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Creating a 3D avatar to increase a model’s income brings up all sorts of issues, but this documentary seems uninterested in addressing them Doubles, doppelgangers, clones; twin visions have long fascinated directors and audiences alike. It’s unnerving, however, when technologies that once belonged to the realm of science fiction are now realised in the present. A German model called Lale is interested in creating a 3D clone of herself and this documentary from Katharina Pethke taps into a new unsettling reality. The rationale behind the project sounds promising on the surface. As the company that offers the body scanning service to Lale explains, a 3D clone can take on a larger number of campaigns, without the hassle of paying an in-person crew, thus increasing Lale’s income. What is striking, however, is that the firm’s examples of 3D avatars are all of non-white models.With the recent push for more inclusivity in the fashion and modelling industry, could this be an easy way for bra...

Get ready for a thrilling ride of love, deceit, and crime with the return of Rani and Rishu in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, streaming on Netflix from August 9. This sequel to Haseen Dillruba picks up where the first film left off, taking audiences deeper into the tumultuous journey of these ill-fated lovers. Directed by Jayprad Desai and penned by Kanika Dhillon, who also co-produces, the film boasts a stellar cast. Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey reprise their roles as Rani Kashyap and Rishabh Saxena, navigating a desperate search for a fresh start in the vibrant city of Agra. But their path is anything but smooth. Authorities are still on their trail, and their quest for a happy ending is further complicated by the arrival of a new character, Abhimanyu, played by Sunny Kaushal. 9 August ki Hasseen shaam, Dillruba ke naam ???? Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, is out on 9 August, only on Netflix ❤️‍????#PhirAayiHasseenDillrubaOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/pLqfLFR2R1 — Netflix India (@NetflixI...

Nag Ashwin's directorial sci-fi extravaganza, Kalki 2898 AD, has touched down at a phenomenal milestone! The film has officially raked in over Rs 1000 crore at the worldwide box office, solidifying its position as a mega-hit. After this exciting news, director Nag Ashwin took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude. His post, which has since been deleted, celebrated the film's success while highlighting the team's creative approach. Nag Ashwin Celebrates Kalki 2898 AD’s Success  "This milestone...this number...is obviously massive for a young team like ours..." Ashwin wrote, "but the fact that we achieved it without blood, gore, obscenity, provocative or exploitative content, means so much..." While Ashwin's message undoubtedly aimed to emphasize Kalki 2898 AD's unique storytelling, some netizens interpreted his words as a subtle dig at another upcoming project – Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film, Animal. Netizens See a Dig at Ranbir K...

Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat are set to unleash their inner heist masters in the upcoming film Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter. The project, produced by Siddharth Anand and directed by Robbie Grewal, promises a thrilling tale of international intrigue and high-stakes robbery. According to a report in Mid-day, the film's journey began in Mumbai, where an extensive shooting schedule captured the bustling energy of the city. This initial phase laid the groundwork for the complex heist at the center of the story. Report suggests that Khan and Ahlawat's characters will find themselves on opposite sides of the law, their rivalry fueling the narrative. Following the Mumbai leg, the production team embarked on a European adventure, taking the story to the picturesque locales of Budapest, Hungary. Khan, Ahlawat, Kunal Kapoor, and Nikita Dutta all joined forces for this international shoot. While Budapest served as the backdrop for some captivating song sequences featuring Khan ...

Despite her activism during the golden age of cinema, Mary C McCall Jr was all but forgotten. Now a new book is about to set the record straight To screenwriters in the 1950s, she was a major power player, fighting for pay rises and striking rights. To the Hollywood studio heads, she was “the meanest bitch in town”. Now, a new book aims to restore Mary C McCall Jr’s reputation as one of the film industry’s most important figures, a trailblazer who was airbrushed from history after getting on the wrong side of movie moguls. Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/VSJZ3db via IFTTT

The unique and often misunderstood actor, who has died at the age of 75, was frequently at her best with Robert Altman and memorably terrorised by Stanley Kubrick Shelley Duvall, star of The Shining and Annie Hall, dies aged 75 It was Shelley Duvall ’s destiny to become most widely known for a single film or maybe for a single poster image from it, shockingly and cartoonishly explicit. The image certainly did justice to her intensity and capacity for utterly unselfconscious performance, but said nothing about the subtlety, strength, wit and unfakable superstar quality that otherwise marked her work. This was her Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining in 1980, playing the terrified wife of Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance, marooned together in a haunted offseason hotel. To the right of the poster’s frame, Duvall’s wide-open eyes and mouth – black chasms of fear, an almost supernatural and faintly eroticised image. To the left, the grinningly crazy face of Nicholson as he crash...

