- by Associated Press
Director Riley Stearns says he didn’t realize he was making a perfect movie for 2019 when he started writing ”The Art of Self-Defense ” four years ago. But his darkly comedic riff on toxic masculinity starring Jesse Eisenberg as a timid and “weak” man who takes up karate just kept becoming more relevant. The Harvey Weinstein allegations broke during the shoot in 2017 and the #MeToo movement became a phenomenon.
- by Republica
A national campaign ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020 (VYN 2020)’ is collaborating with production unit of a Chinese film maker interested to shoot movies in Nepal.
National award-winning director Neeraj Ghaywan's film 'Masaan' is touted as one of Bollywood's best films and today the film has completed four years since its release. On this occasion of the film completing 4 years, Etimes got in touch with actress Richa Chadha, who essayed the character of Devi Pathak in the film.
- by Agencies
After securing tax-free status in Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, Hrithik Roshan-starrer 'Super 30', which is roaring at the box office, was on Wednesday declared tax free in the national capital. Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, announced the news on his Twitter and said the film will inspire students and teachers in the region.
- by Republica
Kathmandu District Court has issued an arrest warrant against producer Chabi Ojha and actress Shilpa Pokhrel.
- by Agencies
Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar-starrer 'The Sky Is Pink' is all set to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2019. Shonali Bose's directorial will premiere at the film festival, which scheduled to take place from September 5 to 15 this year.
- by Agencies
In an industry where a male actor is called a hero, Taapsee Pannu says her aim is to break this gender-based stereotype and she plans to do so slowly and steadily.
- by Agencies
Veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar is of the view that if there is someone who can write a film on renowned poet Sahir Ludhianvi, it is none other than himself.
- by Agencies
If you are waiting for Brad Pitt to treat your Instagram feed with life updates, it is "never gonna happen" as the actor isn't joining the photo-sharing application anytime soon. While all of his 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' co-stars, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Dakota Fanning, are pretty active on Instagram, Pitt has been consistently maintaining his distance from it.
- by Republica
Brijesh Shrestha and Beyond, artists from Ness Studio recently got interviewed for Radio Nagarik 96.5's show ‘The Lounge with Jai Pradhan’.
- by Associated Press
Gordon Ramsay has harsh words for chefs who reject Michelin stars. The famously profane Ramsay used an expletive to describe giving back a star rating. He said the guide’s mark of distinction belongs to a restaurant, not a chef.
- by Associated Press
Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift are the top contenders at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, each scoring 10 nominations.
- by Agencies
After the two spent some great time together in Miami in June, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari made an appearance at the 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' premiere on Monday night. This comes as the couple's very first appearance together at a premiere.
- by Republica
Dayahang Rai and Upasana Singh Thakur starrer ‘Kabaddi Kabaddi Kabaddi’ released its first song entitled ‘Dubo Phulyo’ via OSR Digital’s YouTube channel on Monday. The song is a duet between Hemanta Rana and Hritika Shrestha.
- by Agencies
American actor David Hedison best known for his roles in 'Another World', 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' and 'Licence to Kill' passed away at age 92.
- by Agencies
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan, who will be seen playing an ISRO scientist in her upcoming film 'Mission Mangal', has now entered the short film biz with 'Natkhat'. She has teamed up with entrepreneur, philanthropist Ronnie Screwvala for the same.
- by Agencies
Queen's original promo video for their 1975 rock opus "Bohemian Rhapsody" has smashed a record by reaching one billion views on YouTube. According to the video-sharing website, it's the first pre-1990s music video to hit that mark.
- by Agencies
Kangana Ranaut is clearly not ready to let go of the whole tiff-with-journalist-over-Manikarnika controversy which hogged the headlines over the past couple of weeks. However, she is ready to laugh it off with an epic meme.
- by Republica
Nepalese Portuguese Society Norway (NPS) and Helping Hand Nepal won the volleyball competition organized by Nepali Janasamparka Samiti (JSS) on Sunday in Oslo, Norway. A total of 11 teams participated in the competition where the teams Norway Blue Team, ONUF, Everest Sports Club and Nps reached to the semi-final.
- by Republica
Arun Thapa’s 20th Memorial Day has been observed in Bhaktapur with a musical event on Saturday