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Sarah Paulson wants to play 'Cheetah' in 'Wonder Woman'
As the DC Extended Universe hopes to redeem itself with 'Wonder Woman 2', it sounds like 'American Horror Story' star Sarah Paulson is interested in playing one of the major villains in the Wonder Woman universe.The actress has called on the director of the movie, Patty Jenkins, to cast her as the female superhero's arch-enemy in the fifth installment in the DC Extended Universe movies, alongside Gal Gadot in the titular role.When a fan tagged the 45-year-old filmmaker on Twitter, and suggested, "Hey @PattyJenks, Giving that #WonderWoman 's Rogues Gallery is small, will you use her most famous villain 'Cheetah' in the sequel? I also think that @MsSarahPaulson or @CharlizeAfrica would be perfect for this character if you did use her. @WonderWomanFilm."To which, Paulson wrote back, "Yes please @PattyJenks."In this year's movie, Wonder Woman battled the Greek god of War in World War II.However, many fans are calling for Cheetah to return.Priscilla Rich, Deborah Domaine, Barbara Ann ...
Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser may revive 'Mad About You'
Almost two decades after its long seven-season run, production giant Sony Pictures is eyeing a potential revival for NBC's beloved TV series 'Mad About You'.According to E! Online, the show's original cast Hunt and Reiser are in informal talks to return to the roles of Paul and Jamie Buchman.No deals are in place and a network is not currently attached.The show followed newlyweds Paul and Jamie as they lived their daily lives and eventually welcomed a daughter, Mabel.The cast also included Anne Ramsay, Leila Kenzle, John Pankow and Richard Kind.'Mad About You' was a breakout hit for NBC, garnering multiple best comedy series Emmy nominations (and wins for lead actress Hunt), a Golden Globe and a prestigious Peabody Award.As of now, Sony TV has declined to comment.
Harry Lennix on 'The Blacklist' and his dream role on TV
Harry Lennix has been essaying the role of Harold Cooper on "The Blacklist" for over five seasons now and the actor believes that he has made the character his own by bringing in "personal and emotional" elements to it. "The Blacklist" follows the story of a wanted man, Raymond "Red" Reddington, who surrenders before the FBI and helps in capturing some of the most notorious criminals. The show, currently in its fifth season, airs on Star World and Star World HD in India. It is being headlined by James Spader and Megan Boone. Lennix plays Cooper, the assistant director of the FBI Counterterrorism Division, who uses Reddington to take down the bad guys on the show. The actor, 53, said Cooper is all business in the first season but his part has undergone a lot of change over time. "I got the chance to bring in more personal and emotional aspects of him. I think that is also pretty natural as the taskforce know each other a lot better now. We have been working with Red ...
Lady Gaga announces two-year Las Vegas residency
Music diva Lady Gaga has announced a two-year special engagement at Las Vegas' Park Theatre, beginning December 2018. The 31-year-old artiste will be performing a show specifically designed for an intimate venue at the Park MGM centre. Talking about her upcoming feat, Gaga said it has been her "life-long dream" to perform in Vegas. "It's the land of Elvis, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack, Elton John, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. It has been a life-long dream of mine to play Las Vegas. I am humbled to be a part of a historical line-up of performers, and to have the honour of creating a new show unlike anything Vegas has ever seen before. "I'll tell you exactly what I told my MGM and Park Theater partners - you can count on this performer always for one thing... I'll leave my heart on the stage every single night. Thank you to my fans for always believing in me. Meet me in Las Vegas baby, we did it!" she said in a statement. Bill Hornbuckle, president of ...
Vandana Pathak chooses 'Khichdi' over Gujarati film
Actress Vandana Pathak says she chose to star in "Khichdi", which is making a comeback soon on television, instead of featuring in a Gujarati film.
Sumeet Sachdev to make debut in Punjabi cinema
Actor Sumeet Sachdev, known for starring in the popular TV drama "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", will make his debut in the Punjabi film industry with "Nankana".
