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Indie director explores online route to release film


August 25th, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India's growing tribe of independent filmmakers lack viable platforms and the right distribution structure to push their growth, says debutant director Shailja Gupta, ... Read more...

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Tom Hanks to produce new Kennedy film


August 18th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 18 (IANS) Actor Tom Hanks is set to produce a new drama chronicling the events leading to the assassination of late US president John F. Kennedy.The 56-year-old ... Read more...

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Mohit not worried about matching music of ‘Aashiqui’ (Movie Snippets)


July 18th, 2012 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri, whose is directing "Aashiqui 2", says he is not under pressure to match the epic music of the 1990 musical hit "Aashiqui"."Honestly, ... Read more...

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‘Kshay’ - small film with a big message (IANS Movie Review)


June 17th, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Kshay"; Cast: Rasika Dugal, Alekh Sangal; Director: Karan Gour; Rating: *** 1/2Digital filmmaking has opened up a whole universe of opportunity for those with cinematic aspirations. Today, like photography being ... Read more...

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Kristen Stewart and Jennifer Lawrence feud over a role


May 28th, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kristen Stewart and Jennifer Lawrence, two of the most popular young actresses, are aggressively for the same role in a Scott Cooper film. The two actresses ... Read more...

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John Abraham, Kunaal Roy Kapoor in ‘Kala Ghoda’


April 1st, 2012 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) After "Force", there's some more action up the sleeves of Bollywood heartthrob John Abraham. The actor has once again signed up to play a cop ... Read more...

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Chilean films win prizes at Sundance Film Festival


January 30th, 2012 - 11:41 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS/EFE) The films "Violeta se fue a los cielos" (Violeta went to Heaven) and "Young & Wild" took the prizes for best international film and best ... Read more...

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Theron to be honoured at Palm Springs film fest


December 23rd, 2011 - 1:53 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Dec 23 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron will be conferred with a special award for her independent movie work at the upcoming Palm Springs Film Festival in California.The Oscar-winning ... Read more...

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Oldman, Theron to be honoured at Gotham film awards


September 24th, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 24 (IANS) Veteran actor Gary Oldman and actress Charlize Theron are to receive top honours at the 21st annual Gotham Independent Film Awards.Dailystar.co.uk reports that they will ... Read more...

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Andy Garcia feels duty to help young actors


August 18th, 2011 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 18 (IANS/EFE) Andy Garcia feels it is his duty to support the young generation of Latino actors who are getting started in the film industry, a commitment ... Read more...

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Rush praises Depp for taking rehearsal to his club


May 16th, 2011 - 1:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 16 (IANS) "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor Geoffrey Rush reveals his co-star Johnny Depp was so determined to make the cast and the crew comfortable that he ... Read more...

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Bonham Carter to be honoured at 13th British Independent Film Awards


November 19th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 19 (ANI): The 13th British Independent Film Awards ceremony is set to honour Helena Bonham Carter and Liam Neeson on 5th December.Bonham Carter, star of the Harry Potter films, ... Read more...

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‘Soch Lo’ screenplay goes to Oscar archives


October 22nd, 2010 - 5:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Sartaj Singh Pannu, who made his directorial and acting debut with "Soch Lo", is elated after being contacted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ... Read more...

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Robert Duvall, Hilary Swank to receive Gotham Film awards


October 1st, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 1 (ANI): Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall and 'P.S. I love you' star Hilary Swank are set to be honoured at 20th annual Gotham Independent film awards in New York.Robert ... Read more...

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That Girl In Yellow Boots Receives Incredible Response at Toronto Fest


September 20th, 2010 - 11:09 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Director and writer Anurag Kashyap has ruled in the recently held Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with his upcoming movie That Girl In Yellow Boots. It ... Read more...

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Is A Happy Single


June 4th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Actress, Jennifer Love Hewitt broke up with boyfriend Jamie Kennedy, a couple of months ago, said that she is happy being single. Hewitt went out ... Read more...

