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Iran refuses to hand over crashed Boeing 737 black box to Americans
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TEHRAN: Iran has reportedly refused to hand over the black box from the Ukraine International Airlines 737 to planemaker Boeing, according to Reuters. Iran's aviation authority has said it would not hand over to Americans the recovered black boxes of a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 that crashed Wednesday, killing all 176 passengers and crew. "We will not give the black boxes to the manufacturer (Boeing) and the Americans," Iran Civil Aviation Organisation head Ali Abedzadeh said, quoted by Mehr news agency. "It's not yet clear which country the black box will go to for the investigation," he said. "This accident will be investigated by Iran's aviation organisation but the Ukrainians can also be present during the incident´s investigation," he added. Also read: Ukrainian jet crashes in Iran; all 176 on board dead The Ukraine International Airlines aircraft crashed on Wednesday morning shortly after it took off from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini airport. All 176 passengers on the flight were killed in the crash. An earlier statement on the crash from the Ukrainian embassy in Tehran said the crash had occurred due to engine failure. However, a second statement from the embassy omitted the word engine failure from its statement, saying that previous comments made regarding the cause of the crash were not official. Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk announced a ban on all flights from Ukraine's airlines through Iran's airspace starting tomorrow (Thursday). Airlines have swung into action to avoid using Iran and Iraq's air spaces after Irani forces launched multiple ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq housing US and coalition forces. Qantas, Etihad, Singapore Airlines and Emirates have announced they will change their flight paths to avoid the two countries' air spaces. Read more: Iran missile strike: Tehran claims 80 dead in attack on US bases Iran said it had attacked the military bases in retaliation for the killing of its Al Quds commander, Qassem Soleimani. The Iranian general was killed at the Baghdad international airport on Friday by a US strike ordered by President Trump, triggering tensions between Washington and Tehran. The US claimed it had killed Soleimani as he had orchestrated attacks on American troops in Iraq and was responsible on the attack on the US embassy in Iraq earlier. Iran had vowed to take 'severe revenge' from the United States for killing Soleimani, who was a celebrated commander in the country credited with enhancing the country's influence in the Middle East and defeating militias hostile to Tehran. -
For someone who started his journey as a waiter and whose early days in Bollywood were full of struggles, Akshay Kumar has come a long way in his cinematic journey. He has not only given back to back hits in the last year, but the 52-year-old actor has also created history by becoming the only actor in the industry to mint Rs. 700 crore at the box office in a single year. The latest report by Bollywood Hungama suggested that Akshay went miles ahead of actors Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh to reach at Rs. 700 crore mark in a year. This is a first of its kind. The actor clearly follows a strategy and does four movies a year which makes him stand apart from all the other biggies in the industry. In 2019, he had back to back four releases and with all the movies being hit at the box office, he not only entered the Rs. 500 crore-in-a-year club but was also able to make it to the first ever Rs. 700 crore-in-a-year club. With Kesari (Rs. 154.41 cr.), Mission Mangal (Rs. 202.98 cr.), Housefull 4 (Rs. 194.60 cr.) and Good Newwz (approx. Rs. 188 cr. expected), Akshay has managed to collect a whopping Rs. 700 crore in a single year at the box office, added the report. View this post on Instagram Love, laughter and more at the #Housefull4 trailer launch today Trailer out now! Takliya ð¨ð¦²ðð»âï¸ðð (LINK IN BIO) @riteishd @iambobbydeol @kritisanon @hegdepooja @kriti.kharbanda A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Sep 27, 2019 at 4:48am PDT Ranveer is at the second spot as he earned Rs 542 crore in 2018 followed by Salman who collected Rs 530 crore in the year 2019. Akshay's latest movie Good Newwz has received mixed responses from the audience as well as the critics. It is performing well at the box office. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kiara Advani, and Diljit Dosanjh among others in pivotal roles. View this post on Instagram Another glimpse into the goofed-up lives of the Batras! Stay tuned, there's more #GoodNewwz coming your way today. In cinemas 27th December. #KareenaKapoorKhan @diljitdosanjh @kiaraaliaadvani @karanjohar @apoorva1972 @shashankkhaitan @raj_a_mehta @somenmishra @zeestudiosofficial @dharmamovies #CapeOfGoodFilms @zeemusiccompany A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Dec 1, 2019 at 8:19pm PST The story revolves around two couples with the same surname. Coincidentally, both the pairs attempt to conceive a child through IVF but confusion strikes when the sperm of the two men get exchanged in the lab. The film was released on December 27 and is continuing to rake in the moolah at the ticket counters. View the full article
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Disney's total global ticket sales for 2019 so far were due to pass an unprecedented $10 billion on Monday, the company said — and with "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" still to open this month. Photo: DisneyLOS ANGELES: In a rare show of box-office stasis, the top five films in North American theaters were unchanged this weekend from last, led again by Disney blockbuster Frozen II, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.The animated musical, which has Queen Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) and the gang traveling to an enchanted forest, took in $35.2 million, boosting its overall domestic total to $338 million and its global take above $920 million.Disney's total global ticket sales for 2019 so far were due to pass an unprecedented $10 billion on Monday, the company said — and with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker still to open this month.In second again was Lionsgate's murder mystery Knives Out, at $14.2 million for the