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Entered Bollywood by chance: Jacqueline

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who hails from Sri Lanka, says she always wanted to be an entertainer but didn't plan getting into Bollywood.

Michael Bay in talks to helm '6 Underground' and 'Robopocalypse'

"Transformers" filmmaker Michael Bay is working on "Six Underground" and "Robopocalypse" as his next two directorial projects. "Six Underground", to be produced by Skydance, comes from an original idea from "Deadpool" scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, according to Variety. Bay will also produce the project along with Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger. The production on the project will begin soon and it is expected to release next year. Steven Spielberg, who had earlier chosen Bay for the "Transformers" franchise, is in negotiations with the director for "Robopocalypse". The films is based on the 2011 science fiction novel by Daniel H Wilson and is about the battle between robots and humans after a robots uprising.

Joy to see ladies on 'Thugs of Hindostan' sets: Amitabh Bachchan

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is shooting for "Thugs of Hindostan" at the historic Mehrangarh Fort here, today said that it was heartening to see women working on the sets of a film, a place where they were "nonexistent" at a time. The 75-year-old veteran actor took to his personal blog where he praised the women for the efficiency and discipline they brought on location of the Vijay Krishna Acharya-directed project. "... The entire controls barring a few, are managed by the ladies... Efficient, demanding, disciplined, screaming their heads off to inefficiency, but getting it done... So so remarkable... "... And such a joy to see the ladies on set... a region where they were nonexistent in the years gone by... In my time there were just 2 on shoots... The leading lady and her mother... That's it..." Bachchan wrote. The actor said the times are changing fast as women are coming forward to claim workplaces, which is their right. "... A majority management by young professionals, ...

Mahesh Bhatt pays tribute to Sridevi

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has paid tribute to late actress Sridevi, whom he misses dearly.

Oxford comes out with 'living in harmony' series for school students

Oxford University Press (OUP) has come out with a new edition of 'living in harmony' series, a course on values education and life skills for schools. The 10-part series is specially designed to sensitise students to the need for harmony and mutual respect among individuals and communities. "Living in harmony series endeavours to inculcate and reinforce universal human values of peace, love, truth and cooperation," OUP said in a statement. The updated edition has expanded its range to now include books for classes 9 and 10 from the earlier programme of books for Classes 1 to 8, including lesson plans and free teacher's manuals in the revised course. Speaking about the programme, series editor Mini Krishnan says, "This series is designed to give our future generations a broader view of life, by fostering values, social awareness and life skills in them. It is an earnest effort to ensure that our children grow into responsible and thoughtful adults." The series has been creatively ...

Read NYT news on Samsung QLED TVs in ambient mode

In a first such experiment to deliver news right into people's living rooms, The New York Times has collaborated with Samsung where it will provide customised news on the new 4K QLED TVs from the South Korean giant even when the TVs are switched off.

Adah Sharma ispired to try new dance styles

Actress Adah Sharma says after shooting a song opposite choreographer-actor-filmmaker Prabhudheva for "Charlie Chaplin 2", she is inspired to try new dance styles.

Tannishtha turns writer for Onir's film

Acclaimed actress Tannishtha Chatterjee is on to her new vocation. She turns writer with a film entitled "Driving Lessons".

Rahman's music in 'The Fault In Our Stars' remake

Oscar winner A.R. Rahman is excited to compose music for Fox Star Studios' Hindi adaptation of the 2014 hit Hollywood film "The Fault In Our Stars".

These women are breaking the glass ceiling behind the lens (International Women's Day is on March 8)

"Females are strong as hell." That's just a line from the theme song of the sitcom "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", but it's true. Women are strong and powerful enough to run shows, push the creative boundaries and call the shots as directors, producers and writers -- often seen as male-dominated spaces.

Archie to get live-action Bollywood remake

Archie Comics is getting a Bollywood treatment as the beloved characters from Riverdale High will soon be seen in a live-action, theatrical film. The quartet of Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead will be reimagined with an all-Indian cast. Archie Comics, in partnership with Graphic India, will put a desi twist to the characters created by Bob Montana and John L Goldwater, a statement read. Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater said the team is excited to partner with Graphic India to bring Archie and his friends to Bollywood. "Archie's lasting and growing presence in India made this move the logical next step as our stellar library of characters continues to expand into other media. It's a major moment for Archie and its fans around the world," Goldwater said. Sharad Devarajan, Co-Founder & CEO of Graphic India, said the main four characters have been a source of inspiration for numerous Bollywood films over the years and it was time they got their film. "These characters have held a ..

Big B shoots in Meharangarh Fort for 'Thugs Of Hindostan'

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is smitten by the beauty of Meharangarh Fort, where he shot a sequence for his upcoming film "Thugs Of Hindostan".

