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Macedonia selects 'Secret Ingredient' for 91st Oscars

Macedonia has officially selected Iscelitel (Secret Ingredient) as its entry for the 'foreign language film' category at the 91st Oscars.Directed by Gjorce Stavreski, the story revolves around a series of dramatic events triggered by a therapeutic cannabis cake, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The film mixes drama and comedy perfectly and it shows an underpaid train mechanic giving his father a cake made of stolen marijuana to relieve and calm his cancer pain. However, he is soon cornered by criminals making it hard for him to escape as they are searching for their drugs and the nosy neighbours who want a recipe for the secret healing cake.'Secret Ingredient' is Macedonia's 15th entry in the 'foreign language film' category in the Oscar race since 1994.Milcho Manchevski's 'Before the Rain' was the first submission, and the only one to have earned an Academy Award nomination.

Kritika Kamra found Ahmedabad 'very cool'

Actress Kritika Kamra, who has made her Bollywood debut with the Gujarat-set film "Mitron", says she found Ahmedabad very cool.

'Downton Abbey' movie finally gets release date

Good news for all the 'Downtown Abbey' fans, as the movie has finally got a release date.Focus Features is all set to treat the fans with the movie on September 20, 2019, in North America, while Universal Pictures International will debut the film worldwide a week earlier on September 13, 2019, reported Variety."Since the series ended, fans of 'Downton' have long been waiting for the Crawley family's next chapter," said Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski."We're thrilled to join this incredible group of filmmakers, actors and craftspeople, led by Julian Fellowes and Gareth Neame, in bringing back the world of 'Downton' to the big screen next September," he added.The announcement of the British historical drama series to return as a movie first came out in July.The production started in late August. The companies had announced that the principal cast including Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, and Hugh Bonneville would return for the movie. Imelda Staunton, ...

Hudson, boyfriend prepare for daughter's arrival

Actress Kate Hudson and boyfriend Danny Fujikawa are preparing for their soon-to-be-born daughter's arrival by decorating nursery.

'Crazy Rich Asians' India release pushed

'Crazy Rich Asians', which was scheduled to release in India on September 21, has been pushed. It will now release on October 5.

Suki Waterhouse accidentally shot someone while filming 'Assassination Nation'

Actor Suki Waterhouse, while filming 'Assassination Nation', accidentally shot someone.According to Page Six, Suki said that she hurt somebody while filming a scene from the upcoming movie.She added that the bullet ricocheted and probably hurt a member of the filming crew.The 'Insurgent' actor further stated that the reason it happened was that of not receiving "extensive [firearms] training".The movie, which was extensively shot in New Orleans, also stars Bill Skarsgard of 'It' fame.Apart from 'Insurgent' Waterhouse is well known for her role in 'The Billionaire Boys Club'.

Marvel to create separate TV shows for its heroes, villains

Marvel Studios is on its way to develop separate TV shows for its famous superheroes and villains.The characters who are likely to get their own series are Loki and the Scarlet Witch confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Disney studios, who are collaborators in the project, are planning to rope in Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen for the roles, as both the actors have played these respective roles on the big screen.Disney will launch these TV shows on their new streaming service which is set to be launched next year.Around 500 films from the Disney library will be played in the yet-to-be-launched-service.

Watch Govinda, Varun Sharma bromancing in 'Chotey Bade'

The first song from the upcoming comedy movie 'Fryday' starring Govinda and Varun Sharma is out and it celebrates the spirit of Bromance.Penned by Anurag Bhomia, 'Chotey Bade' is sung by Mika Singh and Ankit Tiwari. The video features Govinda and Varun, dressed in matching black jackets and rapper pants, grooving to the loud and peppy party song.The singers of the track, Mika and Ankit, are also seen for a brief period in the video, where they can be seen shaking a leg with the actors.Helmed by 'Dolly Ki Doli' director Abhishek Dogra, the film is scheduled to be released on October 12.

