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  • Oscars unveils stellar line-up of presenters

    Oscars unveils stellar line-up of presenters

    MUMBAI: This year’s Oscars will see a stellar line-up of presenters. 

     

    From Josh Hutcherson, Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Saldana, Octavia Spencer, Marion Cotillard, Benedict Cumberbatch, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Cate Blanchett, Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey to Lupita Nyong’o, the who’s who of Hollywood will take to the stage to present various awards this year.

     

    Cotillard, Cumberbatch, Streep, Winfrey and Witherspoon have all been nominated for the Oscars this year. Cotillard is nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for Two Days, One Night. She previously won an Oscar in this category for La Vie en Rose (2007). On the other hand, Cumberbatch is nominated for Actor in a Leading Role for The Imitation Game.

     

    Streep earned a record 19th acting nomination this year for her supporting role in Into the Woods. She previously took home Oscars for her lead performances in Sophie’s Choice (1982) and The Iron Lady (2011), and her supporting performance in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979). Streep’s previous Best Actress nominations were for The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981), Silkwood (1983), Out of Africa (1985), Ironweed (1987), A Cry in the Dark (1988), Postcards from the Edge (1990), The Bridges of Madison County (1995), One True Thing (1998), Music of the Heart (1999), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Doubt (2008), Julie & Julia (2009) and August: Osage County (2013). She also received Best Supporting Actress nominations for The Deer Hunter (1978) and Adaptation (2002).

     

    Winfrey is nominated for Best Picture as one of the producers of Selma. She was previously nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role for The Color Purple (1985). She received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2011.

     

    Witherspoon is nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for Wild. She previously won an Oscar in this category for the 2005 movie Walk the Line.

     

    Additionally, last year’s Oscar winners Blanchett, Leto, McConaughey and Nyong’o will also be seen presenting awards this year. “The great tradition of having the previous year’s Oscar-winning best actors and actresses in all four categories happily continues this year with the amazing quartet of Cate, Jared, Matthew and Lupita. We’re thrilled to have them back,” said show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

     

    Blanchett has been nominated for six Oscars and has won two, including last year’s award for Blue Jasmine. Her previous win was for Actress in a Supporting Role for the 2004 film The Aviator. Blanchett also received leading actress nominations for Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), and supporting actress nominations for Notes on a Scandal (2006) and I’m Not There (2007).

     

    Last year, Leto won the Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role and McConaughey for Actor in a Leading Role, both for Dallas Buyer’s Club. Nyong’o took home the Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role for 12 Years a Slave.

     

    The Oscars will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and will be held on 22 February.

  • Jennifer Lawrence named the most bankable star of 2014

    Jennifer Lawrence named the most bankable star of 2014

    MUMBAI: Jennifer Lawrence’ blockbuster films The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 and X-Men: Days of Future Past have made a total of $1.4 billion in the box office.

     

    The success of these films has made the 24 year old actress the most bankable box office star of 2014, according to Forbes magazine.

     

    Lawrence was listed ahead of Chris Pratt and Scarlett Johansson on Forbes’ annual list, which assigns rankings based on the year’s most successful films and the actors who starred in them.

     

    Pratt came in second with a combined $1.2bn, thanks to the financial success of comic-book fantasy Guardians of the Galaxy and The Lego Movie, in which he provided the lead voice role.

     

    Johansson made it to the third spot with a total of $1.18bn after appearing in superhero sequel Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Lucy and Under the Skin.

