Wednesday, February 23, 2022

BTS gear up for four night Las Vegas stadium residency in April 2022 after Seoul concerts in March

Pop Titans BTS announced today that ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LAS VEGAS' would be held on April 8, 9, 15, and 16.

BTS gear up for four night Las Vegas stadium residency in April 2022 after Seoul concerts in March

‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LAS VEGAS' will take place at Allegiant Stadium in front of a live audience. Additionally, the in-person live broadcast event “LIVE PLAY in LAS VEGAS” will be held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on all four days. The concert will also be streamed online on the last day of the tour on April 16. Registration to purchase tickets for the new dates will begin now through Saturday, February 26th at 5pm PT.

This is approximately four months after the band performed in LA for 'BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LA' in late November and early December last year.

Last week, BTS announced dates for ‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL’ which would mark the band’s first in-person concerts in Korea since October 2019. The Seoul concerts will be held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium on March 10, 12, and 13.

ALSO READ: BTS’ Permission To Dance on Stage concerts to be held in Seoul in-person and online in March 2022, check out the dates



Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Randeep Hooda to headline Netflix revenge crime thriller series CAT

Randeep Hooda will be seen bringing his broad and versatile acting prowess to a series for the first time with an upcoming revenge drama CAT. This series marks Randeep’s return to Netflix after his role in the film, Extraction. Produced by Movie Tunnel Productions in association with Jelly Bean Entertainment, the actor will play the lead in this revenge drama series.

Randeep Hooda to headline Netflix revenge crime thriller series CAT

CAT is directed by showrunner Balwinder Singh Janjua and co-directed by Rupinder Chahal and Anutej Singh. About an innocent man, CAT is a crime thriller set against the backdrop of the Punjab hinterlands. He is thrown into a deep, drug trafficking conspiracy between gang lords, cops, and political powers.

Randeep Hooda to headline Netflix revenge crime thriller series CAT

Speaking about his second venture with Netflix and the show CAT, Randeep Hooda said, “Working with Netflix is always a pleasure. I had a tremendous time during Extraction and the love it got me from around the world was phenomenal. CAT again has all the elements to appeal to a global audience. It has given me an opportunity to explore new facets as an actor in a simple but intriguing script. Can’t wait to see the audience reaction to the series.”

After giving us films like Saand Ki Aankh and Mubarakan as a writer, Balwinder Singh Janjua shifts gears with his latest directorial venture. Following the completion of Tera Kya Hoga Lovely, a social comedy film with Randeep, the duo partnered up again to bring forth stories from the underbelly of Punjab. Having grown up during a tumultuous period and being a witness to the surge of drug trafficking in the early 2000s, Balwinder has always wanted to showcase this timeframe, and with CAT he does just that.

Talking about associating with Netflix and Randeep Hooda for CAT, Balwinder Singh Janjua said, “With the pace at which our industry is releasing content, it’s very easy to be lost in the herd, but with the industry giant like Netflix backing my passion for creating a series with a subject so close to my heart, I feel truly blessed and lucky. And having the opportunity to work with an exceptional artist like Randeep Hooda is the cherry on top.”

ALSO READ: Randeep Hooda celebrates 100 days of shoot for his next Inspector Avinash in the most unique way



Britney Spears signs $15 million book deal to release her tell-all memoir with publisher Simon & Schuster

American singer-songwriter Britney Spears is set to tell her story in a tell-all memoir. The pop star has secured a book-deal with publisher Simon & Schuster. The deal is said to be worth as much as $15 million and Simon & Schuster secured the deal after a bidding war from multiple publishers. In the book, Spears will reportedly chronicle both her professional and personal life.

Britney Spears signs $15 million book deal to release her tell-all memoir with publisher Simon & Schuster

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the news of Spears’ book deal comes after her sister Jamie Lynn Spears released her memoir, “Things I Should Have Said.” While promoting her memoir, the Spears sisters engaged in a public feud, with the elder Spears calling out her sibling for making claims about her in interviews to sell copies of her book.While promoting her memoir, Jamie Lynn Spears she addressed passages she wrote about Spears. In one passage, Jamie Lynn Spears writes about an incident in which her sister, feeling scared, takes a knife and locks herself and Jamie Lynn Spears in a room.Spears fired back in a thread shared on her Twitter, in which she expressed that her sister’s comments about her behavior bothered her.

