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'Ford v Ferrari' trailer: Matt Damon, Christian Bale bring greatest track rivalry to big screen
The trailer of the highly-anticipated 'Ford v Ferrari', starring Matt Doman and Christian Bale is finally here and it is everything! The trailer has all the elements -- thrill, drama, and humour to keep the moviegoers glued to the screens.The two actors team up to build a revolutionary car to take on the most gruelling and prestigious race car in the world. The makers of the film shared the intriguing trailer on the movie's Twitter handle."Watch the new trailer for #FORDvFERRARI directed by James Mangold, starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. In theaters November 15," the caption read.The 2 minute 24 seconds trailer begins with Ken Miles (Christian Bale) staring out at a race track with his young son."Out there is the perfect lap. You see it?" he says. When his son says he thinks he can, Miles responds, "Most people can't."A few moments into the trailer, Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) is approached by Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) and the company to build the fastest car ever to take ...
Makeup giant Sephora to close for training over racial profiling
High street makeup powerhouse Sephora has announced it will close all its US stores, distribution centres and corporate office for employee training after a racial profiling incident involving Grammy-nominated singer SZA. The black R&B star earlier tweeted she was in one of the beauty chain's shops when security was called on her. In a statement posted to social media on May 24, Sephora said it would close on Wednesday morning to "host inclusion workshops for our employees." "These values have always been at the heart of Sephora, and we're excited to welcome everyone when we reopen," the company added. SZA had tweeted that security was called "to make sure I wasn't stealing", while she was at a Sephora store northwest of Los Angeles. She added: "We had a long talk. U have a blessed day Sandy," referring to an employee. SZA has been nominated for several Grammy awards, including this year for best new artist and best R&B song. Sephora responded directly with its own tweet, ...
No one questioned when I played college girl at 30: Taapsee on 'Saand Ki Aankh' criticism
Taapsee Pannu says she was surprised at the criticism the first look poster of "Saand Ki Aankh" received as she and her co-star Bhumi Pednekar had an amazing time taking on the characters which required them to be "double" their age. The film chronicles the story of world's oldest sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar and feature Taapsee and Bhumi in the lead. The poster was criticised for casting two young actors to portray 60-year-olds and not women closer to the age of the sharpshooters. Taapsee, however, looks at the debate from another point of view. "I was pretty surprised and laughed at it thinking, no one questioned me when I played a college girl at 30. Nobody questions when these big actors portray college characters being triple the age. At that time nothing happens," Taapsee told PTI. The "Badla" star says people should appreciate her and Bhumi for choosing to portray older characters at prime of their careers. "It's so strange that two actresses, at the prime of their .
Nawazuddin Siddiqui bags lead role in Netflix's 'Serious Men'
After an impressive performance in Netflix's 'Sacred Games', Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set for his second outing with the online streaming giant for its upcoming film 'Serious Men'.The actor will play the lead role in the movie which will be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra.It will be an adaptation of journalist and writer Manu Joseph's novel of the same name.Film critic Taran Adarsh shared the details about the upcoming project on his Twitter handle.'Serious Men' was Manu Joseph's debut novel which released in 2010. It is a satire that revolves around the relationship of father and son from the Dalit community.Nawazuddin will next be seen in 'Bole Chudiyan' which is scheduled to go on floor this month.Recently, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor wrapped up shooting for Honey Trehan's debut film 'Raat Akeli Hai' in which he will be seen alongside Radhika Apte.He has also joined the cast of 'Housefull 4' for a special song.
Phoolan Devi's autobiography to be adapted for web
The autobiography "I, Phoolan Devi", based on the life of Phoolan Devi, popularly known as the Bandit Queen, will be made into a web series.
Marilyn Monroe's sex symbol vibe continues to live on
Marilyn Monroe was known as one of the most iconic sex symbols of Hollywood in the 1950s and early 1960s, and the late Hollywood actress continues to be a sex icon for many till date.
Misaal bano: Hrithik inspires many in 'Super 30' poster
Actor Hrithik Roshan is spreading a feeling of inspiration with the latest poster of his forthcoming film "Super 30".
Vivek Agnihotri to make film on Kashmiri Pandits
Feeling strongly about the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandit community from Kashmir Valley due to militancy, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri will be making a movie on this theme.
Priyanka, Nick recreate Romeo-Juliet moment
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and her husband Nick Jonas, a pop singer, recreated the iconic balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet".
Kiara has no qualms in ditching make-up for camera
Actress Kiara Advani says she is comfortable being in front of the camera without any make-up.
Political hotbed, culturally rich Varanasi woos filmmakers
Varanasi, which has taken centre stage in the country's electoral politics since Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it his Lok Sabha constituency, has become an exciting place for filmmakers to explore.
Abhishek posts Big B, Jaya's image on 46th anniversary
On megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress-politician Jaya Bachchan's 46th wedding anniversary on Monday, their actor-son Abhishek Bachchan shared a heart-warming image of the star couple.
