After garnering awards and praises for his performance in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' in 2019, Brad Pitt will now star in David Leitch's new film. The film is the big-screen adaptation of 'Bullet Train' which is based on the Japanese novel 'Maria Beetle' by Isaka Kotaro. 
 
Leitch has previously helmed films like 'Deadpool 2' and 'Fast &amp; Furious Presents: Hobbs &amp; Shaw'. 
 
In the novel, five assassins find themselves on a fast-moving bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka with only a few stops in between. They discover their missions are related to one another. The question they face is: "who will make it off the train alive and what awaits them at the terminal station?" 
 
Antoine Fuqua, who originally developed the project for Sony Pictures, will produce the project. Screenwriter Zak Olkewicz has adapted the book. 
 
Kat Samick from Fuqua Films is also attached to produce along with Leitch and Kelly McCormick through their banner 87North. 
 
Brittany Morrissey will executive produce the film for Sony Pictures. The film is scheduled to release in 2021.

After garnering awards and praises for his performance in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' in 2019, Brad Pitt will now star in David Leitch's new film.

After garnering awards and praises for his performance in Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' in 2019, Brad Pitt will now star in David Leitch's new film. The film is the big-screen adaptation of 'Bullet Train' which is based on the Japanese novel 'Maria Beetle' by Isaka Kotaro. Leitch has previously helmed films like 'Deadpool 2' and 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw'. In the novel, five assassins find themselves on a fast-moving bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka with only a few stops in between. They discover their missions are related to one another. The question they face is: "who will make it off the train alive and what awaits them at the terminal station?" Antoine Fuqua, who originally developed the project for Sony Pictures, will produce the project. Screenwriter Zak Olkewicz has adapted the book. Kat Samick from Fuqua Films is also attached to produce along with Leitch and Kelly McCormick through their banner 87North. Brittany Morrissey will executive produce the film for Sony Pictures. The film is scheduled to release in 2021.

Brad Pitt's next is a screen adaptation of 'The Bullet Train'

Michael Bay was hoping to start production on his next venture, a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/demi-moore-craig-robinson-to-work-in-pandemic-thriller-songbird-308504">pandemic thriller titled ‘Songbird’</a> that we last told you about, but it seems it has hit a roadblock. The film has been hit with a ‘Do Not Work’ notice from SAG-AFTRA as the makers were hoping to be among the first to restart production as countries around ease restrictions amid coronavirus spread.&nbsp;

On June 24, Michael Bay’s production revealed the cast.

As for why the notice has been issued to them, a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson was quoted in a report of The Hollywood Reporter: "The producers have not been transparent about their safety protocols, and that is something we obviously take very seriously. Also, as noted in the Do Not Work order, the producers have not yet become signatory to our agreement. We have no further comment."

‘Songbird’ is set to be directed by Adam Mason, who co-wrote the script. The film’s cast includes Demi Moore, Craig Robinson, Paul Walter Hauser and Peter Stormare.&nbsp;

The film was looking to begin production in Los Angeles this month.&nbsp;

Michael Bay was hoping to start production on his next venture, a pandemic thriller titled ‘Songbird’ that we last told you about, but it seems it has hit a roadblock.

Michael Bay was hoping to start production on his next venture, a pandemic thriller titled ‘Songbird’ that we last told you about, but it seems it has hit a roadblock. The film has been hit with a ‘Do Not Work’ notice from SAG-AFTRA as the makers were hoping to be among the first to restart production as countries around ease restrictions amid coronavirus spread. On June 24, Michael Bay’s production revealed the cast. As for why the notice has been issued to them, a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson was quoted in a report of The Hollywood Reporter: "The producers have not been transparent about their safety protocols, and that is something we obviously take very seriously. Also, as noted in the Do Not Work order, the producers have not yet become signatory to our agreement. We have no further comment." ‘Songbird’ is set to be directed by Adam Mason, who co-wrote the script. The film’s cast includes Demi Moore, Craig Robinson, Paul Walter Hauser and Peter Stormare. The film was looking to begin production in Los Angeles this month.

Pandemic thriller 'Songbird' starring Demi Moore to not begin production, hit with 'Do Not Work' notice

Writer, director, actor and comedy legend Carl Reiner passed away of natural causes at an age of 98 on Monday (local time). 
 
The confirmation of the demise of comedy icon of `The Dick Vann Dyke Show` was given by his assistant Judy Nagy to Variety. 
 
Reiner was a recipient of nine Emmy awards, five of which were for `The Dick Van Dyke Show`.` 
 
Some of his most popular films as a director are `Oh God,` `The Jerk,` and `All of Me` and the 'Ocean's' series. 
 
Towards the end of his life, Reiner used to work as an esteemed comedian and he was applauded for his versatility as a performer. 
 
He was also among the few elderly who are known for being adept in social media. He had striking Twitter profile where he used to put forth his opinions on various contemporary issues.

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Writer, director, actor and comedy legend Carl Reiner passed away of natural causes at an age of 98 on Monday (local time). The confirmation of the demise of comedy icon of `The Dick Vann Dyke Show` was given by his assistant Judy Nagy to Variety.

Writer, director, actor and comedy legend Carl Reiner passed away of natural causes at an age of 98 on Monday (local time). The confirmation of the demise of comedy icon of `The Dick Vann Dyke Show` was given by his assistant Judy Nagy to Variety. Reiner was a recipient of nine Emmy awards, five of which were for `The Dick Van Dyke Show`.` Some of his most popular films as a director are `Oh God,` `The Jerk,` and `All of Me` and the 'Ocean's' series. Towards the end of his life, Reiner used to work as an esteemed comedian and he was applauded for his versatility as a performer. He was also among the few elderly who are known for being adept in social media. He had striking Twitter profile where he used to put forth his opinions on various contemporary issues.

Hollywood actor and comedy legend Carl Reiner dies at 98

Anne Hathaway and Billy Murray are set to work in upcoming project ‘Bum’s Rush’.

The film will be directed by Aaron Schneider. He said, “I am so happy to reunite with my Get Low collaborators Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and C. Gaby Mitchell and of course delighted to work with Anne Hathaway and Sarah Green. It’s a very special project and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”

There are reports that Robert Duvall will join the film.&nbsp;

In the film, Anne will play a custom boot maker who crosses paths with a stray dog, Bum, voiced by Bill Murray.&nbsp;

The screenplay is penned by C. Gaby Mitchell. Sarah Green (Loving, Mud, Tree of Life) will produce the film with Mitchell and Aaron Schneider. "We are all dog lovers on this team, and now more than ever we appreciate their value in our lives. We are excited to join forces with Rocket Science and CAA to bring this timely story to the world," said &nbsp;producers Green and Mitchell.

‘Bum's Rush’ will be shot on location in Santa Barbara and New Mexico.&nbsp;

Anne Hathaway and Billy Murray are set to work in upcoming project ‘Bum’s Rush’. The film will be directed by Aaron Schneider. He said, “I am so happy to reunite with my Get Low collaborators Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and C.

Anne Hathaway and Billy Murray are set to work in upcoming project ‘Bum’s Rush’. The film will be directed by Aaron Schneider. He said, “I am so happy to reunite with my Get Low collaborators Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and C. Gaby Mitchell and of course delighted to work with Anne Hathaway and Sarah Green. It’s a very special project and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.” There are reports that Robert Duvall will join the film. In the film, Anne will play a custom boot maker who crosses paths with a stray dog, Bum, voiced by Bill Murray. The screenplay is penned by C. Gaby Mitchell. Sarah Green (Loving, Mud, Tree of Life) will produce the film with Mitchell and Aaron Schneider. "We are all dog lovers on this team, and now more than ever we appreciate their value in our lives. We are excited to join forces with Rocket Science and CAA to bring this timely story to the world," said producers Green and Mitchell. ‘Bum's Rush’ will be shot on location in Santa Barbara and New Mexico.

Anne Hathaway and Bill Murray set to star in 'Bum's Rush'

Close on the heels of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/justin-bieber-denies-sexual-assault-allegations-says-he-will-take-legal-action-307558">Justin Bieber </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-fault-in-our-stars-actor-denies-all-allegations-i-have-never-and-would-never-assault-anyone-307497">Ansel Elgort</a> being accused of sexual misconduct, now 'Riverdale' actor Cole Sprouse too is facing an allegation of sexual assault. And like Bieber and Elgort, Sprouse too has denied sexual assault allegations levelled against him and some of his `Riverdale` co-stars.

The 27-year-old actor tweeted on late Sunday, "Earlier today myself and three other castmates were falsely accused of sexual offence by anonymous accounts on twitter. I take these accusations very seriously, and will be working with the right teams to get to the root of it."

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The former Disney star condemned any and all "false accusations" made, stating they do "tremendous damage" to victims of "actual assault." 
 
Sprouse continued, "Furthermore, I would never seek to silence anybody. I encourage that people look into the accusations themselves, as the events detailed were factually untrue. This seems to be the latest claim in a series of incidents seeking to baselessly cancel my castmates and me."

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Earlier on Sunday, a woman named Victoria came forward on Twitter and claimed Sprouse "became aggressive" when they got back to his room after a party at his New York University dorm. 
 
Another woman came forward and made an accusation against `Riverdale` star KJ Apa, but the tweet was later removed as the account had been suspended.

Close on the heels of Justin Bieber and Ansel Elgort being accused of sexual misconduct, now 'Riverdale' actor Cole Sprouse too is facing an allegation of sexual assault.

