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Wanted to find my own Lisbeth Salander, says Fede Alvarez
Director Fede Alvarez has said he wanted a new face to play Lisbeth Salander, the famed Swedish hacker, for his take on Millennium novel series. Alvarez's "The Girl in the Spider's Web" features "The Crown" star Claire Foy taking on the role of Salander. She succeeds actor Rooney Mara who had portrayed the character in David Fincher's 2011 film "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the 40-year-old director said that he insisted on new faces for his film as he "didn't like the idea of taking someone else's cast". "There was a lot of debate but not with me mostly debate among the studio, if they (were) taking that route or not," Alvarez said. "Eventually, I think it was me coming in, saying, I preferred to have my own cast. As a director, I just didn't like the idea of taking someone else's cast. As much as I admired Fincher as a filmmaker I think Rooney Mara is Fincher's Lisbeth, right? And I wanted to find my own," he added. "The Girl in the ..
Demi Lovato cancels rest of her world tour
Demi Lovato has cancelled the rest of her 2018 tour dates as she recovers from an drug overdose which had led to her hospitalisation. Lovato was scheduled to undertake a South America tour in November with shows lined up in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil but they all are cancelled now, reported Variety. The 25-year-old singer was also scheduled to perform on two dates in Mexico in September. "Unfortunately, Demi Lovato has cancelled her upcoming Tell Me You Love Me Tour dates in South America, as she is focusing on her recovery," Live Nation said in a statement. "The 6-city tour was scheduled to visit Chile, Argentina and Brazil starting November 14th. Tickets will be available at the point of purchase and credit card purchases will automatically be refunded," it added. Lovato overdosed on what was reported as an unspecified opioid on July 24. She was found unconscious in her Hollywood Hills residence. She was then taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital, where she listed in stable condition and
Mrs. Maisel back for 'Marvelous' Season 2
The 'mad divorcee' is back, and how!The first trailer of Amazon's Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 2 is out and Midge Maisel, played by American actress Rachel Brosnahan, is unstoppable.This season, the action moves from New York City to Paris, with the newly-single Midge juggling all tasks- from taking care of her kids to leaving the audience in fits with her stand-ups.https://youtu.be/GCd29Yq4HXUThe trailer begins with a mother-daughter conversation about relationships, moving onto a glimpse of her stand-ups. She is also seen playing with her kids as she juggles through the day.Along with Midge, Susie (Alex Borstein), Joel (Michael Zegen), Rose (Marin Hinkle) and Abe (Tony Shalhoub) are all back for the comedy series, reported E Online.In its first season, Mrs. Maisel was seen having everything - the perfect husband, two kids and an elegant apartment on New York's Upper West Side. Her life then took a surprising turn when she discovered a hidden talent she didn't previously know she had
Idris Elba to Star in and produce 'Ghetto Cowboy' adaptation
Actor Idris Elba is all set to star in and produce the indie drama "Ghetto Cowboy". The film is an official adaptation of 2011 novel of the same name by author Greg Neri, reported Deadline. To be directed by debutante Ricky Staub, the film follows a 15-year-old Cole who is forced to live with his estranged father Harp (Elba) in North Philadelphia, where, despite the surrounding poverty and violence, he discovers the redemptive world of urban horseback riding. The screenplay has been penned by Staub along with Dan Walser. The project will be produced by Elba via his Green Door Pictures banner alongside Jeff Waxman, Jen Madeloff, Sam Mercer, Tegan Jones and Walser.
Idris Elba joins 'Ghetto Cowboy'
'Avengers' star Idris Elba is all set to star in and produce the indie flick 'Ghetto Cowboy'.Based on author Greg Neri's 2011 award-winning novel of the same name, the film will follow 15-year-old Cole, who is forced to live with his estranged father, Harp (Elba), in North Philadelphia. Despite the surrounding of poverty and violence, the boy discovers the redemptive world of urban horseback riding.The flick will also mark the directorial debut of Ricky Staub, confirmed Variety.Elba, who has worked in blockbusters like 'Thor', 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'The Office', will also be seen in the Fast & Furious spinoff 'Hobbs & Shawis' as a villain.
'Vishwaroop II': Astutely mounted mediocre fare (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: "Vishwaroop II"; Director: Kamal Haasan; Cast:Kamal Haasan, Shekhar Kapur, Anant Mahadevan, Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Rahul Bose; Rating: **1/2
Lilly Allen's list of regrets
Singer Lilly Allen regrets bleaching her hair and spending so much on clothes that she can't even wear now.
Politics is never a topic of discussion in our household: Aisha
Actress Aisha Sharma, daughter of politician Ajit Sharma, will make her acting debut in Bollywood with the film "Satyameva Jayate" that deals with political system and corruption. But she says politics is never a topic of discussion in their family.
Atif Aslam faces backlash for singing Indian song at Pak Independence Day parade
Pakistani vocalist Atif Aslam has been trolled on social media and also criticised by the country's mainstream media, for singing an Indian song at a Pakistan Independence Day function in New York earlier this month. Atif, who has lent his voice to many Bollywood songs, sang one of his Indian tracks 'Tera Hone Laga Hoon' from the 2009 film "Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani", starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. This prompted many of his fans back home to question his patriotism and also hit out at him. A twitter user who uses the handle @sakhwa wrote, "Zero respect for Atif Aslam!" Another user with @Pakistani09 handle tweeted calling for boycott of the singer. "Boycott Atif Aslam @itsaadee Ap Ne Dil Tor diya #boycottAtifAslam #AtifAslam." However, many like vocalist Shafqat Amanat Ali, who has also lent his voice to some Indian songs, defended Atif. "I stand in support of Atif Aslam for singing his songs at the parade. Music is not Indian or Pakistani. It's just music. Singers are ...
