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  • Star Movies to premiere ‘Maleficent’

    Star Movies to premiere ‘Maleficent’

    Mumbai, 24th June, 2015: In the words of legendary playwright William Congreve, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned”. This June, Star Movies brings to you a chance to witness what drove a powerful fairy to become a vengeful villain with the television premiere of ‘Maleficent’ on 28th June at 1pm and 9pm!

     

    Directed by Robert Stromberg, this dark fantasy film starring one of Hollywood’s best actresses, Angelina Jolie, takes inspiration from the 1959 animated classic, Sleeping Beauty and narrates the story from the perspective of the glowering villainess, Maleficent. After being betrayed in love, the once kind fairy is driven to exact revenge from her perpetrator by cursing the infant princess to fall into a death-like sleep by pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel on her sixteenth birthday, with the elusive ‘kiss of true love’ as the only way to lift the curse. However, over the years, Maleficent becomes the innocent princess’ fairy godmother and later the hero as her strong motherly love for Aurora breaks the curse that she herself had cast.

     

    Star Movies has always believed in weaving the magic of its movies beyond the television screen. The marketing campaign for the TV premiere will ask its followers on twitter to save the princess from falling for Maleficent’s spell. The princess is on her way to the dungeon where the curse will fall upon her, and as the Star Movies follower you can stop her, save her. But Maleficent has blocked your way with different spells. Break the spells on your way to the castle and help save #MaleficentOnStarMovies

     

    Each broken spell will unlock exciting gifts, making the journey truly astounding. This message will be further amplified through branding across PVR theatres and in Jet Aircrafts.

     

    So don’t forget to experience this iconic tale like it’s never been told before on 28th June at 1pm and 9pm only on Star Movies!

  • Angelina Jolie was married to Brad Pitt even before wedding in France

    Angelina Jolie was married to Brad Pitt even before wedding in France

    MUMBAI: Last year in August, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt married in an intimate and low-key ceremony in France, attended by only close family members. The wedding was planned by the couple’s six children – Pax, Zahara, Vivienne, Shiloh, Knox and Maddox. The kids wrote the marital vows and their drawings even adorned Jolie’s Versace wedding gown.

     

    Interestingly in a recent interview to the Italian magazine Io Donna, Jolie confessed that she had actually been married to Pitt even before the summer wedding.

     

    She said, “Before the wedding in France with the kids, Brad and I were already married in California because as Americans, we couldn’t marry legally in France.”

     

    Jolie told the magazine that it was probably not the most romantic wedding but a rather spontaneous decision.

     

    She added, “One day I told Brad to meet up at 4:30pm.  I then called a justice of the peace and we signed the documents.”

     

    The Pitts said ‘I Do’ at their French estate, Chateau Mirval, in a ceremony presided over by a judge from California after they obtained their license in California. This confirmation comes after many had suspected they were already married before the ceremony due to U.S. laws which require citizens to obtain a license within the states.

     

  • Angelina Jolie to direct Richard Leakey biopic on ivory poaching

    Angelina Jolie to direct Richard Leakey biopic on ivory poaching

    MUMBAI: Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie is all set to direct a new film, a biopic of Kenyan politician and conservationist Richard Leakey and his battle to save the elephants of Kenya from the illegal ivory trade.

     

    Titled Africa, the story has been penned by the Forest Gump screenwriter Eric Roth. It will focus on Leakey’s fight against ivory poachers in the 1980s when he was the head of the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS).

     

    Leakey, who is the son of the famous anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey, is the former head of the Kenya Wildlife Service, and is known for taking a hardline stance against the country’s poachers. Working with Kenya’s then-President, Daniel Arap Moi, Leakey spearheaded the creation of armed anti-poaching units. During his time as the KWS chairman he ordered rangers to shoot any poachers they found.

     

    He made international headlines in 1989, after a stockpile of 12 tonnes of ivory, worth an estimated three million dollars, was burned in Nairobi National Park.

     

    In recent years, Leakey has continued to campaign against the slaughter of African wildlife, founding the charitable organisation ‘WildlifeDirect’, which provides support to conservationists working in Africa.

     

    Africa will be produced by Jolie, Man of Steel‘s Jon Peters and Skydance Productions. The cinematographer for the movie is Roger Deakins, an eleven-time Oscar nominee known for the Coen brothers’ No Country For Old Men.

     

    Africa would be Jolie’s fourth film as a director, following 2011’s In the Land of Blood and Honey, a romance set during the Bosnian War, Unbroken, the story of the Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini, which is due in theaters on Christmas Day and her latest movie By the Sea. Jolie serves as writer-director and star alongside her husband, Brad Pitt in the movie which is slated for a 2015 release.

  • Brangelina’s secret wedding: Jolie’s father not invited

    Brangelina’s secret wedding: Jolie’s father not invited

    MUMBAI: After nine years of togetherness and six children later, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finally tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on 23 August at Chateau Miraval, France.

