SAM MENDES RETURNS TO DIRECT BOND 24

 

Director’s Follow-Up to SKYFALL™, the Highest-Grossing Film in the Longest Running Film Franchise, to Arrive in Theaters on October 23, 2015 in the UK and November 6, 2015 in the US 

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 11, 2013 – Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, EON Productions; Gary Barber, Chairman & CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Michael Lynton, CEO, Sony Entertainment, Inc, and Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that Daniel Craig will once again return as the legendary British secret agent in the 24th James Bond film and Sam Mendes will also return to direct the screenplay written by John Logan.  The film is set for release in UK theaters on October 23, 2015 and in US theaters on November 6, 2015.  

SKYFALL™, the 23rd James Bond film, took in $1.1 billion worldwide and set a new mark as the highest-grossing film of all time in the UK; it was the best-selling Bond film on DVD/Blu-ray and was the most critically acclaimed film in the history of the longest-running film franchise. 

Commenting on the announcement, Wilson and Broccoli said, "Following the extraordinary success of SKYFALL, we're really excited to be working once again with Daniel Craig, Sam Mendes and John Logan.”

 "I am very pleased that by giving me the time I need to honour all my theatre commitments, the producers have made it possible for me to direct Bond 24. I very much look forward to taking up the reins again, and to working with Daniel Craig, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for a second time,” said Mendes. 

Barber added, “We are thrilled to reunite the extraordinary talents of director Sam Mendes with our star Daniel Craig for the next great Bond adventure.” He added, “As evidenced by the phenomenal success of our last collaboration with EON Productions and Sony, the incredible legacy of this 51-year-old franchise continues to amaze.” 

Lynton and Pascal said, “It’s a privilege to work on the Bond films. EON, John Logan and Sam Mendes have come up with an extraordinary follow up to SKYFALL and we, along with our partners at MGM, can’t wait to share this new chapter with audiences all over the world.” 

About Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions

EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond films as well as all worldwide merchandising.   EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company which makes the James Bond films.   The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with twenty-three films produced since 1962.  Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli and have produced some of the most successful Bond films ever including CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE and SKYFALL. 

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and distribution of film and television content globally. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content.  In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels. For more information, visit www.mgm.com. 

About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com. 

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Huma Qureshi Interview

Actor Huma Qureshi who made her debut in critically acclaimed Gangs of Waseeypur, made a mark in Bollywood within in a year with her charm as well as performance. She features in one of the stories in Shorts, which is slated to release on 12^th July, 2013. She is in a candid chat before the release of her film…. 

Q: How did Shorts happen to you? 

A: The idea of Shorts came during Gangs of Wasseypur. I met my director Shlok Sharma during the shooting of GOW. He narrated a beautiful story to me written by Annie Zaidi. I liked the concept and agreed to do the film. This is something which an actor would love to do. 

Q: What is your box-office expectation from Shorts?
A: We haven’t made Shorts for the box office. These are new directors, fresh talent, and we are also new-age actors. So, the idea was to create some new cinema, new thoughts, and new films. In fact, most of the films in Shorts have got awards. I have got an award; Shlok has got an award also. 

It’s getting International acclaim all over and I think the film has been made for that. That’s why the film is releasing, though in selected theatres. 

Q: What is your take on Shorts? 

A: The idea behind Shorts is to create a new breed of actors, directors and writers who have an interesting way of looking at things. 

Q: What is the difference between short film and feature film?
A: A feature is a much longer, dedicated sort of a commitment. A short (film) is, in terms of time, much shorter. But what you have to portray within those 10-15 minutes is the main thing. So, there’s a lot of pressure in doing a short film. You have to tell an entire story and the journey of a character and make people move and believe in those 10-15 minutes. That’s quite a challenge. 

Q: Do you think that Shorts will serve any purpose for the cast and crew? 

A: This is a beginning and it is a good beginning. Some of directors from Shorts are working on their feature films. Hopefully, we will be seen them in coming few years. There will be some name to reckon and famous. Hopefully all of them will make their own feature films in future. It’s good step in that direction. 

Q: Share something interesting about your character in Shorts?

A: Shlok wanted me without make-up in the film, as it is a hard-hitting story and needed that look. So, I decided to go de-glam for the character of Sujata in Shorts. 

Q: Any memorable experience during Shorts? 

A: (Smile) we had to shoot in Pune for a day. I sat behind the wheels and drove all our team all the way till our destination. I love driving on the highway. And what made the experience more adventurous is that it was raining all through the journey. 

Shorts is ready to hit the theatres on July 12, 2013 with a PVR-Cinemax release.

Satya 2 taaqat trailer - pasted are the youtube link and mov file. Attached is the censor certificat​e

Cast: Puneet Singh Ratn, Anaika Soti, Mahesh Thakur, Raj Premi among others.

Director: Ram Gopal Varma.

Production / Banner: Mammoth Media And Entertainment Private Ltd. 

Music: Sanjeev Darshan, Nitin Raikwar and Ishk Bector.

Lyrics: Kumar.

Choreography: Shabina Khan.

DOP: Vikas Saraf.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWLzE2VQ_9A

Kareena Kapoor to design signature "Bebo" denim line

Effortlessly shifting from high-street fashion to urban chic,Kareena Kapoor who has always received a thumps-up from fashion critics on home turf has caught the eye of an international couture brand ,who have approached the actress to design a signature line of denims .

If sources are to be believed, Bollywood's numero uno Kareena Kapoor will design a signature denim collection for the brand that will be called "Bebo".

A fashion icon in the truest sense,Kareena Kapoor recently took her brand value to an all-new high as she shared her health and beauty secrets in a tell-it-all –book that went on to become a best seller.

Within the country too Kareena Kapoor is fast emerging the face of advertising –Not to mention the most popular face in the brand circuit,not just in comparison to her contemporaries but beating the likes of some of the most prominent names on television – 
The highest paid brand endorser  lends her face and brand name to a whopping 22 brands- a feat no other actor/actress or sportsperson has managed to achieve and if all goes as planned, the diva will have her signature denim line in some of the biggest stores abroad.
Says a source, “ Kareena Kapoor was approached by the brand as her appearances have several impressed…Whenever Kareena has associated herself with a fashion or health initiative it has always gone on to be very successful…Apart from that she is always impeccably dressed and has international appeal…qualities that the brand is looking for.”

Taiyyab Ali on MAHASANGAM

For the 1st time ever, a leading GEC has brought together 3 hit T.V. shows like “Qabool Hai”, “Connected Hum Tum” & “Punar Vivaah” for a Grand Mahasangam Episode
especially to Showcase the superhit Song “TAYYAB ALI” from the film “Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara”....   
11th July will be a date to watch out for as this will be the date when the grand episode will be telecasted on Zee T.v. Also the Usp of this grand episode will
be Imran Khan playing “Aslam”, a muslim character for the very first time in his career & performing on “Tayyab Ali” as ASLAM in the Mahasangam episode with the starcast of the NO. 1. Urdu muslim show…

Pfa Pics of Imran performing on Tayyab Ali with Zoya from Qabool Hai, the highest rated muslim show on a leading Gec in The Grand Mahasangam episode showcasing Tayyab Ali Song.