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All3Media’s BBC-Amazon Hit Series ‘Boat Story’ Set for Indian Adaptation by Locomotive Global (EXCLUSIVE)
All3Media International’s thriller “Boat Story,” originally commissioned by BBC One and Amazon Freevee, is heading to India. Mumbai-based Locomotive Global Media has acquired the exclusive rights to adapt the series for the Indian market.Billie Eilish to Read CBeebies Bedtime Story - Global Bulletin The 6×60′ thriller, which debuted in 2023, was written by Harry and Jack Williams and produced by Two Brothers Pictures in association with All3Media International. Mayank Sharma, known for creating Prime Video India’s “Breathe,” will spearhead the Indian adaptation as showrunner and director, with Locomotive Global Media producing. “Boat Story” follows two cash-strapped strangers who discover a cocaine stash...
Mysterious 1971 Bank Scam Is Subject of Ellipsis Entertainment’s Indian Crime Film (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Ellipsis Entertainment, following acclaim for “Do Aur Do Pyaar” and “Sharmajee Ki Beti,” is set to produce a film based on a notorious fraud. The untitled project will delve into the controversial 1971 Nagarwala case that rocked a Delhi branch of the State Bank of India.Fremantle India's Aradhana Bhola Unveils Future Plans as Anurag Kashyap's 'Bad Cop' Arrests Top Spot on Disney+ Hotstar (EXCLUSIVE) The Nagarwala case centers on alleged double agent Rustom Sohrab Nagarwala, who supposedly impersonated then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to convince the head cashier to withdraw INR6 million (then $800,000) from the bank. However, the exact...
JD Vance Rallies RNC Crowd in First Address as Donald Trump’s Running Mate: ‘This Could Have Been a Day of Heartbreak and Mourning’
JD Vance spoke on day three of the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, where the junior senator from Ohio officially accepted his nomination as Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate. Lawrence O'Donnell Hits Donald Trump Where It Hurts: 'This Is a Very Low-Rated Convention' After introducing himself to the nation, Vance squarely addressed the attempted assassination of Trump on Saturday at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Four days ago, the former president was inches away from being killed or gravely wounded by a 20-year-old man with an automatic rifle who was shot dead at the scene by Secret Service snipers. “As we meet...
Big Sean’s Alleged Upcoming Album Leaked by Kanye West Fan Over Perceived Diss
A 14-track version of what’s purported to be Big Sean’s upcoming album leaked to the internet today, allegedly in retaliation by a Kanye West fan for a line in a freestyle that they interpreted as a diss towards the rapper.Russ Brings Out Big Sean, BIA, YG, More at Triumphant Hollywood Bowl Show It all began yesterday when Big Sean’s “On the Radar” freestyle dropped, featuring the line, “I got better things to do than find someone to beef with.” Some social media users claimed that it was a shot at Kendrick Lamar. But soon after, media personality DJ Hed tweeted that...
Charlize Theron Says ‘Old Guard 2’ Post-Production Got ‘Shut Down’ by Netflix, but the Sequel Will Come Out ‘Soon’: ‘I Really Love This Movie’
Charlize Theron insists “The Old Guard 2” will be released “soon.”'Mother Couch' Director Niclas Larsson on Casting Lara Flynn Boyle, Ellen Burstyn's 'F---ing Crazy' Wig and Wanting to Direct a '13 Going on 30' Remake The Oscar winner explains that the action sequel, which wrapped shooting about two years ago, has faced a lengthy delay due in part to a change in Netflix leadership. “Netflix went through quite a changeover,” Theron told me at her Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Block Party on Saturday. “We got kind of stuck in that and our post-production shut down, I think, five weeks into...
Hawaiian Pop Musician Don Ho Gets Documentary Treatment From ‘Superpower’ Director Aaron Kaufman (EXCLUSIVE)
A documentary following the life of Hawaiian musician Don Ho is in production from Aaron Kaufman, who co-directed the Ukraine documentary “Superpower” alongside Sean Penn. Verdi Productions and Public School are producing the film, which follows Ho’s life as a pop artist who was one of the first Pacific Islanders to garner fame after Hawaii gained statehood.Prince Documentary Is 'Dead in the Water' After Four Years of Production Due to 'Dramatic' Factual Inaccuracies Ho, known for his 1966 song “Tiny Bubbles” from his album of the same name, melded Hawaiian music with pop, and worked in the business for almost five...
