No more big-budget films from George Lucas
January 20th, 2012 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 19 (IANS) Filmmaker George Lucas is upset how Hollywood studios refused to fund his latest movie "Red Tails", and says he is retiring from making big-budget films.He feels ... Read more...
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I want to work with Shah Rukh, Hrithik: Anurag Kashyap
January 17th, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is known for making small-budget films with newcomers or not-so-big names. Now the writer-director wants to work with stars, but he hasn't ... Read more...
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Kannada film industry looks up: Success ratio up (2011 In Retrospect)
December 28th, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, December 28 (IANS) The Kannada film industry said cheers, thanks to Darshan's "Saarathi" and Punith Rajkumar starrers "Hudugaru" and "Paramathma". If these biggies set the ... Read more...
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‘Our cinema is creating literature for India’
December 12th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Indian cinema today offers a lot to reflect upon and the cinematic content fills a gap in literature in modern society, says veejay-turned-actor Vinay ... Read more...
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A movie needs time to grow: Farhan Akhtar (Interview)
December 8th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The 'opening weekend collection' mindset is an unfair attitude since a film needs time to grow on the audiences, says filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar, ... Read more...
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Control of Bollywood ‘big budget’ films needed: Vikram Gokhale
November 29th, 2011 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) Stressing the need for controlling spending on mega-budget films, veteran actor Vikram Gokhale Tuesday said he had been discussing the issue with Maharashtra Chief Minister ... Read more...
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Shaan’s tryst with acting! (Movie Snippets)
October 26th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Singer Shaan showcased his acting skills when he donned different get-ups to represent some popular characters from Hindi movies at the 2nd Chevrolet Global Indian ... Read more...
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Stop being elitist, focus on interior: Dibakar
September 20th, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Exploring the country's interiors for stories and talent is the need of the hour for Bollywood, says filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee, adding that the filmmakers should ... Read more...
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Small six to keep box office busy till Eid
August 23rd, 2011 - 11:46 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Trade analysts are calling it the lull before the storm. Salman Khan-starrer "Bodyguard" will hit the screens on Eid, but several lesser known, small ... Read more...
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Former ‘Warrant’ lead singer Jani Lane found dead at Los Angeles hotel
August 12th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by BNO News
LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) -- The former lead singer of rock group Warrant, Jani Lane, was found dead at a hotel in Los Angeles on late Thursday afternoon, police said on Friday. ... Read more...
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Don’t kill that small budget entertainer !
June 14th, 2011 - 1:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Beautifully told tales touching upon various human emotions hit the silver screen this year with movies like "I AM", "Chalo Dill" and "Stanley Ka ... Read more...
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Good times for small screen actors eyeing films: Hiten Tejwani
May 28th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) When Hiten Tejwani ventured into films with "Joggers' Park" in 2003, TV actors hardly worked for the big screen. But thanks to the growing confluence ... Read more...
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Hindi film industry wastes too much money: Anurag Kashyap
May 9th, 2011 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has co-produced small budget films like "Udaan" and the upcoming "Shaitan" among others, says Bollywood wastes too much money on luxuries while ... Read more...
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‘Challo Dilli’ scores over ‘Shor in..’, ‘I AM’
May 4th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) It was a dull weekend at the box office as four new releases saw weak openings, but word of mouth publicity seems to be ... Read more...
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Once again, small budget films rake in moolah
April 23rd, 2011 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Small and medium budget movies are proving to be a big draw at the box office, raking in anything between Rs.16 crore and Rs.40 ... Read more...
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Small-budget films don’t suffer any more: Tigmanshu Dhulia
April 18th, 2011 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Director Tigmanshu Dhulia made a humble start with medium budget "Haasil" and "Charas" and is happy that the Hindi film industry continues to provide a ... Read more...
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Fourth ‘Punjabi Film Festival’ concludes in Amritsar
April 4th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
By Sawinder SinghAmritsar, Apr 4 (ANI): Amritsar recently hosted the fourth 'Punjabi Film Festival' that was attended by eminent Punjabi artists, who used this as an opportunity to promote Punjabi films.An ... Read more...
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I know I’m not saleable: Sushant Singh
February 24th, 2011 - 9:25 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) He may not have bagged meaty roles in multi-starrers and blockbusters, but actor Sushant Singh is quite satisfied with his bouquet of work in Bollywood and ... Read more...
