Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone’s actioner soars technically, suffers narratively
It comes as no surprise that Fighter is a Hrithik Roshan (air) show. But unlike War (2019), it doesn’t preach at the altar of the Greek God. The film presents Hrithik with a character that is vulnerable and fallible. The actor plays the hero…
A tiresome visual extravaganza with few joys
There are stretches where MV delivers a high, like when it assumes the look and feel of a 70s Bollywood masala entertainer, most notably, Sholay — when we get treated to a Mehbooba-style dance number. It’s also entertaining when, briefly, it recalls certain moments…
Illaiyaraaja’s daughter and national award-winning singer Bhavatharini passes away at 47
National award-winning singer Bhavatharini, daughter of music maestro Illaiyaraaja, has passed away at the relatively young age of 47. She was ill and reportedly in Sri Lanka when she passed away. Bhavatharini made her singing debut in the Prabhudeva-starrer Raasaiyya…
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House gets release date
However, not all is well with the team ever since the announcement was made. Doug Liman said he is boycotting the premiere of the film after Amazon refused to give the film a theatrical release. “Amazon asked me and the…
‘Laapataa Ladies’ trailer hints at a quirky tale of bride exchange
The trailer of Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao is out. The film is produced by Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao and Jyoti Deshpande and presented by Jio Studios. It stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan and Chhaya Kadam in pivotal…
Shruti Haasan to star in BAFTA winner Philip John’s directorial ‘Chennai Story’
MUMBAI: Actor Shruti Haasan is all set to headline in the BAFTA winner Philip John’s directorial ‘Chennai Story.’ Written and directed by Philip John, and co-written by Nimmi Harasgama, Chennai Story is an English film interspersed with Tamil and Welsh,…
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ tops all Oscar nominees with 13; ‘Barbie’ snags 8
NEW YORK: After a tumultuous movie year marred by strikes and work stoppages, the Academy Awards showered nominations Tuesday on Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic, “Oppenheimer,” which came away with a leading 13 nominations. Nolan’s three-hour opus, viewed as the best…
Saif Ali Khan discharged from hospital following elbow surgery
MUMBAI: Actor Saif Ali Khan was on Tuesday discharged from the hospital, a day after he underwent an elbow surgery here. The 53-year-old actor was reportedly admitted to the city’s Kokilaben Hospital after an old injury got triggered while performing…
Bachchan, Rajini, Alia-Ranbir attend Ram temple consecration; Parvathy, Jeo Baby share Preamble
On Instagram, “Kantara” actor Kishore G shared a quote which he attributed to social reformer Basavanna alluding to the construction of the Ram temple. His co-star Rishab Shetty from the 2022 Kannada hit took part in the ceremony along with…
70 per cent occupancy for Ram Mandir inauguration live broadcast: PVR INOX
NEW DELHI: Leading multiplex chain PVR INOX on Monday said the live broadcast of the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in its theatres had over 70 per cent occupancy. The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya…
Anurag Kashyap dubs for Mohanlal’s ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ Hindi version
Malaikottai Vaaliban, unarguably one of the most hyped Malayalam films in recent times, is hitting screens on January 25. Along with Malayalam, the film is also releasing in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages. Interestingly, ace director Anurag Kashyap has…
Nora Fatehi latest victim to deepfake videos, issues clarification
The Indian entertainment world was rocked when a deep fake video of the ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ actress Rashmika Mandanna made its way to the Internet. The video showed a woman, dressed in black, entering a lift. Her face was morphed…
Delhi Police arrests Guntur man for Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video
Investigations revealed that the deepfake video was posted four days after the original video. “Once the accused was identified, a team was dispatched to Guntur, Andhra Pradesh from where Eemani Naveen was arrested,” the officer said. During the interrogation, Naveen…
Discovery Channel to air ‘Legends of The Ramayana with Amish’
MUMBAI: “Legends Of the Ramayana with Amish”, a docu-series that seeks to uncover lesser-known mysteries around the epic Ramayana, is returning on Discovery Channel. The three-part docuseries, hosted by noted author Amish Tripathi, will air on the Discovery Channel and…
Actor Suriya praises VFX team of Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Ayalaan’
Sivakarthikeyan’s Ayalaan, which was released on January 12, has been receiving positive reviews from audience as well as critics ever since it hit theatres, with many praising the VFX team for creating the alien character. It is to be noted that…
