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Updated: NPR and PBS were in the spotlight at a House hearing this morning before the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee, as Republicans grilled the CEOs of the public broadcasting outlets over alleged biases.

The hearing, titled Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable, signaled a tough federal government funding fight ahead for the broadcasters. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes the funds, is receiving $535 million in the current fiscal year, but about 70% of that outlay goes to public media stations.

At the end of the hearing, its chairwoman, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-ga), said that they will be calling for “the complete and total defund and dismantling of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.”

“We believe that you all can hate us on your own dime,” she said.

She questioned the need for public media, given that so many listeners and viewers get their information via podcasts and on the internet.

The Associated Press emphasized that the White House ban on its access to presidential events extends beyond pool opportunities in limited spaces but to larger events open to all credentialed journalists.

In its latest court filing, the news organization’s legal team wrote that the “White House has gone so far as to ban an AP photographer from covering the arrival of Air Force One at Palm Beach International

Airport, even though the event was open to other credentialed media, and despite there being no space constraints whatsoever on the airport tarmac.”

Read the AP’s latest filing on the Trump ban.

The AP sued Trump administration officials last month after its reporters and later photographers were banned from the press pool, meaning that they no longer had access to Oval Office events, as well as other presidential appearances in and out of the White House. Donald Trump and others...

It’s time again to check up on what everyone has been watching on Netflix. The lists of the most viewed movies and shows for the week have been updated on Tudum. Have a look at the top five lists below or the new movies and shows added this week to see which you should add to your watch list

There are two new entries on the top five movies list, an action thriller and a romantic comedy. They add to the mix of comedy and fantasy animation which continue their run. Back in Action, the Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx spy movie drops, out.

On the top five shows list it’s a very varied collection of styles and shows. There is a brand new entry straight in at the top. It’s gripping viewing for sure. There’s also the return of a long-term favorite show as more episodes are released.

The nomination of the Donald Trump hyper loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director is unusual.

First, the job is currently occupied, by one Christopher Wray — himself a Trump appointee — who technically has three years left on his 10-year term of service. On Wednesday, however, Wray preemptively capitulated to Trump by committing to resign at the end of Joe Biden’s presidency, saying he wished “to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray,” politically.

Stranger still — and likely unprecedented — is that Patel has sued the man he hopes to replace,...

Based on true events in the 1980's The Order stars Jude Law as FBI agent Terry Husk investigating a series of car heists and bank robberies. He soon discovers that the crimes are the work of a Neo-Nazi terrorist group, fronted by Bob Mathews (Nicholas Hoult), looking to fund their uprising against the US Government.

Set to release in US cinemas on July 6, Justin Kurzel's crime thriller received a 7-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Early reviews put the film at an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics largely describing the film as a compelling and intelligent docudrama. In a newly released trailer, suspicions grow about Husk after white supremacist fliers begin to appear around Washington.

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Bill Skarsgrd previously opened up about how the role of Count Orlok was like "conjuring pure evil."

Looking into the fliers,...

It’s not just the water that’s murky out on Caddo Lake. Death and disappearance abound in the swamp cypress labyrinth dividing East Texas and Louisiana, but without excitement or dread. Rather, this thriller’s incidents occur only to build up to a clarifying “ah-ha” moment, which occurs between several ho-hum moments.

Disney has revealed the programming highlights for Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney Xd in October 2024. Read on to see what will be available on the channels next month. You can also view the full lineup of programming for Disney Channel’s Monstober and Disney Jr. Trick or Treats here.

The Disney Channels October 2024 programming slate includes Bluey Minisodes, Disney Jr.’s Ariel, Hamsters & Gretel, a Kiff full-length special, Kindergarten: The Musical, Primos, the original short Wickedly Sweet: A Descendants Short Story, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, and Zombies: The Re-Animated Series.

Disney Channels October 2024 Schedule

The daily schedule follows. You can learn more about each by clicking on the shows’ titles.

Friday, October 4

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel

Kindergarten: The Musical “The Witch and I/Berti and the Beast” (1-17)

(8:00-8:30 a.m. Edt on Disney Junior/9:00-9:30 a.m. Edt on Disney Channel,...

On Friday June 28 2024, History broadcasts The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition!

