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Tiger Shroff's 'Heropanti 2' shot across five picturesque locations
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After roping in some of Hollywood's renowned action directors to work on the action sequences for the film, the producer also spared no cost in mounting the film on a huge scale which included filming at some prime international locations - England, India, Russia, Thailand, and Abu Dhabi. After films like 'Baaghi 2' and 'Baaghi 3', trio Sajid Nadiadwala, Tiger Shroff and director Ahmed Khan are now looking to push the envelope and set a new benchmark in action with 'Heropanti 2'.
Britney Spears is in amazing state of mind, reveals Donatella Versace
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As per 'Variety', Donatella was recently in Los Angeles for the Oscars, attending the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards gala and the Vanity Fair party. She also caught up with her friend Britney Spears. Versace is designing a wedding dress for the newly liberated pop princess. The fashion designer told 'Variety' at the Vanity Fair bash, "She's (Britney) on vacation now. She's doing well.
'All The Old Knives' script reminds Chris Pine of John le Carre's novels
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In the film, Pine's character has been tasked to interrogate an eight-year-old hijacking case. Describing his character as a man highly adept at compartmentalising his feelings, he shared, "Like all great spies, he's emotionally closed off and very good at his job because of it." Pine added: "Part of that is because of what happened to him early in his CIA career, so he's carrying a heavy burden of guilt and shame within him at all times.
Nancy Meyers to helm first feature film after 'The Intern' for OTT
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As per 'Variety', streaming giant Netflix has commissioned the project. News of the partnership comes after Meyers and Netflix teamed to release the short film 'Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish)', which made its debut on the streamer's social channels in 2020. The special project brought together the cast of 'Father of the Bride' and 'Father of the Bride Part II' - Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kieran Culkin, George Newbern and Martin Short
Mrunal Thakur ready for 'Jersey' release, doesn't fear being typecast
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For her, script selection rests on how relatable or interesting the role that's being offered is, the strengths of that character and most importantly the story being told. Mrunal said: "For an actor to be cast in films with a great script and a great team backing it is of utmost importance. I don't fear being typecast because I know as an actor what and how I can differentiate the roles I'm essaying."
'Bridgerton' Season 2 shatters single-week record for most-viewed English OTT series
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The second season of the show clocked 251.74 million hours viewed for the week of March 28 to April 3 - its first full week on the streaming service. However, as per 'Variety', 'Squid Game' still holds the overall record for most-viewed show on Netflix in general across a seven-day period, with 571.76 million hours viewed.
Kashmir epicentre of Indian conscience: Vivek Agnihotri
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"The philosophy of Shiva which is being admired across the globe was born in the Kashmir Valley. Shaivism and Buddhism emerged in Kashmir," he said here at an event organised by the Global Kashmiri Pandits Diaspora to felicitate him and his team for making "The Kashmir Files". Agnihotri said: "Whenever you are in the valley, it gives a feeling that it is the centre of the universe. One cannot understand the universe without knowing Kashmir."
Robert Downey, Jr. advocates climate-smart food in upcoming book
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Blackstone Publishing has acquired the rights to the book, which, its authors say, will provide a smart, accessible and game-changing roadmap to making climate-solving food choices, reports 'Deadline'. he deal marks the first major non-fiction book from Downey, Jr., who leaned into nutrition since early in his Marvel run as Iron-Man to prepare for the rigours of that role.
Jared Leto used wheelchair for bathroom breaks on 'Morbius' set
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Similar to his character in the movie, Leto initially used crutches on the set to maintain his character's physicality, reports 'Variety'. As per 'Variety', however, the crutches made Leto's bathroom breaks a longer process than needed. Daniel Espinosa, the director of 'Morbius' told 'Uproxx' that a deal was made where Leto agreed to use a wheelchair for his bathroom breaks instead to quicken up the process.
Saiyami Kher on working with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwary in 'Faadu'
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It is a love story that also features Pavail Gulati and Abhilash Thapliyal. The web series was shot in Serbia, the Konkan region and Mumbai. Sharing her experience on the film, Saiyami said: "Working with Ashwiny maam was always on my wish list. I am emotional as we wrap this very special film. I have also made some 'Faadu' friends for life and can't wait to share this world with everyone."
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