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Selma Blair aggrieved with 'Hellboy' reboot
Actor Selma Blair has said she felt "heartbroken" with "Hellboy" series getting a reboot. The actor played the pyrokinetic Liz Sherman in Guillermo del Toro's "Hellboy" and "Hellboy II: The Golden Army", that had Ron Perlman essaying the titular character. "God, you know, people are fans of Hellboy and also fans of Guillermo," Blair told CinemaBlend. "So part of us, the ones that were so loyal to Guillermo, our hearts are broken that it didn't work out with the greatest third instalment ever written that I wish I could play more than anything in the world," she added. The reboot has been titled "Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen" and will have "Stranger Things" star David Harbour in the titular role. The film will be directed by Neil Marshall and the cast also includes Ian McShane and Milla Jovovich. Blair also hoped that the reboot does justice to the "vision" of Mike Mignola on whose comics the new film is based on. "I truly hope that Mike Mignola has his vision out there
HBO orders J J Abrams' sci-fi drama 'Demimonde' to series
J J Abrams' science-fiction drama "Demimonde" has landed a series order at HBO. The premium-cable network snatched the project after a bidding war with Apple and has given a straight-to-series order. With the project, the HBO has expanded its collaboration with the "Star Trek" director who also serves as the executive producer on the show "Westworld", according to The Hollywood Reporter. It is described as an epic and intimate sci-fi fantasy drama that deals with the world's battle against a monstrous, oppressive force. Abrams will write the pilot and serve as executive producer, alongside Ben Stephenson, who runs the TV division of Abrams' production company Bad Robot.
FIR filed against Congress MLA in rape case
An FIR has been filed against Congress MLA Hemant Katare in connection with a rape case.Earlier the police had registered an FIR by Katare against the alleged victim, who Katare claimed was blackmailing him.According to the reports, the alleged victim is said to be a journalism student and was arrested by Bhopal crime branch on Katare's complain.The woman had then written a letter to the jail's Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) alleging that Katare had raped her.Acting on the charges written in the letter, the woman police station filed an FIR in the case against MLA Katare.According to reports, Katare has gone 'underground' after the FIR was filed.
F Gary Gray in talks to direct 'Men in Black' spin-off
Director F Gary Gray is in negotiations to helm the "Men in Black" spin-off film. If finalised, "The Fate of the Furious" director will helm the project with a script from "Iron Man" scribes Matt Holloway and Art Marcum, 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 commercial success, and was followed by two more sequels. The three films hauled a cumulative USD 1.7 billion worldwide.
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George Clooney reveals how he met wife Amal
Actor George Clooney has opened up about he met his wife Amal Clooney. The "Money Monster" actor said he "didn't leave the house" when he met his future wife during an appearance on Netflix's "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction", hosted by David Letterman. "A mutual friend of ours said, 'I'm stopping by and can I bring my friend?' And I was like, 'Of course.' (Then) I got a call from my agent, who called me and said, 'I met this woman who's coming to your house who you're gonna marry,'" Clooney said. Clooney also said that he was unsure whether Amal was interested in him as the meeting also included his parents. "And the funniest thing was my mom and dad were visiting, so my parents were there, and we just talked and we stayed up all night talking and then, you know, I got her email address 'cause she was going to send me some pictures of my parents and then, we started writing and I didn't really, I didn't know if she wanted to go out with me. I just thought, you ...
Andy Serkis to get Motion Picture Showman of the Year Award
Actor Andy Serkis will be honoured with the Motion Picture Showman of the Year Award during the 55th International Cinematographers Guild's Publicists Awards. The 53-year-old actor starred in two blockbuster films last year, "War of the Planet of the Apes" and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", and is considered a pioneer in the field of motion capture. Serkis will be feted at a ceremony which will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 2. "Andy Serkis, with his unparallelled flexibility and understanding of movement, has made motion capture his own. We are delighted that he will be flying in from England to be with us," ICG national president Steven Poster said in a press release. Through motion capture, the actor has given some of most memorable performances in films such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "King Kong", "Planet of the Apes" trilogy and recently in "Star Wars" films. The actor made his directorial debut last year with "Breathe", starring Andrew Garfield
Chrissy Metz to star in 'The Impossible'
After the success of her show "This is Us", actor Chrissy Metz will star in the film "The Impossible". The film will be directed by Roxann Dawson, while Grant Nieporte is penning the script, reported Deadline. It is based on Joyce Smith's book "The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection". The story is about the astounding recovery of a teenage boy named John who had been lifeless for an hour at the hospital after falling through the ice on a frozen lake in Missouri. Metz, 37, will play Joyce, mother of John, who turned to prayer and begged God to save her son when his heart began to beat again. Marisa Paiva will oversee production for the studio. Filming is expected to begin in March in Winnipeg.
KJ Apa to star in romantic comedy 'The Last Summer'
"Riverdale" star KJ Apa has been cast as the lead in the romantic comedy "The Last Summer". The 20-year-old actor will lead an ensemble cast in the film, which will be directed by Bill Bindley, reported Variety. Bill Bindley and his brother Scott co-wrote the script of the film with a polish by April Prosser. The film follows a group of high school grads whose lives intersect in Chicago over the summer before they start college. The project is backed by Gulstream Pictures, and will be produced by Mike Karz and Wayne Rice. Shooting is expected to begin in April this year.
'Downton Abbey' creator's 'The Gilded Age' gets series order
"Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes' period drama "The Gilded Age" is finally moving ahead at the NBC. The show has received a 10-episode order at the studio for premiere in 2019, the NBC said in a statement. The series will be produced by Universal Television and executive produced by Fellowes and fellow Downton executive producer Gareth Neame. It is set in 1880s New York City, a period of immense social upheaval, of huge fortunes made and lost, and of palaces that spanned the length of Fifth Avenue. The series will focus on Marian Brook, a wide-eyed young scion of a conservative family who will embark on infiltrating the wealthy neighbouring family dominated by ruthless railroad tycoon George Russell, his rakish and available son Larry, and his ambitious wife Bertha, whose "new money" is a barrier to acceptance by the Astor and Vanderbilt set. "To write 'The Gilded Age' is the fulfilment of a personal dream," Fellowes said. "I have been fascinated by this period of .
Stacy Martin to star in 'Vox Lux'
Actor Stacy Martin has joined the cast of the film "Vox Lux". The "All the Money in the World" star joins Jude Law and Natalie Portman, who had earlier replaced Rooney Mara, in the project, reported Variety. The film follows Celeste, a pop star in Corbet's 15-year odyssey that takes place from 1999 to present day as it tracks the rise of the singer to superstardom. Portman will play the role of Celeste in the film, which will be directed by Brady Corbet. Andrew Lauren, D J Gugenheim, Christine Vachon, David Hinojosa, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina will produce the project.
Hyderabad: Girl raped inside movie theatre, accused arrested
A man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old-girl inside a movie theatre in Telangana's Hyderabad city.The victim, who became friends with the accused through social media, went to watch the film Padmaavat in Prashanth Theatre when she was allegedly sexually assaulted.According to Mathaiah, Circle Inspector, "The girl was raped inside a movie theatre. Two months back, the victim and the accused became friends through social media."The accused took advantage of the fact that there were only a few people in the theatre and nobody was near them, said police.The accused was arrested on January 31 and on the following day; he was remanded to judicial custody.The victim received severe injuries on her private parts and is undergoing treatment now.A case has been registered under section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and action has also been initiated against the theatre owner for negligence.
Nicole Kidman's 'hidden talent' is eating bugs
Actress Nicole Kidman says her "hidden talent" is eating bugs, including "extraordinary" hornworms, "fruity" mealworms and "exquisite" grasshoppers.
Gwyneth Paltrow feels 21 again
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow feels like a 21-year-old again, now that she is planning her wedding to fiance Brad Falchuk.
Tessa Thompson loves pygmy goats
Hollywood star Tessa Thompson said that she wants to adopt a pygmy goat and name it as "Gal Dagoat" after the "Wonder Woman" actress Gal Gadot.
'Spotlight 2' gave me chance to change on-screen image, says Karan Grover
Actor Karan V Grover who is playing a rock star in the new web series titled "Spotlight 2", written and produced by Vikram Bhatt, says this show has given a chance to change his image of a "good boy".
Businessman arrested on charge of stalking former actress
A 38-year-old businessman was today arrested for allegedly stalking a yesteryear Bollywood actress. Sarfaraz alias Aman Khanna, the accused, was arrested today evening, DCP (Zone IX) Paramjit Singh Dahiya said. The actress had filed a complaint against Khanna at the Juhu police station on Monday. The accused and the actress were acquaintances, but she had stopped speaking to him following a dispute, the police official said. However, Khanna kept calling the actress and even stalked her on some occasions, she said in her complaint. Police have registered a case under IPC sections 354 (D) (stalking), 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) and other relevant sections.
Malayalam actress molested on moving train in Kerala
A Malayalam actress was allegedly molested on a moving train while travelling from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram.The actress was sleeping in her berth when she felt a man's fingers on her mouth."I was sleeping and this guy was sleeping right opposite to me. I felt somebody rubbing my lips. When I opened my eyes, his hand was on my lips. I caught his hand, switched on the lights and called for help," she told ANI.She also stated that it was heartbreaking to see that nobody reacted or supported her."I then went to see the train ticket examiner. He called for police, who took him with them," she added.
Lawsuit claiming Jim Carrey responsible for ex-girlfriend's death dismissed
Actor-comedian Jim Carrey has been cleared over involvement in the death of his ex-girlfriend Cathriona White.Both White's husband, Mark Burton, and her mother, Brigid Sweetman had sued Carrey, claiming he gave her sexually-transmitted diseases and provided the drugs she used when she took her own life in September 2015.A representative for the Oscar nominee confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the matters were dismissed on January 25, but wouldn't comment beyond saying the actor is looking forward to moving on with his life.The 56-year-old, in September last year, had filed a countersuit claiming the lawsuits were an attempt to exploit a famous actor. He also claimed White had extorted him by threatening to go to the press with false allegations that he had given her multiple sexually transmitted diseases.
Uzma, who was forced to marry Pakistani, to appear in a film
Uzma Ahmad, who was forced to marry a Pakistani man but rescued by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who helped her return home to India, is gearing up for her Bollywood debut with a film titled "Kashi to Kashmir".