Explosion on ‘Bond 25’ set causes injury, damage to studio
An explosion on the set of the new James Bond movie has injured one crew member and damaged a stage at Pinewood Studios. The film’s official Twitter account said the accident Tuesday…
I am considered a frivolous filmmaker who makes films about rich people: Karan Johar
Karan Johar, the man behind superhits like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, says showcasing old world romance on-screen today is no longer viable. In a recent conversation with Anupama…
Mikaal Zulfiqar’s ‘Na Band Na Baraati’ to now release on Eid-ul-Fitr
KARACHI: Seems like the government’s decision to ban Indian films from being screened on the occasion of Eid have proved to be beneficial for the local industry. Mikaal Zulfiqar’s upcoming film Na Band…
Saudi Arabia to show films for first time at Cannes festival
Saudi Arabia will make its first official appearance at France’s Cannes film festival, submitting a selection of short films when the prestigious competition opens next month, the Saudi culture minister said on…
Egyptian filmmakers break taboos of conservative society
CAIRO: Filmmakers in Egypt are defying a largely conservative society with television series and movies that deal with modern relationships between men and women and the empowerment of the young. In its…
Films choose me: Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood Baadshah and King of Romance, Shah Rukh Khan has recently been seen in unconventional roles with movies like Raees, Dear Zindagi and the upcoming Zero. In a recent interview, Shah Rukh…
‘Game of Thrones’ creators team to produce new ‘Star Wars’ films
Lucasfilm announced plans Tuesday for a new series of “Star Wars” films made by the team behind “Game of Thrones,” as it seeks to build on the lucrative sci-fi franchise. David Benioff…
Nobody dare misbehave with women on my set: Shah Rukh Khan
MUMBAI, INDIA: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his chivalrous attitude, says nobody has dared to misbehave with a woman on his film sets. The actor, who was feted with a Crystal Award…
Five much-hyped Bollywood films that bombed at box office in 2017
MUMBAI: Big names, extravagant budgets, picturesque locales and brilliant promotions – and yet, insufficient box office collections. The Year 2017 has been a mixed bag for stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman…
Top 10 Bollywood movies of 2017
MUMBAI: This year, Bollywood had over 100 releases and except for a dozen, most either flopped outright or did very mediocre business at the box office. Following are the top Bollywood movies according…
JPNA 2 shooting begins in Istanbul
The cast and crew of Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2 have landed in Istanbul and according to Instagram posts shared by the lead actors, shooting has also commenced. A post shared by…
Movies to watch out for in November
Lollywood Verna The Mahira Khan-Haroon Shahid starrer directed by Shoaib Mansoor promises a gripping story which touches upon the dark sides of our society. Mansoor has proven his directorial strengths in the…
Pakistan film ‘Saawan’ included in 2017 foreign-language Oscar submission list
LOS ANGELES: A record 92 countries have submitted films for the best foreign-language Oscar to be handed out at the Academy Awards in March. Below is a list of the submissions along…
Shooting of action films restricted in Paris
The filming of movie action sequences in Paris has been restricted by authorities following last month’s attacks in the French capital. “There is a problem with these action-type scenes, as the actors…
Defiant Iranian director sends banned film to Berlin fest
Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi’s latest picture defying an official ban, “Taxi”, will premiere on Friday at the 65th Berlin film festival, marking a new chapter of his career in the shadows.…
Golden Globes provide high drama of their own
2013’s most exciting cliffhanger turns out to be where the awards season itself will climax The winning films set the tone at this year’s Golden Globes – an event that played out,…
MATRU KI BIJLEE… represents the changing of young India
Unlike most youth-centric Bollywood films that project the current generation as carefree and unsure of their purpose in life, Vishal Bhardwaj has portrayed his characters — Matru ( Imran Khan) and Bijlee…