Netflix India, Film Companion Team Up To Showcase Future Generation Of Filmmakers
Anupama Chopra's Film Companion and Netflix India have partnered to promote the next generation of Indian storytellers through the "TakeTen" program. The ten finalists of "TakeTen" attended a week-long intensive workshop guided by over twenty of India's top creative leaders covering a wide range of components of the filmmaking process. All ten finalists will develop fully-funded short films that will be shown on Netflix India's YouTube… read-more
Tags: Netflix, India, film, Next Gen, film makers
Courtesy: Zee News
'Shamshera' Starring Ranbir Kapoor Poster Leaked, Fans Enthralled By Ranbir's Appearance
The first poster for Ranbir Kapoor's epic period movie Shamshera, which will see him return to the big screen four years after "Sanju," was recently leaked on Twitter during a fan activation event. Ranbir's closely guarded appearance enraged the internet. "Shamshera" is set in the mythical city of… read-more
Tags: Ranbir Kapoor, film, Shamshera, Movie Poster, Leaked
Courtesy: DNA India
Anek, Ayushmann Khurrana's Film Fails To Reach Expectations At Box Office
Anek, a political thriller directed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Ayushmann Khurrana, has not fared as well as they would have hoped, both critically and commercially. The film was supposed to earn Rs 3 crore in its first weekend, but it fell short. It has generated around Rs. 1.75 crore. Top Gun: Maverick, featuring Tom Cruise, is a tough competitor for Anek.
Tags: Ayushmann Khurrana, box office, Anek, Anubhav Sinha, film
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Ranveer Singh's Jayeshbhai Jordaar Movie Leaks Online
Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Ranveer Singh's new release family drama has been leaked online, on the first day of release, May-13. The film helmed by Divyang Thakkar is about female feticide is now available on websites like Tamilrokers, Movierulz. In the movie, Singh plays a character who goes to lengths to save his unborn baby daughter, and his story on screen has been hit by piracy, which might affect its box-office collection.
Tags: Jayeshbhai Jordaar, film, Bollywood, Ranveer Singh, Leaked
Courtesy: Bollywood Life
SC Allows Release Of 'Jhund' On OTT Platforms
The Supreme Court has allowed the release of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Jhund' on OTT platforms, staying the interim order passed by the Telangana High Court. A bench comprising Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice AS Bopanna, noted, "The High Court has overlooked the principles with regard to the grant of interim relief." The court also issued a notice to the film-maker, who had filed a plea in the High Court.
Tags: SC, Supreme Court, OTT, Bollywood, film
Courtesy: ANI
Veteran Oscar Winning Filmmaker Zaritsky Is No More
Renowned filmmaker John Zaritsky passed away due to heart failure at Vancouver General Hospital Canada, as per the Hollywood reporter. Although he died in March, reports came later. The Oscar winner in 1983 for the best documentary feature for 'Just Another Missing kid', had a career spanning over 4 decades. His work has been broadcast over 35 countries and screened at more than 40 film festivals across the globe.
Tags: Hollywood, Canada, film, English entertainment, North America
Courtesy: ANI
Anupam Kher's 'The Kashmir Files' Is Now Tax-Free In Karnataka
The Kashmir Files is now tax-free in four states Karnataka, Haryana, MP and Gujarat. On March 13, Karnataka CM Bommai also called the film to be "blood-curdling" and sent good wishes to the director. CM of Haryana and MP also praised and encouraged everyone to watch the movie. Recently, director Agnihotri and wife actress Pallavi Joshi met Modi where they were congratulated the team and about the film.
Tags: film, Actor Anupam Kher, Haryana, Karnataka, Chief Minister BS Yediyurpaa
Courtesy: Business Today
Steven Speilberg To Direct A Film From Steve McQueen's Film Bullitt
Director Steven Speilberg is set to orchestrate a new movie established on Frank Bullitt, a character played by Steve McQueen in the 1968 suspenser Bullitt. The forthcoming movie is not a remake of the actual but a new attitude of the character. The film will also have Steve McQueen's son, Chad and granddaughter Molly McQueen as executive producers for the project.
Tags: Steven Spielberg, film, Steve McQueen, Hollywood, Film Director
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Russian Film Crew To Return To Earth; Completes Shooting In Space
After staying 12 days on International Space Station (ISS) filming scenes for the first movie ''The Challenge'' in orbit, a Russian actress and director were scheduled to return to Earth on October 17. Reportedly, The film revolves around a female surgeon sent to ISS to save a cosmonaut. If the film proceeds on schedule, it'll beat a Hollywood project launched by ''Mission Impossible'' actor Tom Cruise, NASA, and SpaceX.
Tags: Russia, Space, film, International Space Station
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
Hrithik Roshan Begins Shooting For 'Vikram Vedha'
Hrithik Roshan began filming for his upcoming film "Vikram Vedha" on the occasion of Dussehra on October 15. The project is a Hindi rendition of the Tamil film "Vikram Vedha," which was released in 2017. Reportedly, the original film's producer, Pushkar-Gayathri is directing the movie. Reliance Entertainment and Y Not Studios will produce the film. Besides, Saif Ali Khan will also be seen along with Hrithik in the movie.
Tags: Hrithik Roshan, Shooting, Vikram Vedha, film
Courtesy: ANI