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  • New ‘Joker’ film, a dark musical, tops N.America box office

    New ‘Joker’ film, a dark musical, tops N.America box office

    Warner Bros.’ “Joker: Folie a Deux,” a dark new musical Batman spinoff, earned an estimated $40 million over the weekend to top the North American box office, industry watchers reported Sunday.

    But that was far behind the $96.2 opening of the original “Joker” in 2019, a movie that earned Joaquin Phoenix a best-actor Oscar and grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. Industry analyst David A. Gross called it “a weak opening for the follow-up sequel in a superhero series.”

    “Folie a Deux” — French for “shared madness” — again stars Phoenix as the unbalanced titular villain, this time joined by Lady Gaga (playing the cheerily deranged Harley Quinn) as the two sing, dance and plan assorted acts of mayhem. Todd Phillips directs, and the cast includes Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener.

    Last week’s box office leader, family-friendly sci-fi tale “The Wild Robot” from DreamWorks Animation, slipped a spot to second, taking in $18.7 million for the Friday-through-Sunday period, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations estimated.

    Lupita Nyong’o voices Roz, an intelligent robot who is marooned on an uninhabited island and, to survive, has to befriend a menagerie of woodland animals — and ends up adopting an adorable gosling.

    Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” also slipped a spot, to third, earning $10.3 million.

    Michael Keaton again plays the creepily hilarious title character with Winona Ryder reprising her role as Lydia Deetz, backed by “Beetlejuice” newcomers Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux.

    In fourth was Paramount’s animated action film “Transformers One,” the latest installment in the toy-based franchise, at $5.4 million.

    And in fifth, for the second straight week, was “Speak No Evil,” a psychological horror film from Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, at $2.8 million. James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis star.

    Rounding out the top 10 were:

    “White Bird” ($1.5 million)

    “Deadpool & Wolverine” ($1.5 million)

    “The Substance” ($1.3 million)

    “Megalopolis” ($1.1 million)

    “My Old Ass” ($908,000)

  • Shraddha Kapoor aur Rajkummar Rao nai Stree 2 ke liye kitnai paisay liay?

    Shraddha Kapoor aur Rajkummar Rao nai Stree 2 ke liye kitnai paisay liay?

    Bollywood’s most recent hit, ‘Stree 2,’ released on August 15, has since become a huge hit at the box office. With Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles, this horror comedy has captured viewers’ attention with a perfect mix of humor and suspense.

    In just four days, Stree 2 has collected INR 190.55 crore net in India and INR250 million worldwide.
    As per reports ABP News, Shraddha Kapoor charged INR five crores while Rajkummar Rao INR six crores.

    Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar made a surprise appearance in the film.

    The film also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Abhishek Banerjee.

    Talking at the trailer launch of Stree 2, Kapoor said, “The character I’ve played in Stree is special for me in many ways. I’ve never done a role like this, and Stree 2 has a lot more in store for those who waited so long.”
    The film is written by Niren Bhatt and directed by Amar Kaushikh.

    The film is a supernatural thriller that takes place in the town of Chanderi. A headless monster named Sarkate is kidnapping women, causing fear among the residents. A group of friends, including Vicky, Rudra, Jana, Bittu, and a mysterious woman (Shraddha Kapoor), team up to stop the monster and save the town.

  • Yumna Zaidi’s Nayab selected for Jaipur Film Festival

    Yumna Zaidi’s Nayab selected for Jaipur Film Festival

    Marking a milestone moment for Pakistan cinema, ‘Nayab’  has been selected for the Jaipur International Film Festival to be held in India from August 28 to 30.

    The recognition is a follow-up accomplishment to its recent success after the film won the ‘Best Foreign Film’ award at World Film Festival in Cannes.  Directed by Umair Nasir Ali, Nayab also won the Best First Time Film Maker award in the feature film category.

    The film is written by Basit Naqvi and Ali Abbas Naqvi The cast of the film includes Yumna Zaidi, Usama Khan, Ehteshamuddin, Faryal Mehmood Adnan Siddiqui, Mohammad Fawad Khan and Javed Sheikh.

    Umair Nasir Ali shared a story on his Instagram with the caption, “This Independence Day, we are delighted to share that Pakistan’s celebrations have become even more special with the official selection of our film “Nayab” at the 9th Jaipur International Film Festival in India., Nayab is a project close to our hearts, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work and passion of everyone involved. From our EPs to our Production Boys.

    Adding to this joy , our nation has also celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Paris 2024 Olympics , where Arshad Nadeem secured a Gold Medal , surpassing India. These moments in cinema and sports fill us with immense pride as Pakistani continues to shine on the global stage.”

  • The Glassworker set to premiere at Hiroshima animation festival

    The Glassworker set to premiere at Hiroshima animation festival

    Pakistan’s first Ghibli style animated film, The Glassworker, will be screened at the Hiroshima Animation Festival in Japan on  Saturday August 17, 2024. Among thousands of entries from 97 countries and regions across the world, it is going to compete in the ‘Feature Competition’ category.

    This is an achievement that showcases Pakistan’s animation talent on the global stage. The Glassworker promises a heartwarming and visually stunning experience.

    The film, directed by Usman Riaz and Mairam Riaz Paracha and produced by Geo Films, was released on July 26, 2024 in Pakistan. It has now crossed the 30 million milestone at the box office.

  • Adeel Hussain’s mother passes away

    Adeel Hussain’s mother passes away

    Actor Adeel Hussain’s mother has passed away. Hussain has posted a picture on Instagram, remembering his late mother. “Though our hearts ache, we find solace in the beautiful memories she leaves behind. Her legacy of compassion and grace will continue to inspire us every day,” he wrote.

    He also called her the light his life. “Words fail me as we wish her so long’ ❤ forever in our hearts and minds.”

    Celebrities and fans offered condolences after his mother’s passing.

    Ali Kazmi commented, “Sincere condolences my brother! May she rest in peace and always smile down upon you from her special place in the heavens.”
    Ushna Shah commented, “Inalilahewainaelerajiun – I’m so sorry Adeel”
    Aisha Malik also commented, “So sorry for your loss Adeel, may Allah grant her a high place in Jannah and give you strength during this difficult time.”

    Here are the pictures of Adeel hussain with his mother:

    Here are the post he shared on Instagram :

  • Syed Noor, Jannat Mirza face-off on responsibility for flop debut film

    Syed Noor, Jannat Mirza face-off on responsibility for flop debut film

    Social media star and TikToker Jannat Mirza is a social media sensation with 25.1 million TikTok followers and 5.8 million Instagram fans and recently appeared in the movie, Tere Bajrey Di Rakhi, directed by veteran director, Syed Noor.

    Recently, Mirza appeared as a guest on ‘Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, Excuse Me’.
    Host Ahmed Ali Butt asked her, “Syed Noor thought your followers would watch the film, but they didn’t. How do you feel about his statement, especially since you were part of his film?”

    Jannat replied, “Well, I think the movie’s script was a little weak. Let me tell you, that movie was good; I did it with my parents’ permission; I’m not sure why he said that, and a successful film needs a modern script and story. Syed Noor is my uncle, and I respect him a lot. Also, I did the movie because I thought that I should try acting in films.”

    “I thought they [the producers] were telling me a nice story, but it was actually something else. I didn’t do my homework because it was my first time, and the Canadian male lead also made his debut in this movie,” she explained, “I was let down after seeing it. I had no idea at the time that I should read the script before shooting a movie.”

    Talking about her debut, Jannat Mirza confessed,

    “I understand that people don’t always come for great stories, and that sometimes Shahrukh Khan’s films fall flat. I also realize that my fans didn’t show up. Many of our well-known actors perform badly; the script is everything.”

    The director of the film, Syed Noor also had a lot to say. He recently gave an interview to Ambreen Fatima on her Youtube channel. Talking about the experience of working with Jannat Mirza,
    Noor said, “Jannat is a very educated girl; she comes from a very learned and well-off family. She was an accomplished Tiktoker and didn’t feel affected by the film’s failure because she didn’t have the desire to be a movie star. I added her in the film because I like her and we get along well with her family. We didn’t force her to dress provocatively or imagine scary scenarios. We signed her because we wanted her fans to see the movie, but Humayun Saeed was correct, not many people showed up.”

    Noor added that he felt that Mirza’s fan didn’t show up because they had to pay to watch the movie. “It happened because Tiktok content is typically viewed for free. Jannat had previously experienced great success in her life, and her fans were receiving free content from her.”

