Naman Ramachandran Amazon Prime Video India has teamed with filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Rohit Shetty Picturez for original series “Indian Police Force,” headlined by Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra.The series, which is in production now, “proudly pays an ode to the selfless service, unconditional commitment and fierce patriotism of our police officers across the country who put everything on the line in their call of duty to keep us safe,” according to a statement from Amazon India, adding that it “aims to set a new bar for action content emerging from India for audiences worldwide.”Shetty is known for his Singham cop franchise, the latest of which, “Sooryavanshi,” starring Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh, was one of the biggest Bollywood box office hits of 2021. Malhotra’s last film, war film “Shershaah,” bowed directly on Amazon and was one of the highest watched films on the service in 2021.
‘Call My Agent!’ U.K. Remake for Amazon’s Prime Video Sets Release Date, Unveils Trailer
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Manori Ravindran International EditorThe British remake of “Call My Agent!” is finally heading to Amazon’s Prime Video next month.Titled “Ten Percent,” the show hails from BAFTA-winning “W1A” and “Twenty Twelve” writer John Morton and, much like its French counterpart, follows a ragtag group of talent agents at a fictional British agency. And as evidenced in a new trailer for the show (watch below), creators have made good on early promises to depict the U.K.
industry’s fierce competition with the American agencies.All eight episodes will launch on the service on April 28 in the U.K., Ireland and select countries around the world, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Norway, New Zealand and Sweden. In the U.S., the show will premiere on April 29 on streaming service Sundance Now. Produced by Headline Pictures and Bron Studios, the series is inspired by the original French comedy drama “Dix Pour Cent,” which is known globally via Netflix as “Call My Agent!”A sprawling cast includes Jack Davenport, Lydia Leonard, Maggie Steed, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Hiftu Quasem, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Rebecca Humphries, Harry Trevaldwyn, Tim McInnerny, Natasha Little, Edward Bluemel, Eleonore Arnaud and Jim Broadbent.Meanwhile, A-list cameo appearances are in store from Helena Bonham Carter, Olivia Williams, David Oyelowo, Jessica Oyelowo, Dominic West, Emma Corrin, Kelly Macdonald, Himesh Patel, David Harewood and Clemence Poesy.Speaking to Variety about the U.K.
Helen Mirren Says ‘The Duke’ Director Roger Michell ‘Meant a Huge Amount’ to British Film Industry (Video)
died last September at age 65. “He wasn’t ailing.
Pusha T to release new album ‘It’s Almost Dry’ on Friday
Pusha T has announced that his upcoming fourth studio album ‘It’s Almost Dry’ will be released this Friday (April 22).The rapper confirmed the title of the album earlier this month, along with a tour of the United States in support of the album starting this May – tickets are available here.The album includes ‘Neck & Wrist’ featuring Jay-Z, which was recently released. The single was produced by Pharrell Williams and follows the release of February’s ‘Diet Coke’, which was produced by Kanye West and 88-Keys.Pusha T’s last album, ‘Daytona’, earned him a Best Rap Album nomination at the 2019 Grammy Awards.Since that release, the rapper has dropped several stand-alone singles, including ‘No Problem’, ‘Sociopath’ with Kash Doll, ‘Coming Home’ with Lauryn Hill and ‘Puppets’.He’s also collaborated with Babyface Ray on ‘Dancing With the Devil’ and last year, worked on ‘Jungle Mantra’ with Divine and Vince Staples and ‘Misfit Toys’ with Mako. In 2020, he worked with Black Thought on the single ‘Good Morning’.Lat month, Pusha T dropped a song that takes aim at McDonald’s, ‘Spicy Fish Diss Track’, released in partnership with rival US food chain Arby’s.
When is The Northman cinema release date in the UK and what are the reviews saying?
Critically-acclaimed film The Northman is coming to UK cinemas this week. The epic historical fiction film is based on the medieval Scandinavian legend of Amleth - who was the direct inspiration for William Shakespeare’s character Hamlet.
Roy Scheider’s Last Film ‘Beautiful Blue Eyes’ Sets Release Date, Reveals Teaser
Naman Ramachandran “Beautiful Blue Eyes,” the last film starring Roy Scheider, will release worldwide on June 10, following a charity premiere in London on June 6.The two-time Oscar nominee (“Jaws,” “The French Connection,” “Marathon Man,” “Klute,” “All That Jazz”) died in 2008 while “Beautiful Blue Eyes” was being filmed. Completion of the film was put on hold until AI and CG technology was advanced enough to overcome the technical challenges faced by the filmmakers.
Local elections 2022 in Greater Manchester: Date, candidates and how to vote
Local elections across the UK will take place in May for more than 200 local authorities, including all 33 London boroughs and 34 metropolitan boroughs in England. In Greater Manchester, hundreds of candidates will be eager to win seats on the region's 10 councils.
