Tag: Slumdog Millionaire
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Japanese Advertising Giant Hakuhodo Takes Majority Stake in India’s Ma&th Entertainment (Exclusive)
Tokyo-based global advertising giant Hakuhodo Inc. has acquired a majority stake in leading Indian brand and entertainment agency group, Ma&th (Marching Ants & Trigger Happy) Entertainment Network Private Limited.Headquartered in Mumbai, the Cannes Lions-winning Ma&th group primarily services clients involved in content creation including film producers, studios, streaming platforms, broadcast companies and international brands.Theatrically released…
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A.R. Rahman, Vijay Sethupathi Team on Zee Studios Silent Film ‘Gandhi Talks’ (Exclusive)
Vijay Sethupathi (“Vikram”), Aditi Rao Hydari (“Hey Sinamika”), Arvind Swami (“Thalaivi”) and Siddharth Jadhav (“Tamasha Live”) will star in film “Gandhi Talks.”While plot details are under wraps, the film is described as a dark comedy. A teaser for the film was released on Oct. 2, 2022, the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth.The film will be…
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Bollywood War Epic ‘Pippa’ Reveals First Teaser, Release Date – Global Bulletin (Exclusive)
TeaserOn the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day on Aug. 15, the first teaser of Bollywood war epic “Pippa” has been revealed and Dec. 2 has been set as the release date. The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon (“Airlift”). It…
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Dev Patel breaks up fight in South Australia in which man was stabbed
English actor and others witnessed attack in Adelaide city centre and remained with victim until arrival of emergency servicesGet our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcastEnglish actor Dev Patel successfully broke up a fight outside a convenience store in South Australia in which a man was stabbed in the chest.Representatives confirmed…
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Rising costs pose threat to independent film-making in UK, says BFI
Indie productions struggling to compete with well-financed, studio-backed projects, research showsThere are serious questions about the long-term viability of independent film-making in Britain, the British Film Institute (BFI) has said.Making Oscar-winning films such as The King’s Speech and Slumdog Millionaire has become all the more difficult, with “significant challenges” putting the sector on a downward…
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How ‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ Marries the Indie and Commercial Souls of Freida Pinto
There’s no denying that Freida Pinto has had a career path unlike almost any other modern actor. Thrust into international fame, acclaim, and an undefeated awards streak with 2008’s “Slumdog Millionaire,” the Mumbai native found herself in a unique position when it was time for what came next.“Over the last 15 years I’ve managed to…
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Anil Kapoor Talks Indian ‘Night Manager’ Adaptation, Divorce Comedy ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ (Exclusive)
Indian actor Anil Kapoor, known globally for his roles in “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” has a raft of projects lined up.First up is Viacom18 Studios and Dharma Productions’ “Jug Jugg Jeeyo,” directed by Raj Mehta (“Good Newwz”), which is due a June 24 release. The film follows a father and son…
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A.R. Rahman’s Directorial Debut ‘Le Musk’ to Premiere at Cannes Xr (Exclusive)
“Le Musk,” the directorial debut of Oscar, BAFTA and Grammy winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”), will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Market’s Cannes Xr program.The 36-minute film is billed as a cinematic sensory experience incorporating virtual reality, with motion, music and scent integrated into the narrative. It follows heiress and…
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Oscar ‘Sweepers’ May Be Thing of the Past
The great sweeper, the film that runs away with the evening’s awards, has a strong history at the Oscars. Three films have won 11 Oscars in one night: “Ben-Hur” (1959), “Titanic” (1997) and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003). Depending on where you stand on those movies, you could love…
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Christopher Nolan, Steve McQueen, Asif Kapadia Write to U.K. Chancellor For Cinema Funding
More than 40 prominent U.K. film industry figures, including “Tenet” director Christopher Nolan and “Small Axe” filmmaker Steve McQueen, have written to U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak requesting further support for the beleaguered exhibition sector.The letter in the Sunday Times, a follow up to the U.K. Cinema Association’s December 2020 ‘Keep the Magic…