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Cary Elwes joins cast of superhero drama 'The Hyperions'
"The Princess Bride" star Cary Elwes has joined the cast of superhero drama "The Hyperions". Written and directed by Jon McDonald, the indie film revolves around a professor who in 1960 invents a device, the Titan badge, that offers humans superpowers, which creates an unusual family of superheroes who rise to fame and prestige. But over time the family fractures, and fast-forward to 1979 two original superheroes go to extraordinary lengths to get their Titan badges back. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Hyperions, produced by Justin Bell, is set for an early 2019 shoot in Los Angeles. Elwes is also set to appear in "Stranger Things".
Shilpa Rao swoons her fans at Le Club AccorHotels Elite Experiences
Le Club AccorHotels', the loyalty programme by AccorHotels, esteemed members were in for a treat at the start of this festive season, with an intimate delightful evening with Bollywood singer Shilpa Rao at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre.From crooning popular Bollywood numbers including Meherbaan, Khuda Jaane, amongst others to a popular ghazal - Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo, members were invited to share a leg while she sang other melodies.The musical evening was supplemented by a delectable gourmet food and cocktails experience and concluded with a lucky draw for a two-day all expenses paid stay at the Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre.The event was hosted by Arif Patel, Vice President - Sales, Marketing, Distribution and Loyalty, AccorHotels India. "With this evening we conclude our Elite Experiences for 2018. Previously, we have curated a Cocktail Evening in New Delhi, stand-up comedy show with Rohan Joshi in Bengaluru followed by an exclusive Meet and Greet event with ...
Amazon Prime Channels behind one-third HBO subscriptions
Services such as Amazon Prime Video have been able to soak in more new-age viewers who are not only consuming original content but are also ending up adding to the huge chunk of traditional channel members.According to a note by BMO analyst Daniel Salmon, it is estimated that Amazon Prime Video Channels, which are add-on subscriptions to cable networks including HBO and Starz, may be responsible for big chunks of those channels' total subscribers, Cnet reported.Nearly half of Starz direct-to-consumer subscribers are estimated to come from Amazon, while HBO sources about 35 percent of its subscribers from the internet-delivered TV mode.With this new amalgamation of internet and traditional TV on top, it is estimated that Amazon Channels generated USD 1.7 billion in revenue this year. It is expected to go up to USD 3.6 billion in 2020. Seventy percent of the money generated by Amazon goes back to the programmers.
Santa Barbara festival to honour Michael B Jordan
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be honouring Michael B Jordan with its Cinema Vanguard Award for his work in "Black Panther" and "Creed II". The actor will receive the award at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara, California, on February 7, reported Variety. The 34th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place from January 30 to February 9. "It's thrilling to honour Michael B Jordan this year for the emboldened way he's shown us what it means to be a movie star for the 21st century mixing sensitivity with swagger, choosing important material that remains full of integrity yet becomes world phenomenon, and forging a cinematic partnership with visionary director Ryan Coogler," said Roger Durling, executive director of the festival. The Cinema Vanguard Award honours actors who have forged their path, taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to cinema. Previous recipients include Willem DaFoe, Casey Affleck, ...
BET cancels 'Hit the Floor' after four seasons
"Hit the Floor" has been cancelled after four seasons at BET Networks. Season 4 of the the show debuted back in July, reported Variety. "At this time, BET Networks will not be moving forward with a fifth season of 'Hit The Floor'. We are grateful to the most passionate fans ever who helped to bring one more season of the #DevilsNation to the screen, and the incredible cast and dancers. "We would especially like to thank and recognise the acclaimed Executive Producer and Creator of the series James LaRosa for his passion and vision. We look forward to finding ways to continue in partnership," a network spokesperson said in a statement. The fourth season explored the world of professional basketball as seen through the eyes of the the dance team for the fictional LA Devils, known as the Devil Girls. It featured Brent Antonello, Katherine Bailess, Kyndall Ferguson, McKinley Freeman, Tiffany Hines, Jonathan "Lil J" McDaniel, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Cort King, Kristian Kordula, and Teyana
'Plastic Man' film in works at Warner Bros, DC
Warner Bros and DC Films are developing a movie on "Plastic Man", based on DC Comics' quirky character who debuted in 1941. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Amanda Idoko has been roped in to write "Plastic Man". Bob Shaye, the co-founder of New Line Cinema, will executive produce. No director is currently attached to the film. Created by Jack Cole for Quality Comics, "Plastic Man" is able to transform himself into any shape. An orphan forced to live on the streets, he turned to a life of crime, was shot during a heist, and was exposed to an unknown chemical liquid that gave his body the properties of rubber, allowing him to stretch, bounce, and mold himself into any shape. A monk attended to him while he was shot, he turned to law and order, and began capturing criminals as Plastic Man wearing a red and yellow rubber costume. DC Comics acquired the character in 1956 and began incorporating Plastic Man into the DC Universe. DC's film production president Walter Hamada and Chantal .
