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  • John Abraham gets into film production

    John Abraham gets into film production

    MUMBAI: Though he had showed his inclination to get into film production a year ago, John Abraham has now announced the making of his first feature film titled Vicky Donor under his banner J A Entertainment that will be directed by Shoojit Sircar.

    Off late, Abraham has been producing a few commercials and has been contemplating branching out to feature films. Though he loved the subject on sperm donation and ventured to produce the project, he has clarified that he wouldn’t act in the film.

    Besides Vicky Donor, the actor has another project in the pipeline titled I, Me aur Main in which he plays the lead.

    Interestingly, the first time Abraham was inspired to support a project was in 2008 when he co-produced a documentary called Return of the Tigers by wildlife filmmaker and environmentalist Mike Pandey.

  • Rascals nets Rs 230 mn at BO

    Rascals nets Rs 230 mn at BO

    MUMBAI: Traditionally considered as a dull period for the box office till Diwali, the number of releases continues unabated.

    Rascals, despite Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn leading the cast and comedy specialist David Dhawan at the helm, fared poorly. Having opened reasonably well on Dussehra day, its slide started the very next day as reports of poor content spread. Even weekend collections were not up to the mark and the film took a steep dive today. The film did a net collection of Rs 230 million in its first four-day run at the box office.

    Love Breakup Zindagi and Sountrack suffered from lack of patronage with many shows being cancelled.

    Force fell far short of other South remakes with John Abraham enjoying very limited following and the movie having precious little to offer except action. The movie netted Rs 245 million in its first week.

    Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster got Rs 61 million in its first week.

    Meanwhile, Hum Tum Shabana failed to make a mark at the box office collecting a meagre Rs 19.5 million in its firstweek.

    Mausam rated as a failure, adding just Rs 31 million in its second week. The two-week total of the Shahid Kapur starrer is Rs 304 million.

    Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, with Rs 9 million collection in its fourth week, took its tally to Rs 588 million.

  • Release of Housefull 2 preponed to IPL time

    Release of Housefull 2 preponed to IPL time

    MUMBAI: Sajid Nadiadwala has preponed the release of his upcoming film, Housefull 2. The film will now be released by Eros International on 5 April instead of 1 June 2012.

    The reason of the postponement came in the wake of YRF’s decision to release their Salman Khan-starrer Ek Tha Tiger on 1 June. Nadiadwala didn’t want a clash with the release of a Salman Khan film. So he thought it better to prepone than postpone the release of Housefull 2.

    Housefull 2 is a comedy in true Sajid Khan style and stars Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and Riteish Deshmukh along with Asin Thottumkal, Jacqueline Fernandez, Randhir Kapoor, Zarine Khan, Shreyas Talpade, Boman Irani and Chunky Pandey.

    Nadiadwala’s move can also be seen as further emboldening of Bollywood’s decision to take the IPL head on. The League goes underway on 4 April. Early last week, Vidhu Vinod Chopra made open his plans to release Ferrari Ki Sawari on 27 April next year.

  • Force is an average action fare

    Force is an average action fare

    Force uses the tried and tested formula of good vs evil, honest cop vs the underworld.

    A remake of the Tamil film Kaakha Kaakha (also made into Telugu and Kannada), it packs the regular South formula of slotting romance and songs through most of its first half and going for no holds barred action otherwise.

    The action is brute, fast paced and gory at times. But then, that is its draw for it caters to the much deprived action film lovers.

    John Abraham is an undercover officer with the Narcotics Cell, with a nothing to lose attitude. He has nobody to mourn him if he were to sacrifice his life in the line of duty. He is a lethal combination of muscle and mind and believes in instant justice advocating finishing a criminal with a Rs 200 bullet rather than spending crores to keep him in jail.

    He is assigned to go after all the gangs that deal in narcotics in India and, with his team of three others, busts the four major gangs operating at four entry points of India. Soon he realises that the drugs are back in the market and he and his cell were only used to eliminate all the other drug barons so that a new gang led by two brothers, Mukesh Rishi and Vidyut Jamwal, could flourish as a monopoly.

  • John Abraham is Ultimate Nutrition’s brand ambassador

    John Abraham is Ultimate Nutrition’s brand ambassador

    MUMBAI: India’s nutrition brand, Ultimate Nutrition, has signed Bollywood actor John Abraham as its brand ambassador.

    This is the first time ever that Abraham, is going ahead and promoting a nutritional supplement brand.

    Abraham said, “It feels great to be associated with a brand that I truly support. Personal fitness and being healthy is one of the most important things that I believe in. I am more than happy to endorse Ultimate Nutrition because I have been using these products for years now and the results are clearly visible.”

    Founder of Paradise Nutrition Jayesh Mehta added, “We are immensely happy to have John as the brand ambassador of Ultimate Nutrition. We wanted a personality that represents the brand’s true philosophy in real life and hence we chose John Abraham as the face of Ultimate Nutrition.”

    Ultimate Nutrition (USA) VP Brian Rubino stated, “John Abraham‘s commitment to living a healthy and active lifestyle and his popularity from films make him a greater partner and spokes-model for Ultimate Nutrition in India.”

  • Reliance Entertainment to release I Me Aur Main

    Reliance Entertainment to release I Me Aur Main

    MUMBAI: Reliance Entertainment has bought the distribution rights of the John Abraham starrer, I Me Aur Main.


    I Me aur Main, produced by Shrishti Behl Arya and Goldie Behl under the banner of Rose Movies, marks the directorial debut of Kapil Sharma, son of noted astronaut Rakesh Sharma.


    The film is scheduled to hit the screens early next year.
     
    I Me Aur Main has been made in an urban setting and has something for everyone, comments Goldie Behl.


