<p>Michael Jackson's biopic finally has their Jackson 5. The upcoming biopic <em>Michael</em> is helmed by director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar-winning producer Graham King.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the first people to be roped in for the biopic, Michael Jackson’s real nephew, Jaafar Jackon, was zeroed in for the titular role – the King of Pop. 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi was okayed as the younger Michael to depict his true beginnings and subsequent rise to fame and global stardom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Colman Domingo is cast in the role of family patriarch Joe Jackson with Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller has been cast as lawyer John Branca.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who are the Jackson 5?</strong></h2>

<p>The makers have now also cast Jackson’s four brothers – who together comprised Jackson 5. Jamal R. Henderson will play Jermaine Jackson in the film’s later years, while Jayden Harville will play the younger version. Tre Horton and Jaylen Lyndon Hunter will share the role of Marlon Jackson; Rhyan Hill and Judah Edwards are Tito; and Joseph David-Jones and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre play the elder and younger versions of Jackie Jackson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On rounding off the casting for the biopic, Graham King said, “The truly epic nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray the Jackson 5 through the years. I’m thrilled to bring this extraordinary group of actors and performers to worldwide audiences in this film.”</p>

<h2><strong>Michael biopic</strong></h2>

<p><em>Michael</em> is produced by King and the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, Branca and John McClain. The film’s script is by Oscar nominee John Logan. Lionsgate is distributing the film within the US while Universal Pictures International will handle all territories apart from Japan.</p>

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<p><em>Michael</em> biopic is set to hit theatres on April 18, 2025.&nbsp;</p>

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Michael Jackson's biopic finally has their Jackson 5. The upcoming biopic Michael is helmed by director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar-winning producer Graham King. Among the first people to be roped in for the biopic, Michael Jackson’s real nephew, Jaafar Jackon, was zeroed in for the titular role – the King of Pop.

Michael Jackson's biopic finally has their Jackson 5. The upcoming biopic Michael is helmed by director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar-winning producer Graham King. Among the first people to be roped in for the biopic, Michael Jackson’s real nephew, Jaafar Jackon, was zeroed in for the titular role – the King of Pop. 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi was okayed as the younger Michael to depict his true beginnings and subsequent rise to fame and global stardom. Colman Domingo is cast in the role of family patriarch Joe Jackson with Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller has been cast as lawyer John Branca. Who are the Jackson 5? The makers have now also cast Jackson’s four brothers – who together comprised Jackson 5. Jamal R. Henderson will play Jermaine Jackson in the film’s later years, while Jayden Harville will play the younger version. Tre Horton and Jaylen Lyndon Hunter will share the role of Marlon Jackson; Rhyan Hill and Judah Edwards are Tito; and Joseph David-Jones and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre play the elder and younger versions of Jackie Jackson. On rounding off the casting for the biopic, Graham King said, “The truly epic nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray the Jackson 5 through the years. I’m thrilled to bring this extraordinary group of actors and performers to worldwide audiences in this film.” Michael biopic Michael is produced by King and the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, Branca and John McClain. The film’s script is by Oscar nominee John Logan. Lionsgate is distributing the film within the US while Universal Pictures International will handle all territories apart from Japan. Also read: Iconic film Mary Poppins undergoes reclassification by the British Censor Board Michael biopic is set to hit theatres on April 18, 2025. Also read: Bridgerton actress Charithra Chandran to produce reality show based on Kama Sutra

Michael Jackson biopic casts its Jackson 5

<p>Don’t we love a doting dad? Bradley Cooper opened up about fatherhood like never before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor was recently seen in Netflix film <em>Maestro</em> in which he has given his career-best performance, according to many critics. Appearing on the Dax Shepard podcast, the<em> Maestro </em>actor-director-producer revealed, “I’m not sure I’d be alive if I wasn’t a dad.”</p>

<p>He said, “I just needed someone to say, like, ‘We’re gonna drop this massive anchor’. I’m like, ‘Why? We’re speeding! I just got an upgrade on the boat, and I know where the wind’s coming in.’ They’re like, ‘No, no, no, there’s a tsunami coming in, and you need an anchor and we’re gonna drop it.’ Because this is gonna dictate everything you do from now on. Your DNA is going to tell you that there’s something more important than you.”</p>

<h2><strong>Bradley Cooper became a father in 2017</strong></h2>

<p>Bradley Cooper shares daughter with former partner Irina Shayk. The couple dated from 2015 to 2019. They welcomed their daughter Lea in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, when they welcomed Lea, Bradley Cooper said he didn’t understand when other parents would say, “I would die in a second for my kid.” For the first couple of months of her life, he thought, “I don’t even know if I really love the kid. It’s dope. It’s cool. I’m watching this thing morph.”</p>

<p>But it all came to him suddenly when out of nowhere, he started feeling like nothing else mattered above her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bradley also admitted that he left his vices after he became a father. He said that he wanted to become the best version of himself because he wanted “to do the least amount of damage that I could do to my daughter.”</p>

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Don’t we love a doting dad? Bradley Cooper opened up about fatherhood like never before. The actor was recently seen in Netflix film Maestro in which he has given his career-best performance, according to many critics.

