[ItzToday.com] In 'Top Gun 2', Tom Cruise to do a cameo

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• In 'Top Gun 2', Tom Cruise to do a cameo
• 'The Chronicles of Narnia 3' to release in India Dec 10
• 'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' offers difficult role to Abhishek Bachchan
• David Beckham gives sex education to son
• Aishwarya Rai dances like a dream
• Peepli Live's Natha met journo leaving Rahul Gandhi behind
• Pamela Anderson donates her Playboy money to charity
• Kim Kardashian, Miles Austin back together
• PETA to pay for Lindsay Lohan's rehab
• Ranveer Singh claims to be a good kisser

In 'Top Gun 2', Tom Cruise to do a cameo Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:42 AM PDT Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise will reprise his role from his 1986 classic "Top Gun" for a cameo in a sequel to the same. The screenwriter for the recently confirmed sequel to the movie has found a way to incorporate Crusie's 'Maverick' character into the new film and hopes the Hollywood star will join the cast, reports contactmusic.com. A source informed that the project, which will be directed by Tony Scott has said that writer Christopher McQuarrie has penned a role for Cruise's character while a source close to the star also revealed that Cruise will agree to the "smaller" part, providing it's not too "obvious". 39-year-old Scott recently confirmed that he is set to get behind the camera for the project, but the film will cover a completely new territory, in order to fit in with modern aviation technology. "It's a whole different world now. These computer geeks - these kids play war games in a trailer and if we ever went to war or were in the Middle East or the Far East or wherever it is, these guys can actually fly drones", said Scott. "I don't want to do a remake. I don't want to do a reinvention. I want to do a new movie," he added.

'The Chronicles of Narnia 3' to release in India Dec 10 Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:36 AM PDT The third in the Narnia series, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader", for the first time in 3D format, is being released Dec 10 in India with over 800 prints. The film will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Releasing simultaneously with the US, it is being distributed by Fox Star Studios here. "The Narnia series has a huge fan base in India and this time, with the enthusiastic support of our partners, we are aiming to reach an even larger number of audiences through a wider distribution reach in multiple Indian languages," Vijay Singh, chief operating officer, Fox Star Studios India, said in a statement. The Narnia franchise features in the top five Hollywood film franchises in India of all time. Directed by Micheal Apted, it is the big-screen adaptation of the third published novel in C.S. Lewis's epic fantasy series. It stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Will Poulter, Ben Barnes, Liam Neeson and Simon Pegg. The latest Narnia extravaganza will see Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, who along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world. Joining forces once again with their royal friend Prince Caspian and the warrior mouse Reepicheep, they are whisked away on a mysterious mission to the Lone Islands, and beyond. On the voyage, the trio face magical Dufflepuds, sinister slave traders, roaring dragons and enchanted merfolk. However, only an entirely uncharted journey to Aslan's Country - a voyage of destiny and transformation for each of those aboard the Dawn Treader can save Narnia, and all the astonishing creatures in it, from an unfathomable fate.

'Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey' offers difficult role to Abhishek Bachchan Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:30 AM PDT Actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is playing freedom fighter Surya Sen in the forthcoming period film "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey", says lack of reference about Sen made it difficult for him to essay the part. "As an actor it was difficult because there was no ready reference. While discussing someone who is a true life character, you can't be untrue or deviate too far," said Abhishek at a press conference. "If we just conceive a character from our imagination, it's easy to play because you can let your imagination run wild and then work within the parameters set by the director. "Being a true life character made it slightly challenging because we didn't have much information. There is no video or film footage on Surya da. There were very little photographs of him and most of them were post his arrest, post the uprising," she added. Based on Manini Chatterjee's book "Do and Die: The Chittagong Uprising 1930-34", "Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey" is a true story of the revolution of 1930 against the British which happened in Chittagong, then a district of undivided Bengal. The extensive research on the characters by director Ashutosh Gowariker made it easy for Abhishek. "It became easy because Ashu (Ashutosh) was so well prepared. He is so confident about what he wants. And that makes your job much easier. He did extensive research, which he shared with everyone. Everyone had read the book, so everyone kind of knew the skeleton and the fleshing out was done by Ashutosh," said Abhishek. Actress Deepika Padukone plays freedom fighter Kalpana Dutt in the movie.

David Beckham gives sex education to son Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:15 AM PDT Just like an intelligent father, David Beckham had a talk about sex with his 11-year-old son Brooklyn. The 35-year-old soccer player who is married to singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham, sat down with his eldest child to discuss the facts of life because he has started at a new school and has begun attracting interest from girls, reports femalefirst.co.uk. However, David found the conversation so awkward he had to leave the room and leave it to his wife. "Brooklyn is going to a new school. He is noticed and is getting attention from girls and he likes it, so we had the sex talk," said David. "I had to walk out of the room because Brooklyn's looking at me at the corner of his eye, kind of laughing. It was a serious talk and I had to get out! I couldn't take it," he added.

