Baadshah Switzerland schedule complete

Young Tiger Jr.NTR’s stylish action entertainer Baadshah in the direction of Srinu Vytla has wrapped up its Switzerland schedule where two songs are canned in the stunning locales of Riedern, Bern at a temperature of -10 degrees. Thaman composed the musical scores for the movie.
The next schedule of Baadshah will take place in Hyderabad from 27th February and the entire shooting of the film will be wrapped up by March 10. The audio is scheduled for a grand scale launch by producer Ganesh Babu on March 10. Kajal Agarwal is playing the female lead and Navdeep is playing the negative role in this Parameswara Arts production movie.
The post-production works are simultaneously in progress and Baadshah is slated for a release on April 5.

Heidi Klum Oscar Cleavage: Star shows major skin at Elton John’s Oscar party

Hello Heidi!
Heidi Klum must be single-handedly supporting the double-sided tape industry tonight. The 39-year-old model may have been at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party, but her Julien Macdonald gown really showed off her golden globes.
Klum easily wins the award the award for breast dressed tonight, and is likely receiving a standing ovation of a different kind from men in their living rooms across the world.

Kanye On Obama: I Don’t Give A F–k What The President’s Got To Say

We’ve already brought you some choice Kanye West quotes from his rant at a London concert on Saturday, but there’s one we missed. The rapper sized up one of his biggest and, certainly, most famous critics by saying that he doesn’t really care what “the president” thought of him.
“I don’t give a f–k what the president’s got to say,” the rapper intoned in a freestyle-like screed that also included digs at Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, the Grammys and “business people.”
Barack Obama has twice called West a “jackass,” mostly in reference to West’s 2009 interruption of Taylor Swift at the VMAs.
“I’ve got love for Hov but I ain’t f–king with that ‘Suit & Tie,’” West also said, dinging Timberlake’s comeback single which features Jay-Z. Jay-Z and West are longtime collaborators and close friends, so it’s a bit surprising to see the former in the latter’s crosshairs. Some have said West meant for “suit and tie” to be taken as a metaphor for corporations and corporate mentalities, but he had to have known how it would be taken.
West also appeared to end his set in a fit of screams (see below), wrapping “Touch the Sky” and sending his microphone skidding into the audience. Surprised gasps can be heard in the fan-made video below.

Karan Johar turns teacher again

Young actor Saqib Saleem, who is playing the lead role in Yash Raj Films’ Mere Dad Ki Maruti (MDKM), seems to have made an impression with the right people. Even before the film’s release, Karan Johar has taken him under his wing. Last year, Karan mentored three debutants — Varun Dhawan,
Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt — who acted in his film, Student Of The Year, and they have all managed to make their place in the industry. Now, he has signed Saqib for his next, Bombay Talkies, and is guiding him the same way.
A source close to the actor reveals, “Saqib is part of not one but two films with big banners — YRF and Dharma Productions. He doesn’t want to go wrong in any way. Karan is now mentoring him for the promotions of MDKM.”
The source adds, “Karan saw a few rushes of the film and felt that Saqib has spunk. After that, he was keen to cast him in his own movie. He is giving Saqib tips on how to go about with the promotions, give interviews to the media and present himself
in public.”
So far, Karan has given the Delhi boy a lot of valuable advice. “It is really sweet of him to help Saqib. For a newcomer who is a complete outsider, this is a great way to understand the industry better. Everyone has seen how well the debutants of Karan’s previous film did. Now, Saqib is looked at in exactly the same manner.”
MKDM will hit theatres on March 15. Bombay Talkies releases on May 3. The source adds, “Everyone’s hoping that MDKM gets a good response and Saqib, along with his co-star Rhea (Chakraborty), does well.”

Did not receive any calls from Ajith, says Kushboo

Performing artist turned government official Khushbu Sundar had lately gone under considerable strike for her remarks identified with gathering matters.
The way in which her home was vandalized deserted the industry and the general open in stun. Accompanying this episode, some individuals had voiced their dislike on the conduct of the scalawags and certain media houses had reported that Ajith had made a private call to Khushbu to give some uphold.
As it creates herself has cleared up that she appropriated no such call from Ajith yet she and him still apportion a warm association. She stated that there was no true need for Ajith to decide and that both of them are blissful doing their particular things.

Srirama chandra’s ‘Prema Geema Jantha Nai’ completes 1st schedule

Indian Idol Srirama Chandra and Barbi have paired up for a movie titled ‘Prema GeemaJaantha Nai’. Subbu (Subramanyam) is the director. Maddhala Bhaskar and Bala Bhaskar are producing the movie under Subham creations banner.
The producers say, “This is a new love story. We have shooted the movie in beautiful locations in Vizag from January 18th. The key scenes and a song have been shooted. The schedule has completed with 18th of this month. The second schedule will be in Hyderabad and the surroundings of Hyderabad from March 4th to April 16th. Two songs are to be shot in Srilanka and we are planning to release the movie in May”.
The director says, “This film will be remembered forever in the category of love stories. How a young man who hates love, falls in it is the theme of the story. The hero who aims at a target will be away from love. How he falls in love and how he reaches his target is going to be very interesting. Every scene will be fresh in this movie and there are so many elements that attract youth. This complete youthful entertainer also attracts family audience. The characterization of Sree ramachandra becomes the highlight of this movie”.
SVR (SV Rangarao’s grandson), Gowtham Raju, Suman Setty, Prithvi Raj, Ambati Srinu, Kadhambari Kiran, Jayavani etc are the other cast.
Music: Mani Sharma, Art: KV Ramana, Exe.Producer: M.S.Kumar, Story- Screenplay-Dialogues-Direction: Subbu(Subramanyam), Producers: Maddhala Bhaskar , Bala Bhaskar.

Censor block film critical of Mamata, Stalin, director sees ‘political pressure’

The Censor Board has refused to clear a Bengali film for taking potshots at the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Singur movement that forced the Tatas to exit the state. Starring rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman, Kangal Malsat (War cry of the poor) is directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay. It is based on a book written by eminent litterateur Mahasweta Devi’s son Nabarun Bhattacharya.
“The way the honourable CM’s oath taking ceremony has been shown seems distortion of history and may hurt many common people of Bengal and create sensation,” the letter issued by the Central Board of Film Certification to the film’s producers, says.
The film shows a person watching the swearing-in ceremony with disdain. The letter says, “The way departure of Tata Company was uttered in the film, it seemed to malign or at least look down upon a significant movement of a civic society. The treatment of the film with unnecessary use of abusive language, sexuality and casual approach in portraying social movements may hurt the sentiments of many people in our society,” it said.
The letter claimed that the portrayal of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin has been done so irresponsibly in the film that the dogmatic statement might hurt the sentiments of many of his supporters and create unrest during public screening.
Kangal Malsat has been sent to the film certification appellate tribunal for a review.
Mukhopadhyay, whose first film, Herbert, could not be screened at the Nandan auditorium due to opposition from the then Left Front government, said Kangal Malsat was not cleared by the Board because of “some political pressure” as it showed Mamata’s swearing-in ceremony and there was reference to the Singur movement and exit of Tatas. One of the characters, Dandabayas, played by Suman, says in the film, “Just see how the Tatas have cut a sorry figure. Now there are so many committees. They are turning Kolkata into London. Are they oxen?”
“As a filmmaker I made a film which I wanted to. Now if it has some political undercurrents it doesn’t mean those in power have the power to ban the film. They are trying to gag us,” Mukhopadhyay said.
Haranath Chakraborty, film maker and member of the Board, said that he was against the release of the film since it contained abusive language. “How can you pass such a film?” he asked. Chakraborty is also one of the key members of Mamata’s cultural think-tank group. “It is clear under whose directions the film was denied release,” the director said.
Film makers like Buddhadeb Dasgupta have questioned the role of the Board. “Who will decide what is obscene or what is not — Censor Board or film maker or audience? Even my films had problems with the Board,” Dasgupta said.

