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Indian Premier League Cricket: Regional TV and Digital Rights Sell for $5 Billion - variety.com - India
variety.com
13.06.2022 / 14:03

Indian Premier League Cricket: Regional TV and Digital Rights Sell for $5 Billion

Indian Premier League cricket tournament, one the world’s richest sporting events, have been sold for a combined $5 billion, according to several reports.The successful bidders have not been named as the auction, which started on Sunday is ongoing and may run to a third day.The TV rights went for $2.72 billion and the digital rights for $2.28 billion, for a five-year deal covering the 2023-2027 tournaments. In both cases the rights packages are limited to the Indian subcontinent.There are two more rights packages on offer – for selected tournament games including the playoffs, only for the Indian subcontinent; and TV and digital rights for the rest of the world.

Blockbuster ‘RRR’ Is Back, This Time At Arthouses In A New Move For Indian Film – Specialty Preview - deadline.com - India
deadline.com
10.06.2022 / 19:03

Blockbuster ‘RRR’ Is Back, This Time At Arthouses In A New Move For Indian Film – Specialty Preview

S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR, a huge hit when it opened in March, is dipping back into the U.S. market in a novel and, so far, successful bid by distributors to expand the reach of the Telegu period drama beyond the traditional audience for Indian film.

U.S. Marketing Giant Trailer Park Group Buys Indian Creative Agency White Turtle Studios - deadline.com - India - city Mumbai - region Asia-Pacific
deadline.com
08.06.2022 / 07:55

U.S. Marketing Giant Trailer Park Group Buys Indian Creative Agency White Turtle Studios

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. marketing giant Trailer Park Group has taken its first steps into India with the acquisition of Mumbai-based creative agency White Turtle Studios.

Johnny Depp spends around $62,000 at dinner with friends at an Indian restaurant - us.hola.com - India - Birmingham
us.hola.com
07.06.2022 / 18:47

Johnny Depp spends around $62,000 at dinner with friends at an Indian restaurant

Johnny Depp isn’t worried about spending too much at dinner. On Sunday, the actor enjoyed dinner a the Varanasi Indian restaurant in Birmingham, England where he reportedly spent more than $62,000 (£50,000).

Priyanka Chopra Slams Controversial Indian Men’s Body Spray Ad - etcanada.com - India
etcanada.com
06.06.2022 / 22:11

Priyanka Chopra Slams Controversial Indian Men’s Body Spray Ad

A controversial TV ad in India is garnering condemnation from Bollywood stars.

Johnny Depp indulged in $62,000 Indian feast to celebrate trial win - nypost.com - Britain - India - Birmingham
nypost.com
06.06.2022 / 20:25

Johnny Depp indulged in $62,000 Indian feast to celebrate trial win

“authentic Indian cuisine,” cocktails and rosé Champagne at the Varanasi restaurant serving “heavenly recipes and soothing ambience,” according to its website. The actor — declared a “down-to-earth bloke” by restaurant staff — famously scored a big victory Wednesday when he was awarded a $10.35 million judgement in his brutal defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, 36.The “Edward Scissorhands” star was hanging out with his musician friend-collaborator Jeff Beck, 77, and 20 other people in their party at what’s billed as “Birmingham’s largest Indian restaurant.”Depp has been staying in the United Kingdom to join Beck on his tour.

Shark Attack Thriller ‘Maneater’, With Nicky Whelan, Trace Adkins & Shane West, Sells To Key Territories Out Of Cannes Market - deadline.com - Australia - Britain - Spain - France - Jordan - India - South Africa - Poland
deadline.com
01.06.2022 / 17:45

Shark Attack Thriller ‘Maneater’, With Nicky Whelan, Trace Adkins & Shane West, Sells To Key Territories Out Of Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Ellen Wander’s Film Bridge International has sold shark survival thriller Maneater to a host of buyers during the Cannes market including Saban Films (North America, UK, Australia/NZ, Scandinavia and South Africa), Challan Films (Korea), Superfine Films (India), YouPlanet (Spain), ILY Films (France), Monolith (Poland), Suraya Filem (SE Asia), Blitz Film Group (Ex-Yugo), and Selim Ramia and Co. (Middle East).

