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Jeffrey Dean Morgan slams Armie Hammer for criticising Stan Lee tributes
"Walking Dead" star Jeffrey Dean Morgan has slammed actor Armie Hammer who had questioned the celebrities on the way they honoured comic book legend Stan Lee. Lee, who revolutionized pop culture as the co-creator of iconic superheroes characters such as Spider-Man, Thor and The Hulk, died early Monday at the age of 95. Hammer, 32, in a now-deleted tweet, had disapproved the culture of posting selfies to commemorate the departed soul. "So touched by all of the celebrities posting pictures of themselves with Stan Lee no better way to commemorate an absolute legend than putting up a picture of yourself, he had tweeted. Morgan posted a reply to Hammer, saying, "Looks like you found a way to use others ways of mourning and their memories to draw some attention to yourself. You sound like a real a**hat. The 52-year-old actor has since deleted his reply. Among the big Marvel names who paid tribute to Stan Lee include "Captain America" actor Chris Evans, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige, ...
Idris Elba's daughter is the new Golden Globes' ambassador
Hollywood star Idris Elba's daughter, Isan has been named as the ambassador of Golden Globe awards, set to be held next year.Traditionally, a son or daughter of a celebrity is the one who to be chosen for the role. One of the responsibilities of an ambassador is to help in distribution of the Golden Globe trophies. Also, the honorary official has to work towards raising awareness for any charitable cause.In accordance with the norm, Isan chose to raise awareness on mental health. Speaking to Variety she said that she chose to raise awareness on this issue because she claimed that people suffering from it are afraid to come forward and ask for help.Notably, the role was known as Miss or Mister Golden Globe. It was only last year that the awards authorities decided to change it. Elaborating on it, Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) President Meher Tatna, in a statement, revealed that the title was renamed to make it a gender-neutral role.The nominations for the Golden Globe ...
Producers Guild of India implements guidelines against sexual harassment
All Indian film production houses are bound to implement and enforce the 'The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 (PoSH), the Producers Guild of India (PGI) declared on Thursday.
YouTube Premium service expands to 7 new countries
YouTube Premium, the paid streaming subscription service and YouTube Music Premium is being rolled out to seven new countries, taking the services to 25 and 21 global markets, respectively.
Stan Lee had a message of love for his fans
Stan Lee, the creator of the Marvel superheroes, has left a lovely message for his adoring fans.The video message comes two days after the 95-year-old left for his heavenly abode on Monday.In the video posted on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, the creator of superhero characters like Iron Man and Thor revealed his immense love for the numerous fans around the world.In the 90-second video, Lee speaks his hearts out, and says, "I cannot tell you how much I love my fans. Sometimes at night, I am sitting here thinking, what's it all about? And then I get a letter from a fan or I read something or I see something or I remember something. And I realize, it's so lucky to have fans, fans who really care about you."Lee added that it is wonderful to have caring fans who live in a different part of the world. He signed off by confessing his love for the fans once more.The creator of iconic superhero characters like Black Panther, Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Avengers and The Incredible ...
KIFF screens rare Indian language films
Giving light to the diversity of India, Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is showcasing a bouquet of rare Indian Language films including Nagasmese, Lambani, Jasari, Kurbi languages for the first time.
Salman unveils first look of 'Bharat'
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has upped the curiosity of his fans with the first look from his upcoming film 'Bharat'.The 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' star posted a still from the film on his Instagram account. In the picture, Salman and his leading lady Katrina Kaif are seen standing at the Wagah Border.Previously, the duo was seen seen in action movies like 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Tiger Zinda Hai' where they played spies from India and Pakistan.'Bharat' is also director Ali Zafar's third collaboration with Salman after the 2016 film 'Sultan' and 2017's 'Tiger Zinda Hai'.In the film, Bollywood's Bhaijaan will be seen sporting five different looks spanning over 60 years, including a crucial part which will showcase the actor in his late 20s, looking much leaner and younger.Katrina Kaif was roped into the movies after Priyanka Chopra decided to walk out of the film. The film also stars Tabu and Disha Patani in pivotal roles and is slated to hit the big screens on June 5, 2019.
Adil for artistic freedom of digital platforms
Noted Assamese actor Adil Hussain is batting for artistic freedom of digital platforms after Netflix, Amazon Prime and others were sued for explicit content.
Milan Luthria to direct Ahan Shetty's debut film
Filmmaker Milan Luthria has been roped in to direct the debut film of actor Suniel Shetty's son Ahan.
Lily James, Armie Hammer to star in 'Rebecca' adaptation
Actors Armie Hammer and Lily James will be playing the lead in the new adaptation of "Rebecca", the 1938 Daphne du Maurier gothic thriller. Screenwriter Jane Goldman has adapted the book, which has never gone out of print since its publication, for Netflix and Working Title, the streaming giant said in a press release. The film, to be directed by Ben Wheatley, will follow a newly-married young woman who, on arriving at her husband's imposing family estate on a bleak English coast, finds herself battling the shadow of his dead first wife, the mysterious Rebecca, whose legacy continues to haunt the house. Working Title's Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan will produce along with Nira Park. The film is expected to go into production in the spring. The novel has been presented many times on the big screen. It was adapted for Alfred Hitchcock's Best Picture-winning film, starring Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, in 1940. James, 29, most recently starred in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" and will
KIFF 2018 exhibition reminds of 'Aparadhi', first Indian film to use artificial light
With an array of film posters, rare photographs and interesting snippets on celluloid stalwarts, an exhibition commemorating the centenary celebration of Bengali cinema is drawing spectators from all generations here.
