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Johnny Depp's 'City of Lies' pulled from release schedule

Global Road Entertainment has pulled the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. film "City of Lies," starring Johnny Depp, a month before it was slated to hit theaters.

'Supergirl' film in the works at Warner Bros

Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are developing a "Supergirl" movie. "22 Jump Street" scribe Oren Uziel will pen the script, reported Deadline. In the CW's TV series, the character has been played by Melissa Benoist. The show is currently heading into its fourth season, and is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robert Rovner and Jessica Queller. According to the website, the idea here could be reflective of the rumours that Warner Bros. and DC are looking "to create a new template for future Superman movies." This new line-up of DC superhero projects is being spearheaded by executive Walter Hamada and includes movies like "Shazam!" and the female-fronted "Birds of Prey" starring Margot Robbie, as well as the standalone "The Joker" with Joaquin Phoenix. Warner Bros is also developing a Batgirl movie, as well as Matt Reeves' upcoming "The Batman". Supergirl first appeared in "Action Comics #252" from writer Otto Binder and illustrator Al Plastino. It followed Kara ...

Yet to make a film I'm entirely in love with: Karan

Filmmaker Karan Johar has helmed some of the biggest romantic films of this generation but the director says he is yet to make a movie he entirely loves. Karan, who debuted with "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", and went on to direct films like "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", "My Name is Khan", "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", says he often cringes when he sees some portions of his work. "In retrospect when I look back and see some parts of my movies I cringe and feel terrible that I actually subjected an audience to those portions. Some of them got fortunate, other parts in those films made them reach a certain success mark," Karan said. "I'm not proud and happy with each and everyone of them. I am yet to make a film that I entirely love," he added. He was speaking at the launch of his radio show "Calling Karan" season 2 on Ishq 104.8 FM. On the show, the director gives love advice to callers but says he never takes a cue to help people from his films. "No, what we show in the movies is ridiculous. You can't ..

Now 'Supergirl' may have her own movie

'Superman's biological cousin, 'Supergirl' (Kara Danvers) is flying back to the big screens with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros.'22 Jump Street' writer Oren Uziel has been roped in to pen the script on the Krypton-born superhero, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.In the 1984 sci-fi film, Danvers is forced to unveil her hidden powers when an unexpected disaster strikes National City. The film starred Helen Slater as Supergirl, along with Faye Dunaway, Mia Farrow, and Peter O'Toole, with Marc McClure reprising his role as Jimmy Olsen from the Superman films.Earlier, Melissa Benoist played the role of 'Supergirl' in the titular CW series, which was directed by Stefan Pleszczynski, Allison Adler, Andrew Kreisberg.

Good actors have been heartbroken in love: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar says behind every good actor there is a broken heart, otherwise it is difficult to perform the way they do on screen. Johar says without a personal heartbreak, it is impossible to bring out emotions on celluloid. "I think actors who haven't had broken hearts don't perform the way they should. I feel if you are a good actor you must have had a broken heart. It's not possible otherwise for you to depict a certain kind of emotion on celluloid," Johar said at a panel discussion here last night. He was joined by filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, actor Neha Dhupia and TV personality Ranvijay Singha. The "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" director says it is easy to identify someone who is trying hard to bring out emotions without actually having been through a heartbreak. "Sometimes your eyes do depict your heart story. Many of them whose eyes speak volume, they've been through that journey in life. You know when the actor hasn't been through this and is merely touching the surface. There's no .

Bhansali not working with Priyanka on gangster drama, say spokesperson

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's spokesperson today said the director was not in talks with Priyanka Chopra for any project. Days after Priyanka walked out of Salman Khan's "Bharat", reports emerged that she has also quit Bhansali's gangster drama movie, based on the life of female gangster Gangubai Kothewali. "Sanjay Bhansali has a lot of love and regard for Priyanka Chopra, however, no such film has been discussed," the director's spokesperson said in a statement. Bhansali and Priyanka have worked together on "Bajirao Mastani'" and "Mary Kom". Priyanka also did a special song for his film "Ram-Leela". In Bollywood, the "Quantico" star will next be seen in Shonali Bose's "The Sky Is Pink" opposite Farhan Akhtar.

Gul Panag urges not to ride bikes without helmets

Actress Gul Panag on Tuesday urged people not to ride bikes without a helmet even if it was for a short distance.

A broken heart makes a good actor: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar says a good actor must have had a broken heart because only then it is possible to perform the way one does on celluloid.

Indian-American elected to board of White House Correspondents Association

Anita Kumar has become the first Indian-American to be elected to the board of the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA), more than a century-old apex body of journalists covering the US president. Kumar, who has been covering the White House since 2012, was elected unopposed to the WHCA Board. Born and brought up in Charlottesville, she went to the University of Virginia. After college, she started her journalism career from the News and Advance in Lynchburg, Virginia and the News and Record in Greensboro, North Carolina. St Petersburg Times, now known as The Tampa Bay Times, was her first major organisation, where she worked for 10 years before moving to the US capital. Kumar is now the White House Correspondent for the McClatchy group of newspapers. "Last year, when I ran for the first time, and I ran for the president. A few people encouraged me to run for the president of the body because they thought this would be such a statement to the Trump White House that somebody ..

