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He thought I was Bruce Wayne: Christian Bale on meeting Donald Trump
Christian Bale recalled the time he met Donald Trump and says the US President thought he was his Batman character Bruce Wayne. Speaking at the red carpet for the premiere of his upcoming political comedy "Vice", Bale revealed that during the filming of "The Dark Knight Rises" at the Trump Towers, the business mogul invited him to his office. "We were filming on Batman in Trump Tower and he said, come on up to the office," Bale told Variety. "I think he thought I was Bruce Wayne because I was dressed as Bruce Wayne. So he talked to me like I was Bruce Wayne and I just went along with it, really. It was quite entertaining," he added. Back then, Bale said, he had no inkling that Trump would go on to become the President of the United States. "I had no idea at the time that he would think about running for president," he said. The 44-year-old actor plays Dick Cheney, the former US vice president, in Adam McKay's "Vice", which also features Amy Adams, Sam Rockwell and Steve Carrell in ...
Celebs wish the 'one and only' Rajinikanth on 68th birthday
From his family members to sports persons to Bollywood and the southern cinema world, actor-politician Rajinikanth got birthday wishes galore as he turned 68 on Wednesday. Celebrities hailed him as the "one and only" superstar who has had an inspirational journey.
My mother-in-law is my biggest fan: Shweta Tripathi
Actress Shweta Tripathi, who got married earlier this year to rapper Chaitnya Sharma aka SlowCheeta, says she is very fortunate to have supportive in-laws. In fact, she says her mother-in-law is her biggest fan.
Fortunate to experience both highs and lows in my career: Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif says she is grateful for all the highs and lows in her career as they have contributed to her growth as an actor. The actor, who gained prominence in the mid 2000s with films such as "Maine Pyaar Kyu Kiya, "Namastey London" and "Singh is Kinng" among others, has come to be known as one of top female stars in the commercial sphere of Bollywood. "I feel very fortunate that I've experienced so many beautiful things in all these years. I've seen ups and downs, the worst times and the highest of times, I just feel fortunate for everything I've gone through. "I feel fortunate today to be able to be working on a film like 'Zero' and to be a part of this with the kind of talent that we have- Aanand sir, Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma," Katrina told reporters at the launch of her song "Husn Parcham" from "Zero". Katrina says she is happy with the opportunities that are coming her way. "As long as I am getting the opportunity to showcase, learn and take my art forward with the best
We need to get back our diversity: Kochi-Muziris Biennale curator Anita Dubey
India has always been the land of multiplicities, and the fourth edition of the Kochi Muziris Biennale, which opened here on Wednesday, is a bitter-sweet awakening to the possibility that the country's fundamental spirit to embrace these differences may be getting lost. Themed Possibilities of a Non-Alienated Life, the 108-day art event features renowned contemporary artists like Anju Dodiya and Shilpa Guta and B V Suresh. It also gives space to artists who have risen from the ground to discover a voice of their own such as Kolkata-based auto rickshaw driver Bapi Das, tribal couple Durgabai and Subhash Vyam from Madhya Pradesh and Dalit artist V V Vinu from a village in the suburbs of Kochi. We must realise that differences can co-exist. We don't need exhibitions that have a kind of mono-culture. Any kind of mono-culture is killing us. We need to get back our diversity, said Anita Dube, curator of the Biennale. Dube, an artist herself, said that it is important that the Biennale is ..
Working on 'Mary Poppins Returns' was nostalgic for Emily Blunt
For Hollywood star Emily Blunt, playing the iconic character of Mary Poppins in the new Disney film was like taking a trip down the memory lane. The 35-year-old actor is taking on the iconic role in Disney's latest film "Mary Poppins Returns", which is a direct sequel to 1964 movie. "I saw the first film... I think I must have been about six or seven, and was obviously swept away by the magic of it, and of her, and what she could do in turning the mundane into something magical and the kind of joy she infused into these children's lives," the actor said. "I think every child would have watched that, and not only felt reassured by her sort of sternness, but also that she was gonna come in and make everything right again. And I think that combination of magic and reassurance has been the thing that is seared into my nostalgia when I think about 'Mary Poppins'," she added. Directed by Rob Marshall, "Mary Poppins Returns" also features Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer and ..
Siddhanth Kapoor doesn't aim to be in Rs 100 crore club race
Actor Siddhanth Kapoor has featured in successful movies like "Shootout at Wadala" and "Ugly", but none of his movies has minted Rs 100 crore so far. He says delivering a hit film is essential for him, but not the box office figure.
People will need therapy after GoT final season: Gwendoline Christie
Actress Gwendoline Christie, who plays Brienne of Tarth in "Game of Thrones", says people will need therapy after the final season of the hit drama comes to an end.
When Milo Ventimiglia couldn't get work for a year
Actor Milo Ventimiglia says he almost quit the acting business when he couldnt get a job for a year.