Government Cover Ups Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

In this episode of “The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition,” viewers will delve into the controversial topic of “Government Cover Ups.” The episode poses the intriguing question: Has the US Government been hiding the truth about aliens? This installment promises to explore various conspiracy theories and alleged evidence that suggest a possible cover-up regarding extraterrestrial encounters.

As the episode unfolds, audiences can expect to witness compelling interviews with experts and eyewitnesses who claim to have insider knowledge about government secrecy surrounding alien phenomena. Viewers will be taken on a thought-provoking journey as the show examines historical events and documents that some believe point to a deliberate effort to conceal the existence of extraterrestrial life.

“The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition” aims to present a balanced perspective on the contentious...

by Rwita Dutta

Celebrating messiahs from the underbelly of any society is nothing new. Nevertheless, there has been a serious dearth of noir films in the history of Bangla cinema. Every time the city is seen in cinema, it remains visually stunning. Yet, surprisingly, the underdogs are carefully swept under the carpet. Under the project of the beautification of the city, there has been no place for slums, everyday violence, brothels and other kinds of chotoloks (downtrodden). Yet, without them, the State and the bhodrolok community, who write the history of any decade from above, would be a sham. Bratya Basu's “Hubba” (Don/ 2024/133mns) depicts the life and rise of Hubba Shyamal aka Bimal (his screen name) and the volatile nexus of politics within the underworld. In other words, it is a biopic on the notorious gangster Hubba Shyamal in the 1990s Hooghly, played by popular Bangladeshi actor Mosharraf Karim.

Alexander Skarsgård is just a confused android… in Apple TV+’s Murderbot.

The Big Little Lies alum will headline and executive-produce the aforementioned 10-episode sci-fi series from creators/directors Chris and Paul Weitz (About a Boy, Mozart in the Jungle).

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Based on Martha Wells’ book series The Murderbot Diaries, the adaptation is described as an “action-packed” story about “a self-hacking...

New Delhi, Dec 12 (Ians) Actress Katrina Kaif shared that her approach to work is that she always believes that she has to give more and she is constantly cross-checking herself that whatever she is doing is excellent.

Katrina made her acting debut in 2005 with the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Sarkar’.

Having an 18 year long journey in Hindi cinema have there been moments, where the actress felt that she could have given something more?

“I think my approach to my work is that I always believe that I have to give more. I always believe that I’m not giving enough in every moment. And I’m always checking and cross-checking myself that am I doing everything I can to be excellent, to be the best that I can be. You know, for me, my belief system is really, am I better than I was yesterday?” Katrina told Ians.

The actress, whose...

Actress Katrina Kaif shared that her approach to work is that she always believes that she has to give more and she is constantly cross-checking herself that whatever she is doing is excellent.

Katrina made her acting debut in 2005 with the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Sarkar’.

Having an 18 year long journey in Hindi cinema have there been moments, where the actress felt that she could have given something more?

“I think my approach to my work is that I always believe that I have to give more. I always believe that I’m not giving enough in every moment. And I’m always checking and cross-checking myself that am I doing everything I can to be excellent, to be the best that I can be. You know, for me, my belief system is really, am I better than I was yesterday?” Katrina told Ians.

The actress, whose latest release is ‘Tiger 3...

Raj B Shetty, the acclaimed actor-director of Kannada cinema, is all set to make his Malayalam debut in a web series written by Devadath Shaji, the co-writer of the blockbuster film Bheeshma Parvam. The series, which is yet to be titled, will be directed by debutant Abhilash Mu, who has previously worked as an assistant director. The series will have cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, the National Award-winning lensman of Jallikattu.

According to sources, the series will be a political thriller with a dark and gritty tone. Raj B Shetty will play a pivotal role in the series, along with some prominent Malayalam actors. The series is expected to go on floors by mid next year and will be streamed on a popular Ott platform.

Raj B Shetty is known for his directorial debut Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017), which won the Filmfare South Best Film award, and his latest film Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana...

The much-awaited trailer of Jailer, the upcoming action thriller starring Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar and Tamannaah Bhatia, was released on August 1, 2023. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, is slated to hit the screens on August 10, 2023. The trailer has created a huge buzz among the fans and the critics alike, as it promises to be a gripping and stylish entertainer. Here are seven reasons why you should watch Jailer in

Jailer Trailer Stunning Trailer: The trailer of Jailer showcases Rajinikanth as Muthuvel Pandian, a tough and honest jailer who has to deal with a deadly prison break orchestrated by some powerful criminals. The trailer is packed with thrilling action sequences, witty dialogues, and intriguing twists. It also hints at the mystery behind the roles of Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar and Tamannaah Bhatia, who are not revealed in the trailer. The trailer has all the ingredients for an Rajinikanth action mass film,...