The deal comes months after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge formally ended Spears’ 13-year long conservatorship on November 12 last year that was placed by her father, Jamie Spears, in 2007. Spears gave an emotional testimony last June where she stated publicly for the first time that she felt the conservatorship was abusive and that she can’t “live a full life.”

Also Read: Britney Spears gains control of her money as judge refuses to reserve funds for legal fees



Amitabh Bachchan turns narrator for Prabhas and Pooja Hegde starrer Radhe Shyam

Radhe Shyam headlined by Prabhas is getting bigger with every passing day. After the overwhelming reception for the posters, teasers, and songs, the latest development is that Amitabh Bachchan joins the team as he turns narrator.

Amitabh Bachchan turns narrator for Prabhas and Pooja Hegde starrer Radhe Shyam

Directed by Radha Krishna Kumar the multi-lingual love story is set in Europe in the 1970s with Prabhas essaying the role of a palmist. Shot extensively in Italy, Georgia, and Hyderabad, Radhe Shyam is mounted on a mega canvas, boasts of state-of-the-art visual effects, and will see Prabhas and Pooja Hegde in never-seen-before avatars.

Given the reach and paramount scale of the film, Amitabh Bachchan with his iconic baritone and stardom brings that much weight and dimension to the film. Talking about this development, director Radha Krishna Kumar says, “The film is set in the 1970s and is mounted on a massive scale, we needed a voice that can command the nation and who better than Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, a voice that everyone recognizes, respects and more importantly loved. We are so happy to have him as Radhe Shyam’s narrator .”

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present Radhe Shyam a UV Creations production. Directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Vamsi, and Pramod, and releases on 11th March 2022.

ALSO READ: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan and Navya Naveli Nanda look royal at Anmol Ambani’s wedding



Gangubai Kathiawadi passed with a U/A certificate and 4 cuts by CBFC; ‘m*******d’ replaced with ‘madarjaat’

The first big film of the year and this season, Gangubai Kathiawadi, is finally releasing on the big screen this Friday, that is, on February 25, 2022. ’83 was the last big film that got a release in cinemas, on December 24, 2021. The Covid-19 cases then began to increase considerably and hence, all the films scheduled for release in the upcoming weeks got pushed. Thankfully, the cases soon came down and the various states began to ease restrictions quickly. The Rajkummar Rao-Bhumi Pednekar starrer Badhaai Do made the start two weeks back as it arrived in theatres. However, it was a mid-sized film while Gangubai Kathiawadi is a big-budget drama, featuring Alia Bhatt, and directed by the acclaimed filmmaker, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Hence, the hype is considerable.

Gangubai Kathiawadi passed with a U/A certificate and 4 cuts by CBFC; ‘m*******d’ replaced with ‘madarjaat’

Bollywood Hungama has now learnt that Gangubai Kathiawadi was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) way back on December 30, 2021. The CBFC awarded the film a U/A certificate but only after the makers carried out four changes. The abusive word ‘m*******d’ was removed and replaced by ‘madarjaat’. Secondly, a 43-second long dialogue was removed and the visuals of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru embedding a rose on Gangubai’s shoulder was suitably modified. Thirdly, a 17-second-long dialogue and visuals were axed and lastly, disclaimers were put up in both English and Hindi and the duration of each slide was increased by 5 seconds.

After these changes were made, the censor certificate was granted to the makers of Gangubai Kathiawadi. Meanwhile, on February 17, the makers approached the CBFC once again to make two voluntary modifications. However, these were pertaining to the additions and deletions made in the ‘Thank You’ slate in the beginning and in the credits in the end. The final duration of the film, as mentioned on the certificate after the modifications on February 17, is 156 minutes and 51 seconds. In other words, Gangubai Kathiawadi is 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 51 seconds long.

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Alia Bhatt starrer Gangubai Kathiawadi; says, ‘Rs. 200 cr will burn at the box office’



Shabana Azmi teams up with Balki for the first time

It’s a film about cricket and the mighty Shabana Azmi plays a woman who loves cricket in R Balki’s underproduction Ghoomer which stars Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyami Kher. The latter plays a budding cricketer and the former is her coach.

