Benedict Cumberbatch poses with his statue and clicks selfies at Hong Kong Doctor Strange Premiere

Stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton, Director Scott Derrickson, Producer Kevin Feige and Executive Producer Stephen Broussard launched the global promotional tour for Marvel Studios’ with Asia being their first stop. Starting the DOCTOR STRANGE promotion tour in Hong Kong, marking the first time a Marvel Studios’ talent tour has had a scheduled stop in the region. DOCTOR STRANGE features Hong Kong in a pivotal sequence as it tells the story of Stephen Strange, Marvel’s latest Super Hero to hit the big screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Set against the world-renowned Victoria Harbour skyline, a nighttime event was staged in honor of the visitors. Between the screams of adorning local fans and reporters from all over the Asia Pacific region, filmmakers and stars stepped onto the red carpet at the Open Piazza of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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Capping off the festivities, the distinguished guests ignited a specially designed wheel of pyrotechnics inspired by the title character’s ability to create round- shaped dimensional getaways in the movie. The lighting signified DOCTOR STRANGE being welcomed into Hong Kong as the start of the global promotional tour that will take the group to multiple cities circumventing the globe, as well as celebrating the arrival of the latest Marvel action super blockbuster sure to take the world by storm when it hits Indian theatres on the 4th of November 2016.

About Marvel Studios’ DOCTOR STRANGE

From Marvel Studios comes “Doctor Strange,” the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place—a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange—armed with newly acquired magical powers—is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.

“Doctor Strange” stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt and Scott Adkins, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. Scott Derrickson is directing with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D’Esposito, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange” opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016.

Ajay Devgn burns Raavan’s effigy in Delhi on Dussehra

As the Navratri festival culminated with Dussehra yesterday, the actor film maker shot a fiery arrow to set ablaze the effigy of Raavan.A crowd of more than 1lakh 50 thousand people was present at the venue to witness this. Ajay Devgn, who is gearing up for his next release Shivaay, was delighted to be present there! ADF, Jayantilal Gada (PEN) and Narendra Hirawat presents, An Ajay Devgn Ffilms Production, Shivaay stars Ajay Devgn, Sayyeshaa, Erika Kaar and Abigail Eames and is directed by Ajay Devgn.

A musical tribute to late Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh

It was quite an eventful evening at the Tum Bin 2 concert which was held on the death anniversary of the iconic ghazal singer Jagjit Singh.

Music masteros Rekha Bharadwaj, Anup Jalota, Hariharan ans Jaswinder Singh payed their tribute to the late singer by singing some of his ghazals.

Jagjit Singh's contribution to the film Tum Bin and to the industry has been priceless, hence the makers decided to pay an ode to him.

All in all, it was an evening worth remembering for each and every person present there. 

Tum Bin2, produced by Bhushan Kumar and Anubhav Sinha releases on November 18. 

Sachin Tendulkar attends the special screening of Mirzya For Saiyami Kher (photos)

UNIVERSAL MUSIC & MOHIT SURI'S `EMI RECORDS INDIA' SIGNS UP PRODUCER / COMPOSER RISHI RICH

EMI Records India proudly announces its collaboration with music producer and composer Rishi Rich - arguably the most successful Asian music producer of our generation!  The prolific producer, now based in Mumbai, has exclusively signed to the label who will manage all his music production work for Bollywood films going forward. 

Through EMI Records India, Rishi Rich will create new music for Bollywood films – he’s just wrapped up the lead track for Mohit Suri’s upcoming film “Half Girlfriend” that releases in 2017. He will also mentor and produce music for the new talent signed to the label. 

Says Mohit Suri “It’s great to have Rishi on board EMI Records India. He’s been making credible music for over a couple of decades and his exposure to both the East and the West is what makes him a unique producer. He will add a fresh new perspective to Bollywood music. He’s just wrapped up the title song of my next film `Half Girlfriend’ and its brilliant! I wish Rishi all the very best on his signing to our label EMI Records India and look forward to his music gracing many more Bollywood films!”

An elated Rishi Rich says “I feel extremely honored to be represented by the EMI Records India team on this journey of mine here. It’s indeed an exciting opportunity extended by Mohit Suri and the label and I can’t wait to bring my brand of Music to Bollywood! Besides, EMI Records is such a great platform for new singers….I’m looking forward to working with some of the awesome talent that’s in the pipeline!” 

Devraj Sanyal Managing Director and CEO, Universal Music Group, South Asia expressed his excitement on the signing “I’ve known Rishi for over a decade and it’s great to now have him signed to EMI RECORDS INDIA! Having him based out of Mumbai opens up the opportunity for him to work with Bollywood producers who wish to have contemporary sounds as part of their films. He’s vast experience and ability to create music to suit today’s audiences is what makes him special! Besides Bollywood music, Rishi will also mentor and produce new talent signed to the label. The fact that he’s created global stars with Jay Sean and Juggy D amongst others…is itself testimony to his craft. Rishi Rich - welcome to EMI Records India!”

Recognizing his love for music at a young age, Rishi Rich was destined to succeed with his unique talent and passion for music. Hailed as a pioneer of the Indian R&B fusion movement, his innovative style fused R&B, Bhangra and Ragga into a portent new sound. Combining his influences from his Punjabi background and his love for urban / pop music, the talented producer has been able to appeal to a wider audience through remixes with International artistes such as Criag David, Ricky Martin, Madonna, Britney Spears, Westlife, Mary J Blige and many more. With his talent for spotting new artistes, Rishi went onto launch the successful careers of Juggy D and Jay Sean.