Pak hottie Meera to go topless in a Hollywood film

Pakistani actress Meera who was seen in B-Town films like Nazar, Kasak and Paanch Ghantey Mein Paanch Crore is planning a bold step
`When I heard the role, I was elated. It is an interesting character to essay and she is a woman of today, but I hadn’t signed it earlier due to the fact that it has nudity.
But now, the makers have come up with a really enticing offer,” says Meera.
Considering that Meera is here at the behest of a top production house, will Hollywood’s topless gain be Bollywood’s loss? Or will she choose to stay back in India over Hollywood to get to the top instead of getting topless?
So will she go topless for a Hollywood project?

PSLV-C20 launches seven satellites, Pranab witnesses event

India's polar satellite launch vehicle continued with its success streak on Monday, launching Indo-French satellite Saral and six other satellites from Austria, Britain, Canada and Denmark. The 23rd launch of PSLV-C20 — the 22nd consecutive success — also marked the second highest number of satellites being flown in a launch vehicle by the Indian Space Research Organization (Isro). The launch was delayed by five minutes because of a possible interference of space debris.

President Pranab Mukherjee and Andhra Pradesh chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy were among those who witnessed the launch at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, 100km north of Chennai. The 44.4m PSLV carrying a payload weighing 668.5kg lifted off from the launch pad at 6.01pm, five minutes later than the scheduled time of 5.56pm.

Saral, built by Isro, would study the ocean surface and environment using two French devices — ARgos and ALtila, based on the principle of radar. The other satellites riding piggyback are two micro-satellites UniBRITE and BRITE from Austria and AAUSAT3 from Denmark and STRaND from the UK, besides a microsatellite (NEOSSat) and a mini satellite (SAPPHIRE) from Canada. Isro had postponed the SARAL launch from December last year after it detected some technical inconsistencies.

Suspicious bags found in several areas of Delhi, high alert sounded

Unclaimed bags have been found in different parts of Delhi on Monday. A high alert has been sounded by the Delhi Police following the suspicious recoveries that comes close to the heels of the deadly twin blasts in Hyderabad where 16 people were killed.

A suspicious bag was recovered from outside an Army hospital in the capital, police said. According to sources, bikers threw the bag containing an explosive device near the Army's Base Hospital in Delhi's cantonment area around 2pm.

Delhi Police say only forensic team can confirm if substances found in the bag were actually explosives. However, they say it seems to contain explosives-like material.

Army's bomb squad found wire-like materials in an unclaimed bag in Delhi Cantonment area. They destroyed the bag using cortex.

According to the sources, the device was diffused with muffled explosion.

Another suspicious bag has been found in south Delhi's Greater Kailash's M-Block market.

Two more bags were found in Gopinath market in southwest Delhi and Mangolpuri. One had papers and the other had a speaker.

Shankar’s I Shooting in Kodaikanal

Shankar is now wielding megaphone for Vikram’s next flick “I”. Amy Jackson is playing the female lead and ace music director A.R.Rahman is composing the tunes for this film.
As per reports, Shankar planned “I” first schedule in China. But, no shooting access was given for few places in China. So director Shankar planned to recreate those parts of China across 150 acres in Kodaikanal to shoot those portions.
“I” is anticipated to be another high budget movie in Indian cinema with highly technical crew. Santhanam and Suresh Gopi are playing the prominent roles. Cinematography is handled by P.C.Sriram and Venu Ravichandran is producing this movie under Aascar films.

Zilla Ghaziabad 3 Days Collections

Bollywood movie Zilla Ghaziabad has done a decent collection at the Indian Box Office in the first weekend. But the Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi and Arsad Warsi starrer has failed to beat another new release Kai Po Che starring new comers like Sushant Singh Rajput and Rajkumar Yadav in leads.
It has landed in the second place, while the latter topped the collection chart. Zilla Ghaziabad, which released in a large number of theatres on February 22, registered very good occupancy in single screens across the country on Friday, while it had very low response in multiplexes. Overall, the movie has performed very well in mass circuits like Bihar, CP, CI, UP and Rajasthan.
The Anand Kumar directed flick was expected to show a big jump on Saturday. Instead of going upwards, Zila Ghaziabad witnessed decline in its business on the second day. And on Sunday, the business of the movie went up, but it was below the expected mark. It has collected Rs 10.75 crores nett at the domestic Box Office in the first weekend.
Its breakup is Rs 3.50 cr on Fri, Rs 3.25 cr on Sat and Rs 4 cr on Sun. However, Zilla Ghaziabad was a most-awaited action entertainer of the year 2012. The movie boasts of popular star cast and its makers had massive promotions for it. But the film got negative reviews from the film critics. Besides this, it got eclipsed by the flick Kai Po Che wave across major circuits. Trade experts feel that these two reasons cost its producers a lot.

Sai Dharam Tej, Regina film details

Sai Dharam Tej and Regina Cassandra new combo film in the direction of AS Ravikumar Chowdary is taking shape at brisk progress. The first schedule of the film has been wrapped up earlier and the second schedule has commenced its shoot today on 25th February.
Bunny Vas and Harshidh are jointly producing the film under Geetha Arts banner while Allu Aravind is presenting it. Anoop Rubens is providing the tunes. Srihari is essaying a prominent role in the film along with other supporting actors Chandramohan, Jaya Prakash Reddy, Raghu Babu, Duvvasi Mohan, Satya Krishna, Rajitha etc.

Dandu Palayam Director next movie with Srikanth

Actor Srikanth will be acting under the direction of Kannada director Srinivasa Raju. This director is famous for his Kannada film Dandupalyam, which was recently dubbed into Telugu by the same name.
Srikanth will be playing the leading role in this film, which will be made simultaneously in Telugu and Kannada. The yet untitled film will be produced by C R Manohar and Vijay. This film is likely to go on floor in June.

