Universal Pictures forthcoming movies in Jan 2015

UNBROKEN (Releasing 2nd January 2015)

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (Releasing 16^th January 2015)

THE BOY NEXT DOOR (Releasing 23^rd January 2015)

SEVENTH SON (Releasing in 3d and 2d on 30^th January 2015)

UNBROKEN : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT4fy2ed1So

Seventh Son Trailer 2: http://youtu.be/-s8rq9uu5DQ

Unbroken Trailer: http://youtu.be/OT4fy2ed1So

The Theory of Everything - Official Trailer HD: http://youtu.be/2KSYMNxZtB4

Cinemagoers Spooked by the real Woman in Black!

Cinemagoers Spooked by the real Woman in Black!

Hollywood promotions is India is definitely getting more innovative by the day and PVR Pictures sure knows how to market their films. To create a dramatic buzz for the upcoming horror film, The Woman in Black 2 : Angel of Death the distributors decided to spook cinema-goers. This past weekend people in Mumbai and Delhi who went to see UGLY were in for a spooky surprise before the movie began. A woman dressed in black with white smudged face and a torch passed through the cinema hall during pitch blackout. What followed was an array of screams, whistles and scares from the audience. This activity was repeated through the weekend to create buzz for the film. In addition, PVR also handed black roses to those who purchased tickets at select outlets as the prop forms for an important element in the movie.

Woman in Black 2 : Angel of Death is a sequel to the acclaimed horror flick of the same name from 2012. The second instalment will release in India on 3rd of January and has been regarded as one of the most anticipated horror films.

UNBROKEN in theaters on Friday, January 02, 2015.

Universal Pictures India present

 UNBROKEN

Directed by- Angelina Jolie

Starring- Jack O’ Connell, Domnhall Gleeson, Miyavi, Garrett Hedlon

Synopsis: As a boy, Louis "Louie" Zamperini is always in trouble, but with the help of his older brother, he turns his life around and channels his energy into running, later qualifying for the 1936 Olympics. When World War II breaks out, Louie enlists in the military. After his plane crashes in the Pacific, he survives an incredible 47 days adrift in a raft, until his capture by the Japanese navy. Sent to a POW camp, Louie becomes the favorite target of a particularly cruel prison commander.

Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT4fy2ed1So

PK enjoys the highest repeat audience ever

Experts state that, like all other Rajkumar Hirani films, his recent release, PK seems to be enjoying a very high repeat index. Infact, this time around it is the highest ever for any film in Hindi cinema.

The Aamir Khan starrer is a light hearted entertainer which can be watched with the entire family.​

Also, the film is written in a way that the viewer, in the middle of all the jokes and laughs does not even realize that the film had a takeaway; a social message.

Due to these reasons and a very strong word of mouth, the repeat viewing of the film is very high.

The film released on 19th December not just opened to a fantastic number at the box office, but also showed phenomenal growth with each passing day. We saw the highest rate of growth in this film. The film has even broken the record and collected the highest amount in the first week (182.58 cr) of its release which only reiterates the fact that a major chunk of the audience is going to the theaters to watch the film more than once.

Kamal Gianchandani, CEO PVR Pictures Ltd shares, “With values and ethics in flux around the world, families badly needed an outing which had a blend of entertainment & learning, ‘PK’ taps into this need on many levels and has swept cinemas across the world, whipping families into a frenzy”  

Ashish Saksena,COO Big Cinemas says, “Now that most films are essentially 3 days' affair, here comes PK with a terrific word of mouth. The collections are going up day by day and the weekday advance booking is also excellent. The film is now drawing a repeat audience, thanks mainly to the fact that PK, like all Rajkumar Hirani's films, caters to a strong middle class Indian audience and its humour is also very Indian in ethos. We expect PK to go ahead and become the most successful film ever....”