     

     

    Here is the list of top 10 highest-grossing actors of 2014:

     

    1. Jennifer Lawrence: $1.4bn (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – part one, X-Men: Days of Future Past)

    2. Chris Pratt: $1.2bn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Lego Movie)

    3. Scarlett Johansson: $1.18bn (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Lucy, Under the Skin)

    4. Mark Wahlberg: $1bn (Transformers: Age of Extinction)

    5. Chris Evans: $800m (Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Snowpiercer)

    6. Emma Stone: $764m (The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Magic in the Moonlight, Birdman)

    7. Angelina Jolie: $758m (Maleficent)

    8. James McAvoy: $747m (Days of Future Past, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby)

    9. Michael Fassbender: $746m (Days of Future Past)

    10. Hugh Jackman: $746m (Days of Future Past)

  • Scarlett Johansson to star in DreamWorks’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’

    Scarlett Johansson to star in DreamWorks’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’

    MUMBAI: Scarlett Johansson has been signed on to star in DreamWorks’ upcoming venture, Ghost in the Shell.

     

    The actress, who received accolades for her action lead in Lucy, will feature in the anime-based, live-action thriller directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Bill Wheeler.

     

    Produced by Ari Arad and Steven Paul, Ghost in the Shell is based on the Japanese comic book of the same name. The plot is about the exploits of a member of a covert ops unit of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission that specializes in fighting technology-related crime.

     

    Former DreamWorks executive Mark Sourian, will executive produce the movie, for which Johansson had reportedly, received an offer of US $10 million.

     

    Johansson’s upcoming film includes Avengers: Age of Ultron where she plays the Black Widow.

  • Scarlett Johansson coming soon on small screen

    Scarlett Johansson coming soon on small screen

    MUMBAI: Scarlett Johansson is all set to star in a new period drama for her first major TV role. According to media reports, The Lucy actress will play the lead in a limited series adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winner Edith Wharton’s classic 1913 novel The Custom of the Country.

     

    She has starred briefly in TV before, with stop-motion animated series Robot Chicken in 2005.

     

    The 29-year-old actress will be seen as a midwestern girl, Undine Spragg, who makes it her goal to reach the heights of New York high society by any means necessary in the early part of the 20th century in the series.

     

    According to the media reports, Johansson will also be the executive producer of the eight-episode period story.

     

    Besides Johansson, there is another big name attached to the project as Oscar-winning British playwright-screenwriter Christopher Hampton is on board to write the screenplay of the limited series.

     

    Johansson will next be seen in Avengers: Age of Ultron, before starring in spin-off movie Black Widow and Disney’s live-action CGI remake of The Jungle Book.

     

    Meanwhile, Johansson has been busy juggling work and motherhood after the star gave birth to her first baby with fiancé Romain Dauriac on 4 Sept.

  • Marvel Superhero debuts on UTV Action with the premiere of Iron Man I and 2

    Marvel Superhero debuts on UTV Action with the premiere of Iron Man I and 2

    MUMBAI: Gear up for an intense ride with Marvel’s highly anticipated epic superhero Iron Man in his armed suited glory with the premiere of ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Iron Man 2’ on UTV Action, India’s Home of the Warriors. Known to showcase the best of action flicks starring the world’s biggest heroes, UTV Action presents Marvel fans with their favourite legendary hero in action once more.

     

    Produced by Marvel studios, Iron Man is a superhero film about the billionaire philanthropist and industrialist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who uses his intelligence and ingenuity to develop an invulnerable robotic suit to fight evil after a life-threatening incident.  Stark discovers a deadly conspiracy that could destabilize the entire globe, and dons his powerful new suit on a mission to stop the villains and save the world.

     

    In the high octane sequel Iron Man 2, the world is now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man and billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts, and James Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies who are on a quest to destroy Iron Man.

     

    Starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, and Samuel L. Jackson this  Oscar nominated super hero sequel  and winner of the People’s Choice Award promises exhilarating action, smart comedy, fast-paced aerial stunts, dramatic energy and jaw dropping sequences.

     

    Don’t miss the thrilling action and catch the premiere of ‘Iron Man’ on 6th February and ‘Iron Man 2’ on 7th February at 8.45pm on UTV Action.

  • SodaStream unveils Scarlett Johansson as its first-ever global brand ambassador

    SodaStream unveils Scarlett Johansson as its first-ever global brand ambassador

    NEW JERSEY: SodaStream International has signed actress Scarlett Johansson as its first-ever Global Brand Ambassador. Johansson, a Tony winner and four-time Golden Globe nominee, will become the face of a new marketing campaign for the world’s leading home carbonation system. The multi-year partnership will kick-off when SodaStream premieres its first ad featuring Johansson during Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, February 2, 2014.

     

    “We are thrilled to welcome the remarkably talented Scarlett Johansson into the SodaStream family,” stated Daniel Birnbaum, CEO of SodaStream. “Scarlett is a long-time user and genuine fan of our products, a role model for healthy body image and a champion for environmental responsibility, making her the perfect choice for our global ambassador. She truly embodies our brand values and we are honored to have her join our team.”

     

    Johansson believes that being healthy is about commitment, determination, and self-empowerment. These core values emulate SodaStream’s mission to revolutionize the beverage industry by empowering people with easy-to-use, fun ways to enjoy better-for-you, better-for-the-environment bubbly beverages.

     

    The actress has loved sparkling water since childhood, which led her to discover SodaStream. Now a loyal user for years, Johansson has a soda maker in her home and is an enthusiastic fan of the brand.

     

    “I’ve been using the SodaStream products myself and giving them as gifts for many, many years,” said Johansson. “The company’s commitment to a healthier body and a healthier planet is a perfect fit for me. I love that the product can be tailored to any lifestyle and palate. The partnership between me and SodaStream is a no brainer. I am beyond thrilled to share my enthusiasm for SodaStream with the world!!”

     

    SodaStream empowers consumers to create their own carbonated beverages at home, just the way they like them. SodaStream soda mixes are available in over 100 flavors, and generally contain 2/3 less sugar, 2/3 less calories, no high-fructose corn syrup and no aspartame. With an innovative re-usable bottle, the SodaStream system drastically reduces the waste created by plastic bottles and cans; a true revolution in the way people consume carbonated drinks. The company is confident that in her role as Global Ambassador, Johansson will help consumers embrace home soda making as the future of the beverage industry.

     

    About SodaStream 

    SodaStream International is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of home beverage carbonation systems, which enable consumers to easily transform ordinary tap water instantly into carbonated soft drinks and sparkling water. Soda makers offer a highly differentiated and innovative solution to consumers of bottled and canned carbonated soft drinks and sparkling water. Our products are environmentally friendly, cost effective, promote health and wellness, and are customizable and fun to use. In addition, our products offer convenience by eliminating the need to carry bottles home from the supermarket, to store bottles at home or to regularly dispose of empty bottles. SodaStream products are available at more than 60,000 retail stores in 45 countries around the world, including over 15,000 retail stores in the United States. For more information please visit www.sodastream.com.

     

    Forward Looking Statement 

    This release contains forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of management. Such statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

     

    Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to expand into our target markets, including the United States; our ability to continue to develop or maintain our presence in retail networks; our ability to develop and implement production and operating infrastructure to effectively support our growth; the success of our marketing campaigns and media spending in terms of increased sales or increased product and brand name awareness; our ability to maintain our customer base in markets where we have an established presence; the risks associated with our reliance on exclusive arrangements for the distribution of our home beverage carbonation systems and consumables in each of the markets in which we use third-party distributors; our ability to compete effectively with other companies which currently offer, or may offer in the future, competing products; potential product liability claims if any component of our home beverage carbonation systems is misused; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; our being found to have a dominant position in certain markets which may place limits on our ability operate; risks associated with our being subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates; our potential exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities; our products being subject to extensive governmental regulation in the markets in which we operate; adverse conditions in the global economy which could negatively impact our customers’ demand for our products; and other factors detailed in documents we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

     

    About the Super Bowl ad production:-

     

     
    Agency: 

    Humanaut

     

    Titles: 

    Director: Bryan Buckley 
    Creative Director: Alex Bogusky / David Littlejohn 
    Copywriter: David Littlejohn 
    Art Director: Stephanie Galabert

  • The Lunchbox continues to wow audience worldwide

    The Lunchbox continues to wow audience worldwide

    MUMBAI: After wowing festivals worldwide and winning hearts in India, Ritesh Batra’s The Lunchbox, continues its winning trail. This time, it has won the Church of Iceland award at the Reykjavik International film festival, and the Best Director and Best Actor awards at saint jean de luz Film Festival (a French Festival).

