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Ryan Reynolds unveils PG-13 poster of 'Deadpool 2'
Actor Ryan Reynolds just unveiled a PG-13 poster of his recently released superhero movie 'Deadpool'.The poster had a comic twist to it, as it had a fairy tale title: 'Once upon a Deadpool'. In his Instagram post, Reynolds of 'Green Lantern' fame was seen with actor Frank Savage riding a reindeer.Continuing with the comic timing he is known for, he captioned his post, "A fairytale that gives zero F's. #OnceUponADeadpool #AsYouWish".The new version is said to be children-friendly, reported Deadline. The reworked version of the movie will be in the theatres for a shorter period of time after it is released on December 12.USD 1 from every ticket sold will be donated to a cancer charity. The original version of 'Deadpool 2' earned over USD 700 million at the global box office.
BTS show in Japan taken down after member wears atomic bomb T-shirt
K-pop group BTS was prevented from airing their show in one of Japan's biggest television stations after one of their members wore a T-shirt that apparently depicted a picture of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.The show of the seven-member boy band was pulled down after Jimin wore the T-shirt on Thursday, which commemorated the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945 with an image of a mushroom cloud over Hiroshima as the background, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The K-Pop band was scheduled to appear on a popular music station owned by Japanese TV network, TV Asahi, on Friday.In a statement, the group apologised to their Japanese fans for this sudden cancellation.In recent times, the relations between South Korea and Japan hit a rough patch after a Korean court held Japanese companies liable for encouraging forced labours during World War-IIKorean music and TV dramas are ruling the roost in the Japanese entertainment market.
Iran celebs launch petition against US sanctions
Iranian celebrities including Oscar-winning film director Asghar Farhadi and Grammy winner Kayhan Kalhor have launched a petition condemning US sanctions on Tehran and warning of the impact on ordinary people. "Once again, the United States has imposed sanctions against Iran... Every Iranian will personally pay the price," reads the petition, named "Voices Against Sanctions" and posted on change.org on Thursday. A last tranche of US sanctions were reimposed on Monday following the decision by US President Donald Trump to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal earlier this year. "Politicians will come and go, but the fallout from their disastrous decisions will be a nightmare for generations to come," said the petition, which had picked up nearly 5,000 signatures by Friday. It was signed by Iranian filmmakers, musicians, activists and lawyers. Farhadi has received two Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, while musician Kalhor, a virtuoso on the kamancheh (spiked fiddle), won a ...
'Dola Re Dola' voted greatest Bollywood dance number in UK poll
An Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit dance face-off from the 2002 box-office hit 'Devdas' has been voted the greatest Bollywood dance number of all time in a new UK poll released on Friday. 'Dola Re Dola' from the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed film, which was choreographed by Saroj Khan, beat tough competition from dance numbers across the decades to top a new list published by UK-based Eastern Eye' newspaper. Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya' from the 1960 classic Mughal-e-Azam' came in at second place and another of Madhuri Dixit's iconic routines, 'Ek Do Teen''from the 1988 film 'Tezaab', came in third in the '50 Greatest Bollywood Dance Numbers' list, collated based on public votes, cinematic impact, choreography, staging and opinions of dance experts. "With Bollywood being built on a bedrock of music, dance has become an integral part of Hindi cinema across the decades and given audiences unforgettable moments," said Asjad Nazir, 'Eastern Eye' entertainment editor, who collated the top ...
Through 'Baahubali' series I'm living my dream: Mrunal Thakur
Known as Bullbul from the TV show "Kumkum Bhagya", actress Mrunal Thakur, who has been roped in to play young Sivagami in "Baahubali: Before the Beginning", says that through the Netflix's live-action series she is living her dream.
'Thugs Of Hindostan' crosses Rs 52.25 crore on opening day
Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan-starrer "Thugs Of Hindostan" surpassed Rs 50 crore on its opening day. A majority of critics gave it a thumbs down, but the team is humbled by the film's box office numbers.
Objectionable scenes in film 'Sarkar' cut, TN govt thanks crew
The issue over actor Vijay's Tamil film 'Sarkar' blew over Friday with its producers voluntarily cutting scenes, including an apparent reference to late chief minister J Jayalalithaa and criticism of welfare schemes initiated by her, and the AIADMK government welcoming it. A day after the movie faced a backlash from AIADMK over the 'objectionable' scenes and reference, prompting the makers to agree for the cuts, Information and Publicity Minister Kadambur C Raju welcomed it and said the "issue has come to an end" and AIADMK would not stage any more protests against it. His cabinet colleague R B Udhayakumar thanked the film producers for respecting "the sentiments of Tamil people" and urged movie-makers to exercise restraint in future. Earlier in the day, Tamil 'Superstar' Rajinikanth threw his weight behind Vijay, questioning the AIADMK's rationale in protesting against a film certified by the censor board. After several ministers objected to the reference to Jayalalithaa
Enough space for 'Zero', 'KGF' to survive: Actor Yash
Celebrated Kannada actor Yash, who will be seen in the multilingual film "KGF" -- which stands for "Kolar Gold Fields" -- which is releasing along with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's "Zero" on December 21, says both films can survive in the theatre alongside.