Don’t we love a doting dad? Bradley Cooper opened up about fatherhood like never before. The actor was recently seen in Netflix film Maestro in which he has given his career-best performance, according to many critics. Appearing on the Dax Shepard podcast, the Maestro actor-director-producer revealed, “I’m not sure I’d be alive if I wasn’t a dad.” He said, “I just needed someone to say, like, ‘We’re gonna drop this massive anchor’. I’m like, ‘Why? We’re speeding! I just got an upgrade on the boat, and I know where the wind’s coming in.’ They’re like, ‘No, no, no, there’s a tsunami coming in, and you need an anchor and we’re gonna drop it.’ Because this is gonna dictate everything you do from now on. Your DNA is going to tell you that there’s something more important than you.” Bradley Cooper became a father in 2017 Bradley Cooper shares daughter with former partner Irina Shayk. The couple dated from 2015 to 2019. They welcomed their daughter Lea in 2017. At the time, when they welcomed Lea, Bradley Cooper said he didn’t understand when other parents would say, “I would die in a second for my kid.” For the first couple of months of her life, he thought, “I don’t even know if I really love the kid. It’s dope. It’s cool. I’m watching this thing morph.” But it all came to him suddenly when out of nowhere, he started feeling like nothing else mattered above her. Also read: Adam Sandler reveals it's a struggle to get his teenage daughters' attention despite being a celeb Bradley also admitted that he left his vices after he became a father. He said that he wanted to become the best version of himself because he wanted “to do the least amount of damage that I could do to my daughter.” Also read: Dune 2 star Timothee Chalamet reveals Leonardo told him not to do any 'superhero film'

Bradley Cooper: Not sure I’d be alive if I wasn’t a dad

<p>Timothee Chalamet is currently a trending name since his latest instalment of <em>Dune</em> is set to hit the theatres worldwide. <em>Dune 2</em> as speculated by fans of the franchise, is expected to be bigger than the first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While talking about his upcoming film, Timothee who also shared the screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in <em>Don’t Look Up</em>,<em>&nbsp;</em>revealed that the Oscar-winning actor gave him some career advice – some he followed while some he didn’t agree with.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>This is what Leonardo DiCaprio told Timothee Chalamet</strong></h2>

<p>Leonardo apparently told Timothee, “No hard drugs and no superhero movies.” Leonardo DiCaprio’s filmography is vast and diverse but he’s never done a Marvel or any other superhero film. Timothee has also avoided any comic book films so far but he’s open to the idea if something exciting comes his way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a recent interview with The New York Times while on the press tour for<em> Dune: Part Two,</em>&nbsp;Chalamet said, “Well, Leonardo DiCaprio said to me, ‘No superhero movies, no hard drugs', which I thought was very good. I follow them both! But the movie that made me want to act is a superhero movie, <em>The Dark Knight</em>. If the script was great, if the director was great, I’d have to consider it.”</p>

<h2><strong>Timothee Chalamet loves Nolan's&nbsp;The Dark Knight</strong></h2>

<p>This is not the first time that Timothee Chalamet has expressed his love for Christopher Nolan’s <em>The Dark Knight.</em> Once in 2018 at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, Timothee Chalamet spoke about<em> The Dark Knight</em> changing his life. He said, “When I was 12 years old, after attending one of my sister Pauline’s [ballet] performances, I petitioned my mom and grandma to see Christopher Nolan’s ‘<em>The Dark Knight</em>’ with me. We went to AMC Empire 25 in Times Square for a 7:30 screening. I left that theatre a changed man, and I’m serious about that. Heath Ledger‘s performance in that film was visceral and viral to me, and I now had the acting bug.”</p>

<p>As for <em>Dune: Part Two</em>, the film will release on March 1. &nbsp;</p>

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Timothee Chalamet is currently a trending name since his latest instalment of Dune is set to hit the theatres worldwide. Dune 2 as speculated by fans of the franchise, is expected to be bigger than the first.

Timothee Chalamet is currently a trending name since his latest instalment of Dune is set to hit the theatres worldwide. Dune 2 as speculated by fans of the franchise, is expected to be bigger than the first. While talking about his upcoming film, Timothee who also shared the screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in Don’t Look Up, revealed that the Oscar-winning actor gave him some career advice – some he followed while some he didn’t agree with. This is what Leonardo DiCaprio told Timothee Chalamet Leonardo apparently told Timothee, “No hard drugs and no superhero movies.” Leonardo DiCaprio’s filmography is vast and diverse but he’s never done a Marvel or any other superhero film. Timothee has also avoided any comic book films so far but he’s open to the idea if something exciting comes his way. In a recent interview with The New York Times while on the press tour for Dune: Part Two, Chalamet said, “Well, Leonardo DiCaprio said to me, ‘No superhero movies, no hard drugs', which I thought was very good. I follow them both! But the movie that made me want to act is a superhero movie, The Dark Knight. If the script was great, if the director was great, I’d have to consider it.” Timothee Chalamet loves Nolan's The Dark Knight This is not the first time that Timothee Chalamet has expressed his love for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Once in 2018 at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, Timothee Chalamet spoke about The Dark Knight changing his life. He said, “When I was 12 years old, after attending one of my sister Pauline’s [ballet] performances, I petitioned my mom and grandma to see Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ with me. We went to AMC Empire 25 in Times Square for a 7:30 screening. I left that theatre a changed man, and I’m serious about that. Heath Ledger‘s performance in that film was visceral and viral to me, and I now had the acting bug.” As for Dune: Part Two, the film will release on March 1. Also read: Road House screenwriter sues makers over Jake Gyllenhaal remake without due credit Malayalam actress Lena reveals she's married to Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Nair

Dune 2 star Timothee Chalamet reveals Leonardo told him not to do any 'superhero film'

<p>It’s not enough being a celebrity!&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adam Sandler recently revealed that he has a hard time getting his teenage daughters'&nbsp;attention. This&nbsp;even though he has been working with his daughters, Sadie and Sunny on different projects. 15-year-old&nbsp;Sunny stars with him in his upcoming film, <em>Spaceman.&nbsp;</em></p>

<h2><strong>Adam Sandler working with teenage daughters in Spaceman</strong></h2>

<p>The actor was joined by his teenage daughters for the film’s Los Angeles premiere at the Egyptian Theatre. The 57-year-old actor was asked about his time working with daughters, to which he said, "They still don't talk to you. They go do their thing. They do the best they can, and then they go do their life. I am on the side going, 'Love you.' I say I love you a lot to them."</p>

<p>This is not the first time that Adam Sandler has worked with his daughters. Sadie and Sunny have been working with their famous father for more than a decade now. Their mother Jackie, has also been featuring in films with them. Jackie and Adam have been married since 2003.</p>

<p><img alt="Adam Sandler" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9250dc8e-f8d9-4426-8239-b5b4b9a5ebda" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202024-02-28T140211.123.jpg" /></p>

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<p>In <em>Spaceman,</em> Sunny joins her father Adam Sandler as Anna, while he plays Jakub Prochazka, an astronaut on a solo mission to Jupiter. Directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day, <em>Spaceman</em> is based on the 2017 book Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař. The movie will release on Netflix on March 1. It also stars actors Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin and Isabella Rossellini.</p>

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<p>In addition to this, the family recently starred in the 2023 Netflix film <em>You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.</em> Sadie and Sunny also voiced characters Jayda and Summer, respectively, alongside their dad, who voiced Leo, in the 2023 animated film <em>Leo.</em></p>


It’s not enough being a celebrity! Adam Sandler recently revealed that he has a hard time getting his teenage daughters' attention. This even though he has been working with his daughters, Sadie and Sunny on different projects.

