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'The Gilded Age' promises to be a binge-worthy treat for 'Downton Abbey' fans
Set in New York City of the 1880s, when it had become the financial capital of post-Civil War America and the playground of the 'robber barons' who produced wealth and looted it in equal measure, the series has a formidable star cast.
'Lord of the Rings' OTT series title revealed in dramatic promo
The video, made using practical effects, shows molten metal filling up the grooves in a piece of wood even as a woman's voice narrates: "Three rings for the Elven kings under the sky. Seven for the dwarf lords in their halls of stone. Nine for mortal men, doomed to die. One for the dark lord on his dark throne in the land of Mordor where the shadows lie." The makers revealed its full title in a new video, reports 'Variety'.
OTT Review | Bhaukaal 2: An inspiring film despite oodles of violence and tragedies
'Bhaukaal 2' is a rustic, cop-gangster-based, crime-action drama created from the real-life incidents of Senior Superintendent of Police Navneit Sekera, whose name has been changed, to Naveen Sekera in the series.
'Lord of the Rings' OTT series title revealed in dramatic promo
The narration leads to the full title reveal: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'. It was earlier confirmed, according to 'Variety', that the show would take place during the so-called Second Age when the Rings of Power were forged by Sauron. The title now indicates that the rings will be a major part of the show.
Sanjay Gupta to helm web series on 'narcotics queen of India'
Initially a domestic worker, with two kids in tow, Baby Patankar was thrown out of her house by an abusive husband. She somehow made ends meet by working in many homes and delivering milk bottles before she rose in the ranks as India's narcotics queen. Sanjay and his writers are currently penning the show that will go on floors in another six months. Sanjay will co-direct the series along with Samit Kakkad.
Subhash Ghai's '36 Farmhouse' trailer blends drama, suspense, humour
Subhash Ghai who has written the film and composed the music said, "After a long gap, it felt like I was thrown into a pool suddenly and put to test on all my skills of filmmaking once again with '36 Farmhouse' - be it producing an entertaining film for an OTT for the first time; writing an interesting new story with an ensemble cast; seducing lyrics along with composing two songs for the film by myself or taking the best of performance from each actor and technicians through my writing and editing table."
Most fascinating OTT trailers to be released
The increased number of current cases suggests that binge-watching our favourite movies or series on OTTs is the ideal way to get our fix of entertainment. We've gathered a list of some of the best OTT releases whose trailers have been released in the last few days to make your decision easier this season.
IANS Sunday Special: 2021: The year of OTT streaming platforms
For a content maker, of films as well as of others, it was a tempting offer. Nothing attracts an Indian viewer more to the screen than content and that has been proved again and again by movies, TV, videos or OTT. Only OTT has gained during this year. While only a few original OTT streaming serials have made a mark and have drawn eyeballs, most went unnoticed.
Rohan Sippy defines OTT as medium for exploring deeper layers of characters
Outlining his learnings about the OTT, he mentions, "The new lessons you discover are that OTT is about characters. When you invest so much time and spend so much time with the characters, you really have an emotional connection with the characters. That's the beauty of this platform.
In the OTT cosmos, regional content is the breakout star
The democratisation of the content production, distribution and exhibition courtesy the OTT, has enabled storytellers to find their audience, make brave choices and push the envelope for the stories in the pursuit of brilliance. For instance, filmmakers from Marathi cinema, ably supported by the Planet Marathi OTT's game changing innovations and content solutions, have been crafting ground-breaking stories that resonate with people not just in India but also globally.
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