Reese Witherspoon ’s Hello Sunshine is headed for Britain. The Candle Media-owned production company is launching an unscripted division in the UK, and is already developing its first production with terrestrial network Channel 4 . Hello Sunshine Unscripted UK will be led by Sarah Lazenby, a former Channel 4 Head of Features and Formats who left the broadcaster last year. While at the British public service broadcaster, she oversaw major titles such as The Great British Bake Off , Jamie Oliver’s programs and formats such as Flirty Dancing and Netflix co-pro Crazy Delicious . More recently she produced HBO’s Emmy-nominated retrospective special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. Lazenby will be Executive Vice President, Unscripted UK and report to Hello Sunshine’s Head of Unscripted Sara Rea. Hello Sunshine last year acquired Rea’s company SKR Productions, which was behind Prime Video’s Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn series Making the Cut. Details … [Read more...] about Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Opens UK Unscripted Division With Ex-Channel 4 Exec Sarah Lazenby At The Helm
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Discovery+ Launches CNN Originals Hub
The CNN Originals hub debuted on Discovery+ on Friday, as the new home for the news channel’s streaming library following the abrupt closure of CNN+. The hub was announced earlier this month, and features over 800 episodes of content from CNN Original Series, CNN Films, and HLN Original Series. Additional content will be added after their linear run on the CNN cable networks. Some of the original content that appeared on CNN+ has popped up elsewhere. The documentary The Last Movie Stars , about Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, debuted this summer on HBO Max. Chris Wallace’s talk show, one of the marquee offerings, will return in September on CNN on Sunday nights and on HBO Max. Among the original library titles offered on the new hub are 1968: The Year That Changed America, American Dynasties: The Kennedys , American Style, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (Seasons 1-12), The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power , Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, … [Read more...] about Discovery+ Launches CNN Originals Hub
Samantha Ruth Prabhu Likely To Buy New House In Mumbai; Check Cost Details Here!
For quite some time, it has been rumoured that actress Samantha is house-hunting in Mumbai. The fact that she appeared in Koffee With Karan 7 for the first time recently, sort of gave way to assumptions that she might be planning to work in a direct Hindi film soon, and probably is actually looking for a house in Mumbai. While the house-hunt may or may not be interesting to know, or even true, it would certainly be of interest if she is actually considering doing a direct Hindi film. What has raised many eyebrows is the cost of the investment for the house- Rs 30 Crore. The actor has been taking up relatively meatier roles in the past few years. Her performances in U Turn , Super Deluxe , Majili, Oh Baby , Jaanu , Family Man (Season 2) and Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal have all gained her major critical acclaim and unbelievable support from the fans. Her gleaming cameo in a song from Pushpa kept people talking about it for weeks. It won't be an … [Read more...] about Samantha Ruth Prabhu Likely To Buy New House In Mumbai; Check Cost Details Here!
Bigg Boss Kannada OTT: Jashwant Beats Sanya, Becomes The New Captain
Bigg Boss Kannada OTT , the first-ever OTT edition of the Kannada industry's biggest reality show, has been creating quite a stir among fans. When it comes to the Bigg Boss Kannada OTT episode of August 18, Thursday, Jashwant was seen winning the captaincy task. The popular contestant beat fSanya Iyer, to become the new captain of the house. The six contestants of the Kichccha Sudeep show, who had won different tasks, were selected for the race for a new captain. The contestants were asked to address their housemates in pairs and campaign for themselves. The rest of the Bigg Boss Kannada OTT contestants will select the eligible one while eliminating the other. After the selection process, Jashwant and Sanya Iyer were selected for the captaincy task. The fellow contestants feel that Jashwant should be provided with a chance to mingle more with the housemates. Sanya, on the other hand, became a topic of discussion with her lack of emotional connection with … [Read more...] about Bigg Boss Kannada OTT: Jashwant Beats Sanya, Becomes The New Captain
Live Dealer Games Increasingly More Popular In Online Casinos
"Most games in the leading pack are played with a live dealer, with the exception of slots," states industry researcher Svilen Madjov in a recent study of real money gaming (RMG) trends in modern India published by leading casino comparison platform SevenJackpots. The study is based on primary data on the anonymous behavior of more than 170 registered users on the Pure Win casino website throughout most of 2021. Out of the top 18 games in terms of number of players, 8 are slots and 10 are played with a live dealer. The dominance of the live option is preserved in the top 30 games. Roulette, Slots and Fast Play Versions Shape Up Desi Gamer Preferences The SevenJackpots study makes a number of other interesting observations on the contemporary trends in Indian online casino gaming space where western classics roulette and slots are charging the leading positions, while desi gamers want to play fast. Roulette games emerge as a clear leader in the top 30 … [Read more...] about Live Dealer Games Increasingly More Popular In Online Casinos
Anurag Kashyap Says Karan Johar Is A Misunderstood Person; ‘The Most Amazing Thing About Him Is…’
Anurag Kashyap in his recent interaction with a leading portal, opened up on his equation with filmmaker-producer Karan Johar. Speaking about Karan, the Gangs Of Wasseypur director said that he knew his father and said that the filmmaker was a late discovery because he comes from the privileged. Kashyap admitted that he judged Karan a lot. Pinkvilla quoted Anurag as saying, "Karan Johar was a late discovery becomes he comes from privileged and I knew his father. I've judged him a lot. When I met him, I found him to be like me but on the other side of the coin." Further, the Manmarziyaan director said that Karan treats his filmmakers, people, and his directors and gives them as much freedom and empowerment. "He is a misunderstood person. The most amazing thing about him is he has his own critic. Today, the creative head of Dharmatics, Somen Mishra was the biggest Karan Johar critic and what Karan Johar did was hire him. That is a sign of a visionary and a … [Read more...] about Anurag Kashyap Says Karan Johar Is A Misunderstood Person; ‘The Most Amazing Thing About Him Is…’
Lauryn Hill — Singer’s Tax Problems Now $440,000 Worse
Lauryn Hill didn't just drop the ball on a $1.8 million tax bill from the federal government -- she also failed to pay $440,000 in taxes to the State of New Jersey ... so says the State of New Jersey. A civil judgment was entered against Hill on June 14th by a Jersey court -- finding the Fugees singer is responsible for $446,386 in unpaid state taxes. A week before the judgment came down, Hill was charged with failing to file FEDERAL tax returns in 2005, 2006, and 2007 ... a federal crime. She pled "guilty" and now faces 3 years in prison. But lucky for Hill, the state tax situation hasn't become a criminal matter ... yet. Hill is scheduled for sentencing in her federal tax case in November. Calls to the singer's reps were not returned. Gallery Launch Gallery … [Read more...] about Lauryn Hill — Singer’s Tax Problems Now $440,000 Worse
‘Love Is Blind’ Shake Chatterjee Rips Show as Failed Experiment, Exploitative
TMZ.com "Love Is Blind" star Shake Chatterjee tells us he will NOT be on the 'After the Alter' episode ... blasting the reality show as a failed experiment seeking to exploit contestants. Shake tells TMZ ... he's pissed at how he was portrayed on the hit Netflix reality dating series, and he told producers he wanted nothing to do with the franchise, despite being begged to come back for one last hurrah. The experience clearly left a bad taste in Shake's mouth ... and he's ripping the hosts, Nick and Vanessa Lachey , for not staying neutral in his case, questioning their motives and explaining why he passed on participating in the upcoming "Love Is Blind: After the Alter." In "Love Is Blind," contestants date in pods, conversing through speakers while unable to see their date. In order to meet in person, two contestants must first get engaged. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Shake lets it all out ... telling us he … [Read more...] about ‘Love Is Blind’ Shake Chatterjee Rips Show as Failed Experiment, Exploitative