Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue
Starring Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra, Pavan Malhotra
Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai
At last, a biopic about a true hero. If you are as tired of watching gangsters being glorified on screen as I am, then here is a welcome break. Mission Raniganj(the appendage in the title about ‘Great Bharat’ seems an afterthought) pushes the timeline back to 1989 when at the Raniganj coalfield in West Bengal, a Sikh mining officer Jaswant Singh Gill rescued sixty-five miners after a mining accident.
Like the 2015 Spanish film The 33 which vividly recreated the real events of the 2010 Copiapó mining disaster, in which a group of thirty-three miners were trapped inside the San José Mine in Chile for sixty-nine days, Mission Raniganj strives to bring the palpable immediacy of the disaster to us.
If you have seen Tinu Desai’s earlier Akshay starrer Rustom you would would...
Starring Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra, Pavan Malhotra
Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai
At last, a biopic about a true hero. If you are as tired of watching gangsters being glorified on screen as I am, then here is a welcome break. Mission Raniganj(the appendage in the title about ‘Great Bharat’ seems an afterthought) pushes the timeline back to 1989 when at the Raniganj coalfield in West Bengal, a Sikh mining officer Jaswant Singh Gill rescued sixty-five miners after a mining accident.
Like the 2015 Spanish film The 33 which vividly recreated the real events of the 2010 Copiapó mining disaster, in which a group of thirty-three miners were trapped inside the San José Mine in Chile for sixty-nine days, Mission Raniganj strives to bring the palpable immediacy of the disaster to us.
If you have seen Tinu Desai’s earlier Akshay starrer Rustom you would would...
- 10/6/2023
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
The Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company on Saturday said it is ‘deeply saddened’ by the demise of ace Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai under tragic circumstances, on Saturday. In a statement, the Edelweiss Arc said that it had extended financial assistance to Desai’s company in 2016-2018 for setting up a theme park and working capital.
Desai’s company has encountered financial difficulties since 2020 and various attempts to improve its financial situation did not bear fruit.
The company was eventually referred to Nclt in 2022 and admitted by the Nclt, Mumbai in July 2023.
“Edelweiss Arc followed all legal processes as mandated by Rbi and has not acted in any manner outside of the legal framework. Neither was the interest rate charged excessive nor was there at any time undue pressure being put on the borrower for recovery,” said the statement by Company Secretary Tarun Khurana to the Bse.
The statement said that...
Desai’s company has encountered financial difficulties since 2020 and various attempts to improve its financial situation did not bear fruit.
The company was eventually referred to Nclt in 2022 and admitted by the Nclt, Mumbai in July 2023.
“Edelweiss Arc followed all legal processes as mandated by Rbi and has not acted in any manner outside of the legal framework. Neither was the interest rate charged excessive nor was there at any time undue pressure being put on the borrower for recovery,” said the statement by Company Secretary Tarun Khurana to the Bse.
The statement said that...
- 8/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Raigad (Maharashtra), Aug 3 (Ians) The funeral of ace art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai – who died by hanging on Wednesday morning – will be performed near the helipad in his N.D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studios on Friday afternoon, a close friend said.
The autopsy on Desai’s body – which confirmed ‘death by hanging’ – was performed late last night and then, the body handed over to his family on Thursday.
“The body will be brought to the studio named ‘Diwan-e-Aam’ at noon and then kept for darshan to enable people pay their last respects,” said Motiram Thomre, who was associated with Desai for over 20 years.
Around 2 p.m., it will be taken in a procession with a flower-bedecked cortege to the helipad, located around half-km inside the studio premises and then consigned to the flames as per his desire.
Thomre said that Desai’s wife Neha is awaiting their three children...
The autopsy on Desai’s body – which confirmed ‘death by hanging’ – was performed late last night and then, the body handed over to his family on Thursday.
“The body will be brought to the studio named ‘Diwan-e-Aam’ at noon and then kept for darshan to enable people pay their last respects,” said Motiram Thomre, who was associated with Desai for over 20 years.
Around 2 p.m., it will be taken in a procession with a flower-bedecked cortege to the helipad, located around half-km inside the studio premises and then consigned to the flames as per his desire.
