'Smile Pinki' returns to help children with cleft lipsSeptember 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Oscar winning director Megan Mylan will be launching a five-city India tour to share the story of her short film Smile Pinki and help thousands of children across the country suffering with cleft lips. "Smile Pinki is a 39-minute documentary that shows the story of a poor girl in rural India whose life is transformed when she receives free surgery to correct her cleft lip.
Jackson documentary to have worldwide premiereSeptember 23rd, 2009 LONDON - The much-awaited documentary titled "This Is It" that shows footage from late King of Pop Michael Jackson's rehearsals, will have simultaneous premieres next month in more than 15 cities worldwide. The movie that has footage from Jackson's rehearsals for the 50 shows he had planned to do here in July this year, before his untimely death in June, will hit the screens on Oct 27 and Oct 28, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Documentary on VaghbatanandaSeptember 17th, 2009 Vaghbatananda’s life has been made into a documentary by PK Sacheendran and was released by social critic Sukumar Azhikode. Vaghbatananda was the one to transform the society in Kerala.
Obama's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, at center of planned documentarySeptember 9th, 2009 Documentary to focus on Obama's motherLOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama often is greeted like a movie star, but it's his mother who will be the subject of an upcoming documentary. "Stanley Ann Dunham: A Most Generous Spirit" would go into production next year, with an expected 2011 release, executive producer Mary Aloe says.
Lost Beatles chats to feature in new documentaryAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - Lost conversations of British rock and pop group The Beatles are to feature in a new BBC documentary. All about the band's love affair with Abbey Road studios in London, the movie has been pieced together by filmmaker Bob Smeaton, who worked on "The Beatles Anthology" series, and will be called "The Beatles on Record", reports contactmusic.com.
Spears, Hilton's dogs in race to be favourite celebrity petAugust 17th, 2009 LONDON - The pets of X Factor judge Cheryl Cole, pop star Britney Spears and socialite Paris Hilton are to battle it out for the title of favourite celebrity pet. Cheryls dog Buster, Paris Tinkerbell and Spears' dog will participate in the Boomerang Pet Personality Awards 2009, reported mirror.co.uk.
Sex tape scenes in Hilton's biography shock her momJuly 26th, 2009 LONDON - Paris Hilton's mother was shocked when she watched her daughter's documentary because the makers included scenes from the socialite's infamous sex tape. Kathy said it was "hard" for them to see it.
Bono earned Obama's praise for dodging Bush's hugJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - U2 frontman Bono has revealed that US President Barack Obama had praised him for evading a hug from former president George W. Bush. During an appearance on Jonathan Ross' BBC talk show over the weekend, Bono said that after giving the keynote address at the 2006 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
Michael Moore's new documentary has a timely title: 'Capitalism: A Love Story'July 9th, 2009 Michael Moore's new documentary gets a nameLOS ANGELES — Michael Moore's latest documentary now has a title — and a theme that resonates with recession-weary audiences. Moore's look at the consequences of big business will be called "Capitalism: A Love Story." The documentary is due in theaters Oct.
Arjuns re-entry in SandalwoodJune 5th, 2009 Starting his acting career with Kannada film Male Bantu Male in 1984, actor Arjun gradually diverted his career towards Tamil and Telugu films. But now the ‘Acting King’ is all set to comeback to his hometown and start working for Kannada flick Sungkolli Raayana.
Dhanush faints on Kuttys setsJune 4th, 2009 Dhanush has yet again proved that he is one professional actor who never compromises with his work. The hard-working and talented actor was recently shooting for his upcoming venture Kutty, a remake of Telugu Movie Aarya, at the hot beaches of Chennai.
Susan Boyle to perform at the White HouseJune 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who rose to fame on the reality show Britain's Got Talent but lost to dance group Diversity in the final, will perform for US President Barack Obama at the White House. Boyle has been invited to sing at the Obamas' Independence Day event in Washington, reported themirror.co.uk.
Tom Hanks produces documentary on World War IIJune 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Hollywood actor Tom Hanks has produced a documentary on World War II called "Beyond All Boundaries". Its creative director claims Hanks has a "very deep knowledge of that period".
Leona Lewis snubs Obama's invite to performMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - British singer Leona Lewis has turned down an invite to perform for the US President Barack Obama because she is too busy working on her second album. The 24-year-old is currently holed up at a recording studio in Los Angeles preparing tracks for the follow-up to her hit debut Spirit.
Producer sues Ryan O'Neal, others over Farrah Fawcett's upcoming cancer documentaryMay 14th, 2009 Producer sues over Fawcett documentaryLOS ANGELES — A producer is suing over Farrah Fawcett's upcoming documentary on her battle with cancer. Craig Nevius filed the lawsuit in Santa Monica on Wednesday, seeking to regain creative control of the upcoming NBC special.