It’s not enough being a celebrity! Adam Sandler recently revealed that he has a hard time getting his teenage daughters' attention. This even though he has been working with his daughters, Sadie and Sunny on different projects. 15-year-old Sunny stars with him in his upcoming film, Spaceman. Adam Sandler working with teenage daughters in Spaceman The actor was joined by his teenage daughters for the film’s Los Angeles premiere at the Egyptian Theatre. The 57-year-old actor was asked about his time working with daughters, to which he said, "They still don't talk to you. They go do their thing. They do the best they can, and then they go do their life. I am on the side going, 'Love you.' I say I love you a lot to them." This is not the first time that Adam Sandler has worked with his daughters. Sadie and Sunny have been working with their famous father for more than a decade now. Their mother Jackie, has also been featuring in films with them. Jackie and Adam have been married since 2003. Also read: Dune 2 star Timothee Chalamet reveals Leonardo told him not to do any 'superhero film' In Spaceman, Sunny joins her father Adam Sandler as Anna, while he plays Jakub Prochazka, an astronaut on a solo mission to Jupiter. Directed by Johan Renck and written by Colby Day, Spaceman is based on the 2017 book Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař. The movie will release on Netflix on March 1. It also stars actors Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin and Isabella Rossellini. Also read: Adele postpones Las Vegas residency: I'm sick, its taken a toll on my voice In addition to this, the family recently starred in the 2023 Netflix film You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. Sadie and Sunny also voiced characters Jayda and Summer, respectively, alongside their dad, who voiced Leo, in the 2023 animated film Leo.

Adam Sandler reveals it's a struggle to get his teenage daughters' attention despite being a celeb

<p>Police have seized 72 firearms from the home of French screen legend Alain Delon, who doesn't have a permit for any of them, prosecutors said on Tuesday, February 27.</p>

<p>Officers also found more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition and a shooting range in the actor's rural home in Douchy-Montcorbon, some 135 kilometres south of Paris.</p>

<p>Delon, 88, "has no authorisation that would allow him to own a firearm," said local prosecutor Jean-Cedrix Gaux. The star played gun-toting gangsters in several of his most famous films, including <em>Borsalino</em>, and is credited with creating the Hollywood trope of the mysterious cerebral hitman in the 1967 film <em>Le Samouraï</em> (The Samurai).</p>

<p>Delon has been in poor health since he suffered a stroke in 2019 and has recently been the center of an escalating family feud. The search was ordered after a court-appointed official sent to his home noticed a weapon and alerted a judge.</p>

<p>Delon has rarely appeared on screen since the 1990s and his last major public appearance was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. He did, however, attend the Paris funeral of his friend and fellow star Jean-Paul Belmondo in September 2021.</p>

<p>Last month, Delon's youngest son filed a complaint against his sister accusing her of exploiting Delon's frailty. The feud went public after Delon's oldest son Anthony Delon told Paris Match magazine that his father was in a "weakened" state. Delon senior, through his lawyer, said he was "shocked" and would file a complaint for defamation.</p>

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<p>Concerns were first raised about him last year when his three children filed a complaint against his former live-in assistant Hiromi Rollin, accusing her of harassment and threatening behaviour.</p>

<p>Delon is estimated to be worth millions. He sold some 80 works of art at auction in June for more than €8 million.</p>

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Police have seized 72 firearms from the home of French screen legend Alain Delon, who doesn't have a permit for any of them, prosecutors said on Tuesday, February 27.

Police have seized 72 firearms from the home of French screen legend Alain Delon, who doesn't have a permit for any of them, prosecutors said on Tuesday, February 27. Officers also found more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition and a shooting range in the actor's rural home in Douchy-Montcorbon, some 135 kilometres south of Paris. Delon, 88, "has no authorisation that would allow him to own a firearm," said local prosecutor Jean-Cedrix Gaux. The star played gun-toting gangsters in several of his most famous films, including Borsalino, and is credited with creating the Hollywood trope of the mysterious cerebral hitman in the 1967 film Le Samouraï (The Samurai). Delon has been in poor health since he suffered a stroke in 2019 and has recently been the center of an escalating family feud. The search was ordered after a court-appointed official sent to his home noticed a weapon and alerted a judge. Delon has rarely appeared on screen since the 1990s and his last major public appearance was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. He did, however, attend the Paris funeral of his friend and fellow star Jean-Paul Belmondo in September 2021. Last month, Delon's youngest son filed a complaint against his sister accusing her of exploiting Delon's frailty. The feud went public after Delon's oldest son Anthony Delon told Paris Match magazine that his father was in a "weakened" state. Delon senior, through his lawyer, said he was "shocked" and would file a complaint for defamation. Also read: Michael Jackson biopic casts its Jackson 5 Concerns were first raised about him last year when his three children filed a complaint against his former live-in assistant Hiromi Rollin, accusing her of harassment and threatening behaviour. Delon is estimated to be worth millions. He sold some 80 works of art at auction in June for more than €8 million. Also read: Israeli filmmaker faces death threats after his speech at Berlinale 2024 is termed anti-semitic

French film star Alain Delon’s home raided by police, 72 guns found

<p>Surprise, Surprise! Malayalam actress Lena is married to Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair who was named in the crew of the first manned Indian space&nbsp;mission Gaganyaan on Tuesday (Feb 27). Lena revealed that she married the Air Force officer on January 17, 2024. It was a traditional ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actress took to social media to make the big reveal. She wrote, "Today, 27 February 2024, our Prime Minister, Modi ji Awarded the First Indian Astronaut Wings to Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair. It is a historic moment of pride for our Country, our state of Kerala, and Me personally.”</p>

<p>She added, “In order to maintain the officially required confidentiality, I was waiting for this announcement to let you know that I got married to Prasanth on 17 January 2024 in a traditional ceremony through an arranged marriage.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is Lena?</strong></h2>

<p>Lena is a famous name in the Malayalam film industry. She debuted in the film space with Jayaraj's <em>Sneham</em>. She went on to star in films like <em>Karunam</em> and <em>Oru Cheru Amlisi.</em> Lena has also acted in films such as <em>Devaduthan, Indriyam, Koch Koch Santoshman and Shantam</em> and <em>Randaam Bhava.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Lena worked in films for a few years. She took a break for education, only to return in 2007 with <em>Big B.</em></p>

<p>She came back to the scene when she lent her voice to the Malayalam version of the Kannada film <em>KGF 2.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Apart from films, Lena has also been a patriot of many Malayalam hit serials like <em>Sneha, Omanathingalpakshi, Sathiya</em> and others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-our-film-starts-in-the-mahabharat-and-it-ends-in-2898-nag-ashwin-on-kalki-2898-ad-694364">Our film starts in the Mahabharat and ends in 2898: Nag Ashwin on Kalki 2898 AD</a></p>

<h2><strong>India's space mission: Gaganyaan</strong></h2>

<p>For the unversed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gaganyaan-mission-meet-four-astronauts-part-of-indias-first-manned-space-mission-694278">team members of&nbsp;India's Gaganyaan mission</a> on Tuesday, Feb 27. Apart from Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captains Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla will also be undertaking the journey.</p>

<p>The Gaganyaan, literally meaning ‘celestial vehicle’, will carry four people to an orbit of 400 km on a 3-day mission and bring them back safely to Earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.</p>


Surprise, Surprise! Malayalam actress Lena is married to Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair who was named in the crew of the first manned Indian space mission Gaganyaan on Tuesday (Feb 27).

Surprise, Surprise! Malayalam actress Lena is married to Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair who was named in the crew of the first manned Indian space mission Gaganyaan on Tuesday (Feb 27). Lena revealed that she married the Air Force officer on January 17, 2024. It was a traditional ceremony. The actress took to social media to make the big reveal. She wrote, "Today, 27 February 2024, our Prime Minister, Modi ji Awarded the First Indian Astronaut Wings to Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair. It is a historic moment of pride for our Country, our state of Kerala, and Me personally.” She added, “In order to maintain the officially required confidentiality, I was waiting for this announcement to let you know that I got married to Prasanth on 17 January 2024 in a traditional ceremony through an arranged marriage.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lenaa ലെന (@lenaasmagazine) × Who is Lena? Lena is a famous name in the Malayalam film industry. She debuted in the film space with Jayaraj's Sneham. She went on to star in films like Karunam and Oru Cheru Amlisi. Lena has also acted in films such as Devaduthan, Indriyam, Koch Koch Santoshman and Shantam and Randaam Bhava. Lena worked in films for a few years. She took a break for education, only to return in 2007 with Big B. She came back to the scene when she lent her voice to the Malayalam version of the Kannada film KGF 2. Apart from films, Lena has also been a patriot of many Malayalam hit serials like Sneha, Omanathingalpakshi, Sathiya and others. Also read: Our film starts in the Mahabharat and ends in 2898: Nag Ashwin on Kalki 2898 AD India's space mission: Gaganyaan For the unversed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the team members of India's Gaganyaan mission on Tuesday, Feb 27. Apart from Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captains Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla will also be undertaking the journey. The Gaganyaan, literally meaning ‘celestial vehicle’, will carry four people to an orbit of 400 km on a 3-day mission and bring them back safely to Earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.

Malayalam actress Lena reveals she's married to Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Nair

The Most Anticipated Hollywood Movies of March 2024


After a fabulous start to the year with Mean Girls movie, get set for the month of March with these much-awaited sequels to hit franchises, some thrilling action and more. 

American Society of Magical Negroes
Release Date: March 15


Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Release Date: March 29


The Most Anticipated Hollywood Movies of March 2024

<p>More trouble for Sean “Diddy” Combs as after a string of lawsuits from former associates, yet another former employee has filed a sexual assault suit against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time, not a woman but a man has filed a suit against Sean. This makes it the&nbsp;fifth sexual assault case against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed the suit against Combs in the Southern District of New York alleging that Sean “Diddy” Combs made unwanted sexual advances and forced him to hire sex workers and engage in relations with them.</p>

<p>Jones is out seeking $30 million in damages. The suit lists people close to the mogul who allegedly&nbsp;failed to dissuade him from indulging in such activities. In the suit, Rodney Jones names Sean Combs’ son, Justin;&nbsp;his chief of staff,&nbsp;Kristina Khorram;&nbsp;Universal Music Group CEO, Lucian Grainge;&nbsp;former Motown Records CEO, Ethiopia Habtemariam,&nbsp;and numerous record labels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jones says that they all basically worked together with Combs in a “RICO enterprise”, alleging that they “failed to adequately monitor, warn, or supervise” his actions.</p>

<p>As reported by Variety, Rodney who produced six songs on the rapper’s Grammy-nominated <em>The Love Album: Off the Grid</em> mentions all things Sean indulged in. He claims that Sean Combs acquired, used, and distributed ecstasy, cocaine, and other illicit drugs; displayed illegal firearms; and laced alcoholic beverages provided to minors and sex workers at his various homes, among other allegations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suit also redacts the names of a rapper and an R&amp;B singer who “[consorted] with underage girls and sex workers.”</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-sean-diddy-combs-accused-of-gang-raping-17-year-old-in-new-lawsuit-667055">Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of gang-raping 17-year-old in new lawsuit</a></p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/two-more-women-accuse-sean-diddy-combs-of-sexual-abuse-in-new-lawsuits-662641">Two more women accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual abuse in new lawsuits</a></p>

