With Captain America: The Winter Soldier putting up huge numbers, it may seem like we're already in the midst of the Summer box office season. Formally, though, the season kicks off on May 2nd with The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and then runs through the end of August.As is tradition here at Box Office Mojo, we're starting the season off with a list of predictions for the highest-grossing movies. Titles are ranked based on their domestic box office forecast, though foreign predictions are included as well.The Summer will likely be dominated by high-profile sequels like How to Train Your Dragon 2, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, X-Men: Days of Future Past and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. There's still plenty of room for original titles to break out, though, and comedies in particular should have a strong showing this year.Overall, though, the crop doesn't...
- 4/23/2014
- by Ray Subers <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
- Box Office Mojo
Vipul Shah's Holiday may have been in the news over wrong reasons of late, courtesy Pooja Bhatt's claim over the said title. But the latest update is something that will really be the sound of music to everyone's ears. Talking about music, the tinsel market is abuzz with the 'latest development' that Zee Music has now acquired the music rights of Vipul's Holiday. Readers may remember that Zee Music had gone out of business after delivering a handful of musical hits a few years back. With Zee acquiring the music rights of Holiday, the music wing of Zee is all set to be revived again. Despite repeated attempts to establish contacts with Vipul Shah and Reliance Entertainment (the presenter of the film), they chose not to respond. Watch this space for further developments.
- 3/18/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Mumbai, Feb 22: Filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, who is caught in a title tussle with Vipul Shah over his "Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty", says she is in a situation where "it's like paying hafta (protection money) and still being beaten up" by film associations.
Earlier this month, the actress-turned-filmmaker had shared how she was not happy with the title of the Akshay Kumar-starrer as she too had released a film titled "Holiday" in 2006.
Now, Pooja may initiate legal action against Shah and his co-producers Utv for the alleged infringement of copyright.
Pooja claims the title belongs to her, but Shah protests.
Earlier this month, the actress-turned-filmmaker had shared how she was not happy with the title of the Akshay Kumar-starrer as she too had released a film titled "Holiday" in 2006.
Now, Pooja may initiate legal action against Shah and his co-producers Utv for the alleged infringement of copyright.
Pooja claims the title belongs to her, but Shah protests.
- 2/22/2014
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
After the much awaited trailer of Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, hit the media, Pooja Bhatt has been fuming over the title of Vipul Shah's film. The actress turned producer claims that the title 'Holiday' has been registered with her for a while now and accuses Vipul of copyright infringement.
Pooja Bhatt had directed a film titled Holiday way back in 2006, starring Dino Morea and Onjolee Nair which was also the remake of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. The former actress also revealed that she was approached by Vipul Shah for rights of the title but she had rejected the idea. Pooja took to twitter to vent out her anger, as she writes, "First Thank You then Holiday! Akshay Kumar's producers have an affinity for the titles of my films. Gentle Reminder- 'Karma can be a bitch'! Vipul Shah approached me for Holiday & I refused.
Pooja Bhatt had directed a film titled Holiday way back in 2006, starring Dino Morea and Onjolee Nair which was also the remake of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. The former actress also revealed that she was approached by Vipul Shah for rights of the title but she had rejected the idea. Pooja took to twitter to vent out her anger, as she writes, "First Thank You then Holiday! Akshay Kumar's producers have an affinity for the titles of my films. Gentle Reminder- 'Karma can be a bitch'! Vipul Shah approached me for Holiday & I refused.
- 2/13/2014
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt is extremely peeved with the title of Akshay Kumar's films. Reason? Well, incidentally two of his films bear the same name, which Pooja had decided upon. And the films that we are talking about are Thank You and Holiday.While she made Holiday way back in 2006, Pooja had registered the title of Thank You for a remake of her father Mahesh Bhatt's film Arth. However, the film name was later used by filmmaker Anees BazmeeAs the...
- 2/12/2014
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 12: Actress-turned-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt is not happy with the title of Akshay Kumar starrer "Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty", as she too released a film titled "Holiday" in 2006.
She says that she had refused to share the title with producer Vipul Shah.
"Vipul Shah approached me for 'Holiday' and I refused. He approached (the) Guild (Film and Television Producers Guild Of India) - Rejected. Next stop? Imppa (Indian Motion Pictures' Producers Association) where he registered 'Holiday' with a tag line," Pooja posted on Twitter Wednesday.
"Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty" also stars Sonakshi.
She says that she had refused to share the title with producer Vipul Shah.
"Vipul Shah approached me for 'Holiday' and I refused. He approached (the) Guild (Film and Television Producers Guild Of India) - Rejected. Next stop? Imppa (Indian Motion Pictures' Producers Association) where he registered 'Holiday' with a tag line," Pooja posted on Twitter Wednesday.
"Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty" also stars Sonakshi.
