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Rajpal Yadav on Baby John's failure: Would've worked if it wasn't a remake
2 days, 10 hours ago

Rajpal Yadav on Baby John's failure: Would've worked if it wasn't a remake

India Today  

Actor Rajpal Yadav, who co-starred with Varun Dhawan in Baby John, shared his take on why the film tanked at the box office. But since Vijay had done it, the audience had already seen it and because it was a remake, it affected the box office of the film.” Rajpal was asked whether Varun was upset by Baby John's failure. …

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Column | Bollywood is South obsessed
1 week, 1 day ago

Column | Bollywood is South obsessed

The Hindu  

Another day, another underwhelming Bollywood remake of a Tamil/Telugu/ Malayalam film — this was the abiding sentiment towards the end of the media show last month, for the Varun Dhawan-starrer Baby John, directed by Kalees. Every major star has remade movies from these industries, with the Hindi-language results ranging from middling to downright awful — with the odd notable exception …

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Is Ajith Kumar, Trisha starrer 'Vidaamuyarchi' an Indian remake of Hollywood film 'Breakdown'? Know here
1 week, 3 days ago

Is Ajith Kumar, Trisha starrer 'Vidaamuyarchi' an Indian remake of Hollywood film 'Breakdown'? Know here

India TV News  

South Indian fans have been waiting for the Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi for a long time. Vidaamuyarchi, which is a remake of the famous Hollywood film Breakdown has been postponed. Vidaamuyarchi is the Indian remake of the Hollywood film Vidaamuyarchi is the Hindi remake of the Hollywood film 'Breakdown', which was released in the year 1997. A dissatisfied fan wrote, "At …

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Kannada star Upendra expresses interest in Hindi remake of his iconic film Upendra
1 week, 5 days ago

Kannada star Upendra expresses interest in Hindi remake of his iconic film Upendra

India Today  

Kannada actor and filmmaker Upendra, known for his unique style and thought-provoking narratives, recently shared his thoughts on the growing popularity of Kannada cinema and his desire to remake his iconic film Upendra in Hindi. In an exclusive conversation with India Today Digital, Upendra reflected on the evolution of the Kannada film industry and the impact of the pan-Indian cinema …

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Charles Shyer, director of Father Of The Bride, dies at 83
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1 week, 6 days ago

Charles Shyer, director of Father Of The Bride, dies at 83

Hindustan Times  

Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work on iconic comedies such as 'Private Benjamin', 'Baby Boom', and the 1991 remake of 'Father of the Bride' and its 1995 sequel 'Father of the Bride II', has passed away at the age of 83. The Meyers-Shyer family expressed their sorrow, writing, "It's with an indescribably heavy heart …

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Baby John OTT Release Date and Platform: When to Watch Varun Dhawan’s Action Drama Online?
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Baby John OTT Release Date and Platform: When to Watch Varun Dhawan’s Action Drama Online?

Deccan Chronicle  

The action-packed drama, Baby John released today on December 25, 2024 coinciding with the festive Christmas season. If Bollywood’s usual release patterns are followed, Baby John will likely premiere on OTT platforms in late February 2025 two months after its theatrical debut. More About Baby John Baby John revolves around a Deputy Commissioner of Police whose life changes dramatically due …

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Israelis see chance to remake Middle East in war’s wake
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Israelis see chance to remake Middle East in war’s wake

Live Mint  

TEL AVIV—Since the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, Israel has dealt a series of damaging setbacks to its most dangerous regional adversaries. “For the first time in the history of Zionism, there is an opportunity for Israel to be a regional power," said Avner Golov, a former senior director at Israel’s National Security Council, who is now a vice …

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Baby John box office collection day 1: Varun Dhawan film fails to beat Vijay's Theri, remake opens at ₹12 crore
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Baby John box office collection day 1: Varun Dhawan film fails to beat Vijay's Theri, remake opens at ₹12 crore

Hindustan Times  

Baby John box office collection day 1 Baby John had a decent opening day at the box office, having released on a holiday. The report adds that Baby John collected ₹ 12.5 crore as per early estimates. However, Baby John has failed to cross the opening day box office collection of Theri. As per India Today, the film's opening day …

