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Fujifilm is bringing back retro monochrome film
Fujifilm is all set to restart the sales of black-and-white photographic film, following calls from fans of monochrome photography, the media reported.
Sam Rockwell talks to join Clint Eastwood's next drama 'The Ballad of Richard Jewell'
Sam Rockwell is in negotiations to join the cast of Clint Eastwood's upcoming drama 'The Ballad of Richard Jewell'.Produced and directed by Eastwood, the film is a drama based on the real-life heroic security guard who after findings a suspicious backpack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, quickly evacuated the area and ended up saving many lives. However, his life was turned upside down when he was implicated as a possible suspect in the subsequent Olympic Park bombing.This is one of the early cases of fake news having real and extreme consequences. While the media instantly turned him into an instant social pariah, the security guard maintained his innocence throughout the 88-day ordeal, Variety reported.After 88 days, he was finally fully cleared by the FBI. However, his reputation could never be restored and he suffered major health issue following the incident.If a deal is settled, Rockwell will play the attorney who defends Jewell after he is wrongly accused, Variety ...
'Fast & Furious 9' a tremendous opportunity, says John Cena
John Cena is the latest addition to the ensemble cast of upcoming ninth installment in the "Fast and Furious" franchise and the WWE wrestler-turned-actor said coming on board the project is a great opportunity. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cena said he is happy that he will be getting a chance to work with Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez. "There are countless ways to describe the upside of an opportunity like this. They have a way of weaving this family narrative and making it a truly successful and globally reaching franchise. They're also known for delivering the larger-than-life action and continue to outdo themselves, but they never shy away from story and the narrative that they've developed... "I'm surrounded by a group of people who are better than I am and such skilled people with so much experience, so what a great environment to learn from. It really is a tremendous opportunity," Cena said. Diesel had teased the 42-year-old actor's casting in the franchise in
Joseph Baena congratulates half-sister Katherine Schwarzenegger on wedding
Katherine Schwarzenegger's half brother Joseph Baena, who grabbed attention after he was spotted at the gym during his half-sister Katherine Schwarzenegger's wedding, now has something sweet to say for his sibling.The 21-year-old congratulated his half-sister on her wedding to Chris Pratt on Saturday, People reported.Soon after the wedding, Katherine had posted a picture from her big day where she can be seen walking hand-in-hand with husband Chris."Congratulations!," Baena wrote in the comments section of the Instagram post.For her special day, Katherine opted for a custom Armani wedding gown while Chris wore an Armani suit."Yesterday was the best day of our lives! We became husband and wife in front of God, our families and those we love," Katherine wrote alongside the picture. "It was intimate, moving and emotional."She continued, "We feel so blessed to begin this new chapter of our lives. We are so thankful to our families and our friends who stood with us and grateful to Mr ...
Creator Jed Mercurio in talks with BBC for 'Bodyguard' season 2
"Bodyguard" creator Jed Mercurio on Monday said he is in talks with the BBC for a second season. The British television series starring Richard Madden, aired on BBC in UK and on Netflix globally. "We're in talks. We're going through the logistics of it. There's no real update now," Mercurio told a keynote session at the Banff World Media Festival. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he also confirmed that BBC has not officially greenlit the second season of the terror drama. Mercurio said he was surprised that the first season of "Bodyguard" was among the BBC's biggest TV shows of 2018. "I know there's an adage that your failure should be surprising. But the level of success was surprising," he added. "Bodyguard" revolves around war veteran David Budd played by Madden, who joins London's Metropolitan Police Service and is assigned with the duty of protecting controversial politician-home secretary Right Honourable Julia Montague MP, played by Keeley Hawes. He is torn between his ...
When Sandeep Reddy Vanga fell in love with Mumbai
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga moved to Mumbai for a year to work on "Kabir Singh", and says the city has given him a "lot of wonderful memories to take back".
No horror films for Katrina Kaif
Actress Katrina Kaif gets scared easily, and that's why she likes to stay away from horror films.
Esha Deol, Bharat Takhtani welcome second child
Actress Esha Deol and her husband Bharat Takhtani have welcomed their second bundle of joy, a daughter and have named her Miraya Takhtani.
'Toy Story 4' as profound as previous ones: Tom Hanks
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks says the upcoming film "Toy Story 4" is as profound as the other instalments of the popular franchise.
Hrithik Roshan is a fan of Shefali Shah's work
Actor Hrithik Roshan, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Super 30", says he is a fan of the National Award-winning actress Shefali Shah's work.
Geena Davis to join 'GLOW' season 3
Actor Geena Davis will be guest starring in the third season of Netflix's comedy series "GLOW". The Academy Award winning actor will portray Sandy Devereaux St Clair, a former showgirl turned entertainment director of the Fan-Tan Hotel and Casino. "Viva Las Vegas! Season 3 glows up with newest cast member, Geena Davis." a tweet on the show's official twitter handle read. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 63-year-old actor will guest star in five of the 10 episodes of the season three of Netflix's female wrestling comedy, premiering on August 9. The series, created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch features Alison Brie as Ruth "Zoya the Destroya" Wilder and Betty Gilpin as Debbie "Liberty Belle" Eagan. "GLOW" which stands for 'Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling' is inspired by the syndicated women's professional wrestling circuit of the same name, founded by David McLane in 1986. The first two seasons are set in 1985 Hollywood. But the second season finale put the 15 wrestlers led by ..
Esha Deol, Bharat Takhtani welcome second child together
Actor Esha Deol and her husband, businessman Bharat Takhtani, are blessed with a baby girl, their second child together. The couple welcomed their daughter on June 10. They are already parents to daughter Radhya, who was born on October 23, 2017. "Welcome to our tribe Miraya Takhtani. Born on June 10, 2019. Gratitude to the divine," Esha posted on Instagram. She also shared a photo of Radhya and wrote, "I'm being promoted to big sister." Esha, daughter of veteran actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini, and Bharat tied the knot in June 2012.
