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Netflix to launch second comic book franchise
Netflix is all set to launch its second comic-book franchise, 'Prodigy' by author Mark Millar.'Prodigy' will be illustrated by 'Batman' artist Rafael Albuquerque, with whom Millar had previously worked on the popular comic book 'Huck', confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The franchise will revolve around Nobel prize-winning scientist Edison Crane, who is not satisfied by running the world's most successful business and wants to engage in constant challenge.Crane, who is also a genius composer and an Olympic-level athlete, will also be seen as addicted to the mysteries of the world as he is to sit at the numero-uno spot of the Fortune 500.'Prodigy' will hit the comic book stores via Image Comics and online on December 5 this year.
Trevor Donovan to star in World War II movie
American star Trevor Donovan is all set to feature in the World War II action movie, 'Wolf Hound'.Inspired by the real-life plot designed to fly Allied aircraft as Trojan horses, the movie will see the '90210' alum as a fighter pilot, German ace Major Erich Rall, confirmed Variety.The action takes place in 1944 when a fighter pilot escorts a bomber into the Nazi territory before engaging in a one-on-one aerial encounter with a Nazi ace pilot.Interestingly, Donovan's real-life grandfather had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.Meanwhile, Donovan will also star in the upcoming action-comedy movie 'Hot Water', 'The Baxter Family,' and 'Runaway Romance'.
Mark Wahlberg had fun shooting with Iko Uwais
Actor Mark Wahlberg enjoyed shooting with Indonesian actor Iko Uwais, and calls him a "sweetheart".
Anna Kendrick taunts Ryan Reynolds
Actress Anna Kendrick, who has won 2018 Teen Choice Award for favourite Twitter personality, teased actor Ryan Reynolds who was nominated in the same category.
Benicio Del Toro to star in 'White Lies'
Academy award-winning actor Benicio Del Toro is all set to reteam with writer Oliver Stone for his next turn in the director's chair, 'White Lies'.The New York-set drama will offer an intimate exploration of family, loss, and love. The story will revolve around Jack (Del Toro), a child of divorce who repeats his parents' mistakes in his own marriage as well as with his troubled son.Feeling trapped, he then embarks on a lust-filled journey in order to free himself. However, Jack ends up becoming more lost. The story takes a turn when he meets a woman whose life is quite opposite to his own, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.Produced by Fernando Sulichin, the movie will go on the floors in spring 2019. Del Toro and Stone will collaborate for the second time after 2012's 'Savages.
Here's the first look of Disney's 'Mulan'
Disney just unveiled the first look of its upcoming movie, 'Mulan', which stars American-Chinese actress Liu Yifei in the titular role.In the picture, Liu Yifei could be seen posing with a sword in a red and white gown like the live-action version of the iconic Disney character.The actress will be seen portraying the role of a girl who disguises herself as a man in order to refrain his old father from joining the military to fight the invading Huns. However, she later went on to join the army herself, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.The movie also stars Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ron Yuan, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao, Cheng Pei-Pei, Nelson Lee, Gong Li and Jet Li.Directed by 'The Zookeeper's Wife' filmmaker, Niki Caro, the movie will be filmed in New Zealand and China..
'Crazy Rich Asians' spurs conversation over representation
From the time Ricky Yean first heard about "Crazy Rich Asians," he's been excited to see the movie and not because he likes romantic comedies (although, for the record, he does.) For the Taiwanese-American who moved to the US when he was 11, here was something he hasn't seen a movie from a major Hollywood studio, with a cast of Asian-American and Asian actors. So when it comes out Wednesday, "I definitely will go and line up," the San Francisco resident said, and "make sure I go see it and bring all my friends." But Sangeetha Thanapal won't. Even though it's set in her native Singapore, when she saw the trailer, she said all she saw was a story centered on a specific subset of the already well-represented Chinese-Singaporeans who make up the majority of that country's population, and no real reference to the minority communities like the Indian-Singaporean one her family hails from. "This movie is going global," said Thanapal, currently living in Melbourne, Australia, "and the idea .
'Manto' trailer to be out on Independence Day
The trailer of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's "Manto", which is helmed by acclaimed actress-filmmaker Nandita Das, will release on digital platforms on Independence Day.
