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Wanted to make very emotional version of 'The Jungle Book': Andy Serkis
Exploring the darker side of the iconic childhood tale of "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling, filmmaker Andy Serkis, who brought alive the adventure fantasy on the silver screen as "Mowgli", said he wanted to make the film very emotional.
Blum was ushered out from Israel film fest stage over security
Producer Jasom Blum was abruptly ushered out from the stage during the Israel Film Festival here after he was booed by the audience over anti-Trump comments. However, a festival official said the reason had to do with his security.
Can't tell the story of 'Mowgli' without acknowledging its Indian roots: director Andy Serkis
Actor-director Andy Serkis Thursday said it is impossible to tell the story of "Mowgli", based on Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book", without acknowledging its Indian roots. The story about a mancub raised by a pack of wolves in the forests of India has fascinated generations of children and has often been recreated in pop culture. The version by Serkis, known for his films such as "Lord of the Rings" and "Planet of the Apes" series, is a darker retelling of the classic. "You can't tell the story in our world now without acknowledging that it is born in India and that Rudyard Kipling was from India. He was the child of the British empire and had a particular set of values. "You have to reinterpret those values and underpin the movie. So it very much deals with notion of belonging, tribe and cultures clashing," the director said at Netflix's See What's Next: Asia event here. Starring Indian-American child actor Rohan Chand as Mowgli, the film will start streaming on Netflix from ...
Robin Wright initially refused 'House of Cards'
Actor Robin Wright on Thursday revealed that she was initially sceptical to star as Claire Underwood, a Lady Macbeth-like character, in Netflix's hit series "House of Cards". The actor recalled being approached by filmmaker David Fincher, who directed the first two episodes of the political drama for the pilot of the project. "I remember when David Fincher proposed the idea to me and said, 'Do you wanna do a television show?' and I said no. I had been on daytime soap opera for so many years when I was younger and I thought 'I wanna be in films'. They were two separate entries in 2013. "You never really flip to the right side of your brain and say, 'Oh! We can have the same content. Same in-depth content on TV'. He basically educated me to say 'yes we can' and this is going to be a basically new movement. He said, 'Don't you wanna be a part of a revolution in this industry where you have been most of your life?' And I said, 'Yeah'," Wright said. The 52-year-old actor was in ...
'Pihu' director defends film's marketing strategy
A random call with a wailing sound from a child asking for help, gets abruptly cut. And when you call back, you get the trailer of forthcoming Hindi film "Pihu". While this marketing strategy did not go well with a section of people, director Vinod Kapri says the intention was only to draw attention to a movie which is offbeat and sans "stars".
Siddhant Karnick wants to do season-based show with wife
Actor Siddhant Karnick is interested in doing a season-based show with wife Megha Gupta, also an actress.
Saqib finds it 'interesting' to sport moustache
Actor Saqib Saleem had to grow a moustache for his maiden digital project. He says since he had never sported one before, it was interesting to have the facial hair.
TN law minister condemns Vijay's 'Sarkar'
Tamil Nadu Law minister C.V. Shanmugam on Thursday condemned Tollywood actor Vijay's recent release 'Sarkar' for allegedly attempting to instigate violence in society and said that it is not less than a terrorist instigating people for violence."Through this movie, an attempt is made to instigate violence in society. It is not less than a terrorist instigating people for violence. It attempts to pull down a democratically elected government. We will take action against the actor and the team," C.V. Shanmugam said.The movie which has successfully minted 100 crores within two days of opening is getting a mixed reaction from the public. While some are considering the film as one of Vijay's best works, there are a few who think otherwise.This is not the first time Vijay's film has attracted controversies for its political content and views. In 2017, the Bharatiya Janata Party raised objections to a section in his film 'Mersal' for promoting 'misconceptions' about central government ...
'Mowgli..' to have theatrical release before Netflix debut
Actor-filmmaker Andy Serkis' upcoming film "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" will get a theatrical release before streaming on Netflix online platform.
Acting is something I absolutely love: Cyrus Sahukar
Cyrus Sahukar has featured in Bollywood movies like "Delhi-6" and "Aisha", and the host-actor wants to act more as he absolutely loves acting.
'Mowgli' to globally release on Netflix on December 7
Streaming giant Netflix will release Andy Serkis' "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle" on the platform on December 7 worldwide. The CGI live-action film, featuring Rohan Chand as the titular beloved mancub, is based on "The Jungle Book" stories of Rudyard Kipling. The film will have exclusive limited theatrical engagements, starting November 29 in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and London, Netflix said in a statement. "Mowgli" will have an expanded theatrical release in additional theatres in the US and UK. The film voice stars Christian Bale as panther Bagheera, Cate Blanchett as snake Kaa, Benedict Cumberbatch as tiger Shere Khan, Freida Pinto as village woman Messua, Tom Hollander as hyena Tabaqui, Peter Mullan as alpha wolf Akela, Naomie Harris as wolf mother Raksha, and Matthew Rhys as hunter John Lockwood.
