September 2017 – Page 41

There Is A New Show Coming Out Soon To Help You With Your 'Game Of Thrones' Withdrawals

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If you’re currently going through withdrawal since the finale of the seventh season of ‘Game of Thrones’, then there’s some good news for you.

Instead of re-watching the whole series, while waiting for the next and final season, a new TV Show called ‘Britannia’ can fill the gaping hole in your life that ‘Game of Thrones’ has left.

Every GoT Fan Needs To Watch This Show Called ‘Britannia' © Sky Atlantic

Set in 43AD, this nine-part series will centre around Celtic mythology, basically telling the story of three tribes – the Druids, the Celts and the Romans – who are battling for control of Britannia.

Every GoT Fan Needs To Watch This Show Called ‘Britannia' © Sky Atlantic

Britannia has been written by Jez Butterworth, who wrote the James Bond flick ‘Spectre’, so it’s probably a safe bet that this TV Show is going to be rather epic. Moreover, it boasts of a pretty solid cast as well, including British actor Mackenzie Crook as the Druid chieftain Veran. He underwent quite a transformation for the role, being fitted with prosthetics, scarred up and sporting some black contacts. Honestly, he looks quite terrifying.

Every GoT Fan Needs To Watch This Show Called ‘Britannia' © Sky Atlantic

The show also stars Kelly Reilly from True Detective; David Morrissey, who appeared in ‘The Walking Dead’ and Zoë Wanamaker from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Every GoT Fan Needs To Watch This Show Called ‘Britannia' © Sky Atlantic

This show will mark the first time that Celtic Mythology will be showcased on the small screen, and if you’re a ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Vikings’ or ‘The Last Kingdom’ fan, then this is a must watch.

Even though there is no set date as of now, ‘Britannia’ is expected to come out sometime next year.

Watch the trailer here:

'Baadshaho' Review: This Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi Starrer Could Have Been A Paisa Vasool Entertainer

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It wouldn’t be wrong for you to expect a ‘paisa vasool’, entertaining film like ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’ from director Milan Luthria. Well, the trailer of ‘Baadshaho’ definitely looked like an action-packed drama. But does the film lives up to its lofty expectations? Check out our review to find out!

Story: It is 1973, Princess Geetanjali (Ileana D’Cruz) foils the advances of political leader Sanjeev (Priyanshu Chatterjee), who looks a lot like Sanjay Gandhi and it definitely isn’t a coincidence. This sours things between the two and when the emergency is declared in 1975, it causes a lot of trouble for the princess. Sanjeev now aims to ruin Geetanjali’s life and take away her privy purse, i.e a truck loaded with gold.

Baadshaho Review: This Revamped 90's Story Leaves You Disappointed

Thus enters Bhawani (Ajay Devgn), Geetanjali’s royal bodyguard and lover who plans to hijack the truck loaded with gold on its way to Delhi. Joining him on this mission is Guruji (Sanjay Mishara), Dalia (Emraan Hashmi) and Sanjana (Esha Gupta). You also have Shehar Singh’s (Vidyut Jammwal), an army cop appointed to deliver the gold safely. But things ain’t that simple, as there is a mole among the gang who will change the entire plan.

Well, if you thought Milan Luthria’s ‘Baadshaho’ has anything to do with the emergency, you are mistaken. This film is nothing more than a 90’s revamped version of the ‘chor-police’ saga. Set in the sandy dunes of Rajasthan, the film definitely looks promising and entertaining when it starts. However, it leaves you heavily disappointed as it proceeds.

The film brings back memories of 90’s masala films, and we genuinely enjoyed those ‘seeti maar’ punchlines. Rajat Arora’s dialogues are as crisp and slick as ever. Bhawani’s entry is set with the line, “Zubaan aur jaan ek hi baar di jaa sake hai, aaj se dono thaare.” It goes without saying that Ajay Devgn has a strong screen presence, giving you high hopes.

Baadshaho Review: This Revamped 90's Story Leaves You Disappointed © Vertex Motion Pictures

You have an item song to add an exotic element in the film. Though logic is missing and the plot goes haywire anyway. An unnecessary chase is added just to show some action and stunts by Vidyut. There are bright indicators that what was sold in the trailer was just an illusion. 10 minutes into the film and you are all set for a dull ride.

Lines like ‘Aapke sone ka carat humare character ko kharab nahi kar sakta’ and ‘Queen ke saath ek cover bhi hota hai,” adds to the entertaining factor but the screenplay is too weak and stretched out too far to carry the film.

Still, a pretty interesting twist takes place during the intermission and it makes you want to look forward to the rest of the film, but the climax definitely falls flat on its face.

Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, and Vidyut Jammval are spot on. But it is Sanjay Mishra who is the standout star. Esha and Illeana, on the other hand, are treated more like props just to add some much-required glamour in the film.

Baadshaho Review: This Revamped 90's Story Leaves You Disappointed © Vertex Motion Pictures

Well, by the looks of it, ‘Baadshaho’ could have been a great, entertaining flick but in the end what we actually got was a film that thought it was entertaining but falls way short of the mark!

Wolverine May Have Died In 'Logan' But Hugh Jackman Is At An All-Time High

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His magnetic appeal and physicality helped him slip into the skin of ‘Logan’ in the ‘X Men’ cinematic universe and Hugh Jackman absolutely owned the role. In fact, the foremost reason for the audience admitting that ‘X-Men’ film series is incomplete without ‘Wolverine’ is Hugh Jackman’s remarkable portrayal of the mutant who possesses superhuman healing abilities and metal claws that protrude from his knuckles.

Hugh Jackman Is Making His Return With ‘The Greatest Showman'

Hugh Jackman has been a part of the ‘X-Men’ franchise since the first movie of the series came out in 2000. Hugh Jackman who always played ‘Logan’ as grumpy but hiding a deep ocean of pain within him has been successful in seizing ‘Wolverine’s’ essence as a haunted warrior. That is why, in-spite of being one of the finest stage actors and an Oscar nominee, he will probably be known as ‘Wolverine’, forever.

Hugh Jackman Is Making His Return With ‘The Greatest Showman'

After the embodiment of the quintessential ‘Wolverine’, Hugh Jackman is to be seen as ‘The Greatest Showman’ in a movie of the same name. This movie is based on the 1952 drama film, ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. The iconic movie celebrated the extravagant three-ring circus and depicted the passionate love and jealousy behind the greatest show on Earth.

This adaptation will be a biographical musical about the celebrated American showman, P.T. Barnum, who founded the traveling circuses and The Ringling Bros. While Hugh Jackman is set to play the protagonist Barnum, the film also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams and singer-dancer, Zendaya.

Jackman was also working on a musical comedy titled ‘Larrikins’ that was expected to release in early 2018. The film would surely have been a treat to his fans. Other Australian actors like Margot Robbie, Naomi Watts, and Rose Byrne were also to be a part of this film. Unfortunately, the movie was scrapped by DreamWorks Animation in early March 2017.

Hugh Jackman will also be seen with Mark O’Brien in an upcoming Hollywood political drama ‘The Frontrunner’ based on the book ‘All the Truth is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid’ by Matt Bai. The movie examines the journey of American Senator Gary Hart in the world of politics. Jackman will play Hart in ‘The Frontrunner’, while O’Brien, 33, will play his aide-de-camp, Billy Shore.

Jackman is pragmatically one of the best performers to have donned the spandex and played superheroes in ongoing franchises; so it’s no doubt that ‘Logan’ is the perfect and flawless adieu to ‘Wolverine’. He may have considered staying on for a few more films with the ‘X-Men’ franchise if there had been an edge with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nevertheless, fans who were left disappointed with his farewell in the last ‘Wolverine’ film couldn’t have asked for a better ending.

Superheroes have been ruling the box office, giving rise to franchises in this genre. ‘Wolverine’ or ‘Logan’ is synonymous with Hugh Jackman and that portrayal will be cherished forever. His departure is a swift turn, not just for the series but also for the genre. Such is the impact of Hugh’s unmatched performance.

Before you go, let’s relive that epic scene when Wolverine was on steroids in ‘Logan.’ It took 17 years, but we finally got to see the true and savage Wolverine on screen!!

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