  • Proud papa Aamir Khan throws party to celebrate Junaid’s debut in ‘Maharaj’

    Proud papa Aamir Khan throws party to celebrate Junaid’s debut in ‘Maharaj’

    Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan recently made his acting debut in the film Maharaj.
    During the launch of Raj Pandit’s song, proud father Aamir said, “When Junaid’s film Maharaj was released, I was very stressed thinking if the audience would like his work or not.”

    The star has a surprise for us.
    “I have started learning to sing. I have been training for the last year with Sucheta Ji as my guru,” the Dangal actor added.

    Mahraraj was released on Netflix on June 21, 2024.

  • HUM Network joins forces with American studio to film ‘Unmarriageable’ in Pakistan

    HUM Network joins forces with American studio to film ‘Unmarriageable’ in Pakistan

    In a groundbreaking move, HUM Network is teaming up with American production companies Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC) and Rising Tides to bring Soniah Kamal’s bestselling novel. ‘Unmarriageable’ to life in Pakistan. This modern-day retelling of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ will be one of the few Western productions shot entirely in Pakistan, showcasing the country’s beauty and complexity to a global audience.

    The film follows the story of Alys Binat and Mr. Darsee against a universal backdrop of love stories, identity, and happily-ever-after told from a unique lens.

    The production team includes Carissa Buffel and Luisa Iskin for TPSC, Sadia Ashraf and Shahla Khan for Rising Tides, and on the side of HUM Network, Sultana Siddiqui along with Badar Ikram will join Kamal as executive producers.

    The script is written by Sadia Ashraf, who will also co-direct alongside James McMillan. The film is set to challenge stereotypes and showcase authentic cultural diversity.
    The American production company said, “We, along with our great partners, are thrilled to bring this beloved story to the big screen and to showcase the beauty and complexity of Pakistani culture to English-language audiences around the world,”

    Talking about the film CEO HUM TV Duraid Qureshi said, “HUM network has always taken the lead in taking Pakistani culture to new territories. Partnering with Unmarriagable film production is also part of this conviction. We shall continue to take our stories to the global audiences.”

  • Babar Ali wants these two heartthrobs for his next film

    Babar Ali wants these two heartthrobs for his next film

    Babar Ali wants these two heartthrobs for his next film

    Veteran actor Babar Ali is has returned to the drama industry after staring in ‘Kuch Ankahi’, ‘Zebaish’ and ‘Namak Haram’
     
    Recently, Babar Ali appeared as a guest on ‘Subh Ka Samaa Madeha Kay Sath’ where an audience member asked, “If you ever make a film, who would you include in the lead cast?”
     
    Babar Ali said, “If I ever make a film, I really like Feroze Khan, I’ll take him. I also like Wahaj, my heart wants to work with him. Among the ladies, I really like Sajal, I’ve worked with her before, and she’s done some great work. Iqra also does excellent work, so if I ever make a film, I’d like to work with these talented individuals.”

    These talented actors have been making waves in the entertainment industry with their recent projects; Feroze Khan was last seen in ‘Jodi Ban Gayi’ , Wahaj Ali’s last drama was ‘Tere Bin’ Iqra Aziz’s recent project was ‘Burns Road Ki Romeo and Juliet’ and Sajal Aly’s currently starring in ‘Zard Patton Ka Bun’

  • Moammar Rana calls archival Shaan Shahid the ‘King of Action’

    Moammar Rana calls archival Shaan Shahid the ‘King of Action’

    In Pakistani cinema, the relationship between Moammar Rana and Shaan Shahid has always interested fans. Recently, Moammar appeared as a guest on ‘Daisbook’, hosted by Junaid Saleem, and talked about his rivalry with Shaan.

    The co-host asked, “Can you tell us why you don’t get along with Shaan and why you both avoid working together in films?”

     Moammar Rana said, “I respect Shaan as my senior, but I think he’s the one who should explain our differences. We were both action heroes, just like Shatrugan Sinha and Amitabh Bachchan. Shaan was the action king, always doing daring stunts, while I focused on acting. It’s like the difference between Shatrugan Sinha’s action-oriented approach and Amitabh Bachchan’s focus on acting.”

    Both superstars have worked together in several films including ‘Guns and Roses’, ‘Ik Junoon’, and ‘Chupan Chupai.’ Moammar is known for romantic roles in numerous hit films like ‘Kuriyon Ko Daalay Daana,’ ‘Chooriyian,’ and ‘Jhoomar.’