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Film Editor Mark Livolsi dies at 56
American Film Editor Mark Livolsi, known for his work in comedy-drama 'The Devil Wears Prada' has passed away. He was 56.The cause of his death is yet not known. As per his wife, Livolsi died unexpectedly in his Pasadena apartment on September 23, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Livolsi's first film editing credit was for Cameron Crowe's Vanilla Sky (2001), with Joe Hutshing. He had worked as an associate editor with Hutshing and Saar Klein on Crowe's previous film, Almost Famous (2000), whose editing was recognised by an Academy Award nomination.A four-time Eddie Award nominee, Livolsi edited the remake of The Jungle Book (2016) and The Lion King (2019) for director Jon Favreau; The Blind Side (2009) and Saving Mr. Banks (2013) for John Lee Hancock; Wedding Crashers (2005), Fred Claus (2007) and The Judge (2014) for David Dobkin; and The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Marley & Me (2008) and The Big Year (2011) for David Frankel.He also is survived by his daughter, Madeleine.
Ben Affleck breaks silence, says addiction a lifelong struggle
For the first time, since his admission into the rehabilitation centre, actor Ben Affleck has broken his silence, saying battling addiction is a "lifelong and difficult struggle."Taking to his Instagram account, the 'Gone Girl' star posted a lengthy statement writing, "Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle. Because of that, one is never really in or out of treatment. It is a full-time commitment. I am fighting for myself and my family."Thanking fans and family for the well wishes he has received while in treatment, Affleck added, "So many people have reached out on social media and spoken about their own journeys with addiction. To those people, I want to say thank you. Your strength is inspiring and is supporting me in ways I didn't think was possible. It helps to know I am not alone. As I've had to remind myself, if you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure."The 46-year-old concluded that he hopes to set an example to others
Chris Evans wraps up shooting for 'Avengers 4'
American actor Chris Evans who is famous for his superhero role in the popular science-fiction film series 'Avengers' has wrapped up shooting for his part as Captain America.The 37-year-old who has been playing the role for the last eight years announced that he has officially finished shooting for 'Avengers 4', writing how it had been an "emotional day" for him. Evans also thanked everyone in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in the audience, for the memories.He has played the superhero since 2011's 'Captain America: The First Avenger'. He has starred in two sequels - 2014's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' and 2016's 'Captain America: Civil War' - along with two 'Avengers' movies.In an interview with The New York Times in March this year, Evans had hinted that he might retire as Captain America after 'Avengers 4'."You want to get off the train before they push you off," he told the publication.It's possible that following Evans' retirement, another Captain America ...
Chris Evans wraps up playing 'Captain America'
Actor Chris Evans was emotional as he hung up his shield as Captain America, a role he has played for nearly a decade.
Babul Supriyo accuses Bengal cops of threatening singer
Union Minister Babul Supriyo has accused the West Bengal police of threatening noted singer Shaan that the licence to his show would be cancelled if Supriyo was present in the audience.
More Austrian young musicians to teach, perform with Indian counterparts: Envoy
Terming music as a perfect tool for "building bridges between different nations and cultures and people" Austrian Ambassador to India, Brigitte Oppinger-Walchshofer on Thursday said there were plans to bring more troupes of young musicians from Austria to this country and let them teach and perform with Indian musicians.
Actor Sapna Pabbi supports Tanushree, recalls her own uncomfortable incident
Actor Sapna Pabbi has opened up about an uncomfortable experience she had while shooting for a project. The actor, who made her feature film debut with "Khamoshiyan" in 2015, said she supports fellow actor Tanushree Dutta, who has alleged that actor Nana Patekar misbehaved with her when the two were shooting a special song for "Horn Ok Pleassss" 10 years ago. In a lengthy statement posted on her official Instagram account, Pabbi said she was backstabbed by a female colleague who, she alleged, colluded with the director and producer. She did not, however, mention any names. "As an actress I often experience what Tanushree has experienced on almost a daily basis. My voice silenced my words manipulated, twisted and used for the wrong reasons. I have had the opportunity to work with some incredibly talented females in all kinds of respective roles within the business," she wrote. "Sadly I have been disappointed with the way some of these women (and others within my working environment) ...
Comedian Utsav Chakraborty accused of sexual harassment
Comedian Utsav Chakraborty, who has featured in some videos of comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB), has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women who have come out about their experiences on social media. In his defence, he says the issue needs patience and context.
Ruhaan Rajput bags Mid-day Young Achiever Icons Award 2018
Actor Ruhaan Rajput, won the Mid-day Young Achiever Icons Award for the year 2018.Ruhaan was recognised for his work in the industry in a short span of time by Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis. The event took place at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.Speaking on the occasion, Rajput said, "This is a great honour for me and I feel immensely happy that my hard work is being recognised. Acting has always been my first love as it gives me the required creative satisfaction and I feel proud that I have been able to establish a name in the industry. I am also grateful to Mid-day, which has bestowed me with the honour. I intend to continue such work and hope to keep winning the hearts of my audience. This is indeed a big encouragement for me and all the young talent in our country."Ruhaan Rajput made a debut in the industry with Pravat Rout's film "Prarabdh" followed by three music albums- 'Moabbataiyan', 'Khidaki ka parda' and 'Saiyan re'. He is working ...
