'San Andreas' built to entertain, not traumatise: Director

New Delhi: "San Andreas" director Brad Peyton says that as a filmmaker he is sensitive towards the recent Nepal earthquake, but his forthcoming action-adventure-disaster film, about a devastating quake, is "built to entertain first" and not to traumatise people.

"San Andreas", which will hit Indian screens in Hindi and English on May 29, tells the story of a search and rescue helicopter pilot Ray (Dwayne Johnson) who must navigate through the destruction from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save his daughter after the San Andreas fault line triggers an earthquake of magnitude 9. 

"I feel like we respected the subject matter, we respected (the fact that) a sensitive earthquake had happened... and as a filmmaker, I'm very sensitive to that. I don't want to, you know, make this a traumatic event for people,” Peyton said in a statement, about the fact that the film is releasing barely a month after the Nepal catastrophe.

The director says his movie tells “an entertaining story”.

“I'm here to scare you in some ways, but in a very safe environment and again the focus is on the characters of this world and this story. So it's a sensitive subject matter because it's real, but I think our movie is a built to entertain first. 

"And second of all, the tone of the movie is actually very sensitive to the fact that earthquakes are real," Peyton added.

The film also stars Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario and Paul Giamatti -- apart from Johnson.
 

Check out: Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' teaser to release tonight!

New Delhi: 'Dabangg' Salman Khan is currently ruling the social media with his upcoming release 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' (BB). A day after Shah Rukh Khan shared the first look of his film on Twitter and later Aamir joined in too—the superstar himself took to the micro-blogging site and thanked his buddies for extending their support.
The 49-year-old actor took to Twitter and shared with his fans the news of 'BB' teaser releasing tonight. Salman posted: “Bajrangi Bhaijaan ka namaste, aapko! #BBTeaserTonight @BBThisEid”

Bajrangi Bhaijaan ka namaste, aapko! #BBTeaserTonight @BBThisEid pic.twitter.com/boVLivo5fr

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) May 28, 2015

'Bigg Boss' Salman is ready to treat his fans and followers with an extravaganza this Eid.

I am a fan of Tom Hanks: Al Pacino

London: Al Pacino has revealed he has once written a fan mail to Tom Hanks. Pacino, 75, who takes on a role a little out of his comfort zone with "Danny Collins", said he liked the script because it reminded him of the kind of movie that Hanks would get involved with, reported Contactmusic.

"I like the idea that Danny was someone who was a bit fragile in a way. Tom Hanks, who I'm a big fan of, I think he's a great actor - I've written him fan mail - I thought this is an opportunity for me to play my first Tom Hanks role. It's inspiring, it inspired me," Pacino said.

The film is a biographical movie about an up and coming musician inspired by John Lennon, who later receives a letter from his hero some 40 years after it was actually written.

The actor admitted that while playing the role his confidence was sometimes lacking.

"When a director really wants you to play this part, you have to say, 'Okay already, alright, I'll do it!' I did that with 'The Godfather', believe it or not'... I didn't know what he saw in me as Michael Corleone but he was so adamant," he added. "Danny Collins" will hit theatres on May 29. 

Kaley Cuoco dyes her hair, eyebrows bright bubblegum pink

Los Angeles: "Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco debuted her bright bubblegum pink hair and eyebrows at a photoshoot.

Cuoco, 29, posted four snaps from the bold shoot for hairstyling site Mane Addicts, one of which truly put her outrageous Barbie-pink brows on display.

The images also showcased her darker 'do deeply parted and slicked down straight into a chic style. Cuoco hashtagged the images, "#BTS," (for "behind the scenes") and, "PinkEverything." 

Taylor Swift goes on dinner date with Calvin Harris

Los Angeles: DJ Calvin Harris was photographed holding the pop star Taylor Swift's hand as they stepped out from her New York City apartment for a dinner date.

Their outing has proved that recent cheating rumors involving the DJ have absolutely no effect on their budding romance.

The couple then jumped into a car awaiting outside the building and headed to Little Italy to enjoy some pizza at L'asso restaurant before going back to the songstress' place.

Swift, 25, looked pretty stylish during the date night as she sported blue crop top and a matching mini skirt. She completed her look with a pair of beige high heels and her signature red lips.

As for Harris, he kept it simple as he wore black T-shirt and a pair of dark trousers. He teamed the outfit with black leather jacket and black-and-white Adidas shoes.

