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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – fish-out-of-water Eddie Murphy chases past glories

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Murphy’s maverick cop – and his theme music – are back to fight corruption, but four decades on there’s little energy to enliven their formulaic reunion Eddie Murphy isn’t finished yet – as he proved with his barnstormer of a performance as Blaxploitation pioneer Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name . But there’s something a bit tired and formulaic about this further go-around for his iconic Detroit cop Axel Foley from the Beverly Hills Cop action-comedy franchise which 40 years ago made Murphy an explosive Hollywood star – and whose catchy Axel F theme became an 80s anthem, duly revived here. He’s back for the fourth film, yet again leaving his Detroit turf to be a scruffy fish-out-of-water in the hilariously chi-chi world of Beverly Hills, yet again wryly noticing from the wheel of his car, on the way in, a montage of all the crazy California stuff, including a car registration plate reading: PRE-NUP. Axel’s grownup lawyer daughter Jane (Taylour Paige) is in Beverly Hills, menace
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Shailesh Singh producer of Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar starrer The Lady Killer reveals last schedule to wrap post showers in North India

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Just yesterday, there were reports that the Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar starrer The Lady Killer had hit a setback due to budget issues. However, denying the same Shailesh Singh, one of the producer of the much-awaited crime thriller revealed that it was the weather that had played truant causing a delay in the shoot of the film. No, it is learnt that post the monsoon showers that have hot various parts of the country; the project is set to finish its last schedule post the non-stop showers across North India. “The last schedule of the film should wrap once the lashing of monsoon subsides in the North. It will have to be an outdoor schedule for the film because the location plays the perfect setting for this broody, crime thriller and the film has already been shot extensively in the North. So, as soon as the production house plans the last schedule, actors will wrap the film,” informs a trade source. Talking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama Shailesh Singh revealed he real issue s
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It’s a boy! Vatsal Sheth and Ishita Dutta welcome first child; drop heart-warming pic

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Celebrity couple Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Wednesday, July 19. The couple took to their respective social media handles and shared a joint post to make the official announcement. The couple can be seen posing for a photo with their new born while covering his face with a heart emoji. The caption read, “Us / We have been blessed with a baby boy. Thank you all for the love and wishes.” According to a report in ETimes, both Ishita and the baby are in good health, bringing relief to their fans. The actress gave birth at a hospital in Mumbai and is currently recovering. She is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Friday, July 21, as she begins a new chapter in her life. Before the baby's birth, Ishita and Vatsal delighted their followers with pictures from a beautiful pregnancy photo shoot, sharing their excitement and happiness with the world. The celebrations started well in advance, as Ishita and Vatsal moved into their new
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Sidharth Malhotra becomes brand ambassador of GOVO; unveils digital ad campaign 'Bass Ka Boss'

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GOVO, a new challenger in the audio technology space, unveiled its latest digital ad campaign, titled "Bass ka Boss," featuring its brand ambassador, actor Sidharth Malhotra. The digital ad features a unique storyline that begins with Sidharth Malhotra inviting a date to his home. Much to her amusement she discovers safety belts fastened onto the couch. The necessity of these safety measures soon becomes evident, as the extraordinary sound produced by GOVO GoBuds takes the listener on a thrilling and immersive audio journey. This campaign, conceptualized by GOVO and Bottomline Media Pvt Ltd, has garnered significant attention and created a strong buzz. The core concept behind the "Bass ka Boss" ad films is to showcase the exceptional audio capabilities of GOVO's products through an entertaining and engaging narrative. Through incorporating unique and quirky scenarios, the campaign effectively highlights the brand's commitment to delivering superior sound qu
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BREAKING: Trailer of Sunny Deol-Ameesha Patel starrer Gadar 2 to be launched on July 27

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Gadar (2001) is one of the biggest hits of Indian cinema and hence, a lot is expected from Gadar 2. The excitement over the re-release of Gadar on June 9 made it clear that even after 22 years, the film is close to the hearts of the people and that the sequel can open with a bang. Until now, the makers released the teaser of Gadar 2, which was incidentally attached to the prints of Gadar. This was followed by the rearranged version of the song ‘Udd Ja Kaale Kaava’ followed by the soulful number ‘Khairiyat’. Meanwhile, fans have been eagerly asking for the trailer for a long time. Bollywood Hungama has got an update about when the much-awaited Gadar 2 trailer will be out. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Exactly a week later, that is, on Thursday, July 27, the trailer will be launched. The makers feel that releasing it 15 days before the film’s release will work well and further enhance the hype of the highly awaited sequel.” When asked if there’s going to be a trailer launch, the so
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Student of the Year 3: Karan Johar to launch Shanaya Kapoor; plans to turn next instalment into a web show

