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'Baaghi 2' gets March 30 release

Tiger Shroff-Disha Patani-starrer "Baaghi 2" is set to release on March 30. The sequel to the 2016 film is co-produced by Fox Star Studios and Sajid Nadiadwala, under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Tiger took to Twitter to share the news. "Get ready To fight guys as rebels for love are all geared up to arrive soon! Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Baaghi 2' to release on March 30 2018," he wrote, along the poster of the film. While Disha tweeted, "Rebels for love are all set to meet you! Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Baaghi 2' to release on March 30 2018." While the first film of the franchise was directed by Sabbir Khan, choreographer-filmmaker Ahmed Khan has been roped in to direct the second installment. The team wrapped the first schedule of the film in September last year.

Olivia Munn set to host Critics' Choice Awards

Actress Olivia Munn has been roped in to host the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards on January 11.The 'X-Men: Apocalypse' star is taking over the hosting duty from comedian TJ Miller, who had hosted the combined film and TV awards show the past two years.Joey Berlin, president of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, said in a statement that her work as an actress along with her activism give her a powerful voice, making her the perfect candidate to lead the night."We are absolutely thrilled to have Olivia hosting this year's ceremony, and know that she will deliver an entertaining and sharp-witted evening to everyone in the room, and the viewers at home," he said, as reported by E! Online."Beyond her skills as an actress, Olivia's work as an activist within the industry gives her a powerful voice, making her the perfect candidate to lead this night honoring the best and brightest in film and television."Munn has become one of the most prominent film-industry voices in the #MeToo ..

Meryl Streep says Dustin Hoffman's slap on 'Kramer vs. Kramer' was 'overstepping'

Oscar winning actor Meryl Streep has finally commented on the reports that Dustin Hoffman slapped her on the set of 'Kramer vs. Kramer'.In a 2016 biography about Streep, it was claimed that she was slapped and bullied by Hoffman on the film's set and in a recent interview with The New York Times, the 68-year-old has confirmed it."That was when we were making Kramer vs. Kramer. This is tricky because when you're an actor, you're in a scene, you have to feel free. I'm sure that I have inadvertently hurt people in physical scenes. But there's a certain amount of forgiveness in that."On her first day on the set of 'Kramer vs. Kramer', Streep shot a physical scene with Hoffman. And on the first take, he slapped her. "And you see it in the movie," she said, as reported by E! Online. "It was overstepping.""But I think those things are being corrected in this moment. And they're not politically corrected; they're fixed. They will be fixed, because people won't accept it anymore. So that's a ..

'Baaghi 2' to release on March 30

Tiger Shroff starrer "Baaghi 2" is scheduled to hit the screens on March 30.

Ellen Page marries Emma Portner

Actress Ellen Page says she is married to "extraordinary woman" Emma Portner.

Cate Blanchett to head Cannes film festival's jury

Hollywood star Cate Blanchett, a double Oscar-winner, will preside over the Cannes Film Festival's jury this year. Blanchett follows Pedro Almodovar, who headed the jury for the 70th edition of the festival. "I am humbled by the privilege and responsibility of presiding over this year's jury," Blanchette said in a statement. "This festival plays a pivotal role in bringing the world together to celebrate story; that strange and vital endeavour that all peoples share, understand and crave." Pierre Lescure, Festival de Cannes President and Thierry Frmaux, General Delegate, said Blanchett was a "rare and unique artist" whose talent has enriched both screen and stage. Blanchett, 48, is looking forward to attend the festival solely to watch films. "I have been to Cannes in many guises over the years; as an actress, producer, in the marketplace, the Gala-sphere and in Competition but never solely for the sheer pleasure of watching the cornucopia of films this great festival ...

Olivia Munn to host 2018 Critics' Choice Awards

Actor Olivia Munn will host the the 23rd annual Critics' Choice Awards. The announcement was made by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA), which organises the awards ceremony. "We are absolutely thrilled to have Olivia hosting this year's ceremony, and know that she will deliver an entertaining and sharp-witted evening to everyone in the room, and the viewers at home," BFCA President Joey Berlin said in a statement. "Beyond her skills as an actress, Olivia's work as an activist within the industry gives her a powerful voice, making her the perfect candidate to lead this night honouring the best and brightest in film and television," he added. The "X-Men: Apocalypse" actor will host the star-studded event on January 11 at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. Munn, who had recently alleged that director Brett Ratner sexually harassed her, has been vocal about changing the environment of sexual ...

Elizabeth Banks, Michael De Luca to produce 'Uncanny Valley'

Actor Elizabeth Banks and Michael De Luca have joined hands to produce the film "Uncanny Valley". Luca will produce the project via his Michael De Luca Productions along with Banks and Max Handelman via their Brownstone Productions, reported Variety. The film is based on a yet-to-be-published memoir by Anna Wiener and centres around her experiences as she transitioned from a career in publishing to a new job in the tech world at a startup, which does not pan out as she had hoped. Earlier, Universal Pictures had bought the rights for the "Uncanny Valley". Weiner will executive produce the project.

