but couldn't survive reality. Despite our best efforts, professional counselling, and a current trial separation, nothing seems to have helped bridge the fundamental differences that have emerged between us. It seems wiser to let go. I think we both deserve better. We shall try to resolve this with compassion and dignity," Arunoday said in a statement posted on his official Instagram account. The actor and Elton had tied the knot in December 2016 as per Hindu rituals in a grand ceremony in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Wahlberg, Jason Isaacs join animated Scooby-Doo film
Actors Mark Wahlberg and Jason Isaacs have joined the voice cast of the animated Scooby-Doo movie "Scoob".
Russell Crowe comes on board thriller 'Unhinged'
Hollywood star Russell Crowe is set to play the lead in psychological road rage thriller "Unhinged". Directed by Derrick Borte, the film will start production on July 15 in New Orleans. Carl Ellsworth has penned the script with Lisa Ellzey attached as the producer on the project. According to Variety, the film "takes an ordinary, everyday incident to its most terrifying conclusion in telling the story of a mother who leans on her horn at the wrong time, to the wrong guy (played by Crowe)." The makers are planning to release the film in 2020.
'SOTY 2' witnesses decent business on first day
Much-awaited film 'Student of The Year 2' had a decent start by clocking Rs 12.06 crore worth business on its first day.Film critic Taran Adarsh posted a series of tweets and highlighted the first-day box office collection of the romcom. "Student of the Year 2 puts up a fairly good total on Day 1... Biz slowed down towards evening shows... Sat and Sun crucial... Substantial growth - especially at plexes - is essential for a healthy total... Fri Rs 12.06 cr. India biz. #SOTY2 is Tiger's second highest opener *so far*," he wrote.In the second tweet, Taran gave a list of the films starring Tiger Shroff and their first-day collections. 'SOTY 2' takes the second highest-opener spot for the actor, after 'Baaghi 2'."Tiger Shroff versus Tiger Shroff... *Day 1* biz...2018: #Baaghi2 Rs 25.10 cr2019: #SOTY2 Rs 12.06 cr2016: #Baaghi Rs 11.94 cr2016: #AFlyingJatt Rs 7.10 cr [Thu]2017: #MunnaMichael Rs 6.65 cr2014: #Heropanti Rs 6.63 crIndia biz," he wrote.'Baaghi 2' emerged as the clear winner for
I'm fighting elections because I want to serve people: Sunny Deol
Actor-turned-politician and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate Sunny Deol on Saturday said he came to Gurdaspur to meet his voters and make them believe that he was willing to serve them."I have come here to stay, to be among and with them as I intend to do in the future too. That is the confidence I want to give them. Some have a misconception that I will leave after winning the election, I want to remove that doubt completely. I want to serve the people," Deol said talking to reporters at a road show here.Deol also said his father, veteran actor Dharmendra, was concerned about him but he also had full faith in the fact that the people of Gurdaspur would welcome and love him."My father just like any other father is concerned about his son. He, however, has full faith in the fact the people will welcome me and talk to me with an open heart," he said.He was conducting a road show in his parliamentary constituency where he also talked and shook hands with the people. Deol .
Oscar-winning screenwriter Alvin Sargent dead
Academy Award winner Alvin Sargent, who wrote films like "Paper Moon", "Ordinary People" and "Spider-Man" sequels of the 2000s, is no more.
Constance Wu changes her tune regarding show's renewal
Hours after actress Constance Wu publicly shared her disappointment about her show "Fresh Off the Boat" being renewed, she tweeted that her tweets came "on the heels of a rough day".
Simon Pegg, Lulu Wilson to headline 'Becky'
Actors Simon Pegg and Lulu Wilson are set to play the lead roles in the upcoming independent action-thriller "Becky". According to Variety, Wilson will essay the role of rebellious 13-year-old Becky, who is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother's demise. "The trip immediately turns worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (Pegg), suddenly invade the lake house and Becky decides to take matters into her hands," the plot synopsis read. Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion are directing the movie. The project is being produced by Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, alongside Raphael Margules and J D Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures.
Yami believes 'Bala' came to her due to 'Uri...'
Yami Gautam believes her part in "Uri - The Surgical Strike" helped her bag a role in "Bala".
Michelle Pfeiffer, Annette Bening join 'Turn of Mind'
Veteran actors Annette Bening and Michelle Pfeiffer have been roped in to star in the psychological thriller "Turn of Mind". Gideon Raff is attached to direct the film, reported Variety. The film is based on Alice LaPlante's New York Times bestseller of the same name and has been adapted by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright. The story focuses on a retired orthopedic doctor suffering from Alzheimer's who is trying to figure out if she killed the person the police claim she had, or if she is being deceived. "'Turn of Mind' is an edge of your seat emotional thriller. A story of a warped friendship between two brilliant, sharp, forceful women who are bonded equally by their love for and jealousy of one other," the director said. Raff and Gail Berman are producing the film through their The Jackal Group banner along with Well Told Entertainment's Rory Koslow.