Singer Barbra Streisand loved gambling on the stock market- The New Indian Express
By IANS LOS ANGELES: Actress-singer Barbra Streisand once had an obsession with gambling on the stock market. The 81-year-old revealed buying and selling stocks gave her a “thrill” between 1998 and 2000 as she traded millions of dollars, including investing…
‘I wasn’t interested in glorifying honour killing on screen’: Iram Parveen Bilal- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Making a statement appears to come naturally to Pakistani-American filmmaker Iram Parveen Bilal. Sporting images of four of Pakistan’s late women icons at the back of her gown (former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, human rights lawyer, and…
Culinary revolutionists- The New Indian Express
Express News Service HYDERABAD: This year, the food industry has experienced remarkable growth, propelled by the innovative contributions of inspiring young entrepreneurs and chefs. They’ve transformed the landscape by offering incredible culinary experiences and creating spaces where people can cherish…
Slay the play- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service Experience is the new name of the game. Rather than just sit and gawk at a screen with a tub of popcorn for steadily diminishing company, it’s all going to get more experiential and sensory from…
Major hits and misses from Bollywood in 2023- The New Indian Express
By PTI NEW DELHI: The year 2023 proved lucky for Bollywood and Shah Rukh Khan led the way with “Pathaan” and “Jawan”. However, amidst high expectations, there were also some big titles that failed to capitalise on the great theatrical…
Breakout stars of 2023- The New Indian Express
Express News Service This year, we saw big stars make a bigger splash—with Rajini ascertaining his superstardom with Jailer, Sunny Deol decimating the box office with Gadar 2, Dharmendra bringing a nostalgic warmth to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,…
‘Guns & Gulaabs’ returning for season two on Netflix- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: Streamer Netflix on Thursday announced that the crime comedy series “Guns & Gulaabs”, created by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, will be returning for a second season. Netflix shared the news of the show’s renewal for the…
Park Chan-wook sets up period thriller ‘War and Revolt’, his first project at Netflix- The New Indian Express
By PTI LOS ANGELES: Acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook, known for films such as “Oldboy” and “The Handmaiden”, is headed to Netflix for his maiden project with the streamer titled “War and Revolt”. The award-winning filmmaker will co-write and produce…
First look of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera Rebel Moon out- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service We had earlier reported that Zack Snyder is working on an epic space opera film titled Rebel Moon. Netflix has now released the first look poster of the film which is slated to release on December…
‘Dunki’ earns Rs 256. 40 crore worldwide- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Dunki” has added Rs 45. 37 crore to its worldwide gross box office collection (GBOC), taking the comedy drama’s total earnings to Rs 256. 40 crore within five days of its release. Based on…
‘Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire’ collects Rs 402 crore in opening weekend
By PTI MUMBAI: “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire”, starring Prabhas, has grossed Rs 402 crore at the global box office in three days of its release. Directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Hombale Films, the movie also stars Prithviraj…
Representatives of different countries to attend a special screening of ‘Dunki’ in Mumbai- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: A special screening of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Dunki” will be held on December 28 here for representatives of several countries, including the US, the UK, France, South Korea and Australia. “Dunki”, based on an illegal immigration…
‘Adipurush’ faces protests across India, ban in Nepal; earns Rs 340 cr in 3 days- The New Indian Express
By PTI NEW DELHI: “Adipurush”, a lavish multilingual retelling of the Ramayana, was at the centre of protests in several cities on Monday and led to a ban on all Hindi films in Nepal with Union minister Anurag Thakur stepping…
dubbing artists confront AI threat- The New Indian Express
By AFP Voice actors around the globe are mobilizing against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate and clone human voices that they fear poses a threat to their livelihoods. “We’re fighting a very big monster,” said Mario…
Tomorrow x Together, Jonas Brothers collaboration song to release next month- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: Popular South Korean band Tomorrow x Together (TXT) and American trio Jonas Brothers are set to release “Do It Like That”, their collaborative digital single, on July 7. According to a press release, the makers said the song…