Shabana Azmi teams up with Balki for the first time

Abhishek has earlier done the remarkable Paa with director Balki where he played his own father Amitabh Bachchan’s father (yes, that’s not a typo). Shabana Azmi who has never worked with Balki before plays Saiyami’s grandmother. A cricket aficionado, Shabana encourages Saiyami to follow her dreams of making it as a national cricket champion much to the disapproval of others close to her.

Saiyami is a natural-born athlete and an actress of considerable talent, as we saw in the back-to-back web series Special Ops, Choked, Breathe, and Unpaused.

Also Read: “The privileged need to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate” – Shabana Azmi



Sanya Malhotra set to play a cop in her next; will head to Madhya Pradesh for month-long schedule 

It seems like Dangal actress Sanya Malhotra is slowly becoming a favorite when it comes to intriguing characters. The actress, who is awaiting the release of Love Hostel, will reportedly reunite with producer Guneet Mongal after Pagglait for a comic caper.

Sanya Malhotra set to play a cop in her next; will head to Madhya Pradesh for month-long schedule 

According to a daily, Sanya Malhotra will be donning the role of a cop in the upcoming movie which will be shot in Madhya Pradesh. The director is yet to be known, so is the rest of the cast. The actress will reportedly head to Madhya Pradesh post the release of Love Hostel for a month-long schedule.

Meanwhile, Sanya Malhotra will next star in Sam Bahadur with Vicky Kaushal and Fatima Sana Shaikh. She is rumoured to join Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee's next. She is also a contender to lead the Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie, The Great Indian Kitchen.

ALSO READ: Sanya Malhotra talks about the concept of safe house and her ZEE5 Original movie, Love Hostel



Monday, February 21, 2022

Anil Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, and Fatima Sana Shaikh to star in Netflix's upcoming revenge thriller Thar

Netflix today announced its revenge thriller film Thar. Inspired by Western Noir genres, Thar is set in the eighties and essays the story of Siddharth - played by Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor. Shifting to Pushkar for a job, Siddharth embarks on a journey to avenge his past. Will he succeed or does Pushkar have something else to offer him? The revenge noir thriller boasts of versatile actors like Anil Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Satish Kaushik and marks the directorial debut of Raj Singh Chaudhary who has also written the film.

Anil Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, and Fatima Sana Shaikh to star in Netflix's upcoming revenge thriller Thar

AKFC Network and Netflix are long-standing creative partners and Thar is the first film that the two have collaborated on. Talking about his upcoming film, the producer and actor, Anil Kapoor said, “I am extremely proud of what we have achieved with Thar and am super excited about the film for several reasons. The genre itself - a noir thriller set in Rajasthan that pays tribute to the genre of the classic Western is a first for Indian cinema and audiences. Thar is a playground where the dynamism of new blood meets the experience of industry stalwarts, both on and off screen. On screen we see the fresh pairing of Harshvarrdhan Kapoor and Fatima Sana Sheikh and off-screen we see director Raj Singh Chaudhary creating magic with a team of ambitious, risk-taking debutantes - Director of Photography Shreya Dev Dube and Music Composer Ajay Jayanthi. As an actor and a producer, I have always strived to push the envelope and disrupt the status quo with innovative content. Thar is a manifestation of this obsession and I'm thrilled to have a partner as supportive and collaborative as Netflix to take this story as far and wide as it can go. We, at AKFC Network truly believe that audiences in India and across the globe will love and embrace the film for all its beauty, grit, and thrill.”

Pratiksha Rao, Director, Films and Licensing, Netflix India, said, “At Netflix, we are huge fans of films, just like our members. Bringing to them the most entertaining and diverse films is not possible without taking creative swings with passionate filmmakers, and Thar is an example of such storytelling. We were drawn towards Raj's passionate vision for the unique story, and were excited to collaborate with AKFC".

With Thar, Netflix delivers another thriller after its success with Haseen Dillruba, Raat Akeli Hai, Aranyak, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein and many more which left audiences across the globe glued to their screens. Thar is a classic thriller paired with suspense, mystery, and drama making it the perfect entertainer. Shot at some of the most aesthetic locations in the country, the film will also be a treat to the eyes.

