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  • Netflix Now Supports HDR on Windows 10

    Netflix Now Supports HDR on Windows 10

    MUMBAI: Netflix announced the addition of High Dynamic Range (HDR) support on Windows 10 for both the Edge browser and the Netflix app. With this update, Netflix members who have a supported device and a premium plan can enjoy amazing Netflix movies and shows in HDR. With HDR enabled, fans can immerse themselves in the delicious colors of Chef’s Table, the terrifying depths of the Upside Down in Stranger Things 2, and enjoy the upcoming Netflix film Bright starring Will Smith. And this is just the beginning! Today, we have over 200 hours of HDR entertainment, and in 2018 even more HDR PCs will enter the market and support the growing number of Netflix originals.

    This feature is the culmination of a multi-year collaboration between Netflix and a number of industry partners. Intel’s 7th generation and higher CPUs provide that capability needed to play the Netflix HDR10 encodes. In addition, both Intel and Nvidia developed GPUs that use 10 bits-per-channel for each of the RGB colors, increasing the color space that can be represented. With this new hardware available in consumer PCs, Netflix and Microsoft partnered together to put the software pieces in place. Microsoft added the necessary OS and browser changes in their Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and our engineers integrated against those APIs to complete the video player work.

  • Cannes jury to have nine members headed by Pedro Almodovar

    Cannes jury to have nine members headed by Pedro Almodovar

    NEW DELHI: The renowned American actor and producer Will Smith and famous French composer Gabriel Yared are among the members of the jury for the 70th Festival de Cannes under the presidency of Spanish director, screenwriter and producer Pedro Almodóvar. The Jury will be made up of eight key figures from the seventh art – cinema – coming from all over the world.

    Four women and four men will thus help Pedro Almodóvar select from among the films in competition. The winners will be announced on 28 May 2017 at the Closing Ceremony, following which the top award Palme d’or will be awarded in the presence of the winning team.

    The other jury members are: German Director, Screenwriter and Producer Maren Ade; American actress and producer Jessica Chastain; Chinese actress and producer Fan Bingbing; French singer, actress, screenwriter and director Agnès Jaoui; South Korean Director, Screenwriter and Producer Park Chan-wook; and Italian Director and Screenwriter Paolo Sorrentino.

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  • Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Smith’s fight for justice in ‘Concussion’

    Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Smith’s fight for justice in ‘Concussion’

    MUMBAI: Sony Le Plex HD brings the story of a doctor’s single-handed fight to save lives from brain damage with the premiere of Concussion. The movie airs on 18 December at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    Based in Pittsburgh, the movie is inspired by real life incidents in the early 2000 when the National Football League (NFL) players were suspected of dying due to brain degeneration or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The movie captures the relentless efforts of Dr. Bennet Omalu who constantly strives to save these players lives. Dr. Bennet Omalu, played by Will Smith, is fighting a tough battle against the NFL who are keen to dismiss his research on the long-term effects of repeated blows on the head of the players.

    The movie takes you to the times when living the American dream was fostered by one and all. Powerful dialogues paired with brilliant cinematography, Concussion boasts off great performances by Will Smith and veteran actor Alec Baldwin, which creates a masterpiece worth watching.

    Directed by Peter Landesman, Concussion is a gripping story with powerful dialogues and great performances. Produced by Ridley Scott, the movie has received rave reviews from the critics and audience both. Will Smith has also won numerous awards and nominations in the Best Actor category for his portrayal as Dr. Bennet Omalu.

  • Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Smith’s fight for justice in ‘Concussion’

    Sony Le Plex HD to premiere Smith’s fight for justice in ‘Concussion’

    MUMBAI: Sony Le Plex HD brings the story of a doctor’s single-handed fight to save lives from brain damage with the premiere of Concussion. The movie airs on 18 December at 1 pm and 9 pm.

    Based in Pittsburgh, the movie is inspired by real life incidents in the early 2000 when the National Football League (NFL) players were suspected of dying due to brain degeneration or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The movie captures the relentless efforts of Dr. Bennet Omalu who constantly strives to save these players lives. Dr. Bennet Omalu, played by Will Smith, is fighting a tough battle against the NFL who are keen to dismiss his research on the long-term effects of repeated blows on the head of the players.

    The movie takes you to the times when living the American dream was fostered by one and all. Powerful dialogues paired with brilliant cinematography, Concussion boasts off great performances by Will Smith and veteran actor Alec Baldwin, which creates a masterpiece worth watching.

    Directed by Peter Landesman, Concussion is a gripping story with powerful dialogues and great performances. Produced by Ridley Scott, the movie has received rave reviews from the critics and audience both. Will Smith has also won numerous awards and nominations in the Best Actor category for his portrayal as Dr. Bennet Omalu.

