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Making 'Avengers: Endgame' was exhausting: Director

"Avengers: Endgame" is culmination of over 20 Marvel movies, and co-director Joe Russo says wrapping up 10 years of storytelling was not at all an easy task.

Facebook seeks tab to promote 'high quality news'

Facebook is working on a "news tab" that could be used to financially support "high quality and trustworthy" journalism, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday. Zuckerberg made the comments in a video conversation about the future of technology and society with Mathias Doepfner, chairman of German-based media giant Axel Springer. Zuckerberg said he sees interest in building a product separate from its personalized feed that would serve people who want news from professional media. "We want this to surface high quality and trustworthy information," Zuckerberg said in the video. "There's a lot of people who have a demand (for) more news." Zuckerberg said he believes as many as 10 to 15 per cent of Facebook users would be interested in a dedicated news tab. The news tab would be created in a way to compensate news organizations whose content is selected, he noted. "We're not going to have journalists making news," he said. The comments marked a new direction for Facebook, which ...

'Drunk' TV actor driving car hits multiple vehicles in Mumbai

At least seven vehicles were damaged when a speeding car, driven by a TV actor, hit them at Santacruz here, police said. The incident took place in the early hours of Monday when Ruhi Shaileshkumar Singh, 30, who was allegedly in an inebriated state, dashed her car with other vehicles, a police official said. Four two-wheelers and three cars were damaged, but no one was injured, he said. A video of the incident has gone viral where Singh can be seen arguing with people who had gathered around her car. She is also seen accusing police of assaulting her. The official said a case has been registered against the actor and investigation was underway.

How Indians inspired 'Avengers: Endgame' makers

"Avengers: Endgame" co-director Joe Russo says Indian audiences played an important role in making of the highly-anticipated Marvel movie. How? With loud cheers and applause.

EC awaiting BJP's reply to Oppn's plea against release of biopic on PM

Before taking a call on whether to allow the release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission is awaiting the BJP's reply to an opposition parties' plea to prevent its screening amid the ongoing poll process. The producers of the film, which is slated for release on April 5, have already replied to the EC notice on the oppositions' complaint against the film. "Once the response from the BJP general secretary is received, the EC will take a decision," said a senior poll panel official Monday night. Since the complaint to the EC mentioned BJP in it, its copy was sent to the party for its reply. The official also referred to at least two Supreme Court rulings about movies. In one of the rulings, the SC had directed the West Bengal government to ensure that satirical film 'Bhobishyoter Bhoot', which was critical of the state chief minister, is screened without obstruction. The model code of conduct, however, was not in force at that time, he added. "We also ...

Parineeti Chopra turns babysitter for Sania Mirza's son Izhaan

Sania Mirza's son Izhaan Mirza Malik has found a khala in none other than Parineeti Chopra!The actor treated her fans with a love-filled picture of herself with the five-month-old boy. In the picture, Izhaan can be seen sitting on Parineeti's lap and happily chewing on her hand."I'm a khaala now!!!! Izzu is edible and I want to eat him, but for now I'm allowing him to eat my hand @mirzasaniar Can I keep this child foreverrrrrr," she wrote alongside the photo.The tennis champion was quick to respond in the comments section. She wrote, "Awee", and we couldn't agree more!As per media reports, the 30-year-old actor decided to take some time off from shooting to visit Sania's house in Dubai.Sania, who is quite active on the photo-sharing application, often posts Izhaan's pictures on Instagram. Recently, Sania posted a selfie with Izhaan on the social media platform, on which, Priyanka Chopra commented, " Soooo cute."In April 2018, Sania took to her official Twitter handle and announced the

Mayawati, Pawan Kalyan to campaign in AP

BSP chief Mayawati and Jana Sena Party founder Pawan Kalyan, who formed an alliance for the Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, would jointly address election meetings at Vijayawada, Tirupati and Hyderabad, the Jana Sena said Monday. They will campaign for the success of the nominees of Jana Sena, BSP and Left parties in Andhra Pradesh, it said in a release. Mayawati wouldreach Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday and address a joint media conference with Kalyan the next day, it said. They will address a public meeting at Vijayawada on Wednesday and address a rally at Tirupati on April 4. On the same day, Mayawati would attend a public meeting to be held in Hyderabad along with Kalyan, it said. Kalyan, an actor-turned-politician who is theyounger brother of top actor Chiranjeevi, formed the Jana Sena in 2014. He had supported the TDP-BJP alliance in the 2014 elections.

Anthem of 'Avengers: Endgame' launched

A big release comes out for Marvel fans as the much anticipated 'Marvel Anthem' created by the maestro A R Rahman is out now.The twitter handle of Marvel India tweeted the same."Here's something special for all you amazing Marvel India fans! Presenting the #Marvelanthem created by the maestro @arrahman. A Russo_Brothers."Earlier in March, Indian film critic Taran Adarsh shared the news via a Tweet and said the song would be made in three languages: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu."#BreakingNews: AR Rahman joins Avengers: Endgame. The ace music composer will create an all-new song for Indian fans in three languages: Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The song will be released on 1 April 2019," he tweeted.Joe Russo, the mind behind Avengers, is in India to launch the anthem.'Avengers: Endgame' will be the last in the 22-film generation including Spiderman, Iron Man. The film is slated to release on April 26.