Thomre said that Desai’s wife Neha is awaiting their three children...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Raigad, Aug 3 (Ians) After a preliminary report of the autopsy conducted at Mumbai’s Sir J. J. Hospital late Wednesday confirmed Art Director Nitin Chandrakant Desai’s cause of death ‘by hanging’, his associates and close friends are nagged by doubts that he may have actually ‘planned’ his suicide in the past few days.
The detailed report of the autopsy conducted by a team of four medicos is likely to be made available later.
A close family friend of Desai said that he got a panic call from a security personnel about the shocking development around 9 a.m. on August 2.
“I immediately rushed to the N. D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studio premises. From a window, we saw Desai’s body hanging by a rope from the ceiling at a considerable height on a huge stage which is used for shooting purposes,” said the friend, declining to be identified.
For a few moments,...
The detailed report of the autopsy conducted by a team of four medicos is likely to be made available later.
A close family friend of Desai said that he got a panic call from a security personnel about the shocking development around 9 a.m. on August 2.
“I immediately rushed to the N. D. Art World Pvt. Ltd. studio premises. From a window, we saw Desai’s body hanging by a rope from the ceiling at a considerable height on a huge stage which is used for shooting purposes,” said the friend, declining to be identified.
For a few moments,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Nitin Chandrakant Desai, the prominent Bollywood production designer of the Oscar-nominated music sports drama Lagaan, has died. He was 57.
Desai reportedly was found dead at his studio in Karat, near Mumbai. The Indian Express and other local news agencies have reported police initially are suspecting suicide. Investigations are continuing.
Desai was known for his colorful work on the 2001 blockbuster Lagaan and Devdas, the BAFTA-nominated Indian drama from a year later. During his long career he also worked on another Oscar-nominated feature, 1988’s Salaam Bombay!, and on 1942: A Love Story (1993), Hum Do De Choke Sanam (1999) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008), among others. He also designed the set for Kaun Banega Crorepati? in Slumdog Millionaire and worked as a producer on several films and TV shows. He also directed Hello Jai Hind! and Ajintha, the former of which he also acted in.
Desai set up Nd Studios in Karjat, where he is believed to have been found,...
Desai reportedly was found dead at his studio in Karat, near Mumbai. The Indian Express and other local news agencies have reported police initially are suspecting suicide. Investigations are continuing.
Desai was known for his colorful work on the 2001 blockbuster Lagaan and Devdas, the BAFTA-nominated Indian drama from a year later. During his long career he also worked on another Oscar-nominated feature, 1988’s Salaam Bombay!, and on 1942: A Love Story (1993), Hum Do De Choke Sanam (1999) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008), among others. He also designed the set for Kaun Banega Crorepati? in Slumdog Millionaire and worked as a producer on several films and TV shows. He also directed Hello Jai Hind! and Ajintha, the former of which he also acted in.
Desai set up Nd Studios in Karjat, where he is believed to have been found,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Mumbai, Aug 2 (Ians) Acclaimed Bollywood art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who was found hanging in a case of suspected suicide this morning, was reeling under a financial crises with accumulated debts of over Rs 250 crore and insolvency proceedings initiated against him only last week.
Independent Mla Mahesh Baldi of Uran (Raigad) in whose constituency Desai’s ‘Nd Art World Pvt Ltd’ was sprawled over 52 acres, confirmed to media persons that the creative genius was bogged down with financial issues since past four-five years, which may have triggered his suicide.
The National Company Law Tribunal (Nclt) Mumbai had ordered initiating Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (Cirp) against Desai’s company, and appointed Jitender Kothari as an Interim Resolution professional, in the plea filed by the creditors Cfm Asset Reconstruction Pvt. Ltd for the debts of a little over Rs 250 crore.
In 2016, Desai, his wife Naina and their firm had availed a loan...
Independent Mla Mahesh Baldi of Uran (Raigad) in whose constituency Desai’s ‘Nd Art World Pvt Ltd’ was sprawled over 52 acres, confirmed to media persons that the creative genius was bogged down with financial issues since past four-five years, which may have triggered his suicide.
The National Company Law Tribunal (Nclt) Mumbai had ordered initiating Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (Cirp) against Desai’s company, and appointed Jitender Kothari as an Interim Resolution professional, in the plea filed by the creditors Cfm Asset Reconstruction Pvt. Ltd for the debts of a little over Rs 250 crore.
In 2016, Desai, his wife Naina and their firm had availed a loan...
