'Indians capable of producing VFX at par with Hollywood'

 Celebrities
Mar 082018
 

With Indian company Prime Focus bagging Oscar for Blade Runner 2049, CEO on replicating magic on home turf with Ranbir’s Brahmastra

Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor

As Ridley Scott’s Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling-starrer Blade Runner 2049 bagged the gong for Best Visual Effects at the recently concluded Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles, media company Prime Focus celebrated the win on this part of the globe. The Indian group’s Double Negative (DNEG) was the company behind the success of the fantasy.

Prime Focus CEO Namit Malhotra sees this win as a challenge to replicate the magic in Indian ventures too. “While once dominant in the American film industry, visual effects are now used in films from across the globe. It’s only fitting that a country like India, which has a 100-year-long history in the movie business, is at par with Hollywood. India is rapidly advancing in filmmaking technology. Our artistes are capable of producing quality work that matches the kind created by the rest of the world,” Malhotra says, adding that Indian artistes can expect to collaborate with the “best in the world” in the near future.

Still from Blade Runner 2049
Still from Blade Runner 2049

With Prime Focus co-producing the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer superhero fantasy, Brahmastra, Malhotra says his team is already aspiring to match international standards, as far as VFX technology is concerned. “With this film, we will hopefully set an example of what can be expected from India in the future. I have been committed to creating films with such visual effects since the onset of my career.”

Namit Malhotra
Namit Malhotra

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Prabhas Turns 38 Today, Gifts Fans The First Look Of His Upcoming Film 'Saaho'

 Celebrities
Oct 232017
 

After “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?”, if there’s anything that broke the internet with equal intensity, it’s “Happy Birthday Prabhas” or “#HBDDarlingPrabhas”. Fans have been flooding the social media with wishes and prayers for the actor, who turned 38 today. And as for Prabhas, who is at the center-stage of this discussion, he is surely on cloud nine as the first look of his upcoming film ‘Saaho’ also released today.

Following the footsteps of ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ and hoping to achieve similar success, the makers of this movie chose his birthday to release the first look and we are not complaining at all. Prabhas looks amazing in this mysterious and intriguing avatar.   

The moment you see the big man in black dressed in a long coat with a scarf covering half his face, walking down the misty road against the backdrop of skyscrapers; you know that you wouldn’t want to miss this. Is it just me or is there anyone else who feels that Prabhas looks like a desi ‘James Bond’ or a doppelganger of Sherlock Homes. After giving an exceptional performance in ‘Baahubali’, Prabhas is all set to stun us all with his never seen before avatar in this action thriller that is being shot in both Hindi and Telugu.

The movie also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh. Neil will play Prabhas’ archenemy in the movie. The teaser that was released earlier this year had already created ripples on social media, and if you by any chance missed that out, you can watch it here. 

On one hand where Prabhas’ fans are going gaga over him, Ryan Gosling’s fans don’t seem to be too impressed and are criticizing his avatar which looks heavily copied or ‘inspired’ from that of ‘Blade Runner 2049’. 

First Look of 'Saaho' Shared On Actor Prabhas' Birthday© warner bros

Yes, the same foggy road with both men walking in a black outfit; this uncanny resemblance is hard to miss. And we guess we weren’t the first ones to notice this ‘inspired’ look, fans were quick to notice the similarity between the action flick and the sci-fi movie.  

Why is #SaahoFL looks like #BladeRunner ? Shameless copy by #Saaho team #SaahoFirstLook #Prabhas V/S #RyanGosling pic.twitter.com/4yqeTrHtyS

— Pardesi (@PardesiYT) October 23, 2017

It’s other way round. Blade Runner has become famous & is tending bcoz of #Saaho. @PrabhasRaju #HBDDarlingPrabhas #SaahoFirstLook pic.twitter.com/hWbkoSCy5K

— Anil Kumar M (@AniltheMatrix) October 23, 2017

So, What If Director hinting that #Saaho is our own but Action-Packed #BladeRunner? A Vigilante Hero chasing down A High-Powered Villain 🤔

— MERSAL (@AnudipJoel) October 23, 2017

So folks which side are you at – Team Prabhas or Team Ryan Gosling?

The movie also stars Jackie Shroff, Chunky Pandey and Mandira Bedi in important roles. This movie is special for various reasons and one of them is the fact that this one will be Prabhas’ first films after long years of working for SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’, during which he did not work on any other project. ‘Saaho’ is an action thriller directed by Telugu filmmaker Sujeeth Reddy and is scheduled for a 2018 release.  

‘Baahubali’ director SS Rajamouli too took to Twitter to praise the look.

Beautiful usage of colours and textures.. Super Stylish Saaho.. #SaahoFirstLook pic.twitter.com/z5IK672wZB

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) 23 October 2017

Shraddha Kapoor also took to Twitter to wish Prabhas on his birthday.

