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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Jul 2010 | 9:40 am Brangelina want children to be aware of diverse religions
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Jul 2010 | 6:14 am Omi Vaidya to play one of the lead roles in The Italian Job remake
One actor who seems to have benefitted the most from the success of 3 Idiots is Omi Vaidya. Omi, who played the role of the nerdy Chatur Ramalingam in the blockbuster film to perfection, has now bagged some really plum projects.
Only recently Omi was signed by Madhur Bhandarkar to play one of the lead roles alongside Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi in the rom-com Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji and even as he begins shooting for that film, the talented actor has bagged yet another prestigious project.
Director duo Abbas-Mustan have roped in Omi to play a pivotal role in their remake of the Hollywood hit- The Italian Job. The role is said to be as big as any lead role and needless to say Omi is thrilled to bits. Abhishek Bachchan, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Katrina Kaif are part of the cast of this big project while Omi is the latest addition.
Looks like this 'Silencer' is indeed here to stay.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jul 2010 | 5:42 am Yash Raj Films to launch youth films division
After venturing into the TV space last year, Yash Raj Films, one of the country's top production houses is all set to launch a new films division that would specifically target the youth. The division which is apparently called Yash Raj Youth will work towards promoting new, young and fresh talent.
Most of the actors, directors, script-writers who will be working for this division will be youngsters. Commenting on this, Rafiq Gangjee, VP- Marketing and Communications YRF said, "Yes...we are launching a new youth films division. However, we will sign new talent on the basis of the requirement of the script and characters, not necessarily limited to the 16-22 age groups."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 10 Jul 2010 | 5:37 am "Tees Maar Khan is crisp script which I've written with Shirish" - Ashmith Kunder
So here's what the common man in India knows about a particular film. They know the name of the actors, directors and the films music directors, if more than one. Add a few singers if the song is a blockbuster hit. For the audiences, that's what cinema is all about. But the real people who make it all happen are the technicians. Few of them and the most crucial individuals are the editors and the writers of the film. Enter Ashmith Kunder, the latest of the combinations of the two mentioned designations. Though he's cut celluloid for some of the best in the business, chances are many film lovers wouldn't even recognize the name Ashmith Kunder in a lineup of one of Bollywood's most creative film editors. Farah Khan's brother in law and Shirish Kunder's brother is just what he was born with. But what describes Ashmith, is his passion and his belief, that a bad day in the cutting room is still better than a good day on any other job. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent talks to the writer of Tees Maar Khan and the editor of Lamhaa on industry's lost identity and much more.
You've edited quite a few films before, so what's so unique about the edit of Lamhaa?
The script of Lamhaa is the result of extensive research. The director had lots to say about the issue of Kashmir and the entire film was shot using 2 cameras. Though the film is based on real issues it is ultimately fiction and a Sanjay Dutt starrer. So I had to maintain a realistic edit structure and at the same time keep it stylish, edgy and fast paced to keep the audience engaged.
I have written Tees Maar Khan with Shirish Kunder
Many filmmakers say that a director has to be a great editor too. You think so and why?
Steven Soderbergh, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Takeshi Kitano, Robert Rodriguez are just a few names who are directors and editors. Do I need to say more?
Which of the films in the recent times has changed the way you look at editing?
It has mostly been the work of above-mentioned directors.
You've turned to writing too. Tees Maar Khan, a good debut to start off with?
I have written Tees Maar Khan with Shirish Kunder and it is directed by Farah Khan, who is one of the most successful directors in the country today. I couldn't have asked for more. Of course it's a good debut to start off with.
The makers give credit to a Lyricist who has written 4 songs, but never to an Editor who has contributed to 120 mins of the film
How important is it to write and then edit? I mean, while writing, do you often see the edit in your mind of the particular scene you write?
Absolutely! It's a great asset for me that I can edit as well as write. The script which I've written is extremely crisp and to the point even before the shoot commences. It then facilitates a clear frame of mind to know what you want to edit in that scene.
As an audience who watches world cinema, which Hollywood films have inspired you over the years till date?
It's rather impossible for me to name a few films. As a creative person, I and the many others, who watch world cinema, we learn, absorb and evolve from everything that we witness on screen...be it Hollywood or Haryanvi!
Why do you think writers don't get due credit in our industry?
