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  • Cinekorn acquires Asia distribution rights of ‘Airlift’ from B4U

    Cinekorn acquires Asia distribution rights of ‘Airlift’ from B4U

    MUMBAI: Cinekorn Entertainment has acquired the Asian distribution rights of Akshay Kumar’s new film Airlift from B4U Television, which is the official international distributor of the film.

     

    Produced by Emmay Entertainment, Airlift is based on the true events of the world’s biggest evacuation from Kuwait in 1990. The film released on 22 January, 2016 and Cinekorn Entertainment is distributing the film in all major areas of the continent.

     

    Cinekorn Entertainment’s Kalapi Nagada said, “Asia has always been a splurging market for Hindi Films and the numbers are increasing day by day as more of non ethnic audiences have been getting glued to Hindi films. We have acquired the film from B4U Television, who is the official international distributor of the film Airlift. We are very positive and confident on the film since in the past Akshay Kumar with Singh is Bliing and Baby has become very popular among local audiences. In fact, we plan to go all out in terms of release spread for Airlift from the growing popularity of the past Akshay Kumar films.”

     

    Prior to this, Cinekorn acquired distribution rights for films like Jazbaa, Singh is Bliing, Happy New Year and Haider. These movies were screened in theatres in Sri Lanka, UAE, Malaysia and Singapore.

     

    Directed by Raja Menon, Airlift stars Nimrat Kaur opposite Kumar.

  • Cinekorn acquires Asia distribution rights of ‘Airlift’ from B4U

    Cinekorn acquires Asia distribution rights of ‘Airlift’ from B4U

    MUMBAI: Cinekorn Entertainment has acquired the Asian distribution rights of Akshay Kumar’s new film Airlift from B4U Television, which is the official international distributor of the film.

     

    Produced by Emmay Entertainment, Airlift is based on the true events of the world’s biggest evacuation from Kuwait in 1990. The film released on 22 January, 2016 and Cinekorn Entertainment is distributing the film in all major areas of the continent.

     

    Cinekorn Entertainment’s Kalapi Nagada said, “Asia has always been a splurging market for Hindi Films and the numbers are increasing day by day as more of non ethnic audiences have been getting glued to Hindi films. We have acquired the film from B4U Television, who is the official international distributor of the film Airlift. We are very positive and confident on the film since in the past Akshay Kumar with Singh is Bliing and Baby has become very popular among local audiences. In fact, we plan to go all out in terms of release spread for Airlift from the growing popularity of the past Akshay Kumar films.”

     

    Prior to this, Cinekorn acquired distribution rights for films like Jazbaa, Singh is Bliing, Happy New Year and Haider. These movies were screened in theatres in Sri Lanka, UAE, Malaysia and Singapore.

     

    Directed by Raja Menon, Airlift stars Nimrat Kaur opposite Kumar.

  • ‘Queen’ & ‘Haider’ dominate IIFA Awards; Subhash Ghai gets special award

    ‘Queen’ & ‘Haider’ dominate IIFA Awards; Subhash Ghai gets special award

    NEW DELHI: The Kangana Ranaut-starrer Queen and Shahid Kapoor-starrer Haider, both of which had won National Awards for 2014, dominated the awards at the glittering finale of the 16th India International Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Malaysia. Videocon

     

    Queen bagged awards for best film, best performance by Ranaut, and best story by Vikas Bahl, Chaitally Parmar & Parvez Shaikh.Haider was a winner for best performance by Kapoor, best performance for a negative role for Kay Kay Menon, and best supporting actress Tabu.

     

    Heropanti, which introduced Jackie Shroff’s son Tiger Shroff won two awards: one for best male debut by the junior Shroff and the best debut female for Kirti Sanon.

     

    Another film, which won two awards was Ek Villain: for the song ‘Galliyan’ by Ankit Tiwari and for male supporting actor Riteish Deshmukh.

     

    Umang Kumar won the best direction for Mary Kom though many had hoped lead Priyanka Chopra may win the best actress award.

     

    Contrary to expectations, Aamir Khan’s PK won just one award: for its director Rajkumar Hirani.

     

    The other winners were: Best debut direction: Sajid Nadiadwsla for Kick; Best music direction: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for 2 States; Best playback singer- female: Kanika Kapoor for Baby Doll (Ragini MMS2); Best performance in a comic role: Varun Dhavan forMain Tera Hero; and Best regional film: Lai Bhaari.

     

    Eminent film-maker Subhash Ghai was awarded for his Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema. “So many emotions I am going through, so many memories. That is why you fall, then rise, then rise again. Thank you, IIFA,” he said.

     

    Deepika Padukone won an award for IIFA Woman of the Year and Ranveer Singh recited a poem for her.

     

    The S Cross IIFA Awards was held at the Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For the first time ever, Bollywood’s hilarious duo- the talented actors Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor played host to the awards ceremony. The twosome won over audiences and industry members alike, leaving those present in splits with their witty quips, perfect comic timing and laudable on-stage camaraderie.

     

    Their opening performance was a medley of iconic Jodi songs – Mein Khiladi Tu Anaari, Dola Re Dola, Mere Do Anmol Ratan where the two donned outlandish costumes keeping the audience in tears of laughter. They were joined on stage by Rakhi Sawant, who took the entertainment quotient to another level.

     

    Bollywood’s ace dancers Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor stunned audiences with their performances and dance moves. More highlights of the night were Sonakshi Sinha, who who stole the show with her singing act, Parineeti Chopra’s mesmerising performance on Pareshaan, Baby Doll, Lovely and Drama Queen and Shraddha Kapoor’s act on Khalnayak Hu Mein, Choli Ke Piche Kya Hai and Om Shanti Om – a tribute to Subhash Ghai. Anushka Sharma gave a spell-binding performance on songs from her film Bombay Velvet.

     

    For the first time, S Cross IIFA Awards will be broadcast globally on Colors.

  • &pictures to premiere ‘Haider’

    &pictures to premiere ‘Haider’

    MUMBAI: &pictures, India’s premium mass Hindi movie channel, with an aim to engage and entertain the audiences will premiere the five National Awards winning superhit drama Haider on &pictures, this Saturday, 30 May at 8 pm.  The film that garnered a high degree of national and international acclaim features some of the most versatile actors including Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Irrfan Khan and Kay Kay Menon.

     

    Haider an inspirational work from one of the most prolific directors of our times, Vishal Bharadwaj,  is widely celebrated for its performances, music, screenplay and dialogues. The film which is a league apart from other films made on Kashmir, narrates a trying tale of a boy in search of his missing father interwoven with the miseries and atrocities of the residents of the region. Highlighting these aspect the channel has taken the creative route to promote the film with #HaiderAlagHai.

     

    ZEEL Deputy Business Head, Hindi Movie Channels Ruchir Tiwari stated, “A story of obsessive intertwined relationships, Haider is different in many ways. There might have been many films that captures the hearts of critics and masses alike but Haider is definitely one of the best stories you’ll ever watch on screen. Touted as a contemporary classic, brave and edgy the film deserved to be pegged with avant-garde pitch and #HaiderAlagHai surely brings out those prominent aspects of the film.  At &pictures, it is our constant endeavor is to engage our audiences through distinctive campaigns and initiatives and with the premiere of Haider the viewers are surely in a rare treat.”

     

    Speaking on the television premiere of Haider on &pictures, the spectacular Shahid Kapoor said, “Haider is the defining moment of my career. The movie is a wonderful amalgamation of emotions right from anger to love, friendship, betrayal and beautifully scripted by Vishal Bhardwaj. I’m extremely delighted that the movie is premiering on &pictures for people to watch it in the comfort of their homes.”

     

    Shradha Kapoor also spoke about her movie reaching out to the masses and said, “Haider is one of the finest films of Bollywood and a milestone in my career. The depiction of the state and people of Kashmir is by far the most beautiful I’ve ever seen in any movie and I’m fortunate to have been a part of this film. I’m glad that the movie will now reach out to a large number of Indian households for people to sit together and watch on &pictures. I’m certain that the viewers will love the movie kyunki picturein toh bohot banti hain lekin Haider alag hain.”

     

    Shot in the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, Haider scores a poignant and unconventional music by Vishal Bhardwaj himself.  Graced with Kashmiri folk instruments the melodies add an exquisite operatic quality to the movie.

  • ‘Haider’ sweeps IIFA Technical Awards

    ‘Haider’ sweeps IIFA Technical Awards

     NEW DELHI: The Shahid Kapoor starrer Haider has swept the Technical awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), bagging as many as six awards. 

     

    This year’s Videocon D2H IIFA Weekend celebrations are slated from 5 – 7 June in Kuala Lumpur.

     

    Awards won by Haider are Costume Designing (Dolly Ahluwalia), Background Score (Vishal Bhardwaj), Sound Mixing (Debajit Changmai), Sound Design (Shajith Koyeri), Production Design (Subrata Chakraborty & Amit Ray) and Make-up (Preetisheel Singh & Clover Wootton).