'Rashtraputra' maker lends his voice for 'Vande Mataram'
Filmmaker and actor Aazaad, who is coming up with a new film "Rashtraputra", the life story of Indian freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad, has lent his voice for the song 'Vande Mataram', released here on Monday.
Kumaraswamy seeks PM Modi's intervention in Aero Show row
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his approval to conduct Aero India show-2019 in Bengaluru, amid reports of the next edition of the event being shifted to Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow."I would seek your indulgence in the matter to convey approval of Government of India for conduction of Aero India show-2019 in Bengaluru," Kumaraswamy wrote to the Prime Minister.Although speculations have surfaced of Lucknow hosting Aero Show next year, Union Minister Ananth Kumar said that no decision has been taken regarding the venue of the show."Defence Minister hasn't said anything about Aero show shifting from Bengaluru to Lucknow; in fact, it has been said that Lucknow doesn't have required infrastructure. All Karnataka MPs will make a representation in this regard as well," he said.Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition ..
No need to react to marriage rumours: Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt today said she doesn't believe in reacting to rumours about her marriage but feels she is in a happy place, both personally and professionally. The "Udta Punjab" star is currently dating Ranbir Kapoor and there have been speculations that the couple might tie the knot next year. When asked about the same, Alia told reporters, "I don't react to rumours. Rumours are not meant to be reacted upon. As long as you aren't entering my bathroom, I am fine because if you are not talking about me then maybe I am not relevant enough. "But honestly, I am in a very good place both personally and professionally so no issues whatsoever," she added. In an interview to a fashion magazine earlier this year, Ranbir had opened up about his relationship with Alia. The duo will share screen space for the first time in "Brahmastra". When asked if it adds to the performance if one is dating their co-star, Alia said, "When you're an actor, your job is to act. When you're in front of the camera, it ..
We can hang on to and live with her memories: Boney on Sridevi's birth anniversary
Remembering wife Sridevi on her 55th birth anniversary, Boney Kapoor today said that the void left by the actor could never be replaced, but her memories is something the family can live by. Sridevi passed away on February 24 due to accidental drowning in her hotel bathtub in Dubai. "Today this vacuum, this void cannot be replaced but the good wishes and the goodwill that she has left behind is something that we can live with... She is with me, in my memories...with my children," a teary-eyed Boney told reporters here. "I feel the loss of her every second of my life, not just me even my children do. This is something that we have to live with. Unfortunately, she was snatched away from us sooner than anybody expected," he added. The producer was in the capital, along with their daughters Janhvi and Khushi, for a retrospective on the veteran actor organised by the Films Division, Information and Broadcasting Ministry. In the retrospective, Sridevi's films such as "Mom", "Lamhe", ...
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin 'gravely ill': reports
Music legend Aretha Franklin is "gravely ill" and surrounded by family and friends in Detroit, reports said Monday, as prayers and well wishes poured in for the Grammy-winning 'Queen of Soul'. The 76-year-old Franklin -- who influenced generations of pop divas with hits such as "Respect" (1967), "Natural Woman" (1968) and "I Say a Little Prayer" (1968) -- was said to be at a Detroit hospital and has asked that details of her condition not be made public. Franklin cemented her place in American music history with her powerful, bell-clear voice that stretched over four octaves -- in her decades-long career, her hits spanned the genres, from soul to R&B to gospel and pop. She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Franklin's serious condition was first disclosed on the Showbiz 411 website late Sunday by Roger Friedman, a reporter and family friend. He wrote that she was "gravely ill in Detroit. The family is asking for prayers and privacy." ...
Shooting begins for upcoming Arabic Netflix series 'Jinn'
Netflix's upcoming Arabic language series 'Jinn' has commenced shooting at several locations in Jordan. This will the streaming platform's first ever series in the language.The shooting locations in Jordan include Petra, Wadi Rum and also in the capital city of Amman.The supernatural drama is a six-part series which revolves around a group of Arab teenagers whose lives change as they accidentally call upon supernatural forces of a mystical creature, Jinn. Many budding middle eastern actors have been given a chance in the series.First in line is Salma Malhas, who will play the role of Mira, a teenager who is devastated by her mother's death.She learns to love after she meets Keras (Hamza Abu Eqab), the Jinn whose sole purpose is to guard the vigilante Jinns.Sultan Alkhalil is playing the role of Yassin, who struggles with the ways of the world. He even strikes an unusual friendship with Vera (Aysha Shahalthough), who is out for vengeance.Jinn is slated to release around the world in ...
