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  • AMC Networks to develop a series on ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

    AMC Networks to develop a series on ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

    Mumbai: US cable company AMC Networks has opened a writers’ room to develop a TV show based on the Oscar-nominated movie Good Night, and Good Luck.

    Oscar winner George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and their Smokehouse Pictures banner brought the project to AMC along with participants and 2929 productions. Heslov will direct the first episode of the series.

    “AMC is known for intriguing, deeply rooted characters that leap off the screen and into the cultural zeitgeist. Sy Steingartner fits right in with AMC’s icons, and we are excited to develop the character and series,” said AMC Networks president of entertainment and AMC Studios Dan McDermott. “We’re huge fans of Jonathan’s expert storytelling gifts, George and Grant’s producing prowess, Grant’s directing skills, and the vigorous talents of Mark, Todd, and Jeff, and we’re elated to work with all of them in this new endeavour.”

    Jonathan Glatzer will be the showrunner and executive producer. Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner of 2,929 are executive producers, along with participant Jeff Skoll. Miura Kite of Participant will also executive produce, along with Haley Jones of 2929. Rebecca Arzoian of Smokehouse will be co-executive producer.

    “As a massive fan of the movie, I didn’t want to copy it or just do a facsimile of it. So, we’ve expanded the world to show how the division and hysteria of the times seeped into every aspect of daily life. I suppose it’s more of an origin story of where we are today,” Glatzer said.

    “We are exceedingly proud of the Oscar-nominated Good Night, and Good Luck film, and its themes remain frighteningly relevant today, as new threats to democracy arise and trust in the press continues to erode. We are proud to work with AMC, Smokehouse, and 2929 to expand on the world of the film in this thrilling new series,” said Participant CEO David Linde.

    “Good Night and Good Luck,” and the pressures that the Murrow newsroom faces are more relevant now than ever. We are thrilled to reteam with our partners George Clooney, Grant Heslov and Participant to bring Jonathan Glatzer’s vision of Murrow to new audiences. AMC’s long history of character-driven storytelling make this the ideal collaboration for the new series adaptation,” said 2929 Entertainment CEO Todd Wagner.

  • Star Movies showcases Disney’s Tomorrowland

    Star Movies showcases Disney’s Tomorrowland

    MUMBAI: Star Movies has always brought its audiences the biggest and best international blockbusters. Films have always had the power to teleport audiences in a world other than their own and this June, audiences will get to experience a world imagined by none other than Walt Disney himself.

    On June 26th, the channel will take you on an inter-dimensional travel through Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland. The film is a firm exemplification of the faith that humanity placed in the future. It brings to life Walt Disney’s idea of what he envisaged the future of this world to be.

    Tomorrowland is a leap of faith in film-making that brilliantly captures the utopic nature of a parallel world. It begins with the tale of a delinquent teenager with a thirst for scientific knowledge and a former boy-genius inventor. Both set out on a journey to uncover the secrets of a parallel universe that exists through inter-dimensional travel.

    Tomorrowland is a futuristic world that is exclusive to its genius citizens. You can either enter by invitation or through the elusive pins. Everyone there is equal, prosperous and happy. It is full of robots, jetpacks, space rockets, holograms and even giant, humanoid 3D printers that construct large pieces of infrastructure in seconds. Brad Bird’s characteristic playful style is apparent and the wild pace of the action is reminiscent of his animated blockbuster, The Incredibles.

    Tomorrowland is a Disney film with an incredible world filled with wonders and phenomena yet to be imagined. The concept is so fascinating that Tomorrowland is an actual attraction in Disneyland across several locations in the world.

    Disney’s Tomorrowland stars George Clooney and Hugh Laurie and is sure to captivate its audiences with its television premiere, on 26th June at 1 pm and 9 pm only on Star Movies.

  • Star Movies showcases Disney’s Tomorrowland

    Star Movies showcases Disney’s Tomorrowland

    MUMBAI: Star Movies has always brought its audiences the biggest and best international blockbusters. Films have always had the power to teleport audiences in a world other than their own and this June, audiences will get to experience a world imagined by none other than Walt Disney himself.

    On June 26th, the channel will take you on an inter-dimensional travel through Brad Bird’s Tomorrowland. The film is a firm exemplification of the faith that humanity placed in the future. It brings to life Walt Disney’s idea of what he envisaged the future of this world to be.

    Tomorrowland is a leap of faith in film-making that brilliantly captures the utopic nature of a parallel world. It begins with the tale of a delinquent teenager with a thirst for scientific knowledge and a former boy-genius inventor. Both set out on a journey to uncover the secrets of a parallel universe that exists through inter-dimensional travel.

    Tomorrowland is a futuristic world that is exclusive to its genius citizens. You can either enter by invitation or through the elusive pins. Everyone there is equal, prosperous and happy. It is full of robots, jetpacks, space rockets, holograms and even giant, humanoid 3D printers that construct large pieces of infrastructure in seconds. Brad Bird’s characteristic playful style is apparent and the wild pace of the action is reminiscent of his animated blockbuster, The Incredibles.

    Tomorrowland is a Disney film with an incredible world filled with wonders and phenomena yet to be imagined. The concept is so fascinating that Tomorrowland is an actual attraction in Disneyland across several locations in the world.

    Disney’s Tomorrowland stars George Clooney and Hugh Laurie and is sure to captivate its audiences with its television premiere, on 26th June at 1 pm and 9 pm only on Star Movies.

  • George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin: Trouble in paradise?

    George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin: Trouble in paradise?

    MUMBAI: A recent report by InTouch magazine claimed that Hollywood actor George Clooney and British human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, who got married in Venice 27 September last year, are headed for divorce due to constant ego-clashes.

     

    “Amal’s disdain for Hollywood and many of George’s pals, her increasingly diva-like behaviour, as well as fights over starting a family, have friends convinced it’s all gone wrong for the couple,” the magazine quoted a source as saying.

     

    However, the couple’s representative have denied the news and said that the couple is not getting divorced. “This story is totally made up in order to sell their magazines,” said the representative.

  • ‘Boyhood’ wins top honours at the Golden Globe Awards 2015

    ‘Boyhood’ wins top honours at the Golden Globe Awards 2015

    MUMBAI:  Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’ walked away with top awards at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards, including the best drama, best director and best supporting actress.

     

    Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California, the glamorous evening was hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the third consecutive and final time. Produced by Dick Clark Productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Golden Globe Awards 2015 honoured the best in film and American television of 2014.

     

    The first award of the night went to JK Simmons for best supporting actor for his performance as a domineering jazz teacher in the acclaimed indie ‘Whiplash’.

     

    Amy Adams accepted the award for best actress in a comedy or musical for her performance in ‘Big Eyes’ while Michael Keaton, who played a former superhero star mounting a serious play on Broadway, won the best actor in a comedy or musical for ‘Birdman’.

     

    ‘Birdman’ also won the best screenplay award while The DreamWorks sequel ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ took best animated film.

     

    Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ won the best picture, comedy or musical while the Stephen Hawking biopic ‘The Theory of Everything’ won best score for Johann Johannsson, and the Russian entry ‘Leviathan’ took best foreign language film.

     

    Eddie Redmayne won the Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture, drama, for portraying Stephen Hawking in ‘The Theory of Everything’ while Julianne Moore took the best dramatic actress award for playing a professor diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in ‘Still Alice’.

     

    The Cecil B DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award went to George Clooney.

     

    Here is the full list of winners:

     

    Best Motion Picture, Drama

    Boyhood

     

    Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

    The Grand Budapest Hotel

     

    Best TV Series, Drama

    The Affair

     

    Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy

    Transparent

     

    Best Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Fargo

     

    Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

    Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything

     

    Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

    Julianne Moore, Still Alice

     

    Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

    Michael Keaton, Birdman

     

    Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

    Amy Adams, Big Eyes

     

    Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama

    Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

     

    Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama

    Ruth Wilson, The Affair

     

    Best Actor in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical

    Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

     

    Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

    J.K. Simmons, Whiplash

     

    Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

    Patricia Arquette, Boyhood

     

    Best Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical

    Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin

     

    Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Billy Bob Thortnon, Fargo

     

    Best Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

    Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Honorable Woman

     

    Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture for TV

    Matt Bomer, The Normal Heart

     

    Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture for TV

    Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey

     

    Best Director, Motion Picture

    Richard Linklater, Boyhood

     

    Best Screenplay, Motion Picture

    Birdman

     

    Best Foreign-Language Feature

    Leviathan (Russia)

     

    Best Animated Feature

    How to Train Your Dragon 2

     

    Best Original Song, Motion Picture

    “Glory,” Selma

     

    Best Original Score, Motion Picture

    The Theory of Everything

  • HBO’s ‘Selfie in Space’ contest sends winning picture into space

    HBO’s ‘Selfie in Space’ contest sends winning picture into space

    MUMBAI: To celebrate the HBO blockbuster movie of the year, Gravity, premiering on 21 December 2014, HBO is organising the first ever ‘HBO Selfie in Space’ contest which gives viewers a once in a lifetime opportunity to send their selfie to space.

     

    The winner’s selfie will travel to space and a video of the same will be taken and uploaded to capture the voyage.

     

     The participants can upload their photograph along with a caption and the hashtag #SelfieInSpace on HBO India’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HBOIndia) or HBO South Asia’s website (http://www.hbosouthasia.com/selfieinspace/).