I’m not a believer in Oscars, says Sunny Deol

National Award winning actor Sunny Deol, who is busy promoting his film “I Love New Year”, is contented with Indian audience and doesn’t feel the need to go to the Oscars.
What is the need for Indians to go to the Oscars? (Indians ko Oscar jaane ki zaroorat kya hai?). Aren’t we happy here? Make the Indian audience happy. We have a population of 130 crore, is it not enough?” Sunny Deol told reporters during the theatrical trailer release of ‘I Love New Year’ Monday.
In his 30 years’ acting journey, the 56-year-old bagged two National Awards for ‘Ghayal’ and ‘Damini’ and says they came as a surprise to him.
Everybody has an individual take on it. I am not a believer of these things (Oscars). I was surprised when I got the National Award. I was like how the hell did I get it?”
Media shy Sunny talked candidly at the event and said: “Everything is manipulated these days. Things are such that we ourselves give the news and read the other day.”
Known for his action roles, the actor’s ‘I Love New Year’ is a romantic comedy.”As an actor I want to do everything. With comedy, it gets gentler… in action, it’s much about fighting. My fans should also see the other side of me,” he said.
Co-directed by Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao, ‘I Love New Year’ also features Kangna Ranaut in the female lead and is slated for an April 26 release.

Baba Sehgal sings Shadow title song

After enthralling everyone with his recent album on ‘Pawanism’ which is chanted by all Pawan Kalyan fans, Baba Sehgal is back in Tollywood again. This time the Indian rapper sang for the introduction number in Venkatesh-starrer Shadow. This is the second time Baba Sehgal is singing for a Venkatesh’s film after Bodyguard.
The singer shared the news on his mirco blogging account “‘sung d title song of ‘Shadow’ for d superhit team of @MusicThaman & @MEHERRAMESH, kudos to thaman..” (sic). Directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by Paruchuri Kireeti. Shadow has Taapsee, Madhurima and Srikanth playing important roles.

Kapu and Kamma’s boycotted Prabhas Raju ?

These days media is trying to bring out sensational angle in each and every aspect. If a film becomes flop media thrashes the hero and if it becomes a hit it tries to throw mud at others. Recent hit Mirchi has been doing well at the box office with support from all the sections of audience. However, some sections of media is trying to create caster controversies using Mirchi’s success.
As per them Prabhas’s increasing stardom is not going down well with Kapus and Kammas, who have been dominating Telugu film industry from so long. Therefore media people belonging to Kapu and Kamma communities are spreading false rumors about Prabhas stamina, is what they allege.
How ridiculous? Do really people watch films keeping the hero’s caste in mind? Did Mirchi collect 33 crore rupees in two weeks with two communities boycotting it? If so should we say Mirchi is Raju’s hit and Naayak is Kapu’s hit and SVSC is Kamma hit? Where do these stupid logics come from?
This is just a baseless allegation from few media circles who love to churn out masala items for their survival. Of course heroes do get support from people belonging to their community. But a film’s success is beyond these caste equations and a hero’s range can neither be suppressed nor glorified from a section of media. All depends in the numbers and crowd pulling abilities of that respective hero.

Hero Nani received a suprised birthday gift

Birthday boy Nani’s outfit drew the attention of many at the logo launch of his forthcoming film Paisa. The actor received a suprised birthday gift from an unexpected corner.
Apparently, his cousin Prasanthi specially designed an outfit and gifted to the actor replacing the shirt buttons with rupee coins to suit the film’s title (Paisa). No wonder, guests’ couldn’t stop raving about Nani’s outfit.

Bull Race Scene in Allu Arjun Movie

It is known news that Allu Arjun is currently busy with the shooting of his new movie ‘Iddaramayilatho’ in Spain. This is happening under the direction of Puri Jagannadh and it is heard that the team is planning to come up with few scenes that will give the audience a flavor of Spain.
As a result, it is heard that they are planning to shoot few scenes based on the famous Bull race in Pamplona. Apparently, Spain is famous for bull fights and bull races so one action sequence is being planned. This is something similar to the one in the Bollywood movie ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’.
Already, there is news that Puri is determined to give a totally new image to Bunny because he is perceived as a happy go lucky, cheerful and bubbly kind of guy onscreen. But through this movie, the audience would be seeing a rather serious and rugged action packed type of hero in Bunny. Let us see how this goes.

Rajinikanth’s New 100 Crore Movie

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Buoyed by the recent successes of its films down south, Eros International said it is has signed up Tamil superstar Rajinikanth for its next venture to be directed by KV Anand.The name, cast, crew and exact budget of the proposed movie are still being worked out.
“We have already signed the deal for Rajinikanth’s third movie (after Kochadaiyaan and Rana—both under production). This film will be made by KV Anand of Ko fame. The name of the film is yet to be decided,” said Kamal Jain, group chief financial officer—India, Eros International Media. “It’s a Rajini film so it (the budget) would be in the Rs 100-crore league.”
Cinematographer turned director Anand and Rajinikanth could not be reached for their comments.Eros has already signed up Rajinikanth for Kochadaiyaan, which is being shot using motion capture technology and is slated for release in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Along with Kochadaiyaan,
Rajinikanth is also to work on Rana, whose shooting was stalled after the southern actor fell ill.
KV Anand, 47, last worked with Rajinikanth as the cinematographer for director Shankar’s Sivaji: The Boss, which released in 2007. His latest flick Maattrraan starring Suriya and Kajal Aggarwal was distributed by Eros.
In its latest earnings report, Eros said Tamil films played a major role in its healthy profits, particularly Vijay-starrer Thuppakki (The Gun), and had indicated that it would back more films down south.
“We have taken a lead in Hindi industry and we want to create the same footprint in Tamil. We want to capture the Tamil market by making at least three-four films a year,” said Jain.
Eros International acquires, co-produces, and distributes Indian language films in multiple formats. The company was incorporated in 1994 and listed in 2010. Eros coproduces 60% of its movies, while the rest are either acquired or produced.
Some of the big budget movies to which Eros has the rights include Ra One, Housefull, Housefull 2, Ready, Rockstar and Golmaal 3.

Chiranjeevi’s voice for Adi Sankaracharya

You all might have already heard this devotional flick Adi Sankaracharya, which will wrap up its shooting soon. Akkineni Nagarjuna and Mohanbabu are playing key roles in the movie-this is also supposedly not a big news to you all. But there’s something interesting folks…Megastar Chiranjeevi’s voice will enthrall audience in this movie.
The movie also has ‘King’ Akkineni Nagarjuna and Collection King Dr Mohan Babu in guest roles.
Yes, after Hanuman (animation movie), this is the first time that Chiranjeevi has given dubbing for a character. Notably, Kaushik is playing the lead role and Chiranjeevi gives voice to Kaushik. All aged persons will surely be waiting for this flick the moments trailers of the movie would be out on television. Apart from that, all the fans of megastar will definitely don’t miss the chance to hear the voice of megastar in a big hall. So, folks keep your fingers crossed for the movie release.