Famed Indian singer KK dead at 53 - nypost.com - India
nypost.com
01.06.2022 / 10:53

Famed Indian singer KK dead at 53

Times of India reports.KK was in the city for a two-day run of gigs and began to feel ill during Tuesday night’s performance in front of a thousand concertgoers.His set went on for about an hour, after which he reportedly collapsed in his hotel room, local news outlets reported.The singer — who boasted nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram — was then rushed to the hospital but was unable to be saved by medics. According to the outlet, KK ultimately suffered a heart attack.The singer was known for his versatility on stage.

KK Dies After Concert: Popular Indian Playback Singer Was 53 - deadline.com - India - city Delhi - city Kolkata
deadline.com
01.06.2022 / 01:11

KK Dies After Concert: Popular Indian Playback Singer Was 53

KK, a popular Indian playback singer and songwriter with more than 300 film and TV credits, died Tuesday of cardiac arrest in Kolkata, shortly after performing a concert. He was 53.

KK, Popular Indian Singer, Dies at 53 - variety.com - India - city Kolkata - city Sanam
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31.05.2022 / 22:43

KK, Popular Indian Singer, Dies at 53

Naman Ramachandran Krishnakumar Kunnath, the Indian singer popularly known as KK, died of a cardiac arrest while performing a concert at Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata on Tuesday. He was 53.Known as one of the most versatile singers in the country, KK sang across languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati.After a successful career singing advertising jingles, KK debuted in films in 1996 with Hindi and Telugu-language versions of composer A.R.

Sidhu Moose Wala Shot Dead: Indian Rapper-Turned-Politician Was 28 - deadline.com - India
deadline.com
31.05.2022 / 00:13

Sidhu Moose Wala Shot Dead: Indian Rapper-Turned-Politician Was 28

Sidhu Moose Wala, a prominent Indian rapper-turned-politician, was shot dead Sunday while driving in the Mansa district of Punjab, police said. He was 28.

Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala shot and killed - www.thefader.com - India
thefader.com
30.05.2022 / 23:15

Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala shot and killed

Popular Indian rapper and singer Sidhu Moose Wala was shot and killed on Sunday evening. The artist, 28, was taken to hospital in the Mansa region of the Punjab state where he was declared dead. Punjab police official VK Bhawra has stated that the killing was the result of an inter-gang rivalry (via The Guardian).

‘All That Breathes,’ ‘Mariupolis 2’ Win Cannes Documentary Awards - variety.com - India - Ukraine - Russia - Lithuania
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28.05.2022 / 14:08

‘All That Breathes,’ ‘Mariupolis 2’ Win Cannes Documentary Awards

Naman Ramachandran Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen’s “All That Breathes” has won the Cannes Film Festival’s top documentary award, the Golden Eye.The film won the documentary grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and was acquired by HBO Documentary Films during Cannes, where it played as a special screening.Set in Indian capital Delhi, where, in an unbreathable atmosphere, the threat of inter-religious massacres floats in the air, the film follows two brothers, Nadeem and Saud, who along with their assistant, dedicate their lives to save the migratory black kites that are destroyed by human madness.The Golden Eye jury, composed of Agnieszka Holland, Iryna Tsilyk, Pierre Deladonchamps, Alex Vicente and Hicham Falah, said: “The Golden Eye goes to a film that, in a world of destruction, reminds us that every life matters, and every small action matters. You can grab your camera, you can save a bird, you can hunt for some moments of stealing beauty, it matters.

Kamal Haasan Talks ‘Vikram,’ ‘Indian’ and Future Projects (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - India - Singapore - city Media
variety.com
27.05.2022 / 15:07

Kamal Haasan Talks ‘Vikram,’ ‘Indian’ and Future Projects (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran India’s Kamal Haasan is a true multi-hyphenate. Beginning as a child actor in 1960, he is one of the country’s most consummate actors with films like “Pathinaru Vayathinile” (1977) “Moondram Pirai” (1982) “Nayakan” (1987), “Thevar Magan” (1992) and “Vishwaroopam” (2013) behind him.He also produces via his Raajkamal Films International (RKFI), writes, directs, and runs the  Makkal Needhi Maiam political party.The upcoming “Vikram,” directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj (“Master”) and costarring Fahadh Fasil (“Maalik”) Vijay Sethupathi (“Kadaisi Vivasayi”), will be Haasan’s first release since 2018’s “Vishwaroopam 2.” It is produced by RKFI.Haasan was at the Cannes Market to launch NFTs based on “Vikram” from Fantico, a digital licensed platform of Singapore’s Vistas Media Capital.

