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  • Miramax appoints ‘Black Swan’ EP David Thwaites as VP film

    Miramax appoints ‘Black Swan’ EP David Thwaites as VP film

    MUMBAI: Miramax has appointed independent producer David Thwaites in the newly-created position of vice president, film, effectively immediately.

     

    Reporting to Miramax executive vice president of film & TV Zanne Devine, Thwaites will head Miramax’s film production and development activities, as the studio continues its push into all new content areas, including film, television, acquisitions and co-productions.

     

    “I’m thrilled to be joining the fantastic team at Miramax. I can’t wait to begin working on Miramax’s rich and diverse development slate, and I look forward to bringing in new projects for all of us to dive into,” Thwaites said.

     

    Devine added, “We are very excited to boost our growing production and development activities with an industry executive of David’s caliber. David has great network reach, creative intuition and production savvy.”

     

    Thwaites most recently produced Crouching Tiger II: The Green Destiny. He also served as co-president of production at Phoenix Pictures, where he led the development of many projects like Black Swan, What To Expect When You’re Expecting, Shanghai, License To Wed, Miss Potter and All The King’s Men.

     

    Miramax’s next film is Mr. Holmes, which is directed by Academy Award winner Bill Condon and starring Academy Award nominees Ian McKellen and Laura Linney. The movie is set to release on 17 July, 2015. The 9th Life of Louis Drax with Jamie Dornan, Aaron Paul and Sarah Gadon is also in the release pipeline.

  • Romedy Now sets the festive season aglow this October

    Romedy Now sets the festive season aglow this October

    MUMBAI: One of India’s English General Entertainment channel, Romedy Now has the perfect celebration in store for viewers to magnify the Diwali bonanza. It has come up with three new properties – Welcome Goodness (Dusshera Special), Diwali Delights, and the Romedy Sparkler. Presenting the best series such as F.R.I.E.N.D.S., 2 Broke Girls and many more along with the best movies, Romedy NOW will make sure you have a truly terrific Diwali filled with happiness, love and laughter.

     

    This season, party it up with your favorite characters from Ally McBeal, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Two Broke Girls, Jake in Progress and Traffic Light. From two cupcake entrepreneurs, to three best friends at different stages in their life, Romedy NOW has the best guest list this October. Whether you’re hanging out with your favorite Manhattan gang, a hopelessly romantic lawyer or a Don Juan celebrity publicist, Romedy NOW is the place to be.

     

    Dusshera is a special time to remember the goodness and happiness that surround us celebrate every night at 9pm and 11pm. With a vibrant line-up featuring Spanglish, PS I love You, No Strings Attached, Grown Ups, 28 Days, Message In A Bottle, The Devil Wears Prada, That Thing You Do, Crazy, Stupid, Love and the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, join Romedy NOW for nine colorful nights of revelry culminating on October 3rd 2014.

     

    Gather your family and friends close and have a blast this Diwali with your favorite destination for love and laughter. Starting Saturday 4th October 2014, celebrate the joy of family and togetherness with a heartwarming line-up on Romedy NOW featuring The Family Stone, The Notebook, Guess Who, Madagascar, Monster-in-Law, Horrible Bosses, License to Wed, 17 Again, America’s Sweethearts, 28 Days, What’s Your Number and 27 Dresses. Gear up for a sparkling Diwali every night 8 PM onwards from 4th October to 23rd October 2014 with Diwali Delights, powered by Snapdeal.com.

     

    As the Diwali fireworks light up the night sky, join in the celebrations with the Romedy Sparkler this month – The Lucky One, powered by HUL. Do you believe in second chances? When fate protects marine Logan Thibault (Zac Efron) during combat and sends him travelling halfway across the world for a photograph, he finds everything he’s been searching for. Don’t miss the magic as a battered marine and wary, single mother learn to love again in this incredible story of fate and second chances on Saturday, 18th October 2014 at 11PM.