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Sony working on 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' sequel, spin-off
Sony has started planning a sequel to "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" even before the feature hits the theatres. The studio is developing a "Spider-Verse" sequel, which will continue the adventures of Brooklyn teen Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore), according to The Hollywood Reporter. The animated feature, directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman and also featuring actors Jake Johnson, Liev Schreiber, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Hailee Steinfeld and Lily Tomlin, is set to release on December 14. For the sequel, Sony tapped Joaquim Dos Santos, best known for "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and "Voltron" series, as the director while David Callaham is penning the script. The studio is also working multiple spin-offs, including an all-female Spider-Women film that will focus on three generations of web-slinging women. Bek Smith has been hired to write the story for the spin-off. Director Lauren Montgomery is in negotiations to helm the ...
China's online streaming users exceed 600 mln
The number of online streaming service users in China had reached 609 million as of June this year, according to an industry report released Wednesday. China's online video market is estimated to exceed 201.6 billion yuan (USD 29 billion) in 2018, up 39.1 per cent year-on-year, according to the 2018 China Online Streaming Development Study Report. The report was released by China Netcasting Services Association (CNSA) on the sidelines of the ongoing 6th China Internet Radio & Video Convention, held in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday. Strong growth has been posted in the short-video market. As of June, the number of short-video users had reached 594 million, accounting for 97.5 per cent of China's total online streaming users. The short-video market is expected to be valued at 11.8 billion yuan this year, a year-on-year increase of 106 per cent, the report said. "The use of latest technologies, such as .
Kedarnath: 'Jaan'nisaar' is all about heartbreak
The makers of 'Kedarnath' have released yet another song from the film. Titled 'Jaan'nisaar', the song is about heartbreak of the lead pair, played by Sara Ali Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput.Crooned by Arijit Singh, the soulful track is penned by Amit Bhattacharya and composed by Amit Trivedi.After their love story hits a roadblock, Sara tries to persuade Sushant while he tries his best to avoid her.While the trailer of the movie, which was released a few days back, set the mood for the romantic tale weaved around the tragic floods of Uttarakhand, garmered immense appreciation. The first song 'Namo Namo' took the audience on a spiritual journey.The second and third song, 'Sweetheart' and 'Qaafirana' also received a positive response from the audience.Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, this will be his second collaboration with Sushant after 'Kai Po Che'.The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor and is slated to hit the big screens on December 7, 2018. It also stars Nitish ...
Meet the newest member of Sonakshi Sinha's family
Sonakshi recently welcomed a new member to the Sinha household - a cute little puppy.Kicking off your mid week's blues, the 'Dabangg' star posted adorable pictures of the "brat" on her official Instagram account, alongside a sweet caption that read, "Say hello to the newest member of the Sinha household. This brat is Bronze. (He's come to the right house because look at him pose!)"In the first picture, Bronze can be seen sitting on the floor and the second picture shows the cute pup snuggled up on the floor.The third picture which features Sonakshi posing for a selfie with her baby pup who is peacefully sleeping on her lap will surely brighten up your day!The 31-year-old actor, all excited and elated, put out a series of pictures and videos of the playful Bronze on her Instagram story as well.The 'Lootera' actor is known to be a dog lover and has always voiced support for the animals. She also campaigned for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in the past.On the work ...
Karan Johar launches new digital division
Filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday announced the launch of his new digital division called Dharmatic. It will create content for digital channels.
Tabu wants to do a film with Gulzar again
Actress Tabu, who shares a great bond with veteran lyricist-poet Gulzar and has worked with him in films like "Maachis" and "Hu Tu Tu", says that she wants to work with him again.
Kolkata Book Fair from January 30
Guatemala will be the theme country of the 43rd International Kolkata Book Fair which is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 30 next year, the organisers said Wednesday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the fair which will be held at the Central Park in Salt Lake. The UK, USA, Russia, China, Japan, Vietnam apart from 11 Latin American countries and Bangladesh will participate in the fair, they said. Iran is scheduled to participate for the first time in the book fair, which will conclude on February 10, Publishers and Booksellers Guild general secretary Tridib Chatterjee told reporters at a press conference Wednesday. In fact, a few publishers from Pakistan are also expected to take part in the fair. "A few people (publishers) from Pakistan have communicated us and expressed their willingness to participate. If they get visa on time they will also come," Chatterjee said. Ambassador of Guatemala in India Giovanni Castillo was also present at .
Cosmo Films delays setting up new production line for Specialized Polyester (BOPET) Film
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India gets short films channel
The Indian audience will now get to watch short movies on ShortsTV, which is in partnership with Tata Sky.
Teaser of 'Amavas' is truly chilling
Horror in India is a horrifically abused genre. Purveyors of ersatz chills have reduced the shiver giver to a mockery, so much so that every time one more horror director shows up to claim his film is different, we all get some jolts, induced by laughter.
