Big Pictures heads to Pusan, London fest with four filmsOctober 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - Four movies produced by Big Pictures - "Well Done Abba", "Abohamaan", "Kutty Srank" and Janala - will be screened at the upcoming 14th Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) and 53rd London Film Festival. While "Kutty Srank" and "Abohamaan" will be screened in A Window on Asian Cinema section at Pusan film fest in Korea starting Oct 8, while "Well Done Abba" and Janala will be screened in the World Cinema Category of the London fest, beginning on Oct 14 respectively.
Bollywood film on 2005 Mumbai floods delves into horror of calamitySeptember 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - 'Tum Mile', a forthcoming film on the 2005 Mumbai floods, is all set to recall the horror of the calamity and the devastation caused by it. Set against the backdrop of the fateful day on July 26, the film delves into the happenings of that day and recreates them.
Ranbir Kapoor promotes 'Wake Up Sid' in MumbaiSeptember 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is leaving no stones unturned for promoting his upcoming film 'Wake Up Sid', as he spoke about the film while attending a show in Mumbai. Kapoor was enthusiastic about his role and said that he has great hopes from the film.
'Cookign With Stella' hit at international film festivalsSeptember 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - After screening his film "Cooking With Stella" at the Toronoto International Film Festival, Dilip Mehta went to Cinfest Sudbury with his directorial debut that kickstarted the event. "Seema Biswas and I flew to Sudbury where our film was opening the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival.
Himesh Reshammiya seeks divine blessings for his forthcoming filmAugust 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Deviating from the usual glitz and glamour associated with any Bollywood event, the movie unit of the forthcoming film 'Radio' led by singer-composer-actor Himesh Reshammiya, released the music album of their production amid religious fervour in Mumbai. The music album was released during the ongoing festival at the 'Lalbaug Ka Raja', as the film crew sought divine blessings of Lord Ganesha, for the success of their film.
Bollywood stars celebrate Ganesha ChaturthiAugust 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood stars commenced the celebration of the ten-day-long Ganesha Chaturthi festival here. Actor Jeetendra celebrated the festival with his daughter Ekta Kapoor.
Coming up in Atlanta: Arts festival and food eventAugust 24th, 2009 Coming up in Atlanta: Arts festival and food eventATLANTA — An arts festival and a food and wine event are coming up in Atlanta this fall. The Arts Festival takes place Sept.
Hollywood film 'Before The Rains' set to woo Indian audiencesAugust 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - Hollywood art film 'Before The Rains' is all set to woo the Indian audiences. A Merchant-Ivory production, the film marks the English language debut of Indian director Santosh Sivan.
Release of Kaminey, Life Partner postponed in Mumbai, Pune due to swine flu threatAugust 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - The released of Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra starrer Kaminey and Life Partner, featuring Genelia Desuza and Fardeen Khan, has been postponed in Mumbai and Pune, as all cinemas and multiplexes in the state will remain closed for three days due to the swine flu scare. Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj's much awaited film was to be released on August 14, but that has been delayed now.
Emily Blunt's 'Young Victoria' to close Toronto film festivalAugust 5th, 2009 Emily Blunt's 'Young Victoria' to end Toronto festTORONTO — Next month's Toronto International Film Festival is ending on a regal note. The closing-night film of the 10-day festival will be "The Young Victoria," starring Emily Blunt as the British queen in the early days of her nearly 64-year reign.
Sam Taylor-Wood's John Lennon biopic 'Nowhere Boy' to close London Film FestivalAugust 3rd, 2009 John Lennon biopic to close London Film FestivalLONDON — London Film Festival organizers say this year's event will close with the world premiere of a new film about John Lennon's formative years in Liverpool. "Nowhere Boy" depicts Lennon at age 15 and follows his relationship with his estranged mother, Julia, and with his Aunt Mimi, who raised him.
Santosh Sivan unaware of 'Tahaan' honour in GermanyJuly 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - At Germany's only annual festival celebrating Bollywood cinema in Stuttgart the highest honour went to Santosh Sivan's Hindi film "Tahaan", but the cinematographer-filmmaker was unaware of it. The festival titled Bollywood and Beyond concluded July 19 and "Tahaan", about the adventures of a little boy and his pet donkey in Kashmir, won The German Star Of India award.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Ohio welcomes fans for Springsteen FanFestJune 12th, 2009 Rock Hall in Ohio hosts Springsteen FanFestCLEVELAND — A weekend of glory days is planned at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Ohio, which is welcoming fans to a Bruce Springsteen FanFest. The event Friday through Sunday at the hall in Cleveland includes screenings of Springsteen concerts and his 1999 Rock Hall induction, as well as appearances by the singer's personal film archivist and the editor of the long-running Springsteen fanzine "Backstreets."
The festival is in conjunction with the museum's current exhibit, "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen."
The Boss himself is not expected to drop by for FanFest.
Aishwarya not behind Sonam's broken Cannes dreamMay 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - There were rumours that actress and L'Oreal ambassador Aishwarya Rai may have held back Sonam Kapoor from walking the Cannes red carpet. But sources close to the former beauty queen say she didn't even know that Sonam was to visit the French film festival.
When Abhishek decided to surprise grandma in BhopalMay 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - It's a busy time for Abhishek Bachchan and wife Aishwarya Rai; still, the two decided to pay a surprise visit to Jaya Bachchan's mother in Bhopal, just before they flew to France to attend the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. 'It was a flash visit last week.
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