Thalapathy Vijay, one of the most popular and highest paid actors in Tamil cinema, is known for his versatile roles and mass appeal. The actor, who is currently busy with his upcoming film Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is reportedly in talks with ace filmmaker Shankar for his next project after Venkat Prabhu project.

According to sources, Shankar has narrated four scripts to Vijay over the years, but none of them materialized due to various reasons. The first script was a multi-starrer with Vijay as the hero and Vikram as the villain, which was pitched in 2014. The second script was a sequel to Shankar’s blockbuster Mudhalvan, which was offered to Vijay in 2017. The third script was a 3D science fiction film, which was proposed in 2018. However, Vijay did not give his final nod for any of these scripts.

Thalapathy 68 Promo

Now, it is said that Shankar has come...

Director Ram Gopal Varma posted an AI spin of Ramesh Sippy’s ‘Sholay’ featuring Hollywood stars Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino as the lead characters.

In the AI version of the film, Julia was seen as Basanti originally played by Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan’s Jai is essayed by De Niro, Al Pacino as Dharmendra’s Veeru and Amjad Khan’s Gabbar is played by Nicholson.

The iconic character of Thakur Baldev Singh, originally played by Sanjeev Kumar, is seen played by Kevin Spacey in the re-imagined version of the film, which was released in 1975.

Rgv took to Twitter, where he shared the video and wrote: “What if Robert de Niro played Amitabh Bachchan , Al Pacino played Dharmendra , Julia roberts played Hema Malini , Kevin spacey played Sanjeev kumar and Jack Nicholson played Gabbar in Sholay? Artificial Intelligence is just Killing it.”

He then added: “Hollywood...

One Piece's Paramount War was a huge turning point in the series. Just as Luffy rang the bell to mark the start of a new era, the world has taken some new turns and, with Whitebeard gone, the powers ruling the seas have changed. With two Devil Fruit powers and his pirate crew, Blackbeard took the empty Emperor spot. While the Marines have essentially won the war with Ace's death, they haven't been exempt from the changing times. Sengoku has stepped down from being the Fleet Admiral, and two of the three admirals became candidates for the position.

To decide which of them would assume the role of Fleet Admiral, Akainu (also known as Sakazuki) and Kuzan (aka Aokiji) faced off in an extreme battle that lasted for days. It was so intense that it affected the climate of the island where the match was held -- the infamous Punk Hazard.

Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather has inspired and influenced many filmmakers throughout the world, with Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma being a fan in particular. During the '90s and early 2000s, Varma was at his creative peak and was considered by many as one of the best directors in the country. With a bag of blockbusters under his belt, Varma decided to pay homage to Coppola’s The Godfather with his very own gangster epic titled Sarkar, starring India’s equivalent to Brando, Amitabh Bachchan.

That being said, Sarkar’s comparison to The Godfather only goes to show the deep impact the American masterpiece has had on cinema by and large. Though there are some similarities and some differences, Sarkar is in no way a direct competitor to The Godfather’s brilliance. Rather, it serves as an ode and homage, to one of the best gangster movies ever made.

Grimes is stepping into the future.

With the rise of artificial intelligence technology, the Canadian singer has launched GrimesAI, a new tool that allows users to replicate her voice in A.I. art projects.

Read More: Elon Musk Bonds With His And Grimes’ 2-Year-Old-Son In Rare Pics

The artist first unveiled the plan last month, announcing on Twitter that fans will be able to generate songs using her A.I.-generated voice.

I'll split 50% royalties on any successful AI generated song that uses my voice. Same deal as I would with any artist i collab with. Feel free to use my voice without penalty. I have no label and no legal bindings. pic.twitter.com/KIY60B5uqt

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Elon Musk is spending some father-son bonding time with his 2-year-old.

The tech mogul’s son with Grimes, X Ae A-xii, made a rare public appearance on stage with his dad during an event at Miami’s Fontainebleau Hotel on Tuesday.