ALSO READ: From hopping on a bicycle to playing snooker, Here’s how Anil Kapoor is spending his free time in Sri Lanka



Saiyami Kher to essay a cricketer in R Balki’s Ghoomer, Abhishek Bachchan plays her coach

The shoot of R Balki’s next - Ghoomer starring Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher, and Shabana Azmi recently kicked off.

Saiyami Kher to essay a cricketer in R Balki’s Ghoomer, Abhishek Bachchan plays her coach

Saiyami who has earlier worked with Bachchan in Breathe: Into The Shadows, will be seen sharing the screen once again. As per sources, Kher who is a sports enthusiast will be essaying the role of a cricketer in the film. Abhishek Bachchan will be seen playing her coach.

Saiyami has played cricket at the school level for Maharashtra. The actress even made it to the National team selection, but she opted for badminton state championships instead.

Apart from this, Saiyami Kher is a part of Tahira Kashyap’s upcoming movie Sharmaji Ki Beti and Ashiwny Iyer Tiwary’s - Faadu. She will also be seen in the new season of Breathe: Into The Shadows and Highway - a South film co-starring Anand Deverakonda.

ALSO READ: Abhishek Bachchan on shooting R Balki’s Ghoomer on his 46th birthday – “I am really enjoying myself”



Son Ye Jin and Jung Hae In starrer Something in the Rain confirmed to have Indian remake

Son Ye Jin and Jung Hae In starrer South Korean drama Something in the Rain will be having an Indian remake.

Son Ye Jin and Jung Hae In starrer Something in the Rain confirmed to have Indian remake

On February 21, JTBC studios confirmed the news by releasing a statement.  The statement made by JTBC read, “Recently, with Pocket Ace, India's largest digital entertainment company, we have confirmed the production of an Indian remake of ‘Something in the Rain’.”

With this remake, JTBC Studio took its first step into the Indian market. In India, which has a population of 1.4 billion viewers and the world's largest Bollywood movie market, interest in Korean content is rapidly increasing, raising expectations.

JTBC's Something in the Rain, which aired in 2018, is a drama depicting a realistic love affair between an older couple, recording a maximum viewership rating of 8.3% (Nielsen Korea, based on paid households in the metropolitan area), collecting topics. The lead actors Son Ye-jin and Jeong Hae-in's acting and director Ahn Pan-seok's delicate directing skills were well-received and won them Seoul Drama Awards Hallyu Drama Excellence Award and the Asian Television Awards Drama Award.

In India, localized remakes of Korean content are actively being made, and My Mister and Ode to My father have been remade in India and have been a success. While attention is being paid to whether JTBC Studio’s proven IP and the best production team in India can meet and create another success story, JTBC Studio is planning to approach Indian viewers in a more friendly way through local adaptations.

Meanwhile, JTBC Studio took over the American production company Wiip last year and started to enter the global market in earnest. In addition to this Indian remake, they plan to release a global remake with various hit IPs such as Itaewon Class.



Disha Patani and Pooja Hegde join Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg Tour in Dubai

Over the years we have seen a number of celebrities join Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg Tour. Now we hear that the latest names to join the actor’s upcoming concert in Dubai are none other than his Bharat co-star Disha Patani and Salman’s co-star from his upcoming film Bhaijaan (earlier titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali), Pooja Hegde.

Disha Patani and Pooja Hegde join Salman Khan’s Da-Bangg Tour in Dubai

A source close to the concert exclusively tells Bollywood Hungama, “Disha Patani and Pooja Hegde will be part of this year’s Da-Bangg Tour that is being held as part of the Expo 2020 in Dubai. But details of what to expect from them are being kept under wraps.” Prod for more specifics about their performances and the source adds, “Disha and Salman shared screen space in the film Bharat and they did the track ‘Slow Motion’ together, so it is likely that they will perform to that. On the other hand, Pooja Hegde is doing the film Bhaijaan with Salman later, so this will be her introduction of sorts to the audience and more so to Salman fans.”

It will certainly be interesting to see Disha Patani and Pooja Hegde join the roster of celebrities who are already part of the Da-Bangg Tour. As for the show itself, the concert will be part of the Dubai Expo 2020. The Expo earlier featured a performance by Nora Fatehi, for a diverse crowd of over 30,000 people from different parts of the world. On 16th February, Nora Fatehi performed at the Global arena at EXPO 2020, running the show for over an hour, treating fans with her impeccable dance moves to her biggest chartbusters and engaging her fans with entertaining interactions.

