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John Abraham's 'Savita Damodar Paranjpe' to release in US
Actor-producer John Abraham's maiden Marathi production "Savita Damodar Paranjpe" will be releasing in US on Friday.
'A Wednesday!' offered me great role, amazing film: Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher says "A Wednesday!", which has clocked 10 years of its release in the Hindi film industry, offered him a great role and an amazing film.
Timothy Dalton joins DC Universe's 'Doom Patrol' series
Hollywood actor Timothy Dalton is all set to return to television as 'The Cheif' in DC Comics' live-action series 'Doom Patrol'.Dr. Niles "The Chief" Caulder, in the series, is described as a pioneer in medical science who is searching the world for those on the edge of death. Brilliant but controversial, Dr. Caulder stops at nothing to help the needy, including his collection of strange heroes known as the Doom Patrol.The one-time James Bond will take on his first series regular part since the end of his three-season run on Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful' in 2016.His fans went berserk over the news and took to Twitter to express the excitement.A user wrote, "Timothy Dalton as the chief in Doom Patrol is the best casting in the whole damn world.""Casting Timothy Dalton pretty much confirms to me that #DoomPatrol is going with the callous, duplicitous, murderous interpretation of The Chief from Grant Morrison's run." wrote another user.Written by Jeremy Carver, 'Doom Patrol' revolves ...
Trump calls op-ed by senior official 'gutless'
An unnamed senior US administration official has assailed President Donald Trump's "amorality" and reckless decision-making in an op-ed and said he or she is part of a "resistance" working to thwart Trump's worst impulses.
Alia, Ranbir meet President Kovind on sets of 'Brahmastra'
Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor met President Ram Nath Kovind and President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev on the sets of their upcoming sci-fi drama 'Brahmastra' in Bulgaria on Wednesday.President Kovind, who is currently on an eight-day state visit to three European countries - Cyprus, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, took time out from his busy schedule to visit the set of Ayan Mukherji's Brahmastra in Sofia.The President took to his official Instagram account to share photos from the sets."President Kovind and President Radev dropped in at the studio in Sofia where the Hindi film Brahmastra is being made. The Presidents met the Indo-Bulgarian crew and chatted about cinema as a business and cultural link between the two countries ???????? @aliaabhatt," read the caption.In one of the two pictures, the stars can be seen having a conversation with President Kovind and his Bulgarian counterpart Radev.Earlier on Wednesday, India and Bulgaria signed two agreements in an effort to .
Varun Dhawan compares 'Indian Idol 10' contestant to Salman Khan
Actor Varun Dhawan, who visited the "Indian Idol 10" set to promote his forthcoming film, compared contestant Salman Ali to actor Salman Khan.
Trump slams book on his administration
US President Donald Trump has slammed an explosive book about his administration.
Cicely Tyson, Lalo Schifrin, Marvin Levy to receive honorary Oscars
The Board of Governors at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unanimously decided to present honorary Oscars to actor Cicely Tyson, music composer Lalo Schifrin and publicist Marvin Levy.The Oscars would be awarded to the veterans at the Academy's 10th annual Governors Awards, which is scheduled to take place on November 18, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Tyson was nominated for the Oscars as 'best lead actress' in 'Sounder' in 1973 while Schifrin is a six-time Oscar nominee for films like 'Cool Hand Luke' and 'The Sting II'. Schifrin is well known for the theme music of Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible' series. Levy, is well known for being Steven Spielberg's longtime publicist.The board also voted to present the Irving G. Thalberg Award to producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall. Kennedy and Marshall are famous for their association with Spielberg of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' fame.They were earlier nominated for the Oscars for producing 'Munich' and 'The ...
Ecuador to submit 'A son of Man' at Oscars
Ecuador has officially chosen 'A Son of Man' to be submitted at the 91st Oscars under the 'foreign language film' category.The film which has been directed by Luis Felipe Fernandez-Salvador and Pablo Aguero is a story set in the backdrop of Incan gold treasure hunt in the South American jungle, reported The Hollywood Reporter.It is a true story which has been shot in real locations with non-professional actors. The film follows the story of Pipe, an American teenager who joins his father in Ecuador on a hunt for Incan gold.The twist in the story comes about when the teenager realises that he and his father wouldn't be able to escape the family demons, which emerge during their journey through the dense jungle.This is the seventh time Ecuador is planning to submit a film at the Oscars. It first submitted 'Dreams from the Middle of the World' under the said category back in 2000.Till date, the country hasn't received any nominations at the Academy Awards.