- 8/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Nitin Chandrakant Desai, the Indian production designer best known for his work on the Oscar-nominated “Lagaan” (2001) and BAFTA-nominated “Devdas” (2002), was found dead Aug. 2 at his studio in Karjat, near Bollywood capital Mumbai. He was 57.
According to Indian news agency Pti, local police suspect that Desai allegedly died of suicide, though they are investigating further.
During his distinguished career, Desai worked with Mira Nair on the Oscar-nominated “Salaam Bombay” (1988) and “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love” (1996). He also worked with several leading Bollywood filmmakers including Vidhu Vinod Chopra on “Parinda” (1989) and “1942: A Love Story” (1993); Sanjay Leela Bhansali on “Khamoshi: The Musical” (1995), “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999) and “Devdas” (2002); Ashutosh Gowariker on “Lagaan” (2001) and “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008); and Rajkumar Hirani on the “Munna Bhai” franchise. He also designed the “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) set for “Kaun Banega Crorepati?,” the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
In 2003, Desai produced “Desh Devi Maa...
According to Indian news agency Pti, local police suspect that Desai allegedly died of suicide, though they are investigating further.
During his distinguished career, Desai worked with Mira Nair on the Oscar-nominated “Salaam Bombay” (1988) and “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love” (1996). He also worked with several leading Bollywood filmmakers including Vidhu Vinod Chopra on “Parinda” (1989) and “1942: A Love Story” (1993); Sanjay Leela Bhansali on “Khamoshi: The Musical” (1995), “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999) and “Devdas” (2002); Ashutosh Gowariker on “Lagaan” (2001) and “Jodhaa Akbar” (2008); and Rajkumar Hirani on the “Munna Bhai” franchise. He also designed the “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) set for “Kaun Banega Crorepati?,” the Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
In 2003, Desai produced “Desh Devi Maa...
- 8/2/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
DeathThe award-winning art director allegedly died by suicide. He worked in Marathi and Hindi film industry.Condolences have been pouring in mourning the death of award-winning art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai who worked for Bollywood films like Lagaan and Devdas. The famous art director allegedly died by suicide. Desai’s body was found in his studio located in Raigad, Maharashtra on Wednesday morning, August 2. Police are investigating the death. Several Hindi actors who were friends with Desai expressed their grief on social media. “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Nitin Desai. A brilliant art director and a good friend, his contribution to Indian cinema has been monumental. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time,” wrote actor Sanjay Dutt on Twitter. Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Nitin Desai. A brilliant art director and a good friend, his contribution to Indian cinema has been monumental.
- 8/2/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Renowned filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker says he is in shock after learning about the death of art director Nitin Desai, who worked with him on the sets of his magnum opuses ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Jodhaa Akhbar’,
Desai was found hanging in a case of suspected suicide at his N.D. Studios here, early on Wednesday, official sources said.
On his way to Karjat, Gowarikar spoke to Ians about Desai’s untimely death.
He said: “Stunned. Shocked. No words. On the way to Nd Studios, Karjat.”
The Karjat Police rushed to his studio for investigations and the cause of the suicide was not clear.
The end came just three days before Desai’s 58th birthday on Sunday (August 6), even as top Bollywood personalities mourned his sudden demise.
Police were attempting to verify if he has left behind any suicide note at the studio or any other location.
Among the top-rung art directors of Bollywood,...
Desai was found hanging in a case of suspected suicide at his N.D. Studios here, early on Wednesday, official sources said.
On his way to Karjat, Gowarikar spoke to Ians about Desai’s untimely death.
He said: “Stunned. Shocked. No words. On the way to Nd Studios, Karjat.”
The Karjat Police rushed to his studio for investigations and the cause of the suicide was not clear.
The end came just three days before Desai’s 58th birthday on Sunday (August 6), even as top Bollywood personalities mourned his sudden demise.
Police were attempting to verify if he has left behind any suicide note at the studio or any other location.