‘Fauda’ Director Rotem Shamir Makes Indian Debut With Afghan Rescue Film ‘Garud’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - India - Afghanistan - Israel
variety.com
27.05.2022 / 06:45

‘Fauda’ Director Rotem Shamir Makes Indian Debut With Afghan Rescue Film ‘Garud’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Rotem Shamir, whose credits include hit series “Fauda” and “Hostages” will make his Indian film debut as director of “Garud.”Inspired by real events, “Garud” will present a fictionalized depiction of the rescue mission in Afghanistan, based on the story of a police officer and his team of special forces.The film will be produced by Ajay Kapoor (“Attack”) for Ajay Kapoor Productions and Subhash Kale for Vikrant Studio. The cast is being finalized.Kapoor said: ” ‘Garud’ is a huge project for me, I’m emotionally driven to the film and want to give it the best treatment possible.

Film Heritage Foundation Chief on Restoration of Cannes Classics Selection ‘Thamp,’ Indian Film Preservation - variety.com - India - Japan - Sri Lanka
variety.com
25.05.2022 / 18:37

Film Heritage Foundation Chief on Restoration of Cannes Classics Selection ‘Thamp,’ Indian Film Preservation

Naman Ramachandran The late Govindan Aravindan’s 1978 masterpiece “Thamp̄” (“The Circus Tent”) is one of two Indian films at this year’s Cannes Classics selection, alongside Satyajit Ray’s “Pratidwandi” (“The Adversary”) from 1970.“Thamp̄” was painstakingly restored by India’s Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), an organization founded by filmmaker Shivendra Singh Dungarpur (“Celluloid Man,” “CzechMate: In Search of Jirí Menzel”) in 2014. Dungarpur facilitated the restoration of Uday Shankar’s landmark film “Kalpana” (1948) by Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Foundation, the restored version of which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.

Indian Titles ‘Lalanna’s Song,’ ‘Dhuin’ Acquired for North America at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - USA - India - city Mumbai
variety.com
25.05.2022 / 12:55

Indian Titles ‘Lalanna’s Song,’ ‘Dhuin’ Acquired for North America at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Deaf Crocodile Films and Gratitude Films have acquired Indian films “Lalanna’s Song” and “Dhuin” for North American distribution. The deals were completed during the Cannes Market.“Dhuin” is one of six Indian titles selected by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for a market screening.

Globally Feted Indian Doc Makers Mull Ways of Expressing Dissent at Cannes Market - variety.com - India - city Delhi
variety.com
24.05.2022 / 20:53

Globally Feted Indian Doc Makers Mull Ways of Expressing Dissent at Cannes Market

Naman Ramachandran The cream of the current crop of young Indian documentary filmmakers were on fire during the annual Doc Day at the Cannes Film Market, discussing ways of expressing dissent within India’s current political dispensation.Since 2014, India has been ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Shaunak Sen’s “All That Breathes” is showing as a special screening at the festival and previously won the documentary grand jury prize at Sundance. It follows Delhi-based Muslim brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, who, against the backdrop of the territory’s polluted atmosphere and escalating sectarian violence, devote their lives to saving the black kite bird species.“I was absolutely certain that this film was not a snapshot of the current political moment; this film’s main interests were ecological and the human-bird relationship,” Sen said.

Indo-French Production Service Company La Fabrique Bullish on Business After New Indian Filming Incentives (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - India - city Mumbai
variety.com
22.05.2022 / 11:19

Indo-French Production Service Company La Fabrique Bullish on Business After New Indian Filming Incentives (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Paris and Mumbai-based production service company La Fabrique Films is looking forward to a further surge in business in the wake of new Indian filming incentives that were announced in Cannes.International productions filming in India can be reimbursed up to 35% of qualifying production spend in the country.La Fabrique, which specializes in European films shooting in India, has been operational since 2013 and films they have provided production services for include “Les Cowboys,” “The Best Is Yet to Come” and “And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead.” La Fabrique has just wrapped work on Laetitia Colombani’s “The Braid” and company principals Déborah Benattar and Javed Wani are currently attending the Cannes Film Market. The initial reimbursement for international shoots in India is 30%, which can go up by an additional 5% for productions employing 15% or more manpower in India.“The incentives will be a great advantage for foreign producers who decide to come and shoot in India also, because there is this bonus of 5%, they may want to employ more Indian technicians, because, from our experience, we have amazing technicians in India.

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