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Pushpa 2 gets 1 million inquiries on BookMyShow: Netizens hail Allu Arjun’s movie, ‘mass revolution, 200 cr opening…’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pushpa 2 gets 1 million inquiries on BookMyShow: Netizens hail Allu Arjun’s movie, ‘mass revolution, 200 cr opening…’

Live Mint  

Pushpa 2 is receiving an overwhelming response in India and abroad. The movie's total advance booking gross in North America has crossed $2 million, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. #ThaggedheLe Who else is ready to see ek jungle ka shaana rule again,” read a post by BookMyShow on X. Netizens reaction to Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 The Rule Several social …

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In a first, Rajnikanth's 'Vettaiyan' to release with disability-friendly features
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In a first, Rajnikanth's 'Vettaiyan' to release with disability-friendly features

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Come Thursday, Thalaivar is back with another flick - Vettaiyan. The makers, Lyca Productions, has announced the movie will include accessibility features for people with disabilities, as the police thriller is set to offer both audio descriptions and closed captions, a first in Tamil cinema. The audio descriptions will be delivered through the Moviebuff Access mobile app, and will …

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Dynamic ticket pricing in cinemas leave netizens fuming: ‘PVR has ruined movie-going experience…’
5 months ago

Dynamic ticket pricing in cinemas leave netizens fuming: ‘PVR has ruined movie-going experience…’

Live Mint  

Popular multiplex chain PVR INOX has introduced dynamic charges for movie tickets amid growing criticism of its pricing strategies. “We have come up with dynamic pricing to give our customers the added benefit of getting tickets at a lucrative rate. It was not immediately clear if the dynamic pricing policy was in place across India or cinema halls of a …

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Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' set to hit Japanese theatres in November
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' set to hit Japanese theatres in November

India Today  

After achieving remarkable success and breaking multiple box office records worldwide last year, Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster film 'Jawan' is now ready to take over the Japanese market. As a special treat, people who secure their tickets in advance will receive exclusive posters featuring Shah Rukh Khan from the hit song 'Chaleya.' With this strategic release, 'Jawan' is poised to …

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Vikramaditya Motwane wants more screens for small-budget films in theatres
9 months, 1 week ago

Vikramaditya Motwane wants more screens for small-budget films in theatres

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the success of Vikrant massey-starrer "12th Fail", the director said the movie can be an interesting case study for how a small to mid-budget movie can grow in numbers if it stays in theatres and builds up on positive word of mouth. 'We can't blame movie theatres' Motwane said not every film can open in 5,000 or 2,000 screens …

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Cinema for viewers with disabilities: Producers may need to release accessible versions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cinema for viewers with disabilities: Producers may need to release accessible versions

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to improve access to movies in theatres for people with hearing and visual impairments, the ministry of information and broadcasting has proposed that producers must submit two versions of their film to the Central Board of Film Certification for certification --- one for public view, and the other with accessibility features such as audio descriptions, open/closed captioning, …

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Hugh Bonneville on the power of the arts: 'Never stop going to movie theatres'
1 year ago

Hugh Bonneville on the power of the arts: 'Never stop going to movie theatres'

BBC  

Hugh Bonneville on the power of the arts: 'Never stop going to movie theatres' BBC Hugh Bonneville joins Katty Kay on Influential In an interview with the BBC, the Downton Abbey star emphasises the importance of stoking a love of culture from childhood, and how art "makes us human", especially in the pandemic era. Bonneville, 60, is the fifth guest …

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No more FDFS: Changing the script of special movie shows in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 2 months ago

No more FDFS: Changing the script of special movie shows in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The release of actor Joseph Vijay’s Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by S.S. Lalit Kumar and Seven Screen Studio, on October 19 following a case in the Madras High Court has exposed the ingenious workaround created by exhibitors and distributors to overcome the Tamil Nadu government’s leash on the business of the film industry. Seven Screen Studio approached …

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How ‘reaction videos’ shed light on society’s collective consciousness
1 year, 2 months ago

How ‘reaction videos’ shed light on society’s collective consciousness

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 05, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ What do the things we do in movie theatres tell us about the kind of society we are? “Reaction videos”, the social media genre to which these videos belong, took an explicitly political turn with The Kashmir Files. Cinema halls screening The Kashmir Files and social media discussions of …

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Madras’ own Safire theatre that set many a young heart afire
1 year, 4 months ago

Madras’ own Safire theatre that set many a young heart afire

The Hindu  

A ride down Anna Salai — Mount Road for the nostalgically inclined — offers memories and wistful sighs, especially when the mind leans towards old films. But when time’s winged chariot sped past the LIC building, a trope that old Tamil films used to establish the location as Madras, many theatres have vanished and have morphed into commercial complexes or …

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Yashoda on OTT platform: Release date, where to watch, cast and plot
2 years ago

Yashoda on OTT platform: Release date, where to watch, cast and plot

India Today  

There is absolutely no need to introduce the Indian actress Samantha Ruth. YASHODA ON OTT PLATFORM: RELEASE DATE, WHERE TO WATCH Yashoda's OTT rights have been acquired by the global streaming platform Amazon Prime Video. According to rumours, Yashoda is a pan-Indian movie, and Amazon Prime Video spent a significant sum to obtain the Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam …

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Happy Birthday Kartik Aaryan: From Shehzada to Captain India, the actor's next films look promising
2 years, 1 month ago

Happy Birthday Kartik Aaryan: From Shehzada to Captain India, the actor's next films look promising

Firstpost  

Kartik Aaryan has a jam-packed schedule with some very interesting projects lined up. But it was Luv Ranjan and Laxman Utekar’s faith that kept Kartik going with the films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, and Luka Chuppi. Shehzada Rohit Dhawan’s multi-starrer action comedy pairs Kartik opposite his Luka Chuppi co-star Kriti Sanon. Satyaprem Ki Katha …

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RRR: Makers of Ram Charan, Jr NTR's film block two release dates. Know complete details
2 years, 11 months ago

RRR: Makers of Ram Charan, Jr NTR's film block two release dates. Know complete details

India TV News  

Highlights SS Rajamouli directorial 'RRR' stars Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt The magnum opus will now release either on March 18 or April 28 The film is a fictional take on younger days of celebrated freedom fighters RRR: In a recent update shared on Friday, it has been informed that the makers of the much-awaited magnum …

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Warner Bros greenlights Dune sequel; film likely to have theatres-only release in 2023
3 years, 1 month ago

Warner Bros greenlights Dune sequel; film likely to have theatres-only release in 2023

Firstpost  

“This is only the beginning,” said Denis Villeneuve in a statement on Dune: Part II announcement Dune isn’t done. Legendary Entertainment announced Tuesday that Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, which adapts the first half of Frank Herbert’s 1965 science-fiction epic, will get a sequel. Warner Bros. Chairman Toby Emmerich said the studio will release Dune: Part II in October 2023. Arguing that …

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Bell Bottom Movie Review: Swashbuckler Akshay Kumar saves India and theatres once again
3 years, 4 months ago

Bell Bottom Movie Review: Swashbuckler Akshay Kumar saves India and theatres once again

India Today  

It is simple protocol that RAW agents have to be known by a code name, in order, of course, to keep their identity a secret. Akshay Kumar's Anshul instinctively opts for 'Bell Bottom' during his training. Director Ranjit Tewari, however, doesn't go full out sprinkling the trademark Akki charm on us; he tries hard to keep the flamboyance of Akshay, …

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PVR cinemas offering free movie tickets for every vaccinated individual, here's how to book free tickets
3 years, 4 months ago

PVR cinemas offering free movie tickets for every vaccinated individual, here's how to book free tickets

India Today  

Have you missed going to the theatres? PVR cinemas have come up with an interesting offer called the “JAB” offer which will offer free tickets to every individual that is fully vaccinated. Getting both doses will now get you a free ticket and that too at any PVR theatre near you. In addition to the free ticket, vaccinated people will …

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'Master' Co-producer Seeks Rs 25 Crore Compensation Over Illegally Leaked Clip of the Film
3 years, 11 months ago

'Master' Co-producer Seeks Rs 25 Crore Compensation Over Illegally Leaked Clip of the Film

News 18  

Tamil action thriller movie Master hit the theatres on January 13. The film starring Thalapathy Vijay however landed in an unfortunate situation when the clips of the movie were leaked before the official release. Master also features Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Andrea Jeremiah, and Arjun Das in crucial roles. Originally, the film had to hit the theatres on …

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Centre Tells Tamil Nadu Government To Retract Its Order Allowing 100% Capacity In Theatres
3 years, 11 months ago

Centre Tells Tamil Nadu Government To Retract Its Order Allowing 100% Capacity In Theatres

ABP News  

The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday told the Tamil Nadu government to revoke the order in which it allowed 100% occupancy in movie theatres. As per the guidelines of the Home Ministry, movie theatres were allowed to operate, in phased manner, outside containment zones with 50 per cent occupancy. in any manner and shall strictly enforce the same," the letter …

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With theatres reopening, film trade analysts weigh in on audience footfall and scope for tentpole releases
4 years, 1 month ago

With theatres reopening, film trade analysts weigh in on audience footfall and scope for tentpole releases

Firstpost  

Film trade experts are confident that the movie-going business will bounce back with the release of event films, but caution that single screens will have to maintain top-notch hygiene precautions in order to survive. I’m an optimist; like how the sun rises every morning, the industry will also get back to its glory days soon,” says popular film trade analyst …

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South African movie theatres to resume operations from 28 August, five months after coronavirus-induced shutdown
4 years, 3 months ago

South African movie theatres to resume operations from 28 August, five months after coronavirus-induced shutdown

Firstpost  

The South African film industry has come together on non-competitive terms for a consolidated industry campaign, to kick off the cinematic reboot with latest Hollywood releases. The South African cinema industry has put on a united, non-competitive front for the first time to reopen on 28 August the cinemas which have been shut down across the country for the past …

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Death on the Nile, Let Him Go, Bill Murray's On the Rocks: Trailers This Week
4 years, 4 months ago

Death on the Nile, Let Him Go, Bill Murray's On the Rocks: Trailers This Week

Firstpost  

Death on the Nile, adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel of the same name, sees Ali Fazal in a pivotal role alongside Kenneth Branagh and Gal Gadot. On one hand, Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile will see a screen adaptation; and on the other, Academy Award nominee Diane Lane and Academy Award winner Kevin Costner come together for the …

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