weekend.The film stars Daniel Craig — a detective with a droll, over-the-top Southern accent — Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans in an Agatha Christie-worthy tale that critics have called "deliciously entertaining."In third was Fox's Ford v Ferrari, at $6.7 million. The film, based on a true story, tells how a team at Ford built a car to challenge Ferrari's dominance of France's classic 24-hour Le Mans race. Matt Damon and Christian Bale star.Universal's Queen & Slim placed fourth, taking $6.6 million.Daniel Kaluuya of Get Out fame and Jodie Turner-Smith, a British-born model and actor, play an African-American couple whose terrible first date turns even worse when they have a disastrous encounter with a racist cop.And in fifth was Sony's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, taking in $5.2 million. The drama recounts the true story of how a cynical and distrusting journalist is befriended by beloved TV star Fred Rogers, played by Tom Hanks.Rounding out the top 10 were:Dark Waters ($4 million)21 Bridges ($2.9 million)Playing With Fire ($2 million)Midway ($1.9 million)Last Christmas ($1 million)
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Thanksgiving record keeps 'Frozen 2' top of N American box office
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The animated musical, which follows beloved characters from the 2013 hit 'Frozen' as Queen Elsa and the gang travel to an enchanted forest, took in $86 million in domestic theaters Friday-Sunday. Photo: FileA Thanksgiving record haul kept Disney's... -
5 Movies Which Broke More Relationships & Hearts Than Box Office Records
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Some movies continue holding a special place in everyone's heart for various reasons. Sometimes it's the leading pair's chemistry, sometimes it's the storyline and some movies are magical because of the love you can witness on screen between the actors. However, some movies also end up being a catalyst for breaking up relationships off-screen for these actors. After all they, too, are human. Here are 5 movies which broke more relationships than box office records: 1. Jab We Met One of the best works of Shahid and Kareena mixed with the brilliance of Imtiaz Ali's epic story telling, this movie continues to be everyone's favourite love story thanks to how 'real' it is. Sadly, the sparkling chemistry between the real life lovers back then turned sour as it was rumoured that during the final lap of the shoot, they broke up. Soon after the release, Kareena was known to be dating Saif, which was not a rumour. View this post on Instagram Geet and Aditya ð¹I really liked them together | movie: Jab we Met | All Rights Reserved To T-Series A post shared by ð¡ ð® ð« ð« ð¸ ð¶ ð® ð® ð£ (@bollywoodvv) on Oct 27, 2019 at 5:02am PDT View this post on Instagram #kareenakapoorkhan #kareenakapoor #kareena_kapoor_khan #kareena_kapoor #saifalikhan #saif_ali_khan #Taimur #familygoals #royalfamily #saifeena #husbandwife #kareenasaif #saifkareena #kareenataimursaif #saiftaimurkareena #tourgoals #vacations #lovebirds #loveoflife #royalty #loveeachother #bestcouple #couplegoals A post shared by KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN (@pataudikareenakapoorkhan) on Jun 3, 2019 at 2:46am PDT 2. Mr & Mrs. Smith One movie which made people feel a lot of crazy things! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's love/hate camaraderie sure set the screen on fire but Brad's marriage to Jennifer Aniston hit the rocks during this movie's filming. The entire fan brigade of the stars were divided and until today, Jen fans have not forgiven Brad for breaking her heart. View this post on Instagram Best couple in the world ð¤ #anjelinajolie #bradpitt #bradjolie #mrandmrssmith #joliepitt #movie #mondobongo ð A post shared by Welcome to Young Blog ð¤ (@young_blog) on Sep 17, 2017 at 9:56am PDT View this post on Instagram “The first time I kissed Brad my knees went weak- I literally lost my breath” J•Að I honestly love Jen and Brad so much they were so cute and so In loveð« #jenniferaniston #bradpitt #friends #rachelgreen #faniston #90s #jenandbrad A post shared by â¡ðððððððð£ ð¸ððð¤ð¥ð ð â¡ (@jenaniston_love) on Jun 8, 2019 at 2:31pm PDT 3. Green Lantern This is the movie which got one of the most iconic Hollywood couple, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively together. The two met during the filming of this shoot. While Ryan was married to Scarlett Johansson, Blake was reportedly dating her 'Gossip Girl' co star, Penn Badgely. The two broke off their respective relationships and in less than a year, were married to each other. View this post on Instagram What a birthday! I just smoked a huge bowl of early voting. #JustVoted @whenweallvote A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) on Oct 23, 2018 at 7:30am PDT © Instagram 4. Snowhite & The Huntsman Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson became instant teenage heartthrobs and everyone's favourite cute couple courtesy their love story in the 'Twilight' series which translated into a real life romance as well. However, Kristen Stewart reportedly cheated on Pattinson with her director, Rupert Sanders. The couple eventually broke up. View this post on Instagram Ðам нÑавилаÑÑ ÑÑа паÑа ???â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ A post shared by put on a happy face (@moviebooom) on Jan 4, 2019 at 1:04pm PST © Instagram 5. Lagaan This movie created history and was in the news for various reasons. The brilliantly made movie not only made it to the 'Oscars', but also turned out to be the saturation point of Aamir Khan's marriage with his wife Reena. It was reported that he was warming up to Kiran Rao who was an assistant director back then. The couple eventually got married. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aamir Khan Kiran Rao (@kiranraoaamirkhan) on Aug 13, 2018 at 11:21pm PDT © Instagram View the full article -
