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Emmy award winner Peter Dinklage has criticized the Snow White remake that is under development at Disney. The actor made his statement on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast where he was guested this week. Peter Dinklage did not liked the idea of the remake because of the fairytale’s backwards depiction of dwarfs. He said, “There’s a lot of hypocrisy going on. Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White. But you’re still telling the story of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me.” Dinklage continued, “You’re progressive in one way but then you’re still making that f**k*ng backwards story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together, what the fuck are you doing, man? Have I done nothing to advance the cause from my soap box? I guess I’m not loud enough. I don’t know which studio that is but they were so proud of it. All love and respect...

Hollywood actress Ivory Aquino has been officially roped in to play Alysia Yeoh in the upcoming Batgirl movie, playing the first openly transgender character in a live-action DC Comics film. According to Deadline , the Filipina-American actress will join the previously announced cast members of Batgirl including Leslie Grace, essaying the lead role of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, J.K. Simmons, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton and Jacob Scipio. Ivory Aquino will appear as Alysia Yeoh, the best friend of titular superhero Barbara Gordon (Batgirl). Both Ivory Aquino and her Batgirl character Alysia Yeoh are transgender, marking the first time a live-action feature film adaptation of a DC Comics title will feature an openly trans character. The upcoming superhero film is being directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah from a screenplay by Christina Hodson and is slated to debut on HBO Max. The film also features Brendan Fraser as villain Firefly with Michael Keaton reprising his role of ...

Recently, reports surfaced that the soon to be released Vijay starrer, Beast , is in demand for a Hindi remake as producers have been speaking to Sun Pictures to bag the rights. On investigation, Bollywood Hungama got a scoop. "Sajid Nadiadwala is the frontrunner to bag the remake rights of this invasion action thriller. The ace producer is among the biggest in Bollywood and believes that the plot of Beast has the potential to be tweaked into a mainstream action franchise. He is looking to adapt the screenplay rather than remaking it. The talks are on," a source told Bollywood Hungama.  In the past too, Sajid has acquired remake rights of multiple films from down South. "However, unlike others in showbiz, Sajid often rewrites the screenplay by just playing around the core idea of the original. The plot of Baaghi was similar to Varsham , but the treatment was totally different. Same with Kick , which seemed like a completely fresh product. Ditto for the soon to be r...

American actress and musician Evan Rachel Wood has revealed in a new documentary Phoenix Rising that she was “essentially raped on-camera” while filming the 2007 music video for Marilyn Manson’s ‘ Heart-Shaped Glasses’ . The video features Wood wearing “Lolita”-inspired heart-shaped glasses and having sex with Manson while fake blood rains down on them. Evan Rachel Wood was 19-years-old when she filmed the music video and alleges in the documentary that she was fed absinthe on set to the point that she was barely conscious to object when Manson had sex with her on camera. According to Rolling Stone, Wood says in the documentary, “It’s nothing like I thought it was going to be. We’re doing things that were not what was pitched to me. We had discussed a simulated sex scene, but once the cameras were rolling, he started penetrating me for real. I had never agreed to that. It was complete chaos. I did not feel safe. No one was looking after me.” Wood further revealed, “It was a really ...

Hollywood actor Chris Evans is all set to star alongside Dwayne Johnson in the holiday event film Red One for Amazon Studios. Though plot details on Red One are not available but the movie is said to be based on an original story from Hiram Garcia, president of production at Seven Bucks. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film, which Amazon Studios outbid other suitors for, is billed as an action-adventure comedy that imagines a new universe for the holiday genre. Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia, Johnson and Morgan will share producer credits. Meanwhile, Jake Kasdan will direct the film and also produce via his production company, The Detective Agency, alongside Melvin Mar and co-producer Sky Salem Robinson. The script will be penned by Chris Morgan. Red One will also reunite Kasdan, Dwayne Johnson and Seven Bucks Productions after their collaboration on Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level ; those two films have earned a combined $1.7 billion at the worldwi...

Power couple, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, has been prepping their L.A. home accordingly ahead of the arrival of their baby. But, their first child, a baby girl, was born 12 weeks early. The pair, who welcomed their first baby, via surrogate on January 15, was already thinking of growing their family when they purchased their Encino, California mansion together in 2019. According to People publication, “They had children in mind when they bought the house together. They wanted to start a family and needed a home with a lot of greenery and outdoor space.” The couple, who married in 2018, "spent months refurbishing the house" after they moved in, according to the source. They explain, "They wanted to make it more family-friendly." The enormous property, which they purchased for $20 million, set records as the most expensive home ever sold in Encino, a San Fernando Valley suburb. On Friday, the couple made the arrival of their baby’s announcement on social media...