Going Wild- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Maasai Mara, a wildlife conservation and wilderness reserve spread over a wide area (1,510 square kilometres) in south-western Kenya, is the stomping ground for lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, gazelle and herds of elephants. “It is a dream…
It’s the audience that makes the song list: Euphoria founder Palash Sen- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Euphoria, a band that has created many classics and keeps the crowd grooving, is set to make a big comeback to celebrate 25 years of its journey. Palash Sen, the founder and the lead vocalist of the…
The rise of Barun Sobti as an actor- The New Indian Express
Express News Service When actor Barun Sobti was offered Asur, he thought the script was too cerebral. Nevertheless, he followed his gut and said yes. It turned out to be one of his best career decisions. The 2020 thriller series…
Lana Del Rey’s set is cut short after showing up late; greeted by boos – The New Indian Express
By Online Desk Lana Del Rey’s highly-anticipated Glastonbury set hit the headlines before she even travelled to Worthy Farm. And, after her gig last night, the 38-year-old’s performance has continued to dominate the Twitter-sphere and those visiting Glastonbury this weekend…
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to receive Honorary Oscars- The New Indian Express
By PTI LOS ANGELES: Angela Bassett may have gone home empty-handed at the Oscars in March, but the two-time nominee will be getting a golden statuette this year after all and in very good company too. In November, Bassett, Mel Brooks…
BENEE and Mallrat release the official song for FIFA Women’s World Cup- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: What’s a World Cup without an anthem, a rallying song for fans around the world? In advance of the Women’s World Cup, running July 20 through Aug. 20, New Zealand alt-pop artist BENEE and Australian…
Nevada High Court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LAS VEGAS: The Nevada Supreme Court has denied Nathan Chasing Horse’s request to toss a sprawling indictment that accuses the former “Dances With Wolves” actor of leading a cult, taking underage wives and sexually abusing Indigenous women…
Thalapathy 68 is neither called Boss nor Puzzle; Archana Kalpathi clarifies- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service It is well known that actor Vijay is working with director Venkat Prabhu for his next, tentatively titled Thalapathy 68. When Vijay does a film, fans and netizens find it hard to keep it to themselves, as…
Squid Game season 2: Lee Jin-uk, Park Gyu-young, among eight to join the cast- The New Indian Express
By PTI NEW DELHI: Netflix on Thursday announced eight new names, including Lee Jin-uk, Park Gyu-young and Won Ji-an, joining the cast of the highly-anticipated season two of the Korean series ‘Squid Game’. The streamer gave a glimpse into the follow-up…
‘Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. Period’: Grammys CEO- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: Last month, the Recording Academy announced a series of changes to the Grammy Awards to better reflect an evolving music industry. Of those newly instituted guidelines, protocols involving technological advancements in machine learning sparked headlines:…
SRK reportedly injured in LA; fans flood social media wishing speedy recovery- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: Get well soon wishes for Shah Rukh Khan flooded social media platforms on Tuesday after reports emerged saying that the star was injured and underwent surgery in Los Angeles where he was shooting for a project. Though there…
Australian rockers AC/DC mourn original drummer Colin Burgess- The New Indian Express
By AFP SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Australian rockers AC/DC are mourning the band’s original drummer Colin Burgess, who has died aged 77, the group said on social media. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” AC/DC wrote on Instagram,…
A dance of Raasa: A R Rahman’s new song from ‘Maamannan’- The New Indian Express
Express News Service A R Rahman’s compositions become vessels of emotional intensity, igniting a fire within the depths of the hearts and minds of all who encounter them. Themes of love, unity, and justice become the bedrock upon which his…
Combined strike by Hollywood actors, writers enter second week- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters is entering its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved. For a week, actors including household names like Tina Fey, Kevin Bacon and wife…
Matthew Perry died of accidental ketamine overdose, examiner finds- The New Indian Express
By AFP “Friends” actor Matthew Perry died from an accidental ketamine overdose, medical examiners said Friday, concluding their investigation into the death of the beloved but troubled TV star. Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the hit TV sitcom from…
