James Bond Spectre on Home Video

One of the most expensive James Bond movie ‘Spectre’ (The 24th film in the franchise) is out on Blu-ray and DVD in India. Excel Home Videos, the leading home entertainment company in association with 20th Century Fox Entertainment has released the movie on home video. 

With 24 films till date (including Spectre), Bond movies are the longest running successful movie franchise. This is Daniel Craig’s first acting role in the last three years (last film was Skyfall). Says M.N Kapasi, MD, Excel Home Videos, “Keeping in with Excel’s tradition of premium & high quality content; the DVD & Blu-Ray is loaded with special features. The latest installment of the one of the longest-running film franchises in history gives fans never-before shared insight into the complexities that made James Bond the man he is today. Plus both the Blu-ray and DVD have local dubs viz. Hindi, Tamil and Telugu in Dolby Digital 5.1 as options.” 

SPECTRE dominated the worldwide box-officemaking it one of the most successful Bond movies ever, shattering records in nearly every market it was released, led by a historic performance in the UK. The movie did extremely well in Indian box-office ending as one of highest grossing Hollywood movies in 2015. It also holds a record for the highest opening weekend for a Bond film in India. 

A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, Bond uncovers the existence of the sinister organization - SPECTRE. Needing the help of the daughter (Léa Seydoux) of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks.
The special features on DVD include video blogs of Director Sam Mendes, Bond’s Supercars, introduction of Léa Seydoux and Monica Bellucci, action sequences, music and the Guinness World Record for the largest film stunt explosion in the history of cinema. In Blu-Ray, the movie buffs can experience the go-behind scenes Bond’s biggest opening sequence filmed in Mexico City. 

Spectre is available on DVD at Rs. 599 & Blu-Ray at Rs. 999 at all leading stores across the country. It is also available in four different languages - English, Hindi, and Tamil & Telugu in 5.1 Surround Sound (DVD) & in 7.1 Surround Sound (Blu-Ray).

Mohammad Azaharuddin vs Emran Hashmi

Emraan Hashmi who next steps into the shoes of  Azharuddin, in Azhar based on the life and times of the controversial cricketer, seems to have already unconsciously picked up the mannerisms of Azhar.  The actor got so deeply involved in his character ,that the crew members of the film including director Tony D'Souza and Emraan's family and friends  have been telling him that his mannerisms off the camera ,bare an uncanny resemblance to that of the cricketer.  Says a source, "Azhar had a habit of bobbing/nodding his head while talking, and he also used to eat his food in a peculiar way. Emraan had picked up those traits while shooting for the film, but subconsciously Emraan also has picked up these traits off camera as well. In fact ,he even shot a couple of videos imitating Azhar." Tony D'Souza, infact adds," it was amusing to see Emraan and Azhar together because they both kept nodding their heads in similar fashion making the similarities far too obvious even when we were not shooting. "

Ajay Kapoor feels elated

Ajay Kapoor is co-producer of T- series. He produced many hit film with Bhooshan Kumar, which includes Bhootnath Returns, All is Well, Roy, Baby and many mores. With the recent success of the films like Airlift and Sanam Re, Ajay Kapoor is riding high of success. With the commecial success of these film Ajay Kapoor feels elated, "“After delivering meaningful cinema, the expectation of the audience makes you more vigilant in kind of script one chooses, with Bollywood content being a challenge now a days it’s now when you hope to push the boundaries and make different kind of cinema and make investments on the projects, where you know they will be eye opener, as you are more likely to be accepted.”

 

Y-FILMS' NEXT SERIES TO GO BOLDLY WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE! LADIES ROOM: a story of 2 girls told in 6 different loos

In the 6 odd months since Y-Films, the youth wing of Yash Raj Films, launched its original programming on YouTube, they’ve clocked over 40 million views through its massively successful web series, Bang Baaja Baaraat and Man’s World, it’s heartwarming anthology of short films, Love Shots, and its game-changing initiative of creating India’s first transgender band, The 6-Pack Band. Keeping with its exciting tradition of tackling unexpected spaces and putting forth fresh stories, its next series, Ladies Room, will boldly go where no man has gone before: the women’s ‘loo’.

A series shot entirely in six different ladies’ rooms, it tells the story of two besties, Dingo & Khanna, who somehow always find themselves in the most incredible of situations in the most improbable of spaces, the washroom! Trying to survive one disaster after another in their lives, the six-part series will show Dingo & Khanna struggling to grow up even as they grow old. 

Starring two actresses from the YRF talent roster in its lead, the talented Saba Azad, last seen in Y-Film’s Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge and more recently ‘The Big Date’ on Love Shots and an electrifying new find, Shreya Dhanwanthary. The series is directed by Ashima Chibber, whose directorial debut was the hilarious critical and commercial hit, Mere Dad Ki Maruti. The comedy features the writing of Ratnabali Bhattacharjee and Neha Kaul Mehra and holds the singular feat of never showing men in their entirety.        

The third original series by the premiere youth studio of the country is slated to release in May, 2016. Mia By Tanishq is the presenting sponsor of the comedy. 

Says Ashish Patil, Head of Y-Films, Producer, Ladies Room, “The women’s washroom is a sacred space, where shit happens – literally & otherwise. A place where girls groom, gossip, laugh, cry, bitch & more. Women will find it completely relatable and guys will hopefully get the answer to the question that’s been troubling mankind forever – why do women go to the loo in groups! We’re thrilled to have a partner like Mia from Tanishq on board who help us make the girls and the show even cooler than it already is! ;) Just like Dingo would pick up Khanna if she falls – right after she finishes laughing at her – we’re glad they’re on board to watch our backs!”

Namik Paul is my selfie stick – Nikita Dutta

Selfie trend has taken over social media, and the fever seems to be spreading rampant across actors too. The latest to join the selfie craze is none other than the cast of Sony Entertainment Televisions newly launched show Ek Duje Ke Vaaste.

Apparently, the lead protagonist Nikita Dutta aka Suman is the selfie queen on the sets of the show. However, she always wanted a selfie stick but couldn’t get one, but now she has found her selfie stick on the sets. Yes, Nikita has found her selfie stick in none other than her co-star Namik Paul aka Shravan.

They both keep sharing their candid captures for their fans, keeping them updated as to what they are up to between the shoots or when not working. Because of Nikita, Namik is now often chased by all the co-stars to turn a selfie stick for capturing the special moments of them together. He is usually referred as selfie stick on the sets too.

On the same, Nikita says, ‘‘Selfie is referred to the new age 'autograph' for our fans now a days! Also, I like clicking selfies. Working in Ek Duje Ke Vaaste has been more fun for me as I have got a unique selfie stick on the sets. We don’t have to struggle for a selfie stick as we have it always ready in the form of Namik. Whenever I’m on set and clicking selfie’s its incomplete without my selfie stick’’.

To watch the phenomenal performance of Nikita Dutta and Namik Paul as Suman and Shravan respectively, tune in to Ek Duje Ke Vaste from Monday to Friday at 10pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.