SEVENTEEN's THE 8 and Jun to promote in China from September to December; group to promote with 11 members in Korea

The multi-national K-pop group SEVENTEEN members THE 8 and JUN are heading to China. The Chinese members of the popular group have been away from their families for a while and amid the pandemic and travel restrictions, they couldn't go back home. Now, from September to December, both the artists will promote in China and spend quality time with their families, respectively.

According to an official statement released by their parent company Pledis Entertainment, it says, "We would like to provide some information on SEVENTEEN’s Korean and overseas activities for the second half of this year. Our company provides full support for both the group and individual activities of SEVENTEEN. We plan the Korean and international activities of our members by exploring a wide range of opportunities for the members to take part in, striving to ensure that the artist can enjoy their full potential as close to our fans as possible. As a part of these efforts, SEVENTEEN members JUN and THE 8 will focus on their activities in China from September to December. They will resume their work in China that had been postponed by COVID-19, and spend time with their families after having been forced to stay apart from them for a considerable amount of time due to the pandemic."

It further reads, "As moving across countries and regions currently demands excessive time and effort due to the severe challenges posed by the current situation on international and regional travel as well as the requirement for self-quarantine, and having discussed the situation with the members of SEVENTEEN, JUN and THE 8 will continue their activities in China for the time being. Please note that during this period SEVENTEEN will engage in their promotions in Korea with 11 members."

"We ask for your generous understanding, and please stay tuned for the diverse activities of SEVENTEEN both in Korea and abroad during the second half of this year," the message concluded.

According to the reports, SEVENTEEN is gearing up for the release of their next album in October 2021. the group recently premiered their version of the show, In the SOOP. Meanwhile, on June 18, the group returned with their 8th mini-album 'Your Choice' along with the music video for the title track 'Ready To Love'.

ALSO READ: SEVENTEEN to star in their own edition of HYBE’s reality show In the Soop premiering on August 29, check out the teaser

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MAC Cosmetics announces Bhumi Pednekar as its first brand ambassador in India

M·A·C Cosmetics India has named beloved Bollywood film star Bhumi Pednekar as its first brand ambassador in India. Throughout a long-term partnership starting in September, Bhumi can be seen as the face of M·A·C’s key campaigns and collections in India, elevating premium artistry and translating contemporary expression of glamour to makeup lovers around the country.

Never afraid to break the mold and express herself in entirely new ways, Bhumi is a natural fit for a brand like M·A·C which celebrates individuality and self-expression above all else. She brings alive MAC’s ambition to inspire millions of young Indian girls, as she has always believed in the power of beauty as a positive process that promotes self-love and embraces flaws. “Freedom comes from recognizing you are beautiful outside of beauty standards” – a motto the millennial star lives by and advocates to her young fans as well.

 

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Furthermore, the partnership will bring her ardent love for makeup and trends to life as she will team up with Sonic Sarwate, Global Senior Artist M·A·C Cosmetics India, to showcase her stunning signature and versatile looks from bold to “no-makeup” makeup to vibrant and colorful ones; sharing beauty secrets, skincare regimens, and lifestyle with M·A·C fans as she currently does on her social media feed for those looking to get creative with makeup.

“Being the first-ever brand ambassador for M·A·C in India is an honor and a dream come true! Bhumi said, “As a teenager obsessed with the idea of beauty, for me to actually be able to own M·A·C products made me feel like I’ve really achieved something in life. I’m so excited to be working with a brand whose values & ethics resonate so strongly with me & I look forward to having an amazing journey with M·A·C!”

“We’re so excited to have Bhumi become the face of M·A·C in India,” says Karen Thompson, Brand Manager, M·A·C Cosmetics India. “In addition to her passion for all things beauty, we were drawn to Bhumi’s strong point of view and message of inclusivity. She epitomizes our brand values and serves as an inspiration to girls everywhere who dare to dream.”

