Main Story
DepartmentWhat do kids do when they get a new toy? Well, they experiment with it. What does a director who is…
Mr. Bhatti On ChuttiNot every film releases as planned and, at times, it could be years before it emerges from the…
Love Lies & SeetaAn unconventional love story set in a New York summer, this film follows the lives of three…
Chalo CannesAnurag Kashyap is ecstatic as his film, Gangs of Wasseypur (GoW), is going to the Cannes film…
Department DisappointsThis week witnessed the release of Ram Gopal Varma’s Department featuring Amitabh Bachchan…
Balan On Rakhi Sawant In TDP’s Bengali RemakeNow we all know that Rakhi Sawant will step into Vidya Balan’s shoes in the Bengali version of…
Sujoy Ghosh To Direct Vidya, Prosenjit In His Next?Vidya Balan is at the top of her game right now and is even being called the “new hero” in our…
Vidya Balan Wants George ClooneyIt’s of the biggest films of the year so far and it was no surprise when we heard that YRF's…
Features
Cast System
In a star-biased industry, character artists have always been relegated to anonymity.Can these unsung heroes turn alternative cinema into a launch pad for fame and glory?
Remember the guy who played a cab driver in Jab We Met? Remember how he simply dismissed Kareena Kapoor’s desperation to reach the railway ...
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Tagged 3 Idiots, 99, Aakrosh, Aalap, Agneepath, Boyz Toh Boyz Hain, Chor Chor Super Chor, Dabangg 2, Dekho Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri JaanTanu Weds Manu, Fatso, I am Kalam, Issaq, Jab We Met, Jannat 2, Joker, Khatta Meetha, Kya Dilli Kya Lahore, LSD: Love, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Mithya, No one Killed Jessica, Omkara, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Paan Singh Tomar, Phas Gaya Re Obama, PhasGaya Re Obama, Pranam Walekum, Rockstar, Sex Aur Dhoka, Shanghai, Shor In The City, Super Se Upar, Tina Ki Chabhi, What The Fish
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36th Seattle International Film Festival
May 17 – June 10, 2012
Seattle, Washington, United States
What’s It All About?
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) was founded in 1976. The 25-day festival is Seattle’s most-hyped film event, and is known for its diverse programming with over 450 features, short films and documentaries ...
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Final Take
As the audience awaits the release of Bol Bachchan on July 6, Vajir Singh meets the Bachchans, Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty on the sets of the film
The final shooting schedule is underway at Film City and choreographer Chinni Prakash is picturising the title track on leading men ...
Khan Beat This!
With Aamir Khan carpet-bombing us with his debut chat show, all eyes are on the ratings. Will it be worth the money?
Aamir Khan made a compelling debut on the small screen at 11am on Sunday, May 6. Kicking off his chat show, Satyamev Jayate on the Star Network ...
Posted in Home Entertainment
Tagged Aamir Khan, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Nikhil Rangnekar, Satyamev Jayate, serial, Star Plus, TAM ratings, TV
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More Movies, OK?
Why is Star TV Network launching a second Hindi movie channel?
His magnetic charm and mass appeal make him one of the biggest draws in Hindi cinema. Not surprisingly, News Corp-owned Star TV Network is capitalising on Salman Khan’s charisma to hype the buzz around its soon-to-be-launched new Hindi ...
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Tagged Bodyguard, Life OK, Ready, Salman Khan, STAR Gold, Star TV Network
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3rd Annual Cheyenne International Film Festival
May 17-20, 2012
Cheyenne, US
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Founded in 2009, the Cheyenne International Film Festival (CIFF) offers the audience an opportunity to see films from around the world and network with and learn from people associated with filmmaking. The festival continues to stay with its ...
Gut Feel
Multiplexes revolutionise movie menus to fatten their bottom line
Those who say a movie is an experience to savour didn’t mean whetting the creative appetite only. After all, what’s a movie without popcorn and cola? Well, with investment in state-of-the-art multiplexes going through the roof, and a limit to ...
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Tagged Akshay Rathi, Cinemax, combo meals, falafel, FICCI KPMG, kebabs, Manoj Desia, Media & Entertainment report of 2012, nachos, popcorn, PVR, Sanjeev Bijli
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Alberta Ahoy!
Seasoned production crew and super savings makes Canada’s beautiful and versatile province of Alberta an irresistible location
Alberta is located in Western Canada and is bounded by the provinces of British Columbia to the west and Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the US ...
All For One
Today, every actor needs an entire ‘supporting cast’ to manage his affairs. Has this diminished the role of the once all-important ‘secretary’?
They say a star is born. But whoever said that, apparently didn’t account for showbiz in the 21st century. Although the credit for a successful film goes ...
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Tagged Abhay Deol, Arshad Warsi, Ashok Vashodia, Atul Kasbekar, Bhola Malviya, Bling Entertainment Solutions, Bobby Deol, Chitrangada Singh, CMD, George Cameron, Hrithik Roshan, Irrfan, Kaleem Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Manager, Neena Rao, Rikku Rakesh Nath, Shobha Sant, Suniel Shetty
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Hate Story – Women Only!
Exclusive screenings are not restricted to the elite any more. Thursday evening witnessed a bunch of women heading for a multiplex in Rajkot in Gujarat for an exclusive ‘Ladies Special’ screening of Vivek Agnihotri’s bold, erotic thriller Hate Story featuring Paoli Dam and Gulshan Devaiah.
Cosmoplex, a five-screen multiplex, ...
Multiple Choice
Broadcasters cash in on TV premieres of hit films by experimenting with time slots
Ratings! Ratings! Ratings! And we all know what that translates into– ad revenue.
