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Analysts are backing La La Land but it is expected to fall short of the record 11 statuettes achieved by Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
The article, which appeared in a daily, quotes the Shilpa Shetty, 41, as advocating that certain books be taught in schools. She listed the allegorical Animal Farm, thought to be a critique of Stalinism, with the Harry Potter books, the Lord of the Rings series and Little Women. "A book like Animal Farm can teach the little ones to love and care for animals," Shilpa, who has a four-year-old son, is quoted as saying
Ian McKellen is in the country as a part of Shakespeare Lives on Film, a global programme to celebrate the Bard's works and his influence on culture, education and society, coinciding with his 400th death anniversary
Sir Ian McKellen visited Mumbai and had a discussion with Aamir Khan about everything from Shakespeare to being homosexual
Sidharth had earlier confessed that he would have chosen the Ranger Aragorn from The Lord Of The Rings if asked to play a character. But it seems that he is considering the character of Legolas too, especially after sporting this look. He was also thrilled to receive Frodo Baggins' ring from Oscar-winning legend Richard Taylor
Sidharth Malhotra entered the world-famous Weta Workshop with a childlike enthusiasm, and kept getting mesmerised at every stage of his tour. "It was great to see what goes behind the scene and what goes into making a particular film. Also, it was wonderful to see how Sir Richard Taylor is about his work and how connected and involved he is with his crew," he said
The Left Behind actor revealed that he was offered the role of Aragorn in the trilogy, but he ended up turning it down. "There were different things going on in my life at the time that precluded me from being able to travel and be away from home for three years," Mr Cage said
Elijah's already braved the deadly traffic in an autorickshaw on the streets of Mumbai, no less. What would Gandalf the wizard have done in his place in an Indian traffic jam? He would have parted it, laughed Elijah. Delhi's autowalahs are no less than Gandalf, he added
Of the 'Frodo Baggins' image, he told IANS: "I honestly don't think about it. I just continue to do different work. One's perception of that connection is not something I think about. So, I just do different work."
Elijah Wood, best known as Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is all set to perform as DJ in India. Ali Fazal is the official host for the event
Tall, pale and with a deep, resonating voice, Sir Christopher Lee will forever be remembered for his spine-chilling performance as Dracula
Andy was reportedly set to play two characters in the seventh instalment of the Star Wars series