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‘No Jamie Bond for me’: Jenna Ortega shoots down the concept of a female 007
The audience probably won’t find Jenna Ortega donning a tuxedo and sipping martinis in a future “James Bond” film. The star of “Beetlejuice 2” is advocating for women to have their own uniquely crafted action roles, rather than stepping into ones originally designed for male characters.
#Entertainment / Djimon Hounsou felt seriously cheated in Hollywood
When he won a role in Steven Spielberg's 1997 film Amistad, Hounsou established his Hollywood reputation. However, he stated that he became frustrated with the restricted roles available to Black performers.
‘RRR’ unlikely underdog in Hollywood awards race
S.S. Rajamouli’s three-hour maximalist action epic is one of India’s most expensive and top-grossing films of all time.
'RRR' will win Oscar for Best Film, says Hollywood producer Jason Blum
Hollywood producer Jason Blum is sure that Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus "RRR" will be feted with the Best Film honour at this year’s Oscar awards.
Jordan Peele, Riz Ahmed to Executive Produce Nuhash‘s ‘Moshari’
After winning multiple international awards, Nuhash Humayun's horror short "Moshari" is all set to be produced by Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed, according to Variety.
'Back to the Future' star Michael J Fox accepts honorary Oscar for Parkinson's advocacy
Actor Michael J Fox, who charmed audiences in "Back to the Future", received an honorary Oscar on Saturday for advocacy work that raised USD 1.5 billion for research into Parkinson's disease.
OPINION / Are we going to stop watching Will Smith movies?
Not the first time a celebrity overstepped boundaries.
Oscar nominations: all the fun facts
Here are some fun facts and figures about this year's list of nominees, and a bit of Oscars trivia as Hollywood insiders and movie fans are eagerly waiting to hear the names of the Oscar winners tonight.
Oscar sparks mass brawl in Chinese league
Brazilian international Oscar triggers a mass brawl in the Chinese Super League as players and staff from his Shanghai SIPG side and opponents Guangzhou R&F scrap on the pitch.
Oscar shows golden touch for Shanghai
Megabucks import Oscar began repaying some of his hefty price tag when he scored on his competitive debut for Shanghai SIPG, helping them seal a spot in the AFC Champions League group stage.
Football: Record signing Oscar lands in Shanghai to join SIPG
Brazilian midfielder Oscar landed in Shanghai on Monday where the 25-year-old was set to smash the Asian transfer record with a reported 60 million euros ($63 million) deal with Shanghai SIPG.
Bangladesh cricket bans Sabbir's raunchy ad
Bangladesh cricket pulls a raunchy advert starring new Test star Sabbir Rahman and a model following social media outrage, an industry official says.
Oscar Pistorius jailed for 6 years for murdering Reeva Steenkamp
South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to six years in jail on Wednesday for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home three years ago.
Oscars 2016: Clooney and Lupita add to criticism
Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has accused the Academy Awards of "moving in the wrong direction" amid controversy over lack of diversity.
Outrage as black actors absent from Oscars lineup
The glaring absence of black actors or directors among this year's Oscar nominees has triggered an outpouring of criticism, setting social media abuzz as the list was unveiled.
Neymar, Suarez, Messi worth billions to Manchester clubs
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is "desperate to land Neymar," while "Woodward's rival at City, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, is working just as hard to pull off the biggest transfer coup in history for Messi."
Carlos Santana, Pitbull in pro-immigrant song
Latin music stars including Carlos Santana and Pitbull on Monday launched a music video in celebration of immigrants.
Call for Oscar submission of films
Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) has formed a nine-member Oscar Bangladesh Committee to select a Bangladeshi film to compete in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 88th Academy Award, according to a press release.
Susan Sarandon fights to save an inmate's life
Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon is on a mission to help save an inmate's life.