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The legacy of heroin kingpin Frank Lucas, whose story was dramatized in the 2007 narrative feature American Gangster, is the focus of a forthcoming documentary film.

Pusherman explores Lucas’ life through the lens of the lore surrounding Black gangsters and is set for DVD release from Mvd Entertainment Group on June 24. Documentarian and author Legs McNeil directs and narrates the movie.

The film features interviews with Mark Jacobson, the journalist whose New York magazine story initially shed light on Lucas’ operation. Other figures included in the project are crime writer Michael Daly, hip-hop historian Fab 5 Freddy and culture pundit Darius James. Pusherman will delve into how Lucas helped to redefine the drug trade, in addition to what his story said about New York City power structures and how he was embraced by the music community.

“Pusherman is the best Behind the Music episode ever done about a non-musical figure,” says Jacobson.

Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi recently stirred up some excitement on his Instagram by posting a mysterious video that has fans buzzing about a potential sequel or re-release of his 2007 hit film ‘Awarapan’.

In the video, set to the tune of “Toh Phir Aao,” we see Hashmi’s character on a boat in a stunning location. He also releases pigeons from a cage, echoing a memorable moment from Shriya Saran’s character in the original film. A line from ‘Awarapan’ plays in the background, where Hashmi’s character expresses his willingness to sacrifice himself for a noble cause.

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He captioned the post with “Jumma Mubarak” and added the hashtag #Awarapan, which has only intensified the speculation among fans. While some are crossing their fingers for a sequel, others are thrilled at the thought of seeing the film back on the big screen.

Quick Links 'Gladiator II' Lacks Broad Audience Appeal 'Glicked' Isn't Quite the New 'Barbenheimer' 'Gladiator II' Is Too Expensive to Be Profitable

Gladiator II opens 16 years after the events of the blockbuster 2000 historical epic film Gladiator, which grossed $465 million at the worldwide box office and won five Academy Awards, including a Best Actor win for Russell Crowe’s iconic titular performance as Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius and Best Picture. Gladiator II, which was directed by Ridley Scott, stars Paul Mescal as Maximus’s biological son, Lucius, who seeks revenge against the Roman army and their leader, Acacius, played by Pedro Pascal, after the Romans invade Lucius’s home and kill his wife. With Crowe’s absence, the star power in Gladiator II is provided by Denzel Washington, who plays Macrinus, a former slave who mentors Lucius while also plotting to take control of Rome.

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The release of Gladiator 2 has sparked much discussion, particularly surrounding the performance of Paul Mescal, who plays the pivotal role of Lucius Verus. As the first major blockbuster of his career, following his acclaimed work in indie films, Mescal’s casting in Gladiator 2 was highly anticipated. However, his portrayal has been met with mixed reviews, with some critics and fans alike questioning his fit for such a demanding role.

Was Paul Mescal miscast in Gladiator 2? Paul Mescal in Gladiator II via Paramount Picture

In Gladiator 2, Lucius Verus returns to Rome after years spent abroad, seeking revenge against General Acacius (played by Pedro Pascal) for the death of his wife. The character’s journey is central to the film’s plot, with Lucius being thrust into the brutal world of gladiators. For Mescal, the opportunity to lead such a high-profile film was a big leap from his previous,...

The buzz has been steadily rising the last few weeks for Jon M. Chu’s Wicked Part I, the long-anticipated big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway show. In our weekly box office predictions column, we forecast the movie opening to $120 million, and the film opened just a little bit below that, with an estimated $114 million weekend. That makes it only the fourth film this year to open north of $100 million, and positions it well to keep earning big bucks over the upcoming holiday weekend. While it will see big competition from Moana 2, I expect Wicked to show big staying power, with it possible that the movie will end its domestic run north of $300 million, which is a significant number. While I was wary of it, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it (read my review), and audiences seem to agree, earning an A CinemaScore rating.

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The long (and we mean long) awaited swords-and-sandals sequel, Gladiator 2, has now been screened for critics, and the first reactions have begun to hit social media. So, will we be as entertained as we were way back when with the original Oscar-winning epic? Or does the follow-up lack the same impact as its acclaimed predecessor? Let's find out...

Promisingly, the vast majority of the reactions to the Ridley Scott sequel have been hugely positive, with Jillian Chilingerian of OffScreenCentral already calling for Hollywood icon Denzel Washington to get the Oscar.

Engrave Denzel Washingtons name on the best supporting actor Oscar for Gladiator 2 right this instance.

Scott Mantz, meanwhile, calls the follow-up the "real deal," and declares Gladiator 2 "worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor."

"Gladiator II is indeed the Real Deal! An epic sequel worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor great action, amazing visual effects, stellar performances across the board (esp.