Gauri Khan calls SRK and AbRam the cutest couple
Gauri Khan has declared husband Shah Rukh Khan and son AbRam as the sweetest couple in the world.She took to her official Instagram account to share an adorable moment between the father-son duo, and captioned it as, "Can we just declare them the 'sweetest' couple in the world. #lovegoals#kissonforehead"In the photo posted by Gauri, the two are twinning their outfits. The tiny tot is kissing his doting father's forehead, while SRK is smiling peacefully as the little munchkin expresses his love for him.The two are definitely one of the cutest father-son duos in B-town and are often snapped together publically. Apart from AbRam, Gauri and SRK are also proud parents to Aryan, 21 and Suhana, 18.The actor had recently praised his wife for her debut on the list of Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Women in business this year. He took to his Twitter to support and encourgae his wife's efforts.On the work front, the 'Dilwale' actor is gearing up for his next film titled 'Zero' which also stars
Jordon Peele to write-produce 'Candyman' sequel
Filmmaker Jordon Peele, who directed last year's horror thriller "Get Out", is all set to co-write and co-produce a sequel to the 1992 horror movie "Candyman". The original film featured Tony Todd as the hook-weilding supernatural killer who, according to a legend appears after his name is called five times, reported Entertainment Weekly. Bernard Rose directed the film from a script by Clive Barker, based on his short story The Forbidden. MGM has partnered with Monkeypaw Productions' Peele and Win Rosenfeld to produce a "re-imagining" of Candyman. The film, being called a "spiritual sequel" to the original, will be directed by Nia DaCosta from a script by Rosenfeld and Peele. The story of the film returns to the same neighbourhood where the legend of Candyman began, a section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. "The original was a landmark film for black representation in the horror genre, said Peele. Alongside Night of the Living Dead, Candyman was a major
Eva Green recalls working with Bernardo Bertulocci
Actor Eva Green has opened up about working with Italian director Bernardo Bertulocci, who died on Monday after a brief battle with cancer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Green, who was 22 when she starred in Bertulocci's "The Dreamers", said she was "desperate to do the part in his movie" and she had one of her "best experiences" while working on the project. "We used to go to his house every weekend, and Bernardo would tell us stories about the movies he's made, about music and art in the 1960s. He was so kind and generous and sort of a father figure," she said. "I always called him the Little Buddah. There was something very wise about him, with his very naughty, mischievous but kind eyes. I learned so much from him. He was very open to the unexpected, to the spontaneous," she added. The 38-year-old actor said her parents were "worried" about her when she signed the film, particularly because of the controversy around the filmmaker's 1972 feature "Last Tango in Paris". "They .
Jennifer Lopez opens up about her struggles with self-doubt
It might seem hard to believe but even a multi-faceted star such as Jennifer Lopez has struggled with self-doubt during the initial stage of her carrier.The 'Ain't Your Mama' singer opened up about it during the New York City screening of her upcoming film 'Second Act', which focuses on 40-year-old Maya who gets a chance to make all her unfulfilled dreams come true when she lands a job at an elite company and during the transition, she slowly learns to believe in herself and gain the lost confidence.Speaking about her own struggles, Lopez said "I don't let the opinion of others really influence how I think about myself. And that took a long time. Because in the early part of my career, I did, and it made me feel really bad about myself," People quoted Lopez as saying.Even after kick-starting her carrier with a successful debut film 'Selena' and her debut album 'On the 6' being a massive hit, Lopez received some heartbreaking criticism that made her doubt herself and her work."I'm ...
Jennifer Hudson used to sing at Burger King drive-thru window
American singer Jennifer Hudson who has graced the music industry with some incredible tracks, used to sing at the drive-thru window when she worked at Burger King.In an interview with People, the 'Voice' coach revealed some lesser-known details of her life. "My first and only real job was working at Burger King. I used to sing at the drive-thru window. That was my microphone," she said.When asked about the first concert she ever attended, she said, "My first concert was my own. That was always my promise to myself. I always saved that moment because I said I wanted my first concert to be my own and it was."While the Grammy Award winner has toured the entire world, she said that Chicago, her hometown, is her favorite place to visit. "Yes it's my hometown, but I don't get there much, so home is a vacation," she explained.The 37-year-old has successfully studded her hat with many feathers. In addition to her extraordinary vocal skills, the singer has also earned appreciations and award .
Sara Ali Khan shares behind the scenes pictures from 'Kedarnath'
Sara Ali Khan, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Abhishek Kapoor's Kedarnath opposite Sushant Singh Rajput, seems to be quite excited about her first film.She took to her official Instagram account to share a collage of behind the scenes photos from the sets of the movie and captioned it as, "Behind the scenes, missing these moments already! 9 days to #kedarnath"The debutante looks beautiful and ethereal in the photos and has garnered immense appreciation for her gorgeous looks and crackling chemistry with Sushant ever since the trailer of the film dropped.'Kedarnath' is an eternal love story set in around the flash floods that wrecked the temple town in June 2013. The deluge, that took the lives of over a hundred thousand people, is a powerful backdrop for this romantic tale.Helmed by Abhishek Kapoor, this will be his second collaboration with Sushant after 'Kai Po Che'.The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor and is slated to release on December 7, ...
Mel B opens up about her life struggles
In her new memoir, 'Brutally Honest', TV personality Mel B opened up about her life struggles including drug use, suicide attempt, and divorce.In the book, the 43-year-old star wrote about everything from her suicide attempt at the age of 39 to drug use. She also shared details of her divorce from producer Stephen Belafonte.Following the release of the book on Tuesday (local time), Mel took to Instagram to share her thoughts, writing, "I'm sooooo excited and sooooo emotional and sooooo sooooo happy that my book is finally here wow!!! This has taken 2 years of blood sweat and a lot of tears to write AND 10 years of pain I am still trying to process."On the work front, the 'Scary Spice' star will be returning for her first tour in a decade with all the Spice Girls members, including- Melanie C (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice).The tour - featuring special guest singer Jess Glynne - will commence on June 1, 2019, in Manchester at the Etihad ...
Yami hopes to reinvent herself in 2019
Actress Yami Gautam turned a year older on Wednesday. She says some great work is coming her way, so she wants to focus on reinventing herself next year.
Elton John cancels concert due to ear infection
A plethora of fans were left disappointed after musician Elton John cancelled his concert here on Tuesday night, nearly 30 minutes after the show was scheduled to start.
'Dolly Ki Doli' actor turns producer
Actor Paras Saluja, who featured in Sonam Kapoor-starrer "Dolly Ki Doli", will turn producer with the upcoming movie "Life Behind Bars".