After Akshay Kumar's Housefull 4 hit the floors, the reviews that poured in on Twitter by the critics and the audience weren't really positive but the movie has still managed to enter the coveted Rs 100-crore club. The movie has earned Rs 111.82 crore in just 5 days of its release. View this post on Instagram Thank you so much for the unconditional love you've shown towards #Housefull4. ⤠Haven't watched it yet? Then book your tickets NOW! A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) on Oct 30, 2019 at 12:54am PDT The movie is continuing to break records for Akshay Kumar and despite being panned by the critics, fans are loving his performance in the movie. The actor took to Twitter to thank all his fans and wrote, “Thank you for loving us and laughing with us. It is because of your love we are where we are today. Thanks to all my fans and audiences who have poured unconditional love on #HouseFull4. Thank you for showing us that nothing beats hate more than love.” Thank you for loving us and laughing with us. It is because of your love we are where we are today. Thanks to all my fans and audiences who have poured unconditional love on #HouseFull4. Thank you for showing us that nothing beats hate more than love. pic.twitter.com/AY0dC8ZdY2 — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 29, 2019 Housefull 4 is a slapstick comedy based on the theme of reincarnation. It is the fourth installment of the Housefull franchise, helmed by Sajid Khan. Apart from Akshay Kumar, the movie also features Riteish Deshmukh, Bobby Deol, Kriti Sanon, Kriti Kharbanda, Pooja Hegde, Chunky Panday, and Rana Daggubati. Director Farhad Samji earlier told IANS, "It is a period comedy... something that we are doing for the first time. The look, clothes, and scale of the film are done on a different level. That's the challenge." We wonder if both critics and the audience didn't like the movie on the very first day, who is actually going and watching the movie. Watch the trailer here: View the full article
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Salman Khan has always maintained that he does not give much credit to the reviews by the critics, instead, it's the box office collection which is the key validating factor to a movie's success. Salman's latest release 'Bharat', which is an official remake of the South Korean film 'Ode to My Father', started off on a great note but then lost its pace at the box office market and now, it looks like it has run out of steam. The movie has managed to earn Rs 188.65 crore at the ticket windows and is struggling to cross the Rs 200 crore mark. The movie opened to mixed reviews from critics, as some called it bland while some termed it the perfect Eid blockbuster. We wonder if the movie will be able to make Rs 200 crore at the box office. 'Bharat' was released on 4,700 screens in India and on over 1,300 screens overseas. In one of the group interviews, while promoting the movie, Salman said, “My validation comes from the box office collections... that the people have liked or not liked a film. It doesn't make a difference if someone (a critic) has given it so many stars (ratings) or ridiculed the film. It's their bread and butter. God bless them, give them two more (slices of) bread.” View this post on Instagram Thank you so much for all the love and support you have shown towards 'Bharat' #BharatAudienceReactions @bharat_thefilm @aliabbaszafar @atulreellife #BhushanKumar @katrinakaif @tabutiful @apnabhidu @sonalikul @dishapatani @whosunilgrover @norafatehi @iaasifsheikhofficial @nikhilnamit @reellifeproduction @skfilmsofficial @tseries.official A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) on Jun 13, 2019 at 3:03am PDT Now that the movie is struggling to touch the Rs 200 crore mark, we wonder what Salman has to say seeing the current scenario. 'Bharat' is produced by Atul Agnihotri's Reel Life Production Pvt Ltd and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. The film also stars Katrina Kaif, Disha Patani and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. Have you seen the movie? Let us know in the comments section below.
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A Salman Khan movie on Eid is what we call 'sone pe suhaga'. Salman has always managed to block the occasion of Eid for his big releases and this time is no different either. We have 'Bharat' releasing on June 5. Fans are eagerly waiting as Salman is coming back with Ali Abbas Zafar. Considering 'Sultan' and 'Tiger Zinda Ha' were hits, there are a lot of expectations from this film too. For the uninitiated, the film is an official remake of the Korean drama, 'An Ode To My Father' and will see Salman sporting 5 different looks over the span of 70 years. View this post on Instagram When Bharat & crew went aboard on an actual ship! #BharatInMalta (Link in bio) @bharat_thefilm @aliabbaszafar @atulreellife #BhushanKumar @katrinakaif @tabutiful @apnabhidu @sonalikul @dishapatani @whosunilgrover @norafatehi @iaasifsheikhofficial @nikhilnamit @reellifeproduction @skfilmsofficial @tseries.official A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) on May 29, 2019 at 10:30pm PDT Well, a Salman movie does come loaded with star power but last two Eid releases, 'Tubelight' and 'Race 3', didn't work well. Clearly, the wave of cinema is changing and content is the only winner. Yes, Salman has that star power but can he help the cause of a movie if the content is not what the audience appreciates? You know the answer. View this post on Instagram âª#Bharat #Eid2019 ⬠A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) on May 21, 2019 at 6:16am PDT But you can't ignore the fact Ali is the captain of the ship and you can trust that 'Bharat' would do well. Before the big release, MensXP got in touch with the Trade Experts to know if Salman Khan's 'Bharat' would be a blockbuster or if it would be a dud like that of 'Tubelight' and 'Race 3'. Here's what they have to say: Atul Mohan Let's not ignore the fact the highest grossing Eid release was 'Sultan' with Ali Abbas Zafar in 2016. 'Tubelight' (2017) and 'Race 3' (2018) were not really great films. Salman coming back with Ali is surely one of the highlights and this would be their third collaboration after 'Sultan' and 'Tiger Zinda Hai'. Both films have been blockbusters. This Eid, you have a successful actor-director Jodi. I think this time I feel you have the factor of Ali Abbas that will come into play. I feel the buzz is in general low because of the two back-to-back failed Eid releases. The excitement level is not high, but at the end of the day, it all depends on the content. Ali has always represented Salman very differently and it would surely help to get the viewers to come to the theatres. This time, we will get to see Salman in different avatars. It's an official adaptation of 'An Ode To My Father' which is also considered as landmark cinema. Talking about box office numbers, I am sure they are very confident about their content and that's why they are releasing on June 5. According to