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'Nutcracker and The Four Realms' gets India release date
Disney's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" will release in India along with the world on November 2.
Women have arrived in film industry: Mexican director
With the upcoming release of "Silencio," Mexican director Lorena Villarreal believes that her film is an important step not only for herself but also for all women.
Rowling, Tolkien, Austen novels vie for bragging rights
A six-month effort to find America's best-loved novel is coming to an end, with works by JK Rowling and Jane Austen among the top contenders. The results of a nationwide vote will be announced Tuesday on the final episode of PBS' "The Great American Read." PBS says more than 4 million votes were cast, with Rowling's "Harry Potter" saga and Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" making the top 10 as voting wrapped last week. Other front-runners were "Charlotte's Web" by EB White and "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell. "The Great American Read" host Meredith Vieira says the contest served as a reminder of the power of books and the discussions they can foster.
No more rom-com for Julia Roberts?
American actor Julia Roberts, known as the queen of rom-coms, feels that she has had too much life experience to convincingly star in a rom-com now.While promoting her upcoming drama thriller series 'Homecoming,' she said that unless she gets the role of a parent, there is no "rom-com-ing."The 50-year-old said, "There came a point in my career where people thought I had turned on romantic comedies, which I love them, I love to be in them, I love to watch them," Roberts explained. "But sometimes, they just don't work at a certain point of life experience,"Fox News quoted her statement to ET.In her upcoming drama series, Roberts will play the role of Heidi -- a former caseworker at a government facility that helped soldiers transition back into the world as a civilian, who has now left her life behind and is haunted by paranoia, conspiracies, and memories she didn't know existed.Roberts built her career starring in some of the most enduring romantic comedies of the modern film era like .
'Top Gear' to have British hosts replacing Matt LeBlanc
The famous motoring show 'Top Gear' will now have British hosts replacing American actor Matt LeBlanc.British entertainers Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff have been signed in to host the show. This comes after LeBlanc announced that he would be leaving the show after the next series of this show is aired.LeBlanc would appear in the 26th season of the motoring show, the shooting for which would commence this year, and will eventually be aired in early 2019.In the season 27 of this show, the fresh new pair will be seen. The shooting for this will commence in 2019 and will go on to air later in that year.McGuinness and Flintoff will join automotive journalist Chris Harris for the show.The ecstatic McGuiness said that getting into the show is a big honour for him as he grew up watching the show, reported Deadline. On the other hand, Flintoff added that this is a great opportunity for him as he has always been passionate about cars.According to a BBC official, Patrick Holland, the ...
Mariah Carey announces Caution World Tour dates
American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is all set to take her act on the road and start the 'Caution World Tour' in February 2019.The 22-city run, produced by Live Nation, will start in Texas and will end in Pennsylvania, confirmed E!Online.Beginning on February 27, 2019, in Texas and ending on April 6, 2019, in Pennsylvania, the tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public from October 26.Prior to embarking on her tour next year, the 'Distance' singer will continue to appear in 'The Butterfly Returns', her Las Vegas residency show at Caesars Palace Colosseum.
Guillermo del Toro to direct an animated movie
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro of 'Shape of Water' fame is set to direct a stop-motion animated movie 'Pinocchio'.Toro will write, direct and produce it, for streaming giant Netflix, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The filmmaker has been a creative consultant cum executive producer for animated movies like 'Megamind', 'Puss in Boots' and 'Rise of the Guardians' to name a few.'Pinocchio' is a musical which is set during Benito Mussolini's fascist rule in Italy.In a statement, Toro also admitted that he has always been influenced by animated movies."No art form has influenced my life and my work more than animation and no single character in history has had as deep of a personal connection to me as Pinocchio," said del Toro in a statement."In our story, Pinocchio is an innocent soul with an uncaring father who gets lost in a world he cannot comprehend. He embarks on an extraordinary journey that leaves him with a deep understanding of his father and the real world. I've ...
Raju Hirani, Juhi Chaturvedi invite young scriptwriters
Celebrated filmmaker and screenplay writers Raju Hirani, Juhi Chaturvedi and Anjum Rajabali have invited young scriptwriters to be a part of a 'Cinestaan India's Storytellers Script Contest'.
'The Playboy Mr. Sawhney' is Jackie Shroff's finest performance: Director
Director Tariq Naved Siddiqui, who is all set to release his forthcoming short film 'The Playboy Mr. Sawhney' has said that Jackie Shroff has delivered one of the finest performances of his career in his forthcoming film.
I strongly believe stories come from small towns: Rajkumar Hirani
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has said he strongly believes stories come from small towns.
Ayushamann, Vicky to appear together in 'Koffee with Karan'
Actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal will be making their debut on filmmaker Karan Johar's popular chat show 'Koffee with Karan.'
Karnataka film body to mediate in sexual harassment spat
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on Monday said it would mediate and hold a reconciliation meeting between Kannada actress Sruthi Hariharan and actor Arjun Sarja, who she had accused of sexually harassment.
