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'RRR': 'Komaram Bheemudo' was a 'blood and sweat' project for Jr NTR
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Jr NTR, who appeared as Bheem in S.S. Rajamouli's sensational epic 'RRR' is being lauded for his fierce appearance in the blockbuster. As NTR's 'Komaram Bheemudo' song is currently trending, a close source reveals that it took more than 15 days for the 'Aadhi' actor to wrap up this song. Penned by Telugu's popular lyricist Sudhala Ashok Teja, this song emotes a strong patriotic feeling.
Irish thriller 'Blood' to get Indian adaptation
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 Award-winning Irish psychological thriller 'Blood' will have its Indian adaptation. The Indian series will be created Gurmmeet Singh as the showrunner and directed by Mihir Desai for Disney+ Hotstar. Talking about the show Gaurav Banerjee, Content head of Disney+ Hotstar said, "We are elated to announce the Indian adaptation of award-winning drama 'Blood', thereby, further strengthening our thriller offerings.
Oscars 2022: 'CODA' makes history, 'Dune' bags top technical awards
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The coming-of-age comedy-drama 'CODA' (which, incidentally, is the acronym for Child of Deaf Adults) and Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic 'Dune' emerged as the biggest winners at the just-concluded 94th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theater here. 'Dune' bagged six awards, all in technical categories; 'CODA' made Oscar history by winning the awards in all three categories it was nominated in. It also became the first film from a major streaming platform -- Apple TV
Oscars 2022 mark 50th anniversary of 'The Godfather'
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Director Francis Ford Coppola and stars De Niro and Al Pacino celebrated the 50th anniversary of the iconic film 'The Godfather' at the 94th Academy Awards under the theme 'Movie lovers unite' at the Dolby Theatre here. On Sunday night, Coppola, Pacino and De Niro took the stage as their film got honoured at completing 50 years.
Oscars 2022: Will Smith wins best actor honour for 'King Richard'
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Hollywood star Will Smith won the honour for 'Actor in a Lead Role' for the movie 'King Richard' at the 94th Academy Award held at the Dolby theatre. 'King Richard' is a biographical sports drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. It follows the life of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, who were executive producers of the film.
Oscars 2022: Apple becomes first streamer to win Best Picture
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'CODA' took the top prize over Netflix's 'The Power of the Dog' from director Jane Campion, which was the other leading contender in the category, reports 'Variety'. In addition, 'CODA' star Troy Kotsur won the supporting actor trophy, marking the first time a deaf male actor received an acting Oscar, and the second Deaf actor ever to do so after 'CODA' co-star Marlee Matlin won for 'Children of a Lesser God' in 1986.
Oscars 2022: Jessica inspired by radical acts of 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' character
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The coveted award was presented to her on Sunday night by the legendary actor, Anthony Hopkins. As she accepted the award, Jessica took to the stage to give a speech, broadcast live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. She thanked her "brilliant" co-star Andrew Garfield and drew the audience's attention towards the topic of suicide which continues to be the leading cause of death in the US.
Oscars 2022: 'Drive My Car' conferred with Best International Feature Film
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The film tells the story of an actor and director played by Hidetoshi Nishijima, who is forced to confront the demons beneath the seemingly perfect surface of his marriage after his wife dies. He develops a tentative friendship with his young chauffeur while directing a multi-lingual production of Russian playwright Anton Checkhov's 'Uncle Vanya' in Hiroshima.
Beyonce opens Oscars with 'Be Alive' performance at tennis court
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The track narrates the strength and pride that resides within the Black community and was also nominated for the Best Original Song at the ceremony. The much talked about film "King Richard" features Smith as Venus and Serena William's father, Richard Williams. Beyonce performed at the tennis court in Compton, Los Angeles, where tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams were coached by their father as young girls decades ago.
Marvel releases new pics from 'Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness'
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The images in question are of the characters Strange, along with Wanda, Wong, and MCU newcomer America Chavez, reports 'Deadline'. As per 'Deadline', 'Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness', directed by Sam Raimi, written by Michael Waldron, promises the lean into horror element as the Sorcerer Supreme aims to clean up the multiverse mess he made in 'Spiderman: No Way Home'.
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