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Kabir Khan's 83 which starred Ranveer Singh as former Indian captain Kapil Dev released in theatres in December last year. However despite glowing reviews from the critics, the film failed to attract the audience towards the cinema halls. Further, the new restrictions related to COVID-19 in many states massively massively affecting the film's box office performance. Kabir in his recent chat with Film Companion, opened up on this and admitted that he was dejected by the daily restrictions. However, he also admitted that he never considered even once an OTT release for the film adding that the film will continue playing on big screens even if only two are running. 83 Movie Review: Kabir Khan & Ranveer Singh Are Going To Make Every Indian Happy With This Thrilling Innings The filmmaker said, "There are definitely moments of despair and disappointment, when everyday you wake up and read about another state going down, another state shutting down theatres, … [Read more...] about 83: Kabir Khan Reveals What Kapil Dev Told Him After Pandemic Hit His Film

Actor, producer and activist Elliot Page has boarded 2022 Berlin Film Festival title Into My Name ( Nel Mio Nome ), directed by Italian filmmaker Nicolò Bassetti, as an executive producer. The film, which premieres in Berlin’s Panorama program, is a feature documentary telling a coming-of-age story of four friends who share important turning points in their lives and in their gender transitions. The project is rooted in director Bassetti’s own experience with the transition of his son Matteo. The protagonists of the doc are Nico, Leo, Andrea and Raff, a tight-knit group of friends in Bologna, Italy, all of whom start their gender journey from a female to a male identity at different times in their lives. It is produced by Bassetti’s company Nuovi Paesaggi Urbani and Lucia Nicolai and Marcello Paolillo’s Art of Panic. Support came from the Regione Emilia Romagna film production fund. There is no sales agent attached. Elliot Page said, “What stands out to me … [Read more...] about Elliot Page Boards Italian Gender Transition Doc ‘Into My Name’ As Executive Producer – Berlin

Idles performed their first of four shows at London’s Brixton Academy, where the band showcased several songs off their new album Crawler for the first time live. The band’s current U.K. tour was originally meant to take place last May, but was rescheduled to 2022 due to the pandemic. Idles, who wrapped a U.S. tour last fall, are set to perform throughout England and Scotland this month. During the performance in Brixton, the band gave Crawler tracks “Crawl!” and “The End” their live debut. View this post on Instagram A post shared by I D L E S (@idlesband) Idles released Crawler on Nov. 12 via Partisan. The album is a follow-up to 2020’s Ultra Mono. Co-produced by Kenny Beats and Idles guitarist Mark Bowen, Idles recorded the album during the pandemic at Real World Studios in Bath, England. The group made their late night U.S. TV debut in November on Jimmy Kimmel Live , performing album cut “The … [Read more...] about Watch Idles Debut ‘Crawler’ Tracks Live in London

It’s a new chapter in my life as a storyteller,” says Questlove , fresh from reinventing the concert movie with Summer of Soul . His directorial debut, which embedded much-needed Black-history lessons inside jaw-dropping, long-buried performances from Stevie Wonder, Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone, B.B. King, and many others, was one of 2021’s most acclaimed movies, and an almost certain Oscar contender (it already made the best-doc shortlist). There’s a soundtrack album out Jan. 28, and Questlove is already working on a follow-up film, focused on Sly and the Family Stone . But that’s just the beginning of the new career he’s embarking upon at age 51; there are numerous other Questlove productions on the way. “Right now, there are six projects down the line that will keep me busy, realistically, to probably 2032,” he says. “You can only imagine how long the line is of people saying, ‘Can you tell our story the same way you told this story?’” How concerned were you about … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing Is Forever’: Questlove on ‘The Tonight Show,’ ‘Summer of Soul’ Secrets, and His Next Big Move

The BBC license fee will be frozen for the next two years by the UK government before returning to an inflationary rise, which will likely cripple the corporation’s programming budgets. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries confirmed the speculation from the weekend to the UK’s Houses of Parliament and also stated a review into the entire funding model will begin shortly, existentially threatening the future of the corporation. Amidst rising inflation and soaring programming costs, the fee will remain at £159.50 ( $217.70) for the next two years before returning to an inflationary rise. A swift BBC statement from Director General Tim Davie and Chair Richard Sharp called the settlement “disappointing” for both the BBC and cultural industries and said the corporation will now have to “absorb inflation.” The BBC has previously stressed that it will be required to make savings of around $2BN over the next two years if the fee is frozen and, as recently as this morning, a … [Read more...] about UK Government Freezes BBC License Fee For Two Years And Confirms Major Review Of Corporation’s Funding Model