Films from Australia, Bergman classics highlight of 24th KIFF
An array of diverse Australian films, Cinema by ace Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi and a centenary tribute to legendary Swedish director-producer Ingmar Bergman through the screening of eight of his outstanding movies are the highlights in the 24th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) that kicks off on Saturday.
'No more AIADMK protests over Sarkar as controversial scenes
: The voluntary removal of certain controversial scenes relating to the AIADMK in actor Vijay's 'Sarkar' Friday prompted the ruling party to declare that the "issue has come to an end" and that it would not stage any more protests against the film. The statement from Information and Publicity Minister Kadambur C Raju, who first flagged the issue, should come as a relief for the film crew and Vijay fans as film buffs are likely to make a beeline to theatres coinciding with the weekend. 'Sarkar', released on November 6, has reportedly had a very good opening, ringing in cash at the box office. Raju, who first opposed certain scenes showing the AIADMK's freebies scheme in an alleged bad light, welcomed the removal of the controversial scenes. Scenes showing people burning freebies like mixers and grinders had been removed. BesidesM, a woman character's name, apparently referring to the late AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa was muted after backlash from the ruling party ...
With 'KGF' intention is to match Hollywood films: Kannada star Yash
Kannada star Yash says the intention with his latest action-period drama "KGF" is to match Hollywood style of filmmaking, something which he believes the Kannada industry is capable of. The film, written and directed by Prashanth Neel, is set in the 70s and 80s era featuring high octane action sequences. "I always believed our industry has a huge potential. Our intention was not to match Telugu or Hindi films, it is to match Hollywood films. All of us use the same camera, lens or same technicalities. To get the best out of this is our ambition," Yash told reporters. The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of "KGF" here. The film's Hindi version will be presented by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment. Farhan, who wasn't able to make it to the event, in a video message said he is proud to be a part of the film and "present it to a new audience." Yash, who is one of the top most stars of Kannada cinema, said he was grateful to Farhan and team for presenting the .
Tamil film on bull taming sport 'Jallikattu' hits roadblock
A Tamil film based on the stir across Tamil Nadu seeking approval to conduct bull taming sport 'Jallikattu,' has hit a roadblock again with the Censor Board referring it to a second revising committee. The movie, 'Marina Puratchi, was first screened for the examining committee and later it was referred to a revising committee. After examination by the revising committee days ago, the movie has now been referred to a second revising committee. "In its communication, the Censor Board has not assigned any reason for its decision to send the movie to a second revising committee," film director M S Raj told PTI. Even when the movie was referred to the revising committee after it was seen by members of the examining committee in early October, the Board did not provide any reason for doing so, he said. The movie makers had applied for censor certification on September 30. Raj said if the revising committee did not provide certification, the next natural step for him was ...
Night King from GOT to be part of 8th Delhi Comic Con
'Winter is coming' to Delhi in every sense of the word. Vladimir Furdik, who plays the menacing Night King in "Game of Thrones", is all set to be part of the eighth edition of the annual Comic Con here. Scheduled to be held from December 7-9 at the NSIC Grounds in Okhla, the pop-culture event promises to bring to fans the best from the worlds of comics, movies, television, and gaming. "I am super excited to welcome Vladimir Furdik to Delhi! 'Game of Thrones' is extremely popular in India and to have the Night King himself give us a visit, is a treat for thousands of fans like me in the city!" Jatin Varma, Founder, Comic Con India, said. Furdik's character -- the Night King -- first appears in Game of Thrones, an American fantasy drama TV series, in its fourth season. He is the master and the first of the White Walkers, an ancient race of humanoid ice creatures, who threaten the living. He is also the the supreme leader of the Army of the Dead. "I am looking forward to coming to India .