Assam forest turns into playhouse for a theatre fest

Amidst lush greenery and sal trees reaching out to the heavens, an annual theatre festival with an eco-friendly agenda does away with microphones, acoustics, control systems, drapery or any fancy stage equipment.

Patty Jenkins says 'Wonder Woman 2' will be totally different

Director Patty Jenkins has said that "Wonder Woman 2" will be an "entirely new adventure" and will not feel like a sequel. Actor Gal Gadot will be back in the role of Wonder Woman/Diana Prince in DC Extended Universe's "Wonder Woman 2", which will have her face off against the Soviet Union during the 1980s. "We're actually making a totally different film with a lot of the same, similar like things that we love, but it's its own movie completely, so it's not 'two' to us," Jenkins told Entertainment Tonight. "It's an entirely new adventure together that we couldn't be luckier (to do)," she added.

Not a huge fan of superhero films, says Christian Bale

Actor Christian Bale, who played Batman in the famous Christopher Nolan series, has said that he not a fan of the superhero genre. The 43-year-old actor starred as the iconic caped crusader in Nolan's "Batman Begins", "The Dark Knight" and "The Dark Knight Rises". During an interview on MTV's 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, Bale said he has not seen the performance of Ben Affleck as Batman but will certainly see it at some point. "I have not seen (Ben Affleck's Batman). Yes I'm interested (in seeing it), my son seemed like he was really interested but then I realised he just wanted to see the trailer. I tend to go see films that (my kids) want to see," Bale said. "I have to confess I'm not a huge superhero film fan. People seem surprised at that, I don't know why. I've not seen any of the 'Avengers' films or any of those films at all. I hear they're very good, but I'm quite happy just hearing they're very good," he added. Bale also confirmed the reports that he was ...

'True Detective' adds Stephen Dorff for season three

Actor Stephen Dorff has joined the cast of "True Detective" season three. The "Immortals" actor will play the role of Roland West, an Arkansas State Investigator, in the third season of the HBO anthology drama, reported Variety. The third season, which has Mahershala Ali and Carmen Ejogo in the lead, tells the story of a macabre crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery that deepens over decades and plays out in three separate time periods. Ali will play Wayne Hays, a state police detective from Northwest Arkansas, while Ejogo will play Amelia Reardon, an Arkansas school teacher with a connection to two missing children in 1980.

Hoffman 'overstepped' during 'Kramer vs Kramer' scene: Streep

Veteran actor Meryl Streep feels that her "Kramer vs Kramer" co-star Dustin Hoffman "overstepped" when he slapped her for real during a scene for the 1979 Oscar-winning film. In an interview with the New York Times, Streep said that it is tricky for an an actor when it comes to shooting scenes because "you have to feel free". On Streep's first day on the sets of "Kramer vs. Kramer", the actor shot a physical scene with Hoffman where he slapped her. When asked about the infamous incident, Streep said, "This is tricky because when you're an actor, you're in a scene, you have to feel free. I'm sure that I have inadvertently hurt people in physical scenes. But there's a certain amount of forgiveness in that. But this was my first movie, and it was my first take in my first movie, and he just slapped me. And you see it in the movie. It was overstepping." "But I think those things are being corrected in this moment. And they're not politically corrected; they're fixed. They ..

Ellen Page, Emma Portner married

Actor Ellen Page has officially got married to longtime girlfriend Emma Portner. Page, 30, shared the news in a series of Instagram posts. Page also posted a photo which showed their matching wedding bands. "Can't believe I get to call this extraordinary woman my wife," Page wrote while tagging Portner. Portner also announced the marriage on her Instagram page and wrote, "Ellenpage I love you." Portner is a teacher of contemporary jazz at the Broadway Dance Center in New York. The couple had gone public with their relationship in July 2017.

Barrie joins show to take mind off dying

Actress Amanda Barrie, 82, says she decided to be a part of the reality TV show "Celebrity Big Brother" to take her mind off death.

Brad Pitt uses real name when flirting

Actor-producer Brad Pitt prefers to use his given name for flirting.

Didn't trust them: Caitlyn on her step-children

Reality TV personality Caitlyn Jenner says that she didn't trust her step-children Kim, Khloe, Kourtney and Rob Kardashian and former wife Kris Jenner when it came to her gender reassignment surgery.

Harry Styles introduces girlfriend to family

Singer-actor Harry Styles has reportedly introduced his rumoured girlfriend and model Camille Rowe to his family.

Rob denies Chyna's assault claims

Reality TV personality Rob Kardashian has denied his former fiancee Blac Chynas claims that he assaulted her during an alleged incident in April 2017.

Kim, Kanye ban jewellery from new home

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West, who moved into their new mansion here a few weeks ago, have banned jewellery at the property.