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Apple will support media literacy in US, Europe
Apple has announced a new initiative in support of non-profit organisations in the US and Europe that offer un-biased, independent media literacy programmes.
Cardi B, Lili Reinhart join Jennifer Lopez in 'Hustlers'
Cardi B and Lili Reinhart are joining Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu in stripper story "Hustlers". The film is based on a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler titled 'The Hustlers at Scores'. The article was about a group of former strip club employees who band together to scam their Wall Street clients. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Julia Stiles and Keke Palmer are also joining the ensemble cast. Lopez will play the ringleader to the group of ambitious women who take their plans of getting their full cut too far. Lorene Scafaria is attached to direct from a screenplay she adapted from the 2015 piece by Pressler. Scafaria's script is set in the late 2000s in New York City in the wake of the financial crisis and explores the toll it took on the livelihood of the dancers who relied on Wall Street clientele. "We could not have asked for a more exciting or talented lineup of performers to join our cast," Adam Fogelson, chairman of STXfilms, said in a statement. Lopez, ...
Parineeti calls 'Bhuj...' special true story
Actress Parineeti Chopra, who will next be seen in "Bhuj: The Pride Of India", has called the upcoming film the "most special true story ever".
Nicolas Cage to star in martial arts actioner
Actor Nicolas Cage will star in the upcoming martial arts actioner "Jiu Jitsu", based on the comic book of the same name.
'Hotel Mumbai' underscores religion of humanity is most important: Anupam Kher
"Hotel Mumbai", which recounts the November 2008 siege of the famed Taj Hotel in Mumbai by a group of LeT terrorists, honours the people's "resilience" in the face of a terror attack and underscores that the "religion of humanity" is most important, actor Anupam Kher said. Kher plays Hemant Oberoi, the hotel's celebrated executive chef and a real-life hero who demonstrated remarkable courage during the hours that the Taj was under attack, saving the lives of many of the hotel guests and staff. "Hotel Mumbai", directed by Anthony Maras and also starring Dev Patel, premiered here Sunday. "It was a difficult film as an actor. It was emotionally exhausting and mentally disturbing," Kher told PTI in an interview. During filming, the 64-year-old actor recalled, Maras would suddenly play recorded gunshots in the middle of a scene. He said it was difficult to imagine what people at Taj and in Mumbai must have gone through during the three days of the terror attack. "To me, the film is about ..
Nicolas Cage to star in sci-fi martial arts film 'Jiu Jitsu'
Nicolas Cage will feature in sci-fi martial arts movie "Jiu Jitsu". According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dimitri Logothetis is writing and directing the film. Cage will star with Alain Moussi, who headlined the last two "Kickboxer" movies, in which the filmmaker was also involved. Based on the comic book of the same name, which Logothetis wrote with Jim McGrath, the film features Moussi as a Jiu Jitsu fighter who must face off against an alien invader, Brax every six years. Cage's character teams up Moussi in a battle to defeat Brax. "After we successfully reintroduced the 'Kickboxer' franchise to a new generation of martial arts fans with the sixth and seventh entries in the series, we set out to up the ante with a sci-fi martial arts franchise that could bring the same kind of intensity and longevity to a new arena," the director said of the project. Logothetis is also onboard as producer along with Martin Barab with Highland Film Group handling worldwide sales, which are currently .
Commercial success important for Anil Kapoor
Actor Anil Kapoor is happy with the successful run of his film "Total Dhamaal" at the box office, and says getting commercial success is important.
College admission scandal is 'sad', says Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts has shared her thoughts on the high profile college scandal in the US, saying it is "sad" that parents do not trust their children. Over 50 people, including Hollywood actors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, have been charged in relation to the scam in which parents allegedly bribed their way to get their children into top American universities. Roberts, 51, was asked to comment on the scandal during an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada. "That to me is so sad, because I feel, (as) an outsider, that it says a little bit, 'I don't have enough faith in you'," Roberts replied. The actor has twins Hazel and Phinnaeus (14) and Henry (11) with husband, cinematographer Danny Moder. Roberts said she and Moder tried to "live a very normal experience" with their children. "Obviously we have advantages that we didn't have as children. But I think that's the unique part of it, coming from the childhood that I have. You do need to know how to make your bed and do your ...
Aaron Paul would 'love' to be part of 'Breaking Bad' film
Actor Aaron Paul says he would love to star in the rumoured "Breaking Bad" movie. The Emmy-winning series, which ran from 2008 to 2013, starred Bryan Cranston as chemistry-teacher-cum-meth-kingpin Walter White and Paul as his former student and current partner in crime, Jesse Pinkman. It was reported in February that the film, written and directed by creator Vince Gilligan and produced by Sony TV, will focus on Jesse, presumably after his escape from neo-Nazi captivity in the series finale in which Walt died. Paul refrained from confirming whether he was involved in the project, but said that he is open to reprise the character, reported Variety. "Rumours are funny. I once heard a rumour that I was being cast as Han Solo. I haven't heard anything about the 'Breaking Bad' movie but if there is one and it comes together I'd love to be a part of it. If it were to happen, yes, I would love to do it," he said. The actor, who won three supporting actor Emmys, added that if the movie goes ...
