Mall wanted Rs.2.5 lakh an hour to allow shooting, says Lakhia

Mumbai, Shooting at public places in Mumbai seems to be becoming difficult, thanks to exorbitant rent rates. This, director Apoorva Lakhia discovered when he decided to shoot his horror film “Hide ‘N’ Seek” in a shopping mall here.
“I was told the rental charge at a city mall would be Rs 2.5 lakh per hour! It […]

Film ‘Prince’ will prevail despite IPL – Kumar Taurani

Mumbai, Producer Kumar Taurani is pulling out all stops for his next film, the Vivek Oberoi-starrer “Prince”. He is releasing it simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, not taking the IPL threat seriously.
“According to my report, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has not had the same craze this year as it had enjoyed in the […]

I’m taking Shah Rukh, Hrithik’s legacy forward – Ranbir Kapoor

Mumbai, Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has replaced superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador of Pepsi and actor Hrithik Roshan in ITC’s John Players, feels obliged to get the opportunity to take forward their legacy.
“As far as replacement is concern, Shah Rukh Khan is a legend and his contribution to Pepsi was immense. I […]

Hollywood, Bollywood studios unite to counter piracy

Mumbai, Leading Bollywood studios such as Reliance Big Entertainment, Yash Raj Films, UTV Motion Pictures, Eros International and Studio 18 have joined hands here Thursday with the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to set up an anti-piracy coalition.
Announced here on the last day of the FICCI Frames entertainment convention, the coalition will target all […]