Australian Consulate-General, Chennai in partnership with the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy and in association with INOX, SAE Institute and Tourism Australia today announced the launch of the Australian Film Showcase in Bengaluru from 12-14May 2017. With a focus to build stronger links between the Australian and South Indian film industries, this Showcase will also bring Australian films to a broader audience in Bengaluru.

“I am delighted to be partnering with the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy for our first ever Australian Film Showcase in Bengaluru.” Mr Kelly said at media conference announcing the launch of the event. “Our objectives are both to introduce Australian cinema to the people of Bengaluru and to promote collaboration between the Australian and Kannada film industries.”

“The Australian film industry is strong, producing high quality domestic films, contributing to many more international projects (particularly for Hollywood) and exporting a wealth of talent, including actors, directors, cinematographers and special effects artists,” Mr Kelly explained. “Australians have won 43 Oscars from 154 nominations and actors such as Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett are only a few of the army of Australian acting talent found in many major Hollywood productions.”

“Australia makes great films, and the Australian Film Showcase will be an unique opportunity to see eight, widely acclaimed Australian-made films featuring leading Australian and international stars,” Mr Kelly said. The films will be screened at INOX, Mantri Square, Malleswaram, Bengaluru on Friday12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14May 2017.“All screenings are open to the public free of charge,” Mr Kelly announced.

Two renowned Australian film personalities associated with the opening night film ‘Red Dog: True Blue’ –Actor/Producer Bryan Brown and Producer Nelson Woss – will be participating in Australian Film Showcase events in Bengaluru. ‘Red Dog: True Blue’ was only released in Australia on 26 December 2016, and has never been seen before in Asia.

“We will be taking advantage of the participation of Bryan and Nelson to open a dialogue with the vibrant South Indian film industry on film collaboration”, Mr Kelly continued. “I hope that this Australian Film Showcase will highlight the strength and capacities that the Australian film industry has to offer and provide a foundation for strong ties in filmmaking.”

The eight films being screened in the Australian Film Showcase are:

– ‘Red Dog: True Blue’, starring Jason Isaacs and Bryan Brown
– ‘Lion’, starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and David Wenham
– ‘The Dressmaker’, starring Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth and Hugo Weaving
– ‘Red Dog’, staring Josh Lucas and Rachael Taylor
– ‘Force of Destiny’, staring David Wenham and Shahana Goswami
– ‘The Sapphires’, starring Chris O’Dowd and Jessica Maubouy
– ‘Swerve’, starring Emma Booth
– ‘Dirty Deeds’, starring Bryan Brown, Sam Worthington, Sam Neil and John Goodman

In addition to the public screening program, the Australian Film Showcase will also include an exclusive Red Carpet Gala Opening Dinner for select film, business and government invitees on 11 May, and a Film Collaboration Workshop for film makers on 12 May 2017.

The Australian Film Showcase in Bengaluru is also supported by the Victorian Government, Western Australian Government, Queensland Government and the Australian Alumni Association (Bengaluru). It follows very successful showcase events in Chennai in June 2015 and Hyderabad in April 2016.

For more information visit http://chennai.consulate.gov.au

Australian Film Showcase 12-14 May, INOX, Mantri Square, Malleswaram, Bengaluru.

Complimentary passes will be available for members of the public at the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy, Badami House, Opp. BBMP Office, NR Square, Bengaluru and INOX Leisure, Mantri Square, Malleswaram, Bengaluru.

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Raveena Tandon has become an iconic figure in the Hindi film industry. She has really come a long way since did a film with Salman Khan and many other Bollywood heroes. And now in her comeback film Maatr she once again enacts the role of mother who avenges the rape & murder of her daughter. Raveena Tandon has stayed away from the arc lights & grease paint for years barring a fleeting appearance in the 2015 movie Bombay Velvet as a jazz singer. And now she has once again donned the grease paint to face the arc lights as she is readied herself for a full – fledged return to the movies in Maatr which is incidentally directed by Ashtar Sayed.

You have stayed away from the film industry for a long time then how come you agreed to do Maatr?

