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Best of James Bond to be screened at Cannes

By: Zuhaeb Nazir, Uploaded: 16th May 2012

Best of James Bond to be screened at Cannes PARIS: The best movies of the James Bond series would be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. According to the management of the Cannes Film Festival, the main aim of screening the James Bond movies is to admire the global recognition of the series, as it has completed its 50 years now. The movies that...


The Dictator arrives on a Camel at Cannes

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 16th May 2012

The Dictator arrives on a Camel at Cannes “The Dictator” dictates, yet again. Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy character “The Dictator” turned up at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday with two of his model bodyguards and a camel, bringing the famed Croisette promenade to a standstill. It’s his latest stunt for “The Dictator,” released May 16, where he plays Admiral General Aladeen, the freedom-hating military dictator of the fictional...


Cannes curtain goes up with whimsy, glamour

By: Alize Ahmed, Uploaded: 16th May 2012

Cannes curtain goes up with whimsy, glamour CANNES: Kooky comedy and buffoonery are on the agenda Wednesday as the 65th Cannes Film Festival, with its trademark mix of high cinematic art and Hollywood glitz, kicks off on a light note. US director Wes Anderson brings his whimsical touch with the opening film ”Moonrise Kingdom”, a pre-teen elopement fantasy whose star-packed cast includes Bruce Willis as a...


Top Five Most Enthralling Vampires

By: Amna Jafri, Uploaded: 15th May 2012

Top Five Most Enthralling Vampires They suck but we love them. Here’s Johnny Depp fanging out in “Dark Shadows.” A must watch! Isn’t the combo of such sweet (face) & sour (blood-sucking wants) packages just amazing? :p Here’s Hammer Horror’s dapper Dracula, Christopher Lee, who haunted audiences with his Old World aristocratic style! Now coming to a personal favourite: Brad...


Political spoof ‘The Dictator’ opens and offends

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 11th May 2012

Political spoof ‘The Dictator’ opens and offends German Chancellor Angela Merkel and News Corp head Rupert Murdoch were among the targets of British comic Sacha Baron Cohen’s satirical humor late on Thursday at the world premiere of his political spoof “The Dictator”. Donning full military regalia and a false beard, and brandishing a replica golden pistol, he swept up the London red carpet standing in a...


Johnny Depp sinks his teeth into vampire saga

By: Alize Ahmed, Uploaded: 11th May 2012

Johnny Depp sinks his teeth into vampire saga The new $125 million “Dark Shadows” film got its start when Johnny Depp wondered if he and director Tim Burton could make “a vampire movie together where you have a vampire that looks like a vampire, not an underwear model.” Both Depp and Burton were childhood fans of “Dark Shadows,” television’s Gothic afternoon soap that...


Sharmeen Obaid launches six documentaries to highlight the stories of ‘uncelebrated heroes’ in Pakistan

By: Bilal Khan, Uploaded: 10th May 2012

Sharmeen Obaid launches six documentaries to highlight the stories of ‘uncelebrated heroes’ in Pakistan Academy Award (Oscar) winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and a renowned beverage brand coke have partnered to bring out a series of six documentaries on inspirational Pakistanis. This campaign projects the many reasons to believe in Pakistan, despite all the negativity that presently exists in society. The premiere of the first documentary was held on Friday...


MacFerlane’s ‘TED’ – A Remarkable Laughter – Movie – Trailer – 2012

By: shabih.jafer, Uploaded: 9th May 2012

MacFerlane’s ‘TED’ – A Remarkable Laughter – Movie – Trailer – 2012 The world is clearly excited about Seth MacFarlane’s Ted this July 13. The extended preview featured fairy tale style narration in a British accent, telling the story of the teddy bear magically brought to life thanks to a young boy’s wish. The reel had plenty of the familiar vulgar jokes between Ted voiced by MacFarlane...