Nora was also joined by Tanzanian musician Rayvanny for a special segment where the duo performed to their global single 'Pepeta'. Nora was also joined by two chosen fans to perform at the global stage who danced to her latest track 'Dance Meri Rani'.

Also Read: Nora Fatehi offers a memorable night at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, performs for a diverse crowd of 30,000



Sonu Sood’s car confiscated by officials after he tried to enter a polling booth in Moga

Actor Sonu Sood's car was confiscated from Punjab's Moga district on Sunday where polling was underway. Officials said that action will be taken against the actor.

Sonu Sood’s car confiscated by officials after he tried to enter a polling booth in Moga

Sonu Sood's sister Malvika Sood is contesting the elections from Moga for the Congress party. Reportedly, on Sunday while polling was underway, Sonu allegedly tried to enter the premises. Moga district PRO reportedly said that Sood was trying to enter the polling booth when his car was confiscated. He was sent home and said that action will be taken if he steps out of his house.

Meanwhile, a few days back, Sood has alleged illegal money distribution activities taking place at several polling booths. He had said that they were made aware of threat calls at various polling booths by the opposition parties. He also said that it was their duty to go check and ensure fair elections. He claimed that was the reason he visited the polling booth.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Sonu announced he will be replacing Rannvijay Singha in the popular MTV show Roadies. "MTV Roadies has redefined the meaning of adventure for viewers across the country, with high-octane tasks through every edition. The journey emphasises on the importance of mental and emotional endurance along with physical strength, which is what drew me towards hosting the show,” the 48-year-old actor said in a statement.

ALSO READ: Sonu Sood rescues the life of a 19-year-old boy caught in a severe accident



Sunday, February 20, 2022

Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Sharma buys lavish house for whopping Rs 10 crores in Mumbai

Arpita Sharma bought a lavish house in Khar west that is spread over 1750sq ft and comes with four parking spaces. As per the reports, Salman Khan’s sister has bought a luxurious house which is located in Khar west worth Rs 10 crores. The house is situated in the 12th floor of Flying Carpet Skyscraper of Satguru Developers.

Salman Khan’s sister Arpita Sharma buys lavish house for whopping Rs 10 crores in Mumbai

The house has the carpet area of 1750 sq ft and includes four parking spaces and according to the papers, the house got registered on February 4 and Arpita paid Rs 40 Lakh as the stamp duty.

It is said that the project only has 3 BHKs and 4 BHKs which is available for Rs 60,000 to Rs 65,000 and even the monthly rent at this place will cost around Rs 1.75 lakh to Rs 2 lakh.

Arpita Sharma got married to actor Aayush Sharma in the year 2014 and they are parents to son Ahil and daughter Ayat. She has spent most of her tie with Sohail Khan and she is the closest one among all the siblings and she shares a very fun connection with everyone.

Earliers, Salman Khan rented out one of his houses for Rs 95,000 per month. The house is located in Shiv Asthan, Bandra West and a 33 month term contract has been signed between the owner and the tenant. The house measures 785 sq ft and is located in the 14th floor.

Also Read: Aayush Sharma takes a trip to Maldives with his family to celebrate wife Arpita Khan’s birthday



Saturday, February 19, 2022

2AM’s Jeong Jinwoon, AOA’s Hyejeong, Yubin, Minzy, Thunder and more confirmed to star in musical film Lovely Voice: The Beginning

South Korean stars Jeong Jinwoon, Hyejeong, Yubin, Minzy, Thunder, Kim Seol and Lim Seo Won are all set to star in a musical film titled Lovely Voice: The Beginning (literal title) helmed by director Park Chan Youl which begann its production on Febr

2AM’s Jeong Jinwoon, AOA’s Hyejeong, Yubin, Minzy, Thunder and more confirmed to star in musical film Lovely Voice The Beginning

According to Korean tabloid Soompi, 2AM’s Jeong Jinwoon, AOA’s Former Wonder Girls member Yubin, former 2NE1 member Minzy, former MBLAQ member Thunder, Reply 1988 child actress Kim Seol, and Miss Trot 2 contestant Lim Seo Won have been cast in the musical film alongside Jo Eun Sook, Jung Kyung Ho, Mighty Mouth's Shorry, Noh Woo Jin, and Chae Eun Jung.