It is not just writers; most of the technicians also don't get any due in our industry. To an extent the DOP gets money as well as billing in publicity. The other technicians are mostly ignored, be it the Writer or the Editor. The makers would rather give credit in publicity material to a Lyricist who has written 4 songs, which makes up for 20 mins in a film but never to an Editor who has contributed to 120 mins of the film!
So what's the case in the South Indian Film Industry then?
That's not the case with the south Indian film industry. For example: While I was Editing Kamal Haasan's Dasaavataram in Chennai, the taxi driver who picked me up enquired how I was involved with the film. When I told him that I was the Editor of Dasaavataram, he asked me how was that possible as all the films of Director KS Ravikumar are edited by one particular Editor. It took me some time to convince him that this was a special case as Kamal Haasan specifically wanted me to edit the film as it was a very complex one. Imagine a taxi driver, a common man, knows which Director works with which technician. I don't see that day coming in the Hindi film industry anytime soon.
What are the challenges you face while writing a comic film. What's the most difficult genre to tap into as a writer?
To be honest I hardly face any challenges in writing a comic film, as my forte lies in comedy. The only challenge is to write the comedy script keeping the budget in mind, as not many big stars are interested in doing comedy. No big stars mean - no budget for execution. Do you think any big star here will be interested in doing something like Austin Powers? That kind of a comedy film requires good budget for execution.
And the most difficult genre to tap into for any writer is one, which does not come naturally to him.... Like for me Horror doesn't come naturally!
Do you think any big star here will be interested in doing something like Austin Powers?
From editing to writing; what next?
Apart from editing and writing, I am also a sound designer, Visual Effects supervisor and director of Ad films. In the immediate future other then editing, I am also looking at writing some interesting stuff for various other directors.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jul 2010 | 5:32 am Amisha looks hotter than ever on The Man cover
Always known to be the girl next door with a coy look, Amisha Patel does stun you with a hot and sizzling cover shoot for The Man magazine. With a glittering gold bikini top and denim blue shorts, she does give you the winner smile but you can hardly miss the oomphness in that picture. In the bare-all interview with the magazine Amisha shows you a side to her that very few knew indeed.
Always been known as the ice-princess with a touch-me-not attitude, Amisha is actually funny, witty and always up for a prank to make her dear friends laugh. Not only that but she is also a true romantic at heart who wishes for her ideal guy to come her way. What's that guy going to be like; she says, "Family-minded with a strong value system. I love kids and want to have a whole cricket team, so he'd better love kids as well, right? I'd like him to be committed to his work but with a sense of adventure and fun." Think you fit the bill? Apply right away or else get the magazine and get to know the lady like she really is in this July issue of The Man.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jul 2010 | 5:29 am Ashley Greene awarded by PETA
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Jul 2010 | 5:27 am Brian Austin Green to star in 'Desperate Housewives'
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Jul 2010 | 5:14 am "I am not moving away from an image" - Sameera Reddy
If buzz is to be believed, Sameera Reddy is one of the many surprises that this week's release Red Alert - The War Within has to offer. Though the film has been ready for a while and making rounds of the festival circuits, Sameera Reddy has been patiently waiting for the response to this film back home in India. Based on the Naxal movement in India, the film has Sameera Reddy in an important role but what makes it special is the fact that it has her coming out of the sensual image that has been built ever since she first made waves with the likes of Musafir, Taxi No. 9211, Naksha and Race.
One wonders if after the release of Red Alert, she would be focusing more on off beat subjects. Also, if that would mean that audience will miss Sameera from the past who was all oomphy and knew how to get the glamour quotient bang on film after film?
"No, I am not running away from glamour by any means. That was there and it is going to stay. However, it is nice to bring in variety and after a hat trick of successes like Race, One Two Three and De Dana Dan, it is good to have a release like Red Alert. The film has made waves internationally and I am sure this will continue in India as well, now that the film has arrived in theatres", says Sameera who is positive about getting good recognition coming in for her performance.
Meanwhile she seems to be happy shifting genres. While commercial Hindi films are surely and certainly happening, an offbeat Red Alert along with a few Bengali flicks also forms an important part of her yearly schedule. She must be happy to find herself in a situation like this?