Rajendra Prasad glad to play lead in Nootilo Kappalu

Just as the audiences root for commercial cinema, they are equally ready to embrace content-rich films provided they are made, feels veteran Telugu actor Gadde Rajendra Prasad, who is all excited about his upcoming movie Nootilo Kappalu, which features him in the male lead role. Talking to IANS, Rajendra Prasad said,
Only if we make quality films will the audiences be ready to watch them. As much as they want to be entertained, they wouldn’t mind a good film once in a while as they are mostly hungry for it.” The actor added, “If audiences were not eager to watch quality films then films such as Aa Naluguru, Mithunam and Mee Sreyobhilashi wouldn’t have been successful.”
When asked about whether quality films are financially successful, Rajendra Prasad said, “It might be successful if it has a wider release. Most of these films are backed by small producers, who find it difficult to even release in other states besides their own. Only if big production houses support these films can they rake in the moolah.” The 56-year-old is currently busy with upcoming Telugu comedy-drama Noothi Lo Kappalu. “This is also one of those films I am proud to be part of.
The story is based on the simple premise that human beings are like toads in a well and they will neither go up nor allow others to rise. I am glad to be playing a lead in this project,” said Rajendra. Directed by Chanti Gnanamani, the film also features Manoj Nandam, Bharath, Tagubothu Ramesh, Jayaprakash Reddy, Vijay Sai, Allari Subhashini and Ananth.
The veteran actor, who is known for his impeccable comic timing, feels comedy can be narratively used to make quality films. Rajendra said, “Audiences always like a good mix of comedy in films than melodrama. If used effectively, comedy can become an asset to make quality films that are entertaining
as well.”

Jr NTR Baadshah story leaked!

Now entire film nagar is abuzz that Baadshah story is out of blocks. According to it Navdeep son of a powerful don Mukesh Rushi in Spain starts loving Kajal who is a student.To find out her background he employs NTR, private detective who comes to India following Kajal after she completes her studies.
However a guy Ajay already starts loving Kajal and when she rejects he tries to attack her with acid from which NTR saves her. From then on Kajal starts loving him but Kajal’s parents fixes her marriage with Siddharth. How NTR wins over Kajal is filmed in the most entertaining manner by Srinu Vaitla.
Young Tiger NTR’s Baadhsah is creating so much sensation that not even a day passes out without one or other news appearing on the film in various media channels. If they ignore they are doing so at their own peril. Such is the power of Young Tiger that he is not leaving anything to chance. Apart from having hot beauty Kajal on his side, he roped in young hero Navdeep to turn villain with even Siddharth playing important role in the film. Now Kollywood young superstar Simbu sang a special diamond girl song which is the plus point for the film even in Tamil Nadu.

Sonu Sood seriously injured admitted to hospital

Actor Sonu Sood has been injured during a Celebrity Cricket League match held in Dubai on Saturday evening.A source said, “He has fractured his leg and is being flown to Mumbai and will admitted to Lilavati hospital where he will undergo a surgery.”
Sonu is an allrounder cricketer and plays for Sohail Khan’s Mumbai Heroes. Sonu like most of his team members has been playing the CCL matches in between his shooting schedule.
He is currently shooting for a Telugu film and remake of Zanjeer in which he is playing Sher Khan.His film Shootout at Wadala is slated for May release.
A source said, “It all depends on what the doctor has to say. If the fracture is complex, he will not be able to shoot or play cricket for a while.

The Truth Behind Mahesh-Samantha Romance

As he arrives at his office on a small bike, one can never imagine that this simple man is the director of one of this year’s biggest hits — Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC) starring Mahesh Babu and Venkatesh. In fact, Srikanth Addala, who hails from Relangi village, near Tanuku, West Godavari district, comes from a world that is far removed from films. A post graduate in MSc Physics, who discontinued his PhD from IIT Delhi, his entry into showbiz was the result of an innate desire he felt to do something creative.
“Right from my high school days, I was interested in art and literature. I used to go to our village library to read magazines and books on Telugu literature. I watched the cult movie, Sagara Sangamam, several times. I realised that people love stories of human relationships and human values. That’s when it struck me that I can reach out to people with such stories only through cinema,” says Srikanth, who was keen on completing his education before making any risky career move.
After MSc, Srikanth joined IIT Delhi, but his passion for cinema soon brought him to Hyderabad. “I discontinued my course after discussing it with my family, who happened to be very encouraging. I was confident about this move as even if I didn’t make a mark in movies, I always knew I could fall back on my academic background,” he says.
After months of expected struggle, Srikanth finally got his break with an opportunity to assist director VV Vinayak for the Chiranjeevi-starrer Tagore in 2003. Then, through a common friend, he met producer Dil Raju, in what he calls a “turning point” of his career. Srikanth worked as an assistant director in Arya and Bommarillu, both produced by Dil Raju, who was impressed with his skills and asked him to come up with a story of his own.
“That’s when I wrote Kotha Bangaru Lokam, a college story, drawing inspiration from my own real-life incidents,” says Srikanth, whose directorial debut, starring newbies Varun Sandesh and Shwetha Basu Prasad, was very well-received by the Telugu audiences. Next up in his career was a big challenge. SVSC was being termed as the comeback of multi-starrers in Tollywood.
“When I wrote the story, I felt that it would reach out to people only if the movie stars big actors. I first approached Venkatesh, who readily agreed to do the movie. Then, Mahesh Babu too came on board. I told both of them that they are playing two regular people in the film. I saw them as two characters and not stars,” says Srikanth, who reveals that many parts of this movie too were based on real-life instances. “Except Prakash Raj and Anjali’s roles, most of the things shown in the movie either happened to me or around me. I also have a brother and that inspired this story of brothers.
I like to bring an element of reality and human emotions into my stories. SVSC explored the smaller joys of life like the magic of a genuine smile, the love and bonding within a family and more… everyone relates to these basic human emotions,” he says. After the film became a blockbuster, Srikanth headed on a quiet retreat to his village to spend time with his family and start work on his next script. “I always like writing my scripts at home and familiar places nearby. Observing families and real people upclose adds colour to my stories,” he says.
Srikanth still visits the library in the village like before, but more and more people recognise him now. “People from my village and those who have seen me from childhood are very thrilled with what I have made of my life. But they never treat me differently. That’s why, this will always be home,” he says.
Interestingly, Srikanth’s love story in a way, inspired Samantha and Mahesh’s romantic track in the movie. “Just like in the film, I met my wife, who is a distant relative, at a wedding and instantly fell in love with her,” he says. The director later got married in a low-key ceremony in his village after the release of his debut, Kotha Bangaru Lokam. “It was a quiet wedding that happened at the same time NTR Jr got married. That’s why even Dil Raju couldn’t attend my marriage,” says Srikanth.

