KOLLYWOODKangana Ranaut will be seen as Jayalalithaa in this biopic. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shoot of the upcoming Jayalalithaa biopic Thalaivi, starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead, was wrapped up recently. The film also stars Arvind Swami in the role of Mg Ramachandran, who played an important role in the political career of Jayalalithaa. On Thursday, the actor took to Twitter to share his look and wrote, “It was not just an honour to play the role of Puratchi Thalaivar Mgr, but a great responsibility. I thank director A L Vijay & producers @vishinduri @shaaileshrsingh for having faith in me. I humbly post these pics in Thalaivar’s memory, today. #Thalaivi #Mgr #ArvindSwamiasMGR.” In the stills, Arvind looks uncannily like Mgr in his younger days. The award-winning makeup artist Pattanam Rasheed was the man behind Arvind's look. Earlier, talking about Arvind's role in an interview with Times of India, the film's director A L Vijay said,...
- 12/24/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe actor tweeted that another schedule of 'Thalaivi' has been wrapped up.Digital NativeFilmmaker Al Vijay has been directing a biopic on the life of actor-politician J Jayalalithaa titled Thalaivi starring Kangana Ranaut in the titular role. On Sunday, the actor took to her social media handle sharing an exciting update about the film. Kangana Ranaut’s team who manages her Twitter account shared recent photos of the star as Jayalalithaa and wrote, "With the blessings of Jaya Ma we completed one more schedule of Thalaivi- the revolutionary leader. After corona, many things are different but between action and before cut nothing changes. Thank you team @vishinduri @ShaaileshRSingh #ALVijay" With the blessings of Jaya Ma we completed one more schedule of Thalaivi- the revolutionary leader. After corona many things are different but between action and before cut nothing changes. Thank you team @vishinduri @ShaaileshRSingh #ALVijay pic.twitter.
- 10/11/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe mega-budget project is a biopic on the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.Digital NativeBollywood actor Kangana Ranaut resumed shooting for the mega-budget project Thalaivi, a biopic on the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. On Monday, the actor took to social media to share behind-the-scene photos from the sets of the film, in which she is seen discussing a scene with director Al Vijay. She posted, “Good morning friends, these are some stills from yesterday’s early morning scene discussion with my absolutely talented and most affectionate director A.L Vijay ji, there are many amazing places in this world but the most soothing and comforting to me is a film set #Thalaivi.” Good morning friends, these are some stills from yesterday’s early morning scene discussion with my absolutely talented and most affectionate director A.L Vijay ji, there are many amazing places in this...
- 10/5/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodNow, after a gap of seven months, the makers are resuming shooting for the film.Digital NativePTIFilmmaker Al Vijay is currently busy helming the biopic on the life of actor-politician J Jayalalithaa titled Thalaivi starring Kangana Ranaut in the titular role. The shooting of the film which was happening in Hyderabad was put on hold when the Covid-19 pandemic hit India. Now, after a gap of seven months, the makers are resuming shooting for the film. Confirming the same, Kangana wrote, “Dear friends today is a very special day, resuming work after 7 months, travelling to southern India for my most ambitious bilingual project Thalaivi, need your blessings in these testing times of a pandemic.” Dear friends today is a very special day, resuming work after 7 months, travelling to southern India for my most ambitious bilingual project Thalaivi, need your blessings in these testing times of a pandemic. P.S just...
- 10/1/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Exclusive: Barbra Streisand and John Legend will headline a fundraiser for Joe Biden on June 11, the latest in a series of events the campaign has on the schedule to raise money before the fall campaign.
Other guests will be announced for the event, which will raise money for the Biden Victory Fund, a joint committee of the Biden campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state parties. Tickets start at $2,800 per person, according to the invite. Those who write or raise $100,000 will be listed as hosts.
Streisand and Legend have headlined numerous events for presidential candidates in recent cycles. They each performed for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. During this year’s primary season, Legend appeared with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-ma), who he endorsed, at events in South Carolina.
Biden’s campaign already is enlisting another group of musical artists, for a Thursday fundraiser called “Rock Out On A Night In” that includes Jimmy Buffett,...