He was dressed in a cute grey T-shirt and black pants as he sat in his dad’s lap. The audience appreciated the adorable moment as Musk played with him.

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X Ae A-xii later snacked on some on some cookies.

Musk and Grimes welcomed their son in 2020, eventually welcoming a daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl, as well in 2022.

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They first began dating in 2018, with their relationship being in constant flux until 2022 when they revealed they had broken up.

Mumbai, Feb 19 (Ians) Bollywood actress Tanishaa Mukerji talked about her role in the short film ‘Agni-Daah’ and how it conveys an important social message and deals with the issues related to girl child in a very interesting and effective way.

She says: “The story revolves around a girl, who is adopted by a man working at the cemetery. The girl brought up in the graveyard is immune to death as she is constantly exposed to corpses. Death becomes a part of her day-to-day life. But her father’s death shakes her emotionally and she finally understands the value of life.”

The actress is known for her stint in ‘Bigg Boss 7’ and several other reality shows and movies like ‘Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao’, Sarkar, ‘Tango Charlie’ and many more.

Sharing about her on-screen personality, she adds: “‘Agni-Daah’ is about an abandoned girl. It takes up the narrative of the women...

Warning: Spoilers for chapter #1074 of One PieceOne Piece starts unveiling the past of one of its most mysterious characters, Bartholomew Kuma, and his first, short flashback reveals that the former Warlord of the Sea had a tragic childhood as a slave of the cruel Celestial Dragons.

One Piece has a huge cast of characters, but few are as mysterious as Kuma. A former Commander in Dragon's Revolutionary Army, Kuma has, for yet unknown reasons, become a guinea pig for the experiments of the World Government, letting Dr. Vegapunk modify his body, turning him into a soulless cyborg and the prototype for all the Pacifista. The mystery of Kuma's past grew even more after the recent revelation that he is the former king of the Sorbet Kingdom, and that the pirate Jewelry Bonney is, in fact, his daughter.

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As A Kid,...

Leading Bengali-language focused streamer Hoichoi has unveiled a 25-strong Indian and Bangladeshi series slate on the occasion of its fifth anniversary of operations.

Stepping into its sixth year, Hoichoi, revealed 21 shows from India and four from Bangladesh at a gala event in Kolkata on Tuesday. Content creators Srijit Mukherji, Dhrubo Banerjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, Sahana Dutta, Syed Ahmed Shawki, Ashfaque Nipun and others continue their journey with Hoichoi, while Raj Chakraborty and Arindam Sil are making their streaming debuts.

Hoichoi co-founder Vishnu Mohta said that the streamer’s monthy active users have increased by 40 and its international user base has risen by 30. Operated by studio Svf Entertainment, Hoichoi was launched in 2017.

“It’s been an extremely enriching and monumental five years. From bringing in top creators, ensuring one world premiere movie a month, to developing strategic partnerships for accessibility, to the current revamped Ui/Ux with more new features, everything aims...

Bollywood actress and Kajol’s sister Tanishaa Mukerji spoke about her first visit to the Lalbaughcha Raja, one of the oldest community Ganeshotsav celebrations held in Lalbaug, South Mumbai, since 1934.

Dressed in a flaming orange sari, the actress looked stunning in pictures she posted from Lalbaughcha Raja on her Instagarm handle: “The sky was orange and so was my saree.”

The actress, known for her stint in ‘Bigg Boss 7’ and several other reality shows and movies such as ‘Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao’, ‘Sarkar’ and ‘Tango Charlie’, shared her excitement about visiting the celebrations for the first time.

Mukerji also posted a video on her social media earlier about her visit to the temple with a caption: “Let’s goooo #lalbaughcharaja my first darshan and sooo blessed that I was guided right to the mandap. Was not easy. When the Arti started, the cops who were following protocol and making...

ObituaryBamba Bakya was known for songs like ‘Pullinangal' from ‘2.0’ and 'Simtangaran’ from ‘Sarkar'. IANSBamba Bakya/IANSSending shockwaves across the Tamil film industry, popular singer Bamba Bakya, known for having sung several chartbusters, passed away on the night of Thursday, September 1. He was 49. The singer had rendered several hit songs including the opening lines of the recently released ‘Ponni Nadhi’ from Mani Ratnam's upcoming magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan. Before singing film songs, Bamba Bakya was known for rendering devotional numbers. While his official name was Bhakkiyaraj, the singer was known in the Tamil music industry as Bamba Bakya. Bamba Bakya reportedly said in interviews that when he sang for the film 2.0, music composer Ar Rahman asked him to sing like South African singer Bamba, and that the prefix stuck. According to reports, Bamba Bakya was hospitalised after he complained of chest pain, and later passed away on Thursday night.

