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'Mastram' to get a sequel
The 2014 film "Mastram" will get a sequel, which will be set in the UK.
Hilary Duff in 'no rush' to marry boyfriend
Singer-actress Hilary Duff is reportedly fast approaching the last leg of her pregnancy, but is in "no rush" to marry her boyfriend and musician Matthew Koma.
Pete Davidson gets Grande's 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' tattoo
Comedian Pete Davidson is continuing his tattoo journey inspired by singer and his fiancee Ariana Grande.
John unveils first poster of 'Batla House'
After teasing the audience with his look, Bollywood star John Abraham on Saturday shared the first poster of his upcoming thriller drama 'Batla House'.The 45-year-old took to social media to unveil the poster, writing, "'95 mins that took 8yrs to be resolved and changed his life forever.' The story of India's most Decorated/Controversial Cop. #BatlaHouse"The flick is inspired by the real Batla House encounter that took place a decade ago on September 19. The 'Parmanu' star will portray the role inspired by Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, who spearheaded the encounter. As the tag line says 'The story of India's Most Decorated/Controversial Cop', the case was about this one man who has had 70 encounters, a record 22 convictions from 30 cases and nine Gallantry Awards.Talking about the film, John said, "Being recognised for films like 'Madras Cafe' and 'Parmanu', I automatically gravitate towards scripts like 'Batla House'. However, that also means that the script needs to live up to those ...
Kenan Thompson to star in NBC comedy series
Actor-comedian Kenan Thompson is set to star in a comedy series that has received a production commitment at NBC. The series, titled "Saving Larry", is a single-camera comedy in which Thomson would star as a dad who has to be both mother and father to his kids after his wife dies. Jackie Clarke is the writer and also executive producer, with Lorne Michaels and Andrew Singer also executive producing, reported Deadline. Universal Television will produce along with Michaels' Broadway Video. If things get finalised, it would likely mean Thompson's exit from "SNL", where he recently broke the record as the longest-serving cast member in the show's four plus decades on the air.
Ready to help Kerala irrespective of politics: PM to actor Mohanlal
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has opened up about his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.After their September 3 meeting, speculations had started doing the rounds that the 58-year-old might join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.Addressing those reports in his latest blog, the actor said, "There were speculative news reports about my meeting with the PM. Being an Indian citizen, if I have permission, I can always meet him. What is surprising is that the PM did not speak a word about politics."Mohanlal added that his meeting with the Prime Minister took place on the actor's request."I got permission to meet him because I requested for a prior appointment. Surprisingly, he himself came to welcome me. He hugged me saying, 'Mohanlal ji.' He patted on my shoulders thrice. He knew me," wrote the Malayalam film actor.He added that the two talked about Kerala floods, his NGO ViswaSanthi Foundation, among other topics.The Prime Minsiter told ..
Todd Haynes to direct 'Dry Run'
Filmmaker Todd Haynes has been roped in to direct Participant Media's "Dry Run". The film is based on the New York Times Magazine article about the lawyer who took on the chemical company DuPont, reported Variety. Participant and Mark Ruffalo are producing the film from a rewrite by Mario Correa. Matthew Carnahan had penned the first draft. Based on Nathaniel Rich's New York Times Magazine article "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare," the film revolves around Robert Bilott, who had been practicing as a corporate defense attorney for eight years when he took on an environmental lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont. The suit turned into a battle exposing a decades-long history of chemical pollution.
'Village Rockstars' becomes India's official entry to Oscars 2019
Rima Das' directorial "Village Rockstars", an Assamese movie, has been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars 2019.
Alec Baldwin will return to 'SNL' as Donald Trump
Actor Alec Baldwin will be back as President Donald Trump in the upcoming 44th season of "Saturday Night Live". The news was revealed during James Andrew Miller's Origins podcast focused on the new season, which kicks off September 29. The premiere will be hosted by Adam Driver and feature a performance by Kanye West. "Trump is insane. I think most people know, the guy he is insane. We have a man who is president who is insane. You can't go far enough with this idiot. You can't go far enough. You can't go far enough" Baldwin said. Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of "Saturday Night Live," told Miller that he was glad to have Baldwin return to the role. "I think there is probably no other actor who is looking to take that and follow Alec. And I think, for a new cast member to come in and try that would be a really tough thing to do," Michaels said. Baldwin's return had been in doubt given comments he had made during SNL's Season 43. "Every time I do it now, it's like agony. ...