<p>Rodney also detailed sexual attacks on him by Sean and his associates. He claimed that he stayed with the music mogul from Sept&nbsp;2022 through Nov&nbsp;2023. In this time frame, he was reportedly sexually harassed by Sean and “subjected to unwanted advances by associates of Diddy at his direction".&nbsp;In the suit, Rodney says that he resided with Sean Combs at several of his residences in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, and a rented yacht in the US Virgin Islands.</p>

<p>It wasn’t just limited to physical assault as Rodney claims that Sean recorded hours of audio and video footage of him and his staff “engaging in seriously illegal activity".&nbsp;He states that he was subjected to “constant unsolicited and unauthorised groping and touching of his anus,” and was “forced to work in Sean’s bathroom as the mogul showered nude.”</p>

<p>The lawsuit also details how Rodney was witness to Sean flaunting guns and boasting of getting away with shooting people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sean’s lawyer Shawn Holley, shared a statement with Variety refuting Jones’ claims. “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 billion lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday,” she said. “His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”</p>


More trouble for Sean “Diddy” Combs as after a string of lawsuits from former associates, yet another former employee has filed a sexual assault suit against him.

More trouble for Sean “Diddy” Combs as after a string of lawsuits from former associates, yet another former employee has filed a sexual assault suit against him. This time, not a woman but a man has filed a suit against Sean. This makes it the fifth sexual assault case against him. Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed the suit against Combs in the Southern District of New York alleging that Sean “Diddy” Combs made unwanted sexual advances and forced him to hire sex workers and engage in relations with them. Jones is out seeking $30 million in damages. The suit lists people close to the mogul who allegedly failed to dissuade him from indulging in such activities. In the suit, Rodney Jones names Sean Combs’ son, Justin; his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram; Universal Music Group CEO, Lucian Grainge; former Motown Records CEO, Ethiopia Habtemariam, and numerous record labels. Jones says that they all basically worked together with Combs in a “RICO enterprise”, alleging that they “failed to adequately monitor, warn, or supervise” his actions. As reported by Variety, Rodney who produced six songs on the rapper’s Grammy-nominated The Love Album: Off the Grid mentions all things Sean indulged in. He claims that Sean Combs acquired, used, and distributed ecstasy, cocaine, and other illicit drugs; displayed illegal firearms; and laced alcoholic beverages provided to minors and sex workers at his various homes, among other allegations. The suit also redacts the names of a rapper and an R&B singer who “[consorted] with underage girls and sex workers.” Also read: Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of gang-raping 17-year-old in new lawsuit Also read: Two more women accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual abuse in new lawsuits Rodney also detailed sexual attacks on him by Sean and his associates. He claimed that he stayed with the music mogul from Sept 2022 through Nov 2023. In this time frame, he was reportedly sexually harassed by Sean and “subjected to unwanted advances by associates of Diddy at his direction". In the suit, Rodney says that he resided with Sean Combs at several of his residences in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, and a rented yacht in the US Virgin Islands. It wasn’t just limited to physical assault as Rodney claims that Sean recorded hours of audio and video footage of him and his staff “engaging in seriously illegal activity". He states that he was subjected to “constant unsolicited and unauthorised groping and touching of his anus,” and was “forced to work in Sean’s bathroom as the mogul showered nude.” The lawsuit also details how Rodney was witness to Sean flaunting guns and boasting of getting away with shooting people. Meanwhile, Sean’s lawyer Shawn Holley, shared a statement with Variety refuting Jones’ claims. “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 billion lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday,” she said. “His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”

Sean 'Diddy' Combs in more trouble: Producer sues him for sexual assault

<p>With little over a week left for the biggest movie awards night, we mean The Academy’s Oscars ceremony, we have our hands on the list of presenters. The first set of presenters for the upcoming ceremony includes&nbsp;some of the most noteworthy actors like Zendaya, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicolas Cage, and Al Pacino.</p>

<p>The 96th Oscars ceremony will also see last year’s acting winners present – Brendan Fraser from <em>The Whale </em>and Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis from the best picture winner <em>Everything Everywhere All at Once.</em></p>

<p>Among other high-profile names will be Oscar winners Mahershala Ali, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, and Sam Rockwell.</p>

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<h2><strong>Oscars 2024 nominees</strong></h2>

<p>This year, after owning pretty much the whole of 2023, Christopher Nolan’s <em>Oppenheimer </em>leads the nominations with 13 nods followed by Yorgos Lanthimos’<em> Poor Things</em> with 11 and Martin Scorsese’s <em>Killers of the Flower Moon</em> with 10. The Best Picture names also include <em>American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers,</em> <em>Maestro, Past Lives,</em> and <em>The Zone of Interest.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-emma-stone-reveals-she-had-to-eat-60-portuguese-tarts-while-filming-poor-things-693901">Emma Stone reveals she had to eat 60 Portuguese tarts for a scene while filming Poor Things</a></p>

<p>The Academy Awards will take place on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre. Taking over hosting duties will be Jimmy Kimmel, much like last year. The Oscars will air on ABC. Raj Kapoor serves as the Oscars’ executive producer and showrunner, alongside executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan.</p>

<p>Talking about Kimmel and McNearney, Academy CEO Bill Kramer said, “We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly [McNearney] returning as executive producer for the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience. We are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly, and their teams for their incredible creativity and partnership and for going on this ride with us again.”</p>


With little over a week left for the biggest movie awards night, we mean The Academy’s Oscars ceremony, we have our hands on the list of presenters. The first set of presenters for the upcoming ceremony includes some of the most noteworthy actors like Zendaya, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicolas Cage, and Al Pacino.