Unstoppable Ali Zafar invited for Cannes Film Festival

By: shabih.jafer, Uploaded: 9th May 2012

Unstoppable Ali Zafar invited for Cannes Film Festival Pakistani giant Ali Zafar who is making long strides in Bollywood with the days gone by, the actor-singer recently awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for upcoming talent and now feathering towards Cannes Film Festival, a source mentioned that Ali got an invitation to attend the festival to be held later this month. Ali, who made...


‘Avengers 2′ announced by Disney

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 9th May 2012

‘Avengers 2′ announced by Disney Disney’s Bob Iger has answered every fanboy and fangirl’s biggest wish, today confirming plans for an “Avengers” sequel. And if that wasn’t enough, the Disney CEO had even more exciting news. Here’s what he had to say (during a conference call with analysts, mind you): ”Marvel’s The Avengers” shattered U.S. box office records with $207.1 million in...


Ali Zafar in “Mehrunnisa” with Chitrangda Singh and Amitabh Bachan?

By: Bilal Khan, Uploaded: 8th May 2012

Ali Zafar in “Mehrunnisa” with Chitrangda Singh and Amitabh Bachan? It seems Sudhir Mishra has finally completed the casting for his next film – ‘Mehrunissa’. While muse Chitrangda Singh was the first to get on board, Mishra has now got ‘London Paris New York’ actor Ali Zafar as the lead opposite her. It’s quite an ensemble with Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor in the supporting...


‘Avengers’ breaks US box office record; makes $200.3m

By: Alize Ahmed, Uploaded: 7th May 2012

‘Avengers’ breaks US box office record; makes $200.3m Joss Whedon’s The Avengers has set a new bar in opening to a walloping $200.3 million at the domestic box office, the largest debut ever and kicking off summer 2012 in high style. The 3D tentpole — marking a major victory for Disney and Marvel Studios – easily dethroned Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which opened to...


Great “Bollywood Masala” to be offered in May

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 3rd May 2012

Great “Bollywood Masala” to be offered in May The month of May is all set to thrill movie lovers as the current month will see the release of many popular names within Bollywood. The movies that are set to hit cinemas include “Jannat 2″, “Dangerous Ishq”, “Ishaqzaade” and “Department”. “Jannat 2″ starring Emraan Hashmi would be released first from the lot. The movie...


Ali Zafar to receive Dadasaheb Phalke academy awards

By: Javeria Nasir, Uploaded: 3rd May 2012

Ali Zafar to receive Dadasaheb Phalke academy awards MUMBAI: Singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke academy awards here today. The 31-year-old actor made his acting debut in Bollywood in 2010 with a small budget film ‘Tere Bin Laden’, which was a surprise hit at the box office. His next outing ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulan’ alongside Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan, was...


Preview: ‘Brave’ – Disney-Pixar 3D Animated Movie

By: Javeria Nasir, Uploaded: 1st May 2012

Preview: ‘Brave’ – Disney-Pixar 3D Animated Movie Brave is an upcoming animated movie produced in 3-D by Pixar and will be distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is directed by Brenda Chapman and Mark Andrews and story written by Brenda Chapman and Irene Mecchi. The animated movie is set for release on June 22, 2012. The official synopsis of the film...


7 films added to Cannes festival lineup

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 30th April 2012

7 films added to Cannes festival lineup A documentary about the world’s waste and a musical about an Australian aboriginal singing group are among seven films added to the lineup of the Cannes Film Festival. “Trashed,” by British director Candida Brady, will have a special screening at the May 16-27 festival, while Australian director Wayne Blair’s “The Sapphires” joins the midnight movies roster along withFranck Khalfoun’s Franco-American...


“Avengers” rattles records prior to US debut

By: Sheraz Nasir, Uploaded: 30th April 2012

“Avengers” rattles records prior to US debut The superhero saga “The Avengers” lived up to its blockbuster buzz with $178.4 million in overseas ticket sales days before it opens in U.S. theaters. Domestic audiences generally passed on a bunch of new flicks as fans seem to be in anticipation mode for Disney’s “The Avengers,” which debuts Friday in the United States after launching...