Won't do any film which will make Aaradhya feel awkward: Abhishek
Actor Abhishek Bachchan says going forward he will be conscious to not be a part of any film which will make his daughter Aaradhya feel awkward while watching. "I will now choose whatever work I do in professional career based on Aaradhya. I would not personally, currently, like to make a film which I feel Aaradhya would feel awkward watching," Bachchan said. The actor was in conversation with journalist Mayank Shekhar at Jagran Cinema Summit, here Friday. Bachchan said both him and his actor-wife Aishwarya Rai are very clear that they won't force their daughter to pick a profession of their choice and would stand by her decision irrespectively. "As far as Aishwarya and I are concerned, be it tomorrow, twenty years down the line or whenever, whatever she decides, we will support her no matter what. That's what our parents did for us as well. "As a parent you want the best for your child. What she decides to do is completely her choice. We will never weigh down on her, that this is ...
:Folowing
:Folowing are the TV Programmes to be Telecast by Doordarshen Kendra here on Sunday23rd September 2018. DD Malayalam ------------- 06.00 Devotional songs 06.30 Siet 07.00 Krishidarshan 07.25 Morning show - Sudinam (live) 07.30 Varthakal 08.00 Morning show continues (live) 08.30 Spon. prog. 08.58 News headlines 09.00 Spon. prog. 09.30 Sponsored prog. 10.00 News 10.05 Archives 10.30 Spon. prog. 11.00 News headlines 11.05 Samvadam 12.00 News headlines 12.02 Health programme 12.30 Science programme 13.00 Varthakal 13.30 Chithrolsavam 13.55 News headlines 14.00 Interview 14.30 Bold & beautiful 14.55 Day highlights.
The Equalizer 2: Vigilante justice drama does scant justice
Film: "The Equalizer"; Starring: Denzel Washington, Melissa Leo; Directed: Anoine Fuqua; Rating: ** ½ (2 and a half stars)
'Peppermint' is a self-justice abomination
Film: "Peppermint"; Starring: Jennifer Garner; Directed: Pierre Morel; Rating: **(2 stars)
Tejasswi believes in 'falling in love, going all out'
Actress Tejasswi Prakash says she believes in falling in love and going all out.
Abhinay Deo shoots major part of 'Doosra' on film
Filmmaker Abhinay Deo has chosen to shoot a major chunk of his next movie, a docu-fictional sports drama film titled "Doosra", on film.
OTT platform offers choice of convenience: Ekta Kapoor
Film and television producer Ekta Kapoor has said the new age digital entertainment platform offers a whole variety of content as per the convenience of the target audience.
'Every Bollywood film can't be released in China'
Bollywood producer Dinesh Vijan has said all Hindi films cannot be released in China due to censorship.
Drake postpones shows with Migos
Rapper Drake shifted yet another set of shows in Miami with the hip-hop trio, Migos.The rapper was scheduled to perform at American Airlines Arena with Migos on Friday and Saturday. However, these shows have been canceled due to technical issues on the set.TMZ reported that the tour will be rescheduled to be held in November.The tour got off to a rough start, with several dates getting pushed back or canceled altogether.
Yash Birla gives fitness tips to Aayush Shah
Actor Aayush Shah says fitness enthusiast Yash Birla helped him get fit for his role in "Night and Fog".
Chloe Zhao to direct Marvel's 'The Eternals'
After making one of 2017's blockbusters, 'The Rider', Chinese film director Chloe Zhao is all set to helm Marvel Studios' next potential franchise, 'The Eternals.'The search for a director for the superhero team adventure narrowed in the last few weeks of summer, with a shortlist consisting of Nicole Kassell (Watchmen Pilot), Travis Knight (Bumblebee, Kubo and the Two Strings), Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Penned by Matthew and Ryan Firpo, the project features super-powered and near-immortal beings known as Eternals and a monstrous off-shoot known as the Deviants that were created by cosmic beings known as Celestials.It was also revealed that one aspect of the story involves a love story between Ikaris, a man fueled by cosmic energy, and Sersi, who relishes moving amongst humans.American comic book artist Jack Kirby created the title in 1976 during his cosmic hero stage and was influenced by works such as the Chariots of the Gods, which explored ..