     

    Keeping the whole thing under wraps, while everybody else was preoccupied with the VMA Awards and the Emmy Awards, Pitt and Jolie got their marriage licence in California, and got married in front of a very small group of friends and family.

     

    According to media reports, along with the rest of the world, Jolie’s father, the veteran actor Jon Voight was also unaware of this event. When asked about the wedding, the actor told TMZ that he first read about them via an online news site.

     

    Jolie and Voight have had a turbulent relationship in the past. Back in 2001, Voight announced that Jolie had been suffering from ‘serious mental problems’ and said that he had urged her to seek professional help. They eventually reconciled in 2011.

     

    Asked whether he was upset not to be invited, he responded by saying he was busy with the Emmy Awards anyway, having been nominated for a prize for his portrayal of the character Mickey Donovan in TV series Ray Donovan.

     

    According to the reports, talking about the wedding he also said, “I’m very happy that I can legitimately call him my son-in-law, this wonderful fellow who I love, you know what, they are very happy. The kids must have had a wonderful time at the wedding, they all had their things to do and it must have been very beautiful so I’m very happy for them.”

     

    Jolie reportedly walked down the aisle with her eldest sons Maddox, 13, and Pax, 10, on each arm while her daughters Zahara and Vivienne threw petals, and Shiloh and Knox served as ring bearers.

     

    The secret wedding seems to have been a quiet affair although Brad’s brother Doug Pitt, sister Julie Neal and their respective families are believed to have been there.

  • Angie-ficent!

    Angie-ficent!

    MUMBAI: “Let us tell an old story anew,” Janet McTeer’s voice echoes as a revision to the old fable opens. Given the rather stodgy characters in the 1959 Walt Disney classic Sleeping Beauty, the character of Maleficent is by far, the most interesting; which makes her perfect fodder for a revisit.

     

    The concept of retelling the classic Sleeping Beauty from the antagonist’s point of view is intriguing but the film itself is a visual feast.

     

    All’s well for the young and beautiful fairy Maleficent till a boy Stefan stumbles into the forest where she lives and wins her heart. However, ambition takes its toll and Stefan leaves Maleficent only to return for worse – cutting off her wings. Having lost her wings and her faith in love, a shattered Maleficent resolves to seek revenge at any cost and destroy Stefan and his newly minted empire.

     

    Comparisons with Disney’s 1959 film are inevitable, especially in the first half which includes scenes reminiscent of the old film, making the storyline and development of Maleficent’s character rather anomalous. However, as malevolence tries to redeem itself through maternity, right from the expose of Aurora to the curiosity of first love to Maleficent exposing her most vulnerable side in the final climactic event, Linda Woolverton’s screenplay shines through in the second half.

     

    Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie (Girl, Interrupted) is mesmerising as Maleficent; malevolent but motherly when required. Elle Fanning brings her own vivacity to Aurora while Sharlto Copley as Stefan makes the Queen of Evil look sunnier in comparison. After reprising a Dolores Umbridge whom fans love to hate in the Harry Potter franchise, Imelda Stanton’s turn as pixie is the surprise package.

     

    After winning many a golden statuette for production design, Academy Award winner Robert Stromberg makes a stellar directorial debut with Maleficent, coupled with a gripping score by Emmy Award winner James Newton Howard.

     

    It’s possible you’ll continue to hum Lana Del Rey’s rendition of Once upon a Dream long after leaving the movie theatre!

  • TLC gets up close & personal with Hollywood celebrities in ‘Celebrity Style Story’

    TLC gets up close & personal with Hollywood celebrities in ‘Celebrity Style Story’

    MUMBAI: In its endeavour to bring new formats and innovative themes to television screens across India, TLC presents a refreshing series on the style evolution of world famous Hollywood celebrities – CELEBRITY STYLE STORY. The new series airsevery Saturday and Sunday at 10 PM in April.

     

    CELEBRITY STYLE STORY highlights the style statement of well-known celebrities and the influence of their personal life and career on their wardrobe choices.The series follows the cr?me de lacr?me of Hollywood celebrities such as Angelina Jolie,Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman,Jennifer Lopez, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore and Kate Hudson amongst others.

     

    CELEBRITY STYLE STORY showcasesarchived interview clips with celebrities, vibrant red carpet footage and photos, a panel of expert hairstylists, makeup artists, fashion stylists, designers and fashion journalists that weigh in on the celebrity’s looks and transformation from each stage of their career. CELEBRITY STYLE STORYcovers all the major fashion hits and misses through the decades.

     

    CELEBRITY STYLE STORY providesviewers an access to witness the style transition of various celebritiesfrom ordinary people to red carpet showstoppers. To get closer glimpse and more insight of their style stories, stay connected to TLCevery Saturday and Sunday at 10PM.