Alia Bhatt considers her performance in  Gangubai Kathiawadi  her best to date. A source from Bhansali Production reveals, “Alia is very proud of her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi . She has pushed herself harder on this one than on any other project to date. “There are two sequences in the film where she has to pull out all stops, on a par with Shabana Azmi’s breakdown at the end of Shyam Benegal’s  Ankur . Alia performed them without the help of glycerine. The tears just flowed nonstop even after the shots were over”, says a source. Director Bhansali is already comparing Alia’s performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi  to Shabana Azmi’s powerhouse performance in Mahesh Bhatt’s  Arth . Will Alia get her first National award for best actress in  Gangubai Kathiawadi ? Those who have seen her do what she had done in the film, seem to think so. Also Read:  Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma’s new initiative aims at providing clothing to childre...

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child star James Snyder has been fired from the Broadway show following an independent investigation sparked by a complaint from his co-star. On Sunday, the producers said that they received a complaint about Snyder, who plays Harry Potter in the show, from Diane Davis, who plays Harry’s wife, Ginny, on November 19 about his “conduct.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, the producers said, “Immediately upon receiving this complaint, the producers commissioned an independent investigation by a third party, and Mr. Snyder was suspended pending the investigation’s completion. At the conclusion of the investigation, the producers decided Mr. Snyder should not return to the production and terminated his contract. Davis has made the personal decision to take a leave of absence. Out of respect for her privacy, and to maintain the integrity of the investigation. We will make no further comment regarding the matter.” It is still unclear how long Diane Davis’ le...

Yesterday, the fans of Allu Arjun in the Hindi belts were saddened after it was announced that Manish Shah of Goldmine Telefilms would not release the much-talked-about film,  Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo ’s Hindi version, in cinemas. A few hours later, Manish Shah confirmed that the film would now be released directly on satellite. Meanwhile, he’s also looking forward to releasing Ram Charan-starrer  Rangasthalam  and Vijay-starrer  Mersal  in Hindi in cinemas, most probably next month. Bollywood Hungama  has learnt that the entrepreneur is now also looking to get into film production and has the remake rights of a hit South film. A source told  Bollywood Hungama , “Manish Shah has been releasing dubbed films on TV and his YouTube channel for years and has emerged successful. He now wants to produce Hindi films. He has bought the remake rights of Ajith’s 2019 film,  Visawasam .” Explaining why the remake of  Viswasam  is not still made, t...

The news of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas becoming proud parents has brought joy to all her fans in India. The ones who are worried are the makers of Priyanka’s next proposed project Jee Le Zaraa . It is being whispered that Priyanka has given the producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani the option of signing some other actress in her place. For the record Priyanka was to join Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt in Jee Le Zaraa for a road-trip /holiday film a la  Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaraa. “But now with her motherhood Priyanka wants to devote her time end energy to the baby, at least for now,” a source informs. The producers of  Jee Le Zaraa  have the option of replacing Priyanka with another actress, an option that the producers are apparently exploring. Also Read:  Makers of Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt starrer Jee Le Zaraa approach Vicky Kaushal to feature opposite Katrina Kaif from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema Ne...

T-Series, Asia’s largest music label, publisher and India’s largest film studio announced its foray into Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in association with HEFTY Entertainment a division of Hungama, one of the largest digital media entertainment companies in South Asia, with 90 Million+ monthly active users (MAUs) across music, gaming & video joins hands with T-Series which has the world’s largest subscriber base on YouTube with a total subscriber base of over 395 Million users with an equally large community of 75 Million followers on social media across Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. This industry-first foray for the global digital entertainment industry will witness the two leaders raise the bar of entertainment creation and consumption via Hefty Entertainment - A Web 3.0 initiative by Hungama. This has been done in partnership with Polygon - the leading platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. This strategic partnership between the two companies is built...

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar may be enjoying some downtime with his family but continues to stay in the headlines. The actor reportedly purchased a lavish apartment recently in Khar West in Mumbai and paid a hefty amount for the same. Several reports suggest that the apartment is spread across  an area of 1878 sq. ft. It is on the 19th floor of Joy Legend, a building by Joy Builder in Khar West. It comprises four car parking spaces. More importantly, the actor paid a whopping Rs. 7.8 crore for the apartment. It was registered on January 7, 2022.  In recent reports, it was also revealed that Akshay Kumar sold his Andheri West office for Rs. 9 crore in December 2021. Meanwhile, Akshay and Twinkle Khanna along with their two kids live in the duplex located in Juhu, which is a sea-facing flat. On the work front, Akshay Kumar has several interesting films in the pipeline including Bachchan Pandey, Prithviraj, Raksha Bandhan, Ram Setu, Mission Cinderella, Gorkha, and OMG 2. He...

South Korean actor Choi Woo Shik has been delivering exceptional performances on both big and small screens, time and time again. The 31-year-old actor has proved his versatility through his acting in several films and dramas ranging from romantic-comedies and sitcoms to serious and intense action-thrillers. With the currently airing Our Beloved Summer , which ends on January 25, the actor has seen a new kind of stardom. Originally born in Seoul, South Korea, the actor immigrated to Canada with his family but flew back to Korea (after spending around 10 years) to pursue full-time acting. Choi Woo Shik made his acting debut back in 2011 in the period drama The Duo and went on to appear in various supporting and main roles since then. He first received widespread recognition for his leading role in the 2014 film Set Me Free, which also gained him many awards. The actor further shot to international fame for his notable performances in Train to Busan (2016) , Okja (2017) and Oscar-w...