Sending shockwaves across the Tamil film industry, popular singer Bamba Bakya, known for having sung several chartbusters, passed away on Thursday night. He was 49.

Reports doing the rounds on social media suggest that the singer, who has rendered several hit songs including the opening lines of the recently released ‘Ponni Nadhi’ from Mani Ratnam’s upcoming magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

While Bakya is his original name, the singer was referred to as Bamba Bakya as he was able to render a song just like a sufi singer Bamba.

Before rendering film songs, Bamba Bakya was known for rendering devotional numbers.

Some of the songs that the singer is known for include ‘Pullinangal’ from Rajinikanth-starrer ‘2.0’ and ‘Simtangaran’ from Vijay-starrer ‘Sarkar’.

Several stars from the Tamil film world have condoled the death of Bamba Bakya.

Actor Karthi tweeted: “Really saddened by the sudden demise of Bamba Bakiya.

Chennai, May 5 (Ians) The Tamil Nadu government is developing a new citizen-centric web portal, ‘Know Your Government’ with the existing state portal being migrated to the new. The It department, according to a statement is also developing a new integrated service delivery platform, ‘E-sevai 2.0’ to replace the present one and to develop a […]...

TollywoodWith the much-awaited movie ‘Rrr’ set for release on March 25, the Andhra Pradesh government has issued orders allowing increased ticket rates, as the film falls under the ‘super high budget’ category. Tnm StaffYouTube/Lahari Music | T-Series With SS Rajamouli's much-awaited movie Rrr set for release on March 25, the Andhra Pradesh government has agreed to fix special ticket prices for the film for the first 10 days after its release. Making an exception for Rrr as a ‘super high budget film’, the government issued orders on Thursday, March 17 permitting theatres to increase the ticket price by Rs 75 over and above the presently allowed rates for a period of 10 days from the date of its release, as per the latest Government Order (Go) related to movie ticket rates. Rajamouli, along with producer Dvv Danayya, had met Chief Minister Ys Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday, March 14, with a request to provide special benefit of...

Film CommentaryFor Kollywood, it’s become par for the course to mock Yogi Babu for his looks with slurs like “panni munji vaaya” (pig-face). Such pejoratives have their roots in the casteist dehumanising of dark-skinned, wiry-haired people.Bharathy SingaravelCourtesy/SonyMusicSouthVEVOMainstream Tamil cinema has in the last few years, particularly since the films of Pa Ranjith, witnessed a significant shift in how Dalit, Adivasi or Bahujan people are represented on screen. A generation of younger filmmakers, many supported by Ranjith’s Neelam Productions, have registered a strong, anti-caste, Ambedkarite stance coupled with compelling storytelling. While the industry at large seems to have recognised the ‘marketability’ of such films, it still has a long way to go in exorcising casteism from within its own ranks of scriptwriting, lyrics and characterization. Take the recently released Mahaan. The lacklustre plotline aside, Vikram’s sort-of-intro song brazenly equates a self-absorbed, irresponsible con-man, roaming the city...

‘Baahubali’ fame Prabhas, who is currently working alongside Indian Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, treats him with delicious homemade food. The ‘Sarkar’ actor, who was overwhelmed with this gesture, took to his Twitter to praise Prabhas. Taking to his Twitter on Monday (February 21), Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “T 4198 – ‘Bahubali’ Prabhas .. your generosity is beyond […]...

Manish Gupta’s crime film ‘420 Ipc’ starring Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey and Gul Panag which released recently has been garnering a positive response for its narrative style driven through the intricacies of the Indian Penal Code. Manish, whose credits include films like ‘The Stoneman Murders’ (writer and director), ‘Sarkar’ (writer) and ‘Section 375’ (writer), recently […]...

