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'Guardians of the Galaxy' on hold 'indefinitely' after Gunn's firing, reveals Dave Bautista
Dave Bautista has revealed the third sequel to "Guardians of the Galaxy" has been put "on hold indefinitely". The development comes after Disney and Marvel reconfirmed that they were standing by the decision to let go of filmmaker James Gunn after he was fired from the third 'GOTG' film over provocative old tweets. Bautista was one of the first actors from the film franchise to defend Gunn. "I'm not really happy with what they've done with James Gunn. I don't want to go too much into it, I don't want to make it a political conversation. They are putting the movie off, it's on hold indefinitely... "I have an issue, I have a moral and a political issue with what they've done. I have been very vocal about the way I feel and I'm not afraid to admit the way I feel. That's the way I feel," he said in an appearance on "The Jonathan Ross Show". After Gunn's firing, an online petition was launched by fans of the franchise asking the studio to take back its decision. The director also received .
Making music for action films a big challenge: 'Commando' composer
Composer Mannan Shaah, who has worked in films "Commando: A One Man Army" and "Commando 2: The Black Money Trail", says composing music for an action movie is a very big challenge.
PIL seeks ban on caste, tribe based social groups
A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking ban on registered or unregistered social organisations constituted in the name of caste and tribe. The petition, filed on August 31, will be listed for hearing soon.Petitioner Akshay Bhikkad has claimed in his petition that such organisations are ruining the social fabric of India in the name of caste or tribe and cultural groups. "Because the caste/tribe organisations, numerous in various castes, indulge in creating social disharmony and cause damage to the social thread by posing against other tribes, they bring social enmity instead of unity," the petition read.Bikkad further noted that many incidents were reported by the media of tiffs arising between various caste organisations over differences of opinion, which subsequently lead to a divide in the same caste."The view of one organisation of any given caste often is considered as the view of the entire caste, which may not be the case. And other members of that given ...
Science behind soap bubbles decoded
Researchers have decoded the science behind the popular childhood activity of blowing soap bubbles -- a finding that may help improve products like sprays and foams. In a series of experiments replicating bubble blowing, researchers at New York University (NYU) discovered two ways in which bubbles can be made: one, by pushing with a steady but strong wind on a soap film through a circular wand, which causes it to grow into a bubble, and two, by pushing with a gentle wind on an already-inflated film in order to drive its further growth. "This second method might explain how we often blow bubbles as kids: a quick puff bends the film outward and thereafter the film keeps growing even as the flow of air slows," said Leif Ristroph, assistant professor at NYU, who led the study. "This is used by the bubble blowers we see in parks in the summertime," said Ristroph. "They simply walk, sufficiently fast, it seems, with a soapy loop of rope, which provides the relative wind needed to stretch ...
Kangana best to take 'Manikarnika' forward: Kamal Jain
"Manikarnika" producer Kamal Jain has rubbished reports that lead actor Kangana Ranaut has "hijacked" the project as a director, and says the reins to helm the historical drama were handed over to her because of her creative inputs. Jain said additional shoot of the filmpreviously directed by Krishis presently underway at ND Studios at Karjat, here. "After the last schedule was over, we saw the line up of the film. On seeing it, we decided that apart from the patchwork, we also needed a few additional scenes. Once the scenes were written, we approached Kangana for additional dates," Jain said in a statement. "But Krish had moved on to his next project by then. Given how driven and creatively involved Kangana Ranaut has been on this project since its inception, we realised she would be the best person to take over the mantle. Hence, there is no hijacking of the project, whatever decisions are being taken are with the full support of the producer and the studio," he added. The producer .
DMDK Chief Vijayakanth discharged from hospital
DMDK chief Vijayakanth, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here for various health problems, was discharged Sunday. The actor-turned-politician was admitted to MIOT hospital's ICU on August 31 and his condition is said to be stable now, a party source said. Following the 66-year-old's hospitalisation, the party had issued a statement, urging the public not to fall prey to rumours about his health. DMK President M K Stalin in a tweet wished Vijayakanth a quick recovery.
