<p>The first critical reactions to 'House of the Dragon' are here. The new HBO series is a spinoff of 'Game of Thrones' and is set in the same world, only 200 hundred years earlier. It is based on a seminal event in the history of Targaryens in Westeros called Dance of the Dragons that arose over competing claims on the Iron Throne. The story is based on the book by George RR Martin called 'Fire &amp; Blood'. Martin is also the originator of this entire world through his book series called 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.</p>

<p>Martin and Ryan J. Condal have the creator credit on 'House of the Dragon'. Miguel Sapochnik, who directed multiple episodes of 'Game of Thrones' has directed the pilot and&nbsp;possibly other episodes in the first season.</p>

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<p>Paddy Considine plays the role of the reigning monarch King Viserys I Targaryen. His eldest child is a daughter called Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), an ambitious individual who does not hold with the norm that only men can rule the realm. The king's younger brother &nbsp;Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) also has designs on the throne. Also involved are Lady Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint),&nbsp;his wife Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best), among others.</p>

<p><strong>How are critics reacting to 'House of the Dragon'?</strong></p>

<p>Collider's Steven Weintraub tweeted, "I did not like the last season of #GameofThrones. At all. But I’ll admit the series premiere of #HouseOfTheDragonHBO is really well done and I’ll definitely continue watching. After the episode ended they showed an extended preview of the season and looks cool."</p>

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<p>Another critic with Collider, Christina Radish wrote "...the thing I really dig is the fact that it still feels epic in scale and scope while telling a personal and intimate story about one family, showcasing both their love and dysfunction."</p>

<p>The Wrap's Brandon Katz wrote, "The #HouseOfTheDragonHBO pilot very efficiently explains its context in relation to GoT, introduces its core characters, and lays out the central conflict of the series. It's an easy to follow premiere with vibrant colors and detailed texture. Absolutely a worthy successor so far."</p>

<p>'House of the Dragon' premieres on August 21, 2022.</p>


The first critical reactions to 'House of the Dragon' are here. The new HBO series is a spinoff of 'Game of Thrones' and is set in the same world, only 200 hundred years earlier.

The first critical reactions to 'House of the Dragon' are here. The new HBO series is a spinoff of 'Game of Thrones' and is set in the same world, only 200 hundred years earlier. It is based on a seminal event in the history of Targaryens in Westeros called Dance of the Dragons that arose over competing claims on the Iron Throne. The story is based on the book by George RR Martin called 'Fire & Blood'. Martin is also the originator of this entire world through his book series called 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. Martin and Ryan J. Condal have the creator credit on 'House of the Dragon'. Miguel Sapochnik, who directed multiple episodes of 'Game of Thrones' has directed the pilot and possibly other episodes in the first season. Paddy Considine plays the role of the reigning monarch King Viserys I Targaryen. His eldest child is a daughter called Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), an ambitious individual who does not hold with the norm that only men can rule the realm. The king's younger brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) also has designs on the throne. Also involved are Lady Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), his wife Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best), among others. How are critics reacting to 'House of the Dragon'? Collider's Steven Weintraub tweeted, "I did not like the last season of #GameofThrones. At all. But I’ll admit the series premiere of #HouseOfTheDragonHBO is really well done and I’ll definitely continue watching. After the episode ended they showed an extended preview of the season and looks cool." Also Read: 'House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne Another critic with Collider, Christina Radish wrote "...the thing I really dig is the fact that it still feels epic in scale and scope while telling a personal and intimate story about one family, showcasing both their love and dysfunction." The Wrap's Brandon Katz wrote, "The #HouseOfTheDragonHBO pilot very efficiently explains its context in relation to GoT, introduces its core characters, and lays out the central conflict of the series. It's an easy to follow premiere with vibrant colors and detailed texture. Absolutely a worthy successor so far." 'House of the Dragon' premieres on August 21, 2022.

'House of the Dragon' first reactions: Critics call 'Game of Thrones' prequel a worthy successor

<p>Veteran American actor Mary Alice, best known for NBC sitcom 'A Different World', musical drama 'Sparkle', and the science fiction sequel 'The Matrix Revolutions', has died at 85, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Her spokesperson told THR that she died on Wednesday in her New York apartment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alice died Wednesday in her Manhattan apartment, an NYPD spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of her death was not immediately clear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mary&nbsp;Alice made her film debut with the 1974 blaxploitation film 'The Education of Sonny Carson'. For her performance in the 1987 production of August Wilson's play Fences, she was bestowed with a Tony Award.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Several of her peers in Hollywood have paid her tribute.</p>

<p>Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis took to Twitter to share her tribute to Alice. She tweeted, "RIP Mary Alice…the original Rose Maxson. You were one of the greatest actresses of all time!! Thank you for the work, inspiration and thank you for Rose. Godspeed Queen ❤️❤️❤️❤️."</p>

<p>'The Wire' actor Wendell Pierce wrote, "Mary Alice was an intense, ferociously creative, profoundly authentic artist. Her spirit of expression was infectious. An icon of the craft. I saw her in the original Broadway production of FENCES. A tour de force performance matched by none.Transcendental. Once in a lifetime. RIP."</p>

<p>Actress-singer Jenifer Lewis tweeted, "Loved my Mary Alice!!! Sleep in heavenly peace."</p>