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Baby John Twitter reviews: Varun Dhawan ‘killed it’ but remake ‘lacks the feel’ of Theri, say fans
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Baby John Twitter reviews: Varun Dhawan ‘killed it’ but remake ‘lacks the feel’ of Theri, say fans

Hindustan Times  

Baby John Twitter reviews: Kalees’ Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer Baby John was released in theatres on Christmas. Baby John Twitter review Favourable reviews for the film pointed out how Varun performed his role suitably, as well as how Thaman S’ music worked in the film’s favour. Another wrote that while watching Theri might hamper the experience, Baby …

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Baby John Twitter Review: Netizens Slam Varun Dhawan Starrer As ‘Bad Remake’, Salman Khan’s Cameo Saves The Day
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Baby John Twitter Review: Netizens Slam Varun Dhawan Starrer As ‘Bad Remake’, Salman Khan’s Cameo Saves The Day

ABP News  

Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, and Wamiqa Gabbi’s ‘Baby John’ has finally hit theaters this Christmas, bringing festive cheer to cinemas. Check out the reviews here: BABY JOHN REVIEW - 2*/5 ⭐️⭐️ BAD REMAKE OF A CULT CLASSIC FILM Dad Daughter emotion + Mass film + Christmas & New Year Holidays + Salman Khan Cameo + will ensure that the film …

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Baby John Review: Varun Dhawan Starrer Is Proof That Not All Films Need A Remake
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Baby John Review: Varun Dhawan Starrer Is Proof That Not All Films Need A Remake

ABP News  

Remaking a film that's already available on YouTube in Hindi dub takes courage – but making a lackluster remake of it? In ‘Baby John’, Varun Dhawan feels more like “Baby” than “John.” One of Varun’s lines in the film says – “Many like me have come before, but I’m here for the first time.” Unfortunately, that’s not true. The action …

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‘Evil Dead Rise’ director Lee Cronin to helm ‘The Mummy’ remake
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Evil Dead Rise’ director Lee Cronin to helm ‘The Mummy’ remake

The Hindu  

The Mummy is set to rise from the sands once more, this time under the creative vision of Evil Dead Rise filmmaker Lee Cronin. The director will write and helm a fresh reimagining of the iconic horror staple for New Line Cinema, with a planned release date of April 17, 2026. Horror heavyweights Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are producing the …

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Rashmika Mandanna responds to being trolled for calling Vijay's Ghilli a remake of Mahesh Babu's Pokiri: ‘Sorry, my bad’
3 weeks ago

Rashmika Mandanna responds to being trolled for calling Vijay's Ghilli a remake of Mahesh Babu's Pokiri: ‘Sorry, my bad’

Hindustan Times  

Rashmika Mandanna might be from Coorg, but the actor has made a name for herself in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. In an interview with MissMalini, Rashmika was confident while mistakenly calling Vijay’s Tamil film Ghilli a remake of Mahesh Babu’s Telugu film Pokiri. You know why I keep saying that I really love Vijay Thalapathy sir, because it …

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Thalapathy Vijay buys ‘Bhagavanth Kesari,’ but not remaking it?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Thalapathy Vijay buys ‘Bhagavanth Kesari,’ but not remaking it?

Deccan Chronicle  

A reliable industry source claims that Tamil superstar Vijay has bought the remake rights of the Telugu film ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ featuring Balakrishna and Sreeleela. Few characters sounded similar to the original so the makers bought it unwilling to take any chances,” says the source and adds, “The relationship of Vijay and young actress Mamitha Baiju of ‘Premalu’ fame in the …

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Is Varun Dhawan's Baby John a remake of Atlee Kumar's Theri? Actor spills the beans
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Is Varun Dhawan's Baby John a remake of Atlee Kumar's Theri? Actor spills the beans