In the mid-1970s when the horn sounded for a Delta State University Lady Statesmen’s basketball game, center Luisa “Lucy” Harris could not be stopped. “The pass comes into No. 45 in the lane, she spins to the basket, elevates. Score!” That scene was repeated over and over again as she led her team to three straight college national championships, earning tournament MVP each time. Not only that, when the Olympics finally added women’s basketball in 1976, she scored the first points in competition history, and led the U.S. women to the silver medal at the Montreal games. Harris “held the distinction of being the [Olympic] team’s leading scorer and leading rebounder,” notes the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, where she is enshrined. “Lusia Harris-Stewart was big, relentless, and dominated the painted area like no woman before her.” Despite earning her place in the hoops hall, Harris’s incredible accomplishments have largely been forgotten—even the remarkable … [Read more...] about Oscar-Shortlisted Doc ‘The Queen Of Basketball’ Tells Story Of Forgotten GOAT Of Women’s Game: “She Was Absolutely Extraordinary”

EXCLUSIVE : LA-based Brightburn producer The H Collective Films has formed a pact with Saudi Arabia’s Inqisam Studios to co-invest in and co-produce movies and TV with a focus on the Arabic-speaking market. The co-pro deal is one of the first to be announced between a Saudi and Hollywood production company. Inqisam is a new division of Riyadh-based investment and production company Nowaar Entertainment. Upcoming projects for the Hollywood and KSA pair include the family-adventure movie Prince Of The Seas , which is based on the story and legend of Ahmad Ibn Majid, a famous navigator in Arabian Peninsula history. The English-language live action project will follow a fearless young explorer on his quest to right an ancient wrong. To do so he must first solve the greatest mystery of his time and vanquish forces of uncanny power. Cast is expected to be a combination of U.S. and Middle Eastern actors. Screenwriter, director and DreamWorks animation veteran Mike … [Read more...] about ‘Brightburn’ Producer The H Collective Signs Co-Pro Deal With Saudi Arabia’s Inqisam Studios

EXCLUSIVE : Brightburn producer The H Collective is to adapt the ancient Chinese book of myths and legends The Classic of Mountains and Seas into a feature, with a view to creating a film and TV universe inspired by the text. Kent Huang, Chairman of the company, and Mark Rau, European Chief, will supervise the production, which will follow a group of kids who accidentally fall into a parallel world encountering exotic creatures and people. On their journey to find their way back, they will learn the importance of friendship. The Classic of Mountains and Seas , also known as Shan Hai Jing, is largely a fabulous geographical and cultural account of pre-Qin China as well as a collection of Chinese mythology. The book recorded more than 40 countries, 550 mountains and 300 waterways along with the geographic and cultural information of the nearby realms. Some of the creatures from the work appeared in Warner Bros’ fantasy movie franchise Fantastic Beasts . THC … [Read more...] about ‘Brightburn’ Outfit The H Collective To Adapt Ancient Chinese Text ‘The Classic Of Mountains And Seas’

Over the past years, discovery+ has augmented its position as the hub of armed forces led content. Home to an exclusive, never-seen-before Military content, this Republic Day discovery+ celebrates the tales of bravery and courage with the 'Home of Patriots' campaign by launching new series from the fan favourite franchises Mission Frontline and Breaking Point. Premiering on 20th January, Mission Frontline features the actor, writer, producer, and director Farhan Akhtar along with the supremely popular action director and producer Rohit Shetty, followed by the launch of 4 new episodes from the hit series Breaking Point on 21st January. Post the overwhelming response to Mission Frontline starring talented actors like Rana Daggubati and Sara Ali Khan, the action-packed episodes will see Farhan Akhtar, and Rohit Shetty spend a day with the Rashtriya Rifle soldiers and J&K Police's Special Operations Group in Srinagar respectively. Full of adventure, endurance, backbreaking … [Read more...] about Discovery+ To Launch New Series Featuring Farhan Akhtar And Rohit Shetty

F ROM JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, TO SPRINGFIELD, OREGON, the serial carnage in American schoolyards has generated the predictable outrage aimed at rap music and devil teenagers. Why are kids shooting each other, their parents and teachers? Americans always enjoy a lusty discussion of what’s wrong with the younger generation. Plus, it lets everyone avoid the politically explosive question of what’s wrong with the guns. While talk shows and right-wing preachers obsess about the moral depravity of youth culture, the usual political adversaries are lining up for yet another long-running congressional struggle over various gun-control measures. The National Rifle Association knows that people are upset by the spectacle of gun-toting students and hopes to soften its image with Charlton Heston as its new president. Meanwhile, Handgun Control Inc., the leading advocacy group of reformers, unveils a new grab bag of modest legislative ideas for reducing the bloodshed, such as mandatory trigger … [Read more...] about Will the Smart Gun Save Lives?