Ken Jeong to star in 'Occupation' sequel

Actor Ken Jeong of 'Hangover' fame is all set to star in a sequel to the 2018 Australian science-fiction movie 'Occupation'.According to Variety, Jeong will start shooting for the movie in October in Australian locations including the Hunter Valley and the Gold Coast.He will join actors like Temuera Morrison of 'Aquaman' fame, and Stephany Jacobsen of 'The Devil's Tomb' fame.'Occupation: Rainfall' is set two years after an intergalactic invasion of earth, where survivors in Sydney fight back to claim the planet in a war fought on the ground.Jeong will be next seen in a reality singing TV show 'The Masked Singer', also Netflix will release his first stand-up comedy special 'Ken Jeong: First Date'.

Kate Hudson all set to welcome baby girl

Seems like Hollywood actress Kate Hudson and her boyfriend Danny Fujikawa can't wait for their soon-to-arrive baby girl.The 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' actor shared a series of photos and videos in which the couple was seen testing out all the gadgets and gizmos they have stocked up for the baby girl. In one of the posts, Danny can be seen wearing a baby bjorn and a white hat.In April, Kate announced the news of her pregnancy on Instagram. "We have been trying to keep this pregnancy under the radar for as long as possible but I'm a poppin now! And it's too darn challenging to hide, and frankly hiding is more exhausting then just coming out with it! My kids, Danny, myself and the entire family are crazy excited! A little girl on the way," she wrote.The actress already has two sons from two previous relationships.Hudson and Fujikawa have been dating for more than a year.

Traditions and practices of Indian magicians enriched the rest of the world: Aus envoy

The mystical worlds of Indian magicians and 'jadoowallahs' have fascinated human minds, and their traditions and practices shaped the country's culture and enriched the world, Australian envoy in New Delhi has said. High Commissioner Harinder Sidhu was speaking at an event held at the Australian Embassy here on Tuesday evening to launch author John Zubrzycki's latest book - Jadoowallahs, Jugglers and Jinns: A Magical History of India. The event coincided with the opening of the six-month-long Australia Fest that will be held across 20 cities. The 450-page book explores India's long association with magic, from the seals of Mohenjodaro to the jugglers, mountebanks and acrobats. "Both John and his latest book epitomise one of the important themes of Australia Fest that of celebrating long-standing associations between India and Australia," Sidhu was quoted as saying in a statement by the embassy Wednesday. "John presents a well-researched overview of India's magical traditions and ...

Taapsee Pannu keen on 'Manmarziyaan 2'

Bollywood star Taapsee Pannu has requested director, Anurag Kashyap, to helm a sequel to her latest release 'Manmarziyaan'.Her request comes after she took to Instagram to confess her love for Rumi, the character essayed by Taapsee in the film.The 'Pink' actor also posted a throwback picture from the film's shoot.She wrote, "Some heart warming calls n messages not just appreciating or loving Rumi but DISCUSSING her are making me miss being Rumi even more ! I never thought I will ask this but let's just make a part 2 @anuragkashyap10 @kanika.d @aanandlrai ???? ??: @khamkhaphotoartist"The film, which marked the comeback of Abhishek Bachchan after two years, is set in Amritsar and portrays the story of a complicated love triangle.

Avril Lavigne is back with 'Head Above Water'

The wait ends here, as Canadian-French singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne's latest album "Head Above Water" is all set to hit the pop music world.Talking about her album, Lavigne said, "This album tells my story". This will be her first single in three years and is dedicated to her struggles with Lyme disease over the last couple of years.In a blog posted on her official website, the singer explained what inspired her to come up with the album. "This is me and my fight. One night, I thought I was dying, and I had accepted that I was going to die. My mom laid with me in bed and held me. I felt like I was drowning. Under my breath, I prayed 'God, please help to keep my head above the water. In that moment, the songwriting of this album began. It was like I tapped into something. It was a very spiritual experience. Lyrics flooded through me from that point on," the blog read.Lavigne also shared the cover of her much-awaited album on Twitter. The cover, featuring Lavigne in a white ...

