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Mother Teresa biopic announced
An official biopic on Nobel laureate Mother Teresa was announced on Monday. Written and directed by Seema Upadhyay, the film will have a cast of Indian and international actors.
Telugu actor Ali joins YSR Congress
Ending speculations, Telugu actor Ali on Monday joined the YSR Congress party.
'First' David Bowie 'Starman' demo up for auction
A demo believed to be the first recording of David Bowie's hit song "Starman" will be up for auction on Tuesday.
Comedies are best suited for theatres, says Seth Rogen
Actors Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, who co-stars in comedy "Long Shot", believes theatres are the best place to watch films. According to Variety, during a panel discussion on the sidelines of the South by Southwest Festival, the two actors and their "Long Shot" director Jonathan Levine were asked about the recent debate around streaming services vs theatres. The debate has picked up steam after the news of veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg's decision to approach the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and insist for ban on them from the Oscars. "Personally, with our comedies, I think a theatre is the best place to see them," Rogen said, while recalling his experiences of watching "There's Something About Mary" and "South Park" in a theatre. "There is an uproarious communal experience. You all feel like you're partaking in something together. Last night was a good example of how powerful comedy can be in theatres," he added. Theron said it is good to see that they .
Chiwetel Ejiofor admits Andrew Lincoln's character in 'Love Actually' was 'weirdo'
Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has admitted that his "Love Actually" co-star Andrew Lincoln's character in the film was a bit "problematic". In the 2003 Richard Curtis-directed Christmas romantic comedy, Lincoln played the charming Mark, who is obsessively in love with Juliet (Keira Knightley), the wife of his friend Peter, who was portrayed by Ejiofor. People have come to consider Mark's character to be problematic, with some labelling his behaviour as that of a stalker and a creep. Talking about the film during his appearance on PeopleTV's "Couch Surfing", Ejiofor, 41, said, "It's Christmas to Valentine's Day, everybody's talking about 'Love Actually' every year, which is really, really great. Of course, Andy's a bit of a weirdo in that film." "There's something of that in the storyline, which is certainly worrying. I never saw him the same way after that, but I did set the zombies after him, so he got his comeuppance in the end," he added. The actor is currently promoting his directorial ..
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich get married
"Glee" alum Lea Michele has tied the knot with her fiance Zandy Reich. The 32-year-old actor and the 36-year-old president of AYR clothing company, had announced their engagement in April last year. They had been dating for about two years. According to People, the couple got married in a romantic ceremony in Northern California. "We are so excited to be married and grateful to be surrounded by our friends and family," the couple told the outlet. "And most of all, we're so happy to spend the rest of our lives together," they added. The wedding was attended by family members and friends, including Michele's "Glee" co-stars Darren Criss and Becca Tobin, along with "Scream Queens" actor Emma Roberts.
Punit Pathak wins 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 9'
Choreographer-actor Punit Pathak has emerged as the winner of the ninth season of adventure-reality show "Khatron Ke Khiladi". In the grand finale, Punit, competing with Aditya Narayan and Ridhima Pandit, performed better than the duo to bag the title. "Nothing comes easy for me, this win was due to sheer hard work, focus, determination and self believe. It feels great to be crowned as the ultimate winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 9. "Winning a show that directs its participants to face their fears and overcome them, does wonders to their confidence," Punit said in a statement. The Colors show was hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty and he said watching participants "push their boundaries" has always been an incredible experience. "Punit Pathak has been a well deserving winner as he fought all odds and took all the challenges head on. I am extremely proud of each and every contestant who bravely fought their fears. Together we had a great time and a memorable experience," he added.
Nicki Minaj cancels concert, angry fans chant 'Cardi B'
Fans upset with rapper Nicki Minaj, who cancelled her concert at the last minute, chanted rival rapper Cardi B's name at the venue.This the second time in two months that Minaj has cancelled a concert at the last minute, reported Fox News.On Saturday night, the 36-year-old rapper was scheduled to perform in Bordeaux, France. However, after fans reached the Arkea Arena, they were informed that the show had been called off.The 'Barbie Tingz' rapper took to Instagram to post her reasons for cancelling the show. In a video posted on the photo-sharing application, the rapper said she had to call off the show due to technical reasons caused by a lack of electricity."You guys, it's not in my best interest not perform and lose money and aggravate my fans. I love performing for my fans. I'm more excited than you are before the show," she explained in the video."These two cities that had technical issues were cities that I had never been before and we tried to add them but they just didn't have
'Juanita' is a blend of the bland and the misbegotten
"Juanita" (Netflix)
Don't want to get into the rat race of being a hero: Aparshakti Khurana
Aparshakti Khurana is getting offers of lead roles with great money, but he doesn't want to rush into it. The actor says he is waiting for the right script and the right part.
