Category: ENTERTAINMENT

Los Angeles, Jul 20 (DIN NEWS) “Game of Thrones” star Richard Madden is in negotiations to join the cast of Elton John biopic Rocketman. To be directed by Dexter Fletcher from a script by Lee Hall, the film will feature Taron Egerton as the legendary singer. If finalised, Madden, 32, will portray John’s former manager, John Reid, who oversaw the career of the “Rocket Man” singer for over three decades starting in the 1970s. Madden, who became a household name after playing Robb Stark on “Game of Thrones”, will be…

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Los Angeles, Jul 20 (DIN NEWS) “Get Out” star Daniel Kaluuya is all set to star in independent romance drama “Queen & Slim”. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Melina Matsoukas, who is best known for helming shows “Insecure” and “Master of None”. The script has been penned by Lena Waithe, who most recently starred in Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One”. The project is based on an original idea and treatment from bestselling author James Frey and a story by Frey and Waithe, according to The Hollywood Reporter.…

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London, Jul 19 (DIN NEWS) A 25-foot statue of actor Jeff Goldblum in his open-shirted and reclining pose from “Jurassic Park” has been erected here to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary. The statue, a homage to the character of Dr Ian Malcolm played by Goldblum in the 1993 Steven Spielberg directed film, was built and erected by subscription service Now TV. “Twenty five years ago, ‘Jurassic Park’ (and one of the best moments in movie history) was born. A quarter of a century later, we introduce you to #JurassicJeff,” a…

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Los Angeles, Jul 19 (DIN NEWS) Seeking dismissal of the case filed against him by Ashley Judd, Harvey Weinstein has claimed he and the actor-activist had struck “‘ a bargain’ with respect to future sexual activity”. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Weinstein’s attorney Phyllis Kupferstein has claimed Judd has waited too long to sue. The 50-year-old Judd was one of the first actors to go on record to accuse Weinstein of sexual abuse in the October 5 New York Times article, which exposed the now disgraced Hollywood producer. In 2015,…

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Actor Priyanka Chopra was not the obvious choice for the Miss India title 18 years ago as one of the jury members felt her complexion was “too dark”, says a new book on the star who turned 36 today. Then 17, Priyanka took part in the beauty contest from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh and emerged as the runner-up — Femina Miss India World 2000. Lara Dutta was crowned Femina Miss India Universe, while the second runner-up Dia Mirza won the Femina Miss India Asia Pacific title. All three women went on…

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She is set to make her debut with “Dhadak”, the Hindi adaptation of critically-acclaimed Marathi film “Sairat” that explored the themes of caste divide and honour killing, and Janhvi Kapoor says the movie is a cut above mainstream Bollywood which has mostly “glorified” the conflict. Janhvi, daughter of late actor Sridevi, says the Shashank Khaitan-directed film, in which she plays a girl belonging to the erstwhile royal family based in Udaipur, is set against the backdrop of class divide. Janhvi, 21, says “Dhadak” is not a typical Bollywood saga that…

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New Delhi, Jul 17 (DIN NEWS) Over 100 films from 25 countries will be showcased at the first edition of the Pondicherry International Film Festival (PIFF). The festival organised by Pickurflick and Puducherry Tourism Department, which will begin on September 26, will be hosted at multiple locations across Puducherry. The inaugural edition of the festival will focus on the cinema, art and culture of France, which is the partner country for the five-day long event. Festival director Saibal Chatterjee said the event was aimed at celebrating the spirit of independence…

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Los Angeles, Jul 17 (DIN NEWS) Indian star Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas were spotted enjoying a dinner date in London. Priyanka, who turns a year older tomorrow, was spotted spending some quality time with Nick and his brothers Joe and Kevin. Joe’s fiancee,”Game of Thrones” star Sophie Turner, was also present. According to E! online the group dined at the 34 Mayfair in London before heading over to the Ritz Casino to top the night off. Priyanka first met the “Jealous” singer’s family when she attended his cousin’s…

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London, Jul 16 (DIN NEWS) Legendary singer David Bowie’s early career is set to be the focus of a new documentary titled, “The First Five Years”. The new film will act as a prequel to “David Bowie: Five Years” and “David Bowie: The Last Five Years”, which both aired on the BBC. According to David Bowie News website, the documentary will air next year. The late rock icon tragically passed away in 2016, aged 69, following a secret battle with cancer.

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  Paris, Jul 16 (DIN NEWS) Women are at the centre of “real changes” in Hollywood after the #MeToo movement, says Angela Bassett, the actor who is all about challenging stereotypes with her roles as a formidable mother in “Black Panther” and now a no-nonsense CIA boss in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”. It is time for women to break open the door and change things, says the actor, whose character Erica Sloane replaces Alec Baldwin’s Hunley in the action franchise, led by Hollywood star Tom Cruise. Bassett believes a lot…

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