     

    The contest allows the participants to upload more than one photo and it is on till the midnight of 21 December 2014. In addition, participants can also stand to win an Xbox 360 with Kinect.

     

    One of the world’s all-time biggest blockbusters, Gravity featuring George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Ed Harris, Amy Warren, won seven Oscars including best visual effects, best sound editing, best sound mixing, best cinematography, best film editing, best original score and best director.

     

    Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). On a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes when the shuttle gets destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space!

     

    Gravity will air this Sunday at 1 pm and 9 pm on HBO.

  • George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin honeymoon at new home

    George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin honeymoon at new home

    MUMBAI: Home is where the heart is. Indeed so for newlywed’s Hollywood actor George Clooney and his lawyer wife Amal Alamuddin who have opted to spend their honeymoon at their new home rather than at an exotic locale.

     

    While the celebrity couple’s marriage celebration culminated on 27 September they have decided to spend their honeymoon at their new home which was purchased two months ago. The new home lies in the Berkshire, England. They have decided to spend around two weeks in each other’s company as they wanted to spend a simple honeymoon without any disturbances.

     

    The house is said to be luxurious and well decorated and is set in the countryside. The couple is expected to resume their work duties in the coming weeks.

  • George Clooney to receive Cecil B DeMille award at Golden Globes

    George Clooney to receive Cecil B DeMille award at Golden Globes

    MUMBAI: Hollywood star George Clooney will be the recipient of the Cecil B DeMille Award at the 2015 Golden Globes, announced the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).

     

    HFPA president Theo Kingma stated that the HFPA is honoured to bestow the Cecil B. DeMille Award to George Clooney to celebrate his outstanding contributions both in front of and behind the camera.

     

    The actor, producer, writer and director co-founded ‘Not On Our Watch’, an organisation that works to fight genocides around the world. In 2008, Clooney was designated as a UN Messenger of Peace and two years later, he with Joel Gallen and Tenth Planet Productions co-produced a telethon, ‘Hope for Haiti’, which raised $66 million for the Haiti earthquake relief.

     

    Clooney has already been nominated for Golden Globe awards 13 times and won three including ‘Best Actor in a Drama’ for The Descendants (2011), ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for Syriana (2005) and ‘Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical’ for O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000).

     

    The 53-year-old has also won two Oscars – one for his supporting role in Syriana and the other as a producer of 2013’s best picture winner, Argo

     

    Clooney most recently appeared in Gravity and The Monuments Men, the latter of which he also directed, co-wrote and produced. He stars next in Brad Bird’s sci-fi adventure Tomorrowland for Disney and is also slated to direct a film about Britain’s phone-hacking scandal.

     

    Previous recipients of the Cecil B. DeMille award include Jodie Foster, Steven Spielberg, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Douglas and Martin Scorsese. Woody Allen received the honour last year.

     

    Clooney will receive his award when the Golden Globes air on NBC on 11 January 2015.

  • Clooney to direct a movie on UK phone hacking scandal

    Clooney to direct a movie on UK phone hacking scandal

    MUMBAI: Three years after Rupert Murdoch shut the News of the World, George Clooney is set to direct Hack Attack, an adaptation of the book by the same name by Guardian journalist Nick Davies, according to media reports. The book is an account of Davies’ investigation into the hacking scandal surrounding Rupert Murdoch’s news empire, which triggered the demise of its weekly News of the World.

     

    As per the reports, the 53-year old will also serve as co-producer for the movie, alongside Grant Heslov with whom he has worked on several previous films through their Smokehouse Pictures production company.

     

    Making a statement about his latest directorial venture, Clooney said, “This has all the elements – lying, corruption, blackmail – at the highest levels of government by the biggest newspaper in London. And the fact that it’s true is the best part. Nick is a brave and stubborn reporter and we consider it an honour to put his book to film.”

     

    The phone-hacking trial was one of the most expensive in English legal history, spotlighting the close ties between the Murdoch empire and politicians and the no-holds-barred methods of Britain’s tabloid press.

     

    Those affected included the then Kate Middleton, who is now married to Prince William, James Bond star Daniel Craig and actor Jude Law. Murdoch shut the News of the World in 2011 after it emerged that what was then Britain’s biggest selling paper had illegally accessed the voicemails of a murdered schoolgirl.

     

    Two-time Academy Award winner Clooney is most well known for roles ranging from Ocean’s Eleven and its sequels to last year’s Oscar-winning Gravity. But in the last decade the heartthrob actor has moved behind the camera to direct a number of movies including Good Night, and Good Luck, The Ides of March and The Monuments Men.

     

    Shooting on the new movie will begin next year but no release date has been set.

  • 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.