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Novel adapted for Rajkummar Rao-starrer 'Made in China' to release next year
The novel, which served as the basis for the Rajkummar Rao-starrer movie "Made in China", will be launched simultaneously with the film on Independence Day next year. HarperCollins India has acquired the publishing rights to "Made in China", written by US-based Parinda Joshi. According to the publishers, the book is a hilarious account of a struggling Gujarati businessman's journey to becoming entrepreneurial success. It is the first in a two-book deal with the author. Raghu's closest friends and family members all seems to be running big, successful businesses, living luxurious lives in Surat. But 40-year-old Raghu has only the pity of others. His family-inherited Nepali handicraft imports business has unexpectedly collapsed and cash is drying out quickly. His wife, Rukmini thinks he a loser, his family does not respect him and society considers him irrelevant. And then, a successful first cousin, Devraj, tips Raghu off about consumer goods that could be sourced from China and offers
Michelle Yeoh to star in Paul Feig's 'Last Christmas'
Actor Michelle Yeoh will reunite with her "Crazy Rich Asians" co-star Henry Golding on the new romantic-comedy, "Last Christmas". "Game of Thrones" actor Emilia Clark is playing the lead opposite Golding in the comedy which will be directed by Paul Feig. According to Variety, the screenplay will be written by Oscar winner Emma Thompson along with Bryony Kimmings. Golding had, earlier, suggested in a tweet that the film will shoot in London at the end of the year. "Finally, I can start getting excited and share the news @paulfeig and I will be back to business in London at the end of the year, he had said. The story follows Kate (Clarke), who's notorious for making bad decisions, including opting to work as an elf at a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to break through Kate's barriers. Feig and Thompson will also produce the comedy alongside Jessie Henderson and David Livingstone. The film has a release date of ...
Fans celebrate 'Thalaivar's '2.0' release
A Rajinikanth film is nothing but a celebrations for his ardent fans, who once again expressed their love for the superstar by gathering in huge numbers to watch his latest release "2.0" as early as 3.30 AM here. Fans, who came from far off places like Navi Mumbai and Virar, performed a small aarti before entering the screen to watch their Thalaivar on screen. President of Maharashtra State Head Rajini Fans Welfare Association, Thalapathi SK Athimoolam said the organisation planned to make the film's release a grand event, just like all Rajinikanth movies. At IMAX Wadala, Rajinikanth fans took out a rath yatra where a cardboard of the megastar was carried in a small carriage. People were seen entering the carriage and bowing down in front of their idol, a lot of them wearing T-shirts with Rajinikanth's picture imprinted on them. Before the 6 AM show, fans performed 'abhishek' on a 69-feet-long cut-out of Rajinikanth, a ritual that has been a part of the celebrations for years. At the .
Red Chillies files caveat before Delhi HC post DSGMC notice
As a response to the legal notice by Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) against 'Zero', Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment on Thursday filed a caveat in the Delhi High Court (HC).Earlier this month, DSGMC general secretary, Manjinder Singh Sirsa filed a complaint against SRK's banner for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community in the upcoming film, which is being co-produced by Gauri Khan under SRK's home banner production.By filing a caveat, the company has ensured that they will also be heard in case the Sikh committee approaches HC.In his complaint, Sirsa had alleged that in the promo of the movie, the 'Raees' actor has been shown wearing 'Gatra Kirpan' (Article of Sikh Faith), which has created an outrage among Sikh community worldwide.In response to the allegations, team 'Zero' had then issued a statement that read, "The image shows a dagger popularly known as 'Katar' in the Indian subcontinent and is nowhere close to a 'Kirpan' that carries
'Game of Thrones' reunion confirmed, but won't air on HBO
'Game of Thrones' is hosting a reunion for all the cast members that have been a part of the franchise till date. But if you are a 'GOT' fan, don't get your hopes high, because the reunion won't air on HBO.While you won't be able to watch it for free on your television sets, you can access it if you have a couple of bucks to spend because the reunion will debut as part of a complete series box set, compiling all eight seasons blockbuster show.The collectible set will be launched after the final season of the show airs.According to The Hollywood reporter, Sean Bean, who played the role of Ned Stark in the series, was the first cast member to reveal some information about the reunion. "It was for season eight, the last one. So they decided to get all the characters together for a bit for this big show in Belfast," he said.Earlier this month, putting an end to speculations, makers of GOT announced that the season finale will premiere in the month of April next year.'Game of Thrones' has .