me, the movie will mint around Rs 25 crores on Day 1. Salman has an altogether different aura. At the end of the day, the content should be good and nothing can stop it from being a hit. View this post on Instagram Come witness an extraordinary Journey of an ordinary Man #ZindaSong (Full Song Link in bio) @bharat_thefilm @aliabbaszafar @atulreellife #BhushanKumar @katrinakaif @tabutiful @apnabhidu @sonalikul @dishapatani @whosunilgrover @norafatehi @iaasifsheikhofficial #JuliusPackiam @vishaldadlani @nikhilnamit @reellifeproduction @skfilmsofficial @tseries.official A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) on May 17, 2019 at 1:58am PDT Girish Johar See, expectations from the film are quite high because of the two factors. First, because it's Salman's Eid release and the second is that he is coming back with Ali Abbas Zafar. Ali has been a winner at the box office. The trailer and the songs have been doing pretty well. But, at the end of the day, it's based on the content that the audience would decide if it matches their expectations or not. On the face of it, it is not going to take a huge start. Salman Khan fans would be thronging the theatres as it's Eid release. I am sure people would at least watch it once. It's positioned itself well but if the content is not as great as that of 'Kalank', nothing really can be done. I, somehow, feel the movie might earn around Rs 35 crores on its first day. View this post on Instagram 'Journey of a man and a nation together' #BharatTrailer Trailer link in the Bio! @bharat_thefilm @aliabbaszafar @atulreellife #BhushanKumar @katrinakaif @tabutiful @apnabhidu @sonalikul @dishapatani @whosunilgrover @norafatehi @iaasifsheikhofficial @nikhilnamit @reellifeproduction @skfilmsofficial @tseries.official A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) on Apr 22, 2019 at 1:30am PDT Akshaye Rathi Traditionally, we believe that movies don't work on Ramzan but then you had 'Baahubali' that's one of the biggest hits that released during Ramzan. Nothing matters if the content has its own merit and Ali has already proved it through his movies. He has instilled that faith in us. To me, Ali is the strongest link despite Salman being the terrific actor that he is. If the script is weak like that of 'Tubelight' or 'Race 3', even a Salman Khan beyond a point can't do much to save the film. It's more about content and classic example is of Vicky Kaushal's 'URI'. The star only adds to the opening figures because of the stardom. The producers of the film are lucky to have Ali Abbas on board as a director. Seeing his track record and not just with Salman, we can say that the magic would work. Considering all the factors in mind, I feel the movie should earn nothing less than Rs 35 crores on Day 1. What's your bet? Are you planning to watch 'Bharat' on June 5? Let us know in the comments section below.
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It's almost time for one of the biggest launches of the year and there's now a new leak which has nothing to do with the phone. Instead, we get to see everything that will be launching alongside the new OnePlus smartphones. The leaked images look more like the reviewer's box which includes everything from the smartphone to the accessories. © Twitter_Ishan Agarwal The leaked image gives us a glimpse of everything else OnePlus is planning to launch. At first glance, you see the OnePlus Wireless Bullets 2 which is rumoured to be a triple-driver Bluetooth earphone similar to what 1MORE makes. Apart from the wireless OnePlus bullets, the Chinese company is also looking to launch a Warp Charge 30 car charger. © Twitter_Linus Tech Tips The OnePlus 7 Pro also reveals that the in-car charger will be based on the Warp Charge 30 charger that was introduced with the McLaren edition of the OnePlus 6T. This also kind of confirms that the wall charger will be the same as the McLaren edition as well. © Twitter_Ishan Agarwal The leak of the images came from an accidental tweet by Linus Tech Tips and more were shared by Ishan Agarwal on Twitter. The images shared by Mr Agarwal show more details about the packaging; however, the actual device has not been pictured yet. The packaging has the 'Go Beyond Speed' tagline we've seen in previous rumours. However, the accessories in the box are what impressed us the most and we can't wait to check them out ourselves.
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There's no need to bet on the fact that 'Avengers: Endgame' is surely one of the most anticipated films of the year 2019. Just two days are left for the release and the fans can't keep calm. If you have booked your tickets well in advance, then you're probably bubbling with anticipation over how the movie will turn out. There's a rush among fans to see the movie on the very first day and if you are a hardcore Marvel fan and you have not been able to book the ticket, we can totally understand your pain. It's common knowledge that the barometer of any film's success rate is the box office opening. The more the movie mints, the more it attracts the audience to watch it on the big screen. Interestingly, 'Avengers: Endgame' will wrap the storylines that have been shown in the last 21 films. It's the ultimate finale and that's why the craze. Since the box office is one of the biggest parameters of the success rate of a film, we got in touch with Trade and Film Expert, Girish Johar, to know the Day 1 prediction for Endgame. © Twitter/girishjohar "The craze for 'Avengers: Endgame' is unprecedented. It's not only in India but we can see it globally. In China, the midnight screenings broke the record of 'Fast and Furious' by three times and that's not really a small thing. It has crushed the previous records and the same is expected in India. Advance bookings have gone berserk and fans have gone crazy. I, honestly, expect mayhem at the box office. They have already cloaked in a million tickets in advance which is great. It will shatter the old box office records and new ones will be set with 'Avengers: Endgame'," Girish said. "The screenings are yet to be locked by today. I envisage around Rs 50 crores plus on Day 1 including all the languages. The screens are being increased by each passing day. The audience is hungry and wants to see it. Even after ticket pricing being high, fans are still thronging so it shows the craze the people have for the franchise," added Girish. Are you excited to watch 'Avengers: Endgame' this weekend? Tell us in the comments below.
