Aamir Khan is the beacon that shines in China: Big B

Mumbai (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has praised superstar Aamir Khan and says that he is the beacon that shines in China and the world from the films in India.

Amitabh said that the Chinese Ambassador visited the sets of…

'Pirates of the Caribbean' reboot being explored by Disney

Los Angeles (IANS): The Walt Disney Company is exploring a reboot of its billion dollar "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.

According to sources, studio officials have met with the "Deadpool" writing team of Rhett Reese…

Netflix plans to raise $2 billion to fund media streaming

San Francisco (IANS) US leading media streaming service Netflix Inc has announced it will borrow another $2 billion in new debt to fund original shows and content.

Netflix said it intends to use the net proceeds from the offering…

TV series 'C.I.D.' set for break

Mumbai (IANS) "C.I.D.", the longest running investigative series on Indian television, will take an intermittent break starting October 28, Sony Entertainment Channel announced on Tuesday.

"Having completed 20…

Big B to pay off loans of over 850 UP farmers

Mumbai (IANS) Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan says over 850 farmers from Uttar Pradesh have been identified, and their loans to the tune of Rs 5.5 crore will be taken care of.

"A list of over 850 farmers from Uttar Pradesh…

KWAN founder attempts suicide after #MeToo allegations

Mumbai (IANS): KWAN Entertainment founder Anirban Das Blah, a popular Bollywood celebrity manager who has been accused of sexual misconduct, reportedly tried to end his life early on Friday but was saved at the last minute, police said.

The…

Kim Kardashian slams 'mom shamers'

Los Angeles (IANS) Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has slammed "mom shamers" for criticising her for a photograph in which her two-year-old son Saint appeared to be using a pacifier.

Defending herself, Kim silenced…

Farhad Samji replaces Sajid Khan as 'Housefull 4' director

Mumbai (IANS): Farhad Samji will take over the reins as director of "Housefull 4" after Sajid Khan stepped down from the role amid sexual misconduct allegations against him.

"'Housefull 3' director Farhad Samji will now…

Actress Mouni Roy Hopes, #MeToo campaign doesn't fizzle out

Mumbai (IANS) Actress Mouni Roy, who is busy shooting for her forthcoming film "Made in China", is hoping that the #MeToo campaign which has gathered momentum in the country doesn't fizzles out like other important issues.
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Abhay Deol, Pankaj Kapur's films chosen for South Asian Film Market

Singapore (IANS): Actors Abhay Deol and Pankaj Kapur's films are among the 11 projects chosen for the first edition of the South Asian Film Market (SAFM).

SAFM was launched at the Singapore South Asian International Film Festival on Saturday.