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Katherine Langford joins 'Avengers 4'
"13 Reasons Why" fame actress Katherine Langford has joined the cast of super hero film "Avengers 4".
Music maestro Khayyam conferred Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement
Renowned National Award winning music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, better known as "Khayyam", was conferred this year's prestigious Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement late on Friday night here.
'13 Reasons Why' star Katherine Langford joins 'Avengers 4'
"13 Reasons Why" breakout Katherine Langford has boarded the cast of upcoming "Avengers 4" in an unspecified role. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 22-year-old actor has shot her scenes for the film but the details of her character have not been revealed yet. Marvel Studios has also not confirmed the actor's casting. Langford is currently awaiting the premiere of Netflix's "Cursed" series, created by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler. The series is a fresh take on the Arthurian legend, and follows teenager Nimue, who joins forces with mercenary Arthur on a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword. It will come on Netflix in 2019. "Avengers 4" will release worldwide on May 3 next year.
Rapper Kaalan Walker faces multiple sexual assault charges
"Kings" actor and rapper Kaalan Walker has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault. Walker, who recently starred alongside Halle Berry and Daniel Craig in the 2017 drama, was first arrested in Van Nuys last month after police connected him to the chain of sexual assaults, according to a news release from Los Angeles Police Department. The actor, 23, allegedly began contacting aspiring models through the internet in 2016 and promised them opportunities for professional work, reported People magazine. Walker's charges include five counts of forcible rape, three counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object, and one count of forcible oral copulation, according to court documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times. Walker is also being held on a USD 1,080,000 bail, and his next court date is scheduled for November 14. Los Angeles Police are currently investigating the case and whether there are any other alleged victims.
People don't have the guts to misbehave with my family: Actor Saif Ali Khan (IANS Interview)
As the rise of #MeToo movement in India has opened many dark spaces of Bollywood, actor Saif Ali Khan, whose daughter Sara Ali Khan is gearing up for her Bollywood debut, feels no one has the guts to mess with his family members.
'Last Christmas' to release in November 2019
Actors Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding starrer romcom "Last Christmas" will release on November 15, 2019.
Star Wars' Boba Fett spin-off no longer in works
'Star Wars' spin-ff on Boba Fett is not happening. Boba Fett debuted in 1980's "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" and re-appeared in 1983's "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" as a mercenary for the Galactic Empire. Actor Jeremy Bulloch played the character in the two movies and Jason Wingreen provided Boba Fett's voice. Last year in May, news emerged that Disney and Lucasfilm had been developing a "Star Wars" standalone movie centered on the bounty hunter Boba Fett from "Logan" director James Mangold. The project was never officially announced. The decision comes after last "Star Wars" spin-off, "Solo", did not work well at the box-office. The first anthology film was 2016's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story".
'Last Christmas' to arrive on Nov 15 next year
Universal Pictures has announced the release date of the upcoming romantic comedy 'Last Christmas'.According to Deadline, the film will come out on November 15, 2019. The Paul Feig-directed flick stars Emilia Clarke of 'Game of Thrones' and Henry Golding of 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Apart from them, the cast also includes 'Beauty and the Beast' actor 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.
There's sense of achievement playing Sridevi's role: Rakul Preet Singh
Actress Rakul Preet Singh says playing the role of late veteran actress Sridevi in the upcoming NTR biopic is an achievement for her.
Jenna Dewan files for divorce
Actress Jenna Dewan has officially filed for divorce from actor Channing Tatum, six months after they announced their separation.
Manipuri filmmaker urges GIFF to screen movies in NE states
Manipur filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar has suggested that the movies being screened at the ongoing Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF) are shown in other north eastern states. Altogether 108 films, including 52 foreign movies, are being screened in the festival. It also includes Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, Marathi, Hindi, Assamese and other regional films. "GIFF is a very good initiative to promote a film culture in the region and it would be of immense help if it screens its films in other north eastern states so that more people will get to see good films," Kumar told PTI. "Our cinema is in Kerala, Karnataka, Bengal, Assam and other states. This is real Indian cinema and not Bollywood," the national award winning film maker said. Manipur has many independent filmmakers, but government support is lacking. For that reason, films are made on very low budgets, he said. Independent films are very popular in Manipur with around sixty releases every year though there ..
'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota' opens to rousing applause at India premiere
Filmmaker Vasan Bala's "Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota" received a thunderous response at its India premiere at the JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Friday night. The film chronicles the story of a young man born without pain receptors who longs to defeat 100 opponents in a kumite tournament. The action-comedy recently bagged People's Choice Award in the Midnight Madness section at Toronto International Film Festival. Vasan said he always wanted to make a film about karate and martial arts, and the movie is from a "film fan making a film." "It was not supposed to be in a scary zone but grounded in reality and still have a character, whose life has been like mine. Like all of us here have been beaten up in school, then planned revenge for months and then you learn karate and do nothing about it," the director said. The film stars Abhimanyu Dassani, Radhika Madan, Gulshan Devaiah, Mahesh Manjrekar, Jimit Drivedi. Radhika, who recently featured in "Pataakha", said it was only by chance that she ...
'13 Reasons Why' star Katherine Langford joins 'Avengers 4'
'13 Reasons Why' star Katherine Langford is all set to appear in the upcoming superhero film 'Avengers 4'.The 22-year-old, whose role is being kept under wraps, has filmed scenes for the currently untitled film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Langford catapulted to stardom with Netflix series '13 Reasons Why', in which she played the role of a high school student, Hannah Baker, and even earned a Golden Globe nomination. She appeared in the first two seasons but is not returning for the next year's third part.Apart from 'Avengers 4', Langford will return to the small screen as the star of the upcoming Netflix horror series 'Cursed'.'Avengers 4' is directed by 'Avengers: Infinity War' filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo.
Sexual harassment cases at workplace are like an epidemic: Swara
Actress Swara Bhasker, who has been a supporter of India's #MeToo movement, says that sexual harassment cases at the workplace are like an epidemic. She hopes to bring awareness about it via the film and television industry.
High On Fire's latest album packs in barbaric intensity (Music Review)
American heavy metal band High On Fire released their eighth studio album, "The Electric Messiah", on October 5, and this can only be described as a sheer 57-minute head-bang fest.
History will not misjudge Manmohan Singh: Anupam
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has wrapped up shooting of "The Accidental Prime Minister" that is based on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and says history will not misjudge the Congress leader.
Seth Rogen, Michael Keaton to star in John McAfee movie
Actors Seth Rogen and Michael Keaton will star in "King of the Jungle", a comedy about the true story of tech magnate John McAfee.
Jenna Dewan files for divorce from Channing Tatum
Actor Jenna Dewan has officially filed for divorce from Channing Tatum, six months after the two announced their split.The 'Step Up' star made the filing on Friday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences, E! Online reported. In the documents, submitted by her lawyer Samantha Spector, the 37-year-old is reportedly asking for joint legal and physical custody of their five-year-old daughter.The 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' star filed a response in which he also requested joint physical and legal custody of their child.Earlier in April, Dewan and Tatum announced their separation almost after nine years of their marriage.The two had been together since 2006, when they met on the sets of film 'Step Up'.
Diljit Dosanjh launches new song 'Putt Jatt Da'
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Saturday launched his new single "Putt Jatt Da", composed by Archie and penned by Ikka.
'Vada Chennai' prequel best suited for digital platform: Vetrimaaran
Filmmaker Vetrimaaran says he has plans to make a prequel to his multi-generational Tamil gangster drama "Vada Chennai" but he feels it would be best suited for digital platform.