    The film also stars Chitrangada Singh, Prachi Desai and Zareena Wahab.


    Avers Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “I Me aur Main is an entertaining youthful film with a fresh and light touch.We are very pleased with the way the film is shaping and are confident it will deliver to the company’s vision of producing wholesome entertainers.”

  • John Abraham to endorse Philips’ Grooming Range

    John Abraham to endorse Philips’ Grooming Range

    MUMBAI: Entertainment marketing firm, Go Fish Entertainment, has roped in Indian actor, John Abraham, as the brand ambassador for Philips.

    Abraham will endorse the electronics company‘s Grooming Range for men.

    The ad campaign is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and presents five different looks of the actor. 
     
    The concept of the campaign highlights the special features of the products in a story format and presents Abraham sporting various styles. 
     
    Go Fish Entertainment director Sajay Moolankodan says, “Relevant celebrity associations play a very important role in a brand‘s success. John Abraham is a style icon who is known for his individual style. Infact ss soon as, we got a mandate from Philips on having a celebrity for this category, we were clear that John Abraham was the perfect choice to endorse Philips Grooming Range and take the brand‘s success to a newer height.”
     
    Abraham adds, “I always associate with products and brands which compliment my personality. I have always used Philips styling products and am thrilled to be associated with the launch of Philips Grooming Range in India.”
     

  • LG Mobile to spend Rs 400 mn for ‘Mobile Army’ campaign for WC

    LG Mobile to spend Rs 400 mn for ‘Mobile Army’ campaign for WC

    MUMBAI: LG Mobile will spend Rs 400 million for the LG Mobile Army marketing campaign aimed at the cricket World Cup. 
     
    LG Mobile will conduct roadshows across 38 cities and select 2,500 people as the LG Mobile Army, who will then get to see the matches. 15 lakh units of cricket merchandise worth $14 million will be distributed. The company expects to reach 500,000 people.
     
    LG India business head, mobile communications Vishal Chopra said, “The LG Mobile Army is an unprecedented initiative undertaken by the ICC and LG Electronics. The LG Mobile Army campaign intends to build on all the cricketing action and excitement during the World Cup. We are positive that this initiative will become an effective way to enter the spirit of local communities and bring alive the soul of sports”.
     
    At each match 50 fans will cheer for cricket live at the stadiums. Led by the cricketer Dinesh Karthik, and LG brand ambassadors Genelia D’Souza, John Abraham and Abhay Deol, this ‘mobile army’ will be selected through auditions in which the cricket fan has to showcase his/her love for the game through a ‘cricket celebration dance’, slogans/chants and for the LG Smartphone buyers who have a special wild card entry.

    TVCs have been done featuring D‘Souza and Abraham to spread awareness.
     

  • Times Now gets John Abraham on board for Fifa WC

    Times Now gets John Abraham on board for Fifa WC

    MUMBAI: As the world gears up for the Fifa world cup, Times Now, the English news channel from the Times Global Broadcasting stable, has unveiled its programming line-up panned over a month of football frenzy for its viewers.

    The channel has roped in Bollywood actor John Abraham, who will pick his favourites on a special half-hour segment The Goal, everyday from 11 -20 June. The show will also get all the action from the court straight from South Africa.

    Times Now anchors Ragini and Anand will also be joined by Scott O’ Donell , the former player of Australian team and the present coach of Cambodia, in the studios in Mumbai. Scott, with his expertise and experience, will analyse the game everyday for the viewers and also give a preview to the forthcoming game of the day.

    Times Now will also give regular updates in news bulletins at 11 pm and 11.30 pm.

  • John Abraham, Bhaichung in special programming on FIFA on IBN

    John Abraham, Bhaichung in special programming on FIFA on IBN

    NEW DELHI: The 19th FIFA World Cup will see special exclusive pre-tournament programming on CNN-IBN and IBN7 to capture the excitement leading up to the greatest sporting extravaganza.

    The varied programming includes The Beautiful Game on CNN-IBN which starts on 31 May and GOAL on IBN7 from 1 June. This special series will provide a 360 degree perspective of the key events leading up to the tournament by football expert and the country’s foremost football journalist Novy Kapadia. The programming will also feature an interview with celebrated footballer Bhaichung Bhutia and Bollywood star and football enthusiast John Abraham.

    The pre-tournament programming with Novy Kapadia will include a series of half hour specials on CNN-IBN and IBN7 which will have a detailed analysis of the strengths and weakness of different teams, their preparedness for as well as their chances at the World Cup. The show will also take a close look at players to watch out for and team rivalries. The programming on CNN-IBN will be telecast on weekdays from 31 May till 10 June at 10.30 pm and on IBN7 on weekdays from 1 June till 10 June at 6.30 pm.

    Additionally CNN-IBN’s award winning sports anchor Meha Bhardwaj in a special show will be seen in conversation with Captain of the Indian football team, Bhaichung Bhutia and actor and football aficionado John Abraham to be telecast on June 5 at 7.30 pm on CNN-IBN. This special will focus on players & teams to look out for at the world cup and the future of Indian football.

    Talking about the pre-tournament programming line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2010, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-In-Chief, IBN18 Network said, “Football has a massive fan following in India and we want our viewers to get the best of the game’s biggest event. We are happy to have on board Novy Kapadia, country’s foremost football journalist, as part of our special pre-tournament programming line-up. The depth of experience which Novy Kapadia brings with him will provide viewers with rare insights into both the game as well as the world’s greatest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup 2010.”

    Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7, said, “The extensive pre-event programming will cover all the key aspects that football fans would like to learn about before the actual tournament. From player profiles to the venues and team rivalries, we will provide our viewers with all the information and the behind the scenes action they desire before the FIFA World Cup 2010.”