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Chiyaan Vikram has finally made his debut on Twitter. The National award-winning actor surprised his fans and Tamil cinema audiences by entering the world of Twitter on August 12, Friday, without any prior announcement. Chiyaan Vikram's decision to be active on the platform has left his fans and cinema lovers totally excited. Later, the Ponniyin Selvan actor also posted a special video on his Twitter handle, announcing that it is indeed his official page. " It's me Chiyaan Vikram. It's really me. Don't be confused, I'm not in disguise , This is my new look for my next film with Pa. Ranjith " said Chiyaan Vikram in his Twitter video, thus officially revealing the long-beard look he is sporting for his next outing. " I was told that Twitter allows me to stay connected with my fans and keep them informed about my films and much more. That definitely convinced me. But I'm late, by almost 15 years. I guess. But I feel this is a good time. I've always heard that … [Read more...] about Chiyaan Vikram Makes Twitter Debut: Says He Is ‘Late By Almost 15 Years’

The journalist who crashed a Russian state-run news broadcast to protest the invasion of Ukraine says she was interrogated for 14 hours and denied access to her lawyer and was not able to contact her family. Marina Ovsyannikova made the remarks at a brief news conference on Tuesday following an appearance in court. Kevin Rothrock , an editor at Meduza, an independent Russian and English-language news outlet, reports that Ovsyannikova was fined 30,000 (about $280) for inciting protests and released. Ovsyannikova says she will speak more on Wednesday after she gets some sleep. And here she is in court! Marina Ovsyannikova! https://t.co/6OHalWLRYZ pic.twitter.com/B5R5W1DtRV — Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock) March 15, 2022 Ovsyannikova made her bold protest on a live evening newscast on Monday, appearing suddenly behind an anchor while holding a sign that read, “No War,” in English, followed by the following text, translated from Russian: “Stop the war. Don’t … [Read more...] about Russian Journalist Interrogated for 14 Hours After Anti-War Protest

Robyn Griggs , best known for her roles in the soap operas Another World and One Life to Live , has died at age 49. Her death was announced on her Facebook page on Saturday. The actress has previously revealed her diagnosis with cervical cancer, saying last month she had four new tumors. Griggs played Stephanie Hobart on One Life to Live, debuting in April 1991 and lasting six episodes. From that, she moved to Another World, where she played Maggie Cory for two years. Born on April 30, 1973, in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, she first appeared in major media on Nickelodeon’s Rated K , which featured youngsters reviewing films. It ran from 1986-88. … [Read more...] about Robyn Griggs Dies: ‘Another World’ Soap Star And Film Actress Was 49

3RD UPDATE, April 9, 10:31 AM: The Gridiron Club said that there were 53 positive tests reported among the attendees at last Saturday’s dinner. Meanwhile, as invites start to go out for event surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 30, some outlets are taking greater precautions than the Gridiron did for its event. ABC News is requiring proof of an antigen test within 24 hours of their pre-dinner reception, in addition to a proof of vaccination. The Gridiron required proof of vaccination but not testing, the WHCA dinner itself will require proof of same-day negative test but not vaccination. 2ND UPDATE, April 7, 2:05 PM: So far at least 14 attendees of Saturday’s Gridiron Club dinner have tested positive for Covid . In a note sent to Gridiron members, club president Thomas DeFrank wrote, “As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, we know of 14 guests at Saturday’s dinner who have tested positive for Covid. There is no way of being certain about when they first … [Read more...] about Attorney General Merrick Garland Is Among 14 Attendees Of D.C.’s A-List Gridiron Dinner Known To Test Positive For Covid – Update

Lionsgate thriller Fall will make an estimated $2.5+ million this weekend at 1,548 locations for a PSA of about $1,618. The audience (54% male and 61% over 25, according to PostTrak) was broader than it might have been after a company founded by director Scott Mann swapped dozens of f-words, moving Fall from an R to a PG-13 rating. The firm, called Flawless, launched last year to specialize in foreign-language “vubbing,” for visual dubbing, which uses artificial intelligence to subtly shift lip and facial movements to match words spoken. But in Fall, its first project, the urgency was around English-language expletives by English-language actors during a stressful high-altitude shoot in the middle of Covid. Costly reshoots weren’t an option, nor really were cuts. Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner play best friends and expert climbers stranded 2,000 feet up atop a rickety, abandoned TV tower. Mann shot Fall independently. “We ended up with a film … [Read more...] about Director Scott Mann’s AI Startup Helps ‘Fall’ Nab PG-13 Rating, $2.5M Open – Specialty Box Office

Sony’s Bullet Train was the global and international box office leader for the studios during its sophomore frame with an added $17M from 61 overseas markets for an offshore cume of $60M and global riding the rails past $100M for $114.5M through Sunday. The international holdover markets dropped 40%; word of mouth is good and there’s track ahead for the Brad Pitt-starrer as Korea, Italy and Japan are still to come. Korea’s Yonhap news agency this week dedicated a story to the fact that Pitt is due to visit the market for the first time in eight years, reportedly jetting in to promote the film later this week. France was the lead market on BT this weekend with $1.7M (though locally Toei’s One Piece Film: Red caused a ruckus with what we hear was a No. 1 start at $3.34M). The French cume on BT is $5.8M. The UK is currently at $6M. Mexico has grossed $5.4M, followed by Australia ’s $4.1M and Saudi Arabia and Spain at $3.6M each. The global … [Read more...] about ‘Bullet Train’ & ‘Super-Pets’ Lick $100M+ Worldwide; ‘Minions’ Nears $800M – International Box Office

Brat , the Gen Z-focused digital studio and network, said Friday it has renewed and set release dates for five original series and ordered two new series, one featuring Anna Cathcart from To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before and Odd Squad and another starring up-and-coming pro boxer Ryan “Kingry” Garcia. The Brat network has more than 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube, with 15 million unique viewers, says the company, which focuses on using social media stars to build teen-based programming for platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Nearly 3 billion minutes of content were consumed in the past year, Brat says. The new series: Zoe Valentine , toplined by Cathcart, who played Kitty in Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before , which is now getting a sequel, and Olympia on PBS’ Odd Squad. It will premiere January 16. Also, On the Ropes, the Garcia-fronted series set in the world of underground boxing. The eight-episode series debuts February 25. … [Read more...] about Brat Expands Slate With New Original Series, Renewals For Winter Launch

Brat , the digital studio and network focused on creating entertainment for Gen-Z, has expanded its executive ranks to match its growing ambitions. Since raising $30 million in July, Brat has expanded into a new, 10,000-square-foot studio in Hollywood and brought in 50 full-time employees. “A year ago today, we were just eight people,” said Rob Fishman , Brat’s co-founder. “As our audience rapidly expands, we’ve staffed up considerably to increase production, explore new verticals and partner with advertisers.” The company tapped Eleanor Nett as head of production, to oversee programming initiatives. Before joining Brat she worked as vice president of physical production at Endgame Entertainment, and as COO of Fancy Films Post Services. Chase Logan , who was the senior post-production supervisor at Awesomeness TV, has been named head of post-production. Bolstering the company’s corporate ranks are Leigha Kemmett , who joins as director of finance, after … [Read more...] about Brat Announces New Executive Hires