India TV News  

Varun Dhawan is all set to feature in Keeles' directorial Baby John, which will hit the big screens on December 25, 2024, on the occasion of Christmas. Since the film is co-produced by Atlee Kumar, fans of the actor started speculating that the upcoming film might be the official remake of the filmmaker's 2016 release titled Theri. Refuting such claims, …

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Mufasa: The Lion King review: 'Pointless' and a 'contrived cash-in'
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mufasa: The Lion King review: 'Pointless' and a 'contrived cash-in'

BBC  

Mufasa: The Lion King review: 'Pointless' and a 'contrived cash-in' Disney Enterprises, Inc This prequel to a re-make "never picks up momentum" – "Don't the talented artists involved have anything better to do with their time?" The big question the film answers, however, is how a lowly lion named Mufasa found his way to the idyllic Pride Lands with a …

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Varun Dhawan clarifies Baby John is an adaptation of Theri, not a remake: ‘We had to change a lot of…’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Varun Dhawan clarifies Baby John is an adaptation of Theri, not a remake: ‘We had to change a lot of…’

Hindustan Times  

Varun Dhawan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Theri. Baby John is a Bollywood update on the hit 2016 Tamil film, Theri. In an interview with India Today, Varun said that Baby John is not a scene-by-scene remake of the film and can be rather called an ‘adaptation.’ Varun Dhawan talked about Baby John being a …

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Varun Dhawan on Baby John being a Theri remake: We had to change a lot
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Varun Dhawan on Baby John being a Theri remake: We had to change a lot

India Today  

At a recent press event, actor Varun Dhawan addressed questions about his upcoming film, Baby John, which is Bollywood's take on the 2016 Tamil film, Theri. We have to use it as an adaptation and not really a proper remake, and I think that's what's done.” He further said that audiences expecting a frame-by-frame recreation of Theri might be disappointed. …

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Varun Dhawan on Salman Khan's cameo in Baby John: Its impact will last for many days
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Varun Dhawan on Salman Khan's cameo in Baby John: Its impact will last for many days

India Today  

Superstar Salman Khan is set to make a cameo appearance in Varun Dhawan's upcoming film Baby John. Watch the trailer of Baby John here: During the same event, Varun also clarified that Baby John is not a direct remake of the original but an adaptation with significant changes. We have to use it as an adaptation and not really a …

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American Psycho casting of Austin Butler sees fans call out Hollywood for recycling of same five actors’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

American Psycho casting of Austin Butler sees fans call out Hollywood for recycling of same five actors’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Are there any other actors in Hollywood god damn it’s always the same 3,” wrote …

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Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Redrawing the map: Israel seeks to remake the Middle East to its own design

Al Jazeera  

Following its new attacks on Syria, Israel’s leaders and much of its media tout the creation of a new Middle East. Claiming much of the credit for the lightning advance of the Syrian group, Hayat Tahir al-Sham, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said to journalists on Monday: “The collapse of the Syrian regime is a direct result of the severe …

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Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho remake taps Dune 2 star to portray Patrick Bateman
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho remake taps Dune 2 star to portray Patrick Bateman

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The film, which features a script by award-winning screenwriter Scott Z. Burns, will not be …

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Varun Dhawan's Baby John: What to expect from the remake of Atlee's Theri
1 month ago

Varun Dhawan's Baby John: What to expect from the remake of Atlee's Theri

India Today  

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan is gearing up to take audiences on a high-octane ride with his upcoming film, Baby John. A Cop-Turned-Family Man First things first, let’s address the elephant in the room -- Varun Dhawan won’t be playing a double role in Baby John. Following in the footsteps of Atlee’s Jawan, which turned Shah Rukh Khan into a never-seen-before …

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How high can ‘Wicked’ fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
1 month ago

How high can ‘Wicked’ fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high

LA Times  

“Wicked” has a high bar to clear to rank as a top-grossing musical, let alone score major Oscar gold: The five top-grossing Hollywood musicals have exceeded the $1-billion mark worldwide, and the next three under that, including best picture nominee “Bohemian Rhapsody,” are just below with more than $900 million each. “Wicked,” a long-in-the-making adaptation of the hit stage musical …

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