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Amazon to showcase Jonas Brothers documentary
Amazon Studios has announced it is partnering with Philymack, and Federal Films on an upcoming documentary about the Jonas brothers, to premiere on Amazon Prime Video.The documentary film will give fans "an intimate look" into the lives of Kevin, Nick and Joe, reported Variety.The Jonas Brothers, in a statement, said, "Our fans are the best in the world and have shared in our journey as the Jonas Brothers and us as individuals," adding, "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."Variety further cited an interview with Brooke Reese on the Beats 1 radio station on Apple Music, where the brothers gave some details about what their fans can expect in the documentary."It's going to give people a look into who we are as a family, as brothers and - oh yeah - we were also the Jonas brothers at one time, then we weren't, and now we are again. So you kind of get the full range of our ...
Seth Rogen joins cast of 'Twilight Zone' reboot
Actor Seth Rogen is the latest star to board the cast of new "The Twilight Zone" series. The 36-year-old actor joins the likes of John Cho , Allison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay, Kumail Nanjiani, Greg Kinnear, Adam Scott, Steven Yeun and Sanaa Lathan, among others, in the revival of the classic sci-fi/fantasy franchise. According to Deadline, Rogen will appear in one episode of the series which will be penned by "Key & Peele" alum Alex Rubens. "Get Out" director Jordan Peele is executive producing the series and serving as the narrator/host. The show is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Peele's Monkeypaw Productions and Simon Kinberg's Genre Films. In addition to Peele and Kinberg, Win Rosenfeld, Audrey Chon, Glen Morgan, Carol Serling, Rick Berg and Greg Yaitanes will also executive produce the series. The first two episodes will be available on CBS All Access on April 1, with new installments coming on Thursdays beginning April 11.
Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Sooryavanshi' locks Eid 2020 release date
"Sooryavanshi", starring Akshay Kumar, is set to release on Eid 2020. The film, to be directed by Rohit Shetty, features Akshay in the title role. The character was introduced in Rohit's last release "Simmba" in the post-climax scene as ATS officer Veer Sooryavanshi. "A bullet for a bullet! Get ready for #RohitShetty's #Sooryavanshi on Eid 2020. Action-packed, masala intact! @karanjohar @RelianceEnt @RSPicturez @DharmaMovies #CapeOfGoodFilms," Akshay made the announcement on Twitter. The actor, who is also attached as co-producer, shared two posters from the film. "Sooryavanshi" is the third series in Rohit's cop universe after "Singham" and "Simmba". This is Akshay and Rohit's first project together. "Eid 2020 will be about a bullet for a bullet. #Sooryavanshi stars the khiladi of all time, @akshaykumar & directed by the blockbuster machine, #RohitShetty!" tweeted co-producer Karan Johar. Ranveer too doffed his hat to Akshay and wrote, "A Bullet for a Bullet... He's not ...
'Sherlock Holmes 3' delayed till 2021
The third part of Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law's "Sherlock Holmes" film series has been delayed. According to Variety, the release date of the much-awaited film has been pushed back from December 25, 2020 to December 22, 2021. Downey, 53, who played the famed British detective Sherlock Holmes in the series, and Law, 46, who portrayed his famous sidekick Dr Watson, are both returning for threequel. The duo have till now appeared in the films "Sherlock Holmes" (2009) and "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" (2011). Both the films were helmed by Guy Ritchie but there is no news yet whether the director is coming back for the third part or not. "Narcos" co-creator Chris Brancato has written the script for the new film, which will be produced by Susan Downey, Joel Silver and Lionel Wigram.
Luke Perry, star of 90's show 'Beverly Hills, 90210', dies at 52; Hollywood mourns
Actor Luke Perry, the star of hit 90's television show "Beverly Hills, 90210", has passed away. He was 52. The actor was hospitalised last week after he suffered a massive stroke at his home in Sherman Oaks, a wealthy suburb of Los Angeles. He was kept under observation. Perry's representative Arnold Robinson told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor was surrounded by his family members at the time of his death. "He was surrounded by his children, Jack and Sophie; fiancee, Wendy Madison Bauer; ex-wife, Minnie Sharp; mother, Ann Bennett; stepfather, Steve Bennett; brother, Tom Perry; sister, Amy Coder; and other close family and friends," said Robinson. "The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning. No further details will be released at this time," he added. The actor's hospitalisation coincided with the day Fox announced the reboot of "Beverly Hills .