     

  • Hollywood’s hot and sexy ladies at their wicked best on MOVIES NOW

    Hollywood’s hot and sexy ladies at their wicked best on MOVIES NOW

    MUMBAI: MOVIES NOW, this Feb showcases some of the most iconic blockbuster hits that are a perfect combination of sexy and tough.  Watch the sexy ladies at their wicked best beating men at their own game only on ‘Knockouts’. Featuring the best line-up of Hollywood blockbusters, these movies will blow your minds out starting 6th Feb, every Friday at 9PM.

    Presenting its fans with simply the best, ‘Knockouts’ will showcase movies that have done exceptionally well at the Box Office. Watch these stunning, hot action-packed women Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz and Emily Browning at their witty plots! Featuring Salt, Resident Evil: Afterlife, Bandidasand Sucker Punch, ‘Knockouts’will be an entertaining mix, starting 6th February, every Friday at 9 pm.

    Topping the Box-office worldwide with over $294 million, Salt was recognized for the sexiest star of all time by the BBC poll- Angelina Jolie!Originally designed for a male protagonist with Tom Cruise playing the lead, the script was rewritten especially for Jolie. From jumping out of helicopters, shooting, hanging from the edge of buildings, this film has Jolie performing it all!  Catch her in one of her most impactful performances of her career.

    Resident Evil – Afterlife, featuring Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coatesand created by writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson, showcases a new aspect of action horror coupled with the best sci-fi which will take the viewers on a nightmare thrill-ride. It is one of Paul W.S. Anderson’s sleekest movie so far, thanks to the 3D and star Milla Jovovich’s body-hugging catsuit. Watch two iconic Hollywood’s best Salma Hayak and Penelope Cruzslicing and shooting their way through to combat a ruthless enforcer terrorizing their town. Produced by Luc Besson, this movie is a comedy, action, sexy mix of two exceptionably talented women with captivating appeal and a skilled approach.Zack Snyder’s latest CGI action spectacular, Sucker Punch featuring Emily Browning will take viewers into an intense imagination of a young girl who envisions a plan to escape from the mental facility.

    Watch the sexiest women of all times play the toughest protagonistsin ‘Knockouts’ only on MOVIES NOW, starting 6th Feb, Mon-Fri at 9PM~

     

  • Wine Spectator raises a toast to Brangelina Wine

    Wine Spectator raises a toast to Brangelina Wine

    MUMBAI: Actor Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s wine has been named one of the world’s best.

     

    Wine Spectator released its annual Top 100 list, the Hollywood couple’s 2012 Jolie-Pitt & Perrin Côtes de Provence Rosé Miraval ranks No. 84 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list of the best wines of 2013. The magazine describes the wine as “Refined and elegant, offering pure and concentrated flavors of dried red berry, tangerine and melon.”

     

    “The focused finish features flint and spice notes, with a hint of cream,” the description added.

     

    Jolie and Pitt’s foray into wines is a joint venture with established vintner Marc Perrin. When the first 6,000 bottles of the 2012 vintage were put on sale earlier in the year during spring, they sold out within five hours.

  • Brenton Thwaites gets lead role in Gods of Egypt

    Brenton Thwaites gets lead role in Gods of Egypt

    MUMBAI: Brenton Thwaites, newbie in Hollywood has got another movie added to his portfolio. After bagging a role in The Giver, he will be next seen in Gods of Egypt. Gerard Butler who has a part in Game of Thrones will be seen in the movie as well.

     

    Alex Proyas is set to direct the movie along with Summit Entertainment period epic film. Scripted by Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama, the movie is about Egyptian gods in which Thwaites will be playing a human thief.

     

    Thwaites also has Prince Charming opposite Angelina Jolie in Maleficent. He has just done two movies – Ride and The Signal. Thwaites is repped by Dan Spilo at Industry Entertainment and WME.

     

    The 23 year old actor did some popular shows in Australia, his home country such as Home and Away.

  • Angelina Jolie funds all-girls school in Afghanistan

    Angelina Jolie funds all-girls school in Afghanistan

    New Delhi: Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie has opened an all-girls school in Afghanistan.
     
    Jolie, the goodwill ambassador of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has funded a girls-only primary school outside the Afghan capital of Kabul, where there is a large refugee population and education of females is lacking.
     
    The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict aims to reach a total of one million “children in conflict, post-conflict refugee and emergency situations,” Angelina said at a press conference announcing its launch.
     
    She plans to build more schools around the world from profits gained from her jewellery collection, Style of Jolie, designed by Robert Procop. "We launched this collaborative collection with the intent that 100 percent of the profits will go to charity," Procop said.
     
    Jolie was named Goodwill Ambassador for The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2001.
     
    The organisation credits the actress with carrying out more than 40 field missions in remote regions around the world “to highlight the plight of millions of uprooted people and to advocate for their protection”, according to a statement on the UNHCR website.