Veteran American actor Mary Alice, best known for NBC sitcom 'A Different World', musical drama 'Sparkle', and the science fiction sequel 'The Matrix Revolutions', has died at 85, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Veteran American actor Mary Alice, best known for NBC sitcom 'A Different World', musical drama 'Sparkle', and the science fiction sequel 'The Matrix Revolutions', has died at 85, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Her spokesperson told THR that she died on Wednesday in her New York apartment. Alice died Wednesday in her Manhattan apartment, an NYPD spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of her death was not immediately clear. Mary Alice made her film debut with the 1974 blaxploitation film 'The Education of Sonny Carson'. For her performance in the 1987 production of August Wilson's play Fences, she was bestowed with a Tony Award. Several of her peers in Hollywood have paid her tribute. Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis took to Twitter to share her tribute to Alice. She tweeted, "RIP Mary Alice…the original Rose Maxson. You were one of the greatest actresses of all time!! Thank you for the work, inspiration and thank you for Rose. Godspeed Queen ❤️❤️❤️❤️." 'The Wire' actor Wendell Pierce wrote, "Mary Alice was an intense, ferociously creative, profoundly authentic artist. Her spirit of expression was infectious. An icon of the craft. I saw her in the original Broadway production of FENCES. A tour de force performance matched by none.Transcendental. Once in a lifetime. RIP." Actress-singer Jenifer Lewis tweeted, "Loved my Mary Alice!!! Sleep in heavenly peace."

Mary Alice, the Oracle in 'The Matrix Revolutions', dies at 85

<p>Did you subscribe&nbsp;to HBO Max because of the 'Harry Potter' movies? Well, too bad because WarnerMedia's streaming service is losing the entire eight movie series as per Variety. The films will, in the words of a wizard of a witch, Evanesco! from the platform come August 31. While the cinematic saga of the boy who lived is a production of Warner Bros, the theatrical arm of WarnerMedia and a sister company of HBO Max, the rights to stream the movies have been sold to multiple networks over the years. Until now At the time of writing, the movies were available on both HBO Max and Peacock, NBCUniversal's streamer in the US. But from August 31 onwards, only Peacock will have them.</p>

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<p>It must be&nbsp;small comfort to the fans of the franchise and HBO Max users that in the meantime they make do with all the three 'Fantastic Beasts' movies and the reunion special titled 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' that was released last year.</p>

<p>'Harry Potter' franchise, which began in 2001 with 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', was based on British author JK Rowling's book of the same name. The story followed the titular young orphan boy living with his uncle, aunt, and cousin that his parents were a famous wizard couple and were killed by Dark Lord Voldemort. But the Dark Lord lost his power and almost died when he tried to kill Harry as a baby and is once again looking to come into power. Harry joins a school of wizardry called Hogwarts in the Scottish highlands and learns magic.</p>

<p>The saga tells a familiar tale of good vs evil and is infused with positive themes of friendship and courage. The films were hugely successful and captured the imagination of an entire generation of children. The follow-up franchise, 'Fantastic Beasts', is set in the same world, but has been less successful.</p>

<p>In India, 'Harry Potter' movies can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.</p>


Did you subscribe to HBO Max because of the 'Harry Potter' movies? Well, too bad because WarnerMedia's streaming service is losing the entire eight movie series as per Variety.

Did you subscribe to HBO Max because of the 'Harry Potter' movies? Well, too bad because WarnerMedia's streaming service is losing the entire eight movie series as per Variety. The films will, in the words of a wizard of a witch, Evanesco! from the platform come August 31. While the cinematic saga of the boy who lived is a production of Warner Bros, the theatrical arm of WarnerMedia and a sister company of HBO Max, the rights to stream the movies have been sold to multiple networks over the years. Until now At the time of writing, the movies were available on both HBO Max and Peacock, NBCUniversal's streamer in the US. But from August 31 onwards, only Peacock will have them. It must be small comfort to the fans of the franchise and HBO Max users that in the meantime they make do with all the three 'Fantastic Beasts' movies and the reunion special titled 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' that was released last year. 'Harry Potter' franchise, which began in 2001 with 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', was based on British author JK Rowling's book of the same name. The story followed the titular young orphan boy living with his uncle, aunt, and cousin that his parents were a famous wizard couple and were killed by Dark Lord Voldemort. But the Dark Lord lost his power and almost died when he tried to kill Harry as a baby and is once again looking to come into power. Harry joins a school of wizardry called Hogwarts in the Scottish highlands and learns magic. The saga tells a familiar tale of good vs evil and is infused with positive themes of friendship and courage. The films were hugely successful and captured the imagination of an entire generation of children. The follow-up franchise, 'Fantastic Beasts', is set in the same world, but has been less successful. In India, 'Harry Potter' movies can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

HBO Max to lose all eight 'Harry Potter' movies soon. Here's why

<p>Paramount Pictures, the film studio behind properties like 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Transformers' has settled its lawsuit filed against its insurance company Chubb Limited, reported Variety. In August last year, Paramount had sued Chubb Limited over losses arising due to delays in the production of Tom Cruise-starrer 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One', the seventh film in the venerable franchise, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The studio had stated that it was owed a lot more than the $1 million amount the insurer was offering.</p>