Actually speaking I have known Anjum Rizvi, the producer, since he produced the film A Wednesday, which my husband (distributor Anil Thadani) had released. Producer Anjum Rizvi had approached me earlier as well with a script, which did not work out. But when he narrated the script of Maatr, I was blown away. The film captures a mother’s deepest worries. It is a scary world out there and we are always thinking about how to protect our kids. Schools, playgrounds et al they could be threatened anywhere. The script left me shaken, and I knew this was a film I just had to do.

But what is so different about Maatr that attracted you so much?

First of all I would like to say that a film can give you poetic justice that the justice system cannot. And this is where Maatr comes in. In Maatr I felt that my role of a mother who avenges her daughter’s rape & murder offered me full scope to sharpen up my extraordinnaire talent which was lying in a dormant stage for a long, long time. And at the same time the film will definately shake up our judicial system.

But in the movie Maatr you as a wronged mother resort to violence after the system fails you in the movie. Do you endorse this sort of vigilantism?

Frankly speaking Maatr film is ultimately a fictionalised account of an incident that keeps on happening in society. But It could be someone’s reality. So Maatr is a movie about a common man’s frustration with the law & order & justice system. If you follow the news, you still see there is no dip in the crime rates. Such people are not scared of the law anymore and are quite blatant about what they do. Earlier, you could say this sort of crime would only happen in rural areas. You could go on in your lives thinking that this happens to other people. Not just Nirbhaya, look at what happened to that actress in Kerala. If a woman of privilege & prominence can be assaulted by men she knew & trusted who are evidently so brazen, what can you say to assure a regular woman with no support system?

But it is also true that only a film can give you a sense of relief, poetic justice & gratification, which our justice system cannot? Is that why the film has an urban, middle – class setting?

Precisely. You are absolutely correct and moreover We live privileged lives. We live in our own bubbles. I have myself raised 3 daughters. 2 were adopted. I know what it feels like when a sex assault happens close to home. Unfortunately, when it happens to someone we know, we are in a state of shock. But it lasts only for a few days. As Nirbhaya’s mother had said at a programme where we had invited her, the outrage lasts for a few days. Questions will be asked about what you were doing at that place at that time. Then we have political leaders who say things like, “Ladke hain, badmashiyan toh karenge” (boys will be boys). Instead of shaming the victims, you need to shame the criminals.

One of Your film Daman also dealt with the issue of sexual violence & marital rape. What has changed since, both with the audience and the film industry?

You see the thing that has really chanbged is our audiences who have naturally become a lot more aware these days. More cases are being reported, and our cinema reflects this change. More & more films are being made with female protagonists in stories about sexual violence, consent and other gender issues. It is a welcome trend that sends out a positive and strong message to our society. Besides I hope such films come at least twice in every 6 months. Filmmakers are doing a wonderful job of integrating the cause with the purpose of commercial cinema. So even if a film like Maatr is not a huge commercial success, the message it carries needs to be heard.

You were also a sex symbol at one time. How do you feel about your body of work being re – evaluated through the prism of feminism?

Honestly speaking I face it all the time. It is one thing to fight for your rights. But it’s another thing to subject everything to excessive scrutiny and look for a subtext when there may not be any. In Daman, I took on the avatar of Durga to deal with a demonic character. The image is often used by filmmakers to depict a strong female character and celebrate a feminine power. In Maatr, when I speak of incoming your inner Ram, activists & journalists find it objectionable. They ask, why does a woman need a man to protect her? I find such criticism to be excessive.

You turned down more offers than your fair share of films over your career. What influences your choice of projects today?

I have always had a sense of security & contentment. I have never been ambitious. People tell me that I am a very grounded person. Even at the peak of my professional graph, I believed in reality – that films cannot be my entire life but only a part of it.

I wanted to experience everything – being a daughter, mother, sister, daughter – in – law et al. I wanted to enjoy my children. I am okay with doing any film I like, even play Ranbir Kapoor’s grandmother in the next few years. I played checkers with my career, and I still got good work whenever I wanted to.

But seriously speaking all said & done my children’s childhood will not come back. Films will keep happening. I came from a stable home, my parents did not get divorced. All that gave me a strong set of principles by which I lived. I set down the rules for myself & lived by my decisions without any regret. In fact the real truth is that I have been thrown out of many films too, that too because of insecure co – actors who had problems with me working with their boyfriends. But I have never been insecure. I never belonged to any camp and neither did I have a godfather backing me. I am enjoying this phase of my life, doing reality television & endorsements. It is something I had not foreseen. But here I am. Maybe I will take a break again? Who knows?