"Of course I am", immediately responds Sameera, "Commercial blockbusters are good because at the end of the day, I have to cater to that rickshaw-wallah as well who is spending his hard earned money to watch me on screen. Yes, this leads to a question whether I am sticking to any particular image or making any conscious effort to change it. Aisa nahi hota hai. At the end of the day I am an actor and there is no conscious or subconscious effort to do something different."
Talking about the variety of roles that are now coming her way with film makers rising up to rope her in for different cinema, Sameera gushes, "It was great to have a role in film like Kaalpurush that won National Award. Red Alert too has had its bag full of awards. Then I have done Yeh Hausla, a film with Nagesh Kukunoor which by far has my best performance. He is definitely one of the best directors I have worked with. It is films like these that make me realise what my true potential is."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jul 2010 | 5:13 am Megan Fox 'shows-off' her wedding ring
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 10 Jul 2010 | 4:52 am Rock fest in cityReliance TimeOut, is launching an annual Rock Fest from today at its Bandra and Thane outlets featuring popular city based bands, Mavyns and Moksh.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 4:42 am Dancing with the starsShiamak Davar will play mentor to 10 slum kids in the movie he is directing for Percept Picture Company, A Slumdog Millionaire Goes Dancing.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 4:24 am "Dhoom 3 is being scripted; Uday Chopra and I are the film's backbone" - Abhishek
After three back-to-back action films - Mani Ratnam's Raavan, Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se and Abhinay Deo's Game - Abhishek Bachchan has had enough action to last him a while. He's all set for a complete change of pace with 3 comedies to be directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Anees Bazmee and Vipul Shah.
The decision to move away from grueling back-breaking physically exertive action for a while is a conscious one.
Abhishek has just returned from the shooting of Game in Greece and Istanbul
And it's instant replay in terms of gruelling action. The action scenes in Game were the opposite of the ones in Raavan. While Abhishek's character in Raavan had to survive by instinct in the jungles, in Game Abhishek performed some slick technically precise stunts.
So is he deliberately phasing out his career from project to project, genre to genre? Protests Abhishek, "I'm not the calculating actor. I don't choose the genres. Rather the genres choose me. I follow my heart."
The challenge now is, how to make Dostana 2 funnier. Says Abhishek, "Initially I was against doing a sequel to Dostana. I couldn't see how Tarun Mansukhani could make it funnier. How could he rise to the occasion. Tarun said, 'Let me write the script. You'll be the first person I'd narrate it to. If you don't like it then I'd throw it out.' Believe me Dostana 2 would be twice as funny as Dostana."
Another sequel to a sequel Dhoom 3 is also about to begin. "Dhoom 3 is being scripted. Dhoom is nothing without Uday and my character. Uday Chopra and I are the film's backbone."
Lots of work for Abhishek. "I am impatient. I like to do a lot of work. I'm happy with the zest with which I work. If tomorrow I want to do only one film a year, I'll do that. Right now I'm enjoying being a prolific actor. How many actors can claim to have done two films as diverse as Paa and Raavan one after another?"Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jul 2010 | 4:22 am Subhash K. Jha speaks about Milenge Milenge
There is a kind of subverted joy in watching Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor play a Valentinian romance with full-throttle gusto.
Milenge Milenge took its time to come to the theatres. Yes, it's old fashioned in theme. But not dated. The material which must have been quite bulky by the time Kaushik was done with shooting has been cut and pasted with restrained enthusiasm. What we have is a paper-thin, sometimes cute at times annoying rom com where destiny plays a pivotal part. Kiss-mat, anyone? Yup, intimacy is fugitive between Shahid and Kareena. But they nonetheless look like a real pair.
The plot plods at a pace that suggests love is just about the only force that keeps the universe moving. Both the protagonists play professionals. But we hardly see them work except on their ever-palpitating hearts.
The plot invents various devices from missed flights to truant elevators to hero in drag and heroine in glycerine to keep the love birds apart for two hours. There are some heart-warming moments depicting random hearts pumping into a collective despair as time ticks by.
There's no attempt to pull punches, no over-clever dialogues and no effort to paint and gloss the feeling of love with sassy 'cool' lines. Director Satish Kaushik plays the romance on the straight and narrow path. And that's just about the most comforting aspect of this basic simple and predictable boy-meets-girl tale.
The principal performances range from precocious to authentic. Surprisingly Shahid tends to go overboard in the early comic sequences. But he makes up for the excesses in the second-half with expressions of a lover's anguish over Cupid's awry arrow.
