Monday, 21 July, 2014
ARTS THE BIG BANG THEORY SEASON 8 THREATENED AFTER CAST DEMANDS PAY RAISE
Salman dareS photographerS to make him apologiSe
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After renewing "The Big Bang Theory" through Season 10, CBS network and producing studio, Warner Bros. TV, have run into problems when it comes to the cast of the hit show. Deadline is reporting that contracts have yet to be locked in for the five core cast members, including Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco. This isn't the first time a paycheck has caused problems for the series. In 2010, the original cast renegotiated their salaries after the massive success of the show's first few seasons. Now, reportedly, there's been "little dialogue" between the two sides, although more communication is expected to happen as the film deadline draws near. While we're not sure how much the cast is asking when it comes to their new paychecks, Season 7 of the show saw Parsons, Cuoco and Galecki raking in $350,000 per episode. Deadline is speculating their new deal could see the actors reaching close to $1 million per episode for Season 8. Courtesy VIA HuFFINGtoN Post
TRAILER OF THE CONJURING SPIN-OFF RELEASED
N a clear message that he is in no mood to back down, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Saturday dared the paparazzi to continue with their ban on covering him and to make him apologise on the issue. “The good part is that the stand they (photographers) have taken, whether it is good or bad, loss or profit..It’s a stand and it should continue. I want them to continue with their stand so much so that it brings me down to my knees and makes me apologise to them saying ‘don’t destroy my career’,” Salman told reporters here at a promotional event for his upcoming film, ‘Kick’. Press photographers did not turn up at the event. “I did not start this issue. I would be more than happy if this stand of not clicking my pictures continues. Had I been not present at that day, thing could have gone worse,” Salman said replying to a query.
He was referring to a scuffle that reportedly took place between the photographers and his security guards at a promotional event here last week, apparently after the actor turned down
their demand to pose at a particular spot. “It was the PR team who had called you all. You came close, you reacted…there were bouncers (and) the fight was with them (then) why you
MY WIFE DOESN’T LIKE ME DOING MASALA FILMS: EMRAAN HASHMI Indian actor Emraan Hashmi, who had been dabbling with the off-beat side of cinema for a while, is back doing a masala film which will see him in his notorious avatar. The 35-year-old actor feels it is necessary to strike a balance between niche and mainstream films, which have all the commercial elements like romance, drama, action, music etc. Emraan will be next seen in ‘Raja Natwarlal’ with Pakistani actress Humaima Malick. “My wife doesn’t like me doing masala films but it is (about) getting food to the table. Like this film ‘Raja Natwarlal‘, has initimate scenes and I have to do it for bread and butter,” Emraan
told reporters here at the trailer launch of his upcoming film. Last year, Emraan experimented with films like ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ and ‘Ghanchakkar’ which failed to create magic at the box office. “I do not regret doing these films. I liked doing ‘Ek Thi Daayan’ and ‘Ghanchakkar’ it gave me an opportunity to stretch myself as an actor. I will be self destructive. I will continue to do both (masala and niche) kind of films. It is important for an actor to find balance between the two kind of films,” Emraan said. “I think box office should not be the only way to measure success but the trade looks at it that way. There are some films that help you stretch,” he said. Courtesy VIA INDIAN eXPress
one direction are ‘family’ The trailer of the spin-off of ‘The Conjuring’, ‘Annabelle’ has been released. The film stars the titular doll, which featured in the hit, lowbudget 2013 hit horror film, reported Variety. ‘The Conjuring’ and ‘Insidious’ cinematographer John R Leonetti has directed the film, which also features Alfre Woodard, Eric Ladin and Brian Howe. The film stars Annabelle Wallis and Ward Horton as a couple who are fully prepared for the imminent arrival of their baby. But when the husband comes home with a doll that will complete his wife’s collection, they unleash a spate of murders in their neighbourhood. ‘Annabelle’ will be released on October 3 in the US and October 10 in the UK. oNLINe
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One Direction are so close, they think of one another as ''family'' rather than just friends or bandmates. The 'Best Song Ever' hitmakers - consisting of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson - feel incredibly lucky to have developed such a strong relationship, which extends further than just friendship, in just three years. Louis said: ''I think 'family' is probably the best way of describing us. It's different to friendship.'' Niall added: ''Yeah, we spend a good time on the road, and, obviously it's so important that we all get along or it won't work.'' Harry explained: ''There could have easily been one person who didn't get along with anyone; who nobody liked, but it wasn't like that. ''The relationship that's grown with these four boys that I didn't even know three years ago is absolutely insane and it's incredible. I'm very lucky that I get to spend so much time with them.'' Meanwhile, Harry, 20, has recently been rumoured to be embarking on a solo career, but he has shot down the speculation and insists he'll be part of One Direction - who shot to fame after taking part on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - until they're forced to go their separate ways due to old age. Courtesy BANG sHoWBIZ
OSCAR-NOMINATED ACTOR JAMES GARNER DIES AT 86 Oscar-nominated actor James Garner, who played the older Ryan Gosling in The Notebook, died at age 86 in his Los Angeles home Saturday. According to TMZ, The Rockford Files star was already dead - of an unknown cause - when the ambulance arrived around 8PM. The three-time Golden Globe winner had reportedly underwent a quintuple bypass heart surgery in 1988 and suffered a minor stroke in 2008. James was famous for playing gun-slinger Bret Maverick in the 1957 western TV series as well as the 1994 film version. Garner also starred in The Great Escape in 1963, Victor Victoria in 1982, Murphy's Romance in 1985, and Space Cowboys in 2000. Born in Oklahoma as the youngest of three, the legendary actor was also a serviceman for the Merchant Marines, the National Guard, and the Army where he was awarded two purple hearts in Korea. The acting veteran's final screen role was opposite Abigail Breslin in the 2007 family drama The Ultimate Gift. James is survived by his longtime wife Lois - whom he wed in 1956 - and their 56-year-old daughter Greta 'Gigi' Garner. Courtesy MAIL oNLINe
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want publicity in my name and you got publicity. You cannot ban me. It is your choice to not click my pictures,” the 48year-old actor said. “I want those photographers to go back to the same bodyguards without Salman Khan and do the same thing, speak to the bouncers and bodyguards in the same way. It is because of me that they got saved that day,” the ‘Dabbangg’ star said. Salman said that photographers jostled to capture his photographs and came close to him, which was a fallout of competition among them. “(But) I have nothing to do with it. I am a winning party in this,” the actor said. The ban will reportedly stay in place till the release of ‘Kick’ on July 25. To a query, Salman said, “Why remove the ban, keep the stand. It has became an issue, the ruckus was created and they got all publicity… so continue with it.” AGeNCIes
PRINCE GEORGE IS WALKING ON HIS OWN
Britain's Prince George is walking on his own, in a new official portrait released by the royal family. The adorable son of Prince William and Duchess Catherine is about to have his first birthday on Tuesday (22.07.13) and to celebrate the royal family have shared a first official photograph of him taking some steps. The photo was released on the official twitter feed of Clarence House, and accompanied by a caption which read: ''Look who's walking! Here's our little Prince ahead of his 1st birthday on 22nd July #HappyBirthdayPrinceGeorge'' The picture was taken earlier this month at the Natural History Museum in London by photographer John Stillwell. He told People magazine: ''He's quick on his feet. He was walking towards me - I was kneeling down to take the picture and he was on top of me as soon as he started walking. He was very quick. He looked really steady on his feet.'' In the picture George is wearing a pair of light blue dungarees and appears to have had his very fair hair combed into a parting. AGeNCIes
ADELE UNDERGOING PHOTO-HEALING THERAPY? Adele has reportedly been undergoing ''photo-healing therapy'' on Skype to help overcome her fear of being pictured on camera. The 'Skyfall' singer is said to have a phobia of being caught on camera, and she has been looking into ways to overcome it ahead of her huge music comeback in the near future. Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, a source said: ''Adele has always been camera shy but with her big comeback imminent her fear of being thrust back into the limelight is growing. ''She knows she will have paps following her every move when her album is released and wants to be better prepared. ''A close friend recommended Adele got in touch with a photographer in the US known as 'the photo healer' for some Skype therapy sessions.'' It is said the star been taking ''a series of onehour sessions'' to help her overcome her fear. The insider added: ''He has been coaching the singer with a series of onehour sessions which include teaching her to overcome her deep-rooted fears and anxieties associated with being photographed.'' The treatment is said to include manipulating her ''photosphere'', posing techniques to hide problem areas and maximise her assets, building her confidence and figuring out the best angles for pictures. Courtesy VIA BANG sHoWBIZ