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Struggle to make films continues: Filmmaker Spike Lee
Filmmaker Spike Lee says he still finds it tough to make movies and that is the reason why he chose to partner with streaming giant Netflix for his next feature. The 62-year-old filmmaker, who recently won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for his film "BlacKkKlansman", is currently working on "Da 5 Bloods" for Netflix, starring "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman in the lead. "It's still a struggle to get stuff made especially we are not doing marvel comic book though and I have said before everybody else turned down this my new film which is set on Netflix so the struggle continues," Lee said in a statement. The film, which will also feature Giancarlo Esposito and Jean Reno, is about four African-American veterans who return to Vietnam to find their squad leader's remains. The filmmaker believes today the word 'Diversity' is the "catch word around the world and is definitely needed." "I don't think that it is any secret that every culture like their representation and ...
Jaume Collet-Serra in talks for Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam'
Filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra is in negotiations to direct the "Black Adam" film, starring Dwayne Johnson in the lead. The much-awaited film, which hails from New Line stable, is in the development stage for quite a while. However, after the success of "Shazam!", the studio is now moving ahead with the film, which will be based on the DC Comics character, reported Variety. Black Adam is considered the archnemesis of Shazam, dating all the way back to the 1940s when the hero was called Captain Marvel. In the comics, the character is often viewed as an anti-hero. New Line had previously planned to introduce Johnson as Black Adam in Zachary Levi-starrer "Shazam!", but then decided to give him a solo film. Collet-Serra, best known for films such as "Non Stop" and "Shallows", is currently working on Johnson's Disney project "Jungle Cruise". The movie also features Emily Blunt and Jack Whitehall. "Black Adam" will be produced by Beau Flynn of FlynnPictureCo along with Johnson, Dany Garcia ...
Wishes pour in for Shilpa Shetty on 44th birthday
As Shilpa Shetty celebrates her 44th birthday, an array of Bollywood stars wished the birthday girl on this special day with good luck, success and long life.Among those who extended heartfelt wishes for the Bollywood diva was her husband and businessman Raj Kundra. Raj penned a heartwarming message for his wife and also shared a picture of the two together."When I look back at our journey I just thank god for putting his favourite angel in my life. You are a blessing and I can't express how much I love you Shilpa Shetty. Wishing you a very happy birthday. May all your dreams and wishes come true my darling! You have proven that with a healthy and happy lifestyle age is just a number!! Thank you for inspiring us all."Shilpa who was quick enough to respond on the post of her hubby wrote, "Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww thankyouuuuuu my jaan. Love you."Shilpa married the British businessman in 2009 and the couple are proud parents of a seven-year-old son Vivaan.Wishes coming straight again from the
Neena Gupta, Soni Razdan are in 'London mood'
Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who celebrated her 60th birthday in London a few days ago, seems to still be in a holiday mood as she shared a throwback photograph of herself with her friend and actress Soni Razdan from her birthday bash on Instagram on Saturday.
Never okay to bully anyone: Ananya Pandey rubbishes reports of her lying about USC admission
Ananya Pandey on Saturday dismissed the accusations that she lied about getting selected in a prestigious US university. The "Student of the Year 2" actor had recently said in an interview that she chose not to go to college despite being accepted for a journalism program as she wanted to focus on her acting career. A woman, who goes by the name of "anieeepeee" on Instagram, then came forward disputing the actor's statement and said she never applied for any foreign university. The woman claimed to be Ananya's schoolmate. Setting the record straight, the 20-year-old actor posted a photo of her with the university letters on Instagram and revealed that she had successfully applied for a major in Communication at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism but postponed her admission twice as she was shooting for her debut film. "As I've stated earlier, I was accepted by Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at USC for a major in Communication in the Spring ...
There aren't many good offers that come my way: Konkona Sensharma
In her close to 15-years-long career, Konkona Sensharma has mostly featured in projects which have pushed the envelope but the actor says there are still a very few people who are ready to back something unconventional. When the actor was offered to feature in the short "A Monsoon Date", it gave her the opportunity to play someone she had never played before: a transsexual. "I had never done anything like this before. That was a huge draw for me. The subject was dealt so beautifully, it was so nuanced, and was written with a lot of compassion. I was very lucky to be offered something like this because there aren't so many good offers that come my way," Konkona told PTI. The actor says she isn't sad over lack of good offers as she feels fortunate to work with some of the best people in the business. "It doesn't sadden me. I have been lucky enough to get some good projects also, 'Talvar', 'Lipstick Under My Burkha', my upcoming 'Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare'. I'm very happy to ...