The upcoming musical film will be helmed by director Park Chan Youl and co-produced by HL Company and Cyclub. Lovely Voice: The Beginning is slated to premier this year in May, as stated by a spokesperson from HL Company on February 18.

As Soompi reports, Lovely Voice: The Beginning is a romance music film that follows the story of part-time teacher Da Jung and Kei, who was once a promising producer but suddenly hits rock bottom, as they become in charge of a children’s choir and find their lost passion and love along the way. The film will see Jeong Jinwoon and Hyejeong taking on the leading roles of Kei and Da Jung respectively. Production begins on February 18 with premiere in May.

Also Read: K-pop group 2AM’s first concert in 9 years postponed as member Jo Kwon tests positive for Covid-19



Red Velvet confirmed to make comeback in March 2022

South Korean female group Red Velvet is all set to make a comeback in March this year. As reported by Korean tabloid Soompi, the group’s label SM Entertainment confirmed reports of their comeback on Friday (February 18). “Red Velvet is preparing a new album with the goal of a release in March. We ask that you please show a lot of interest,” the agency said in a statement.

Red Velvet confirmed to make comeback in March 2022

Red Velvet’s forthcoming return will mark the group’s first comeback since last year’s release of their mini-album Queendom in August 2021.

Red Velvet is a South Korean girl group which debuted in August 2014 with their first track ‘Happiness’ with the four-member line-up of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Joy. Yeri joined the group as fifth member in March 2015, following the release of their first mini album Ice Cream Cake.

Also Read: Red Velvet’s Joy confirmed to be dating PNation’s Crush 



Shin Hye Sun in talks to lead new drama Wax Doll

Following See You in My 19th Life, South Korean actress Shin Hye Sun is reportedly in talks to star in another new drama. As per a report by Soompi, on February 18 Korean media outlets shared that Shin Hye Sun will play the main character in the upcoming drama Wax Doll (literal title) and is currently reviewing it.

Shin Hye Sun in talks to lead new drama Wax Doll

In response to the reports, her agency YNK Entertainment confirmed that it is one of the projects she is offered. No further details regarding her character and the drama have been shared yet. If she accepts the role, this will be her second project after her blockbuster 2020 drama Mr. Queen.

The Thirty But Seventeen star is currently also reviewing an offer to star in webtoon-based drama See You in My 19th Life. She will also be appearing in the webtoon-based film Brave Citizen starring U-KISS’s Lee Jun Young.

Also Read: Mr. Queen actor Shin Hye Sun And U-KISS’s Lee Jun Young confirmed to star in movie adaptation of webtoon Brave Citizen



Channing Tatum to lead MGM’s English remake for System Crasher

MGM has acquired the rights for English remake of Nora Fingscheidt’s 2019 German drama film System Crasher, with Channing Tatum officially on board to lead and produce the film. According to Deadline, Channing Tatum will star and Free Association will produce along with The Picture Company. The remake will be set in the U.S. and look to also shine a light on childhood trauma, and healing.

Channing Tatum to lead MGM’s English remake for System Crasher

The feature project is produced by Channing Tatum alongside his Free Association partners Reid Carolin & Peter Kiernan, with Michael Parets overseeing. Alex Heineman & Andrew Rona are also co-producing via The Picture Company. Original film’s writer-director Nora Fingscheidt will be serving as executive producer on the remake along with Peter Hartwig, Jonas and Jakob Weydemann, who also produced the original.

Garret Levitz of Free Association will pen the script. No director is yet attached for the new feature project.

The original acclaimed German film follows the story of a young girl with a traumatic past who is constantly moving from one foster home to another because of her aggressive behavior, therefore labeled a “system crasher”. She then finds her life changing when she forms an unlikely bond with her caring but tough anger-management coach who helps her find peace by reconnecting her with nature and also nurturing her passion for boxing. The 2019 film became a commercial hit throughout Europe and won several German Film Awards including Best Picture.