It was rumored recently that Harris was spotted stepping out in Las Vegas with a brunette woman.

Kangana's midas touch: 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns` racing fast towards Rs 100 crore

New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut has cast her spell yet again with `Tanu Weds Manu Returns` (TWMR) as the movie is doing wonders at the Box Office.

The comedy drama which released last week has earned a bumper Rs 55.25 crore since it's release on May 22. This film is also Bollywood's biggest opener so far in India as well as abroad.

R Madhavan's witty charm and Kangana's incredible performance is clearly a winner and is still doing well in cinemas.

A popular trade analyst has declared it as India's `first blockbuster` of the year.

“Looking at its dream run in India and Overseas, #TanuWedsManuReturns emerges the first BLOCKBUSTER OF 2015. Eyeing ₹ 100 cr in India(sic.)”, he posted.

The movie is set to enter the Rs 100 crore mark even before the onset of the second week collections.

Word of praise for the spunky and hilarious film has spread like wildfire and it seems everyone is flocking to their nearby theatres.

Critics too have given their thumbs up to `TWMR`, showering adulation for `Queen` Kangana who is a delight to watch in the film.

'Inside Out' to release in India on June 26

New Delhi: Disney-Pixar's animation venture "Inside Out", which received a standing ovation at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival, will hit the screens in India on June 26.

In "Inside Out", Oscar-winning director Pete Docter will take viewers to the most extraordinary location of all -- inside the mind. 

The film had a Cannes premiere earlier this month, and it received a warm response.

It traces the growing up of Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Riley is guided by her emotions -- Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith).

Riley is voiced by Kaitlyn Dias, and providing the voices of Mom and Dad are Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan.

"The emotions are kind of like the voices in our heads," Docter said in a statement.

"When we were just getting started on this film, we looked around at our kids, friends, co-workers... and we realised that everybody has a default temperament. We all go through periods of being happy or sad, but certain people are just happy or angry or what have you. Riley is one of those happy kids," he added.

Karan Johar starts promoting 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'

New Delhi: One of the most sought after B-Town filmmakers, Karan Johar is on the wish-list of many stars and those who aspire to enter the showbiz world one day. The filmmaker, who was recently seen on-screen in Anurag Kashyap's 'Bombay Velvet' received warm response for his acting skills, although the film bombed at the Box Office.
The maverick director will soon start working on his next ambitious project, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. The filmmaker, it seems has already gotten into the mood of setting the right kind of buzz around the film.
He took to Twitter and shared a few philosophical lines, hashtagging 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Take a look at what KJo wrote:

Dil khamosh toh aabaad....bole toh fariyad...dhadke toh tabahi....toote toh barbaad.....#aedilhaimushkil

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 23, 2015

'American Idol' Carrie Underwood thanks show for stardom

Washington: Former ' American Idol' winner Carrie Underwood recently went down the lanes of nostalgia and thanked the singing reality show on the 10th anniversary of her victory.

The 'Before He Cheats' singer wrote in an Instagram post that it's so hard for her to believe that it's been 10 years for her to win the fourth season of the American reality show, People Magazine reported.

The 32-year-old singer continued to write in the caption of her sepia-toned win ning picture that she will always be grateful to the show for changing her life and making her a star in a night. 

'Baaghi': Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor turn rebels in love!

New Delhi: Bollywood hottie Shraddha Kapoor, who has slowly crawled her way up is surely the next best thing in Tinsel-Town. The girl-next-door is ready to hit the silver screens with her upcoming venture 'ABCD2' on June 19, 2015.
The actress has a few plum deals in her kitty. Besides featuring in 'Rock On 2', the actress will also be seen opposite Tiger Shroff in 'Baaghi'. The slim-and trim star took to Twitter and shared her excitement to join the cast soon. She posted: “#BAAGHI - Rebels in love! Shoot starts today! Best of luck @sabbir24x7 @iTIGERSHROFF Can't wait to join in the fun”

#BAAGHI - Rebels in love! Shoot starts today! Best of luck @sabbir24x7 @iTIGERSHROFF Can't wait to join in the fun 😉☺️

— ShraddhaVINNIEKapoor (@ShraddhaKapoor) May 27, 2015

The film happens to be a remake of 1990 super hit Salman Khan film by the same name. The remake has been produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and UTV Motion Pictures, and directed by Sabbir Khan of 'Heropanti' fame.