Salman responds to Priyanka's exit from 'Bharat'

Superstar Salman Khan has finally responded to Priyanka Chopra's sudden exit from the much anticipated film 'Bharat'.After refusing to comment on the same at the trailer launch of Aayush Sharma-Warina Hussain starrer 'Loveratri' in Mumbai, the 52-year-old spoke in length about it at the promotion of the movie here in the national capital."I am really happy for her. Had we known earlier that she has signed a big film in Hollywood, we would have never stopped her. My shooting had begun. We got to know about her decision of leaving the film at the end moment- just 10 days before her schedule," said Salman.He added, "Priyanka had come home and I told her, 'It's okay if you don't want to do it'. At that time, we were given some other reason. Whatever may be the reason - be it marriage or picture or her not being willing to work in India or with me, it's her reason and we are really supportive about her doing good work. If she does not want to work with Salman Khan, it's okay; she's working

Khloe Kardashian shows true love for daughter

Reality TV personality Khloe Kardashian says her daughter True is her lifeline.

Johnny Depp's 'City of Lies' pulled a month before release

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. film 'City of Lies' has been pulled a month before it was slated to hit theaters.The movie, which was scheduled for a September 7 release, now remains undated, a spokesman for the distributor informed Variety.The thriller is based on the bestselling novel 'Labyrinth' which revolves around the story of the police investigation into the deaths of rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.Last month, a crewmember of 'City of Lies' had sued Depp for allegedly punching him on the set of the crime-thriller. The crewmember, Gregg 'Rocky' Brooks alleged that Depp punched him twice on the set, the Hollywood Reporter had reported.Brooks also claimed that he was fired from the movie when he refused to sign a declaration saying that he would not to sue the actor over the incident.

Can't wait to have my own little family: Alex Bain

"Coronation Street" actor Alex Bain is excited to start his family.

'Sui Dhaaga' logo made in 15 different art forms

In an effort to celebrate the rich and diverse handicrafts of India, the team of upcoming Bollywood film "Sui Dhaaga - Made In India" reached out to local artisans and craftsmen from across the country to create the logo of the film in their unique stitching styles.

Siddaramaiah urges Kumaraswamy not to shift film city project

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah wrote a letter to his successor HD Kumaraswamy, urging him not to shift Film City project from Mysuru to Ramanagar.Siddaramaiah, in his letter, said that the Film City was planned to be built in Mysuru and 100 acres land was also allotted for the same. He also mentioned that it was the dream of late legendary actor Rajkumar to build Film City in Mysuru.Kumaraswamy in his last budget announced that Film City will be shifted to Ramanagar from where he was elected.Siddaramaiah hails from Mysuru district, while Kumaraswamy represents Ramanagar constituency.

Katie Holmes, Jamie Fox step out for beach date

Actress Katie Holmes was seen having romantic time on a beach with her actor, singer boyfriend Jamie Fox amid the rumours that the couple who have never publicly acknowledged their relationship may have broken up.

Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga to star in 'Passing'

American actress Tessa Thompson and Ethiopian-Irish actress Ruth Negga are all set to star in actor Rebecca Hall's directorial debut 'Passing.'The story, which is based on Nella Larsen's novel of the same title, deals with 'racial passing' that occurs when a person classified as a member of one racial group, is also accepted as a member of a different racial group.As per the Hollywood Reporter, the story, set in Harlem follows two childhood friends, played by Thompson and Negga.The much-awaited drama is being produced by Margot Hand and Oren Moverman with Angela Robinson as the executive producer.Thompson will next be seen as Bianca Porter in the sports drama sequel film 'Creed II', which is set for release on November 21, 2018. She will also star in the 'Men in Black' spin-off film, 'MIB' with her 'Thor: Ragnarok' co-star Chris Hemsworth, set for a release on June 14, next year.Negga, on the other hand, was last seen in a British-American biographical romantic drama 'Loving' ...

Demi Lovato discharged from hospital, checks into rehab

Hollywood singer Demi Lovato, who was admitted to the hospital last month following a drug overdose, has been discharged.As reported by E Online, Lovato has now flown to a rehab where she will stay for an extended period of time.The 25-year-old singer was found unconscious at her home in Hollywood Hills last month, after which she was rushed to the hospital.Speaking about her fatal overdose, the 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer earlier on Sunday took to her Instagram, thanking her fans, family, friends, and the Hospital staff. "Without them, I wouldn't be here writing this letter to all of you," wrote Lovato.The singer also said that she needs to focus on sobriety, adding "I look forward to the day where I can say I came out on the other side."Lovato is well known for her struggle with substance abuse for years, and recently she gave fans a sneak peek into her life when she talked about her struggles with addiction in the documentary- 'Simply Complicated'.She also opened up about her ...

Computer generated images are so extraordinary: Rainn Wilson

Actor Rainn Wilson thinks actors should get more training in working with Computer-generated (CG) imagery because of the rate it is developing.

Kim, Kourtney fight on social media

Reality TV stars Kim and Kourtney Kardashian took their feud to Twitter as their reality show fight aired on television.