- 2/12/2014
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Birthday shoutouts go to Casper Van Dien (above), who is 45, Rachel Griffiths is 45, Katie Holmes is 33, Sia is 38, and Christina Aguilera is 33.
76 people who came out publicly in sports in 2013.
No, Pope Francis Is Not the Lgbt Person of the Year
Well, here’s something new: A same-sex couple will marry atop a float during the Rose Parade, which I understand is football related, and not a tribute to St. Olaf.
I love Andy Roddick, and miss his swagger and Vpl on the tennis court, and now there’s finally a chance to see his hot adorkability off the court. Hollywood Game Night returns for a holiday special on Monday, and below you can see Jane Lynch lead the celebs (including Andy) in a round of karaoke.
Oscar winner (and faboo ally) Marlee Matlin is appearing on Glee this spring as a nationals judge (as herself). She tweeted out this fantastic preview.
76 people who came out publicly in sports in 2013.
No, Pope Francis Is Not the Lgbt Person of the Year
Well, here’s something new: A same-sex couple will marry atop a float during the Rose Parade, which I understand is football related, and not a tribute to St. Olaf.
I love Andy Roddick, and miss his swagger and Vpl on the tennis court, and now there’s finally a chance to see his hot adorkability off the court. Hollywood Game Night returns for a holiday special on Monday, and below you can see Jane Lynch lead the celebs (including Andy) in a round of karaoke.
Oscar winner (and faboo ally) Marlee Matlin is appearing on Glee this spring as a nationals judge (as herself). She tweeted out this fantastic preview.
- 12/18/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Prem, Pyaar, Mohabaat, Ishq… how many times have we heard those words in a Bollywood movie? And how many times has the scene when those beautiful words were spoken made you sigh with the thought that if that was only me….To celebrate the day of love aka Valentine’s Day we asked our writers, “Who would you love to be your Valentine?” Read on to see who they would Love to be romanced by today and well, if we are all honest, every day!
Spending Valentines with Shah Rukh, Ranbir & Shahid! – Avinash Sidhu
I would love Shah Rukh Khan’s character in Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to be my valentine. This was one of the first films I watched and I immediately fell in love with his character. A funny, flirty yet romantic lover who is brave enough to try and win over Simran’s father. I love how...
Spending Valentines with Shah Rukh, Ranbir & Shahid! – Avinash Sidhu
I would love Shah Rukh Khan’s character in Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to be my valentine. This was one of the first films I watched and I immediately fell in love with his character. A funny, flirty yet romantic lover who is brave enough to try and win over Simran’s father. I love how...
- 2/14/2013
- by BollySpice Team
- Bollyspice
#5. Interior. Leather Bar
Who: While everyone may be familiar with actor/director James Franco, they not be as aware of the filmmaker he’s paired with to direct Interior. Leather Bar, Travis Mathews. With a background in documentary, Mathews professes to use this and his Masters in Counseling Psychology to make films that focus on gay men and intimacy. He already has a series of short films about gay men and bedrooms and a well received 2012 feature film, I Want Your Love to his name.
What: His pairing with Franco on a project aims to recreate the lost 40 minutes of footage that William Friedkin was forced to cut from his controversial 1980 film Cruising.
Where: Franco’s interview also features a clip, while Franco’s co-director posted the trailer on his vimeo channel.
When: Shot in Los Angeles, CA over the course of a day in July, 2012, produced by RabbitBandini Productions...
Who: While everyone may be familiar with actor/director James Franco, they not be as aware of the filmmaker he’s paired with to direct Interior. Leather Bar, Travis Mathews. With a background in documentary, Mathews professes to use this and his Masters in Counseling Psychology to make films that focus on gay men and intimacy. He already has a series of short films about gay men and bedrooms and a well received 2012 feature film, I Want Your Love to his name.
What: His pairing with Franco on a project aims to recreate the lost 40 minutes of footage that William Friedkin was forced to cut from his controversial 1980 film Cruising.
Where: Franco’s interview also features a clip, while Franco’s co-director posted the trailer on his vimeo channel.
When: Shot in Los Angeles, CA over the course of a day in July, 2012, produced by RabbitBandini Productions...
- 1/17/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Mumbai, July 28: Pooja Bhatt wants "Jism 2" to be a game changer for her, just as the 1982 "Arth" was for her father Mahesh Bhatt.
"I hope 'Jism 2' will be my 'Arth'," Pooja, 40, told Ians.
Pooja has directed four films -- "Paap", "Holiday", "Dhokha" and "Kajraare" -- none of which worked any magic at the box office. With the erotic thriller "Jism 2", she is hoping for success, fame and acclaim.
"It's a coincidence that even I am at the same stage (as my father). Even he had made around four movies (before 'Arth') and.
"I hope 'Jism 2' will be my 'Arth'," Pooja, 40, told Ians.
