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James Foley, director of Fifty Shades sequels and Glengarry Glen Ross, dies aged 71

The film-maker, whose credits also included many Madonna music videos, died of brain cancer Director James Foley, whose credits included Glengarry Glen Ross and the Fifty Shades sequels, has died aged 71. According to the Hollywood Reporter , his death was confirmed by his representative who said he died “peacefully in his sleep earlier this week following a years-long struggle with brain cancer”. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/mRivHeM via IFTTT

SCOOP: Hunterrr makers eyeing 10th-anniversary re-release; set to be the first sex comedy to join the re-release trend

The re-release era is going on in full force and films of various genres are coming back on the big screen. Most of the re-releases are not getting the desired response. Yet, the trend continues, more so after the surprise success of films like Rockstar, Laila Majnu, Tumbbad, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and above all, Sanam Teri Kasam, which is the highest re-release grosser. Now, it has come to light that one more film is getting ready to be back in cinemas – Hunterrr (2015). A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Hunterrr will complete 10 years on March 20. The film has a recall value due to its subject, sex scenes, performances and ensemble cast. Hence, the makers are planning to re-release the film on this joyous occasion.” The source continued, “Once the plan is confirmed, the makers will look for an apt release date. It now remains to be seen if it arrives this Friday – March 20 – or on a later date.” An industry insider commented, “Until now, family-f...

Tiger Woods biopic in the works with the Obamas set to produce

Star golfer’s life will become an Amazon MGM movie with King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green at the helm Tiger Woods is headed to the big screen with Amazon MGM Studios acquiring film rights to Kevin Cook’s book The Tiger Slam: The Inside Story of the Greatest Golf Ever Played. According to Deadline , Reinaldo Marcus Green, who turned the rise of Venus and Serena Williams into the Oscar-nominated 2021 film King Richard , will direct this tale of Woods’ rise from child prodigy to one of the most famous and accomplished golfers of all time. Will Smith nabbed the best actor Oscar for his role in King Richard. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/bpzxgkF via IFTTT

Stree 2’s world TV premiere tonight on Star Gold to feature deleted scenes!

As the highly awaited World TV Premiere of Stree 2 airs on Star Gold tonight, fans are in for a special surprise! Along with the film, viewers will get access to deleted scenes, offering an extended and in-depth experience of the world of Stree 2 once again. At a recent roundtable discussion for Stree 2, the cast, starring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee, along with director Amar Kaushik, discussed a few deleted scenes that were eventually cut during editing. Among them was the scene that sparked a viral picture, where Rajkummar Rao donned a female disguise. Upon discussing this, the star cast erupted in laughter, playfully remarking that he gave direct competition to Shraddha Kapoor in the film. This premiere presents a unique opportunity to see those carefully crafted moments that were originally left on the cutting room floor. These deleted scenes offer deeper character understanding and add layers to the story. Don’t miss the World Telev...

Rs. 700 cr. budget hurdle delays Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish 4 to 2026; Siddharth Anand exits and a new team likely to take charge

The Hrithik Roshan and Rakesh Roshan franchise Krrish is the most awaited of Indian Cinema, however, the fourth installment of the superhero saga is time and again getting delayed due to several reasons. We have exclusively heard that Krrish 4 is set to postpone once again and this time, it's due to budget constraints. A reliable source shared with Bollywood Hungama, "Krrish 4 warrants the budget of approx. Rs. 700 crores, and no studio is willing to shell out such an exorbitant amount and take that big a risk. Hrithik had assigned the job of getting a studio on board to his friend, Siddharth Anand, who was also producing the film." The leading studios in India were hesitant with the Rs. 700 crore budget. "The studios were not confident about Krrish at this budget in the post-Marvel era as it has been more than a decade since the release of Krrish 4." The source further tells us that Siddharth Anand and Marflix will no longer be associated with Krrish 4. "...

Amitabh Bachchan to begin shooting for sequel of Kalki 2898 AD in May: Report

Actor Amitabh Bachchan is gearing up for an action-packed return to the dystopian sci-fi universe of Kalki 2898 AD. According to a recent report by Mid-Day, the veteran actor will commence shooting for the highly anticipated sequel, Kalki 2, in May 2025. With an expanded role as Ashwatthama, Bachchan’s fans are in for a treat as the sequel promises a grander narrative, intense action sequences, and a clash of titans featuring co-stars Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone. After wrapping up the emotionally charged 16th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), Bachchan is shifting his focus to this cinematic spectacle, directed by Nag Ashwin. Here’s everything we know about his upcoming venture.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Expanded Screen Time and Action as Ashwatthama A source close to the production revealed, “He begins shooting in May, and his screen time has been increased. Filming is expected to ...

