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Leo DiCaprio and Jessica Biel in talks to reboot 'The Facts of Life'
Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jessica Biel are currently working towards bringing back the American TV series 'The Facts of Life'.Both stars, are in early talks with Sony Pictures, as it owns the distribution rights of the TV series, reports The Hollywood Reporter.It is one of the longest-running series in America with more than 200 episodes engulfed in nine seasons.The 1980s TV series revolved around how a woman, played by Charlotte Rae, becomes a housemother at a boarding school in New York to a group of girls.This announcement comes at a time when ABC's Roseanne is also being rebooted.
Process of finding acting jobs can be frustrating: Actor Amol Parashar (Lead, correcting show's name)
Hailing from Delhi, Amol Parashar has settled comfortably in India's entertainment capital Mumbai. But the actor-model, set to launch his new series "Ready 2 Mingle", says finding jobs in the acting industry can be a frustrating process for new talent.
Julia Roberts attend special preview of Broadway's "Pretty Woman"
Actor Julia Roberts recently attended the Broadway adaptation of her 1990 hit romantic drama "Pretty Woman" as a mark of respect to director Gary Marshall. According to Entertainment Weekly, the 50-year-old actor was a surprise guest at the special memorial performance of Broadway's "Pretty Woman: The Musical", held for the late director at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City. Roberts was joined by the late director's wife, Barbara; daughter Kathleen; and son, Scott, at the preview screening. Roberts and Marshall, who died in 2016 at the age of 81, first worked together on "Pretty Woman", and later collaborated on "Runaway Bride", "Valentine's Day" and "Mother's Day". The musical, starring Samantha Barks and Andy Karl, will officially debut on the Broadway on August 16. Barks has taken on the role of Vivian while Karl will portray businessman Edward Lewis, a role famously played by Richard Gere. "I nearly passed out!" Barks said of the moment she found out about Roberts' ...
Cezanne Khan 'super excited' for reboot of 'Kasautii...'
Actor Cezanne Khan, who played the role of Anurag Basu in "Kasautii Zindagii Kay" in 2001, is thrilled about the upcoming reboot of the love saga.
TV crews in US still struggle with inclusion
Actress Priyanka Chopra hopes she has opened doors for women and people of colour with "Quantico", but the television industry still falls short when it comes to diversity.
Mark Gatiss says he will not seen in 'Game of Thrones' final season
Actor-writer Mark Gatiss has revealed his steely Iron Bank representative Tycho Nestoris will not be seen in the final season of HBO's epic fantasy "Game of Thrones". In an interview with ShortList, the actor was asked if his character survives the final season. "I'm not in it, so I guess I survive," Gatiss said. "Although they might just mention offhand that I've had my head bitten off by a dragon off-screen or something," he quipped. Nestoris was last seen in season 7 scheming with Cersei Lannister in her war against Daenerys Targaryen. The highly-anticipated finale of "Game of Thrones" will return in the first half of 2019.
Ranvir Shorey joins dark comedy 'Hasmukh' alongwith Vir Das
Actor Ranvir Shorey has joined the cast of Nikkhil Advani's upcoming dark comedy "Hasmukh".
Mila Kunis not keen to act with Ashton Kutcher
Actress Mila Kunis says she thinks it would be "weird" to act opposite husband and actor Ashton Kutcher again.
Russo brothers set to work on 'The Last Neanderthal'
Hollywood producer duo Joe and Anthony Russo are set to produce the prehistoric drama film 'The Last Neanderthal'.The upcoming movie will be shot primarily in motion capture technology, reports Variety.The Russo brothers, through their Agbo production company, are going to direct the movie with stunt co-ordinator Terry Notary.The coordinator is well known for playing the role of Cull Obsidian, a villainous character in 'Avengers: Infinity War'.The story of the prehistoric movie revolves around the concepts of adventure, survival, revenge, and redemption.The producer duo are well known for movies like 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', 'Captain America: Civil War' apart from 'Avengers: Infinity War'.The duo won an Emmy award for the comedy sitcom 'Arrested Development'.
On Kishore Kumar's 89th birth anniversary, actor pays tribute with single
"Neerja" fame actor Prashantt Guptha has launched his recreated version of Kishore Kumar's "Ruk jaana nahi" as a tribute to the late legendary singer on his 89th birth anniversary on Saturday. He hopes the song will motivate people to do better in life.
