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Jake Gyllenhaal to star in 'The Guilty' remake
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal is set to play the lead in the remake of Danish feature "The Guilty". The original film, a suspense thriller, is the official entry of Denmark in the best foreign language film category of the upcoming Academy Awards. The movie had also bagged the world audience award at Sundance this year. The story follows a police officer under investigation who is demoted to desk-work at an emergency call centre. When he receives a terrified phone call from a kidnapped woman, he must battle his internal demons in order to save her. According to Variety, Gyllenhaal will also produce alongside Nine Stories co-founder Riva Marker, with Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters, David Litvak and Svetlana Metkina producing for Bold Films. "We saw 'The Guilty' at Sundance and were blown away. Gustav Moller's film masterfully weaves tension into an acute character study, and is exactly the kind of material that Nine Stories is excited to develop. We are honoured to be able to adapt it for
I don't feel any pressure, but have responsibility towards acting: Ranveer Singh (IANS Interview)
Hopes are high from newly-married Ranveer Singh, who is set to woo quintessential Bollywood fans with "Simmba" later this month. After eight years of entertaining audiences, the actor says he does not feel any pressure to deliver his best as he sees it as a responsibility towards what he loves doing -- acting.
A web show is no less than a film: Actor Ali Fazal (IANS Interview)
Working in American TV show "Bollywood Hero" to sharing screen space with Oscar-winning veteran actress Judi Dench in the British-American film "Victoria & Abdul", making a mark in Bollywood in the beginning of his career with his presence in the National Award-winning film "3 Idiots" to becoming a part of web series "Mirzapur", actor Ali Fazal has successfully dabbled in different realms of the entertainment world.
Janelle Monae joins cast of Gloria Steinem biopic
Singer-actor Janelle Monae has boarded the cast of Gloria Steinem biopic, "The Glorias: A Life on the Road". Actor Julianne Moore is set to portray Steinem, who became a leading spokeswoman for the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s. Oscar winner Alicia Vikander will play the younger version of the character. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Monae, 33, will play the role of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, the women's and civil rights activist who co-founded Ms. Magazine with Steinem. Julie Taymor is directing the project for June Pictures. Sarah Ruhl has adapted Steinem's memoir for the big screen. Steinem will also serve as the executive producer on the project along with Amy Richards. June Pictures' Andrew Duncan and Alex Saks are producing with Taymor and Lynn Hendee.
Mine forever: Virat to 'Best friend,soulmate' Anushka
On completing a year of togetherness, Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday wished actress Anushka Sharma a happy anniversary and called her his "best friend and soulmate".
Here's teaser of Anupam Kher's 'Hotel Mumbai'
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher unveiled the 'visually breathtaking' and 'emotionally electrifying' teaser trailer of American-Australian thriller 'Hotel Mumbai' on Tuesday.Based on the story of devastating terror attacks at Taj Hotel that shook Mumbai on November 26, 2008, the flick covers a span of three days inside the hotel, during which the staff and guests worked together to survive.The teaser trailer shows how people, living their normal life in the city, were held hostage by the terrorists. It details the ordeal which guests and staff of the luxurious hotel go through in a desperate fight for survival.While Kher plays the role of a head chef in the movie, actor Dev Patel, a British native of Indian descent, plays the role of a waiter from the slums of Mumbai who goes over and above to help the people he is in-charge of.Earlier, during the screening of the film at the Toronto Film Festival, Patel revealed that the message of the film is "you can't bring us down".India's financial ..
Grammy nominations: Shawn Mendes is "Walking on Clouds"
"It's literally like walking on clouds all day. It was just really, really crazy," said Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes after receiving his first Grammy nomination.The singer has earned two nominations at the 2019 Grammy Awards - 'In My Blood' for Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album.During an interaction with E!Online at Z100's Jingle Ball 2018, the 20-year-old stated that it was super emotional for him and his entire crew. "Everyone I have worked really hard with for a few years was there. We all kind of experienced it together. It's amazing. That's all I can really say about it."Meanwhile, Mendes is gearing up for his world tour, which will commence on March 7 at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam."I have my biggest tour I have ever done coming up next year, so I'm excited! I just announced my first stadium in Toronto," the 'Lost in Japan' singer noted.The 2019 Grammy Awards nominations list was announced on December 7.
Javier Bardem, Salma Hayek join Sally Potter's next
Javier Bardem and Salma Hayek have joined the star-studded cast of the untitled family drama being directed by Sally Potter. Bardem, 49, and Hayek, 52, joins Chris Rock and Laura Linney in the project, which recently started shooting in Spain, reported Variety. Actor Elle Fanning, the star of films like "Maleficent" and "Neon Demon", will also feature in the film in a pivotal role. The story follows turbulent 24 hours in the life of a father (Bardem) and daughter (Fanning) as the latter grapples with the challenges of dealing with her father's apparently chaotic mental state. Hayek will portray Bardem's spouse and childhood sweetheart. Potter is best known for directing films such as The Party, Ginger & Rosa and Oscar-nominated Orlando. Her new project will also shoot in New York in January next year. The feature was co-developed by BBC Films and the BFI and is funded by HanWay Films, Bleecker Street, Ingenious Media, BBC Films, the BFI, Chimney Pot Sverige AB and Film i Vast.
Using Laxmi Agarwal as lens to tell larger story on acid violence in India: Meghna Gulzar
Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is set to direct a film on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, says the movie is an attempt to explore a larger story on acid violence in the country through the real life subject. Deepika Padukone will be playing the lead role in the film, which marks the actor's first stint into production. Meghna says Laxmi's case is the most revealing example of how India's law, medicine and administration machinery came together for justice. "In the film with Deepika on acid violence, I'm using Laxmi Agarwal as a subject because she is the most known acid fighter. Plus her case and her story has been the most relevant in terms of where legislation on acid violence, medical advancement, compensation for victims and things like that was concerned. "There was a whole socio-medical and legal impact that her case had. Therefore, I am using her as a lens to tell a larger story on acid violence in India because even though acid is banned and the sale of acid is regulated in .
Jodie Foster to direct, star in remake of Icelandic thriller
Actress Jodie Foster will direct, co-produce and star in an English-language remake of the thriller "Woman at War", Icelands submission to the Foreign Language competition at the upcoming 91st Academy Awards.
There's much more longevity in comedy acting career: Vir Das
Comedian-actor Vir Das says he does not see anything wrong in comics being typecast in films and that there is more longevity in a comedians acting career.
Jean-Marc Vallee to direct 'Gorilla And The Bird' for HBO
Director Jean-Marc Vallee has found his next project at HBO. The 55-year-old filmmaker is set to tackle limited series "Gorilla And The Bird" at the studio, reported Variety. This will be the third HBO project to be directed Vallee, who earlier helmed "Big Little Lies" and "Sharp Objects" for the studio. The series is based on Zack McDermott's memoir "Gorilla and the Bird: A Memoir of Madness and a Mother's Love". The story centres on a US attorney and public defender with the Legal Aid Society of New York whose bipolar illness caused delusions and antisocial behaviour, leading to his eventual arrest and commitment to Bellevue Hospital. The memoir relates how the protagonist the Gorilla' struggled to regain his sanity with the help of the unconditional love of his mother, the Bird'. Bryan Sipe, who earlier worked with the director on 2015 drama "Demolition", has adapted the memoir. He will also executive produce and serve as showrunner on the series. Vallee and Nathan Ross will ...
Constance Wu in talks to star in new romantic comedy
"Crazy Rich Asians" breakout Constance Wu is in negotiations to star in an untitled romantic comedy. Wu, 36, is in talks to play a "charmingly chaotic woman who has to get her life together when she becomes pregnant with two babies from two different men", according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film will mark the directorial debut of actor Kimmy Gatewood, best known for starring in Netflix's "GLOW". The screenplay has been penned by writer Savion Einstein. The project hails from Sony Pictures and will be produced by Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelma through their banner, Brownstone Productions. Alison Small will serve as the executive producer.
Jodie Foster to direct, star in remake of 'Woman at War'
Actor Jodie Foster is set to star in and direct the English-language remake of Icelandic thriller "Woman at War". The original film, directed by Benedikt Erlingsson, is Iceland's official entry for best foreign film category at the upcoming Academy Awards, set to be held in February next year, reported Deadline. The story follows Halla, a genial middle-aged music teacher hiding a secret life as an outlaw environmental activist with a grudge against the local aluminium industry despoiling the pristine Highlands nearby. She escalates her one-woman campaign of sabotage when an unexpected letter arrives with news: her adoption application has been approved and a baby girl is awaiting her. The new take will shift the action to the American West. Foster will take on the role of the protagonist. The 56-year-old actor will also co-produce the project. "This movie thrilled me beyond words. I am so excited to helm a new American imagining of this relevant, beautiful, inspiring story. The ...
Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' most-streamed song of 20th century
"Bohemian Rhapsody," the iconic single by legendary British rock band Queen, is the world's most-streamed song from the 20th century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time, according to Universal Music Group.
'The Toxic Avenger' remake in works
A remake of the 1984 superhero comedy "The Toxic Avenger" is in the works.
Ariana Grande adds dates to her 'Sweetener' tour
Singer Ariana Grande has added multiple dates to her "Sweetener" world tour, scheduled to launch in March 2019.
Nick Jonas, Priyanka are all things cute in this new video!
Celebrating every bit of their marriage, newly-weds Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas look adorable together and their new Instagram video is a proof!Nick, in awe of his beautiful wife, shared a lovely video of PeeCee on Instagram, watching hit holiday movie 'Elf' for the first time.In the video, the 'Quantico'star's eyes are glued to the screen and she can be seen singing along the beats of the music 'Santa Clause Is Coming to Town.' Having the best time of her life, Priyanka was mesmerised by the movie, covering her mouth and grabbing Nick's arm at one point.'Her first time watching Elf,' he captioned the Instagram video.The screening comes nearly after a week of their wedding at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.On December 1, they exchanged vows as per Christian traditions and on December 2 they tied the knot as per Hindu wedding rituals.
Janelle Monae to star in Gloria Steinem biopic
American singer-songwriter Janelle Monae is all set to join actor Julianne Moore in the Gloria Steinem biopic 'The GloriasWhile Moore and Alicia Vikander will star as Steinem at various points in her career (journalist and activist), Monae will play the role of Dorothy Pitman Hughes, an outspoken women's and civil rights activist that co-founded of 'Ms. Magazine' with Steinem, confirmed Deadline.Directed by Julie Taymor, the flick will follow Steinem's journey to become a crusader for equal rights and her groundbreaking work as a journalist and campaigner.Monae, who debuted in 2016 with 'Moonlight' and 'Hidden Figures,' will next be seen in Robert Zemeckis' 'Welcome to Marwen'.
Jake Gyllenhaal to star in remake of Denmark's Oscar entry
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal will star in the remake of Danish thriller "The Guilty", which is Denmark's foreign-language Oscar entry.