India to be guest of honour at Mexico's international cultural fest
The 46th edition of Cervantino International Festival, to be held in Mexico, will see India participating as a guest of honour, with an elaborate programme of performing arts, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Director General said here in a press conference on Thursday.
The Vamps excited to return to India after 2 years (Lead, correcting para 5)
Britain-based boy band The Vamps is set to return to India after a gap of two years for a week-long stay. The four-member band is looking forward to showcase their new music at two shows.
First-ever festival of traditional 'behrupiyas' to be held at IGNCA
A first-ever festival of traditional street performers 'behrupiyas' will be held at the the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts beginning Friday, a statement from the Ministry of Culture said. The festival will be held from October 5 to 7 where 70 artistes from different states of the country will perform, it said. Behrupiyas are traditional street performers who portray different characters like animals, gods and demons through dance, drama and music. This form of art was once popular in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. "The objective of the festival is to revive the very old and extinct art of India, giving people authentic information of this art (especially in the younger class), to increase the respect of people associated with this art," the statement said.
Vikas Verma to play Seleucus Nicator in 'Porus'
Actor Vikas Verma, who did a negative role in the film "Mom", will play Seleucus Nicator, the trusted general of Alexander the Great, in the TV show "Porus".
YouTube brings first Pop-up Space to Delhi-NCR
YouTube on Thursday unveiled its second Pop-up Space in India, and the first in Delhi-NCR. It was introduced in Hyderabad last year.
Javed Jaffery joins 'Jabariya Jodi' cast
Actor Javed Jaffery has joined the cast of "Jabariya Jodi" as Sidharth Malhotra's on screen father. The actor said he was not apprehensive about playing the role of a father as he believes it is "time to reinvent and present a diverse, fresh outlook". "My character in the film is that of a bad-ass gangster from Bihar. It's a very interesting, real, raw and fun character which adds a great dimension to the story," Jaffery, 54, said in a statement. Sidharth and Parineeti Chopra have already started shooting for this film in Lucknow earlier this month. Produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shailesh R Singh, the film revolves around the a man in Bihar who has made a business out of abducting grooms. The film is directed by debutant director Prashant Singh.
NSD appoints Ebrahim Alkazi chair, selects artist-in-residence
The National School of Drama (NSD) has appointed senior theatre practitioner Mohan Maharishi as its Ebrahim Alkazi Chair, and invited thespian B. Jayashree for its three-month artist-in-residence program, a statement released on Thursday said.
Use power of entertainment to convey social messages: R. Balki
Bollywood filmmaker R. Balki, on the launch of the #FeedOurFuture campaign here on Thursday, said films are a medium that can be used to address social issues and convey messages to the larger audience.
Cross questioning victim is unfair: Sayantani Ghosh on #MeToo
As Tanushree Dutta's sexual harassment allegations against Nana Patekar have sparked a debate in the Hindi entertainment industry, television actress Sayantani Ghosh has urged fraternity members not to question the victim's intentions.
Govt not biased towards Patekar, police will probe if plaint is filed: Minister
Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar said Thursday there will be a fair probe if actor Tanushree Dutta files a police complaint against Nana Patekar, following up on her allegations that he misbehaved with her during the shooting of a film in 2008. Kesarkar, the minister of state for home (rural), also asserted that the government was not biased towards Patekar. The Shiv Sena minister had said Wednesday that Patekar is an "illustrious personality" who had done a lot for the state, and asked why Dutta did not file a police complaint in the past 10 years. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Kesarkar said, "When an official complaint is lodged, police will be able to probe the case transparently so that justice is done to both the sides." The state government was not prejudiced or biased towards anybody and all are equal before the law, he added. "Yesterday, I had only said that Nana Patekar has done a lot of work in the state as a social worker. A formal complaint will ensure that nobody's .
One year of #MeToo: Time to break the silence, say women
It has been a year since New York Times published its expose on Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, taking the lid off sexual exploitation in the showbiz capital and marking that defining moment when women across the world, and in India too, came forward to say #MeToo. That the debate in the Hindi film industry around Tanushree Dutta's allegation that veteran actor Nana Patekar harassed her during a 2008 film shoot should be gathering steam a year after the NYT story on October 5, 2017 is coincidence perhaps. But the shout out to the powerful that the silence on the issue must be broken is not. The Weinstein saga of sexual intimidation and harassment created a seismic shift in Hollywood's gender politics and altered the landscape the world over, albeit in varying degrees. It is tempting to conclude that Dutta's allegation has heralded Bollywood's #MeToo moment but that may be presumptuous, say industry insiders. "While it is great that women are speaking up, it is also showing us how ...