Parineeti lends voice to Badshah's video
Actress Parineeti Chopra has supported rapper Badshah by lending her voice to the video of his new song "Heartless".
Trump lashes out at former White House aide over tape
US President Donald Trump today lashed out in a flurry of tweets against former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, calling her "lowlife", "vicious" and incompetent while acknowledging it's "not presidential" to confront her. "Wacky Omarosa, who got fired 3 times on the Apprentice, now got fired for the last time. She never made it, never will. She begged me for a job, tears in her eyes, I said Ok. People in the White House hated her. She was vicious, but not smart...," Trump said. "I would rarely see her but heard....really bad things. Nasty to people & would constantly miss meetings & work. When Gen. Kelly came on board he told me she was a loser & nothing but problems. I told him to try working it out, if possible, because she only said GREAT things about me - until she got fired!," Trump tweeted. He went to say in another tweet that while he knows it's "not presidential" to take on a "lowlife like Omarosa, and while I would rather not be doing so, this is a ...
Shashaa Tirupati to unveil Independence Day cover song
National Award-winning singer Shashaa Tirupati has collaborated with artistes Aasa Singh and Sid Paul for the cover of the song "Ae watan" from "Raazi" for Independence Day.
PVR's acquisition to combine brands strength: SPI cinemas CEO
Nineteen years after it redefined the concept of cinema-viewing in the city, SPI Cinemas, whose 71.69 per cent stake was acquired by PVR LTD, today said the deal would enable the brands' combined strength to transform movie-going experience. PVR, the country's largest multiplex chain, had yesterday acquired the stake for about Rs 633 crore in an all cash deal. SPI cinemas are owners of Sathyam Cinemas, one of the largest screen exhibitors in South India. "While it (deal) is only natural for you to wonder what this means for brand SPI, we want to let you know that this decision is not solely a business decision but one that is based on the larger picture," SPI Cinemas Chief Executive Officer Kiran Reddy said. "Our intent is to combine best practices and learnings from two successful brands and use our combined strength to really, truly transform your movie going experience, at scale," he said in a tweet. The acquisition involves buying of SPI's 61.65 per cent from SS ...
Irrfan pulls out of web-series 'Gormint' owing to health issues
Internationally acclaimed Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer in London, on Monday pulled out of upcoming political satire series 'Gormint'.Earlier in March, the 'Life of Pi' actor announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare high-grade neuroendocrine cancer.Khan, in a statement, said that it was one of his favourite projects and that he had a fun time on the sets, but only to discover his current physical condition, reported The Hollywood Reporter.Further in his statement, the 52-year-old actor, with a heavy heart, added that he is truly disappointed that after much work was done in the show, he would not be able to fulfill his commitment to his favourite show.The 'Hindi Medium' actor also added that despite exiting the project at an unusual time he is excited to see the final outcome, as he finds this show to be unique in the Indian satire space.'Gormint', which was earlier titled 'The Ministry' has been created by a well-known Indian ...
Kajol reinvents motherhood in first song from 'Helicopter Eela'
The first song of Kajol starrer 'Helicopter Eela' is out and it will surely leave you in splits with the goofy side of a mother-son relationship.Named 'Mumma ki parchai' (mother's shadow) the song perfectly sums up the Eela's character, overprotective mother who is after her son all the time. From following him to his music classes, to even taking admission in his college, Eela leaves no stone unturned to be with her son!Kajol's better-half Ajay Devgn, who is producing the film, unvelied the song on his Twitter handle, writing, "Does your mom also follow you around like a parchai? Watch #MummaKiParchai, the first song from @HelicopterEela and tell me how much you relate to this."Sung by Ronit Sarkar, the third song of the much-anticipated film has been composed by Amit Trivedi and the lyrics have been penned by Swanand Kirkire.Reinventing the process of parenting, the comedy-drama witnesses Kajol as a single mother and an aspiring singer, Eela, who joins her son, Vivaan's (played by ..