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Spirit Awards 2022: 'The Lost Daughter', 'Reservation Dogs' score in diversity-focused ceremony
'The Lost Daughter', a psychological drama that marked the directing debut of Maggie Gyllenhaal, has been named as the best feature at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards. The awards were given on Sunday. It was one of a leading three prizes that the movie about a middle-aged professor forced to grapple with her life choices earned at the ocean-side ceremony, reports variety.com.
Zoe Kravitz thinks call-out culture is 'out of control'
Actress Zoe Kravitz believes that social media spreads "fear" and she's previously been "stung" by some of the criticism that's come her way. Kravitz hates cancel culture and feels it's ultimately encouraged people to censor themselves online, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Kravitz also feels frustrated by some of the current trends in the movie business.
Netflix suspends service in Russia amid invasion of Ukraine
Netflix had four Russian originals in the works, including a crime thriller series directed by Dasha Zhuk, which was shooting and has since been put on hold. Netflix also recently refused to carry 20 Russian free-to-air propaganda channels that it was required to host under the Russian law.
Spirit Awards 2022: Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman yell 'F*** off and go home, Putin!'
Independent Spirit Awards hosts Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman took a brief moment during the awards ceremony to show support to Ukraine and tell Russian President Vladimir Putin to "f*** off". The 2022 Spirit Awards took place in California as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continued. Mullally and Offerman offered their "best wishes" to the people in Ukraine, reports variety.com.
'The Batman' lands on $128.5 mn weekend, second-best in pandemic era
Pattinson's moody take on the Caped Crusader is shaping up to be a commercial winner for Warner Bros, which had shelled out $200 million to produce the film and spent many millions more in marketing and distribution costs. "Bringing 'The Batman' to the big screen doesn't come cheap, and achieving profitability won't be easy," notes 'Variety'.
'RRR' team planning major promo before film's March 25 release
As S.S. Rajamouli's directorial is inching towards its release date, the makers have been waiting to organizse a grand event. It is reported that the producers have roped in a big team to organize the pre-release event, which will involve most of the movie's technicians and stars. A couple of dances and other promotional events will be held for the pre-release event as well.
Actress Bhavana breaks silence on sexual assault: 'I wanted my dignity back'
Actress Bhavana has said that she was devastated and wanted to get her dignity back after she was sexually assualted five years ago. In a live interview to a private YouTube channel, 'The Mojo Story', the noted actress spoke up, ending her five-year silence, and declared that she would give a strong fight without thinking about the outcome.
Madhuri Dixit bares it all to KJo in candid conversation
Twinkle toes Madhuri Dixit Nene and filmmaker Karan Johar got into some unfiltered fun during a conversation. Karan and Madhuri spoke to each other candidly, as old friends. They chatted about all the love 'The Fame Game' is getting, the mess that Anamika Anand is and how Madhuri in real life is so far away from the character.
Ram Charan, wife Upasana on a trip post wrapping up shooting for 'RC15'
Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela were spotted at Hyderabad airport as they were heading for a vacation. Ram Charan, who had participated in the Rajahmundry schedule of shooting for 'RC15', has wrapped up his part, and hence returned to Hyderabad on Sunday early in the morning.
Siddharth Roy Kapur: Parameter of success of theatrical release still remains BO collection
Renowned film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur explains why even though in a corporate structure a film financially recovers all its investment from various revenue streams, in the eyes of the mainstream audience, the parameter of success of a theatrical release will still remain its box office collection.
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