'Die Hard' screenwriter settles Christmas debate once and for all
It isn't Christmas if people do not debate about 'Die Hard' being a Christmas movie.Around this time every year, fans go back and forth discussing whether the Bruce Willis classic should be in the same category as holiday movies 'Christmas Carol', 'Home Alone' and so on.Perhaps helping to finally turn the tide, the screenwriter responsible for 'Die Hard' has settled the debate by confirming that the Bruce Willis starrer is indeed a Christmas movie.Responding to a fan screenwriter Steven E de Souza weighed in on the debate via Twitter and wrote, "DH is about love, devotion, sacrifice, generosity, and resisting evil - how could it not be a Christmas movie?"Despite involving terrorists and being released in July, the film is also set on Christmas Eve, and tackles the notions of greed and resolution, making it a fitting festive film.De Souza added, "Plus a woman about to give birth features prominently."He even joked Fox "rejected the Purim draft," using the hashtag "Die Hard Is A ...
Huge responsibility: Bal Thackeray biopic's make-up artiste
Make-up artiste Preetisheel Singh, who had transformed Nawazuddin Siddiqui's look in "Mom", has once again worked on the actor's get-up for him to suit the lead role in "Thackeray", a biopic on late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
Mammootty fan arrested for cyber bullying actress Parvathy
The Kochi police on Wednesday arrested a fan of superstar Mammootty for 'cyber bullying' actress Parvathy after she publicly stated that some of the dialogues in the Mammootty-starrer "Kasaba" were strongly prejudiced against women.
Lindsay Lohan owes over USD 100k in taxes?
Actor Lindsay Lohan reportedly owes over USD 100,000 in taxes. The 31-year-old actor owes the US tax authorities USD 100,710.55 from the years 2010, 2014 and 2015, according to a recently filed tax lien, People magazine reported. In the aforementioned period, Lohan played a role in the Danny Trejo action film "Machete" and did a cameo in an episode of the show "2 Broke Girls". She also appeared in her reality TV series, "Lindsay". Currently, Lohan has been dividing her time London and Dubai.
Jessica Chastain not happy to be part of all-white mag cover
Actor Jessica Chastain has called for more inclusivity in Hollywood after a magazine's all-white female cover, that also featured her, sparked outrage on the social media. Chastain was criticised by social media users for ignoring the white-washing done by the magazine as she is often vocal about gender and diversity issues. She soon join the debate around the cover that featured actors Annette Bening, Diane Kruger, Margot Robbie, Saoirse Ronan, and Kate Winslet besides her. "It's a sad look that there's no WOC (Women of Colour) in this pic of us promoting our female lead films. The industry needs to become more inclusive in its storytelling. "What were your favourite WOC lead films this year? I loved Salma Hayek in 'Beatrice At Dinner'" posted the actor on Twitter. However, the actor struggled to recount films featuring women of colour in the lead. "It's terrible that I can't think of at least five female lead films with woc this year," Chastain said. "In 12 months ...
Rihanna's cousin shot dead
Rihanna's cousin was murdered, barely hours after the singer celebrated Christmas together in her home country, Barbados. Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, 21, was walking in the St Michael's area near his home around 7 pm on December 26 when he was shot at by an unidentified man several times, Sky News reported. Alleyne was rushed to the hospital in a private vehicle but he succumbed to his injuries. The police has launched an investigation into the case. Rihanna, 29, took to Instagram to mourn her cousin's demise, while calling for the elimination of gun violence. "RIP cousin... Can't believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms! Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body! Love you always man! End Gun Violence," the Grammy winner wrote, alongside her picture with Alleyne.
Amitabh Bachchan's old shoulder injury aggravated
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is experiencing "unbearable pain" as an old shoulder injury has flared up again. The 75-year-old actor took to his personal blog, where he said that the injury recently got aggravated after some heavy-lifting on a film's sets. Bachchan is currently under medication and applying ice compresses to his injury. "... Old injury to the left shoulder has through time and activity and age been giving nagging pain... That has recently got aggravated due some strong usage on set... and though the pain became unbearable, the medication and the Tunnel visit has shown that it is an extra tear on the rotor cup, but that it is not reached an alarming stage," he wrote. The actor, who will next be seen in "Thugs of Hindostan" and "102 Not Out", also shared some pictures from actor Anushka Sharma and Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli reception last night. Bachchan sported a black sling as he attended the high- profile event and was joined by daughter ...