Aishwarya Rai dances like a dream Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:09 AM PDT Indian choreographer Longinus Fernandes made actors in "Slumdog Millionaire" dance to his tunes and also directed a sequence in Hollywood film "Eat, Pray Love", but it is Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai who bowled him over with her "dream" like dance moves. He has choreographed the song "Udi udi" in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's forthcoming film "Guzaarish". "It's very unusual. We have never seen Aishwarya doing these steps. It's very different from what she has done in the past and she has done a brilliant job with it. She is a wonderful dancer and dances like a dream," Longinus told IANS in an interview. "It did not take her long to learn the dance but it did take her some time to perfect it and to get into the mood of the character," he added. The song is slowly becoming a rage especially because of Aishwarys's impressive and graceful moves in a black and red long dress. "Sanjay wanted to make the song different and unique. I asked him if we can add a little bit of Spanish to it and give it a raw, earthy feel. He liked the idea, so we gave the whole dance a look which is very rustic to make it look as natural as possible," said the dance director. Longinus, who won a Filmfare Award for best choreography for the song "Pappu can't dance sala..." in "Jaane tu Ya Jaane Na", had assisted Farah Khan for a couple of years. It was on the set of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa", where Longinus was a contestant and Bhansali a judge, that the two met. "It was not very difficult for me to get this break because Sanjay Leela Bhansali has always been very fond of me. He was a judge with 'Jhalak...' and he told me that time that he will work with me for sure. And he kept his promise. "I did a small piece in 'Saawariya' too, but that went unnoticed. But with this one Sanjay and I are so happy that people are actually liking the sequence," he said. Also starring Hrithik Roshan as paraplegic patient, "Guzaarish" is slated to hit screens Nov 19.

Peepli Live's Natha met journo leaving Rahul Gandhi behind Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:05 AM PDT He bowled audiences over with his vulnerable looks and acting prowess as Natha in the hit movie "Peepli Live", but actor Omkar Das Manikpuri is much happier covering the Bihar elections as a journalist. He does have one regret - not being able to meet youth icon Rahul Gandhi. "I always wanted to be a journalist or at least play it once in reel or real. And now I am working as one for Live India's 'Patna Live' show and I am really enjoying it. The channel offered it to me and I really liked it and took it," Manikpuri told IANS on telephone during his Bihar sojourn. "It feels good to play yourself and that too when you are on the job. Since people have seen my film, wherever I go I tell them beforehand that I am approaching them as a journalist and not as an actor. I ask about their worries, demands etc and people treat me like a journalist now," added the Chhattisgarh-based theatre actor. Manikpuri started his Bihar journey from Patna Oct 22 and has been travelling since then - the assembly polls are on from Oct 21-Nov 20. He has visited places like Hajipur, Mahua and Motihari. "I met politicians like Arun Jaitley, Lalu Prasad and even Shatrughan Sinha. "I couldn't meet Rahul Gandhi when I visited Majhi village due to excess security. I wanted to meet him," said Manikpuri. He dresses in a kurta, jacket and teams it up with either jeans or a trouser for his new role and describes his wardrobe as a "journalist's costume"! Life changed for the 39-year-old when he featured as Natha in Anusha Rizvi's directorial debut "Peepli Live". Produced by Aamir Khan, it's a satire on farmer suicides where Manikpuri played the main character and the subsequent response from the media and political parties made him the talk of the town. "The media was after me in the movie, so I thought let's try and be one and find out how much fun it is to be a journalist. And trust me, it is loads of fun," quipped the actor-turned-scribe, a native of Brindanagar in Bhilai. Any particular style he is adhering to as a journo? "No. I am just approaching the masses as a normal journalist and as their representative. There is no script or anything involved. I take their questions and queries to politicians and ask them the same." He has no qualms about the amount of running around involved in his new vocation. "That's ok because in every line you have to struggle hard." Asked if the Natha image has overshadowed his real self, he said: "No. There is nothing like that because people used to love me earlier and now they love me more. And Natha is just a character. There has been no difference in their appreciation for me. People still love me the same." Manikpuri is going to trudge different paths in the state, "however, I will try if I can get a day or two as leave for Diwali". He started his career as a performer in the local form of folk theatre called Nacha. Performing often in makeshift and open air stages, he honed his skills as a singer, dancer, mimic and a stand-up comic before joining Habib Tanvir's Naya Theatre as an actor. With them he performed on timeless classics such as as "Agra Bazaar", "Charandas Chor" and "Sadak" before getting his big break in films. As far as future projects are concerned, he is "open to doing everything, whether it is films or TV". "If I am wanted as a journalist then I'd love to do that too. I have a film too with a working title called 'Alap'," said the actor while adding emphatically that he would "never leave theatre".