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In an exciting development, Karan Johar is set to turn his hit film franchise Student of the Year into a web series. The series, which will be produced by Dharmatic Entertainment and streamed on Disney+Hotstar, will launch Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor's daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, according to a report by Pinkvilla.  This is not the first time that Karan Johar is launching a new talent with the Student of the Year franchise. The first film in the franchise, which was released in 2012, introduced Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra to the world. The second film, which was released in 2019, launched Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria. With Student of the Year 3, Karan Johar is looking to take the franchise to the next level. The series is currently in the writing stage and is scheduled to go on floors in the last quarter of this year. The director for the show is expected to be finalised within a month. However, Karan has not made any official announcement to confirm the s
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My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock review – Mark Cousins’ cheeky and insightful study

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In this critically agile film, Hitchcock supposedly narrates from beyond the grave, using movie clips to reveal techniques and meanings in his work Only a cinephile as passionate as Mark Cousins could have got away with this film, in all its hilarious presumption and cheek. It is a study of Alfred Hitchcock’s work, illustrated with clips chosen with tremendous insight and connoisseurship – and supposedly narrated from beyond the grave by Hitchcock himself, pointing out techniques, resonances, images, meanings and occasionally breaking off to check something with Cousins who will answer, off-mic: “Yes Mr Hitchcock.” However, the script is Cousins’ own and the master himself is faked by the comic Alistair McGowan, whose vocal impersonation is just so eerily good that after a while I thought Cousins really had made this by sitting alone in some darkened Edwardian parlour with his tape recorder and Ouija board. But of course the voice is pure Cousins – which is to say, marvellously well-
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IFFI 2023: Anurag Thakur unveils 'Best Web Series' award category

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In an exciting development for web series creators, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, has announced a new award category at the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI) - the "Best Web Series" award. The announcement, made via Twitter, has generated enthusiasm and anticipation within the industry. Thakur expressed his delight and shared his vision for the award, stating, "Delighted to announce the BEST WEB SERIES AWARD @IFFIGoa to be presented to an exceptional web series for its artistic merit, storytelling excellence, technical prowess, and overall impact. India is filled with exceptional talent; I encourage you to tell the story of a rising and aspirational New India – ready to lead the world, with a billion dreams and a billion untold stories." The award will be bestowed upon an original web series available on an OTT platform that has been shot and produced in an Indian language. Its purpose is to incentivize and crea
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Japan requests makers of Varun Dhawan – Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal to dub the film in local language due to World War II connection

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Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal will have its global launch on July 21 on Prime Video. The cast along with the producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Nitesh Tiwari hosted a star-studded blue carpet celebrity screening on Tuesday. While the film arrives in two days, Japan has requested the makers to dub the movie in the local language as it has a connection to World War 2. As reported by Pinkvilla, a source said, “The requests have come in from the Japanese audience. They have expressed their interest to dub it in the local language as due to the World War 2 connection, the film has the potential to resonate with the audience in Japan. There are conversations in Japan taking Bawaal as the subject matter of the film touches upon the themes and events surrounding World War 2, which also forms a part of Japan’s history.” At the trailer, Nitesh Tiwari had spoken about the connection and said “World War II is humongous. There’s so much that had happened and you can’t take eve
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My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock review – Mark Cousins’ cheeky and insightful study

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In this critically agile film, Hitchcock supposedly narrates from beyond the grave, using movie clips to reveal techniques and meanings in his work Only a cinephile as passionate as Mark Cousins could have got away with this film, in all its hilarious presumption and cheek. It is a study of Alfred Hitchcock’s work, illustrated with clips chosen with tremendous insight and connoisseurship – and supposedly narrated from beyond the grave by Hitchcock himself, pointing out techniques, resonances, images, meanings and occasionally breaking off to check something with Cousins who will answer, off-mic: “Yes Mr Hitchcock.” However, the script is Cousins’ own and the master himself is faked by the comic Alistair McGowan, whose vocal impersonation is just so eerily good that after a while I thought Cousins really had made this by sitting alone in some darkened Edwardian parlour with his tape recorder and Ouija board. But of course the voice is pure Cousins – which is to say, marvellously well-
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Anil Kapoor expresses delight as niece Shanaya Kapoor bags role in Mohanlal's pan-India movie Vrushabha; says, “We are so happy to witness your dreams turning into reality”

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Aspiring actress Shanaya Kapoor, who is the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, has landed a prestigious leading role in an upcoming pan-India film alongside the renowned actor Mohanlal. Shanaya's uncle, veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, expressed his immense joy and admiration for the young actress as she accomplished this remarkable milestone. Making her debut in the industry, Shanaya will star in the pan-India film titled Vrushabha alongside Mohanlal, with the project being backed by Ektaa Kapoor. Additionally, the film will feature Roshann Meka in a significant role. “Shanaya! This is a beginning like no other, and we are so happy to witness your dreams turning into reality. May this project be the first of many remarkable achievements in your shining career. We believe in you wholeheartedly, and we couldn't be more proud. Boundless love, unwavering support, and hearts bursting with pride, always!” For the unversed, Shanaya Kapoor is the niece of actor Anil Kapoor and fil
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