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Marvel may unveil post 'Avengers: Endgame' films this summer

All the superhero fans have a reason to rejoice as Disney has hinted that Marvel Studios will likely unveil the next set of films from its cinematic universe sometime around this summer.Disney CEO Bob Iger touched upon the plans during the studio's quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, reported Variety.However, Iger declined to reveal any other details about the masked heroes for the next phase of Marvel films. Although, he said 'Avengers: Endgame' provided some clues regarding what the future of the cinematic universe could look like."There are huge opportunities. There are many, many different directions that we can go," Iger said of the possible sequels, spinoffs and superhero films to come.Although the Disney chief was tight-lipped on what heroes the moviegoers can expect to see saving the world in future films, but "there are more possibilities beyond it," Iger promised.The upcoming projects include movies on 'Shang-Chi', the first Asian-American-led comic book film, and 'The ...

Adele in good place after difficult split from husband

Singer Adele is in a good place after going through a difficult split from her husband Simon Konecki, says songwriter Ryan Tedder.

Deepika almost tripped on her dress at Met Gala

Actress Deepika Padukone, who made a grand appearance in her Barbie avatar at Met Gala 2019, almost fell on her dress while she sipped on some wine in a hotel lobby.

Ankur Nayyar excited about working with Faisal again

Actor Ankur Nayyar is excited about reuniting with his "Bharat Ka Veer Putra - Maharana Pratap" co-star Faisal Khan on-screen.

Jonas Brothers documentary 'Chasing Happiness' to premiere on June 4

"Chasing Happiness", a documentary on popular band Jonas Brothers, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on June 4. The film, directed by John Lloyd Taylor, gives the viewers an up close and personal look into the lives of Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas after almost six years of their group hiatus. It promises never-before-seen footage of the band, starting with their early days growing up in New Jersey in a family that was struggling to make their ends meet. "Chasing Happiness" also shows the brothers rebuilding their relationships as siblings and band mates, leading to their first new album, 'Happiness Begins', since 2009. Amazon released a promo for their upcoming documentary featuring the boys asking Alexa about themselves and their new film. The band had announced the documentary soon after they released their comeback song "Sucker". The video of the track also features their real-life partners -- Priyanka Chopra, Sophie Turner and Danielle Deleasa, respectively. "Our fans are the best

I like the game when it's tough: Ekta Kapoor

Producer Ekta Kapoor has carved her own niche in the Indian entertainment universe, says in current times when multi-million screens have opened up the scope to cater to "polarized tastes", she finds it exciting to have a competitive edge.

Cameron congratulates Marvel team, calls 'Endgame' the iceberg that sank 'Titanic'

James Cameron on Thursday compared the phenomenal success of "Avengers: Endgame" to an iceberg after it surpassed the earnings of his 1997 classic "Titanic" at the box office. "To Kevin and everyone at Marvel. An iceberg sank the real Titanic. It took the Avengers to sink my Titanic. Everyone here at Lightstorm Entertainment salutes your amazing achievement. You've shown that the movie industry is not only alive and well, it's bigger than ever!," Cameron wrote in an Instagram post. He also shared a photo of the Avengers logo rocking Titanic. The Anthony and Joe Russo-directed film, which tied up the storylines of 22 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, earned USD 2.272 billion in less than two weeks of its release, crossing the USD 2.187 billion haul by "Titanic". The film is yet to claim the number one slot of the highest earning film ever, which currently belongs to Cameron's 2009 blockbuster "Avatar", which earned USD 2.78 billion. Cameron's gesture is in complete contrast to ..

Hilary Swank to star in Netflix drama 'Away'

American actor Hilary Swank is all set to star in Netflix's upcoming space drama, 'Away'.The two-time Academy Award winner has been roped in to play the lead role in the Mars mission drama, reported Variety.Swank will play the role of an American astronaut Emma Green, who must leave her husband and daughter behind to take charge of an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous mission to the Red Planet.The series is loosely inspired by Chris Jones' article of the same name and is described as being about hope, humanity and how we need one another if we are to embark on a journey of achieving impossible things.Netflix has issued a 10-episode order for the show. Apart from starring as the main lead, Swank will also serve as executive producer.'The Path' creator Jessica Goldberg will serve as the showrunner, writer, and executive producer, alongside Jason Katims, Matt Reeves, Adam Kassan, Michelle Lee and Andrew Hinderaker, who wrote the first episode.Ed Zwick will direct the .

Paris is ugly now: Jean-Pierre Jeunet on why he won't make 'Amelie' sequel

Filmmaker Jean-Pierre Jeunet has no plans to make a sequel of his Oscar-nominated film "Amelie". The 2001 romantic comedy featured French actor Audrey Tatou in the lead. It follows a shy waitress, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while struggling with her own isolation. In an interview with Indiewire, Jeunet said part of the reason for not making a sequel is that he finds France's capital Paris "ugly". "It wouldn't be the same actress, it would be cheap because it wouldn't have the same budget, and in Paris now it's so difficult to shoot because there are construction sites everywhere, so Paris is ugly now," the director said. "So no, I don't want to make a sequel or even a series," he added. During the interview, Jeunet revealed that he is working on a mockumentary about the making of his popular film. He said he was inspired by Peter Jackson's 1995 mockumentary "Forgotten Silver", which was about the story of a New Zealand filmmaker. "I'm writing a .

