A laser projection on the walls of North and South Block and a show by 1,000 swarm drones during Beating The Retreat ceremony this year are among several new events at the Republic Day celebrations this year to commemorate the 75th year of Independence. Source: … [Read more...]
Celebs support Multiplex Association of India’s plea after Delhi shuts down cinema halls due to Covid
The Delhi government has decided to shut down cinema halls, gyms and spas in order to curb the Covid spread. However, now the Multiplex Association of India’s (MAI) has written a letter, requesting the government to reconsider the decision and to reopen Delhi cinemas. The MAI letter stated that the Delhi government’s decision has caused ‘massive … [Read more...]
Tamil filmmaker whose low-budget Pebbles is India’s Oscar entry | Al Jazeera
P S Vinothraj joins an emerging movement of Tamil directors – many from disadvantaged backgrounds like his own – addressing societal inequities. Source: Tamil filmmaker whose low-budget Pebbles is India’s Oscar entry | Cinema News | Al Jazeera … [Read more...]
Film shot on OnePlus heralds new age for cinema: Action-thriller ‘2024’ released on Disney+ Hotstar – Times of India
Cell phones are no more used just for texting, video calling, or scrolling through Instagram. Filmmakers are now using these portable communication devices to make movies. The full-length and short results attest to how anyone can make compelling cinema with the tool they always have by their side. OnePlus, the global technology brand, today … [Read more...]
ray: The making of Ray and the birth of Indian global cinema – Times of India
His first film, Pather Panchali, took Indian cinema to a different league and there was no looking back after that. The legend that was Satyajit Ray can perhaps best be understood if one considers the different influences on his life, from Tagore to his illustrious family. Source: ray: The making of Ray and the birth of Indian global cinema - … [Read more...]
‘We want to make India hub of world cinema’: Anurag Thakur
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur stressed on doing more to make the country power house of content creation by scaling up regional film festivals and making India hub of world cinema. 'We need to do more, we want to make India a powerhouse of content creation, by scaling up regional festivals. We want to make India … [Read more...]
