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Hungary chooses to submit 'Sunset' for 91st Oscars
Hungary has officially chosen 'Sunset' to be submitted at the 91st Oscars under the 'foreign language film' category.The film, which has been helmed by Oscar-winning director Laszlo Nemes, is a prequel to his 2015 film 'Son of Saul'. The story of the current film revolves around the lives of Hungarian citizens who undergo change during the First World War.'Sunset' will be Hungary's 91st submission to the Oscars. 'On Body and Soul' was the last nominated film for Hungary in 2017.Meanwhile, Paraguay chose its third film 'The Heiresses' while Russia chose its 26th film 'Sobibor' to be submitted under the said category.
UN denounces repression of freedom of expression in Myanmar
Freedom of expression and press freedom have been under continuous attack in Myanmar and many laws have been misused to crackdown on independent journalism in the country, according to a report on Tuesday by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Shooting underway for 'Downton Abbey' movie
The filming of "Downton Abbey", the movie, officially begun Tuesday. Actor Michelle Dockery, who plays Lady Mary Crawley in ITV's period drama, shared the news on Instagram. "And... We're off," Dockery captioned the photo from the sets which shows the clapboard on the camera screen. The official Instagram account of the show also made a post: "Shooting begins today for the #DowntonAbbey movie. Excited? Just a little. Photo courtesy of Lady Mary herself, @theladydockers". The original principal cast, including Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and more, are set to reprise their roles.
It's double celebration time for Namish Taneja
Actor Namish Taneja is excited as it's his birthday and his show "Main Maayke Chali Jaaungi Tum Dekhte Rahiyo" will premiere on Tuesday.
Ayushmann Khurrana happy to be part of quirky stories
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says his latest "Badhaai Ho" will ignite curiosity and laughter in people as it revolves around an old couple becoming parents again. The comedy-drama features Ayushmann as the son of an elderly couple who find out they would be turning parents for the third time. "It is rare to see people of our parents age becoming parents again. This was a very normal thing back in the '70s and the '80s. So people might think that 'Badhaai Ho' is ahead of it's times but I think they'll find it funny and interesting because this doesn't happen today," Ayushann told PTI. "Had this been shown in a '70s film, people would've reacted normally. This is what makes 'Badhaai Ho' so interesting. I am sure people will look forward to this and the response to the trailer has been amazing too," he added. The actor made his film debut with 2012's "Vicky Donor" where he played a sperm donor. Last year, he featured in "Shubh Mangal Savdhaan", which revolved around erectile ...
We don't even know what it's gonna be yet: Mark Ruffalo on 'Avengers 4' ending
Mark Ruffalo has said the climax of "Avengers 4" remains undecided as of now. The 50-year-old actor, who plays Bruce Banner/ the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealed the team is yet to finish the principal shoot of the "Infinity War" follow-up. "We don't even know what it's gonna be yet. We're not just doing reshoots. We're going to finish the movie, which we really didn't get to finish totally when we left it last year," Ruffalo said on The Marvelists podcast. He hinted director duo - Anthony and Joe Russo - is yet to zero in on how "Avengers 4" will end. "I don't even know that (the Russos) really know exactly. Some of it is happening while we're there. It's pretty amazing. And we'll shoot some stuff and a few days later come back and reshoot it 'cause we wanna take it in another direction. "It (the film) is a very living organism; even as we approach it being a locked picture, we're still working on it," Ruffalo said. "Avengers 4" is set to be released next year.
Richa, Neil-starrer to release in India, China on September 21
Bollywood film "Ishqeria", starring Richa Chadha and Neil Nitin Mukesh, will release in India and China on September 21.
Lady Gaga in tears over 'A Star Is Born' appreciation
American singer Lady Gaga was moved to tears at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival after she was praised immensely for her performance in 'A Star Is Born'.During a Q&A panel at TIFF Sunday with the film's director and costar Bradley Cooper, Gaga praised her cast members for putting "every last drop of blood from their heart and their veins on set every single day," confirmed People Magazine.The audience broke into applause which instantly drew a standing ovation after Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson and co-writer of songs on the film, told her, "You just destroyed every single scene you were in."Cooper also described the experience of working on the film with the actress as the most artistically fulfilling experience and the most at home he has ever felt ever as an artist.'A Star Is Born' is scheduled to hit theaters on October 5.
Amitabh Bachchan sends handwritten notes to Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan sent a handwritten note to Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal praising their performance in "Manmarziyaan". The actors took to Twitter to share the picture of the note and a bouquet Bachchan sent them after watching the film. Kaushal tweeted, "This means the world to me! Thank You @SrBachchan Sir for this hand written letter of appreciation and bouquet #Manmarziyaan." The letter read how Bachchan has always admired his work for his "presence and versatility" and his performance has been "exceptional". Pannu, who has previously shared screen space with Bachchan in "Pink", shared her photo - sprawled on the floor with the letter in her arms and the flowers by her side. "Finally! THIS LETTER! A milestone achieved!" the actor, who is set to reunite with Bachchan in "Badla", tweeted. The love triangle also stars Abhishek Bachchan. In the past, actors such as Rajkummar Rao, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Sushant Singh Rajput, Kangana Ranaut and ..