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Salman 'bhai' is back with his 'Eid' gift for fans all over the globe. The trailer of his much-awaited 'Bharat' finally dropped a few minutes ago and before we talk about it, let's have a look at it. Ali Abbas Zafar is back with Katrina and Salman as a team in a tried and tested formula which looks like it will be a super hit. The movie also stars Disha Patani and Sunil Grover in pivotal roles and is a remake of the Korean hit, 'An Ode To My Father'. The movie follows a chronology of India over six decades and Salman Khan will be donning five different looks in the movie. Salman's character is also named 'Bharat' which is like a metaphorical representation of the country itself. SKF The trailer stays true to a typical Salman 'bhai' movie. It has good background score, the enigma of Salman himself, lovely ladies to add more value to the script and a whole 'over the top' vibe. Fans are absolutely loving the trailer already. #BharatTrailer is out now Owesome trailer...it could be the biggest blockbuster of the year Please go and watch pic.twitter.com/3ClMkR2HHU — SalmanKhanfc (@itsSalmanKhanfc) April 22, 2019 Going by the merits of #BharatTrailer, BONAFIDE BLOCKBUSTER is a given. Seems @beingsalmankhan has delivered his most fervid performance till date. Trailer is Perfect blend of mass & class. Katrina nails it. @aliabbaszafar “does whatever it takes” https://t.co/QlsxPYJIpW — Sumit kadel (@SumitkadeI) April 22, 2019 Salman's last spell at the box-office was a dud in the form of 'Race 3' but knowing the actor, he always bounces back, thanks to the kind of movies he makes, which have many takers out there. The movie is releasing on 5th June this year, so we have something grand to look forward to this Eid, like every Eid. Get ready to witness the journey of a man and a nation together.
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John Abraham's second innings as an on-screen spy in espionage thriller 'Romeo Akbar Walter' has finally hit the theaters today. After his successful streak of good luck with a number of patriotic films in the recent times, the audience was looking for a similar experience even this time around. © Viacom 18 The audience was looking for a film with a good plot, strong characters, and a direction that's capable of driving the story, but unfortunately, the initial Twitter reviews have called Abraham's 'RAW' a “raw” deal. A disappointment across the spectrum. © Viacom 18 The recurrent complaint related to the film was that the plot's dullness, and that the film seems to just drag on and sluggish to the point of boredom. While John Abraham has often been called out for this stoical acting, of lack of it, in front of the camera, this time film-goers seemed to have found better things to bash in the film instead of John's acting calibre. © Viacom 18 Movie-goers have found worse elements that plague the film. 'RAW' director Robby Grewal is being bashed by Twitter users for his unsatisfactory vision and execution. The screenplay and even the theme is said to be questionable, and people are simply not buying into the makers' half-baked nationalism. After seeing disappointing reviews of #RAW I can now understand why it took Robby Grewal 10 years to direct another film. His last movie as a director was Aloo Chaat in 2009. It took him a decade to get producers for his new movie.#RomeoAkbarWalter #RAWreview — Chowkidar Vivek Sharma (@TheVivekSharma) April 5, 2019 Here is what Twitter users have reviewed John Abraham's 'Romeo Akbar Walter': Slow and predictable Story Good as one liner but present poorly.. Boring & slow screenplay Zero Entertainment & Action Wahiyaat songs....#RawReview ~ Wahiyaat Film Rating ~ 0â Even #Junglee >>> #Raw Serious Intense Role karna Halwa nahi hota @TheJohnAbraham aap action hi karo...Poor acting — P R A V I N ~ CSK (@PravinAjayFan) April 5, 2019 Unconvincing direction #RAW is a SLUGGISH FILM have moments but very few, EXTREME DARK and Confusing, Shoddy Direction makes it more DULL... #JohnAbrahim tried his best but Failed to Impress, #MouniRoy Work is Limited overall DISSAPOINTING FILM 1.5*/5#RomeoAkbarWalter #RAWREVIEW — Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) April 5, 2019 Stepping on the wrong side of “deshbhakti” with a bad script My request to film-makers to stop cashing on the idea of deshbhakti hence-forth, as every film can't be cashed on the same idea without bringing any novelty what-so-ever. #RomeoAkbarWalter is a bad attempt in this genre. My Rating: 2/5ðð #RAWReview pic.twitter.com/AcMNbRxogW — NJ ðð¥ (@Nilzrav) April 4, 2019 Even trade analyst Taran Adarsh doesn't approve of this one, and he usually approves of a lot of films #OneWordReview…#RomeoAkbarWalter: DULL. Rating: â︽ Interesting stories don't necessarily translate into interesting films... Half-baked writing + slow pacing play spoilsport... John, Jackie Shroff and Sikandar Kher excel... This thriller lacks thrill and grip. #RAWReview pic.twitter.com/omQBuuNMcX — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 5, 2019 All in all, the film seems to be fighting hard for its survival at the box office so far. However, with the rest of the weekend ahead of us, things are expected to get a little better. We hope it doesn't bomb as terribly as it is being predicted.