Among the top-rung art directors of Bollywood,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
CinemaNitin Desai, a renowned art director known for films such as ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ and ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’, was found dead at his studio in Karjat near Mumbai. Nitin Chandrakant Desai/Instagram Renowned art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai was found dead allegedly by suicide at his Nd Studios in Karjat near Mumbai early on Wednesday, August 2, official sources said. The Karjat Police rushed to his studio for investigation, and the cause of the suicide was not clear. Desai died just three days before his 58th birthday on Sunday (August 6). Many top Bollywood personalities mourned his sudden demise. Police were attempting to verify if he has left behind any suicide note at the studio or any other location. Among the top-rung art directors of Bollywood, the Dapoli (Ratnagiri) born Desai was the art director for major films such as Devdas, Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Harishchandrachi Factory, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Introduction & Inspirations
Murali Gopy, the acclaimed writer and actor of Malayalam cinema, has revealed some of his favourite filmmakers and his upcoming projects in a candid interview. Murali Gopy, who is known for his versatile scripts and powerful performances, has written critically acclaimed films like Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Left Right Left, Tiyaan, Kammara Sambhavam, and the highest-grossing Malayalam film Lucifer.
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He has also won numerous awards including Filmfare Awards South and South Indian International Movie Awards. Here are some of the filmmakers he admires and their best films:
Django Unchained Trailer David Lean: The British master of epic cinema, who directed classics like Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and The Bridge on the River Kwai. Lean’s films are known for their sweeping visuals and compelling stories on a grand scale. He was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won two for Best Director. Quentin Tarantino: The American iconoclast,...
Murali Gopy, the acclaimed writer and actor of Malayalam cinema, has revealed some of his favourite filmmakers and his upcoming projects in a candid interview. Murali Gopy, who is known for his versatile scripts and powerful performances, has written critically acclaimed films like Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Left Right Left, Tiyaan, Kammara Sambhavam, and the highest-grossing Malayalam film Lucifer.
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He has also won numerous awards including Filmfare Awards South and South Indian International Movie Awards. Here are some of the filmmakers he admires and their best films:
Django Unchained Trailer David Lean: The British master of epic cinema, who directed classics like Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and The Bridge on the River Kwai. Lean’s films are known for their sweeping visuals and compelling stories on a grand scale. He was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won two for Best Director. Quentin Tarantino: The American iconoclast,...
- 7/30/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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The Center Theatre Group is pausing its season programming at its Mark Taper Forum theater and laying off 10 percent of staff across the theater company after experiencing sustained drops in ticket revenue and donations, alongside rising production costs following the pandemic.
“We are still facing a crisis unlike any other in our fifty-six-year history,” the theater organization said in a post.
The theater organization will stop season programming at the 739-seat Taper starting in July and through the 2023-2024 season. This will impact the world premiere of Fake It Until You Make It by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Michael John Garcés, which Center Theatre Group plans to move to a future season. The tour stop of Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee and directed by Chay Yew, has been canceled.
A Transparent Musical, based on the Amazon Prime TV series, is currently running at the Taper through June 25.
The...
“We are still facing a crisis unlike any other in our fifty-six-year history,” the theater organization said in a post.
The theater organization will stop season programming at the 739-seat Taper starting in July and through the 2023-2024 season. This will impact the world premiere of Fake It Until You Make It by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Michael John Garcés, which Center Theatre Group plans to move to a future season. The tour stop of Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee and directed by Chay Yew, has been canceled.
A Transparent Musical, based on the Amazon Prime TV series, is currently running at the Taper through June 25.
The...
- 6/16/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Harare, June 13 (Ians) After a whirlwind first half of 2023, Nepal travel to Zimbabwe with an aim to qualify for the Cricket World Cup, which is set to be held in India, later this year.
Seemingly in a rut during a tumultuous Cwc League 2 period, out of form and struggling to find their ideal first XI, Nepal’s fortunes changed in February when Monty Desai was appointed as head coach.
The team still had a third of their League 2 campaign in front of them, though needed at least 10 wins from their final 12 matches for a critical top-three spot and a guaranteed place at the upcoming Qualifier.
Amazingly, and with the help at key moments from a vocal Kathmandu crowd, the side won 11 of the last dozen, including a thrilling Dls-decided victory against UAE on the final day of the competition.
It turned out to be a sliding door moment of significance.
Seemingly in a rut during a tumultuous Cwc League 2 period, out of form and struggling to find their ideal first XI, Nepal’s fortunes changed in February when Monty Desai was appointed as head coach.
The team still had a third of their League 2 campaign in front of them, though needed at least 10 wins from their final 12 matches for a critical top-three spot and a guaranteed place at the upcoming Qualifier.
Amazingly, and with the help at key moments from a vocal Kathmandu crowd, the side won 11 of the last dozen, including a thrilling Dls-decided victory against UAE on the final day of the competition.
It turned out to be a sliding door moment of significance.
- 6/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Cupertino (California), June 6 (Ians) Indian-origin Sumbul Desai, Apple’s Vice President of Health, has emphasised that the next goal for the company is to help users improve their mental and vision health.
Mental health and vision health are important, but often overlooked.
“We’re excited to introduce features that offer valuable new insights to provide users with an even better understanding of their health. These insights help support users in their daily decisions and offer more informed conversations with their doctors,” Desai said during the company’s Worldwide Developers’ Conference (Wwdc) here.
New mental health features in iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 allow users to log their momentary emotions and daily moods, see valuable insights, and easily access assessments and resources.
iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch offer new vision health features that encourage healthy behaviours that help reduce the risk of myopia, and the Health app comes to iPad, giving users...
Mental health and vision health are important, but often overlooked.
“We’re excited to introduce features that offer valuable new insights to provide users with an even better understanding of their health. These insights help support users in their daily decisions and offer more informed conversations with their doctors,” Desai said during the company’s Worldwide Developers’ Conference (Wwdc) here.
New mental health features in iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 allow users to log their momentary emotions and daily moods, see valuable insights, and easily access assessments and resources.
iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch offer new vision health features that encourage healthy behaviours that help reduce the risk of myopia, and the Health app comes to iPad, giving users...
- 6/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Visual effects house Dneg has hired Tom Williams as managing director for episodic content in its VFX division.
With over 25 years of experience, Williams comes from Mpc where he was serving as president of visual effects. While there, he also held the role of managing director of episodic. Prior to that, he held management roles at Sky and Abbey Road Studios.
In his new position at Dneg, Williams will be based out of London and focus on expanding its episodic VFX offering, in addition to the work it delivers for its feature film clients.
“This is an exciting time to be joining Dneg, as the company doubles-down on its ambitions in the episodic VFX space to cater to high demand for its industry-leading services,” said Williams. “Over the last few years, Dneg has established itself as a destination for directors and showrunners who want to create truly spectacular visual experiences.
With over 25 years of experience, Williams comes from Mpc where he was serving as president of visual effects. While there, he also held the role of managing director of episodic. Prior to that, he held management roles at Sky and Abbey Road Studios.
In his new position at Dneg, Williams will be based out of London and focus on expanding its episodic VFX offering, in addition to the work it delivers for its feature film clients.
“This is an exciting time to be joining Dneg, as the company doubles-down on its ambitions in the episodic VFX space to cater to high demand for its industry-leading services,” said Williams. “Over the last few years, Dneg has established itself as a destination for directors and showrunners who want to create truly spectacular visual experiences.
- 5/2/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Sundance Institute, which hosts the annual film festival in Park City, Utah, has announced the six people who were selected for its Trans Possibilities Intensive.
The fellows for 2023 are Seyi Adebanjo, Rajvi Desai, Malik Ever, Nick Janaye, Jamie John and Tee Park Jaehyung. The second edition of the Trans Possibilities Intensive, which is a three-day event to aid project and professional development for transgender storytellers of color, is taking place from March 27-29.
Moi Santos, who founded the program, is leading the initiative with guidance from creative advisers and Sundance Institute’s Equity, Impact and Belonging Program. This year’s creative advisers include Sydney Freeland (“Drunktown’s Finest”), Aitch Alberto (“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”), Félix Endara (“Unseen”) and Chase Joynt (“Framing Agnes”).
Sundance describes the Intensive as an “ancillary environment for participating artists to enhance their voice and craft, foster relationships with each other, and...
The fellows for 2023 are Seyi Adebanjo, Rajvi Desai, Malik Ever, Nick Janaye, Jamie John and Tee Park Jaehyung. The second edition of the Trans Possibilities Intensive, which is a three-day event to aid project and professional development for transgender storytellers of color, is taking place from March 27-29.
Moi Santos, who founded the program, is leading the initiative with guidance from creative advisers and Sundance Institute’s Equity, Impact and Belonging Program. This year’s creative advisers include Sydney Freeland (“Drunktown’s Finest”), Aitch Alberto (“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe”), Félix Endara (“Unseen”) and Chase Joynt (“Framing Agnes”).
Sundance describes the Intensive as an “ancillary environment for participating artists to enhance their voice and craft, foster relationships with each other, and...
- 3/27/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Sessions to run from March 27-29.