Why did you cancels the films promotion on on one particular TV show?

To tell you the truth I was not aware of the controversy surrounding a particular TV show as I was in New York and in the middle of a snow storm. Our film Maatr deals with a very strong message about zero tolerance to any form of violence or abuse against women – the film’s producers & actors too felt that until allegations against the producer and the channel are proved wrong, we will refrain from promoting the film or any of the actors appearing on the said show.”

You Broke down while dubbing for Maatr?

Some portions of the film are so stark real & brutal I had a tough time watching myself on screen. I couldn’t immediately dub my lines while watching what we’ve shot. It is so real & disturbing. I had to stop, gather my strength & return back to my dubbing portions.”

You had earlier done a film on marital rape namely Kalpana Lajmi’s Daman? What say?

This is a topic I feel very strongly about. I’ve 3 daughters and I always worry about their safety. And why just daughters? Are sons safe anymore? Is anyone safe any longer?” Hai koi jawab in sabka kisike paas?

Rambha Lands Herself In A Soup

Rambha’s brother Vasu’s wife Pallavi had filed a case in 2014 that her husband & sister – in – law are harassing her for dowry. The Hyderabad Court had issued a summon for Rambha to appear in court, but it could not be served on her as she was residing in Canada at that time. Meanwhile Ramba, herself is estranged from her husband and has returned to India with her two kids and has approached the Chennai Court to seek monthly maintenance from him. Rambha had gone to Hyderabad & the cops coming to know about it handed the summon to her and the court has directed her to appear for hearing in her sister – in – law’s harassment case.

Bairava Witnesses An important Post Release Change

Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s Bairavaa released on a huge scale on 12th Jan, 2017 and the film has had a tremendous 1st day opening collections across Tamil Nadu and other parts of the world. However the film has evoked mixed reviews from critics & audiences. The film’s original running length is above two hours & 40 minutes and this has lead to the general feeling that the film is too lengthy. Heeding to this response feedback, the makers of the film have decided to trim the length by cutting 7 minutes of the film from 14th January 2017. The trimmed version is expected to be screened and that may increase the positive feeling about the film.

Trisha Expresses Her Gratitude To Simbu

Trisha recently became the victim of harsh attack by miscreants claiming to be Jallikattu supporters on recently. A group of men claiming to be pro – Jallikattu activists tried to lay siege to the shooting spot of Garjanai which has Trisha playing the lead role. Later the actor was safely taken back with the timely intervention of a police personnel. The shooting was also eventually called off.
Meanwhile Trisha was also severely abused & harassed in social media by miscreants.
Trisha has now lambasted the attackers for abusing a woman & her family in the name of upholding Tamil culture. “Disrespecting a woman & her family is Tamil culture? You should be ashamed to call yourself a Tamilian or even speak about Tamil culture.” The petite actor asked in her Tweet.

Vijay Stuns North Indian Stuntmen

Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s grand 60th film Bairavaa has hit the celluloid silver. screens this week. And the film’s director Bharathan in his exclusively detailed interview sounds modest in tone but his words exude confidence that the film has come out really well in all aspects and it will be a win – win for all stakeholders. It is not secret that Vijay has mastered the art of performing stunt sequences and he is a superior action hero amongst the current lot. In this film too he has performed all the risky stunt sequences without using any dupe artistes. In fact Bharathan reveals an interesting fact about Vijay’s flabbergasting performance in a particular risky fight scene.

Sawariya Mohe Rang De Towards 1st Copy

The final mixing of soundtracks of Producer Sushila Bhatia & Status Air Vision’s Sawariya Mohe Rang De is in progress at Studio DG9 and the film’s 1st digital print will be out soon. The film will be submitted to the censors shortly and is being readied for early release. Credits: Editor & Director: Dilip Gulati, Writer & Lyricist: Paras Jaiswal, Music: Dheeraj Sen, Dances: Pappu Khanna, Action: Mohd. Bhai, Executive Producer: Satyen Bhatia, Co – Producer: Himmat Bhatia & Costumes: Neepa Bhatia. Cast: Rani Chatterji, Avinash Shahi, Anita Sehgal, Nisaar Khan, Brijesh Tripathi, Ramzan Shah, Geeta Rustogi, Poonam Chopra et al.

