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Katrina Kaif announces it is a wrap for shoot of 'Bharat'
Katrina Kaif today took to her Instagram handle and shared the news that the crew of 'Bharat' has wrapped the shoot of the film.Sharing an image with her co-star Salman Khan, the actor wrote, "And that's a Picture wrap on Bharat its been the most incredible & exciting character for me, the whole process of making this film has been so inspiring .....thank u @aliabbaszafar and @beingsalmankhan @atulreellife ..the bestest boys and Alvira khan ( the bestest girl)."Previously, the duo was seen in action films like 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Tiger Zinda Hai' where they played spies from India and Pakistan.'Bharat' is directed by Ali Zafar and it is his third collaboration with Salman after the 2016 film 'Sultan' and 2017's 'Tiger Zinda Hai'.The film will see Salman Khan sporting five different looks spanning over 60 years, including a crucial part which will showcase the actor in his late 20s, looking much leaner and younger.Katrina Kaif was roped into the film after Priyanka Chopra decided ..
'Sherlock Holmes 3' to release in 2021
'Sherlock Holmes 3' has been pushed back a year and will now hit theatres on December 21, 2021.Warner Bros. had originally announced last May that 'Sherlock Holmes 3' would open on Chirstmas Day of 2020 with Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as the titular British detective while Jude Law will essay the role of his sidekick, Dr. Watson, reported Variety.While Chris Brancato has written the script, Susan Downey, Joel Silver and Lionel Wigram are producing 'Sherlock Holmes 3.' No director is attached to the film as of yet.'Sherlock Holmes 3' will open a decade after the second film 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' which also starred Jared Harris and Noomi Rapace, took in USD 545.4 million at the worldwide box office.The original 'Sherlock Holmes,' which also starred Rachel McAdams, was released in 2009 and grossed USD 524 million globally. Guy Ritchie directed the first two films.The announcement was made on Monday by Warner Bros. who said that an untitled event film would go ...
Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' will release on Eid 2020
Bollywood's action star Akshay Kumar, who has joined Rohit Shetty's police universe with "Sooryavanshi", says the film which will release on Eid 2020, will be "action packed and with its "masala intact".
Akshay Kumar shares first look poster of 'Sooryavanshi', reveals release date
Akshay Kumar today shared the first look poster of Rohit Shetty's 'Sooryavanshi' and revealed that the film will be released during the Eid holiday in 2020.Taking to Instagram, the acte actor shared an image where he is seen donning the garb of a police officer and captioned it, "A bullet for a bullet! Get ready for #RohitShetty's #Sooryavanshi on Eid 2020. Action-packed, masala intact!"The film's director Rohit Shetty too shared the first look of 'Sooryavanshi' and wrote, "A Bullet for a Bullet...he's not alone...#sooryavanshi."Film's co-producer Karan Johar also shared the first look and tweeted, "Eid 2020 will be about a bullet for a bullet. #Sooryavanshi stars the khiladi of all time, @akshaykumar & directed by the blockbuster machine, #RohitShetty!"After Rohit Shetty's 'Singham' starring Ajay Devgn and 'Simmba' starring Ranveer Singh, the latest actor to join Shetty's cop-brigade is Akshay Kumar's Veer Sooryavanshi, whose entry was teased in teh climax of 'Simmba' as the ...
'Hamid' to now release on March 15
"Hamid", a film which explores an unlikely bond between an eight-year-old boy and a CRPF trooper, was slated to release on March 1, but will now hit the screens on March 15 after the makers decided to delay its release following the Pulwama terror attack last month.
'Superstore' renewed for fifth season
"Superstore" has been renewed for season five at NBC. The comedy set in a fictitious big-box utility store 'Cloud 9' has been picked up days ahead of its return from a three-month hiatus, reported Variety. "Week after week (creator) Justin Spitzer, our amazing writers, and cast and crew masterfully deliver a comedy that not only makes us laugh but speaks to the larger issues of the day," Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, co-presidents of scripted programming at NBC, said in a statement. The network previously renewed comedies "The Good Place", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Will & Grace" for another run. Featuring America Ferrara, Ben Feldman, Mark McKinney, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos and Nicole Bloom, "Superstore" returns Thursday.