Actress Priya Varrier most searched personality on Google in 2018
Malayalam actress Priya Prakash Varrier, who shot to fame following her 'wink song' 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi...' from the film 'Oru Addar Love' has become the most searched personality of the year, Google India said on Wednesday.
Trump thought I was Bruce Wayne, recalls Bale
Actor Christian Bale, who features in political dramedy "Vice", says current US President Donald Trump treated him like the famous fictional character Bruce Wayne when he met him while filming "The Dark Knight Rises" in 2011.
'Manikarnika' has shaped up well, say makers
After not-so-smooth sailing for the film, the trailer of "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" will be launched on December 18. Its makers promise it will be a visual spectacle.
Arjun Rampal to make digital debut
Actor Arjun Rampal will make his digital debut with "The Final Call", a web series which is an adaptation of author Priya Kumars book "I Will Go With You".
I am an incomplete, restless artiste: Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan says has never felt complete as an actor and that's what has kept him going for almost three decades in the industry. The 53-year-old actor says rather than looking for end result, he believes in quietly celebrating milestones. "I have never felt complete. As an artiste, I am very incomplete and I know that. If I am not, then I would not like to work. If I am complete then why would I wake up in the morning and work hard and still try to do something?," Shah Rukh said in a group interview. Shah Rukh says he is restless by nature. "I always think, within the commercial cinema set-up that I am working in, how can I bring in something new, as an actor, as a producer, in whatever capacity I can. I am not complete at all, I am very restless. If you think you are complete, then you are boring, over and done with!" The issue with looking at things in life as a finish line, according to Shah Rukh, is what does one do when they cross it. "So I don't think of things as ...
Seth MacFarlane explains why it is hard to find Kevin Hart's replacement as Oscars host
Actor-director Seth MacFarlane believes the job of hosting Academy Awards is unwanted as actors are afraid of the reviews and constant spotlight. The 45-year-old filmmaker, who hosted the Oscars in 2013, shared his thoughts on the difficulty faced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in announcing the replacement of Kevin Hart, who stepped aside from the emceeing duties after a controversy over his old homophobic tweets. "Look, it's a gig that has all eyes on it. And when you're doing something that's that much in the spotlight, with that much focus on it, that much intensity, you're going to have a lot of opinions from a lot of people," MacFarlane told Entertainment Weekly. "I'm trying to think of the last time that I read a review of the Oscars the next day where everyone is raving about it... it's been a long time," he added. MacFarlane said the award shows are "kind of a dusty format" which is "as current as the 1950s variety show format". "There's always an .
Amazon Studios orders 'Goliath' season three
Amazon Studios has renewed its hit legal drama series "Goliath" for a third season. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new season will return in 2019, with Billy Bob Thornton reprising his critically-acclaimed and Golden Globe-winning role of lawyer Billy McBride. Lawrence Trilling is continue to serve as the showrunner. The studio also announced that actors Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, Beau Bridges, Griffin Dunne, Sherilyn Fenn, and Shamier Anderson have come aboard the show for the new season. The third season will see McBride take a case in the drought-stricken Central Valley, where he comes face-to-face with a new Goliath: a billionaire rancher and his sister. "Our Prime Video customers loved the first two seasons of 'Goliath', and I'm excited we can bring them a new season of this sharp and surprising legal drama," said Vernon Sanders, co-head of television, Amazon Studios. "We have an incredible array of stars joining Billy Bob and the 'Goliath' cast, and fans will be ...
Bohemia excited to perform for Indian fans
Popular rapper Bohemia is excited about performing for his fans in India, especially in the capital city, after two years. He feels the people have evolved in their musical taste.
Scott Derrickson returning to direct 'Doctor Strange' sequel
Scott Derrickson, who directed and co-wrote the 2016 film "Doctor Strange", will helm a new instalment of the movie.
Teaser of Rajinikanth's 'Petta' released on his birthday
The teaser of upcoming Tamil action drama "Petta" was unveiled on Wednesday on the occasion of megastar Rajinikanth's 68th birthday.
Chris Messina to play villain Victor Zsasz in 'Birds of Prey' movie
"Sharp Objects" star Chris Messina has joined the cast of "Birds of Prey" film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 44-year-old actor will play villainous Victor Zsasz. In the comic books, Zsasz is a serial killer who carves a tally mark into his skin for each one of his victims. He was first introduced in 1992 because of course he was part of the awful comic books of the 1990s. Messina's Zsasz will be the primary henchman for Black Mask, which is set to be portrayed by actor Ewan McGregor in the film. The spin-off's full titled, "Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)", was recently revealed by the studio. Actor Margot Robbie is reprising her "Suicide Squad" role of Harley Quinn in the feature to be directed by Cathy Yan. It will also feature Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain and Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya. The story will follow Harley Quinn as she "assembles a girl gang of .