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  • Weinstein Company acquires ‘The Eichmann Show’

    Weinstein Company acquires ‘The Eichmann Show’

    MUMBAI: The Eichmann Show starring Martin Freeman (Hobbit, Sherlock) has been acquired by the Weinstein Company for the US.

     

    Co-produced by India’s Sheetal Talwar (Vistaar Film Fund) with BBC and Laurence Bowen and Ken Marshall of Feelgood Fiction from the UK, the film directed by Paul Andrew Williams recounts the global transmission of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, one of the major organisers of the Holocaust, which was broadcast to over 37 countries.

     

    Bowen felt that the extraordinary story of how the Eichmann trial came to be televised and shown around the world has never been told. “By allowing Holocaust survivors to share their stories with a huge viewing audience, it unblocked whole strata of shame and denial. It literally changed history. We believe the BBC, Vistaar and Goldfinch helped us put together a project we are all extremely proud of.”

     

    The deal of the Weinsteins boarding the film was announced at the start of the 65th Berlin Film Festival’s market (EFM), and was struck by Content Media, the sales agency representing the film.

     

    Vistaar Film Fund managing director Talwar said, “We are extremely thrilled to have someone like the Weinstein’s who understand quality cinema on board. It only bolsters our faith that good cinema will always find good partners.”

  • IAF jolts Mausam release

    IAF jolts Mausam release

    MUMBAI: Looks like the Shahid Kapoor starrer Mausam has been mired by controversies.


    First, it was the cow scene that made the Censor Board to stop the exhibition of the film‘s promo. And now the Indian Air Force (IAF) has objected to certain action scenes in the film, in which the actor essays the role of a fighter pilot.


    The IAF has raised objection to an action scene in the film and has held back the No Objection Certificate (NOC) until the changes are made. Unless the IAF grants this film an NOC, the Censor Board will not accept it for review.


    However, producer Sheetal Talwar said this would not be possible at this late hour because it would require a re shoot and also affect the plot.


     
    While the IAF refused to discuss the details of their objection, spokesperson Wing Commander Gerard Galway said the change they sought was minor. “We have objected to only about 30 seconds of the film. Pankaj Kapoor has otherwise done a wonderful job of portraying an IAF officer and the entire movie is authentic.”


    Galway said that they had a healthy discussion with the director and producer over the objectionable part. “They were very gracious and agreed to do something about it. Once the scene is rectified, the NOC will be granted.”


    A love story starring Shahid and Sonam Kapoor, the film is scheduled to hit the screens on 16 September.