Close on the heels of Justin Bieber and Ansel Elgort being accused of sexual misconduct, now 'Riverdale' actor Cole Sprouse too is facing an allegation of sexual assault. And like Bieber and Elgort, Sprouse too has denied sexual assault allegations levelled against him and some of his `Riverdale` co-stars. The 27-year-old actor tweeted on late Sunday, "Earlier today myself and three other castmates were falsely accused of sexual offence by anonymous accounts on twitter. I take these accusations very seriously, and will be working with the right teams to get to the root of it." Earlier today myself and three other cast mates were falsely accused of sexual offense by anonymous accounts on twitter. I take these accusations very seriously, and will be working with the right teams to get to the root of it. (1) — Cole M. Sprouse (@colesprouse) June 22, 2020 × The former Disney star condemned any and all "false accusations" made, stating they do "tremendous damage" to victims of "actual assault." Sprouse continued, "Furthermore, I would never seek to silence anybody. I encourage that people look into the accusations themselves, as the events detailed were factually untrue. This seems to be the latest claim in a series of incidents seeking to baselessly cancel my castmates and me." This seems to be the latest claim in a series of incidents seeking to baselessly cancel my cast mates and me. — Cole M. Sprouse (@colesprouse) June 22, 2020 × Earlier on Sunday, a woman named Victoria came forward on Twitter and claimed Sprouse "became aggressive" when they got back to his room after a party at his New York University dorm. Another woman came forward and made an accusation against `Riverdale` star KJ Apa, but the tweet was later removed as the account had been suspended.

Cole Sprouse denies sexual assault allegation against him, says he will 'get to the root of it'

'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson, actor Zac Efron and British star Benedict Cumberbatch are among celebrities who will be getting a star on Hollywood`s Walk of Fame in 2021. 
 
Shia LaBeouf, Missy Elliott and 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean were also among the 35 stars of film, television and music announced for the honor on Thursday by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the tourist attraction. 
 
The late Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti and Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Fences' playwright August Wilson will be given stars posthumously. 
 
They will join more than 2,600 celebrities, including Charlie Chaplin, Jennifer Aniston, Jimi Hendrix and rapper Snoop Dogg, whose names are inscribed on pink and bronze stars embedded on the sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard in a tradition that started in 1960. 
 
Ceremonies unveiling the stars on the Walk of Fame were suspended in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic. The unveilings that were postponed for six unnamed celebrities will be rescheduled at a later date, officials said.

'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson, actor Zac Efron and British star Benedict Cumberbatch are among celebrities who will be getting a star on Hollywood`s Walk of Fame in 2021.

'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson, actor Zac Efron and British star Benedict Cumberbatch are among celebrities who will be getting a star on Hollywood`s Walk of Fame in 2021. Shia LaBeouf, Missy Elliott and 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean were also among the 35 stars of film, television and music announced for the honor on Thursday by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the tourist attraction. The late Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti and Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Fences' playwright August Wilson will be given stars posthumously. They will join more than 2,600 celebrities, including Charlie Chaplin, Jennifer Aniston, Jimi Hendrix and rapper Snoop Dogg, whose names are inscribed on pink and bronze stars embedded on the sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard in a tradition that started in 1960. Ceremonies unveiling the stars on the Walk of Fame were suspended in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic. The unveilings that were postponed for six unnamed celebrities will be rescheduled at a later date, officials said.

Kelly Clarkson, Zac Efron to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Academy has announced that it would postpone Oscars 2021 owing to the current coronavirus pandemic that has pushed the release date of several films. Meanwhile, Ben Stiller is all set to don the director's hat for a new film that will star Oscar Isaac in the lead. 
 
Here are the top stories of the day.

Oscars 2021 ceremony gets a new date, scheduled for April 25

We last told you that the Academy board members were to get together to decide on the official date of the next year’s ceremony. Well, they have and the 2021 Oscars has been scheduled for April 25. The dates have been shifted from February 28 to April 25, 2021. 
 
read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2021-ceremony-gets-a-new-date-scheduled-for-april-25-306174">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2021-ceremony-gets-a-new-date-scheduled-for-april-25-306174</a>

Ben Stiller to direct Oscar Isaac in ‘London' 
 
Ben will direct Oscar in the film that is an adaptation of a short story by The Snowman author Jo Nesbo. It will be written for the screen by Eric Roth, the same guy who won an Oscar for ‘Forrest Gump’ and was nominated last for ‘A Star Is Born’. 
 
read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ben-stiller-to-direct-oscar-isaac-in-london-306169">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ben-stiller-to-direct-oscar-isaac-in-london-306169</a>

BAFTA 2021 to be held on April 11, eligibility period extended 
 
The British Academy Film and Television Awards now has a new date. After it was earlier pushed to February 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, BAFTA has been pushed further so that it doesn't coincide with Oscars ceremony. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-2021-to-be-held-on-april-11-eligibility-period-extended-306164">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-2021-to-be-held-on-april-11-eligibility-period-extended-306164</a>

Star Wars Celebrations cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic 
 
Star Wars celebration is the latest event to have gotten affected due to coronavirus pandemic. The Star Wars convention organized ReedPop in partnership with Lucasfilm has been canceled ahead of its late summer schedule.This is the first time the event has been cancelled in Celebration history. 
 
read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/star-wars-celebrations-cancelled-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-306233">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/star-wars-celebrations-cancelled-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-306233</a>

Actor and WWE star Dave Bautista flaunts his 'I can't breathe' and 'We the people' tattoos on social media 
 
Actor and WWE star Dave Bautista has paid a unique tribute to George Floyd. The actor took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal two new social justice-inspired tattoos, supporting the protests that have erupted in America following Floyd's death. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actor-and-wwe-star-dave-bautista-flaunts-his-i-cant-breathe-and-we-the-people-tattoos-on-social-media-306329">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actor-and-wwe-star-dave-bautista-flaunts-his-i-cant-breathe-and-we-the-people-tattoos-on-social-media-306329</a>

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The Academy has announced that it would postpone Oscars 2021 owing to the current coronavirus pandemic that has pushed the release date of several films. Meanwhile, Ben Stiller is all set to don the director's hat for a new film that will star Oscar Isaac in the lead.

The Academy has announced that it would postpone Oscars 2021 owing to the current coronavirus pandemic that has pushed the release date of several films. Meanwhile, Ben Stiller is all set to don the director's hat for a new film that will star Oscar Isaac in the lead. Here are the top stories of the day. Oscars 2021 ceremony gets a new date, scheduled for April 25 We last told you that the Academy board members were to get together to decide on the official date of the next year’s ceremony. Well, they have and the 2021 Oscars has been scheduled for April 25. The dates have been shifted from February 28 to April 25, 2021. read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2021-ceremony-gets-a-new-date-scheduled-for-april-25-306174 Ben Stiller to direct Oscar Isaac in ‘London' Ben will direct Oscar in the film that is an adaptation of a short story by The Snowman author Jo Nesbo. It will be written for the screen by Eric Roth, the same guy who won an Oscar for ‘Forrest Gump’ and was nominated last for ‘A Star Is Born’. read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ben-stiller-to-direct-oscar-isaac-in-london-306169 BAFTA 2021 to be held on April 11, eligibility period extended The British Academy Film and Television Awards now has a new date. After it was earlier pushed to February 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, BAFTA has been pushed further so that it doesn't coincide with Oscars ceremony. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-2021-to-be-held-on-april-11-eligibility-period-extended-306164 Star Wars Celebrations cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic Star Wars celebration is the latest event to have gotten affected due to coronavirus pandemic. The Star Wars convention organized ReedPop in partnership with Lucasfilm has been canceled ahead of its late summer schedule.This is the first time the event has been cancelled in Celebration history. read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/star-wars-celebrations-cancelled-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-306233 Actor and WWE star Dave Bautista flaunts his 'I can't breathe' and 'We the people' tattoos on social media Actor and WWE star Dave Bautista has paid a unique tribute to George Floyd. The actor took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal two new social justice-inspired tattoos, supporting the protests that have erupted in America following Floyd's death. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actor-and-wwe-star-dave-bautista-flaunts-his-i-cant-breathe-and-we-the-people-tattoos-on-social-media-306329

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Oscar 2021 gets a new date, Star Wars celebrations cancelled

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan will star in upcoming sci-fi thriller 'Youth'. Writer Brett Marty will make his directorial debut with the movie which is based on his 2016 short of the same name, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 
Brosnan, 67, will star as an engineer in the near future who's about to retire at age 70 when his company pays him to undergo a procedure to rewind his body's biological clock back to its prime. 
 
The process goes tragically wrong and his aging begins accelerating rapidly, so he attempts a more dangerous treatment. 
Marty has penned the script along with Josh Izenberg and Amelia Whitcomb. 
 
Jib Polhemus, Paul Schiff and Martin Brennan will produce the project with Laura Bickford and Hannah Leader serving as executive producers. 
 
Brosnan will next star in Netflix comedy 'Eurovision' and A24 horror ''False Positive'. He will also essay the role of the king in Columbia Pictures' movie musical 'Cinderella'.

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan will star in upcoming sci-fi thriller 'Youth'. Writer Brett Marty will make his directorial debut with the movie which is based on his 2016 short of the same name, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan will star in upcoming sci-fi thriller 'Youth'. Writer Brett Marty will make his directorial debut with the movie which is based on his 2016 short of the same name, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Brosnan, 67, will star as an engineer in the near future who's about to retire at age 70 when his company pays him to undergo a procedure to rewind his body's biological clock back to its prime. The process goes tragically wrong and his aging begins accelerating rapidly, so he attempts a more dangerous treatment. Marty has penned the script along with Josh Izenberg and Amelia Whitcomb. Jib Polhemus, Paul Schiff and Martin Brennan will produce the project with Laura Bickford and Hannah Leader serving as executive producers. Brosnan will next star in Netflix comedy 'Eurovision' and A24 horror ''False Positive'. He will also essay the role of the king in Columbia Pictures' movie musical 'Cinderella'.