Kareena looks gorgeous and slim in some scenes, gorgeous and relatively plump in other scenes. In totality the chemistry is quite palpable, much more so than in some of the other much-hyped love stories that arrived lately with a bang and fizzled out without the pang of love being palpable in a single frame.
In Milenge Milenge you do FEEL for the lovers. Maybe it has to do with the fact that we know what the film's lovers do not. That the actors playing them were at involved not too long ago. But hush!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 10 Jul 2010 | 4:15 am Take your pick, Mr BAfter the success of Cheeni Kum (2007) and Paa (2009), director R Balki has narrated six story ideas to Amitabh Bachchan.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 4:14 am Ladakh Confluence called off by forceMusicians lash out at political groups for forcing cancellation. Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 3:59 am ‘I’m considering bringing one of my ideas to India’The Sixth Sense director, M Night Shyamalan whose latest film, The Last Airbender, released in the country this weekend, says he may shoot next production in India.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 3:40 am 60s was Swinging: Shammi KapoorShammi Kapoor on how our cinema has evolved and the two new Kapoors who have acting in their genes.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 3:20 am Mel Gibson abuse tape hits the webHollywood star Mel Gibson, who is set to be investigated for domestic violence against former lover Oksana Grigorieva, has landed in more trouble with a recording of the actor abusing her, leaked on the web.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 3:02 am SRK, Charlize together at FIFA finals - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Jul 2010 | 2:57 am Review: Ambasamudhiram AmbaniP. Ramnath’s Ambasamudhiram Ambani looks at ambition and dream within the ambit of honesty, sincerity and hard work in a country where wealth has been largely amassed through unlawful means.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 2:55 am Shilpa Shetty launches weight-loss program 'Inch Loss Wrap' - Total Filmy
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Jul 2010 | 1:56 am Abhishek all set for comedy filmsAfter three back-to-back action films – Mani Ratnam’s Raavan, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Khelenge Hum Jee Jaan Se and Abhinay Deo’s Game – Abhishek Bachchan has had enough action to last him a while. He’s all set for a complete change of paceSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Jul 2010 | 1:09 am Salman Khan full in action for DabaangThe buzz around Salman Khan’s next release, the home production Dabangg is really strong. And many of the crew members insist that Salman has taken very keen interest in shaping the film. Says the source, “Salman loved Abhinav’s script. But heSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Jul 2010 | 1:02 am 'Imran is gorgeous, but John has better butts' - Express Buzz
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Jul 2010 | 12:57 am I could only visualise Sonam as Aisha: Rhea - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 10 Jul 2010 | 12:57 am Harry Potter suffers $165 mn loss at BOHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth instalment of the successful wizard franchise, has reportedly lost $165 million despite its popularity at the box office.Source: | 10 Jul 2010 | 12:27 am Kollywood for the Red Carpet of The Last AirbenderLast night, the PVR Cinemas located at Ampa Sky Walk was studded with Kollywood celebrities for the red carpet premiere of The Last Airbender. Actor Parthiban along with his daughter and son, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja and Bhavatharani, Sibiraj, Nakul,Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Jul 2010 | 12:25 am 'I won't mind doing a daily soap'- says Big BAmitabh Bachchan speaks to us on his return to Kaun Banega CrorepatiYou are back on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) though on a different channel this time. What made you agree to host the show a third time?Sony TV now has theSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Jul 2010 | 12:18 am Nominations for 57th South Filmfare AwardsFinally the biggest event of this year arrives as the South Indian film celebrities are curiously looking for the big day to bag their honors. Yeah! It’s all about the 57th South Filmfare Awards scheduled to be hosted on August 7.Source: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Jul 2010 | 12:01 am Murugadoss's 7 AUM Arivu is not a remake of InceptionDisgruntled with rumors that A.R. Murugadoss’ upcoming trilingual movie 7 AUM Arivu is a remake of Christopher Nolan’s yet to be released movie Inception, the filmmaker has finally made his call. Says Murugadoss: ‘It’s really absurd! These rumor mongers are comingSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 10 Jul 2010 | 12:00 am Lara Dutta- the new face of PETA - Daily News & Analysis
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:39 pm Knight and Day - Movie ReviewReturning to his full-throttle movie star mode for the first time since 2006 release Mission Impossible 3, Tom Cruise reclaims some serious star power as the driving force behind this stylish, globe hopping, action-packed comedy.With Cruise as a covert agent andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:37 pm What's cookin' with Ranbir Kapoor? - Daily News & Analysis
