Category: OTT News

Masters of the Air review: Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers follow-up is an epic achievement for Apple

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After conquering the land (Band of Brothers) and the seas (The Pacific), Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman aim for the skies in Masters of the Air, the new nine-episode miniseries that follows a unit of the US Air Force during World War II. Spanning two years and featuring dozens of characters, it’s one of the most lavish productions — it was made on a reported budget of $250 million — in the history of television, streaming or otherwise. The first few episodes can, however, be a bit overwhelming.…

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Killer Soup review: Manoj Bajpayee, Konkona Sensharma serve a bland broth

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A pitch-black comedy, garnished by ‘paya’ soup over a dream serving of Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sensharma, and dressed with murder and mayhem? Sign me up already, I’d thought gleefully when I heard of 2024’s new web series, ‘Killer Soup’, directed by Abhishek Chaubey. And it crushes me to say this, but this concoction, which promised so much flavour and freshness, only bubbled up for me intermittently. First, the plus points. The picturesque setting, in a small town close to Madurai called Mainjur, is perfect for a twisty tale dotted…

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Sara Ali Khan starrer Ae Watan Mere Watan to release on March 22: Report

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The digital arm of Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Dharmatic Entertainment, is all set to kick off the cinematic year with the release of Sara Ali Khan’s Ae Watan Mere Watan. As per the latest buzz, the much-anticipated period drama is scheduled to premiere in March this year during Holi weekend. If a report by PeepingMoon is something to go by then the Sara Ali Khan starrer will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video from March 22 onwards. For the unversed, Ae Watan Mere Watan is based on a true story.…

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EXCLUSIVE: Taapsee Pannu on Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba arriving on Netflix in 2024: “We are done shooting; it’s in post-production”

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Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu, renowned for her versatile roles, recently graced the screen alongside Shah Rukh Khan in the Rajkumar Hirani directorial Dunki. The film amassed a Rs. 203.27 crore at the box office. Next up is, the Haseen Dillruba sequel, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, alongside Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal, and Jimmy Shergill. The film’s shoot has been wrapped and it will arrive in 2024. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Taapsee Pannu recently said, “We are done shooting the film. The film is in the post-production stage. I think Netflix will…

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Aarya Antim Vaar: Final chapter of Sushmita Sen-starrer web show gets a release date

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Sushmita Sen-starrer hit web series Aarya is coming to an end with the final chapter titled Aarya Antim Vaar. The makers will bring the final chapter on February 9. On reprising the Aarya character for the last time, Sushmita said, “Aarya holds a profound place in my heart, and as Season 3 continues, it’s like watching two pieces of my soul come together. Each episode of Aarya on Disney+ Hotstar is a journey into a world that has become an important part of my existence.” She added, “With the arrival…

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Mohammad Nazim to play a cop in Alt Balaji’s upcoming series ‘Backroad’

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Mohammad Nazim is one of the most popular actors on our screens after his iconic role of Ahem in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Years later, the actor continues to receive love and appreciation for his role on the show, and fans are eager to see him back on screen. The good news for them is that he will be seen in an exciting new web series! Popular web platform Alt Balaji will soon bring a new series titled ‘Backroad’ for its viewers. Mohammad Nazim will be seen playing a cop on…

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Ricky Gervais Armageddon review: Provocative comedian dusts off dated material in latest Netflix standup special

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Is it even a joke if you have to explain it? But that’s what Ricky Gervais repeatedly does in his new Netflix special, Armageddon. Essentially a cover version of his greatest hits, the hourlong special finds the comedian taking particular delight in essentially committing an act of onstage arson. Gervais tackles everything from dying babies to dwarf actors, from China to chimpanzees. “You’ll realise this is great satire when I’m dead,” he says at the end of a particularly hilarious bit about ordering a pair of track bottoms off Amazon.…

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Guns and Gulaabs 2: Ahead of New Year 2024, Netflix announces the second season of the Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan starrer

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‘Kasam paida karne waale ki’, Netflix is all set to spread some holiday cheer with exciting news for fans. The streaming service has announced that the return of the uproarious world of Guns & Gulaabs as the series will make a spectacular comeback with its second season and perhaps answer the burning question, ‘Babu Tiger ne Gangaram ke kaan mein kya bola?’. What’s more? The creator duo Raj and DK are already stirring up a storm with the new season currently in the works! The filmmakers have already captivated audiences…

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Bollywood Hungama went through the listings of Mumbai’s single-screen cinema halls and learned that none of them are sharing shows. The theatres playing Dunki are PVR Le Reve Bandra, MovieTime Star City, Ajanta Cinema Cinex Borivali, Kasturba Malad, Gold Dadar, Roxy, Inox Thakur Movie, MovieMax Andheri East, MovieMax Goregaon West, Chitra, Regal and Bahar. Meanwhile, Maratha Mandir, Citylight, Inox Nakshatra Dadar, Mukta A2 Orion Santa Cruz, Premier Gold, Plaza, Paradise, Gold Thane, Gold Borivali, Anand Cinema Thane, Movie Time Dahisar, New Excelsior, Movie Time Suburbia and MovieMax Kandivali have opted for Salaar. A similar scenario was seen across most centres in India. And in an amusing move, Gopi Cinema in Dombivali has shunned both the films. Instead, it is playing two shows of Animal and two shows of the Marathi film Jhimma 2! An exhibition source told Bollywood Hungama, “The team of Salaar were okay with sharing shows. But the distributors of Dunki were clear – you have to screen all shows of their film and not a single show can be given to Salaar. Hence, exhibitors had no choice but to opt for one film.” A single-screen exhibitor from North India spoke on the condition of anonymity, “I am screening Dunki and it’s doing well. But I wish I could have played Salaar. I have been getting so many enquiries since yesterday. It’s a film that suits the taste of my target audience. When Gadar 2 and OMG 2 clashed and shared shows peacefully, the same could have been done for Dunki and Salaar as well.” Meanwhile, in a shocking development, the afternoon show of Dunki in Maratha Mandir was not played as the KDM wasn’t issued. Executive Director Manoj Desai refunded the amount to the patrons. He then played Animal in the evening and night shows and from today, Salaar will be played in 3 shows. He told us, “Agar distributors aisa karenge, toh hamare sab ke din bhar gaye hai.” An industry insider commented, “The exhibitors are suffering in this clash. Salaar is distributed by AA Films. Those who opted for Dunki now fear that AA Films won’t let them play the next big film that he’ll distribute. In the past, AA Films had distributed Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees which clashed with Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil. Mumbai’s Chandan Cinema and Central Plaza opted for Kaabil. They had to suffer when AA Films didn’t allow them to showcase Baahubali 2. That film was pulling in the audience in hordes and these two theatres had to bear losses.”

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From being dubbed ‘the flag bearer of nepotism‘ on his own chat show to weathering criticism for promoting star kids, Karan Johar has remained a prominent figure in the ongoing debate surrounding nepotism. The filmmaker and producer recently unveiled the teaser for his upcoming web series, titled Showtime, which delves into the same nepotism debate. In the teaser, Emraan Hashmi portrays the ‘badshaah of Bollywood,’ emphasising that those who discuss nepotism are often the same individuals eager to become insiders in the industry. He says, “Nepotism ke mukhaute ke peeche…

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Karan Johar’s Showtime web series with Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi and Mouni Roy set to premiere in 2024, see first look

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Lights, Camera, Action and more! Get ready to witness the behind-the-scenes of Bollywood – where dreams are born and superstars are made as Disney+ Hotstar joins forces with Dharmatic Entertainment for their first fictional series together – Showtime. An epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema, Showtime will give you a sneak peek into what goes behind the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and the power struggles at the top. Created by Sumit Roy and showrunner Mihir Desai, Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar,…

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