Denzel Washington is a name synonymous with excellence in Hollywood. With a decades-long career, the legendary actor has captivated audiences with iconic performances in films like Malcolm X, Training Day, American Gangster, and Fences.

However, few know about the personal commitment Washington made early on that paved the way for his remarkable success. The actor made a conscious decision to step away from alcohol and the negatives of addiction. The road ahead was not straight or easy, but this decision helped him in the long run.

Denzel Washington’s secret to success: The power of choice

Denzel Washington became a legend in Hollywood due to his illustrious career. His movies ranging from Man on Fire, Training Day, and American Gangster to Malcolm X, raked in huge hits and made him a well-known figure.

Denzel Washington in Malcolm X | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

However, not everything came so easy in the...

Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington were once tapped to play leads in a spy thriller that saw David Cronenberg at the helm. The project never took off as the production house MGM ran into financial issues. This was during the 2008-09 period when Cruise badly wanted to make a comeback. Washington was riding on the success of playing a crime lord in American Gangster, while Cronenberg had A History of Violence and Eastern Promises to his name.

Tom Cruise in a still from Collateral | Credits: DreamWorks Pictures

The plan was to adapt Robert Ludlum’s The Matarese Circle into a film. The studio also acquired Ludlum’s sequel novel, The Matarese Countdown, intending to kickstart a franchise. It was the perfect time for all three names involved but the film was eventually scrapped along with a bunch of other films when MGM went broke.

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Denzel Washington's accent in Gladiator II has brought criticism to the actor and Ridley Scott's sequel, making it a controversial aspect of the 2024 movie. Once Scott found the right story for a Gladiator sequel, audiences were thrilled to see the collection of stars he could get involved with. This especially included bringing Denzel Washington aboard, marking a reunion between the actor and director over a decade after American Gangster. And by the time the film's marketing campaign kicked off, the anticipation of seeing the two-time Oscar winner's performance was incredibly high.

The Gladiator 2 trailers have shown plenty of Denzel Washington's character Macrinus. He is an arms dealer with a ruthless quality and grand ambitions. Between Denzel's effortless mixture of gravitas, charm, and regalness and the impeccable outfits he's wearing, Macrinus has all the makings of a powerful character that could steal the movie. However, one aspect of...

The 1932 Scarface is deserving of more recognition among its flashy counterparts. Despite being overshadowed by the 1980s remake, the original's gritty noir elements and rich subtext make it a top-tier gangster film. Scarface faced censorship issues and struggled with box office numbers, meaning it never properly had its day in the sun.

Respect is a recurring theme for the dons and crooks in gangster movies, and one classic 1932 release deserves more of it. For the better part of a century, Hollywood has obsessed over gangsters - those smooth-talking, free-living criminals rolling in cash, breaking the law, and being nice to their mothers. The romanticization of the gangster has resulted in stone-cold untouchables such as The Godfather, Goodfellas, and Scarface, as well as classics like American Gangster, The Departed, Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Once Upon a Time in America and countless others.

In such a crowded genre brimming with legendary titles,...

Kangana Ranaut, the Indian actor, filmmaker and member of parliament, is set to release her latest directorial and acting venture “Emergency,” a film that examines one of the most controversial periods in India’s post-independence history.

The Emergency, a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977, saw Prime Minister Indira Gandhi unilaterally declare a state of emergency across the country. The Emergency granted the Prime Minister authority to rule by decree, suspending elections and civil liberties.

This period was marked by widespread press censorship, restrictions on civil rights, and the imprisonment of political opponents. The government justified these extreme measures by citing threats to national security and economic instability. The Emergency ended in March 1977 when Indira Gandhi called for fresh elections and was voted out of power, leading to the first non-Congress national government since independence.

Ranaut, born nearly a decade after these events, explains her motivation for making and starring in the film: “I’m ’86 born,...

The following contains major spoilers for Duchess, available digitally on August 9. It also contains discussion of violence.

Duchess will be immediately recognized -- and loved -- by fans of British gangster movies or 1970s action films. It is best described as a cross between the movie adaptation of J.J. Connolly's crime novel Layer Cake and the Gina Carano-led action pic Haywire. While it's a star-making vehicle for Charlotte Kirk, who is not only the lead actor but co-writer and producer, it's enjoyable for anyone who likes a bloody good time.

The picture settles on the title character, who graduates from small-time thief to something much bigger after a chance encounter in a nightclub. What follows does not reinvent the crime movie wheel. The film knows exactly what it needs to give the audience, who can largely guess what's coming. But thanks to an interesting cast and complete commitment to its larger-than-life vibe,...