With little over a week left for the biggest movie awards night, we mean The Academy’s Oscars ceremony, we have our hands on the list of presenters. The first set of presenters for the upcoming ceremony includes some of the most noteworthy actors like Zendaya, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicolas Cage, and Al Pacino. The 96th Oscars ceremony will also see last year’s acting winners present – Brendan Fraser from The Whale and Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis from the best picture winner Everything Everywhere All at Once. Among other high-profile names will be Oscar winners Mahershala Ali, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, and Sam Rockwell. Meet your first slate of presenters for the 96th Oscars. Tune into ABC to watch the Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 10th at a new time, 7e/4p! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/nwL1m9M152 — The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 26, 2024 × Oscars 2024 nominees This year, after owning pretty much the whole of 2023, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer leads the nominations with 13 nods followed by Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things with 11 and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon with 10. The Best Picture names also include American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Maestro, Past Lives, and The Zone of Interest. Emma Stone reveals she had to eat 60 Portuguese tarts for a scene while filming Poor Things The Academy Awards will take place on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre. Taking over hosting duties will be Jimmy Kimmel, much like last year. The Oscars will air on ABC. Raj Kapoor serves as the Oscars’ executive producer and showrunner, alongside executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan. Talking about Kimmel and McNearney, Academy CEO Bill Kramer said, “We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly [McNearney] returning as executive producer for the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience. We are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly, and their teams for their incredible creativity and partnership and for going on this ride with us again.”

Zendaya, Michelle Yeoh, Al Pacino to present at Oscars 2024

<p>Eagles and a criminal case? Well, that’s news. In a curious turn of events, a criminal case involving handwritten lyrics of&nbsp;the classic rock hit song “Hotel California” and other favourite songs from the massively popular rock band Eagles have&nbsp;gone to trial in New York.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those accused of theft of the lyrics are not your regular conmen but well-known personalities from the collectibles world. They have been accused by Eagles co-founder Don Henley of stealing the lyrics and plotting to sell them off for a hefty sum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The trial which began on Wednesday (Feb 21) concerns 80 pages of drafts of the words to songs from the famous album of which “Hotel California” is a part. The album was released in 1976 and is today the third-biggest-selling disc ever in the US. The allegedly stolen documents include lyrics for songs like "Life in the Fast Lane," "New Kid in Town" and, "Hotel California”.</p>

<p>“Hotel California” is one of the most streamed songs from the Eagles, skyrocketing the rock band’s popularity worldwide. The Grammy-winning song is part of the playlists of every rock lover.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>So who stole the “Hotel California” lyrics?</strong></h2>

<p>Three famous people Glenn Horowitz, Craig Inciardi, and Edward Kosinski are accused of stealing the handwritten lyrics. As the lawsuit was filed, they pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and other charges levelled against them. Who are these people, you ask? Glenn is a rare book dealer, Craig is a former Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame curator and Edward is a widely known memorabilia seller who deals with authentic exotic and vintage things, mostly concerning the music world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So how did they get accused of theft? The case was brought in 2022 when some of the pages from the documents (concerning lyrics) started sprucing up for auction. Eagles co-founder Don Henley took notice. He bought some of the material for $8,500 but also reported the documents stolen, according to court filings.</p>

<p>At the time, the documents having the lyrics were in the hands of Edward and Craig, who had brought the same from Glenn Horowitz. Glenn had meanwhile (according to court documents) purchased them in 2005 from Ed Sanders, a writer who had worked with the Eagles on a band biography that was shelved in the early '80s. Ed Sanders is also known for having founded a rock group the Fugs, (Ed isn't charged in the case so far).</p>

<p>Tracing the lyrics documents, Ed Sanders told Glenn Horowitz that Don Henley’s assistant had mailed along any documents he wanted for the biography. It was however mentioned that the writer was worried at the time that Henley "might conceivably be upset" if they were sold, according to emails recounted in the indictment.</p>

<p>As the trial began, serious doubts were raised in the court on how Ed came to own these documents with the lyrics – whether he acquired them legally and had the right to sell them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the court first started doubting Ed Sanders’ intention, it came to notice that Glenn, Craig and Edward too had contradictory statements as to how they came to possess these lyrics. According to the indictment, the trio gave different versions of how they acquired the documents from Ed Sanders. The explanations ranged over the next five years from Sanders finding them abandoned in a backstage dressing room to the writer getting them from Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, who died in 2016.</p>

<p>So it all boils down to no one truly remembering where the documents were bought from originally and how Ed found them before handing them to Glenn, Craig and Edward.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Listen to the song here:</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FVsbvFkhzY4" title="Eagles - &quot;Hotel California&quot; | 1998 Induction" width="1280"></iframe></p>

<h2><strong>There’s more to this trial than what meets the eye – Missing clue in Eagles biography</strong></h2>

<p>An important link to this trial is an unpublished Eagles biography by Ed Sanders. The biography was to detail the band’s 1980 breakup. Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey had hired a friend in 1979 to write a band biography for $25,000 and enjoyed extensive access.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eagles manager Irving Azoff, testified that band’s co-founders disliked the manuscript. The project was ultimately stalled but by then this person got to know of the impending split that was not public knowledge at the time. Ed Sanders tried using this to his knowledge and asked Irving for "a substantial amount of money” as mentioned in a 1982 letter. The letter said that the manager should pay him this sum since he’d "behaved with great reserve" by not approaching a major magazine with a story about the Eagles' split.</p>

<p>This worried the band members since&nbsp;Glenn Frey and Don Henley were working on their solo careers amid a split, and they didn’t want the news of the split to affect their new ventures. They ultimately paid Sanders about $75,000 and agreed to let him look for a publisher, comfortable that any book still would need the band's approval under his 1979 contract, Azoff said. The book never found a publisher. Sanders' contract said the Eagles owned any material they furnished to him for the book.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Here’s a little snippet of the much-in-news “Hotel California” lyrics:</strong></em></p>

<p><em>“On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair<br />
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air<br />
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light<br />
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim<br />
I had to stop for the night<br />
There she stood in the doorway<br />
I heard the mission bell\<br />
And I was thinking to myself<br />
"This could be Heaven or this could be Hell"<br />
Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way<br />
There were voices down the corridor<br />
I thought I heard them say<br />
Welcome to the Hotel California”</em></p>

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Eagles and a criminal case? Well, that’s news. In a curious turn of events, a criminal case involving handwritten lyrics of the classic rock hit song “Hotel California” and other favourite songs from the massively popular rock band Eagles have gone to trial in New York.

