Tamil

Curtain Raiser – July 16, 2016

From fallen superheroes, failed marriages and a kidnapping, here’s a roundup of all things bright and shiny in the world of cinema today.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Signed

Oscar Isaac will play an important role in Steven Spielberg’s The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara.

Heard On The Street

Contrary to news reports, there will be no special preview of Kabali in or outside Tamil Nadu, says the film’s producer Kalaipuli S Thanu.

Multiple reports say that actress Parvathi will take up directing next.

A fourth Star Trek movie is in the works. Producer JJ Abrams says this film will be set in the Kelvin timeline as well.

Newsworthy

Kabali’s producer Thanu had filed a case to preempt piracy, and the High Court has issued an order that will block torrent sites hosting pirated copies.

Recommended

Marvel kills off Hulk’s alter-ego Bruce Banner.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have put their divorce on hold.

Spotlight

Arun Vijay is hoping the ‘V’ factor (his lucky charm) will make his next film Kuttram 23 a hit.

Let Them Eat Cake!

Katrina Kaif, Will Ferrell will turn a year older today!

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