Rajshri's YouTube Channel Crosses 10 Million Subscribers
/ -- Rajshri Entertainment's flagship YouTube channel 'Rajshri' has crossed the milestone of 10 million subscribers. Rajshri was one of the first Indian partners of YouTube in early 2008. The Rajshri YouTube channel has a large catalog of blockbuster Bollywood movies, popular movie scenes and songs, making of the movies, and much more. The channel gets a massive reach of around 300+ millions views a month from India and various countries including US, UK, Canada, Australia and Pakistan. "This is a significant milestone for us. The Rajshri channel has grown steadily through the years. Rajshri's early mover advantage combined with its focus on quality content has helped build a strong and loyal subscriber base," said Neha Barjatya, CEO of Rajshri Entertainment. About Rajshri Entertainment Rajshri Entertainment is India's leading digital entertainment studio. Its other channels - Rajshri Marathi, Rajshri Kids and Rajshri Food - have more than million subscribers each on YouTube. Rajshri
There's sacrifice in everything you do: Abhishek Bachchan
In his over a decade-long-journey in Bollywood, Abhishek Bachchan has made a name with a filmography consisting of movies like "Refugee", "Yuva", "Bunty Aur Babli" and "Guru". The actor says stardom does come with a price tag and there is sacrifice in everything that one does.
Rajinikanth's 2.0 is here and fans have gone berserk!
Amid much anticipation, Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0' hit the big screens on Thursday. Fan of Thalaiva have a reason to rejoice as they can now watch the magnum opus at a theatre near them.Fans, this time around too, have gone an extra mile to express their love for their icon. It almost seemed like a mini Diwali celebration outside the movie theaters in Chennai, with people busting crackers, dancing to the dhol beats and feeding sweets to each other."Look at the atmosphere, I mean do I have to say more? That's a great fever, there is a great excitement and entertainment," said a fan.Holding their tickets as a prized possession, fans eagerly waited outside the movie theaters for first-day first show. "His character is a secondary thing. First, he is Thalaiva. And it's mandatory to go for Thalaiva's first day first show be it any movie," said a female fan.Expressing their utmost respect for their Idol, some even showered milk on life-size posters of Rajinikanth. "There is
Seth Rogen, Goldberg to produce limited series
Actors Seth Rogen and screenwriter Evan Goldberg will be producing "Console Wars", which will be a limited series, for the small screen.
Hope to work with filmmakers from northeast India: Geetanjali
National Award-winning actress Geetanjali Thapa, who hails from Sikkim, says she was once approached with an "interesting script" by a director from northeast India. However, it didn't work out. Still, she hopes to work with filmmakers from the region in the near future.
Amanda Seyfried says husband Thomas Sadoski 'lost out on job' for defending Jessica Walter
Actor Amanda Seyfried has claimed that her husband Thomas Sadoski "lost out on a job" after he voiced support to Jessica Walter, who had accused Jeffrey Tambor of verbal harassment. The 32-year-old actor on Wednesday reposted an Instagram photo shared by Sadoski in May, in which he defended Walter after she claimed that Tambor had verbally harassed her on the sets of "Arrested Development". "Here's a somewhat recent post from my husband who, in return for standing beside a badass woman who'd recently been bullied, recently lost out on a job because of this. I'd rather speak up and lose out. Integrity, ladies and gentlemen," seyfried wrote. The actor, however, did not disclose the role or the project that Sadoski missed out on. Walter had opened about Tambor's behaviour during a TV group interview in May this year. During the interview, Walter and Tambor were asked about their working experience and the actress became emotional as she revealed that she was yelled at by her co-star. "He
Owe it to myself, my audience to choose interestingly: Bale on his varied filmography
He was only 13 when he joined acting to financially support his family but now that the wheels of fortune have turned in his favour, Christian Bale believes he owes it to himself and his audience to "choose interestingly". Considered one of the finest contemporary actors of his generation, Bale has an enviable filmography that boasts of the mega-successful Batman trilogy besides critically acclaimed performances in "The Prestige", The Machinist, American Psycho, American Hustle and "The Fighter", for which he won the best supporting actor Oscar. His turn as former US vice president Dick Cheney in "The Vice" is already being seen as an award season favourite. The 44-year-old actor, who was in India to promote Netflix's Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, said he did not always have the power to choose in his career. "I have been fortunate enough now but it hasn't always been the case. In fact, I started acting because my family needed the money. It was the only way we could support ...
Disney to launch Star Wars YouTube channel
Disney has announced that it will introduce a Star Wars YouTube channel for the kids.The channel will showcase Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures animated series which is set to debut on November 30, Cnet reported.In addition to the new series, there will be more episodes featuring fan-favourite characters will debut later in December and then on a weekly basis starting in 2019.
Michelle Yeoh reunites with Henry Golding in 'Last Christmas'
Actor Michelle Yeoh has joined her 'Crazy Rich Asians' co-star Henry Golding in the upcoming holiday romantic-comedy 'Last Christmas'.According to Entertainment Weekly, Yeoh's character is being kept under wraps in the Paul Feig-directorial, which also stars 'Game of Thrones' actor Emilia Clarke and 'Beauty and the Beast's Emma Thompson.Inspired by the 1984 Wham! holiday classic, the movie will feature unreleased music from the late legendary Grammy-winning artist, George Michael.'Last Christmas' is produced by Feig and Jessie Henderson for his Feigco Entertainment, by BAFTA winner David Livingstone for Calamity Films, and Thompson. It is dated for a November 15, 2019 release.