Bairi Bhail Sajanwa Hamaar Passed With An “A” Certificate

Producer Mahendra Sureka & Kapishwar Films’ Bhairi Bhail Sajanwa Hamaar has been passed by the censors with an “A” certificate (only for Adults). The film is all set for release soon. Credits: Writer -Director – Editor: Dilip Gulati, Music: D. Sushant, Lyrics: Ashok Nirala, Camera: Ashok Narayan, Dances: Ashwin Thakker & Action: Darshan Singh Mahal. Cast: Gunjan Pant, Avinash Shahi, Sapna Sappu, Irfan Khan, Ramesh Goyal, Mahesh Raaj & Jayshri T.

Milaan Abhi Aadha Adhura Ba To Roll

Natrang Entertainment & Ayesha Alisaba’s Milaan Abhi Aadha Adhura Ba in association with Filmeniya Film Factory is going on the floors in Bihar & Jharkhand. The credits of the film are produced by Ajitabh Tiwari, co – produced by Dr. A. K. Verma, story – screenplay – dialogues – direction by Mohammed Habib, music by Himanshu Kumar Deepak, lyrics by Satyanarayan Shahabadi, action by Santosh Sawan, editing by Satyaprakash Shukla, choreography by Pritam Adhikari & Raghwendra. The film stars Sagar Singh (Shintu), Bhavana Singh, Mithun Yadav, Shilpa Nag, Pankaj Yadav, Jyoti Mishra, Shreya Sharma, Anuj Prasad, Anand Kumar, Sanjay Dutta & above all Ajitabh Tiwari.

Nainwa Ke Baan Releasing Soon

Sweta Pictures’ Nainwa Ke Baan is all set for release in UP, Delhi & Uttarakhand through R. K. Film Distributers very soon. The film which has been shot extensively in Lucknow locales has been passed by the censors for universal exhibition. The credits of the film are written – produced – directed by Lalit Kumar Arya, lyrics by Laxman Shahabadi, music by Amresh Shahabadi (the film has 7 songs), choreography by Kanu Mukherji, audio on R. S. Audio (Radheshyam) & cinematography by Tapan Basu. The film stars Maansi Pandey, Manoj Malhotra, Sanjay Pandey, Maya Yadav, Anup Upadhyay, Vikas Anand along with Poonam Dube.

Dulha Chor Gets A U/A Certificate

Kanti Film Production & Uma Film Production’ Dulha Chor gets a U/A certificate from Censor Board in mumbai this week. The credits of the film are producer by N K Jha Shyam ji & Mahesh Mishra, directed by Virendra Paswan, music by Suresh Anand, lyrics by Abhiraj Jha & cinematography by. Sanjay Singh. The film stars. Kumar Ghanshyam, Kalpana Shah, Pratibha Pandey, Arun Singh, Phool Singh, Aruna Singh, Vijay Jha, Aruna Giri, Dinesh Ray, Awadhesh Singh, Umakant Rai, Pramod Goswami, Kanhaiya Mishra, Nilesh Jha, Manorama Mishra, Vandana Jha, Khushi, Ragini, Pakaj Kamti, Babloo, Munni Lal, Dhananjay Chaudhary, Master Ayush Jha.

Dagabaaz Grand Muhurt Held

The grand muhurt of Shivang Films
Dagabaaz was held this week in Trinity recording studio. The credits of the film are producer by Anusuya Dubey & Sushila Atul Dubey Pandey, written & directed by Pradeep Sharma, lyrics by Rajesh Mishra, Santosh Puri & Pintu Giri, music by Damodar Raao & cinematography by Pradeep Sharma. The film stars Manoj R. Pandey, Gaurav Jha, Anjali Banerjee, Baleshwar Singh, Sanjay Pandey, Ram Mishra, Gopal Rai, Priya Tiwari, C. P. Bhatt, Abhay Rai, Harish Happy, Shamshad, Aman & Sunil Datt Pandey.

