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  • Five must-watch movies & series to celebrate the festive season

    Five must-watch movies & series to celebrate the festive season

    Mumbai: It’s the season of twinkling lights, snug blankets, and the irresistible aroma of hot chocolate wafting through the air. As the festive spirit of Christmas wraps, what could be more delightful than cozying up with a steaming mug of cocoa and diving into a captivating selection of movies and shows on our beloved OTT platforms? So, let’s kickstart the holiday cheer with a unique flavor to make this festive season truly unforgettable.

    Here is the list of  five shows/movies to binge-watch this season:

    1.    Reacher Season 2 (Series):

    Plunge into the world of action, drama, and thrill with Reacher Season 2, where the stakes are higher and vengeance looms on the horizon. It unfolds as members of Reacher’s former military unit mysteriously meet their demise. Gripped by a singular purpose, revenge, Reacher portrayed by Alan Ritchson, navigates a labyrinth of secrets, conspiracies, and danger. Premiered with three episodes from the latest season on Prime Video with weekly episode releases, the final episode will be streaming on 19 January.

    2.    A Storm for Christmas (Series):

    Enter the gripping story of A Storm For Christmas, where destinies intertwined amidst extreme weather, trapping travelers and workers at an airport. Helmed by creator Per-Olav Sørensen, this captivating series unfolds as individuals from diverse backgrounds find themselves forced to spend the final hours leading up to Christmas together. Starring Ida Elise Broch, Dennis Storhøi, and Jan Gunnar Røise, the series is now streaming on Netflix.

    3.    Candy Cane Lane (Film):

    Light up the season with this family-friendly holiday comedy exclusively on Prime Video!  Directed by Reginald Hudlin, this festive film follows Eddie Murphy as he strikes a unique pact with an elf to ensure his triumph. Little does he anticipate that this mischievous elf’s spell would bring the classic ‘12 days of Christmas’ to life, transforming the town into a delightful hub of unexpected surprises and festive pandemonium.

    4.    Dashing Through the Snow (Film):

    Embark on a heartwarming journey with Dashing Through the Snow, where the life of a separated social worker for the Atlanta police department takes an unexpected turn during Christmas. This touching story brims with the delight and enchantment of the season, set against a backdrop of unexpected connections and newfound understanding. Embracing the holiday spirit with this film, watch it now as it is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.

    5.    Merry Little Batman (Film):

    Take a festive leap into the animated realm with Merry Little Batman, a 2023 American superhero film directed by Mike Roth. Penned by Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci, with a storyline crafted by Evans and Roth, this cinematic delight is a DC Comics adaptation featuring the iconic characters Batman and his son Damian Wayne. Voiced by a stellar cast including Yonas Kibreab, Luke Wilson, James Cromwell, and David Hornsby, the film unfolds as Damian finds himself thrust into action against the Joker’s sinister plot to spoil Christmas in Gotham City. Released on 8 December 2023, exclusively on Prime Video.

    As we bid adieu to the cozy days and festive nights of 2023, it’s evident that this year has gifted us a treasure of content across genres. From heartwarming tales like Candy Cane Lane to the gripping narratives of Reacher Season 2, the streaming services have truly been our holiday elves, delivering cinematic joy to our screens. Let’s raise a mug to a year filled with diverse stories, compelling characters, and the boundless magic of the silver screen.

  • Prime Video launches Candy Cane Lane’s teaser

    Prime Video launches Candy Cane Lane’s teaser

    Mumbai: Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, this film is a star-studded production featuring a cast that includes Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky.

    The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy, and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since their 1992 hit, Boomerang. The screenplay comes from Kelly Younger, inspired by his own holiday experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, California.

    Produced by a team including Brian Grazer, Eddie Murphy, Karen Lunder, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster, with executive production by Doug Merrifield, this film promises to be a compelling and star-studded cinematic experience.

    Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.

  • Candy Cane Lane premieres globally on Prime Video on 1 December

    Candy Cane Lane premieres globally on Prime Video on 1 December

    Mumbai: Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, this film is a star-studded production featuring a cast that includes Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky.

    Produced by a team including Brian Grazer, Eddie Murphy, Karen Lunder, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster, with executive production by Doug Merrifield, this film promises to be a compelling and star-studded cinematic experience.

    Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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  • Paramount set to revive Beverly Hills Cop series

    Paramount set to revive Beverly Hills Cop series

    MUMBAI: The fourth film in the series is under discussion to be produced, after looking at the success of the TV series pilot episode last year.

     

    The first film was released in 1984 and the third in 1994 after which it stopped. The first three installments together grossed about $750 million.

     

    Eddie Murphy will still be playing the role of Axel Foley, the Detroid-based tough cop. Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec who have had successful stints in movies such as Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are also part of the ensemble.

     

    The decision came after a tough bidding for the series on TV ensued, before going to CBS. The pilot was produced by Sony Pictures TV with Paramount as rights holder. However, the series was never aired but it has created enough buzz to be made into a fourth installment in the franchise.

  • Eddie Murphy in Forbes list of overpaid actors

    Eddie Murphy in Forbes list of overpaid actors

    MUMBAI: Featuring in the Forbes list is something everyone looks out for, but this one may be the exception.
    Eddie Murphy has topped Forbes’ list of overpaid actors, with the publication estimating for every dollar Murphy was paid for his last three films (including last year’s disappointing Tower Heist), studios took in an estimated $2.30 at the box office.
    Forbes created the list by culling actor earnings from its Celebrity 100 list and taking estimated box office grosses and budgets from Box Office Mojo. It used the actors’ past three wide releases from the past three years.
    Katherine Heigl, who after starring in hits such as Knocked-Up and 27 Dresses was able to command a higher paycheck, followed Murphy by taking the No. 2 spot. Heigl‘s recent films, such as this year‘s One For The Money, bringing in a $37 million haul against a $40 million budget, failed to deliver at the box office. For every dollar she was paid, Heigl‘s films earned an average of $3.40 at the box office, the publication estimated.

  • Brett Ratner steps down as producer of Oscars

    Brett Ratner steps down as producer of Oscars

    MUMBAI: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has accepted Brett Ratner‘s decision to step down as producer of the Oscar ceremony.

    Said an emotional Ratner in a letter to his colleagues, “I called Tom Sherak this morning and resigned as a producer of the 84th Academy Awards telecast. Being asked to help put on the Oscar show was the proudest moment of my career. But as painful as this may be for me, it would be worse if my association with the show were to be a distraction from the Academy and the high ideals it represents.”

    It is likely that Ratner would be replaced by Eddie Murphy who has been mooted to host the ceremony.

    However, there is no word on who will take over to producing the awards ceremony that is just three and a half months away.