In Hollywood, everyone is forced to get used to missed opportunities, especially when one has been deep in the trenches trying to get a project made. There are many stories of actors and directors who were marginally close to landing a film before something fell apart ahead of production and things unfortunately didn't work out. Despite an impressive filmography, director Antoine Fuqua says that this very situation happened to him involving a project with Denzel Washington, and it's still one that gets to the filmmaker 17 years later despite having made five movies with Washington.

During the Directors on Directing panel at Sdcc put on by Collider, Fuqua sat alongside fellow director Roland Emmerich, and both filmmakers were asked if they had any projects they were close to doing that ultimately didn't move forward. Fuqua went on to explain that the 2007 film American Gangster, starring Denzel Washington, was the one that got away from him.

Kangana Ranaut has been openly critical of award shows, dismissing them as Trp-driven events where stars perform in exchange for awards. Emraan Hashmi, who also avoids these ceremonies, discussed his views on a podcast interview with Subhankar Mishra, and seemed to indirectly comment on Kangana’s stance.

When asked about his thoughts on award shows and if he considered them as pointless as Kangana does, Emraan responded, “Kyuki mila band ho gaya phir uske baad? Mujhe ek award mila I forget… for which I went to the award ceremony and mujhe iske baad iss cheez ka ek value pata chali ki iske peeche game kya hein. Agar aap perform kar rahe hein woh ek baat he… it is essentially a barter deal.” He suggested that perhaps Kangana’s criticism emerged after she stopped receiving awards. He explained that after attending an award ceremony and receiving an award, he realized the transactional nature of these events,...

Ridley Scott is taking audiences back to ancient Rome with the highly anticipated sequel, Gladiator II, set to release later this year. One of the film's stars, Joseph Quinn, recently shared his excitement over participating in the project, and heaped tons of praise on the legendary director he grew up idolizing.

In an interview with Men's Health, Quinn discussed working with Scott on the Gladiator sequel, and how he was inspired by many of Scott's legendary films. "He is a world builder. He creates these films that utterly transport you, and that is a very rare thing to be able to do," Quinn said. The 86-year-old director has been a pillar of cinema for decades, still churning out high quality films such as The Last Duel and his most recent effort, Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix. For Quinn, the director's work has played an instrumental part in his love for cinema.

Denzel Washington stars as a ghost lawyer seeking revenge in the 1990 comedy Heart Condition. The film explores themes of race, friendship, and redemption as a cop receives a heart transplant and undergoes a change of heart. Despite criticism for being a Blaxploitation film, Heart Condition features strong character development and comedic timing from Washington and Bob Hoskins.

Two generations have gotten to know American actor Denzel Washington for his groundbreaking roles as resilient Black men in drama and action movies, such as Malcolm X, American Gangster, or the Equalizer franchise. But few remember the 1990 comedy in which he starred as a ghost lawyer seeking revenge and those that do might prefer to forget it.

Its plot centers around a lawyer, Napoleon Stone (Denzel Washington), who died in an apparent car accident. After his heart is transplanted into the chest of a racist cop, Jack Moony (Bob Hoskins), Stone comes back...

Jay-Z and Nas’ earliest collaboration has finally gotten an official release on the reissue of — seriously — Shaquille O’Neal’s 1996 album, You Can’t Stop the Reign.

The song is called “No Love Lost,” and it features Shaq alongside Jay, Nas, and fellow New York City Mc Lord Tariq. But when the track was first released in the mid-90s, only Jay-Z and Lord Tariq appeared alongside the NBA star. Nas had written and recorded a verse for the song, but as O’Neal explained during a 2022 appearance on Drink Champs,...

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut, who was recently elected as MP from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, reportedly faced an altercation at the Mohali International Airport.

According to reports, a constable-rank Cisf officer allegedly slapped Ranaut during a frisking argument at Chandigarh Airport. The incident is currently under investigation by an inquiry committee comprising senior Cisf officers.

A video circulating on social media shows what appears to be the aftermath of the incident, which occurred in the security holding area of the airport.

Kangana Ranaut secured her parliamentary seat by defeating Congress rival Vikramaditya Singh with a margin of over 74,000 votes.

Kangana Ranaut transitioned to politics after an illustrious acting career. She made her film debut at the age of 17 in Anurag Basu’s 2006 film “Gangster” and has since earned critical acclaim for her roles in movies such as Queen, Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Manikarnika, Fashion, and Pangaa.

#KanganaRanaut slapped by a Cisf constable,...

Josh Brolin is an incredible actor who has graced several movies with his extraordinary talent and genius. Part of several acclaimed cult classics along with being a beloved Marvel star, Brolin still is underrated despite being in the industry for decades.

Josh Brolin | Credit: Siebbi/Wikimedia Commons.