Rajender Singh Jyala, VP - Programming & Distribution said, “PK is an outstanding family entertainer with a strong message. We are getting lots of families for PK across our INOX multiplexes. With a strong word of mouth PK has already began attracting repeat audiences. All shows are almost full over the weekend across INOX multiplexes. As families and repeat audiences are coming for film, PK has all chances to emerge as a biggest Bollywood blockbuster.

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Bollywood Forthcoming Films of 2015

Alone

Release Date   : 16th January 2015
Producer: Panorama Studios, Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Prashant Sharma, Pradeep Agrawal
Director: Bhushan Patel
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover
i  (Hindi Dubbed Version)
Release Date   : 16th January 2015
Director: Shankar
Vikram, Amy Jackson and Upen Patel

BABY

Release Date   : 23rd January 2015
Banner : T-Series, A Friday Filmworks,Crouching Tiger Motion Pictures,Cape of Good Films
Director: Neeraj Pandey
Akshay Kumar, Tapsee Pannu, Anupam Kher, Rana Daggubati, Danny Denzongpa, Rashid naaz, Madhurima Tuli

Dolly Ki Doli

Release Date   : 23rd January 2015
Producer: Arbaaz Khan Production and Kinesis Films
Director: Abhishek Dongra
Sonam Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Rajkummar Rao, Pulkit Samrat

Hey Bro

Release Date   : 30th January 2015
Presentor: Matey moviez
Producer: Vidhi Acharya
Director: Ajay Chandhok
Ganesh Acharya, Maninder, Nupur Sharma

ROY

Release Date   : 13th February 2015
Banner: T Series
Producer: Divya Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar
Director: Vikramjit Singh
Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandes

Badlapur

Release Date   : 20th February 2015
Presented by: Eros International and Maddock Films
Producer: Dinesh Vijan
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Varun Dhawan, Nawazzudin SIddique, Yami Gautam, Radhika Apte and Huma Qureshi

Main Aur Charles

Release Date   : 13th March 2015
Presented by : Wave Cinemas Ponty Chadha
Produced by: Cynozure Networkz
Director: Prawaal Raman
Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda, Adil Hussain and Nandu Madhav

Leela

Release Date   : 10th April 2015
Banner: T-Series, Paperdoll Entertainment
Producer: Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ahmed Khan & Shaira Khan
Director: Bobby Khan
Sunny Leone, Jay Bhanushali, Mohit Ahlawat

Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon

Release Date   : Summer 2015
Banner: Venus Records and Tapes
Produced by: Ratan Jain - Ganesh Jain & Abbas - Mustan
Directed by: Abbas-Mustan
Kapil Sharma, Manjari Fadnis, Sai Lokur , Elli Avram, Simran Mundi, Varun Sharma, Sharat Saxena,Supriya Pathak, Manoj Joshi & Arbaaz Khan

 Courtesy :  UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS
(A division of Parag Desai Media Group) 

PK sets new records, becomes the highest week 1 ever

Rajkumar Hirani’s Aamir Khan starrer, PK collects Rs. 182.58 crore in it’s first week in India, making it the highest week 1 collection. 

The film opened at Rs. 26.63 cr on a working Friday and Saturday saw an upward growth of Rs. 30.34 cr. Sunday made a record breaking Rs. 38.44 cr. The first weekend saw the highest rate of growth for any big Indian cinema film.

Mondays’s collection was Rs. 21.22 cr, Tuesday was Rs. 18.85 cr and Wednesday’s collection was Rs.19.55 cr.

PK collected Rs. 27.55 cr on Thursday, making it the highest Christmas day collection for any movie.
PK set quite a few records in Hindi cinema; Highest non Holiday Monday collection for any Film (21.22 cr), Highest day 7 collection ever for any film. (27.55 cr), Highest Christmas Holiday collection ever and the Highest Opening Week for any Hindi Film- 182.58 cr.

The film has been loved and appreciated from audiences across the globe. 

B-Town spellbound by Anurag Kashyap's Ugly

Anurag Kashyap's Ugly, that released today, has got a positive response from industry folks.

The film was also acknowledged  at various national and international film festivals

Anurag recently held a special screening for his friends in the industry.

They were totally impressed by the film. The crisp storytelling, the performances and the technique  were various aspects of the movie caught their attention.

Ranbir Kapoor said, “It's gripping and poignant, and is probably Anurag's best work.“

Voicing the same thought, Anushka Sharma said, “It is the quintessential Anurag film -it tells a captivating story while exposing the dark secrets of its characters.“

It's not just the actors, directors too, were impressed with this dark tale. Zoya Akhtar stated, “He holds up a mirror and what we see there is a violent, greedy world. It's a cruel thriller that keeps you riveted till the end.“

In the same vein, Dibakar Banerjee stated, “The film shows the angry urban India with unflinching candour and energy .“

Vikramaditya Motwane, who has collaborated with Kashyap for over a decade now, said, “I think it's his best film since Black Friday. It's taut, dark, funny and real.“

Anurag was very happy to receive an encouraging feedback from them. 

2014: An Entertainment Extravaganza!

2014 has been a great year for the Hindi General Entertainment industry with content taking a new course and definition as COLORS went beyond the ordinary to touch viewers’ hearts with innovative and engaging programming avenues. As the curtains on the year draw to a close, 2015 comes with the promise of being an action-packed year, taking viewers to the next level of entertainment with its Colorful Palette of content.

A New Dawn : Some Heartwarming Tales

Udānn, the brainchild of creative genius and ace director Mahesh Bhatt which took flight on 18^th August, 2014, narrates the story of Chakor, a free-spirited young girl who is born during some unfortunate circumstances owing to which she finds herself victim to the social evil of bonded labour. Chakor (Spandan Chaturvedi) faces life’s menacing situations with positivity and determination. Chakor’s life turns around when she encounters IAS Officer Ishwar (Sandeep Baswana) who introduces her to education and nurtures her love for sports by encouraging her to pursue her passion for athletics. Chakor’s endearing story has been chalked out by award-winning writers Robin Bhatt and Javed Siddiqui, with support from a strong cast including Sai Deodhar-Anand, Sai Ballal, Rajiv Kumar, and Prachi Pathak among others.

COLORS came together with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms with their third television offering - a story of unrequited love – Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi which premiered on 24^th June, 2014. As childhood friends Ranvir (Shakti Arora) and Ishani (Radhika Madan) find themselves facing ups and downs in their lives which change the face of their friendship. The two friend turned foes, end up tying the knot in a marriage where even as Ranvir makes it evident that his love for Ishani is never-ending, Ishani continues to grapple with the past and what has transpired in her life. With Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi COLORS highlights the love-hate relationship and chemistry between the sweet and likeable Jodi of Ranvir and Ishani whose rooted values have been an instant hit with viewers.

COLORS kicked every evening starting 21^st July, 2014, with the story of the Shastri Sisters – Alka (Neha Pednekar), Anushka (Ishita Ganguly), Devyani (Sonal Vengurlekar) and Peeya (Pragati Chourasiya) who move from the quaint town of Kanpur to the country’s capital city of Delhi. As the girls absorb the culture of the new city, life continues to hurl challenges at them in the form of love, life, blues and landlord troubles. With Alka’s married life taking off, the focus is now on the budding love relationship between Ishita and Air-force engineer Rajat (Vijayendra Kumeria). With various elements creating difficulty in their union, the next chapter in their journey during the New Year will determine whether love will reign supreme or if the negative characters will tear them apart.

Front Runners

Sasural Simar Ka, the tale of two sisters Simar (Deepika Samson) and Roli (Avika Gor) reached the millennium markwhich was celebrated through a special episodic series shot in Hong Kong which reunited the show’s estranged lead pair – Simar and Prem (Dheeraj Dhoopar). Even as the show’s chartbusting content and the love-filled banter between Roli and Siddhant (Manish Raisinghan) continued to enthrall viewers.

Balika Vadhu also completed an astounding 1780 episodes. Continuing to remain socially relevant, Balika Vadhu spearheaded change as Shiv (Sidharth Shukla) and Anandi (Toral Rasputra) adopted their first child Amol (Shubham Jha).