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:36 pm Asmita summer theatre fest 2010 continuesASMITA has carved a niche for itself in the Indian theater scene by staging plays of varied socio political interest while not losing out mass appeal.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:28 pm Kareena craves for Hyderabadi BiriyaniFor those who thought that the stunning Kareena Kapoor keeps away from food to maintain her famous size zero figure, then think again! The Czarina of Bollywood who is currently in Hyderabad shooting for Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 3 has taken aSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:24 pm Avatar re-releases worldwideCameron's blockbuster film Avatar is all set to re-release in a new version called Avatar: Special Edition across theatres worldwide (including India). Avatar: Special Edition will be released on August 27, in a limited engagement and exclusively in Digital 3D andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jul 2010 | 10:59 pm Anupriya Kapoor responsible for Tere Liye flop ?‘Tere Liye’ has thus far made news not for its on-screen content, but for the off-screen emotions running high among fans of Harshad Chopra, Anupriya Kapoor, and Additi Gupta. Chopra’s legion of fans have ridiculed Anupriya Kapoor, and demanded return ofSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 9 Jul 2010 | 10:55 pm The cycle of lifeBreaking Away, the 1979 Oscar winner for Best Screenplay that inspired Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikanker, pivots on more than just its climactic cycle race.Source: | 9 Jul 2010 | 4:42 pm Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher tie the wedding knot on Saturday, detailsCarrie Underwood will marry her NHL boyfriend, Mike Fisher on Saturday July 10. The Country music star Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher wedding function will take place at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 3:01 pm Mindy Kaling replaces Carell with Rainn Wilson for 'The Office'Mindy Kaling, who plays Kelly on NBC's workplace sensation, has cast her vote of confidence in co-star Rainn Wilson (Dwight) to head up Dunder Mifflin once Steve Carell's contract expires in 2010.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 2:41 pm Lohan 'scared to death' of jail, plans to appeal - msnbc.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Jul 2010 | 2:28 pm Despicable Me: 3 D animated comedy is a family entertainmentIn the new 3-D animated comedy 'Despicable Me,' Steve Carrell provides the voice for Gru, a bald-pated bad guy or the anti hero. Gru with an unplaceable Eastern European accent .Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 2:24 pm Cow Appreciation Day 2010: Get Ready To Have FREE MealGuests dressed 'head-to-hoof' in cow attire will be rewarded with a free Chick-fil-A meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). For those who dress up in full cow costume will get 'too chicken' .Chick-fil-A will award a complimentary entree to customers partiallySource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 1:27 pm 'Red Alert' - a believable Maoist storyArundhati Roy called their fight the single greatest resistance against oppression in the world, while our prime minister, the deceptively genial Manmohan Singh, called them the greatest internal security threat.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:41 pm Katy Perry to marry Russell BrandKaty is yet to disclose the date of wedding to keep it private. Even her guests are unsure, as Katy and Russell have sent out 'Save the week' cards, instead of the traditional 'Save the date' ones.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:33 pm Luc Carl gets back to Lady GagaLast month, the pair went open with their romance when they were attending a New York Mets game together. Lady Gaga said that she had to sacrifice love in order to have a successful music career. Sounds like things are turning around. The singer has reuniSource: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:20 pm 'Ishqiya' to be screened at Indian film fest in LondonVishal Bharadwaj's critically acclaimed crime caper "Ishqiya" will be screened at the inaugural edition of the Indian Film Festival of London (IFFL) from Aug 25-29.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 12:07 pm Rajasthan Royals set for special appearance on 'Indian Idol 5'Six cricketers from Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals will be making a special appearance on Sony TV's music reality show "Indian Idol 5".Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:20 am Lady Gaga pleases fans at Rockefeller Plaza, sends pizza for the crowdGaga's fans chanted her name when she crooned, rocked, sparkled and crawled on the stage in the rain at the crowd packed Rockefeller Plaza for a concert.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 11:02 am Review: Red Alert - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Jul 2010 | 10:39 am Hip-hop artist DJ Drama loves tandoori chicken, samosasAmerican hip-hop artist Tyree Cinque Simmons, popularly known as DJ Drama, has been enjoying Indian delicacies since childhood and says tandoori chicken and samosas are among his favourites.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 10:11 am 'Knight and Day' - a pocketful of clichésHollywood in the 30s and 40s was famous for an assembly line of films, with a director often making three to four films a year.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 9:42 am Recession Collection dominates second day of Chennai fashion show - Oneindia
