FLORIDA EXCITED TO PERFORM AT ABSOLUT. ENCHANTED VALLEY CARNIVAL!

Less than three weeks to go for the much awaited multi genre fest ‘Enchanted Valley Carnival’, slated to be held at the Aamby Valley Airstrip, the carnival is all ready for its headliner and pop sensation Flo-Rida.

The American Hip hop artist is coming to India at the Absolut. Enchanted Valley Carnival to enchant us with his tunes and raps his favorite chartbusting numbers. One of the leading performer of EVC,2016, Flo Rida will be headlining the show with his pop numbers right from ‘Low’ to ‘Club Can’t Handle me’ and ‘Good Feeling’ to even the latest hits like ‘Whistle’ and ‘My House.’ 

Flo Rida shared his excitement by sharing- ,”Hello India, I am super excited to party with all my family at Enchanted Valley Carnival 2016. I'm bringing the Wild Ones, Macy Kate and my band Flo Fusion plus other surprises, so get your tickets now. And I can't wait to party backstage with my VIP EVC contest winners. It's Going Down For Real”

Adding to the fun is an EVC Contest opportunity where fans can get a chance to win exciting prizes and also get a chance to meet him.

Using the hastag- #AEVCfloRidaPartyCrew, the contest is giving everyone a chance to win prizes and even to party with FloRida and dance on his tunes. Contest details are below.

So, Get ready because it’s time we begin our countdowns for some of the biggest musical names coming to the Valley for an experience of a lifetime!

The contest details are provided below-

Contest Details

Rules & Regulations:

1) Upload a party picture with your party crew on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram using #AEVCFloRidaPartyCrew

2) Tag your party crew in the picture/post.

3) Tell us what is special about your party crew so we know why you deserve to be the #AEVCFloRidaPartyCrew

3) Tag our respective pages on those platforms when you post it :

Facebook: @enchantedvalleycarnival

Twitter: @EVCIndia

Instagram: @EVCIndia

Conditions of the contest:

1) Participant must be an EVC’16 Ticket Holder.

2) Participant needs to send a link of the uploaded photo to info@evc.co.in along with their EVC’16 Booking ID!

3) The post with the most likes, comments & shares wins !!

Prizes to be won:

1) Exclusive Backstage Tours.

2) Exclusive signed EVC merchandise.

3) Limited VIP Upgrades in existent GA ticket holders.

4) Get a chance to party with Flo Rida

Last Date to submit Entries:

3rd December, 2016!

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE FILMS SHOWCASED IN ‘Films To See Before You Die’

Star Movies Select HD has been staying true to its promise of impeccable curation by showcasing the best, sometimes even never seen before movies with just one simple intention – delighting our discerning audience every single time. With the introduction of its newest film festival- Films to see before you die, it has showcased life changing movies that a fan must watch at least once in their lifetime. Till date they have featured splendid movies like Goodfellas, Casablanca, Whiplash, Titanic, The Shawshank Redemption, Full Metal Jacket and so on. Star Movies Selecet HD has set the standards of  that it has certainly inspired its audience through its breath taking selection of movie titles that one ought to watch. As we slowly get ready for the weekdays to come, here is a look at the interesting bunch of movies that will be airing on this winter month’s first week (December 5th to 9t)h with a few fun facts about the movies! 

1.    ‘’Films To See Before You Die’’ - Dead Poets Society on Monday @9pm  

You Monday Blues will certainly go away as Star Movies Select HD will be showcasing one of the most inspiring movies on TV. In this film an English teacher John Keating inspires his students to look at poetry with a different perspective of authentic knowledge and feelings. Starring none other than Robbie Williams, Ethan Hawke and many other- the film created a tremendous perspective at education and the beautiful relationship between teacher and student. An Interesting fact of the film Dead Poets Society that a few also know is that the movie was originally going to be filmed in Rome, Georgia, but the director wanted snow to enhance the feel of a New England prep school. As snow is expensive to replicate, they moved filming to Delaware, where it snows! 