In the lap of nature- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Shooting for director M Rajesh’s web series My 3, took actor Ashna Zaveri to the scenic Kothagiri and Kodaikanal. Her maiden visit to these hill stations left a lasting impression on her.“I just love mountains and I…
I hope people take notice of the histories of other regions too: Anirudh Kanisetti- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Ever since the 28-year-old author Anirudh Kanisetti wrote his debut book Lords of the Deccan: Southern India from Chalukyas to Cholas, he has been on a roll: from the book’s rising popularity to receiving many coveted awards…
Laughter ends: Renowned Malayalam director Siddique passes away- The New Indian Express
Express News Service KOCHI: Renowned Malayalam filmmaker, scriptwriter, and producer Siddique, who is known for several hit comedy films in the 1990s and early 2000s, passed away in Kochi on Tuesday night. The veteran filmmaker was 67. Siddique had been…
Abhishek Chaubey’s Netflix series ‘Killer Soup’ to release on January 11- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: ‘Killer Soup’, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma, will be released on January 11 on Netflix, the streaming platform announced Thursday. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey of “Udta Punjab” and “Sonchiriya” fame, the comedy crime-drama is loosely inspired by…
The Nambi Effect’ best feature film, acting honours to Alia Bhatt, Kriti- The New Indian Express
By PTI NEW DELHI: In a hat tip to mainstream cinema in the north and the south, Hindi film “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect” was named the best feature film at the 69th National Awards announced on Thursday while Allu Arjun,…
Gerard Depardieu sparks #MeToo moment in French cinema- The New Indian Express
By AFP PARIS: For more than a year after rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu, the film industry shrugged its shoulders and the cinematic legend with more than 200 titles to his name continued working. But the tide appears…
Anushka Shetty to join Jayasurya in Kathanar- The New Indian Express
By Express News Service Anushka Shetty is set to make her Malayalam debut with Kathanar, The Wild Sorcerer, which stars Jayasurya in the titular role. # Home fame Rojin Thomas is directing this ambitious film, which is based on the tales…
Bollywood is back, says analyst, as multiplexes set new records- The New Indian Express
Online Desk The rapid proliferation of streaming apps like Netflix was supposed to hit the theatre business, but going by recent events, there seems to be no cause for worry for lovers of traditional cinemas. The latest proof for this…
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologize for ‘pain’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologized Saturday for character letters the celebrity couple wrote on behalf of fellow “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson before he was sentenced for rape this week. A judge in…
Striking Hollywood writers, studios to resume negotiations next week- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: Contract talks that could end Hollywood’s writers strike are set to resume next week, studios said Thursday. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the industry’s studios, streaming services and production companies…
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman separate after 27 years of marriage- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press NEW YORK: Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman have decided to end their marriage after 27 years and two children. “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving…
Jeezy files for divorce from Jeannie Mai after 2 years of marriage- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: Rapper Jeezy has filed for divorce from TV personality Jeannie Mai after two years of marriage. The 45-year-old rapper, whose birth name is Jay Wayne Jenkins, filed to end his marriage on Thursday in Georgia’s Superior…
Bollywood screenwriters wonder if they too will have to strike to get a fair deal- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: The Screenwriters Association (SWA) on Saturday said it will be holding talks with leading Indian studios, producers and OTT platforms next month to discuss the grievances of writers in Bollywood and regional film industries. While writers in…
‘Sex Education’, ‘Cassandro,’ ‘Jaane Jaan’ and more! September set to end with a bang- The New Indian Express
By Online Desk With just ten more days before September ends, an exciting line of shows and movies from a range of genres are making their way to OTT and theatres. Ranging from the adventure/comedy film ‘Spy Kids: Armageddon’ to Kareena…
It’s Official, Delhi in the Grip of a K-Boom!- The New Indian Express