Other guests will be announced for the event, which will raise money for the Biden Victory Fund, a joint committee of the Biden campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state parties. Tickets start at $2,800 per person, according to the invite. Those who write or raise $100,000 will be listed as hosts.
Streisand and Legend have headlined numerous events for presidential candidates in recent cycles. They each performed for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. During this year’s primary season, Legend appeared with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-ma), who he endorsed, at events in South Carolina.
Biden’s campaign already is enlisting another group of musical artists, for a Thursday fundraiser called “Rock Out On A Night In” that includes Jimmy Buffett,...
- 5/27/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-ca), viewed as a top tier contender as Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate, will headline a virtual fundraiser with the former Vice President.
California’s lieutenant governor, Eleni Kounalakis, also will be among the special guests at the June 9 event. Tickets start at $500 per person, with those who write and raise $100,000 listed as co chairs. Kounalakis endorsed Biden this week.
The event raises for the Biden Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee of the Biden campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state parties.
Biden’s campaign has a series of events lined up through the rest of the month. On May 27, Biden and Pete Buttigieg will hold a “virtual reception,” with tickets starting at $1,000 per person. On Friday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is holding a “virtual conversation” on clean energy, with tickets starting at $50 per person. This Sunday, Lgbtq supporters are holding a “virtual brunch,...
California’s lieutenant governor, Eleni Kounalakis, also will be among the special guests at the June 9 event. Tickets start at $500 per person, with those who write and raise $100,000 listed as co chairs. Kounalakis endorsed Biden this week.
The event raises for the Biden Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee of the Biden campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state parties.
Biden’s campaign has a series of events lined up through the rest of the month. On May 27, Biden and Pete Buttigieg will hold a “virtual reception,” with tickets starting at $1,000 per person. On Friday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is holding a “virtual conversation” on clean energy, with tickets starting at $50 per person. This Sunday, Lgbtq supporters are holding a “virtual brunch,...
- 5/21/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
KollywoodThe photo has been released on Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary.Tnm StaffSoon after actor Kangana Ranaut’s first look as Jayalalithaa from her upcoming biopic Thalaivi released in November last year, many were quick to criticise the actor’s lack of resemblance to the late leader. Now, on February 24, which marks Jayalalithaa’s birth anniversary, Kangana’s sister Rangoli has tweeted a new look of the star, “without prosthetics or any special effects”, which has been well received by many. Kangana in and as #Thalaivi ... without any prosthetics or any special effets Kangana looks like Jaya Amma, shocking, determination can make anything happen #Thalaivi pic.twitter.com/Dtm8wu5fwH — Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) February 24, 2020 Dressed in a plain white saree with the Aiadmk flag colours on its border, the star’s look with fuller cheeks and a round red bindi on the forehead comes closer to the late Aiadmk Supremo than her previous looks.
- 2/24/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTo coincide with Mgr's birth anniversary on Friday, Arvind Swami took to twitter and shared his look from the upcoming biopic. Digital NativeDigital Native Filmmaker Vijay, is currently shooting for the biopic on the life of actor-politician J. Jayalalithaa titled Thalaivi starring Kangana Ranaut in the titular role. The makers have roped in actor Arvind Swami to play the role of former Tamil Nadu Cm and legendary star Mgr, who played an important part in the political career of Jayalalithaa. To coincide with Mgr's birth anniversary on Friday, Arvind Swami took to twitter and shared his look from the upcoming biopic following which a teaser featuring Mgr's song Naan Ungal Veetu Pillai from the 1968 Tamil film Pudhiya Boomi, with Arvind Swami's performance was unveiled. The award-winning makeup artist Pattanam Rasheed is the man behind Arvind's look. Thank you for the phenomenal response. On behalf of the entire team, I...
- 1/18/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Horror, comedy, and mortality come together once again in the second season of the web series 20 Seconds to Live, which recently launched its second season after a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Below, you can watch the two new episodes of 20 Seconds to Live, and keep an eye out for a new episode every Friday in October on the show's YouTube channel. To learn more about the web series, visit its official website.
