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Brian Cox on 'psychopathic journey' of men of authority, being nomad and loving simpler films
"X-Men" star Brian Cox considers himself lucky to have been on a "psychopathic journey" of exploring the diabolic and the grey in humans on screen. The actor, who is at his best when playing a figure of authority, has earned praise for his turn as Logan Roy, a media baron in HBO's "Succession" and he equates his character's reluctance to losing control of his business to "Citizen Kane". Cox is best known for playing an anti-mutant villain William Stryker in "X-Men" movies, the opportunist King Agamemnon in "Troy", a dodgy CIA Deputy Director Ward Abbott in "Bourne" films and Winston Churchill in "Churchill". He admits such roles often come his way but he relishes the responsibility of doing justice to them. "They go back to my theatre days... It's kind of grown exponentially. But trust me, it's not me at all. It's just the role that people see me in. They are great roles. They can be diabolic, they can be all kinds of grey. I've been lucky that way," the actor told PTI in a telephonic
It was a learning: Varun Dhawan on 'Kalank' failure
Varun Dhawan says the failure of his last release "Kalank" has affected him a lot but it was a learning experience. Ever since Varun made his debut with 2012's "Student of the Year", he has delivered 11 back-to-back hits until "Kalank". The big budget multi-starrer, directed by Abhishek Varman, and co-produced by Karan Johar received negative reviews from both critics and audience. "It affected me. The film wasn't liked by the audience. And it deserved not to do well. It is very clear if the audience likes a film it should do well and they did not like 'Kalank'. It is a learning for me. I have processed it and learnt what I had to from it and (I am taking it in stride)," Varun told PTI. The 32-year-old actor, whose last two films "October" and "Sui Dhaaga - Made In India" received critical acclaim and did average business, said success and failure is a part of life. "Sometimes something doesn't work and then overall things go wrong. It is for the first time I went through a failure ...
Kiku Sharda, Gaurav Gera team up for 'Dr Pran Lele'
Actors Kiku Sharda and Gaurav Gera have joined hands for a short sketch comedy "Dr Pran Lele".
Sachet-Parampara realise importance of originality
Bollywood music director duo Sachet-Parampara, whose latest songs are a part of "Kabir Singh", have their focus set on original music. But they say they wouldn't mind recreating some old Hindi songs for the industry without tampering with its original form.
Meghan King Edmonds spends quality time with twins
The 'Real Housewives of Orange County' actor Meghan King Edmonds, who is going through a bad patch in her marriage, spent quality time with her kids on Father's Day.The 34-year-old actor on Sunday shared an adorable video on her Instagram story.In the video, Edmonds praised her twins Hart and Hayes' 'baby hands' who are seated in a stroller.On Friday, the actress poured her heart out on her blog after Jim denied allegations that he cheated on her with a mistress but admitted that he "engaged in an inappropriate conversation with this person, reported People.Meghan and Jim married in 2014 and are parents to three kids - Aspen, 2, and 1-year-old twin sons, Hart and Hayes."We are worried our son, Hart might have a neurological disorder. It's been the most trying last couple months of my entire life and we still don't have answers. Sometimes I leave the house after the kids go to bed so I can drive around and ugly cry in the dark with no one around. Now I have this to deal with: my one ...
Janelle Monae to not replace Cardi B at Bonnaroo Festival
Fans can now breathe a sigh of relief as American rapper Cardi B will not be replaced by singer Janelle Monae at the Bonnaroo Festival.A Reddit user posted in the r/Bonnaroo thread, claiming that they spoke with a staff member this morning and it was true that Monae was replacing the 'Kodak Yellow' rapper, reported USA Today."I heard Janelle Monae sound checking this morning, and I asked a staff member about it and she confirmed Janelle was replacing Cardi," a Reddit user posted on the r/bonnaroo thread, promoting Google searches and some tweets about Cardi B's scheduled show.Festival spokesperson Ken Weinstein put all the speculations to rest, confirming that Cardi is still going to perform at the event."Reddit is inaccurate," he said.The rumours of Cardi not performing at the event comes at the heels of the news of her plastic surgery. In May, the Grammy Award winner cancelled multiple performances due to recovery from plastic surgery.While the procedure affected her shows last ...
