Disney, which scored millions with the 1996 animated blockbuster “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” said Wednesday it would give $5 million to restore the fire-damaged Paris cathedral. “Notre-Dame is a beacon of hope and beauty that has defined the heart of Paris and the soul of France for centuries, inspiring awe and reverence for its […]
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More than just a church: How Notre Dame has featured in film and fiction
The historic Parisian landmark of Notre Dame is not just a place of worship – it has also inspired the stories of best-selling authors and Hollywood filmmakers. With its stunning Gothic architecture and imposing beauty, it is unsurprising writers have been drawn to the cathedral as the focal point for tales of love and romance. […]
Robert Downey Jr on ‘Captain Marvel’ taking centre stage
As someone who began the “Avengers” journey with “Iron Man” ten years ago, Robert Downey Jr says it is gratifying to see actors like Brie Larson, the newest addition to the team as Captain Marvel, shatter the glass ceiling. Downey Jr was certainly the star attraction as he struck his trademark Iron Man pose during […]
Marriage has been a fulfilling experience: Bipasha Basu
Marriage has been a fulfilling experience for model-turned-actress Bipasha Basu, who will clock three years of marital bliss with actor Karan Singh Grover. She is lucky to have a husband like him because he does not believe in a man-woman divide. Bipasha Basu started dating Karan in 2015, and they married a year later on […]
‘Azaad’ from ‘Multinational Films’ is Yasir Akhtar’s newest brainchild
The one-man industry, Yasir Akhtar, is all set to strike back with yet another trendsetting series of films called “Multinational Films”, a project which will be one of its kind. The mastermind behind countless iconic productions such as “Tapal Cinema” and “Mera Ghar Aik Whirlpool” and popular songs like “Sansani”, “PiyarDiyanGallan” and “Chandni”, having a […]
Is ‘Kalank’ Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt’s last film together?
One of the most loved on-screen couples Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt have made a sensational claim about their future projects together post ‘Kalank’. On being questioned if ‘Kalank’ will be their last film together, Varun Dhawan told DNA, “It was a joke. We won’t be working together for sometime now. That is the way […]
Mehwish ‘disappointed’ over Amitabh Bachchan’s refusal to play Pakistani in film
Actress and singer Mehwish Hayat has expressed her dismay at the news of Amitabh Bachchan’s decision to exit a project in which he was to play the character of a Pakistani in a bid to spread the message of peace between the arch rivals India and Pakistan. The ties between the nuclear rivals have deteriorated […]
Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi team up for new film
Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi are teaming up for a mystery thriller, which is set to be released on February 21, 2020. It is the first collaboration between Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi. The currently-untitled film will be helmed by writer-director Rumi Jaffrey. “A film is a collaborative effort and when you have one […]
‘Heartless’ sheds light on anaesthesia awareness
‘Heartless’ is an Indian film which was released on February 7, 2014 and has a running time of 127 minutes. This film is produced by Sajid Rizvi and Alka Suman, with the direction and story both done by Shekhar Suman. The dialogues are written by Niranjan. The lead roles are played by Adhyayan Suman and […]
Ram Gopal Varma to make acting debut in ‘Cobra’
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) dropped a surprise announcement on the occasion of his 57th birthday on Sunday. He announced a new project, which will mark his debut as an actor. “Ahem! On the occasion of my birthday today, I am debuting as an actor for the first time in my career. I wouldn’t mind […]