B-Town all praises for 'AndhaDhun' trailer
Bollywood has heaped praises on the recently released trailer of 'AndhaDhun' starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte.Celebs including Karan Johar and Arjun Kapoor, among others, took to social media to laud the trailer, which portrays the story of a blind piano artist (Ayushmann) and showcases facades of his love story.KJo said that the Sriram Raghavan-directorial is "going to hit it out of the park.""What a BRILLIANT trailer!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the film!!!!! Well done guys!! This one's going to hit it out of the park," he tweeted.Expressing his excitement, the 'Namaste England' star tweeted he just can't wait for the film to release. "I can't get over what I just SAW !!! Fact remains #SriramRaghavan is a genius & a visual narrative beast !!! Also he loves a Dhawan ab chahiye woh @Varun_dvn ho ya #Anildhawan !!! Can't wait for this one @ayushmannk @radhika_apte #Tabu !!!" he wrote.Here's what the others posted:Taapsee Pannu: It's outstandingly good my dear ...
Imtiaz Ali to bring love story of Radha Krishna alive
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is all set to make a film on the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna.To be written and directed by the 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' director, the film is one of his long-cherished projects; a love story very close to his heart that he has always wanted to explore on the big screen.Talking about the project, he said, "I have always been fascinated by the eternal love story of Radha and Krishna. In all of the Indian folklore, I know of no other story, which is so intensely personal and yet has such an epic scale. It has been my dream to step into the world of Radha Krishna."The movie will be produced by Reliance Entertainment and Imtiaz Ali's Window Seat Films, LLP.Shibasish Sarkar of Reliance Entertainment said, "The story of Radha Krishna is one the most fascinating love stories of all times and lmtiaz is India's most accomplished filmmaker in this space. In its reach and appeal, it transcends boundaries of culture and language. Imtiaz's idea to bring this .
Kangana hasn't hijacked 'Manikarnika...': Producer
Actress Kangana Ranaut was considered the best person to take over the mantle to complete patchwork and to direct a few additional scenes for "Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi", when director Krish moved on to his new film, says producer Kamal Jain.
Clarke defends 'First Man' against flag criticism
"First Man" star Jason Clarke has dismissed criticism that the film is less than patriotic as it does not depict the planting of the American flag on the moon.
I was lost and lonely: Lily Allen opens up about encounter with female escorts
Singer Lily Allen has revealed she slept with female escorts because she was '"lost and lonely" following her split with ex-husband Sam Cooper. The 33-year-old singer has opened up about her marriage breakdown in her upcoming book "My Thoughts Exactly", which comes out on September 20. Allen took to Instagram to give her fans a "heads up" before the press could "make it sound worse than it was". "So, in my book 'My Thoughts Exactly' I detail some stuff from my dark days, around the Sheezus era. I slept with female escorts when I was on tour, cause I was lost and lonely and looking for something. I'm not proud, but I'm not ashamed. I don't do it anymore. "The Mail are going to run with the story tomorrow because someone leaked it, and they're bound to make it sound worse than it was. Just wanted to give you Er, the heads up!" she posted on Instagram. Allen previously revealed she had considered turning to heroin when her marriage broke down, but instead used sex to "fill the void". The
Star hijacking film worst form of hari-kiri: Apurva Asrani slams Kangana Ranaut
In a cryptic tweet, screenwriter Apurva Asrani took a sly dig at Kangana Ranaut Saturday for "hijacking a film" and described it as "the worst form of hara-kiri". Without taking any name, Apurva's tweet alluded to the controversy surrounding historical drama "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi", which saw Sonu Sood exiting the project. "A star hijacking a film and running down the hard work of crew member/s is the worst form of hara-kiri there is. When affected filmmakers cannot control this and instead put on a facade of a 'dignified silence', they allow a monstrous ego to go on a rampage and eventually kill the film," the "Aligarh" writer wrote. On Friday, after Sonu announced his departure from the film, Kangana had said that he decided to quit the project because she was directing the reshoots and patchwork. In his response, the actor said even though Kangana is a good friend, making the entire issue about male chauvinism is "ridiculous". "The gender of the director is not the ...