Kate Hudson returns to work after giving birth to baby girl
Kate Hudson is back to showbiz after giving birth to her first child with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa.The 'Bride Wars' actor joined designer Michael Kors for an event to promote his charity campaign, just over a month after giving birth to her baby girl, US Weekly reported.Hudson looked stunning with blonde hair in a tousled bob, donning a black and blue floral dress.This is the first time the Hollywood actor made a public appearance since she welcomed her daughter, Rani, on October 2.On October 7, the 'Fool's Gold' actor shared an adorable first public photo of her and boyfriend, musician Danny Fujikawa's newborn.Taking to Instagram, the 'Bride Wars' star had posted a picture of her 'rosebud' in which the baby girl can be seen sleeping in a cot, swaddled in a blanket, wearing a baby cap with a ribbon. "Our little rosebud" read the caption.Hudson has two children- Ryder (14) and Bingham (7)- from her previous relationships.
Susanne Bier tapped by HBO to direct Nicole Kidman's 'The Undoing'
Emmy winner Susanne Bier has been roped in to direct the upcoming HBO limited series "The Undoing" starring Nicole Kidman. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the director will helm all episodes of the show, which reunites Kidman and "Big Little Lies" writer David E Kelley. Bier, who won a 2016 Emmy for directing AMC's miniseries "The Night Manager", will also serve as executive producer on the show. The limited series is an adaptation of Jean Hanff Korelitz book "You Should Have Known". "The Undoing" will focus on Grace Sachs (Kidman), a successful therapist who is about to publish her first book when disaster strikes - someone dies, her husband goes missing, and her perfect life with her son is turned upside down. The project will go on floors in 2019.
Ezra Miller reveals #MeToo story, was harassed as minor
In a backlash against sexual harassment, actor Ezra Miller has come out with his own #MeToo story, recounting how an unnamed director and producer took advantage of him when he was a minor. It was about time that people in Hollywood knew what kind of behaviour is acceptable and what is not, Miller told The Hollywood Reporter. "It's a great fu*kin' age of being like, 'You know what? That shit's unacceptable,' And it's amazing for a lot of us to watch. 'Cause, like, we all knew it was unacceptable when we fu*king survived it. That's what Hollywood is. I thought we all knew we were sex workers," he said. This is the first time the "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald" actor has shared his story. "They gave me wine and I was underage," Miller recounted, without taking any names. "They were like, 'Hey, want to be in our movie about gay revolution?' And I was like, 'No, you guys are monsters'," he added. Miller praised the #MeToo movement for being a watershed moment that spelt the .
Surveen Chawla announces her pregnancy
Actress Surveen Chawla, who surprised everyone a few months ago by revealing that she has been married for two years, is now expecting her first child.
Netizens calls Trump an 'embarrassment' after Acosta row
Twitterverse is in fury after a heated argument ensued between CNN journalist Jim Acosta and United States President Donald Trump during a presser, which ultimately led to the suspension of the CNN White House Chief Correspondent's press card.While singer John Legend termed Trump as an 'embarrassment', others asked CNN and other journalists to sue him for slander."The president is a f--king embarrassment," tweeted the 'All of me' singer.Here's what others said:A confrontational exchange was seen during a press conference on Wednesday between Trump and Acosta while discussing the results of the midterm elections.Trump refused to answer a follow-up question from Acosta, who repeatedly tried to ask the US President about Russian investigation. He then demanded a White House aide to remove the reporter's microphone, as the journalist persisted in his attempt to ask the question to Trump.Following the argument, the White House suspended Acosta's press pass for an unspecified duration.
Michael Sheen joins 'The Good Fight'
Micheal Sheen is taking up "The Good Fight". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the CBS All Access' legal drama is adding the actor as a series regular for its third season. Sheen, 49, will play a lawyer named Roland Blum in the streaming spin-off of "The Good Wife". Blum is described as brilliant, charismatic and Machiavellian; a man who also has an appetite for "drugs, sex, you name it - who's far more interested in winning than the niceties of following the law". "The Good Fight" has been a critical breakout for CBS All Access since the streamer's push into original scripted programming began in earnest last year. The third season is set to premiere in early 2019. Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie, Audra McDonald, Sarah Steele, Michael Boatman, Nyambi Nyambi and Delroy Lindo will be back as series regulars.
'Thugs...' journey has been special, memorable: Aamir Khan
Bollywood star Aamir Khan says whatever may be the fate of "Thugs Of Hindostan", which released on Thursday, he is satisfied with the feeling that the team has given the film its best and that it has been a joyride to work on it.
'Breaking Bad' movie in the works
"Breaking Bad" is going the big screen way. A movie adaptation of the hit drama series is underway with creator Vince Gilligan, Variety confirmed. The AMC show, headlined by Bryan Cranston, was about the transformation of Walter White, a chemistry teacher into a methamphetamine-making drug lord. Gilligan is working on a two-hour film. It is, however, unclear whether the film will up for television or get a theatrical release. Details are sparse and there is no information about the plot or whether any of series stars will return. The Albuquerque Journal reported a logline stating the film "tracks the escape of a kidnapped man and his quest for freedom". The Journal also stated "Greenbriar" as title. Production in the Duke City is scheduled to begin mid-November through early February, according to the publication. "Breaking Bad" ran for six seasons till 2013 after it got a new lease of life on Netflix. The show's universe expanded with a spin-off prequel "Better Call Saul" that ...
Creating Kerala in Karnataka was blessing in disguise: 'Shakeela' director
The shooting of Bollywood biopic "Shakeela" had to be shifted from Kerala to Karnataka due to the devastating floods. But director Indrajit Lankesh says the experience of shooting here has given them a chance to explore some unexplored locations of Karnataka.