Jennifer Lopez wears platinum jewellery to the 2019 CFDA Fashion Awards
Long statement earrings set in platinum are a popular trend on the red carpet as also recently seen on Lily Collins at the premiere of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (April 24th) and Kylie Jenner and Celine Dion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala (May 6th).Rare and precious, platinum jewellery is truly a perennial red-carpet favourite. All over the world, designers prefer precious platinum to create masterpieces because of its versatility, and because it is the most secure setting for any precious gemstone.Platinum is one of the rarest metals and always stand out making a distinctive style statement. Celebrities worldwide have been donning exquisite platinum designs for star-studded events, red carpet and other appearances to capture their most glamorous and memorable moments.This story is provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article.
Sony honours John Singleton by renaming theatre after him
Sony Pictures Entertainment on Friday announced that the 'Backstage Theater', the 102-seat primary theatre in Culver City, had been renamed as the 'John Singleton Theatre'."As the first African American filmmaker to earn an Academy Award nomination for best director, John broke a major barrier in our industry and inspired a generation," The Hollywood Reporter quoted Tom Rothman, chairman of Sony Picture's Motion Picture Group, as saying."His vision and skill enriched the world with a great film and television content and he leaves a tremendous legacy, especially here at Columbia Pictures. We are honoured to memorialise him in this way and look forward to dedicating the new theatre with his friends and family later this summer."Sony, under its Columbia Pictures label, released Singleton's highly praised first feature 'Boyz N the Hood', which earned him the first-ever best director Oscar nomination for an African American."We are so pleased that Sony Pictures will be honouring our ...
The fall of stand-up comedy shows on Hindi TV channels
Stand-up comedy, a major attraction on entertainment channels just a few years back, has virtually disappeared from TV and is sprouting on the platform of Internet.
Malika Haqq and O.T. Genasis split after two years
American actor and model Malika Haqq and rapper O.T Genasis have split after two years of dating.According to E-News, the actor and the 31-year-old rapper first sparked romance rumours in the fall of 2017, just a few months after Haqq and Ortiz-Magro broke up."Single," Haqq bluntly wrote on Instagram on Friday morning, along with a picture of her wearing a white, peek-a-boo lace dress.The "Bae" rapper is still mum on the split.However, it was not difficult for the fans to move on from their relationship as the couple rarely posted pictures with each other, unlike before.If one scroll down the rapper's Instagram page, he last shared pictures with Haqq in October 2018.While the actor had last posted a photo with him in January.A month before, the pair was invited to Kim Kardashian's grand Christmas party. Haqq clicked a picture with BFF Khloe Kardashian and her beau. "My best damn friends," she captioned her Instagram post.Expressing her love for boyfriend Genasis, the model shared a ...
Vicky Kaushal shares what went into making 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'
Vicky Kaushal, who became the talk of the town after his breathtaking performance in 'UriVicky remembers exactly when the shoot started and wrote on Instagram, "8th June! On this date exactly a year back we started shooting for URI. And what a year it has been!! The best Roller Coaster ride I will ever be on!"He added, "Exactly a week before the shoot (2nd June 2018) we were sitting at our office balcony and waiting for a final call on 'if URI is happening or not'. I still remember how tense and stressed everyone was and how desperately we were making efforts to somehow cut costs."While they were waiting for the final call, the actor shared that including him and Mohit Raina, 20 other actors had already undergone the most rigorous physical training ever for a film. He added that Yami Gautam also cut her hair at once."Also on that day, without even questioning me once Yami Gautam cut her hair short for the film, which was pretty incredible considering she had to let go of other ...
