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Levi's Celebrates the Collective Power of Women With #IShapeMyWorld Season 5
/ -- This International Women's Day, Levi's unveils the fifth season of the Levi's #IShapeMyWorld campaign that celebrates the power of women, and their determination to inspire change. The new season is bigger, better and bolder as it beautifully weaves in 21 changemakers into a spirited music video that encourages women to shape their own destiny. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/832798/IShapeMyWorld.jpg ) The video features a prolific line-up of female personalities who have come together from different industries such as entertainment, fashion, sports, journalism and social change to celebrate the spirit of women empowerment. An anthem like none before, the campaign brings together industry icons like Swara Bhasker, Hard Kaur and Anjali Lama who return from previous seasons and new faces like Neena Gupta, Kubbra Sait, Sandhya Menon and Malini Agarwal. True to the campaign thought that emphasizes on the power of the collective, Levi's assembled an all-female crew to ...
Carlton Cuse to step down as showrunner of 'Jack Ryan' after season two
Carlton Cuse, the showrunner of Amazon's "Jack Ryan" series, will not be returning for the show's third season. Amazon had renewed the spy thriller series, based on the character from several Tom Clancy novels, for a third season in February this year. Cuse is currently working on the sophomore season of the smash-hit show, which features John Krasinski in the lead. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cuse will be stepping back from day-to-day showrunner duties after the second season. He, however, will remain involved in the series as an executive producer. The makers have started looking for a new showrunner. After the second season of "Jack Ryan", Cuse is expected to focus his attention on his Netflix series, "Locke & Key". He is also developing shows for Disney's upcoming streaming service Disney+.
Taraji P Henson, Ed Helms to star in Netflix's 'Coffee & Kareem'
Taraji P Henson and Ed Helms will topline Netflix's new comedy "Coffee & Kareem". The film will be directed by Canadian filmmaker Michael Dowse, best known for comedies such as "Goon" and "Stuber", the streaming giant said in a statement. Shane McCarthy has penned the script. The story follows a Detroit cop who reluctantly teams with his girlfriend's 11 year-old son to clear his name and take down the city's most ruthless criminal. Helms will also produce the project with Mike Falbo through their banner Pacific Electric Pictures Co. Sanford Nelson, Jordon Foss, Linden Nelson, and Don Foss will serving as executive producers. Henson currently features in comedy "What Men Want", while Helms was most recently seen in "Tag", alongside Jeremy Renner and Jon Hamm.
Rachel Weisz to produce and star in 'Lanny'
Actor Rachel Weisz will star in and produce the film adaptation of Max Porter's novel "Lanny". Porter's book, a follow-up to his 2015 novel "Grief is the Thing with Feathers", was optioned by The Bureau, BBC Films and Weisz, and they have started working on the project. According to Variety, the actor will produce the film along with The Bureau's Tristan Goligher. The story follows Lanny, who moves his family to a commuter village close to London that is filled with mysterious characters and myths that tap into English folklore. The team is currently looking for a screenwriter to adapt Porter's book. Weisz, 49, most recently won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Favourite".
'Made In Heaven' possibly the best Indian webseries so far
"Made In Heaven" (Amazon Prime)
UNDP appoints Padma Lakshmi as Goodwill Ambassador
Indian-American television personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi has been appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its newest Goodwill Ambassador, supporting the agency's fight against inequality and discrimination around the world. UNDP announced Lakshmi's appointment here Thursday, on the eve of International Women's Day. In her new role, the Emmy-nominated television personality and award-winning author will mobilise support for the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on fighting inequality, discrimination and empowering the disenfranchised. Lakshmi was named the Goodwill Ambassador by UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in a ceremony at the UNDP headquarters in the city. "As we celebrate International Women's Day let's remember that women and girls face some of the worst discrimination and hardships in the world," Lakshmi said at a press conference held at UNDP headquarters. She said her main focus as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador will be to shine a ...
Richa Chadha stars with Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa in Women's Day video
Actress Richa Chadha features in a Women's Day special video featuring international stars and Grammy Award winners Mary J Blige, Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran.
'Leaving Neverland' is an intense smear campaign
The two-part HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland" on the legendary Michael Jackson's alleged misconduct with children, left me sickened in the stomach, and not only because of the unforgivable sexual nature of the contact Jackson is alleged to have made with the two men, now in their 30s and 40s, who speak about their fascination and abuse by the musical icon.
Ashoke Pandit slams TV actress for trivialising #MeToo
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, chief advisor of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), is livid over how actress Tina Dutta, who created a #MeToo stir when she accused her co-star Mohit Malhotra of sexual harassment on the sets of their show "Daayan", and then retracted her accusation.
Made a huge mistake: Big B on his swimwear photograph
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan who often treats his fans to snapshots of some of his treasured memories by sharing photographs on social media, feels it was a "huge mistake" on his part to share one in which he was wearing swimming trunks.
HC to hear #MeToo producer's plea against censor board on Friday
The Delhi High Court will hear on Friday the plea of the producer of the Bollywood movie "#MeToo" challenging the censor board order asking him to change the movie name.