The upcoming project is the third film as part of MGM’s overall deal with Free Association, which also includes recently released film Dog starring and co-directed by Channing Tatum, as well as the upcoming Pussy Island that stars Channing Tatum with Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut. Channing Tatum will star next in The Lost City alongside Sandra Bullock.

Also Read: Channing Tatum, Tom Hardy to star in the film based on Afghanistan evacuation



The Penthouse stars Kim So Yeon, Lee Ji Ah, Uhm Ki Joon, Yoon Jong Hoon and more confirmed to reunite for pandemic-based short film

Stars of South Korean drama The Penthouse are once again teaming up with the series’ director Joo Dong Min for his first short film which is based on pandemic era. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, actors Kim So Yeon, Lee Ji Ah, Uhm Ki Joon, Yoon Jong Hoon and more will appear in director Joo Dong Min’s debut short film airing through TVING’s original All Viewers+: Shortbuster.

The Penthouse stars Kim So Yeon, Lee Ji Ah, Uhm Ki Joon, Yoon Jong Hoon and more confirmed to reunite for pandemic-based short film

The new short film with the working title as It’s Alright, is said to be six-part black comedy about various prevalent social groups in the COVID-19 era. Director Joo Dong Min is expected to attract attention through his interpretation and expression of the pandemic in short film form instead of a lengthier drama.

The star-studded cast of Kim So Yeon, Lee Ji Ah, Uhm Ki Joon, and Yoon Jong Hoon are joined by other The Penthouse actors Shim Eun Kyung, Bong Tae Gyu, and Yoon Joo Hee for the feature film slated to premiere in April. Notably, it has been reported that the actors gladly took Joo Dong Min’s offer to star in his film despite their busy schedules.

Also Read: Penthouse star Kim So Yeon in talks to star in Lee Dong Wook starrer Tale Of The Nine-Tailed sequel



Crazy mass combo: Director Boyapati Sreenu, Hero Ram Pothineni and Producer Srinivasaa Chhitturi come together for pan-Indian film

In a huge partnership, top director Boyapati Sreenu and Ustaad Ram Pothineni and ace producer Srinivasaa Chhitturi, have joined forces for a pan-Indian film, a formal announcement about which was made today.

Crazy mass combo Director Boyapati Sreenu, Hero Ram Pothineni and Producer Srinivasaa Chhitturi come together for pan-Indian film

Srinivasaa Chhitturi of Srinivasaa Silver Screen banner, after two back to back hits, is now producing The Warriorr starring Ram Pothineni and directed by N Lingusamy. Boyapati Sreenu is fresh from the success of Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer recent industry hit Akhanda, while Ram Pothineni is one of the most happening crazy hero of Telugu film industry.

The coming together of the three for this pan-Indian project is being viewed as a big combination. The yet-to-be titled movie will be made on a lavish budget.

Talking about the collaboration, actor Ram Pothineni says, "I am happy to be collaborating with Boyapati Srinu Sir and Srinivasaa Silver Screen, Boyapti Sreenu is a huge mass director. Our forthcoming project is a dream project for me and together I am sure we will make a great film. The story of the film has a mass appeal and I am happy to be associated with this project. "

Boyapati Sreenu has come up with a superb story loaded with mass elements that has thrilled both the producer and the actor. More details about the film, including its heroine and other members of the cast and crew will be made in the near future.



Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur tie the knot in an intimate ceremony

Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur are now officially husband and wife. The duo tied the knot yesterday (February 18) in a closed intimate ceremony in the presence of their families and close friends. Reportedly, the wedding happened in Himachal Pradesh.

The first set of pictures from the wedding is now out. However, neither Vikrant nor Sheetal have officially shared them. In the pictures, Vikrant and Sheetal are seen all decked up in traditional wedding attire. Vikrant rocked a stylish pink Sherwani with a pink turban, while Sheetal went for the quintessential red bridal lehenga.

For the unversed, Vikrant and Sheetal got engaged in an intimate ceremony in November 2019 and have been in a steady relationship since 2015. Earlier on Valentine’s Day, several reports surfaced online, confirming the duo registering their marriage, in presence of his family members.

 

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Meanwhile, on the work front, Vikrant Massey will be next seen in Love Hostel along with Sanya Malhotra.

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