  • Pauline Fischer exits Netflix as VP original films

    Pauline Fischer exits Netflix as VP original films

    MUMBAI: Netflix’s Pauline Fischer has called it a day at the streaming service as the vice-president of original films. According to reports, Fischer is leaving her post in order to establish a business consultancy company. She will be transitioning out of the company over the coming weeks, and will remain as a consultant on active productions during this period.

    The streaming service’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos shared his opinion about Fischer’s departure in a statement. Sarandos opined that she has mounted an incredible slate of original films for Netflix and the team is grateful to her for getting this important initiative underway.

    He has also stated that Netflix, in the year ahead, will exclusively premiere David Ayer’s Bright starring Will Smith, War Machine from David Michod starring Brad Pitt, Bong Joon Ho’s Okja featuring Tilda Swinton, Jake Gylenhaal and Paul Dano; Our Souls at Night from Ritesh Batra starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, etc.

    Netflix will continue to build its original film initiative to give consumers around the world great new movies to enjoy when and how they want.

    Fischer joined Netflix in 2008 and has worked closely with Sarandos on building the company’s slate of acquired and produced new titles. Among the many projects she has overseen, Beasts of No Nation which reportedly was Netflix’s $12 million purchase in 2015 directed by Cary Fukunaga which coincided with the release on Netflix. She has also played a critical role in the Adam Sandler film The Ridiculous 6 and the Adam Wingard-directed Death Note.

  • Pauline Fischer exits Netflix as VP original films

    Pauline Fischer exits Netflix as VP original films

    MUMBAI: Netflix’s Pauline Fischer has called it a day at the streaming service as the vice-president of original films. According to reports, Fischer is leaving her post in order to establish a business consultancy company. She will be transitioning out of the company over the coming weeks, and will remain as a consultant on active productions during this period.

    The streaming service’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos shared his opinion about Fischer’s departure in a statement. Sarandos opined that she has mounted an incredible slate of original films for Netflix and the team is grateful to her for getting this important initiative underway.

    He has also stated that Netflix, in the year ahead, will exclusively premiere David Ayer’s Bright starring Will Smith, War Machine from David Michod starring Brad Pitt, Bong Joon Ho’s Okja featuring Tilda Swinton, Jake Gylenhaal and Paul Dano; Our Souls at Night from Ritesh Batra starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, etc.

    Netflix will continue to build its original film initiative to give consumers around the world great new movies to enjoy when and how they want.

    Fischer joined Netflix in 2008 and has worked closely with Sarandos on building the company’s slate of acquired and produced new titles. Among the many projects she has overseen, Beasts of No Nation which reportedly was Netflix’s $12 million purchase in 2015 directed by Cary Fukunaga which coincided with the release on Netflix. She has also played a critical role in the Adam Sandler film The Ridiculous 6 and the Adam Wingard-directed Death Note.

  • Romedy Now to air exciting line up for friendship day

    Romedy Now to air exciting line up for friendship day

    MUMBAI: Friends are the family that we choose and this Friendship’s day, it’s time to celebrate that bond with Romedy NOW. The channel known to celebrate the spirit of love and laughter is set to broadcast an exciting line-up with their property called ‘Best Friends Forever’. The movies in this property will air every Saturday, at 9:00PM, for the entire month of August.

    Friends are incredibly special people. They double up as bodyguards, adventure companions, partners in crime, and are people you share your pizza with. To celebrate this inexplicable bond, Romedy NOW will showcase four movies that perfectly illustrate the meaning of being #FriendsForever. The line-up on the channel will include movies like, Hitch, Sex and the City 2,Change-Up and My Best Friend’s Wedding.

    Starring Will Smith, ‘Hitch’ talks about a ‘Dating Guru’ that helps his clients woo the women of their dreams; however he fails at wooing his own love interest and is helped by one of his clients turned friend. Following this romantic comedy is ‘Sex and the City 2’, a travelogue of 4 girlfriends, who, on a trip to Abu Dhabi, experience the supportive bond of friendship as they are working up against the pressures of life and love. The third week of August brings the laughter roller coaster movie, ‘Change-Up’, where two friends, who secretly envy each other’s life, accidentally get an “exchange” to realize that life on the other side is not as rosy as they imagined. The last movie of the friendship’s special month is ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’, – a sweet comedy starring Julia Roberts, that encapsulates a friend’s emotional insecurity and a turmoil over having to “loose” their friend of their life to marriage.