Wanted to confront my inner demons with 'The Nun': Demian Bichir
Oscar-nominated actor Demian Bichir may be fronting a major Hollywood horror film "The Nun", but the actor says he does not like being scared in real life and has predictably stayed away from other films in the "Conjuring" universe. Bichir plays a priest, Father Burke, in the '50s-set film. He and Taissa Farmiga's novitiate Sister Irene are tasked by the Vatican to investigate a mysterious death at an abbey in Romania and encounter something that puts them on a path of extreme danger. "I have not seen any of the films. I am not a big fan of horror films. I don't like to be scared so that's the only reason I have not watched it," Bichir told PTI in a telephonic interview from the US. "I wanted to make this one because making a film is way more different than watching it. I guess it was a way of exploring my inner demons and fears," he added. "The Nun", set to be released in India on September 7 by Warner Bros, explores the beginning of the inhuman spirit, also known as Valak, that ...
Lily Allen says she paid for sex with female escorts
Singer Lily Allen has revealed that she paid for sex with female escorts on tour following her split from husband Sam Cooper.
Sunny Leone influences everything husband Daniel does
Sunny Leone has time and again expressed that her husband Daniel Weber is her pillar of strength. The musician also says there is not even one aspect of his life wherein he doesnt seek his star wife's opinion.
She's made the right choice: William H Macy on Emmy Rossum's exit from 'Shameless'
Veteran actor William H Macy says he stands by Emmy Rossum's decision to quit "Shameless" after its upcoming season nine. The 68-year-old actor said the team had been expecting Rossum to exit the show for some time now. "We've been expecting it. I tell you, when you get to season nine and you think of (whether) to keep going, it's daunting. It's hard not to think of: 'What would my life be post-Shameless?' And part of it is very frightening and part of it is very exciting," Macy told EW. "She's young and I think she's made the right choice. She's got another show that she's an executive producer on, so she's going right into something and she wants to branch out. Plus, she just got married," the actor said in reference to Rossum's husband, Sam Esmail. Macy said he wishes her well and "can't wait to see what she's going to do next". In December 2016, it was reported that Rossum had successfully lobbied for a higher salary per episode than Macy. She contented that she had more screen ...
Atif Aslam delivers 'O meri laila' perfectly, says composer
Joi Barua wanted the song "O meri laila" to be carried forward with heroism which was innocent, and its singer Atif Aslam delivered that perfectly, says the composer.
Apurva Asrani takes dig at Kangana's 'hara-kiri'
Film writer-editor Apurva Asrani has, via a cryptic social media post, taken a dig at Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for "hijacking a film" and called it the worst form of "hara-kiri".
Important for women to be fearless: Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan believes in challenging the norms, be it with her film choices like "Chameli", "Asoka" and "Jab We Met", or her decision to flaunt her baby bump, and the actor says it is necessary for women to be fearless to succeed in their lives. The 37-year-old actor says women should not shy away from living life on their own terms and even fight, if need be. "It is important for women to be fearless. It is necessary to be fearless in your choices. I am a fearless person myself. Be it the choice of roles I have made, the way I lived my life post marriage or after a baby. "The idea is that a woman should constantly live her life the way she wants. It should be (done) fearlessly and confidently. That has been my mantra of life," Kareena told PTI on the sidelines of the recently-concluded Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018. The actor, who is considered to be the modern-day Bollywood diva, says she does not take the tag seriously and lives her life as normally as any other ...
Rajkummar Rao is a bit fashion conscious
Actor Rajkummar Rao says he is a tad bit fashion conscious, but does not really put in a lot of efforts.