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Amazon Is Rolling Out A New Package Delivery Robot That Resembles An Ice Box
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Amazon will be using self-driving robots to deliver packages in the near future but testing has already begun in Seattle. It was developed at Amazon's R&D lab and is designed to avoid pedestrians, pets or anything else in its path. In theory, it works similar to the suitcase that follows you around. It sort of resembles a small Ice Box which will house packages inside it for Amazon customers. © Amazon Amazon says “the devices will autonomously follow their delivery route but will initially be accompanied by an Amazon employee. We developed Amazon Scout at our research and development lab in Seattle, ensuring the devices can safely and efficiently navigate around pets, pedestrians and anything else in their path." © Amazon The robot is called “Amazon Scout” and can roll on sidewalks that can navigate around obstacles. At the moment, Amazon will use six robots to make deliveries this week; although it will be accompanied by an Amazon employee. The robot will have a few hurdles to face such as extreme weather conditions, steep inclines, curbs and other engineering challenges, which is why it's not certain when we can see it being used in the mainstream places. Previously, Amazon was testing out drones for delivering packages; however, we have not seen that idea come to fruition as of yet. © YouTube Amazon already uses robots to move inventory in their warehouses. However, considering those robots have a pre-defined path, using robots in the real world can be risky. Having said that, Amazon is not the only company tapping into robot delivery as other startups are also looking into this technology. Amazon Scout, on the other hand, cannot replace trucks that carry loads of packages. However, it can be used at the last phase of delivery. If you want to know how the delivery robot will work, you can watch the video below: -
If we thought 'Simmba' was the biggest hit of just Ranveer's career, we couldn't have been more wrong! Ranveer Singh starrer 'Simmba' has now crossed the box earnings of Rohit Shetty's 'Chennai Express' to take its top spot as the “highest grosser” for the director! © Pinterest According to the latest tweet by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, 'Simmba' has so far earned Rs. 227.71 crore while 'Chennai Express' had earned Rs. 227.13 crore. This makes 'Simmba' Rohit Shetty's most successful directorial venture so far. #Simmba crosses *lifetime biz* of #ChennaiExpress and emerges Rohit Shetty's highest grosser... [Week 3] Fri 2.60 cr, Sat 4.51 cr, Sun 5.30 cr, Mon 2.86 cr. Total: â¹ 227.71 cr. India biz. BLOCKBUSTER. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 15, 2019 Even though 'Simmba' received mixed reviews upon its release on 28th December last year, it soon picked up business over the week. The movie has received great reviews and has been hailed as a total “paisa vasool” movie of 2018. Not only that, but 'Simmba' also became Rohit Shetty's eighth consecutive 100-crore movie at the box office. © Red chillies Entertainment 2013 release 'Chennai Express' starring Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan was a super hit at the box office and was declared as a complete package when it came to thrilling entertainment. In 'Simmba', Ranveer Singh is seen essaying the role of a corrupt policeman called Sangram Bhalerao who undergoes a complete transformation after a life-changing incident. The film stars Sara Ali Khan as Ranveer's love interest Shagun in the film, while Sonu Sood, Ashutosh Rana, Siddhartha Jadhav also play pivotal roles in the movie.
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From Munna's 'jaadu ki jhappi' that became synonymous to every grateful/friendly hug we passed around amongst friends, to Rancho's 'aal izz well' that popularly transformed into a national emotion, every film under Rajkumar Hirani's direction bears an interesting sentimental connect, only few other Bollywood directors have been able to deliver. The Lesser Known Backstory Regarded as one of India's most successful and critically acclaimed filmmaker, Rajkumar Hirani is a commerce graduate, who became exceedingly interested in the films and theatre much against his parents' wishes. © Twitter An active participant in theatre groups during college, Raju Hirani's father got him enrolled in an acting school in Mumbai, but he ended up staying there for just 3 days. Later he ended up getting a scholarship for a film editing course, and thus began his filmy journey - or so he thought. Destiny At Play Destiny seemed to have a different path laid out for Rajkumar Hirani, as initial failures and rejections saw him shift base to the advertising sector. He tasted some big successes in the industry, but his passion to make films pushed him to break away from advertising. This is when he started working with Vidhu Vinod Chopra as an editor in films, but his big break came with 'Mission Kashmir' in 2000 where he was taken onboard as the film editor. © Twitter The Big Directorial Debut Rajkumar Hirani made his directorial debut with 'Munnabhai MBBS' in 2003, which was a major hit with the audiences nationwide, and became a classic cult movie of sorts. This was followed by 'Lage raho Munnabhai' in 2006, which brought Hirani a significant amount of critical acclaim. The cultural impact of the movie, which popularised Gandhigiri all across the country, put him on the national radar of directors to watch out for. What Makes Him Special When friends in the industry refer to him, their vocabulary comprises of words such as 'sincere' and 'modest' - he is known as the man who is unperturbed by the fame he enjoys. He is seems to enjoy his disconnect with the temporal world - the unworldliness which also transfers to the characters in his movies. Be it PK, Rancho or Munnabhai, all of them bear an air of unworldliness around them. Boman Irani was quoted by Business World as saying that, “He is no different on the sets than he is elsewhere. He is a great conversationalist. But the reason why he's a great filmmaker is that he considers the opinion of everyone. He's very open to criticism. There is nothing highfalutin about him, despite all the success." This only seems to reflect the larger opinion that people hold about the filmmaker. Not just that, Hirani's movies seem to be a manifestation of his personal ideologies that resonate with the masses. © Reuters No matter which movie you wish to consider, the well-crafted cultural bridges evident in Hirani's movies, along with the socially poignant messages that he throws in with his direction, screenplay and dialogues make for a stellar watch every single time. Film critic, Rajeev Masand also points out the ideosyncracies that are innate to every Raju Hirani movie, and had this to say about Hirani's style of direction as seen in 'Sanju', “In trademark Hirani fashion, the film is both moving and humorous,” which again is a recurring trope that marks most of his movies. Hirani's strength lies in building a connect with his audiences, and offering something for every audience age-group. The message and story that Hirani therefore translates onto frames is commendable and thus, it doesn't come as a shock when you find out he is one of the few directors who have the maximum amount of hits in the box office! The Best Of Raju Hirani Rajkumar Hirani carries the name of some of the best movies Bollywood has ever produced, under his belt. 'Munnabhai MBBS' based on the life and struggles of the goon who had his heart in the right place was an exposé on rampant discrimination in the medical sector. On the other hand, 'Lage Raho Munnabhai' is a rewriting of Gandhigiri in contemporary times, whereas '3 Idiots' was a scathing criticism of the India's current state of education. Similarly, 'PK' was a direct attack on India's obsession with religious fanaticism and love for superstitions. © Reuters More recently, 'Sanju' brought Hirani critical acclaim for his vision and more than perfect execution of it, to tell a story that needed to be heard. Whitewashing or not, the movie made for a good watch. Rajkumar Hirani has presented the Indian film-goers with marvellous stories that shall be cherished by movie enthusiasts for many years to come.