Since its founding in 1984, the leading professional makeup authority has teamed up with fierce tastemakers like Bhumi to create conversations and trends larger than beauty to represent diversity as well as the uniqueness of women.

ALSO READ: Aanand L Rai to start the second schedule of Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar starrer Raksha Bandhan in Delhi

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DC FanDome 2021 to unveil first look of Black Adam and The Flash along with new trailers of The Batman and more

DC FanDome, a virtual event catered to comic book enthusiasts, is returning with all-time favorite DC superheroes this fall. DC FanDome will take place on October 16 at 10 a.m. PT and will be available to watch for free on DC FanDome's official website or via Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

According to Variety, the event gathers stars and creators of DC universe— across films, TV series, games and comics. The event offers access to breaking news, exclusive trailers and never-before-seen footage of its upcoming projects to the attendees. The event also reportedly is all set to showcase footage from Warner Bros-produced DC movies which will include a new trailer for The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader and DC League of Super-Pets, behind-the-scenes looks at Jason Momoa in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Zachary Levi’s Shazam! Fury of the Gods; along with the first-look of Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam and the oft-delayed The Flash with Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck.

HBO Max will unveil an exclusive look of  The Suicide Squad along with that, viewers will also get a preview of the new seasons of Batwoman, The Flash, Superman & Lois, Sweet Tooth and Supergirl plus first look of new drama Naomi and Stargirl whereas Warner Bros will showcase Aquaman: King of Atlantis, the adult animated series Harley Quinn and the new show Batman: Caped Crusader.

Ann Sarnoff, chair and chief executive officer of Warner Media Studios and Networks Group, calls DC FanDome 2020 a first-of-its kind global virtual fan experience that showcased every aspect of the DC Universe with unprecedented scale and access, which this year will be taking everything that people loved about DC FanDome and supercharging it to super-serve fans with even more exclusive first-looks, breaking news, in-depth interviews and insight from the stars and creative teams of their favorite DC content.

While the first DC FanDome was held online last year in August as a concession to the pandemic. The event showcased first look of Pattinson as the next Batman, as well as James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad and Zack Snyder’s cut of Justice League.

Also Read: Dwayne Johnson wraps up the shoot of DC’s Black Adam – “Boundless gratitude to my 1,000+ crew members, actors and director, Jaume Collet-Serra

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Excel Entertainment and Netflix enter into multi-year series partnership; to kick off two series titled Dabba Cartel and Queen of the Hill

Netflix today announced a strategic multi-year partnership with Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, the banner behind the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai along with Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan, and the Don franchise. This creative pact dovetails Netflix’s exciting and diverse series slate in India.

As one of the pioneers in on-demand long-form storytelling, Excel Entertainment will produce a variety of stories under its series banner Excel Media & Entertainment for Netflix members in over 190 countries commencing with two projects tentatively titled Dabba Cartel and Queen of the Hill.

Dabba Cartel is a story of five housewives who run a high-stakes secret cartel. Style, ambition, love, friendship and betrayal set in the backdrop of jazz-rich 1960s Mumbai, Queen of the Hill chronicles the dynamic relationship between two ambitious women that will change the city forever.

Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, said, “We are excited to join hands with Excel Entertainment, one of India’s path-breaking creative studios. They have continuously pushed the boundaries of entertainment and given us stories that have stood the test of time. We are delighted to welcome them to Netflix.”

Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar, Producers of Excel Entertainment, said, “Our partnership with Netflix marks a new global chapter for Excel Entertainment after 20 eventful years in storytelling. We’re excited about the opportunity to create a variety of extraordinary stories to entertain people in India and around the world. We are thrilled to begin this next chapter with Netflix.”

ALSO READ: Rock On!! stars Farhan Akhtar, Luke Kenny, with director Abhishek Kapoor celebrate 13 years of the film

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali drops intimate scene between Alia Bhatt and her on-screen lover from Gangubai Kathiawadi

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s saga of a female gangster Gangubai Kathiawadi was to have a love-making sequence between Alia Bhatt and her love interest Shantanu Maheshwari. A tender love scene between Alia Bhatt and her on-screen lover in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Gangubai Kathiawadi is now likely to be dropped from the script.