Danny Dyer is working-class actor with royal blood in his veins, a tough guy in a pink dressing gown, a tearaway who’s embraced family life… He talks about where it all went right It’s a beautiful day in Essex and I’m making myself at home with the Dyers. Theirs is a neat house on a hill, furnished in white and grey with a vast marble kitchen island and a bulldog called Debbie. And, no offence, but my God Debbie is large. The width and girth of a coffee table, she lumbers affectionately across the tiles towards Jo, Dyer’s partner of more than 30 years, elegant in white as she mourns a missing T-shirt, and their teenage daughter Sunnie, who sweeps through to grab a bottle of water on her way to college. Artie, who’s 10, is at school and their eldest daughter, Dani, is in Germany with her three children, aged three and under, there to support her footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen at the Euros. Builders sweat on the patio outside, the sun glints off shelves of awards. And there, in the ...

The trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, Stree 2, is set to be unleashed on Thursday, July 18. The film marks the return of Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi and Abhishek Banerjee to the sequel. The first Stree took audiences on a delightful horror-comedy ride. Set in a small town haunted by a vengeful spirit simply known as "Stree," the film cleverly blended scares with humour, leaving viewers both entertained and a little apprehensive about venturing out after dark. While plot details remain tightly under wraps, the trailer launch promises to shed some light on what awaits us in Stree 2. The original Stree starred Shraddha Kapoor as a tailor named Stree who stumbles upon the town's secret, Rajkummar Rao as the love interest drawn into the mystery, and Pankaj Tripathi as the resident soothsayer. The film was helmed by Amar Kaushik. The teaser of Stree 2 was released in June 2024 as the original characters set out for yet another...

Acclaimed director Siddharth Anand and renowned producer Mahaveer Jain are joining forces to create an international thriller. The upcoming film draws inspiration from the remarkable life of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a global spiritual leader and humanitarian known for his unwavering commitment to peace.  The narrative will center on a pivotal event: Gurudev's successful intervention in Colombia's brutal 52-year civil war, resolving the conflict without resorting to violence. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Latin America, the film will boast an impressive cast and crew, featuring acclaimed international talent. A Reflection of Unity The announcement coincides with the recent World Cultural Festival held in Washington D.C. This historic gathering brought together millions from over 180 countries, showcasing the power of unity and peaceful coexistence. The film serves as a continuation of this message, echoing the Indian philosophy of "One World One Family" and...

Longlegs, from writer-director Osgood Perkins and son of Psycho star Anthony, tells a story that gives us clues to its maker’s unusual upbringing Minor spoilers ahead In the first scene of Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical drama The Fabelmans , the director’s junior stand-in Sammy is traumatized by a train crash – not a real one, though the footage from The Greatest Show on Earth that he watches through the wide eyes of a child feels just as vivid and affective. The vision of high-speed destruction haunts little Sammy in his nightmares, until he realizes he can tame the memory by rendering it for the camera. Upon restaging the spectacle with his own model train set and miniature figurines, all the hyperkinetic death turns into a game of make-believe played with innocent toys. With this overture, Spielberg lays out his method for the film to come as he dramatizes the metaphorical trainwreck of his parents’ crumbling marriage to reckon with his place in its breakdown. But he also pro...

Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala has roped in superstar Sanjay Dutt for the highly anticipated Housefull 5, adding to the excitement surrounding the star-studded cast of this beloved comedy franchise. Known for his knack for assembling stellar ensembles, filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala expressed his delight at collaborating once again with Sanjay Dutt. Sajid Nadiadwala shares, "Sanjay Dutt has been like my family from the beginning of my journey. Beyond his iconic status as one of the greatest superstars of all time, he exemplifies qualities that make him one of the finest human beings I've had the honour to collaborate with earlier and now with Housefull 5, we embark on another exhilarating adventure together, celebrating laughter, love, and the timeless joy of cinema." Sanjay Dutt shares ”I’ve known Sajid since his early days as an assistant, and it’s been amazing to see him grow and be one of the finest producers our industry has. Sajid is like family to me, and our friendship ...

Just last month, Aditya Sarpotdar delivered the sleeper super hit of the year – Munjya. This month, he’s back with another horror comedy, Kakuda. The new release, however, has gone straight to digital. Yet, it had to undergo the censor process and also receive some cuts. As per the cut list, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film with a U/A certificate. However, the Examining Committee asked the makers to remove the abusive words ‘harami’ and ‘c*****a’. These cuss terms were replaced with censor-appropriate terms. In a scene in the first half, the word ‘Hanuman’ was also removed. Meanwhile, the CBFC also asked the makers to remove the word ‘tits’. The makers replaced it with ‘kids’. The said term was used in a scene where the characters read out an essay on cows. The original dialogue reads, “It has four legs, one tail and four tits”. One of the characters is even seen hesitating before uttering “tits”. But now with the word being changed to “kids”, it looks a...