However, before he broke into the mainstream, way before his popular portrayal of Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the actor was just another broke actor. In a recent interview, Brolin got candid and revealed how a paycheck from Ridley Scott’s American Gangster saved his career.

Josh Brolin Reveals American Gangster Saved Him From Ruin

Josh Brolin in American Gangster | Paramount Pictures

Josh Brolin is an incredibly versatile actor, who can seamlessly transition between roles, from the brooding intensity of his portrayal of Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to his deeply human performances in dramas. Known for movies like Deadpool 2,...

Get ready for an explosive episode of “United Gangs of America” airing on Vice, Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 9:00 Pm. In Season 1 Episode 4 titled “Gangster Disciples,” viewers are in for a gripping portrayal of the rise of a legendary gang and the two brothers determined to dominate Chicago’s streets.

As the episode unfolds, audiences are introduced to the ruthless world of the Gangster Disciples, a notorious gang with a storied history of violence and power struggles. Against the backdrop of Chicago’s urban landscape, two brothers emerge as formidable leaders, intent on asserting their dominance at any cost.

Together, they set the city’s streets ablaze with their brazen acts of defiance and intimidation, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. As their grip on power tightens, tensions escalate within the gang, leading to internal conflicts and deadly rivalries.

With its gritty portrayal of gang life and raw intensity,...

Denzel Washington is easily one of the most admired and respected influences in the entertainment industry, with a presence that never ceases to catch the attention of the entire room he walks in. And yet, he was very well humbled when he came in the presence of the late legendary actor best known for playing James Bond: Sean Connery.

Denzel Washington in 2 Guns. | Credit: Universal Pictures.

Interestingly enough, this happened at the Oscars, and the way Washington realized — even before the announcement of the results — that he had truly been defeated by the now-deceased actor on the biggest stage in Hollywood was through one simple act that was, perhaps, common for an actor as tremendously acclaimed as Connery: A 3-minute standing ovation!

Denzel Washington Recalls the Time He Got Humbled by Sean Connery

Although he started acting back in 1977, the movie that is regarded as the one that...

Morgan Freeman did not reach the heights in Hollywood by always playing Mr. Nice Guy. His ruthless decision to fire a famous rapper from one of his movies shows the actor’s commitment to his craft. In 2013, Freeman joined forces with Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, and Kevin Kline to star in the comedy film Last Vegas. The film was supposed to have rapper T.I. in a supporting role in the film.

A promotion poster for Morgan Freeman’s Last Vegas | CBS Films

However, during the table read of the movie, the rapper’s unprofessional behavior greatly disappointed the veteran actor. The Shawshank Redemption actor let him know the next day that he was out of the ensemble cast of the film.

Morgan Freeman Fired Famous Rapper From His Movie With Robert De Niro

T.I. in a still from Marvel’s Ant-Man | Marvel Studios

T.I., real name Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.,...

Kangana Ranaut Talks About Qutting Bollywood After Elections. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kangana Ranaut has entered elections this year and is busy campaigning as D-Day nears. She represents the Bharatiya Janata Party, or Bjp, from the Mandi Constituency in Himachal Pradesh. The actress is known for taking potshots at Bollywood personalities, and she has now made a bold statement about quitting acting if she wins the election. Keep scrolling for more.

Kangana debuted her Bollywood opposite Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja in Gangster by Anurag Basu. Over the years, she established herself in the film industry as one of the best actresses with movies like Fashion, Tanu Weds Manu, Queen, and more. She has also directed her upcoming film Emergency.

Kangana Ranaut has been busy in her election campaigns and has gained the spotlight for some of her statements. For example, a few days back, the actress compared her influence with mega-star Amitabh Bachchan.

Exclusive: Shooting is underway on Son of the Soil, a thriller from Action Xtreme out of Nigeria.

Conceived by Action Xtreme CEO Chee Keong Cheung, who directs and produces, the film follows former former Nigerian soldier Zion Ladejo, tortured by his past, who is forced to return to Nigeria following the tragic and untimely death of his sister. Determined to find those responsible, he embarks on a campaign of vengeance and in the process seeks redemption for his past actions.

It is being shot entirely on location in Lagos, Nigeria.

British-Nigerian actor Raz Adoti has written the script, takes on the lead role and is also producing. He is known for roles in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated Amistad, Paul McGuigan’s Gangster No. 1; Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down, Paul W. S. Anderson’s Resident Evil: Apocalypse; crime drama Haven, and the action horror Doom, starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino will Now Release On November 29, 2024. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino is one of the most highly anticipated movies this year. The sequel to Life In Metro has a boasting star cast of Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Konkana Sen Sharma, and more. The movie’s release date has gotten pushed yet again. The sequel will now be released on this date! Read more to find out!