Six transgender storytellers of colour have been selected for the second edition of Sundance Institute’s Trans Possibilities Intensive programme which runs March 27-29.
The 2023 Fellows are: Seyi Adebanjo, Rajvi Desai, Malik Ever, Nick Janaye, Jamie John, and Tee Park Jaehyung.
Moi Santos will lead the sessions and is founder of the Trans Possibilities Intensive. Leadership includes creative advisors including Sydney Freeland (Drunktown’s Finest), Aitch Alberto (Aristotle and Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe), Félix Endara (Inseen) and Chase Joynt (Framing Agnes), as well as Sundance Institute’s Equity, Impact, and Belonging Program.
Six transgender storytellers of colour have been selected for the second edition of Sundance Institute’s Trans Possibilities Intensive programme which runs March 27-29.
The 2023 Fellows are: Seyi Adebanjo, Rajvi Desai, Malik Ever, Nick Janaye, Jamie John, and Tee Park Jaehyung.
Moi Santos will lead the sessions and is founder of the Trans Possibilities Intensive. Leadership includes creative advisors including Sydney Freeland (Drunktown’s Finest), Aitch Alberto (Aristotle and Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe), Félix Endara (Inseen) and Chase Joynt (Framing Agnes), as well as Sundance Institute’s Equity, Impact, and Belonging Program.
- 3/27/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
New Delhi, Feb 26 (Ians) Opener Mayank Agarwal will captain Rest of India against Madhya Pradesh in the Irani Cup tie. But middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan misses out on the Irani Cup due to finger injury.
A report in ESPNCricinfo says the Irani Cup match was initially set to be played in Indore, but had move to Gwalior after the third India-Australia Test was allotted to the Holkar Stadium, because of the Hpca Stadium in Dharamshala not being ready in time to host the game.
Though the official squad is yet to come out, the report says Sarfaraz, a prolific run-getter for the last three seasons for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, has been advised eight to ten days of rest to recover from finger injury.
Sarfaraz had sustained the finger injury while playing in the Dy Patil T20 Cup in Mumbai. As of now, he is currently nursing the injury...
A report in ESPNCricinfo says the Irani Cup match was initially set to be played in Indore, but had move to Gwalior after the third India-Australia Test was allotted to the Holkar Stadium, because of the Hpca Stadium in Dharamshala not being ready in time to host the game.
Though the official squad is yet to come out, the report says Sarfaraz, a prolific run-getter for the last three seasons for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, has been advised eight to ten days of rest to recover from finger injury.
Sarfaraz had sustained the finger injury while playing in the Dy Patil T20 Cup in Mumbai. As of now, he is currently nursing the injury...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
ABC‘s The Rookie Season 5 focused on love and Ebola in episode 16, “Exposed.” The hour (which was initially supposed to air on Feb. 14) took place on Valentine’s Day, and every couple on the show faced difficulties in their relationship during the episode. And Wesley Evers and Angela Lopez’s problems stemmed from a new security guard named Charlie in The Rookie.
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from The Rookie Season 5 Episode 16, “Exposed.”]
Preeti Desai | Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Preeti Desai plays Charlie Bristow in ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 Episode 16
As fans recall, the characters tried to bring down Elijah Stone once and for all by pulling off an intricate con in The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15. Not only were the LAPD and FBI unsuccessful, but they also accidentally pushed two enemies together — Elijah and Abril Rodas. Now, Elijah is out for blood and has his sights set on Angela and Wesley.
Despite Angela’s objections,...
[Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers from The Rookie Season 5 Episode 16, “Exposed.”]
Preeti Desai | Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Preeti Desai plays Charlie Bristow in ‘The Rookie’ Season 5 Episode 16
As fans recall, the characters tried to bring down Elijah Stone once and for all by pulling off an intricate con in The Rookie Season 5 Episode 15. Not only were the LAPD and FBI unsuccessful, but they also accidentally pushed two enemies together — Elijah and Abril Rodas. Now, Elijah is out for blood and has his sights set on Angela and Wesley.
Despite Angela’s objections,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Panaji, Sep 1 (Ians) After a gap of two years due to Covid-19 pandemic, Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in a big way with zeal and fervour like before. Thousands of Ganesh devotees are seen taking darshan of the diety by visiting these mandals.