We're seeing the change as it's happening:Kruger on harassment
Actor Diane Kruger says the fact that powerful men have lost their jobs in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal in Hollywood is a sign of positive change. The actor said unlike the past these men are no longer being given a chance to come back. "We're seeing the change as it's happening. All these men are gone. I'm actually amazed how many companies have severed ties with those men immediately. "They don't get just a slap on the back and then come back. Actually, you know, it's happening," she said at The Hollywood Reporter's Live Roundtable. Kruger, who won the best actress award at Cannes this year for her film "In the Fade", said she did not go into it looking at it like a revenge film. "To me this is a movie about grief and a woman's journey of how to find a way to keep going, or not keep going," she said. Directed by Fatih Akin, the film revolves around a German woman who resolves to avenge the killing of her Kurdish-origin husband and her 5-year-old son by .
2017 is the year for Bollywood Stars taking on a Digital Spree
The digital revolution is underway and Bollywood stars are entering the digital world by getting involved with either starring into web series or by producing one.The buzz in the west is that web series are the chosen entertainment medium of the digital generation. India is catching up fast too. Recently Shamita Shetty made her come back to the big screen by entering the web space by starring in YoKeHua Bro the VOOT Original launched in August this year.This new platform for story telling without censorship intervention has drawn attention of many people of the film fraternity. Also Tahir Raj Bhasin and Sarah Jane Dias foray into the digital world with Time Out.1. Shamita Shetty - Yo KeHua bro (VOOT):Shamita Shetty makes her comeback to acting with Viacom 18's Voot's web series Yo Ke Hua Bro.2. Evelyn Sharma - Stupid Man Smart phone (VOOT): Evelyn Sharma debuted with her first web series titled Stupid man smart phone where she played herself and survived Coimbatore with Sumeet Vyas ..
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'Last Jedi' scene causes confusions, theatres put up warning
Theatres in the US have have attached a warning with the film "The Last Jedi" after one of its scene caused confusion among the moviegoers. The Rian Johnson-directed film features a scene where the sound completely cuts out for 10 seconds as a way to underscore the action of a certain sequence. Many fans thought it to be a technical fault in the movie halls but AMC theatres have posted warning to clear the air over the scene. "Please note: 'The Last Jedi' contains a sequence at approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes into the movie in which ALL sound stop for about 10 full seconds. "While the images continue to play on the screen you will hear nothing. This is intentionally done by the director for a creative effect," said the warning, a screenshot of which was posted by actor Paul Scheer on Facebook. "The Last Jedi" sees the return of cast members John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac , along with Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis and Domhnall ..
Remarkable year for new directorial talent in Bollywood (2017 in Retrospect)
If during the year 2017, the scarcity of new acting talent was scary, the abundance of directorial talent instantly lifted the spirit and made sore expectations soar. Yes, there is hope for Bollywood.
Rajinikanth maintains suspense over political entry
Superstar Rajinikanth today said that people would have to wait for four days for him to spell out his stand on entering politics. Keeping the guessing game on over his much-awaited political plunge, the 67-year-old 'Kabali' star had yesterday said that he would announce his decision on December 31. This was for the first time that the charismatic actor, who enjoys cult status in the Tamil film industry, fixed a date to spell out his plans on entering the political arena. "Wait for four days," was his terse response today when reporters posed him questions over the issue here. Asked if he had some plans for Tamil Nadu, he laughed in his inimitable style and proceeded to a scheduled meeting with his fans at a marriage hall here. Rajinikanth is holding such meetings over six days in a second event this year. He had earlier met his fans in May and clicked pictures with them. Meanwhile, the actor met his fans for the second day today, and posed for photographs with them clad ..
Western classical symphony headlines opening night of Bengal Music Festival
Western classical music tiptoed into the Bengal Classical Music Festival for the first time on Tuesday night courtesy The Astana Symphony Philharmonic Orchestra from Kazakhstan.