Vijay’s next movie cinematographer Nirav

Cinematographer Nirav is noted for his best works in South cinema. His excellent cinematic frames in Ilayathalapathy’s ‘Pokkiri’ and ‘Thalaivaa’ is certainly a visual treat for the audience.
Nirav, has been associated with AL Vijay’s projects, since ‘Kireedom’, he is noted for his lighting sense; and director Vijay’s upcoming movie he has adopted a distinguished light and colour scheme to suit the art design of the film.
The team has recently shot the song sequences. The fight sequences have been shot in Mumbai and now the team is all set to shoot abroad in the month of March.

Ajith-Vishnuvardhan’s next schedule in Chennai

There are huge speculations on Ajith’s 53rd movie directed by Vishnuvardhan. Earlier it was on movie title as Valai (tentative), and now the rumors are spreading about the movie release as on May 1st. The next schedule of this movie will be in Chennai.
A.M.Ratnam clarifies all the rumors about his next flick with Ajith. He said the movie title has not been confirmed and movie will be ready by the mid June. This news may disappoint Ajith’s fans as they are expecting the movie release on Ajith’s birthday i.e. on May 1st.
Vishnuvardhan-Ajith are working with great expectations as their previous flick Billa is an enormous hit in their careers. This movie has also got Arya, Nayantara and Tapsee in lead roles and Rana Daggubati in a prominent role. Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing tunes for this film and cinematography is by Vinod. A.M.Ratnam is producing this film under Sri Surya Movies

Samantha to pair up with Arya

Samantha will play the female lead in Arya’s next flick. Another best part of this movie is Arya will be seen as a cop. This untitled flick will be directed by Magizh Thirumeni of Thadaiyara Thaakka fame.
This anticipated project may take some time as Arya is busy with Settai, Valai (tentative) and Raja Rani. Settai is cruising for its release in April and Valai release date will be announced very soon.More details on Arya-Samantha combo film will be out very soon, so stay tuned…

No Oscar Award for Bombay Jayashri

Indian vocalist Bombay Jayashri, who was nominated in the best original song category at the 85th Academy Awards for her track ‘Pi Lullaby’ from ‘Life of Pi’, lost the trophy to British singer Adele, who took home the statuette for ‘Skyfall’. However, ‘Life of Pi’ won the best music – original score award.
Written and sung by Jayashri, “Pi Lullaby” was also competing with other numbers like “Before my time” from “Chasing Ice” (music and lyrics by J. Ralph, “Everybody needs a best friend” from “Ted” (music by Walter Murphy; lyrics by Seth MacFarlane) and “Suddenly” from “Les Miserables” (music by Claude-Michel Schonberg; lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and Alain Boublil).
Adele, who performed “Skyfall” at the glitzy ceremony Sunday night, collected her award with Paul Epworth. The Oscar award for best music – original score went to Mychael Danna for “Life of Pi”, about the journey of an Indian boy who survives a storm at sea.
Danna’s competitors for the award were “Anna Karenina” (Dario Marianelli), “Argo” (Alexandre Desplat), “Lincoln” (John Williams) and “Skyfall” (Thomas Newman)

Special 26 to Remake in Tamil

A leading production house is making its efforts to remake Special 26 in Tamil. They are also planning to rope a big mass hero into this project. More details of this project will be out after its confirmation.
Remakes are not new to Kollywood industry. In 2013, Santhanam will play the lead role in remake of Maryada Ramanna. Radhika, Prakash Raj will be seen in the remake of Malayalam hit flick traffic and many more.
Special 26 director Neeraj Pandey’s former flick “A Wednesday” was also remade into Tamil as Unnai Pol Oruvan. Kamal Hassan played the lead role in this film and Mohan Lal in a prominent role.

Mirchi Movie 2 weeks Collections

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Young Rebel Star Prabhas’ ‘mirchi’ collected a share of Rs.32.99 crores for two weeks and crossed the full run share of his highest grosser in Prabhas’s carrer.
AREA                                    TWO WEEKS
———–                               ————————
NIZAM                                           9.60
CEDED                                         5.40
NELLORE                                     1.28
KRISHNA                                      1.90
GUNTUR                                      2.68
VIZAG                                            2.57
EAST GODAVARI                         2.05
WEST GODAVARI                       1.91
KARNATAKA AND ROI                1.80

OVERSEAS                                  3.80
TOTAL                                             32.99

4 Oscar Awards to Life of Pi Movie

The 2013 Oscars gets underway at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and this is your destination for this year’s complete Academy Awards winners list.
The 85th Academy Awards are underway in Hollywood, and here’s the full list of winners as they come in. Also check out Xan Brooks’s live blog of the ceremony and Stuart Heritage’s progress enduring the Guardian film drinking game.
Life of Pi Movie bags four Oscar Awards in the following
1.Cinematography: “Life of Pi.”
2. Visual Effects: “Life of Pi.”
3. Directing: Ang Lee, “Life of Pi.”
4. Original Score: “Life of Pi,” Mychael Danna.

Oscars Awards 2013 complete winners list

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Partial list of the 85th annual Academy Award winners announced Sunday in Los Angeles:

1. Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, ‘Django Unchained’
2. Animated Short Film: ‘Paperman’
3. Animated Feature Film: ‘Brave’
4. Cinematography: ‘Life of Pi’

5. Visual Effects: ‘Life of Pi’
6. Costume: ‘Anna Karenina’

7. Makeup and Hairstyling: ‘Les Miserables’

8. Live Action Short: ‘Curfew’

9. Best Documentary (Short subject): ‘Inocente’
Oscar winners previously presented this season:   Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award: Jeffrey Katzenberg
Honorary Award: Hal Needham