Renowned dramatist Kartik Rath dies

Eminent theatre organiser and playwright Kartik Chandra Rath passed away at his residence here following a brief illness on Monday, family sources said. He was 70 and is survived by wife and three children. Rath was ailing for past few days and breathed his last on Monday afternoon, they said. "People of the state will remember him for his unflinching dedication in organising single-handedly the annual International Theatre Festival and Theatre Olympiad here in the city for nearly 25 years without fail," said his childhood friend and music director Swarup Nayak. Recipient of Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi award and Odishi Sangeet Natak Akademi award, Rath has penned over hundred plays and directed over 500 plays in his career as a dramatist. His play "Bhagwan Jane Manisha" staged at the National Theatre festival in Allahabad way back in 1980s gave him an opening as a dramatist from where he scripted a passionate career as a dramatist.

I wouldn't be standing here without Stan Lee: Joe Russo

Stan Lee may not be here to see Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)) complete an important milestone with the release of "Avengers: Endgame", but director Joe Russo on Monday told Indian fans that being a part of the world created by the comic genius was a dream come true for him. Lee passed away on November 12 at 95, and Russo said "Endgame" has one of his final cameo appearances. "I wouldn't be standing here without him. I believe one of his final cameo is in 'Endgame.' I don't remember if he was well enough to do the Spider-Man cameo. But it was incredible," Russo said at the launch of the Hindi version of the Marvel Anthem composed by music maestro AR Rahman, who was also present at the event. The Tamil and Telugu versions will release soon. "I grew up on his comic books. Stan Lee was my idol when I was a kid. To be able to have the opportunity to not only work on the material that he created but to work with him is a childhood dream come true," he added. The makers for the film, ...

Bombay HC rejects PIL to stay release of 'PM Narendra Modi'

In a major relief to the makers of 'PM Narendra Modi' biopic, the Bombay High Court on Monday disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) filed to stay the film's release.The petitioner lawyer Tausif Sheikh told ANI: "We had filed a PIL against 'PM Narendra Modi.' In our PIL we have made 10 respondents, first is Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Censor Board of India, Election Commission of India and all the producers and actor of the film.""Accordingly, everyone appeared before the court and the Censor Board of India said that they have not certified the film yet. So the question of releasing it on April 5 doesn't arise," he said."They stated that they have only certified the trailer so that it has been released. The EC stated that they have issued a notice, show-cause notice, for violating the Model Code of Conduct," Sheikh added.Sheikh said: "The producers appeared before the court and the court has disposed of the matter. EC was authorised by the court to take the ...

Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead, celebs mourn

Grammy-nominated US rapper Nipsey Hussle, 33, was shot dead outside his store here, leaving the music and film industry in shock.

SC refuses urgent hearing to plea challenging HC stay on release of 'Lakshmi's NTR'

The Supreme Court Monday refused to accord urgent hearing to the plea of the producer of Telugu movie, 'Lakshmi's NTR', based on the life of TDP founder N T Rama Rao, challenging the High Court's order staying its release. The biopic is based on the life of veteran actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Rama Rao after entering politics and deals with his marriage to Lakshmi Parvathi. It was slated to be released on March 29. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was told by the senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for producer Rakesh Reddy, that the appeal against the Andhra Pradesh high Court's order be heard urgently. "It will come up in due course," said the bench, which also comprised Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna. The High Court, on March 28, had stayed the release of the film after finding prima facie merits in the submissions of some petitioners, who are allegedly close to ruling Telugu Desam Party, that its screening before the polls may affect the

I have an interest in politics: Pankaj Tripathi

Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, who will soon be seen in the upcoming web series "Criminal Justice", says though he has an interest in politics, he still has time before he pursues it.

Kim Kardashian anxious about her fourth baby

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is anxious about baby number four.

Sophie Turner opens up about pay disparity on 'GoT'

Actress Sophie Turner says her "Game of Thrones" co-star Kit Harington was paid more than her, and she was okay with that.

Kalki Koechlin to star in 'Sacred Games' Season 2?

Actress Kalki Koechlin will reportedly join the cast of Netflix's popular series "Sacred Games" Season 2, which will return this year with a new trail of betrayal, crime, passion and a thrilling chase through Mumbais underbelly.

Kashyap, Jha can save Bhojpuri cinema: Nitin Chandra

National Award-winning filmmaker Nitin Chandra says directors like Anurag Kashyap and Prakash Jha can be saviours of Bhojpuri cinema, which is stuck in a stereotype.

Unknown footage of John Lennon, Yoko Ono resurfaces after 50 years

Fifty years after John Lennon and Yoko Ono famously staged a honeymoon "bed-in" for peace in an Amsterdam hotel, a Dutchman has unearthed 30 minutes of colour footage of the event from his cellar. The couple spent a week mostly under the sheets at the Hilton hotel to spread a pacifist message -- smoking, eating, singing and playing guitar while receiving journalists for interviews. The European leg of their honeymoon, which included an unusual press conference in Vienna with the glamour pair obscured inside a giant "bag", was a huge media event -- each step captured by photographers and videographers. This included a Dutch team shooting footage for a two-part, 84-minute documentary, a kind of video diary filmed at the pair's request. It was broadcast only once, shortly after the honeymoon, and shown at the Edinburgh Film Festival the same year before disappearing into the archives of broadcaster KRO, where Jan Hovers was employed in the 1980s. During a major cleanup of used film ...

Marvel universe to get gay superhero soon

"Avengers: Endgame" co-director Joe Russo says the Marvel universe will introduce a LGBTQ superhero very soon.