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A good story, not budget, decides a film’s fate: Actor Madhavan
February 23rd, 2011 - 9:32 am ICT by IANS
By Dibyojyoti Baksi
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) It's only the story and the script that decides the fate of a movie at the ticket window, feels actor R. Madhavan, adding that the ... Read more...
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Small And Medium Films Will Benefit During World Cup Season: Industry Experts
January 31st, 2011 - 4:34 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The season of World Cup and Indian Premiere League is coming as a blessing for the small and medium budget films, say the industry experts. The big banner houses usually ... Read more...
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Check Out Nominees For Karbonn Mobiles 17th Annual Star Screen Awards
January 4th, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The first Award function of Bollywood in 2011 is gearing up the grand evening. Preparations are in full swing for the 17th Annual Star Screen Awards by Karbon Mobiles.Bollywood has ... Read more...
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Bhoot And Friends Movie Preview: Watchable But Only By Kids!
December 30th, 2010 - 3:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Film: Bhoot and FriendsDirector: Kittu SalujaCast: Jackie Shroff, , Aditya Lakhia, Akash Nair, Ashwin Mushran, Ishita Panchal, Markand Soni, Tejas RahateCome Friday and Bollywood gets set for yet another ... Read more...
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‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” Sequel Can Be The Next Blockbuster, Imagines Karan
December 27th, 2010 - 9:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
was a hit and had made a grand opening. After the film’s release it earned a good profit in terms of capital and in the box office. The CDs and ... Read more...
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I thrive on meaty roles in small films: Rajat Kapoor
December 12th, 2010 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
By Priyanka Sharma
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) He was the hassled host in "Bheja Fry" and the sinister paedophile in "Monsoon Wedding". Versatile actor-director Rajat Kapoor says he thrives on offbeat ... Read more...
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The battle of two comedies: Who will blink first?
December 5th, 2010 - 10:09 am ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Anees Bazmi's "No Problem" could be a big problem for Yashraj Film's "Band Baaja Baaraat" as both the films are slated for a Dec ... Read more...
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Bollywood doesn’t treat women like dolls: Freida Pinto
November 29th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Nov 29 (IANS) Indian actress Freida Pinto, who made it to Hollywood after the Oscar winning "Slumdog Millionaire", says women are not treated like dolls in Bollywood and she is ... Read more...
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My hard work is paying off: Sreeram Chandra
November 28th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) "Indian Idol 5" winner Sreeram Chandra, whose career graph seems to be touching new heights with his song finding a place in the Hollywood film "The ... Read more...
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Sci-fi thriller ‘Skyline’ showcases daytime alien terror: The Brothers Strause
November 15th, 2010 - 9:51 am ICT by IANS
By Robin Bansal
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) They are the creative brains behind the breathtaking visuals of "Avatar", "The X-Files" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Now, special effects experts ... Read more...
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Aishwarya Or Kareena - Who Will Be Audience’s Favorite This Diwali?
November 1st, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 1, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): This Diwali, get ready for ‘double dhamaka’ as two leading Bollywood bombshells will be hitting the big screen with two big films Action Replayy and Golmaal 3. ... Read more...
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Mohanlal And Kamal Haasan To Work Together
October 12th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Mollywood must be ready to welcome a big film in the coming days, as Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is reportedly going to do a join venture with ... Read more...
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‘Resident Evil: AfterLife’ Hits The Screens
September 10th, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Sep 10, (THAINDIAN NEWS) After a long Hiatus actress Milla Jovovich returns on the big screen as Alice, the relentless warrior in the hit sci fi Franchisee Resident Evil. This ... Read more...
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Flurry of new releases before biggies strike
August 28th, 2010 - 2:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): There are still a few more days to go before the release of 'Dabangg' but before that there are a dozen odd films filling in the ... Read more...
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Bhushan Kumar’s Passionate Love For Music
August 27th, 2010 - 4:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bhushan Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of T -Series with his impeccable knack for music, drive and determination established T - Series into a diversified group with ... Read more...
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Abhishek at wits’ end about Rakhi gift for sis! (Movie Snippets)
August 22nd, 2010 - 12:19 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is confused about what to gift his elder sister for Raksha Bandhan Tuesday.
"Rakhi is just round the corner. Most stressful time for ... Read more...
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Piracy causes $1 bn loss to Indian entertainment industry
August 21st, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
By Satyen K. Bordoloi
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Did you know that an estimated 600 million pirated DVDs are sold in India every year compared to only 20 million original ones? Industry insiders ... Read more...
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