Entertainment – Newsletter for December 18, 2010

‘Nagavalli’ not a great remake (Telugu Film Review)

Film: “Nagavalli”; Director: P. Vasu; Cast: Victory Venkatesh, Anushka, Kamalini Mukherjee, Richa Gangopadhyay, Avinash, Brahmanandam and Dharmavarapu Subramanyam; Music: Guru Kiran; Rating:**

P. Vasu’s “Nagavalli” is a remake of Kannada blockbuster “Aaptha Rakshaka” starring Vishnuvardhan. It is also a sequel to Vasu’s Kannada film “Aaptha Mithra”, which starred Vishnuvardhan and Soundarya, and Rajnikanth’s Tamil … Read more »»».

‘Tron: Legacy’ leaves you spell-bound (IANS Film Review; Rating:***1/2)

Film: “Tron: Legacy”; Director: Joseph Kosinski; Cast: Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde; Rating: ***1/2

Every few years a film comes whose look redefines and influences future films. “Tron” in 1982 was one such film that influenced an array of films including “Matrix”. “Tron: Legacy”, despite its flaws, may end up being one such film.
… Original article on : ‘Tron: Legacy’ leaves you spell-bound (IANS Film Review; Rating:***1/2).

‘Mirch’ Movie Gets Mixed Reviews

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- ‘Mirch,‘ a sex comedy with a modern take on women’s sexuality has been released in India which has some of the noted actors of Bollywood playing key roles. The film which has been directed by Vinay Shukla, has the right ingredients to stand out in the crowd of sex comedies that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Mirch’ Movie Gets Mixed Reviews.

‘Spielberg banned in Middle East after Israel war donation’

LONDON – Films made by veteran Hollywood director Steven Spielberg were banned by 14 Middle East countries after the “Jurassic Park” filmmaker donated $1 million to Israel during the 2006 war with Lebanon, according to a leaked US diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks.

A leaked dispatch from the US embassy in Damascus, Syria says 14 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Spielberg banned in Middle East after Israel war donation’.

Scarlett Johansson jets to Jamaica to escape divorce drama

LONDON – After announcing her marriage split, Scarlett Johansson was spotted in Jamaica with a group of friends.

The 26-year-old allegedly initiated the split of her two-year marriage to Ryan Reynolds, 34, after the stress of being apart all the time became too much for her to take.

And now it looks as if she is escaping … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scarlett Johansson jets to Jamaica to escape divorce drama.

Wesley Snipes’ lawyers file fresh appeal against his 3-year prison term

WASHINGTON – Incarcerated Wesley Snipes’ lawyer has filed a fresh appeal against the star’s three-year prison term for tax evasion.

The lawyer is requesting the officials to free the actor so that he can fight his case in the U.S. Supreme Court.

‘The Blade’ star spent two years fighting his 2008 conviction for failing to file tax …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wesley Snipes’ lawyers file fresh appeal against his 3-year prison term.

Sharon Osbourne doesn’t want Cheryl Cole for American ‘X Factor’

WASHINGTON – Nicole Scherzinger would be a much better judge than Cheryl Cole on the upcoming US version of ‘X Factor’, according to Sharon Osbourne.

The star, who was a judge on the UK version of the show for four series, said that Scherzinger, who was a guest panelist on the British programme this year, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sharon Osbourne doesn’t want Cheryl Cole for American ‘X Factor’.

‘Water For Elephants’ first glimpse out on internet

LONDON – The trailer of actor Robert Pattinson’s new movie Water For Elephants has been released on the internet, giving fans the first glimpse of the big screen adaptation of Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel.

The film, featuring Reese Witherspoon and Inglorious Basterds star Christopher Waltz, is directed by Francis Lawrence of I Am Legend fame. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Water For Elephants’ first glimpse out on internet.

Shah Rukh Khan too features in leaked US embassy cable

NEW DELHI/LONDON – Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and the threat by the Shiv Sena to ban screenings of his film “My Name is Khan” found mention in a US embassy cable that was leaked by WikiLeaks.

“My Name is Khan” is a 2010 movie made by Karan Johar in which Shah Rukh Khan and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jolie and her kids ’sneak’ out of their house to avoid paparazzi

WASHINGTON – Angelina Jolie has revealed that she and her partner Brad Pitt spend most of their time at home with their kids in order to avoid the paparazzi.

The actress said that she and her six kids, Maddox, nine, Pax, seven, Zahara, five, Shiloh, four and two-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, have to “sneak” out … Original article on : Jolie and her kids ’sneak’ out of their house to avoid paparazzi.

Madonna’s daughter wants to dye her hair blue

WASHINGTON – Madonna’s daughter Lourdes wants to change the colour of her locks to blue – much to her mother’s fury.

The 14-year-old is keen to change her raven locks to a brighter colour but she admits her superstar mum isn’t impressed with her plans.

“I don’t know if any of you saw my hair yet but …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Want to return to India for another film: Sendhil Ramamurthy

DUBAI – Indian American actor Sendhil Ramamurthy, known for his roles in TV series like “Heroes” and “Psych”, has shot for a film on the “noisy” streets of Mumbai. He says he would love to come back to India for another venture but not a “typical masala” film.

His film “Shor” (Noise), shot in Mumbai …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Want to return to India for another film: Sendhil Ramamurthy.

Robert De Niro feels freer doing comedy

WASHINGTON – Robert De Niro has admitted that he feels freer doing comedy roles as he can be ‘broad’ and have fun.

The veteran actor reprises his role as grumpy father-in-law Jack Byrnes in ‘The Little Fockers’ and said he loved the chance to return to the movie series for the third time because it is … Original article on : Robert De Niro feels freer doing comedy.

George Michael not judging American ‘X Factor’, says Simon Cowell

WASHINGTON – Music mogul Simon Cowell has denied rumours of George Michael joining him as a judge on the U.S. version of ‘The X Factor.’

‘The Faith’ hitmaker was reportedly preparing to make his comeback with a central role on the reality TV show after he was spotted in a meeting with ‘The X Factor’ creator …. Source  : George Michael not judging American ‘X Factor’, says Simon Cowell.

Captain Beefheart dies aged 69

WASHINGTON – American rocker and painter Don Van Vliet, who recorded under the moniker Captain Beefheart, has died at the age of 69.

According to a representative for the Michael Werner Gallery in New York, the star passed away on 17th Dec 2010, reports Contactmusic.

The exact cause of his death was unknown, although he had long …. Source  : Captain Beefheart dies aged 69.

Small screen got starry, regional and real (2010 in Retrospect)

NEW DELHI – A host of top Bollywood stars, a fresh set of storylines, a dash of regional India…Hindi entertainment channels became bigger, better and more real in 2010. IANS traces five key trends that ruled the tube this year:

1. Big screen stars: Be it on reality shows or soaps, big names from tinsel …. Read the original article  : Small screen got starry, regional and real (2010 in Retrospect).

After ‘Bigg Boss’, Sara bags role in ‘Ram Milayee Jodi’

NEW DELHI – After being ousted from reality show “Bigg Boss 4″, popular TV actress Sara Khan has bagged the lead role in Zee TV’s “Ram Milayee Jodi”. She will be replacing Priyal Gor to play Mona in the show.

The grapevine was abuzz that producer Rajita Sharma had been approaching several known faces to …. Original article  : After ‘Bigg Boss’, Sara bags role in ‘Ram Milayee Jodi’.

Michael not to judge ‘The X Factor’

LONDON – Music mogul Simon Cowell has shot down reports that say that George Michael asked to join him as a judge on the US version of The X Factor.

The Faith hitmaker was rumoured to be preparing to make his comeback with a central role on the reality TV show after he was … Read more »»».

Julianne Hough says her music video was dubbed too hot for CMT

WASHINGTON – Country singer and actress Julianne Hough has revealed that her video for her single “Is That So Wrong” was dubbed too steamy to air on Country Music Television (CMT).

The video features the 22-year-old “Burlesque” star playfully dancing in her apartment and removing articles of clothing. And it was that lack of clothing that … Read : Julianne Hough says her music video was dubbed too hot for CMT.

Hathaway ‘officially invites’ Public School 22 chorus to sing at Oscars

NEW YORK – Anne Hathaway surprised the world-famous chorus from Staten Island’s Public School 22 by inviting them to croon at Oscars.he actress, co-host of this year’s world-famous, made a surprise appearance at the chorus’s show to announce that she would fly the group out to Los Angeles.

A video posted on YouTube captured the excitement … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hathaway ‘officially invites’ Public School 22 chorus to sing at Oscars.