<p>A joint statement from both parties read, “A formal written settlement agreement has been prepared and is being commented on and finalized. The parties anticipate executing a final written settlement agreement by August 5, 2022.”</p>

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<p>The Covid-19 pandemic went global early 2020 and has adversely affected film and TV productions around the world. Several big screen projects were delayed or brought forward as theatres globally were shuttered. Even now, when the impact has lessened, the business is yet to fully recover.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One', directed by Christopher McQuarrie, marks the return of Cruise once again in the role of Ethan Hunt. The spy thriller franchise began with 1996's 'Mission: Impossible', which was a continuation of the 1960s TV series of the same name.</p>

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<p>As the name suggests it is the first in story arc. The arc will end with the eighth and final 'Mission: Impossible' installment titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One will release on July 14, 2023.</p>

<p>The last film 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout' released in 2018 and became the biggest commercial hit in the franchise. It also received the franchise-best reviews with 97 per cent at Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Fast, sleek, and fun, Mission: Impossible - Fallout lives up to the "impossible" part of its name by setting yet another high mark for insane set pieces in a franchise full of them."</p>


Paramount Pictures, the film studio behind properties like 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Transformers' has settled its lawsuit filed against its insurance company Chubb Limited, reported Variety.

Paramount Pictures, the film studio behind properties like 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Transformers' has settled its lawsuit filed against its insurance company Chubb Limited, reported Variety. In August last year, Paramount had sued Chubb Limited over losses arising due to delays in the production of Tom Cruise-starrer 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One', the seventh film in the venerable franchise, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The studio had stated that it was owed a lot more than the $1 million amount the insurer was offering. A joint statement from both parties read, “A formal written settlement agreement has been prepared and is being commented on and finalized. The parties anticipate executing a final written settlement agreement by August 5, 2022.” The Covid-19 pandemic went global early 2020 and has adversely affected film and TV productions around the world. Several big screen projects were delayed or brought forward as theatres globally were shuttered. Even now, when the impact has lessened, the business is yet to fully recover. 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One', directed by Christopher McQuarrie, marks the return of Cruise once again in the role of Ethan Hunt. The spy thriller franchise began with 1996's 'Mission: Impossible', which was a continuation of the 1960s TV series of the same name. Also Read: 'Crimes of the Future' review: Visually rich & thematically ambitious, David Cronenberg film is a masterpiece As the name suggests it is the first in story arc. The arc will end with the eighth and final 'Mission: Impossible' installment titled Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One will release on July 14, 2023. The last film 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout' released in 2018 and became the biggest commercial hit in the franchise. It also received the franchise-best reviews with 97 per cent at Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Fast, sleek, and fun, Mission: Impossible - Fallout lives up to the "impossible" part of its name by setting yet another high mark for insane set pieces in a franchise full of them."

Paramount Pictures settles insurance suit over 'Mission: Impossible 7' production delays due to Covid-19

<p>Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Raj’s ‘Shamshera’ miserably bombed at the box-office and has been dubbed as a bad film by the audience and critics. Though the film marked Ranbir’s comeback to the silver screen&nbsp;after four years, it could only manage to stand at Rs 36 crore during its first weekend. As the film continues to get disastrous reviews and shows get cancelled, now the film’s director, Karan Malhotra, has penned a lengthy note on Instagram, saying he "could not handle the hate and rage" that came his way in the last few days.</p>

<p>Sharing a heartfelt note on social media, Karan wrote, "My Dearest Shamshera, you are majestic the way you are. It is important for me to express myself on this platform because here is where all the love, the hate, the celebration and the humiliation exists for you. I want to unimaginably apologise to you for abandoning you for these past few days as I could not handle the hate and rage."</p>

<p>"My withdrawal was my weakness and there are no excuses for it. But now I am here, standing beside you hand in hand feeling proud and honoured that you are mine. Will face every thing together, the good the bad and the ugly. And a huge shout out to the Shamshera family, the cast and crew of Shamshera. The love, the blessings and the concern that has been showered upon us are the most precious and nobody can take that away from us. #Shamsheraismine #Shamshera," he concluded the note.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-shamshera-review-ranbir-kapoors-film-is-best-viewed-with-ear-plugs-on-499722">'Shamshera' review: Ranbir Kapoor's film is best viewed with ear plugs on</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>See Karan Malhotra's post here:-&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Released on July 22 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, the period film was marketed as a quintessential mainstream Bollywood masala film&nbsp;in which Ranbir plays double role&nbsp;for the first time in his career. The film is said to be made on a massive budget of approximately 150 crores. Apart from Ranbir, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor are also a part of ‘Shamshera’.</p>

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Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Raj’s ‘Shamshera’ miserably bombed at the box-office and has been dubbed as a bad film by the audience and critics. Though the film marked Ranbir’s comeback to the silver screen after four years, it could only manage to stand at Rs 36 crore during its first weekend.