Joe Wright to helm 'In The Garden of Beasts' adaptation
The "Darkest Hour" filmmaker Joe Wright is in talks to helm another period drama, an adaptation of Erik Larson's "In the Garden of Beasts".
It's part of my life: Ben Affleck on his alcohol struggle
Actor-director Ben Affleck has opened up about his battle with alcoholism, saying dealing with the problem is a "part of my life". In an interview with US Today, the 46-year-old actor was asked about getting his life back on track after his recent trip to a rehabilitation centre. "It doesn't really bother me to talk about alcoholism and being an alcoholic. It's a part of my life. It's something that I deal with. It doesn't have to sort of subsume my whole identity and be everything, but it is something that you know you have to work at," Affleck said. "I feel like I had a problem and I really want to address it, and I take some pride in that... It's about yourself, your life, your family, and you know people, we encounter these kinds of hurdles and we have to deal with them," he added. Affleck, who has three children with former wife actor Jennifer Garner, said he hopes he is being a "good dad". "I certainly try very hard. I'm lucky they've got a great mom, and she helps out a great ..
Akshay Kumar joins Rohit Shetty's police universe with 'Sooryavanshi'
Bollywood's action star Akshay Kumar will star in and as "Sooryavanshi", directed by Rohit Shetty. The film, presented by Reliance Entertainment, will hit the screens on Eid 2020.
Documentary on Jonas Brothers in the pipeline
A behind the scenes documentary on the Jonas Brothers is underway for Amazon Prime Video.
'Sherlock Holmes 3' release pushed to Christmas 2021
"'Sherlock Holmes 3", which will feature Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as the iconic detective, has been pushed by a year from December 25, 2020 to the year-end holidays in 2021.
I want to keep reinventing myself: Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal says the primary job of an actor is reinvention, as the moment one starts repeating roles, a shelf life is born. In the last few years, Arjun has featured in films of diverse genres -- thriller "Kahaani 2", the Arun Gawli biopic "Daddy" to war drama "Paltan". "All an actor really desires is to reinvent himself. The primary job of an actor is reinvention. So I want to keep at it and try different things. "If you keep doing the same stuff, you get slotted and to be categorised in a certain way is creating a shelf life for an actor," Arjun told PTI. The actor, however, says making a "universally acceptable" film is a challenge. "To make a universally acceptable film, you have to cater to different audiences. The path that I choose to walk on is not to do the typical films which you see. That's a conscious decision I've taken." The actor recently made his digital debut with ZEE5's original series "The Final Call", in which he plays a pilot. The thriller centres around the ...
Ficci Frames: Onir, Shabana to discuss LGBTQs' portrayal in films
The forthcoming edition of Ficci Frames, a three-day global convention on media and entertainment in India here, will have a session on the changing portrayal of members of the LGBTQ community in films.
Jonas Brothers partner with Amazon Studios for documentary
Days after their reunion, Jonas Brothers are teaming up with Amazon Studios for a documentary. The band, consisting of three brothers -- Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas -- released the song "Sucker" marking their comeback after six years. The video of the track also features their real-life partners -- Danielle Deleasa, Sophie Turner and Priyanka Chopra, respectively. "Our fans are the best in the world and have shared in our journey as the Jonas Brothers and us as individuals," said the Jonas Brothers in a statement to Variety. "In releasing this documentary we wanted to make sure we partnered with an innovative platform, like Amazon, that could reach our fans around the world," they added. Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke described the documentary as a "personal, behind the scenes look" at the lives of the three band members. "Amazon Prime Video is proud to be the exclusive home for a very personal, behind the scenes look at the Jonas Brothers as they reunite for this exciting ...