The reason being the severe guidelines pertaining to social distancing during the ongoing pandemic. Such is the new norm regarding physical intimacy that Bhansali has decided to do away with a tender love sequence between Alia Bhatt and her love interest played by dancer-turned actor Shantanu Maheshwari. Says an informed source, “I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry in these troubled times. Physical intimacy would definitely be avoided in Bhansali’s shooting. He will find another way of showing a romantic closeness.”

In cinema the world over, actors are shying away doing intimate scenes. In Netflix’s series Halston and in The Serpent, orgy scenes were to be filmed. They were dropped after the pandemic.

As for Gangubai Kathiawadi the film that has been in the news since its announcement was recently granted reprieve after the Bombay High Court granted an interim stay on the defamation charges levied against SLB and Alia. In terms of its release, Alia Bhatt recently wrapped shooting for the same; however, the makers of the film have chosen to release Gangubai Kathiawadi when theatres reopen post the pandemic.

Also Read: Bombay HC grants interim stay on defamation charges against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Alia Bhatt in the Gangubai Kathiawadi controversy

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Anees Bazmee to direct a love story next

The king of laughter is about to change gears. Has Anees Bazmee had enough of comedy? Or else, why is he switching to a love story next? Yes, Anees is moving to a romantic film after he completes Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.

Shedding light on the change of mood in his career, Anees says, “Yes, I’ve written a love story during the lockdown. But it isn’t as if I’m giving up comedies. Why would I do that? I think it was David Dhawanji who said, ‘Why open the bonnet and tamper with a car when it is running smoothly?’ Even today wherever I go, people tell me that the last 20 minutes of my film Welcome are unparalleled. ‘Aapne kaise kiya?’ they want to know. Making people laugh especially in these trying times, is an art. Why would I want to give it up?”

However, a swerve into love lane is not unwelcome for the Welcome director. “I have made romantic films in the past, like Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha which was very successful. I am no stranger to love.”

The love story is likely to star Kartik Aaryan whose career is on a roll.

Also Read: Anees Bazmee celebrates 31 years Rajesh Khanna, Govinda, Juhi Chawla starrer Swarg, shares a throwback picture

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Pankaj Tripathi to start shooting for Oh My God 2 from today; Akshay Kumar back as Lord Krishna

Over the last few months, there have been talks about the developments around Oh My God 2 featuring Pankaj Tripathi in lead with Akshay Kumar getting back to play the character of Lord Krishna. Bollywood Hungama was the first to reveal that Yami Gautam was signed on to play the female lead of the much awaited Oh My God sequel. And now, we have learnt that the social comedy goes on floors today in Mumbai with Pankaj Tripathi.

"Director Amit Rai commences shooting for the ambitious social comedy today in Mumbai with Pankaj Tripathi. The actor will be canning his solo sequences over the next few days and will then be joined by Yami Gautam, who plays the female lead. Akshay Kumar will start his work in October," said a source Bollywood Hungama, adding further that Akshay has allotted 15 to 20 days for his track of Lord Krishna in Oh My God 2.

Oh My God 2 is produced by Ashwin Varde with Akshay Kumar himself. The duo is supremely excited for this film. "They are aware about the cult following of Oh My God and have been working for last decade to get the script right to take the story forward. They amicably decided on the sequel only on being satisfied that the script was better than the first part. The treatment and subject will surprise the audience," the source informed us.

Akshay Kumar also has films like Ram Setu, Raksha Bandhan under his kitty, which he will be shooting over the next few months, thereby being the busiest actor of B-Town.

Also Read: Akshay Kumar to reprise his role of God in Oh My God 2; gives director Amit Rai 15 days to shoot

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