1. Being Human Salman Khan? Actor to Pay For ‘Tubelight’ Losses
Salman Khan’s Eid release of 2017, Tubelight could not deliver a box-office hit. According to reports, the distributors were demanding that Salman pay for the losses incurred. And it seems that Salman has agreed to their demands.
Trade analyst Komal Nahta, tweeted to confirm the report. He wrote, “Salman Khan has agreed to refund monies to distributors to make up for losses in Tubelight. A lovely gesture. That’s being human!”
2. PeeCee Teams up Next With Liam Hemsworth for Isn’t It Romantic?
After stealing the hearts of millions with her Hollywood debut Baywatch, Priyanka Chopra is yet again ready for her another international movie, Isn’t It Romantic?, alongside Rebel Wilson and Liam Hemsworth. New Line Cinema has announced the start of principal photography for the romantic comedy, being directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson. Priyanka will be seen in the role of yoga ambassador, Isabella, while Wilson will play an architect Natalie from New York City.
Hemsworth stars as Blake, a handsome client with Adam Devine as Wilson’s earnest best friend, Josh. In the film, Natalie works hard to get noticed at her job, but is more likely to be asked to deliver coffee and bagels than to design the city’s next skyscraper. Strauss-Schulson is directing the project from a screenplay by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox and Katie Silbrman, and Paula Pell. The film is set for a Valentine’s Day release in 2019.
3. Ranbir Spills the Beans on His Family in This Jagga Jasoos Video
Curious about Ranbir Kapoor and his bod with his family? The Jagga Jasoos actor is spilling some serious beans about the Kapoor khandaan in this video. From family arguments and childhood memories to the games his father and actor Rishi Kapoor used to play with him and his sister as kids, watch Ranbir get super candid. He also talks about his quirky character’s bond with his on-screen father.
4. Babumoshai Bandookbaaz Trailer: A Desi Nawaz in Scintillating Form
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is making sure that he reaches out to the masses by doing films like Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and the upcoming Munna Michael. But he isn’t afraid of veering away from the mainstream to pick roles that showcase his skills as an actor thank God!
And Babumoshai Bandookbaaz is one such film. Directed by Kushan Nandy, it revolves around a small town contract killer, Babu, and his adventures. Nawaz had said in one of his interviews that he has drawn inspiration from James Bond for this character. And he infuses a rustic ruthlessness to his character like only he can.
5. Does Christopher Nolan Want to Direct Daniel Craig’s James Bond?
Daniel Craig, who starred in four Bond films, is gunning for a return to the franchise. According to a report in Independent,Craig was considering coming back to the 007 series. The Bond actor was initially unsure about returning for more films after Spectre which released in 2015.
According to the report, sources believe Craig has “changed his mind” and that franchise producer Barbara Broccoli has “secured” the actor.
Not only Craig, the producer also wants to bring back Adele to record the film’s background score. She previously sang the theme of Grammy winning song, Skyfall the most profitable film to date.
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