'Crazy Rich Asians' sequels will be shot back-to-back in 2020: Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan has confirmed that the two sequels to "Crazy Rich Asians" will be filmed in succession and the shoot will commence next year. The actor shot to international fame with her performance as the independent, sophisticated Astrid in the 2018 hit rom-com with an all-Asian cast. Asked about the status of the sequels, Chan told Variety, "I have heard we are going to shoot (films) two and three back-to-back in 2020. But it's still a way off. I know, it's a while." Last year, film producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson said John Chu is set to return as director. The script is currently being worked on by Adele Lim and Peter Chiarelli. Chan was speaking on the sidelines of "Captain Marvel" premiere, in which she plays Kree sniper and StarForce member Min-Nerva.
Film on Indian envoy who aided Uzma Ahmed's return from Pakistan in works
The story of an Indian diplomat's efforts to repatriate an Indian woman, Uzma Ahmed from Pakistan where she was allegedly forced and duped into marrying against her choice, is now set to make it to the big screen.
Bappi Lahiri's song might feature in Marvel Studios' film
It was back in 2017 when Hollywood star Chris Pratt said "Whoa... wow" after watching a special Hindi promotional clip of his movie "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2" that featured Bappi Lahiri's foot-tapping song "Jhoom jhoom jhoom baba".
Joe Wright in talks for directing WWII film 'In the Garden of Beasts'
Joe Wright is in negotiations to direct the big screen adaptation of World War II-set novel "In the Garden of Beasts". The film, based on Erik Larson's book of the same name, will chronicle the true story of William Dodd, the reluctant and mild-mannered US ambassador to Germany in 1933, and his daughter Martha, a vivacious socialite who had romantic affairs with a Gestapo official and a Soviet spy. Dodd and his family at first naively navigated life in Nazi Germany (Dodd's daughter was excited when Adolf Hitler kissed her hand), but they slowly gained awareness of the mounting brutality around them. The project hails from StudioCanal and Tom Hanks' Playtone Productions, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hanks has been loosely attached to play Dodd, but it is unknown if he will still star or just produce the film. Wright is no stranger to directing period dramas. His last project "Darkest Hour" earned Gary Oldman his first Best Actor trophy at the 2018 Oscars. The director is ...
Audience getting message of live and let live, says Kriti Sanon on 'Luka Chuppi'
Actress Kriti Sanon who just got the biggest solo opener at the Box Office with 'Luka Chuppi' has something interesting to say about the film and her experience.Talking to the media during a promotional event, the actor spoke about the success the film has received and said, "I had expected the film to do well but it surpassed all our expectations. I am both thrilled and overwhelmed."The actor also revealed that she visited a lot of theatres herself to gauge audience reaction. "If the situation is comic or the film is a comedy, one can actually hear the audience reactions," Sanon said, adding, "I went to both multiplexes and single screens and I was happy to see people laughing there were places people were clapping and whistling. The feeling was actually priceless."The actor who revealed that the film tried to bring forward the youth's point of view and a social message, albeit in a humorous manner added, "The audience is actually getting the message of live and let live."Earlier, ...
Everything's going to work itself out: Sean Gunn on 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3'
The future of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3" looked uncertain after the infamous James Gunn firing but Sean Gunn, brother to the director, says he believes things will eventually come together. James Gunn was sacked by Disney from the threequel last July when his old offensive tweets resurfaced on social media. He was in the middle of writing the script for the third film when he was fired. Sean, who played Rocket Racoon as well as the role of Kraglin in the first two "Guardians" film, said the third film must get made even if James Gunn was not at the helm. "I don't know exactly how that's all gonna work. But I feel like we are going to make the third movie, I'm excited to make it. "I think it's a disservice to the fans if we didn't make it and I know the people who worked on the 'Guardians' movies are really a family, and we're gonna come together and make the best movie we can regardless of who's in charge. I just have this feeling everything's gonna work itself out," the actor ...