Babul Supriyo to play 'integral part' in Srijit Mukherji's film on Netaji
National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji on Thursday announced that singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo will play an "integral part" in his upcoming film "Gumnami", which is based on the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Amitabh Bachchan lends his voice for special CISF film to mark 50 yrs of its rising
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has narrated the story of bravery and devotion of CISF personnel in a commemorative film made by the force to mark 50 years of its raising. The around 14-minute film depicts the operational activities of the 1.56-lakh personnel strong force with Bachchan also reciting a few lines from the famous 'Agneepath' poem penned by his father, Late Harishvansh Rai Bachchan. "We are thankful to the actor for the gesture of lending his powerful voice to the special film made on the force," CISF Director General (DG) told reporters during the annual press interaction meet here. The film has been made in a short time of about two weeks and the 76-year-old actor speaks about the valour, dedication and commitment to duty of the force's personnel with a voice over that plays along with action oriented pictures and videos of the paramilitary force. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is celebrating its 50th Raising Day on March 10 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will
Backstreet Boys to share memorabilia, wardrobe pieces for Grammy museum
It will be a treat for fans of celebrated vocal group Backstreet Boys when the Grammy museum here opens its doors to its exhibit 'Backstreet Boys: The Experience' on April 10.
Warner Bros CEO under scanner over sexual misconduct allegations
Warner Bros CEO Kevin Tsujihara is under investigation over allegations of an affair with an actress and that he subsequently tried to help her land roles in Warner Bros' productions.
Pop songs equally violent as rap, hip-hop: Study
Pop music, which is one of the most popular genres among teenagers and young adults, contain the same amount of violent content as rap and hip-hop, finds a new study.
Reference annuals 'Bharat 2019', 'India 2019' released
The reference annuals 'Bharat 2019' and 'India 2019', giving an insight into government's policies and achievements, were released on Thursday by Information and Broadcasting Ministry Secretary Amit Khare. Khare, speaking on the occasion, said that these annuals are an important tool to highlight the policies and achievements of the government. He said every edition of these reference annuals sets new publishing benchmarks. Highlighting their immense popularity, Khare said that the books are read not only by young readers and those desirous of knowing about the development of the country, but also by foreigners who want to get authentic information about India. He also informed that these books will be carried along by the Indian delegation participating in London Book Fair.
Maker of film '#MeToo' moves HC against censor board order to change movie name
The producer of the film '#MeToo', which portrays kidnapping of a girl with the motive of committing a sexual crime, has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the order of censor board asking it to change the title of the film and make several cuts. The petition is likely to come up for hearing before Justice Vibhu Bakhru on Friday. Producer Sajid Iqbal Qureshi sought setting aside of the November 12, 2018 order of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) by which it directed public exhibition of the movie be restricted to adults subject to carrying out of "several excisions/modifications/ cuts". The board also asked them to change the title of the movie or insertion of disclaimer, the plea said and sought a stay on the CBFC order. Advocate Shilpi Jain, representing the producer, said the portrayal of the female character, who is a victim of kidnapping with the objective of committing a sexual crime is a highly sensitive issue and any tempering with the scenes, meddling ...
Up to directors to create stories that bring moviegoers to theatres, says Christopher Nolan
With the debate around streaming versus theatrical experience intensifying in Hollywood, director Christopher Nolan has said it is up to the filmmakers to create stories that will entice the audiences to cinema halls. Nolan, who will start shooting his "Dunkirk" follow-up, has always been a strong proponent of theatrical releases. While speaking at the UK Cinema Association conference, he said he will be working with exhibitors to ensure that his film is a definitive theatrical experience, reported IndieWire via ScreenDaily. "We will certainly be asking (exhibitors) to really help us, and asking you to be our partners in terms of putting on a show for the audience and giving them a reason to come out for the evening, and engage with the world of cinema which we all love so much," Nolan said. "What we never want to forget is the idea of showmanship... whatever the economic realities are, whatever costs need to be cut or corners need to be cut." The director, one of the most respected ..
BBC journalist Priyanka Dubey gets Chameli Devi Jain Award
Priyanka Dubey, a bilingual correspondent with the BBC at its Delhi bureau, has been named for the Chameli Devi Jain Award for an Outstanding Woman Journalist for the year 2018. Dubey was chosen for her multi-faceted, investigative and interrogative reportage, according to a statement. "Her news reports take up the burning and complex social and political issues of our times, helping uncover the reality underlying them showing them to be layered, complex, and variegated," it added. This year's jury comprised Bharat Bhushan, former editor, Sheela Bhatt, National Editor (News) NewsX, and Vandita Mishra, National Opinion Editor, The Indian Express, the statement said. The Chameli Devi Jain Award has been awarded to women journalists for the past 37 years for upholding standards of excellence through a sustained body of work. Named after Chameli Devi Jain, a freedom fighter, it is perhaps the country's longest running media award for women. The award will be presented on March 9 at a ...