CBFC clears Tamil film 'Sarkar' after three cuts
Following the protest from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) cadre against the alleged negative portrayal of former Tamil leader J. Jayalalitha in the upcoming political thriller 'Sarkar', the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) made three cuts in the film and removed certain objectionable scenes.In a new certificate, issued by the CBFC, the three cuts have reduced the duration of the movie by five seconds. Previously the run time of the movie was 164 minutes and 46 seconds, and after the cuts, it is 164 minutes 41 seconds.The movie which stars Tollywood actor Vijay, 'Sarkar' ran into trouble over some scenes that allegedly criticise the previous Tamil Nadu government led by late J. Jayalalithaa.The first cut in the movie deleted the "visuals of throwing mixie and grinder in fire", which was 5 seconds long. The second cut involved muting the name 'Komala' "from the full name "Komalavalli" (wherever it occurs)". The name was even removed from the "corresponding .
Letitia Wright to star in 'Hold Back the stars'
Basking in the success of superhero movie 'Black Panther', Letitia Wright will now star in upcoming sci-fi movie 'Hold back the stars'.The movie is an adaptation of Katie Khan's novel of the same name, reported Deadline. The book talks about a love affair between a man and a woman who tries to revisit the memories of the love affair they shared during their stay on a utopian earth.The twist comes in when they have to share their memories with only a few minutes of oxygen left while being trapped in space.The movie that is being directed by Mike Cahill will see Letitia Wright share the screen alongside 'Star Wars' fame John Boyega.In the work sphere, Boyega will reprise his role in another upcoming sci-fi movie 'Star Wars Episode IX' directed by JJ Abrams, while Wright is set to feature in the sequel of 'Black Panther'.Cahill, on the other hand, recently directed two episodes of primetime TV shows 'Nightflyers' and 'I Origins'.
Carter Road turns into a Live Sunset Art Gallery
The third edition of 'Art by The Sea' is hosting an event where 15 prominent artists will paint against an enchanting sunset during a three-day live art festival at Carter Road Promenade from November 9 to 11, from 5 pm to 8 pm each day.A one of its kind live painting exhibition that brings together eminent artists to paint whilst the sun sets has a theme dedication to 'Childlike innocence.'This three-day art weekend will witness participation by artists such as Vipta Kapadia, Prof Madhukar Munde, Satish Wavare, Gautam Mukherjee, Rajendra Patil (Para), Gajanan Kabade, H R Das, Swati Sabale, Gopal Pardeshi, Madan Pawar, Dr. Minal Rajurkar, Dhyan Passika, Shailesh Patne, Varun Kapoor, and Tai Borate. From landscapes with broad gestural strokes that educe feminine energy to cello tape on sun board to create abstract artworks, each artist will display his/her unique art and paint style to create their own distinctive rendition of 'Childlike innocence' as their dedication to Children's ...
Don't arrest 'Sarkar' director till Nov 27: HC to police
The Madras High Court Friday restrained police from arresting director of Tamil film "Sarkar" A R Murugadoss till November 27 on complaints related to some scenes opposed by the ruling AIADMK in the state. Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan passed the interim order on the anticipatory bail petition filed by Murugadoss, who apprehended arrest over complaints filed in connection with the "objectionable" scenes. AIADMK workers staged protests against the film Thursday after several ministers took exception to scenes in the film criticising welfare schemes and a reference to late chief minister J Jayalalithaa. When the petition came up for hearing, police informed the judge that only preliminary investigation was being conducted on the complaints against Murugadoss. Certain scenes in the film, which show grinder, mixers and fans being burnt, have created law and order problem, they submitted. Counsel for the petitioner contended that the protests by the AIADMK workers against the film which had ...
Faced with threat, Sarkar undergoes voluntary cuts, muting of dialogue
With the ruling AIAMDK opposed to the Vijay-starring 'Sarkar' over certain scenes and a character's name, the producer and director of the Tamil movie have obtained CBFC's permission to voluntarily delete some visuals and mute some dialogues, said an official.
Netflix unveils its India line-up, announces eight new features
In a major effort to ramp up its Indian original content, streaming giant Netflix on Friday announced a new line-up of eight films and an original series. With this, Netflix has made its intention clear to emerge as a leading content provider to its ever-growing consumer base in India. The move is aimed at countering Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and local subscription players such as ALT Balaji and ZEE5. It also implies that the streaming giant, which does not reveals its viewership number, considers India and the Asia Pacific region pivotal for the growth of its subscription base. "We celebrate India with an incredible line-up of original films and series that are right now filming across India. This line-up cuts across genres from horror to fantasy and in locations from Leh to Mumbai. The breadth of stories with its local settings and complex characters is incredible and we can't wait for people to discover and fall in love with them, said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer for ...
Aamir Khan calls 'Thugs of Hindostan' role one of his toughest
Actor Aamir Khan, whose new film "Thugs of Hindostan" is getting mixed reactions, says that his role in the Vijay Krishna Acharya directorial is one of the toughest that he did.