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra to pen memoir, slated for 2019 release
Renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra has decided to give his fans a glimpse of his eventful career with an autobiography that will chronicle his journey in the world of fashion and Bollywood, publishers Rupa Publications announced today. The presently untitled book will be co-written with noted journalist-author Sonal Kalra. The book will trace his forays into modelling followed by fashion design, peppered with interesting trivia about Malhotra's association with leading Indian actresses of 90's. It will also shed light on the concept of styling in Bollywood, and back-stories on the ideas for stylising heroes and heroines in landmark films such as "Dilwale Dulhanaiya Le Jaeyenge" and "Rangeela". "I finally thought the time was right for me to tell the story of my life. After completing 25 years in the film industry, my life has become entwined with Indian cinema and its constituents. Now, after having completed 13 years of my couture label, I feel my journey can inspire those who
Neena Gupta agreed to do 'Badhaai Ho' for its subject
Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who is playing a pivotal role in the forthcoming multi-starrer "Badhaai Ho", says she agreed to do the film even without reading the script as its subject is very real and entertaining at the same time.
Pa.Ranjith is incredible talent: Producer Shareen
Tamil filmmaker Pa.Ranjith has the unique ability to take up social issues and narrate them in an entertaining and engaging manner, says producer Shareen Mantri Kedia of Namah Pictures.
Twitter announces over 50 premium video content collaborations
Twitter on Tuesday said it is expanding premium video content in Asia Pacific with over 50 live stream and video highlights collaborations. "Twitter today unveils over 50 premium video content collaborations, bringing hundreds of hours of live stream and video highlights programming, across sports, entertainment and news, to the platform," Twitter said in a statement. The statement also said that a dozen Indian content collaborations with partners like Red Chillies Entertainment, Vh1 Supersonic, Comic Con India, Network 18, Scoopwhoop, NDTV, Filmfare and CricBuzz and others will feature new live stream and video highlights programming on Twitter, available to advertisers. "Content is happening now at Twitter, and we have proven through the efficacy of the partnerships we have crafted, that content programming and distribution on Twitter is an essential part of any media company's audience engagement and content monetisation strategies," Kay Madati, Global VP of Content Partnerships, ..
Nick Carter reveals his wife suffered miscarriage
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter is heartbroken as his wife Lauren Kitt suffered miscarriage.
Ryan Gosling was the only choice to play Neil Armstrong, says Damien Chazelle
"First Man" director Damien Chazelle says he had no one but Ryan Gosling in his mind to essay the role of Neil Armstrong in the film. The director-actor duo, who reunites for the moon landing film, started discussing the project even before they worked on their first, the Oscar-winning "La La Land", EW reported. "Ryan and I started talking about this movie a while ago. Back before we even made 'La La Land' together. In my mind, I never really thought of anyone but Ryan in this role," Chazelle said. But finding Janet, Armstrong's wife, was trickier. But after the director heard "The Crown" Claire Foy read from a real interview Janet had once given, he knew she was perfect for the part. The film is slated to be released on October 12.
'Made In China' team starts filming
Actors Rajkummar Rao and Boman Irani on Tuesday started shooting for "Made In China", which is being directed by Mikhil Musale whose "Wrong Side Raju" bagged the National Award for Best Feature Film in Gujarati.
Boyd Holbrook supports Olivia Munn
Actor Boyd Holbrook has expressed support for co-star Olivia Munn in the controversy over a sex offender cast in their upcoming film "The Predator".
Thai film company to retell cave boy saga
A Thai-based film company has joined the scramble to retell the dramatic story of the 12 young footballers and their coach who were freed from a flooded cave, one of the producers said Tuesday. Since the 'Wild Boars' team were extracted from Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand two months ago, there has been a frenzy of media interest in the feel-good tale that captivated the world for weeks. Documentary makers and Hollywood producers have tussled to get films off the ground, with journalists also spinning book deals from the real-life rescue mission. A Bangkok production company called De Warrenne Pictures are the latest to agree financing to make their version called "The Cave" with shooting planned for November. "The project is already set," producer Katrina Grose told AFP, of a movie that will be directed by Tom Waller -- a Bangkok-based filmmaker of mixed Thai-Irish descent. The operation to save the boys, who wandered into the cave after a football training session and became ...
Shweta Bachchan to launch debut novel on Big B's birthday eve
Shweta Bachchan-Nanda's debut novel, which talks about everyday lives and is set in a Mumbai apartment, will be launched on the eve of her father's birthday on October 10. Published by HarperCollins India, "Paradise Towers" is billed as a "quirky, intimate debut that explores the intertwined lives in the building - a forbidden romance, an elopement, the undercurrents of tension in corridor interactions and an explosive Diwali celebration". Speaking about how she came to write "Paradise Towers", Shweta says, "I grew up with my grandfather who was a poet and a writer. Writing and reading was always a very important part of our lives. I've been writing a diary ever since I was a little girl, and wrote stories that I never shared with anyone. "Then, one day I just said, I am going to take this plunge. I started writing a column for a newspaper in Mumbai and it gave me a lot of confidence to go ahead and do this full time, and that's where 'Paradise Towers' comes from." In the book, Dinesh
Sahil enjoys working when directors give liberty while acting
"Student of the Year" actor Sahil Anand says its fun to work when the director of the project gives liberty while acting.