"The award-winning horror/comedy web-series co-created by director Ben Rock (Alien Raiders) and writer Bob DeRosa (Killers) is known for its killer hook: every episode features a new set of characters and when a 20-second timer counts down to zero, someone dies! Figuring out who gets it and how is much of the fun.
The first season played nearly twenty web and film festivals around the world and won multiple awards including Best Web Series at the Nashville International Film Festival,...
Below, you can watch the two new episodes of 20 Seconds to Live, and keep an eye out for a new episode every Friday in October on the show's YouTube channel. To learn more about the web series, visit its official website.
"The award-winning horror/comedy web-series co-created by director Ben Rock (Alien Raiders) and writer Bob DeRosa (Killers) is known for its killer hook: every episode features a new set of characters and when a 20-second timer counts down to zero, someone dies! Figuring out who gets it and how is much of the fun.
The first season played nearly twenty web and film festivals around the world and won multiple awards including Best Web Series at the Nashville International Film Festival,...
- 10/14/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The 23rd annual Fantasia International Film Festival has put out a call for submissions to all directors, producers, and other creatives. The deadline is May 2nd. Also in today's Horror Highlights: a look at episode 3 of Adam Mason's Black Antenna from the minds of Alice in Chains, as well as a trailer and release details for Made Me Do It.
Fantasia 2019 Submissions Deadline Confirmed: "The Fantasia International Film Festival returns July 11 to August 1, 2019, to celebrate its 23rd edition. This Summer will again see three weeks of festive screenings, exciting premieres, and activities for both the public and industry professionals.
Fantasia programmers are currently hard at work curating a memorable selection of films. Directors, producers, and industry professionals have until May 2 to submit their titles. Information and conditions related to submissions can be found on the festival website at fantasiafestival.com/en/submissions
Since 2011, the majority of Fantasia's artwork...
Fantasia 2019 Submissions Deadline Confirmed: "The Fantasia International Film Festival returns July 11 to August 1, 2019, to celebrate its 23rd edition. This Summer will again see three weeks of festive screenings, exciting premieres, and activities for both the public and industry professionals.
Fantasia programmers are currently hard at work curating a memorable selection of films. Directors, producers, and industry professionals have until May 2 to submit their titles. Information and conditions related to submissions can be found on the festival website at fantasiafestival.com/en/submissions
Since 2011, the majority of Fantasia's artwork...
- 4/15/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
“Vice,” “Mary Queen of Scots,” “A Star Is Born,” and “Crazy Rich Asians” were the top makeup and hairstyling winners Saturday at the 6th annual Muahs Guild Awards (at L.A. Live). “Vice,” the Oscar favorite for Christian Bale’s remarkable Dick Cheney transformation, took home period makeup and makeup effects; “Mary Queen of Scots,” another Oscar nominee, won for period hairstyling; “A Star Is Born” snagged contemporary makeup; and “Crazy Rich Asians” earned contemporary hairstyling.
On Friday, prior to the Academy reversing its decision to edit the cinematography, editing, makeup and hairstyling, and live action short Oscar award presentations, Julie Socash, president, Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild, delivered a statement of protest:
“We know from some of our members, as talented artists and professionals, that they are disappointed by the Academy’s decision to handle various awards in this fashion, even if on a rotational basis. As Iatse International...
On Friday, prior to the Academy reversing its decision to edit the cinematography, editing, makeup and hairstyling, and live action short Oscar award presentations, Julie Socash, president, Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild, delivered a statement of protest:
“We know from some of our members, as talented artists and professionals, that they are disappointed by the Academy’s decision to handle various awards in this fashion, even if on a rotational basis. As Iatse International...
- 2/17/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Adam McKay’s Dick Cheney biopic “Vice,” starring Oscar nominees Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell, won two awards at the sixth annual Make-Up and Hair Stylists Guild Awards Saturday night.
The film won for best period and/or character makeup as well as special makeup effects. “Mary Queen of Scots” received the prize for period and/or character hairstyling. The two films are Oscar-nominated for best makeup and hairstyling along with Swedish import “Border.”