Honorary Award: DA Pennebaker

Honorary Award: George Stevens Jr.
Award of Merit: Cooke Optics

Stars hit red carpet as Oscar time approaches

Hollywood’s glitziest night got under way Sunday as this year’s Academy Awards nominees hit the red carpet, with actresses Jessica Chastain and Amy Adams and closing-number performer Kristin Chenoweth among the early arrivals.
Chastain, a best-actress contender for ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’ blew a kiss to cheering fans, who chanted ‘Jessica!’ Composer Mychael Danna, a dual nominee for the score and theme song to “Life of Pi,” joked with red-carpet host Chris Connelly that he was keeping his acceptance speeches in separate pockets of his tuxedo.
Keeping them straight, Danna said, “is one of the reasons I won’t be having any cocktails before I go in.”
Chef Wolfgang Puck showed off some of the food he’ll be serving at the Governors Ball after the show, including baked potatoes with caviar, chicken pot pie with truffle and Kobe steak.
“It’s going to be the greatest party ever,” Puck said.
A giant black-and-white photo of Oscar host Seth MacFarlane towered over the carpet, and some of his family also were among early arrivals, including his sister and father, who wore a green plaid kilt.
“It’s not going to be too over the top,” said MacFarlane’s sister Rachel of her sibling’s gig.
Fans have pondered how far MacFarlane the impudent creator of “Family Guy,” might push the normally prim and proper Oscars.
MacFarlane may be a wild card, but as for the show itself, predictability could be the Academy Awards’ middle name. This time looks the same, with clear favorites in the main categories.
So Oscar organizers hope they’ve assembled a show that will be good time on its own performance merits, with wily, bawdy writer, director, animator, singer and all-around vocal talent MacFarlane as host and a ceremony packed with song and dance.
The awards themselves do hold some potential firsts and other rarities.
Ben Affleck’s “Argo” looks like it will be an uncommon film to claim best picture without a directing nomination, while “Lincoln” filmmaker Steven Spielberg and star Daniel Day-Lewis are favored to join exclusive lists of three-time Oscar winners.
If some longshots came in, the night could produce two more three-time acting winners – Sally Field from “Lincoln” and Robert De Niro for “Silver Linings Playbook.”
There’s also a chance of the oldest or youngest acting winner ever – 86-year-old “Amour” star Emmanuelle Riva and 9-year-old Quvenzhane (Kwa-VEHN-ja-nay) Wallis of “Beasts of the Southern Wild.”
The ABC broadcast itself could set some fresh highs or lows. Oscar overseers keep talking about pacing and trimming fat from a ceremony that’s dragged on interminably, approaching four and a half hours one year. Can they keep it tight and lively enough that viewers don’t think about gouging out their eyes around the three-hour mark?
And what about host MacFarlane? He’s a classy, low-key guy in person, with an old-fashioned Sinatra-style singing voice that he’ll no doubt put to use in a show that’s shaping up as a music-heavy, Broadway-style celebration of cinema.
Yet MacFarlane’s career is built on pushing the envelope – or crumpling it and tossing it in the trash – as he’s tested the boundaries of good taste with such brazen shows as his animated series “Family Guy” and last summer’s F-bomb-laden blockbuster “Ted,” which earned him a songwriting Oscar nomination.
The result could be a fun night for younger, hipper TV audiences that Oscar organizers are courting but a crude awakening for traditionalists who like their Academy Awards to lean more toward the sacred than the profane. Or it could be that MacFarlane makes the most of the thankless task of shepherding the Oscars, striking a nice balance between respecting Hollywood and poking it in the eye.
“I think a little bit of that injected into the mix will go a long way, but I do also have to be mindful, in this instance, of not losing the audience that’s there every year,” MacFarlane said amid a hectic rehearsal schedule. “It’s a different audience from my own, but I do have to be respectful that they will be watching.”
So maybe it’s an Oscar show that’s shaken, but not stirred up too much. That might suit one of the evening’s special honorees, British super-spy James Bond, whose adventures will be the subject of a tribute to mark the 50th anniversary of his first big-screen outing in “Dr. No.” Adele will perform her Oscar-nominated title tune to last year’s Bond tale “Skyfall,” while the show features Shirley Bassey, who sang the Bond theme songs for “Goldfinger,” “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Moonraker.”
The show presents a salute to movie musicals of the last decade, with “Chicago” Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones and “Dreamgirls” winner Jennifer Hudson joining “Les Miserables” cast members that include best-actor nominee Hugh Jackman, supporting-actress front-runner Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Helena Bonham Carter and Amanda Seyfried.
Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have lined up a bubbly mix of young and old Hollywood as presenters, performers and special guests – from Barbra Streisand, Michael Douglas and Jane Fonda to “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe, “Twilight” star Kristen Stewart, and Robert Downey Jr. and his superhero colleagues from “The Avengers.”
Along with front-runners Day-Lewis as best actor for “Lincoln” and Hathaway as supporting actress for “Les Miserables,” the other favorites are Jennifer Lawrence as best actress for “Silver Linings Playbook” and Tommy Lee Jones as supporting actor for “Lincoln.”
Affleck’s thriller “Argo” is in line for best picture after winning practically every top prize at earlier honors. Hollywood was shocked that Affleck was snubbed for a directing nomination, possibly earning the film some sympathy votes, particularly from actors, who love it when one of their own succeeds behind the camera.
The story of how Hollywood, Canada and the CIA teamed up to rescue six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis, “Argo” would become just the fourth film in 85 years to claim the top prize without a best-directing nomination and the first since 1989′s “Driving Miss Daisy.”
The best-picture prize typically ends the Oscar show, but this time, MacFarlane and Chenoweth will perform a closing number on the Dolby Theatre stage that producers Zadan and Meron called a “`can’t miss’ moment.”
Keeping the wraps on whatever surprises they have in store has been a chore for them and MacFarlane.
“It’s been difficult. The press, as you know, is very nosy and sneaky. They’re always sniffing around trying to get any advance notice,” MacFarlane said. “It’s like (expletive) Christmas. Wait till Christmas morning. Don’t spoil the surprise.”

Beyonce’s UK tour tickets gets sold out in 12 mins

Fans of Beyonce were left fuming and disappointed after tickets to her UK tour sold out in just 12 minutes, only to appear on auction sites for hundreds of pound over their face value just moments later.
Bitter complaints flooded Twitter after fans missed out on their chance to see the diva on her eight-date arena jaunt that begins in Birmingham on April 26.
Many of those who missed out on the 80,000 tickets blasted those who were quick to re-sell theirs on sites such as ebay.
One fan Chris Lloyd-Jones wrote: “I can’t get Beyonce tickets on @Ticketmaster yet people have put them on eBay for hundreds of pounds!! WRONG!! About time something was done.
Another fan Alz vented out her anger writing: “Tickets are gone because people buy them and sell them on eBay. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO GO

No ‘Panduga…’ for Jr NTR

Some days ago, director Harish Shankar registered the title ‘Panduga Chesuko’ at the film chamber. Some of the cine folks thought that it would be the title of Jr.NTR and Harish Shankar’s combo movie. Here is a clarification from Harish Shankar. He said the title of Jr.NTR’s movie would be announced after the release of ‘Baadshah’. He tweeted as, “Guys small clarification … ” Pandaga Chesuko” is NOT our film Title ;We will Announce it after Baadshah release ;”
Jr.NTR will be seen as a student in this movie. Dusky beauty Samantha is sharing the screen space with Jr.NTR in this romantic entertainer. Thaman is composing the music of the film. The movie is being produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venkateswara Creations. On the other hand, NTR’s ‘Baadshah’ is gearing up for release on 5th April across the globe.

