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'Mr. Robot' to bid adieu after season 4
It's confirmed! Season four of the critically-acclaimed 'Mr. Robot' will be its last.The final season of the American drama series, which will begin production in New York this winter, will premiere in 2019, reports The Hollywood Reporter.Starring Rami Malek and Christian Slater, the award-winning drama follows the life of vigilante hacker Elliot Alderson (Malek) who also works as a senior network technician at a top cybersecurity company.While Slater has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards for his role, Malek won the Emmy in 2016 for best actor in a drama series and earned nominations for two Golden Globes.
DC's video streaming service to go live on September 15
DC fans rejoice! The company is going live with a dedicated streaming platform for all things DC. The service is scheduled to launch on September 15, 2018.The service will allow members access to the library of TV, film, and comics by DC. It will also include a wide range of classic TV shows including Lois and Clark, and an HD remastered version of Batman: The Animated Series, The Verge reported.The first original show by DC, called Titans, will also air on the service on October 12, 2018 after premiering earlier at the New York Comic Con. The service will cost subscribers USD 7.99 a month, or USD 74.99 for 15 months with the first three months as free.
Nick Jonas joins Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull in 'UglyDolls'
Singer-actor Nick Jonas has joined the voice cast of animated feature "UglyDolls". The 25-year-old musician, who recently got engaged to Indian actor Priyanka Chopra, will voice act and perform an original song in the film, reported Variety. Jonas joins previously announced co-stars Kelly Clarkson and Pitbull in the project. "The UglyDolls remind audiences the importance of acceptance and loving yourself, and as someone who started in this business very young, I understand the significance of using my platform to tell stories that lift others up," said Jonas. "I love that I get to work with Kelly Clarkson and Pitbull, and I can't wait to get started," he added. "UglyDolls", based on the toy line created by David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim, will follow the town of Uglyville, where Moxy and her UglyDoll friends confront what it means to be different and struggle with their desire to be loved. "Nick Jonas is not only a talented musician, he's also an accomplished actor beloved by millions ..
Baul archive was my guru's vision: Singer Parvathy Baul
She belongs to a group of mystic minstrels whose works have had a profound impact even on Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Very little of this vast body of work has been annotated as it has been largely handed down from generation to generation. Now, Parvathy Baul, the winner of a prestigious national award who has taken the genre to 42 countries, is working to set up an archive at Santiniketan in West Bengal's Birbhum district to preserve it for prosperity.
Alec Baldwin exits 'Joker' film
Actor Alec Baldwin has dropped out of "Joker" with Joaquin Phoenix in the lead. Two days ago, the 60-year-old actor had joined the film's cast and was supposed to play the role of Bruce Wayne/ Batman's father, Thomas Wayne in the origin story of one of DC's most iconic antagonists. In an interview with USA TODAY, Baldwin said the he is no longer attached to project and cited "scheduling" issues as the reason for his departure. "I'm no longer doing that movie. I'm sure there are 25 guys who can play that part," he said. The actor also took to Twitter to share the news, saying "Let me state, for the record, that I have NOT been hired to play a role in Todd Phillips' 'JOKER' as some Donald Trump manque. That is not happening." To be directed by Phillips, who also co-wrote the script with Scott Silver, the film is scheduled to begin shooting in a fortnight. Also starring Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz and Frances Conroy, Warner Bros has set October 4, 2019 as release date.
VP, politicians, celebrities pay last respects to Harikrishna
Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, top politicians of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Telugu film personalities on Thursday paid their last respects to TDP founder NTR's son Nandamuri Harikrishna, who died in a road accident.
