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  • JioCinema Premium drives engagement for The Penguin

    JioCinema Premium drives engagement for The Penguin

    Mumbai: The Penguin is in Mumbai! JioCinema Premium has released a gripping CGI video showcasing Gotham’s infamous criminal and kingpin Oz Cobb driving through in his purple Maserati. The video teases the viewers with the tagline “Mumbai will be his”. Live across digital media, the video creates intrigue in the Batman spinoff while showcasing Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin in his fierce gangster avatar.

    Starring Colin Farrell in the titular role, the eight-episode HBO Original limited series from DC Studios continues the epic crime saga that filmmaker Matt Reeves began with the global blockbuster – The Batman (2022), and acts as a vital link to its forthcoming sequel.

    Streaming in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, The Penguin offers an action-packed dive into Gotham’s underworld. 

  • Apple TV+ greenlights ‘Sugar’ with Colin Farrell

    Apple TV+ greenlights ‘Sugar’ with Colin Farrell

    MUMBAI: Following a highly competitive situation, Apple TV+ has announced a series Sugar to feature Colin Farrell. It is a new genre-bending series hailing from creator and executive producer Mark Protosevich ‘Thor’, with the actor of ‘The Batman’ to be the executive producer and star in the lead role.

    Hailing from Apple Studios, the new series is set to be directed by Academy Award nominee Fernando Meirelles ‘City of God’ who will also serve as executive producer, and executive produced by Academy and Emmy Award nominee Simon Kinberg ‘X-Men’, Audrey Chon ‘Invasion’ and Scott Greenberg ‘The Guilty’. Chip Vucelich will also be executive producer.

    Sugar marks the second collaboration for Kinberg’s Genre Films and Apple TV+, and will stream alongside the series ‘Invasion’, which recently received a second season renewal. The series is a science-fiction drama series co-created, written and executive produced by Kinberg and David Weil.

  • FX-FXHD to premiere TV sequel of Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report

    FX-FXHD to premiere TV sequel of Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report

    MUMBAI: A television sequel to the action-packed series of Minority Report adapted from filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s movie Minority Report starring Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton among others is premiering on FX and FX – HD on 7 March.

    To be telecast every Monday to Friday at 9.00 pm, the series is a sequel to what happened after Cruise shut down the pre crime programme, an experiment in justice that relied on the visions of three precogsto put bad guys behind bars in anticipation of the crimes they were hypothetically going to commit.

    The three precogs Agatha (Laura Regan), Arthur (Nick Zano) and his twin brother Dash (Stark Sands) integrate into society to live a normal life. However, flashes of murders yet to happen still enter their heads and Dash decides to ignore the abolishment of the pre crime unit to stop the murders and save lives. He decides to go vigilante with one of Washington DC’s detectives Lara Vega (Meagen Good).

    A one off concept redefining the ultimate Sci-Fi experience, the 2002 movie ‘Minority Report’ was extremely well-received by audiences and critics alike. Taking cue from the movie, the television series with the same name was introduced for television viewing audiences.

    This is the first ever Steven Spielberg movie to be adapted into a TV series, albeit as a sequel.

  • FX-FXHD to premiere TV sequel of Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report

    FX-FXHD to premiere TV sequel of Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report

    MUMBAI: A television sequel to the action-packed series of Minority Report adapted from filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s movie Minority Report starring Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton among others is premiering on FX and FX – HD on 7 March.

    To be telecast every Monday to Friday at 9.00 pm, the series is a sequel to what happened after Cruise shut down the pre crime programme, an experiment in justice that relied on the visions of three precogsto put bad guys behind bars in anticipation of the crimes they were hypothetically going to commit.

    The three precogs Agatha (Laura Regan), Arthur (Nick Zano) and his twin brother Dash (Stark Sands) integrate into society to live a normal life. However, flashes of murders yet to happen still enter their heads and Dash decides to ignore the abolishment of the pre crime unit to stop the murders and save lives. He decides to go vigilante with one of Washington DC’s detectives Lara Vega (Meagen Good).

    A one off concept redefining the ultimate Sci-Fi experience, the 2002 movie ‘Minority Report’ was extremely well-received by audiences and critics alike. Taking cue from the movie, the television series with the same name was introduced for television viewing audiences.

    This is the first ever Steven Spielberg movie to be adapted into a TV series, albeit as a sequel.

  • HBO Defined to premier True detective Season 2 in India

    HBO Defined to premier True detective Season 2 in India

    MUMBAI: Season 2 of True Detective is all set to premiere simultaneously with its U.S. premiere on Monday, June 22nd at 6:30 a.m. with a repeat telecast on the same day at 10:00 p.m. – exclusively, 100% ad-free onHBO Premium Channel, HBO Defined.

     

    “True Detective”, returns for its Eight Episodic Second Season on June 22nd. A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. Written and created by Nic Pizzolatto, this series stars Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch where the first two episodes are directed by Justin Lin.

     

    “The much anticipated new season of True Detective is HBO’s summer treat to the fans. With the simulcast, the Indian audience gets to watch the show with the U.S. Television truly has gone global. HBO is taking an unprecedented step today in finding a way to avoid spoilers by airing the shows simultaneously  in different countries with different time zones. ”, said  HBO India managing director Moinca Tata

     

    True Detective Season 2 to air in India simultaneously with its U.S. Premiere, on June 22nd at 6:30 a.m. IST with a repeat telecast on the same day at 10 p.m., on HBO Defined, 100 per cent ad-free.