Dahsat Applied For Censor

Prem Entertainment’s Dahsat has been applied for Censor in Mumbai this week. The credits of the film are co – producer: Tripti Entertainment, directed by Sanjay Sriivastava, written by Rakesh Tripathi, music by Chhote Baba & Damodar Raao, lyrics by Rajesh Mishra, Ashok Sinha & Azad Singh, cinematography by D. K. Sharma, choreography by Mayank – Ashok & Santosh Kumar, action by Baji & editing by Ajay Chauhan. The film stars Satyendra Kumar Singh, Priyanka Pandit, Satyendra Giri, Eenu Shree, Sanjay Pandey, Baleshwar Singh, Ram Mishra, Dharmendra Singh, Santosh Shrivasatav, C. P. Bhatt, Sanjay Verma, Sahil Shaikh, Nazar Abbas, Prerna Shushma, Shekhar, Vikki Babuaa & Sanju Rajnikant.

Jitab Hum Pyar Ki Bazi To Release Soon

Rudrakshh Films Presents Lakshmi Entertainment Production’s Jitab Hum Pyar Ki Bazi will be released soon in Bihar & Jharkhand. The credits of the film are produced by Sitaram Chourasiya & Nilesh Sakhiya, directed by Pardeep R. Sharma, music by Ashok Sinha, action by Heera Yadav, choreography by Murti & cinematography by Hemant K. Ashthana. The film stars Anand. Dev Mishra, Archana Singh, Abhilasha, Ritu Pandey, Saahil Sheikh, Sanjay Verma, Heera Yadav, Madhuri Pandey, Vinay Shirivastva, Rose Laskar, Sanjana Silk, Ravin, Jitu Shukla, Amar Betab et al.

Mukhtar Ready For Release

GDM Production’s Mukhtar is now ready for release. The credits of the. Film are produced by Anurag Pandey, Hemant Tiwari. & Vikas Pratap Singh, directed by Anand Singh (A. K.), written by Jitendra Yadav, screenplay & dialogues by Manoj Panday, music by Chhote Baba, lyrics by Rajesh Mishra, Pyarelal Yadav Kaviji, Ashok Sinha & Mritunjay Yadav, cinematography by Devendra Tiwari, choreography by Ashok – Mayank, action by Bazi, art by Ashok Vishwakarma, editing by Dharam Soni & executive produced by Akhilesh Rai. The film stars debutant Jitendra Yadav, Raviraj Dipu, Baleshwar Singh, Santosh Shrivastava, C. P. Bhatt, Anjali Banarji, Mahi Khan, Pragya Tiwari, Rashmi Sharma, Sunita Pandey & Sanjay Pandey.

Jiyab Na Tohre Bina Electronic Rights Given To Bihari Wood

Amit Jemni Presents Anushka Entertainment’s Jiyab Na Tohre Bina’s electronic rights were recently sold to Bihari Wood. The credits of the film are produced by Farida Sheikh, directed by Sanjay Shrivastav, written by Ramesh Tiwari, cinematography by Qamar Khan, music by Baba Jagirdar, lyrics by Vinay Bihari & Ramesh Tiwari, choreography by Nikky Batra, action by Firoz A. Khan & art by Chetan. The film stars Avinash Shahi, Ashtha, Deepak Bhatia, Sahil Shaikh, Sanjay Verma, Madhuri Pandey, Farida Shaikh, Seema Singh & Uttam Jha.

Bhail Tohra Se Pyar HAIL – I Love You Ready For Release

Mitwa Production House’s Bhail Tohra Se Pyar HAIL – I Love You is ready for release. The credits of the film are produced by Dharmendra Maurya, directed by Shad Kumar, co – produced by Ram Ashish Chauhan & Asharaf Ali, written & lyrics by Babloo, music by Mangesh Raul & Pal Kanpuri, cinematography by Gaurang Saha & editing by Govind Dubey. The film stars Vinay Anand, Gunjan Pant, Rajeev Dinkar, Simran, Samarth Chaturvedi, Anand Mohan, Pankaj Vishwakarma, Dev Malhotra, Mehnaz Shroff, Shravani Goswami, Abhilasha Prasad, Kanchan Awasthi. Manju Sinha, Seema Singh, Rakesh Mishra, Murli Lalwani, Bal Govind Banjara, Baby Farha, Baby Fariya, Farhan, Shabnam, Ashfiya et al.