     

    Queen and Kick won two awards each. While Queen took home the award for Screenplay (Vikas Bahl, Chaitally Parmar, Parveez Shaikh) and Editing (Anurag Kashyap and Abhijit Kokate), Kick walked away with awards for Choreography (Ahmed Khan) and Special Effects – Visual (Reupal Rawal). 

     

    Ek Villian won for Song Recording (Eric Pillai) and PK got the honour for Dialogue (Abhijit Joshi & Rajkumar Hirani). The film 2 States won an award for Cinematography (Binod Pradhan) and Bang Bang took home an accolade for Action (Parvez Shaikh and Andy Armstrong).

     

    The IIFA Voting process is monitored by KPMG, the official auditors for the event.

     

     

  • Colors clinches IIFA Awards from Star

    Colors clinches IIFA Awards from Star

    MUMBAI: The six-year old baby, Colors is on a winning spree. The channel, which snatched Stardust Awards from Sony Entertainment Television (SET) in 2014, has now acquired the television rights to International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards from Star Plus, after 15 years.

     

    With this acquisition, Colors now has both, an Indian and international award show, in its kitty.

     

    The channel has partnered with Wizcraft International Entertainment to acquire complete broadcast rights of the show, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 5-7 June, 2015. 

     

    Colors will collaborate with IIFA to combine programming and marketing efforts to mount this year’s IIFA on a wider canvas reaching out to more viewers around 135 countries across all screens – TV, mobile and PC.

     

    Colors CEO Raj Nayak said, “Over the years, the IIFA Awards has become a global cultural phenomenon that has put Indian cinema on the global radar and we are proud to be associated with it. With the inclusion of IIFA Awards to our bouquet of offerings, Colors will now curate exceptional entertainment offerings capturing best of Indian film industry. IIFA Weekend will be beamed not only on Colors India but also on our international feeds including Rishtey bringing quality entertainment to our viewers’ fingertips.”

     

    Elaborating on this year’s IIFA Awards, Wizcraft International Entertainment director Sabbas Joseph said, “Since its inception, the concept of IIFA has evolved from becoming an awards evening to a weekend of festivities where the entire film fraternity comes together to celebrate the excellence of Indian cinema. This year, Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend includes events, which recognise the talent that is responsible for the grandeur and technical expertise making Indian films more relatable globally. Our association with the channel or the IIFA Weekend and Awards furthers our promise of providing the best entertainment avenues to viewers across the globe.”

     

    Recently, the awards announced the list of nominations with 2 States leading the list with a total of nine nominations. National award winning film Haider got eight nominations, while Rajkumar Hirani’s PK, which did wonders at the box office, garnered six nominations. Kangana Ranaut’s Queen has managed to garner five nominations in the popular categories.

     

    With events like IIFA Rocks, Magic of the Movies, IIFA World Premiere and the IIFA Awards, the weekend celebrates various elements such as fashion, music and world-class acting that make watching Indian films a truly magical experience.

  • ‘2 States’ leads IIFA 2015 nominations

    ‘2 States’ leads IIFA 2015 nominations

    MUMBAI: The 16th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards has announced the list of nominations in the popular category. The Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place at Stadium Putra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 5-7 June, 2015.

     
    Leading the polls is 2 States with nine nominations followed closely by Vishal Bhardwaj’s hard-hitting Haider, which garnered eight nominations. Rajkumar Hirani’sPK achieved six nominations and the naively stirring Kangana Ranaut starrer Queenreceived five nominations. Some of the other noteworthy mentions this year are Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and Ek Villain.

     

    Wizcraft International Entertainment director Andre Timmins said, “It is amazing how Indian cinema is growing strength by strength every year. It has been a spectacular year for Indian cinema across genres of films and a multitude of talent on and off screen. Some of the biggest films are contending for awards this year and the nominations reflect the talent and achievements of our Indian film industry.”

     

    Contenders for the Leading Role Male this year are Shah Rukh Khan (Happy New Year), Aamir Khan (PK), Hrithik Roshan (Bang Bang), Arjun Kapoor (2 States), Shahid Kapoor (Haider) and Randeep Hooda (Highway). The Leading Role Female category will see Deepika Padukone (Happy New Year), Priyanka Chopra (Mary Kom), Rani Mukherji (Mardaani), Anushka Sharma (PK), Kangana Ranaut (Queen) and Alia Bhatt (2 States) vying for the award this year.

     

    The best director category sees a host of nominees like Vikas Bahl (Queen), Vishal Bhardwaj (Haider), Rajkumar Hirani (PK), Abhishek Varman (2 States) and Imtiaz Ali’s (Highway).

  • Mikey McCleary bags best composer award for ‘Margarita, With a Straw’ at AFA

    Mikey McCleary bags best composer award for ‘Margarita, With a Straw’ at AFA

    NEW DELHI: Although India dominated the Asian Film Awards nominations with three Indian films shortlisted for seven awards, it managed to walk away with just one award: Mikey McCleary got the best composer award for Margarita, With a Straw.

     

    Korean talent received rounds of applause at a lavish ceremony in Macau, but the biggest prizes at the Awards went to the Chinese. 

     

    The Best film went to Lou Ye’s Blind Massage, while Ann Hui was named as best director for The Golden Era.

     

    The biggest cheers of the evening, however, went to the veteran Korean director Im Kwon-taek, who collected a lifetime achievement award.

     

    The event had been transferred from Hong Kong to Macau last year for the first time, and it is the second year the awards have been organized and presented as a joint effort by three film festivals — Hong Kong, Busan and Tokyo.

     

    A total of 42 Asian films competed for 14 categories.  

     

    From India, Haider had four nominations: Best Film, Best Director Vishal Bhardwaj, Best Supporting Actress Tabu, and Best Production Design.

     

    Kalki Koechlin was also nominated for her performance in Margarita, With a Straw.

     

    Court, which got the best National Film Award this year was nominated for director Chaitanya Tamhane’s screenplay.

     

    Im Kwon-taek is the longest-working director in South Korea, and has directed 102 films since 1962. His latest film Revivre screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival earlier this month.

     

    Past recipients of the AFA’s Lifetime Achievement Award include Amitabh Bachchan, Ann Hui and Raymond Chow.

     

    Im Kwon-taek (born May 2, 1936) is one of South Korea’s most renowned film directors. As of spring 2013, he has directed 101 films.

     

  • ‘PK’ wins big at the Renault Star Guild Awards 2015

    ‘PK’ wins big at the Renault Star Guild Awards 2015

    MUMBAI: Held at Reliance MediaWorks, the Renault Star Guild Awards 2015 announced the winners in film and television for the year 2014. The night was hosted by Kapil Sharma, who entertained the audience with his quick wit and rib-tickling humor.

     

    ‘PK’ won best film along with best director, best dialogue, best sound mixing and a special award for the more than 100 crore film. Shahid Kapoor won for best actor for his performance in ‘Haider’ while Priyanka Chopra walked away with the award for best actress in ‘Mary Kom’.

     

    Superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandes and Shahid Kapoor set the stage on fire with their magical performances.

     

    Rakesh Roshan received the lifetime achievement award that was presented to him by Jeetendra and Hrithik Roshan. Deepika Padukone walked away with the entertainer of the year award and Alia Bhatt won the Gionee most stylish youth icon award. The Star Plus shining superstar award went to Shraddha Kapoor.

     

    Renault India country CEO and managing director Sumit Sawhney said, “Renault India is happy to work together with the Guild and we are elated to celebrate the accomplishments of the Indian Cinema & Television industry. At Renault, we understand what it takes to think ahead, to win hearts of the audience and also win accolades from a proficient jury. We have always believed, both the Guild and Renault lay special emphasis on Driving the Change and are therefore a perfect fit with each other.”

    Talking about the awards, Star India COO Sanjay Gupta said, “Television and cinema are the two cornerstones of our entertainment ecosystem. Star Guild Awards are extremely prestigious as they are based on peer recognition by members of the Guild. We are delighted to host them once again and our viewers can look forward to an entertaining night on TV.”

     

    Gionee Smartphones India head Arvind Vohra said, “Cinema is one of the most important parts of our culture. It is one of the Passion Points which we as a brand want to get associated with because our consumers connect with it. SGA is one of the platforms which is created by the Film industry and recognizes the efforts of the industry across categories and functions. We at Gionee are honored to be a part of SGA in recognizing and appreciating the efforts of the film industry for adding entertainment, style and glamour to the consumer’s life.”

     

    Wizcraft International Entertainment director Sabbas Joseph said, “It gives us immense pride to partner with the Guild and celebrate the success of the best contributions to Indian Cinema & television.”

     

    The Renault Star Guild Awards 2015 co- powered by Gionee Smartphones and Ola Cabs will telecast on 18th January on Star Plus at 8pm.

     

    List of Awards & Winners

     

    Special Awards
     

    Lifetimes Achievement Award- Rakesh Roshan

    Films who made more than 100 Crore- Bang Bang, Ek Villian, Happy New Year, Holiday, Jai Ho, Kick, PK, Singham Returns & 2 states

    The Guild Presidents Awards- Highway , Mary Kom

    Gionee Most Stylish Youth Icon- Alia Bhatt

    Bajate Raho Dialogue of the Year by RED FM- Mary Kom

    AK ABAAS award for social consciousness in Cinema- Citylights

    Star Plus Shining Superstar Award- Shraddha Kapoor

    Hindustan Times Celebrity for a cause- Priyanka Chopra

     

    Click here for winners list

  • ‘Renault Star Guild Awards’ to felicitate finest of Indian cinema and TV

    ‘Renault Star Guild Awards’ to felicitate finest of Indian cinema and TV

    MUMBAI: The Film and Television Producers Guild of India today announced the Renault Star Guild Awards co- powered by Gionee Smartphones. In its Tenth edition the Renault Star Guild Awards ceremony will take place early January and will be broadcast on Star Plus.

    Instituted to commemorate extraordinary achievements in Indian Cinema and Television, the film and television fraternity congregates every year to celebrate and honor the best contributions and accomplishments in the industry and to celebrate their work in the previous year. The Awards honor excellence in the creative as well as technical categories.

    The nominations for the 10th edition of the Renault Star Guild Awards were announced today with Queen & PK leading the nominations tally in 10 categories, followed by 2 States, Highway & Haider.

    Rajkumar Rao (Citylights), Varun Dhawan (Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania), Arjun Kapoor (2 States), Shah Rukh Khan (Happy New Year), Shahid Kapoor (Haider), Randeep Hooda (Highway) & Aamir Khan (PK)have been nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role. In the Best Actress in a Leading Role category we have Kangana Ranaut (Queen), Priyanka Chopra( Mary Kom), Alia Bhatt ( 2 States), Deepika Padukone ( Happy New Year), Rani Mukherjee ( Mardaani), Alia Bhatt (Highway) & Anushka Sharma (PK) vying for the trophy.

    Speaking on the announcement, Mukesh Bhatt, President of the Film & Television Producers Guild of India said, “The Film and Television Industry has witnessed an incredible year in 2014 with as many as twelve debutant promising directors. We are very excited and look forward to the ceremony that will celebrate the best talent in the past year along with some incredible performances.”

    Sumit Sawhney, Country Managing Director & CEO, Renault India said “Renault India is happy to work together with the Guild and we are elated to celebrate the accomplishments of the Indian Cinema & Television industry. At Renault, we understand what it takes to think ahead, to win hearts of the audience and also win accolades from a proficient jury. We have always believed, both the Guild and Renault lay special emphasis on Driving the Change and are therefore a perfect fit with each other”

    The 10th Renault Star Guild Awards will be hosted by entertainer and standup comedian, the inimitable Kapil Sharma who is sure to raise the roof with his own special brand of humor and his unbeatable charm.

    Talking about the awards, Sanjay Gupta, COO, Star India said, “Television & Cinema are the two cornerstones of our entertainment ecosystem. Star Guild Awards are extremely prestigious as they are based on peer recognition by members of the Guild. We are delighted to host them once again and our viewers can look forward to an entertaining night on TV. “

    Arvind Vohra, India Head, Gionee Smartphones said “Cinema is one of the most important parts of our culture. It is one of the Passion Points which we as a brand want to get associated with because our consumers connect with it. SGA is one of the platforms which is created by the Film industry and recognizes the efforts of the industry across categories and functions. We at Gionee are honored to be a part of SGA in recognizing and appreciating the efforts of the film industry for adding entertainment, style and glamour to the consumers life”

    Sabbas Joseph, Director, Wizcraft International Entertainment said, “It gives us immense pride to partner with the Guild and celebrate the success of the best contributions to Indian Cinema & television. We are certain that the 10th edition of this prestigious awards ceremony will be a huge success and honor some of the finest talent in the industry today.”

    Conceptualized, produced, marketed and promoted by Wizcraft International Entertainment, the Awards will bring together the most celebrated stars of Indian Television and Cinema on one spectacularly star-studded stage.

    It is the only Award that restricts the voting process to the film and television fraternity in keeping with its policy of ‘By the Industry, For the Industry’. The Guild consists of over 160 members, who constitute some of the most powerful and influential luminaries in its sector. The winners of the Awards are chosen by the Guild’s members, making it one of the most credible and much revered accolades.

    The Renault Star Guild Awards 2014 co-powered by Gionee Smartphones will be a scintillating evening with the presence of the biggest and brightest personalities and an unbeatable glamour quotient. A special mention to our Associate Sponsors Donear, Cause Partner Hindustan Times promoting “Clean My City” under the aegis of  Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Industry Partner Prime Focus Studio, Support Partner Eros & Music Partner  T-Series for partnering the prestigious event.