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When it comes to superheroes, most of us have our favourites from either Marvel or DC. This is a rivalry that was created long back and will always be open to debate. When it comes to movies, Marvel is the clear winner, if we consider box office performances, while DC is struggling with scripts. The last movies of a DC superhero that I truly loved was the Batman Trilogy, although they weren't the part of DC cinematic universe. Despite the below par performance of DC movies, I still enjoy them more than I enjoy the ones by Marvel, though. Following are the reasons which strengthen my argument that DC is better than Marvel: 1. Character Depth It was a delight to see the transformation of Bruce Wayne from the 'Batman Trilogy to 'Batman vs. Superman'. Where Nolan's Bruce was younger and more optimistic, DCEU's Bruce was mature and slightly darker. This transformation was brilliantly scripted because usually when we see a superhero, there's hardly any change in the character. But the character development here was astonishing and overwhelming. © Warner Bros. This is where Marvel lacks. Except for suits & the beard of Captain America, Marvel has barely changed anything in its superheroes. The cocky-ness of Iron Man is great but eventually, it gets boring seeing it again and again. 2. Toughness I would like to blame Disney for this one. Remember 'The Incredible Hulk'? He was scary! One would think twice before messing with him. Then Disney came into the picture & suddenly the Hulk turned into a PG-13 version of his former self. © Universal Pictures What we saw after that was a soft Hulk and a series of 'childish' movies. Apart from Logan, no other movie of a Marvel superhero is good enough for an adult fan. They are soft, the storyline is not deep, and they barely scratch the surface when it comes to dark villains. Against the entire MCU, just one guy from DC is enough – Superman. 3. Posters Posters from Marvel movies are, well, boring! They are clean, quiet & again, lack the depth. On the other hand, posters from DC movies are stirring and dark, like the franchise itself. © Marvel From the Marvel posters, we get the feel of a family film which we should watch with kids. And that is certainly not a compliment if you're a diehard superhero fan. 4. Embracing The Dark Side Marvel is all about fighting against villains and saving the world. DC is much more than that. DC openly shows the struggles of superheroes. Remember 'Justice League'? Batman knew he was old now. Contrary to his popular belief, he accepted he can't work alone. © Warner Bros. Remember 'Wonder Woman'? The movie was more about her internal struggle to stay home or to be set free in the outside world and less about defeating the villain. You don't see such depths in Marvel movies. Maybe in 'Infinity War', but it was still an 'Ohh, there's a bad guy. Let's defeat him' kinda movie. Marvel needs to grow up! 5. TV Series If we compare the first season of 'Arrow' and 'Daredevil', the former was way better. I'll tell you why! 'Arrow' developed the character from scratch. There was a background associated with each and every move that he learned. A flashback where we got to see how our superhero learned various techniques and his struggles to survive torturous conditions. © The CW When I watched 'Daredevil', all I found was some blind guy who trained some blind kid. That's it! There was no 'how.' That's why I found Season 1 of 'Daredevil' to be one of the most overrated seasons. To sum it up, Marvel lacks maturity. It is no longer the world where superheroes are just for kids. I can't say that I could ever find Iron Man better than Batman, but at least Marvel can try to make films keeping the adult audience in mind.
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Second time lucky for Denzel, whose new film tops box office
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Denzel Washington at the recent Hollywood premiere of 'The Equalizer 2,' which opened at the top of weekend box offices in North America. Photo: AFPSuperstar Denzel Washington had never made a sequel in a career reaching back nearly four decades,... -
'Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation' took an estimated $44.1 million in ticket sales during its first weekend in North American theaters. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Sony's "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" booked a stay at the top of the...
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Since 2015, poor Katappa is being blamed and turned into a villain for killing Baahubali. But, why is no one criticizing Ranbir Kapoor who killed Baahubali once again in 2018, with the release of 'Sanju'? This is unfair and I would like to speak up for poor Katappa who was hated by everyone. Arka Media Works For those who decided to scroll down even after reading this lame joke, thank you folks, let's continue with the news. After a not-so appreciated performance in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', Ranbir has come back with a bang at the box office with 'Sanju' and there's literally nothing that can stop him and his movie from becoming one of the biggest hits this year. RHF In fact, the recent box office collection is proof that Rajkumar Hirani's 'Sanju' has already started the process of leaving every movie behind. And the latest movie to join the list is 'Baahubali 2', which until now, was ruling at the box office. #Sanju creates H-I-S-T-O-R-Y... Records HIGHEST SINGLE DAY for a HINDI film... DEMOLISHES the record held by #Baahubali2 [Hindi]... #Baahubali2 had collected â¹ 46.50 cr on Day 3 [Sun]… #Sanju has surpassed it, collects â¹ 46.71 cr on Day 3 [Sun]. India biz. Boxoffice on ð¥ð¥ð¥ — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 2, 2018 It doesn't come as a surprise to us that the movie has already entered the 100 crore club in three days. FYI it has earned Rs. 120 crore and has already become the highest weekend opener of 2018. Today, it left 'Baahubali 2' behind to become the highest earner in a single day. While, 'Baahubali 2' earned Rs. 46.5 crore, 'Sanju' has earned Rs. 46.71 crore. Surprisingly 'Baahubali 2' opened at 5000 screens in 3 languages and 3D, 'Sanju' opened at 4000 screens; so this definitely is a big deal and the credit goes to Ranbir Kapoor for his impeccable acting.