Ye Hamaar Jaan Tohra Me Basela Pran 1st Look Out

The 1st look of Raise India & Jay Hind Production in association with Chaudhary Cine Vision Presents Ye Hamaar Jaan Tohra Me Basela Pran is out now. The credits of the film are produced by Bhart Bhushan Kumar, directed by Amit Kumar Verma, written by Pappu Pritam, co – produced by Manish Kumar, Vijay Kumar Soni & Chandan Chaudhari, music by Chhote Baba, lyrics by. Kanhiya Prasad Shrivastav, Santosh Puri, Bibhakar Panday, Munna Dubey, Premsagar Singh & Vinay Nirmal Singh, cinematography by Shiva Chaudhary, choreography by Kanu Mukherjee, action by Pradip Khadka & art by Awadhesh Rai. The film stars Priyanka Pandit, Ritesh Panday, Anand Mohan, Brijesh Tripathi, Bandani Mishra, Ratnesh Baranwal, Pramod Gupta, Chandan Chaudhari & Prem Dubey.

Beta Ho Ke Ta Aishan Mixing Complete

Swastik Entertainer & Aar Ke Aar Films And Music Presents Beta Ho Ke Ta Aishan’s mixing has been competed this week in a Mumbai’s Studio. The credits of the film are written & produced by Ravindra Kumar Ravi, music & directed by Chandrama Chandra Shahi. The film stars Kuldip Kumar, Varsha Ritu, Swati Singh, Sanjay Panday, Umesh Singh, Tarun Dhaya, Avinash, Padam Singh et al.

Brad Pitt Keen To Strengthen His Bond With Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt reportedly wants to stregthen his relationship with Angelina Jolie for the sake of their 6 children. According to a source, Brad Pitt is trying to figure out what’s best for their children – Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10 & twins Knox & Vivienne, 8 – so they can have a normal life.

Leonardo DiCaprio Spotted In Caribbean For Nina Agdal’s Birthday

Leonardo DiCaprio is all set to celebrate model & girlfriend Nina Agdals 25th birthday in the Caribbean region. She turned a year older on 26th Mar 2017. According to sources, Leonardo DiCaprio & Nina Agdal along with a few of her friends boarded a private plane at Teterboro Airport on Fri. “He just hitched a ride, but it’s not his plane,” a source said.

Pierce Brosnan Ate Rat By Mistake

Pierce Brosnan averred that he mistakenly ate rat while shooting for a film in Nigeria. The 63 – year – old actor further avers that he thought he had been offered beef and was left feeling ill after eating the rodent skin.

Kate Del Castillo Wants To Make El Chapo film

Kate Del Castillo averred that she still wants to tell drug kingpin El Chapo’s life story so that all her drama from the past 2 years counts for something. The jailed crime lord, real name Joaquin Guzman, contacted Kate before he escaped from prison in 2015 and asked her to mastermind a biopic.

Chelsee Healey Showcases Her Baby Scan

Chelsee Healey has recenrtly shared the scan picture of her unborn baby and averred that the kid has got lips like father. The 28 -year – old Hollyoaks actress is expecting her 1st ever baby with boyfriend Jack Malloy but she couldn’t wait to see what the little boy or girl will look like. Healey revealed that she had undergone a 4D scan to see what her 1st ever – born will look like.

Kate Hudson Smooches. New Beau For 10 Minutes In Public

Kate Hudson tecently confirmed her romance with guitarist Danny Fujikawa after they were spotted smooching each other here. The couple’s lip – lock session lasted 10 minutes as they were spotted hanging out together. The source further shared that Fujikawa whispered “sweet nothings” into Hudson’s ear as the pair enjoyed their extended embrace on the streets.

Younger Generation Understands Kurt Russel Better

Kurt Russel recently averred that the youger. generation understands him & his work more than actors who are his age do. The 66 – year – old Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 star opens up about the characters he has played in the past and how the youth understands what he was going for.

