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Chris Hemsworth in talks to star in 'Men in Black' spinoff
"Thor: Ragnarok" star Chris Hemsworth is in negotiation with Sony Pictures to star in the "Men in Black" spinoff. The actor is in advance talks with the studio for the lead role in the film. The studio is also in negotiations with director F Gary Gray to helm the project. "Iron Man" scribes Matt Holloway and Art Marcum have penned the script of the new film, reported Variety. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are not expected to return in the film, which is meant to launch a new franchise with fresh talent involved. Sony had originally planned to combine the "Men and Black" and "21 Jump Street" franchises, but have since shelved that idea. Walter F Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are producing with Steven Spielberg executive producing. David Beaubaire is overseeing the project for Sony. The original movie followed Smith and Jones, who played agents of a secret organisation, known as the Men in Black, and protected Earth from intergalactic bad guys. The first film was a major critical and ...
Kristen Wiig in talks to play villain Cheetah in 'Wonder Woman 2'
Actor Kristen Wiig is in negotiations with Warner Bros and DC Entertainment to star in "Wonder Woman 2". The 44-year-old actor has emerged as the frontrunner to play the role of Cheetah, who is known to possess superhuman strength and agility in the comics, reported Variety. Wiig is popular known for films "Bridemaids", Ridley Scott's "The Martian" and all-female reboot "Ghostbusters", which also starred Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon. Actor Gal Gadot will reprise the titular role with director Patty Jenkins once again helming the project. The sequel is rumoured to be set in the 1980s against the backdrop of the Cold War. "Wonder Woman" was released in June last year and raked in more than USD 821 million at the worldwide box office.
James Badge Dale to star in 'The Incident at Sparrow Creek Lumber'
Actor James Badge Dale will lead the cast of the film The Incident at Sparrow Creek Lumber. The Only The Brave star joins Patrick Fischler, Chris Mulkey, Robert Aramayo, Happy Anderson and Gene Jones in the project, reported Variety. Alienist star Brian Geraghty is also aboard the project, which will be helmed by Henry Dunham. The film is an ex-cop drama and follows the story of a former police officer who is forced out of retirement after he realises a mass shooting at a police funeral was committed by a member of the same militia he joined after quitting the force. The shooting is expected to start next month in Texas.
Pitt, DiCaprio to star in Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
After Leonardo DiCaprio, Hollywood star Brad Pitt has joined the cast of director Quentin Tarantino's Manson movie. The film's title has been revealed as "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and the director describes the project as "a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippy Hollywood". DiCaprio, 43, will play the character of Rick Dalton, a former star of a Western TV series, while Pitt, 54, will portray his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth. "Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don't recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbour... Sharon Tate," Tarantino said in a statement, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. "I've been working on this script for five years, as well as living in Los Angeles County most of my life, including in 1969, when I was 7 years old. I'm very excited to tell this story of an LA, and a Hollywood that don't exist anymore. And I couldn't be happier about the dynamic teaming of DiCaprio and Pitt as Rick
Even Winfrey has to spell her name at coffee shops
TV and entertainment icon Oprah Winfrey says she once had to spell her name at a popular coffee shop.
Vikander felt inspired by 'Tomb Raider' games
Actress Alicia Vikander says she felt inspired playing the "Tomb Raider" video games as a child.
I do believe in ghosts: Gabby Allen
"Love Island" star Gabby Allen says she believes in ghosts.
'Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala' launched in Lucknow with Holi celebrations
Traditional Indian set-up, desi delicacies and actors smearing colours on one another -- that's how forthcoming musical drama "Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala" was launched here on Wednesday.
Why Kim Kardashian will never try vampire facial again
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian said to her fans the one treatment she wishes she'd never had is the vampire facial.
'No intelligence' Russia compromised seven states ahead of 2016 election: DHS
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has denied a media report saying Russian operatives penetrated the websites or databases of Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin ahead of the 2016 presidential election.The denial comes after an NBC News report quoted a US official as saying that an analysis requested by former President Obama in the last weeks of his administration showed Russia breached voter sites or registration systems in those states."NBC's reporting tonight on the 2016 elections is not accurate and is actively undermining efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to work in close partnership with state and local governments to protect the nation's election systems from foreign actors," DHS acting Press Secretary Tyler Q. Houlton said in a statement.The US officials in the NBC report said several states were warned about the breaches before the 2016 election, but none were told that Moscow was behind it."We have no intelligence - ...
Rajkumar Santoshi's condition stable
Film Director Rajkumar Santoshi's condition is now stable after doctors performed angioplasty on him, sources said on Wednesday.The 'Andaz Apna Apna' director was admitted to Nanavati Hospital here earlier in the day, following a cardiac-related complaint.On a related note, Santoshi is well known for helming films like Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Ghatak (1996), Pukar (2000), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) and Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013) among many others.His film 'Pukar' won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.He also bagged the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh'.
'Andaz Apna Apna' director Rajkumar Santoshi hospitalized
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi was admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital following a cardiac-related complaint on Wednesday.Santoshi is well known for helming films like Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Ghatak (1996), Pukar (2000), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) and Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013) among many others.His film 'Pukar' won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.He also bagged the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi for 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh'.