Pamela Anderson donates her Playboy money to charity Posted: 29 Oct 2010 02:57 AM PDT Actress Pamela Anderson, who recently stripped for Playboy, has donated her earning to a charity which ensures clean drinking water. And she says countries like Pakistan need the water. The former Baywatch star posed nude for the January 2011 issue of the magazine and received $25,000. She donated it to Waves 4 Water, a charity distributing filters to people who don't have access to clean drinking water, reports torontosun.com. "Waves 4 water are my heroes. They get things done... and yes, Playboy wrote them a cheque when I shot the cover directly for 25Gs," she said. "I've also donated personally. I wish I could do more. Indonesia, Haiti and Pakistan are all in need of these filters. Spread the word!" she added.

Kim Kardashian, Miles Austin back together Posted: 29 Oct 2010 02:53 AM PDT Socialite Kim Kardashian has fuelled rumours that she is rekindling her romance with footballer Miles Austin after the two exchanged friendly, flirty messages on microblogging site Twitter. Usmagazine.com reports, Austin, 26, wrote: "Sometimes you have to fall down to know where you stand." Kardashian, 30, tweeted back: "Those are some pretty wise words." Austin responded saying: "Yea, I stole your quote!" And Kardashian then tweeted a polite correction: "And the quote really goes 'sometimes it takes a good fall to know where you stand' [Cite] your source!"

PETA to pay for Lindsay Lohan's rehab Posted: 29 Oct 2010 02:47 AM PDT People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have offered to pay off actress Lindsay Lohan's rehab bill if she turns vegetarian. Lohan is reportedly struggling to fund her treatment at the Betty Ford Center, reports dailystar.co.uk. "We understand that you've fallen on tough economic times, so we're writing to you with an offer that we sincerely hope you'll consider," an official at PETA wrote in a mail to the actress. "PETA will help pay your $50,000 bill for substance addiction treatment if you'll rid yourself of one more toxic substance: meat. As you know, a crucial part of any recovery is showing charity to others. One way to do this is to be kind to animals, the Earth, and your own body. You'll never regret it." Lindsay, who voluntarily entered the facility last month, was told by the court that she must stay in rehab until Jan 3 and the troubled actress has been warned by Judge Elden Fox and her lawyer that this is her last chance at avoiding a long jail sentence. Fox told the actress, who broke the terms of her probation when she failed two drugs tests for cocaine and amphetamines in September, she would face six months in prison if she provided another positive drugs test before her next court appearance.

Ranveer Singh claims to be a good kisser Posted: 29 Oct 2010 02:40 AM PDT Newbie Ranveer Singh, who was reportedly in a relationship with co-star Anushka Sharma, says even though he wanted, he could not have retakes for the kissing scene with the actress in their forthcoming film "Band Baaja Baaraat". "Kiss was a part of the script, so we had to do it and it has been treated very aesthetically. We did it in just one take. I tried to go wrong, but I was too good a kisser…damn," Mumbai boy Ranveer told IANS in an interview. The actor is making his debut opposite Anushka in "Band Baaja Baaraat", produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by first timer Maneesh Sharma. The film is slated to release Dec 10. Ranveer is all praise for his leading lady in the film, but remained tight-lipped about their off-screen relationship saying he is very much single. "It was fantastic working with Anushka. She never tried to make me feel like I didn't know what I was doing. She has a tremendous amount of respect for me as a co-actor and I respect her for that. "She is so confident that her confidence rubbed off on me. It's contagious. She is a brilliant actor, a natural actor who knows her job and does it professionally. I really learnt a lot from her. I am single and I wouldn't want to say more on that," said Ranveer, who is playing Bittoo Sharma in the film. Throwing light on his character, he said: "My character is a Delhi University guy who doesn't believe in being focused. He just whiles away his time, doesn't care about his future and takes each day as it comes. But finally, he realises he needs to do something after college gets over and that's when he meets Anushka's character, who is opposite to him. "She is focused, very determined and career oriented and knows exactly what to do in life and she is going for it with her blinkers on. So when my character meets her, he finds out that she is quite sorted out and latches on to her. He convinces her to start a business together. Thus they start a wedding planning firm and the journey begins from there." Ranveer, who doesn't have a film background, did a course in acting from Indiana University and has also assisted director Shaad Ali on a couple of ad films. So how was it playing a Delhi boy for this Mumbaikar? "The most fun things that I did for the film was transforming into Bittoo. When the director went to Delhi to scout for locations, I went along with him. I let myself loose in Delhi University. "For days I hung out with boys there. I made friends, chilled out with them, did things and even went to the classes. I spent time on the campus, clicked pictures, made videos of them and analysed what they liked, what they don't. I tried to pick up their lingo and their perspective on certain things. "They just welcome you with open arms. It's testament to the coolness quotient of the people in Delhi University. They are so friendly and so warm. I met some really cool people there," he said.

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