I have no hostility towards Netflix: Pedro Almodovar

Filmmaker Pedro Almodovar says he has no "hostility" towards any streaming service but he backs the popular opinion that films are best suited for theatres. In a wide-ranging interview with Variety for his upcoming film "Pain and Glory", Almodovar said watching a film in a hall full of strangers is a magical experience. "I have no hostility toward Netflix or any other platform. But a film that may be up for an award really must be seen and shown on a screen in a cinema. "Otherwise, it would be almost a contradiction in terms, because films are conceived to be shown on a screen to people who are strangers, who don't know each other, in the dark. That's the magic of it all," Almodovar said. The 69-year-old director said he watched Alfonso Cuaron's multiple Oscar-winning film "Roma" -- both at home and in a theatre -- and he still prefers the theatrical experience. "I saw 'Roma' both on my own TV screen and on the big screen. When you see it on a TV screen, it makes it so much less ...

Taking baby steps to merge healing with work, grateful for wishes: Irrfan

Irrfan Khan, who is currently shooting for a film after a year-long break following his neuroendocrine tumour diagnosis, says he is on the road to recovery but still needs space to heal. The 52-year-old actor received treatment in a London hospital and returned to the country early this year. In a statement, addressed to his "friends in the media", the actor said he has been getting requests to share his story but needs more time to process it. "Last few months have been on a road to recovery a period to heal to fight the fatigue and face the reel and real world. "I am aware of your concern and request to talk to you, share my journey, but I am fathoming it myself inhaling and internalising, taking baby steps to merge my healing with work and trying to experiment the amalgamation of both," Irrfan said. The actor is currently shooting for "Angrezi Medium", the much-anticipated sequel to his 2017 blockbuster "Hindi Medium". Irrfan said he was grateful for all the well wishes he received

Unfair to say I shouldn't have a dream: Ananya

Coming from a Bollywood background cannot stop one from having a dream, asserts actor Chunky Panday's daughter Ananya Panday whose debut film "Student of the Year 2" is set to hit the screens.

Cameron congratulates Avengers for sinking 'Titanic'

Filmmaker James Cameron has congratulated the team of "Avengers: Endgame" for sinking his "Titanic" at the box office.

Jonas Brothers documentary 'Chasing Happiness' to premiere on this date

The countdown has officially begun for the Jonas Brothers documentary! The popular pop band, which recently reunited, has been treating fans ever since their comeback, with new music and performances. And if that was not enough, the viewers will soon get to see a documentary about the band and their journey.'Chasing Happiness', the documentary about the JoBros will premiere on June 4 on Amazon Prime Video worldwide, reported Variety.The streaming service also shared the news on their Instagram account along with a poster featuring the Jonas Brothers -- Kevin, Joe, and Nick."jonas brothers splitting up affected me more than my breakup did and I deserve to know what happened. Chasing Happiness, 4th June," the caption read.The documentary will give fans "an intimate look" into the lives of Kevin, Nick, and Joe.It will also showcase never-before-seen footage of the trio, starting with their early days growing up in New Jersey in a family struggling to make ends meet. The film will follow .

Taking baby steps to merge healing with work: Irrfan

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan, who has is back on the sets to shoot for "Angrezi Medium" after being diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour, says he is taking baby steps to merge healing with work.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui to feature in 'Housefull 4'

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set to make a special appearance in Akshay Kumar-starrer "Housefull 4". Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has roped in the "Photograph" actor to play a pivotal role, which will make an interesting twist to the plot of the film, sources close to the development said. "We will be shooting a song with Nawaz along with all the six actors. The song will have a major gravity in the movie in which Nawaz will have a pivotal role to play. It will be a grand song with 500 dancers and Ganesh Master setting the choreography," the sources said. "We have a 5 day schedule for the same. Director Farhad Samji along with the team was working on this development for over 2 weeks and finally we shall shoot in end of May for the same," they added. The fourth instalment of the comedy franchise is set to release in Diwali this year. The film will also feature Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Kriti Kharbanda and Pooja Hegde along with Rana Daggubatti.

Priyanka opens up about Joe, Sophie Turner's wedding

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas says Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner's surprise Las Vegas wedding was super fun.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui joins cast of 'Housefull 4'

The cast of the multi-starrer film 'Housefull 4' has a new member, and it is none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui.Nawazuddin, who is mostly known for portraying serious roles, will now feature in the laugh riot, Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh announced on Thursday."Update: Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Sajid Nadiadwala's Housefull4... Directed by Farhad Samji... The cast will reunite for the shoot this month-end" he tweeted.The star cast wrapped up shooting for the film on November 20, last year, but will reunite for the shoot again this month.Nawazuddin will be reuniting with the producer of the film Sajid Nadiadwala after five years. The actor last worked with Sajid in the latter's directorial debut 'Kick' featuring Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez.'Housefull 4' will star an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Riteish Deshmukh, Kriti Kharbanda, Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, and Boman Irani, among others.The fourth installment of the ...

Chris Evans' 'Infinite' gets 2020 release date

Actor Chris Evans past-lives drama "Infinite" is set to release on August 7, 2020.

Emilia Clarke to star in Bjorn Runge's 'Let Me Count the Ways'

"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke will be teaming up with filmmaker Bjorn Runge for his next project, "Let Me Count the Ways". Runge, who most recently helmed Glenn Close-starrer "The Wife", will direct the romance drama from a script by Paula Milne, reported Variety. Based on a true story, "Let Me Count the Ways" will chronicle the love affair between poet Elizabeth Barrett and playwright Robert Browning. The film follows Elizabeth (Clarke) as she is living in the family home with her siblings in an affluent part of London. She has gained fame and recognition for her poetry but, weakened by a mysterious illness, lives as a virtual recluse, reliant on laudanum. The youthful, impulsive Robert Browning comes into her life, awakening a passion she had previously only ever written about. But the closer she and Browning get, the more her father fights to keep control over her. The project will be produced by Damian Jones of DJ Films in collaboration with Bankside Films. The two banners .