To the world she was 'Chandni', but to me she was my love: Boney Kapoor
Hours after Sridevi was cremated, her husband Boney Kapoor shared one last post from his wife's Twitter handle where he remembered her as the love of his life and the axis around which his family ran. In an emotional letter, the filmmaker said his primary concern now was to protect the couple's two daughters - Jahnvi and Khushi. "Losing a friend, wife and mother of your two daughters is a loss inexplicable in words... I am blessed to have the support and love of Arjun and Anshula, who have been such pillars of strength for myself, Khushi and Janhvi. Together, as a family we have tried to face this unbearable loss," he wrote, thanking family, friends, colleagues, well-wishers and fans for standing by him like rocks. "To the world she was their Chandni... the actor par excellence ...their Sridevi... but to me she was my love, my friend, mother to our girls... my partner. To our daughters, she was everything... their life. She was the axis around which our family ran," he ...
BJP should rename itself Banjo Party: Vikhe Patil
A music video on river conservation featuring Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife led to the opposition in the state Assembly to take digs at the ruling BJP today. Speaking during a discussion on Governor's address, Leader of Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil (Congress) said, "I wonder whether these are ministers or band members. I saw one viral video clip on river conservation. I was happy to see our CM in it....Now change the name from Bharatiya Janata Party to Banjo Party," he said. Fadnavis wasn't present in the House when he spoke. The Congress leader said he was, however, "pained" to see that Shiv Sena, BJP's ally, was absent from the video. BJP MLA Sanjay Kute objected to his comment. "One shouldn't disparage the social commitment shown by the CM. He has been doing social service, it's nothing to joke about," said Kute. Manisha Choudhary, another BJP MLA,claimed that Congress MLAs insulted women by calling Amruta Fadnavis, the chief ...
Bollywood director Rajkumar Santoshi admitted to hospital
Bollywood director Rajkumar Santoshi was admitted to Nanavati Hospital here for a heart ailment today. "He has been admitted to the hospital for a heart- related problem. We can't share any further information at the moment," a hospital official said. Santoshi, who started his career as an assistant director for Govind Nihlani's "Ardh Satya" (1982), is known for hit films such as "Ghayal", "Damini" and the cult comedy "Andaz Apna Apna". After a hiatus, he returned to direction in 2013 with "Phata Poster Nikla Hero" starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz.
Rajinikanth condoles death of Jayendra Saraswati
Top actor Rajinikanth today condoled the demise of Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi. "Saraswathi's soul had joined the divine abode. My condolences to his devotees," he said in a tweet. Makkal Neethi Mayyam, founded by actor Kamal Haasan, also condoled the passing away of the seer. "We offer our condolences on the demise of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, head of Sankara Mutt, Kancheepuram, on behalf of Makkal Neethi Mayyam. May his soul rest in peace," a party statement said.
Consumers should file complaints if they feel channel content violates broadcasting code. Irani
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani today said action will be taken against any TV channel if there is complaint from consumers that it has violated the broadcasting code of conduct . There is a self-regulatory mechanism in electronic media, like the Broadcast Editors Association, which ensures that every private channel in the country has to go by certain code, Irani said at a session of FICCI Ladies' Organisation here. "First, register your complaint with the Association about any content which you do not like and the industry has the capacity to listen to your views and there had been instances of action taken by the association against certain channels," she said. She added that consumers should feel empowered enough to go the extra mile registering their complaints against content they feel are not good enough. "There is a broadcasting code every channel of this country has to go by. If you find any channel having violated that code, draw attention of the ...
Crowds throng streets as Sridevi makes her last journey
A sea of humanity emerged on the roads as the truck carrying the mortal remains of Bollywood diva Sridevi wound its way to a crematorium in suburban Vile Parle this afternoon. Be it senior citizens, youngsters or housewives, people of all ages and from all walks of lives thronged the streets to bid adieu to their beloved actor. Some followed the truck while others ran helter-skelter, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. Many people were perched on dividers of roads leading to the crematorium from the actor's residence in Lokhandwala Complex. Some had parked themselves on terraces of roadside buildings. Police had a tough time manging the crowds and ensuring smooth passage for the truck, which took one hour and forty minutes to cover the distance of about 5 km. The frenzy reached the crescendo at the crematorium where people were seen jostling to catch a glimpse of members of the film fraternity who were arriving. Despite the barricades put up by police along the stretch ...
'Pari' is not like 'usual' Indian horror films
Anushka Sharma-starrer "Pari" is not like the usual horror films in India, says the film's co-producer Prernaa Arora.
John Oliver, Trevor Noah poke fun at Justin Trudeau for 'national dress pandering'
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was already subjected to many memes and GIFs for his sartorial choices during India trip and popular US TV show hosts have added to his misery. Trudeau, who made an eight-day visit to India, was criticised by John Oliver and Trevor Noah on their respective shows for going 'desi'. "Justin Trudeau gets a little too woke on his trip to India... I don't know if you've noticed but it seems like as Donald Trump gets more and more un-woke, Justin Trudeau is compensating in the other direction. The only issue is, the Canadian PM keeps going too far," Noah said on his "The Daily Show". Commenting on Trudeau's outfits during the entire trip, Noah said he looked as if he is for auditioning for 'Jai Ho', a song from "Slumdog Millionaire". "The Indians all look like they showed up for a diplomatic conference, and (Trudeau) looked like he was auditioning for 'Jai Ho'" he added. Oliver also poked fun at the Canadian PM on his show "Last Week Tonight" and also zeroed in on .