Love Stories that hit it off with the viewers

With Beintehaa, COLORS explored a new taste of love set against the backdrop of Muslim milieu which reached its climax this year with Zain (Harshad Arora) and Aaliya (Preetika Rao) finally finding everlasting love in each other. The show had kicked off as Zain and Aaliya’s love-hate relationship gradually progressed to showcase their friendship which bloomed into uninhibited love. Zain and Aaliya’s chemistry found many fans, much like Rudra (Ashish Sharma) and Paro (Sanaya Irani) who ruled the roost with their sizzling jodi on Rangrasiya. Their complex relationship cemented the pathway for an intense saga filled with not only love but also a journey that engaged viewers at every step. Even as the seasons of love change with Zain-Aaliya and Rudra-Paro’s lives meet with a happy ending, their pairings have become an audience favourite earning them the legendary couple status on television.

Reality gets BIGGER

Khatron Ke Khiladi : Darr Ka Blockbuster

The most successful season of the show till date, Khatron Ke Khiladi: Darr Ka Blockbuster brought together 16 celebrity contestants as they battled it out under the expert guidance of stunt architect Rohit Shetty. A unique blend of thrill, fear and entertainment, the element of ‘Darr’ was amplified manifold as the stunt pushed the contestants’ boundaries unlike ever before making the show a true ‘Darr Ka Blockbuster’. After weeks of relentless stunts, actor Rajniesh Duggall proved his mettle as he emerged to be the winner of the show’s most challenging season yet and walked home with the title of being the ultimate Khiladi.

Bigg Boss Season 8 : A Zabardast Safar

Undoubtedly the most looked-forward-to television event of the year, this season of Bigg Boss, hosted by superstar Salman Khan intrigued viewers like never before. The television phenomenon – an unprecedented game of emotions – took contestants on a rollercoaster ride showcasing love, friendship, pain, tears and anger among others. Be it the introduction of the Secret Society comprising of 3 Unknown Faces, living in the confines of an uncomfortable plane with barely reclining seats as chair-cum-beds, or the budding romance between Diandra and Gautam, and Puneet’s aggressive behavior which led to his untimely exit and subsequent return while being punished in jail, this season of Bigg Boss has seen many ups and downs. The initial journey which started in the confines of an airplane has today reached the Bigg Boss house where the contestants continue their journey to emerge as the winner.

Comedy Nights With Kapil: Topping the Charts Week on Week

Taking the country by storm, Kapil Sharma’s popular show, Comedy Nights With Kapil, went on to gather more momentum as the show not only crossed the 100-episode mark but with the show’s social media presence attracting more than 15 Million Fans! Comedy Nights With Kapil took centre stage as Bollywood bigwigs such as Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, cricketers like  Virat Kohli, legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev graced the show for the very first time thereby making it the one-stop destination for celebrities looking for a platform to interact with their fans. The biggest highlight season, undoubtedly, was Comedy Nights With Kapil partaking in the celebrations marking the completion of 1000-weeks of the epic love saga, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge in the company of not only the movie’s leads Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol but also with the film’s supporting actors including Mandira Bedi, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher and Pooja Ruparel. The celebrity line-up on the show went beyond tinsel-town to include appearances by eminent personalities from the world of sports and journalism. The cast of the show also headed toDubai for a special weekend extravaganza which resulted in many accolades and much fanfare! 

