As Marvel expands their Cinematic Universe, the studio continues to grow its roster and get into more nooks and crannies of the Marvel Universe. She-Hulk is one fan-favorite character arguably way overdue to appear on screen, but don’t fret.
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Amazon’s top U.S. and international execs are banking on even bigger things in India after launching the streamer’s biggest ever slate in the country.
The streamer’s Head of Local Originals James Farrell told a packed room in Mumbai at Amazon’s massive film and TV slate launch that one in five Amazon Prime Video subscribers outside of India watch content from the country — one of several reasons the country has become a key priority.
Asked why Indian content has worked internationally for Amazon, he pointed to the work of Head of Indian Originals Aparna Purohit and her team, who assess content already on the service and work out what stories have not yet been told. “That’s what you’ve been seeing for the past five years and you’re going to see more of it,” he added.
“I truly believe India is a land of storytellers — in every nook and cranny,” said Purohit, who joined Farrell and other top execs on stage. “This is almost like the renaissance of Indian entertainment and amidst this multitude of stories, to find one that can connect and resonate with the audiences here and across the world is a challenge. We just want to create a home for talent; a safe space where creators feel supported and that we’re willing to invest in them.”
Farrell also pointed to Indian originals beginning to work as formats, noting One Mic Stand was being remade in Germany. “Not only are shows travelling but the ideas are travelling, too,” he said.
The Amazon Prime Presents: India event, hosted by Indian filmmaker and TV personality Karan Johar, saw Amazon’s top brass, including Head of Amazon Studios President Jennifer Salke in bullish mood after five years in India.
“When I started to really build we really put a stake down in being a home for
As Marvel expands their Cinematic Universe, the studio continues to grow its roster and get into more nooks and crannies of the Marvel Universe. She-Hulk is one fan-favorite character arguably way overdue to appear on screen, but don’t fret.
Bianca Gascoigne has hinted that wedding bells could soon be ringing for her and her new beau Arron Wright. Celebrity Big Brother star Bianca admitted that she has plans to get married and is ready to take her relationship to the next step.The 35 year old has been dating Arron, a broker from Essex, for six months and said she believes he is "husband material". Bianca has previously dated Katie Price's ex Kris Boyson but, is now all loved up with her Mr Wright.
, which arrives on Disney+ this month. Ewan McGregor reprises his beloved role as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen returns as Anakin-turned-Vader for the first time since the 2005 film,, in this new limited series. Christensen’s epic comeback to the world of comes amid rumors that he’ll be making an appearance in — another spinoff to look forward to.
Hayden Christensen was ready for the fun to begin after being cast as Anakin Skywalker in. While stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Phillippe and Paul Walker had also been in contention, George Lucas decided to go with a relatively unknown Canadian actor to kick off Darth Vader's origin story.When chatting with ET in 2000, and in Christensen’s first on-camera interview after nabbing the role, he could barely contain his excitement about taking his . “I can't wait.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMumbai-based Banijay Asia has struck a deal with ITV Studios’ Armoza Formats to bring an official adaptation of the award-winning Canadian mini-series, “Vertige,” to screen.The high-profile French-language show deconstructs the alleged suicide of a young girl, Daphne Roussel. Banijay Asia will reimagine the psychological thriller for the Indian audience.With a remit focused on India and, increasingly Southeast Asia, Banijay Asia is a joint venture between Banijay, Stéphane Courbit’s TV production and distribution powerhouse behind “Survivor” and “Peaky Blinders,” and veteran producer Deepak Dhar.The Banijay parent company this week announced that it is set to go public and launch on the Amsterdam stock exchange through a newly-created special purpose acquisition company or SPAC.
confirmed Wednesday.The network accused the Israeli army of targeting the veteran war correspondent, a Jerusalem-born U.S. citizen who had come to be known as “the face of Al Jazeera in Palestine.” The Israeli Defense force has denied that, suggesting she might have been hit by Palestinian fire.Abu Akleh was covering early-morning Israeli raids on a refugee camp in the city of Jenin.