Pierce Brosnan to headline sci-fi thriller 'Youth'

There has been enough talk about Marvel’s A-Force project and we have some information on it. What all Marvel fans do know about the said project is that it will be an all-female team of Avengers but we don’t know who will be leading the team.&nbsp;

It’s probable that Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel will be the first choice for the team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.&nbsp;

Marvel’s A-Force team was first brought to the limelight when the idea was teased in ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

In the climactic battle sequence of the film, all the female superheroes were seen standing including Rescue (Gwyneth Paltrow), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Shuri (Letitia Wright), Okoye (Danai Gurira), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly). They all joined hands to help Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel get rid of the Infinity Stone gauntlet.

Meanwhile, there has been no mention of this film in the Phase 4 movies and series announced late last year.&nbsp;

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There has been enough talk about Marvel’s A-Force project and we have some information on it. What all Marvel fans do know about the said project is that it will be an all-female team of Avengers but we don’t know who will be leading the team.

There has been enough talk about Marvel’s A-Force project and we have some information on it. What all Marvel fans do know about the said project is that it will be an all-female team of Avengers but we don’t know who will be leading the team. It’s probable that Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel will be the first choice for the team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel’s A-Force team was first brought to the limelight when the idea was teased in ‘Avengers: Endgame’. In the climactic battle sequence of the film, all the female superheroes were seen standing including Rescue (Gwyneth Paltrow), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Shuri (Letitia Wright), Okoye (Danai Gurira), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly). They all joined hands to help Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel get rid of the Infinity Stone gauntlet. Meanwhile, there has been no mention of this film in the Phase 4 movies and series announced late last year. Meet the World's Highest Paid Celebrities: From Kylie Jenner to Akshay Kumar From Lady Gaga to Elton John, celebrating Hollywood's LGBTQ icons

Will Brie Larson's Captain Marvel lead the team of A-Force, all-female team of Avengers?

'Evil Dead 2'&nbsp;actor Danny Hicks recently revealed that he has stage 4 cancer and is left with approximately one to three years of life. 
 
As per the news agency, the 68-year-old actor made the announcement through a post on his Facebook page. "To all of the people that I never got to meet, and the 6,018 die-hard fans that enjoyed my work. I have some bad news. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have approximately 1 to 3 years to live. But I gotta tell ya, I sure as hell packed a whole bunch of living into my 68 years," he wrote.

&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/top-5-hollywood-news-today-jk-rowling-called-transphobic-beyonce-gives-powerful-message-to-graduates-304286" hreflang="en">Top 5 Hollywood news today: JK Rowling called 'transphobic', Beyonce gives powerful message to graduates</a> 
 
"I got no change coming back that's for sure. And not too many regrets. Ok, gotta go. I'm gonna find out just what in the hell is going on down in that fruit cellar," his post further read. 
 
The post had a reference of the demise of his on-screen character of Jake in the 1987 horror film 'Evil Dead'.

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His role in the horror film was one of his first major roles. He continued collaborating with Raimi and appeared in his subsequent films 'Intruder',&nbsp;'Spider-Man 2' and 'Darkman'.&nbsp;

'Evil Dead 2' actor Danny Hicks recently revealed that he has stage 4 cancer and is left with approximately one to three years of life. As per the news agency, the 68-year-old actor made the announcement through a post on his Facebook page.

'Evil Dead 2' actor Danny Hicks recently revealed that he has stage 4 cancer and is left with approximately one to three years of life. As per the news agency, the 68-year-old actor made the announcement through a post on his Facebook page. "To all of the people that I never got to meet, and the 6,018 die-hard fans that enjoyed my work. I have some bad news. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have approximately 1 to 3 years to live. But I gotta tell ya, I sure as hell packed a whole bunch of living into my 68 years," he wrote. Top 5 Hollywood news today: JK Rowling called 'transphobic', Beyonce gives powerful message to graduates "I got no change coming back that's for sure. And not too many regrets. Ok, gotta go. I'm gonna find out just what in the hell is going on down in that fruit cellar," his post further read. The post had a reference of the demise of his on-screen character of Jake in the 1987 horror film 'Evil Dead'. Also read: Justin Bieber says his career has 'benefited off of black culture' His role in the horror film was one of his first major roles. He continued collaborating with Raimi and appeared in his subsequent films 'Intruder', 'Spider-Man 2' and 'Darkman'.

'Evil Dead 2' actor Danny Hicks diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

George Floyd's murder by a police officer in America has been condemned by the entire world. Several celebrities have joined protestors on streets demanding justice for his date and called out the racist attack. As a mark of tribute, several youth-centric channels like Comedy Central and MTV have decided to blackout on Tuesday for eight minutes. 
Here are the top stories of the day. 
 
James Cameron and 55-member crew reach New Zealand to restart film production 
 
As lockdown eases worldwide amid coronavirus, the international crew of James Cameron’s film ‘Avatar 2’ have got special permission to shoot in New Zealand. They have entered the country to shoot the film. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-cameron-and-55-member-crew-reach-new-zealand-to-restart-film-production-see-pics-302544">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-cameron-and-55-member-crew-reach-new-zealand-to-restart-film-production-see-pics-302544</a>

MTV, Comedy Central and other channels to go dark, record labels to hit pause as US protests rage 
 
Youth television channel MTV and other stablemate channels said they will go dark around the world on Monday to mark the death in police custody of George Floyd, joining other US entertainment outlets in condemning racial inequality. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mtv-comedy-central-and-other-channels-to-go-dark-record-labels-to-hit-pause-as-us-protests-rage-302612">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mtv-comedy-central-and-other-channels-to-go-dark-record-labels-to-hit-pause-as-us-protests-rage-302612</a>

Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling again 
 
Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/frequent-testing-less-contact-recommended-to-get-hollywood-cameras-rolling-again-302576">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/frequent-testing-less-contact-recommended-to-get-hollywood-cameras-rolling-again-302576</a>

&nbsp;'Twilight' actor Gregory Tyree Boyce died from drug use, by accident 
 
‘Twilight’ actor Gregory Tyree Boyce and his girlfriend died earlier last week in Las Vegas. Now, Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg said that he and girlfriend died from the effects of cocaine and fentanyl intoxication, and their deaths were accidental. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/twilight-actor-gregory-tyree-boyce-died-from-drug-use-by-accident-302505">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/twilight-actor-gregory-tyree-boyce-died-from-drug-use-by-accident-302505</a>

MMA's Angela Lee slams online bullying after TV star's death 
 
MMA fighter Angela Lee urged social media users to "think twice before you speak" after the death of a young wrestler and TV star who was targeted by online abuse. Lee, the ONE Championship atomweight title-holder, said she wished she'd been able to help Hana Kimura, who appeared in Japanese reality show "Terrace House" on Netflix. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mmas-angela-lee-slams-online-bullying-after-tv-stars-death-302580">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mmas-angela-lee-slams-online-bullying-after-tv-stars-death-302580</a>

George Floyd's murder by a police officer in America has been condemned by the entire world. Several celebrities have joined protestors on streets demanding justice for his date and called out the racist attack.

George Floyd's murder by a police officer in America has been condemned by the entire world. Several celebrities have joined protestors on streets demanding justice for his date and called out the racist attack. As a mark of tribute, several youth-centric channels like Comedy Central and MTV have decided to blackout on Tuesday for eight minutes. Here are the top stories of the day. James Cameron and 55-member crew reach New Zealand to restart film production As lockdown eases worldwide amid coronavirus, the international crew of James Cameron’s film ‘Avatar 2’ have got special permission to shoot in New Zealand. They have entered the country to shoot the film. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-cameron-and-55-member-crew-reach-new-zealand-to-restart-film-production-see-pics-302544 MTV, Comedy Central and other channels to go dark, record labels to hit pause as US protests rage Youth television channel MTV and other stablemate channels said they will go dark around the world on Monday to mark the death in police custody of George Floyd, joining other US entertainment outlets in condemning racial inequality. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mtv-comedy-central-and-other-channels-to-go-dark-record-labels-to-hit-pause-as-us-protests-rage-302612 Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling again Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/frequent-testing-less-contact-recommended-to-get-hollywood-cameras-rolling-again-302576 'Twilight' actor Gregory Tyree Boyce died from drug use, by accident ‘Twilight’ actor Gregory Tyree Boyce and his girlfriend died earlier last week in Las Vegas. Now, Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg said that he and girlfriend died from the effects of cocaine and fentanyl intoxication, and their deaths were accidental. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/twilight-actor-gregory-tyree-boyce-died-from-drug-use-by-accident-302505 MMA's Angela Lee slams online bullying after TV star's death MMA fighter Angela Lee urged social media users to "think twice before you speak" after the death of a young wrestler and TV star who was targeted by online abuse. Lee, the ONE Championship atomweight title-holder, said she wished she'd been able to help Hana Kimura, who appeared in Japanese reality show "Terrace House" on Netflix. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mmas-angela-lee-slams-online-bullying-after-tv-stars-death-302580

Top 5 Hollywood news today: James Cameron begins filming 'Avatar 2'; TV, Radio observe 'Blackout Tuesday'

Known to be vocal against injustice, Hollywood actor George Clooney has penned a powerful essay condemning the death of George Floyd. Clooney termed racism as the 'greatest pandemic' of America, of which no 'vaccine' has been found in 400 years. 
 