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Reliance Big Entertainment acquires shares in IM Global


May 7th, 2010 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Reliance Big Entertainment Limited Friday acquired an undisclosed majority shareholding in the Los Angeles and London-based international film sales company IM Global, which was founded by Stuart ... Read more...

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LiLo ‘leading a messy life in an unclean home’


April 29th, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 29 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan is leading a messy life in an unclean home with "spilled coffee and drinks around the rooms, and stuff all over, clothes everywhere," it has ... Read more...

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Rumer Willis Rumored To Be Engaged


April 16th, 2010 - 10:26 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
April 16, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Actress Rumer Willis, reportedly, has got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Micah Alberti. Willis has been dating the model and actor since the summer ... Read more...

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Dixie Carter Suffered From Cancer During Her Last Days


April 12th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar Los Angeles, Apr 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dixie Carter reportedly died of complications arising from the endometrial cancer she was suffering from. The cause of the death has been reportedly revealed ... Read more...

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I’m not directing any film: Lara Dutta


April 7th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Lara Dutta has shot down reports that she's set to don the director's hat. "I'm NOT directing anything right now guys! Not equipped to do ... Read more...

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Miramax Films shut down by Disney


January 30th, 2010 - 6:04 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 30 (DPA) Miramax Films, the art-house production company that produced Oscar winners such as "Shakespeare in Love", "The Piano" and "Chicago", has been closed down by the Walt Disney ... Read more...

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Dev Patel still uses public transport to commute


June 2nd, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 2 (ANI): Despite rising to international stardom, Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel prefers to live a low-key life and travels by public transport.The 18-year-old's performance in the Oscar wining ... Read more...

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Jennifer Aniston gets dirty in laundry room for new film


April 16th, 2009 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has given a glimpse of her dirty side in the upcoming independent film 'Management', in which she shares a quick sex-session with co-star Steve Zahn ... Read more...

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Is Jennifer Aniston still trapped in ‘Friends’ image?


February 11th, 2009 - 11:15 am ICT by IANS
With her most recent hits "Marley And Me" and "He is Just Not That Into You", Aniston manages to distance herself a bit from the Rachel persona, but she will have to ... Read more...

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Woody Allen gifts Penelope Cruz one of his trademark glasses


January 15th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz revealed that she was delighted when veteran filmmaker Woody Allen gifted her one of his trademark glasses.The Vanilla Sky actress revealed that she ... Read more...

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Robert Pattinson sacrifices Indie flick for Twilight sequel


January 7th, 2009 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 07 (ANI): Hollywood actor Robert Pattinson has been forced to pull out of a new independent film to star in Twilight sequel. Robert, who witnessed meteoric rise to stardom ... Read more...

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Slumdog Millionaire director pays tribute to Mumbai at film awards


December 2nd, 2008 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): The director of Slumdog Millionaire, which is set in Mumbai, paid homage to the Indian city after his film bagged top honour at the British Independent Film ... Read more...

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Jennifer Aniston says media hype doesnt affect her


September 22nd, 2008 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has revealed that being written about doesnt worry her anymore.The Bruce Almighty actress, who recently split from pop star John Mayer, says ... Read more...

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Lindsay Lohan axed from Charles Manson movie


May 10th, 2008 - 5:27 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 10 (ANI): American actress Lindsay Lohan has been dropped from the upcoming biopic of murderer Charles Manson.The troubled star was axed as studio bosses fear she has returned to ... Read more...

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Carey reviving movie career with ‘Tennessee’


April 26th, 2008 - 2:33 pm ICT by admin
London, April 26 (IANS) Singer and actress Mariah Carey is trying to revive her career with independent film "Tennessee" after the huge flop "Glitter" almost seven years ago. Offers became scant after ... Read more...

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50 Cent to star in independent film


April 10th, 2008 - 1:34 pm ICT by admin
New York, April 10 (IANS) Rapper 50 Cent is in talks to star in an upcoming independent movie titled "Spectacular Regret". The movie's plot revolves around four Los Angeles natives struggling with ... Read more...

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