A newly launched production company called Bridge7 has acquired the rights to the film sequel and TV adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire', reported The Hollywood Reporter. The company, based in Los Angeles, is run by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Kessman. The rights were acquired from Celador, the U.K.-based company that produced and financed the 2008 hit film in collaboration with Film4. Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, featured Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in leading roles. The movie won eight Oscars, including Best Director and Best Picture. The story revolves around Jamal (Patel) and his brother Salim, two poor boys from Mumbai who meet a girl named Latika (Pinto). Anil Kapoor's portrayal of the charismatic game show host Prem Kumar became one of the standout performances in the film. The story follows their struggles, including the loss of their mother in a religious riot and their journey through hardship. The film also shows Jamal's participation in the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, where he rises to win 25 million rupees, inspiring millions in the process. "Some stories stay with us long after the credits roll, and Slumdog Millionaire is undoubtedly one of them. Its narrative is universal, cutting across cultural and geographical lines and it embodies the kind of stories we love -- ones that bridge entertainment with profound human experiences," Shetty and Kessman said in a statement quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. Celador will work with Bridge7 on the upcoming sequel. The deal was brokered by Paytre Topp in Los Angeles and Nick Miller from Simon Muirhead Burton in the U.K. Jessica Hudson and James Kay from Sheridans in the U.K. represented Celador International.
27 November,2024 04:26 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIThree times the speed, three times the thrills, and three times the fun - get ready to race into a whirlwind of action, humor, and high-speed adventure as 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' gears up to hit the big screen. Following the success of its predecessors, this third installment promises to up the ante with a thrilling new chapter in Sonic's saga as Sonic and his friends, Tails, and Knuckles, gear up to face their greatest challenge yet. The movie teases the arrival of Shadow, the Hedgehog, a fan-favorite character whose mysterious past and intense rivalry with Sonic will set the stage for an epic showdown. Expect jaw-dropping visuals, heart-pounding chases, and the signature wit that has made Sonic a beloved icon. Trailer of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Paramount Pictures, the makers of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' released the second official trailer of the film yesterday, and since then the trailer has garnered more than twenty thousand views and continues to be watched. The first installment of this franchise came out in 2020, whereas the second part was released two years back in 2022. The 2020 film introduced a much-needed new hero to the world, a hedgehog, and how this hedgehog fights the uncool evil genius supervillain Dr. Robotnik. Sonic wins this battle and in the second part we see that he has settled in Green Hills, but he is eager to prove his capabilities as a hero. His quest is interrupted by Dr. Robotnik's evil mission of acquiring the green emerald that can destroy civilization. He plans to achieve this with the help of an unknown villain Knuckles. The superhero of humana, Sonic, comes out of this battle victorious. Cast of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' The film is led by a stellar cast that includes Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter, Lee Majdoub, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally, Shemar Moore, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Alyla Browne, and James Wolk. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the film continues to honor the spirit of the classic Sega games while delivering an experience for viewers of all ages. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is set to be a rollercoaster ride of speed, friendship, and heroics - get ready to experience action, heart, and high-speed thrills in the most epic chapter yet! Produced by Neal H. Moritz, p.g.a., Toby Ascher, p.g.a., Toru Nakahara, Hitoshi Okuno, and Directed by Jeff Fowler, Paramount Pictures Presents this film in association with Sega Sammy Group. The audience can dive back into Sonic's world again in English in 4D on January 3, 2025.