Teri Hatcher wants 'Desperate Housewives' revival

Actor Teri Hatcher has said she would be the first person to agree to star in a revival of "Desperate Housewives", if it happens. The 53-year-old actor, who played Susan on the ABC series, said she never wanted the show to end, E! News reported. In an appearance on ITV's "Loose Women", when Hatcher was asked if she would be interested in the show's return, she said, "I would be the first person, yeah, I never wanted it to be over, I loved those characters." She, however, admitted the chances of that happening were not "very good". "Well just because of the creators, I mean it's not the women (co-actors), I think the women would probably all do it," the actor added. Besides Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross were the main leads. The show ran eight seasons October 3, 2004 to May 13, 2012.

Sidharth Malhotra to endorse denim wear brand

Actor Sidharth Malhotra has been signed up as the ambassador of denim wear brand Pepe Jeans.

Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst directing John Travolta in stalker thriller

Hollywood veteran John Travolta has been roped in to star in Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's semi-biographical project titled "Moose". Travolta is playing the title role of a rabid movie fan obsessed with his favourite celebrity action hero (Devon Sawa) and how he goes to destructive lengths to satisfy his fixation, Variety reported. The story, co-written by Durst and Dave Bekerman, is inspired by the singer's real-life fan who stalked him years ago. Principal photography is currently underway in Alabama.

Michael B Jordan vows to adopt inclusion riders

Micheal B Jordan has announced that he will adopt inclusion riders on all the films backed by his production house after this year's Best Actress Oscar winner Frances McDormand called to encourage diversity in Hollywood. The two-time Academy Award winner had raised the addition of clauses to actors' contracts to ensure gender and racial diversity in the cast and crew when she accepted the trophy for her performance in Martin McDonagh's "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri". In an Instagram post, the "Black Panther" star vowed to embrace the clauses, saying his production company, Outlier Society, will continue to do its bit to promote women and people of colour. "In support of the women and men who are leading this fight, I will be adopting the Inclusion Rider for all projects produced by my company Outlier Society. I've been privileged to work with powerful woman and persons of color throughout my career and it's Outlier's mission to continue to create for talented individuals .

MCU characters are 'incredibly human', says Tessa Thompson

Actor Tessa Thompson has said that one of the reasons Marvel Cinematic Universe has excelled over the years is its "incredibly human" superhero characters. The "Westworld" actor, who played the character of Valkyrie in MCU's "Thor: Ragnarok", said despite being super-powered individuals, the audience can often relate to the them. "Way, before I was in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, before I dreamt that I ever would be, is that their characters are you know, in epic proportion... These superheroes, these god-like characters and also meanwhile, incredibly human. "I've always felt that the strength(s) of Marvel films are not just, you know, the action sequences, which of course, we love as audience members, but really dynamically that action that happens between these characters," Thompson told Entertainment Tonight. The 34-year-old actor also said the fans will be immensely satisfied with the upcoming "Avengers: Infinity War", which is slated to hit the theatres on April 27. "Their ...

John Williams hints at retirement from composing for 'Star Wars' films

Veteran music composer John Williams has sent out a feeler that he will retire from giving background score to the "Star Wars" franchise after the episode nine. Williams, who has composed the music for all eight films of the franchise, is scheduled to provide music to J J Abrams next "Star Wars IX". He was also recently roped in to score the main theme for the upcoming spin-off "Solo: A Star Wars Story". The 86-year-old composer told radio station KUSC that he is looking forward to composing for Abrams film, but after its completion "that will be quite enough for me". "We know J J Abrams is preparing one now for next year that I will hopefully do for him, and I look forward to it. It will round out a series of nine and be quite enough for me," Williams said. The five-time Oscar winner has been a part of the series since the 1977 original "A New Hope" and has landed an Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for his work in the popular sci-fi franchise.

Schwarzenegger confirms 'Terminator 6' shoot to start in summer

Veteran actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said the shooting of the next installment in the "Terminator" franchise will start in June. The 70-year-old actor said he is looking forward to reprise his role of cyborg T-800 in the Tim Miller-directed film, which also see Linda Hamilton return as Sarah Connor. "We are starting to shoot 'Terminator 6' in June to the middle of October, so I am in that," Schwarzenegger told fan site TheArnoldFans.com. "I am looking forward to coming back as the T-800 model. It's gonna be great with Tim Miller as the director and Jim Cameron is kind of supervising the whole thing," he added. The movie, which will be produced by Cameron, is scheduled to be released on July 26 next year.

Noah Wyle to star in pilot of 'Red Line'

Actor Noah Wyle will play the lead role in the pilot of "Red Line". The CBS drama, written by Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss, will explore the lives of three families that are connected to a shooting incident in which a white cop in Chicago accidentally kills a black doctor, Deadline reported. The series will by directed by Victoria Mahoney. Wyle, 46, will portray Daniel Calder, a dedicated high school teacher mourning the loss of his innocent African-American husband who was killed by the officer. Aliyah Royale will play Jira, Calder's adopted daughter in the pilot. Noel Fisher, Michael Patrick Thornton and Emayatzy Corinealdi also star. "A Wrinkle in Time" director Ava DuVernay will executive produce, along with Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter.