Marilyn Monroe chosen for Cannes festival poster

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Organisers of the Cannes Film Festival have chosen to honor Marilyn Monroe by selecting a photo of the Hollywood sex goddess for the poster of this year's event.

The organisers said in a statement Tuesday that "50 years after her death, Marilyn remains one of the major figures of world cinema, an eternal and contemporary reference of grace, mystery and seduction."

The poster shows the American actress, eyelids lowered and lips pursed, blowing out a candle on a birthday cake.

The 65th Cannes Film Festival runs from May 16 to 27.

Nanni Moretti, the satirical Italian filmmaker and 2001 Palme d'Or winner, heads the jury at this year's festival on the French Riviera.

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Brad Pitt's secret visit to India to shoot film on Osama killing

Hollywood Actor Brad Pitt is planning to visit India to shoot his next film on osama killing. He will be shooting in Chandigarh for Kathryn Bigelow's film on the US raid that located and killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad.

Chandigarh's Sector 15 was dressed up to impersonate Abbottabad in Pakistan. Mr Pitt, seen just three days ago with a right-leg-baring Angelina Jolie at the Oscars, managed not to be caught on camera by the paparazzi.

Ms Bigelow's unit will shoot in and around Chandigarh for the next few days. She's also expected to travel to Patiala for some scenes.

In 2010, she made Hollywood history when she won the Oscar for Best Director for her movie, The Hurt Locker, becoming the first woman to do so. She defeated ex-husband James Cameron who was nominated for Avataar.

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Genelia D'Souza enters Limca Book of World Records

Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza has delivered back to back hits in four different languages and by this world records she has enlisted herself in the Limca Book of World Records.

Genelia D'Souza, who recently got married to bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh, has even garnered positive reviews for her acting in her latest flick Tere Naal love Ho Gaya.

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Kunal Khemu not comfortable shooting intimate scenes

Even before the start of the promotions of Mahesh Bhatt's Blood Money, the film hogged limelight for a leaked intimate scene between Kunal Khemu and Canadian girl Mia. The actor says it was not a publicity strategy and he is not comfortable doing such scenes.

Many feel that the film has garnered some extra bit of promotion and much needed controversy with the leaked video, but Kunal said: "We as a team don't think it's the right publicity strategy. We don't know who has done that. That's not what the film is about and we don't want to mislead the audiences."

"Whether you are in a relationship or not, it is always difficult and makes you nervous to do intimate scenes. If you are in a relationship, communication is the key," said Kunal who is dating Soha Ali Khan.

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It's a boy for Ganesh Hegde, Sunayna

Ganesh Hegde a choreographer and his wife Sunayna have become proud parents of a son, who has been named Giann.

The couple, who tied the knot in June last year, welcomed their son Feb 24 and Ganesh is extremely excited with the new addition to the family.

"It's an unbelievable feeling to realise that Sunayna and I have become parents..still can't get over the fact that I am a dad now..Giaan's sweet smile, his tiny hands, and the cute faces he makes gives me the most soothing and peaceful feeling," Ganesh said in a statement.

"Taking care of our baby has made me realise what millions of parents feel when they love their child selflessly and most willingly, never looking for any acknowledgement whatsoever. Life comes a full circle and I am happy that for a change my baby is teaching me some thing," he added.

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Govinda to start production house to launch daughter

Bollywood Actor Govinda, who has successfully completed 25 years in showbiz, is right now trying to settle his daughter's career in the film industry and says that he will start his home production to launch Narmada.

"I am starting my production, which I never wanted to do. Film production is very tough. Initially when I started, I was not successful but my wife and family members supported me... you should not give up," Govinda, who produced the movie Ssukh in 2005 which didn't do well, told IANS.

"So finally I am starting my own production and I will start for Nammu (Narmada). I have a good subject for her and I have worked very hard on it (script)," he added.

For quite some time, Narmada was trying to get into Bollywood but things didn't work out for her. There were reports that she will make her debut opposite boxing champ Vijendra Singh in director Lovely Singh's Manchali.

Now Govinda wants to ensure that his 22-year-old daughter is launched in such a manner that she carves a niche for herself.

"I want her to create the best with whatever she has got. She should become confident in life that she should create a correct situation for herself," the 48-year-old said.

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Blood Money not similar to Blood Diamond,Naam : Bhatt

Bollywood Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says that his upcoming movie 'Blood Money' is not inspired by Hollywood movie, 'Blood Diamond' and has no similarities to own directorial film 'Naam'.

A film Produced by Mahesh Bhatt, the film stars Kunal Khemu, the protagonist, who migrates to South Africa due to a lucrative job offer but ends up finding himself in the middle of an organised white collar crime syndicate.

The story line of this film seems similar to Oscar winning film 'Blood Diamond' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Connely. Also, 'Blood Money' is touted as a remake of Bhatt's own film, 'Naam' starring Sanjay Dutt. But Bhatt denies all these talks.

“No, our film is not the Indian version of 'Blood Diamond' or anything of that sort. 'Blood Diamond' dealt only with the industry of diamonds...that particular trade. Our film is a journey of a middle class Indian who dreams of getting the best in the world and how this man suddenly finds himself in the company of people who deal with notorious activities," Bhatt said.

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Poonam Pandey goes topless on Twitter

Model Poonam Pandey, who has been in the news for posting her bikini pics (on top) on the micro blogging site twitter goes topless partially fulfilling her commitment to strip nude with the tweet , “Finally on Public demand Sharing a pic #PoonamPandeyWithoutBikini Tweethearts!! Thanx for Loving me so Much .. Luv.(sic)”

As she has also tweeted warning for under 18 age people to not to look at the pic writing “WARNING 18 & under should not try looking up the pic. that said i do not take responsibility for anyone under age.”

After posting the fully covered pic (on left) the former Kingfisher model started the countdown asking her fans if they wanted to see ‘Poonam Pandey without Bikini’.

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Madhuri inspires Chitrangada's look in Kaafirana

Bollywood Actress Chitrangada Singh, who has done an item song for Shirish Kunder's Joker film, her look in the song is inspired by Madhuri Dixit's in the song Humko aajkal hai from Sailaab.

"I don't like to call it an item song, it is a dance performance that I have done for the film. It's called Kaafirana and it is very rustic, very 1980s in its look and it is a little bit of Madhuri from Sailaab, that's the kind of look that we have been inspired from," said Chitrangada.

Chitrangada, who has adorned the cover page of various magazines, says print photo shoot is challenging, but at the same time comfortable also.

"I think what's good about shooting a print picture is that you have to do so much more within that one frame or one shot. You have to look the part, you have to have the right expression, everything has to be perfect," said Chitrangada.

"But at the same time, I think there is a lot more control when you are doing print so you are lot comfortable. If there is something wrong you can get it fixed later, that is not the final thing going out. Whereas if you do a film, there is one long shot that you have to give and that's it," she added.

Chitrangada was last seen in Desi Boyz and is currently working on I, Me Aur Main opposite John Abraham and a Sudhir Mishra film opposite Arjun Rampal.

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Ajay Devgn my lucky charm: Tusshar Kapoor

Bollywood Actor Tusshar Kapoor says that Ajay Devgn is his lucky charm and that's why he roped him in to do the voice-over in his forthcoming movie Chaar Din Ki Chandni.

"Yes, definitely, he is my lucky charm. We have done five films, of which four have been hit. I hope that even this film does well as he has done a voiceover for us in the film," Tusshar, who has worked with Ajay in Khakee and Golmaal franchise, said at an event.

Tusshar developed a strong bonding with Ajay during the shoot of the Golmaal franchise.

"Our bonding strengthened as we have done so many films together, Kareena Kapoor, him and me have done three films together. It's the same unit, same director, same set-up, same series. We do things together during shooting, so a friendship and a comfort level has developed. We chat together when the shoot is not on. We share a great professional relationship," he said.

Directed by Samir Karnik, Chaar Din Ki Chandni features Kulraj Randhawa of Yamla Pagla Deewana fame opposite Tusshar and hits theatres Holi.

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'Department' will be RGV's most stylish film: Rana Daggubati

New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) Ram Gopal Varma's past few projects have failed to rock the box office, but actor Rana Daggubati, who has teamed up with the director in "Department", is confident that the film will turn out to be one of his most stylish movies.

"Ramu (Varma) dabbles in a lot of genres of films. He is very good with his work, and has a wonderful storytelling pattern, which is most often trendsetting. His film 'Satya' broke stereotype, and 'Company' gave Vivek Oberoi such a great launchpad...I think 'Department' will be one of his most stylish film ever shot," Rana told IANS.

In "Department", the southern star will be seen as a grungy policeman - a role that was earlier reserved for Abhishek Bachchan. The film's characters include a don, a gangster, a gangster-turned-politician, and shootout specialists. No wonder it was exciting for Rana to work in it!

"I think Ramu is one filmmaker who has complete understanding of the subject he tackles in his films and likes to accumulate extensive knowledge before venturing out into each theme. Be it underworld or any other subject, his films speak of the research he does.

"'Department' is a heavy-duty action film. I trained a lot for it, and the training was just in the gym. It had a lot to do with marshall arts, and I easily had 10 to 15 action sequences. So it was fun," said the 27-year-old.

Meanwhile he has also been occupied with the dubbing of Telugu film "Naa Ishtam", in which he is paired opposite the recently-married Genelia D'Souza.

"I play a young, brash boy in 'Naa Ishtam'....very different from 'Department', in which each line that my character says, is measured. 'Naa Ishtam' is a commercial project...I am playing my age, and it was wonderful to work with Genelia. She is way more experienced than I am, but we had a great time," said the actor, who enjoys the diverse content offered to him.

"I made an unconventional debut with 'Dum Maro Dum'. As a launch film, it was different as opposed to others, who would go for a romantic project. So I am happy," he added.

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Now Preity shoots at Eiffel Tower

Bollywood Actress and Owner of Kings XI Punjab(IPL) Preity Zinta, who has been busy working on her debut co-production Ishq In Paris in the French capital, was delighted to shoot at the iconic Eiffel Tower.

"Shot at the Eiffel tower tonight. Now I can officially say that I know every nook and corner of this tower. Jai Ho! Ting," Preity posted on Twitter.

The actress is done with the first schedule of the movie, an Indo-French co-production directed by Prem Soni. The crew shot in temperatures as low as minus 21 degrees.

"Am exhausted now... one more day to go and then holiday! Even though it's for a week before it's time to work on the film and then ofcourse IPL," added Preity, who co-owns Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab.

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Dharmesh Darshan will direct Punjabi film

Dharmesh Darshan a filmmaker who have directed RajRaja Hindustani, Dhadkan and Bewafaa. Now he is set to direct his first Punjabi movie - Jatt Romantic which he will tribute to his late father Shri Darshan Sabharwal.

A film will be presented by Rovick films and produced by Gurdeep Dhilon in association with Vicky Films Pvt Ltd. The film features actors like Daljit Singh, Gurleen Chopra, Karan Kundra, Neeru Bajwa, Binoo Dhilon and Ria Singh. It will be shot at various Indian and International location and shooting is expected to be completed by end of July 2012.

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Sean Young arrested for Oscar party scuffle

Monday, February 27, 2012

Hollywood Actress Sean Young who was arrested on Munday after scuffle with a security guard at the official post Oscars party, police said.

Police Commander Andrew Smith said Young, 52, was placed under citizen's arrest at the Governors Ball Sunday night after the dispute.

Young, who has starred in Blade Runner and Stripes, was booked at the Hollywood police station for investigation of misdemeanour battery.

She posted $US20,000 ($18,748) bail and than after she was released.

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Lily Collins happy to date co-stars

Lily Collins says it is helpful to date with another famous person because they can relate to each other.

The 22 year old actress, who has previously romanced Taylor Lautner and has recently been linked to Zac Efron, says there is a better understanding when one celebrity dates another, reported Contactmusic.

She said that as an actor you go away for long periods of time. It's not normal. So the idea of dating someone who understands what you're going through is helpful.

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Halle Berry missed Oscar ceremony due to injured leg

Actress Halle Berry pulled out of the Oscars ceremony due to her broken foot.