26 November,2024 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Night Manager created by Sandeep Modi was the only Indian show to be nominated at the International Emmy Awards 2024. The show creator along with actor Aditya Roy Kapur graced the red carpet of the award ceremony in New York on Monday evening. While the show did not win an award in the Best Drama series categories, it getting nominated and gaining visibility on a global platform is a big achievement. For the red carpet of the International Emmy Awards, Sandeep Modi and Aditya Roy Kapur looked dapper in three-piece black suits. The filmmaker-actor duo struck a pose together on the red carpet and were all smiles. Modi also carried an Indian flag along with him as he represented the country at the awards. “Representing India and Indian cinema at the International Emmys is a huge honor,” Modi said, emphasizing the importance of this recognition for Indian creators. Vir Das graces red carpet in an outfit designed by a new artist The first-time host allowed an up-and-coming fashion designer to design his outfit for the big night. The designer Shubhangi Bajpai was selected among 4000 applications that Das received when he reached out to new designers to pitch and outfit for his big night in New York. Hours before the taping of the award show, he revealed the name of the designer on his Instagram handle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vir Das (@virdas) The Night Manager loses to French series The Night Manager starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala was nominated in the Best Drama series category. The show was competing with three other nominees — the French show Les Gouttes de Dieu (Drops of God), the Australian show The Newsreader–Season 2, and Argentina’s Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido Season 2 (Yosi, the Regretful Spy). Les Gouttes de Dieu was announced as the winner. 'The Night Manager' is a 1993 novel by British author John Le Carre, who passed away in December 2020. The series is an official Hindi adaptation of John le Carre's novel 'The Night Manager', produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia. The story revolves around the night manager of a luxury hotel, a former soldier, who is recruited by a government espionage organization, to infiltrate the inner circle of an arms dealer. The 'Night Manager' Indian version shows Shaan Sengupta, played by Roy Kapur, a night manager at a Dhaka hotel who gets embroiled in the world of international arms dealer Shailendra (Anil Kapoor) after he witnesses a brutal crime. What Anil Kapoor said about the Emmy nomination Thrilled by the nomination, Anil Kapoor said in a statement earlier shared by his PR team, "It's just been brought to my attention that our Indian adaptation of The Night Manager has been nominated for an international Emmy. I remember when the offer came in, I was conflicted." "It offered me the opportunity to play a character so complex, but also, on the other hand, the huge responsibility of trying to add a newness and an authenticity to a part that had been played so masterfully by Hugh Laurie. This validation from the Emmys in addition to the tremendous love that we have received from fans worldwide, is a worthy reminder that hard work always pays...I am ecstatic and hungrier than ever before for what's to come," Kapoor added.
26 November,2024 11:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 52nd International Emmy Awards was hosted in New York on the eve of November 25. The show was hosted by Indian stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das who also won an Emmy last year for his stand-up special. This year, there was only one nomination for India. Sandeep Modi created The Night Manager starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala was nominated in the Best Drama series category. The show was competing with three other nominees — the French show Les Gouttes de Dieu (Drops of God), the Australian show The Newsreader–Season 2, and Argentina’s Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido Season 2 (Yosi, the Regretful Spy). Les Gouttes de Dieu was announced as the winner. 'The Night Manager' is a 1993 novel by British author John Le Carre, who passed away in December 2020. The series is an official Hindi adaptation of John le Carre's novel 'The Night Manager', produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia. The story revolves around the night manager of a luxury hotel, a former soldier, who is recruited by a government espionage organization, to infiltrate the inner circle of an arms dealer. The 'Night Manager' Indian version shows Shaan Sengupta, played by Roy Kapur, a night manager at a Dhaka hotel who gets embroiled in the world of international arms dealer Shailendra (Anil Kapoor) after he witnesses a brutal crime. Here is the full list of International Emmy Awards winners- Arts Programming Award - Pianoforte Best Performance by an Actress Award - Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, in Hunger Non-Scripted Entertainment Award -Restaurant Misverstand - Season 2 (The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes) Sports Documentary Award - Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story Short-Form Series Award- Punt de no retorn (Point of no return) Kids: Live-Action Award - En af Drengene (One of the Boys) Kids: Factual & Entertainment Award - La Vida Secreta de tu Mente (The Secret Life Of Your Mind) Kids: Animation Award- Tabby McTat TV Movie/Mini-Series Award - Liebes Kind [Dear Child] Comedy Award - División Palermo Best Performance by an Actor Award - Timothy Spall in The Sixth Commandment Telenovela Award - La Promesa (The Vow) Documentary Award - Otto Baxter: Not A F***ing Horror Story Drama Series Award- “Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God]