Talent Infinito

COLORS’ premier talent reality show,India’s Got Talent made a comeback for its fifth season and beckoned the country’s most talented individuals through a ‘Shahi Farmaan’. Coming back to judge the show for a second season in a row were television’s royal trio comprising of the queen-bee Kirron Kher, the regal Karan Johar and the alluringly beautiful Malaika Arora Khan. After many rounds of competition and spending weeks on the edge, a stunning group comprising of 13 Kathak dancers called Raagini Makkar and Nadyog Academy emerged as the winners. Competition remained at its peak as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa came back for another season to showcase the ‘alag’ factor that made the contestants truly outstanding.  The neck-to-neck competition was further intensified by the inception of challengers this season that brought out the best in each contestant. Judges Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar, and Remo D’Souza, who returned for the third season, along with international guest judge Maksim Chmerkovskiy pushed the contestants unlike ever before. The finale saw Shakti Mohan, Mouni Roy, Karan Tacker and Ashish Sharma present some incredible performances at the end of which television hunk Ashish Sharma emerged as the winner.

Shows With A Midas Touch

Sunday evenings became synonymous with inspiration as COLORS introduced shows likeMission Sapne and The Anupam Kher Show – Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai as two motivational properties which encouraged viewers to lead more wholesome lives. While Mission Sapne allowed celebrities from different walks of life to step into the shoes of the common man for a day and earn their daily wage, The Anupam Kher Show – Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, inspired viewers to firmly believe in their dreams and move ahead in life successfully with a fair share of ups and downs. Both the shows were widely appreciated for their soulful content with viewers waiting with bated breath for the next season to launch and spread more smiles.

New Year Fiesta!

Got Talent World Stage LIVE

As an evening of talent and entertainment kicks off in front of a live audience for the first-time-ever, the Got Talent World Stage LIVE proved to be a starry affair as the most happening stars from Bollywood came together under one roof. The evening witnessed a sizzling Priyanka Chopra making an aerial entry for a spellbinding act. Varun Dhawan took the centre stage on a medley of chartbusting numbers while Jacqueline Fernandez looked piping hot in a little red dress as she captivated the audience with her seductive moves. Anchors Shah Rukh Khan and Manish Paul kept the viewers entertained with their rib-tickling humour as they introduced the spectators to some superlative talents from India as well as across the globe!

SETTING STAGE FOR 2015!!!

Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat

Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat brings to life the historic saga of Emperor Ashoka, which has never been seen or heard before on Indian Television. Through this show, COLORS narrates the incredible life of Emperor Ashoka, and his journey from being born in the woods to find his place on the throne as the Greatest Emperor in Indian history. The enthralling story with a powerful star cast including Pallavi Subhash, Siddharth Nigam, will come to your television screens in 2015.

Sansui COLORS Stardust Awards

2014 has been a smashing year for the Indian Film Fraternity and now, three entertainment giants – COLORS, Sansui and Stardust will be coming together for the first-time-ever to present the first, biggest and most credibleawards show: the Sansui COLORS Stardust Awards. The awards will celebrate the achievements and finesse in film-making that have been achieved in the year gone by. Taking the show to the next level will be some sizzling and high-voltage acts by Bollywood’s most entertaining and loved actors such as Shah Rukh Khan’s daring aerial perfomance, Kareena Kapoor’s tribute to the evergreen ladies of the Kapoor khandaan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene’s tribute to the most-loved Disco songs, Parineeti Chopra’s tribute to leading actors from the 80s, and Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Kapoor’s display of their Tevar among others. Adding more dazzle to the evening will be hosts Karan Johar and Riteish Deshmukh along with Saif Ali Khan as they create some rib-tickling moments that will leave the audiences clutching to their sides. Going beyond the conventional film awards, Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the International Icon of the Year Award recognizing his contribution towards the growth of the industry. All in all, Sansui COLORS Stardust Awards will be one grand affair to watch out for with all of Bollywood coming together to celebrate the hard work and determination of the teams and raise a toast to all the winners.

Khatron Ke Khiladi : Darr Ka Blockbuster Returns

Kicking off 2015 with a high, the action-packed adventure show makes a comeback on COLORS as Khatron Ke Khiladi: Darr Ka Blockbuster Returns. Rohit Shetty, who joined the Khatron Ke Khiladi family last season, is back again for yet another adrenalin-filled season that is ready to unfold in the breathtaking locales of Cape Town in South Africa. The new season promises to be bigger, edgier and scarier than ever before as contestants push their boundaries to emerge as the ultimate Khiladi. The line-up includes Sana Khan, Sagarika Ghatge, Ashish Chaudaray, Iqbal Khan, Rashami Desai and 8 more contestants along with the added twist of a challenger who, in the company of Stunt Wiz Rohit Shetty, are ready to take Cape Town, South Africa and viewers by storm!

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb review by ANIZ FILMVALA

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

review by

ANIZ FILMVALA

*****

 The third and final installment of the ‘Night at the Museum’ series is an ode of fantasy world, truly a Santa gift to kid’s world over. Enjoyable and a trip to utopia a run away to hassle free world.

Larry Daley [Ben Stiller] is back on a mission to save his favorite exhibits from the age old curse as to stop the tablet of Ahkmenrah from corroding. As the corrosion causes chaos during an opening event of a Museum of Natural History, the affected exhibits create mayhem and scare away the attendees.

Larry researches that the Ahkmenrah can be preserved back if he goes to the British Museum and confer with the parent Merenkahre [Ben Kingsley] of Ahkmenrah. By some means he convinces McPhee [Ricky Gervais] the curator of the Museum to get the permission of delivering some exhibits. As they reach British Museum host of new exhibits come to life and join them, eventually the adventure starts of restoring the Ahkmenrah as only the moonlight can stop the corrosion.

All the characters including late Robin Williams as Theodore Roosevelt, Attila the Hun, Sacagawea, Dexter the Capuchin Monkey, and Rexy the Tyrannosaurus skeleton and also Jedediah [Owen Wilson] and Octavius [Steve Coogan] from the earlier parts have been maintained a superb farewell bid to this unforgettable creatures given by Director Shawn Levy.

Cast
Ben Stiller as Larry Daley
Stiller also plays Laa
Robin Williams as Theodore Roosevelt
Owen Wilson as Jedediah
Steve Coogan as Octavius
Ricky Gervais as Dr. McPhee
Dan Stevens as Sir Lancelot
Rebel Wilson as Tilly
Skyler Gisondo as Nicky Daley
Rami Malek as Ahkmenrah
Patrick Gallagher as Attila
Mizuo Peck as Sacagawea
Ben Kingsley as Merenkahre
Dick Van Dyke as Cecil Fredericks
Percy Hynes-White as C.J. Fredericks
Mickey Rooney as Gus
Bill Cobbs as Reginald
Andrea Martin as Rose, an archivist.
Rachael Harris as Madeline Phelps
Brennan Elliott as Robert Fredericks
Anjali Jay as Shepseheret
Matty Finochio as Roman Sentry
Crystal the Monkey as Dexter

Ronit Roy , Rahul Bhat, Rohit Roy at the UGLY premier

‘Tu Har Lamha’

Mahesh Bhatt: ‘Tu Har Lamha’ is this year’s ‘Tum Hi Ho’

Khamoshiyan’s title track set the bar high for the next song from the film. And, ‘Tu Har Lamha’, has very well lived up to the expectations!

Featuring Sapna Pabbi and Ali Fazal, the romantic song is crooned by none other than Arijit Singh, who’s arguably going through his best career phase. The wonderful lyrics combined with Arijit’s soul-stirring voice make the song all the more special. In fact, we feel it’s one of Arijit’s best songs and is in the league of ‘Tum Hi Ho’ from Aashiqui 2. Sapna Pabbi and Ali Fazal’s amazing chemistry is quite palpable in the song. All these reasons are enough to make the song a potential chartbuster!

 The music of ‘Tu Har Lamha’ is composed by Bobby and Imran while the lyrics of the song are penned by Sayeed Quadri. 

 Says Mahesh Bhatt, “In their very debut, this musical team of Bobby & Imraan has hit a century. They have the energy and the resolve to be the next Nadeem- Shravan of the Hindi film industry.”

 Produced by Vishesh Films, and presented by Fox Star Studios. KHAMOSHIYAN is all set to release on 30th January. 

Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg_YAfyWQb0