Hansal Mehta says son Jai Mehta has “grown up on a staple of Hollywood thrillers”; speaks of latter’s directorial debut show Lootere : Bollywood News

Acclaimed director Hansal Mehta lends his expertise as showrunner to his son Jai Mehta’s directorial debut, the high-stakes thriller series Lootere, now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. While Hansal Mehta is known for films and web shows based on real incidents, he reveals a long-held desire to create a gripping thriller. Lootere provided the perfect opportunity … Read more

Disney+ K-drama Blood Free: Ju Ji-hoon, Han Hyo-joo lead sci-fi series that looks like its dumping its big ideas already

Lead cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Han Hyo-joo Disney+ action-sci-fi Blood Free is the latest Korean series to dip its toes into dystopia. Leading the show is Moving star Han Hyo-joo as the entrepreneur behind a cultured meat corporation that revolutionises global food production, and Ju Ji-hoon (Kingdom) as her tough-as-nails bodyguard. The series opens with a … Read more

Gurinder Chadha CLARIFIES Alia Bhatt’s casting in Disney princess musical: “This is not true” : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, known for her works like Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Bride & Prejudice (2004), recently addressed speculation about actress Alia Bhatt being attached to her upcoming Disney musical featuring an Indian princess. Gurinder Chadha CLARIFIES Alia Bhatt’s casting in Disney princess musical: “This is not true” On X (formerly known as … Read more

Weekend News Roundup April 06, 2024

Photo: NurPhoto / Contributor (Getty Images) There’s been a lot of talk about Tesla lately, but it has mostly been focused on the Cybertruck. The conversation hasn’t always been positive, but hey, at least people have been talking about Tesla. And all coverage is good for the company, right? Not necessarily. Tesla released its results … Read more

Alia Bhatt becomes top contender for Gurinder Chadha’s Disney musical about Indian princess: Report : Bollywood News

Disney most recently announced an original musical feature helmed by filmmaker Gurinder Chadha. The creative mind behind hits like Bend It Like Beckham and Bride & Prejudice, Chadha’s latest project promises to bring an Indian princess from history to life on the big screen. Written by Chadha herself alongside screenwriter Paul Mayeda Berges, the project … Read more

Disney+ K-drama review: The Impossible Heir – Lee Jae-wook, Lee Jun-young wrestle for power in clunky drama

This article contains spoilers. 2/5 stars Lead cast: Lee Jae-wook, Lee Jun-young, Hong Su-zu If we look at its starting point and end point, it would be fair to assume that The Impossible Heir, a Disney+ Korean drama series starring Lee Jae-wook and Lee Jun-young, is a tale about male camaraderie and ambition, and how … Read more

Disney reveals plans for huge Avatar theme park land – with new water raft ride

DISNEY has unveiled plans for a brand new Avatar-themed land set to open at Disneyland. The park said the idea was one of the ways the parks were looking to “bring stories to life” with new immersive experiences. 4 New concept art reveals what the Avatar land could look likeCredit: Disney 4 The land is … Read more

Disney’s Bob Iger wins bitter proxy battle with activist investors over board seats

Disney chief Bob Iger prevailed in a bitter proxy battle with activist investors over the company’s board members Wednesday. The Mouse House garnered a “substantial margin” of support at its annual shareholders’ meeting, keeping its board of directors from relinquishing a board seat to Peltz, head of Trian management, and former Disney chief financial officer … Read more

Disneyland’s Autopia Decides to It Call Quits on Gas Cars

It’s been a nice 69 years for Disneyland’s car attraction Autopia, but it’s finally getting an upgrade worthy of its neighbors. Situated in the futuristic area called Tomorrowland, nestled next to Space Mountain and Star Tours, the ride has used gas-powered cars since its debut in 1955. Now though, Disney has announced that the ride … Read more

Karan Johar confirms Student Of The Year 3 to be web series helmed by Reema Maya; Shanaya Kapoor to headline? : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Karan Johar spilled the beans about his upcoming projects at the prestigious Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in Chandigarh. The audience was treated with confirmation about Student of the Year 3 which will be helmed by Reema Maya of Nocturnal Burger fame. In a candid discussion, Johar shared intriguing details about the third installment … Read more