Abhishek brave to pause, reflect and return to movies: Taapsee
After a brief sabbatical from film, Abhishek Bachchan is returning with "Manmarziyaan" and his co-star Taapsee Pannu calls the actor's decision to take a break extremely "brave and courageous." Post his 2016 release "Housefull 3", Abhishek took time off from cinema as he went on analysing his career and where it was headed. His decision to hold off for a while may show that the instability in the industry puts everyone on the same level -- be it a star kid or an outsider -- but Taapsee says for her it only reflects one thing: strength. "Abhishek will sometimes be sure, sometimes unsure of things but you need strength to survive all the ups and downs. Then to take a break to sort things out and return with a film like 'Manmarziyaan'. It is not a conventional heroic film for him to do. It is very brave and he is strong as a person to do that. It requires courage," Taapsee told PTI. The "Pink" star says it would be wrong to say that Abhishek has not proved himself as a performer in the ..
'Bhairava Geetha' is high intensity action packed love story: RGV
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says the upcoming Telugu-Kannada bilingual "Bhairava Geetha" is a high intensity action packed love story.
Kanye West tenders apology for saying 'slavery was a choice'
Rapper Kanye West has apologised for his past comments where he had suggested that the enslavement of African Americans over 400 years was a "choice". During a radio interview with 107.5 WGCI Chicago, the 41-year-old musician tendered an apology for his comments that came in May this year and after his controversial tweets in support of President Donald Trump, "I don't know if I properly apologised for how that slave comment made people feel, so I want to take this moment right now to say that I'm sorry for hurting, I'm sorry for the one-two effect of the MAGA hat into the slave comment," West said. "And I'm sorry for people who felt let down by that moment, and also I appreciate you guys giving me the opportunity to talk to you about the way I was thinking and what I was going through and what led me to that," he added. West also talked about the moment he was left speechless on Jimmy Kimmel Live! when asked why he feels Trump cares about black people. The rapper offered his reply to
Twitterverse reacts to Prince Harry's high school dorm wall
Veteran actress Halle Berry offered a fascinating insight into Prince Harry's boarding school dorm room, and the Duke of Sussex appeared to be like any other teen.The wall of his room was decorated with posters of scantily-clad models and a sweet tribute to his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.The 'Catwoman' star took to Twitter to unveil a resurfaced photo from 2003 of the young royal at Eton College, writing, "Ok #PrinceHarry, I see you! #HalleBerryPosta."Twitterverse had mixed reactions to this revealation.A user wrote, "I love that Prince Harry had an atypical hippie tapestry hanging in his dorm room. I love even more that Halle Berry spotted herself on the said tapestry.''Talking about the love between Prince Harry and his mother, a user wrote, "The fact he has that beautiful picture of his mum on his desk warms my heart.""@KensingtonRoyal Cheeky @halleberry! Cute room, we all remember #PrinceHarry from these days. :)," wrote another user.Another user said, "The man always .
Farah Khan calls Sushant 'one shot wonder'
Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan, who has shot her first song with Sushant Singh Rajput, has called the actor a "one shot wonder".
'Top Gun' sequel release date shifted to 2020 by Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise's much awaited "Top Gun" sequel has been pushed back to 2020 as Paramount Pictures updated its release calender. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, titled "Top Gun: Maverick", was earlier scheduled to hit the screens on July 12, 2019 but will now release on June 26, 2020. The delay will provide the film's cast, that also include Miles Teller, Val Kilmer and Jennifer Connelly, time for flight training. The studio also announced that the sequel to its summer hit "A Quiet Place" will release on May 15, 2020. The film was directed John Krasinski who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck. The nearly dialogue-free movie centres on a family (led by Krasinski and his real-life wife, Emily Blunt) as they struggle to survive in a world of monsters that hunt by sound.