Maroon 5 performs at Akash, Shloka's wedding party
After getting Beyonce to perform at a pre-wedding party for his daughter Isha last year, industrialist Mukesh Ambani -- the richest Indian -- on Sunday hosted a post-wedding celebration for his son Akash with American pop rock band Maroon 5 regaling a star-studded crowd.
Actors, filmmakers join rally to protest withdrawal of film from theatres
Icons of Bengali film industry, including Aparna Sen and Soumitra Chatterjee, took part in a rally here Sunday protesting withdrawal of political satire movie 'Bhobishyoter Bhoot' (Future Ghosts) from cinema halls in the city. The film was allegedly withdrawn from single-screen theatres and multiplexes a day after its release on February 16. Director of the film, Anik Dutta, has alleged that the owners of the theatres were forced to stop the screening though it ran to packed houses in many places on the day it released. Legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee, directors Aparna Sen and Buddhadeb Dasgupta were among those who walked in the protest rally from Madhusudan Manch in Dhakuria to Jadavpur in south Kolkata. Artistes and technicians from film studios, young film enthusiasts and students, wore skeleton and ghost masks with slogans demanding explanation for the withdrawal of the film from cinema halls. Some raised slogans alleging "silence of the administration and the ruling ...
Vivek Oberoi hurt while shooting for Modi biopic
Actor Vivek Oberoi on Saturday hurt himself while shooting for the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the picturesque Harshil valley of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand. Vital parts of the movie chronicling Modi's early life and political journey are being shot in the district at places like Ganga ghat, Kalp Kedar Mandir and the suspension bridge connecting Dharali bazar and Mukhba village. Oberoi hurt himself slightly in the leg while shooting a scene which shows Modi walking barefoot on snow at Ganga ghat near Dharali village. Doctors immediately did a stitch on the actor's leg who had got a cut from the pointed branch of a tree. However, unit members said the actor is fine and has resumed shooting. The scene showing Modi unfurling the national flag at Srinagar's Lal Chawk along with other BJP leaders was also shot on a set erected in Dharali bazar. The film is being directed by Omung Kumar, who is best known for films such as "Mary Kom" and "Sarabjit".
Julianne Moore says she was fired from 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'
Actor Julianne Moore has revealed that she was "fired" from Marialle Heller-directed film "Can You Ever Forgive Me?". Moore was originally supposed to play the lead character of literary forger Lee Israel in the movie. Nicole Holofcener, who co-wrote the film's screenplay with Jeff Whitty, was set to direct the project. The actor, however, left the project, while Holofcener vacated the director's chair for Heller. During her appearance on "Watch What Happens Live", Moore set the record straight by saying that she was dismissed from the project by Holofcener as the actor believes she did not like her performance. "I didn't leave that movie, I was fired... I think she didn't like what I was doing. We just been rehearsing and doing pre-production and stuff and her idea of where the character was was different than where my idea of where the character was, so she fired me," Moore said. The 58-year-old actor added that she has not yet seen the movie "because it's still kind of painful." ...
China for strict steps to curb online pornographic content
Chinese authorities have asked online service providers to take strict measures to deal with pornographic content on their platforms, to create a "green, safe and civilised" online environment for the country's youth.
Actors, filmmakers protest against Bengali film's withdrawal from theatres
Actors, filmmakers and film buffs on Sunday hit the city streets protesting against withdrawal of Anik Dutta's film "Bhobishyoter Bhoot (Ghost of the Future)" from almost all multiplexes and single-screen halls in West Bengal. They demanded that the film be immediately brought back to the theatres.
I don't plan to stop growing better: Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor, the veteran actor, who has been receiving a lot of love and attention on social media for how he manages to defy age with his looks at 62, says he is not going to stop at becoming better "anytime soon".
'Juanita': Film about female empowerment gone awry (Review)
Film: "Juanita" (Netflix); Director: Carl Johnson; Cast: Alfre Woodard, Adam Beach; Rating: **
Karen Gillan convinced Matt Smith to say yes to 'Morbius'
"The Crown" star Matt Smith has revealed that his "Doctor Who" co-star Karen Gillan was the one who convinced him to star in a superhero movie. The 36-year-old actor recently joined the cast of Sony's Spider-Man spin-off film "Morbius", which will be headlined by Oscar winner Jared Leto. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Smith said Gillan, who portrays anti-hero Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, persuaded him to take on a role in "Morbius". However, the actor refrained from divulging the details of his character. "Karen's amazing. She's going to end up ruling the world. I can't tell you her exact advice to me, I'd have to kill you. But she told me that she really likes it, making those movies. That was enough for me," the actor said. "And that's been my experience so far. I really like the director, Daniel Espinosa, on ('Morbius'). I've kind of waited (comic book movies) out a bit. I nearly did one last year and then I didn't. This one felt right because of him," he ..
How a chance meeting with PM inspired this Grammy winner to dedicate music to environment (IANS Special Series)
A chance meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2015 in New Delhi inspired Bengaluru-based Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej to dedicate his life and music to the cause of environment.