Cinema
Kim Kardashian West finds solution to Kimono backlash
New York, Jul 2 (AP/UNB) — Social media has spoken, and Kim Kardashian West has listened.
Academy welcomes 842 new members, half of them women
New York, Jul 2 (AP/UNB) — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday invited 842 members from 59 countries to the Oscars organization and, for the first time, reached gender parity in its new class of inductees.
Women in Charlie’s Angels use their brains, wits: Elizabeth Banks
Dhaka, Jul 1 (UNB)- Elizabeth Banks says she made sure to not overly sexualise her upcoming directorial Charlie’s Angels reboot, reports the Indian Express.
Zaira Wasim quits acting, says it came in the way of her religion, faith
Dhaka, Jul 1 (UNB) -National Award winner Zaira Wasim on Sunday announced her decision to quit acting, saying it interfered with her faith and religion. The 19-year-old Srinagar-born star, who gained widespread popularity with her impressive debut in Dangal (2016), was last seen in Aamir Khan-produced Secret Superstar (2017), reports the Indian Express.
'Toy Story 4' repeats at No. 1 over 'Annabelle,' 'Yesterday'
Los Angeles, Jul 1 (AP/UNB) — "Toy Story 4" hung onto the top spot in its second week in theaters and the horror sequel "Annabelle Comes Home" opened in line with expectations, but the Cinderella story of the weekend was actually the third place movie: "Yesterday."
Avengers Endgame re-release: What’s in the new post-credit scenes?
Dhaka, June 30 (UNB) - Marvel Studios has re-released Avengers: Endgame in select North American theaters. It is not known if the film will be re-released in other countries as well. It is being said that one of the reasons to release the movie again may be to get Endgame past Avatar at the global box office, but it is not the only motive, reports The Indian Express.
Kevin Bacon to star in Spotify comedy podcast
Dhaka, June 30 (UNB) - Kevin Bacon is set to star in Spotify comedy podcast I’m Gonna Be Kevin Bacon where the actor will portray an aggrandised version of himself, reports The Indian Express.
Korean actor Jeon Mi-seon dead in suspected suicide
Dhaka, June 30 (UNB) - Renowned South Korean actor Jeon Mi-seon was found dead around noon local time on Saturday in a hotel in the city of Jeonju. She was 48.
In latest 'Annabelle,' a babysitting gig goes awry
Dhaka, Jun 30 (AP/UNB)- What a spell for sentient toys. A week after the child-crafted plaything Forky found life in "Toy Story 4" and Chucky was reborn in "Child's Play," the evil vintage doll of the "Conjuring" spinoff series "Annabelle" is back, too, in "Annabelle Comes Home." Surely, a tea party must be in the offing.
Motherhood must be normalised in film industry: Eva Longoria
Dhaka, Jun 30 (UNB) - Eva Longoria has called for the “normalisation” of motherhood in Hollywood as the actor says women artistes are not considered for “sexy roles” post pregnancy, reports the Indian Express.