Chris Hemsworth-starrer 'Dhaka' concludes filming in India
The India shoot of Chris Hemworth-starrer Netflix's feature "Dhaka" is complete. The 35-year-old star had flown down to India for the principal photography of the film. Shooting took place in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. It has now moved on to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, the streaming giant said in a statement. The film marks the directorial debut of Sam Hargrave, known for serving as second unit director on movies such as "Atomic Blonde" and "The Accountant". "Avengers: Infinity War" co-director Joe Russo has penned the story. The official plotline of the film reads: In an underworld of weapons dealers and traffickers, a young boy becomes the pawn in a war between notorious drug lords. Trapped by kidnappers inside one of the world's most impenetrable cities, his rescue beckons the unparalleled skill of a mercenary named Tyler Rake. But Rake is a broken man with nothing to lose, harbouring a death wish that makes an already deadly mission near impossible. "India has provided incredibly ..
Quentin Tarantino, Daniella Pick wed in private ceremony
Director Quentin Tarantino and his Israeli girlfriend, Daniella Pick, have tied the knot in an intimate ceremony here. The wedding took place on Wednesday and afterwards the couple threw a reception which was attended by a large number of guest, reported EOnline. Pick wore a white dress, white veil with a sweetheart neckline and tiara while Tarantino opted for a black suit. "The ceremony was inside in front of a small group of family and friends including Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth and Eli Roth. There were only about 20 people and it was very intimate and private," a source told the outlet. Tarantino, 55, and Pick, 35, met during the making of director's 2009 feature "Inglorious Basterds" but it wasn't until 2016 that they started dating. They got engaged in 2017. The filmmaker is currently working on his next film "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood", starring Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie. The film is set to be released on July 26 next year.
'Creed II' my 'last rodeo' as Rocky Balboa, says Sylvester Stallone
Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone has announced that his days as iconic on-screen boxer Rocky Balboa are officially over. The 72-year-old actor in a video posted on Instagram said the recently released "Creed II" marks his "last rodeo" as Rocky aka Italian Stallion, a character he played in eight films over 40 years. "Well, this is probably my last rodeo because what I thought happened, and has happened, I never expected. "I thought Rocky was over in 2006; I was very happy with that. Then all of a sudden this young man presented himself (gesturing towards actor Michael B Jordan) and the whole story changed. It went on to a new generation, new problems, new adventures," Stallone said in the video. The actor said the story of Rocky has been told and it is time for "a whole new world that's gonna be opening up for the audience, this generation." "Thank you very much, (director Steven Caple Jr.), and you, Michael, for making this all possible. Now you have to carry the mantle," Stallone ...
Ritesh Batra's next 'Photograph' to be screened at Sundance Film Festival
Ritesh Batra's next directorial "Photograph" is set to have its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The director shared news on Twitter about the film's presence at the prestigious film festival. Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra, the film is amongst the 112 selected movies that are set to be screened. "Just in: #PhotographMovie to Premiere @sundancefest 2019! @Nawazuddin_S @sanyamalhotra07 @AmazonStudios.... Excited to share! See you there!" he wrote. The official logline of the film reads: Two lives intersect in Mumbai and go along together. A struggling street photographer, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee. The pair develops a connection that transforms them in ways that they could not expect. Batra is best known for directing critically-acclaimed film "The Lunchbox" which featured Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in the lead. The 2019 edition of Sundance Film Festival will be held at Park City, Utah in ..
Quentin Tarantino marries fiancee Daniella Pick
Legendary Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is a married man!The 'Pulp Fiction' director married longtime girlfriend Daniella Pick in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles, reports E! Online. The newly-wed couple will celebrate the nuptials at a larger gathering later in the day.Tarantino met Israeli singer and model, Pick, while he was promoting 'Inglorious Basterds' in Israel. The two got engaged in June 2017, after dating for about a year. "THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE," the model wrote at the time on Instagram. "We're so excited and happy to celebrate our engagement here in ISRAEL. Thanks for your kind wishes. We feel truly blessed."This is the first wedding for both of them. Earlier in 2009, The 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' filmmaker explained why he has never married before."When I'm doing a movie, I'm not doing anything else," he previously shared with GQ. "It's all about the movie. I don't have a wife. I don't have a kid. Nothing can get in my way."Quentin continued, "I'm ..
Salim Khan dedicates award to Indore, film fraternity
Bollywood's popular scriptwriter Salim Khan, who has been feted at with the IFFI Special Award, has dedicated the award to Indore, his birthplace, Mumbai and the Film Industry which has given him everything.