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I never had affair with Chris Pratt: Jennifer Lawrence

Actress Jennifer Lawrence was widely blamed by fans for actor Chris Pratt's split from wife Anna Faris. But Lawrence says she was never in a relationship with her "Passengers" co-star.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:55 PM IST

Teaser poster of 'Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2' is cute

The latest teaser poster and motion poster of Disney's animation movie, 'Ralph Breaks the InternetThe flick is an upcoming, 3D computer-animated, comedy-adventure film that is being produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.The film revolves around Ralph's adventures in the Internet data space.It will be the sequel to 2012's Wreck-It Ralph and is slated to release on November 23, 2018.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:45 PM IST

Gemma Chan joins Larson in 'Captain Marvel'

Actress Gemma Chan has joined the cast of Brie Larson-starrer "Captain Marvel", the latest superhero film by Marvel Studios.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:40 PM IST

Mark Hamill wants to star in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' 3

"Star Wars" alum Mark Hamill has expressed his desire to feature in the next instalment of Marvel's "Guardian of the Galaxy". The 66-year-old actor, who feels "unemployed" after the death of his iconic "Star Wars" character of Luke Skywalker in the franchise's latest release "The Last Jedi", joined a Twitter conversation where a user suggested James Gunn, the director of "Guardians...", to cast him in the next film. "JamesGunn, could you do me a huge favour and find a role for Mark Hamill in Guardians 3? The awesomeness of it might end me, but I'm willing to risk it. Thanks (sic)" a user wrote to Gunn. Gunn replied, "I think Mark Hamill lives around the corner from me in Malibu so he can just come over and we can talk about it over a cup of coffee. (sic)." Hamill also joined in the conversation and tweeted, "I would be happy to do so, both as a good neighbour & an unemployed actor. All the best. DM me for my contact info if you're serious." The "Guardians of the Galaxy" is ...

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:40 PM IST

'Batti Gul...' is entertaining, has substance: Yami

Actress Yami Gautam says her next film "Batti Gul Meter Chalu" is entertaining and has a lot of substance.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:35 PM IST

'Black Panther' may get theme park

Disney CEO Bob Iger has hinted at a "Black Panther" themed park.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:35 PM IST

Emma Stone being considered to play 'Wonder Woman 2' villain

Actress Emma Stone is being considered to essay the character of Cheetah in "Wonder Woman 2".

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:20 PM IST

No objection letters handed over to release Sridevi's mortal remains

The Dubai Police has handed over the letters for the release of the mortal remains of the Indian cinema icon Sridevi to the Indian Consulate and the family, as quoted by the Gulf News.Now, after the release, the late actress' body can proceed for embalming.Meanwhile, Bollywood actor and late actress Sridevi's stepson, Arjun Kapoor, has arrived in Dubai on Tuesday morning to show support to his father, Boney Kapoor.Sridevi passed away on late Saturday night in Dubai, where she was attending a family wedding.According to the forensic report, the 54-year-old Indian actress died of accidental drowning in her hotel room's bathtub, after suffering a dizzying spell.Traces of alcohol were also found in the actor's body.Dubai Police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out regular legal procedures followed in such cases.Meanwhile, celebrities and fans have been visiting the Mumbai residence of Anil Kapoor, brother-in-law to the actress, awaiting the arrival of

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:15 PM IST

Kamal thanks about 1 lakh people who attended his party's launch

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan today claimed that about one lakh people attended the launch of his political party, Makkal Neethi Mayyam (MNM), in Madurai last week. In a thanksgiving note released by his office here, he expressed his gratitude to several people, including AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, for attending the February 21 launch of his party. "A big vanakkam (a Tamil salutation, roughly meaning thanks) to each one of the close to one lakh participants who thronged the launch venue (at Madurai) for their participation and cooperation," he said in the note. There was "exemplary energy" and "discipline" shown by all participants, Haasan said, adding "we dedicate the success of the launch to the people of Madurai". Taking his political plunge, Haasan had launched MNM in Madurai on February 21. His key office-bearers include an academician, former IAS and IPS officials, writers and an actor.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 3:00 PM IST

I was shortlisted for 'Slumdog Millionaire': Nushrat

Nushrat Bharucha of "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" fame says that she was one of the shortlisted actresses for the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire". She says her on-screen image is stuck under the limited vision of filmmakers.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 2:55 PM IST

Arjun Kapoor reaches Dubai; further delay likely in repatriation

Bollywood actor and late actress Sridevi's stepson, Arjun Kapoor, has arrived in Dubai on Tuesday morning.The 32-year-old actor has gone to Dubai as a moral support to his father, Boney Kapoor, a source told the Gulf News.Meanwhile, Dubai prosecutors haven't issued an approval allowing the bereaved family to collect the actress' mortal remains, hinting at a further delay in repatriation. Further law enforcement is still said to be pending, as quoted by the Gulf News.Sridevi passed away on late Saturday night in Dubai, where she was attending a family wedding.According to the forensic report, the 54-year-old Indian actress died of accidental drowning in her hotel room's bathtub, after suffering a dizzying spell.Traces of alcohol were also found in the actor's body.Dubai Police has transferred the case to Dubai Public Prosecution, which will carry out regular legal procedures followed in such cases.Meanwhile, celebrities and fans have been visiting the Mumbai residence of Anil Kapoor, ..