Reese Witherspoon to produce 'Where the Crawdads Sing' movie adaptation
Hollywood star Reese Wiherspoon's banner Hello Sunshine is set to produce a feature film adaptation of "Where the Crawdads Sing". Fox 2000 has acquired the best-selling novel written by Delia Owens, reported Variety. The novel is set in a small town in the South and focuses on a young woman named Kya who raises herself in the marshes after she is abandoned by her family. After her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya becomes the prime suspect in his murder. The book has been described as a mixture of a crime thriller and a coming-of-age tale. "With a jaw-dropping mystery, stunning Southern setting, and endlessly fascinating female heroine at its centre, I loved this book the moment I read it and am so excited to join forces with Elizabeth and her team to bring Delia's truly moving page-turner to the screen," Witherspoon said in a statement. Elizabeth Gabler and Erin Siminoff will oversee production for Fox 2000.
Lea Seydoux to return for Bond 25
Actor Lea Seydoux is set to reprise her "Spectre" role as psychologist Madeleine Swann in the next James Bond film. Daniel Craig is already on board to return, with Cary Joji Fukunaga writing and directing the film. According to Variety, Fukunaga is still finishing the Bond 25 script but producers have already begun building out the film's ensemble. Eon and MGM are looking for two other female actors one would play an MI6 agent who works with Bond and another a mystery women as well as the Bond villain. MGM will release the film on February 14, 2020 in partnership with Annapurna Pictures.
Happy that Kapil Sharma is getting married: Sunil Grover
Actor-comedian Sunil Grover, who is all set with his forthcoming comedy television show "Kanpur Waale Khuranas", was happy that his former colleague Kapil Sharma is getting married.
Amber Heard doesn't want to talk about Johny Depp
Actress Amber Heard feels "right" that she got separated from her former husband and actor Johnny Depp in 2017.
Shane MacGowan responds to 'Christmas...' song row
After getting criticised for using 'homophobic' lyrics in his song "Fairytale of New York", singer Shane MacGowan defended himself saying the word was used to make the character's dialogue sound authentic.
In my opinion, I've had successful marriages: Jennifer Aniston
Hollywood actor Jennifer Aniston has shared a fresh perspective on marriage and associating one's marital status with his/her career.In an interview to Elle magazine, Aniston opined that focusing endlessly on one's relationship status diminishes the success he/she has achieved in life, adding that all her marriages were "successful."Dismissing reports of a void post her divorce from Justin Theroux, the 49-year-old said: "My marriages, they've been very successful, in [my] personal opinion. And when they came to an end, it was a choice that was made because we chose to be happy, and sometimes happiness didn't exist within that arrangement anymore."Acknowledging the ups and downs associated with wedlock, the 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' star elaborated: "Not every moment felt fantastic, obviously, but at the end of it, this is our one life and I would not stay in a situation out of fear. Fear of being alone. Fear of not being able to survive. To stay in a marriage based on fear feels like you're ...
Was wonderful as parent to share 'Mowgli...' with Aaradhya: Abhishek
Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who has voiced the character of Bagheera in the Hindi version of "Mowgli: Legend Of the Jungle", says it was wonderful for him as a parent to be able to share this story with his daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.