Spotify hits 1 mn user base in India
Swedish music streaming platform Spotify, which made its debut in India last week, has garnered over one million users, the company said on Tuesday.
'Pink' Tamil remake titled 'Nerkonda Paarvai', makers unveil first look
The Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu starrer "Pink", which will be bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, has been officially titled "Nerkonda Paarvai".
Iconic '90210' actor Luke Perry dies at 52
Iconic actor Luke Perry, known for 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Riverdale' passed away on Monday after he suffered a major stroke last week. The actor was 52."[Perry] was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiance Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends," his rep said in a statement, reported Variety."The family appreciates the outpouring of support and prayers that have been extended to Luke from around the world, and respectfully request privacy in this time of great mourning. No further details will be released at this time," the statement further read.Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Perry's TV career began when he was 16 with soap operas like ABC's 'Loving' and 'Another World' on NBC.In 1990, Perry became a household name for his role as Dylan McKay on the teen drama 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. Perry was associated with the show twice. Once from 1990 to 1995 and a .
'RAW' looks like a film made after Pulwama but it is not (Trailer Review)
Like Alia Bhatt in "Raazi", John Abraham is air-dropped into Pakistan (don't miss those fluttering green flags with moon crescents) by a gravelly-voiced intelligence officer Jackie Shroff who reminds Dear John that country comes first.
'Brahmastra' team uses drones for logo unveiling at Kumbh
Around 150 drones lit up the sky forming the "Brahmastra" logo at Kumbh on Maha Shivratri on Monday as actors Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and director Ayan Mukerji came together for a one-of-a-kind film marketing initiative.
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt unveil logo of 'Brahmastra'
On the occasion of Mahashivratri and culmination of the Ardh Kumbh Mela, the makers of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Brahmastra' unveiled the logo of the film here on Monday. The actors of the film had earlier shared cryptic messages piquing the curiosity of their fans by revealing that they have something special planned for today. Karan Johar is producing the film under his Dharma Productions banner, which also shared a picture from the event. .
Ayan Mukerji makes Instagram debut ahead of 'Brahmastra' logo launch
While the makers of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer 'Brahmastra' have something special planned for their fans today, the director of the film Ayan Mukerji made his Instagram debut. Ayan, who is collaborating with Alia for the first time, shared an anime from his upcoming sci-fi film which shows a cartoon version of the lead pair against a background with several rays of light."Part 1: Love #brahmastra (P.S.: going to take some getting used to this new Instagram life)." read the caption.He named his Instagram account as @boy_dreaming.Soon after Ayan's Insta debut, Alia welcomed her director with a picture of the duo and wrote, "That's our beautiful director .. @boy_dreaming..Trying to figure out his first post..Give him lots and lots of love he's my heart and soul and also the most entertaining amazing person I know.. And for any info on Brahmastra .. He's the oneeeeee."Karan Johar, too, posted a heartfelt caption alongside a picture of himself with Ayan. "He was a baby when he
OnePlus 7 to feature pop-up selfie camera, new renders reveal
OnePlus' next-in-line is likely to follow in the footsteps of Vivo and sport a pop-up front camera, a trade-off for reduced bezels.According to renders shared by serial tipster OnLeaks, the OnePlus 7 will feature a design language similar to its predecessor, except for the new pop-up camera on the front, similar to the Vivo NEX S.At the rear, there appears to be a triple camera setup. Based on previous rumours, the OnePlus 7 is likely to boast a screen-to-body ratio of 95 percent or more with a 6.5-inch display with a full HD+ resolution, Pricebaba reports.Surprisingly, OnePlus 7 is unlikely to have wireless charging support. However, it is likely to run the newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The flagship smartphone is expected to make its debut sometime in May or June.
The 'Sonam factor' in Arjun, Malaika's story
With Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora's relationship getting more visible by the day courtesy paparazzi and social media, speculation about cold vibes that Malaika reportedly shares with Arjun's cousin Sonam Kapoor Ahuja have resurfaced.