According to reports, the movie is a spiritual continuation of Basu‘s well-received 2007 film Life in a Metro, which featured prominent performances by Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Konkona Sensharma, and Shilpa Shetty, among others.

The movie which was going to release on September 13 earlier, has now been pushed to November 29, 2024. The makers of the movie took to X (formerly Twitter) to make the official announcement.

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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is celebrating her birthday on Saturday. Over the years, Kangana has created a niche for herself because of her performances. The actress boasts of 4 National Awards and 1 Padma Shri. While she is set to make her 2nd directorial with her upcoming film ‘Emergency’, it’s some of earlier works that continue to charm the audience. The vintage Kangana, who once absolutely ruled the hearts of both the mass and the class audience, is something else. The kind which inspires a generation of actresses with her works.

As the actress soaks in the celebrations of her 37th birthday, here are 5 of her performances in her earlier films that have left a fine imprint:

‘Gangster’: The actress made her debut at the age of 19 with ‘Gangster’. While the film received a positive response from the audience for its music and storytelling, it was Kangana’s performance which...

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is celebrating her 37th birthday on Saturday visited the Bagalamukhi Temple in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, seeking blessings from the goddess, and said “mere bhi shatruon ka naash ho”.

The National Film Award winning actress, Kangana, who hails from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, made her film debut with the 2006 thriller ‘Gangster’, alongside Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja.

On the occasion of her birthday, the actress, who was last seen in ‘Tejas’, visited the Bagalamukhi Temple. It is dedicated to the goddess Bagalamukhi.

Taking to social media, Kangana shared a series of pictures from the temple.

The snaps show Kangana wearing a beautiful multicoloured Punjabi suit, which has hues of maroon, yellow, green and golden.

The birthday girl is flaunting her bright natural glow, and has opted for big green jhumkas as the accessory.

The photos features Kangana praying peacefully in the temple.

The post is captioned in...

When Kangana Ranaut Spoke About Facing Rejections In Bollywood! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kangana Ranaut is celebrating her 37th birthday today. She made her Bollywood debut in 2006 with Gangster, but the journey hasn’t been easy. The actress struggled with her English speaking skills and faced a boycott due to her remarks on nepotism. But do you remember when she exposed the industry and claimed she was treated like a dog? Scroll below for all the details!

Many would remember that Kangana won the Filmfare Best Female Debut award after her outing with Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja in Gangster. She went on to entertain fans with films like Woh Lamhe, Fashion, Raaz, and Life In A Metro, among others. Her journey towards owning the title “Queen” in Bollywood has been inspirational. But there were a lot of thorns and feuds with big shots, including Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, and Ranbir Kapoor.

Kangana Ranaut, poised for her directorial debut “Emergency,” has consistently demonstrated her artistic prowess across numerous films. Whether through her portrayal of unconventional characters or her involvement in daring scripts, the actress has embraced experimental cinema with enthusiasm. Her magnetic charisma and compelling screen presence have not only earned her critical acclaim but also translated into commercial success.

Kangana Ranaut, an illustrious figure in Bollywood, has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with her unparalleled talent and versatility. As she celebrates her 37th birthday, it’s an opportune moment to reminisce about the milestones she has achieved throughout her remarkable career.

Gangster (2006)

In her debut film “Gangster,” Kangana showcased her acting prowess, portraying the complex character of Simran with depth and conviction. Directed by Anurag Basu, the film garnered critical acclaim, earning Kangana widespread recognition for her stellar performance. Her portrayal of a troubled woman caught in a web...

Priyanka Chopra vs Kangana Ranaut vs Kareena Kapoor Khan Net Worth 2024 (Picture Credits: Instagram)

Every Bollywood buff from Gen Z will remember Jab We Met, Fashion, and Don. When we talk about these movies, we constantly get reminded of how talented Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kangana Ranaut, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas are. These beauties have come a long way and are among the highest-paid actresses in the industry. But who owns the highest net worth in 2024? Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

Kareena Kapoor Khan made her debut in 2000 with the film Refugee. On the other hand, Priyanka Chopra rose to immense fame with her big win at Miss World 2000. Her first feature film in Bollywood was The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003). Kangana Ranaut was an outsider and made her Bollywood debut with Gangster (2006).

The three leading ladies of Bollywood began their journey around the same time. But how...

Actress Kangana Ranaut is an ardent social media user, and on Saturday she gave an awwdorable glimpse of her furry friend ‘Pluto’, sharing how it just brightened up her day.

The ‘Queen’ of Bollywood, Kangana enjoys 9.7 million followers on the photo sharing application Instagram. She is often seen sharing updates from her professional and personal life, keeping her fans entertained with the posts.

