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We promote wrong films in India: Tannishtha

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:07:13 +0530

Tannishtha Chatterjee feels Indian films still have a long way to go when it comes to getting recognition in the international arena.

Justin Bieber wanted for questioning in scuffle

Mon, 28 May 2012 11:57:12 +0530

Justin Bieber is wanted for questioning by Los Angeles County Sheriff's investigators after a photographer complained of being roughed up by him.

'After Lucia' wins Cannes sidebar prize

Mon, 28 May 2012 11:27:09 +0530

The jury gave second prize to French film 'Le Grand Soir' by Benoit Delepine and Gustave Kervern.

BO: 'Men in Black 3' takes down 'Avengers'

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:56:19 +0530

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones' sequel 'Men in Black 3' debuted as the No 1 movie over Memorial Day weekend with $55 million domestically.

Keira Knightley engaged to British rocker boyfriend

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:41:16 +0530

'Pirates of the Caribbean' actress Keira Knightley is engaged to marry her musician boyfriend James Righton.

Nicole Kidman praises her red carpet marriage

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:36:02 +0530

It's the star's fifth time in Cannes, so she's used to the huge photo calls, press conferences and international interviews in the palm-tree scattered French coastal resort.

65th Cannes Film Festival: List of winners

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:28:17 +0530

The winners of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival have been announced. Here is the list of the winners.

Michael Haneke's 'Amour' wins top prize at Cannes

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:15:58 +0530

The Cannes Film Festival rewarded one of its favorite directors Sunday, as Michael Haneke won the top prize for a second time with his stark film about love and death, 'Amour.'

'Cosmopolis' competes for the top prize at Cannes

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:18:39 +0530

'Twilight' star Robert Pattinson is a ruthless billionaire on a journey to self-destruction in Canadian director David Cronenberg's 'Cosmopolis'.

Idol Chat: Will Smith talks about his movie 'Men In Black 3'

Sat, 26 May 2012 03:35:38 +0530

Hollywood star Will Smith speaks to Rajeev Masand about the third installment of Men In Black.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Arjun: The Warrior Prince', 'MIB3'

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:11:55 +0530

This week, Rajeev Masand reviews the animation film 'Arjun: The Warrior Prince' and Will Smith-starrer 'Men In Black 3'.

Nicole Kidman's 'The Paperboy' premiered at Cannes

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:22:11 +0530

Nicole Kidman plays an 'oversexed Barbie doll' in the hard-hitting murder drama 'The Paperboy'.

Batman's Robin set for a sex change in new films

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:07:59 +0530

Superhero Batman's sidekick Robin is set for a sex change in two new animated movies as the crimefighting character will be voiced by a girl.

Sneak peek: 'Men In Black 3'

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:41:26 +0530

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones return as Agents J and K in the third installment of the sci-fi action comedy movie 'Men In Black 3' series.

Friday releases: 'Arjun', 'Men In Black 3'

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:42:12 +0530

Animated film 'Arjun' and the third installment of the series 'Men In Black 3' will hit the screens this Friday.

Friday Release: Agent J returns with 'MIB 3'

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:37:38 +0530

'MIB3' is about the exploits of two secret agents who maintain order among aliens living on earth as humans.

I always wanted to be No 1: Will Smith

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:08:42 +0530

Hollywood actor Will Smith is returning to the silver screen with his new film 'Man IN Black 3'.

Former nanny sues Sharon Stone, claims harassment

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:51:59 +0530

Erlinda T Elemen's harassment lawsuit claims Stone insulted her accent, her religion and other aspects of her culture.

Much awaited 'On the Road' premiered at Cannes

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:33:48 +0530

The film by the Brazilian director Walter Salles strives to capture the energy of the original book.

Cannes 2012: 'Holy Motors' receives good reviews

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:10:14 +0530

Directed by French film maker Leos Carax, the film follows Mr. Oscar, a man who spends each day living 10 different lives.

'Gatsby' trailer brings alive America of 1920s

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:28:45 +0530

Baz Luhrmann has managed to give a glimpse of the glamour and excess of the roaring 1920s of America through the trailer of his 3D film 'The Great Gatsby'.

With kids, career, no time to direct, says Brad Pitt

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:02:59 +0530

Brad Pitt was seen promoting his latest movie 'Killing Them Softly' at Cannes 2012.

Young Hollywood stars strike out on own at Cannes

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:24:38 +0530

Young Hollywood actors are trying very hard to come out of their typical images at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.

No wedding date set yet, says Brad Pitt

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:12:41 +0530

Though Pitt and his bride-to-be typically attend the Cannes Film Festival together, Jolie was missing in action this year.

Great Gatsby book excerpt: Amitabh's character

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:09:01 +0530

Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Meyer Wolfshiem in Buz Luhrman's film of F Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, 'The Great Gatsby'. Who was Meyer Wolfshiem, really? Here are the two excerpts from the novel in which Wolfshiem appears.

Sneak peek: 'Skyfall'

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:44:07 +0530

The James Bond film series celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with the release of 'Skyfall', the 23rd official Bond movie.

Leonardo DiCaprio to lease out his Malibu home

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:13:47 +0530

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is renting out one of his three Malibu estates for $150,000 per month. Expected tenants can lease the property for six months or less. However, the potential residents can hire the place out for $75,000 per month if they are interested in staying any longer than half a year, reports contactmusic.com.

65th Cannes Film Festival: The Palme d'Or contenders

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:50:51 +0530

Director John Hillcoat's 'Lawless', Austrian director Michael Haneke's 'Amour' and Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's 'Beyond the Hills' are competing for the prestigious Palme D'Or this year.

'Ant-Man' is Marvel Studios' next animated film

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:09:04 +0530

'Ant-Man' movie project has been given a go ahead by Marvel Studios following the massive success of 'The Avengers'. Details about the long-awaited movie are still scarce for now, but it has been said that Marvel president Kevin Feige is eager to move forward with the project, reported Ace Showbiz.

Actress Demi Moore to star in 'Very Good Girls'

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:38:21 +0530

Actress Demi Moore has signed up for her first film since a medical emergency put her career on hold in January.

The Great Gatsby: Big B in a blink and miss role

Mon, 21 May 2012 02:41:12 +0530

Amitabh will be seen sharing the screen space with Leonardo Di Caprio in 'The Great Gatsby'.

Pattinson and Johansson team up for 'Hate Mail'

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:59:41 +0530

The casting rumor of Robert Pattinson and Scarlett Johansson began at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

'The Avengers' tops US box office for third week

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:24:03 +0530

With $55.1 million domestic earning, 'The Avengers' remained no 1 for a third straight weekend at the US box office.

'Chinese Zodiac' to be Jackie Chan's last action film

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:18:22 +0530

Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.

Want to do films with global approach: Freida

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:33:07 +0530

Actor Freida Pinto says she wants to do movies with Indian film directors but wants a script which has global approach.

Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:22:13 +0530

Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of 'Men in Black III'.

Watch: What's buzzing at Cannes

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:51:42 +0530

CNN-IBN Entertainment Editor Rajeev Masand brings all news from the 65th Cannes Film Festival.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 2 movies, interviews Freida

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:40:19 +0530

This week Rajeev Masand reviews 'Department' and 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'. He also visits the 65th Cannes film festival and talks to Freida Pinto.

Sorkin says Jobs movie won't be straight biography

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:36:10 +0530

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin hasn't yet figured out how to put the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on the silver screen, but he is certain it's not going to be a straightforward biography.

Exploitation, loneliness in sex tourism film at Cannes

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:24:06 +0530

Just who exploits and who is exploited in the sex tourism industry is the question asked in director Ulrich Seidl's 'Paradise Love', a powerful and unsettling exploration of female loneliness and economic imbalance in Africa.

Reality TV, celebrity obsession hit Cannes screens

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:48:17 +0530

Obsession with celebrity is the focus of Italian director Matteo Garrone's new movie 'Reality' at the Cannes film festival, one of two pictures in the lineup exploring the corrosive power of instant fame and the desire to be watched.

Sorkin says Jobs movie won't be straight biography

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:49:15 +0530

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin hasn't yet figured out how to put the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on the silver screen, but he is certain its not going to be a straightforward biography.

Cannes day 1: Red carpet glamour and 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:40:19 +0530

Day one of the 65th Cannes Film Festival saw the usual mix of star power and cinema - from the opening film to the controversy around Cannes.

Friday Releases: 'What To Expect...', 'Dr Seuss...' hit screens

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:04:25 +0530

It's a melting pot from Hollywood this Friday as an animation film, a British comedy set in Jaipur and a romantic drama hit screens.

Watch: Freida Pinto at Cannes

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:19:11 +0530

Actress Freida Pinto arrived for the opening ceremony and screening of 'Moonrise Kingdom' at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France.

Friday Release: Musical comedy 'The Lorax'

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:17:33 +0530

Animation film 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' is a musical comedy based on Dr. Seuss' book of the same name.

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Thu, 17 May 2012 06:09:23 +0530

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Friday Release: Gothic thriller 'The Raven'

Thu, 17 May 2012 04:42:39 +0530

'The Raven' tells the story of a serial killer who commits grisly murders based on a writer's stories.

JLo tops world's most powerful celebrities list

Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:40 +0530

Jennifer Lopez dethroned Lady Gaga as the world's most powerful celebrity, according to a list published by Forbes magazine.

Friday Release: Indie film 'Love Lies and Seeta'

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:54:46 +0530

Captured with the help of Red camera, 'Love Lies and Seeta' is supposed to showcase the summer of New York in a mesmerising way.

Friday Release: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:44:35 +0530

'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' not only has a big name, but also has a long list of actors.

'The Avengers' crosses $1 billion mark

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:33 +0530

'The Avengers' has now racked up a staggering $628.9 million internationally since opening overseas on April 25.

'The Dictator' rides into Cannes Film Festival on a camel

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:58:25 +0530

The 65th edition of the Cannes film festival kicked off on Wednesday.

Aaron Sorkin to pen screenplay for Steve Jobs film

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:13:01 +0530

Sorkin won a best adapted screenplay Oscar for his work on 'Social Network' in 2011, and was nominated for a best writing Oscar in 2012 for 'Moneyball'.

Sacha Baron Cohen's camel ride in Cannes

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:36:41 +0530

'The Dictator' Sacha Baron Cohen made a dramatic entry on day one of the Cannes Film Festival.

Sneak peak: 'The Campaign'

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:12:48 +0530

Will Ferrell plays a US Congressman in 'The Campaign' who is running for the fifth term. This political comedy by Warner Brothers will hit the theatres this August.

'Moonrise Kingdom' to open Cannes 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:55:19 +0530

The cast of 'Moonrise Kingdom' including Bruce Willis and Edward Norton will be present at the festival.

'The Avengers' may become the biggest hit ever

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:53:13 +0530

The Disney-produced movie has now easily become the highest grossing superhero movie of all time, surpassing 2008's 'The Dark Knight'.

Angelina Jolie gifts Brad Pitt a helicopter

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:17:25 +0530

The couple, who raise six kids together, will be using the mode of transport to get to nearby events.

I won't mind adopting: Jennifer Lopez

Tue, 15 May 2012 06:11:31 +0530

Jennifer Lopez gave birth to her twins in 2008 with now estranged husband Marc Anthony.

Professor Calculus confirmed for Tintin sequel

Tue, 15 May 2012 04:17:48 +0530

Anthony Horowitz, the top British screenwriter of the sequel to Tintin, tweeted that Tintin's friend Professor Calculus may be introduced in the sequel.

'The Avengers' joins highest grossing movie club

Tue, 15 May 2012 03:47:37 +0530

The Joss Whedon directed film racked up USD 100 million in the US this weekend.

Met gala: The best and the worst dressed from the do

Sat, 12 May 2012 05:38:26 +0530

Fashion's biggest night the 2012 Costume Institute gala at the metropolitan museum saw celebrities hit the red carpet in their designer best.

Sex charges on John Travolta are false: Lawyer

Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:59 +0530

John Travolta also gained worldwide sympathy when his autistic son Jett, 16, died after a seizure in 2009.

Cannes film fest puts spotlight on new talents

Sat, 12 May 2012 04:38:13 +0530

Rising stars will compete against established Hollywood names for the limelight at this year's Cannes film festival.

Capsule review of four new Hollywood films

Sat, 12 May 2012 03:56:01 +0530

'Dark Shadows' is the eighth collaboration as director and actor for Tim Burton and Johnny Depp.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Ishaqzaade' and more

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:05:32 +0530

This week Rajeev Masand reviews 'Ishaqzaade', 'Dangerous Ishq', 'The Forest', 'Dark Shadows' and 'The Raid'.

Friday Releases: 'Dark Shadows', 'The Raid...' hit screens

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:43:28 +0530

While Johny Depp turns a vampire in 'Dark Shadows', 'The Raid: Redemption' follows a rookie from a special forces team who takes charge when his entire team is held hostage by gangsters in a rundown 15-storey apartment.

Friday Release: Vampire Depp in 'Dark Shadows'

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:30:59 +0530

Working with director Tim Burton, Johnny Depp has played many eccentric characters in the movies, from lonely monster Edward Scissorhands to eccentric filmmaker Ed Wood and the Mad Hatter of "Alice in Wonderland."

'Avengers 2' is definitely happening

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:41:03 +0530

Walt Disney Pictures is planning a sequel to their superhit superhero film 'Avengers'.

Spider-Man: Andrew Garfield is a worried man

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:24:39 +0530

Actor Andrew Garfield is worried about how he will be received after his latest film 'The Amazing Spider-Man' releases.

Sneak peek: 'The Amazing Spider-Man'

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:22:45 +0530

The new trailer of 'The Amazing Spider-Man' is out, finally offering a good look at the film's supervillain - the Lizard.

Actor George Lindsey dies at 83

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:45:53 +0530

Actor George Lindsey, best known for his portrayal of Goober Pyle on 'The Andy Griffith Show', dies at the age of 83 years.

'The Avengers' rules the box office in US

Mon, 07 May 2012 04:31:00 +0530

About 52 percent of 'The Avengers' ticket sales came from higher-priced 3D tickets.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Jannat 2', 'Fatso', 'Hugo'

Sat, 05 May 2012 04:55:04 +0530

This week Rajeev Masand reviews Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Jannat 2', Rajat Kapoor's 'Fatso' and Hollywood release 'Hugo'.

Sneak peek: 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:06:30 +0530

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' stars Bruce Wilis, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Channing Tatum and is a typical action-fuelled GI Joe film.

Watch: The making of Jason Statham's 'Safe'

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:30:19 +0530

Directed by Boaz Yakin, actor Jason Statham's action film 'Safe' hits the screens on May 4, 2012.

Friday Hollywood releases: 'Hugo', 'The Lucky One'

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:59:44 +0530

This Friday, Hollywood has three films to offer including 'Hugo', 'The Lucky One' and 'Safe'.

Friday Release: NYPD cop on mission in 'Safe'

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:56:13 +0530

Jason Statham's 'Safe' is likely to face stiff competition from Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' in the Indian market.

Friday Release: 'Hugo' arrives in India

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:06:36 +0530

'Hugo' was received with a great enthusiasm at the 84th Academy Awards where it received five Oscars.

Sneak peek: 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:36:35 +0530

Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film will star Tom Hardy along with Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway.

Brad Pitt takes charge of his lavish wedding

Wed, 02 May 2012 03:20:41 +0530

Pitt is being involved in every aspect of the big day as he wants the nuptials to be perfect.

We get pigeonholed into typical roles: Dev Patel

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:29:03 +0530

Dev Patel discusses life as a travelling actor, challenges in Hollywood, sweetheart Freida Pinto and his upcoming film.

Sneak peek: 'This is 40'

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:50:54 +0530

Featuring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, 'This is 40' releases in December this year.

'The Avengers' beats 'Tezz' at the Box Office

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:39:11 +0530

While 'The Avengers' opened with a collection of 75 per cent, 'Tezz' opened with just 30 to 40 per cent.

Avengers shifts spotlight on 'Calcutta' squalor

Tue, 01 May 2012 01:29:52 +0530

Even with big Hollywood studios keen to explore the Indian market with a summer lineup of mega projects, it's still Indian spirituality and poverty that draws in the Western audience.

'Think Like a Man' beats 'The Avengers' at the BO

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:57:26 +0530

Romantic comedy 'Think Like a Man' easily beat four new films to win the U.S. and Canadian box office race for a second time while superhero movie 'The Avengers' stormed into overseas theaters with record-breaking sales.

New 007 film Skyfall to depict his inner demons

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:35:48 +0530

The next James Bond movie, 'Skyfall,' promises the usual action, exotic locations, scheming villains and beautiful women. For fans of the original novels by Ian Fleming, there's more: a journey into the troubled psyche of the iconic spy.

Film on Indian women wins award at Tribeca fest

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:30:26 +0530

'War Witch,' a sensitive drama about a 12-year-old girl abducted by vicious armed rebels in sub-Saharan Africa, and a nonfiction film that examines the plight of women in modern India, won the top awards at the Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday.

Low budget 'Ted' all set to become a BO success

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:57:56 +0530

The film centers on a boy whose Christmas wish comes true after his teddy bear comes to life. But that dream turns more nightmarish when the pair grows up.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Tezz', 'The Avengers'

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:49:34 +0530

This week Rajeev Masand reviews Anil Kapoor-starrer 'Tezz' and the much awaited superhero film 'The Avengers'.

Actor Mark Ruffalo talks about 'The Avengers'

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:52:57 +0530

'The Hulk' star Mark Ruffalo gets candid about his latest superhero film 'The Avengers' which hit the screens this week.

Ang Lee praises Suraj Sharma in 'Life of Pi'

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:48:56 +0530

'Life of Pi' also features another Indian actor -- Ayush Tandon. While Ayush plays the child version of Pi in the movie, Suraj plays the teenaged Pi.

Meet the star cast of 'The Avengers'

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:53:42 +0530

Directed by Joss Whedon, the film brings comic superheroes such as Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, and Captain America together to save the world.

Tweet Review: 'The Avengers'

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:04:00 +0530

A must watch for superhero fans and a good watch for other audiences. The Avengers is highly recommended.

Friday Releases: Action in theatres with 'Tezz', 'The Avengers'

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:33:31 +0530

It will be an action-packed weekend with Priyadarshan's 'Tezz' and 'The Avengers', which hits Indian theatres before its US release.

The Avenger: Meet the super villain

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:18:11 +0530

Tom Hiddleston aka Loki talks about his role in The Avenger.

Sneak peek: 'Cosmopolis'

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:18:20 +0530

Robert Pattinson breaks away from the teenage heartthrob image by playing a Manhattan-based billionaire in 'Cosmopolis'.

Friday Release: Save the world with 'The Avengers'

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:49:42 +0530

Stitching together so many characters and story lines could have been difficult, but the communal structure meant no single actor has to carry the action all of the time.

Samuel L Jackson on 'The Avengers'

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:44:51 +0530

Samuel L Jackson will be seen essaying the role of Nick Fury in the soon to be released superhero flick, 'The Avengers'.

Evans, Hemsworth talk about 'The Avengers'

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:05:54 +0530

Two tough guys Captain America and Thor will team up to save the world in 'The Avengers'.

Sneak peek: 'Magic Mike'

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:01:32 +0530

The film opens up in theaters this June and stars Mathew McConaughey.

Norah Jones's 'Little Broken Hearts'

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:51:49 +0530

Norah Jones who first emerged on the world stage ten years ago with her 2002 album 'Come Away With Me' that swept the 2003 Grammy Awards.

Dev Patel to star in 'Defiant'

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:07:04 +0530

'Slumdog Millionaire' star Dev Patel has landed lead role in Bill Bennett directed thriller 'Defiant', which is based on the true story of double honour killings in India.

Lindsay Lohan to play Elizabeth Taylor in film

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:55:15 +0530

Lindsay Lohan will portray Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime film about her love affair with actor Richard Burton.

Charlize Theron to star in 'Agent 13'

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:39:08 +0530

Actress Charlize Theron says she is all set to star in sci-fi movie 'Agent 13'. The 36-year-old actress, who will star as a space exploration company executive Meredith Vickers in the film, said 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' director Rupert Wyatt will direct the project.

Brett Ratner wants to work with Hrithik again

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:27:50 +0530

Ratner, known for his films like 'Rush Hour' and 'The Family Man', was set to produce this year's Oscars show but had to step down after he made a gay slur while promoting 'Tower Heist'.

Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum talk about '21 Jump Street'

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:15:24 +0530

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are cast as a pair of incompetent, baby-faced cops in their mid-twenties in the movie.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Mirror, Mirror', '21 Jump Street'

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:07:40 +0530

In this week's episode, Rajeev Masand reviews Julia Roberts-starrer 'Mirror, Mirror' and a hilarious comedy, '21 Jump Street'.

Sneak Peek: 'The Avengers'

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:16:12 +0530

The Hollywood multi-starrer thriller is slated to release next week.

Live Tweet Review: 'Mirror Mirror'

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:45:36 +0530

The film stars Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane and Sean Bean in pivotal roles.

Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johannson speak about 'The Avengers'

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:08:11 +0530

Scarlett Johansson plays the role of 'Black Widow' in the film while Jeremy Renner is 'Hawkeye'.

Lady Gaga turns alien for 'Men In Black 3'

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:56:57 +0530

Director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed the singer could make an appearance as an alien in the movie, which will also have a cameo by teenage singer Justin Bieber.

Friday Releases: 'Vicky Donor', 'Hate Story' hit screens

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:19:51 +0530

Also on offer are Hollywood thriller, '21 Jump Street' and fantasy film, 'Mirror Mirror'.

Indian's movie on Bollywood makes it to Cannes

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:26:25 +0530

Indian filmmaker Ashim Ahluwalia's movie 'Miss Lovely' has been selected to represent India in the non-competitive section of the 65th Cannes Film Festival.

Sushi's blog: A brief history of 'exploitation films'

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:54:02 +0530

An exploitation film is a film that basically takes a subject and simply exploits it to the maximum - the film's sole purpose is to shock and titillate the audience.

Jolie, Pitt take kids' help for wedding

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:36:23 +0530

Hollywood star couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who recently got engaged, are taking help from their six children to plan their wedding.

Friday Release: '21 Jump Street' deals with drugs

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:58:30 +0530

'21 Jump Street' is based on a 1980 TV drama which is turned into a two hour comedy in the film.

Friday Release: Love and revenge in 'Mirror Mirror'

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:27:13 +0530

Julia Roberts is returning to the silver screen with her portrayal of Queen Clementianna in 'Mirror Mirror'.

The story of Brangelina over the years

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:19:01 +0530

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are finally engaged after it all started on the sets of Mr and Mrs Smith in 2004.

Sneak Peek: 'Looper'

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:21:38 +0530

The movie tells the story of a killer who works for the mob of the future and who realises that one of his targets is his future self.

21 Jump Street : Drama to comedy

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:12:07 +0530

'21 Jump Street' stars Channing Tatum and Jonnah Hill say the movie was initially a drama till they came in and made it into an action comedy.

'Titanic 3D' sets a profit record in China

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:06:39 +0530

The original 'Titanic', released in 1997, raked in USD 57 million in China, a significant figure at the time.

Emily Blunt to star opposite Cruise in new film

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:26:17 +0530

The film follows the story of a soldier in a war against aliens who is forced to re-live his last day alive again and again after he is killed.

'Iron Man 3' to be co-produced in China

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:14:44 +0530

'Iron Man 3' will star Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle.

Sneak Peek: Paul Mccartney's 'My Valentine'

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:08:36 +0530

Paul McCartney directs the music video for his latest single 'My Valentine', starring Natalie Portman and Johnny Depp.

Jolie, Pitt to get married in France

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:12:10 +0530

Hollywood star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who recently announced their engagement, are set to marry at a private chapel on their 35 million pound estate in the south of France this summer.

It feels I have known Shane for ages: Hurley

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:37:58 +0530

Actress Elizabeth Hurley, who is planning to get married to Shane Warne by next year, says she feels like she has known her fiance forever.

Skyfall: Daniel Craig beefs up for the sex scene

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:32:48 +0530

Actor Daniel Craig is said to be working out hard to beef up for his sex scene in the next 007 film 'Skyfall'.

A first look of Woody Allen's 'To Rome with Love'

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:46:03 +0530

Starring Ellen Page, Alec Baldwin and Penelope Cruz, the film hits US screens in June.

The story behind the famous 'Titanic' soundtrack

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:35:58 +0530

The remarkable story behind one of the world's best-known songs that featured in James Cameron's epic 1997 film 'Titanic'.

Statham's 'Safe' to release in India on May 4

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:08:05 +0530

Hollywood actor Jason Statham-starrer action film 'Safe' will hit the screens in India on May 4.

Movie Scores: How the critics rated new films

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:17:17 +0530

All the hype seems to be justified, 'The Cabin in the Woods' is a huge hit with critics.

'To Rome, With Love' tribute to Italian films

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:32:54 +0530

Woody Allen says his new movie 'To Rome, With Love,' is a tribute to all the old Italian films that influenced him as a young artist.

Idol Chat: Rihanna talks about 'Battleship'

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:20:22 +0530

Pop star Rihanna stars in latest Hollywood thriller, 'Battleship'.

Now Showing: Reviews of 'Bittoo Boss', 'Battleship'

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:13:01 +0530

This week, Rajeev Masand reviews Bollywood romantic comedy 'Bittoo Boss' and Hollywood thriller 'Battleship'.

7 years, 6 kids, Brad and Angelina agree to wed

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:45:09 +0530

Brad Pitt insisted they would not wed until gay marriage was legalized in the United States.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt engaged: Official

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:25:04 +0530

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are engaged to marry, a spokeswoman for Pitt said on Friday.

Tweet Review: Rihanna's debut in 'Battleship'

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:15:53 +0530

The science fiction naval war film is directed by Peter Berg and stars Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, and Liam Neeson. Catch the live tweet review!

Martin Scorsese: Trying to make the stories count

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:05:50 +0530

After the critical success of his recent 'Hugo,' the luminary director says he would make every future film in 3D, but approaching age 70, he is more concerned with movies that perfect his take on American life than with technology.

'Marley' to stream on Facebook while in theaters

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:01:14 +0530

The Bob Marley documentary 'Marley' will stream on Facebook simultaneously during its theatrical opening, a signal that social media may also play a role in shifting movie release windows.

Friday Release: Tomboy Rihanna in 'Battleship'

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:01:54 +0530

In the movie, alien ships burst out of their hiding place in the ocean and trap some battleships under a giant force field inside which the two sides must duke it out.

Marc Anthony files for divorce from JLo

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:37:16 +0530

Marc Anthony has made his breakup from Jennifer Lopez official by filing for divorce months after the superstar couple announced their separation.

Jolie to star in Ridley Scott's 'The Counselor'

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:19:35 +0530

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is in talks to star in director Ridley Scott's upcoming narco-thriller 'The Counselor'.

No crime in Whitney Houston's death: Police

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:11:02 +0530

Whitney Houston's death sparked a renewed interest in her music and movies, sales of which will benefit her only daughter, Bobbi Kristina.

A preview of the new Guy Pearce movie 'Lockout'

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:37:18 +0530

A prison break in outer space that puts the life of American president's daughter in jeopardy is the theme of in the new sci-fi thriller 'Lockout'.

Sneak Peek: 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:37:07 +0530

The children's film is star studded with the cast including Bruce Willis, Bill Murray and Edward Norton.

Costner wanted Princess Diana in 'Bodyguard 2'

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:32:21 +0530

Hollywood star Kevin Costner says Princess Diana was keen on being a part of the sequel to Whitney Houston starrer film 'Bodyguard'.

Tom Hanks to star in new 'Mary Poppins' film

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:02:30 +0530

Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson are lined up for a film on the behind-the-scenes drama while making the Disney classic 'Mary Poppins'.

Sneak Peek: 'Madagascar 3'

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:55:36 +0530

Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo are back in 'Madascar 3'.

Brooklyn Decker talks about her movie 'Battleship'

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:54:35 +0530

Rajeev Masand interviews Brooklyn Decker, star of the latest Hollywood movie, 'Battleship'.

'Titanic 3D' earns Rs 6.1 crore in the 1st week

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:08:54 +0530

The 3D version of James Cameron's epic love story 'Titanic' has garnered Rs 6.1 crore in the opening weekend and is said to be the highest grosser of the genre in he country.

The Dancing Wedding: Indian marriage documentary

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:30:19 +0530

The 19 minute film takes an objective look at the popular Indian beliefs and rituals.

Judi Dench's character 'M' to die in 'Skyfall'?

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:02:53 +0530

Actress Judi Dench's character M, the Head of Secret Intelligence Service also known as MI6 in the James Bond film will reportedly meet her demise in 'Skyfall'.

Heidi Klum files for divorce from Seal

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:52:45 +0530

They had been married for more than six and a half years when they announced their separation in January.

It was fun to play villain: Julia Roberts

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:18:29 +0530

Julia Roberts has essayed all kinds of roles with aplomb and acclaim and now this versatile actor is set to show her villainous streak in the Hollywood movie 'Mirror Mirror' directed by Indian origin filmmaker Tarsem Singh. She says she had fun playing a negative character.

It was fun to play the villain: Julia Roberts

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:14:22 +0530

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Housefull 2', 'Titanic 3D'

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:47:38 +0530

This week, Rajeev Masand reviews Sajid Khan's multi-starrer 'Housefull 2' and James Cameron's 'Titanic 3D'.

Actor Taylor Kitsch gets candid about 'Battleship'

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:32:11 +0530

Candian actor Taylor Kitsch opens up and speaks about his upcoming film 'Battleship'.

'Avatar 2' delayed till 2015: Jon Landau

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:45:06 +0530

Producer Jon Landau has confirmed that bringing back-to-back sequels would not be possible so 'Avatar 2' will be released in 2015.

Before 'Jism 2', see Sunny Leone's 'Black Shama'

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:23:57 +0530

Dorr's first film with Sunny - Pirates' Blood, was shot at South star Mohanlal's studio in Kerala in 2008.

Friday releases: Housefull 2, Titanic (3D)

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:08:15 +0530

Bollywood takes on IPL 5 with the multi-starrer 'Housefull 2' and James Cameron's Oscar winning 'Titanic' is back on the big screen in 3D.

Friday Release: Relive the magic in 'Titanic 3D'

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:40:26 +0530

Many critics found the love story sappy, but no one could deny that Cameron had made a spectacle for the ages, one that might have failed if not for the director's notoriously demanding standards.

Houston drowned in hot water, cocaine in system

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:42:59 +0530

Whitney Houston drowned in a hot bathtub in a Beverly Hills hotel room with cocaine in her system.

Daniel Craig wants to play James Bond forever

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:15:00 +0530

Craig says that 'Skyfall' is going to be bigger than his previous Bond films 'Casino Royale' and 'Quantum Of Solace'.

Julia's 'Mirror Mirror' to be released on April 20

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:21:56 +0530

Julia Roberts' 'Mirror Mirror', a comic reprise of the Snow White legend, will hit Indian theatres April 20.

Titanic: 10 quotes to use as Facebook status

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:24:12 +0530

'Titanic' is full of quotable quotes and memorable characters. IBNLive decided to compile ten such quotes which you can use as Facebook status.

Titanic 3D: Fans excited, experts doubtful

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:16:36 +0530

The 3D version of the film, to be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, is in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and a special tribute to the tragedy that claimed several lives.

Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in biopic

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:31:57 +0530

The 34-year-old actor will play the lead in the independent movie, to be directed by Joshua Michael Stern.

Adam Sandler's 'Jack and Jill' sweeps the Razzies

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:14:36 +0530

The Golden Raspberry Foundation said the cross-dressing comedy, in which Sandler played both the male and female lead parts, was the first film in the 32-year history of the Razzies to sweep all 10 dishonorable categories.

Harry Potter and the strange case of Oscars snub

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:27:04 +0530

One of the few places where the Harry Potter movies failed to weave their magic was the Oscars, and the blockbuster franchise's failure to win a single Academy Award in eight attempts still rankles with some key players.

Dakota Fanning: Never felt like a child star

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:03:12 +0530

The 18-year-old New York University student first gained notoriety with her scene-stealing role in 'I Am Sam'.

Masand: Dull acting lets down 'Wrath of the Titans'

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:13:35 +0530

Wrath of the Titans' has better action set-pieces and uses special effects a little more judiciously than 2010's campy 'Clash of the Titans'. The film's plot however, is still a hoot, and exists only to provide some catch-your-breath moments in the middle of all that wall-to-wall action.

Sneak peek: The Dictator

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:15:28 +0530

Sacha Baron Cohen is back as General Aladeen in 'The Dictator', the film will hit the screens on May 11 in the US.

Friday Release: Fight for faith in 'Titans'

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:31:32 +0530

'Wrath of the Titans' is the 3-D sequel to the 2010 film 'Clash of the Titans'.

James Cameron pilots plans 3D film on ocean dive

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:28:22 +0530

James Cameron will be one of the stars of his next big-screen adventure, a chronicle of the expedition on which he has made record-setting ocean dives.

Winslet's fears over nude scene in 'Titanic 3D'

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:25:51 +0530

Actress Kate Winslet is apprehensive about how her naked scene in the 1997 film 'Titanic' will look in the movie's forthcoming 3D Version.

Sneak peek: The Raven

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:42:52 +0530

The Raven is a fictionalised account of the writer's attempts to stop a serial killer.

Hemsworth looking forward to 'Hunger Games 2'

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:07:09 +0530

Actor Liam Hemsworth, whose recently released 'Hunger Games' has turned out to be a box office winner, says he is looking forward to shooting the sequel.

Tragedies like 'Titanic' make people happier

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:57:32 +0530

Tragedies actually make people happier, at least in the short term, which explains why they are drawn to movies like the 'Titanic'.

DiCaprio embarrassed after watching 'Titanic' 3D

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:54:03 +0530

James Cameron and Kate Winslet stepped out in London for the premiere of the new 3D version of the film.

Pregnant Simpson's naked magazine cover censored

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:26:48 +0530

Singer-actress Jessica Simpson's naked, pregnant pose on the cover of a magazine's latest edition has attracted complaints from customers at a store in US.

Skyfall: Naomie plays an ambitious Bondgirl

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:39:41 +0530

Bondgirls are known for their beauty and glamour but actress Naomie Harris, who plays field agent Eve in 23rd 007 movie 'Skyfall' opposite Daniel Craig, promises to bring 'brains and ambition' too to the role.

Jolie happy about wearing horns in 'Maleficent'

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:19:28 +0530

The 36-year-old says her kids are happy about her playing a villain and donning horns for the part.

James Cameron dives to Earth's deepest point

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:18:19 +0530

'Titanic' film director James Cameron has completed the world's first solo dive to the deepest-known point on Earth.

'Titanic' reminds why cinema is special: Producer

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:14:00 +0530

Fifteen years after it created history 'Titanic' is re-entering the screens in 3D format and producer Jon Landau has great hopes from the new version, which he feels will connect with both the old and young audience.

Rana Daggubati bags international project

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:23:01 +0530

Rana Daggubati is all set to make a debut in International cinema with 'A Momentary Lapse Of Reason'.

'Avatar 2' release date not fixed: Jon Landau

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:16:36 +0530

Oscar-winning producer Jon Landau has rejected rumours about delay of 'Avatar 2', saying there is no question of delay as a date for its release was never set.

Dev Patel is really dramatic: Freida Pinto

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:30:32 +0530

Indian origin actress Freida Pinto says Dev Patel is really dramatic at home and people don't understand how good an actor he really is.

Godmother of Hollywood comes to rev up Bollywood

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:08:07 +0530

If unofficial sobriquets could be turned official, Michelle Satter would be called the Godmother of creative cinema.

'Hangover 3' to be released in 2013

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:03:16 +0530

Bradley Cooper and his three buddies are returning for another drunken misadventure.

Agnee creates Hindi anthem for 'The Avengers'

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:44:26 +0530

A special Hindi theme song titled 'Hello Andhero' has been composed by popular band Agnee for the release of much-anticipated Hollywood movie 'The Avengers'.

'Avatar' helped in making 'Titanic 3D'

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:05:59 +0530

Hollywood Producer Jon Landau, who is all set to re-release 'Titanic' in 3D next month, feels his three-dimensional experience of 'Avatar' helped a lot in re-engineering the iconic love story for a new audience.

Kim Kardashian: I still believe in love

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:56:32 +0530

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian says she still believes in the power of love. The 31-year-old, who split from basketball player Kris Humphries last October after just 72 days of marriage, is still hopeful of falling in love again, reported Showbizspy.

Pitbull sings theme song for 'Men In Black 3'

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:53:12 +0530

American rapper Armando Christian Perez, popularly known as Pitbull has lend his voice to the theme song 'Back In Time' for Will Smith's upcoming action film 'Men In Black 3'.

Slumdog Millionaire: Fairytale ride continues for kids

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:39:50 +0530

From slums to flats, from 'Slumdog Millionaire' to another international movie with Anthony Hopkins. The dream ride continues for Rubina Rafiq Qureshi and Azharuddin Ismail, who will now be seen in British director-producer Martin Pennell's 'Lord Owen's Lady'.

DiCaprio dislikes deodorants, avoids bathing

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:20:40 +0530

Leo has let his love for the environment take over his whole world and it's killing his love life.

Love keeps me looking young: Julia Roberts

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:58:46 +0530

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts says being happy and in love keeps her looking young.

'Titanic' 3D hits screen on 100th anniversary of disaster

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:48:49 +0530

Producer Jon Landau along with Fox Star Studios India will be re-releasing the Leonardo DiCaprio-Kate Winslet starrer in 3D in India on April 5.

Can 'Hunger Games' match up to 'Harry Potter'?

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:33:30 +0530

American author Suzaane Collinss novel 'The Hunger Games' for young adults was launched in Delhi lately.

De Niro apologises for 'white first lady' joke

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:49:09 +0530

Actor Robert De Niro on Wednesday apologized for joking at a Democratic fundraiser with Michelle Obama about the possibility of having a 'white first lady' at the White House after November's presidential elections.

Julia Roberts turns evil in new fairytale

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:16:10 +0530

It's not the usual role for the 'Pretty Woman', but Julia Roberts plays the evil witch in new film 'Mirror Mirror'. It's a twist on the 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' tale, with the woman playing the heroine in a quest to save her beloved man. Lily Collins, daughter of English musician Phil Collins, plays the lead role.

Friday Release: Fight till death in 'Hunger Games'

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:07:13 +0530

Jennifer Lawrence earned an Oscar nomination for playing a tough young woman in a gritty drug drama, but as she becomes a role model to young girls in her latest film 'The Hunger Games,' the actress wants to clean up her act.

Sneak peek: Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus'

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:48:12 +0530

Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender lead the cast of this space adventure which lands in theatres this June.

Harry Potter actor jailed for rioting in London

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:12:08 +0530

Actor Jamie Waylett, who played Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe in six of the 'Harry Potter' films, was jailed for two years on Tuesday for being part of a mob during last summer's riots in London.

'John Carter' may be Hollywood's biggest loser

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:54:08 +0530

Ultra competitive movie studios rarely want to sit atop this box office list. When the Walt Disney said on Monday that it expected its sci-fi movie 'John Carter' to lose about $200 million, it very likely shot the intergalactic box office bomb to the top of Hollywood's biggest loser chart.

Celine Dion returns to singing

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:25:21 +0530

Celine Dion has been given the go-ahead by doctors to start recording her new album after the singer recovered from a nasty viral infection.

Angelina Jolie's brother to conduct her wedding

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:15:30 +0530

The couple, who are reportedly set to wed at their French home after being together for seven years, are also planning to have their six kids heavily involved in the ceremony.

'Pretty Woman' was a silly romcom: Richard Gere

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:15:17 +0530

'Pretty Woman' may have made Richard Gere a Hollywood heartthrob but the actor has dismissed his 1990 hit as 'a silly romcom'. The film, co-starring Julia Roberts, also remains one of his most famous movie roles but Gere says he has forgotten about it, the Daily Mail reported quoting Australian magazine Woman's Day.

Ashton Kutcher to travel into space

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:09:27 +0530

Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher is going into space after signing up to be the 500th customer to travel into outer space with Virgin Galactic. The 'Two and a Half Men' star is excited about his trip to space, according to Virgin CEO Richard Branson.

Disney's 'John Carter' tops global box office

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:41:45 +0530

Action movie 'John Carter' is the biggest grosser on international box office for the second consecutive week, raking in over $40 million in 54 markets outside America.

The Hunger Games: Everything you wanted to know

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:46:54 +0530

Directed by Gary Ross, 'The Hunger Games' will hit Indian screens on March 23. The movie has gotten rave reviews over seas and a handful of the Indian audience who are aware of the trilogy and the upcoming film - cannot wait it to hit screens.

40 years of 'The Godfather': Ambiguity prevails

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:38:57 +0530

A film, an epic, a story, a subtle story, a life portrayed on celluloid, a story so subtle that it achieved the status of an epic, or it is just 'The Godfather'?

Aboard Transformers - the ride

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:41:43 +0530

Rajeev Masand takes you to the Transformers ride at the Universal Studio in Singapore.

Preview: 'This Means War', two agents and a girl

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:14:58 +0530

In her new romantic comedy 'This Means War' Reese Witherspoon portrays a woman who returns to dating after a failed relationship only to find herself torn between two men, who happen to be friends and CIA operatives.

'On the Road' to hit the screens in May

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:14:50 +0530

'On the Road' is produced by Francis Ford Coppola, based on a classic 1957 novel of the same name.

Barack Obama targets bullying in documentary

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:30:19 +0530

President Barack Obama appears in an upcoming Cartoon Network documentary aimed at encouraging bullied children and others to speak up, and says that as the father of two young girls he is deeply concerned about the issue.

My kids don't watch my movies: Julia Roberts

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:49:22 +0530

The 44-year-old actress, who has seven-year-old twins Hazel Patricia and Phinnaeus Walter and four-year-old Henry Daniel, said she even has to wait to see her latest films.

Kristen Stewart goes topless for 'On The Road'

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:34:49 +0530

The film is an adaptation of Jack Kerouac's seminal novel of the same name and the 21-year-old actress's modesty is maintained by clever camera angles.

Madonna injured while rehearsing for music video

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:00:49 +0530

Pop diva Madonna has injured herself while rehearsing for her new music video 'MDNA' which left her with a cut lip and numerous bruises.

Actors Oliver Martinez and Halle Berry engaged

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:01:35 +0530

French actor Olivier Martinez has confirmed that he and Oscar winner Halle Berry are engaged to be married, the Miami Herald reported. "Yes, of course it's true," Martinez told the newspaper in an article posted online on Saturday, referring to engagement rumors that have been swirling around the couple.

'John Carter' tests big-budget film strategy

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:52:59 +0530

'John Carter' the 3D space adventure film was supposed to be the Walt Disney Co's latest franchise movie, a blockbuster on par with 'Cars' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean', that could generate profits beyond the film to television, books, and consumer products.

Cannes to open with Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:44:11 +0530

The 2012 Cannes film festival will open with Wes Andersons 1960s drama 'Moonrise Kingdom' starring Bruce Willis and Bill Murray.

Friday Release: Trauma of memory loss in 'The Vow'

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:33:34 +0530

While most box-office watchers believe 'The Vow' will easily open at No 1 in North America, they are generally optimistic about everything opening this weekend.

Friday Release: Fast paced action in 'John Carter'

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:10:28 +0530

As a boy, Andrew Stanton fell in love with author Edgar Rice Burroughs' series of 'John Carter' books about the space adventurer and his exploits on Mars.

Elizabeth Olsen on life after 'Martha Marcy...'

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:35:03 +0530

One year ago Elizabeth Olsen stepped out of the shadows of her famous sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley, to star in the title role of drama 'Martha Marcy May Marlene', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned her critical acclaim.

Oldest film based on Dickens found in Britain

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:15:28 +0530

An archivist at the British Film Institute has stumbled across a 1901 movie just one minute long which turns out to be the earliest surviving film featuring a character from the works of Charles Dickens.

Sneak peek: The minions are back with 'Despicable Me 2'

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:13:29 +0530

The big bad villain wannabe Gru voiced by comedian Steve Carrell is back with 'Despicable Me 2'.

Proud a woman got Pakistan's 1st Oscar: Zafar

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:58:44 +0530

Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar is happy that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a woman, picked up the first Oscar for his country.

Thomas Horn talks about 'Extremely Loud...'

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:23:20 +0530

The young actor said that working with Tom Hanks on the movie was a great learning experience.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'Iron Lady'

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:05:09 +0530

This week Rajeev Masand reviews Irrfan Khan-starrer 'Paan Singh Tomar', 'London Paris New York', 'Iron Lady' and 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close'.

VHP stops Osama film shoot: Why harm business?

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:44:36 +0530

Bigelow chose Chandigarh as the location of her forthcoming film 'Zero Dark Thirty' or 'ZD30' where the crew was recreating the Pakistani city of Abbottabad.

Chandigarh: VHP stalls shoot of film on Osama

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:34:39 +0530

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) protestors stalled the shoot of Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow's biopic on Osama bin Laden's Abbottabad killing.

Friday Release: 'Iron Lady', a Thatcher biopic

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:23:49 +0530

Meryl Streep, who won the best actress BAFTA for her performance in 'The Iron Lady', says she instantly said yes for the movie on former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher because there aren't many filmmakers who are interested in what it means to be a woman leader.

Friday Release: 'Extremely Loud...' recalls 9/11

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:54:33 +0530

Directed by Stephen Daldry, 'Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close' is a touching movie that recalls the horror of 9/11 and the aftermath where all America still struggles to deal with the pain of losing the ones they loved. The movie hits theatres on March 2.

George Clooney fine with homosexuality rumours

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:44:16 +0530

The 50-year-old actor, who is dating ex-wrestler Stacy Keibler, is happy with his private life and laughs it off when people say he is homosexual, reported US magazine.

Hollywood film on Osama to be shot in Chandigarh

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:40:05 +0530

Oscar winning Hollywood director Kathryn Bigelow has chosen Chandigarh and its surroundings in Punjab to depict the Pakistani city of Abbottabad.

Haven't seen any Indian film: 'The Artist' actor

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:07:08 +0530

Jean Dujardin says he has work opportunities at home, but this is the start of an American movie career for him.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck welcome son

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:44:27 +0530

Star couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have welcomed their third child, a baby boy, People magazine said on Tuesday, without giving further details.

'The Artist' was originally shot in colour

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:56:47 +0530

The big winner at Sunday night's Academy Awards, 'The Artist' was filmed in colour before converting it to black and white.

Lady Gaga's cameo in 'Men In Black 3'

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:06:04 +0530

'Men In Black' star Will Smith confirmed of a cameo to be performed by Pop superstar Lady Gaga in its third sequel 'Men In Black 3'.

Angelina Jolie's right leg an instant web celeb

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:24:45 +0530

Angelina Jolie's bare leg led to many post-Oscar jokes, but by Tuesday it had kicked back at critics and become an Internet celebrity in its own right followed by thousands.

Jean Dujardin wants to make another silent film

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:13:24 +0530

The French actor won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his movie 'The Artist'

Why Indian awards compare poorly with Oscars

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:08:58 +0530

The best moments from the 84th Academy Awards, Hollywood's biggest night of love for a shared movie-going experience, were ones which were sentimental, nostalgic and drew the audience in with a sense of easy familiarity.

Oscars: Backstage interview for Short Film

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:29:16 +0530

Terry George and Oorlagh George get interviewed backstage for winning the Oscar for Short Film(Live Action), for their movie 'The Shore'.

Oscars: Backstage interview for Documentary (Feature)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:53:04 +0530

TJ Martin, Dan Lindsay and Richard Middlemas talk about their winning in Oscars 2012, for the Best Documentary (Feature) for the movie 'Undefeated'.

Oscars: Backstage interview for Film Editing

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:33:05 +0530

Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall get to talking in a backstage interview for winning the Oscar for Best Film Editing for the movie 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'.

Oscars: Onstage speech for Visual Effects

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:15:55 +0530

On behalf of all the artists, Rob Legato thanked the Academy for recognising their work and awarding them with Best Visual Effects for the movie 'Hugo'.

Oscars: Onstage speech for Supporting actor

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:57:59 +0530

Christopher Plummer, shares his 'Thank you' speech after winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the movie 'Beginners'.

Oscars: Onstage speech for Animated Feature Film

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:38:03 +0530

Director Gore Verbinski presents a short speech after grabbing the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film for 'Rango'.

Oscars: Onstage speech for Documentary (Feature)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:19:50 +0530

TJ Martin, Dan Lindsay and Rich Middlemas shared their blissful moments after winning the Oscar for their documentary 'Undefeated'.

Oscars: Onstage speech for Film Editing

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:01:21 +0530

Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall share a speech on stage after winning the award for Best Film Editing for the movie 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'.

Oscars: Backstage interview for Sound Editing

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:21:22 +0530

Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty unveil thoughts on their first win. They won the Oscar award for Best Sound Editing for the movie 'Hugo'.

Oscars: Backstage interview with Octavia Spencer

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:15:23 +0530

'The Help' was one of the strongest contenders for the top awards at the Oscars this year. Contending for Best Actress as well as Best Supporting Actress - 'The Help' managed to bag the Oscars for the Best Supporting Actress for Octavia Spencer.

Oscars: Backstage interview for Best Picture

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:03:19 +0530

French silent film 'The Artist' swept away all the top honours at the Oscars. It won both Best Film and Best Actor (for Jean Dujardin) along with other awards bringing the night's tally to a five and tying with Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo'.

Oscars: Cinematography backstage interview

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:50:27 +0530

Calling cinematography as a fear factor, Robert Richardson shares his views after winning the Oscar for the Best Cinematography for the film 'Hugo'.

Oscars: Backstage interview Visual Effects

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:46:23 +0530

Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' gave all other films a run for their money when it bagged five Oscars. Though it did not score above the other competitors for 'Best Picture' - it bagged the 'Best Visual Effects'. The men behind that achievement were Rob Legato, Joss Williams (absent), Ben Grossman and Alex Henning.

Oscars: Onstage speech for Short Film (Animated)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:33:57 +0530

The Oscars for the Best Short Film (Animated) went to William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg for 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore'.

Oscars: On-stage speech for Best Original Song

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:24:19 +0530

Bret McKenzie bagged the award for Best Music (Original Song) at the Oscars. The song 'Man or a Muppet' from the movie - 'The Muppets' won the top honour in this category.

Oscars: Make up backstage interview

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:09:54 +0530

Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland make it to winning the Oscar for Make up for 'The Iron Lady'. Revealing the hurdles that they faced during the movie, they get talking after winning the award.

Oscars: Best adapted screenplay backstage speech

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:09:49 +0530

The Oscars for the 'Best Adapted Screenplay' went to 'The Descendants'. Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash accepted the award. 'The Descendants' was in the running for 'Best Film' and 'Best Actor' besides other nominations.

AR Rahman performs at Oscars again

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:01:49 +0530

Indian composer AR Rahman performed at the 84th Academy Awards here as part of the Oscar band in his third performance at the prestigious award ceremony.

Oscars: Backstage interview of Hazanavicius

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:58:16 +0530

Michel Hazanavicius won the Oscars for the Best Director for 'The Artist'. 'The Artist' bagged top honours at the Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jean Dujardin.

Oscars: Best director speech by Hazanavicius

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:42:50 +0530

Michel Hazanavicius won the Best Director Oscars for 'The Artist'. The silent, French romance had a dream run at the Oscars sweeping the top awards including - Best Film and Best Leading Actor.

Oscar: Sound Mixing backstage interview

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:41:31 +0530

Tom Fleischman and John Midgley get talking in a backstage interview on nabbing the Oscar for Sound Mix for the film 'Hugo'.

Oscars: Backstage speech for Best Documentary

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:36:19 +0530

Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy won the Oscars for the Best Documentary (Short Subject) - 'Saving Face'. 'Saving Face' tells the stories of two acid-attack survivors - Zakia and Rukhsana, their arduous attempts to bring their assailants to justice, and the charitable work of London-based, Pakistani-born plastic surgeon Dr Mohammad Jawad, who strives to help these women put this horrific act behind them and move on with their lives.

Oscars: Best documentary (Short Subject) speech

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:21:54 +0530

'Saving Face' the documentary on the rehabilitation of acid attack victims in Pakistan won the Best Documentary (Short Subject)at the Oscars.

Pakistani film 'Saving Face' wins an Oscar

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:21:29 +0530

Pakistani documentary film 'Saving Face', which uncovers the story of hundreds of people, mostly women who become acid attack victims, was honoured with the Oscar award for best documentary (short) at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony here.

Oscars: Interview with best actor Jean Dujardin

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:05:32 +0530

French film 'The Artist' bagged top honours at the Oscars and ended the evening with five of the golden ladies. The top honour was perhaps the victory in the Best Film and the Best Actor category. Jean Dujardin won the Oscars for the Best Actor for his role in 'The Artist'.

Oscar: Costume Design backstage interview

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:58:45 +0530

"A lifelong dream come true" delivers Mark Bridges in his interview on winning the Oscar for best Costume Design for his work in 'The Artist'.

Oscars: Best actor Dujardin's onstage speech

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:50:26 +0530

Jean Dujardin won the Oscars for the Best Actor for his role in 'The Artist'. Dujardin was competing with heavy-weights like George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Gary Oldman for the title of the best actor in a leading role.

Oscar is a cultural event for Iran: Farhadi

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:10:43 +0530

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi's relationship drama 'A Separation' has won the Academy Award in the Best Foreign Film category. Here is an interview with the filmmaker.

Oscar: Short film (Animated) backstage interview

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:58:57 +0530

William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg's 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore' wins the Oscar for the Best Animated Movie at the 84th annual Academy Awards.

Oscars: Bource's onstage speech for 'The Artist'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:58:10 +0530

Ludovic Bource received the Academy Award for the best original score in 'The Artist'.

Best quotes from the Oscars 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:42:32 +0530

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out Oscars, the film industry's top honor, at the 84th annual Academy Awards on 26 February, 2012.

Oscars: Farhadi's speech for 'A Separation'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:25:04 +0530

Directed by Asghar Farhadi, the film focuses on a couple going through a divorce and touches on traditions.

Oscars: Helland's onstage speech for 'Iron Lady'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:09:31 +0530

Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland won the Academy Award for make-up in 'The Iron Lady'.

Oscars: Bridges's onstage speech for 'Artist'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:57:59 +0530

Mark Bridges won the Academy Award for costume designing in 'The Artist'.

Oscars: Ferretti's onstage speech for 'Hugo'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:45:06 +0530

Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo received Oscars for art direction in 'Hugo.'

Oscars: Richardson's onstage speech for 'Hugo'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:16:58 +0530

Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy.

Silent romance 'The Artist' wins five Oscars

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:11:21 +0530

Silent romance 'The Artist' won five Oscars on Monday including best film, and Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' also took five of the world's top movie honours on a night where stories about movies felt the love of Hollywood.

Oscars: Art Direction backstage interview

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:55:35 +0530

Dante Ferretti of Production Design and Francesca Lo Schiavo of Set Decoration gets interviewed for being nominated for art direction for their movie 'Hugo'in Oscars 2012.

Oscars: Streep best actress for 'The Iron Lady'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:22:01 +0530

Streep, 62, won best actress for her 17th Oscar nomination, the most times any performer has been nominated by the Academy.

Oscars: Hazanavicius, best director for 'Artist'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:45:19 +0530

Michel Hazanavicius has won the Academy Award for direction for his silent film 'The Artist.'

Moments to remember from Oscar 2012

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:33:24 +0530

The Oscar telecast takes hours, but it's the moments we remember.

Crystal returns for 9th stint as Oscars host

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:27:58 +0530

In his ninth appearance as Oscar master of ceremonies, Crystal, 63, opened the show with one of his signature film montages.

Iran fans say Oscar film shows rich culture

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:20:35 +0530

'A Separation' is the first Oscar for an Iranian film. In 1997, the Iranian movie 'Children of Heaven' was nominated.

Plummer wins Oscars for the supporting actor

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:55:33 +0530

Christopher Plummer became the oldest acting winner ever at the Academy Awards for his supporting performance in 'Beginners'.

'Rango' wins Oscar for best animated film

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:47:04 +0530

'Rango' won the Oscar for best animated feature film at Oscars.

Oscars 2012: 'Hugo' leads the pack of winners

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:40:17 +0530

Director Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo,' which tells the story of a boy lost in a train station and also serves as an ode to the early days of filmmaking, came into the night with 11 nominations.

Mara, Stone and Chastain shine at Oscars

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:28:22 +0530

There were many new fashion faces on the red carpet at the 84th annual Academy Awards.

Complete list of 84th Academy Award winners

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:19:28 +0530

Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' has won four out of nine initial awards at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

Spencer wins supporting-actress Oscar for 'Help'

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:07:54 +0530

Octavia Spencer won the supporting-actress Academy Award on Sunday for 'The Help'.

'A Separation' wins best foreign language Oscar

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:41:05 +0530

'A Separation' won the Oscar for best foreign language film, becoming the first Iranian movie to clinch the honor.

Oscars: 'Artist' wins best picture, director, actor

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:36:18 +0530

Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure 'Hugo' won the first two prizes of the night at Sunday's Academy Awards, claiming the Oscars for cinematography and art direction.

Baron Cohen spills 'ashes' on Seacrest at Oscars

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:28:30 +0530

Outfitted extravagantly in character, Sacha Baron Cohen ran amuck on the Oscars' red carpet.

What you didn't see on TV during the Oscars

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:37:18 +0530

From arrivals to after-parties, here's a running account of what you didn't see on TV.

Factbox: A look at Oscars' history

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:27:53 +0530

U.S. actress Meryl Streep holds the record for most acting nominations, 17, including her latest for 'The Iron Lady'.

Oscar red carpet heats up as stars arrive

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:25:54 +0530

Hollywood's biggest fashion parade, the red carpet outside the Oscars, began heating up on Monday morning.

Oscar show begins with 'The Artist' as key film

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:42:58 +0530

When the curtain comes up on Sunday's Oscars in Hollywood, producers of the movie awards show will be less worried about who wins which trophy than they will be about how many people tune-in on television.

Academy Awards: the top dog in Hollywood

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:28:25 +0530

Uggie, the 10-year-old jack russell terrier is the scene stealer of ten time Oscar-nominated film 'The Artist'.

Oscar turns up the power for final rehearsal

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:21:15 +0530

The Academy Awards are a big deal - even to A-listers. That's why a parade of stars came through the theater at the Hollywood & Highland Center Saturday to run through their lines and prepare to address their peers in front of a worldwide audience of millions.

Adam Sandler leads Razzies with 11 nominations

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:13:46 +0530

When Adam Sandler's bad, he's really bad, according to voters for the Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that singles out the worst movies of the year. Sandler received a record 11 nominations Saturday for the Razzies as star, producer or writer on three 2011 movies - 'Jack and Jill', 'Just Go with It' and 'Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star'.

Oscar watch: Catch the nominations

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:09:07 +0530

Rajeev Masand takes you through the nominations for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Film for the Academy Awards.

'The Artist' shines at French film awards

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:59:21 +0530

Crowned with so many awards already, movie 'The Artist' shines at French film awards bagging nomination for the best movie for the Oscars to be held on Sunday.

Now Showing: Masand reviews 'Jodi Breakers', 'The Artist' and others

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:49:09 +0530

This week Rajeev Masand reviews Bipasha Basu-starrer 'Jodi Breakers', 'The Artist', 'Moneyball', 'My Week with Marilyn' and 'Carnage'.

Why is Sacha Baron barred from the Oscars?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:32:19 +0530

Known for his portrayal of three unorthodox fictional characters - Ali G, Borat, and Brüno, actor Sacha Baron Cohen has been barred from attending the 84th Academy Awards Sunday - because of the costume he wanted to wear!

Oscars retro theme: Hollywood of 1920s

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:31:03 +0530

It's only the 84th year of the Academy Awards, yet the nostalgia factor feels as though Hollywood is celebrating a centennial of some sort.

'Bel Ami' to hit Indian theatres on March 16

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:13:59 +0530

Based on an old novel in its own name and directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod,'Bel Ami' casts Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman and is all set to release in India on March 16.

Clooney, Pitt and Dujardin clash for Oscars

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:12:34 +0530

Hollywood glamour meets French chic in a battle of charm for Oscar's best actor accolade on Sunday that pits George Clooney and close friend Brad Pitt against dashing Jean Dujardin.

Oscars 2012: It's 'The Artist' vs 'The Help'

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:17:40 +0530

When the curtain rises on the Oscars this Sunday, nervous anticipation will, as usual, fill the theater at the world's top film awards, but this year movie fans can relax.

It was a fantastic experience: Brad Pitt on India visit

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:01:02 +0530

Rajeev Masand spoke to Hollywood biggie Brad Pitt who said his India experience was good as he was able to explore the country.

Friday Releases: 'The Artist', 'Carnage', 'My Week With Marilyn'

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:19:03 +0530

Hollywood's got a lot to offer this Friday - from a biopic on Marilyn Monroe to Roman Polanski's 'The Carnage' and Brad Pit-starrer 'Moneyball' .

Friday Release: 'Carnage' is all dark humour

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:18:38 +0530

Directed by Roman Polanski - 'Carnage' is a dark comedy that works on the power of razor sharp wit. The movie is being called one of the best comedies of the year - but 'Carnage' is not for the slapstick lovers.

'The Artist' relives Hollywood's classic silent movie era

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:45:14 +0530

Bollywood filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap attended special screening of 'The Artist'.

Friday Release: 'Moneyball', Pitt's Oscar hope

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:22 +0530

'Moneyball' is nominated for six Academy Awards including the best actor award.

Friday Release: Stylized reality in 'The Artist'

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:43:00 +0530

French director Michel Hazanavicius says he doesn't make movies to reproduce reality but loves to create a show.

The Oscars snubs of the year

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:06:41 +0530

The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has often been criticized for its safe, conventional and (as some in the know call it) the Harvey Weinstein choices (yes, it's the same Academy which chose 'Rocky' over 'Taxi Driver'). This year especially it has ruffled lot of critics and cine goers with its decision of keeping out some marvellous artists out of the contention.

Jennifer Aniston puts her name in Walk of Fame

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:36:58 +0530

Actress Jennifer Aniston was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Wednesday, the first of the 'Friends' actors to receive the emblem of celebrity that she described as 'surreal'.

'Ice Age 4' pays tribute to 'The Artist'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:37:43 +0530

Watch out the special trailer of 'Ice Age 4: Continental Drift', the makers of 'Ice Age' have created a spoof where Sid and Manny go silent.

'My Week With Marilyn' hits theater this Friday

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:30:08 +0530

We brings you some behind the scenes action from the film 'My Week With Marilyn'.

Oscars 2012: Nominees in the Best Actress category

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:03:58 +0530

The Oscar nominees for the Best Actress include Rooney Mara for 'The girl with the dragon tattoo'.

'The Help': Bidding for Oscar glory

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:31:32 +0530

Viola Davis knew she had big shoes to fill when she agreed to play the role of a lowly black maid to a rich white family in 1960s Mississippi in 'The Help'.

Oscar nominees reveal underwear secrets

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:04:22 +0530

Anyone who knows their Oscars knows that nominees' fashion plans are strictly top secret until the big day. They seem to be more revealing about their designer undergarments, though.

Oscar pick of the day: My Week With Marilyn

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:51:03 +0530

Michelle Williams talks about the challenges of donning the sexy image of the Hollywood diva Marilyn Monroe.

Dev always speaks his mind: Freida Pinto

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:49:19 +0530

Indian actress Freida Pinto says she loves discussing her work with boyfriend Dev Patel because he always gives an honest feedback.

Oscar pick of the day: The Artist

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:35:37 +0530

'The Artist' is the only one among this year's contenders for the world's top movie awards that was truly filmed in Hollywood.

Rajeev Masand gives a thumbs up to 'The Artist'

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:36:57 +0530

The countdown has begun as the Oscars are a week away and Rajeev Masand talks about the nominees in Best Director category.

I use dark emotions in acting: Freida Pinto

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:27:01 +0530

Indian actress Freida Pinto says she has had lots of down moments but has learned to channel her dark emotions into her acting.

Oscar pick of the week: Bullhead

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:52:48 +0530

In 'Bullhead', Schoenaerts plays Jacky Vanmarsenille, a muscled-up, steroid-injecting cattle farmer whose tragic childhood continues to cripple him as an adult.

'Ceaser Must Die' wins best film in Berlin

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:56:19 +0530

'Caesar Must Die', a docu-drama in which murderers and mafiosi act out a Shakespearean tragedy in a high-security Italian jail, won the Golden Bear award for best picture at the Berlin film festival on Saturday.

Jennifer Aniston unfazed on going topless

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:01:26 +0530

Jennifer Aniston, who appears topless in her latest project 'Wanderlust', says she was unfazed about baring her chest. The 43-year-old says she really enjoyed filming in Clarkesville, Georgia, where no one batted an eyelid about nude actors getting make-up applied to their entire body, reports thesun.co.uk.

Cut the clutter: 5 must-see Oscar nominated films

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:04:59 +0530

We have compiled a list of five great films that you must watch before the actual winners are announced, cutting through the clutter of scores of films nominated.

Battling to save my eyesight, says Judi Dench

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:50:51 +0530

The James Bond star, 77, said her sight is already so bad she cannot see faces in front of her.

Cheap and bad 3D films are dangerous: Amritraj

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:20:13 +0530

For Indian films to break out internationally, what was needed were original stories with an Indian feel that Western viewers can connect, says Hollywood producer Ashok Amritraj.

'Bridget Jones' franchise to be reinvented

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:18:47 +0530

Actor Hugh Grant says the status of the third 'Bridget Jones' movie is still in doubt as a number of screenplays have failed to hit the 'bull's eye'.

Meet the new Zorro: Gael Garcia Bernal

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:03:56 +0530

Mexican actor-director Gael Garcia Bernal is to play Zorro in a new futuristic reboot of the film series called 'Zorro Reborn'. The 'Motorcycle Diaries' actor will play the Spanish swordsman as a masked vigilante on the hunt for revenge, reported Contactmusic.

Too old to play vampire: Twilight star Pattinson

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:42:04 +0530

British actor Robert Pattinson said on Friday he may be too old to reprise his role as the ever-youthful vampire Edward Cullen in the 'Twilight' movies, should author Stephenie Meyer decide to add another novel to the series.

Oscar watch: Nominations for Best Director

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:26:23 +0530

This week Rajeev Masand takes a look at the five nominations for the Best Director.

I'm very tough on myself: Oscar nominee Dujardin

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:13:10 +0530

Labelled as France's answer to George Clooney, Jean Dujardin talks about dealing with the unprecedented success of The Artist and being rather tough on himself.

Friday Release: 'Woman in Black' tests Radcliffe

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:44:42 +0530

After playing the magical Harry Potter for 11 years, Daniel Radcliffe is stepping away from his boy wizard persona to play a widowed lawyer in his next film 'The Woman in Black'. The 22-year-old actor said in an interview that the upcoming horror film is the real test of his acting skills.

Ashok Amritraj is back with 'Ghost Rider'

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:46:35 +0530

Ashok Amritraj's Ghost Rider sequel to the comic book adaptation will hits the screens this Friday.

'The Bourne Legacy' to hit theatre in August

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:39:50 +0530

Bourne franchise, back with it's fourth chapter 'The Bourne Legacy', introduces new hero played by Jeremy Renner.

Jolie moved tears at 'In the Land...' screening

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:54:58 +0530

Actress Angelina Jolie ended up in tears following a standing ovation from the audience at a screening of her new movie 'In The Land of Blood and Honey' in the Bosnian city of Sarajevo.

Peter Jackson to direct 'Tintin' sequel

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:27:26 +0530

Director Steven Spielberg says Peter Jackson will direct the 'Tintin' sequel.

Oscar watch: 'Kung Fu Panda 2', 'Puss in Boots', 'Rango'

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:56:04 +0530

This week on Oscar watch, Rajeev Masand brings to Hollywood's best from the animated world.

Oscar is boring: Dustin Hoffman

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:55:12 +0530

Hollywood veteran Dustin Hoffman says being at the Oscar ceremony isn't as glamorous as it looks.

Star-studded Berlin Film Festival kicks off

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:49:41 +0530

The Berlin Film Festival is the place for the next nine days to be to catch a glimpse of the best movies from across the globe.

Grammy spotlight shines on Adele

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:43:13 +0530

The Grammys in recent years have targeted young audiences even as older acts won key awards.

Kate Middleton tops the Hollywood fashion list

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:35:23 +0530

Britain's Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa have bumped Lady Gaga off the international fashion map.

Hayek and I grew to hate each other: Banderas

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:36:45 +0530

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas says he started to hate his co-star Salma Hayek during the promotion of their last release 'Puss in Boots'.

Naomi Watts to play Princess Diana in biopic

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:23:56 +0530

Hollywood actress Naomi Watts is all set to star as Lady Diana in 'Caught in Flight'.

Review: 'LOL' - no laugh, no love

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:54:11 +0530

When a movie begins with an American teenager talking about her high school and walking out in slow-motion, arm in arm with her bffs - one can put their expectations to rest. This flick will have nothing new to offer. 'LOL' follows the American teenage movie norm to the last scene. Teenage heart breaks, drawing hearts with black markers on bathroom doors, hooking up in summer camp, battle of the bands, school trips to Paris, parties, pop and pot. Not necessarily in that order.

Friday Release: 'LOL', Miley Cyrus comes of age

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:12:41 +0530

The basic story is about a 15 year old girl Lola (Miley Cyrus) who gets dumped by her boyfriend.

Friday Release: Unconditional love in 'War Horse'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:42:06 +0530

The film is based on the novel written by Michael Morpurgo which was first published in the United Kingdom in the year 1982.

Judi Dench admits her love for India

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:52:11 +0530

The John Madden-directed film is scheduled to be released on February 24, 2012.

Watch: Trailer of 'The Dictator'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:11:11 +0530

Also starring Ben Kingsley and Anna Faris, the film is said to based on the novel 'Zabibah and the King'.

Jolie would do anything to defend family

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:31:25 +0530

Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie, who raises six children with partner Brad Pitt, says she would do anything to protect her kids.

Aniston sick of rumours about Brangelina

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:25:05 +0530

The actress has been in a relationship with Theroux for more than a year and said she knows what her ideal partner should be like.

Angelina Jolie is still a bad girl: Brad Pitt

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:06:16 +0530

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt says he is delighted Angelina Jolie is still a 'bad girl'.

Beckham embarrassed by undergarment commercial

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:02:21 +0530

David Beckham however says he is very proud of the collection and loved working with the Swedish high street store.

Bipasha's 'Singularity' in financial trouble

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:34:41 +0530

The period drama is about marine biologist Jay Fennel (Hartnett), who undertakes a near-fatal dive to save his wife.

Super Bowl: Madonna rocks the stage

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:09:47 +0530

Madonna performed with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A at the Super Bowl Halftime.

War Horse: Who thought the horses could act?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:41:56 +0530

Just as the human cast of director Steven Spielberg's Oscar nominated film 'War Horse' was vital, equally important was the casting of horses. Never before 'War Horse' had a film been attempted that was so dependent on the expressive abilities of so many horses.

Sneak peek: The Avengers

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:37:28 +0530

The movie features iconic super heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow.

'The Artist' and 'Iron Lady' cross $20 mn mark

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:15:12 +0530

Two of The Weinstein Company's contenders for Academy Awards - 'The Artist' and 'The Iron Lady' - surpassed the $20 million mark at the box office this weekend. The company's 'W.E.', directed by Madonna, meanwhile, opened to a run-of-the-mill $45,000 at four locations. IFC's horror-thriller 'Kill List' opened to $12,400 at two locations, according to Rentrak's numbers.

Andrew Garfield terrified to play Spidey

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:09:29 +0530

Sony Pictures on Monday unveiled a first look at the upcoming reboot of the 'Spider-Man' movie franchise, and the action-packed thriller has at least one person in the audience shaking in his Spidey suit -- the man who plays him, Andrew Garfield.

Oscar producers celebrate movie memories

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:02:52 +0530

Facing a future where many movies will be seen in homes, Oscar organizers on Monday unveiled this year's awards show theme at an annual luncheon honoring nominees by asking fans to relish memories of why they love movies and going to theaters.

I don't like James Bond: Gary Oldman

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:50:51 +0530

Oscar-nominated actor Gary Oldman finds his spy character from the movie 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' more interesting than James Bond.

I still have a lot to learn: Brad Pitt

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:56 +0530

Brad Pitt says he doesn't think he will have another year of professional success like the last 12 months have been. Pitt, 48, whose last two outings 'Moneyball' and 'The Tree of Life' have been nominated for a string of awards - including six and three Oscars respectively, said he has enjoyed a particularly fruitful period of work, Contactmusic reported.

Princess Diana's life to be made into a movie

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:35:05 +0530

Princess Diana's life is set to be made into a movie, and producer Stephen Evans is lining up a Hollywood actress to play the late British royal

Brad Pitt once drove strippers to their gigs

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:53:28 +0530

The 48-year-old had to pick up the girls and take them to a specific party and then had to watch proceedings.

Oscar watch: 'The iron lady'

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:42 +0530

This week, Rajeev Masand talks about the Oscar nominated film 'The iron lady'.

Uma Thurman wears salwar-kameez for TV show

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:12:11 +0530

It seems actress Uma Thurman is fascinated with Indian clothes - she filmed new telivision show 'Smash' in a salwar kameez. The pink attire the 41-year-old wore was embellished with gold, and Uma accessorised it with fuschia lipstick and a bright pink bindi, reports the sun.co.uk.

Clooney fired himself from 'Good Night' lead

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:48:44 +0530

Hollywood superstar George Clooney says he turned himself down when he was directing 'Good Night, And Good Luck' because he realised he couldn't play beleaguered newsman Edward R Murrow.

Schwarzenegger congratulates Abhishek on Twitter

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:12:58 +0530

Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger failed to turn up at an event to present Abhishek Bachchan an award for helping create a greener environment, but has congratulated him for the honour.

Kodak wants name off Oscars theatre

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:06:18 +0530

Eastman Kodak Co. wants to end its contract for naming rights to the glamorous Los Angeles theater that hosts the Academy Awards as it tries to improve its financial position enough to move out of bankruptcy.

Dwayne Johnson would love to act in Bollywood

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:32:36 +0530

Best known by his ring name 'The Rock', wrestler-turned-Hollywood star Dwayne Douglas Johnson says he would love to act in a Bollywood movie.

Rooney Mara rated 'most desirable' nominee

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:23:31 +0530

'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' star Rooney Mara has emerged as the most desirable Oscar-nominated actress this year, beating fellow nominees Michelle Williams and Jessica Chastain.

Friday Release: Worthington to shine in 'Man...'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:52:58 +0530

Directed by Asger Leth, the film is expected to fulfil the audience's desire of a good thriller.

Friday Release: 'Journey 2' banks upon the Rock

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:23:50 +0530

Directed by Brad Peyton, the 3D action-adventure film also stars Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, and Vanessa Hudgens.

Friday Release: 'Chronicle' features super powers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:51:52 +0530

The basic plot of the story doesn't boast of anything extraordinary that the audiences have not seen in the past.

Participate in 'The Artist' short film contest

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:01:10 +0530

All the entries will be watched and shortlisted by the panel of judges and Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will select his favourite 3 films out of which the best will be declared the winner of the contest on the 23rd of February on CNN-IBN.

Schwarzenegger invokes Gandhi for green movement

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:41:16 +0530

Apparently Arnold has always been fascinated by India and has been in talks to visit the country for months now.

'War Horse' play made me cry: Steven Spielberg

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:58:52 +0530

One of the industry's most successful and influential filmmakers and multiple Oscar winning director, Steven Spielberg unfolds a heartwarming tale for all ages in his upcoming film 'War Horse', that has bagged 6 Oscar Nominations including that of Best Picture.

Madonna cut daughter's scene from 'W.E.'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:53:51 +0530

Queen of Pop Madonna's daughter Lourdes was set to make an appearance in her mother's movie 'W.E.' but the singer cut her out of the final edit.

Timberlake, Clint Eastwood in baseball drama

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:40:42 +0530

Justin Timberlake and Amy Adams are starring with veteran actor Clint Eastwood in 'Trouble With the Curve', about an aging baseball scout. Directed by Robert Lorenz, Eastwood's longtime producing partner, the film is slated to release on September 28.

Being a child model was brutal: Katherine Heigl

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:29:21 +0530

Actress Katherine Heigl says working as a child model when she was nine was "brutal" and she hated the experience. The 33-year-old, who raises three-year-old daughter Naleigh with husband Josh Kelley, began her career in showbusiness with a stint as a model for clients including US department stores Macy's and Sears but Katherine has admitted she hated the experience.

'Jeff who lives at home' hits theatres this March

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:38:14 +0530

Starring Jason Segel, Ed Helms and Susan Sarandon,'Jeff who lives at home' tells the story about two brothers.

Vanity Fair picks Hollywood's leading ladies

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:32 +0530

Vanity Fair unveiled the cover of its annual Hollywood issue on Tuesday, featuring 'fresh stars of 2012'.

'Seeking Justice': A sneak preview

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:52:29 +0530

Roger Donaldson directed 'Seeking Justice' is about a man who enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him exact revenge after his wife is brutally raped. Nicolas Cage, Guy Pearce and January Jones star in this thriller.

SAG 2012: 'The Help' takes top honours

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:38:18 +0530

Tate Taylor-directed American Civil Rights era movie, 'The Help', swept the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, winning three honours, including Best Actress for Viola Davis. Meanwhile, 75-year-old Mary Tylor Moore received the lifetime achievement award.

I have become lopsided after my injury: Pitt

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:47:29 +0530

Actor Brad Pitt says his recent injury to his knee has made him 'lopsided'.

Kids not allowed to Google me or Angelina: Pitt

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:31:36 +0530

Hollywood star Brad Pitt has said that his kids aren't allowed to Google either him or partner Angelina Jolie. The 48-year-old actor said that he and Jolie went through each of the children's computers and blocked their own names from the Google search to prevent their children from obsessing over other people's opinions of their actor parents, reported People magazine.

Scorsese bats for a nomination for 'Hugo' dog

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:25:09 +0530

Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' may be favourite at the upcoming Oscars but the celebrated director is miffed that Blackie the Doberman, the star of the film has been ignored by the organisers of First Annual Golden Collar Awards.

'The Help' scores at Screen Actors Guild Awards

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:50:54 +0530

Finally, an awards show with some surprises and spontaneity. The Screen Actors Guild Awards featured some unexpected winners, including 'The Help' for best overall cast performance and Jean Dujardin for best actor in 'The Artist' alongside some of the longtime favorites in movies and television.

'Dragon Tattoo' India release cancelled

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:16:00 +0530

All those waiting for the release of 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' in India are going to be disappointed. As reports go - the India release of this crime novel turned movie - has been cancelled.

Naomie Harris thinks Daniel is the best Bond

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:11:57 +0530

British actress Naomie Harris says she is delighted to star with Daniel Craig in new James Bond movie 'Skyfall'.

Golden Globes: A funny story

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:19:20 +0530

The 69th Golden Globes awards show host Ricky Gervais had a fun time taking potshots at everyone, not sparing even himself.

Oscar watch: 'The Artist'

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:32:35 +0530

This week, Rajeev Masand talks about the Oscar nominated film 'The Artist'.

Demi Moore was convulsing during 911 call

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:14:53 +0530

Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night and was convulsing and "semi-conscious, barely," according to a caller on a frantic 911 recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire officials.

Steven Spielberg to direct 'Ten Commandments'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:38:33 +0530

Directer-producer Steven Spielberg is set to sign on to direct the remake of 'Ten Commandments'.

'Woman in Black' test of my acting: Radcliffe

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:40:29 +0530

'The Woman in Black', a James Watkins directed horror-thriller film, is based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name.

It was fun to play Albert in 'War Horse': Irvine

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:40:13 +0530

Hollywood actor Jeremy Irvine talks about his upcoming film 'War Horse', directed by Steven Spielberg.

'Snow White' movies rivalry heats up

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:48:46 +0530

Hollywood's Snow White rivalry is heating up. Movie studio Relativity Media on Thursday pushed back the release of its lighthearted fairy tale starring Julia Roberts, 'Mirror Mirror', by two weeks to March 30.

Russell Brand to star in 'The Hauntrepreneur'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:36:30 +0530

British comedian Russell Brand has been roped in by Michael Bay for his production venture 'The Hauntrepreneur'.

Radcliffe wants to visit ghost town Bhangarh

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:25:01 +0530

Hollywood actor Daniel Radcliffe, who is gearing up for the release of his horror film 'Woman in Black', is eager to visit the 'ghost' town of Bhangarh in India's Rajasthan state.

Friday releases: 'The Descendants', 'Haywire', 'Contraband' hit screens

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:55:19 +0530

This Friday gear up for Mark Wahlberg's action thriller 'Contraband', Gina Carano-starrer 'Haywire' and the Golden Globe winning film The Descendants' starring George Clooney.

'War Horse' says a lot about courage: Spielberg

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:20:21 +0530

Oscar nominated director Steven Spielberg talks about his upcoming film 'War Horse'.

Hollywood embraces hopeful tales with Oscars

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:13:52 +0530

A group of movies offering personal redemption and hope swept up Oscar nominations on Tuesday, led by Martin Scorsese's colorful 'Hugo' with 11 and silent-era romance 'The Artist' with 10, including a best film nod for both.

Oscars voting to go electronic next year

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:05:07 +0530

Potential Oscar winners will now be a click away from winning a trophy.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that it has partnered with a company to develop an electronic voting system for next year's 85th annual Academy Awards.

Reliance DreamWorks bags 11 Oscar nominations

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:20:05 +0530

Hugh Jackman-starrer sci-fi thriller 'Real Steel' has one nomination for best achievement in visual effects.

Oscar's big snub: Uggie the dog, a true 'Artist'

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:57:26 +0530

Uggie, the playful, loyal Jack Russell terrier who stars in the silent movie, was left out in the cold by Oscar organizers.

A look at the Oscar nominations 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:10:23 +0530

CNN-IBN's Rajeev Masand in a discussion with Anurag Kashyap, Rohan Sippy and Ranvir Shorey on Oscar nominations.

'Hugo' leads Oscars with 11 nominations

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:24:53 +0530

Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure 'Hugo' leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.

Oscar movies span century as nominations near

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:39:22 +0530

Prospective Academy Awards nominees have pretty much every decade of the last century covered, from the World War I epic 'War Horse' through modern times with the family drama 'The Descendants'.

Took 'Underworld' to change image: Beckinsale

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:49:28 +0530

Actress Kate Beckinsale says she took on her tough role in the hit Underworld franchise after she started to get typecast for "delicate" and "fragile" roles.

Witherspoon, Reynolds to star in 'Big Eyes'

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:40:33 +0530

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Reynolds have signed up to play lead roles in 'Big Eyes'. Witherspoon and Reynolds have been signed up to play artists Margaret and Walter Keane in a film that will be produced by Tim Burton.

Don't believe in marriage anymore: Depp's wife

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:15:24 +0530

French actress Vanessa Paradis has spoken about her feelings as her 14-year relationship with Hollywood star Johnny Depp is said to be on the brink of collapse.

Razzies worst-movie awards shift to April Fool's

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:44:53 +0530

Hollywood's award season is going to linger on through April Fool's Day this year. Organizers of the Razzies have changed the schedule for their nominations and prize ceremony. The spoof on the Academy Awards picks the year's worst films.

'The Artist' wins big at Producers Guild Awards

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:34:03 +0530

'The Artist' followed its Golden Globe win by taking top honors at the Producers Guild Awards on Saturday, as the silent film continues its unlikely run toward Oscar night.

'Underworld' sinks teeth into BO with $25m

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:22:17 +0530

Kate Beckinsale is back with a vengeance, with her latest 'Underworld' movie opening at No. 1 this weekend. 'Underworld Awakening' made an estimated $25.4, distributor Sony Screen Gems reported Sunday.

Seal and Heidi Klum announce separation

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:12:59 +0530

Seal and Heidi Klum have announced that their storybook marriage is coming to the end of the runway. In a statement Sunday night, the power couple announced their separation after rumors swirled over the weekend that a divorce was imminent.

Julia Roberts, Baldwin to star in 'Normal Heart'

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:53:32 +0530

Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Alec Baldwin have been tapped to star in 'Normal Heart', an adaptation of the Tony-winning play with the same title.

2012 Golden Globe Awards red carpet

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:22:46 +0530

This is where fashion statements are made and trends are set, a quick look at the red carpet of the 69th Golden Globes.

Actress banned in Iran after posing nude

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:27:24 +0530

Actress Golshifteh Farahani, who played Leonardo DiCaprio's love interest in 'Body of Lies', has been banned from her home country Iran after she posed nude for a French magazine.

Review: 'Underworld 4: Awakening' lacks coherence

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:40:55 +0530

'Underworld 4: Awakening' is a great test of patience. Go with an earphone if you are a big Kate Beckinsale fan.

Kodak bankruptcy dims once bright Hollywood star

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:30:48 +0530

Kodak's star may never shine again in Hollywood. The bankruptcy of the American icon that invented the handheld camera is reverberating beyond Wall Street and around the world's entertainment capital. Insiders say Hollywood may be on the verge of scaling back a decades-old symbiotic relationship, and seeking business alternatives.

Sundance opens with broken American dreams

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:12:17 +0530

The Sundance Film Festival opened on Thursday night with four features, including a documentary highlighting America's housing crisis, the fractured American dream and values humbled by today's lackluster economy.

Friday Release: Selene and 'Underworld' returns

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:56:44 +0530

Sony's 'Underworld: Awakening' should take a solid 3-D and IMAX enhanced bite out of the weekend box office with an opening domestic gross in the low-$20 million range.

Friday Release: 'Coriolanus' is a bloody reminder

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:42:13 +0530

At a time when revolution is once again in the air around the world, Ralph Fiennes delivers a ferocious reminder of the perils in store when a warrior becomes the head of state.

Friday Release: America's feared top cop J Edgar

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:06:58 +0530

J Edgar Hoover, America's revered and feared controversial top cop for five decades, was one of the most secretive men in government, keeping covert files on powerful figures including President John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.

Friday releases: 'J Edgar', 'Underworld Awakening' hit screens

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:46:40 +0530

The BO is a mixed bag of drama and science fiction - from Leonardo DiCaprio's 'J Edgar' to sci-fi thriller 'Underworld- Awakening'.

Watch: Oprah's bodyguards beat up journalists

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:48:31 +0530

The talk show host's bodyguards allegedly beat up a few video journalists who were present at the scene.

No outdoor shooting for Bond film 'Skyfall'

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:12:45 +0530

James Bond film 'Skyfall' is to shoot almost entirely in the UK after budget cuts meant production could no longer head to Bali and China.

Is Jennifer Aniston six months pregnant ?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:17:38 +0530

Jennifer Aniston has recently been spotted with a bump and it is said that the actress is six-month pregnant with her first child. The 42-year-old who has spoken frequently of her desire for children, was seen last week with a noticeable bump which she tried to conceal under a wide coat, reports Britain's Look magazine.

Suri Cruise is the best dressed celebrity child

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:09:04 +0530

Tom Cruise's five-year-old daughter Suri has been named the best dressed celebrity child in a new poll. Suri pipped David and Victoria Beckham's daugther Harper Seven and Brooklyn and Madonna's stylish teenage daughter Lourdes Leon to take the top spot in the list compiled by My1stYears.com.

Mark Wahlberg apologizes for 9/11 comments

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:45:47 +0530

Actor Mark Wahlberg has apologized for asserting that he would have stopped terrorists from flying an airliner into New York's World Trade Center on September 11 if he had been on the plane.

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis to part ways?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40:39 +0530

Johnny Depp's 14-year romance with French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis has hit the rocks, People magazine claimed on Wednesday, and the couple are living largely separate lives.

Sneek peek of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:32:31 +0530

The film boasts of an ensemble cast of Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray and Tilda Swinton.

Iran cautious over the film 'A Separation'

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:44:12 +0530

The Iranian government sounded a note of caution on Tuesday about the success of 'A Separation' which won a Golden Globe for best foreign film, saying gritty realist films favored by critics showed a skewed version of the Islamic Republic.

Lady Gaga lands 18 million Twitter followers

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:14:23 +0530

Pop star Lady Gaga has become the first person in the world to boast 18 million followers on social networking site Twitter.

'Artist' leads BAFTA nominations with 12 nods

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:51:52 +0530

Black-and-white silent movie 'The Artist' scooped 12 nominations at the BAFTA with the Golden Globe winners George Clooney and Meryl Streep leading in acting categories.

'Skyfall' plot revealed: 007's loyalty to M tested

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:27:44 +0530

It sounds like 007's next mission will severely test his relationship with his mentor M (Judi Dench).

69th Golden Globe awards: The winners

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:10:08 +0530

Charming black and white, silent film 'The Artist' turned out to be the judges' favourite in most of the categories, sweeping 3 Globes, while George Clooney's 'The Descendants' did not lag much behind. It won two Globes, including 'Best Actor' for Clooney.

69th Golden Globe Awards: Who won what

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:08:42 +0530

'The Artist' bagged three Golden Globe Awards this year to become the frontrunner for the Oscar Awards next month.

Ricky Gervais will not host Golden Globes again

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:06:14 +0530

Despite getting negative feedbacks last year for mocking some top-notch stars, Gervais still poked fun at the A-list guests this year.

Brad Pitt was asked to take acting classes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:38:03 +0530

Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt says when he arrived at Hollywood in the late 1980s he was told he couldn't act and should take acting classes.

Silent film 'The Artist' sweeps Golden Globe awards

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:08:24 +0530

At the Golden Globes awards, George Clooney starrer 'The Descendants' wins two big Globes including Best Actor for Clooney. Silent film, 'The Artist' bags 3 Globes.

Hollywood Golden Age a hot look at Golden Globes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:30:35 +0530

Timeless elegance, fitted bodices and mermaid trains ruled the Golden Globes' red carpet on Sunday as A-list celebrities channeled old-style Hollywood glamour.

Golden Globes crown new galaxy of new TV stars

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:16:50 +0530

The Golden Globes crowned a new galaxy of television stars on Sunday, honoring a slew of shows in their first season and leaving old favorites out in the cold.

Thriller 'Contraband' nabs box office title

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:02:34 +0530

Adult thriller 'Contraband' starring Mark Wahlberg grabbed the weekend movie box office title, beating expectations with an estimated $24.1 million in ticket sales at U.S. and Canadian theaters.

Best of Ricky Gervais jokes at Golden Globe

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:19:49 +0530

Three time's the charm for Ricky Gervais' third year as scathing steward of the Golden Globes.

Playlist: Winners of 69th Golden Globes Awards

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:38:42 +0530

Winners of the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced in Beverly Hills, California.

Gervais brings sharp tongue as host of Globes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:30:00 +0530

Three time's the charm - if that's not the wrong word for Ricky Gervais' third year as scathing steward of the Golden Globes.

Jolie, Pitt grace the Globes in glamorous style

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:19:33 +0530

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt fully dressed their part as a glamorous Hollywood power couple at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards.

'Artist,' 'Descendants' score top Globe wins

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:11:05 +0530

The Globes are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a group of 89 entertainment reporters for overseas outlets.

Hollywood all set for Golden Globes 2012

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:05:42 +0530

The Golden Globes this year is all set to be an even more glamorous event with superstars George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie added to the presenter's list.

'Avatar 2' to be released in 2016?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:57:36 +0530

Movie lovers will not see James Cameron's 'Avatar 2' in the coming years as the ambitious project has reportedly been delayed.

Steven Spielberg won't direct 'Jurassic Park 4'

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:45:34 +0530

Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg has said that he will produce the fourth installment of 'Jurassic Park' but won't helm the sci-fi thriller.

Contenders for the Golden Globe Awards

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:22:43 +0530

'The Artist' tops the list of nominees for the 69th Golden Globe Awards with six nominations.

'Dragon Tattoo' gets a graphic makeover

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:31:28 +0530

Stieg Larsson's novel 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo', about computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, is getting a graphic makeover by Vertigo. The company is planning to publish a graphic novel based on the original in November.

Mark Wahlberg confirms 'Entourage' movie

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:28:02 +0530

Actor Mark Wahlberg has confirmed that plans are underway for an 'Entourage' movie, which he says will be '90 minutes of craziness'. The 40-year-old has reassured fans who were disappointed when the TV series - which he executive produced - ended last year, that as soon as the script is ready he will return to the big screen, reported Contactmusic.

'Tree of Life', 'Bridesmaids' may have a chance at Oscars

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:42:18 +0530

In the show, Rajeev Masand talks about three films 'Tree of Life', 'Bridesmaids', and 'A Separation'.

Gervais keeps Golden Globe targets under wraps

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:27:54 +0530

Gervais said he didn't think his jokes last year offended any of the movie and TV stars he made fun of.

Lions Gate bags the fifth 'Twilight' movie

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:16:36 +0530

With the deal, television and movie producer Lions Gate gains the fifth and final 'Twilight' movie, set for release in November.

I have influenced Lady Gaga: Madonna

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:07:00 +0530

The 'Material Girl' sounded lukewarm in U.S. interviews released on Friday, calling her influence on Gaga's music 'interesting' and 'amusing' Sometimes.

Julianne Moore plays Palin in 'Game Change'

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:58:32 +0530

HBO is revisiting the drama of the 2008 race to the White House in a TV film about Sarah Palin and John McCain.

Top 10 film festivals across the globe

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:46:46 +0530

The movie buffs at online travel adviser Cheapflights have compiled a top 10 list of their favorite film festivals across the globe.

'The Artist' wins big at Critics Choice Awards

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:45:39 +0530

'The Artist' was named the Best Picture at the 17th Annual Critics' Choice Award, cementing its chances at the Oscars next month.

'John Carter' will hit theaters this March

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:50:13 +0530

John Carter is an adventure epic in which a military captain discovers a planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians.

Leonardo Di Caprio is back in 'J Edgar'

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:26:35 +0530

Clint Eastwood's J Edgar, a biographical drama on the life of the first director of America's Federal Bureau of investigation.

Yoko Ono in India for 'Our Beautiful Daughters'

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:47:03 +0530

Artist, musician, wife of the Beatles' John Lennon - Yoko Ono is in the capital for her exhibition titled 'Our Beautiful Daughters'.

Clooney and Pitt in the race for Oscars

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:13:28 +0530

Hollywood megastars George Clooney and Brad Pitt are clearly in the race to the Oscars.

Daniel Radcliffe back in 'The Woman in Black'

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:59:12 +0530

In this film Radcliffe travels to a remote village which is haunted by a scorned woman. The film hits the screens in India on February 10.

I made darker films after 9/11 terror: Steven Spielberg

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:29:19 +0530

Steven Spielberg says he has changed the direction of his moviemaking after the 9/11 terror attacks in America. The 65-year-old - who is well-known for family friendly projects such as 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial', 'Indiana Jones' franchise and 'Jurassic Park' - said he felt compelled to create "darker" films after the tragedy, Daily Express reported.

'Woman In Black' to release in India Feb 10

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:24:49 +0530

Daniel Radcliffe starrer 'Woman In Black' is set to hit Indian screens Feb 10. Directed by James Watkins, the film would be Radcliffe's first release after the 'Harry Potter' franchise.

Jennifer Aniston tops the most desired body list

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:06:18 +0530

Jennifer Aniston has once again topped the list of the Most Desired Female Body in Hollywood at the age of 42, leaving 20-something stars Bar Rafaeli and Shakira behind.

BAFTA releases an all-male rising star shortlist

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:22:53 +0530

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts unveiled an all-male shortlist for its 2012 Rising Star Award on Wednesday, including 'Thor' actors Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston.

Visual-effects pioneer Trumbull to receive Oscar

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:51:48 +0530

Hollywood filmmaker and visual-effects master Douglas Trumbull is receiving an honorary Academy Award.

Perry, 'Potter' win at People's Choice Awards

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:44:48 +0530

Katy Perry is in the popular clique now. The singer-actress won the most People's Choice Awards at Wednesday's 38th annual fan-favorite extravaganza, but viewers wouldn't have known it from watching the ceremony.

Iron Man 3 best superhero movie ever: Downey Jr

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:33:48 +0530

Robert Downey Jr thinks 'Iron Man 3' could be the best superhero movie ever made. The 46-year-old is looking forward to working with director Shane Black on the third movie in the franchise and is confident it will not only be better than the previous offerings in the series, but could top anything ever made in the genre.

Sneak peek: 'The Five-Year Engagement'

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:24:35 +0530

Hollywood is looking forward to another romcom this year 'The Five-Year Engagement'.

Richard Gere to work in Indian film?

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:48:35 +0530

If the grapevine is to believed, Hollywood biggie Richard Gere may feature in 'I Am Kalam' fame director Nila Madhab Panda's next, an untitled project based on the issue of world food security.

Tom Hanks web series coming soon on Yahoo

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:07:09 +0530

After starring in a bunch of films and making some small screen projects, Tom Hanks is now working on a web series. The 55-year-old actor's production company Playtone has teamed up with Reliance Entertainment to produce 'Electric City' which will be streamed on internet giant Yahoo before heading to more traditional outlets, Ace Showbiz reported.

'Dragon Tattoo' sequel despite poor BO response

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:48:29 +0530

Sony Pictures is reportedly planning to go ahead with the sequels of Stieg Larsson's best-selling trilogy despite the poor box office performance of Daniel Craig starrer 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'.

George Clooney's next movie about stolen artwork

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:20:00 +0530

George Clooney's next will be a big screen adaptation of Robert M. Edse's book, which talks about a handful of experts experts who are asked to retrieve artwork stolen by Nazis.

George Clooney to do another political drama

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:30 +0530

After directing 'The Ides of March', Hollywood superstar George Clooney has signed on to helm another political drama 'The Monuments Men'.

'Devil Inside' lifts Hollywood with $34.5 m

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:09:44 +0530

The fright flick 'The Devil Inside' scared up a monstrous $34.5 million opening weekend to help Hollywood exorcise its recent box-office demons, according to studio estimates Sunday.

'Melancholia' wins film critics awards

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:00:54 +0530

The apocalyptic psychological drama 'Melancholia' was named the year's best film on Saturday by the National Society of Film Critics, which chose its star Kirsten Dunst as best actress and Brad Pitt as best actor for the baseball drama 'Moneyball' as well as 'The Tree of Life'.

I am a tomboy, says Paris Hilton

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:15:50 +0530

Hilton is also fascinated by fast cars and said she now plans to auction off one of her cars.

'The Iron Lady' initiates debate in UK

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:17:19 +0530

Thatcher's power to polarize makes it difficult for those trying to give a balanced account of her time in office.

Watch: Song of the decade 'Can't Get you Out of My Head'

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:41:59 +0530

Kylie Minogue's hit single, 'Can't Get you Out of My Head' has been named song of the decade in a survey conducted by UK's Performing Right Society.

Sneak peek: 'Prometheus'

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:18:25 +0530

'Prometheus' is an upcoming science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof.

'Paranormal Activity 4' to hit screens in 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:17:47 +0530

The exact release date for 'Paranormal Activity 4' has not been set but it's supposed to hit screens in 2012.

Celebrity couples who called it quits in 2011

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:59:57 +0530

As we kick-start 2012, let's rewind and take a look the celebrity couples who parted their ways in 2011.

Sneak peek: 'The Dictator'

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:11:09 +0530

Sacha Baron Cohen's 'The Dictator' is said to be inspired by the novel 'Zabibah and the King' by Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

Cruise's 'Mission' stays on top with $31.3 million

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:50:22 +0530

Tom Cruise's new mission remains impossible to beat at the box office. Studio estimates Sunday placed 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' in the No. 1 spot for the second-straight weekend with $31.3 million. With a $134.1 million domestic total, it's the first $100 million hit with Cruise in the lead role since 2006's 'Mission: Impossible III'.

Review: 'Tinker Tailor...' is intensely cerebral

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:33:30 +0530

Based on the novel by John le Carre, 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' is intense and cerebral. There is not one point in the movie that allows the audience to lose focus or leave their seats for any reason. Every scene, every subtle dialogue is vital to the plot.

Review: 'Sherlock Holmes...' is pure entertainment

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:51:06 +0530

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law return as the impeccably imaginative pair of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson.