Trade expert Girish Wankhede writes for Filmibeat on the last week's major releases and this week's prediction at the box office. This week is the Pre-Festive Release week and so is the solemnity. The week before a festival is usually dull because no producer wants a weekly window of less than 7 days. This week, two biggies are slated for August 11 (Thursday) release, Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan , so no producer of smaller films will plunge into this. Firstly, it will have one day less from its weekly count and secondly, it would have full chances to be pulled over by Laal Singh Chaddha and Raksha Bandhan . With this incoming clash of the Rakhi and Independence Day weekend, almost all the screens will be filled by these two biggies and consequently leaving no other film to survive. Sita Ramam and Bimbisara First Week Box Office In addition to two obscure Hindi releases Haryana and Miami to New York last week, not many took the … [Read more...] about Weekly Box Office Analysis And Prediction For Laal Singh Chaddha And Raksha Bandhan By Trade Expert
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Koffee With Karan 7: Arjun Kapoor Reveals He Was Suspended From School Because Of Sonam Kapoor
The latest episode of Karan Johar's popular talk show Koffee With Karan 7 witnessed mom-to-be Sonam Kapoor gracing the couch with her cousin brother Arjun Kapoor. As expected, the episode featured the duo spilling each other's secrets and walking down the memory lane to share some interesting anecdotes. On the show, Arjun recalled an incident from his school days when he turned a protective brother for Sonam. The Neerja star revealed that she once accidentally went to her older brother for help after she was asked to leave the basketball court by a school bully. Arjun told Karan that he approached the bully and asked him how he could speak to his sister in such a way. He thought it would turn out to be a fight like the one in Shah Rukh Khan's Josh . Instead, he got punched in the eye and suspended from the school because of picking up a fight. The Ek Villain Returns star said, "I went up to him, telling him how can you talk to my sister like that. I … [Read more...] about Koffee With Karan 7: Arjun Kapoor Reveals He Was Suspended From School Because Of Sonam Kapoor
TRP Toppers (Online): Naagin 6 Tops The Chart; Anupamaa & Woh Toh Hai Albelaa Witness Drop
The online TRP ratings for Week 31 are out. Colors' Naagin 6 witness a big jump and there is a major re-shuffling among the shows. While Anupamaa , Imlie , Woh Toh Hai Albelaa and Bhagya Lakshmi have witnessed drop, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah , Kundali Bhagya and Kumkum Bhagya have seen increase in its rating points. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 have retained their places on the Online TRP chart. Top 3 Shows- Naagin 6, TMKOC & Anupamaa Colors' Naagin 6 has managed to occupy the first place followed by SAB TV's Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Star Plus' Anupamaa at the second and third places. The shows have managed to get 43.0, 42.0 and 41.0 rating points, respectively. Imlie & WTHA While Star Plus' Imlie has dropped to the fourth place with 39.0 rating points, Star Bharat's Woh Toh Hai Albelaa has occupied the fifth place with 36.0 rating points. Kundali Bhagya, … [Read more...] about TRP Toppers (Online): Naagin 6 Tops The Chart; Anupamaa & Woh Toh Hai Albelaa Witness Drop
Jailer: Ramya Krishnan Confirms Teaming Up With Rajinikanth For Nelson’s Film
Jailer , the highly anticipated Rajinikanth starrer is all set to go on floors soon. Earlier, it was speculated that senior actress Ramya Krishnan is sharing the screen with the superstar once again in the Nelson directorial. In a recent media interaction, Ramya confirmed that she is indeed a part of Jailer , which marks Rajinikanth's 169th outing in cinema. The Nelson project thus marks the reunion of the Padayappa duo, after a long gap of 23 years. The highly-anticipated project, which features Rajinikanth in the titular role started rolling on August 10, Wednesday and Ramya Krishnan has already kickstarted shooting for her portions. The leading man, on the other hand, will join the sets in a couple of days. Earlier, it was rumoured that Ramya Krishnan might once again play an antagonist in the Rajinikanth starrer. But, the latest reports suggest that the Padayappa actress is not playing a villain, but is appearing as the wife of the titular character, … [Read more...] about Jailer: Ramya Krishnan Confirms Teaming Up With Rajinikanth For Nelson’s Film
Isabelle Adjani Unveils Role Opposite Adèle Exarchopoulos In Melanie Laurent’s Female ‘Mission Impossible’-Style Action Comedy
French acting icon Isabelle Adjani says she is set to co-star opposite Adèle Exarchopoulos in a Mission Impossible -style action comedy directed by Mélanie Laurent. The feature is inspired by Bastien Vivès, Jérôme Mulot and Florent Ruppert’s French graphic novel ‘La Grande Odalisque’ about a gang of female expert thieves targeting high-end loot. Adjani spilt the beans on the new role in an interview with the French newspaper ‘Nice Matin’ on Thursday. “It will be a female ensemble film set between Paris and Corsica with Mélanie [Laurent] facing the camera and Adèle Exarchopoulos,” she said. “ We are awaiting the reply of a fourth actress.” She described the production as a “female Mission Impossible ” adding “that is the touch of Mélanie Laurent who wants to do something out of the ordinary for France.” Adjani is coming off a busy 2022, with credits including starring roles in François Ozon’s Fassbinder tribute and Berlinale 2022 opener Peter von Kant … [Read more...] about Isabelle Adjani Unveils Role Opposite Adèle Exarchopoulos In Melanie Laurent’s Female ‘Mission Impossible’-Style Action Comedy
N95 Masks vs. KN95 Masks: Which Work Best to Protect Against Covid?
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Though mask restrictions are easing across the country (and around the world), officials say you shouldn’t be taking off your masks just yet, especially if you’re in crowded places or starting to travel. Even if you have received your vaccine and booster, medical experts continue to promote the wearing of face coverings as an effective way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 , the Omicron variant, the new BA.5 variant and other potentially harmful viruses in the air. And while airlines and the FAA have relaxed guidelines mandating the wearing of face masks in-flight, many travelers are still keeping their masks on when sharing air with hundreds of passengers for hours at a time. With Covid infections rising again, some states have also started debating reinstating a mask mandate, especially for indoor dining and entertainment. … [Read more...] about N95 Masks vs. KN95 Masks: Which Work Best to Protect Against Covid?
Tom Brady Out Of Bucs Training Camp Dealing With ‘Personal Issue’
Getty The GOAT is GONE in Tampa -- at least for the next roughly two weeks -- the Buccaneers revealed on Thursday that Tom Brady is now out of training camp while handling a "personal issue." Todd Bowles was just peppered with questions about his star QB -- who left training camp Thursday and is not expected to return until sometime in late August -- but the Bucs head coach declined to get into specifics of it all. Instead, Bowles would only say Brady is out dealing "with some personal things." Tampa Bay Buccaneers "It's something he needed to handle," Bowles said. "We trust him. We talked about it. It was scheduled way before training camp and he will not be here until after Tennessee." The Bucs are slated to play the Titans in a preseason contest in Nashville on Aug. 20 -- which means a return date for Brady won't come until at least Aug 21. And, it seems the 45-year-old's absence could extend longer than that, 'cause Bowles wouldn't … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Out Of Bucs Training Camp Dealing With ‘Personal Issue’
A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Victim Was His Own Mob Member. Now He’s Coming Forward
Former A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli, has come forward as the man A$AP Rocky allegedly shot last November, as Rolling Stone has learned that he plans to file a civil suit against his high school best friend. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested in April for assault with a deadly weapon over the alleged shooting , with police withholding the victim’s name. Mayers has not been charged, but heads to court on August 17 over the matter. But ahead of the hearing, Ephron has come forward to publicly accuse Mayers of luring him to an obscure location in central Hollywood “to discuss a disagreement between the two of them,” according to a statement provided to Rolling Stone by Ephron’s attorneys Jamal Tooson and Brian Hurwitz announcing the lawsuit. “Unbeknownst to Mr. Ephron, A$AP Rocky was not just planning for a conversation and came armed with a semi-automatic handgun,” the statement alleges. “After arriving at the location, a conversation … [Read more...] about A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Victim Was His Own Mob Member. Now He’s Coming Forward
The Strange and Alluring Mystique of BeReal
To paraphrase Cher Horowitz, searching for authenticity on a social media app is like trying to find meaning in a Pauly Shore film. Yet that hasn’t stopped Silicon Valley from trying. Apps like VSCO, Cluster, We Heart It, and Dispo all aim to take the pressure off curating one’s flawlessly Valencia-hued Instagram grid in favor of a grittier and more real social media experience, as if there were such a thing. Social media is an inherently inauthentic experience, one that relies on playacting various expertly curated personae to a select audience of followers. Whether you’re posting latte art from your NOLA vacation or trying to craft the perfect Jordan Peterson quote tweet dunk for clout, there is a tacit understanding that you’re not behaving anything like your real self, because that version of you is far more boring than the one you put out online. One app, however, is willing to bet that your real, authentic self — zits, raccoon eyes, flyaways and all — is a lot more … [Read more...] about The Strange and Alluring Mystique of BeReal
Toronto Film Festival Surprise: Harvey Weinstein To Start VOD Division
EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto Film Festival doesn’t start for a couple of days, but already I hear there are some surprises in store. Sources tell me that The Weinstein Company is finalizing plans to launch a new video-on-demand division. I’ve heard that Harvey Weinstein is finishing a deal to bring aboard Tom Quinn and Jason Janego , both of whom were integral in building the VOD business of Magnolia Pictures. How this factors into the way that TWC does business at Toronto will be very interesting. From last Toronto to the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival in May, TWC has been the most prolific distributor acquiring films. While TWC got in the game very early on last year’s Best Picture Oscar winner The King’s Speech , much of TWC’s upcoming awards-season slate — from The Artist to The Iron Lady , The Wettest County in the World and W.E. — were all festival acquisitions. Those films were bought for competitive acquisition prices with P&A … [Read more...] about Toronto Film Festival Surprise: Harvey Weinstein To Start VOD Division