‘British kids don’t find reading interesting’
September 8th, 2012 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) A study in Britain has warned of children increasingly viewing reading as not so interesting an activity possibly due to their involvement with the internet and ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
E-books, e-library - for your reading pleasure
September 6th, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) An online library that also offers a pick-up and drop facility for books, getting to browse through various language newspapers at one site, or mastering ... Read more...
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Now, ‘Motu Patlu’ comic strip in animated TV series
June 15th, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Evergreen comic strip "Motu Patlu", launched 42 years ago by Lotpot Comics, will now be adapted into an animated TV series titled "The Adventures of Motu ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Grassroots Comics: The new voice for rural issues
February 19th, 2012 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Comics have long been considered a medium of entertainment, but soon the caricatures may become a powerful medium for campaigning and spreading awareness about various ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Now, a comic book on Apple boss Steve Jobs
January 12th, 2012 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 12 (IANS) A comic book portraying the life of technology mogul and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has been launched in the US.The comic depicts the life of Jobs ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Presley turned into comic book character
July 21st, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 21 (IANS) Singer Elvis Presley has been immortalised into a comic book character.The comic book will be called Graphic Elvis. It's a limited edition comic created ... Read more...
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Marvel X-Men ending soon
June 10th, 2011 - 2:38 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, June 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The last edition of the Marvel X-Men comics will come out in October with the release of the No. 544 edition. The comic has been a ... Read more...
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Saif to make film based on French comic
May 5th, 2011 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan is scouting for different subjects to make films on.
The star has recently bought the rights for a French comic and is looking ... Read more...
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Jackman’s ‘X-Men’ series inspired me to make ‘Ra.One’: SRK
March 25th, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, a big fan of Hugh Jackman, Friday said the Australian star's "X-Men" series inspired him to make sci-fi superhero movie ... Read more...
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BGT judge David Hasselhoff thinks there’s no talent in Glasgow
February 10th, 2011 - 7:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 10 (ANI): New 'Britain's Got Talent' judge David Hasselhoff thinks there's no talent in Glasgow.The ex-Baywatch star has rubbished the show's untalented wannabes.He stuck the knife into legions of humorless ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Hugh Jackman ordered to have 6,000 calorie diet for new movie
February 4th, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Daily Mail has reported that “Wolverine” star, Hugh Jackman, is eating himself up for his next role in the movie.The film’s director, Darren Aronofsky, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘The Human Torch’ of Fantastic Four killed off by Marvel
January 26th, 2011 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 26 (ANI): The death of Johnny Storm, 'The Human Torch', has made The Fantastic Four, the Marvel superhero team, a trio.In the newest issue No. 587, Storm's life was taken ... Read more...
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Irrfan Khan: Why Is He So Proud Of His Next Hollywood Project?
December 13th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Since then, we have seen Khan in many other Hollywood films like 'The Namesake', 'The Darjeeling Limited', 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'New York', 'I Love You', 'Hisss' and 'In Treatment'. He has just ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
‘Green Lantern’ Trailer Released, Whats In Store For Us?
November 18th, 2010 - 6:29 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
You will be very glad to see the trailer that shows some exciting shots increasing our excitement level. But the trailer which released on Tuesday might be deceptive too. Warner Brothers ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Zooey Deschanel in ‘Spider Man 3′?
November 12th, 2010 - 8:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 12 (IANS) American actress Zooey Deschanel has reportedly been approached to star in third instalment of "Spider Man" franchise.According to the sources, director Marc Webber, who has previously worked with ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Russell Brand to be honoured for contribution to cancer charities
November 11th, 2010 - 6:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 11 (ANI): Funnyman Russell Brand will be honoured at a star-studded comedy gala in Los Angeles next month for his contributions to women's cancer charities.'The Forgetting Sarah Marshall' star ... Read more...
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Why women have no sense of humour when it comes to mum-in-laws
November 9th, 2010 - 11:46 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 09 (ANI): Overbearing mother-in-laws might be objects of fun for men the world over but for women, life with such a figure is no laughing matter.Seven in ten mothers say ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
‘Thor’ is like Shakespearean play: Director
October 12th, 2010 - 7:09 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 12 (IANS) Actor-director Kenneth Branagh has claimed he took on the job of directing superhero movie "Thor" because it reminded him of a Shakespeare play.Branagh - best known for ... Read more...