26 November,2024 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBookMyShow is excited to spread the holiday cheer by bringing the much-anticipated comedy-drama 'Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point' to theatres across India this holiday season, which released on Friday, November 22nd, 2024. Directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Berger, the film premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. It is now set to delight audiences with its India release. 'Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point' cast and storyline Starring an ensemble of talented actors, 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point' brings to life a story of a chaotic yet heart-warming Christmas Eve gathering in a small-town family setting. The annual family gathering, laced with multi-generational drama, involves disagreement among siblings about how to handle their mother’s decline and whether to sell the house. With standout performances by the likes of Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman, and Tony Savino, it becomes a captivating mood piece that lingers in your mind long after. The film also stars Michael Cera in a featured role, adding his signature quirky charm to the ensemble. The story explores the humorous dynamics of family relationships, holiday expectations the inevitable comedic situations that arise during the most wonderful time of the year. Praised by Variety as a film that “leaves you with the warmest, fuzziest of feelings and a renewed resolve to be home for Christmas, if only in your dreams”, 'Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point' has already earned recognition on the international film circuit ahead of its India release, receiving rave reviews at MAMI Film Festival held last month. Perfect way to get into the holiday spirit The New Yorker concurred, “Tyler Thomas Taormina’s comedy-drama about a Long Island family boasts some of the year’s sharpest characterizations and a strikingly original narrative form”." Tyler Taormina’s Magical, Freewheeling Indie Captures The Holiday Spirit.", says Deadline. This festive comedy-drama is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, offering an uplifting lens into the joy, humour, and inevitable chaos that accompanies Christmas celebrations with family. With 'Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point', audiences will be reminded that the best holiday memories are often made in the most unexpected moments. This Christmas special will be screened pan-India in theatres near you.
25 November,2024 05:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Chris Hemsworth shared a glimpse of his mentoring skills as he taught one of his twin sons how to do a backflip, reported People. In a video shared on his Instagram handle, Hemsworth can be seen showing how to kick off the stunt, "Just teaching my young bloke the true technique on how to backflip. Kinda like yoda/skywalker #haterswillsayitsfake," he wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) "Straight up. Off you go. Just like I showed you," he told the 10-year-old boy before stepping aside and letting him try to do it himself. "Hemsworth's son swayed his arms back before taking off and executing the backflip, but his head almost touched the ground halfway through. "Sick," the proud dad commented, before showing the boy a technique to get more height", reported People. "One adjustment, right? You want to do this," Hemsworth said, adding, "See, like that. That's what you want to do, okay?" Hemsworth's three children are daughter India Rose, 12, and twin sons Sasha and Tristan, whom he shares with wife Elsa Pataky have earlier also shown interest in their dad's stunts. Last year, the 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' star shared that his kids were fans of the stunts he did in the film. "My kids love it, my kids love it," he said. "My kids were there on set a lot to see this stuff," he added. "And they wanted to jump in front of the camera and participate," reported People. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 November,2024 08:11 AM IST | Washington | ANIHollywood star Jason Momoa says he enjoys suffering from stage fright when he performs with his band. The 45-year-old actor has had a film career in Hollywood for decades but also plays bass guitar in the band OOF TATATA and as they completed their first tour. "It gives me an opportunity to have two hours to really be scared. I've never done theatre, I've never been on stage — so it's another aspect that I've never gotten into. It is kind of nice being scared and to just entertain people that way,” the actor told people.com. “It's been fun to experience that." The “Aquaman” star wants to be "perfect" when performing in front of a crowd but ultimately just wants his audience to have a good time. He said: "It could be a crowd of 400, it could be a crowd of 1,000, but they're right there. It's so exposed. "And it's not something that if I mess up, it's just like, 'Oh.' You want to be perfect. But I think people are having a good time, so I'm just trying to go out there and spread a little love." As part of their act, OOF TATATA have covered songs by Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, The Stooges, and Jimi Hendrix, and they began performing in public in April 2024, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Momoa noted that his bandmates are his "best friends" and they have taught him so much about music. He said: "These are my best friends. They've been playing for the last 20 years, and they actually taught me how to play guitar and how to play drums. They got kids, and they were just giving up on music, and I was like, 'Guys, let's go. Let's put something together." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 November,2024 08:08 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSBritish star Idris Elba is in negotiations to join the cast of Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films' live-action feature film "Masters of the Universe". Led by Nicholas Galitzine, the project is based on Mattel's famous toy line that spawned a successful animated TV series in 1983 as well as a 1987 film, starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man. According to entertainment news outlet Variety, Elba is in discussions for the role of Duncan aka Man-At-Arms. He joins the cast which also includes Camila Mendes as Teela and Alison Brie as Evil Lyn. While plot details are being kept under wraps, it is known that the story follows Prince Adam of Eternia, who transforms into the muscular He-Man. "With the help of his magical Power Sword, the hero is tasked with defending his home planet from the evil sorcerer Skeletor. Evil-Lyn is Skeletor's second-in-command and wields a magic wand topped with a crystal orb," read the synopsis. Travis Knight, known for "Kubo and the Two Strings" and "Bumblebee", is on board to direct "Masters of the Universe". Chris Butler penned the screenplay, following initial drafts written by David Callaham and Aaron and Adam Nee. Mattel Films' Robbie Brenner, Escape Artists' Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are attached as producers. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 November,2024 10:43 AM IST | Los Angeles | PTI'Wolfs 2', the sequel to the action comedy from 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' director Jon Watts that starred Brad Pitt and George Clooney, has been cancelled. The confirmation comes after Collider published an interview with Watts Friday morning, as per Variety. Promoting his new Disney+ 'Star Wars' series 'Skeleton Crew', the filmmaker was asked about his coming plans, responding "I don't know what I'm directing next, and I don't think there's going to be a 'Wolfs' sequel." Earlier in August, Apple confirmed that it was pulling the wide theatrical release of the film, which it had partnered with Sony on as a distributor. Instead, "Wolfs" moved to a one-week limited theatrical engagement on September 20, with its debut on the streamer Apple TV+ coming a week after on September 27. The abrupt new strategy, enacted just over a month ahead of release, raised some eyebrows, as Clooney had stated in 2023 that "Brad and I made the deal to do that movie where we gave money back to make sure that we had a theatrical release." But the shift to a limited run also came packaged with news that Apple had signed Jon Watts to direct, write and produce a "Wolfs" sequel, with Clooney and Pitt expected to return to play a pair of fixers operating in the criminal underworld. In September, Brad Pitt and George Clooney attended the Venice premiere of the film in a grand way. While speaking to People at the premiere, Clooney opened up about working with long-time friend Pitt. "There's nothing good about it. It's all a disaster," said Clooney jokingly. "It's fun to work with people you know really well," he added. Apart from discussing their friendship, Clooney spoke about a controversial New York Times article that claimed he and Pitt were paid over USD 35 million each for their roles in Wolfs. "[It was] an interesting article and whatever her source was for our salary, it is millions and millions and millions of dollars less than what was reported. And I am only saying that because I think it's bad for our industry if that's what people think is the standard bearer for salaries...it'll make it impossible to make films." 'Wolfs' also stars Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams and Poorna Jagannathan. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 November,2024 10:31 AM IST | Washington | ANIFilm: Greedy People (Lionsgate Play)Cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Traci Lords, Tim Blake Nelson, Uzo Aduba, Simon Rex, Nina AriandaDirector: Potsy PonciroliRating: 2.5/5Runtime: 90 min. Director Potsy Ponciroli’s twisty tale about the violent goings-on in a small island town, is something like a Coen Brothers fete but this one is no ‘Fargo.’ Set on a small island town, this Fargo-like tale involves a wide array of characters. All of them though seem to be given to involuntary trigger popping and habitual immorality. The script ends up getting almost all its characters killed off. It’s like taking out a card and seeing the domino effect happen. The convoluted plot involves two dumb cops. Will (Himesh Patel), a freshly inducted cop, responds to an emergency call, misreads the code, believes a robbery is underway and nearly shoots a woman (Traci Lords) who is just simply going about her business in her kitchen. Seeing him popping a shot which misses her by inches, She gets enraged and attacks him, and in the ensuing scuffle, winds up dead. Will’s partner Terry (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who was busy in an assignation with his married sweetheart at that time, decides to butt in…convincing Will to cover his tracks and blame the killing on a burglar — especially after they