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash Raj’s ‘Shamshera’ miserably bombed at the box-office and has been dubbed as a bad film by the audience and critics. Though the film marked Ranbir’s comeback to the silver screen after four years, it could only manage to stand at Rs 36 crore during its first weekend. As the film continues to get disastrous reviews and shows get cancelled, now the film’s director, Karan Malhotra, has penned a lengthy note on Instagram, saying he "could not handle the hate and rage" that came his way in the last few days. Sharing a heartfelt note on social media, Karan wrote, "My Dearest Shamshera, you are majestic the way you are. It is important for me to express myself on this platform because here is where all the love, the hate, the celebration and the humiliation exists for you. I want to unimaginably apologise to you for abandoning you for these past few days as I could not handle the hate and rage." "My withdrawal was my weakness and there are no excuses for it. But now I am here, standing beside you hand in hand feeling proud and honoured that you are mine. Will face every thing together, the good the bad and the ugly. And a huge shout out to the Shamshera family, the cast and crew of Shamshera. The love, the blessings and the concern that has been showered upon us are the most precious and nobody can take that away from us. #Shamsheraismine #Shamshera," he concluded the note. 'Shamshera' review: Ranbir Kapoor's film is best viewed with ear plugs on See Karan Malhotra's post here:- Shamshera is mine! #Shamshera #Shamsheraismine pic.twitter.com/MZyCfaeHFB — Karan Malhotra (@karanmalhotra21) July 27, 2022 × Released on July 22 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, the period film was marketed as a quintessential mainstream Bollywood masala film in which Ranbir plays double role for the first time in his career. The film is said to be made on a massive budget of approximately 150 crores. Apart from Ranbir, Sanjay Dutt and Vaani Kapoor are also a part of ‘Shamshera’. Also Read: Who is Arpita Mukherjee, ex-actress from whom Indian sleuths recovered millions in cash?

‘Shamshera’ director Karan Malhotra pens note after film's failure, says ‘couldn't handle the hate’

<p>Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her media team said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The Colombian singer--who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide with hits such as 'Hips Don't Lie' - has always met all of her tax obligations, a statement said. She considers the case "a total violation of her rights," it said.</p>

<p>"The singer is fully confident of her innocence and therefore does not accept a settlement," the statement said.</p>

<p>The terms of the proposed settlement were not disclosed.</p>

<p>The prosecutor's office in Barcelona did not reply to a request for comment.</p>

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<p>Shakira is accused of failing to pay up 14.5 million euros ($14.7 million) in tax income between 2012 and 2014, a period in which Shakira's representatives say she did not live in Spain.</p>

<p>The 45-year-old singer—dubbed "the Queen of Latin Music" -says she moved to Barcelona in 2015, where she lived with FC Barcelona soccer club defender Gerard Pique. They have two children and recently separated.</p>

<p>Shakira says even though her legal team disagreed about the alleged debt, she paid the 17.2 million that the Spanish tax office claimed she owed, so she has had no outstanding debt with the tax authorities for many years.</p>

<p>The court still has to formally send her to stand trial and set a date.</p>

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Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her media team said on Wednesday.

Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her media team said on Wednesday. The Colombian singer--who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide with hits such as 'Hips Don't Lie' - has always met all of her tax obligations, a statement said. She considers the case "a total violation of her rights," it said. "The singer is fully confident of her innocence and therefore does not accept a settlement," the statement said. The terms of the proposed settlement were not disclosed. The prosecutor's office in Barcelona did not reply to a request for comment. Also Read: Much ado about nothing? Should Ranveer Singh face the law for posing nude? Shakira is accused of failing to pay up 14.5 million euros ($14.7 million) in tax income between 2012 and 2014, a period in which Shakira's representatives say she did not live in Spain. The 45-year-old singer—dubbed "the Queen of Latin Music" -says she moved to Barcelona in 2015, where she lived with FC Barcelona soccer club defender Gerard Pique. They have two children and recently separated. Shakira says even though her legal team disagreed about the alleged debt, she paid the 17.2 million that the Spanish tax office claimed she owed, so she has had no outstanding debt with the tax authorities for many years. The court still has to formally send her to stand trial and set a date. Also Read: Martin Scorsese's star-studded next film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' to premiere at Cannes 2023

Shakira refuses to settle with Spanish prosecutor to end tax fraud case

<p>Indian actor Shreyas Talpade will be portraying the role of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Kangana Ranaut’s directorial ‘Emergency’, in which she will star as the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, whereas veteran actor Anupam Kher will portray the character of Jayaprakash Narayan. Talpade took to his Twitter account to share a poster and wrote, "Honoured &amp; Happy to play one of the most Loved, Visionary, a true patriot &amp; Man of the masses…"</p>

<p>"Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. I hope I live up to the expectations. It’s time for #Emergency! Ganpati Bappa Morya (hailing Lord Ganesh)," he added.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the makers also unveiled Shreyas’s look as Atal Bihari Vajpayee.</p>

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<p>Speaking about his role in the film, Shreyas praised Vajpayee as the "most revered, intelligent, learned, influential’ and called him the most loved leaders of India as well as across the world. He further added, "To portray him on screen is not only a big privilege but also a huge honour and definitely a bigger responsibility. I hope I live up to everybody's expectations. I am trying my best to portray the part," quoted ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking on Talpade joining the 'Emergency' cast, Kangana, who is also directing the film, said that they are fortunate to have the actor on board as he is a versatile actor. "He plays Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was a young and upcoming leader when Mrs Gandhi became the Prime Minister for the first time. He was one of the heroes of the Emergency. I personally feel that his performance in the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be one of the most memorable. We are lucky to have got a powerful performer like him to play this important role," the actress said in a statement.</p>