The 45-year-old was set to present alongside actor Tom Hanks at the 84th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood Sunday but cancelled her appearance because of the injury, reports thesun.co.uk.

Halle suffered the injury back in September whilst filming Cloud Atlas in Spain.

The accident occurred while she was walking in Majorca on a day off from filming, said a statement from Warner Bros.

Even after six months, Halle, who is rumoured to be planning to move to France to be with boyfriend French actor Olivier Martinez, was pictured wearing a brace boot on her right leg just last week, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

It is not the first time that she has hurt herself on set.

She broke her arm whilst making Gothika in 2003, during a 'physical scene', and she is also believed to have been hit by a boom on the set of 2004's Catwoman, said a spokesperson from Warner Bros.

Halle won the Oscar for the best actress in 2002 for her work in Monster's Ball.

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Brad Pitt, Angelina to gift theme park to their children

What are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt busy with? The couple is said to be finalising an eco-friendly playground as a gift to their six children.

They theme park will be built in their chateau in the South of France and the decision came after their visit last September to Legoland in Windsor, Berks, was cut short due to security concerns in the camp.

"Brad and Ange felt really bad having to drag the kids home early when they were at Legoland last year. But if their bodyguards said there were too many people then they had no choice," thesun.co.uk quoted a source as saying.

"Their eldest son Maddox asked if they could build something similar at the house in France. They were already getting a new pool so they decided it was a great idea," added the source.

Source:NDTV

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Finally Vidya Balan is finalised 'Mehrunissa'

Bollywood's dirty girl Vidya Balan likely to play a role as 'Mehrunissa' in Sudhir Mishra's next film.

As Katrina Kaif also was considered for this role but finally sudhir has decided that the role of 'Mehrunissa' can only play Vidya Balan who recently have done great job in 'The Dirty Picture'.

As per source Vidya will play the role of 'Mehrunissa' in two different time zones, at the age of 20 and at the age of 62. The older role has been modeled on Waheeda Rehman.

Sudhir has also told that whenever vidya will be free of next assignment namely Rajkumar Gupta's Ghanchakkar she will be joining for 'Mehrunissa'. Since he and producer Nikhil Advani are very keen to have vidya on board to play Mehrunissa and also they are willing to wait for her.

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Sonu Sood to play the role on Dawood Ibrahim

Well After playing negative role in Dabangg, bollywood actor Sonu Sood is gearing up to essay the role of Dawood Ibrahim in Shootout at Wadala. Sonu will be play the role as Underworld don(Dawood Ibrahim) In Sanjay Gupta's next film. Earlier, Vivek Oberoi was signed for role but he had a fallout with Sanjay.

Sonu told PTI that I will be play the role of Dawood Ibrahim and I am very much excited about this. The shooting will be start in March.

In this film, John Abraham will be play the role as gangster Manya Surve, while Anil Kapoor will be play ACP Isaque Bagwan. As It has always been bollywood's favourite a Characters which inspired by Dawood Ibrahim. Many of the actors have played this role like Ajay Devgn in Company, Randeep Hooda in D, Vijay Maurya in Black Friday.

Sonu also said that before start shoot i will do my all the necessary homework on Dawood Ibrahim so that i could play it as much better.

The movie is a sequel of 2007 film Shootout at Lokhandwala which is directed by Sanjay. Few more cast include like Kangna Ranaut, Tusshar Kapoor and Ronit Roy.

The film may be release by the end of the December month of 2012.

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KJo's starstruck moment with Meryl Streep

(IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar says amongst his rare starstruck moments in life was his chance meeting with American actress Meryl Streep, who just won her third Oscar award for "The Iron Lady".

"I remember being in the same room as Meryl Streep at the Golden Globes in 2009... my only starstruck moment ever," Johar wrote on Twitter.

On Sunday night in Los Angeles, Streep won the best actress award for reprising former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady". Earlier she won golden statuettes for best supporting actress for "Kramer vs. Kramer" and the best actress award for "Sophie's Choice".

"Am thrilled to bits that Meryl Streep won!!!! She for me is the best thing celluloid has ever witnessed," added Johar.

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