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Jennifer Lopez wants to direct film and television
Pop star Jennifer Lopez has revealed she wants to direct content for television and films. The singer recently directed her first music video "Limitless", which features on her new rom-com "Second Act". When asked if she wants to direct more in television and film, Lopez told Variety, "Absolutely, absolutely". The singer said "it was a lot of fun" to direct the music video in which her daughter appears. "This is a song that Sia wrote for the movie. It's the anthem for 'Second Act'. I asked her watch the movie and tell me what you think if you're inspired, write something, and she wrote 'Limitless', which is: I thought I had to be somebody else, but look at me now, I'm limitless," Lopez told reporters at the New York City premiere of "Second Act". "I love that sentiment. That's exactly what the movie is about. It's that perfect holiday movie with this perfect song. My daughter is in the video. It's a dream project for me, so I'm excited for everybody to see it," she added. The film ...
World War I drama '1917' set for Christmas 2019 release
Sam Mendes' World War I drama "1917" will release on December 25, 2019, Universal Pictures has announced.
I don't think it is particularly brave: Healy on discussing his drug addiction
Matty Healy, frontman of the Brit Award-winning band The 1975, has been vocal about his drug addiction, but he doesn't find it "particularly brave" to talk about it in the band's new song or other platforms.
Alia feels shy talking about relationship with Ranbir
Actress Alia Bhatt says she feels shy to talk about her relationship with her "Brahamastra" co-star Ranbir Kapoor.
Simmba: Ranveer serenades Sara in 'Tere Bin'
After unveiling the recreated version of 'Aankh Maare', the makers of Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan's upcoming action-thriller 'Simmba' have released the second song from the movie and it is all about love and chemistry between the lead actors.Titled as 'Tere Bin', the song is a remake of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's classic 'Tere Bin Nahin Lagda.'A pure treat to watch, the song features Ranveer and Sara romancing in the picturesque locales of Switzerland. While Ranveer is dressed in formals, Sara plays with a lot of colours in the crop tops and floral long skirts and minimal makeup.'Tere Bin' seems to hit the right notes with all the emotions necessary for the perfect Bollywood romance as the 'Bajirao Mastani' sings along with the 'Kedarnath' fame around the Swiss Alps. With prolific green landscapes and snow-capped mountains, the song is a visual treat for all their fans.Crooned by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Asees Kaur, the song has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi, while lyrics have ...
Logan Lerman in talks to star in Jordan Peele's 'The Hun'
Actor Logan Lerman is in negotiation to star in Jordan Peele's upcoming Nazi hunter drama at Amazon "The Hunt". If things materialize, Lerman will play the role of Jonah Heidelbaum in the drama series, reported Variety. The series follows the diverse band of Nazi Hunters living in 1977 New York City. They have discovered that hundreds of high ranking Nazi officials are living among us and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the US. Amazon has ordered a 10-episode first season. "The Hunt" is based on an original idea, drawing from real-life events, and created by David Weil, who will also write the series and serve as an executive producer. Nikki Toscano will executive produce and serve as showrunner. Peele will executive produce via his Monkeypaw Productions banner, along with Monkeypaw's Win Rosenfeld. Tom Lesinski and Jenna Santoianni from Sonar Entertainment will also executive produce, with Monkeypaw and Sonar producing.
Art is never a competition: Filmmaker Iram Haq
Norwegian-Pakistani actress filmmaker Iram Haq, whose film "What Will People Say" has been selected as Norwegian entry for the best foreign language film at the 91st Academy Awards, says telling a compelling story is more important for her than winning an award because she does not believe in competition when it comes to art.
JLo's direction ambition
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says she wants to direct films and TV shows.
Oscar nominee Sandra Locke dead at 74
Actress and director Sondra Locke, who received a supporting actress Oscar nomination in her first movie role for "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter", is dead.
Of sting operations, Obama's mind, and demons of fictional lands (IANS Books This Weekend)
Flick through the "anatomy" of sting operations conducted by an investigative journalist; learn how to think like former US President Barack Obama through mantras presented in a new book; discover the world through the eyes of Anantya Tantrist, who must deal with sorcerers to solve a mystery for the CBI; and finally, enter Sultanpur, which is in danger from a demoness released by a forbidden spell.
Diego Luna, Scoot McNairy to return for 'Narcos: Mexico' season 2
Actors Diego Luna and Scott McNairy will reprise their roles from "Narcos: Mexico" season 1 for the second chapter.
Varun, Alia elated to win Favourite Actors at Kids Choice Awards
Actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt won Favourite Movie Actors at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2018, where Deepika Padukone walked away with the Powerhouse Performer of the Year title.
Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' concert film to premiere on Netflix
Pop star Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' tour is coming to Netflix this New Year's Eve. The singer, who turned 29 on Thursday, made the announcement on Twitter and thanked her fans for the birthday wishes. She also shared a teaser for the forthcoming concert film which will be released on Netflix on 31 December. "Thanks so much for all the birthday wishes! Today I finally get to show you something we've been working on for a while... The trailer for the Reputation stadium tour! The entire concert film will premiere on Netflix at at 12.01AM PT December 31," Swift wrote. The teaser features footage of her shows around the world, including plenty of images of the pop star on stage as well as zooms on her fans' excited faces. Swift's seven-month long tour kicked off in Arizona in May and saw her take to the stage around the world, including cities like London, Manchester and Dublin. Her tour came to an end in Tokyo in November.
Deepika to start film on Laxmi Agarwal early next year
Actress Deepika Padukone, who will next be seen on-screen playing the role of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in Meghna Gulzar's yet untitled film, says they will start working on the film early next year.
Marriage a magical, beautiful celebration: Deepika
Newlywed Deepika Padukone says being married feels "magical". Deepika and Ranveer got married in Italy on November 14 and 15. The couple then hosted three receptions for their colleagues from the film industry, media, family and friends in Bengaluru and Mumbai. "It's been very magical, very special. We are happy we got to share it with all of you... Marriage itself is a beautiful celebration. While the literal celebrations are done, at least from our end, December as you know, is a festive period (so) as newlyweds the celebrations continue for a while," Deepika told reporters. She was speaking at the red carpet of Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, Thursday night. Ranveer is currently gearing up for the release of his latest "Simmba" and Deepika says the action-drama will become a huge hit. "I loved the trailer. It's signature Rohit Shetty film. I've had the pleasure of working with him and he has given me one of my most memorable characters. That aside, the film is on it's way to become
Streaming medium gives liberty to add nuances to a character, says Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan is set to play the lead role in the season two of Amazon Prime Video's Original series "Breathe" and he says he was attracted to the show as he liked the way the creators have worked on the detailing in the plot. The 42-year-old actor, who will be making his digital on-screen debut with the series, believes streaming platforms provide the artistes with a scope to add nuances to their characters. "In 'Breathe', one of the things that attracted me the most to the story was the details and nuances that were built into the character I play. This is possible in the streaming medium since the time to engage with the audience is nearly four times that of a conventional feature film," Abhishek told PTI. Created by Abundantia Entertainment, the second season of the series will be directed by Mayank Sharma, who also helmed the season one. Bhavani Iyer, Vikram Tuli, Arshad Syed and Mayank are also the writers of the show. Abhishek said he never had any second thoughts in saying
Varun, Alia, win favourite actor honour at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Popular on-screen pair Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt won the favourite actor award at the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, Friday night. At the ceremony, Deepika Padukone won the powerhouse performer of the year award. "Performing for my young fans is always fun and each year of this unique awards has been much more entertaining and exciting than the previous. Being recognised by kids and being slimed as a mark of honour was a lot of fun and an amazing experience," Alia said in a statement. Varun said he was honoured to receive the award and said performing on stage for kids brought out the child in him. Apart from the favourite actor (male) award, Varun also bagged the title of Favourite Entertainer. The award ceremony celebrated the best in the world of entertainment across films, television, mobile gaming, sports among others. Superstar Salman Khan-starrer "Tiger Zinda Hai" was adjudged kid's favourite film while its chartbuster track 'Swag Se Swagat' was voted as the song of the
Marriage is one beautiful celebration: Deepika
Newly wed Deepika Padukone, who got hitched last month to actor Ranveer Singh, has said that marriage itself is a beautiful celebration.
Diego Luna and Scoot McNairy to star in second season of 'Narcos: Mexico'
Netflix announced Friday that Diego Luna and Scoot McNairy will play the lead roles in the upcoming second season of "Narcos: Mexico". The streaming giant renewed the show for a second season earlier this month. Production recently began on season two in Mexico City, Mexico with Eric Newman attached as showrunner and executive producer. Jose Padilha, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard and Andres Baiz are also executive producing the series. The season one of "Narcos: Mexico", that started streaming from November 16, has moved the story to Mexico and charts the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s as Felix Gallardo (Luna) takes charge. Luna recently received a Critics' Choice Award nomination (Best Actor in a Drama Series) for his performance in season one; the series also got a WGA nomination in the Episodic Drama category.
Pahari paintings to go on display at prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art
A collection of ancient paintings by Pahari artists from North India depicting Hindu Gods will be on display at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art here, one of the world's largest and finest art museums. The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present the exhibition focusing on early painting styles that emerged in the Pahari courts of North India during the 17th and 18th centuries. Featuring some 20 of the most refined paintings produced in South Asia during the period, 'Seeing the Divine: Pahari Painting of North India' will examine the innovative ways in which Pahari artists depicted the Hindu gods, the museum said in a press release. "By juxtaposing devotional images with emotionally charged narrative moments, the paintings gave royal patrons a novel approach to forging a personal connection with the divine through devotion," it said. Highlights of the exhibition, which will start on December 22 and end on July 21, 2019, include a rare, early 19th-century temple banner ...