2.    ‘’Films To See Before You Die’’ - A Streetcar Named Desire on Tuesday @9pm

A Streetcar named Desire is certainly known for its famous Marlon Brando- Stella! Moment. Even more know, the movie is based on a Pulitzer Prize winning play that is indeed a must watch. In this film, disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her. A now classic movie, an interesting fact of the film is of the character of the sailor who helps Blanche onto the streetcar at the beginning of the film was played by Mickey Kuhn. As a child actor, Kuhn had worked with Leigh on the multiple Oscar Winning masterpiece "Gone With the Wind," playing the five-year-old Beau Wilkes, son of Melanie and Ashley. 

3.    ’Films To See Before You Die’’ - From Here To Eternity on Wednesday @9pm 

Known to be a racy film and acclaimed for its fearlessness on the big screen, From Here To Eternity pictured in Hawaii in 1941 tells the story of a private who is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second-in-command are falling in love. Based on a novel, a fact of the film is that of a  steamy scene showing Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster in a passionate horizontal embrace on a Hawaiian beach was very popular however American censors deleted four seconds from that provocative love-making scene. 

4.    ’Films To See Before You Die’’ – MASH on Thursday@9pm 

A 1970 comedy film based on a book by Richard Hooker, MASH was the beginning of one of the most famous television series. The comedy film tells the story of the staff of a Korean War field hospital who use humour and hijinks to keep their sanity in the face of the horror of war. An interesting fact of the film was that it was at the time, the second biggest grossing comedy, coming in just below The Graduate 

5.    ’Films To See Before You Die’’ – Patton on Friday 

A compelling portrait of a controversial US General, The plot of this movie details  The World War II phase of the career of the American general, George S. Patton.An  Interesting fact of Patton fetaured at the beginning of the movie, Patton is reviewing Morrocan troops during a formal parade. This includes a scene of camel mounted soldiers at attention lined up side by side. These soldiers are armed with the French MAT 49 submachine gun. This weapon was first manufactured in 1949, several years after World War Two had ended. 

Do not miss ‘Films To See Before You Die’ from Monday to Friday at 9pm on Star Movies HD Select.

Critics call Kahaani 2 : Durga Rani Singh a must watch

Director Sujoy Ghosh and powerhouse performer Vidya Balan , recently teamed up to recreate the magic of Kahaani , with the second installment of the thriller franchise Kahaani 2 : Durga Rani Singh .

While Kahaani went on to become the sleeper hit of 2012, the team is back with another haunting thriller , which released nationwide today.Going by the early reviews , Kahaani 2 , lived up to its expectations with the critics and trade raving about the film and calling it a definite “must watch”.

Says Komal Nahta, "Kahaani 2 is engaging,engrossing and entertaining. Vidya Balan is once again outstanding".

Says Saibal Chatterjee,NDTV , “Kahaani 2’s understated style and riveting core make it well worth a watch. “

Says Mayank Shekhar, Midday , “ A mystery that unravels by the minute, without a moment to pause for breath, much less blink, which is saying a whole lot for a movie that's still 2 hours plus."

Says Bollywood Hungama, “ #KAHAANI2 is a dark thriller that addresses a sensitive subject with fantastic performances.”

Says Miss Malini.com, “ The first thing you will notice about Kahaani 2 is the restlessness.Sujoy Ghosh has undoubtedly made one of the best movies this year.”

Says Sulieman Merchant , “ A sensitive subject backed with fantastic performances. Highly recommended.”

Says Nishant Bhuse, Dainikbhaskar.com, “ Gripping screenplay and mesmerizing performance by Vidya Balan, keeping the franchise of Kahaani flying high.”

Hindustan Times says ,"A wonderful thing about Sujoy’s film is that there is nothing grand – the situation and the characters look grounded and what makes the movie great is the realism.Kahaani 2 is must watch 4stars ."

Says Ajay Brahmataj (Dainik Jagran)," समाज के एक बड़े मुद्दे को रोमांचक कहानी का हिस्सा बना कर चुस्त तरीके से पेश किया है !"

