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‘Stranger Things’ animated series coming to Netflix

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An animated series set in the sci-fi world of "Stranger Things" is in development at Netflix, part of the streaming service's efforts to expand the hit series into a

Daisy Ridley to return as Rey in one of three new ‘Star Wars’ films

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co on Friday unveiled plans for three new "Star Wars" movies, including one with Daisy Ridley reprising her role as a Jedi hero in a galaxy far,

Actor Jeremy Renner says horrific snowplow accident was ‘my mistake’

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner said he was at fault in a New Year's Day snowplow accident that left him close to death and that he apologized to his

Rapper Coolio died from fentanyl overdose, manager says

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Grammy-winning rapper Coolio died from a fentanyl overdose, his manager said on Thursday, six months after the musician was found dead at a friend's home in Los Angeles at age

New Johnny Depp movie will open Cannes Film Festival

By Danielle Broadway (Reuters) - Johnny Depp's first live-action film since the widely watched defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard was selected as the opening movie for next month's Cannes

Russell Crowe faces evil in ‘The Pope’s Exorcist,’ based on real-life priest

By Rollo Ross and Danielle Broadway (Reuters) - When actor Russell Crowe began reading about the history of real-life Catholic priest Father Gabriele Amorth, who claimed to have performed over 50,000

Leonardo DiCaprio says Malaysian financier planned to donate to Obama’s 2012 campaign

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Actor Leonardo DiCaprio told a Washington jury on Monday that Malaysian financier Jho Low revealed his plans to donate up to $30 million to help U.S. President

Dwayne Johnson says a live-action version of ‘Moana’ is in the works

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co is developing a live-action version of its animated movie hit "Moana," star Dwayne Johnson announced at the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday. "

Ben Affleck hopes to score Michael Jordan’s approval for film ‘Air’

By Rollo Ross and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ben Affleck is hopeful for basketball legend Michael Jordan’s seal of approval after directing the biographical sports film, "Air,"

Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in Fugees rapper’s lobbying trial

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Actor Leonardo DiCaprio told a federal court in Washington on Monday that Malaysian financier Jho Low tried to funnel up to $30 million to President Barack

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Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?