Kylie Jenner's abs are 'making a comeback'
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner, who welcomed her daughter Stormi six months ago, says her abs are "making a comeback"
Anupam Kher remembers Michael Jackson on his birth anniversary
On the occasion of late pop star Michael Jackson's 60th birth anniversary, veteran actor Anupam Kher remembered how meeting the 'king of pop' was one of the biggest highlights of his life.The 63-year-old took to social media to thank the 'thriller' hit-maker for his eternal music and showmanship.Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff also paid a dancing tribute to the pop legend.Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at age 50 from an overdose of the anaesthetic propofol and sedatives. His physician who administered the drugs, Conrad Murray, was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Cara Delevingne shows off her long legs
Model Cara Delevingne flaunted her long legs in tiny shorts while grocery shopping in West Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin exits 'Joker'
American actor and comedian Alec Baldwin has walked out of Todd Phillips's 'Joker'.Baldwin told USA TODAY that he is not doing the moving due to scheduling issues."I'm no longer doing that movie," he said citing "scheduling" issues. "I'm sure there are 25 guys who can play that part," Baldwin added.The 60-year-old had been roped in play the father of caped crusader, Bruce Wayne a.k.a Batman in Warner Bros.' stand-alone movie.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script painted Baldwin's 'Thomas Wayne' as a cheesy and tanned businessman, who is more in the mould of a 1980s Donald Trump.Starring actor Joaquin Phoenix as the DC comics villain, the movie is scheduled to begin shooting in two weeks.Baldwin recently starred in the Paramount's hit 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout', and recently wrapped a role in 'Motherless Brooklyn', a crime drama being made by Warners.
'A Quiet Place' sequel gets release date
The sequel of the hit horror film 'A Quiet Place' has finally got a release date!The flick will hit theaters on May 15, 2020, confirmed the Hollywood Reporter.The announcement of the sequel had been announced in April this year by Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos.The first part had a roaring opening weekend in America and eventually made its way to China.The John Krasinski-directorial grossed more than $213 million at the worldwide box office to date, including USD 134.8 million in North America.Starring Krasinski and Emily Blunt, the film garnered more than USD 50 million in its domestic theatrical opening.
Ryan Gosling takes giant leap in 'First Man'
The trailer of 'First Man' is out and looks exhilarating, as Ryan Gosling portraying American astronaut Neil Armstrong takes the giant leap into the unknown- the moon.The movie also stars Emmy-winning actor Claire Foy, who will play Gosling's wife.Based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost - on Armstrong and on the nation - of one of the most dangerous missions in history.The movie reteams the duo of 'La La Land,' as director Damien Chazzelle is helming this Gosling-starrer flick.Written by Josh Singer, the drama is described as a visceral, first-person account of NASA's mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on the years 1961-1969 and Armstrong, the astronaut who became the first man to set foot on the moon.The adventure-drama will hit theatres on October 11 this year.
Dwayne Johnson to star in 'The King'
Hollywood star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been roped in to play the Hawaiian King Kamehameha in 'The King'.Also known as Kamehameha the Great, he is known as the founder and first ruler of the kingdom of Hawaii, uniting the warring islands, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The Robert Zemeckis directorial is a historical epic based on the true-life story of Kamehameha, whose statue given to the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington D.C. by the state of Hawaii as one of two statues it is entitled to give.Johnson had been eyeing the movie for quite some time and decided to move forward while filming in Hawaii of his hit comedy 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle', reported Variety.The Rock will also produce the flick through his Seven Bucks Productions Company, along with Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia. Zemeckis is also producing with Beau Flynn through FlynnPictureCo while Wendy Jacobson will executive produce.The studio plans to shoot the film in 2020.Johnson was last seen in ...
Nick Jonas to lend voice in animated movie 'Ugly Dolls'
American singer Nick Jonas is all set to lend his voice in an upcoming animated feature film 'Ugly Dolls'.Nick Jonas is joining rapper Pitbull and singer Kelly Clarkson for the movie, reported The Hollywood Reporter.The animated feature is set in a fictional town of Uglyville, where a free-spirited Moxy and her UglyDolls friends in their struggle to be different and be loved ultimately discover that one doesn't need to be perfect to lead a normal life.The animated feature, which is slated to hit theaters next year, will be the first movie of the animated franchise.Jonas, who was last seen in 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' alongside Dwayne Johnson, is set to appear in Doug Liman's 'Chaos Walking'.Earlier, Nick reportedly got engaged to Priyanka Chopra during the latter's birthday celebrations in London on July 18.Later in August, Nick flew down to India with his family to seal the deal with his lady love Priyanka.A 'Roka' ceremony was organised on August 18 to celebrate their love. ..