He is truly 1 of a kind. One of the nicest human beings I have ever met. No wonder he is loved so much! Happy happy birthday Prabhas!!!🎂��

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) 23 October 2017

While the first look is doing rounds on the social media, people too can’t stop raving about the birthday boy and the much needed badassery he brought with him to the film.

#SaahoFirstLook @UV_Creations Looking Great👌�✌�
#HBDDarlingPrabhas pic.twitter.com/DyeVYPVtjq

— Meher Ramesh (@MeherRamesh) 23 October 2017

Loved d outstanding ambiences surrounded #Prabhas. In other words #SaahoFirstLook Keka. Intriguingly waiting for @sujeethsign’s product. pic.twitter.com/cH21hlD2EQ

— smm RANJITH KUMAR (@smm2ranjith) 23 October 2017

The international action thriller setting of #Saaho is clearly conveyed with this ultra slick #SaahoFirstLook #SaahoFL.. #HBDDarlingPrabhas pic.twitter.com/UJbX8lK9eD

— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) 23 October 2017

Here You Go The Much Awaited #SaahoFirstLook

His Style is Matchless

The Macho Rebel Star In Stylish Avtar😎😎😎#HBDDarlingPrabhas pic.twitter.com/WQM8pfI3QR

— Prabhas Rules (@PrabhasRules) 23 October 2017

I guess our Darling is walking into Hollywood!! All the very best bro @sujeethsign and @UV_Creations #SaahoFirstLook pic.twitter.com/oe3xJWJkd3

— Radha Krishna Kumar (@director_radhaa) 23 October 2017

Prabhas Turns 38 Today, Gifts Fans The First Look Of His Upcoming Film 'Saaho'

 Celebrities
Oct 232017
 

After “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?”, if there’s anything that broke the internet with equal intensity, it’s “Happy Birthday Prabhas” or “#HBDDarlingPrabhas”. Fans have been flooding the social media with wishes and prayers for the actor, who turned 38 today. And as for Prabhas, who is at the center-stage of this discussion, he is surely on cloud nine as the first look of his upcoming film ‘Saaho’ also released today.

Following the footsteps of ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ and hoping to achieve similar success, the makers of this movie chose his birthday to release the first look and we are not complaining at all. Prabhas looks amazing in this mysterious and intriguing avatar.   

The moment you see the big man in black dressed in a long coat with a scarf covering half his face, walking down the misty road against the backdrop of skyscrapers; you know that you wouldn’t want to miss this. Is it just me or is there anyone else who feels that Prabhas looks like a desi ‘James Bond’ or a doppelganger of Sherlock Homes. After giving an exceptional performance in ‘Baahubali’, Prabhas is all set to stun us all with his never seen before avatar in this action thriller that is being shot in both Hindi and Telugu.

The movie also stars Shraddha Kapoor and Neil Nitin Mukesh. Neil will play Prabhas’ archenemy in the movie. The teaser that was released earlier this year had already created ripples on social media, and if you by any chance missed that out, you can watch it here. 

On one hand where Prabhas’ fans are going gaga over him, Ryan Gosling’s fans don’t seem to be too impressed and are criticizing his avatar which looks heavily copied or ‘inspired’ from that of ‘Blade Runner 2049’. 

First Look of 'Saaho' Shared On Actor Prabhas' Birthday© warner bros

Yes, the same foggy road with both men walking in a black outfit; this uncanny resemblance is hard to miss. And we guess we weren’t the first ones to notice this ‘inspired’ look, fans were quick to notice the similarity between the action flick and the sci-fi movie.  

Why is #SaahoFL looks like #BladeRunner ? Shameless copy by #Saaho team #SaahoFirstLook #Prabhas V/S #RyanGosling pic.twitter.com/4yqeTrHtyS

— Pardesi (@PardesiYT) October 23, 2017

It’s other way round. Blade Runner has become famous & is tending bcoz of #Saaho. @PrabhasRaju #HBDDarlingPrabhas #SaahoFirstLook pic.twitter.com/hWbkoSCy5K

— Anil Kumar M (@AniltheMatrix) October 23, 2017

So, What If Director hinting that #Saaho is our own but Action-Packed #BladeRunner? A Vigilante Hero chasing down A High-Powered Villain 🤔

— MERSAL (@AnudipJoel) October 23, 2017

So folks which side are you at – Team Prabhas or Team Ryan Gosling?

The movie also stars Jackie Shroff, Chunky Pandey and Mandira Bedi in important roles. This movie is special for various reasons and one of them is the fact that this one will be Prabhas’ first films after long years of working for SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’, during which he did not work on any other project. ‘Saaho’ is an action thriller directed by Telugu filmmaker Sujeeth Reddy and is scheduled for a 2018 release.  

‘Baahubali’ director SS Rajamouli too took to Twitter to praise the look.

Beautiful usage of colours and textures.. Super Stylish Saaho.. #SaahoFirstLook pic.twitter.com/z5IK672wZB

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) 23 October 2017

Shraddha Kapoor also took to Twitter to wish Prabhas on his birthday.

He is truly 1 of a kind. One of the nicest human beings I have ever met. No wonder he is loved so much! Happy happy birthday Prabhas!!!🎂��

— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) 23 October 2017

While the first look is doing rounds on the social media, people too can’t stop raving about the birthday boy and the much needed badassery he brought with him to the film.

#SaahoFirstLook @UV_Creations Looking Great👌�✌�
#HBDDarlingPrabhas pic.twitter.com/DyeVYPVtjq

— Meher Ramesh (@MeherRamesh) 23 October 2017

Loved d outstanding ambiences surrounded #Prabhas. In other words #SaahoFirstLook Keka. Intriguingly waiting for @sujeethsign’s product. pic.twitter.com/cH21hlD2EQ

— smm RANJITH KUMAR (@smm2ranjith) 23 October 2017

The international action thriller setting of #Saaho is clearly conveyed with this ultra slick #SaahoFirstLook #SaahoFL.. #HBDDarlingPrabhas pic.twitter.com/UJbX8lK9eD

— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) 23 October 2017

Here You Go The Much Awaited #SaahoFirstLook

His Style is Matchless

The Macho Rebel Star In Stylish Avtar😎😎😎#HBDDarlingPrabhas pic.twitter.com/WQM8pfI3QR

— Prabhas Rules (@PrabhasRules) 23 October 2017

I guess our Darling is walking into Hollywood!! All the very best bro @sujeethsign and @UV_Creations #SaahoFirstLook pic.twitter.com/oe3xJWJkd3

— Radha Krishna Kumar (@director_radhaa) 23 October 2017

10 Upcoming Hollywood Movies You Can't Afford To Miss

 Celebrities
Sep 202017
 

Hollywood has already given us some really unusual movies this year. Films like ‘Split’, ‘It’ and ‘Logan’ have already raised the bar for filmmakers. Some much awaited films from Hollywood biggies like Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, and Clint Eastwood are on their way. Here is a list of those films which are slated for release over the next few months:

Battle of the Sexes

It seems like Emma Stone is eyeing another Oscar worthy performance, this time opposite Steve Carell. The 1973 tennis rivalry between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs is infamous and is believed to be a watershed moment in the history of tennis. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, the biopic is a brilliant effort in capturing the audience’s attention towards an issue that is less spoken about.

Blade Runner 2049

The mere sight of Ryan Gosling wearing a rusty metal jacket makes the movie worth watching. Though we have never seen Gosling in such an avatar, Ridley Scott’s direction makes this film a must watch. We can surely expect some futuristic space adventures here. ‘Blade Runner 2049′ is all set for release this October.

The Mountain Between Us

Starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, the movie is based on the bestselling novel by Charles Martin, of the same name. The plot depicts the survival story of Dr. Ben Bass, a surgeon (Idris) and Alex Martin, a photojournalist (Kate), when their charter plane crashes, and the two get lost in the wilderness. Directed by Hany Abu-Assad and written by Chris Weitz and J. Mills Goodloe, the film has already received good reviews at TIFF and is set to be released in theatres in October.

mother!

This Darren Aronofsky horror offering adds to the list of creepy movies that thrilled us this year. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Michelle Pfeiffer and Ed Harris, the film presents a mysterious storyline and offers some unexpected twists and turns. Even after watching the film’s trailer, you just won’t be able to predict the level of insanity the film offers.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

‘The Lobster’ director Yorgos Lanthimos brings us this intense psychological thriller. Starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell, this is the story of a boy Martin (Barry Keoghan), who develops a strange relationship with his cardiologist. But unlike any other film, the results are disastrous. Alicia Silverstone also plays a small but interesting role in the film.

Thor: Ragnarok

Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum, and Mark Ruffalo take us to a different world with the action and fantasy studded flick ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ directed by Taika Waititi. With special effects to die for and the unusual virtual world, trademarks of Marvel Studios, the movie may just end up being a treat for ‘Thor’ fans.

Murder on the Orient Express

This Agatha Christie mystery is expected to have an absolutely engaging story, especially with Kenneth Branagh directing the film. Featuring Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Colman, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe and Johnny Depp (special appearance), this investigative version of the book, will surely keep the audience gripped.

Wonder

A film starring Julia Roberts is never to be missed and here comes another film with an altogether untouched theme, where Julia and Owen Wilson play parents to a child with facial abnormalities. Jacob Tremblay plays the child. This is supposed to be the most emotional movie of the year.

Justice League

Gal Gadot will return as Wonder Woman in Justice League. Her union with Batman (Ben Affleck), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and The Flash (Ezra Miller) will hopefully bring the year to an end on a high.

The Greatest Showman

There is already a lot of hype surrounding Hugh Jackman’s ‘The Greatest Showman’. Starring Zac Efron, Zendaya and Jackman, this musical is set for a December release. We can’t wait ti see Logan in a different avatar.