discover $1 million in cash in the house. Then it turns out that the woman’s husband, a rich shrimp dealer (Tim Blake Nelson), had already hired a hit man to murder his wife in order to marry his lover (Nina Arianda). A sleazy masseur (Simon Rex), his crazy mother, Will’s heavily pregnant wife (Lily James), “The Irishman” an assassin for hire (Jim Gaffigan), all get in on the act. Needless to say, it seems like everyone is out to kill the other for reasons best known to them. They make killing look easy and inconsequential. The no-nonsense chief of police (Uzo Aduba), is basically this film’s version of Marge Gunderson. Director Potsy Ponciroli fails to pull off the satire - instead the script feels ham-handed with its many sub-plots and the narrative isn’t stylized well enough to convince us about the escalating absurdities. The attempt at edgy dark comedy turns into one of nasty criminality. No one seems real here. It’s a flawed treatment. The cast is appealing, but the actors can’t make a bad set-up with an inconsistent tone look good. Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joseph Gordon-Levitt lend some class to the proceedings here. Ironically, the setting for this darkly comic attempt at cash grab is the South Carolina town of Providence. But that’s no comfort either. The nonlinear screenplay uses flashbacks to reveal the involvement of unseemly characters. What follows is both predictable and inevitable. Ponciroli, directing someone else’s script, basically borrows the ‘Fargo’ template without delivering any effect. The unconvincing coincidences, the lack of emotional heft, forgettable characters plague the narrative. This may not amount to a bad film by any measure, but it is not one that is thoroughly entertaining either.
23 November,2024 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasFilm: Christmas Eve In Millers PointCast: Matilda Fleming, Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman,Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Lev Cameron, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, Michael CeraDirector: Tyler TaorminaRating: 2/5Runtime: 106 min It’s already the time of the year to get-together as families and enjoy the upcoming Christmas season …or that is what Tyler Taorima’s film would have you believe. This film is neither a romance, a light-hearted comedy nor an emotional drama. It lies somewhere in between, unrealised in its potential, just waffling along suffused with seasonal gaiety and family dynamics. On Christmas Eve, the Balsano family gathers for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. There are no stars to power this, no familiar faces even, so it feels like we are watching a home video about a family coming together to celebrate Christmas. Set in the 1970’s, the large family Christmas gathering is happening in Millers Point, Long Island. Family members from all corners keep trickling in. We get to know whatever little bits of story there are from the conversations we hear. There are heated discussions about whether the family matriarch needs to be moved to an assisted living facility, if not who should take on the responsibility for her care, whether or not the family home should be sold, etc. The members all try to put their points across. There’s jostling around, joking, secrets, grudges, teens playing truant, a table load of food and sweets being prepared, gifts being carried over to the Christmas tree, rushing outside for the annual Christmas parade, caroling etc. That’s the usual stressful Christmas stuff. The kids have their bits of fun with a player piano, a pet iguana, an electric train, video games, and their dozing grandma on a chairlift being sent up and down just to keep her and themselves entertained.Some of the men escape to the garage for a cold beer, one uncle plays the piano and blasts out a Christmas carol, another uncle cooks up a storm and wants everyone willing to listen, to know how he does it. Another uncle sits with the kids and regales them with stories, yet another uncle, a budding writer, gets outed when his draft story gets read out aloud, some are watching home movies and some others are guessing and opening Christmas presents. Outside we see two goofy cops (Michael Cera, Greg Turkington), trying to pull off a comedy routine - which is way too obvious and unfunny. The narrative is teeming with people and a lot of talk but in actuality there’s nothing really dramatic happening here. We don’t know who is related to whom? Too many characters and too little involvement from the audience can ring the death-knell for a movie experience. You can see that the family members are having their own brand of fun but the audience feels alienated from it all. This is a strange, unconventional film that sits somewhere between a docudrama and a home video. Cinematographer Carson Lund lends a retro look and feel, the soundtrack is filled with 1960’s music - not the regular familiar Christmas tunes, and the writing doesn’t go beyond what is obvious. This film manages to capture the chaos of family gatherings well…but what's the point you may well ask? There’s no driving central narrative, no main character to root for, the camera just glides around capturing faces and spurts of conversation. There’s no room for the audience to get involved in any of the conversations or emotions. It all feels rather alien and uninviting. The best that can be said about this film is that it gets the aesthetics, ambience and mood right. There’s nothing else to it!
23 November,2024 03:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Johnson ThomasADVERTISEMENT