<p>Heaping praises on Kangana, Shreyas called Kangana the "most versatile and finest actress in the country" and added, "It is a thing of pride to be directed by her in this huge magnum opus called Emergency. I am happy and delighted. Best wishes to the entire team. It's time for Emergency."</p>

<p>Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Emergency’ has been helmed by Manikarnika Films and is written and directed by the actor herself. The film is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana, while the screenplay and dialogues have been done by Ritesh Shah.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian actor Shreyas Talpade will be portraying the role of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Kangana Ranaut’s directorial ‘Emergency’, in which she will star as the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, whereas veteran actor Anupam Kher will portray the character of Jayaprakash Narayan.

Indian actor Shreyas Talpade will be portraying the role of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Kangana Ranaut’s directorial ‘Emergency’, in which she will star as the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, whereas veteran actor Anupam Kher will portray the character of Jayaprakash Narayan. Talpade took to his Twitter account to share a poster and wrote, "Honoured & Happy to play one of the most Loved, Visionary, a true patriot & Man of the masses…" "Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. I hope I live up to the expectations. It’s time for #Emergency! Ganpati Bappa Morya (hailing Lord Ganesh)," he added. Meanwhile, the makers also unveiled Shreyas’s look as Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Honoured & Happy to play one of the most Loved, Visionary, a true patriot & Man of the masses…Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. I hope I live up to the expectations. It’s time for #Emergency! Ganpati Bappa Morya 🙏 pic.twitter.com/kJAxsXNeBd — Shreyas Talpade (@shreyastalpade1) July 27, 2022 × Speaking about his role in the film, Shreyas praised Vajpayee as the "most revered, intelligent, learned, influential’ and called him the most loved leaders of India as well as across the world. He further added, "To portray him on screen is not only a big privilege but also a huge honour and definitely a bigger responsibility. I hope I live up to everybody's expectations. I am trying my best to portray the part," quoted ANI. Also Read: Late singer-composer Bappi Lahiri will be part of this popular web series Speaking on Talpade joining the 'Emergency' cast, Kangana, who is also directing the film, said that they are fortunate to have the actor on board as he is a versatile actor. "He plays Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was a young and upcoming leader when Mrs Gandhi became the Prime Minister for the first time. He was one of the heroes of the Emergency. I personally feel that his performance in the role of Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be one of the most memorable. We are lucky to have got a powerful performer like him to play this important role," the actress said in a statement. Heaping praises on Kangana, Shreyas called Kangana the "most versatile and finest actress in the country" and added, "It is a thing of pride to be directed by her in this huge magnum opus called Emergency. I am happy and delighted. Best wishes to the entire team. It's time for Emergency." Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film ‘Emergency’ has been helmed by Manikarnika Films and is written and directed by the actor herself. The film is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana, while the screenplay and dialogues have been done by Ritesh Shah. Also Read: 'Emergency' first look: Presenting you Kangana Ranaut as Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Shreyas Talpade to essay former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Kangana Ranaut’s 'Emergency’, see poster

<p>David Harbour of ‘Stranger Things’ fame and Pedro Pascal of ‘Game of Thrones’ will be seen sharing screen space in a new crime series titled ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’. Written by Steve Conrad, who is set to direct the pilot episode.&nbsp;‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’ is inspired by James Lasdun’s 2017 New Yorker article 'My Dentist’s Murder Trial': Adultery, false identities, and lethal sedation," Deadline reported.</p>

<p>The true crime story chronicled in the article centres on Dr. Gilberto Nunez, who in 2015 was indicted for killing his friend Thomas Kolman by getting him "to ingest a substance that caused his death."&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were also two forgery counts, including Nunez posing as a C.I.A. agent. Nunez, who had had an affair with Kolman’s wife Linda, stood trial in 2018 where he was found not guilty of murder but guilty of fraud charges, which led to a prison sentence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the publication, Pascal will play Dr. Nunez. Details regarding Harbour’s character have not been disclosed yet. Conrad, Harbour, and Pascal executive produce with Bruce Terris, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch for 'Escape Artists', as well as Molly Allen, MGM Television, and James Lasdun. 'Escape Artists’ Taylor Latham co-executive produces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pascal is also set to star in the HBO series adaptation of the video game ‘The Last of Us’ in the lead role of Joel. He is also known for his starring role in the title role in the hit Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian’, which will return for its third season in early 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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David Harbour of ‘Stranger Things’ fame and Pedro Pascal of ‘Game of Thrones’ will be seen sharing screen space in a new crime series titled ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’.

David Harbour of ‘Stranger Things’ fame and Pedro Pascal of ‘Game of Thrones’ will be seen sharing screen space in a new crime series titled ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’. Written by Steve Conrad, who is set to direct the pilot episode. ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’ is inspired by James Lasdun’s 2017 New Yorker article 'My Dentist’s Murder Trial': Adultery, false identities, and lethal sedation," Deadline reported. The true crime story chronicled in the article centres on Dr. Gilberto Nunez, who in 2015 was indicted for killing his friend Thomas Kolman by getting him "to ingest a substance that caused his death." There were also two forgery counts, including Nunez posing as a C.I.A. agent. Nunez, who had had an affair with Kolman’s wife Linda, stood trial in 2018 where he was found not guilty of murder but guilty of fraud charges, which led to a prison sentence. Also Read: 'Let The Right One In' series trailer: Showtime's vampire series promises a fresh take on the genre. Watch As per the publication, Pascal will play Dr. Nunez. Details regarding Harbour’s character have not been disclosed yet. Conrad, Harbour, and Pascal executive produce with Bruce Terris, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch for 'Escape Artists', as well as Molly Allen, MGM Television, and James Lasdun. 'Escape Artists’ Taylor Latham co-executive produces. Meanwhile, Pascal is also set to star in the HBO series adaptation of the video game ‘The Last of Us’ in the lead role of Joel. He is also known for his starring role in the title role in the hit Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian’, which will return for its third season in early 2023. Also Read: Kate Winslet to headline new mini-series 'The Palace'

David Harbour, Pedro Pascal to star in crime series 'My Dentist's Murder Trial'

<p>Ranbir Kapoor-starrer big-budgeted movie 'Shamshera' has performed poorly at the box office. The film, backed by Yash Raj Films, has been receiving grave reviews and backlash from the audience, and thus, has been declared a flop. A day after ‘Shamshera’ director Karan Malhotra defended his film, on Thursday, actor Sanjay Dutt, who plays an antagonist in the film, came out in support of the film and its director. Dutt penned a long note targeting all the hate and spite the film has received since its release.</p>

<p><strong>Sanjay Dutt stands with ‘Shamshera’</strong></p>

<p>Sanjay Dutt resorted to his Instagram account to address the critical reception ‘Shameshra’ has received. He stated that the film would eventually find its target audience. In tune with Karan Malhotra’s post, Dutt captioned his long reflective post, "Shamshera is ours!" The actor also defended Ranbir Kapoor in his post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Films are acts of passion - passion to tell a story, to bring to life characters you've never met before. Shamshera is one such labour of love to which we gave our all. It's a movie made up of blood, sweat and tears. It's a dream that we brought on screen. Movies are made for audiences to relish. And every movie finds its viewers, sooner or later (sic)," Sanjay’s post read.</p>

<p><strong>Check out Sanjay Dutt's post below:-</strong></p>

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<p>Dutt’s post continued, "It's a movie made up of blood, sweat, and tears. It's a dream that we brought on screen. Movies are made for audience to relish. And every movie finds its viewers, sooner or later. Shamshera found a lot of people hating on it; some of the hate came from people who didn't even watch it. I find it horrible that people don't respect the hard work we all put in."</p>

<p><strong>Have a look at Karan Malhotra's post here:-</strong></p>

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<p>He also admired Karan in his post, who had worked with him earlier in producer Karan Johar’s 2012 directorial ‘Agneepath’ and said he is one of the best directors he has worked with. The actor played the role of Shudh Singh, a ruthless police officer in ‘Shamshera’, which also stars Vaani Kapoor.</p>

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Ranbir Kapoor-starrer big-budgeted movie 'Shamshera' has performed poorly at the box office. The film, backed by Yash Raj Films, has been receiving grave reviews and backlash from the audience, and thus, has been declared a flop.

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer big-budgeted movie 'Shamshera' has performed poorly at the box office. The film, backed by Yash Raj Films, has been receiving grave reviews and backlash from the audience, and thus, has been declared a flop. A day after ‘Shamshera’ director Karan Malhotra defended his film, on Thursday, actor Sanjay Dutt, who plays an antagonist in the film, came out in support of the film and its director. Dutt penned a long note targeting all the hate and spite the film has received since its release. Sanjay Dutt stands with ‘Shamshera’ Sanjay Dutt resorted to his Instagram account to address the critical reception ‘Shameshra’ has received. He stated that the film would eventually find its target audience. In tune with Karan Malhotra’s post, Dutt captioned his long reflective post, "Shamshera is ours!" The actor also defended Ranbir Kapoor in his post. "Films are acts of passion - passion to tell a story, to bring to life characters you've never met before. Shamshera is one such labour of love to which we gave our all. It's a movie made up of blood, sweat and tears. It's a dream that we brought on screen. Movies are made for audiences to relish. And every movie finds its viewers, sooner or later (sic)," Sanjay’s post read. Check out Sanjay Dutt's post below:- View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) × Also Read: Ekta Kapoor has a clever response to Kangana Ranaut’s comment about Taapsee Pannu Dutt’s post continued, "It's a movie made up of blood, sweat, and tears. It's a dream that we brought on screen. Movies are made for audience to relish. And every movie finds its viewers, sooner or later. Shamshera found a lot of people hating on it; some of the hate came from people who didn't even watch it. I find it horrible that people don't respect the hard work we all put in." Have a look at Karan Malhotra's post here:- Shamshera is mine! #Shamshera #Shamsheraismine pic.twitter.com/MZyCfaeHFB — Karan Malhotra (@karanmalhotra21) July 27, 2022 × He also admired Karan in his post, who had worked with him earlier in producer Karan Johar’s 2012 directorial ‘Agneepath’ and said he is one of the best directors he has worked with. The actor played the role of Shudh Singh, a ruthless police officer in ‘Shamshera’, which also stars Vaani Kapoor. Also Read: 'Leave It to Beaver' co-star Tony Dow dead at 77, a day after false announcement of demise