Says Ravi Bhuley( Amar Ujala)," **** Audience ke dil main ye cinema ka 'good touch' hai."

Director Sujoy Ghosh reunites with powerhouse performer Vidya Balan, yet again for the second installment of the Kahaani franchise, also starring Arjun Rampal .

Essaying the role of the 36 year old , Durga Rani Singh, Vidya Balan is wanted for kidnapping and murder in this suspense thriller .

Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh, produced by Kushal Kantilal Gada, Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Aksshay Jayantilal Gada and Sujoy Ghosh, now out at a theatre near you.

Talkie portion of Megastar Chiranjeevi's 'Khaidi No 150' wrapped up

The most-awaited comeback film of Megastar Chiranjeevi, Khaidi No 150 is in its last leg of shoot. The film which is being helmed by Dynamic director V V Vinayak has completed the shoot of its talkie part,except for some patch work. 

Proudly produced under the Konidela Production Company banner, Producer Ram Charan informed that the talkie part has been successfully wrapped up and the team is currently rolling the last song of the movie in Ramoji Film City.

With great production values and renowned technicians on board,  the film has shaped up at a brisk pace. A Mass number composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad is being filmed on Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in the choreography of Shekar Master, in a hugely erected Moulin Rouge themed set in Hyderabad. 

Meanwhile, the team has equal pace at post-production work so as to be able to smoothly release the film for  Sankranthi. Teaser and Audio release details will be announced very soon.

Even before the film was announced, the film has received a great deal of attention since it is the most anticipated come back film of Megastar Chiranjeevi and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the final product extremely appealing.

The recently released posters, which unveiled Chiranjeevi's look completely, has left not just mega fans but also the regular audience hooked to check out the film. If the first look motion poster had generated a buzz, the unveiling posters did manage a storm of sorts.

Director: V V Vinayak

Cinematographer : R Rathnavelu

Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Editor: Gautham raju

Art: Thota Tharani

Producer: Ram Charan

SPOTIFY'S YEAR-END LISTS ANNOUNCED WITH DRAKE, JUSTIN BEIBER AND RIHANNA AT THE TOP

As we enter the final month of the year 2016, Spotify announced its year-end lists of the streaming service most popular acts. Rapper Drake, singing sensation Justin Beiber and Rihanna topped this year’s list as they saw tremendous success over the course of 2016.

Amongst them, Drake’s record smashing hits saw major popularity across U.S. and international charts gaining the top spots for - top artists, most streamed male artists, most streamed tracks with "One Dance (feat. WizKid and Kyla)" and most streamed albums with Views. This is the second year in a row that Drake has received the most streamed artist with more than 4.7 billion streams -- more than double the 1.8 billion last year. Drake is the most streamed artist of all time on Spotify with over 8.7 billion streams. Bieber and Rihanna too rank second and third on both the international top artists list and the most streamed albums list.

The Weeknd as well is placed in the top 5 list of most streamed album of 2016 after a week of its release.

Check out all of Spotify’s ranking for each list below:

Spotify’s Global Year in Music 2016

Most Streamed Artists:

1. Drake

2. Justin Bieber

3. Rihanna

4. Twenty One Pilots

5. Kanye West

Most Streamed Female Artists:

1. Rihanna

2. Ariana Grande

3. Sia

4. Adele

5. Fifth Harmony

Most Streamed Male Artists:

1. Drake

2. Justin Bieber

3. Twenty One Pilots

4. Kanye West

5. Coldplay

Most Streamed Tracks:

1. One Dance (feat. WizKid and Kyla) - Drake

2. I Took A Pill in Ibiza - Seeb Remix - Mike Posner

3. Don’t Let Me Down (feat. Daya) - The Chainsmokers

4. Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna

5. Cheap Thrills - Sia

Most Streamed Albums:

1. Views - Drake

2. Purpose - Justin Bieber

3. ANTI - Rihanna

4. Blurryface - Twenty One Pilots

5. Beauty Behind The Madness - The Weeknd