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 9 Jul 2010 | 9:00 am Sameer Soni turns scriptwriterActor Sameer Soni, who was recently seen in Karan Johar's "I Hate Luv Storys", has scripted a film.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 8:36 am Amitabh to work with Balki again?He gave an award-winning performance as a progeric child in R.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 8:34 am Shilpa chills out in LondonAfter finishing all her assignments here, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is off to London for a month's break.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 8:32 am I was merely a fortunate bystander: Big B on KBCAmitabh Bachchan, who is set to host "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC) for the third time, refuses to take credit for turning the game show into a phenomenon when it was launched in 2000 with him as the host.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 8:15 am Check Out: Ajay Devgn and Bipasha Basu in Aakrosh
Priyadarshan's immediate next release is the comic caper Khatta Meetha starring Akshay Kumar. However post that film; Priyan would be back with the hard hitting Aakrosh starring Ajay Devgn, Bipasha Basu and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles. Bollywood Hungama brings you a still featuring Ajay and Bips from this eagerly awaited film.
Aakrosh is an action thriller about love across caste barriers and honour killing. Even though the film is set in Bihar, a lot of the film's portions have been shot down South in Kerala. The cast and crew also filmed some important scenes in Diu recently.
Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna had created magic earlier when they starred together in Deewangee. It will be interesting to see if they can once again rock the Box Office with Aakrosh which is likely to release later this year.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 9 Jul 2010 | 7:32 am James Cameron's Avatar to re-release in a Special Edition on August 27
James Cameron's blockbuster film Avatar is all set to re-release in a new version called Avatar: Special Edition across theatres worldwide (including India). Avatar: Special Edition will be released on August 27, in a limited engagement and exclusively in Digital 3D and IMAX 3D.
This version of Cameron's history-making and groundbreaking epic will include more than eight minutes of new footage. Since - and largely as a result of -- Avatar's release last December, the number of available digital 3D screens has exploded, and moviegoers who missed experiencing the film in 3D will now have that opportunity.
Commented James Cameron, "Audiences repeatedly told me they wanted more of Pandora, and wished they could have stayed there longer. So we're making that possible. Avatar: Special Edition will be exclusively in 3D, and will have eight minutes of never before seen footage, including new creatures and action scenes. Whether you already love the movie, or you've never seen it, with this Special Edition, you'll be seeing it like never before."
Commented Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairmen and CEO's, Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman: "Avatar: Special Edition is especially gratifying, because not only has Avatar become one of the most beloved films in history, but after its initial theatrical release, we have been inundated with requests to re-release the film in theatres in 3D. Equally important, we're thrilled that James Cameron is able to give audiences even more of what they loved about Avatar."
Mr. Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios India, said, "The re-release of Avatar along with the additional footage will enable millions of Indians to once again experience the magic of the film in 3D. And with the significant growth of 3D screens over the last 6 months, we are excited that Avatar will also reach out to new audiences in 3D across many more centres around the country"
The Oscar and Golden Globe winning epic is the highest grossing film of all time, raking in over $2.7 billion in worldwide box office. It is also the top-selling Blu-ray disc of all time.
With the film now coming out in a special edition, it's quite certain that fans will be more than eager to once again take a trip to Pandora.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jul 2010 | 7:22 am Sonam Kapoor gets offer to star in Ben Stiller's next
After her Dad's globe trotting, daughter plans to follow suit. Anil Kapoor made quite an impression post Slumdog Millionaire and now daughter Sonam Kapoor has caught the eye of none other Ben Stiller. While in LA Anil met Ben Stiller to discuss ideas for a joint production company, that's when Anil told him about his co-production Aisha.
