Long a bastion of artistic freedom, the Cannes Film Festival has a secret: it censors interviews with festival head Thierry Frémaux. The festival has not only been demanding copy approval as a condition for interviews with Frémaux (something no other festival or organization has asked of us), but after pledging not to make any changes to copy, it has been removing content including potentially uncomfortable answers from Frémaux relating to diversity and controversial filmmakers. Last month we were in Paris following the lineup announcement to interview Frémaux about the selection and the festival more generally for our Cannes Disruptors magazine. Following an entirely amicable and interesting on-record interview, I was belatedly told by the press team about the copy approval requirement. I was told that these conditions were adhered to by trade and French press, including Deadline in the past. I contested the practice as unethical but was told this was done primarily as a … [Read more...] about Why Deadline Can’t Publish Our Magazine Interview With Cannes Film Festival Head Thierry Frémaux
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Ameesha Patel Loved Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Trailer; Actress Says ‘Kartik Aaryan Has Done A Great Job’
Ameesha Patel, who played a pivotal role in Akshay Kumar-Vidya Balan's 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa, was all praise for the second installment of the film in her recent interaction with a news portal. The actress had essayed the role of Radha in the Priyadarshan directorial which is a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu. While speaking with India Today, Ameesha showered praise on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and said that she believes that Kartik Aaryan has done a great job in the film. Ameesha told the news portal, "I love the trailer and I think Kartik has done a great job. He has taken on a new cape, of what Akshay did [in the first part] and I think the film is looking promising and I really hope just like Bhool Bhulaiyaa , the audiences love Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 as well." Earlier, Vidya Balan who essayed the role of Avni/Manjulika in Bhool Bhulaiyaa had also reacted to the trailer of Kartik Aaryan's film. Sharing the trailer of the horror comedy … [Read more...] about Ameesha Patel Loved Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Trailer; Actress Says ‘Kartik Aaryan Has Done A Great Job’
Ketaki Chitale Attacked By Protestors; Supriya Sule And Raj Thackeray Criticise Her Actions
As we all know, Ketaki Chitale was arrested on Sunday (May 15) for allegedly sharing an objectionable post on social media about the Nationalist Congress Party AKA NCP Chief Sharad Pawar. A court in Maharashtra has ordered the Marathi actress police custody to be in till May 18. Ever since she was arrested by the Thane Police, many netizens, as well as the NCP chief followers, have been criticizing the actress for disrespecting a powerful politician. Her Facebook post contained phrases like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins." For her post, Ketaki Chitale was reportedly booked under Indian Penal Code sections 500 (defamation), 501 (printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory), 505 (2) (making, publishing or circulating any statement, rumour or report promoting enmity, hatred or ill will between classes), 153 A (spreading disharmony among people). Objectionable Online Post About Sharad Pawar: Actor Ketaki Chitale Gets Police Custody Till May 18 … [Read more...] about Ketaki Chitale Attacked By Protestors; Supriya Sule And Raj Thackeray Criticise Her Actions
IIFA Postponed To Mid-July 2022 Following UAE President’s Death
The International Indian Film Academy on Sunday announced that it has decided to reschedule the 22nd edition of the IIFA Awards to July as the UAE declared a 40-day mourning period following the demise of UAE President and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The 2022 IIFA Weekend & Awards were originally scheduled to be held in May, but will now take place from July 14 to 16 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. In a statement issued to the media, the International Indian Film Academy and the Indian film industry expressed their deepest condolences to the people of the UAE. It said: The International Indian Film Academy and the Indian Film industry expresses its deepest condolences to the people of the UAE and the world on the passing of the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. IIFA 2022: Sidharth Malhotra's Shershaah Takes the Lead With 12 Nominations With this sad news the UAE nation is in a state of … [Read more...] about IIFA Postponed To Mid-July 2022 Following UAE President’s Death
Chris Pratt Remembers Jurassic World Co-Star Irrfan Khan, Calls Him ‘An Exquisite Actor’
Chris Pratt is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Jurassic World Dominion . The Colin Trevorrow's directorial, also the sixth movie in the science fiction franchise is all set to release in coming weeks. During promotions, Chris recently opened up about his Bollywood co-star Irrfan Khan. Sutapa Sikdar Recalls Irrfan Khan's Reaction On Babil's Birth; 'The Smile On His Face Is Etched On My Mind' Chris who plays Owen Grady in the Jurassic World franchise worked with Irrfan in 2015. Recalling his experience the Hollywood star called the late actor an elegant man. Chris Pratt spoke highly of Irrfan Khan's aura, he said, "just such an elegant man... like, down to his fingernails. There was just an elegance about him. He was also so powerful." For the unversed, Irrfan in the film was seen playing Simon Masrani, CEO of the Masrani Corporation that owned the theme park. "It's really a rare combination for there to be such strength in … [Read more...] about Chris Pratt Remembers Jurassic World Co-Star Irrfan Khan, Calls Him ‘An Exquisite Actor’
