Playwright Martin McDonagh says he was a little grumpy after being snubbed for Best Director at this year's Academy Awards but is happy his friends have all been nominated.

"It was a funny morning because we got, I think, more than we ever expected to because John Gregory, my lovely editor, got nominated. Carter Burwell for his fantastic score, Woody (Harrelson) got nominated and we weren't 100 per cent sure he would get in," McDonagh told deadline.com.

He added: "We assumed Sam (Rockwell) and Francis (McDormand) would and even for Best Picture too so we got way more, my friends got way more attention.

"And I was have a jog, a little grumperly, along the east river in New York thinking 'director, didn't get that' but my friends all did and we will all go together so that's a lovely thing."

McDonagh thought his movie could have "easily slipped in and out as another indie film" due its dark subject matter.

Playwright Martin McDonagh says he was a little grumpy after being snubbed for Best Director at this year's Academy Awards but is happy his friends have all been nominated.

"It was a funny morning because we got, I think, more than we ever expected to because John Gregory, my lovely editor, got nominated. Carter Burwell for his fantastic score, Woody (Harrelson) got nominated and we weren't 100 per cent sure he would get in," McDonagh told deadline.com.

He added: "We assumed Sam (Rockwell) and Francis (McDormand) would and even for Best Picture too so we got way more, my friends got way more attention.

"And I was have a jog, a little grumperly, along the east river in New York thinking 'director, didn't get that' but my friends all did and we will all go together so that's a lovely thing."

McDonagh thought his movie could have "easily slipped in and out as another indie film" due its dark subject matter.

Animated series BAAHUBALI: THE LOST LEGENDS, revived for a second season, will be launched on Friday, announced officials of the online streaming app Amazon Prime Video.

The series is based on the blockbuster BAAHUBALI film franchise, created by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks.

All the 13 episodes of the series will be available for streaming on Friday, read a statement.

"There are back stories for each character in BAAHUBALI some really powerful scenes which needed to be told and explored through different mediums. I have always enjoyed animation, and I'm glad we are able to visualise these stories through this medium," said S.S. Rajamouli, the director of the BAAHUBALI films.

"When we look at Baahubali and Bhallaladeva, what we see in the film is just a small fragment of their lives. In the bigger picture, there is so much more to know about them. The same applies to other characters too," he added.

Season 2 of the series will feature new stories revealing more about the events that shaped the lives of the film characters – Baahubali, Bhalaladeva, Sivagami and Kattapa, and also introduces new characters including the sea pirate, Kaala Khanjar and the lone warrior, Chagatai who comes to Mahishmati with a grim purpose.

Animated series BAAHUBALI: THE LOST LEGENDS, revived for a second season, will be launched on Friday, announced officials of the online streaming app Amazon Prime Video.

The series is based on the blockbuster BAAHUBALI film franchise, created by Graphic India and Arka Mediaworks.

All the 13 episodes of the series will be available for streaming on Friday, read a statement.

"There are back stories for each character in BAAHUBALI some really powerful scenes which needed to be told and explored through different mediums. I have always enjoyed animation, and I'm glad we are able to visualise these stories through this medium," said S.S. Rajamouli, the director of the BAAHUBALI films.

"When we look at Baahubali and Bhallaladeva, what we see in the film is just a small fragment of their lives. In the bigger picture, there is so much more to know about them. The same applies to other characters too," he added.

Season 2 of the series will feature new stories revealing more about the events that shaped the lives of the film characters – Baahubali, Bhalaladeva, Sivagami and Kattapa, and also introduces new characters including the sea pirate, Kaala Khanjar and the lone warrior, Chagatai who comes to Mahishmati with a grim purpose.

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's wife Manjeet is set to launch her book, "How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani", which revolves around the family's dog Buddy.

The illustrated book, which will hit the stores in March, is about Buddy who was earlier named Nikku and featured in Hirani's film PK, read a statement.

"It all started with writing blogs. I was very fascinated by my dog Buddy and would capture his shenanigans by writing about him. I made three posts on my blog and wrote 10 and kept them aside, thinking I would post one per week," said Manjeet.

"The book is about my dog Buddy. Every chapter takes inspiration from Buddy and what he teaches me about life. So I guess, there was a writer deep inside me and Buddy dug it out. A big hug to Buddy," she added.

"How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani" traces Manjeet's attachment with the dog and lessons she learnt on parenting and karma, among other things.

It also reflects on how having a dog in the house can alter an individual's perspective and change the way everybody experiences life.

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani's wife Manjeet is set to launch her book, "How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani", which revolves around the family's dog Buddy.

The illustrated book, which will hit the stores in March, is about Buddy who was earlier named Nikku and featured in Hirani's film PK, read a statement.

"It all started with writing blogs. I was very fascinated by my dog Buddy and would capture his shenanigans by writing about him. I made three posts on my blog and wrote 10 and kept them aside, thinking I would post one per week," said Manjeet.

"The book is about my dog Buddy. Every chapter takes inspiration from Buddy and what he teaches me about life. So I guess, there was a writer deep inside me and Buddy dug it out. A big hug to Buddy," she added.

"How To Be Human – Life Lessons by Buddy Hirani" traces Manjeet's attachment with the dog and lessons she learnt on parenting and karma, among other things.

It also reflects on how having a dog in the house can alter an individual's perspective and change the way everybody experiences life.

A court here began hearing, on Wednesday, the sensational Jiah Khan suicide case trial involving Bollywood actor Sooraj A. Pancholi, who is charged with abetment, and posted the next hearing for February 21.

The son of Bollywood actor-couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, Sooraj was present in the court.

He has been booked under the Indian Penal Code for abetment of the actress' suicide on June 3, 2013.

In the chargesheet, the CBI said the body of Jiah was found hanging at her residence in Andheri on that evening by her mother Rabiya Khan.

The CBI further said Sooraj had concealed certain facts, and provided fabricated information during his interrogation.

Sooraj was arrested on June 10, 2013 following Jiah's suicide and is currently on bail granted by the Bombay High Court.

The high court also transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in July 2014 following a plea by Rabiya Khan's alleging that the Mumbai police was not investigating it properly.

A court here began hearing, on Wednesday, the sensational Jiah Khan suicide case trial involving Bollywood actor Sooraj A. Pancholi, who is charged with abetment, and posted the next hearing for February 21.

The son of Bollywood actor-couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, Sooraj was present in the court.

He has been booked under the Indian Penal Code for abetment of the actress' suicide on June 3, 2013.

In the chargesheet, the CBI said the body of Jiah was found hanging at her residence in Andheri on that evening by her mother Rabiya Khan.

The CBI further said Sooraj had concealed certain facts, and provided fabricated information during his interrogation.

Sooraj was arrested on June 10, 2013 following Jiah's suicide and is currently on bail granted by the Bombay High Court.

The high court also transferred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in July 2014 following a plea by Rabiya Khan's alleging that the Mumbai police was not investigating it properly.