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'Jurassic' dinos shake earth, boost North American box office
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom dominated the North American box office this weekend. Photo: Universal Big-grossing films Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Incredibles 2 again dominated the North American box office this weekend, but two new... -
If you're a 'Harry Potter' fan, you know how insane the wait for that Hogwarts letter felt, right? We all believed we were unfit for the Muggle world and every stick we found was a wand to play with. Then we grew up and found out that one can actually write to the woman who shaped our childhood. JK Rowling actively responds to fan mails and it is this accessibility of hers that makes everyone love her so much. © Instagram Kulsum, a 12-year-old young Kashmiri student is no different and she too wrote a heartfelt letter to Rowling. However fan mails have the tendency to get lost in the sea of letters and tweets which come her way. So Kulsum didn't have much hope until a twist of fate got her something amazing from the author. Someone tweeted that letter to Rowling and she replied! Dear @jk_rowling. Kulsum, 12, a first generation English learner from the Himalayas would like to meet you someday. So come visit us at #HajiPublicSchool . https://t.co/F9tvShYJsm — Sabbah Haji Baji (@imsabbah) April 26, 2018 Please can you send me Kulsum's full name by DM? I'd love to send her something. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 26, 2018 Recently, Kulsum and her entire class received big boxes of Harry Potter goodies from Rowling herself and she was beyond elated, obviously! HELLO, WORLD. SO @jk_rowling SENT A HUGE GIFT BOX FOR KULSUM AND FRIENDS. HANDWRITTEN NOTE, INSCRIBED BOOK, AND THIS IS ALMOST TOO MUCH TO HANDLE. We are so thrilled and squeaky, I cannot even. Thank you so much, Ms Rowling. Thread below. #HajiPublicSchool https://t.co/X39EtCd9kn — Sabbah Haji Baji (@imsabbah) June 23, 2018 From HP books to some stationery items, the box even had a note written by Rowling herself. Here's Kulsum opening her gifts from JKR. #HajiPublicSchool pic.twitter.com/FCGmAvBT76 — Sabbah Haji Baji (@imsabbah) June 23, 2018 This feeling is just like receiving that owl from Hogwarts stating that you are accepted!
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Big, mean and making the green: 'Jurassic' tops N. America box offices
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'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' leapt to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in a meaty $150 millionHOLLYWOOD: Huge, green and scary stomped on cute, young and funny in North American theaters this weekend as new release... -
'Incredibles 2' makes heroic North America box office debut
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Photo: PixarIncredibles 2, the long-awaited return of a quirky animated superhero family from Disney-Pixar, reigned supreme at the North American box office, raking in a record $180 million in its debut, industry estimates showed Sunday.It was the... -
Why 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Was A Disaster At The Box Office
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The new spin off in the Star Wars saga, 'Solo A Star Wars Story' is a huge disappointment at the box office given the last 3 films in the franchise have been billion dollar films. While Disney had intentionally left the ending of the film open ended, leaving enough room for prequels and sequels, this proposition looks a distant thought as even the fans didn't turn up for Solo. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures So what possibly went wrong here, let's take a look. 1. Timing of release Only 5 months since Rian Johnson's 'Star Wars The Last Jedi' had released and Disney puts another Star Wars film on the plate. It's too much to expect from fans to turn up in such a short span. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Also, Disney releases in the past 2 years has been dismal during the same time - 'Alice Through The Looking Glass' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales' (also called 'Salazar's Revenge') which released on May 27, 2016 and May 26, 2017 respectively. 2. Change of Directors over Creative Differences The film started with the directorial team of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller until Disney handed over the baton to Ron Howard citing creative differences. This change caused 70% reshooting of the film and the end product was nowhere close to the recent films. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures 3. Competition In the summer season of blockbusters like 'Avengers: Infinity Wars' and 'Deadpool 2', Solo never stood a chance. With 'Jurassic World - Fallen Kingdom', 'Incredibles 2' and 'Ant Man and The Wasp' releasing in few weeks across June and July, the film was sure to run out of steam. 4. Star Wars Fatigue With fans being divided over 'Star Wars The Last Jedi', it was no surprise that fans would eventually skip Solo. Also, Solo offered nothing new and was just another heist drama set in a galaxy far away. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Even the fate of 'Star Wars Episode IX' hangs loose. 5. China Collections Star Wars franchise do not have a greater following and acceptance at the Chinese box office and it showed in the total collections. With Chinese audience contributing a huge chunk of box office collections worldwide, an opening of USD 10.1 million for 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' very much tells the tale. © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures While the force was stronger with 'Star Wars The Last Jedi', it also has to be seen what lies in future for the franchise. P.S. - With the release of 'Star Wars The Last Jedi', Disney (happy with Rian Johnson's work) entrusted him with a new Star Wars trilogy set in a different time altogether.