Zeenat Aman joins cast of Arjun Kapoor's 'Panipat'
Ashutosh Gowariker's magnum opus 'Panipat' has been stealing the limelight ever since its conception. Apart from its historical subject, the film also has a stellar star cast and the latest addition to it is veteran actor Zeenat Aman.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Twitter handle. He also revealed that the 67-year-old actor will portray the role of Sakina Begum in the film.Interestingly, Ashutosh had worked with Zeenat as an actor in Anant Balani's 1989 film 'Gawaahi'.'Panipat' also stars Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Sanjay Dutt. Arjun is leaving no stone unturned for the movie and going by the actor's recent posts, it's safe to say that he is dedicatedly working on his physique for the role.Not just his physique, the actor is also mastering new skills. On January 5, Arjun shared a picture and penned his experience of learning horse riding for the film in an Instagram post.The '2 States' actor is successfully keeping his look from the ...
Priyanka thanks in-laws for taking her as daughter
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has thanked her in-laws Kevin and Denise Jonas for loving her like their own daughter.
Bulk of money is invested in mediocre films: Konkona
Actress-director Konkona Sen Sharma says though a set of niche audience members and filmmakers are encouraging a new wave of Indian cinema which breaks stereotype, in the larger picture, the investment still happens for formula films as opposed to alternative narratives.
Todd Phillips confirms R rating for 'Joker'
Director Todd Philips confirmed that the Joker origin movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix, will be "rated R". The filmmaker, who shared a still of Phoenix applying make up on Instagram on Sunday, was responding to a fan query about the rating of the film. "MPAA rating? a fan asked Phillips. The filmmaker replied, "It will be Rated R. I've been asked this a lot. Just assumed people knew. Sorry." The film is said to be an exploration of a man disregarded by society (that) is not only a gritty character study, but also a broader cautionary tale. The standalone is meant to be darker and more experimental in tone and content. Phillips has co-written the script with Scott Silver. The Joker has memorably been part of two Batman movies with Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger portraying the part. Ledger even won a posthumous Best Actor Oscar for his role in the Christopher Nolan-directed "The Dark Knight". Joker is set for release on October 4.
SRK, Aryan to voice Mufasa, Simba in 'The Lion King' Hindi version
Much to the delight of audiences, Bollywood's favourite father-son duo Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan will lend their voices for the Hind version of Disney's 'The Lion King'.While Shah Rukh will lend his voice to the king of the Jungle, Lion Mufasa, Aryan will dub for Mufasa's son Simba, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted on Monday.[{1899df0d-2dd8-48de-8fe7-4a92d77a85da:intradmin/TARAn.JPG}]On the occasion of Father's Day coinciding with the India-Pakistan World Cup match, the 'Zero' actor had shared a picture of himself and Aryan donning Indian cricket jerseys. While the actor's t-shirt read 'Mufasa', Aryan's had 'Simba' printed on it.[{5a7aa459-17e2-45c0-bb4b-8366f07ee2dd:intradmin/ShahRukh_Jun16_gU8GHOS.jpg}]The trailer of the film features our favourite characters in new avatars while keeping the essence of the classic alive. The trailer opens with a young Simba and Nala exploring the elephant graveyard, where they encounter a band of hyenas.In the next scene, ...
Vicky Kaushal starrer 'Sardar Udham Singh' to release on this date
Mark your calendars as Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's next outing 'Sardar Udham Singh', a biopic based on the legendary freedom fighter, will release on October 2, next year.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the update on his Twitter handle. He wrote, "Release date finalized: 2 Oct 2020..Vicky Kaushal in and as Sardar Udham Singh. Directed by Shoojit Sircar. Written by Ritesh Shah and Shubendu Bhattacharya. Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar."The first look of the film featuring the 'Masaan' actor came out on April 30, this year. In the first look pictures shared by Adarsh, Vicky is seen sporting a vintage look with a long coat and a hat in his hand. In another picture, director Shoojit Sircar is explaining a scene to the 'Manmarziyan' actor.Helmed by Shoojit Sircar, Vicky will be seen essaying the role of Udham Singh in the film. Singh, a revolutionary belonging to the Ghadar Party, assassinated Michael Dwyer in revenge for Jallianwala Bagh massacre in .
Top 10 Disruptive Digital Media Houses to Watch Out for in 2019-20
/ -- Heads-Up: When the project began, the list of possible digital media houses numbered more than four dozen. TBMG's top 10 list was determined fairly late in the process, considering there were big names involved but some of them fell off the list because it clearly came out that strong reputations notwithstanding, they did not meet the criteria for inclusion. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/923616/TBMG_Top10_Digital_Media_Houses.jpg ) Yes, they were accomplished in their own way, but their accomplishments did not seem to speak in sync with today's need for inspiring content. More so, with the rise of disruptive young online media, traditional media has new contenders vying for readership share in the market. The Digital India movement and proliferation of internet across the country, content consumption trends have significantly changed in the last three years. Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are overtaking conventional medium as preferred sources of news and
Courteney Cox celebrates birthday with epic 'Friends' reunion
American actor Courteney Cox turned 55 on Saturday and gave the best gift to her fans who have long awaited a 'Friends' reunion.It has been 15 years since the popular TV series 'Friends' came to an end. It's no secret that the cast of the show, especially the women, have remained close even after the series ended.Cox celebrated her 55th birthday with her old sitcom co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. The actor shared a picture featuring the trio on her Instagram account."How lucky am I to celebrate my birthday with these two??? I love you girls. So much," Cox, who played Monica Geller on the hit show, wrote alongside the photo.Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay, also took to the photo sharing application to share a goofy selfie of herself and the birthday girl with a filter that shows them looking like they both have mascara running down their cheeks."Just remembering Court, I will ALWAYS be older than you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY lovely Courteney," she captioned the post.Mutual friend, ..