Pooja has directed four films -- "Paap", "Holiday", "Dhokha" and "Kajraare" -- none of which worked any magic at the box office. With the erotic thriller "Jism 2", she is hoping for success, fame and acclaim.
"It's a coincidence that even I am at the same stage (as my father). Even he had made around four movies (before 'Arth') and.
- 7/28/2012
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Bollywood actor Dino Morea was in London recently and, Sunny Malik our very own Bollywood reporter caught up with him to talk about his upcoming production Jism 2, movies and more. The 36-year-old actor who was seen in films like Raaz and Aap Ki Khatir reveals why he has turned into a producer and is currently not working on a film as an actor. Dino also attended a fan meet and greet event at Chak 89 in South-west London before he flew back to Mumbai.
Welcome to London. What brings you back here?
Thank you. I have been invited for a dinner with the Royal family at the Windsor Castle. It’s a charity dinner.
How did that come about ?
I know the person who is doing the charity and I guess, I am invited because I am from Bollywood. (smiles)
What else have you been doing recently?
I have been busy...
Welcome to London. What brings you back here?
Thank you. I have been invited for a dinner with the Royal family at the Windsor Castle. It’s a charity dinner.
How did that come about ?
I know the person who is doing the charity and I guess, I am invited because I am from Bollywood. (smiles)
What else have you been doing recently?
I have been busy...
- 3/12/2012
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
He has done the romantic hero, played the sad scenes, the action stunts and has danced to the beat for some fabulous films including his first Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and I Hate Luv Storys. He has even done an indie adult comedy, a little film called Delhi Belly, which was a huge hit. Now with Yash Raj Films’ Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Imran Khan adds a flare for full on comedic situations to his list of his accomplishments on screen. Imran says that this role in Mbkd shows a completely different side to him as an actor. He has done funny before, but this made him reach and find out that he can do the loud, broad, flamboyant comedy scenes too. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, and also starring Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan is a musical com-rom, which takes you on a fun-filled ride of humour and romance,...
- 9/9/2011
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Sometime in between hearing The Pogues’ “If I Should Fall From Grace With God” in a minivan commercial and the words “Whaaaat the Fffff?” fully processing in my brain, I decided to cathertically compile the following list of the 20 Most Inappropriate Songs Ever Used In Commercials. This subject has been broached numerous times online before, but before doing some research (some Google, but mostly library microfiche), I had no idea just how widespread this phenomenon was. Prepare your “huh?”s now: 20. Wendy’s – “Blister In The Sun” by Violent Femmes Nothing gets people in the mood for some Value Menu chili quite like one of pop music’s most notorious masturbation songs! I love Wendy’s and make it a point to stop there on any road trip, but I’m not sure I’ve ever been quite… that… excited about the fry-Frosty combination. Could they not acquire the rights...
- 4/13/2011
- by Dan Hopper
- BestWeekEver
We’ve received all the covers for DC Comics July solicitations, including the long awaited Games, the New Teen Titans graphic novel from Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. And when I say long awaited, I mean two decades long– which kinda ties in with all the DC Retroactive titles coming out, including our favorite, Green Lantern reuniting the team of ComicMix contributors Dennis O’Neil and Mike Grell.
Take a look.
War Of The Green Lanterns: Aftermath #1
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Miguel Sepulveda
Cover by Dave Johnson
1:10 Variant cover by Doug Mahnke
The shocking consequences of the blockbuster “War of the Green Lantern” event have shattered the lives of Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner in ways no one will see coming.
Everything you thought you knew about the Corps is no more!
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the...
Take a look.
War Of The Green Lanterns: Aftermath #1
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Miguel Sepulveda
Cover by Dave Johnson
1:10 Variant cover by Doug Mahnke
The shocking consequences of the blockbuster “War of the Green Lantern” event have shattered the lives of Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner in ways no one will see coming.
Everything you thought you knew about the Corps is no more!
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the...
- 4/11/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Chicago – Holiday shopping season always inspires studios to try and find new ways to market their most successul films. If people loved a movie enough to buy it once, maybe they’ll buy it again with a few new special features and collectibles. Such is how we end up with releases like “The Hangover: Extreme Edition,” a cash grab that seems awfully quick considering most people probably bought the original Blu-ray less than a year ago. This is for hardcore fans only.
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
“The Hangover” is arguably the most successful comedy of all time at an amazing $467 million worldwide. With a sequel on the way next year, “The Hangover” proves that star power doesn’t need to drive every single hit and that word-of-mouth matters more than anything else. Last year, fans of the film were treated to a strong Blu-ray release drunk on the film’s success and loaded with special features,...
Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0
“The Hangover” is arguably the most successful comedy of all time at an amazing $467 million worldwide. With a sequel on the way next year, “The Hangover” proves that star power doesn’t need to drive every single hit and that word-of-mouth matters more than anything else. Last year, fans of the film were treated to a strong Blu-ray release drunk on the film’s success and loaded with special features,...