Eurovision paid tribute to the influence of Italo-disco music during last night’s first semi-final (May 10) – you can watch the colourful medley below.This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is taking place at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy following the country’s victory in last year’s competition, which saw Måneskin take the top prize.Last night’s semi-final, which saw the Ukrainian act and competition favourites Kalush Orchestra progress through to Saturday’s Grand Final (May 14), featured an interval performance titled the Dance of Beauty.“The Dance of Beauty will see the Pala Olimpico transformed into a giant disco, to celebrate a sound that the Italians have had great success and influence with outside their own borders – dance music!” a statement released by Eurovision prior to the performance promised.The thumping and colourful hit-packed performance, which you can watch above, featured the likes of Benny Benassi, the Italian producer Dardust and the Sheffield band Sophie and the Giants.You can see the setlist for The Dance of Beauty, which included tracks by the likes of Giorgio Moroder, Robert Miles and Eiffel 65, below.‘Horizon In Your Eyes’ – Dardust‘Chase’ – Giorgio Moroder‘Tenebre’ – Goblin‘Children’ – Robert Miles‘L’Amour Toujours’ – Gigi D’Agostino‘Blue (Da Ba Dee)’ – Eiffel 65‘Satisfaction’ – Benny Benassi‘Golden Nights’ – Dardust, Benny Benassi and Sophie and the Giants Speaking to NME earlier this month, Ukrainian entrants Kalush Orchestra discussed their Eurovision song ‘Stefania’ and what it means to be representing their country during a time of war.Frontman Oleh Psiuk explained how participation in this year’s Eurovision was a “huge responsibility” given the ongoing war with Russia, saying: “To
Al Jazeera has accused the Israeli authorities of a “blatant murder, violating international laws and norms,” after one of its journalists was killed amidst live fire in the West Bank this morning.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefShireen Abu Akleh, veteran TV journalist for Al Jazeera, has been shot and killed in the West Bank. Abu Akleh, 51, was covering an Israeli army raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Her death was confirmed by the Palestine health ministry and later by Israeli sources.
EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm has acquired North American rights to the CIA thriller MK Ultra, starring Anson Mount (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds), Jaime Ray Newman (Dopesick) and Jason Patric (Lost Boys), scheduling it for release in theaters and on VOD this fall.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” breaks new ground among the more recent “Trek” shows by going back to the old ways — that is to say that the show is much more episodic as compared to the heavily serialized “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Star Trek: Picard.”In an interview with Variety, series star Anson Mount said that the idea of the show following that format was always the intention of its creators and allowed the cast to “get ourselves out of the way a little bit.”“I like to think that Pike is not the star of the show,” said Mount, who plays Captain Christopher Pike. “The star of the show is the Enterprise.
Anson Mount) as he leads the USS Enterprise in the years before Captain Kirk (to be played by Paul Wesley in season 2), and also returns Number One (Rebecca Romijn) and Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck) as they explore new worlds around the galaxy. The 10-episode drama also introduces Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La'an Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr.
The brand new teaser trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, the new Star Wars limited series coming to Disney+, just debuted online! The series sees the return of Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also stars Hayden Christensen in his return to Darth Vader
Naman Ramachandran Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, has revealed the first international adaptation of hit U.K. format “Starstruck,” with a deal confirmed in South America.The show launched earlier this year to a consolidated 4.7 million viewers on U.K. broadcaster ITV and streamer ITV Hub and was re-commissioned for a second series.
May 4 has in recent years become the day to celebrate all things Star Wars, with people marking the day with the phrase May the 4th be with you in homage to the Jedi Masters' greeting 'May the Force be with you.'
Naman Ramachandran Banijay U.K.’s Kudos has signed a creative partnership deal with “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight. Under the terms of the deal, Kudos will get a first look at future U.K. based projects originated by Knight and support the Birmingham film and TV industry.Kudos, the production company behind “Deadwater Fell” and “Grantchester,” is also producing the upcoming BBC One series “SAS Rogue Heroes,” created by Knight.