Australian billionaire to build Titanic II

By: Alize Ahmed, Uploaded: 30th April 2012

Australian billionaire to build Titanic II SYDNEY: One of Australia’s richest men, Clive Palmer, on Monday unveiled plans to build a 21st century version of the doomed Titanic in China, with its first voyage from England to New York set for 2016. Palmer, a self-made mining billionaire, said he had commissioned state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to construct Titanic II...


Bieber, Lady Gaga to appear in “Men In Black 3″

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 27th April 2012

Bieber, Lady Gaga to appear in “Men In Black 3″ We all had our doubts of Lady Gaga being an alien from outer space, those doubts are about to take life on screen. “Born This Way” singer Gaga and “Baby” belter Justin Bieber will make brief appearances in the upcoming sci-fi sequel “Men in Black 3,” director Barry Sonnenfeld told Collider in a recent interview. Sonnenfeld said that the...


“Sorry Juliet! Romeo Loves Paaro”, mesmerizes PNCA audience

By: Javeria Nasir, Uploaded: 24th April 2012

“Sorry Juliet! Romeo Loves Paaro”, mesmerizes PNCA audience ISLAMABAD: “Sorry Juliet! Romeo Loves Paaro”, a Desi parody of romantic hit tale Romeo Juliet enthralled the audience of twin cities here late Monday at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Regular shows of the play will continue till April 29 at PNCA with musical comedy that fills the ambiance with laughter on situational...


A Variety of upcoming Movies Could Rock Your Summer

By: Javeria Nasir, Uploaded: 24th April 2012

A Variety of upcoming Movies Could Rock Your Summer This year’s summer movies just won’t let up. There’s Joss Whedon’s Avengers, Chris Nolan’s third Batman film, and Ridley Scott’s long-awaited return to space horror. Plus maybe a dozen other movies that look like they could be totally fantastic. Here’s our complete list of 32 movies coming out between now and September — including superheroes,...


‘Think Like a Man’ ends ‘Hunger Games’ streak at the theaters

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 23rd April 2012

‘Think Like a Man’ ends ‘Hunger Games’ streak at the theaters The box office competition finally overwhelmed “The Hunger Games” as the romantic comedy “Think Like a Man” beat expectations with a chart-topping $33.0 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales over the weekend. Love story “The Lucky One” also exceeded forecasts to finish second with $22.8 million from Friday through Sunday, according to studio estimates....


1st death anniversary of Moin Akhtar

By: Majid Siddique, Uploaded: 22nd April 2012

1st death anniversary of Moin Akhtar First death anniversary of Moin Akhtar, one of the most beloved comics, hosts and actors ever to grace the stage and television screens of Pakistan, was being observed today across the country. He is an inspiration for the generations to come and is one of the few that stands out so distinguishably. A personality which...


‘The Pirates band of misfits’ in theaters on April 27

By: Alize Ahmed, Uploaded: 19th April 2012

‘The Pirates band of misfits’ in theaters on April 27 The Pirates! Band of Misfits is the latest movie from Aardman Animations Studio Co-Founder Peter Lord. Lord, who also has ‘Chicken Run’ and ‘Wallace and Gromet’ to his name, produced and directed the film. He says the idea came about during an Aardman story meeting where they gather together to toss out ideas. Someone brought...


Veena Malik to get dirtier for “The Dirty Picture” remake

By: Zuhaeb Nazir, Uploaded: 17th April 2012

Veena Malik to get dirtier for “The Dirty Picture” remake The self proclaimed diva of Pakistan, Veena Malik, has of late announced that she has signed a remake of “The Dirty Picture”. She tweeted this news on the social media website “Twitter” on Tuesday. The movie is a south version of the 2011 blockbuster that featured Vidya Balan and Naseeruddin Shah. “Super excited to be...


Prayers and silence mark Titanic centenary

By: Monitoring Desk, Uploaded: 15th April 2012

Prayers and silence mark Titanic centenary A century after the great ship went down with the loss of 1500 lives, events around the globe are marking a tragedy that retains a titanic grip on the world’s imagination – an icon of Edwardian luxury that became, in a few dark hours 100 years ago, an enduring emblem of tragedy. Helen Edwards, one...


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