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Simi Garewal to pay tribute to Shashi Kapoor at Melbourne festival
Veteran actor Simi Garewal will pay tribute to legendary star Shashi Kapoor by hosting the screening of his 1972 film "Sidhartha" at theIndian Film Festival of Melbourne next month. Garewal, who was Kapoor's co-star in the film, will host the screening as a special commemoration for the late actor, following which she will also participate in a special question and answer session with the audience. "'Siddhartha' keeps getting a resurgence every new decade. And in the west, I find that even though Shashi has done a lot of films with Ismail Merchant, people still remember him for 'Siddhartha'," Garewal said in a statement. Kapoor, known for his roles in films like "Deewaar", "Kabhie Kabhie", "Namak Halaal", "Kaala Patthar" and others, died in Mumbai in December last year at the age of 79. The festival runs from August 10 to 22.
Gomez 'very upset' over Demi Lovato's overdose
Singer-actress Selena Gomez was very "upset and emotional" when she heard that singer Demi Lovato has been hospitalised.
James Franco in talks to direct ESPN movie
Filmmaker James Franco is in talks for directing a movie called "Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN" for Focus Features.
I'm completely different from my onscreen image: Sanjay Dutt
Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is popularly known for his gangster roles in Bollywood, says he is completely different from the image that he has in films.
Masala entertainers encouraged Ranveer Singh to become an actor
He has played myriad roles ever since his Bollywood debut in 2010 with "Band Baaja Baaraat". Actor Ranveer Singh, currently busy with Rohit Shetty's "Simmba", credits his career in the Hindi film industry to his love for masala entertainers.
Important to represent women that weren't seen through the male lens: Vanessa Kirby
Vanessa Kirby says "The Crown" gender pay gap issue has made her conscious about how she needs to plan her career, and she understands the role she wants to play in the era of #MeToo and Time's Up movements. The actress says there is a need to represent women -- who couldn't find a spot in the narrative scripted by the male dominant system.
'9 to 5' Sequel being developed with original cast, says Jane Fonda
Veteran actor Jane Fonda has announced that a sequel to her hit 1980 comedy "9 to 5" might happen soon. The 80-year-old actor said her costars from the original, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton, will also be back for the sequel, reported Entertainment Weekly. "My role is as an executive producer, and I'm working with the writers, with Lily, and talking to the writers," Fonda told reporters. "Right now, Dolly, Lily and I are all intending to be in it," she added. The actor was promoting the upcoming HBO documentary "Jane Fonda in Five Acts" which will debut on September 24. The sequel has been long in the making and earlier this year, Rashida Jones came aboard the project to co-write a script with original screenwriter Patricia Resnick. Fonda said the new film will be slightly different from the original, which followed three working women who live out their fantasies of getting even with their company's autocratic, "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" boss. "I'm sorry to say .
I was an innocent bystander: Christopher McQuarrie on dealing with toxic fans
Director Christopher McQuarrie has said that he was an "innocent bystander" who was subjected to social media abuse by die hard fans of the Star Wars franchise. The 50-year-old director, who is friends with Rian Johnson, was inadvertently dragged into the toxic debate over the franchise's latest film "The Last Jedi" which had left many fans fuming over certain plot points. Reflecting back on the experience, McQuarrie said, "I can tell you from my limited experience - I got caught up as an innocent bystander in a bunch of 'Star Wars' stuff." "Look, movies are very emotional. They're extremely, extremely emotional. A movie like 'Star Wars' or movies like Marvel where you're dealing with comic books, this is stuff that's coming from their childhood. It's the same thing as campfire stories, and in some cases it's the very fabric of their growing up. It's something of which they're hugely protective," the director told Collider. The Oscar-winner also said that he has prior experience of ...
'Game of Thrones' final season to air in the 'first half' of 2019, says HBO
HBO President of Programming Casey Bloys has revealed that the eighth and final season of "Game of Thrones" will premiere in the "first half" of 2019. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bloys made the revelation during the the Television Critics Association press tour and also said the final season is "pretty great". "I'm not going to talk about what to expect (from the final season) although it's pretty great. I don't think we've announced a date yet so sometime in '19 first half," Bloys said. He also talked about five "Game of Thrones" spin-offs and said that network is currently only working on one of them. "We are doing a pilot that Jane Goodman wrote. Out of five, we'd be lucky to get one that we're very excited about it. We're just starting the search for a director (and) casting director," he said. The hit epic fantasy series first premiered in 2011 and its eighth season will marks its culmination. The show is based on the hit book series by George R.R. Martin.
Olivia Hussey was raped at Sharon Tate's home
English actress Olivia Hussey has accused a former beau of raping and abusing her in her new memoir.
Kendrick Lamar to guest star in 'Power'
Rapper Kendrick Lamar will be making a guest appearance on the television show "Power". The crime drama series, which stars and is executive produced by 50 Cent, is currently in its fifth season. Lamar will appear in a guest role opposite 50 Cent in the episode which will air on July 29, the studio said in a statement. "Kendrick is a once in a generation talent and Courtney, 50 and I felt it would be exciting to create a role for him in 'Power.' Everyone involved is thrilled to have him join the family," executive producer Mark Canton said in the statement. The studio, however, has not revealed the details of Lamar's character.
Meet Alia's new photographer
Bollywood's rumoured love birds, actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have been painting the town red off late.Apart from spending time together, the couple has been bonding with each other's friends as well.The actors are not only shooting together for their next project 'Brahmastra' in Bulgaria, but are also clicking each other's pictures.The 'Raazi' star shared a photo in which she is standing by a window overlooking the city view with a friend. However, the real deal here is that the photographer is none other than 'RK' aka Ranbir Kapoor.Sharing the picture, Alia wrote, "The view and her too.. ?? photo credit - RK."The 'her' in this photo is Alia's bestie, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. The 'Highway' actor also shared another snap of bff on her Instagram story writing, "Lookie who's here."Directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'Brahmastra' also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Tollywood star Nagarjuna.The flick will hit the big screens on August 15, 2019.
RGV, Madhu Mantena team up for web series 'D-Company'
Director Ram Gopal Varma has joined hands with filmmaker Madhu Mantena for a web-series "D-Company".
Alexandra Daddario to executive produce and star in 'Can You Keep A Secret?'
"San Andreas" actor Alexandra Daddario will the lead the cast of the new film "Can You Keep A Secret?". The project, to be helmed by Elise Duran, is a feature adaptation of Sophie Kinsella's bestseller of the same name. Daddario will play Emma Corrigan, a girl with a few secrets who spills them all to a handsome stranger sitting next to her on a turbulent plane ride. Shortly after she meets Jack Harper, her company's young and elusive CEO who turns out to be same man who knows every single humiliating detail about Emma. The film's script is being adapted by Peter Hutchings, reported Deadline. The 32-year-old actor will also executive produce the project with Claude Dal Farra, Brice Dal Farra and Brian Keady as producers. Charles Miller will also executive produce alongside Daddario and Duran.
First look poster of 'Stree' unveiled
The first look poster of 'Stree', starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, is out and is at its mysterious best.The duo can be seen looking at each other romantically. However, that's not all. Just behind Shraddha, one can see a full moon and a shadow of a witch on it!Rao took to his Twitter handle and shared the poster and said, "#Stree se bachne ke liye hum taiyaar hokar aa rahe hain, aap bhi savdhaan ho jao! #StreeTrailerToday"The movie's lead actress Shraddha also posted the same, writing, "Iss baar aurat ko nahi, desh ke har mard ko uss se khatra hai.aa rahi hai woh aap sabse milne! #StreeTrailerToday"Written by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. and produced by Dinesh Vijan, the horror comedy is slated to release on August 31 this year.
Would love to play James Bond, says Henry Cavill
Actor Henry Cavill has expressed his interest in taking over the mantel of playing famed British spy James Bond from Daniel Craig. Craig is all set to hang his boots after his final outing as the famed British Secret Service agent in Bond 25. Cavill, who is currently awaiting the release of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout", said he is up for job and would "love to do it". "I would love to do it of course. I think Bond would be a really fun role. It's British, it's cool. I think that now that I have my 'Mission: Impossible' badge we can do real stunts and really amp it up as well..." the actor told Yahoo Movies. "Not to say they weren't doing real stunts I'm just saying it would be fun for me to actually take what I've learnt on this and carry it through to a movie like Bond. I'd love to play a Brit. I don't get to play a Brit very often. So yes, I would love the opportunity and if they were to ask I would say yes," he added.
IL&FS Transportation Networks gets revision in ratings from India Ratings & Research
Commercial Paper (Rs 310 crore) -- IND A4+; Rating Watch Negative (Revised from IND A1; Rating Watch Negative)
IL&FS Transportation Networks gets revision in credit ratings
From Brickwork Ratings
Ryan Reynolds to produce new comedy 'Stoned Alone'
Actor Ryan Reynolds is all set to produce the stoner comedy "Stoned Alone" for Twentieth Century Fox. According to Variety, the 41-year-old actor might also star in the project apart from producing it. The new comedy is inspired by family film "Home Alone", but with a R-rated slant. The film, to be helmed by Augustine Frizzell, will follow a 20-something loser who misses the plane for his holiday ski trip and gets high at home only to then discover that thieves have broken into his house. The screenplay has been penned by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider from an idea by Fox executive Matt Reilly. Reynolds will produce the project through his banner Maximum Effort, with George Dewey as executive producer. The actor most recently starred in "Deadpool 2", which grossed over USD 700 million at the global box office.
Eros International Media collaborates with eminent veteran writer V. Vijayendra Prasad
Eros and Vijayendra Prasad last came together for Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which was a spectacular success worldwide including China. Applauded for his work in movies like Baahubali, Makhkhi and Magadheera to name a few, V. Vijayendra Prasad is a name synonymous with stories that live forever. Setting this venture into motion, Prasad has already penned down 10 stories which will take shape on screen under this partnership.