Delete 'objectionable' scenes in 'Manmarziyaan' before screening: DM Jammu

Authorities Wednesday ordered deletion of four scenes from Anurag Kashyap's "Manmarziyaan"before its screening here. The order was passed by district magistrate, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar following a representation by a Sikh organisation, which said the film had hurt the religious sentiments of the community, officials said. The community has objected to certain scenes which show the characters smoking. The film, featuring Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal and Abhishek Bachchan, was released on September 14 and is being screened at different theatres in Jammu. " it is hereby ordered that the four scenes that hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community be deleted or blocked from the film before it is screened in the cinema halls," the officials said quoting an order issued by the district magistrate. Kumar directed the concerned Sub-divisional Magistrates, Tehsildars, Sub-divisional police officers and Station House Officers to ensure the compliance of the order. The producers of the film, however,

Swiss watchmaker Omega opens outlet in Hyderabad

: Swiss watchmaker Omega Wednesday unveiled its specialised boutique at Jubilee Hills here. The occasion also coincided with the launch of Omega's new Seamaster Diver 300M collection featuring 14 new models with updated designs and Master Chronometer movements, according to a company release. Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who wore a Seamaster Diver 300M at the event, said, "I am a true collector of Omega watches. The brand has time and again redefined watchmaking by spectacular innovations and Seamaster has always been a personal favourite." The actor said he loved for its design and ocean technology. The year 2018 marks the 25thanniversary of this iconic timepiece, which has a legendary place in ocean diving and also on the wrist of James Bond, it said.

Will be interesting to return to 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' franchise: Divyendu

Divyendu Sharma did not want to limit himself as a comic actor post his debut in "Pyaar Ka Punchnama" but believes now would be a fun time to revisit the franchise. Divyendu, who became famous for playing Liquid in Luv Ranjan's buddy-comedy, said he decided for a genre change being fully aware of the popularity of the series. The actor did not return in the follow-up to the 2011 film as he feels he had nothing new to offer to the character. "I didn't want to do comedy back to back. I thought I would be slotted in the genre and hence I decided to take a break, explore other stuff. I had given my all to Liquid. I was aware I am saying 'no' to a hit franchise. "It was a hard choice to make but I knew I had to branch out. If I come back to that character today, I know it will be very interesting. Since I have explored the other side and shown people, they won't say 'I only do this.' If Liquid comes back to me, I will take it," Divyendu told PTI. The sequel had Kartik Aaryan, Sonnalli ...

Priyanka Chopra's 'Bhoga Khirikee' to release on October 26

'Bhoga Khirikee' (Broken Window), Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra's first Assamese film as producer, will hit the screens on October 26 across Assam and other parts of the country. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday here, Chopra's mother and co-producer Madhu Chopra said: "The film will be commercially released on October 26 across all theatres in Assam. We will also release it in most of East India, Mumbai and Delhi." The Purple Pebble Pictures of the 'Quantico' star, is "negotiating with other studios" to release the film in other parts of the country with sizable Assamese people, Madhu Chopra added. Made at a cost of around Rs 2.5-3 crore, 'Bhoga Khirikee' is directed by national award winning director Jahnu Barua and the star cast include Zerifa Wahid, Seema Biswas, Joy Kashyap, Sanjay Khargharia, Kasvi Sharma, Mohonned Ali Shah and Bishnu Khargharia. Talking about the film, Barua said: "It is a story of Assam and was with me for many years. I have updated it

China's Tencent Music seeks $2 billion in U.S. IPO: sources

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Tencent Music Entertainment Group, China's biggest music-streaming company, is seeking to raise about $2 billion in a U.S. listing, according to three people close to the deal, down from the up to $4 billion that had been touted earlier.

GIFF to showcase 108 movies from 50 countries

The second edition of the Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF) will kick off on October 25 with a platter of 108 flicks from 50 countries, the organisers of the event said Wednesday. The seven-day extravaganza will begin with streaming of the National Award winning Director Jahnu Barua's yet to release Assamese film 'Bhoga Khirikee'. The Assam government-owned Jyoti Chitraban (Film Studio) Society is the organiser of the festival, in association with Dr Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film and Television Institute. "We are going to have 108 films from 50 countries. Till now, films from 48 countries have been enlisted. Our own Jahnu Barua's upcoming film 'Bhoga Khirikee' will be the inaugural film of the festival in 2018. I think, GIFF will have the Indian premiere of the film," Jyoti Chitraban Chairman Pabitra Margherita said in a press conference on Wednesday. During the event, films from Spain, France, Argentina, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Cambodia, Croatia, ..

Carrie Underwood, Post Malone to perform at AMAs

The 2018 American Music Awards will include Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons and Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign as performers.