KollywoodNelson has previously directed 'Kolamavu Kokila'.Digital NativeSun Pictures on Thursday officially announced its next film venture with actor Vijay, which will be directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The untitled flick will be the second outing of Vijay with the production house after they produced Sarkar which was directed by Ar Murugadoss. The project marks the first time collaboration of Vijay and director Nelson Dilipkumar, known for delivering blockbuster hit Kolamavu Kokila. Via their Twitter handle, Sun Pictures confirmed their association and released a video announcing the project featuring Kalanithi Maran, Thalapathy Vijay and director Nelson. Actor Vijay’s fans have been on cloud nine ever since the announcement.The project is expected to be made on a lavish budget. While the genre of the project remains a mystery, it is rumored that it will be an out and out fun-entertainer. The film will have music by Anirudh and it will...

KollywoodIt is being rumoured that director Ar Murugadoss has exited from the project. Digital NativeActor Vijay and filmmaker Ar Murugadoss, who have worked together in films such as Thuppakki, Kaththi and most recently Sarkar, were reportedly set to reunite for the fourth time for a project currently dubbed Thalapathy 65, to be bankrolled by Sun Pictures. If the industry grapevine is anything to go by, director Ar Murugadoss has backed out of this project due to creative differences with Vijay, as some allege, while some say that Sun Pictures had a misunderstanding with the director. There are also reports that the director Magizh Thirumeni had already narrated a story to Vijay after Bigil and had plans of the teaming up with him for his 64th film. This however went to Lokesh Kanagraj, the result of which is Master. Magizh Thirumeni is popular for delivering action thrillers such as Thadaiyara Thaakka, Meaghamann,...

Adding another feather to its cap, home-grown short-videos sharing platform, Chingari announces collaboration with Nh Studioz, a pioneer in Indian Film Industry. Chingari has announced its license agreement with the leading content house with distribution of Indian cinema around the globe - Nh Studioz. With this new collaboration, Chingari enters the forte of movies and announces the launch of their own movies. These movies will be launched on October 11, 2020, as a special tribute to the legend of Indian cinema Mr. Amitabh Bacchan, screening his blockbuster movies.

The new pact with Nh Studioz is in line with Chingari’s efforts to collaborate with multiple entertainment platforms to offer the best user experience to its consumers through the homegrown social media app. Nh Studioz has a vast library of 1400 titles and this will give an opportunity to Chingari consumers to watch the most popular and blockbuster movies of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan along...

KollywoodWhile an official confirmation is awaited, the three had worked together last in 'Sarkar' that released in 2018.Digital NativeActor Vijay and filmmaker Ar Murugadoss, who have worked together in films such as Thuppakki, Kaththi and most recently Sarkar, are all set to reunite for the fourth time for a project currently dubbed Thalapathy 65. Reports have emerged that Sun Pictures will bankroll the project and an official agreement was signed on Tuesday. An official announcement can be expected to be made very soon, as per reliable sources. Two other filmmakers were in talks for teaming up with Vijay next. As per reports, Sudha Kongara and Ajay Gnanamuthu were two other directors who were most likely to be signed. However, Murugadoss, whose last outing Sarkar with Vijay didn’t do as expected at the box-office, has been handed over the baton once again to deliver a blockbuster. If everything goes as planned,...

On “The Voice” season 18 finale on Tuesday, Todd Tilghman pulled off a win over Thunderstorm Artis, who had been the frontrunner all season long. In our overnight poll, 31% of those weighing in wanted Thunderstorm to win and think that he was robbed of the season 18 title. Todd did not merit a majority of votes from “The Voice” fans and has only 39% of the total tally as of this writing.

Toneisha Harris, who made “The Voice” history as the first Instant Save artist in the final not to be eliminated at the outset, is at 21%. The other two contenders in the Top 5 registered in the single digits: CammWess (5%) and Micah Iverson (4%).

What do you think? Did Todd Tilghman deserve to win “The Voice”? Or do you think Thunderstorm Artis was robbed of the season 18 championship? Even though he lost on May 19, this singer from Hawaii could end up the big winner.

Todd Tilghman won season 18 of “The Voice” on Tuesday over Thunderstorm Artis in one of the closest votes in the history of the show. Did Todd deserve to win “The Voice”? Was Thunderstorm robbed? And what about the other three artists in the Top 5: CammWess, Toneisha Harris and Micah Iverson? Make your voice heard by voting in our poll at the bottom of this post.