People don't like older women talking about sex: Fonda
Actress Jane Fonda finds it disturbing to see people being uncomfortable with older women's sexuality.
Nawazuddin excited to work with Sudhir Mishra
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is set to star in Netflixs adaptation of Manu Josephs book "Serious Men", says he is excited to work with a creative mind like filmmaker Sudhir Mishra.
JK Rowling working on four new Harry Potter books
British author JK Rowling has revealed she is expanding her wizarding world of Harry Potter with four new eBook shorts. The author said the digital short stories would be themed around the curriculum Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley studies at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. "Prepare to delve deeper into the rich history of magic with this new series of eBook shorts, inspired by the British Library exhibition and its companion books, 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic'. "The series features four bitesize reads, each themed by Hogwarts lessons, and will take you back in time once again to learn about the traditional folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories, accompanied by some new, gorgeous line drawings from London-based artist Rohan Daniel Eason," the announcement on website Pottermore read. The eBook shorts will also feature notes, manuscript pages and sketches as previously seen in "Harry Potter: A History of Magic". The four titles ..
Actor-singer Ruma Guha Thakurta is dead
Actor-singer Ruma Guha Thakurta, who impressed the audience with her impressive performance in Bengali films like 'Ganga', 'Balika Badhu' and '36 Chowringhee Lane', died in sleep early Monday aged 84, family sources said. Thakurta, the first wife of versatile actor-singer Kishore Kumar, passed away at her Ballygunge Place residence in the city. She was suffering from old age-related ailments. Thakurta is survived by two sons including singer Amit Kumar and a daughter from two marriages. "She passed away in her sleep early this morning. Our family doctor confirmed it. The timing of her death could be between 6 and 6.15 am," said Ayan Guha Thakurta, her son from her second marriage. Thakurta, a niece of film legend Satyajit Ray, worked in over 60 films. She started her career as a dancer before moving to the then Bombay where she got married to singer Kishore Kumar in the early 1950s. The two, who got separated in 1958, had a son - singer Amit Kumar. She later married ...
Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star in Netflix's 'Serious Men' adaptation
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been roped in to play the lead in Netflix's upcoming film "Serious Men", an adaption of Manu Joseph's book of the same name. The project will mark the 45-year-old actor's second outing on the streaming service after critically-acclaimed show "Sacred Games". "Serious Men" will be directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Bombay Fables and Cineraas Entertainment. The story revolves around wily slum dweller, who cons the country into believing his dim-witted 10-year-old son is a genius, to realise that the only victim of his dangerous game is his son. "I am very excited to be a part of Netflix's 'Serious Men' and work with a creative mind like Sudhir Mishra. This is my second stint with Netflix after 'Sacred Games' and I hope that people give Ayyan Mani the same love that they extended to Ganesh Gaitonde. "For now, I am eagerly awaiting the release of 'Sacred Games 2' and can't wait to see the audience's reaction," Nawazuddin said in a statement.
Priyanka Chopra wants Nick Jonas to run for president
Global icon Priyanka Chopra is one ambitious woman. Adding to her long list of aspirations, the actor revealed that she would like to run for prime minister of India and would love her husband Nick Jonas to run for president.Opening up about the political aspirations for herself and her beau, Priyanka said that both of them "want to make a change," reported People."I would love to run for prime minister of India. I would love Nick to run for president," Priyanka told The Sunday Times as cited by People."I don't like the things associated with politics ... but I know that both of us really want to make a change. Never say never," she added.While the 36-year-old actor told the outlet that she has tried to remain apolitical throughout her life because she likes to "cheer for humanity," Priyanka couldn't deny the fact that Jonas could swap his rockstar life to live in the White House and would make for a great leader."He's not afraid to use the word feminist and I love that," she ...
Delhi HC to hear plea seeking stay on release of 'Bharat'
The Delhi High Court said it will hear on Monday itself a plea seeking a stay on the release of Salman Khan starrer "Bharat" on the grounds that the film named after the nation will distort its cultural and political image. The film is slated to release on June 5. The plea was mentioned for urgent hearing before a vacation bench of Justices J R Midha and Chander Shekhar which said it will hear it today itself. The plea said the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act prohibited the use of the name 'Bharat' for any trade, business, profession, or in a title of any patent and in any trademark. The petition, filed by one Vikas Tyagi, said that according to the Constitution, 'Bharat' is the official name of the country and it was inappropriate to name a film after it. "I feel it is not appropriate to name such film or any character associated with this film after our great nation. It is distorting the cultural and political image of our great country 'Bharat'...," it ...
Singer-actress Ruma Guha Thakurta dead
Celebrated Bengali singer-actress Ruma Guha Thakurta died at her residence here on Monday following old age related problems, family sources said. She was 84.