Tag: Arabian Nights
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India’s Maddock Films Unveils 15-Strong Slate, Plans for ‘Arabian Nights’ Films (Exclusive)
Prolific Indian studio Maddock Films has three successful projects currently on, 15 more in the pipeline and is developing an ambitious film series based on the “Arabian Nights.”Laxman Utekar’s comedy-drama film “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” a co-production with Jio Studios starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, has emerged as the sleeper hit of the…
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‘Wish Dragon’ Review: Hong Kong-Set Netflix Movie Makes Up in Attitude What It Lacks in Originality
“Wish Dragon” is well aware that “Aladdin” got there first. Making his spirited feature debut, dream-big animation director Chris Appelhans pretty much assumes you’ll be thinking of Disney’s blue genie when his humble Hong Kong hero rubs a jade teapot and produces a fluorescent flamingo-pink dragon, ready to grant his wildest dreams — or three…
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The Match Factory boards Miguel Gomes’ lockdown feature ‘Tsugua Diaries’ (exclusive)
New feature from the ‘Arabian Nights’ director is co-directed by documentary filmmaker Maureen Fazendeiro.Leading German sales company The Match Factory has acquired world sales rights to the upcoming feature by Miguel Gomes, the acclaimed Portuguese director of the Arabian Nights trilogy.Co-directed by French documentarian Maureen Fazendeiro, Tsugua Diaries was shot entirely in 16mm during the…
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‘Thank You For All the Joy’: Hollywood Remembers Legendary Casting Director Mike Fenton
Colleagues of legendary casting director Mike Fenton remembered the industry veteran as a tireless champion of actors who had a keen eye for talent, a great sense of humor and a full life outside of work with a wide circle of friends.Fenton, who died Dec. 30 at the age of 85, had nearly 300 casting…
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‘Aladdin’: Justin Paul and Benj Pasek Reveal Details of New Songs for Live-Action Reboot (Exclusive)
If an Oscar, Tony and Grammy weren’t enough for Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, they can now say they’ve collaborated with musical legend Alan Menken.It was announced in July 2017 that the “La La Land” and “The Greatest Showman” duo would be working with Menken on new songs for director Guy Ritchie’s upcoming live-action retelling…