Tuesday, 20 May, 2014
ARTS ‘GODFATHER’ CINEMATOGRAPHER GORDON WILLIS DIES
Karisma Kapoor's husband files petition for Kids custody
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Iconic cinematographer Gordon Willis, whose photography for “The Godfather” series and Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” and “Manhattan” helped define the look of 1970s cinema, has died at age 82. The cause of the death has not been disclosed yet, reported Deadline. Phone calls and social media posts about Willis’ passing began trickling in on Sunday evening. “This is a momentous loss,” confirmed American Society of Cinematographers President Richard Crudo late Sunday night. “He was one of the giants who absolutely changed the way movies looked. Up until the time of The Godfather 1 and 2, nothing previously shot looked that way. He changed the way films looked and the way people looked at films,” Crudo added. Born in New York City, Willis’ father worked as a make-up artist at Warner Brothers, and though Willis was originally interested in lighting and stage design, he later turned to photography. AGENCIES
DANIEL RADCLIFFE TO STAR IN COMEDY
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in a new comedy titled You Shall Know Our Velocity. Based on a Dave Eggers novel, the film will tell the story of two very different friends who set out on a journey around the world to take a late compatriot's ashes to the Egyptian pyramids. News of the film project was revealed at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is currently being shopped to potential investors. In a statement, producer Michael Benaroya said, "Dave Eggers is a gifted story-teller and we are thrilled to be turning his hilarious yet poignant story of two best friends travelling the world into a feature film." Co-producer Christian de Gallegos added, "Playing the lead character in the biggest film franchise of all time, Daniel Radcliffe has managed to successfully establish himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation, and he is perfect to play Will in (director) Peter Sollett's nomadic comedy adventure." Radcliffe will soon be seen in the upcoming movie Frankenstein, which wrapped filming in London earlier this year. NEWS DESK
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ARISMA Kapoor's estranged husband has filed a petition for the custody of their two children, Samaira and Kiaan; the actress is ready to fight it out. Over the last few weeks, the grape vine has been buzzing with rumours about how Delhi businessman Sunjay Kapur has moved court against his estranged wife Karisma Kapoor for the custody of their nine-year-old daughter Samaira. But Mirror has now learnt that Sanjay is also fighting for the custody of their four-year-old son Kiaan Raj Kapoor. A custody petition has been filed at the Bandra Family Court by his lawyers Jalaja Nambiar, Narayan Suvarna and Radhika Mehta who are tightlipped about the details of the case.
A copy of the same has been sent to Karisma as well. A source close to Sunjay told this newspaper from Delhi that he was forced to take this step as Karisma has not been allowing him access to the kids. Here in Mumbai, specula tions are rife in the Bandra Family Court that Randhir and Babita's eldest daughter is contemplating divorce following irreconcilable differences with her hubby. These differences have already led to a quasi-separation between the two. Sunjay's friend admits he had earlier said that he would never divorce Karisma."But I think the time has come when they want to break free from their marriage and move ahead in life," he adds. AGENCIES
FRENCH POP PRINCE ABBAS HASAN GETS ANOTHER HONOUR The French/Canadian star who was recently crowned winner of the prestigious “ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2014” award at this year's Anokhi Awards in Toronto has just received another honour in Canada. The CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) which is Canada's largest national TV and radio broadcaster has just named Abbas in the list of “Top Ten Asian Artists to Watch”. Canada has a history of delivering Asian superstars including the likes of Raghav, RDB, and even 'Superwoman' Lily Singh. Awards and titles must now be familiar to Abbas, who, at this early stage in his career, is already causing a stir internationally. After being named Bachelor of the Year by Asian Woman Magazine in the UK, Abbas was named one of the top ten most good-looking Asian male models in the UK. After being named “the next big thing” by MTV India, headlining at the TOIFAs (Times of India Film Awards), touring with the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Shreya Ghoshal, and being snapped at Elton John’s parties, we have all come to expect the bigger and better when it comes to Abbas Hasan. Abbas Hasan, known for his explosive performances and catchy number 1 hit singles is now named as part of the elite list by the CBC of top ten Asian artists to watch. Given that Abbas is making waves all the way from India to Canada and has major international releases planned for this summer, it makes sense that Abbas Hasan is certainly the artist to watch out for! Follow Abbas’s news on twitter (@ABBASHASANmusic) and facebook (/abbashasanonline). NEWS DESK
JENNIFER LAWRENCE ASKED LOPEZ TO DANCE FOR CHARITY
Actress Lawrence says TV host Jimmy Fallon abandoned her when they decided to ask singer Jennifer Lopez, to dance with them at a charity event. The forthcoming movie "XMen: Days of Future Past" actress was dancing with Fallon at a recent charity party, when they spotted Lopez and decided to ask her to join in. Lawrence said that she was left looking like a freak when the TV host left her alone to handle their plan, and so she had to muster the courage to speak to the 44-year-old singer. "We came up with this plan together. We're dancing, we see JLo and we're like, 'We've got to ask JLo to dance!' And I was like, we'll do a spin and then we'll go, 'Dance with us'," said Lawrence. "Basically, I do it, and then I look and Jimmy's gone! It's just me looking at JLo going, 'Dance with...me?' And she was just looking at me. NEWS DESK
KANYE-KARDASHIAN TO WED IN FRANCE, PARTY IN ITALY
KANGANA'S LOOK ALIKE IN TANU WEDS MANU 2 If you think you resemble Kangana Ranaut in height, weight, complexion and features, you might just turn lucky and find yourself on screen. Director Aanand L Rai is desperately looking for a Kangana lookalike for the sequel of his 2011 rom-com Tanu Weds Manu. He will start auditioning for the same at his Andheri office from next week. This exercise will go on for a month. A source close to Rai told Mirror, "We hope to find our girl by June end. It's not going to be easy but it is the demand of the story. "Previously, Kangana was supposed to play a double role in Tanu Weds Manu 2 and there was no mention of a doppelganger then. Now, with the new twist, it is to be seen if the dou-
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ble role is retained. Rai is tight-lipped about the look-alike's relation with Kangana's character in the film. Shocked that his well-guarded secret is out, all he said was: "If I told you that I would be letting out my story. All I will confirm is that I need a Kangana look-alike before we roll." This newspaper has it that Rai has requested Kangana to be present during the auditions so he can ensure that he has the closest match. And the actress has agreed. Rai plans to shoot Tanu Weds Manu 2 in parts of North India and in London. The film was expected to go on floors in April but will start after the search for the look-alike is complete. NEWS DESK
Hip hop star Kanye West and reality TV celebrity Kim Kardashian are to marry in a chateau near Paris next Saturday, Italian media reported, before heading to Florence where their party plans have raised some eyebrows. Some 1,600 guests have been invited to the Chateau d'Usse, a Renaissance dwelling southwest of Paris, for the May 24 wedding ceremony, Florence newspaper la Nazione reported. From there the celebrity pair and their guests will head to the Italian city, where they have rented the Forte Belvedere -- a 16th-century fortress -- for their wedding party. Earlier reports had said the pair would wed in Florence. A spokesman for Florence city hall said this week the rental for the fortress built by the Medici family and now used as an exhibitions venue -- a reported 300,000 euros ($411,000) -- would go to funding city projects. AGENCIES