The weekend post of the ‘Gangster’ fame actress is just heart melting, as it is a Reel video of her pet dog. In the video, we can see her pet playing in the house, lying on the sofa, sleeping, and cuddling with Kangana.

She captioned the video as: “My phone automatically made a reel of my lil girl Pluto and it popped up on my screen it just brightened my day …. Sharing it with you all, what a lil bundle of joy she is, I have shifted...

It was undoubtedly one of the best years for the Hindi film industry as 2023 saw many blockbusters and superhits across the spectrum of scale, budget and genre. While global megastar Shah Rukh Khan set the cash registers ringing with ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’, Sunny Deol too flexed his power at the box-office with ‘Gadar 2’ and currently the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer; Animal’ is having a dream run at the box-office.

The year 2024 too has many films in the pipeline which are highly awaited. Many of these films are a part of successful franchises across genres which lend them a greater degree of assurance in terms of success as legacy films mostly do well.

Let’s take a look at some of the most awaited films of 2024:

‘Fighter’: The year’s first big release is the Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor-starrer ‘Fighter’. The film has been directed by Siddharth Anand,...

Bollywood’s ‘Queen’ Kangana Ranaut reminisced about her ‘dreams’ and shared her learning of the year 2023, saying, that if one feels out of place, “remember you are on your way home.” Kangana made her acting debut in 2006 with the romantic thriller ‘Gangster’, starring Emraan Hashmi and Shiney Ahuja. Her popular work includes movies like ‘Fashion’, ‘Life..In a Metro’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘Krrish 3’, and others.

She has won two National Film Awards consecutively for Best Actress for playing an abandoned bride in the 2014 comedy-drama ‘Queen’, and a dual role in the comedy sequel ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’. In 2020, she launched her own production company, Manikarnika Films.

The actress is an avid social media user and has 9.4 million followers on Instagram. On Sunday, she took to the Stories section and penned a note, reflecting upon the year 2023.

She wrote: “I grew up with an inbuilt feeling of being out of place,...

Actor Emraan Hashmi has completed two decades in cinema, and has given some exceptional performances in a span of 20 years. The actor, who was once tagged by the media as a “serial kisser”, shattered the stereotype as he doled out terrific performances in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘Awarapan’, ‘Gangster’, ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Shanghai’ and many others.

As he receives more love from the audience for his latest release ‘Tiger 3’, which also stars Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, the actor spoke with Ians, about the importance of tentpoles for the economy of the industry, the paradigm shifts that have happened in cinema and entertainment, his preparation for his part of Aatish Rehman, an ex-Isi agent, and the tendency of the makers to play safe in huge film markets.

The actor told ians that the success of tentpoles is very important for the industry and called it “a domino effect.

Actor Emraan Hashmi has completed two decades in cinema, and has given some exceptional performances in a span of 20 years. The actor, who was once tagged by the media as a “serial kisser”, shattered the stereotype as he doled out terrific performances in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘Awarapan’, ‘Gangster’, ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Shanghai’ and many others.

As he receives more love from the audience for his latest release ‘Tiger 3’, which also stars Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, the actor spoke with Ians, about the importance of tentpoles for the economy of the industry, the paradigm shifts that have happened in cinema and entertainment, his preparation for his part of Aatish Rehman, an ex-Isi agent, and the tendency of the makers to play safe in huge film markets.

The actor told ians that the success of tentpoles is very important for the industry and called it “a domino effect.

Ridley Scott explains the 23-year gap between Gladiator and its sequel, revealing that the original sequel scripts were not up to par. Gladiator 2 will focus on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, as a grown adult years after the events of the first movie. Some original cast members will return, and new actors like Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal will join the cast, with a scheduled release in November 2024.

Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott explains why the epic sequel took so long to move forward after the original movie. The 2000 epic movie Gladiator was a massive commercial and critical success, climbing up as the second highest-grossing film of the year behind Mission: Impossible II. It received immense acclaim during the 73rd Academy Awards, where it notably won Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe as the enslaved gladiator, Maximus.

In an interview with Total Film magazine (via GamesRadar), Scott...

The Fall of the House of Usher is a dark modern take on Edgar Allen Poe's work, filled with familiar faces and exciting new additions to the cast. Carla Gugino stars as Verna, a shape-shifting demon inspired by Poe's "The Raven," bringing deadly consequences to the Usher family. The ensemble of fascinating characters, including Bruce Greenwood as patriarch Roderick Usher, brings this enticing horror story to life on Netflix.

The massive ensemble for The Fall of the House of Usher cast comes together to tell Mike Flanagan's latest horror miniseries on Netflix. Flanagan's partnership with Netflix has resulted in some standout horror series including The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. His latest miniseries is a dark modern take on Edgar Allen Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher while also taking inspiration from a variety of other works by Poe. The Fall of the House of Usher...