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Marlo Thomas memoir looks back at her life with an affectionate stance
October 6th, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Actress Marlo Thomas has published her autobiography, a 379 page book in which she talks fondly about her dad, comedian Danny Thomas as well as a list of interviews she went through ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Now, comic to teach kids about cancer
October 3rd, 2010 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 3 (ANI): Who says comics are meant for fun only? They can be informative too-a new comic book has been written to help parents explain to their children that they ... Read more...
Posted in World |
“Wonder Woman” Gets New Look For New Episodes
July 1st, 2010 - 7:39 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) "Wonder Woman" comes in a new avatar! It is true that the comic book super heroine has long been famous for not only her powers but ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Shockwave would be the main villain of the ‘Transformers 3′
June 14th, 2010 - 8:55 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jun 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Transformer 3 is set to hit the screens in the summer of next year. The movie would have Shockwave as the main villain and dead characters ... Read more...
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Eddie Murphy planning return to stand-up
May 23rd, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 23 (ANI): Eddie Murphy is "itching" to get back to stand-up comedy.Before becoming a famous film star, Murphy was one of the world's top comics.And now he wants ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Real life Spiderman catches a thief who was stealing comics
May 6th, 2010 - 12:52 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, May 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The proprietor of a comic store was dressed as Spiderman, as part of the celebrations of the International Free Comic Day. Michael Baulderstone is the ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Spider-Man, Jedi knights apprehend thief in Australia
May 4th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 4 (IANS) An Australian business owner dressed as Spider-Man Monday stopped a man from stealing a comic book as "Jedi knights" blocked the thief's escape.
The incident occurred at Adelaide ... Read more...
Posted in Books |
Downey Jr. hints ‘Iron Man 3′ in pipeline
May 3rd, 2010 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
London, May 2 (IANS) Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. has revealed that there will be a third "Iron Man" movie.
Downey Jr. returns to the role of Tony Stark in the second ... Read more...
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‘Amar Chitra Katha’ to come alive on TV
March 17th, 2010 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) "Amar Chitra Katha" comics, which have entertained generations with interesting historical tales, epics and fables, is all set to come alive on television through Cartoon Network.
The 26-episode ... Read more...
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Airtel launches mobile comics portal
October 18th, 2009 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Telecom operator Bharti Airtel Sunday announced the launch of India's first-ever mobile comics portal on its mobile entertainment portal Airtel Live.
The service can be accessed on ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Scarlett Johansson keeping ‘Iron Man 2′ catsuit as sexy treat for hubby
October 1st, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 1 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson is planning a superhero treat for hubby Ryan Reynolds-the actress has refused to show him her "tight" 'Iron Man 2' outfit as she is saving it ... Read more...
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“Yashraj films happened to me due to lack of option” - Meiyang Chang
September 2nd, 2009 - 7:25 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Indian Idol discovery is paving his way to films. His Pritish Nandi's youth based film 'The Seventeen' is ready to release and as of now he is working with Yashraj's untitled ... Read more...
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Scarlett Johansson wants to star in Iron Man spin-off
August 19th, 2009 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 19 (ANI): Actress Scarlett Johansson had so much fun starring in her upcoming new flick 'Iron Man 2' that she's keeping her fingers crossed producers will ask her to reprise ... Read more...
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Scarlett Johansson dons catsuit
July 28th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by IBNS
Jul 28(IBNS) Scarlett Johansson’s amazement knew no bounds when a mere thought of donning a Lycra catsuit for ‘Iron Man 2’ occupied her mind.
At least that's how it happened for Scarlett Johansson. ... Read more...
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Megan Fox to play She-Hulk?
April 9th, 2009 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 9 (ANI): Megan Fox is reportedly being lined up to play the role of She-Hulk.The 'Transformers' star is the favourite to portray the giant green female in the big screen ... Read more...
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Megan Fox favourite for ‘She-Hulk’ after poll
April 8th, 2009 - 11:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 8 (IANS) Hollywood actress and model Megan Fox has topped a list of the actresses in line for the role of "She-Hulk".
The Sun online reports, the "Transformers" beauty is now ... Read more...
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Heath Ledgers fans call for retirement of Joker from future Batman movies
February 13th, 2009 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Late Aussie actor Heath Ledgers fans have made a motion for The Joker to be retired from all future Batman movies as a mark of respect to ... Read more...
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