Brian Austin Green 'still mourning' Luke Perry's death
Actor Brian Austin Green says he is "still mourning" the death of his "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Luke Perry. Perry, the star of the hit 90's show, passed away aged 52 on March 4. The actor was hospitalised the previous week after he suffered a massive stroke at his Sherman Oaks home. Green was missing from the list of Hollywood celebrities who paid tributes to Perry on social media but he made it up for it in a recent episode of his podcast. "Luke was a special guy. I'm still mourning over it, so there's a part of me that's kind of shocked that I'm speaking about Luke this way," he said. "We all knew that at some point we'd have to deal with losing cast members and friends, but not this soon. Not at 52. Not in such an abrupt way," he added. The actor also revealed that he sent Perry a text following his untimely demise. "I texted him after he passed, knowing obviously that he can't text me back but on some level, hoping that he would text me back, or that he was out there ...
Jordan Peele talks about Michael Jackson T-shirt scene in 'Us'
Filmmaker Jordan Peele has explained the significance of showing a character donning a Michael Jackson T-shirt in his upcoming directorial "Us". There has been a renewed discussion around child sexual abuse allegations against Jackson post the January premiere of HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland". The four-hour-long documentary, directed by Dan Reed, chronicles allegations of sexual abuse made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck, when they were minors. Peele's "Us", a follow-up to his 2017 blockbuster "Get Out", features the child version of Lupita Nyong'o's character in 1986 wearing a "Thriller" T-shirt. "I didn't know that this documentary was coming out, but in many ways the duality of Michael Jackson has been well documented," the director told NME. He said the sequence in the film, which follows his 2017 blockbuster "Get Out", contributes to his vision of showing people's "darker side". "There's this murky area when it comes to the specifics of his story and all that. I think it
Suresh-Vivek Oberoi unite for 'PM Narendra Modi'
Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi will be sharing screen space with his father and actor Suresh Oberoi in "PM Narendra Modi".
James Corden all set to host 2019 Tony Awards
Actor and comedian James Corden is all set to host this year's Tony Awards.Corden, who won a Tony himself in 2012 for his performance in 'One Man, Two Guvnors', previously emceed the Broadway's annual awards ceremony in 2016, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Talking about his upcoming gig, Corden in a statement said, "I'm thrilled to be returning to host the Tony Awards, the Broadway community is very dear to my heart and I'm beyond proud to be part of this incredibly special night."Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, president of the American Theatre Wing, said in a joint statement, "James is not only a beloved talent, he is also a veteran of the stage and has a true passion for Broadway. We cannot wait to see what he has in store for us this year at the Tony Awards."Tony executive producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss called Corden "hilarious" and "insanely talented."When Corden hosted the Tony awards in 2016, he opened the show with a ...
Netizens upset over Hasan Minhaj's dig at Modi
Stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj has been receiving a backlash from netizens over his stint on a Netflix show in which he took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rajkummar, Anurag support actor-turned-guard
Actor Rajkummar Rao and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap have come out in support of actor Savi Sidhu, who is now working as a security guard here due to a financial crisis.
Netflix to cater to big appetite for Indian content
Indians' appetite for local content on streaming sites is growing and Netflix is giving exactly what its members from the country want - India original content.
IPRS, Google conclude music licensing deal for India
Indian Performing Right Society Limited has granted a license to Google, allowing the company to utilise its members' collection across YouTube and related services in the country, the tech giant said in a statement. The IPRS is a representative body of owners of music, including composers, lyricists and the publishers of music, and is also the sole authorised body to issue licences to permit usage of the music within India by any person. A Google statement said that IPRS and Google have concluded music licensing deal for India. "This is yet another step in YouTube's ongoing commitment to ensuring that writers, composers and publishers continue to be paid fairly, and that our users are able to enjoy their favourite songs and discover new music on YouTube," Christophe Muller, Global Head of Music Licensing, at YouTube said. Muller said that the agreement with IPRS will bring more value to songwriters and artists, and deliver an strong experience to music fans in India. Javed Akhtar, ...
Biased towards TV but enjoy digital: Sakshi Tanwar
Actress Sakshi Tanwar, who has featured in a web series titled "The Final Call", says she is biased towards television but has started enjoying working in the digital platform as it gives an opportunity to actors to experiment in a lesser period of time.
Release of 'PM Narendra Modi' preponed to April 5
Vivek Oberoi starrer 'PM Narendra Modi' will now release on April 5. The biopic based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was earlier slated to hit theatres on April 12, this year.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh announced the new release date of the film on his Twitter handle.He wrote, "New release date... #PMNarendraModi will arrive one week *earlier*: 5 April 2019... And here's the second poster of the biopic... Stars Vivek Anand Oberoi in the title role... Directed by Omung Kumar B... Produced by Sandip Ssingh, Suresh Oberoi, Anand Pandit and Acharya Manish."The film was earlier scheduled to release on April 12, a day after the completion of the first phase of the General Elections. The 2019 general elections will be held from April 11 to May 19. The first phase will cover 91 constituencies across 20 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.Vivek, who will be essaying the role of Narendra Modi in the biographical drama, shared a new .
Kashmir issue will be solved by millennials: filmmaker Ashvin Kumar
Director Ashvin Kumar, whose latest film "No Fathers in Kashmir" is a teen romance set in the Valley, believes the Kashmir dispute can only be solved by the educated and employed "young people of today" because they don't carry the "burden of prejudice". The two-time National Award winning filmmaker believes the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF soldiers reflects the fragility of conflict. "The Kashmir issue will be solved by the young people of today, the millennials, who have gone to schools and colleges and are in jobs, they are in their 20s or 30s because these people are not carrying the trauma of Partition nor are they carrying the burden or prejudice of their parents and grandparents generation," Kumar told reporters. The director, who has earlier made the documentary "Inshallah, Football" and the Oscar nominated short film "Little Terrorist", is looking forward to the release of his next project which shows regular life in the conflict ...