  • Books to read before they hit Indian theatres in 2014

    Books to read before they hit Indian theatres in 2014

    MUMBAI: Here’s the review of the third book in the 10-part series that features the books being adapted into Hollywood movies in the year 2014.

    Winter’s Tale – Mark Helprin

    This Valentine Day, believe in miracles…

    Starring Golden Globe award winner Colin Farrell (Alexander, In Brudges) and Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey), the live action motion picture adaptation of Mark Helprin’s bestselling 1983 romantic fantasy epic will soon make your Valentine Day getaway a New York City adventure. The film adaptation of the classic 1983 novel by Mark Helprin vacillates between 1916 and present-day Manhattan.

    Take your Valentine on a journey to New York of the Belle Epoque and follow the journey of Peter Lake (Farrell), a thief who falls in love with Beverly Penn (Brown Findlay), a dying girl who has tuberculosis and occupies one of the houses he breaks into. Lake is saved from the insane Irish gangster Pearly Soames, played by Academy Award winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and his henchmen by Athansor, a mysterious white horse who becomes his guardian angel. Thus begins the love between the middle-aged Irishman and Beverly Penn, a young girl who is dying.

    Academy Award winning director Avika Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind) called this film his passion project resulting in him producing and writing the screenplay for it.

    The Newsday called the book, “a gifted writer’s love affair with the language”. On Good Reads, Winter’s Tale has a ranking of 4.05 based on 9,318 ratings.

    Soon after its release, Winter’s Tale was praised on the front cover of the New York Times Book Review (NYTBR), courtesy Benjamin De Mott. It was thought to be “funny, thoughtful, passionate and large-souled”.

    Winter’s Tale will cast its romantic magical spell in India next Friday, 14 February.

    (Watch out for the next one to add to your booklist…!)

  • Watch the exclusive Indian premiere featuring Colin Farrell on MOVIES NOW!

    Watch the exclusive Indian premiere featuring Colin Farrell on MOVIES NOW!

    MUMBAI: You have seen him in the Phone Booth, The Recruit, Daredevil, Total Recall and now this Irish heartthrob will get your heart racing with one of his best performances yet. Well-known for his varied and versatile performances ranging from a CIA agent to a compulsive gambler, this hunk has done it all. Catch Colin Farrellin Dead Man Down as it showcases exclusively on MOVIES NOW this month.

    A nail biting mindboggling crime thriller, Dead Man Downis certain to have you at the edge of the seat as the drama unfolds. What happens when revenge seems sweeter than anything in this world? Catch Colin demand blood for blood in his darkest role till date.

    The neo noir film centers around a character named Victor and his plan to psychologically torture his mortal enemy. Will Colin’svengeance get the best of him or will he rise victorious?Watch Dead Man Down to find out only on the 23rdNovember at 9pm in the MOVIES NOW Exclusive.

    The films marketing campaign did catch a few eyes balls and gain some screams as well. Carried out in elevators of New York City, the act included recording the reactions of real people while walking into a staged murder. The viral video created a huge buzz even before its release and became one of the most awaited films of that year. Known for the blockbuster- the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, this film markedNiels Arden Oplev’sAmerican directorial debut.
    Catch Colin demand his pound of flesh only on MOVIES NOW on the 23rd November 2013 at 9pm!
    Moviez.

  • Chris Pine finalises deal for ‘Horrible Bosses 2’

    Chris Pine finalises deal for ‘Horrible Bosses 2’

    MUMBAI: After it came to be known that Colin Farrell would not be starring in the sequel of Horrible Bosses, new bosses were on the lookout by New Line. A father-son duo were being looked at to be even more horrible than Farrell, who did a splendid job in the first movie.

    Chris Pine has agreed to be one of the bosses in the movie. Christopher Waltz was also approached for the movie but he has turned down the offer.

    Sean Anders and John Morris are directing the movie that will see actors Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Jamie Foxx in the sequel as well. More roles are yet to be filled for the movie that will release next year on 26 November.

    The first movie turned out to be a box office hit collecting over $200 million worldwide and was directed by Seth Gordon.

  • Chris Pine finalises deal for Horrible Bosses 2

    Chris Pine finalises deal for Horrible Bosses 2

    MUMBAI: After it came to be known that Colin Farrell would not be starring in the sequel of Horrible Bosses, new bosses were on the lookout by New Line. A father-son duo were being looked at to be even more horrible than Farrell, who did a splendid job in the first movie.

     

    Chris Pine has agreed to be one of the bosses in the movie. Christopher Waltz was also approached for the movie but he has turned down the offer.

     

    Sean Anders and John Morris are directing the movie that will see actors Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Jamie Foxx in the sequel as well. More roles are yet to be filled for the movie that will release next year on 26 November.

     

    The first movie turned out to be a box office hit collecting over $200 million worldwide and was directed by Seth Gordon.

  • Horrible Bosses on the lookout for new a new Boss

    Horrible Bosses on the lookout for new a new Boss

    MUMBAI: The first movie opened to some spectacular reviews with Colin Farrell getting named as the worst boss in the movie. However, in the sequel, New Line is trying to find a replacement who can be an even worse boss than Farrell.

     

    Apparently, they have checked out Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz to play a father and son duo of Horrible Bosses in the upcoming flick. However, rumours are that Waltz hasn’t agreed but Pine has.

     

    The movie also has a new director- Sean Anders. The cast is Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Dey. It’s produced by Brett Ratner and Jay Stern while John Cheng and John Rickard are exec producers.

     

    The first movie collected an astonishing $200 million worldwide and was directed by Seth Gordon. The sequel is to be written by John Daley and Jonathan Goldstein who worked on the first one as well.