Absolute honour to play Shaheed Udham Singh: Vicky Kaushal
After his gripping performance as a courageous soldier in "Uri: The Surgical Strike", actor Vicky Kaushal has been cast to tell the heroic tale of Shaheed Udham Singh in a biopic. He says it's an honour.
Guneet Monga forays into south with Suriya's next Tamil film
Film producer Guneet Monga, who backed Oscar-winning short documentary "Period. End of Sentence", is making inroads into the southern Indian film market with Suriya's next yet-untitled Tamil outing.
The Prodigy's Keith Flint dies at 49
British musician Keith Flint, vocalist with the Prodigy, was found dead at his home in Essex on Monday. He was 49. The band released a statement confirming the news, reported the Guardian. "It is with deepest shock and sadness that we can confirm the death of our brother and best friend Keith Flint. A true pioneer, innovator and legend. He will be forever missed. We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time," the band said. Liam Howlett, who formed the group in 1990, confirmed that Flint's death was a suicide. "The news is true, I can't believe I'm saying this but our brother Keith took his own life over the weekend. I'm shell shocked, fu**in angry, confused and heart broken ..... r.i.p brother Liam". Flint performed the vocals on the Prodigy's best known singles, 'Firestarter' and 'Breathe', which were a huge hit in 1996. The musician married Japanese DJ Mayumi Kai in 2006 but the couple split later.
First weekend report: 'Luka Chuppi' earns Rs. 32.13 crore, 'Sonchiriya' mints Rs. 4.60 crore
Friday saw the release of two big Bollywood films - Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon-starrer 'Luka Chuppi' and 'Sonchiriya' featuring Sushant Singh Rajput and Bhumi Pednekar.While 'Luka Chuppi' emerged a winner by earning Rs. 32.13 crore in its first weekend, 'Sonchiriya' failed to make a mark on the box office with only Rs. 4.60 crore.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the box office figures of both the films.He wrote, "#LukaChuppi emerges a winner... Shows superb growth on Day 2 and 3... Biz doubles at many screens on Day 3... Has ₹ 30 cr+ weekend... Will remain strong today due to partial holiday [#Mahashivratri]... Fri 8.01 cr, Sat 10.08 cr, Sun 14.04 cr. Total: ₹ 32.13 cr. India biz.""#SonChiriya won tremendous acclaim, but, unfortunately, it did not convert into footfalls and numbers... Did improve slightly on Day 2 and 3, but the weekend total remains extremely low... Fri 1.20 cr, Sat 1.50 cr, Sun 1.90 cr. Total: ₹ 4.60 cr. India biz," he wrote in another ...
Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, Kunal Kemmu to star in 'Malang'
Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Kemmu are all set to star in Mohit Suri's next directorial titled 'Malang'.This is the first time the four stars will be seen sharing screen space. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared that the film will be a revenge drama and is being produced by Bhushan Kumar, Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg and Jay Shewakramani.He tweeted, "IT'S OFFICIAL... Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Kemmu in #Malang... A revenge drama... Directed by Mohit Suri... Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg and Jay Shewakramani... #ValentineDay 2020 release."Aditya, who recently made his Instagram debut, took to the photo-sharing application to share a picture of himself with the cast of the film and captioned it as, "MALANG! #valentine's2020 @mohitsuri @dishapatani@anilskapoor @khemster2@malangfilm@tseries.official @luv_films @jayshewakramani."The film is said to have a blend of romance, action and ...
Fatima Sana Shaikh, Saif Ali Khan team up for 'Bhoot Police'
After the success of 'Stree', which was a horror comedy, seems like Bollywood wants to explore the genre. Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh are coming together for a horror comedy film titled 'Bhoot Police'.This is the first time the duo will be seen sharing screen space. The film will be a horror comedy in 3D. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle.He wrote, "OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT... Saif Ali Khan, Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh in #BhootPolice... A horror-comedy in 3D... Directed by Pavan Kirpalani... Produced by Fox Star Studios... Shoot commences Aug 2019."'Bhoot Police' will be directed by Pavan Kripalani and the shooting will begin from August this year. For the unversed, Kripalani has earlier helmed films like 'Ragini MMS' and 'Phobia', among others.Reportedly, earlier, the film was titled 'Tantrik' and Abhishek Bachchan was set to play the lead role. However, due to some unknown reasons, Saif was roped in .