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'RRR' to hit the big screen on March 18, or April 28
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Taking to social media, the producers listed March 18 as the release date, provided theatres are allowed full occupancy by then. The alternative date is April 28, "if the pandemic situation does not improve" before that. The movie starring Telugu stars Ram Charan and NTR, with Ajay Devgan and Aliya Bhatt essaying crucial roles, was supposed to be released on January 7.
Grammy Awards evening to be held for the first time in Vegas
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The ceremony will now be held on April 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, for which Trevor Noah, long-running host of 'The Daily Show' and of the 2021 Grammys, will return as master of ceremonies, reports 'Variety'. Additional details about the dates and locations of other official Grammy Week events, including the Premiere Ceremony, the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit concert (which will honour Joni Mitchell), and the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala (honouring Sony Music chief Rob Stringer) are still awaited, according to 'Variety'.
Critics Choice Awards to now take place on same day as BAFTAs
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The final round of voting for this year's Critics Choice Awards will take place on March 9-11. Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' and Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' dominated this year's batch of nominees. In late December, the Critics Choice Association announced it would delay its 2022 awards ceremony because of concerns over the surge in Covid-19 cases and the Omicron variant. The event was originally set to take place on January 9.
Berlin Film Festival to be an in-person event with virtual market
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Although the European Film Market (EFM), which normally runs alongside the Berlinale, will be fully virtual, the organisers have said the festival will continue as planned, albeit with strict Covid protocols in place for delegates who decide to attend.The protocol will be revealed in the coming days.A spokesperson for the festival told 'Variety': "We are very pleased with the positive signal from the authorities so far and feel encouraged to continue with the planning.
Anthony Hopkins' 'The Father' named best international film by China at Golden Rooster Awards
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Beijing hopes that its star-studded awards ceremony can surpass the Taipei-based Golden Horse Awards, once known as the "Oscars of Asia" for Chinese-language content. This year, the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, which kicked off Tuesday, added the international film competition category for the first time, reports variety.com. This year's 34th iteration honors films screened theatrically in China between July 1, 2020 and July 15, 2021.
Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior' biggest hit of the last two years
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'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior' in the last two years did the closing at Rs 280 crore in the domestic market, while Akshay Kumar's latest film 'Sooryavanshi' also touched Rs 195 crore, giving the Indian exhibitors reason to smile. According to reports available, 'Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior' grossed Rs 3.67 billion ($49 million) worldwide and was declared a blockbuster at the box-office, thus having the distinction of being the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2020.
J Balvin quick to admit he's not Afro-Latino despite winning Afro-Latino Artist Of The Year award
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Singer J Balvin has acknowledged that he is not Afro-Latino despite winning the Afro-Latino Artist of the Year award at the 2021 African Entertainment Awards. Following his controversial win, the so-called Prince of Reggaeton has clarified his race, reports aceshowbiz.com. "I am not Afro-Latino," the 36-year-old Colombian singer/rapper posted on his Instagram Story in Spanish after winning the award on December 26.
Rajamouli: Soul of 'RRR' lies in flashback sequence with Ajay Devgn
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Music has been a big asset in all of Rajamouli's films and music director Keeravani, who has scored the music for 'RRR', has a unique style when it comes to scoring music for films. Like most other music directors, Keeravani does not start with the beginning of the film but watches the entire film and then picks a point that touches his soul to start his re-recording.
Superstar Salman Khan to host 22nd edition of IIFA in Abu Dhabi
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The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) 2022 will be held at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The 22nd edition of IIFA will take place on March 18 and March 19, 2022. IIFA started in 2000, is held in different-different countries every year, where fans cast online vote for the Indian film industry. Key Points
Rajamouli's 'RRR' to hit OTT platform 90 days after theatrical release
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Ram Charan and NTR starrer 'RRR' team seems to be very happy after an incredible response they received for 'RRR' theatrical trailer. The trailer of 'RRR' was released on December 9, was also screened at the theatres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The RRR movie will also hit the OTT platform, but as informed it will be screened on the OTT platform, after at least 90 days of its theatrical release.
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