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'MasterChef Australia' surprises me every year: Gary Mehigan
"MasterChef Australia" judge Gary Mehigan says the reality show has "evolved naturally" and keeps on surprising him with its content and talent.
'Krrish 4' to release on Christmas 2020
On actor Hrithik Roshan's 44th birthday on Wednesday, his father Rakesh Roshan announced that "Krrish 4" wil release on Christmas 2020.
Expect no compromise: Karni Sena on 'Padmavat'
The Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Wednesday asserted that it will not reach a compromise with the makers of "Padmavat", and called for a "janata curfew" whenever the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial is released.
Film are not charity or NGO: Anurag Kashyap
Films loaded with social message may be the trend in the industry but Anurag Kashyap believes filmmakers should not be expected to deliver a message through their movies. The director, whose upcoming film "Mukkabaaz" promotes sports in its own way, said as a filmmaker his aim is never to address a social issue. "Films are not supposed to give a message. A film is not a charity or an NGO. We have been making love stories since forever but people still don't know how to love. "Even if a film gives a message, people clap for a moment and then forget. As a filmmaker, I don't believe in giving a message. The only time I gave a message in my film was in 'Black Friday'," Kashyap said in a group interview here. The director said "Mukkabaaz" may be a pro-sports films, but it is not an "advertisement" for boxing. "It is a film which shows us a mirror. What people take from it depends on them." The film has been given a U/A certificate by the CBFC and Kashyap yesterday praised the ..
Salman, Jacqueline shoots for first 'Race 3' song
Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez have started shooting for a song sequence for their film "Race 3" to be choreographed by director Remo D'Souza. The song will feature both Salman and Jacqueline, who are collaborating once again after the success of their last outing "Kick". Producer Ramesh Taurani shared the news on Twitter and posted, "Shooting our first song on 'Race 3' with my director and the best choreographer in the country Remo D'Souza, Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez." The action thriller film also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Saquib Saleem and Daisy Shah.
Tim Miller developing Kitty Pride spin-off at Fox
Director Tim Miller is developing the "X-Men" spin-off focusing on female superhero Kitty Pride. The "Deadpool" director has pitched an idea to 20th Century Fox for the spin-off focusing Kitty Pryde, also known as Shadowcat, a young mutant able to phase through solid substances, reported Collider. Actor Ellen Page portrayed the character in Fox films' "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "X-Men: Days of Future Past". However, it is unclear whether the role would be recast following the reality-altering events of that movie. The report also did not mention whether the talks took place before the deal between Fox and Disney or after it.
Ranthambore Festival: Of royal suppers and wildlife trails
From forgotten folk music traditions to secret royal suppers, from wildlife trails to pottery workshops, the second edition of Ranthambore Festival promises to be a mix bag of experiences. Scheduled to be held from January 19-21, the festival will see the folk music traditions from Rajasthan and Kutch, as well as interactive conversations with India's leading wildlife conservationists. Hosted at the Nahargarh Palace in Ranthambore, the not- for-profit cultural festival is organised by the Puqaar Foundation and supported by BookASmile, the charity initiative of BookMyShow, First Stone and Jeep. "The festival will combine music, nature and well-being experiences to offer attendees a series of immersive and highly interactive cultural and nature experiences," organisers said. The highlight of the three-day-festival is a live performance by Bollywood actor and singer Farhan Akhtar on the inaugural day. Rochak Kohli of the 'Pani da rang' fame will also be performing on ...
'All the Money...' paid Williams 1500 times less than
Actor Michelle Williams, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in "All the Money in the World", reportedly earned 1500 times less than her co-star Mark Wahlberg for the film's reshoots. The story about the massive pay disparity has gone viral on the social media with many celebrities criticising director Ridley Scott and others. The movie was in the headlines last year when Scott decided to reshoot Kevin Spacey's scenes following allegations of sexual harassment against the actor. Scott found a replacement in Christopher Plummer and reshot the scenes just six weeks before the film's scheduled release. A new report, orginally published by The Washington Post, and later by the USA today, claims Wahlberg earned USD 1.5 million, while Williams made less than USD 1,000. Celebrities such as Jessica Chastain, Mia Farrow and Judd Apatow have slammed the "unacceptable" pay gap. "Please go see Michelle's performance in All the Money in the World," tweeted Chastain, who .
Hrithik turns 44, Sussanne calls him her 'sunshine'
As Hrithik Roshan turned 44 on Wednesday, his former wife Sussanne Khan said he is the sunshine in her life, while a host of stars like Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh sent in good wishes for the "special soul".
Christopher Plummer almost retired before 'All the Money in the World'
Looks like Ridley Scott pulled veteran actor Christopher Plummer out from retirement.While speaking in an interview with The Telegraph, the 78-year-old actor admitted he was contemplating ending his career before he got the call.Plummer said, "I want to keep working in my fifth act, until I drop dead. You know, things were coming to an end, and I thought 'I suppose I've got to retire now', even though I didn't want to. Then Ridley called me. When I read it, it was clear to me that it was a classic role. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it."The Oscar-winning actor also revealed that unlike Spacey, he did not have to wear any prosthetics for the role but because Getty was a "mysterious recluse" the actor had to use his imagination."He was such a mysterious recluse, there's very little on him. So even if I'd had all the time in the world, I wouldn't have picked up anything much. There's very little of it to be heard - just some poor recordings in a monotone. So I had to use my ...