Todd came into the results show as the frontrunner, having sold the most streams overnight on Apple Music of his performances from Monday’s finale. Of his five rivals, Thunderstorm was the only one to have also landed both tracks in the iTunes Top 200.

Before you vote in our poll for the artist who most deserved to win season 18 of “The Voice” take a minute to review all the songs sung by these talents over the course of the season. After you vote, be...

“The Voice” finale will showcase the Top 5 singing live for America’s votes on Monday, May 18. Each of the five finalists — Thunderstorm Artis, CammWess, Toneisha Harris, Micah Iverson and Todd Tilghman — will get three chances to sing on the two-hour show. They will do covers and original tunes as well as duet with their coaches.

In this final round of the season 18 competition, the coaches are not evenly matched. Blake Shelton, who has won six of the first 17 seasons of “The Voice,” still has two artists in contention, including the last woman standing. The other three coaches — reigning champ Kelly Clarkson (she’s won three of her four seasons to date), one-time winner John Legend and rookie Nick Jonas — have one apiece.

We’ve discovered spoilers on Apple Music of the songs that the Top 5 will perform live on the season 18 finale. Take a look below at the titles of...

KollywoodWielding the megaphone for this venture is Nissar, a director from Mollywood. Digital NativeDigital Native Varalaxmi Sarathkumar has tasted box office success in recent times with notable performances in films such as Vikram Vedha, Nibunan, Sathya, Sandakozhi 2 and Sarkar. Proving herself by going against the grain and picking unique roles, Varalaxmi has made a mark for herself. She has always been selective as far as her projects are concerned. She has now signed up a new film titled Colors. Wielding the megaphone for this venture is Nissar, a director from Mollywood. LimeLight Pictures, a well-known production house in the Middle East, is foraying into the Tamil film industry with this flick.  Besides Varu, the film will also have Iniya and Mottai Rajendran in important roles and Ramkumar will be debuting as hero. Sp Venkatesh has been signed up to score the music for Colors.  Varalaxmi currently has the Telugu film Krack in her kitty.

After playing, Bal Thackeray’s doppelganger in Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar series it is time for the indefatigable Amitabh Bachchan to play yet another real-life character in the Sairat director Nagaraj Manjule’s new film. His first in Hindi. In the film which is yet to get a title, Big B plays Vijay Barse who more than a decade ago, established the Nagpur based Ngo Slum Soccers which helps slum kidsRead More

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Directed by Soumik Sen (Gulaab Gang), Badman showcases Gulshan Grover in a fabulous “mokumentary” look at a Bollywood legendary villain trying to stay relevant by becoming a “Goodman” in a new film. The actor plays “himself” in a story that is literally laugh out loud funny, fun, touching and full of crazy reel and real characters. Not only does the film feature Gulshan Grover, it also has Farah Khan as “Farah Khan”, Chunky Pandey as “Chunky Pandey” and amazing special appearance scenes with Rishi Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Shootjit Sarkar, Sujoy Ghosh and many more!

Soumik Sen took the time out of his busy schedule to give us an inside look into the making of this brilliant film. Check out what he had to say in this exclusive interview!

How did the first thought of Badman come to you?

I’ve always had this idea of what happens to a villain’s career graph in Bollywood today, when heroes and heroines (Juhi in my last film too if I may add) are taking on negative roles. Where does that leave the specialised villain? Nowhere except Prakash Raj. And what would they be doing to stay relevant? And this idea came from that thought.

Tell us about writing and developing this script.

I always had the story sorted in my head. And I knew this was an attempt of a villain trying to reinvent himself as a hero, completely unaware of his age. Once Gulshan came on board, referencing his illustrious career and an era when characters were more cardboard-ish than what they are now in an evolving story telling industry, it became more fun.

You worked with Anuvab Pal on the story.

Anuvab and I are friends. And I’ve in fact acted in his web shorts too. And definitely wanted him as part of the cast given his natural comic timing. Writing wise – just jamming lines and scenarios with him was a blast.

When you went to Mr. Gulshan Grover what was the main thing you wanted to show him about the film?

Well, the idea was to cast a Real villain and do it like a mockumentary. And of course to get someone who would be sporting enough to mock himself. Apart from his illustrious career, the fact that he is a legend, it was also important to showcase that behind his larger than life roles, he is a fabulous actor anyways.

What was his first reaction?

