Slade in Flame review – Midlands glam rockers offer A Hard Day’s Night meets Get Carter

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The 1975 musical satire is a curious amalgam of madcap comedy and Brit realism as the band ride the giddy highs and brutal lows of the 70s music industry Here is Slade’s movie musical satire from 1975, a film with all the pungent historical presence of a pub ashtray, about an imaginary band called Flame which looked and sounded a lot like Slade, fronted by Stoker, played by Noddy Holder. It came out a year after the film’s soundtrack album was released, and now gets a rerelease for its 50-year anniversary. Slade in Flame – which is to say, Flame, starring Slade – is regarded by fans and non-fans alike with enormous affection and regard , and it certainly has a weird, goofy energy: the audio mix sometimes surreally privileging ambient sounds such as doors closing and glasses chinking, with the dialogue way in the background. It’s about an innocent working-class Midlands band getting taken up by creepy adman-type smoothie Robert Seymour, played by Tom Conti, who exploits their raw tale...
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Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions expands into film distribution; Bhumika Tewari to lead initiative

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Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is stepping into a new era! The powerhouse production company is expanding into film distribution, marking an exciting move in its journey. Leading this big leap forward is Bhumika Tewari, appointed Head of Content Acquisition and Film Distribution Worldwide.

For the first time, Dharma is venturing into distribution, aiming to acquire high-quality films across multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and Marathi. Under Bhumika’s leadership, Dharma will distribute its productions and take on third-party films.

To strengthen this initiative, Dharma will be setting up offices in key cities like Delhi, Punjab, Hyderabad, and Chennai. These offices will help build deeper connections with local industries, foster strong collaborations with regional filmmakers, and create a robust distribution network.

Karan Johar, Chairman of Dharma Productions, expressed, "Entering the distribution space is a significant step forward for Dharma Productions, and we are pleased to have Bhumika Tewari lead this initiative. Her deep experience in content acquisition and distribution aligns with our goal of broadening our reach and connecting with diverse audiences. With this, we aim to expand our storytelling footprint while continuing to celebrate the richness of Indian cinema."

Apoorva Mehta, CEO of Dharma Productions, shared, "Bhumika's leadership comes at a time when Dharma is expanding its horizons and taking on the exciting challenge of distributing films. Her expertise will lead our efforts as we establish ourselves as an end-to-end content powerhouse, acquiring and distributing stories that resonate with audiences worldwide."

Bhumika Tewari shared, "Joining Dharma Productions is an extraordinary opportunity to work with a team that has consistently redefined Indian cinema. I am excited to expand Dharma's reach into new markets, champion regional storytelling, and amplify the diversity of content available to audiences. This is an exciting journey, and I am thrilled to be part of it."

With this bold expansion into film distribution, Dharma Productions is set to redefine its role in the Indian entertainment industry.

Also Read: 15 Years of My Name Is Khan EXCLUSIVE: Niranjan Iyengar recalls the pre-release controversy: “Karan Johar, Shah Rukh Khan were very stressed; Maharashtra government had assured us that no one can stop its release”



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