Kangana Ranaut Lauds South Films For Being Relatable; ‘They Are Deeply Rooted In Their Culture’
Kangana Ranaut is one of the leading ladies in Hindi cinema who doesn't shy away from speaking her mind. Recently, in a chat with a news portal, the Manikarnika star was all praise for South films. Kangana said that people are able to relate to these films because they are deeply rooted in their culture. She condemned how actors in Bollywood and their star kids fly off abroad, watch English films, and talk only in English, which creates more gap between them and the audience. Adding that her intention is not to troll anybody, the actress told ABP Live, "With us, the kids go abroad to complete their studies. They talk in English, watch only Hollywood films. Talk differently. So, how will they connect? Dekhne me bhi ajeeb se aise lagte hai jaise uble hue ande (They even look weird like boiled eggs). So, people cannot relate." Citing the example of Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa: The Rise , Kangana said that one of the reasons why the film worked is because the … [Read more...] about Kangana Ranaut Lauds South Films For Being Relatable; ‘They Are Deeply Rooted In Their Culture’
Sutapa Sikdar Recalls Irrfan Khan’s Reaction On Babil’s Birth; ‘The Smile On His Face Is Etched On My Mind’
Late actor Irrfan Khan's elder son Babil turned a year older on Sunday (May 15). His mother Sutapa Sikdar took to her Instagram handle to pen a heartfelt note for the birthday boy. Along with it, she also posted a bunch of unseen pictures of the father-son duo. From her pregnancy picture to Babil as a baby resting in a cradle, Sutapa shared some precious memories from her photo album. Sutapa even made fans emotional by sharing some pictures which feature a young Irrfan with Babil in the different stages of the latter's childhood. Sutapa began her note by writing, "Let me confess on your 24th , the dichotomy of thunderstorms and azaan during your birth, which I later understood was just like your temperament, has made parenting very challenging (to put it mildly) but the beauty is when you wish to pour from the sky like rain drops that wash us off our ill wills. The fragrance after, that saundhi mitti ki khusbu you bring to our life is irreplaceable !! Thank you … [Read more...] about Sutapa Sikdar Recalls Irrfan Khan’s Reaction On Babil’s Birth; ‘The Smile On His Face Is Etched On My Mind’
Objectionable Online Post About Sharad Pawar: Actor Ketaki Chitale Gets Police Custody Till May 18
A court here in Maharashtra on Sunday remanded Marathi actor Ketaki Chitale in police custody till May 18 following her arrest for allegedly sharing an objectionable post on social media about NCP chief Sharad Pawar, an official said. Later, the Pune cyber police, who have also registered a case against Chitale, said they will seek the actor's custody after the expiry of her remand with the Thane police. In more trouble for Chitale, two cases were registered at separate police stations in Mumbai for allegedly sharing the objectionable post, an official said on Sunday. Besides, an organisation in Pune demanded that Chitale be charged with treason over the alleged reference to Sant Tukaram in the post shared by her. Chitale (29), a film and TV actress, was arrested by the Thane police on Saturday over a post she allegedly shared on her Facebook page. The post shared by Chitale, which was in verse form, was purportedly written by someone else. It contained phrases like … [Read more...] about Objectionable Online Post About Sharad Pawar: Actor Ketaki Chitale Gets Police Custody Till May 18
Shilpa Shetty stands by IPL chairman Modi
Indian Premier League chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi is the chief target of the I-T sleuths. The knives are clearly out for him and Modi has got no place to hide after his mentor Sharad Pawar turned his back on him. The only ones supporting Modi are the IPL team owners. One of them is Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty-Kundra who is among the stake holders of Rajasthan Royals, a team which Modi is alleged to financial interest in. Shilpa is among the jury of Star Plus reality show Zara nachke dikha 2. The show"s press conference was held today but the media couldn"t help but ask Shilpa about what she felt about her friend Lalit Modi and whether he"s guilty of the serious charges levied again him. Initially, Shilpa pretended as if she"s heard nothing but then the lady sighed, “I feel this issue has been highly politicised. This is a typical reply to such a question, but this time it holds true. And, to make it more clear, our Indian laws state that a person is innocent … [Read more...] about Shilpa Shetty stands by IPL chairman Modi
Paresh Rawal Says He Will Charge A Bomb For Hera Pheri 3 To Play Same Old Baburao; Adds ‘Story Has To Be Good’
Among all the memorable characters that Paresh Rawal has essayed on screen, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte from the Hera Pheri franchise enjoys a huge fan following. After Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri , everyone has been waiting with bated breath for the makers to come up with Hera Pheri 3. While fans are hoping for a new sequel of the cult comedy, Paresh Rawal in his latest interview stated that that even though the franchise enjoys a massive popularity, he is not keen on returning to essay Baburao Ganpatrao Apte on screen unless the story is good. The veteran actor told ETimes, "If you ask me honestly, there is no excitement left in me for any of my characters unless it is put in a different backdrop. We have an ideal example of a sequel and it is of Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai . This is how a sequel should be." He added, "If I have to do the same thing again, usi prakar ki dhoti pehenke, chashme lagake chalna hai (if I have to wear a … [Read more...] about Paresh Rawal Says He Will Charge A Bomb For Hera Pheri 3 To Play Same Old Baburao; Adds ‘Story Has To Be Good’