Gina Carano joins cast of 'The Mandalorian'
Actor Gina Carano has come aboard the cast of "Star Wars" TV series "The Mandalorian". The 36-year-old former mixed martial artist joins Pedro Pascal, who is in negotiations to headline the cast, reported Vareity. However, the details of the character that Carano, best known for "Fast and Furious 6" and "Deadpool", will be playing are not known yet. Written by Jon Favreau, the series is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. It follows the laborious effort of a lone gunfighter in the outer who reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic. Dave Filoni, who has worked on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars: Rebels," will direct the first episode of the series. Taika Waititi, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa and Deborah Chow will direct other episodes. The series is expected to premiere on the Disney streaming service, Disney+, which is set to be launched in 2019. Disney has another "Star Wars" prequel series in the ...
Idris Elba's daughter Isan will be 2019 Golden Globe Ambassador
Actor Idris Elba's daughter, Isan, has been named as the official ambassador for the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which conducts the awards annually, made the announcement in statement. The ambassador, a title that typically goes to the son or daughter of a celebrity, assists in distributing the Golden Globe trophies at the ceremony. The ambassador will also choose a nonprofit organization to raise awareness for a specific cause. The title was previously called Miss or Mister Golden Globe, but was changed last year to Golden Globe Ambassador. "Last year, the HFPA renamed the title to represent a more inclusive role that was not only gender-neutral but also spoke to the HFPA's commitment to philanthropy. However, we are continuing to stand by the tradition that the honoree is the daughter or son of a well-known actor," HFPA president Meher Tatna said. Isan said she has chosen mental health as the cause she would like to focus on. "I feel ...
Indian, Pakistani origin authors make cut for South Asian lit prize
Four authors of Indian origin and two of Pakistani, whose novels bring alive a spectrum of themes and emotions relevant in contemporary South Asian life were short-listed on Thursday for the US $25,000 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2018.
Actor Ella Jay Basco in talks to play Cassandra Cain in 'Birds of Prey'
Actor Ella Jay Basco is reportedly in negotiations to play Cassandra Cain in Warner Bros' Harley Quinn spin-off, "Birds of Prey". Basco is a relative newcomer in Hollywood with previous roles in "Grey's Anatomy", "Happyland", "Veep", and "Superior Donuts". If the deal goes through, the actor will join Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Rosie Perez in the film, which will be directed by Cathy Yan. Robbie will reprise her "Suicide Squad" role of Harley Quinn, while McGregor recently joined the cast as the villain, Black Mask. Winstead will play Huntress and Smollett-Bell will portray Black Canary in the DC comic book-inspired film. According to Variety, the film will follow Robbie, Winstead, and Smollett-Bell who team up to protect Cain's character when she comes across a diamond belonging to Black Mask, a kingpin in Gotham City's criminal underworld. In the comics, Cassandra was the daughter of two assassins: David Cain and Lady Shiva. David raised his ...
Cruise 'too short' to play Jack Reacher: Creator
Action hero Jack Reacher will get a reboot for the small screen with a new actor in the lead after creator Lee Child admitted Tom Cruise, who played him in two films, is "too short".
Oscar-nominated cinematographer Matthew Libatique arrested for assault
American cinematographer Matthew Libatique has been charged and arrested on grounds of assault while he was attending a film festival in Poland.Libatique, who was the cinematographer for Lady Gaga-Bradley Cooper-starrer 'A Star Is Born', was reportedly charged with assault after an altercation with the police and paramedics at Bydgoszcz city.According to The Hollywood Reporter, an ambulance was brought in for the Oscar-nominated cinematographer, visibly inebriated, who was said to have been seen "staggering and an altercation occurred."During the altercation, which reportedly took place on Tuesday, Polish media reported that one of the paramedics who had arrived to treat Libatique sustained injuries and suffered a broken tooth.The filmmaker is slated to appear in court on Thursday and, if convicted, could face a prison sentence of up to three years under Polish law."Mr. Libatique was involved in an alleged incident that led to his detention and is being held on a potential charge of .
Veteran TV star Katherine MacGregor passes away
Veteran actor Katherine MacGregor of 'Little House on the Prairie' fame passed away at the age of 93.MacGregor, who was best known as television's Harriet Oleson, passed away at the Motion Picture Fund Long Term Nursing Care facility in Woodland Hills, California on Tuesday, confirmed People.A graduate from Northwestern University, MacGregor landed her 'Little House on the Prairie' role after meeting with producer Michael Landon. To prepare for her role, she reportedly read through Laura Ingalls' popular book series, only to find out that Mrs. Oleson was barely mentioned. However, owing to her improvisation of the character, Mrs Oleson became a regular on the show.Condolences poured in for MacGregor from a number of her co-stars from 'Little House on the Prairie', which is known to be one of the longest-running TV series."I just got word that Katherine MacGregor passed away yesterday. This woman taught me so much... about acting... vintage jewelry...life. She was outspoken and ...
Soni Singh joins 'Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara'
Television actress Soni Singh has joined the ensemble cast of an upcoming supernatural show "Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara".
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia's PIF eyes stake in U.S. movie studio Legendary - sources
NEW YORK/DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF is exploring the acquisition of up to a $700 million stake in Legendary Entertainment, the U.S. movie studio behind films such as "Jurassic World" and "Interstellar", according to people familiar with the matter.