Tushar Tople, one of the trustees of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Vishwast Mandal-Mapusa, in north Goa, speaking to Ians said that they are celebrating the 61st year of Ganeshotsav this year. “It was started after liberation in 1962 by freedom fighters. Till today we are celebrating it, however last two years celebration was restricted,” Tople said.
“Before Covid, we used to invite cultural groups from Maharashtra to perform. This year we have not invited them, but we have organised local programmes,” he said.
He said that people offer many things to lord Ganesh after their wishes are fulfilled. “There are Christian families who offer coconuts to lord Ganesh...
Tushar Tople, one of the trustees of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Vishwast Mandal-Mapusa, in north Goa, speaking to Ians said that they are celebrating the 61st year of Ganeshotsav this year. “It was started after liberation in 1962 by freedom fighters. Till today we are celebrating it, however last two years celebration was restricted,” Tople said.
“Before Covid, we used to invite cultural groups from Maharashtra to perform. This year we have not invited them, but we have organised local programmes,” he said.
He said that people offer many things to lord Ganesh after their wishes are fulfilled. “There are Christian families who offer coconuts to lord Ganesh...
- 9/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Channel 4’s former Deputy Programmes Chief Kelly Webb-Lamb has launched a non-scripted production outfit with two former Channel 4 commissioners to create “global formats and ideas of scale.”
Webb-Lamb, who up until recently was the second most senior content person at the Gogglebox network, has opened Mothership Productions with Creative Director Charlotte Desai and Director of Programmes Gilly Greenslade, both of whom worked extensively with her at Channel 4 before she departed last year.
The production outfit looks set to be a key player in the booming British non-scripted TV sector, focusing on big, sellable formats, and said it already has several projects in advanced development while the team is currently pitching to broadcaster and SVoD commissioners.
Webb-Lamb was at Channel 4 for five years and deputy to Chief Content Officer Ian Katz for three, during which time she commissioned the likes of The Circle, Studio Lambert’s format that was subsequently remade for Netflix,...
Webb-Lamb, who up until recently was the second most senior content person at the Gogglebox network, has opened Mothership Productions with Creative Director Charlotte Desai and Director of Programmes Gilly Greenslade, both of whom worked extensively with her at Channel 4 before she departed last year.
The production outfit looks set to be a key player in the booming British non-scripted TV sector, focusing on big, sellable formats, and said it already has several projects in advanced development while the team is currently pitching to broadcaster and SVoD commissioners.
Webb-Lamb was at Channel 4 for five years and deputy to Chief Content Officer Ian Katz for three, during which time she commissioned the likes of The Circle, Studio Lambert’s format that was subsequently remade for Netflix,...
- 8/1/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Channel 4 deputy director of programs and head of popular factual Kelly Webb-Lamb has set up a new production company.
Mothership Productions will focus on global formats and “ideas of scale” across the unscripted genres. The new outfit has already hit the ground running with a senior team that includes Charlotte Desai, Gilly Greenslade and Gudren Claire.
“After 25 years in the industry on both sides of the pitching/buying table, it felt like it was time to take the leap and have a go at doing it for myself,” said Webb-Lamb. “I can’t honestly believe I’ve managed to persuade such a brilliant group of women to come along for the ride with me. We are super ambitious — and intend to make some properly great, entertaining, warm and witty programmes — and have a lot of fun.”
Webb-Lamb is one of the U.K. TV industry’s most well-respected executives.
Mothership Productions will focus on global formats and “ideas of scale” across the unscripted genres. The new outfit has already hit the ground running with a senior team that includes Charlotte Desai, Gilly Greenslade and Gudren Claire.
“After 25 years in the industry on both sides of the pitching/buying table, it felt like it was time to take the leap and have a go at doing it for myself,” said Webb-Lamb. “I can’t honestly believe I’ve managed to persuade such a brilliant group of women to come along for the ride with me. We are super ambitious — and intend to make some properly great, entertaining, warm and witty programmes — and have a lot of fun.”
Webb-Lamb is one of the U.K. TV industry’s most well-respected executives.
- 8/1/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
In any given week, the FX vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows is so explosively funny that it almost feels like every other TV comedy should give up and consider a new career in accordion sales. Some weeks, though, Shadows is even funnier than that. The latest episode, “The Grand Opening,” is one of those special examples. It is not a format-breaking installment like that one that introduced regular human bartender Jackie Daytona, but rather an episode where all three subplots fully exploit the comic potential of the...
- 7/20/2022
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
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