Sanjay Dutt stands by ‘Shamshera’, Ranbir Kapoor, calls the hate ‘horrible’

<p>Though the legal tussle in American singer-songwriter Britney Spears’ life is far from over, at least she will not have to face her father’s lawyer directly any time soon. According to Variety, Britney will not have to answer questions from her father’s lawyer in a deposition in the battle over his fallout from her conservatorship and use of her fortune, a probate judge ruled on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Her father, Jamie Spears, sought the court's permission to take Spears’ deposition as the two sides continue to wage war over attorneys’ fees and other costs connected to her 13-year conservatorship.</p>

<p>However, Judge Brenda Penny ruled that a deposition would not be likely to produce information relevant to the remaining issues in the case. Mathew Rosengart, Britney’s lawyer, said that a deposition would serve only to "retraumatize" his client. He also said that Spears would not be a witness in any future trial or evidentiary proceeding in the case. Spears was put under a court-ordered conservatorship in 2008 by her father, who acted as her sole conservator for most of the last 13 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After more than a decade of fighting against the arrangement, Spears' father was suspended by the court in September 2021, and the conservatorship was terminated in November 2021. Rosengart has raised a series of objections to Jamie Spears’ motion for fees in the case and has repeatedly accused the singer’s father of misconduct in his handling of the conservatorship, reported Variety.</p>

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<p>"Whether he accepts it or not, his daughter feels traumatized by what she went through at his hands for more than a decade," Rosengart said in court, adding that if Jamie Spears truly loved his daughter, he would have dropped his motion for a deposition.</p>

<p>Britney’s father has been accused of financial mismanagement and reaping the benefits of his world-famous daughter’s multi-million-dollar estate, rather than focusing on her well-being during the conservatorship. Through lawyers, he has denied any claims of wrongdoing and has maintained that his role throughout the conservatorship was approved by the court every step of the way.</p>

<p>As per Variety, he has also been hit with accusations of hiring a security team to run surveillance on his adult daughter, bugging her private bedroom and monitoring her phone. Though, in a declaration filed earlier this summer, he denied this.&nbsp;</p>

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Though the legal tussle in American singer-songwriter Britney Spears’ life is far from over, at least she will not have to face her father’s lawyer directly any time soon.

Though the legal tussle in American singer-songwriter Britney Spears’ life is far from over, at least she will not have to face her father’s lawyer directly any time soon. According to Variety, Britney will not have to answer questions from her father’s lawyer in a deposition in the battle over his fallout from her conservatorship and use of her fortune, a probate judge ruled on Wednesday. Her father, Jamie Spears, sought the court's permission to take Spears’ deposition as the two sides continue to wage war over attorneys’ fees and other costs connected to her 13-year conservatorship. However, Judge Brenda Penny ruled that a deposition would not be likely to produce information relevant to the remaining issues in the case. Mathew Rosengart, Britney’s lawyer, said that a deposition would serve only to "retraumatize" his client. He also said that Spears would not be a witness in any future trial or evidentiary proceeding in the case. Spears was put under a court-ordered conservatorship in 2008 by her father, who acted as her sole conservator for most of the last 13 years. After more than a decade of fighting against the arrangement, Spears' father was suspended by the court in September 2021, and the conservatorship was terminated in November 2021. Rosengart has raised a series of objections to Jamie Spears’ motion for fees in the case and has repeatedly accused the singer’s father of misconduct in his handling of the conservatorship, reported Variety. Also Read: 'Shazam 2' director on facing James Cameron's 'Avatar 2' at box office: 'He should be very scared...' "Whether he accepts it or not, his daughter feels traumatized by what she went through at his hands for more than a decade," Rosengart said in court, adding that if Jamie Spears truly loved his daughter, he would have dropped his motion for a deposition. Britney’s father has been accused of financial mismanagement and reaping the benefits of his world-famous daughter’s multi-million-dollar estate, rather than focusing on her well-being during the conservatorship. Through lawyers, he has denied any claims of wrongdoing and has maintained that his role throughout the conservatorship was approved by the court every step of the way. As per Variety, he has also been hit with accusations of hiring a security team to run surveillance on his adult daughter, bugging her private bedroom and monitoring her phone. Though, in a declaration filed earlier this summer, he denied this. Also Read: Beyonce's upcoming 'Renaissance' album leaked two days before scheduled release

Britney Spears will not have to sit for deposition in ongoing legal battle with her father

<p>The famous Marvel director duo, the Russo Brothers-Joe and Anthony Russo, are back to entertain the audience with their latest multi-starrer action thriller ‘The Gray Man’, which has been made in collaboration with Netflix. The film stars Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and a cameo by Dhanush that marks his Hollywood debut.</p>

<p>In a recent interview, the duo were asked which Indian actress, Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra, they would hypothetically pick to play the new Captain Marvel. Without batting an eye, the Russo Brothers replied in favour of Priyanka Chopra, saying, "We have to pick Priyanka. [We are] Huge fans, big fans. We are very good friends." Currently, the role of Captain Marvel is being played by Brie Larson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.</p>

<p>They added, "We are working on a project. We are producing a show, Citadel." Citadel is a spy thriller series that stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is being produced by the Russo Brothers.</p>

<p>Priyanka Chopra has been actively sharing behind-the-scenes photos of Citadel. She is also set to appear in It's All Coming Back To Me and Jee Le Zaraa.</p>

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The famous Marvel director duo, the Russo Brothers-Joe and Anthony Russo, are back to entertain the audience with their latest multi-starrer action thriller ‘The Gray Man’, which has been made in collaboration with Netflix.