Zeenat Aman joins Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat'
Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has joined the cast of filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker's period drama "Panipat", the makers announced Monday. Aman, who has stayed away from the arc lights for a while now, will have a special appearance in the film where she will essay the feisty character of Sakina Begum. Sakina led the province of Hoshiyarganj and lived within the confines of her kingdom, away from the politics of the region. She played an important part in the battle of Panipat when the Peshwas turned to her for help, a statement from the makers read. "It is an absolute honour and a fan moment to be directing Zeenat ji. There are many, many of her films that I have loved and especially her work in them. What is most fascinating about her is her humility despite all the stardom," Gowariker said. Interestingly, Gowariker worked with Aman as an actor in Anant Balani's 1989 mystery film "Gawaahi". The 67-year-old actor will begin shooting by the end of this week. The film, which features Arjun ..
Saif, Alaia start shooting for 'Jawaani Jaaneman'
Actress Pooja Bedi's daughter Alaia F and actor Saif Ali Khan have started shooting for "Jawaani Jaaneman" here.
Wanted better death for Cersei: 'GoT' star Lena Heady
"Game of Thrones" star Lena Heady says she has some complaints about the way her character Cersei Lannister met her death and she hopes to share her concerns with HBO showrunners David Benioff and Dan B Weiss over a drink soon. Heady's Cersei was crushed by falling masonry along with her brother-lover Jaime (played by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in the penultimate episode of the show, which had its season finale on April 19. "I invested as a viewer and I have my favourite characters. And I've got a few of my own gripes. But I haven't sat down drunkly with David and Dan yet," the actor told The Observer in an interview. Asked what she will say when she has that drink with writer duo, famously known as 'D&D', she said, "I will say I wanted a better death." Heady said a character can be killed off in "any way" in the series, known for its uncertain plot twists. But she was "gutted" when she read how Cersei would die. "Obviously you dream of your death. You could go in any way on that ...
Priyanka, Nick shower love on 'birthday girl' Madhu Chopra
Actor Priyanka Chopra posted a heartwarming message for her mother Madhu Chopra, who celebrated her birthday on Sunday.Taking to Instagram, Priyanka showered love on her mother's special day, calling Madhu her "rock.""Best birthday girl ever. @madhumalati I love you. Thank you for being my rock," Priyanka wrote alongside an adorable picture of the mother-daughter duo.To make the 'birthday girl' feel even more special, Priyanka's husband Nick Jonas too showered love on his mother-in-law."Happy birthday @madhumalati love you!" Nick wrote on his Instagram story.On the work front, Priyanka will next be seen in 'The Sky Is Pink' which also marks her Bollywood comeback. It is co-produced by Priyanka, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur and will hit the big screens on October 11, this year.She last appeared in Hollywood film 'Isn't It Romantic', starring Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, and Adam DeVine. The film released in the United States on February 13, 2019, and on Netflix on February ...
SRK pairs up with son Aryan for 'The Lion King'
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan will be lending their voice for King Mufasa and his son Simba respectively in the Hindi version of Disney's upcoming live-action film "The Lion King".
Shoojit Sircar's Udham Singh biopic locks Oct 2020 release date
Shoojit Sircar-directed Udham Singh biopic, starring Vicky Kaushal, will hit the theatres on October 2, 2020, the makers announced Monday. Titled "Sardar Udham Singh", the film is written by Ritesh Shah and Shubendu Bhattacharya. Shah previously worked with Sircar in 2016's "Pink" and Bhattacharya collaborated with the filmmaker on "Madras Cafe" (2013). The film is a biopic on Singhm, the revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab in British India in 1940, to avenge the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film is a Rising Sun Films Production, backed by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar. Sircar's next release is "Gulabo Sitaabo" with Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana, while Kaushal will next be seen in "Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship" which is slated to be released on November 15 this year.