    The line-up promises to be a complete roller coaster ride that celebrates the unique bond of friendship.

  • Romedy Now to air exciting line up for friendship day

    Romedy Now to air exciting line up for friendship day

    MUMBAI: Friends are the family that we choose and this Friendship’s day, it’s time to celebrate that bond with Romedy NOW. The channel known to celebrate the spirit of love and laughter is set to broadcast an exciting line-up with their property called ‘Best Friends Forever’. The movies in this property will air every Saturday, at 9:00PM, for the entire month of August.

    Friends are incredibly special people. They double up as bodyguards, adventure companions, partners in crime, and are people you share your pizza with. To celebrate this inexplicable bond, Romedy NOW will showcase four movies that perfectly illustrate the meaning of being #FriendsForever. The line-up on the channel will include movies like, Hitch, Sex and the City 2,Change-Up and My Best Friend’s Wedding.

    Starring Will Smith, ‘Hitch’ talks about a ‘Dating Guru’ that helps his clients woo the women of their dreams; however he fails at wooing his own love interest and is helped by one of his clients turned friend. Following this romantic comedy is ‘Sex and the City 2’, a travelogue of 4 girlfriends, who, on a trip to Abu Dhabi, experience the supportive bond of friendship as they are working up against the pressures of life and love. The third week of August brings the laughter roller coaster movie, ‘Change-Up’, where two friends, who secretly envy each other’s life, accidentally get an “exchange” to realize that life on the other side is not as rosy as they imagined. The last movie of the friendship’s special month is ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’, – a sweet comedy starring Julia Roberts, that encapsulates a friend’s emotional insecurity and a turmoil over having to “loose” their friend of their life to marriage.

    The line-up promises to be a complete roller coaster ride that celebrates the unique bond of friendship.

  • Tom Hardy drops out of ‘Suicide Squad’

    Tom Hardy drops out of ‘Suicide Squad’

    MUMBAI:  Directed by David Ayer, the all-star comic book movie, Suicide Squad, produced by Warner Bros. was slated to star Tom Hardy reprising the role of Rick Flagg, the leader of the group that consists of Batman villains- Deadshot, Joker, Harley Quinn, Boomerang and Enchantress.

     

    According to sources Hardy unfortunately had to make an exit due to date problems. The actor is currently shooting for The Revenant, co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and that shoot is now looking to last longer than initially planned.

     

    Upon hearing this, Warner Bros. has decided to cast Jake Gyllenhaal in replacement of Hardy. Gyllenhaal, who has gained popularity for his performance in the Nightcrawler, has previously worked with Ayer on the acclaimed police thriller, End of Watch. It is however unclear whether or not the actor will take it on.

     

    Based on DC Entertainment’s, the cast of Suicide Squad includes Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Jai Courtney and Cara Delevingne. The film is due to begin shooting mid-April in Toronto and is scheduled to release on 05 August 2016.

  • Stars commit to ‘Suicide Squad’

    Stars commit to ‘Suicide Squad’

    MUMBAI: An all-star roster of actors has joined Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action adventure ‘Suicide Squad’, bringing DC Comics’ super villain team to the big screen under the direction of David Ayer (‘Fury’).  The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures creative development and worldwide production president Greg Silverman.

     

    The film will star two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (‘The Pursuit of Happyness’, ‘Ali’, upcoming ‘Focus’) as Deadshot; Tom Hardy (‘The Dark Knight Rises’, upcoming ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’) as Rick Flagg; Margot Robbie (‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, upcoming ‘Focus’, the ‘Tarzan’ movie) as Harley Quinn; Oscar winner Jared Leto (‘Dallas Buyers Club’, ‘Alexander’) as the Joker; Jai Courtney (‘Divergent’, upcoming ‘The Water Diviner’) as Boomerang; and Cara Delevingne (‘Anna Karenina’, upcoming ‘Pan’) as Enchantress.

     

    In making the announcement, Silverman said, “The Warner Bros. roots are deep on this one.  David Ayer returns to the studio where he wrote ‘Training Day’ and brings his incredible ability to craft multidimensional villains to this iconic DC property with a cast of longtime Warner collaborators Will Smith and Tom Hardy, and other new and returning favorites: Margot, Jared, Jai and Cara.  We look forward to seeing this terrific ensemble, under Ayer’s amazing guidance, give new meaning to what it means to be a villain and what it means to be a hero.”

     

     Ayer is also writing the script for ‘Suicide Squad’, which is being produced by Charles Roven (‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy, upcoming ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’) and Richard Suckle (‘American Hustle’).  Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns are serving as executive producers.

     

     The film is slated for release on 5 August 2016.