The essay has been published by Daily Beast where Clooney calls for "systemic change" in the US to tackle the problem of racism. 
 
"How many times have we seen people of colour killed by police?" he writes. 
 
"Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, Laquan McDonald. There is little doubt that George Floyd was murdered. We watched as he took his last breath at the hands of four police officers. Now we see another defiant reaction to the systemic cruel treatment of a portion of our citizens like we saw in 1968, 1992, and 2014. We don`t know when these protests will subside. We hope and pray that no one else will be killed. But we also know that very little will change," he continued. 
Clooney feels fundamental changes need to be made. 
 
"The anger and the frustration we see playing out once again in our streets is just a reminder of how little we`ve grown as a country from our original sin of slavery," he wrote, adding: "The fact that we aren`t actually buying and selling other human beings anymore is not a badge of honour. We need systemic change in our law enforcement and in our criminal justice system. ... This is our pandemic. It infects all of us, and in 400 years we`ve yet to find a vaccine." 
 
Clooney also took a dig at US President Donald Trump and write, "We need policymakers and politicians that reflect basic fairness to all of their citizens equally. Not leaders that stoke hatred and violence as if the idea of shooting looters could ever be anything less than a racial dog whistle," he said.

"So this week, as we`re wondering what it`s going to take to fix these seemingly insurmountable problems, just remember we created these issues so we can fix them. And there is only one way in this country to bring lasting change: Vote," concluded the star. 
 
The US at present is witnessing nationwide protests in following Floyd`s tragic death in Minnesota. He died after former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.

Known to be vocal against injustice, Hollywood actor George Clooney has penned a powerful essay condemning the death of George Floyd. Clooney termed racism as the 'greatest pandemic' of America, of which no 'vaccine' has been found in 400 years.

Known to be vocal against injustice, Hollywood actor George Clooney has penned a powerful essay condemning the death of George Floyd. Clooney termed racism as the 'greatest pandemic' of America, of which no 'vaccine' has been found in 400 years. The essay has been published by Daily Beast where Clooney calls for "systemic change" in the US to tackle the problem of racism. "How many times have we seen people of colour killed by police?" he writes. "Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, Laquan McDonald. There is little doubt that George Floyd was murdered. We watched as he took his last breath at the hands of four police officers. Now we see another defiant reaction to the systemic cruel treatment of a portion of our citizens like we saw in 1968, 1992, and 2014. We don`t know when these protests will subside. We hope and pray that no one else will be killed. But we also know that very little will change," he continued. Clooney feels fundamental changes need to be made. "The anger and the frustration we see playing out once again in our streets is just a reminder of how little we`ve grown as a country from our original sin of slavery," he wrote, adding: "The fact that we aren`t actually buying and selling other human beings anymore is not a badge of honour. We need systemic change in our law enforcement and in our criminal justice system. ... This is our pandemic. It infects all of us, and in 400 years we`ve yet to find a vaccine." Clooney also took a dig at US President Donald Trump and write, "We need policymakers and politicians that reflect basic fairness to all of their citizens equally. Not leaders that stoke hatred and violence as if the idea of shooting looters could ever be anything less than a racial dog whistle," he said. "So this week, as we`re wondering what it`s going to take to fix these seemingly insurmountable problems, just remember we created these issues so we can fix them. And there is only one way in this country to bring lasting change: Vote," concluded the star. The US at present is witnessing nationwide protests in following Floyd`s tragic death in Minnesota. He died after former police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.

George Clooney writes on George Floyd's death: Racism is the greatest pandemic

While the US protests don’t seem to die down over the death of George Floyd, a black man at the hands of a police officer; Dream Hampton, executive producer of ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ will direct ‘Black Wall Street’, a limited documentary series about the Tulsa Race Massacre.

It was a deadly act of racial violence committed 99 years ago.

As the project was announced, Dram Hampton said, "Black people from Tulsa have refused to let the Greenwood District Massacre be erased from history. I'm so inspired by their persistence to lift up the stories of what North Tulsa was before the massacre," about the burning of Tulsa's Greenwood District, dubbed ‘Black Wall Street’ for its collection of successful African American-owned businesses.

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In 1921, over 300 African Americans were killed and thousands more were displaced as the Greenwood District was set ablaze. "As the centennial approaches they are still searching for a mass grave they believe contains the bodies of the victims of the Black Wall Street Massacre, and they are still demanding reparations. I'm inspired to learn this history from them, and to tell their ongoing story,” Hampton added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-hollywood-actor-john-cusack-shares-video-of-police-who-came-at-me-with-batons-during-us-protests-302274" hreflang="en">Hollywood actor John Cusack shares video of police who 'came at me with batons' during US protests</a>

Dream Hampton's Emmy-nominated Lifetime miniseries ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ on the disgraced rapper broke ratings records and set in motion criminal investigations against him.&nbsp;

While the US protests don’t seem to die down over the death of George Floyd, a black man at the hands of a police officer; Dream Hampton, executive producer of ‘Surviving R.

While the US protests don’t seem to die down over the death of George Floyd, a black man at the hands of a police officer; Dream Hampton, executive producer of ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ will direct ‘Black Wall Street’, a limited documentary series about the Tulsa Race Massacre. It was a deadly act of racial violence committed 99 years ago. As the project was announced, Dram Hampton said, "Black people from Tulsa have refused to let the Greenwood District Massacre be erased from history. I'm so inspired by their persistence to lift up the stories of what North Tulsa was before the massacre," about the burning of Tulsa's Greenwood District, dubbed ‘Black Wall Street’ for its collection of successful African American-owned businesses. Spike Lee releases film ‘3 Brothers – Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd’ In 1921, over 300 African Americans were killed and thousands more were displaced as the Greenwood District was set ablaze. "As the centennial approaches they are still searching for a mass grave they believe contains the bodies of the victims of the Black Wall Street Massacre, and they are still demanding reparations. I'm inspired to learn this history from them, and to tell their ongoing story,” Hampton added. Hollywood actor John Cusack shares video of police who 'came at me with batons' during US protests Dream Hampton's Emmy-nominated Lifetime miniseries ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ on the disgraced rapper broke ratings records and set in motion criminal investigations against him.

In the wake of protests, 'Surviving R Kelly' producer to direct docu film ‘Black Wall Street’

Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States.

An entertainment industry task force sent dozens of recommendations to the governors of California and New York, two of the largest US production hubs, and was awaiting a green light to return to sets. Filming around the world was halted in mid-March to help curb the coronavirus pandemic. 
 
In a 22-page blueprint, the task force urged regular testing for cast and crew and daily monitoring of symptoms through temperature checks or other measures. Crew members would be told to wear face masks. 
 
Actors, however, would not be able to wear masks or other personal protective equipment while filming. They would be advised to minimize scenes with close contact or use digital effects to portray intimate moments. TV shows also would be discouraged from filming before a live audience. 
 
The guidelines were developed by a task force that included representatives from Walt Disney Co , Netflix Inc , AT&amp;T Inc`s Warner Bros and Comcast Corp`s NBCUniversal, plus unions including SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and the Directors Guild of America. 
 
Testing is "the cornerstone" of the recommendations and rapid results will be needed, according to a statement from Directors Guild President Thomas Schlamme and the group`s national executive director, Russell Hollander. 
 
"Without testing, the entire cast and crew would be working in an environment of unknown risk," the statement said. 
Actors and those in closest contact with them should be tested more often, they added, since they will not be wearing personal protective equipment while on camera. 
 
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will discuss its requirements for restarting productions in the county, home to several movie studios and sound stages.

Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States.

Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States. An entertainment industry task force sent dozens of recommendations to the governors of California and New York, two of the largest US production hubs, and was awaiting a green light to return to sets. Filming around the world was halted in mid-March to help curb the coronavirus pandemic. In a 22-page blueprint, the task force urged regular testing for cast and crew and daily monitoring of symptoms through temperature checks or other measures. Crew members would be told to wear face masks. Actors, however, would not be able to wear masks or other personal protective equipment while filming. They would be advised to minimize scenes with close contact or use digital effects to portray intimate moments. TV shows also would be discouraged from filming before a live audience. The guidelines were developed by a task force that included representatives from Walt Disney Co , Netflix Inc , AT&T Inc`s Warner Bros and Comcast Corp`s NBCUniversal, plus unions including SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and the Directors Guild of America. Testing is "the cornerstone" of the recommendations and rapid results will be needed, according to a statement from Directors Guild President Thomas Schlamme and the group`s national executive director, Russell Hollander. "Without testing, the entire cast and crew would be working in an environment of unknown risk," the statement said. Actors and those in closest contact with them should be tested more often, they added, since they will not be wearing personal protective equipment while on camera. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will discuss its requirements for restarting productions in the county, home to several movie studios and sound stages.

Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling again

Actor John Cusack joined protestors on streets of Los Angeles to protest against the killing George Floyd by a policeman. Cusack shared a video of one of the protests that he became a part of over the weekend and stated that how the police came after him a baton. 
 
A number of Hollywood stars and singers have come out in support of #BlackLivesMatter including singer-actress Lady Gaga. 
 
Here are the top stories of the day. 
 
Hollywood actor John Cusack shares video of police who 'came at me with batons' during US protests 
 
With more number of Hollywood celebs extending support for ‘Black Lives Matter’ as a black man named George Floyd lost his life due to police brutality, actor John Cusack shared a video of one of the protests that he became a part of over the weekend. As situation got out of control in many areas of Los Angeles and neighbouring cities, John shared multiple pictures and videos as he stepped out to protest in Chicago over the death of George Floyd. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-hollywood-actor-john-cusack-shares-video-of-police-who-came-at-me-with-batons-during-us-protests-302274">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-hollywood-actor-john-cusack-shares-video-of-police-who-came-at-me-with-batons-during-us-protests-302274</a>

Lady Gaga issues statement on Black Lives Matter protests in the US and racism 
 
As the US protests gain momentum, Lady Gaga posted a lengthy message on social media on the unrest in the country. She called out racism in the country and more. In her post, Lady Gaga expressed reluctance that anything she would say "will incite further anger, although that is precisely the emotion that’s justified. I do not wish to contribute to more violence, I wish to contribute to a solution." 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-issues-statement-on-black-lives-matter-protests-in-the-us-and-racism-302349">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-issues-statement-on-black-lives-matter-protests-in-the-us-and-racism-302349</a>

Spike Lee releases film ‘3 Brothers – Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd’ 
 
Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee recently debuted a new short film titled ‘3 Brothers- Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd’ which is a compilation of the scene from his 1989 film ‘Do The Right Thing’. It features the death of Radio Raheem and video of the deaths of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd earlier this week. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/spike-lee-releases-film-3-brothers-radio-raheem-eric-garner-and-george-floyd-302296">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/spike-lee-releases-film-3-brothers-radio-raheem-eric-garner-and-george-floyd-302296</a>

BTS makes history as 'DNA' becomes first Korean music video to cross 1 billion views 
 
BTS makes history yet again as the Korean pop band charted new heights of success. The boy band made YouTube story as their recently released music video titled ‘DNA’ hit the 1 billion mark on YouTube. With this, BTS has become the first Korean boy band’s music video ever to achieve the feat. 
 
read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-bts-makes-history-as-dna-becomes-first-korean-music-video-to-cross-1-billion-views-302282">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-bts-makes-history-as-dna-becomes-first-korean-music-video-to-cross-1-billion-views-302282</a>

Madonna criticised for commenting on George Floyd's death with a dance video of her son 
 
Madonna's 'tribute' to George Floyd has not gone down well with people. The popstar joined millions across the world in condemning security guard George Floyd's murder. 
 
Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/madonna-criticised-for-commenting-on-george-floyds-death-with-a-dance-video-of-her-son-302432"> https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/madonna-criticised-for-commenting-on-george-floyds-death-with-a-dance-video-of-her-son-302432</a>

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Actor John Cusack joined protestors on streets of Los Angeles to protest against the killing George Floyd by a policeman. Cusack shared a video of one of the protests that he became a part of over the weekend and stated that how the police came after him a baton.

Actor John Cusack joined protestors on streets of Los Angeles to protest against the killing George Floyd by a policeman. Cusack shared a video of one of the protests that he became a part of over the weekend and stated that how the police came after him a baton. A number of Hollywood stars and singers have come out in support of #BlackLivesMatter including singer-actress Lady Gaga. Here are the top stories of the day. Hollywood actor John Cusack shares video of police who 'came at me with batons' during US protests With more number of Hollywood celebs extending support for ‘Black Lives Matter’ as a black man named George Floyd lost his life due to police brutality, actor John Cusack shared a video of one of the protests that he became a part of over the weekend. As situation got out of control in many areas of Los Angeles and neighbouring cities, John shared multiple pictures and videos as he stepped out to protest in Chicago over the death of George Floyd. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-hollywood-actor-john-cusack-shares-video-of-police-who-came-at-me-with-batons-during-us-protests-302274 Lady Gaga issues statement on Black Lives Matter protests in the US and racism As the US protests gain momentum, Lady Gaga posted a lengthy message on social media on the unrest in the country. She called out racism in the country and more. In her post, Lady Gaga expressed reluctance that anything she would say "will incite further anger, although that is precisely the emotion that’s justified. I do not wish to contribute to more violence, I wish to contribute to a solution." Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-issues-statement-on-black-lives-matter-protests-in-the-us-and-racism-302349 Spike Lee releases film ‘3 Brothers – Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd’ Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee recently debuted a new short film titled ‘3 Brothers- Radio Raheem, Eric Garner and George Floyd’ which is a compilation of the scene from his 1989 film ‘Do The Right Thing’. It features the death of Radio Raheem and video of the deaths of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd earlier this week. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/spike-lee-releases-film-3-brothers-radio-raheem-eric-garner-and-george-floyd-302296 BTS makes history as 'DNA' becomes first Korean music video to cross 1 billion views BTS makes history yet again as the Korean pop band charted new heights of success. The boy band made YouTube story as their recently released music video titled ‘DNA’ hit the 1 billion mark on YouTube. With this, BTS has become the first Korean boy band’s music video ever to achieve the feat. read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-bts-makes-history-as-dna-becomes-first-korean-music-video-to-cross-1-billion-views-302282 Madonna criticised for commenting on George Floyd's death with a dance video of her son Madonna's 'tribute' to George Floyd has not gone down well with people. The popstar joined millions across the world in condemning security guard George Floyd's murder. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/madonna-criticised-for-commenting-on-george-floyds-death-with-a-dance-video-of-her-son-302432

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Lady Gaga comments on #BlackLivesMatter, BTS creates history

Harry Connick Jr., Brad Pitt and more celebrities are teaming up for an upcoming star-studded special, 'United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes',&nbsp;which will honour essential workers across America. 
 
According to the news agency, on Thursday, the Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammy Awards annually, announced that the two-hour special will air on CBS in June.

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'United We Sing'&nbsp;will follow host Connick Jr. and his filmmaker-daughter Georgia Connick, as they take a road trip in an RV, celebrating and thanking essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In pics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-king-eternal-monarch-to-love-alarm-korean-dramas-to-binge-watch-on-netflix-this-weekend-301815" hreflang="en">'The King: Eternal monarch' to 'Love Alarm': Korean dramas to binge-watch on Netflix this weekend</a> 
 
The Connicks will start their journey at their home in Connecticut and will visit various cities along the way before reaching their final destination of New Orleans.

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According to a press release, "at each stop, the father-daughter duo listens to the stories of essential workers in healthcare, food preparation, sanitation, law enforcement, trucking and more to honour their dedication and public service during this unique moment in history." 
 
In addition, Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Bullock, Queen Latifah, Renee Zellweger and Drew Brees will all deliver special messages to workers. 
 
The event will also feature performances by Hancock, John Fogerty, Jamie Foxx, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Andra Day, Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty, Rockin Dopsie, Jon Batiste and Connick Jr. 
 
The special event has been organised to invite people to donate to charities supporting underserved children, including No Kid Hungry and the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans, as well as to the MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund, which is a charitable organization of the Recording Academy.

Harry Connick Jr., Brad Pitt and more celebrities are teaming up for an upcoming star-studded special, 'United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes', which will honour essential workers across America.

Harry Connick Jr., Brad Pitt and more celebrities are teaming up for an upcoming star-studded special, 'United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes', which will honour essential workers across America. According to the news agency, on Thursday, the Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammy Awards annually, announced that the two-hour special will air on CBS in June. Also read: Harvey Weinstein raped four more women according to a new lawsuit 'United We Sing' will follow host Connick Jr. and his filmmaker-daughter Georgia Connick, as they take a road trip in an RV, celebrating and thanking essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. In pics: 'The King: Eternal monarch' to 'Love Alarm': Korean dramas to binge-watch on Netflix this weekend The Connicks will start their journey at their home in Connecticut and will visit various cities along the way before reaching their final destination of New Orleans. Also read: 'Sonic' sequel in the works at Paramount According to a press release, "at each stop, the father-daughter duo listens to the stories of essential workers in healthcare, food preparation, sanitation, law enforcement, trucking and more to honour their dedication and public service during this unique moment in history." In addition, Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Sandra Bullock, Queen Latifah, Renee Zellweger and Drew Brees will all deliver special messages to workers. The event will also feature performances by Hancock, John Fogerty, Jamie Foxx, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Andra Day, Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty, Rockin Dopsie, Jon Batiste and Connick Jr. The special event has been organised to invite people to donate to charities supporting underserved children, including No Kid Hungry and the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans, as well as to the MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund, which is a charitable organization of the Recording Academy.

Harry Connick Jr, Brad Pitt and more team up for 'United We Sing'

Lori Loughlin and her husband have pleaded guilty to the US admission scam case. Meanwhile 'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey will be seen playing author Emily Bronte in a new biopic. 
 
Here are the top stories of the day. 
 
Actress Lori Loughlin, husband to plead guilty to US college admissions scam 
 
‘Full House’ actress Lori Loughlin and her husband have agreed to plead guilty to US charges they conspired to fraudulently secure their daughter's admission to the University of Southern California, federal prosecutors said on Thursday. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-lori-loughlin-husband-to-plead-guilty-to-us-college-admissions-scam-300294">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-lori-loughlin-husband-to-plead-guilty-to-us-college-admissions-scam-300294</a> 
 
Jennifer Connelly talks about working with Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun: Maverick' 
 
Actor Jennifer Connelly has some high praise for her co-star. According to news agency, the 49-year-old Oscar winner recently spoke with 'Extra' on what it was like to work with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. 
 
Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-lori-loughlin-husband-to-plead-guilty-to-us-college-admissions-scam-300294"> https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-connelly-talks-about-working-with-tom-cruise-in-top-gun-maverick-300425</a>

Popcorn, palm trees and face masks: Cannes rolls out drive-in cinema 
The Riviera resort of Cannes should have been playing host to the world’s biggest names in film. Instead, with its annual film festival postponed and the red carpet rolled up, locals made do with a drive-in cinema in a beachfront car park. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/popcorn-palm-trees-and-face-masks-cannes-rolls-out-drive-in-cinema-300298">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/popcorn-palm-trees-and-face-masks-cannes-rolls-out-drive-in-cinema-300298</a>

'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey to play 'Wuthering Heights' author Emily Bronte in biopic 
 
Loved watching ‘Sex Education’? Well, the lead actress of the show has grabbed another big project -- this time to lead a biopic on ‘Wuthering Heights’ author Emily Bronte.&nbsp; The film will be helmed by Frances O’Connor. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sex-education-star-emma-mackey-to-play-wuthering-heights-author-emily-bronte-in-biopic-300311">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sex-education-star-emma-mackey-to-play-wuthering-heights-author-emily-bronte-in-biopic-300311</a>

Esai Morales replaces Nicholas Hoult as villain in ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ 
 
Nicholas Hoult has been replaced by Esai Morales. Although there isn’t any information on what the role entailed, we do know that Nicholas had to step back due to scheduling concerns that went topsy turvy as everything had to shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/esai-morales-replaces-nicholas-hoult-as-villain-in-mission-impossible-7-300384">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/esai-morales-replaces-nicholas-hoult-as-villain-in-mission-impossible-7-300384</a>

Lori Loughlin and her husband have pleaded guilty to the US admission scam case. Meanwhile 'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey will be seen playing author Emily Bronte in a new biopic.

Lori Loughlin and her husband have pleaded guilty to the US admission scam case. Meanwhile 'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey will be seen playing author Emily Bronte in a new biopic. Here are the top stories of the day. Actress Lori Loughlin, husband to plead guilty to US college admissions scam ‘Full House’ actress Lori Loughlin and her husband have agreed to plead guilty to US charges they conspired to fraudulently secure their daughter's admission to the University of Southern California, federal prosecutors said on Thursday. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/actress-lori-loughlin-husband-to-plead-guilty-to-us-college-admissions-scam-300294 Jennifer Connelly talks about working with Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor Jennifer Connelly has some high praise for her co-star. According to news agency, the 49-year-old Oscar winner recently spoke with 'Extra' on what it was like to work with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-connelly-talks-about-working-with-tom-cruise-in-top-gun-maverick-300425 Popcorn, palm trees and face masks: Cannes rolls out drive-in cinema The Riviera resort of Cannes should have been playing host to the world’s biggest names in film. Instead, with its annual film festival postponed and the red carpet rolled up, locals made do with a drive-in cinema in a beachfront car park. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/popcorn-palm-trees-and-face-masks-cannes-rolls-out-drive-in-cinema-300298 'Sex Education' star Emma Mackey to play 'Wuthering Heights' author Emily Bronte in biopic Loved watching ‘Sex Education’? Well, the lead actress of the show has grabbed another big project -- this time to lead a biopic on ‘Wuthering Heights’ author Emily Bronte. The film will be helmed by Frances O’Connor. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sex-education-star-emma-mackey-to-play-wuthering-heights-author-emily-bronte-in-biopic-300311 Esai Morales replaces Nicholas Hoult as villain in ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Nicholas Hoult has been replaced by Esai Morales. Although there isn’t any information on what the role entailed, we do know that Nicholas had to step back due to scheduling concerns that went topsy turvy as everything had to shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/esai-morales-replaces-nicholas-hoult-as-villain-in-mission-impossible-7-300384

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Lori Loughlin pleads guilty to US admission scandal, Cannes to roll out drive-in cinemas

‘Twilight’ star Gregory Tyree Boyce and girlfriend were found dead in their home in Las Vegas.

The cause of the couple's deaths have not been revealed. &nbsp; &nbsp;

According to reports, white powdery substance was found at the scene, but this is unconfirmed by authorities.&nbsp;

Gregory Boyce was known for his role as Tyler Crowley in the first ‘Twilight’ franchise movie. His character almost hit Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart, with a car before she's saved by Robert Pattinson's character, Edward Cullen. He also appeared in the film short ‘Apocalypse’ in 2018.&nbsp;

Boyce's mother, Lisa Wayne, mourned her son's death in a Facebook post on Sunday.&nbsp;

She revealed that Boyce had ambitions of starting a wing business, West Wings, and Adepoju was helping him.&nbsp;

She wrote, "We were supposed to meet on Tuesday with my dad to discuss some plans for our near future to launch us into a great future, but that never happened.&nbsp;Greggy, if I could get my chef on like you, I'd continue this West Wings and set your baby girl up for life. You told me that you didn't want me to work, you wanted to take care of me. Oh man, this is killing me Hunny."

"I'm sick without you. I'm torn, I'm lost. I'm in pain. I'd text you or call you when I was broken or worried about something, and you'd tell me, Ma, I got you, we'll get thru this together. Boy. Why did you leave me?" she wrote.&nbsp;

‘Twilight’ star Gregory Tyree Boyce and girlfriend were found dead in their home in Las Vegas. The cause of the couple's deaths have not been revealed. According to reports, white powdery substance was found at the scene, but this is unconfirmed by authorities.

‘Twilight’ star Gregory Tyree Boyce and girlfriend were found dead in their home in Las Vegas. The cause of the couple's deaths have not been revealed. According to reports, white powdery substance was found at the scene, but this is unconfirmed by authorities. Gregory Boyce was known for his role as Tyler Crowley in the first ‘Twilight’ franchise movie. His character almost hit Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart, with a car before she's saved by Robert Pattinson's character, Edward Cullen. He also appeared in the film short ‘Apocalypse’ in 2018. Boyce's mother, Lisa Wayne, mourned her son's death in a Facebook post on Sunday. She revealed that Boyce had ambitions of starting a wing business, West Wings, and Adepoju was helping him. She wrote, "We were supposed to meet on Tuesday with my dad to discuss some plans for our near future to launch us into a great future, but that never happened. Greggy, if I could get my chef on like you, I'd continue this West Wings and set your baby girl up for life. You told me that you didn't want me to work, you wanted to take care of me. Oh man, this is killing me Hunny." "I'm sick without you. I'm torn, I'm lost. I'm in pain. I'd text you or call you when I was broken or worried about something, and you'd tell me, Ma, I got you, we'll get thru this together. Boy. Why did you leave me?" she wrote.

'Twilight' actor Gregory Boyce and girlfriend found dead at Las Vegas home

Katy Perry goes nude&nbsp;in her new music video 'Daisies', meanwhile Warner Bros. is re-releasing Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Here are other top&nbsp;Hollywood news today: 
 
Naomi Campbell wears a full hazmat suit and face shield on flight 
 
Naomi Campbell was the first to teach us how to take precautionary steps to protect herself from coronavirus while travelling. And she has done it again as she donned her full hazmat suit and face mask face shield and goggles, once more while boarding a flight. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/naomi-campbell-wears-full-hazmat-suit-and-face-shield-on-flight-299356">Read more</a> 
 
Watch: Pregnant Katy Perry strips nude in 'Daisies' music video, showing off her baby bump 
 
Katy Perry and her music have always made a mark. This time as the singer revealed her single ‘Daisies’, the internet went haywire as the pregnant singer goes nude while she sings amid nature.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-pregnant-katy-perry-strips-nude-in-daisies-music-video-showing-off-her-baby-bump-299441">Read more</a> 
 
New Jersey doctor wins role in Kevin Hart's next film as winner of All In Challenge 
 
Someone got lucky over the weekend as Kevin Hart, who had put up an All-In Challenge contest with a walk-on role in a future film to a healthcare worker in the COVID-19 fight, found his winner.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/new-jersey-doctor-wins-role-in-kevin-harts-next-film-as-winner-of-all-in-challenge-299456">Read more</a> 
 
Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy to re-release in Hong Kong and Taiwan 
 
Film fans in &nbsp;Hong Kong and Taiwan got their treat as Warner Bros. announced that they will be re-releasing Christopher Nolan's iconic 'The Dark Knight' trilogy into theatres for a limited time. <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/christopher-nolans-dark-knight-trilogy-to-re-release-in-hong-kong-taiwan-299470">Read more</a> 
 
'Scarface' actor Geno Silva dead at 72 
 
Best known for his role as The Skull in ‘Scarface’, actor Geno Silva died at the age of 72. He was the hitman who took out Al Pacino’s character in the climax of the film.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/scarface-actor-geno-silva-dead-at-72-299329"> Read more</a>

Katy Perry goes nude in her new music video 'Daisies', meanwhile Warner Bros. is re-releasing Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Here are other top Hollywood news today: Naomi Campbell wears a full hazmat suit and face shield on flight Naomi Campbell was the first to teach us how to take precautionary steps to protect herself from coronavirus while travelling.

Katy Perry goes nude in her new music video 'Daisies', meanwhile Warner Bros. is re-releasing Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Here are other top Hollywood news today: Naomi Campbell wears a full hazmat suit and face shield on flight Naomi Campbell was the first to teach us how to take precautionary steps to protect herself from coronavirus while travelling. And she has done it again as she donned her full hazmat suit and face mask face shield and goggles, once more while boarding a flight. Read more Watch: Pregnant Katy Perry strips nude in 'Daisies' music video, showing off her baby bump Katy Perry and her music have always made a mark. This time as the singer revealed her single ‘Daisies’, the internet went haywire as the pregnant singer goes nude while she sings amid nature.Read more New Jersey doctor wins role in Kevin Hart's next film as winner of All In Challenge Someone got lucky over the weekend as Kevin Hart, who had put up an All-In Challenge contest with a walk-on role in a future film to a healthcare worker in the COVID-19 fight, found his winner.Read more Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy to re-release in Hong Kong and Taiwan Film fans in Hong Kong and Taiwan got their treat as Warner Bros. announced that they will be re-releasing Christopher Nolan's iconic 'The Dark Knight' trilogy into theatres for a limited time. Read more 'Scarface' actor Geno Silva dead at 72 Best known for his role as The Skull in ‘Scarface’, actor Geno Silva died at the age of 72. He was the hitman who took out Al Pacino’s character in the climax of the film. Read more

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Katy Perry goes nude, 'Dark Knight' trilogy re-release

Can Hollywood couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt get any cuter?

For the unversed, John Krasinski every Sunday, has been hosting a YouTube show he calls Some Good News. In this episode, John brought ‘The Office’ cast for a special segment in which he wed two people who got engaged Jim and Pam’s way. Jim was John’s character’s name in the hit show ‘The Office’.&nbsp;

The episode started with John’s wife and actress Emily Blunt starting the show while imitating John to which he opposed and got on his seat. But what takes the cake is a full-blown wedding that John arranges and gets ‘The Office’ cast for celebration -- from Steve Carell to Jenna Fischer to Mindy Kaling and others.

Watch it here:

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A couple named Susan and John got married virtually with both sets of parents in attendance as John Krasinski arranged for it. He also got Jenna Fischer as the girl’s maid of honour and himself became the best man.&nbsp;

The cast of ‘The Office’ then showed up to dance to Forever by Chris Brown.

There was also a performance from country singer Zac Brown who performed a specially written for the occasion.&nbsp;

Can Hollywood couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt get any cuter? For the unversed, John Krasinski every Sunday, has been hosting a YouTube show he calls Some Good News.

Can Hollywood couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt get any cuter? For the unversed, John Krasinski every Sunday, has been hosting a YouTube show he calls Some Good News. In this episode, John brought ‘The Office’ cast for a special segment in which he wed two people who got engaged Jim and Pam’s way. Jim was John’s character’s name in the hit show ‘The Office’. The episode started with John’s wife and actress Emily Blunt starting the show while imitating John to which he opposed and got on his seat. But what takes the cake is a full-blown wedding that John arranges and gets ‘The Office’ cast for celebration -- from Steve Carell to Jenna Fischer to Mindy Kaling and others. Watch it here: A couple named Susan and John got married virtually with both sets of parents in attendance as John Krasinski arranged for it. He also got Jenna Fischer as the girl’s maid of honour and himself became the best man. The cast of ‘The Office’ then showed up to dance to Forever by Chris Brown. There was also a performance from country singer Zac Brown who performed a specially written for the occasion.

John Krasinski brings together 'The Office' cast for a Zoom wedding; watch here

For Priyanshu Painyuli, who featured in Chris Hemsworth's ‘Extraction’, the biggest challenge was speaking in Bengali in an English film. Priyanshu played Asif, a Bangladeshi drug lord in the film. He is the main antagonist who is responsible to bringing Taylor (Hemsworth) to Dhaka on a mission to extract a boy who has been kidnapped by Priyanshu’s men.

The actor can be seen speaking in only in Bengali throughout the film. “The most challenging and interesting thing about playing this Bangladeshi guy was to speak in Bengali,” admits Priyanshu in a chat with WION.

The film, which was exclusively made for Netflix, has got a great response from the audience and is the biggest film for the OTT platform.

With a cast comprising of Hemsworth, Randeep Hooda, and Pankaj Tripathi, Priyanshu was rather an uncanny choice to play an antagonist. “I used to joke around with Sam (Hargrave, the director of the film) on the sets that you have made me the villain but I am not part of any fight sequence,” Priyanshu recalls. Instead, he played a calm, quiet yet menacing Asif who controlled almost the entire city from his fortress.

A ‘pahadi’ from Dehradun who has spent his growing up years in Bengaluru, Priyanshu was offered the role because the casting director thought he was a Bengali because of his first name. “The casting director called me and straight away asked if I could speak in Bengali?” says the actor.

With a little help from his friends including actress Ronjini Chakraborty, Priyanshu recorded a few lines in Bangla and sent casting director Tess Joseph audio clips to convince her that he could do the part. Another round of audition soon followed and Priyanshu eventually landed the role. But the actor had to be tutored in the local dialect of Dhaka which is strikingly different from the Bengali language that is common in India.

“They got a Bangladeshi filmmaker on board called Rafael. He was from Dhaka, he trained us in the language 2 months before the shoot. All of us had to go through training, were tutored for two months to look and behave like locals of Dhaka. They kept the language authentic,” said Priyanshu.

In fact, ‘Extraction’ is perhaps one of the rare Hollywood films that had actors speaking multiple languages instead of English throughout. “If you see the portions in Mumbai- the characters are speaking Hindi, people in Bangladesh speaking the local language then Chris is speaking in English. Most of English films have even Asians speaking in English, they will throw in local words in between but here they have the characterization very authentic,” Priyanshu pointed out.

Describing his character Aamir Asif in ‘Extraction’ as a “prince”, the actor says that while he was given a clear brief by his director about his role, he also created a perception of the character and his background while preparing for the film. “Sam and I discussed that this guy has got this business from family. He has inherited it and its father’s business that he is now taking care of. Which is why you see him giving life lessons to people.. something that he has picked up from his father, he has the prince demeanor. I purposely did not want to make him shout or show off his power through his body language, because when you are a king, you don’t have to prove it to the world. That makes the character of Aamir interesting. He orders, commands, gives life lessons. He is very clear. He is dangerous, cunning but calm.”

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Apart from playing the lead, Chris Hemsworth was also the co-producer of ‘Extraction’. Interestingly, while Priyanshu played the antagonist, he did not have any scene with Chris Hemsworth. “We met on the sets though, a few times and it was great. Never thought he would be so relaxed and so cool,” Priyanshu said. The actor is self-confessed fan of Marvel and Thor- a character Hemsworth has famously played on the screen. “In my head, I always thought that I would be star-struck whenever I would meet him because I have watched his films. But that didn’t happen at all. When I first met him, he was so calm and it was just like meeting any other co-actor or a friend. He has got a very Australian vibe that makes you feel very comfortable around him,” the actor said.

Priyanshu made his film debut in 'Love at First Sight' in 2016 but his breakout performance came in 2017 in Vikramaditya Motwane’s ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’- a film that did not create much noise when it was released in theatres but traveled far and wide after its digital release. The actor feels the avenues have opened up for more content with the popularity of OTT platforms in India. But he confesses he is a cinema lover. “I have to watch a film every week on the big screen. I have learnt filmmaking, so cinema will always be fascinating for me.”

The actor has a strong background in theatre for years and has also made short films and says theatre will always be his first love.”There’s a different high performing in front of live audience and see their reactions,” the actor says candidly.

Having worked in Indian films and now in Hollywood- does he feel the working environment is different in two industries? “In Hollywood, they are very particular about time. Also, Indian sets are noisy,” laughs Priyanshu and adds, “Culturally we Indians talk loudly. But on their sets, everyone is always softly speaking.”&nbsp; The actor though admits that in India things have evolved over the years and that now most films are time-bound and stick to the script and technically at par with Hollywood.

With ‘Extraction’ getting a great response, do we get to see him in more Hollywood projects, we ask, “I hope so!” 
the actor says and adds that he will next be seen in Rashmi Rocket opposite Taapsee Pannu. “The prep was on but we had to stop because of the lockdown, let’s see when we can resume our shoot again,” the actor says as he signs off.

For Priyanshu Painyuli, who featured in Chris Hemsworth's ‘Extraction’, the biggest challenge was speaking in Bengali in an English film. Priyanshu played Asif, a Bangladeshi drug lord in the film.

For Priyanshu Painyuli, who featured in Chris Hemsworth's ‘Extraction’, the biggest challenge was speaking in Bengali in an English film. Priyanshu played Asif, a Bangladeshi drug lord in the film. He is the main antagonist who is responsible to bringing Taylor (Hemsworth) to Dhaka on a mission to extract a boy who has been kidnapped by Priyanshu’s men. The actor can be seen speaking in only in Bengali throughout the film. “The most challenging and interesting thing about playing this Bangladeshi guy was to speak in Bengali,” admits Priyanshu in a chat with WION. The film, which was exclusively made for Netflix, has got a great response from the audience and is the biggest film for the OTT platform. With a cast comprising of Hemsworth, Randeep Hooda, and Pankaj Tripathi, Priyanshu was rather an uncanny choice to play an antagonist. “I used to joke around with Sam (Hargrave, the director of the film) on the sets that you have made me the villain but I am not part of any fight sequence,” Priyanshu recalls. Instead, he played a calm, quiet yet menacing Asif who controlled almost the entire city from his fortress. A ‘pahadi’ from Dehradun who has spent his growing up years in Bengaluru, Priyanshu was offered the role because the casting director thought he was a Bengali because of his first name. “The casting director called me and straight away asked if I could speak in Bengali?” says the actor. With a little help from his friends including actress Ronjini Chakraborty, Priyanshu recorded a few lines in Bangla and sent casting director Tess Joseph audio clips to convince her that he could do the part. Another round of audition soon followed and Priyanshu eventually landed the role. But the actor had to be tutored in the local dialect of Dhaka which is strikingly different from the Bengali language that is common in India. “They got a Bangladeshi filmmaker on board called Rafael. He was from Dhaka, he trained us in the language 2 months before the shoot. All of us had to go through training, were tutored for two months to look and behave like locals of Dhaka. They kept the language authentic,” said Priyanshu. In fact, ‘Extraction’ is perhaps one of the rare Hollywood films that had actors speaking multiple languages instead of English throughout. “If you see the portions in Mumbai- the characters are speaking Hindi, people in Bangladesh speaking the local language then Chris is speaking in English. Most of English films have even Asians speaking in English, they will throw in local words in between but here they have the characterization very authentic,” Priyanshu pointed out. Describing his character Aamir Asif in ‘Extraction’ as a “prince”, the actor says that while he was given a clear brief by his director about his role, he also created a perception of the character and his background while preparing for the film. “Sam and I discussed that this guy has got this business from family. He has inherited it and its father’s business that he is now taking care of. Which is why you see him giving life lessons to people.. something that he has picked up from his father, he has the prince demeanor. I purposely did not want to make him shout or show off his power through his body language, because when you are a king, you don’t have to prove it to the world. That makes the character of Aamir interesting. He orders, commands, gives life lessons. He is very clear. He is dangerous, cunning but calm.” Apart from playing the lead, Chris Hemsworth was also the co-producer of ‘Extraction’. Interestingly, while Priyanshu played the antagonist, he did not have any scene with Chris Hemsworth. “We met on the sets though, a few times and it was great. Never thought he would be so relaxed and so cool,” Priyanshu said. The actor is self-confessed fan of Marvel and Thor- a character Hemsworth has famously played on the screen. “In my head, I always thought that I would be star-struck whenever I would meet him because I have watched his films. But that didn’t happen at all. When I first met him, he was so calm and it was just like meeting any other co-actor or a friend. He has got a very Australian vibe that makes you feel very comfortable around him,” the actor said. Priyanshu made his film debut in 'Love at First Sight' in 2016 but his breakout performance came in 2017 in Vikramaditya Motwane’s ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’- a film that did not create much noise when it was released in theatres but traveled far and wide after its digital release. The actor feels the avenues have opened up for more content with the popularity of OTT platforms in India. But he confesses he is a cinema lover. “I have to watch a film every week on the big screen. I have learnt filmmaking, so cinema will always be fascinating for me.” The actor has a strong background in theatre for years and has also made short films and says theatre will always be his first love.”There’s a different high performing in front of live audience and see their reactions,” the actor says candidly. Having worked in Indian films and now in Hollywood- does he feel the working environment is different in two industries? “In Hollywood, they are very particular about time. Also, Indian sets are noisy,” laughs Priyanshu and adds, “Culturally we Indians talk loudly. But on their sets, everyone is always softly speaking.” The actor though admits that in India things have evolved over the years and that now most films are time-bound and stick to the script and technically at par with Hollywood. With ‘Extraction’ getting a great response, do we get to see him in more Hollywood projects, we ask, “I hope so!” the actor says and adds that he will next be seen in Rashmi Rocket opposite Taapsee Pannu. “The prep was on but we had to stop because of the lockdown, let’s see when we can resume our shoot again,” the actor says as he signs off.

'Extraction' star Priyanshu Painyuli on how his name got him to play Asif in the film

The New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made a virtual appearance Thursday on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and spoke about Robert De Niro’s wish to play his character in a film made on pandemic based in the city.&nbsp;

Basically, Stephen had asked Robert De Niro who he’d like to portray if a film on pandemic was made, to which he replied, “Andrew Cuomo.” They also spoke about Brad Pitt portraying Dr fauci briefly on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

So when the question was pointed to Andrew Cuomo, he naturally went with Robert De Niro, he said, "De Niro, I am a big De Niro fan. He is just phenomenal. The breadth of his ability, I mean, just look at all the roles he’s played. He can do anything, right? Deer Hunter, Cape Fear, he can do comedy... how 'bout Taxi Driver?"

"I’m going to do Taxi Driver. The next press conference, when a reporter asks me a question" — and then launched into an impression of De Niro's character Travis Bickle in the 1976 crime drama. "You talkin’ to me?" Cuomo concluded by saying, "Oh, boy, that’d be a treat. I’m a big De Niro fan. He’s a genius."

Robert De Niro and Andrew Cuomo share some similarities including being born and raised in New York City.

The New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made a virtual appearance Thursday on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and spoke about Robert De Niro’s wish to play his character in a film made on pandemic based in the city.

The New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made a virtual appearance Thursday on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and spoke about Robert De Niro’s wish to play his character in a film made on pandemic based in the city. Basically, Stephen had asked Robert De Niro who he’d like to portray if a film on pandemic was made, to which he replied, “Andrew Cuomo.” They also spoke about Brad Pitt portraying Dr fauci briefly on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. So when the question was pointed to Andrew Cuomo, he naturally went with Robert De Niro, he said, "De Niro, I am a big De Niro fan. He is just phenomenal. The breadth of his ability, I mean, just look at all the roles he’s played. He can do anything, right? Deer Hunter, Cape Fear, he can do comedy... how 'bout Taxi Driver?" "I’m going to do Taxi Driver. The next press conference, when a reporter asks me a question" — and then launched into an impression of De Niro's character Travis Bickle in the 1976 crime drama. "You talkin’ to me?" Cuomo concluded by saying, "Oh, boy, that’d be a treat. I’m a big De Niro fan. He’s a genius." Robert De Niro and Andrew Cuomo share some similarities including being born and raised in New York City.

Robert De Niro wants to play NY Governor Andrew Cuomo in a film on pandemic

Benedict Cumberbatch starrer ‘The Courier’ gets a theatrical release date -- August 28, 2020.&nbsp;

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions got together to finalise the release date. The Cold War drama was previously titled ‘Ironbark’ as it made its debut in January at the Sundance Film Festival.

‘The Courier’ is directed by Dominic Cooke from a script by Tom O'Connor.

It is based on the true story of Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch), an unassuming businessman recruited to help end the Cuban Missile Crisis who forms a dangerous relationship with a Soviet intelligence officer (Merab Ninidze).&nbsp;

The film also stars Rachel Brosnahan and Jessie Buckley.

Talking about the film, Roadside co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d'Arbeloff said Wednesday in announcing the release date: "Theaters have indicated gradual openings this ​summer, with health and safety guiding the way. If everything proceeds favorably, we feel the true spy thriller The Courier, with a must-see performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, is just the type of film that will ha​ve audiences excited to return to their local cinemas in late August.”

Benedict Cumberbatch starrer ‘The Courier’ gets a theatrical release date -- August 28, 2020. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions got together to finalise the release date.

Benedict Cumberbatch starrer ‘The Courier’ gets a theatrical release date -- August 28, 2020. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions got together to finalise the release date. The Cold War drama was previously titled ‘Ironbark’ as it made its debut in January at the Sundance Film Festival. ‘The Courier’ is directed by Dominic Cooke from a script by Tom O'Connor. It is based on the true story of Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch), an unassuming businessman recruited to help end the Cuban Missile Crisis who forms a dangerous relationship with a Soviet intelligence officer (Merab Ninidze). The film also stars Rachel Brosnahan and Jessie Buckley. Talking about the film, Roadside co-presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d'Arbeloff said Wednesday in announcing the release date: "Theaters have indicated gradual openings this summer, with health and safety guiding the way. If everything proceeds favorably, we feel the true spy thriller The Courier, with a must-see performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, is just the type of film that will have audiences excited to return to their local cinemas in late August.”

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In a new collaboration, Hollywood actresses and stuntwomen have come together for a virtual fight challenge called ‘Boss Bitch Fight Challenge’ that has them engaging in virtual fights. Something like what the stunt men of Hollywood did last month, the women have come together to show what they got.

The Boss Bitch Fight Challenge was conceptualised by stuntwoman Zoe Bell as actresses like Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie and others joined her for a visual treat to their fans.&nbsp;

As Zoe started the challenge, she first shared on social: “I’m so bored! I just want to play with my friends!” talking about how much she wants to liven things up in quarantine. She is then seen packing some virtual fisticuffs.

In the video, after Zoe Bell, you can see Halle Berry kick some butt as well as Scarlett Johansson and her fellow ‘Black Widow’ star Florence Pugh step into action. Margot Robbie makes use of her Harley Quinn bat while ‘Charlie’s Angels’ alums Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz jump into the brawl.&nbsp;

The video also has cameos from Xena herself Lucy Lawless, ‘Birds of Prey’ actress Rosie Perez, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy' Zoe Saldana, ‘DMZ’ star Rosario Dawson as well as Daryl Hannah reprising her role as Elle Driver from ‘Kill Bill’.

In a new collaboration, Hollywood actresses and stuntwomen have come together for a virtual fight challenge called ‘Boss Bitch Fight Challenge’ that has them engaging in virtual fights.

In a new collaboration, Hollywood actresses and stuntwomen have come together for a virtual fight challenge called ‘Boss Bitch Fight Challenge’ that has them engaging in virtual fights. Something like what the stunt men of Hollywood did last month, the women have come together to show what they got. The Boss Bitch Fight Challenge was conceptualised by stuntwoman Zoe Bell as actresses like Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie and others joined her for a visual treat to their fans. As Zoe started the challenge, she first shared on social: “I’m so bored! I just want to play with my friends!” talking about how much she wants to liven things up in quarantine. She is then seen packing some virtual fisticuffs. In the video, after Zoe Bell, you can see Halle Berry kick some butt as well as Scarlett Johansson and her fellow ‘Black Widow’ star Florence Pugh step into action. Margot Robbie makes use of her Harley Quinn bat while ‘Charlie’s Angels’ alums Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz jump into the brawl. The video also has cameos from Xena herself Lucy Lawless, ‘Birds of Prey’ actress Rosie Perez, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy' Zoe Saldana, ‘DMZ’ star Rosario Dawson as well as Daryl Hannah reprising her role as Elle Driver from ‘Kill Bill’.

Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie & others take part in virtual ‘Boss Bitch Fight Challenge’

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