1. ‘Girl on the Train’ First Look: Parineeti Is Fearful and Wounded
The makers of The Girl on The Train remake starring Parineeti Chopra released the first look from the film and it has Parineeti giving us the chills in her scared and wounded look.
The Jabariya Jodi actor also took to Twitter to share the pictures and wrote, “Something I’ve never done before. And the most difficult character I have ever played in my life.”
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2. Pak Minister Writes to UN, Demands Removal of PeeCee as Ambassador
Pakistan Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari, has written to the United Nations demanding that Priyanka Chopra be removed from her position as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. In a letter dated 20 August, 2019, and addressed UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, Mazari claimed that Priyanka has “publicly endorsed” the Indian government’s “violation of all international conventions” with regards to Kashmir, and “supported the nuclear threat issued to Pakistan by the Indian Defence Minister”.
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3. Marvel Cinematic Universe Bids Goodbye to Spider-Man Franchise
In a shocking development, the Spider-Man franchise will exit the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Owing to Disney and Sony Pictures’ inability to reach a suitable agreement, Marvel will no longer be producing any Spider-Man films. The news was reported by entertainment website Deadline.
The news comes at a time when the last Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Far From Home produced by Kevin Feige, crossed the James Bond film Skyfall to become Sony Pictures’ all time highest grossing film.
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4. Sonam Drops Big Hint About ‘The Zoya Factor’ Through Motion Poster
As we are eagerly waiting for The Zoya Factor, Sonam Kapoor took to Instagram to share a cryptic motion poster. She also added that something will be revealed on 22 August, further piquing our curiosity.
“Ye lucky nahi, khud luck hai! Bringing you India’s lucky charm, shubh ghadi dekhte hi! --- This is not lucky but luck itself is here! All will be revealed tomorrow! Get ready to meet India’s lucky charm!”, Sonam wrote.
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5. Keanu Reeves to Return for Fourth Chapter of ‘The Matrix’
For all the Matrix fans out there, there’s some good news. The movie franchise is all set to get a fourth film in the series with original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in their iconic roles, Neo and Trinity. The news was reported by Variety. Lana Wachowski will write and direct the fourth film in the series. It will be produced by Warner Bros Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.
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