Venerable ICM Partners Agent John Burnham Exiting With Clients To Join Atlas Artists As Manager/Partner
EXCLUSIVE: John Burnham, a cornerstone talent and literary agent who has spent over 25 years at ICM Partners, is leaving to become a manager and partner at Atlas Artists and Atlas Literary, the Atlas Entertainment subsidiary. The exit is amicable, and Burnham will bring with him a client list of renowned writers, filmmakers and actors he will now represent as a manager.
‘The Batman’ HBO Max Release Date Confirmed
“The Batman” finally has a streaming release date.While director and co-writer Matt Reeves’ moody reboot is currently lighting up the box office, the film will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max on Monday, April 18, followed by a linear debut on HBO on Saturday, April 23 at 8:00pm ET/PT.The streaming release date for “The Batman” was expected, as it falls on the 45th day after the film first hit theaters. While Warner Bros.
Serena Williams opens up on near-death labour experience 'I felt like I was dying'
Serena Williams has revealed harrowing details of how she nearly died when giving birth to daughter Alexis Olympia in 2017. Williams, 40, announced she was pregnant in April that year, after revealing she had been eight weeks gone whilst winning the Australian Open. Five months later, she had an emergency cesarean-section delivery due to the baby's heart rate dropping during labour and also suffered a pulmonary embolism after giving birth, leaving her bedridden for over a month and delaying he return to training.
Bob Odenkirk set to star in TV adaptation of ‘Straight Man’
Straight Man.The Better Call Saul actor will play William Henry Devereaux, Jr., the chairman of the English department in an underfunded college in Pennsylvania.The new series is being developed by Aaron Zelman (Silicone Valley) and Paul Lieberstein, who are adapting the book and would serve as co-showrunners, according to Deadline. The latter is best known for his performance as perennially undermined HR rep Toby Flenderson in the US version of The Office, which he also executive produced.Straight Man, expected to arrive in 2023, will be Odenkirk’s third series for AMC, following Breaking Bad and its spin-off show Better Call Saul, which will see the release of its sixth and final season this month after seven years.“I loved Paul and Aaron’s take on Richard’s excellent, entertaining novel,” Odenkirk said in a statement.
Danny Cowley provides Portsmouth midfielder boost in team news ahead of Bolton Wanderers clash
Shaun Williams has returned to fitness for Portsmouth ahead of their trip to Bolton Wanderers tomorrow evening.
‘The Phantom Of The Open’: Sony Pictures Classics Sets Release Date For Golf Comedy Starring Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins & Rhys Ifans
Sony Pictures Classics announced today that its golf film The Phantom of the Open, starring Academy Award winner Mark Rylance, Academy Award nominee Sally Hawkins and BAFTA Award nominee Rhys Ifans, will open in New York and Los Angeles on June 3, with a wider release in additional markets set for the following weeks.
‘Ten Percent’ Trailer: First Look At UK ‘Call My Agent!’ Remake
Sundance Now has dropped the first trailer for Ten Percent, the UK remake of hit French comedy Call My Agent! in what looks to be a fairly faithful and quite fun adaptation. Sundance Now and AMC+ will premiere the first two episodes on April 29 in the U.S., with the rest of the season following weekly. Amazon has UK rights and is due to launch this spring.
‘Ozark’ Teases Explosive Final Episodes in Season 4 Part 2 Trailer
Ethan Shanfeld The Byrde family makes one last effort to escape their criminal empire in the Season 4 Part 2 trailer of “Ozark.” The series will come to an explosive finish on April 29 when the final seven episodes debut on Netflix.According to the official logline: “Marty and Wendy are rid of Helen and climb to the top of Navarro’s empire. They find another opportunity to get out of the Ozarks but some past sins won’t stay buried and the most dangerous threats come from blood.”In the trailer, Marty (Jason Bateman) fears for the survival of his family as Ruth (Julia Garner) seeks revenge.
Tyler, The Creator’s ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ Live Concert Event Set At Prime Video
Grammy-winning artist Tyler, the Creator’s Call Me If You Get Lost live concert event will be streamed for free on Prime Video on March 31. Amazon Music and Prime Video announced today that the concert, which takes place in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, March 31 at 7:50 PM PDT, will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The concert, which also features openers Kali Uchis, Vince Staples, and Teezo Touchdown, will be available to view on-demand on Prime Video following the livestream event.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 2 Gets Summer Release Date
Ethan Shanfeld The Arconia’s favorite podcasters Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are back for Season 2 of “Only Murders in the Building,” premiering on Hulu on June 28.This season, the comedic murder mystery follows Charles, Oliver and Mabel as they rush to identify the killer of Bunny Folger, the Arconia board president. Of course, the trio is now publicly implicated in the murder, as well as the subjects of a competing podcast.