Eagles and a criminal case? Well, that’s news. In a curious turn of events, a criminal case involving handwritten lyrics of the classic rock hit song “Hotel California” and other favourite songs from the massively popular rock band Eagles have gone to trial in New York. Those accused of theft of the lyrics are not your regular conmen but well-known personalities from the collectibles world. They have been accused by Eagles co-founder Don Henley of stealing the lyrics and plotting to sell them off for a hefty sum. The trial which began on Wednesday (Feb 21) concerns 80 pages of drafts of the words to songs from the famous album of which “Hotel California” is a part. The album was released in 1976 and is today the third-biggest-selling disc ever in the US. The allegedly stolen documents include lyrics for songs like "Life in the Fast Lane," "New Kid in Town" and, "Hotel California”. “Hotel California” is one of the most streamed songs from the Eagles, skyrocketing the rock band’s popularity worldwide. The Grammy-winning song is part of the playlists of every rock lover. So who stole the “Hotel California” lyrics? Three famous people Glenn Horowitz, Craig Inciardi, and Edward Kosinski are accused of stealing the handwritten lyrics. As the lawsuit was filed, they pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and other charges levelled against them. Who are these people, you ask? Glenn is a rare book dealer, Craig is a former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator and Edward is a widely known memorabilia seller who deals with authentic exotic and vintage things, mostly concerning the music world. So how did they get accused of theft? The case was brought in 2022 when some of the pages from the documents (concerning lyrics) started sprucing up for auction. Eagles co-founder Don Henley took notice. He bought some of the material for $8,500 but also reported the documents stolen, according to court filings. At the time, the documents having the lyrics were in the hands of Edward and Craig, who had brought the same from Glenn Horowitz. Glenn had meanwhile (according to court documents) purchased them in 2005 from Ed Sanders, a writer who had worked with the Eagles on a band biography that was shelved in the early '80s. Ed Sanders is also known for having founded a rock group the Fugs, (Ed isn't charged in the case so far). Tracing the lyrics documents, Ed Sanders told Glenn Horowitz that Don Henley’s assistant had mailed along any documents he wanted for the biography. It was however mentioned that the writer was worried at the time that Henley "might conceivably be upset" if they were sold, according to emails recounted in the indictment. As the trial began, serious doubts were raised in the court on how Ed came to own these documents with the lyrics – whether he acquired them legally and had the right to sell them. While the court first started doubting Ed Sanders’ intention, it came to notice that Glenn, Craig and Edward too had contradictory statements as to how they came to possess these lyrics. According to the indictment, the trio gave different versions of how they acquired the documents from Ed Sanders. The explanations ranged over the next five years from Sanders finding them abandoned in a backstage dressing room to the writer getting them from Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, who died in 2016. So it all boils down to no one truly remembering where the documents were bought from originally and how Ed found them before handing them to Glenn, Craig and Edward. Listen to the song here: There’s more to this trial than what meets the eye – Missing clue in Eagles biography An important link to this trial is an unpublished Eagles biography by Ed Sanders. The biography was to detail the band’s 1980 breakup. Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey had hired a friend in 1979 to write a band biography for $25,000 and enjoyed extensive access. Eagles manager Irving Azoff, testified that band’s co-founders disliked the manuscript. The project was ultimately stalled but by then this person got to know of the impending split that was not public knowledge at the time. Ed Sanders tried using this to his knowledge and asked Irving for "a substantial amount of money” as mentioned in a 1982 letter. The letter said that the manager should pay him this sum since he’d "behaved with great reserve" by not approaching a major magazine with a story about the Eagles' split. This worried the band members since Glenn Frey and Don Henley were working on their solo careers amid a split, and they didn’t want the news of the split to affect their new ventures. They ultimately paid Sanders about $75,000 and agreed to let him look for a publisher, comfortable that any book still would need the band's approval under his 1979 contract, Azoff said. The book never found a publisher. Sanders' contract said the Eagles owned any material they furnished to him for the book. Here’s a little snippet of the much-in-news “Hotel California” lyrics: “On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night There she stood in the doorway I heard the mission bell\ And I was thinking to myself "This could be Heaven or this could be Hell" Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way There were voices down the corridor I thought I heard them say Welcome to the Hotel California” Also read: Taylor Swift's Sydney concert delayed after terrible rain storm and lighting Beyonce creates Billboard history with her new country song Texas Hold Em

Explained: What's  Eagles' 'Hotel California' stolen lyrics trial all about?

<p>With lots of expectations riding on India’s one-of-a-kind project <em>Kalki 2898 AD</em>, director Nag Ashwin revealed that the film will be bigger than what anyone has imagined. One of the most-awaited films of 2024, Kalki will feature the biggest of Indian stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At an event recently, Nag Ashwin opened up about the film as he gave a low-down to fans about his upcoming epic science-fiction entertainer. Laced with mythology, Indian spiritualism, fantasy and more, <em>Kalki </em>promises a story that will travel from the time of Mahabharat to 2898 AD.</p>

<h2><strong>Kalki 2898 AD: Director on his vision</strong></h2>

<p>The filmmaker on his vision for the film said, “I just wish definitely that there was more tech to help us make this film, like three-four years back when we were in preproduction. We are creating this new world like I am just looking at this picture right now on the screen, and all these different worlds that we are trying to create, we work with so many different concept artists and giving prompts, obviously, again, in a very personal, one on one sort of way, and try to give references and build this world.”</p>

<p>Explaining further, Ashwin said, “For example, our film starts in Mahabharat and it ends in 2898. That’s the title of the film, it’s called <em>Kalki 2898 AD.</em> It spans 6,000 years of distance and time. So trying to create worlds that are there here, imagining what it could be like, still keeping it Indian and not make it look like a <em>Blade Runner.</em>”</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="410" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bC36d8e3bb0" title="Kalki 2898 AD Glimpse | Prabhas | Amitabh Bachchan | Kamal Haasan | Deepika Padukone | Nag Ashwin" width="565"></iframe></p>