Producers settle issue with Amber Heard for releasing 'London Fields'
The producers of 'London Fields' announced that after reaching a settlement with actor Amber Heard, they have paved the way for the film to release, which has long been delayed.Most importantly, money wasn't issued to Heard as a part of this settlement that took place on Wednesday.In November 2016, the producers accused Heard of 'Aquaman' fame, of disrupting the film premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015, reported the Variety.The film, which is based on a dystopian novel authored by Martin Amis novel, is now scheduled to release on October 26. Heard stars alongside Jim Sturgess and Billy Bob Thornton in the flick.
Adah Sharma paired with Neil in his brother's directorial debut
Actress Adah Sharma has been paired with actor Neil Nitin Mukesh in his younger brother Naman's directorial debut.
Richa plans to showcase 'Love Sonia' in small towns for women
Actress Richa Chadha is keen to hold screenings of her forthcoming film "Love Sonia" in small towns across the country to create awareness on sex trafficking.
Tahir Raj Bhasin signs Nitesh Tiwari's next
Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin has landed a role in "Dangal" director Nitesh Tiwari's yet untitled coming-of-age film about friendship, heartbreak and ones own definition of success.
Ben Affleck takes a break from rehab
For the first time, since his admission into the rehabilitation centre, actor Ben Affleck took a workout break.On Wednesday morning he was seen leaving the live-in rehab centre in California's Malibu area.TMZ reported that he has been allowed to take a break only if his sober coach is around him at all times.Earlier, Ben was allowed a workout, and currently, it has become a part of his rehab process.In August, the 'Batman vs Superman' star was admitted to the rehabilitation centre for the third time in order to get rid of his alcohol addiction. He went to rehab for the first time back in 2001 and then in 2017.
Charlie Day turns director for 'El Tonto'
Actor Charlie Day is all set to make his directorial debut with upcoming comedy movie 'El Tonto' or 'The Fool'.He will also produce as well as star in the film as a deaf and mute character, who goes on to become a celebrity and loses it all in an instant, reported the Variety.Day of 'Horrible Bosses' fame even wrote the script for the upcoming movie.The shooting will commence with principal photography that is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles next month.Day, who also featured in 'Horrible Bosses 2' is currently starring in a popular TV series 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'.
'House of Cards' teaser forecasts death of Spacey's character
The latest teaser for the sixth installment of popular TV series 'House of Cards' has predicted the death of the lead character Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey.Netflix, which has released the new teaser revealed that the final episode of the season will air on November 2, reported The Verge.This sudden development comes after Spacey faced a public fall from stardom in the wake of sexual harassment allegation leveled by actor Anthony Rapp.Following Rapp, 14 others came to the fore and described their tryst with sexual harassment they faced because of Spacey.Following which Spacey of '21' fame was fired from 'House of Cards' and filming of the series was shut down for a while.It was Netflix's decision to give the show a final eighth season with Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) as the lead.
Will start shooting for 'Good News' in December: Kiara Advani
Actress Kiara Advani, who was last seen in Netflix film "Lust Stories", has said that she will start shooting of her forthcoming film "Good News" in December.
Margot Robbie to play Nazi killer in 'Ruin'
Hollywood actor Margot Robbie is set to join upcoming Nazi revenge thriller 'Ruin'.The 'I, Tonya' star will be joining Matthias Schoenaerts in the movie, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The film which is directed by Justin Kurzel of 'Assassin's Creed' fame, is set in the backdrop of post-World War II Germany. Here, Robbie who plays a Holocaust survivor is forced to team up with an ex-Nazi captain (Schoenaerts) in a quest to get her revenge.The interesting part of the story comes about when they set off on a hunting spree of the members of the captain's former Nazi death squad.Shooting of the flick will start in Prague in 2019.Robbie will be next seen as Queen Elizabeth I in an upcoming film 'Mary Queen of Scots'. The 'Suicide Squad' star is currently shooting Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.
Errol Morris defends decision to make Steve Bannon documentary
Director Errol Morris has defended his decision to make the Steve Bannon documentary "American Dharma" against talk that it gives the US president Donald Trumps former chief strategist further attention.
Shahid Kapoor, Mira blessed with son
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput on Wednesday became parents again as they welcomed a son at a hospital here.