#MeToo: Fully support genuine cases, says ex-Assam CM
Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday voiced his support to the raging #MeToo movement in India, saying that he fully supports genuine cases.The former chief minister further underlined that false allegations should not be levelled against anyone.Speaking to ANI, Gogoi said, "This was happening first in America and now across the world. I totally support the genuine cases, but no false allegations should be levelled against anyone. Even I was accused by a woman once, but later it turned out to be fake and politically motivated."He added, "Whatever are truthful (in the cases), I support 100 per cent. But if there is any untruth, then it should be exposed."The MeToo movement gained momentum in India after Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta accused Nata Patekar of allegedly misbehaving with her during a film shoot in 2008.Since then, scores of women have come out to speak about their ordeals on social media, including actors, musicians, journalists, and politicians.
FWICE to issue non-cooperation notice to Alok Nath, Sajid Khan
Federation of Western Cine India Employees (FWCIE) on Monday said if Alok Nath and Sajid Khan, both accused of sexual harassment, do not respond to their notices, the organisation will move a "non cooperation" notice against them. Ashoke Pandit, President of Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) said they approached the FWICE, headed by B N Tiwari, after receiving an unsatisfactory response from Alok. "We approached our mother body FWICE as we were not satisfied with Alok's answer and as Sajid Khan has not answered, the federation has issued a second notice. "If they don't respond a non-cooperation (notice) will be issued against them," Ashoke told PTI. In a letter to Sajid, IFTDA had demanded an explanation from the director for his alleged offensive behaviour within seven days. A notice was also sent to Alok by the organisation. The veteran actor replied to the notice via his lawyer who said Alok wasn't "answerable" to the organisation. Nath was accused of rape
MeToo storm in KTK film industry; KFCC to try for a compromise
The Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce is seeking to bring about a conciliation between multi-lingual actor Arjun Sarja and actress Sruthi Hariharan, who had accused him of "lewd and complete unprofessional behaviour" during a film shooting in 2016. KFCC president S A Chinne Gowda convened a special meeting Monday to deliberate on the accusation made by Sruthi against Sarja and the complaint lodged by his father-in-law Rajesh against the actress. Gowda told reporters that a reconciliation committee would be constituted to resolve such cases in future. Former KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu said a special meeting would be held on Wednesday where both the parties would be brought together to solve the matter amicably. Govindu, however, sought to know why the actress took two years to rake it up now. Hit by the #MeToo storm, Sarja has decided to take a legal recourse against Sruthi. Sarja's close friend Prashanth Sambaragi Monday said "Till August 20, 2018, Sruthi had been ...
Ayushmann, Vicky debuts 'Koffee with Karan'
Bollywood superstars Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal are all set to make their debut at 'super' episode of 'Koffee with Karan'.The host of the show and televisions' favourite anchor, Karan Johar has been actively sharing various videos and pictures from the sets of the show. He recently took to his official Instagram account to tease the audience with a picture of Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal posing with him.The post read, " With the talented actors and super fun boys!!! @ayushmannk and @vickykaushal09! Super episode of #koffeewithkaran @starworldindia @hotstar."Ayushmann looked dapper in blue and orange jacket while Vicky looked suave in a grey lining three-piece suit. On the other hand, Karan rocked his look with a velvet green jacket.The sixth season of the chat show premiered on Sunday with Bollywood divas Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt as the opening guests. The second episode promises to be a fun-filled ride as it will feature actors Akshay Kumar and Ranveer ...
Child abuse not taken seriously by Indian men: Shweta Pandit
Singer Shweta Pandit, who has accused veteran music composer Anu Malik of sexual misconduct, says child abuse is not taken seriously by men in the country.
'Windows' by Steve McQueen to close Mami Mumbai film festival
"12 Years a Slave" director Steve McQueen's new film "Windows" will bring the curtains down on the 20th edition of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The film, a collaboration between McQueen and "Gone Girl" writer Gillian Flynn, is a heist-thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption. Based on Lynda La Plante's TV show of the same name, "Widows" revolves around four women who unite after learning that their dead criminal husbands have left debt behind. They decide to take fate into their own hands, while conspiring to forge a future on their own terms. Academy Award-winner Viola Davis, Michelle Rodrigues, Elizabeth Debicki and Cynthia Erivo star in lead roles with powerhouse actors Liam Neeson, Daniel Kaluuya, Robert Duvall, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Jacki Weaver and Carrie Coon play supporting parts. "Over the last 20 years, the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star has become an important international film festival showcasing the best of cinema from
Suresh Nambath appointed as next Editor of The Hindu
The Hindu Publishing Group on Monday said its Board of Directors unanimously appointed Suresh Nambath as the Editor of the English daily The Hindu.
Addison Timlin welcomes first child
American actors Jeremy Allen White and wife Addison Timlin welcomed their bundle of joy, a baby girl named Ezer Billie White.The 'Stand Up Guys' star took to Instagram to share the news. She uploaded a picture in which White can be seen holding his daughter in his arms and wrote, "Ezer Billie White 10.20.2018 Welcome to the world baby girl, it just got so much brighter."A second image in the post shows the baby resting on Timlin's chest as the new mom's eyes are closed.In celebration of her 27th birthday in June, Timlin announced that she and her boyfriend were expecting their first child together..