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies After Falling From New York Hotel
James Michael Cline, the finance executive who founded the Fandango movie ticketing service in 2000 and remained with the company until 2011, died Tuesday morning of an apparent suicide in Manhattan after jumping from the 20th floor of the Kimberly Hotel. He was 64. 'Deadpool 3,' 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Despicable Me 4' Among Most Anticipated Summer Films The NYPD said in a statement that officers responded to the hotel on 50th Street at 10:19 a.m. “Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. The investigation remains ongoing.” The...
Kesha Says She ‘Feels Free’ After ‘Millions of Dollars’ Spent on 10-Year Litigation With Dr. Luke
Kesha says she’s feeling “gratitude” and “happiness” after releasing “Joyride,” her first single as an independent artist after parting ways with Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records and RCA. Kesha Releases 'Joyride,' Her First Independent Single After Parting Ways With Kemosabe and RCA Speaking with Forbes, the 37-year-old singer-songwriter opened up about the the relief she feels, not only since sharing “Joyride,” but also after settling her legal battle with Kemosabe Records founder Dr. Luke. Kesha accused Luke of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in 2014. Luke steadfastly denied the claims and sued her for defamation, but it was still nearly a decade...
K-Pop’s MAMA Awards to Straddle Los Angeles and Japan
The 2024 edition of K-pop’s MAMA Awards will kick-off in Los Angeles for the first time, before expanding into a two-day event in Osaka, Japan.Korean Content Powerhouse Studio Dragon Appoints 'Moving' Producer Jang Kyung-ik as CEO Organizers said that the decision to present awards and have performances on both sides of the Pacific Ocean is “a significant step towards broadening K-pop reach as well as connecting global K-pop fans across time zones.” Activities will start at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Nov. 21 and at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Central Japan from Nov. 22 and 23. In late November, Japan will...
Netflix’s Bela Bajaria on Her Emmy Dominance Across 35 Programs, What’s Next for ‘3 Body Problem’ and ‘Bridgerton’
Netflix is back on top. The streamer slightly increased its Emmy nomination tally in 2024, leading all outlets with 107 — up four from last year’s 103, and taking over the top slot held by HBO/Max last year (which dropped from 127 to 91). And Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria was in a celebratory mood when Variety spoke with her on Wednesday morning.Anna Torv, Michael Dorman Head Cast of Netflix Epic Australian Outback Series 'Territory' Although Netflix has had bigger Emmy nomination years (its 160 in 2020 is still an all-time record), Bajaria said she was happy to see this...
FX’s ‘Alien’ Series Gets Official Title ‘Alien: Earth’
FX’s upcoming “Alien” series has a new title, according to network boss John Langraf and showrunner Noah Hawley: “Alien: Earth.”FX Boss John Landgraf on Shattering Emmy Records, the Future of 'Fargo' and Whether 'The Bear' Is a Comedy “We just wrapped production, so now I’m into the long post that gets into visual effects,” Hawley told Variety while discussing the Emmy nominations earned by “Fargo,” his other FX series. “It’s a very big show. It’s nice to have some time with it,” he continued. “The first year of anything, you want to feel like you’re not up against the wall in terms...
President Biden Tests Positive for COVID and Has ‘Mild Symptoms,’ Cancels Las Vegas Campaign Event
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Wednesday. Biden-Harris Campaign Blasts Amber Rose for Supporting Donald Trump: He 'Doesn't Care About' Black Communities Biden canceled a campaign appearance at the convention for UnidosUS, a national civil rights organization for Latinos, in Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19,” Jean-Pierre said in a statement. “He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms. He will be returning to Delaware where he...
Bose’s Prime Day Speaker Deal Gets You a Top-Rated Sonos Dupe for Less
The Sonos Move speaker has long been a favorite among audiophiles for its clean, crisp sound, easy connectivity and sleek design. But at $449, the Move doesn’t come cheap, and Sonos almost never puts its products up for sale. What’s more: the Move is often backordered on the Sonos website, and availability on Amazon comes and goes.From Bose to Sony, These Top-Rated Bose Soundbars Are Up to 40% Off for Prime Day But Sonos isn’t the only audio brand making great speakers these days. Bose has been a leader in the audio space for almost six decades, and its latest Bose...
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