He loved the idea. And Without any reservation.

How would you describe Badman?

I’d like to think it’s the first out and out instance in this industry where legends, stars and directors have come on board, lent their names and helped make this first web feature exclusive meant for an online platform.

What is the essence of the film?

I guess the larger story arc is about the never say die drive and endeavour that makes an artist adapt to the changing times and survive, irrespective of his age.

Tell us about working with Gulshan Grover and especially in a part like this.

Incredibly professional and committed to his craft. His infectious energy was like that of a newcomer on set. And yes, his no holds barred diving into the skin of the character. Also comedy requires an actor to be very reactive to lines, and while he has done stellar comic roles in the past, for a different audience and storytelling, his timing was always spot on.

How long did it take to shoot the film?

I shot the film in approximately 15 days.

What did you keep in mind during the shooting of the film?

Have fun. Only then will it reflect on screen.

Badman takes a lot from films and the film industry, so how much of it is true and how much of it is exaggeration and how much of it is what you guys invented for this world?

A lot of it in ways is true and then there is obviously a leap that comic imagination takes.

What was your favorite scene to shoot?

The scene where all the yesteryear villains come together to wish Gulshan on his birthday. To see the legendary Ranjeet, Deepak Shirke (Gendaswamy from the cult classic Tiranga), Shiva (Captain Zattack from Hum) and the original Badman sit down and discuss the Villains Federation of Bollywood was a memorable high.

Also to have Farah choreograph Chunky and Gulshan and the ensuing madness on set was uproarious.

So you played the Social Media director, how was it shooting for the film and directing it? And was that a commentary on Social media today?

Well absolutely. The social media manager in the film is a guy who is essentially fibbing someone alien to jargon, trends and technology and making a quick buck out of him. And like how anything new intimidates us, his persona was meant to be someone who bamboozles clients with his jargon. I’m sure we know plenty of guys like him who take advantage of the eager and moneyed.

Tell us about those amazing guest appearances, how did those all come about?

They were written into the film as you probably would have figured. And thereafter it was all a function of meeting the stars and telling them what it was. Thankfully they were all a sport and agreed.

Favorite guest appearance scene?

Very tough to pick one, but to have Rishi Kapoor who just played a 90-year-old man in Kapoor and Sons to actually tell Gulshan to follow his footsteps was a favourite.

The title song is killer, how did that come about?

It was written on a brief by the extremely talented Protiqe Majumdar, and composed by me. I had sung a scratch and when the energy was upped, I knew only Vishal Dadlani could pull it off.

You also had Farah Khan as Farah Khan, how was it to work with her?

Farah is a dear friend and a legend in her own rights. Without a doubt the person who revolutionised the way we picturise songs. But what drew me to her was the fact that she is way madder and fun a person than the film might suggest. She is a dynamite.

What about the great Chunky Pandey?

Chunky had to be cast because the script needed us to cast a man as villain opposite Gulshan who has been a hero and thrashed him (on-screen) in many films. And who better than him with his incredible comic timing. I’d like to add that it takes a special kind of confidence to be absolutely ridiculous on screen and ‘be’ Chunky Pandey. And he pulled it off like only he could.

What do you love about Badman?

The fun that I had while on set. The challenge to work within a tight budget and pull off a product, which is one of its kind. And to be the first to do anything like this in the online space before Amazon and Netflix had commissioned anything for India.

How exciting is it that the film has now gone on to film festivals and received such a wonderful response?

It’s actually way more than I had expected. I certainly didn’t anticipate it would touch the chords of so many people, despite not having a theatrical release.

Are you excited for the premiere at the London Indian Film Festival?

Yes I am. It is such a prestigious festival and I’m glad that an online film, and more importantly a comedy has found a place in such an esteemed lineup.

What is next for you?

A few things are being written and set up as we speak. A feature, another web show and a few more things.

Badman is screening at the London Indian Film Festival at Cineworld Wembley June 24, 2017 6:00 pm, Cineworld Leicester Square June 25, 2017 3:00 pm and Stratford Picturehouse June 27, 2017 6:30 pm. It also will be showcased the sister festival the Birmingham Indian Film Festival Cineworld Broad Street June 25, 2017 6:00 pm.

If you haven’t, be sure to also check out our amazing interview with Gulshan Grover as well! It is not to be missed!

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