The famous Marvel director duo, the Russo Brothers-Joe and Anthony Russo, are back to entertain the audience with their latest multi-starrer action thriller ‘The Gray Man’, which has been made in collaboration with Netflix. The film stars Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, and a cameo by Dhanush that marks his Hollywood debut. In a recent interview, the duo were asked which Indian actress, Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra, they would hypothetically pick to play the new Captain Marvel. Without batting an eye, the Russo Brothers replied in favour of Priyanka Chopra, saying, "We have to pick Priyanka. [We are] Huge fans, big fans. We are very good friends." Currently, the role of Captain Marvel is being played by Brie Larson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They added, "We are working on a project. We are producing a show, Citadel." Citadel is a spy thriller series that stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is being produced by the Russo Brothers. Priyanka Chopra has been actively sharing behind-the-scenes photos of Citadel. She is also set to appear in It's All Coming Back To Me and Jee Le Zaraa. Also Read: Ranveer Singh nude photoshoot row: Complaint filed before Maharashtra State Commission for Women

Russo Brothers pick Priyanka Chopra over Deepika Padukone to play Captain Marvel, say ‘we are fans’

<p>Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming biopic film 'Blonde'. The film&nbsp;stars Cuban-Spanish actor Ana de Armas in the role of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known by her stage name Marilyn Monroe. Monroe is remembered&nbsp;as one of the most iconic female stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and a sex symbol. Written and directed by Andrew Dominik and based on the eponymous novel by Joyce Carol Oates, the film charts her meteoric rise and mental illness issues that culminated in her death by suicide. The story tries to probe into who Monroe really was beneath the alluring smiles she pasted for the benefit of cameras.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film's title evokes the blonde stereotypes that have not died down even now but were prevalent in Hollywood. Apart from the sexism of the quotidian kind, the thinking went that women with blonde hair are more sexually attractive but are not as intelligent as the brunettes. For a star like Marilyn Monroe, it was impossible to get out of that rut thanks to vehement misogyny that was present in Hollywood (not to say, it has disappeared in any way even now).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The trailer begins with Monroe looking at her reflection in a mirror practicing blowing kisses to the crowd&nbsp;and the heartstopping&nbsp;grins she will flash at her adoring fans. She is in conversation with &nbsp;the then popular baseball player Joe DiMaggio (Bobby Canavale), who asks her how she got her start in the movies. &nbsp;</p>

<p>We have two operations from the film's trailer: Ana de Armas looks perfect in the role. And the movie looks absolutely worth waiting for.</p>

<p>The official YouTube description of 'Blonde' says, "Discover a life both known and unknown in this boldly imaginative film from Director Andrew Dominik that explores the complicated life of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe."</p>

<p>Adrien Brody, Xavier Samuel, and Julianne Nicholson also star.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Blonde' premieres on Netflix on September 28.</p>


Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming biopic film 'Blonde'. The film stars Cuban-Spanish actor Ana de Armas in the role of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known by her stage name Marilyn Monroe.

Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming biopic film 'Blonde'. The film stars Cuban-Spanish actor Ana de Armas in the role of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known by her stage name Marilyn Monroe. Monroe is remembered as one of the most iconic female stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and a sex symbol. Written and directed by Andrew Dominik and based on the eponymous novel by Joyce Carol Oates, the film charts her meteoric rise and mental illness issues that culminated in her death by suicide. The story tries to probe into who Monroe really was beneath the alluring smiles she pasted for the benefit of cameras. The film's title evokes the blonde stereotypes that have not died down even now but were prevalent in Hollywood. Apart from the sexism of the quotidian kind, the thinking went that women with blonde hair are more sexually attractive but are not as intelligent as the brunettes. For a star like Marilyn Monroe, it was impossible to get out of that rut thanks to vehement misogyny that was present in Hollywood (not to say, it has disappeared in any way even now). Also Read: Ana de Armas is looking breathtaking as Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde' trailer - Watch The trailer begins with Monroe looking at her reflection in a mirror practicing blowing kisses to the crowd and the heartstopping grins she will flash at her adoring fans. She is in conversation with the then popular baseball player Joe DiMaggio (Bobby Canavale), who asks her how she got her start in the movies. We have two operations from the film's trailer: Ana de Armas looks perfect in the role. And the movie looks absolutely worth waiting for. The official YouTube description of 'Blonde' says, "Discover a life both known and unknown in this boldly imaginative film from Director Andrew Dominik that explores the complicated life of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe." Adrien Brody, Xavier Samuel, and Julianne Nicholson also star. 'Blonde' premieres on Netflix on September 28.

'Blonde' trailer: Ana de Armas becomes Marilyn Monroe in this biopic. Watch

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