'The Good Place' to end with season 4
"The Good Place" is set to end with its fourth season on NBC, showrunner/producer Mike Schur has announced. Schur shared the news in a statement posted on Twitter. "After 'The Good Place' was picked up for season two, the writing staff and I began to map out, as best we could, the trajectory of the show. Given the ideas we wanted to explore, and the pace at which we wanted to present those ideas, I began to feel like four seasons just over 50 episodes was the right lifespan," Schur said in his post. "At times over the past few years we've been tempted to go beyond four seasons, but mostly because making this show is a rare, creatively fulfilling joy, and at the end of the day, we don't want to tread water just because the water is so warm and pleasant. As such, the upcoming fourth season will be its last," he added. Schur concluded his statement by expressing his gratitude to the network and studio for standing behind the comedy. "I will be forever grateful to NBC and Universal TV ..
Olivia Colman awarded CBE in Queen's birthday honours list
British actor Olivia Coleman, who recently won the Oscar for Best Actress at the 91st Academy Awards, is among the film and stage personalities who will be receiving the Queen's Birthday Honours for 2019. The 45-year-old actor, whose performance as the temperamental Queen Anne in Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Favourite" was lauded by both the critics and the audiences, has been made CBE (commander of the order of the British Empire). Coleman, who is set to play current British monarch Queen Elizabeth II in the upcoming third season of Netflix's "The Crown, is mentioned in the list by her real name Sarah Caroline Sinclair. The awards will be given out by Queen Elizabeth II or a senior royal acting in her place during investitures at Buckingham Palace. The list, published by Britain's Cabinet Office, also includes actor Cush Jumbo (OBE), TV personality Bear Grylls (OBE) and stage actor Simon Russell Beale (Knighthood). The awards recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary ...
Boston to host 2nd edition of Indian film festival in Sept
The second edition of the India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB) will take place in September.
John Cena joins 'Fast & Furious 9' cast
WWE wrestler-turned-actor John Cena is the latest addition to the cast of "Fast & Furious 9". Cena, 42, took to Twitter to announce the news that he has joined the franchise and will star opposite veterans Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, both of whom are reprising their roles as Dom Toretto and Letty Ortiz. "For nearly 20 years, the Fast Franchise has entertained fans and created some of the biggest cinematic moments in history. It's an incredible honour to join this franchise and this family," he wrote. Details about Cena's role are being kept under wraps. "Fast & Furious 9" is set for a May 2020 release.
Tiger calls film with Hrithik 'correct permutation'
Actor Tiger Shroff, who is all excited to share screen space with actor Hrithik Roshan, says it is very rare to find the correct permutation and combination and the right script that allow you to express your potential.
Sigourney Weaver joins 'Ghostbusters 3'
Veteran actor Sigourney Weaver is set to star in "Ghostbusters 3", along with Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. The 69-year-old actor has confirmed that she will reprise her role as cellist Dana Barrett, whose apartment was haunted by an evil spirit in the original 1984 film. ''It's going to be crazy working with the guys again," Weaver told The Parade magazine. Speaking about the original "Ghostbusters", she added, ''I knew it would be big. The script was so funny and full of heart. 'Ghostbusters' changed my life.'' "Ghostbusters 3" is being helmed by original director Ivan Reitman's son Jason Reitman.
Katrina Kaif: Proving the critics wrong
In a "Zero" with Shah Rukh Khan and a "Bharat" with Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif has outshined the superstars and plots, say industry experts who feel the actress has come a long way and worked her way to be in top form.
Hrithik calls himself student on sets of 'Super 30'
Sharing a behind the scenes photograph from "Super 30", Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has called himself a "student" on the sets of the film.
You can't miss Taapsee Pannu's ludo session with her crew!
It seems Taapsee Pannu is really excited about her upcoming movie 'Game Over' as she treated fans with a behind-the-scenes video from the film's shoot.The actor, who is playing the role of a mental patient in the film, shared a short video wherein she is seen playing ludo with some crew members.Just like her character in the thriller, the 'Naam Shabana' actor is seated on a wheelchair in the clip. However, what one can't miss is her child-like reaction on winning the game.To beat the heat of Chennai, she is feasting on what appears to be watermelons, however, the actor is more engrossed in the board game."Night shoots, bruises on face, fractured legs, low metabolism, Chennai heat but it's this 'Ludo' that can leave us in splits," she captioned the video on Instagram.Earlier the actor shared a picture from the sets on Instagram where she is sitting on a sofa with a "head rig"."Yes, it's quite fancy n cool to be me. This head rig is the new headgear in fashion in films and in this case .