'Shoot on Sight' on 100 screens in UK from July 25

"In an exclusive interview with India-EU Film Initiative, Aron Govil, producer of Jag Mundhra directed 'Shoot on Sight,' has revealed plans for his film's release in the UK. In a bold move he has decided to go much...

Anil Ambani to invest in Spielberg's DreamWorks

"Los Angeles/Mumbai- According to media reports Hollywood film producers DreamWorks SKG are close to a deal with Anil Ambani's Reliance Big Entertainment, one of India's biggest entertainment conglomerate, to form a...

Shah Rukh Khan overshadows Bachchans at IIFA finale

"He wasn't even there but he did overshadow the Bachchans- the Mega Family of Bollywood. There were many who doubted the integrity of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA Awards). IIFA is too close to...

"I apologise," says Sharon Stone to Chinese people

"At last, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has apologised to the Chinese people for her highly insensitive remark over 'Karma'. 50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and...

'Karma' remark leads to boycott of Sharon Stone in China

"50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and Budhism. Perhaps, it's her karma that led her to say nasty things against China. Now, China is gearing up to boycott Hollywood...

Hollywood legend Sydney Pollack dies

"As a filmmaker his movies received 48 Oscar nominations. 12 of his actors were nominated for Oscar performances, including Jane Fonda, Dustin Hoffman, Holly Hunter, Jessica Lange, Paul Newman, Meryl Streep and...

Cannes winner "The Class" reminds of "Salaam Bombay"

"CANNES, France —61st Cannes Film Festival awarded the French film "The Class," a story about classroom life using real students and teachers (amateur actors) at a junior high school, with Palme d'Or, the most...

'Single Screen Theatres in India will never die'

The Western world saw the multiplex boom in the 90s, but it's India where the largest number of cinema multiplexes is coming up in the 21st century. 'Over a period of time, single screen theatres will die a natural...

India's free jute bags fail to lure film critics at Cannes

"So far, this year has been one of the best American shows at the 61st Cannes Film Festival with a large number of their films competing against each other and the best of Europe but, for India, perhaps, one of the...

Bachchan blog incites war of words against Shah Rukh Khan

"Now there's an open war between Big B & King Khan.Finally, it has happened! Amitabh Bachchan, India’s legendary actor, has succumbed to journalistic temptations; say some thing controversial and start a...

Richie Mehta: Exclusive interview with Canada-based filmmaker of AMAL

"'Amal' by Richie Mehta could become Canada's official entry for the Best Foreign Film category at the next Oscars, according to media reports. 'Amal' has also become the most talked about film of the year with an...

Remakes! Inspirations! Or, sheer coincidence!

"Remaking of successful Hollywood films in India has been going on for ages. Indian producers hate the term 'plagiarism'.Instead, they prefer to call their unofficial remakes 'inspirations'. In this report we list...

Santosh Sivan's 'Before the Rains' makes waves in Hollywood

"'Before the Rains', an India-US production, by India's ace cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan is making waves in Hollywood. The winner of several awards, including Best Feature Film at 41st WorldFest-Houston,...

Indian filmmakers in Cannes discuss money but not quality

"India's independent filmmakers are joining forces at 61st Cannes 2008 despite the fact that this is, arguably, the worst year for Indian cinema at Cannes. Indian films in each category are conspicuous by their...

'Amal'- watch out for this most talked about film of the year

"'Amal' by Richie Mehta has become the most talked about film of the year with an Indian theme. After winning the Best Independent Film of the latest Santa Barbara International Film Festival, 'Amal' took the grand...

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