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  • ‘Superhero’ to be Hugh Jackman’s last X Men movie

    ‘Superhero’ to be Hugh Jackman’s last X Men movie

    MUMBAI: Much to the dismay of Wolverine fans all over, Hugh Jackman confirmed that his final appearance as Wolverine will be in 2017 with the movie X-Men Superhero in the third Wolverine spin-off film, reports Independent.

     

    The actor made the announcement while making an appearance on the American talk show Dr. Oz.

     

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, rumours of Jackman’s last appearance as Wolverine have been floating on social media ever since the actor uploaded a picture on Intagram with the caption: ‘Wolverine. One last time.’ 

     

    Over the years, Jackman was almost synonymous as Wolverine amongst the X Men fans worldwide. When the actor was asked his reasons for giving up such a character that has brought him so much love and respect, Jackman said, “It just felt like it was the right time to do it. And let’s be honest, 17 years. I never thought in a million years it would last, so I’m so grateful to the fans for the opportunity of playing it.”

     

    Jackman has starred in two spin-off films: X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Wolverine and is due to appear in a third. Wolverine III, as it is currently known, will be released in 2017. When Jackman finally says goodbye to his role in 2017, he will have appeared in nine movies as Wolverine.

  • Over 150 films in Mumbai Women Film Festival next month

    Over 150 films in Mumbai Women Film Festival next month

    NEW DELHI: ‘The Grand Seduction’ by Don Mckellar starring Taylor Kitsch (actor of X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Brendon Gleeson (actor of Edge of Tomorrow, Harry Potter, etc) is the opening film of the Mumbai Women’s International Film Festival (MWIFF) commencing from 6 December.

     
    Hosted by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and organised by Oculus Creations, it will continue till 13 December,

     
    The six days of screening will be held at Liberty cinema, Marine Lines; Carnival Cinema, Borivali and Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi.

     
    The festival will be showcasing 152 films judged by Jury members like writer of ‘Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl’ Devika Bhagat, editor of ‘My Name is Khan’ Deepa Bhatia, director of ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’ Nupur Asthana; Film ‘Bhool bhuliayya’ writer Manisha Korde, the ace ad filmmaker Shivendra Dungarpur and Director and producer Olivier Delahaye from France who has done films like ‘The Wooden Camera’, ‘Nothing But the Truth’, etc.

     
    “We have launched a collection of best films; documentaries, short films and feature films. The 2014 programme with a focus on German cinema will open a whole new corner of the cinematic universe to the audience. The women filmmakers will surely shine on the pink screen’, says Film Department head Ravi Hathalia announcing the schedule.

     
    The festival is also hosting a music concert on 12 December at Liberty Cinema, Marine Lines in association with MTV Indies. The festival will have independent artists and bands that are true to the music in their hearts and mainstream is not something they are drawn to.

     
    Furthermore, the festival is organising Industry Programme Conference that would highlight and provide insights to independent film makers on the most important lessons of ”Breaking In” into the movie business from the perspective of Industry Professionals.

     
    The ‘MWIFF Excellence Awards’ will celebrate the achievements of remarkable women who inspire those around them either through the media or films in their everyday lives.

     
    Apart from awarding the Women who have participated in the festival, the festival will felicitate Bollywood filmmakers from different departments.  

     

  • New Yorkite gets one year for piracy act

    New Yorkite gets one year for piracy act

    MUMBAI: A New Yorkite Gilberto Sanchez has been sentenced to a year in Los Angeles federal prison for illegally uploading and distributing a copy of X-Men Origins: Wolverine before the movie‘s premiere.


    Forty-nine-year-old Sanchez was sentenced on Monday by the court. The judge also imposed a year of supervised release and numerous computer restrictions.
     
    It is said that Sanchez pleaded guilty last March to one count of uploading a copyrighted work being prepared for commercial distribution.


    Prosecutors say that he admitted uploading a work print copy of the 2009 film about one month before it was released in theatres after which he publicised the upload on two websites.