Audiences want good content: Shraddha Kapoor
Actress Shraddha Kapoor says the audience is more interested in watching a good story rather than a star.
Here's why Demi Lovato's Latin American tours got cancelled
Hollywood singer Demi Lovato's Latin American tours were cancelled, as she recently checked in for rehabilitation.According to TMZ, the singer was set to perform from September 20 to 22 in Mexico. She was also scheduled to perform in a six-city tour across Chile, Argentina, and Brazil in November.Beginning this Friday, her fans will receive the refunds for the cancelled shows.This comes at a time after she left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she was undergoing treatment for a drug overdose.In July, the 25-year-old singer was rushed to the hospital after she was found unconscious at her home in Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles.Speaking about her fatal overdose, the 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer earlier this month took to her Instagram account and thanked her fans, family, friends, and the Hospital staff for being with her all along.The singer, who is well known for her struggle with drugs for years, recently gave fans a sneak peek into her life when she talked about her ...
Book on 'secret broadcasts' during Quit India movement launched
Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma released three books, including one on "secret broadcasts" during the Quit India movement, at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) here on Thursday.
'Christopher Robin': An engaging fantasy drama (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
Film: "Christopher Robin"; Director: Marc Forster; Cast: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Mark Gatiss; Voice Cast: Jim Cummings, Brad Garrett, Toby Jones, Nick Mohammed, Peter Capaldi, Sophie Okonedo, Sara Sheen; Rating: **1/2.
Pharell Williams to give arts education a boost
Hollywood rapper Pharrell Williams is set to give arts education a much-needed boost through his charitable efforts.The 45-year-old Williams, who is set to host a Yellow Ball gala at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on September 10, will attempt to raise awareness for arts education, reporter Page six.The gala will see a performance by rapper Missy Elliot.Speaking to Page Six, he said that every child should have the chance to nurture their creativity since not many of them are lucky enough.Ten-time Grammy Award winner Pharrell is well known for his songs 'Frontin', and 'In My Mind'.He also holds the distinction of being a two-time Academy Award nominee. In 2014, he received the 'Best Original Song' nomination for 'Happy', which was featured in a Hollywood animated 'Despicable Me 2'.
Biopic on Helena Rubenstein to start shooting next year
The life of the Polish-Australian-American entrepreneur, Helena Rubinstein who set up a cosmetics empire in the early 20th century is set to be made into a biopic.The movie 'Helena', will focus in the year 1928 when she faced the greatest dilemma in her life, as she had to choose between giving up control of her empire or else had to lose her marriage to Edward Titus and the custody of her children, reports Variety.The budget, as well as the cast, is yet to be announced, but producers say that shooting will commence on 2019.Rubinstein's cosmetic empire was booming with successful salons present in London, Paris, Melbourne and New York.'Helena' which is being funded by Studiocanal Australia, is set to pool in aspiring writers from Australian and New Zealand.The movie is being produced by Anthony Waddington of 'The Eye of the Storm' fame and Marcus Gillezeau of 'Storm Surfers 3D' fame.
Man impersonating as director held for duping 15 aspiring models
Delhi Police arrested a model who impersonated himself as a director and duped over 15 aspiring models after promising them good assignments in Mumbai and Punjab.
Kamal Haasan pounds a pulsating anti-terror film (Movie Review *** ½)
Vishwaroopam 2: Starring Kamal Haasan, Waheeda Rehman, Shekhar Kapoor, Anand Mahadevan, Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jermiah; Directed by Kamal Haasan: Rating: *** ½ (3 and a half stars).
Madras HC dismisses applications against release of Viswaroopam II
The Madras High Court today dismissed applications filed by a film production firm seeking to stall the release of actor Kamal Hassan's "Viswaroopam II", set to hit the screens tomorrow, over a financial dispute. Justice M Sundar dismissed the applications by Pyramid Saimira Productions International for recovery of Rs 5.44 crore which the company claimed it had paid as advance to Hassan and his production house Raj Kamal Films International for making a film over 10 years ago. Pyramid Saimira had originally filed civil suits for recovery of the Rs 5.44 crore, contending that Hassan had not discharged his obligations as per an agreement it had signed with him for producing the film titled "Marmayogi" in Tamil and Hindi. The actor had also filed a suit against Pyramid Saimira Productions claiming damages of Rs 11 crore for alleged breach of conditions of the agreement, saying the firm had not honoured committed payments. In the meanwhile, Pyramid Saimira Productions filed two ...
Himachal CM watches movie on Modi's early life
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and his cabinet colleagues watched a short Hindi film, titled "Chalo Jeete Hain", based on the early life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, screened at the Gaiety Theatre here this evening. Talking to the media later, Thakur said, "This is an inspiring film which shows the innocence of childhood and young people helping each other. Narendra Modi is an inspiration for the entire world who, despite a humble background, rose to become the prime minister." The movie directed by Mangesh Hadawale depicts an episode of Modi's early life whereby he is inspired by Swami Vivekananda, he added.
Sanchez announces Chilean film about his life
Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez announced on his Instagram account today that a film about his life is due out in Chile next year. Sanchez is the biggest star of Chilean football and the epitome of a rags to riches success story. The motion picture entitled "Alexis, the film," is "a story about a kid that did everything to achieve his dream," according to the trailer published on Sanchez's Instagram account. Production company Fabula, responsible for the Oscar-winning "A Fantastic Woman" which starred Daniela Vega, is behind the film. Fabula said in a statement that children all over the country would be invited to audition for the lead role "based on unprecedented moments in Alexis's life." Sanchez, 29, will play himself as an adult. The film is due to be released during next year's Copa America in Brazil, where Chile will be the defending champions. Sanchez, Chile's all-time top goalscorer, joined Manchester United in January following spells at Arsenal and Barcelona.