ENTERTAINMENT
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May- 2023 -16 May
Jason Sudeikis changed Ted Lasso character in response to Donald Trump
Jason Sudeikis has admitted Donald Trump inspired him to change the character of Ted Lasso. The 47-year-old star had created his alter ego for a comedy sketch in 2013, but two years later he contemplated developing the “belligerent” sports coach further and wanted to make him a nicer person in response to the negative attitudes “unlocked” by the former ‘Apprentice’ star during his successful run for presidency. Jason explained to The Observer magazine: “It was the culture we were living in. I’m not terribly active online and it even affected me. “Then you have Donald Trump coming down the escalator. I was like, ‘OK, this is silly,’ and then what he unlocked in people… I hated how people weren’t listening…
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16 May
Hrithik Roshan is all praises for `Citadel`, calls it ‘incredibly entertaining’
The popularity, and viewership of `Citadel` – the thrilling action spy-series, from Amazon Studios and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, has been growing exponentially. Starring Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci, and Lesley Manville, the series has received an overwhelming response for the impressive action sequences, suspenseful plot line, captivating performances, and beautiful locales. While praises have been coming from all over the globe, as they laud Priyanka’s acting chops, and stunts in the series, recently former co-star Hrithik Roshan too heaped praises for the series and PCJ. Taking to his Instagram, PCJ’s Krrish co-star wrote, “Watching Priyanka in Citadel is such a fantastic surprise! Brilliant work! Also, an incredibly entertaining show! Excellent direction and screenplay. PC you have killed it this…
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16 May
Pathaan Bangladesh box office collection Day 1: Shah Rukh Khan film continues success streak, earns Rs 19.13 lakh
Shah Rukh Khan in a still from Pathaan. After having a fabulous global run at the box office, Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback vehicle Pathaan is now minting money in Bangladesh. The YRF actioner is one of the first Bollywood movies to have released in the country since 1971. The Siddharth Anand directorial opened on May 12 in Bangladesh (last Friday), and has already earned an impressive 25 lakh Bangladeshi takas on opening day, which comes up to Rs 19.13 lakh in Indian currency, reported Bollywood Hungama. Considering that the movie had opened in only 41 theatres, this is a remarkable achievement. Indian-based distributor Satadeep Saha, who is responsible for Pathaan’s release in Bangladesh, said that Pathaan has outperformed big-ticket Hollywood releases such…
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15 May
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15 May
Dwayne Johnson opens up about his depression battles
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson recently got candid about his personal life. During an appearance on a podcast, the Black Adam actor opened up about his battles with depression. He explained that he first felt depressed when he was at the University of Miami, and he injured his shoulder, which kept him from being able to play on the football team, a media reported.# “I didn’t want to go to school,” he said. “I was ready to leave. I left school. I didn’t take any midterms, and I just left. But the interesting thing, at that time, is I just didn’t know what it was. I didn’t know what mental health was. I didn’t know what depression was. I just knew…
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15 May
Enrique Iglesias pulls out of Tecate Emblema festival due to pneumonia
Spanish music sensation Enrique Iglesias couldn’t travel to Mexico City on Saturday to close out the first night of the two-day Tecate Emblema music festival because doctors have advised him complete bed rest. The singer is suffering from pneumonia. Iglesias, known for hit tracks such as ”Hero”, ”Bailamos”, and ”Heartbeat” among others, issued a statement via his social media platforms. It read, “Dear fans, much to my regret, it’ll be impossible for me to appear at the show tonight in Mexico. I have pneumonia and doctors have advised absolute rest and have forbidden me to get on an airplane.” The 48-year-old singer added, “I am frankly sad to cancel this show in a country that has given me so much. I hope…
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15 May
Tu Tu Main Main to make a comeback! Director Sachin Pilgaonkar plans OTT release
Having worked in various iconic films like Balika Badhu, Nadiya Ke Paar and more, Sachin Pilgaonkar donned the hat of a director and came up with a TV show Tu Tu Main Main in 1994. The show which ran for about six years till 2000, became quite popular as it broke the stereotype telecast of the love-hate relationship between a daughter-in-law and her mother-in-law. TU TU MAIN MAIN TO MAKE A COMEBACK Sachin Pilgaonkar’s directorial show featured Reema Lagoo and his wife, Supriya Pilgaonkar in the lead. After the show went off air, Sachin directed a sequel to Tu Tu Main Main titled Kadvee Khattee Meethi featuring the same cast in 2006. With several serials making a comeback in recent years,…
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15 May
British Cinemas Pull Down All The Kerala Story Shows As Film Fails To Receive Age Certification
Seems like obstacles won’t be stopping for The Kerala Story anytime soon! After facing bans and controversies in India, the movie is now facing a challenge in Britain as the film is forced to pull down its shows after the authorities failed to give it an age certificate. A certain section in UK is furious after The Kerala Story was pulled down from screens everywhere. Out of the blue, all shows were cancelled and the people who had purchased tickets were refunded. As per an email sent to them, it read, “Due to the lack of age certification for The Kerala Story by the BBFC, we have had to cancel the booking you made. We have processed a full refund. We apologise…
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14 May
S African filmmaker Anant Singh’s ‘Sarafina!’ selected for Cannes Film Festival
Film chosen again three decades later It is also the first time that any South African film features for a second time at Cannes. A digitally remastered Producer’s Cut with footage never-seen-before will be screened in partnership with IMAX. Johannesburg: South African Indian-origin filmmaker’s ‘Sarafina!’, a classic film about the role of young women in the country’s freedom struggle has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival again 30 years after it first premiered there to a 20-minute standing ovation. This time ‘Sarafina!’ has been selected for the Cannes Classic section of the prestigious cinema event. This section acknowledges films which are deemed to be works of quality that have contributed to the evolution of motion picture arts and encouraged…
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14 May