Actress Shraddha Kapoor on Saturday took to social media, and gave her fans a glimpse into her weekend by sharing a sneak peek of her song playlist. Taking to Instagram Stories, the actress shared a snapshot of her playlist, which was the popular track by Zubeen Garg ‘Ya Ali’.

The song is from the 2006 romantic thriller film ‘Gangster: A love story’, starring Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut and Shiney Ahuja in the lead.

The flick was directed by Anurag Basu, and produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt.

Sharing the photo of the song, Shraddha wrote: “Some songs just have a different kind of magic!!!,” followed with red heart emojis.

On the work front, Shraddha will be next seen in the highly-anticipated ‘Stree 2’ starring Rajkummar Rao, which is the sequel to the sleeper hit ‘Stree’.

The first instalment ‘Stree’ had garnered critical acclaim and became a surprise box-office success, leaving...

Mumbai, July 8 (Ians) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Saturday showered praises on Padma Bhushan and National award winning thespian, Sharmila Tagore for her performance in the streaming family drama ‘Gulmohar’, and termed her craft as ‘elegant’ like the ‘warmth of winter sun’.

In an Instagram story, Kangana shared a smiling picture of Sharmila and penned, “On a different note, I recently saw a lovely film ‘Gulmohar’, (I) was beyond delighted to see veteran super star Sharmilaji back on screen… her screen presence, voice modulation, nuances in her performance was like the warmth of winter sun… so beautiful and elegant.”

The Bollywood diva known for her role in ‘Gangster’, further expressed her desire to see one of the Hindi cinema’s finest actresses, Waheeda Rehman in a full fledged role.

“Now hoping to see Waheeda ji in a full fledged role soon… come on everyone let’s manifest this,” read Kangana’s post.

Mumbai, July 2 (Ians) The upcoming film ‘Metro..In Dino’ has finally got a release date after its announcement, and will now release on March 29, 2024. A romance drama, ‘Metro…In Dino’ navigates the many complexities of life and those that come with love and relationships in a modern society.

The sequel to the 2007 acclaimed drama film ‘Life in a…Metro’, the film is directed by Anurag Basu with music by Pritam, who also worked on the first one. Prior to this, Basu and Pritam have been long-time associates and have collaborated on various other projects such as ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Barfi’, ‘Gangster’ and ‘Ludo’ among others.

The pair’s collaborations have gone on to become highly acclaimed making them two of the best associates in Indian cinema, and their association can be compared to other grand duos, such as Rahman-Mani Ratnam and Anurag Kashyap-Amit Trivedi. The film will star an ensemble cast of Aditya Roy Kapur,...

RZA joined Russell Crowe on-stage with his band The Gentlemen Barbers on May 19th as part of the actor’s Australian pub concert series, the Indoor Garden Party.

The Wu-Tang Clan mastermind made his surprise guest appearance at The Bridge Hotel in Sydney as Crowe’s collective, which featured keys, trumpet, and a trio of backing vocalists, launched into the original tune “Let Your Light Shine.” The Oscar-winning actor and lead vocalist originally shared a studio version of the song in early May, but its live rendition stands as a worthy remix with its fresh RZA verse and slicker, bluesy edge from the live band. Watch fan-captured footage of the moment, plus a subsequent local news report posted by Crowe, below.

RZA and Russell Crowe’s creative partnership has spanned nearly two decades, though its typically manifested on film rather than the mic. The pair shared screen credits on 2007’s...

American Gangster, an epic crime movie starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, and directed by Ridley Scott, tells the compelling true story of Harlem crime boss Frank Lucas, leading many viewers to seek out other films like it. The film was a box office success, but hasn't reached the same levels of popularity as other films in the same genre, or from the same director or stars. Nevertheless, the film is sufficiently engaging that many audiences are interested in watching other crime movies like American Gangster.

The 2007 film is based off the true story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) a drug trafficking criminal who rose to prominence in the '60s and '70s, and the investigation into his affairs by Detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe). The film can be categorized into the genre of epic crime, which describes typically longer dramas surrounding the rise and fall of a criminal, usually...

Although he has appeared in less than 40 movies over his illustrious four-decade career, Joe Pesci has played some of the most memorable characters ever filmed. Look no further than his impressive work as Russell Bufalino in Martin Scorsese's powerful new gangster epic, The Irishman, which is currently available on Netflix. Pesci hadn't appeared onscreen since 2010 yet didn't miss a single beat. He may even give the best performance in the film!

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The question now becomes whether or not Bufalino ranks among Pesci's most memorable movie characters to date. Do you think he will? Find out below as we rank Joe Pesci's top ten greatest roles.

