At frequent intervals there is news afresh about animation projects being done by somebody.A recent report claims that Kolkatta and West Bengal is becoming a hub for animation works and the last five years it is slowly rising as a favourable destination for many…

Following Jaya Bachan's alleged anti-Marathi remarks at the audio launch of Drona, the agitated MNS chief Raj Thackeray intiated a state wide protest against the Bachchans family. The MP and actress Jaya Bachchan along with her family was threatened to stall releases of the upcoming…

Lehren- Bollywood's foremost video magazine, which is launching country's first 24x7 showbiz news and entertainment channel, turns 21'Lehren's engagement with Bollywood dates back to 1987, to the pre-satellite era, when it pioneered film-based entertainment shows for India's then emerging television industry. Lehren's videos packaged…

Over four days in Goa at the Marriott Resort Film Bazaar presents an international co-production market for feature films and documentaries, a Screenwriters' Lab with renowned international guest mentors, a Business Conclave on industry trends and concerns held in association with Screen International, and many…

After ruling the box office with films like Jodhaa Abkar (Hindi/Tamil/Telugu Version), Race (Hindi/Tamil/Telugu Version) and Aamir, UTV Motion Pictures is all set to create the same magic in the Tamil & Telugu film market, where presently it has a slate of 5 films under…

Indian cinema particularly, Bollywood and its others regional fellows are engaging in a bid that push themselves at the forefront of global cinema circles. They participate in many International film festivals even before they are screened for the domestic audience. However, it has become a…

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced few days back about the launch of the Dubai Film Market. The new initiative is in accordance with DIFF's commitment to raising the visibility of world cinema with an emphasis on Arab, Asian and African filmmakers and stimulating…

First weekend performance of latest releaseIn the Friday gone by, three distinct films had released - PHOONK (horror), MAAN GAYE MUGHALL-E-AZAM (comedy) and MUMBAI MERI JAAN (social). As pointed out in this very column last week, PHOONK was always the front runner and credit…

First weekend performance of latest releaseYASH RAJ FILMS finally have a success in their hands. After four back to back flops (LAAGA CHUNARI MEIN DAAG, AAJA NACHLE, TASHAN, THODA PYAAR THODA MAGIC) which boasted of big names like Rani Mukherjee, Abhishek Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit,…

After having delivered two back to back solo hero hits like Vivaah and Jab We Met, Shahid has delivered yet again with Kismat Konnection.Shahid becomes one of the select few top Bollywood heroes to have an opening at the box office. It also takes…