The Parenting review – supernatural caper is a so-so comedy and a lousy horror

A gay couple are trapped in a haunted Airbnb with their parents in an initially amusing but progressively exasperating genre mishmash Writer-director Craig Johnson broke out with 2014’s spiky comedy drama The Skeleton Twins , a film that hit familiar Sundance indie beats but hit them better than most. He has struggled a little since, from annoying Woody Harrelson-led comedy Wilson to ho-hum gay high school romance Alex Strangelove , and so one can understand why Johnson might feel like a big swing in a different direction might make most sense. It has led him to a script by Saturday Night Live writer Kent Sublette called The Parenting, a throwback supernatural comedy horror that tries to remind us of a time when these rambunctious concoctions were far more common. Think Beetlejuice in the 80s or The Frighteners in the 90s or the deeply underrated Housebound more recently, a high-energy rush of scares and laughs that should feel effortless but too often doesn’t, the difficulty of su...

India bets big on creators with $1 billion fund ahead of WAVES Mumbai debut 

India is making a bold move to cement its position as a global leader in the creators’ economy with the announcement of a USD 1 billion fund, unveiled by the Central government on Thursday, March 13. This landmark initiative comes as the country gears up to host the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai from May 1-4, 2025, drawing participation from over 100 countries. A $1 Billion Boost for Creators Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the USD 1 billion fund. “This fund will be dedicated to ensuring that the energetic creators, who are using the latest technologies, will be able to access capital, hone their skills, upgrade their production levels, and reach the global markets,” Vaishnaw stated during a high-profile event in New Delhi. The fund aims to support creators in fields like animation, gaming, VFX, and digital content, ensuring they have the resources to produce world-class work. Managed through a publ...

A Touch of Love review – Margaret Drabble’s single-mother drama is a vivid 60s time capsule

This Drabble adaptation about a PhD student who gets pregnant is kitchen-sinky but without humour or even awareness. It’s an interesting curio Waris Hussein’s earnest 1969 movie, adapted by Margaret Drabble from her own novel The Millstone, is a London-set drama about a young woman who has difficulties with men while researching a PhD in English literature – and as a result we get some tremendously nostalgic shots of the British Museum round reading room, when it was still a working library. American star Sandy Dennis puts on a stage-school English accent to play Rosamund, the graduate student who has well-to-do but insufferable bien pensant liberal parents, the kind of people who, as she explains to someone, “let the charlady sit down to dine with us, that kind of nonsense”. Rosamund finds herself alone in her parents’ London flat while they are away doing good works in Africa and she exchanges brittle, knowing dialogue with chaps who take her out on dates: Joe (Michael Coles) and R...

Amitabh Bachchan buys another property in Ayodhya, plans memorial for Harivansh Rai Bachchan: Reports

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has made another significant real estate investment in Ayodhya, securing a 54,454-square-foot land parcel. The property, located 10 kilometers from the recently inaugurated Ram Mandir, was purchased under the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Memorial Trust. This marks his second land acquisition in the region, following an earlier purchase in Haveli Avadh on January 16, 2024. Details of the Land Acquisition According to reports, Amitabh Bachchan’s latest land deal was facilitated by Rajesh Rishikesh Yadav on behalf of the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Memorial Trust. As per a report by Times Of India, Pratap Singh, Assistant Inspector General of the Stamp and Registration Department in Ayodhya, confirmed the transaction, stating, “We can only confirm that sale deeds have taken place. Once the local development authority approves the building plan, one would know what is going to be the purpose of the two investments.” Bachchan’s first purchase in Haveli Avadh, close ...

Kajol buys commercial property in Goregaon for Rs 28.78 crores: Report

Bollywood actress Kajol has made a notable real estate investment, purchasing a prime commercial property in Goregaon West for Rs 28.78 crore. The deal was finalized on March 6, 2025, as per property transaction records from IndexTap.com. The property, located at Bharat Arize on Linking Road, Bangur Nagar, was sold by Bharat Realty Ventures Pvt Ltd. According to the documents, the acquired space is Shop No. 2 on the ground floor, spanning 4,365 sq. ft. The transaction includes five dedicated car parking spots. The per square foot rate for the deal stands at Rs 65,940, with Kajol paying a stamp duty of Rs 1.72 crore. A Lucrative Investment in Mumbai’s Growing Commercial Hub Goregaon West has emerged as a prime commercial hub in Mumbai, attracting interest from high-net-worth individuals and businesses. Kajol’s acquisition adds to the growing trend of Bollywood celebrities investing in Mumbai’s real estate market. The locality’s strategic location, robust infrastructure, and proximity t...