The satellite space has gained momentum in the last couple of years, with blockbusters premiering on television soon after their theatrical ...
Telly Underbelly
The fiasco over The Dirty Picture’s telecast has made channels nervous about broadcasting ‘adult’ films. Will the controversy impact these films’ satellite rights?
Every child strives for a straight ‘A’ in school. But, not filmmakers! Getting your film certified for viewing by the Censor Board can be nerve-wracking for ...
Beyond Bali
With diverse and stunning vistas and a melting pot of South-East Asian culture, Indonesia is a versatile and inexpensive destination for Indian filmmakers
Adventure looms large in this vast and steamy archipelago, where the best of South-East Asia’s spicy mélange simmers. Heady scents, vivid colors, dramatic vistas and diverse ...
65th Cannes Film Festival
May 16 to 27, 2012Cannes, France
What’s It All About?
The 65th Cannes Film Festival popularly known as Festival de Cannes, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. The festival was founded in ...
Project Four!
New home theatre projector takes TV viewing to a new level of realism. But will this pricey product sell?
4K was a term that was restricted mainly to describing the clarity of digital cinema screens across the country. Now this technology has invaded our living rooms, with consumer electronics ...
Oh,Shoot!
In an evolving Hindi film industry, we shine the spotlight on cinematographers for a closer look at their craft
Cinema sells dreams! But making these dreams come true is a collective effort that involves an army of technicians. Among these specialists is the cinematographer, whose job is to visualise ...
Postcard From Austria
Famous for its ski slopes and vacationing vistas, the Alps are an apt filming location too. Are you ready for the Tirol Effect?
Tirol in western Austria consists of no less than 36 scenic holiday regions. It boasts mighty peaks, crystal clear lakes and picturesque towns. And the tourism office ...
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Tagged Austria, Kufstein, refunds up to 50 per cent, Sölden, Tirol, Tirol region
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Power Play
Lion King Ajay Devgn leaps into a new arena
We’ve seen superstars foraying into businesses other than filmmaking. Few years ago there was a wave of actors who wanted to buy IPL teams. However, Lion King Ajay Devgn had something else in mind when he announced his partnership with ...
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Tagged 25-MW solar plant, Ajay Devgn, Kumar Mangat, Maharashtra, Sangli, Solar Power Plant, The Charanaka Solar Park
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Montclair Film Festival
May 1-6, 2012
New Jersey, US
What’s It All About?
The Montclair Film Festival (MFF) showcases the talents of filmmakers from around the world. MFF has been successful in establishing, funding and curating a well-organised annual film festival. This year, more than 45 films will be screened.
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Western Invasion
Hollywood films widen their reach in India by riding piggyback on the expansion of multiplexes in Tier II and III cities
From a treat once restricted to the urban and elite to entertainment that’s reaching Tier II and Tier III cities, Hollywood has come a long, long way. Time was when the English-speaking ...
11th Annual Santa Cruz Film Festival
May 10-19, 2012
What’s It All About?
The Santa Cruz Film Festival (SCFF), in its 11th year, will be showcasing a unique blend of local culture and global concerns. The festival promotes film arts for the local community and attracts a global spectrum of film projects. It is ...
Fear Factor
TV channels feel there’s nothing like a healthy dose of horror to counter IPL fatigue
Everyone loves a few spooks when it comes to entertainment. And it is this belief that has worked wonders for the horror genre. So while film producers of late dabbled into horror films and ...
Posted in Home Entertainment
Tagged Haunted Nights., Jennifer’s Body., Omen, The Exorcist
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On A New Note
Hindi films are synonymous with music. But what role does a film’s background score play? And how has technology influenced this vital element?
Music is the quintessential soul of every film. But it’s not only the dance numbers and songs that add to a film’s rhythm but also the ...
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Riga Riga Roses
This Jewel of the Baltic is an upcoming filming destination made sweeter by a graded inventive programme
Riga is experiencing a new renaissance as the capital of Latvia, and many large-scale restoration projects on old buildings have made this city one of the most attractive cities in Europe. Most ...
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Tagged Daugava, German Art Nouveau, Gulf of Riga, Jewel of the Baltic, Latvia, Riga, UNESCO
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Bohemian Rhapsody
In the famous play, The Winter’s Tale, William Sha...
In the famous play, The Winter’s Tale, William Sha...
Shore-Shot!
With a coastline as its USP and a basket of tax in...
With a coastline as its USP and a basket of tax in...
But Naturally!
The Okanagan, also known as the Okanagan Valley an...
The Okanagan, also known as the Okanagan Valley an...
Captivating Colombia
Colombia is a constitutional republic in the north...
Colombia is a constitutional republic in the north...
Spotlight On Serbia
The Republic of Serbia is a landlocked country at ...
The Republic of Serbia is a landlocked country at ...
Tasmanian Treasure
Australia pushes its lesser-known state as an emer...
Australia pushes its lesser-known state as an emer...
Tropical Tease
Barbados offers filmmakers more than just fun in t...
Barbados offers filmmakers more than just fun in t...
Life’s A Beach
Showcasing upper crust American culture, Palm Beac...
Showcasing upper crust American culture, Palm Beac...
Fantasy Island
A quaint and natural wonderland, The Chatham Islan...
A quaint and natural wonderland, The Chatham Islan...
Bhutan – The Last Shangrila
The mystical Land of Thunder Dragon is one of the ...
The mystical Land of Thunder Dragon is one of the ...
Will You Mary Me?
An old hand at film production with a tempting tax...
An old hand at film production with a tempting tax...
Out Of Africa
With a stunning natural landscape, rich and colour...
With a stunning natural landscape, rich and colour...
