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'Nutcracker and the Four Realms' Gets India Release Date
Disney's "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" will release in India along with the world on November 2.
Inspired by both ETA Hoffmann's classic story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" and Alexandre Dumas' retelling in the 1892 Tchaikovsky ballet "The Nutcracker", the film is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, reports IANS.
"‘The Nutcracker' inspired my daughter to take up dancing," said Hallstrom in a statement.
"This film combines all of the best film-making elements-drama, comedy, music, special effects and dance. It was a heavenly experience," he added.
I Strongly Believe Stories Come From Small Towns: Rajkumar Hirani
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has said he strongly believes stories come from small towns.
Hirani was interacting with the media at the announcement of the 2nd edition of Cinestaan Script Contest along with Anjum Rajabali and Juhi Chatuvedi on Monday in Mumbai, reports IANS.
"I strongly believe stories come from the small towns. People have more exposure to life there. In big cities, especially like Mumbai, all the time goes in travelling," he said.
"I grew up in a small town and we could just walk into a neighbor's house. Here, in Mumbai, we don't have the time to even meet our friends. Stories are out there. It's just that we have to find them and I feel writing needs to be taught in a way that they can become proper screenplays. I think it's an extremely good initiative where the start has been made."
'Padmaavat' Officially Selected at 2018 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus "Padmaavat" has been officially selected for Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival this year, reports PTI.
The official Twitter handle of the film announced the news Monday.
"Delighted, overwhelmed and incredibly blessed. #Padmaavat has been officially selected at 2018 Taipei Golden Horse FF," the post read.
Woody Allen Won't Stop Writing Despite Hollywood Condemnation
Woody Allen is unfazed by the resurfacing of the sexual assault allegations levelled against him by Dylan Farrow and the filmmaker says he would go about doing his business irrespective of the industry's criticism.
Dylan, Allen's adopted daughter with former wife Mia Farrow, accused the director of sexually abusing her in the early 1990s while she was a child.
Asked if bad publicity would drive Hollywood stars to not work with, Allen told Page Six, "I'm a writer. It's what I am. What I do. What I always will be. I'll write. Since I continually have ideas it'll be new ideas and I'll write new things."
Last week, actor Javier Bardem had said he disagrees with the "Vicky Christina Barcelona" director's "public lynching" over the years old allegations and would love to collaborate with Allen if he called him, reports PTI.
Amy Schumer Is Pregnant With Her First Child
Comedian Amy Schumer is pregnant with her first child. The comedian, while calling on people to vote for a list of candidates, teased the news on social media. She posted an image of her and her husband’s Chris Fisher faces photoshopped onto the bodies of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who announced their own pregnancy last week.
Actor & Former Bigg Boss Contestant Ajaz Khan Arrested
According to an ANI report, actor Ajaz Khan was arrested from a hotel in Belapur by Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Mumbai police on the night of 22 October, in possession of banned narcotic substance (8 ecstasy tablets). He is set to be produced before a court on 23 October.
Ajaz Khan has acted in films like Rakta Charitra and Allah Ke Banday and in several television daily soaps including Rahe Tera Aashirwaad and Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki. He is also a former Bigg Boss 7 contestant.
Amazon’s ‘Mirzapur’ Trailer Launch: Guns, Power & a Formidable Kaleen Bhaiyya
The trailer of Amazon Prime Video Original's Mirzapur has just been unveiled and it promises to be a thrilling ride.
The trailer of Mirzapur takes us into the heart of power play in small-town India where guns talk more than people. Read more here.
LeBron James to Produce 'Friday the 13th' Reboot
Producers Roy Lees Vertigo Entertainment and LeBron James SpringHill Entertainment are in talks to acquire the rights for a reboot of the "Friday the 13th" movie.
According to sources, Victor Miller, who penned the original, regained the rights, though it took both production banners to bring back the classic horror series, reports variety.com.
The project is still in early development. No writer or director is attached. It's expected to feature the goalie-mask wearing mass murderer Jason Voorhees, who has been the centre of the hit franchise since the 1980 original, reports IANS.
SRK's Rakesh Sharma Biopic Gets a Name
The Rakesh Sharma biopic, starring Shah Rukh Khan, has finally got a name. The film will be called Saare Jahaan Se Achcha and will be directed by Mahesh Mathai. The Siddharth Roy Kapur production has been written by Anjum Rajabali. Earlier Aamir Khan was rumoured to be playing the lead role. Saare Jahaan Se Achcha is expected to go on the floors in February.