The highly anticipated sequel of Rian Johnson’s mystery film Knives Out 2, starring Daniel Craig, is expected to stream on Netflix in later half of 2022. According to Variety, the next installment of Daniel Craig as Private Detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 2, written and directed by Rian Johnson, is expected to release in theaters and the streaming platform in the last quarter of 2022. In addition, the film is expected to also make a festival run before its release, although it’s unknown which ones it’s expected to debut at. The storyline surrounding the mystery film is kept under wraps. Daniel Craig will reprise his role as leading private detective Benoit Blanc, alongside the cast line-up of Kathryn Hahn, Ethan Hawke, Edward Norton, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick and Madelyn Cline. The first film featured some of the biggest names just like the sequel film, including Chris Evans, Toni Collette, Ana de Armas, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, ...

Hollywood singer-actor Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday) has reportedly died at the age of 74. The rock star sold over 100 million records worldwide and appeared in 50-plus movies and television series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Grammy-winner died Thursday night with his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda by his side in his final hours, as confirmed by his agent Michael Greene . There was no mention of the cause of death. “We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man,” Meat Loaf’s family said in a statement to THR. “From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!” Meat Loaf became a rock icon in the late 1970s. The legendary singer rose to global fame with his debut solo best-selling album, 1977’s Bat Out of Hell , that went on to sell worth of 14 million copies in the U.S. alone and became one of the biggest-selling al...

Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has been roped in to portray a controversial French King Louis XV in a currently-untitled historical drama film from acclaimed French director Maiwenn. According to Deadline , actress-turned-director Miawenn, who is helming the project, will also play a mistress of the King, Jeanne du Barry, who was beheaded during the French Revolution. Further plot details are being kept under wraps. French magazine Closer, which broke the news, reports that filming will take place from July 8 in Paris, including some scenes shot at the famous palace of Versailles. The period drama will be produced by Pascal Caucheteux and Grégoire Sorlat’s Paris-based Why Not Productions, as per Variety . Slated to start production this summer, the film will be shot over three months at Versailles and other iconic Parisian landmarks. Louis XV, who was nicknamed “the beloved” and ruled as King of France for 59 years, the longest in the history of France after that of ...

Tom Cruise starrer upcoming Mission: Impossible films are on the move once again. Mission: Impossible 7 will now open on July 14, 2023, with Paramount and Skydance pushing it off its September 30, 2022, date. Mission: Impossible 8 has also been pushed. The film will now hit theaters on June 28, 2024. It previously was set for July 7, 2023. This is the latest of several moves for Mission: Impossible 7 over the past 20 months as concerns about COVID-19 continue to shape the theatrical landscape. In April 2020, still the early months of the pandemic, Paramount pushed the project from July 2020 to December 2020. That date did not hold, as Mission: Impossible 7 moved again to Nov. 19, 2021, and then to May 27, 2022. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount and Skydance said in a statement, “After thoughtful consideration, Paramount Pictures and Skydance have decided to postpone the release dates for Mission: Impossible 7 & 8 in response to delays due to the ongoing pandemi...

Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a multi-car crash on Friday afternoon that left at least one person injured. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Allenford Avenue in Los Angeles, police said. There were multiple vehicles involved in the collision. A woman was transported to hospital; her condition was unknown, according to authorities. The Los Angeles Police Department would not speculate as to who was at fault On social media, pictures from the scene show a number of cars with severe damage. Schwarzenegger, 74, was also pictured at this scene, appearing to be unharmed, alongside fitness personality Jake Steinfeld. Also Read:  Arnold Schwarzenegger sets up fund for first responders, donates $1 million amid Coronavirus outbreak  from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3fKsV8y...

Supreme Court has turned down a petition calling for strict censorship of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut's social media posts and the filing of FIRs against her for her anti-Sikh remarks. The court, on the other hand, has granted Mumbai Police permission to continue with their investigation. According to the reports, a petition was filed before the Supreme Court asking for censorship of the actress' future posts. Advocate Charanjeet Singh Chanderpal further requested that all FIRs lodged across India over her comments on farmers' protests be transferred to the Khar police station in Mumbai. He further requested that a chargesheet be submitted within six months and that a trial be held within two years. Ranaut's comments and social media posts, according to the lawyer, were "not only terrible and blasphemous," but also "intended to cause riots." According to TOI, the plea read, "The remarks are not only outrageous and blasphemous but also in...

Global stars Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have become parents! The power couple, who got married in 2018, welcomed their first child via surrogacy. The pair took to their respective social media accounts to share the joyous news. "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family," Chopra announced on Instagram Friday.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married in December 2018 in two glamorous ceremonies at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India. The couple had a Hindu ceremony and a Christian ceremony honouring each of their cultures. ALSO READ: Katrina Kaif is the No. 1 heroine in the country; Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut follow from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | F...