Settai has no controversial scenes: Director Kannan

Vishwaroopam faced a certain kind of problem while Settai might face a different kind of problem.
An actor who read the script was startled because there were so much vulgar words. The actor who read the script instead of keeping quite has spilled the beans.
The result, the Censor Board members are eagerly waiting for this film.
When asked about this to the director Kannan, he said, “In Hindi it was like that. In Tamil we cannot replicate that.
So there will be comedy scenes in this film. There will be no controversial scenes in this film. Some of the scenes in the original version cannot be avoided in this film. So we have cleverly manipulated these scenes in this film in such a way that it will not raise any objections.”
In a conversation with director Kannan:
It seems that Arya has asked Anjali’s mother to wear Churidhar instead of wearing sari at the shooting spot. I am not denying this. It is true. Arya in real life is a jolly good guy. Anjali was also there. Arya is a playful kid.
Just leave this matter. Don’t involve me in any problem. There is information that Nayanthara used to come to the shooting spots to meet Arya? I don’t know where you get these kinds of information.
I have not seen her in Settai shooting spots. Maybe she would have met him in some other film’s shooting. If you ask Arya he will not tell the truth.
Neetu Chandra who was donning heroine roles has danced for a song in this film? She is donning the role of an actress. She dances for a duet song in the film she is acting. Only thing is, there will be a little glamour in this song.

Prakash Jha is impressed by Kareena Kapoor’s acting prowess

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan is currently shooting for Prakash Jha’s latest directorial venture ‘Satyagraha’ in Bhopal and the actress has impressed the veteran filmmaker with her amazing acting abilities.
Apparently, it’s the first time when Kareena and Prakash are doing a film together and the director is having a great time working with the superstar actress.
He says, “Kareena is a revelation. I have worked with all my other principle actors Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee and Ajay Devgn before.”
Prakash also seems to be quite impressed by Kareena’s acting prowess. “This is the first time I am working with Kareena. She is a wonderful actress,” utters Prakash praising Kareena.
Interestingly, the film has many scenes which require Kareena to shoot with a large crowd. Even though she has done many films in her career, it is the first time Kareena is shooting amongst this many people.
However, Prakash informs that Kareena remains unaffected by the present of the mob and she in fact easily mingles with them.
“Kareena shows no reservations about mingling with the masses. She is a natural born actress,” Prakash tells.
In ‘Satyagraha’, Kareena is playing a role of a journalist and her character is said to be on the lines of CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. The film is scheduled to release on August 15.

Tamannaah seen romancing Ajay on ‘Himmatwala’ sets

She is already a superstar in South and now is ready to slay her admirers in Bollywood with Sajid Khan’s ‘Himmatwala’.
Yes the silk and sultry Tamannaah Bhatia is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the 1983 remake and the pictures shows how the hotty is preparing to reinvent Sridevi’s character in the flcik

Vishnu- Veeru Potla’s film launch

The launch of Manchu Vishnu’s film under the direction of ‘Bindaas’ and ‘Ragada’ fame,Veeru Potla, has been done at Chandragiri Govt. High School near Tirupathi on 24th February at 7.35 am.
The film is to be produced by Dr. Mohan Babu under 24 frames factory banner.
Smt. Nirmala Mohon Babu has broken the coconut at the Muhurtha for the Puja. Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna has switched on the camera, Manoj has given the clap and Dr. Mohan Babu has done the honourable direction. Mohan babu has given the script to the director amid the chanting by the priests and famous actor and Parliament member Dr. Siva Prasad has attended it.
Dr. Mohan Babu says, ” This is a big film coming from our banner after a super hit film like ‘Denikaina ready’. This is going to be an action entertainer which attracts all the ages and classes of audience. This will be in an even more range than Veeru’s previous films. This schedule will go on for 25 days in the surroundings of Tirupathi. Mani Sharma has given very good tunes for the film”.
Veeru Potla says, ” I am very happy at working in Mohan Babu sir’s banner. Previously I had worked for a super hit film Bindaas with Manoj. Now working with Vishnu gives me even more joy. I confidently say that this film also becomes a big hit”.
Lavanya Tripati is the female lead in this film. Brahmanandham, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rao Ramesh, Vennela Kishore, Nagineedu, Dr. Siva Prasad, Hema, Annapurna, Raghu Babu, Posani Krishna Murali etc are the other cast.
Music: Mani Sharma, Screenplay: Veeru Potla, Gopimohan, Story- Dialogues- Direction: Veeru Potla, Producer: Dr. Mohan Babu, Presented by: Aariana, Viviana, Banner: 24 frames factory.

Sofia Vergara Hospitalized? ‘Modern Family’ star reportedly undergoing surgery

Sofia Vergara is reportedly undergoing an operation.
According to the Daily Mail, the “Modern Family” star has been hospitalized and will have surgery, although the severity of her condition is not yet known.
Vergara is said to have canceled her Oscars plans, including her appearance at Madonna’s party later tonight.
But, a source close to the star tells HuffPost Celebrity that “Sofia is fine and there is nothing to worry about.”
Despite the reports, the 40-year-old actress seemed to be in good spirits as she was pictured out and about Friday evening in West Hollywood with her fiance Nick Loeb. The couple enjoyed a low-key dinner at BOA Steakhouse before leaving the restaurant through the back door.