Ranvir Shorey to Play Cop in His 1st Digital Show, 'Rangbaaz'
Actor Ranvir Shorey will play a straight-arrow police officer in his maiden digital show called "Rangbaaz", which also stars actor Saqib Saleem.
Ranvir will play Siddharth Pandey, who will spearhead the task force featuring in the show, reports IANS.
"I am extremely happy to work with ZEE5 on my digital debut. I am constantly trying to experiment with newer characters. The role is quite different from what I have done previously, and I am hoping the audience will like my new avatar," Ranvir said in a statement.
Set against the rustic background of Gorakhpur, "Rangbaaz" is a story of a man that encounters the dark and dirty world of crime. The show will depict the grey layers of one of the most feared gangsters of the region from the 90s.
'Wonder Woman 1984' Release Pushed to 2020
Warner Bros has postponed the release date of Gal Gadot's "Wonder Woman 1984" to June 5, 2020.
The film was earlier scheduled to hit the theatres on November 1, 2019, reported Variety.
"We had tremendous success releasing the first 'Wonder Woman' film during the summer so when we saw an opportunity to take advantage of the changing competitive landscape, we did. This move lands the film exactly where it belongs," Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros.' president of domestic distribution, said in a statement.
The sequel reunites Gadot with "Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins and co-star Chris Pine, with Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig joining the franchise, reports PTI.
Priyadarshan-Mohanlal's 'Marakkar: the Lion of Arabian Sea' Shoot to Begin on Dec 1
After two years, the biggest names in the Malayalam industry -- director Priyadarshan and versatile superstar Mohanlal -- will join hands yet again when the shooting for "Marakkar: the Lion of Arabian Sea" begins at the Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad on December 1.
The last time the two worked together was for the 2016 film "Oppam", which was a hit.
Priyadarshan told IANS that things are all falling in place for the new movie.
"The schedule is such that 75 per cent of the film would be shot in the Film City, with Ooty and Rameshwaram taking the rest of the film's space," said Priyadarshan, who resides in Chennai and shuttles between Thiruvananthapuram and Hyderabad.
The film tells the tale of Kunhali Marakkar, the famous naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut, often known for organising the first naval defense of the Indian coast.
Disha Patani Aces Her Dropkick Act as She Preps for Bharat
Disha Patani who is prepping up for her upcoming film Bharat is leaving no stone unturned in giving her best and her recent Twitter post proves the same. She took to her social media sharing a video of hers performing a sidekick with great strength and intensity.
Disha is set to portray the role of a trapeze artist in the film and has been currently training for the same.
‘Golmaal’ Stars to Cameo in ‘Simmba’
Rohit Shetty is working for the first time with Ranveer Singh in the upcoming Simmba, but he won’t be leaving old friends behind. According to a report in Indian Express, the stars of Shetty’s hit series Golmaal - Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Kunal Khemu - will be making an appearance in the film. Earlier reports had claimed that Ajay Devgn, who is part of Golmaal as well, will also be making an appearance in Simmba but as his Singham character.
Simmba stars Sara Ali Khan opposite Ranveer, is produced by Karan Johar and will be released on 28 September.
'Badhaai Ho' Actor Surekha Sikri: Retirement an Old-Fashioned English Concept
She has been a part of the industry for the past 40 years, entertaining people through different avatars that she has brought alive on screen. Actress Surekha Sikri, who is being loved for her portrayal as a nagging grandma in "Badhaai Ho", has no plan to slow down, and says she has no desire to retire either.
"Retirement? Hello, I don't even know that word. What does it mean," Surekha, 73, asked with a chuckle while speaking to IANS on the phone from Mumbai.
"That's a very old-fashioned English concept ... That you do something and then you retire -- and mostly it applies to government servants. Fortunately, I am a freelancer and I don't have any wish or desire to retire. I can just go on and on," added the veteran, who is basking in the appreciation coming from all quarters for her mother-in-law avatar in "Badhaai Ho".
Shraddha Kapoor Sends Birthday Wishes to Prabhas
Shraddha Kapoor took to Twitter to wish her Saaho star, Prabhas a very happy birthday. “Happy birthday Prabhas! One of the simplest, humblest, nicest, kindest people I know In the pic with our dynamic and awesome director Sujeet,” wrote Shraddha Kapoor.
Namaste England Box Office: Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Film Earns Rs 50 Lakh on Monday
Namaste England is having a less than satisfactory run at the box office. The film collected a mere Rs 50 lakh on Monday and has earned a total of Rs 7.05 crore after a five-day run at the box office.
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