When Stiller saw the film, he immediately called up Anil expressing his desire to cast Sonam for his film titled 30 Minutes Or Less. Starring Jesse Eisenberg and Danny Mc Bride, Stiller wanted Sonam to play the role of Kate in the film. But things look difficult due to Miss Kapoor's prior commitments. She is already in the midst of Mausam and Thank You while she promotes Aisha. Possibilities are still being worked out so that Sonam can do the film. `
While dates are being jostled with that one, Sonam received another offer from Edoardo Ponti (Son of Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti) who has announced his project Das to be made in India. But Sonam plans to give her full attention to projects that she has currently committed to.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jul 2010 | 6:43 am Justin Bieber...gender change operation?Justin Bieber's claim of being a celibate until he gets to meet his perfect girl may not be true anymore, according to rumours.Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 6:28 am Dev Patel wants to play negative rolesAfter playing a kind-hearted boy in the Oscar winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire", India-born actor Dev Patel wants to "reinvent" himself by doing negative roles.Source: Entertainment News | 9 Jul 2010 | 5:55 am Genelia to play Portuguese princess in Santosh Sivan's film
How often do girls get to play the role they have long dreamt of, that of being a princess? Well for Genelia, this dream has come true.
Genelia, who is currently in Malaysia shooting for south film, will soon be seen in Santosh Sivan's directorial venture Urumi. Santosh is all set with the film which revolves around a 15th century boy who wants to kill Vasco Da Gama. It will star Genelia along side southern star Prithviraj and will be a bilingual in Tamil and Malayalam.
While Genelia plays the Portuguese princess, Prithviraj will be donning the role of the ringleader of the gang that's plotting to kill Vasco Da Gama.
As far as shooting and dates go, the film is scheduled to hit the floors this August in Malshej Ghat. While on the other hand, the title of the film 'Urumi' refers to the eight feet long flexible sword that is traditionally used in the Kalari a known martial arts form in Kerala.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jul 2010 | 5:12 am Hindus suggest Bethenny Frankel to explore yoga's spiritual sideAcclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, stressed that yoga was a mental and physical discipline by means of which the human-soul (jivatman) united with universal-soul (parmatman).Source: merinews: Entertainment News Articles | 9 Jul 2010 | 3:26 am Wanted Ahmed Khan for John Abraham
Pasta is passé. Abbas Tyrewala compares his new film to Sushi. And thinks Hrithik's pasta parallel for Kites was inapt.
Last week, director Abbas Tyrewala was spotted on the sets of Siddharth Anand's Anjaana Anjaani in earnest discussion with choreographer Ahmed Khan who was shooting a club song with Ranbir and Priyanka.
While Ahmed was pleading his inability to choreograph the song, Abbas was insistent. The director needs to bring an element of identifiable glamour music and masti into his film. Piggy riding Anjaana Anjaani into a romantic mood seems a safe bet.
Apparently, Abbas is urgently in need of giving his untitled film a specific marketing spin. But the problem is the love story in Abbas' film has no reference point.
Says Abbas, "Forget a reference point. There's no definite image or idea to create a sense of identification with the protagonists. I don't have a title as yet. No my film not called Call Me...Dil. In my first film Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na there was at least the youthful theme to create a marketing base. In my second film there's a new leading lady who happens to be my wife and John who goes against his image and doesn't take off his shirt even once. It's a love story. But the audiences have no way of relating to it because they haven't seen anything like it."
So would Abbas use Hrithik Roshan's image from Kites of trying to feed pasta to those who are used to biryani?
Protests Abbas, "Not at all. Pasta like biryani is filling and sumptuous. How do I market a delicate piece like my film? It's like trying to convince guests at a dinner joint to have sushi instead of biryani."
This is where Ahmed Khan's choreography comes in. Abbas Tyrewala wants to use Khan's choreographic skills to create a sense of identification for his unconventional love story with the audience.
Ahmed Khan apparently had no dates to spare. Now Abbas has persuaded the choreographer to shoot a song with John and Pakhi from July 14 to 16 July.
Says Abbas, "It took some convincing. But we needed Ahmed's dancing to generate that right amount of youthful pep and zest in the audiences' mind."
Abbas is counting on the far more conventional Anjaana Anjaani which releases a fortnight before his film, to generate the right romantic ambience for the John-Pakhi film.
Says Abbas, "Let's admit it. Any member of the audience would give anything to see Priyanka and Ranbir together. I'm hoping some of that audience would be there waiting to see John and Pakhi. We are counting on Anjaana Anjaani to create a romantic atmosphere for our film. Then maybe they'd accept sushi after biryani."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 9 Jul 2010 | 2:44 am
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