Looking forward to work with Deepika: Vishal Bhardwaj
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj said he is looking forward to work with Deepika Padukone in his next directorial venture. The "Haider" director has stepped in to direct Irrfan and Deepika in his next, which was earlier supposed to be helmed by Honey Trehan. Bhardwaj has stepped in the director's shoes following creative differences with Trehan. When asked about it, the director told reporters, "I had written the script a couple of years back, and now I am directing it, and I am totally looking forward to working with Deepika (Padukone). I have loved the work she has done, and she is so beautiful, the camera loves her." Bhardwaj said he had previously worked with Irrfan in "Maqbool" and cannot wait to work with him again. "With Irrfan (Khan), I am doing a full feature film after a very long time. After 'Maqbool', I have worked with him briefly in 'Saat Khoon Maaf' and 'Haider'. So I am quite excited that I am getting to do a full film with Irrfan, where he is playing a ...
When Raza initially declined to write 'Mahabharat' dialogues!
Rahi Masoom Raza had initially declined B R Chopra's request to write for his TV adaptation of "Mahabharat" citing time constraints. But, when piqued by some self-styled protectors of Hindu faith, the Urdu poet not only came on board the mega TV project but also penned dialogues that are now considered masterclass. The anecdote finds mention in Poonam Saxena's English translation of "Scene 75", a novel in Hindustani language by Raza which was first published in 1977. In her notes in the book, Saxena quotes a memoir by Kunwarpal Singh, the legendary poet and screenwriter's close friend and colleague at the Aligarh Muslim University, to narrate the tale. "When filmmaker B R Chopra requested Rahi sahib to write the dialogues, he declined, saying he didn't have the time. But B R Chopra went ahead and announced Rahi sahib's name at a press conference anyway. "In no time letters of opposition from self-styled protectors of the Hindu faith arrived: Were all Hindus dead that ...
Bill Skarsgard was haunted by Pennywise in his dreams
Actor Bill Skarsgard says he was haunted by his own character Pennywise from the film "It".
Douglas pre-emptively denies sexual harassment allegation
Actor Michael Douglas has taken the unusual step of pre-emptively denying a sexual allegation before it went public, saying he took the decision to have a control over the narrative. The 73-year-old actor said he may have used colourful language but other claims alleged by a former employee are untrue. "I will fess up to colorful language, but the issue of masturbating in front of her? That rung is something I've only heard about the last year. It's not an expression that related to the '80s. So I thought it stunk," Douglas told Deadline. He is married to actor Catherine Zeta-Jones. "The Game" star said two publications were competing to publish the story and instead of waiting around for the article to appear in print, he decided to take charge of the situation. "I felt the need to get ahead of this. It pertains to me but I'm also getting a sense of how it reflects in our culture, and what is going on today. I see it as a cautionary tale," he explained. "I had the ...
Sonu Sood, Arjun Rampal to work on 'Sarvggun Sampanna'
Actors Sonu Sood and Arjun Rampal have joined hands to work on a comedy film titled "Sarvggun Sampanna", which is set in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Black Panther figurine headed to India
Ahead of the release of "Black Panther" in India on February 16, the figurine of the Marvel superhero will be unveiled here on Friday.
Keeping personal life private is like walking a tight-rope, says Katy Perry
Pop-sensation Katy Perry is one of the most followed celebrities on Instagram and we can safely say that privacy and Katy Perry don't go hand in hand.So, in a recent interview, the 33-year-old musician finally opened up about how she manages to maintain privacy given her worldwide stardom, reports E! Online.While talking to reporters following a TCA panel for 'American Idol', Perry said, "It's really like walking a tightrope. You don't have to answer any question. You're not under oath, and even when you are, you know. So, you don't have to answer questions and you don't have to leave breadcrumbs all over social media if you don't want to. But, some people do that and need that and it's a tool and all that stuff."While the 'Chained to the Rhythm' hit-maker is no stranger to social media, the musician revealed that she didn't anticipate the level of attention she would garner."Listen, all the fame stuff is just a byproduct of what I do. It's not what I sought out to do. I just wanted ..
Deneuve blasts MeToo campaign, claims witch-hunt of men
Veteran French actor Catherine Deneuve has decried the MeToo movement, which started as a result of the sexual harassment scandal in the Hollywood, saying that it unfairly punishes men for flirting "insistently or clumsily". The actor denounced the #MeToo movement and its French equivalent, #Balancetonporc (Call out your pig), in a letter, signed by over 100 French actors, and said the movements have created a totalitarian climate by publicly prosecuting private experiences. "Rape is a crime, but trying to seduce someone, even persistently or cack-handedly, is not nor is men being gentlemanly a macho attack," said the letter published in the newspaper Le Monde, according to Guardian. "Men have been punished summarily, forced out of their jobs when all they did was touch someone's knee or try to steal a kiss," the letter stated. The letter also denounced a "new puritanism" and the tide of "denunciations" that have brought down scores of men following the sex-scandal ...
'Ellen's Game of Games' to get second season
Popular TV show host Ellen DeGeneres' show "Ellen's Game of Games" has been renewed for a second season. The network, NBC, has ordered another installment for the show, which is fresh off its January 2 regular time slot debut, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The yet-to-be-scripted second season will have 13 episodes. The freshman order had a six-episode run. The announcement comes after the January 2 episode averaged an impressive 2.5 rating among adults 18-49 and 9.8 million total viewers (with three days of DVR). DeGeneres, who also serves as executive producer on the show, said she is excited for the new season. "I hope this can continue to be a show that families can come together and enjoy watching as much as I enjoy hosting. I don't wanna say this next season is gonna be even messier, but I have invested heavily into a whipped cream company," she added. The hour-long game show features games from DeGeneres' syndicated daytime chat show, "The Ellen DeGeneres ...
McGowan selling house to fund fight against Weinstein
Actress Rose McGowan says she is having to sell her house as her legal battle against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has cost her bomb.