Express News Service When 24-year-old Delhiite, Prachi Sharma, got on stage to sing You Are My Everything, a Gummy song from a Korean hit drama, she gave it all she had. It won her the All India K-Pop Contest 2023…
Japan broadcaster drops boy band agency Johnny & Associates after admitting sexual abuse allegations- The New Indian Express
By AFP TOKYO: Japan’s national broadcaster NHK on Wednesday said it was cutting ties with the nation’s most successful boyband agency Johnny & Associates after it admitted its late founder sexually abused young recruits over decades. A host of brands…
U2 concert uses stunning visuals to open massive Sphere venue in Las Vegas- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LAS VEGAS: It looked like a typical U2 outdoor concert: Two helicopters zoomed through the starlit sky before producing spotlights over a Las Vegas desert and frontman Bono, who kneeled to the ground while singing the band’s…
Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press LOS ANGELES: Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike, while actors will begin talks that could end their own long work walk-off. CBS’s “ The Late Show With…
Report highlights low representation of women in film industry; Alia & others pledge to boost number- The New Indian Express
By PTI MUMBAI: A new study has revealed a nominal growth in women’s representation in various facets of content production, marketing and corporate leadership within the entertainment industry, leading various film personalities, including actor Alia Bhatt, filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane and…
Eight Bollywood blockbusters to hit the screens in the coming months- The New Indian Express
By Online Desk It’s been a memorable second half of the year for Bollywood, with a string of blockbuster hits that broke some records recently. Not only has the industry got back on its feet, it is now galloping at…
K-pop star G-Dragon appears for questioning over alleged drug use- The New Indian Express
By AFP INCHEON: K-pop star G-Dragon, of wildly successful but problem-plagued band BIGBANG, denied any wrongdoing as he appeared for police questioning Monday over alleged drug use. South Korea has extremely tough legislation on illegal drugs and even Koreans who…
Seven newly restored Indian film classics to be premiered at IFFI- The New Indian Express
Express News Service NEW DELHI: One of the highlights of this year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI) starting November 20 will be the world premiere of seven recently restored Indian classics including Dev Anand’s Guide released in 1965 and…
Cillian Murphy to receive acting honour at Palm Springs International Film Awards- The New Indian Express
By PTI LOS ANGELES: ‘Oppenheimer’ star Cillian Murphy will be honoured with the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards. Murphy will receive the honour for his portrayal of physicist J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s…
Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on first day of tax fraud trial- The New Indian Express
By Associated Press BARCELONA: After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal to avoid the risk of going to prison on the opening day of her tax fraud trial in Barcelona on…
IFFI 2023 launches conversation on ‘Women Power in Indian Cinema’- The New Indian Express
By Online Desk Indian cinema has been through massive changes, perhaps the most defining one being the growing participation of women. From being seen mainly as actors, they can now be found across the board as directors, producers, editors, scriptwriters…
Suhana Khan makes her singing debut with song ‘Jab Tum Na Theen’ from ‘The Archies’- The New Indian Express
By ANI MUMBAI: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan is all set to make her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming film ‘The Archies’. On Monday, Suhana surprised all her fans as she announced that she has also made…
German film ‘Endless Borders’ bags Golden Peacock, Michael Douglas receives Satyajit Ray Award- The New Indian Express
By PTI PANAJI: Cinema is one of the few mediums with the power to unite people, Hollywood star Michael Douglas said after receiving the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India…
Alok Tandon, Co-CEO, PVR INOX- The New Indian Express
Express News Service Theatre chain PVR INOX launched its luxury boutique theatre Maison INOX, the second Maison cinema in Mumbai, at the JIO World Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex on Thursday. The new theatre boasts of a six-screen setup, which includes…
Monumental Paper Installations by Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen Bring Vibrant Flora Indoors — Colossal
Art Craft #flowers #installation #Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen #paper November 1, 2023 Kate Mothes All images © Marianne Eriksen Scott-Hansen, shared with permission Enormous blooms crafted from thousands of sheets of creased, textured, and twisted paper explode in Marianne Eriksen…
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