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 2:50 PM IST

Queen Latifah to star in 'Hope's Wish'

Rapper-actress Queen Latifah will star in an inspirational true-life drama titled "Hopes Wish".

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 1:30 PM IST

'Daas Dev' release shifted to March 23

The release date of filmmaker Sudhir Mishra's "Daas Dev" has been pushed for the third time and now will release on March 23.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 1:25 PM IST

Meeting Samuel Jackson, Britney Spears was surreal, says Ali Fazal

Bollywood actor Ali Fazal, who is preparing for his next Hollywood unannounced venture, says meeting icons like Hollywood personalities like Britney Spears and Samuel L. Jackson was surreal.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 1:15 PM IST

Avanti latest song deals with domestic violence, bad relationships

Indian-American singer and songwriter Avanti Nagral has unveiled a new track titled "Treated" that emphasises on kind humanitarian behaviour. She says that respect is the number one thing in any kind of a relationship.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 1:15 PM IST

Celebrities slam TV media for sensational reporting on Sridevi's death

TV media's frantic reporting over the death of veteran actor Sridevi has angered Bollywood celebrities and her fans, who have called the coverage "graceless" and "insensitive". Celebrities such as Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar criticised the TV channels for suggesting various conspiracy theories on the cause of her death. Farhan posted a cryptic tweet where he wrote, "There's no bottom in the barrel of the graceless." Balan said, "May they let you rest in peace...." "Such a shame that whole country is silently watching their superstar Sridevi being murdered live by media," wrote a user while another user said media should stop using Sridevi's death for entertainment. "I've always felt this and the way the Indian Media is reacting to one of Indian Cinema legends death is further proof that life has no value in India. Sridevi didn't die to entertain you..." Megastar Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Get back to love .. it is the only sustainable !!" Fashion designer Masaba Mantena appealed ...

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 12:55 PM IST

Every generation gives more freedom to next generation: Varun Narvekar

Marathi filmmaker Varun Narvekar believes every generation gives more leeway to the next generation in line as they want them to have a go at the things that they could not. But when young people take this "additional freedom" lightly, then it manifests as the generation gap. "Every generation gives additional freedom to the next one. Like if a mother has had restrictions in terms of wearing certain clothes, she will make sure it is not passed on to her daughter. "But this additional freedom is taken for granted by the gen next. That is where we see the generation gap emerge," Narvekar told PTI in an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing Bengaluru International Film Festival. The director's debut film "Muramba" (loosely translated as sweet pickle) is slated to be screened at the 10th edition of the BIFFES today. Starring Mithila Palkar, Amey Wagh, veteran actor Sachin Khedekar and Chinmayee Sumeet, the comedy drama is about a young couple whose sudden break-up sees the man's ...

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 12:40 PM IST

Kim Kardashian hopes to bring her reality show to India

Kim Kardashian West is in love with the 'desi' attire and Indian jewellery. She hopes to come to India soon with her reality show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 12:35 PM IST

Mukta Arts launches 5 single screens in South India

With this Mukta A2 Cinemas marks the completion of 57 screens globally. The reputed chain of cinemas will also be soon expanding the brand's footprint by launching 5 other screens by April 2018 in the southern market.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 12:31 PM IST

Gemma Chan to star in Captain Marvel

Actor Gemma Chan has joined the cast of "Captain Marvel" movie. The 35-year-old actor joins Brie Larson, who will be playing the titular role. The film will also star Samuel L Jackson, who is reprising his MCU role of Nick Fury, Jude Law and Ben Mendelsohn. Chan will portray the role of Doctor Minnerva aka Minn-Erva, a geneticist from the Kree alien race and a chief antagonist of Captain Marvel in the comics. "Very excited to be joining the MCU" wrote Chan while sharing a news report of her casting. "Captain Marvel" follows Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot whose DNA is fused with that of an alien during an accident. The resulting alteration imbues her with the superpowers of strength, energy projection and flight. "Captain Marvel" is expected to arrive in theatres on March 8, 2019.

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2018 | 12:15 PM IST