Umesh Shukla meets Rishi, Neetu in New York
Director Umesh Shukla along with writers Abhijat Joshi and Saumya Joshi, visited veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who is undergoing medical treatment here since last year.
Sophia Lillis to play lead role in 'I Am Not Okay With This '
Actor Sophia Lillis is set to play the lead in Netflix's upcoming series "I Am Not Okay With This". The "Sharp Objects" star will essay the role of Sydney, a teenage girl with mysterious powers in the series, based on Charles Forsman's graphic novel of the same name. The eight-part series will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle and produced by 21 Laps Productions of "Stranger Things" fame, reported Variety. The series also features Wyat Oleff as Sydney's neighbour Stanley Barber, Sofia Bryant as the lead's bubbly bestfriend Dina and Kathleen Rose Perkins as lead's mother. Aidan Wojtak-Hissong has been cast as Sydney's brother, while Richard Ellis will play the role of Dina's boyfriend. "I Am Not Okay With This" will premiere on the streaming platform in 2020.
Daniel Craig to resume shooting soon
It seems that the James Bond star Daniel Craig is ready for action as he was spotted outside JFK International Airport in New York City on Sunday.According to People, the actor suffered an ankle injury while filming for Bond 25 in Jamaica.Sporting a casual look, the actor was spotted in jeans, a checkered button down shirt, a black leather jacket, sunglasses and a baseball hat as he made his way through the airport.In a statement released on the film's official Twitter account, it was revealed that the James Bond actor would be "undergoing minor ankle surgery"."Production will continue whilst Craig is rehabilitating for two weeks post-surgery. The film remains on track for the same release date in April 2020," the statement read.About two weeks later after Craig got injured, a crew member also suffered an injury while a "controlled explosion on the set" was being canned at Pinewood Studios in England.This is not the first time that the actor has got injured on the set of the spy ...
John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi in Sanjay Gupta's next gangster drama
Actors John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi have been locked to feature in filmmaker Sanjay Gupta's upcoming gangster drama. The film is set in the 1980s and 1990s and in a fictionalised manner revolves around the key events that turned Bombay to Mumbai. According to a press release, the untitled drama will chronicle the closing of mills, the murder of a key businessman, the nexus between politicians, cops, the underworld and the business fraternity of the city. "It's my third outing with John and I'm super excited to work with Emraan, I have always wanted to work with him and I am back to my base of filmmaking, gangster dramas and all I can say is...It's good to be home," Gupta said in a statement. The film, scheduled to go on floors next month, is produced by Gupta's White Feather Films and Bhushan Kumar's T Series.
'Love, Death and Robots' renewed for season 2
Netflix has renewed "Love, Death and Robots" for a second season. The streaming platform made the announcement on its See What's Next Twitter page and also revealed that Jennifer Yuh Nelson has joined the series as supervising director, overseeing all episodes. She previously directed multiple episodes of "Spawn", "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Kung Fu Panda 3", and the live-action feature "The Darkest Minds". The first season of "Love, Death and Robots" was a collection of animated short stories spanning several genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy. Each episode ran from six to seventeen minutes in length and hailed from different writers, directors, and animation studios. "Love, Death and Robots" is executive produced by David Fincher, Tim Miller, Jennifer Miller and Josh Donen.
Amazon to develop series inspired by Sandra Bullock's college years
Hollywood star Sandra Bullock's college days are the inspiration behind a new Amazon series. According to Variety, Bullock will executive produce the series along with Akiva Goldsman and John Legend. K C Perry will write and executive produce the series, described as a dramedy set in the world of music and dance. It takes place in the American deep south in the 1980s, where one off-beat young woman defies expectations and sets out in search of "love, community, and an identity of her own".
Sam Rockwell to join 'The Ballad of Richard Jewell'
Academy Award winning actor Sam Rockwell is in talks to star in Clint Eastwood's upcoming drama "The Ballad of Richard Jewell". According to Variety, Rockwell will essay the role of a Defense Attorney in the film. Eastwood is also producing through his Malpaso production banner. The film is based on a a real-life security guard whose world turned upside down after law enforcement leaked to an overenthusiastic reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution that Jewell was a possible suspect for the pipe-bombing at Centennial Park during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. From that moment on, Jewell went from a hero, who discovered the suspicious abandoned backpack and saved hundreds of lives, to one of the most hated men in the US. "As law enforcement asserted Jewell planted the bomb himself and then "found" it to make himself a hero. Jewell maintained his innocence throughout and was finally fully cleared by the FBI 88 days later, though his reputation was never restored. While Jewell ...
'Dune' series in works at WarnerMedia streaming service with Denis Villeneuve directing
WarnerMedia's streaming service has given straight-to-series order to sci-fi project "Dune: The Sisterhood" with Denis Villeneuve attached as the director of the show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series comes from Legendary Television, with Legendary also producing the upcoming "Dune" film reboot from Villeneuve. Warner Bros is distributing the film. Jon Spaihts will pen the script for the TV series. "Dune: The Sisterhood" is a female-focused take on Frank Herbert's beloved novel. The novel examines a future in which humanity has spread across the galaxy to thousands of worlds, all ruled by the Padishah Emperor, The Imperium. "Dune: The Sisterhood" takes place in the same universe and explores the future through the eyes of a mysterious order of women: the Bene Gesserit. Given abilities by their mastery of the body and the mind, the Bene Gesserit expertly weave through the feudal politics and intrigue of The Imperium, pursuing plans of their own that will ultimately lead .