Movies
‘Black Panther’ gets Rs 7 crore opening in India
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Marvel Studios “Black Panther”, featuring Chadwick Boseman as the superhero, has registered an opening collection of over Rs 7 crore in India. The film released in India in English and…
Literary Portrayals on 70 Years of Indian Independence
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Indias National Academy of Letters organised a national seminar on “70 Years of Indian Independence” on Friday as part of its ongoing Festival of Letters. Eminent scholars and writers presented…
A year after Kerala actress’ kidnapping, trial to begin
Kochi, Feb 17 (IANS) Exactly a year later, the much-anticipated climax scene in the Kerala actress kidnap case, in which superstar Dileep has been named as the eighth accused, is to emerge with the trial…
Is translation a means of retelling stories, experts discus
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) What is the role of translations in bringing many unknown stories to the fore? Can translation be used as a means of retelling narratives? Several experts came together at a…
Malayalam blockbuster Aanandam to release in Telugu
మలయాళ బ్లాక్ బస్టర్ `ఆనందం`.. ఇప్పుడు తెలుగులో! కాలేజీ నేపథ్యంలో కథలు అల్లుకుని యువత మనసులకు హత్తుకునేటట్టు తెరకెక్కించిన ప్రతిసారీ విజయం తథ్యం. మలయాళ చిత్రం ఆనందం ఈ విషయాన్ని మరోసారి నిరూపించింది. రూ.4కోట్ల వ్యయంతో తెరకెక్కిన ఈ చిత్రం బాక్సాఫీస్ వద్ద రూ.20 కోట్లు వసూలు చేసింది….
I’m a proud YRF girl: Parineeti Chopra
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actress Parineeti Chopra says she is proud of her association with Yash Raj Films, under which she not only made her debut but also did movies like “Ishaqzaade” and “Shuddh Desi…
The tyranny of mainline cinema which sidelines good, small films
By Subhash K. Jha My old friend and sensitive filmmaker Onir is heartbroken. This week his latest film “Kuch Bheege Alfaaz” bravely and defiantly produced by the music giant Saregama’s film branch Yoodlee Films, opened…
‘Garbage’ needed a distributor who understood its sensitive nature: Q
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) The distribution rights of director Qaushiq Mukherjee aka Q’s “Garbage”, the only Indian feature at the Berlinale’s official selection this year, have been bought by Paris-based sales company Wide. The story…
Olivia Wilde set to make directorial debut
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Actress Olivia Wilde will make her directorial debut with “Booksmart”, which will feature Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein. The film is being produced by Annapurna Pictures and Gloria Sanchez, the…
Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo welcome baby girl
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Singer Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo have welcomed their second child together. They have named their second baby girl Gio Grace Levine. Levine’s representative confirmed the news on Friday,…
Common BP drug may prevent onset of Type 1 diabetes
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) A drug commonly used drug to control high blood pressure may be also effective in preventing the onset of Type 1 diabetes in up to 60 per cent of those…
Rishi Kapoor predicts ‘huge stardom’ for Priya Varrier
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor is impressed by the “expressive” and “innocent” Priya Prakash Varrier. He has predicted a bright future for the 18-year-old, who became an internet sensation with a wink…
Woodley, Dern on board for ‘Big Little Lies’ season 2
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Actors Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoe Kravitz are on board for “Big Little Lies” season 2. HBO made the announcement on Friday, reports variety.com. Woodley returns as Jane Chapman,…
Theroux seen with women before split announcement
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor Justin Theroux was photographed surrounded by female friends shortly before announcing his split from actress Jennifer Aniston. With hands in pockets and sunglasses firmly in place, “The Leftovers” star…
‘Descendants 3’ to be out in 2019
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Disney channel has announced plans to release “Descendants 3” in the summer of 2019. The news was announced by Dove Cameron, who plays Mal in “Descendants”, in a special piece…
Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman among Oscar presenters
Los Angeles, Feb 17 (IANS) Stars Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Holland, Kumail Nanjiani, Margot Robbie, Emma Stone and Daniela Vega are among the first…
Robert Pattinson finds #MeToo movement amazing
Berlin, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor Robert Pattinson says it is amazing to see the impact of the #MeToo movement. Pattinson touched on the impact of the movement while discussing his in-competition film David Zellner and…
Household cleaning products may harm lung function in women
New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Women working as cleaners or using cleaning sprays or other products regularly at home are likely to experience a greater decline in their lung function, researchers have warned. The study…
Always wanted to be involved in all aspects of filmmaking: Anand Tiwari
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actor-director Anand Tiwari, who has debuted as a feature film director for the Netflix original “Love Per Square Foot”, says he always wanted to explore every aspect of filmmaking. He starting…