Scarlett Johansson Feels Uncomfortable Talking About Wage issues

Scarlett Johansson feels “icky” talking personally about the gender pay gap in Hollywood. The Ghost In The Shell star is one of the highest grossing actresses in the industry. “There’s something icky about me having that conversation unless it applies to a greater whole,” Johansson averred.

Bella Thorne Goes Topless In A Marilyn Monroe – Inspired Shot

Bella Thorne posed topless for a sizzling photo shoot inspired by Hollywood icon
Marilyn Monroe. The 19 – year – old star shared the photo on Instagram sporting a platinum bob while peering over her shoulder with a seductive glance.

Amber Heard Opens Up About Coming Out As Bisexual

Amber Heard recently averred that coming out publicly about her sexuality during the initial years of her career was not easy. “Well, I always say in response when I hear someone comment about me coming out, I think it’s funny because I was never in. In part because I was very stubborn, I guess, and also in part because I just didn’t feel it was wrong,” She concluded.

Keira Knightley thought Pirates Of The Caribbean Would Be A Disaster

Keira Knightley once thought that her blockbuster film Pirates Of The Caribbean would be a disaster. Love Actually director Richard Curtis has revealed that Knightley, who featured in the 2003 romantic comedy, was not sure about the success of the Johnny Depp – starrer.

Chris Evans Desires To Be A Daddy Someday

Chris Evans recently averred that he would love to become a father in future as he himself grew up in a big family. The 35 – year – old, best known for his portrayal of superhero Captain America in films by Marvel Cinematic Universe, is currently not dating anybody.

Amanda Seyfried Gives Birth To A Baby Girl

Newlyweds Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski have welcomed their 1st ever child. A representative for the John Wick actor has confirmed that the 31 – year – old Mean Girls actress gave birth to a baby girl. However, the name of their child is yet to be announced.

Hugh Grant Dances To Drake’s song In Red Nose Day Actually

Hugh Grant, whose dance in Love Actually is one of the most memorable scenes from the movie, has once again showed his moves in the short film Red Nose Day Actually. The film, which aired on Fri, showed Hugh Grant, who portrays British Prime Minister, dance to Drake’s “Hotline Bling”.

Leighton Meester Feels Proud Of Both Family & Career

Leighton Meester recently averred that she is “very proud” of her family as well as the way her career has shaped up. The Making History actress doesn’t talk about her daughter Arlo, 19 months, or husband Adam Brody very much because she would rather focus on her work without people’s perceptions getting in the way.

Kristen Bell Avers That Being A Good Person Is The Quickest Way To Feel Beautiful

Kristen Bell thinks that being a good person is the “quickest & easiest” way to feel beautiful about yourself. The Frozen star believes beauty comes from within and feels self – esteem is the most important part when it comes to feeling good about yourself.

Emma Thompson Once Turned Down A Date With Donald Trump

Emma Thompson has recently revealed that Donald Trump once called her for a date but she did not take his offer to stay at the Trump Towers seriously. Looking back, Thompson, who has often criticised US President, joked that she probably made a wrong decision.

Ben Affleck Visits Disneyland With Children

Ben Affleck recently took his children to Disneyland and spent a fun – filled day with them. The 44 – yea – old actor was spotted enjoying the rides with his kids and also interacted with fans. “The kids love spending time with their dad and vice versa,” a friend of the actor said.

Amy Schumer Makes Her Exit From The Barbie Movie

Amy Schumer has left the film Barbie over a scheduling conflict. “Sadly, I’m no longer able to commit to Barbie due to the scheduling conflicts. The film has so much promise, and Sony & Mattel have been great partners. I’m bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen,” Schumer averred.

Jennifer Lopez Wants Women To Have “meaty roles” In Films

Singer – actress Jennifer Lopez recently averred that it’s “still challenging” for women to have a “meaty role” in movies. The 47 – year – old star, who played the role of a singer Selena Quintanilla – Perez in Selena, considers herself lucky enough to be able to have landed the role. “Selena was a meaty role, but it was few & far between, especially for Latinos to have a role like that. I think it’s still challenging for women, especially being Latina. Thinking about Selena 20 decades ago and to have a role like that, I was very lucky,” Lopez concluded.