- 10/18/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sandeep Soparrkar, a well trained choreographer from Germany had come to India on a Holiday and ended up doing choreography for a Shyam Benegal film ‘Zubeida’. More famous for his dancing style in Latin American Ballroom dancing his forte remains limited in Bollywood. Nevertheless he has indeed created a niche for himself out here. Recently he was seen as a judge in ‘Little Masters -Dance India Dance’ along with Farah Khan and of course guest Mithun Chakraborty. Here in this telephonic interview he discuses about his journey in Bollywood in particular and about other aspects of choreography in general.
How did your journey as a choreographer begin in Bollywood?
You see I don’t belong to any filmy family in Bollywood. In fact I am a well trained choreographer from Germany who had come to India for a Holiday. Then it so happened that on a good friend’s...
How did your journey as a choreographer begin in Bollywood?
You see I don’t belong to any filmy family in Bollywood. In fact I am a well trained choreographer from Germany who had come to India for a Holiday. Then it so happened that on a good friend’s...
- 10/7/2010
- by babul.shah@sampurn.com (Babul)
- TellyCafe
Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and his daughter, actress-turned-director Pooja Bhatt, have been invited by Pope Benedict XVI to attend a papal meeting with artists from around the world in Vatican City this month.
The Bhatts will be among more than 260 artists—representing painting, sculpture, literature, music, dance, architecture, theater, and cinema—at the event, which will be held on November 21st in the Sistine Chapel—a room in the Vatican covered with Michelangelo's frescos, which are arguably the most famous examples of Western art.
Vatican officials said they hope the meeting will improve the Church's relations with the global artistic community and create opportunities for collaboration. While the Catholic Church was once a primary sponsor of art, the two have become, in the words of a Vatican spokesman, "estranged" in modern times, both for ideological and stylistic reasons.
The Vatican chose the invitees based on leadership in their fields, not religious background.
The Bhatts will be among more than 260 artists—representing painting, sculpture, literature, music, dance, architecture, theater, and cinema—at the event, which will be held on November 21st in the Sistine Chapel—a room in the Vatican covered with Michelangelo's frescos, which are arguably the most famous examples of Western art.
Vatican officials said they hope the meeting will improve the Church's relations with the global artistic community and create opportunities for collaboration. While the Catholic Church was once a primary sponsor of art, the two have become, in the words of a Vatican spokesman, "estranged" in modern times, both for ideological and stylistic reasons.
The Vatican chose the invitees based on leadership in their fields, not religious background.
- 11/16/2009
- The Bollywood Ticket
Everyone is enjoying the holiday here at PlanetdoorQ. We might be back later this weekend. We might all get drunk, hook up with hotties while singing the Star Spangled Banner and dance in the streets wearing nothing but sparklers and a smile. Until next we meet, enjoy the Holiday, be safe, and take a moment to remember all of those who lived, fought and died, for the hope, for the dream, for the reality of America.--Tann Declaration of Independence
Here is the complete text of the Declaration of Independence.
The original spelling and capitalization have been retained.
(Adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776)
The Unanimous Declaration
of the Thirteen United States of AmericaWhen, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station...
Here is the complete text of the Declaration of Independence.
The original spelling and capitalization have been retained.
(Adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776)
The Unanimous Declaration
of the Thirteen United States of AmericaWhen, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station...
- 7/4/2009
- doorQ.com
Hot on the heels of his new album's release, Mims exclusively shares to AceShowbiz about "a couple of records out of the album." Among the songs he thinks people should know are "One Day" and "Chasing Sunshine", both which are available to stream on his MySpace.
Speaking about "One Day" where he teams up with Bob Marley's son, Ky-Mani Marley, Mims says, "The one you need to think about this record is I don't really consider it as Hip-Hop record. I just consider it as something that is appealing to the masses." He adds, "It's gonna be something that hits everybody."
As for "Chasing Sunshine", which samples Marco Bosco's song "If I Don't Have You", Mims reveals that the song is fully arranged by orchestra. He states, "Shout out to Marco Bosco who actually did this record, it was arranged by orchestra, fifteen piece orchestra."
"One you need...
Speaking about "One Day" where he teams up with Bob Marley's son, Ky-Mani Marley, Mims says, "The one you need to think about this record is I don't really consider it as Hip-Hop record. I just consider it as something that is appealing to the masses." He adds, "It's gonna be something that hits everybody."
As for "Chasing Sunshine", which samples Marco Bosco's song "If I Don't Have You", Mims reveals that the song is fully arranged by orchestra. He states, "Shout out to Marco Bosco who actually did this record, it was arranged by orchestra, fifteen piece orchestra."
"One you need...
- 4/8/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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