Megyn Kelly is (briefly) returning to her old stomping ground: The former Fox News host will visit Tucker Carlson Tonight for an interview on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

“She’s got a lot to say, and I hope you’ll watch,” Carlson teased to his viewers on Monday night. The appearance will mark Kelly’s first return to Fox News since January 2017, when she abruptly left the cabler to take on new hosting duties at NBC. (Later that year, after revelations that Fox News host Bill O’Reilly had reached a settlement with a colleague accusing him of sexual harassment, Kelly shared...

Batman fame Hollywood action director Paul Jennings who is also one of the action directors of War praises Rajat Poddar for this. When he came to the sets he was amazed seeing how the set has been designed keeping safety measures in mind. "I didn?t realize you guys have so much value for human safety?- says Paul Jennings.

Rajat Poddar, who has earlier worked as Production Designer for the films Barfi, Jagga Jasoos, Gunday, Gangster, Life in a metro, Baaghi etc says, ?Since the locations are tremendously action-based, so all the sets needed to be made in a very safe way with soft surfaces but keeping all surface textures, molding concepts intact .

We experimented on different kind of media, and after a couple of workshops, finally decided to use compressed rubber for the soft surface finish. All the textures, wood, stone, metal, were cast in rubber. The entire...

’Make Cinema Great Again!’ took place at CONNeXT in Ghent.

Film directors need to have more ambition and a unique cinematic vision to attract sales agents, distributors and ultimately a theatrical audience, agreed a group of European film industry experts at a debate at Flanders Image’s CONNeXT event in the Belgian city of Ghent on Tuesday (October 8).

“I’m looking for something singular, something different,” said Karin Beyens, head of acquisitions at France’s Diaphana Distribution. “Last year we bought Mid 90s and Girl, two films that give you a certain experience. You feel something when you see these films.

After a year in business, Korean indie sales company K-Movie Entertainment is looking to expand.

Headed by Sylvie and Sophie Kim, the company launched in August last year, in time to make Busan 2018, its first sales market. Since then it has enjoyed sales success with Lee Won-tae’s action thriller “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil,” starring Don Lee (aka Ma Dong-seok from “Train To Busan”).

Earlier this year it sold “Gangster” to WellGo USA for North America. It also licensed the film to Japan (Klockworx), Taiwan (Vie Vision Pictures), Germany, Austria and German-speaking Benelux (Splendid Film), Thailand, Cambodia and Laos (Logo Motion Pictures), India (Viswass Films) and worldwide in-flight (Encore Inflight).

From the same producers, K-Movie is now launching “Spiritwalker,” a fantasy horror about a man who wakes up in a different body every 12 hours. The company is screening a promo trailer from its booth in the Busan International...

The only thing more exhilarating and exhausting than HBO’s stunning summer drama “Euphoria” was its soundtrack. Wound through the sparkly noir soap opera of teens in a love-hate relationship with drugs, sex and themselves was this equally torrid and twilight-y musical tone — an undulating, wall-to-wall set of songs and score crowding around Sam Levinson’s vision of ordinary madness. That there was just enough room for airy, gospel electronica and overheated melodic house to hover atop the proceedings — with the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Bts, Fiona Apple, J Balvin and “Euphoria” actor-singer Zendaya among its often 20-plus songs her episode — was a miracle of music direction.

Labrinth made that miracle happen and created a score as hallucinatory as the images on the screen. The Brit-born dance floor producer and composer best known for bits of Rihanna’s “Unapologetic,” The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind the Madness,” and records by Skylar Grey,...

Thomas Shelby is back.

The Peaky Blinders, led by Cillian Murphy’s indomitable cap-sporting gang leader, are returning to Netflx.

Now onto season five, the latest round of Steven Knight’s acclaimed Brit series sees the gangster family reunited in 1929 as they deal with the fallout of the Wall Street crash. Tommy, meanwhile, is dabbling in politics as a Labour MP for Birmingham South, a move that sees him faced with a new enemy in Oswald Mosley (played by Sam Claflin), far-right founder of the British Union of Fascists Party.

As all six episodes of season five land on ...

She has been variously tagged the "Queen" of Bollywood, "box-office dynamo" and "one woman army", and habitually takes on Bollywood's bigwigs. Three-time National Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut makes no bones about ruling the industry with her craft, and says she always wanted to be somebody who is not a hero's sidekick.

Kangana ventured into the sparkling world of cinema as a teenager with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's "Gangster" in 2006. Years later she would feature in movies that she has carried on her shoulders, such as "Queen", the "Tanu Weds Manu" franchise and "Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi".

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Do the labels pressurise Kangana?

"I don't think so. When you finally get what you seek and what you long for, you shouldn't take it as a liability, isn't it? I have always wanted to be somebody who is not the hero's...