“A Star Is Born” and “Crazy Rich Asians” won the contemporary prizes for makeup and hairstyling, respectively.
In the television arenas, Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” walked away with a pair for period and/or character makeup and hairstyling. “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” and “Dancing With the Stars” won for contemporary makeup and hairstyling, respectively, while “Westworld” claimed the special effects trophy.
Actress Melissa McCarthy received the organization’s Distinguished Artisan Award.
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The film won for best period and/or character makeup as well as special makeup effects. “Mary Queen of Scots” received the prize for period and/or character hairstyling. The two films are Oscar-nominated for best makeup and hairstyling along with Swedish import “Border.”
“A Star Is Born” and “Crazy Rich Asians” won the contemporary prizes for makeup and hairstyling, respectively.
In the television arenas, Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” walked away with a pair for period and/or character makeup and hairstyling. “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” and “Dancing With the Stars” won for contemporary makeup and hairstyling, respectively, while “Westworld” claimed the special effects trophy.
Actress Melissa McCarthy received the organization’s Distinguished Artisan Award.
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- 2/17/2019
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
A gifted assemblage of dancers gave their time and miraculous talents in support of Dancers For Good to raise funds for the vital services of the evening’s beneficiary, The Actors Fund.
Dance Humanitarian Award recipient Bebe Neuwirth
Credit/Copyright: Dancers For Good, Inc.
Members from Amy Marshall Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Paul Taylor Dance Company and special guest stars Adrienne Canterna and tap dancer Luke Hawkins transported an audience of over 350 people by the mesmerizing and awe-inspiring capacity of the human body to express itself through the marvelous wonder of movement through dance.
The Legendary Chita Rivera
Credit/Copyright: Dancers For Good, Inc.
Notable attendees included: Chita Rivera, Michael Apuzzo, Eric Gunhus, Barbara Davis, Bebe Neuwirth, Luke Hawkins, Stephanie Pope, Howard Williams, Lloyd Culbreath, Luke Hawkins, Bernt Heiberg, Cristina Cuomo, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Raul Ruiz, Simon Sutton, Don Sutton,...
Dance Humanitarian Award recipient Bebe Neuwirth
Credit/Copyright: Dancers For Good, Inc.
Members from Amy Marshall Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Paul Taylor Dance Company and special guest stars Adrienne Canterna and tap dancer Luke Hawkins transported an audience of over 350 people by the mesmerizing and awe-inspiring capacity of the human body to express itself through the marvelous wonder of movement through dance.
The Legendary Chita Rivera
Credit/Copyright: Dancers For Good, Inc.
Notable attendees included: Chita Rivera, Michael Apuzzo, Eric Gunhus, Barbara Davis, Bebe Neuwirth, Luke Hawkins, Stephanie Pope, Howard Williams, Lloyd Culbreath, Luke Hawkins, Bernt Heiberg, Cristina Cuomo, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Raul Ruiz, Simon Sutton, Don Sutton,...
- 8/3/2018
- Look to the Stars
Tennis icons and equal rights champions, Serena and Venus Williams have joined the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (Bjkli) advisory board, it was announced today.
In addition to their success on the tennis court, where they’ve captured a combined 30 Grand Slam singles titles, along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and 4 Olympic gold medals each, the Williams sisters are strong advocates for equal prize money in the sport. They are also accomplished businesswomen and dedicated philanthropists. In 2016, Serena and Venus teamed up to establish The Williams Sisters Fund, which seeks to support various philanthropic efforts. Their first project, The Yetunde Price Resource Center, was created in honor of their late sister, Yetunde Price.
Billie Jean King and the Williams sisters first met at a World TeamTennis clinic in Long Beach, California when Serena and Venus were young girls. They also worked together on the court when King was the Captain...
In addition to their success on the tennis court, where they’ve captured a combined 30 Grand Slam singles titles, along with 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, and 4 Olympic gold medals each, the Williams sisters are strong advocates for equal prize money in the sport. They are also accomplished businesswomen and dedicated philanthropists. In 2016, Serena and Venus teamed up to establish The Williams Sisters Fund, which seeks to support various philanthropic efforts. Their first project, The Yetunde Price Resource Center, was created in honor of their late sister, Yetunde Price.