'Go Goa Gone 2' will be fun: Vir Das
Actor Vir Das, who will begin shooting for "Go Goa Gone 2" next year, says it will be just as fun as the first installment if not more.
Here's a complete list of Grammy Awards nominations 2019
The 2019 Grammy Awards nominations list has finally been announced and it includes every name that you have been rooting for.With combined success of a couple runaway hits and the year's biggest soundtracks, American record label, Interscope Records, leads all other labels in Grammy nominations in four categories -- the album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist.Warner Music Group also racked up eight nominees overall.The 61st Grammy Awards will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10.Here is the complete list of nominations:Best R&B AlbumToni Braxton, Sex and CigarettesLeon Bridges, Good ThingLalah Hathaway, HonestlyHer, HerPJ Morton, Gumbo Unplugged (Live)Best Country AlbumKelsea Ballerini, UnapologeticallyBrothers Osborne, Port Saint JoeAshley McBryde, Girl Going NowhereKacey Musgraves, Golden HourChris Stapleton, From a Room: Volume 2Album of the YearCardi B, Invasion of PrivacyBrandi Carlile, By the Way I Forgive ...
The trailer of Avengers 4 has arrived!
The much-awaited trailer of the fourth installment of Avengers, 'AvengersThe trailer opens with a message from Iron man in space. "Part of the journey is the end," he says. It, then, continues to find Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow scrambling for a way to defeat Thanos (Josh Brolin), who "wiped out 50 per cent of all living creatures" and destroyed the Avengers with the help of the Infinity Stones.'Avengers: Endgame' stars a stellar star cast which includes, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Josh Brolin, and Chris Pratt.Avengers 4 also marks the final film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe's current generation. It comprises 22 films, including 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and the upcoming Captain Marvel. It will also be the last Marvel movie .
23rd IFFK opens
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday night inaugurated the 23rd edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) here.
HC rejects idol wing IG's plea against HR&CE probe
The Madras High Court Friday rejected Idol Wing IG Pon Manickavel's plea to stall the HR&CE department's internal inquiry against its officials, allegedly involved in theft of idols, and said both the inquiries by the department and the wing can go on simultaneously. A special division bench comprising Justices R Mahadevan and P D Audikesavalu stated this while dealing with a batch of cases related to idol theft cases. Manickavel submitted that the Idol Wing was experiencing impediments in continuing its probe because of the parallel inquiry by the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments department. Objecting to this, senior counsel for the department submitted that there is a general misconception about the inquiry. "This is an intra-departmental inquiry which is required when officials of the department face charges," he said. The inquiry has just begun and even the charge memos have not yet been issued, he added. To this, the bench said the inquiry by the department was ...
IFFK begins with message of optimism, post floods in Kerala
: After the devastating August deluge, the curtains went up Friday for the 23rd edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), sending a message of optimism and resilience. Inaugurating the seven-day-long festival, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the country was passing through a time when communalism and narrow-minded nationalism were standing shoulder to shoulder. "In the name of faith and patriotism, efforts are being made to divide the people", he said and stressed the need to "exercise caution as such forces would hamper the unity",seen at the time of calamities like the recent floods in Kerala. This festival would help Kerala show to the world that despite the devastating floods, the worst in a century, it was standing strong in the art and cultural field, he said. "Such festivals help to give hope to the devastated minds of the people and was as important as rebuilding the state," he added. In an apparent reference to the Sabarimala temple
First meeting of GoM on sexual harassment complaints on Monday WCD to push for strengthening NCW
A group of ministers formed to strengthen legal and institutional frameworks to prevent sexual harassment at workplace will hold their first meeting Monday where WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi will push for strengthening the National Commission for Women (NCW), officials said. The group of ministers, headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, was constituted by the government to strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks to deal with and prevent sexual harassment at workplace. Its members are Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Gandhi, the women and child development minister. A senior WCD official said Gandhi would push for strengthening the National Commission for Women and giving it more teeth to grapple with the complaints of harassment made by women. The official said the WCD minister is likely to suggest giving more powers to the commission, equivalent to that of a civil court, and allowing it to impose fines and the right to summon and