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'Drive My Car' continues its winning spree, named best film by LA film critics
LAFCA announced its list of best achievements in film in 2021 through its Twitter account. In the best director category, LAFCA flipped the ranking, placing Campion ahead of Hamaguchi, who was voted the runner-up, reports 'Variety'.
'Squid Game', 'Hellbound', BTS success reflects West's acceptance of Korean culture
'Squid Game', a dystopian Korean drama series, has become the most-watched Netflix content of all time with more than 1.65 billion hours of viewing in the first four weeks after its release in September, reports Yonhap News Agency. The nine-part series is about contestants competing in deadly Korean children's playground games to win 45.6 billion won ($38.5 million) in prize money.
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' has third-best opening weekend ever for a Hollywood film
Reporting the development, 'Variety' said: "It was easily the best domestic opening weekend turnout of any movie in pandemic times. Prior to this weekend, no other Covid-era film had been able to cross even $00 million in a single weekend." It stands behind Disney's "Avengers: Endgame", which collected a historic $357 million in its 2018 debut.
Rapper Drakeo the Ruler stabbed to death in LA concert backstage brawl
The concert was to be headlined by performers such as Snoop Dogg, YG, the Isley Brothers and 50 Cent, but it was called off after the stabbing, although for some time, a DJ continued to play, even as attendees wondered what the delay between sets was about. 'Variety', quoting multiple reports, says a backstage brawl occurred at about 8.30 p.m. and a victim later confirmed to be Drakeo was taken to the hospital in a critical condition.
'Pushpa' blooms at the box-office, grosses Rs 116 crore in 2 days
Helmed by Sukumar, Mythri Movie Makers have bankrolled 'Pushpa'. The makers, who are buoyed with the kind of response 'Pushpa' has been receiving, bragged about the box-office collections of the action thriller. The mass entertainer's worldwide gross is reported to have crossed Rs 116 crore. Mythri Movie Makers took to social media to express their happiness over 'Pushpa' being a super hit.
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' smashes Indian BO record as it collects Rs 79.14 cr on Day 3
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted: "'#SpiderMan' is UNSHAKABLE and UNBEATABLE on Day 3… Fetches Rs 26 cr+ on *non-festival Saturday* in pandemic era is … Expect another big day today [Sun]… Thu 32.67 cr, Fri 20.37 cr, Sat 26.10 cr. Total: Rs 79.14 cr Nett BOC… Gross BOC: Rs 100.84 cr. #India biz."
Ben Affleck: I'm happier the more I'm around my kids
Affleck told 'Good Morning America': "The only biography that needs anything is written on the hearts of your kids. I will be long dead, and someone will ask my kids 'What was your dad like' and that is when I will know what my life was worth. "My life is better, and I am happier the more I am around my kids.
Delhi's CP, Ghazipur landfill hot destinations for Bollywood filmmakers
Hundreds of films have been shot in Delhi, be it Aamir Khan's 'PK' or Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. To shoot films in New Delhi, South, East and North Delhi, filmmakers have to pay a minimum fee to the respective corporations. For shooting anywhere in the New Delhi Municipal Council area and the jurisdiction of the three corporations, fees ranging from minimum Rs 75,000 to 2 lakh per day has to be paid.
Rajamouli: Soul of 'RRR' lies in flashback sequence with Ajay Devgn
Music has been a big asset in all of Rajamouli's films and music director Keeravani, who has scored the music for 'RRR', has a unique style when it comes to scoring music for films. Like most other music directors, Keeravani does not start with the beginning of the film but watches the entire film and then picks a point that touches his soul to start his re-recording.
Alia Bhatt mouths Balakrishna's viral dialogue at 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5' grand finale
As the winner of 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5' is to lift the trophy, India's biggest celebrities are to grace the event on Sunday. The producers unveiled a promo featuring the stars on Sunday before the event starts. Alia Bhatt, who is to allure the audience in S.S. Rajamouli's 'RRR', is seen interacting with the finalists of 'Bigg Boss Telugu 5'. As a part of the promo, Alia utters the viral dialogue from Nandamuri Balakrishna's hit 'Simhaa'. As Alia Bhatt utters 'Dhabidi Dhibide', the audience goes crazy in the promos.
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