     

    The film has now been selected in the official competition section of the prestigious BFI London Film Festival. In the 56th year of the festival, The Lunchbox that stars Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in the lead roles, will compete with some of the best films in the world including the Jesse Eisenberg-starrer The Double and the Scarlett Johansson-starrer Under the Skin. The festival will also screen Steven McQueen’s 12 Years A Slave and Alfonso Cuaron’sGravity in the Gala section.

     

    In another key development, Artifical Eye has bought the UK distribution rights of The Lunchbox. “We acquired the film both because we loved it and because we feel it will be loved by the UK audiences,” says Artificial Eye Managing Director, Louisa Dent.

  • Romedy Now brings love and laughter to Indian television

    Romedy Now brings love and laughter to Indian television

    MUMBAI: ROMEDY NOW, the brand new English entertainment channel from the Times Television Network, launches on september 22nd at 7 am, giving television buffs a whole new reason to turn on the telly. Encouraging viewers to get back to the key life values, ROMEDY NOW delivers a healthy dose of love and laughter to lighten up your life.

     

    With a top movie line-up of light-hearted entertainment, ROMEDY NOW promises to put you in the greatest of moods. From date nights to bridezillas, sit back and unwind with some of the best feel-good movies from Hollywood.

     

    Who can resist a good cat fight between two best friends? Catch best friends turn bridezillas as Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway discover and re-discover where their friendship stands with a dream wedding in Bride Wars on Sep 27 at 9 pm.

     

    Men may be from Mars and women from Venus, but catch the cast of cult film He’s Just Not That Into You tell it like it is. With a star cast that includes Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Scarlett Johansson, tune in to some dynamic performances on Sep 22 at 9 pm.

     

    Don’t miss the ensemble cast of Jessica Alba, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Biel and Julia Roberts in Valentine’s Day on Sep 28 at 9 pm. Watch as their lives cross paths to reveal a truly romantic story.

     

    Jennifer Aniston delivers yet another power-packed performance in Love Happens as the free-spirited florist who falls in love with a bestselling novelist. Catch the twist in the tale and watch how love has the power to conquer all on Oct. 4 at 9 pm.

     

    When two single adults step up to take care of their best friends’ orphaned girl, they learn that being parents is the toughest job in the world. Tune in on Sep 27 at 10.40 pm to watch the vivacious Katherine Heigl work on her motherly instincts in Life as we know it.

     

    Love. Laugh. Live and tune in to ROMEDY NOW on September 22, 2013!

  • Sequel of Avenger to roll early next year

    Sequel of Avenger to roll early next year

    MUMBAI: Filming of the sequel of Avengers Assemble will begin later this year with the film set to roll early next year.
     
    Though the film‘s plot and cast have not been revealed, but it will be written and directed by Joss Whedon, who had directed the first installment.
     
    Stars of the original who might return include Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury and Chris Evans as Captain America.
     
    The film is scheduled for a 2015 release.

  • Jessica Biel to play Vera Miles in Hitchcock film

    Jessica Biel to play Vera Miles in Hitchcock film

    MUMBAI: Jessica Biel will play actress Vera Miles in Alfred Hitchcock And The Making Of Psycho. James D‘Arcy is being asked to join the cast to play the role of Anthony Perkins.

    The film has Anthony Hopkins playing Hitchcock while Helen Mirren will play his wife, Alma.

    It may be remembered that Miles played Lila Crane, the heroine of the 1960 horror classic who visits the Bates Motel in search of her missing sister Janet Leigh, the role to be portrayed by Scarlett Johansson.