For outsiders it is tough to get big films, says Ashrut Jain
With two releases this year, Rishi Kapoor's "Mulk" and Shahid Kapoor-starrer "Batti Gul Meter Chalu", Ashrut Jain believes things are finally looking good for him as it is extremely tough for an outsider to bag big projects. The actor, who previously featured in films like "Ram-Leela" and "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story", says for people with no backing it's extremely important that they are good in their craft. "It is very tough to bag big films. It's next to impossible. There are nearly ten thousand people who come to this city everyday, my competition is with all of them," Ashrut told PTI. "People like us who are self made, we don't get recommendation calls. So for us, our craft is everything, talent is our godfather. The biggest and the only security in the industry is your craft," he adds. Hailing from Jabalapur, Ashrut came to Mumbai for higher studies and a dream to make it big in Bollywood. For nearly three years, he worked in Yash Raj Film's casting department before making his ..
Short film on Himachal jail reforms wins prize
Shimla-based filmmaker Devkanya Lotheta's film "Behind the Bars" has won the first prize under the Short Film Award Scheme -- 2018 of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Panettiere spotted with mystery man amid split reports
Actress Hayden Panettiere was spotted holding hands with a mystery man here amid reports of her split from her fiance Wladimir Klitschko.
Jessica Lange returning to 'American Horror Story'
"American Horror Story" veteran Jessica Lange will be making an appearance in the season eight of the popular show. The news was shared by actor Sarah Paulson during the Television Critics Association panel and said Lange's character Constance Langdon will appear in an episode of "Apocalypse", the upcoming eighth season of the popular series. Paulson said that the veteran actor will appear in the sixth episode which she will be directing, reported Variety. Lange, 69, who featured in the FX anthology series' first four seasons, was nominated for four Emmys for her work in the show. She won the award in 2012 and 2014. Paulson, 43, will reprise her roles as Cordelia Foxx from "Coven" and Billie Dean from "Murder House," in addition to playing a new character named Venable. "Apocalypse" will feature Evan Peters, Cody Fern as Michael Langdon, Kathy Bates as Miss Meade, Leslie Grossman as Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt, Billie Lourd as Mallory, Adina Porter as Dinah Stevens, and Emma Roberts ...
Seth Rogen sorry for 'blackface' incident on kids' film set
Actor-producer Seth Rogen has apologised after reports emerged that a stand-in performer had skin-darkening make-up applied on the set of "Good Boys", a children's adventure film he is backing.
Key issues to journalists discussed at media forum
Issues such as licensing, policy, credibility and censorship in the context of the media industry were extensively discussed and debated at the opening day of a two-day international media conference at India Habitat Centre here.
Delhi-based band recreates Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song
Delhi-based band Maadhyam has recreated late Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Bina mahi".
Chris Rock to star in fourth season of FX's Fargo
Actor-comedian Chris Rock will feature in the fourth season of popular FX series "Fargo". FX Networks chief executive John Landgraf made the announcement during the Television Critics Association press tour event, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The four season will be set in the 1950s Kansas City, Missouri, and follows two criminal syndicates one Italian and other African-American who have struck an uneasy peace. To cement their peace, the heads of both families have traded their eldest sons. The 53-year-old actor will play the head of an African-American family who surrenders his oldest boy to his enemy to keep an uneasy peace. "I'm a fan of 'Fargo' and I can't wait to work with Noah," said Rock. Series creator Noah Hawley will once again serve as the showrunner, writer and director for the new season. Production on "Fargo" season four will begin in 2019.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Biel may executive produce 'The Facts of Life' reboot
Actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Jessica are planning to reboot the classic 1980s sitcom "The Facts of Life". The two actors are in negotiations with Sony Pictures Television regarding a possible reboot of the popular show, according to The Hollywood Reporter. If finalised, DiCaprio and Biel will executive produce the show through their respective companies. The original series, a spinoff of "Diff'rent Strokes", ran on NBC from 1979-88 with more than 200 episodes. The show featured actor Charlotte Rae as Edna Garrett, a housemother at the fictional Eastland School, an all-female boarding school in Peekskill, New York. The series, created by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, was nominated for three Emmys over the course of its nine-year run. The cast also included Lisa Welchel as Blair, Kim Fields as Tootie, Mindy Cohn as Natalie and Nancy McKeon as Jo.
Friendship takes back seat in Indian TV shows (Friendship Day is on Sunday)
Long before Sourabh Raaj Jain got comfortable doing mythological shows, he was popular for starring in "Remix" that celebrated the bond of friendship. Even Kishwer Merchantt was known for "Hip Hip Hurray", which again brought friendship to the forefront. But now, even though the protagonist's friendship with his or her friend continues to be a "crucial part" of some shows, they no longer contribute to the central plot.