<h2><strong>Kalki 2898 AD: The Plot</strong></h2>

<p><em>Kalki 2898 AD</em> is directed by Nag Ashwin and bankrolled by Vyjayanthi Movies. The film is slated to release on May 9, 2024. The first look of the film along with the title was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con 2023, which was a first for any Indian film. The makers also released a teaser of the film which looked like they had created a cross-over between <em>Dune</em> and <em>Star Wars</em>. The film is set in a distant future, 2898 AD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is made at a total billing of Rs 600 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film to date.&nbsp;</p>

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With lots of expectations riding on India’s one-of-a-kind project Kalki 2898 AD, director Nag Ashwin revealed that the film will be bigger than what anyone has imagined.

With lots of expectations riding on India’s one-of-a-kind project Kalki 2898 AD, director Nag Ashwin revealed that the film will be bigger than what anyone has imagined. One of the most-awaited films of 2024, Kalki will feature the biggest of Indian stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. At an event recently, Nag Ashwin opened up about the film as he gave a low-down to fans about his upcoming epic science-fiction entertainer. Laced with mythology, Indian spiritualism, fantasy and more, Kalki promises a story that will travel from the time of Mahabharat to 2898 AD. Kalki 2898 AD: Director on his vision The filmmaker on his vision for the film said, “I just wish definitely that there was more tech to help us make this film, like three-four years back when we were in preproduction. We are creating this new world like I am just looking at this picture right now on the screen, and all these different worlds that we are trying to create, we work with so many different concept artists and giving prompts, obviously, again, in a very personal, one on one sort of way, and try to give references and build this world.” Explaining further, Ashwin said, “For example, our film starts in Mahabharat and it ends in 2898. That’s the title of the film, it’s called Kalki 2898 AD. It spans 6,000 years of distance and time. So trying to create worlds that are there here, imagining what it could be like, still keeping it Indian and not make it look like a Blade Runner.” Kalki 2898 AD: The Plot Kalki 2898 AD is directed by Nag Ashwin and bankrolled by Vyjayanthi Movies. The film is slated to release on May 9, 2024. The first look of the film along with the title was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con 2023, which was a first for any Indian film. The makers also released a teaser of the film which looked like they had created a cross-over between Dune and Star Wars. The film is set in a distant future, 2898 AD. The film is made at a total billing of Rs 600 crore, making it the most expensive Indian film to date. Also read: Bridgerton actress Charithra Chandran to produce reality show based on Kama Sutra John Abraham, Sameera Reddy, stars of Pankaj Udhas' music videos, pay tribute to the iconic singer

Our film starts in the Mahabharat and ends in 2898: Nag Ashwin on Kalki 2898 AD

<p>Giorgio Armani says it no like no other designer of his repute. One fashion man who steers clear of politics and only loves talking about his work, was recently asked what he felt about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia&nbsp;Meloni for her “far-right policies”. He gave a very aesthetically pleasing answer, a balanced one that made no inhibitions of not walking into a political trap of taking sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This so happened on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week as he was closing the show on February 25.</p>

<h2><strong>What unfolded?</strong></h2>

<p>That’s when a journalist asked him about the government in place in Italy, asking for a direct comment on Meloni. Giorgio Armani being himself said, “Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has two important elements in her body that are quite robust, she doesn’t have them but it’s as if she had them. On the politics and strategies that her government puts in place I am not so knowledgeable, it bothers me sometimes to see her so small and petite in Europe among so many statuesque and elegant gentlemen, she’s there in her little jacket, but she has a beautiful face.”</p>

<p>At the Milan Fashion Week, he was presenting his newest creations for Fall Winter 2024/2025. He called it the “Winter Flowers.” On the approach for the same, he said, “There are no flowers in the winter, I invented them.”</p>

<p>“When I create my designs I always think of women who can be encountered anywhere and not between intellectual and sexual excitements. I think of women who are coherent to their face. In the beginning, there were the young people of Carnaby Street and I didn’t like that fashion, so I chose to go a step ahead and put men and women in my jackets. Kind of like what I do now, no more women going around town in their underwear.”&nbsp;</p>

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Giorgio Armani says it no like no other designer of his repute. One fashion man who steers clear of politics and only loves talking about his work, was recently asked what he felt about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her “far-right policies”.

Giorgio Armani says it no like no other designer of his repute. One fashion man who steers clear of politics and only loves talking about his work, was recently asked what he felt about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her “far-right policies”. He gave a very aesthetically pleasing answer, a balanced one that made no inhibitions of not walking into a political trap of taking sides. This so happened on the sidelines of Milan Fashion Week as he was closing the show on February 25. What unfolded? That’s when a journalist asked him about the government in place in Italy, asking for a direct comment on Meloni. Giorgio Armani being himself said, “Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has two important elements in her body that are quite robust, she doesn’t have them but it’s as if she had them. On the politics and strategies that her government puts in place I am not so knowledgeable, it bothers me sometimes to see her so small and petite in Europe among so many statuesque and elegant gentlemen, she’s there in her little jacket, but she has a beautiful face.” At the Milan Fashion Week, he was presenting his newest creations for Fall Winter 2024/2025. He called it the “Winter Flowers.” On the approach for the same, he said, “There are no flowers in the winter, I invented them.” “When I create my designs I always think of women who can be encountered anywhere and not between intellectual and sexual excitements. I think of women who are coherent to their face. In the beginning, there were the young people of Carnaby Street and I didn’t like that fashion, so I chose to go a step ahead and put men and women in my jackets. Kind of like what I do now, no more women going around town in their underwear.” Also read: Bridgerton actress Charithra Chandran to produce reality show based on Kama Sutra JK Rowling calls out TV channel for addressing transgender as a woman: 'Sick of this s**t'

Giorgio Armani discusses Italy PM Meloni’s fashion when asked about her ‘far-right politics’

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