Billie Jean King and the Williams sisters first met at a World TeamTennis clinic in Long Beach, California when Serena and Venus were young girls. They also worked together on the court when King was the Captain...
- 4/12/2018
- Look to the Stars
Celebrities and 400 guests experienced an inspiring evening at The Plaza last night, in support of Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (Lgbtq) students of merit.
Ronan Farrow and Thomas Roberts
Credit/Copyright: Dia Dipasupil/Getty
The annual Point Honors New York event raises funds for Point’s higher education scholarships, as well as mentoring and leadership programs.
Influential journalist Ronan Farrow was presented with the Point Courage Award by MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts, himself a past Point honoree. The Point Courage Award recognizes those who have advocated for the future of the Lgbtq and allied community and believe investing in today’s potential will produce a brighter tomorrow. Farrow said:
“Being a part of the Lgbt community – which recognized that reporting I was doing early on and elevated it, and has been such a stalwart source of support through the...
Ronan Farrow and Thomas Roberts
Credit/Copyright: Dia Dipasupil/Getty
The annual Point Honors New York event raises funds for Point’s higher education scholarships, as well as mentoring and leadership programs.
Influential journalist Ronan Farrow was presented with the Point Courage Award by MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts, himself a past Point honoree. The Point Courage Award recognizes those who have advocated for the future of the Lgbtq and allied community and believe investing in today’s potential will produce a brighter tomorrow. Farrow said:
“Being a part of the Lgbt community – which recognized that reporting I was doing early on and elevated it, and has been such a stalwart source of support through the...
- 4/11/2018
- Look to the Stars
For Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, coming out as a gay man was an “evolutionary process.”
The 58-year-old says there was no grand moment in which he declared his identity, but his family and friends immediately knew from the moment they met him.
“I think most people who encountered me understood that I was a queer little boy and that I would grow up to be a queer man, which has happened. And I’m actually quite happy about it,” he says. “I actually never thought that I would find someone, fall in love, spend the rest of my life with them.
The 58-year-old says there was no grand moment in which he declared his identity, but his family and friends immediately knew from the moment they met him.
“I think most people who encountered me understood that I was a queer little boy and that I would grow up to be a queer man, which has happened. And I’m actually quite happy about it,” he says. “I actually never thought that I would find someone, fall in love, spend the rest of my life with them.
- 3/7/2018
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
“Darkest Hour” continued its march toward Oscar gold for makeup and hairstyling, winning period and special makeup effects honors Saturday night at the Muahs Awards at The Novo at L.A. Live. Oscar frontrunner Gary Oldman additionally earned the Distinguished Artisan Award for his remarkable portrayal of Winston Churchill.
Oldman lured Kazuhiro Tsuji out of retirement, and he responded with the greatest achievement of his career, sculpting from the inside out. The Japanese makeup artist would be the first Asian to win the Oscar in his category.
Meanwhile, “Pitch Perfect 3” won the contemporary makeup award, “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2” scored contemporary hairstyling, and “I, Tonya” grabbed period hairstyling. TV winners included “Game of Thrones” (period and special makeup effects), “The Crown” (period hairstyling). “Big Little Lies” (contemporary makeup and hairstyling), “Feud: Bette and Joan” (period makeup and hairstyling), and “American Horror Story: Cult” (special makeup effects).
In addition,...
Oldman lured Kazuhiro Tsuji out of retirement, and he responded with the greatest achievement of his career, sculpting from the inside out. The Japanese makeup artist would be the first Asian to win the Oscar in his category.
Meanwhile, “Pitch Perfect 3” won the contemporary makeup award, “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2” scored contemporary hairstyling, and “I, Tonya” grabbed period hairstyling. TV winners included “Game of Thrones” (period and special makeup effects), “The Crown” (period hairstyling). “Big Little Lies” (contemporary makeup and hairstyling), “Feud: Bette and Joan” (period makeup and hairstyling), and “American Horror Story: Cult” (special makeup effects).
In addition,...
- 2/25/2018
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
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