Academy Awards 2013: 85th Annual Oscars Could Make History

Some firsts and other rarities are possible at Sunday night’s Academy Awards. But if the Oscars could be just a little less predictable, the show might really be one for the record books.
Ben Affleck’s “Argo” looks like it will uniquely claim best picture without a directing nomination, while “Lincoln” filmmaker Steven Spielberg and star Daniel Day-Lewis are favored to join exclusive lists of three-time Oscar winners.
If some longshots came in, the night could produce two more three-time acting winners – Sally Field from “Lincoln” and Robert De Niro for “Silver Linings Playbook.”
We could also have the oldest or youngest acting winner ever – 86-year-old “Amour” star Emmanuelle Riva and 9-year-old Quvenzhane (Kwa-VEHN-ja-nay) Wallis of “Beasts of the Southern Wild.”
The ABC television broadcast itself could set some fresh highs or lows. Oscar overseers keep talking about pacing and trimming fat from a ceremony that’s dragged on interminably, approaching four and a half hours one year. Can they keep it tight and lively enough that viewers don’t think about gouging out their eyes around the three-hour mark?
And what about host Seth MacFarlane? He’s a classy, low-key guy in person, with an old-fashioned Sinatra-style singing voice that he’ll no doubt put to use in a show that’s shaping up as a music-heavy, Broadway-style celebration of cinema.
Yet MacFarlane’s career is built on pushing the envelope – or crumpling it and tossing it in the trash – as he’s tested the boundaries of good taste with such brazen shows as his animated series “Family Guy” and last summer’s obscenity-laden blockbuster “Ted,” which earned him a songwriting Oscar nomination.
The result could be a fun night for younger, hipper TV audiences that Oscar organizers are courting but a crude awakening for traditionalists who like their Academy Awards to lean more toward the sacred than the profane. Or it could be that MacFarlane makes the most of the thankless task of shepherding the Oscars, striking a nice balance between respecting Hollywood and poking fun at it.
“I think a little bit of that injected into the mix will go a long way, but I do also have to be mindful, in this instance, of not losing the audience that’s there every year,” MacFarlane said. “It’s a different audience from my own, but I do have to be respectful that they will be watching.”
So maybe it’s an Oscar show that’s shaken, but not stirred up too much. That might suit one of the evening’s special honorees, British super-spy James Bond, whose adventures will be the subject of a tribute to mark the 50th anniversary of his first big-screen outing in “Dr. No.” Adele will perform her Oscar-nominated title tune to last year’s Bond tale “Skyfall,” while the show features Shirley Bassey, who sang the Bond theme songs for “Goldfinger,” `’Diamonds Are Forever” and “Moonraker.”
The show presents a salute to movie musicals of the last decade, with “Chicago” Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones and “Dreamgirls” winner Jennifer Hudson joining “Les Miserables” cast members that include best-actor nominee Hugh Jackman, supporting-actress front-runner Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Helena Bonham Carter and Amanda Seyfried.
Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have lined up a bubbly mix of young and old Hollywood as presenters, performers and special guests – from Barbra Streisand, Michael Douglas and Jane Fonda to “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe, “Twilight” star Kristen Stewart, and Robert Downey Jr. and his superhero colleagues from “The Avengers.”
Along with front-runners Day-Lewis as best actor for “Lincoln” and Hathaway as supporting actress for “Les Miserables,” the other favorites are Jennifer Lawrence as best actress for “Silver Linings Playbook” and Tommy Lee Jones as supporting actor for “Lincoln.”
Day-Lewis would be only the sixth performer to earn three or more Oscars and the first to win three times as best actor. “Lincoln” also could make Spielberg just the fourth filmmaker to win three or more directing trophies.
Affleck’s thriller “Argo” is in line for best picture after winning practically every top prize at earlier honors. Hollywood was shocked that Affleck was snubbed for a directing nomination, possibly earning the film some sympathy votes, particularly from actors, who love it when one of their own succeeds behind the camera.
The story of how Hollywood, Canada and the CIA teamed up to rescue six Americans during the Iranian hostage crisis, “Argo” would become just the fourth film in 85 years to claim the top prize without a best-directing nomination and the first since 1989′s “Driving Miss Daisy.”
The best-picture prize typically ends the Oscar show, but this time, MacFarlane and Kristin Chenoweth will perform a closing number on the Dolby Theatre stage that producers Zadan and Meron called a “`can’t miss’ moment.”
Keeping the wraps on whatever surprises they have in store has been a chore for them and MacFarlane.
“It’s been difficult. The press, as you know, is very nosy and sneaky. They’re always sniffing around trying to get any advance notice,” MacFarlane said. “It’s like (expletive) Christmas. Wait till Christmas morning. Don’t spoil the surprise.”


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Vijay’s Thalaiva movie story revealed

Vijay‘s forthcoming action movie, ‘Thalaiva‘ shooting going on brisk pace. Amala Paul first time pairs up with Vijay for this movie.
The latest we hear is the story of romantic thriller Thalaivaa. The story goes like this.. The local enemies murder the father Sathyaraj. Vijay who is in a foreign country comes to India and with the help of director A L Vijay’s brother Udhaya hunts the enemies who kills his father.
The shooting of these sequences has been shot in Mumbai. At the end of the story Vijay becomes Thalaivan (Leader).
Nasar plays another pivotal role along with Sathyaraj in this film and G.V.Prakash composed by the music. Vijay Yesudas playing a villain role. Thalaiva directed by A.L.Vijay and Produced by Chandraprakash Jain, Cinematography by Nirav Shah.

Jacqueline Fernandez doing item number with Prabhu Deva

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez is the latest actress in Bollywood to shake a leg with ace choreographer Prabhu Deva for an item song in his upcoming directorial venture.
Earlier, Sonakshi Sinha did an item number `Go Go Govinda` with Prabhu Deva in `Oh My God`, Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Kumar did the `Chinta Ta Chita Chita` song in `Rowdy Rathore`, Salman Khan and Govinda danced with him in `Jalwa` from `Wanted` and even Madhuri Dixit shook a leg with him in `Que Sera Sera` song from `Pukar`.
Now, for Prabhu Deva`s next directorial venture `Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya`, Jacqueline will be doing a song titled – `Jaadu Ki Jhappi De De Tu Abhi`.
“We have Prabhu Deva, Jacqueline and Girish (leading hero of the film) doing a special song `Jaadu Ki Jhappi De De Tu Abhi`. It is a travel song but not like `Chaiyyan Chaiyyan`, it is very different,” producer Kumar Taurani told reporters.
Taurani will be launching his son Girish as an actor with `Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya`.
The song has been shot in Punjab. “The song is very much a part of the film. It has not been added for promotional reasons. The boy (Girish) goes from city to village in search of his love, this is where the song appears in the film,” Taurani said.
The film, also starring Shruti Haasan, is likely to release on June 7 this year.

Kristen Stewart Limps on Injured Foot at Oscar Rehearsals

It’s hard to ever get jaded — even for biggest, brightest A-listers — about the Academy Awards. On Saturday, Feb. 23, a who’s-who of Hollywood stars converged upon the Dolby Theatre (many of them dressed way down) to rehearse their presentations and performances ahead of Sunday night’s Oscars telecast, to be broadcast on ABC at 8:30 p.m. EST.
Among those cracking jokes and marveling at the imminent spectacle, according to the Associated Press: Jessica Chastain, Meryl Streep, Ben Affleck, Reese Witherspoon, Richard Gere, Jennifer Aniston, Octavia Spencer, John Travolta, Nicole Kidman, Jack Nicholson, Halle Berry, Jane Fonda and the reunited cast of Chicago (Gere, Renee Zellweger, Queen Latifah and Catherine Zeta-Jones).
In typical casual gear of jeans, sneakers and a baseball cap, Robert Pattinson’s love Kristen Stewart appeared for her presentation — and, the AP reports, appeared to be limping on her right foot from an unexplained recent injury.
Said Argo director Affleck, 40, while checking out the empty seats: “This is like the most memorable aspect of the Oscars . . . You see all these place cards (at rehearsal), then you come back and they’re all here!” Best actress nominee Chastain, 33, chuckled at her place card: “Oh, wow. That’s a very dramatic picture of me.”
Kidman, 45, brought husband Keith Urban and older daughter Sunday Rose, 4, who watched The Hours actress rehearse her segment from the audience. Fellow Best Actress winner Berry, 46, tripped during her rehearsal. “Woohoo!” Berry said, redoing her entrance with a fall. “Made it.”

Fergie’s Baby Bump is on full display during a ahopping trip in italy (PHOTOS)

er lovely baby bump!
Fergie stepped out in Milan, Italy today (Feb. 23) flaunting her blossoming belly in a tight vest. Although it appears she was trying to hide her bump under layers of clothing, the singer’s pregnancy curves were on full display as she greeted fans outside Party by Armani.

After weeks of speculation, Fergie, 37, and her husband Josh Duhamel, 40, finally announced that they were expecting their first child on Monday (Feb. 18), tweeting: