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Unlike other daily challenges, Framed presents itself as a series of puzzles that must be decoded in an attempt to correctly guess the name of the movie in question. These puzzles are based on both niche and popular movies, which might throw certain players off while attempting to solve them.

As such, I will be listing the results for all 4 of today’s Framed puzzles – in no particular order, along with a breakdown of the entire problem-solving procedure. Let’s get started.

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Today’s Framed Classic puzzle is more of the same. It has you type in the correct name of the movie from a total of 6 frames. Each frame will make the movie progressively easier to identify, and you will have a total of 6 attempts here before it’s game over.

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Another familiar character has been cast for the upcoming Street Fighter reboot. After several big names have already been announced, the latest actor to board the project is Vidyut Jammwal (Commando).

Per Deadline, Jammwal has been cast in the role of Dhalsim. The Dhalsim character has been featured in the video games since 1991's Street Fighter II. Depicted as a yogi with the ability to spit fire, his memorable special moves include "Yoga Flame" and "Yoga Fire." Dhalsim is also able to stretch his limbs to punch and kick opponents from afar. The character is a pacifist who goes against his peaceful beliefs by competing in a global tournament of the world's greatest fighters in order to raise money for his village.

Jammwal is best known for his work in India, where he appeared in major blockbuster franchises like Commando and Khuda Haafiz. He also produced and starred in last year's Crakk.

Celebrating the career of the late Irrfan Khan, Subhash K Jha shares what the brilliant actor told him in an earlier interview about how he becomes his characters and reveals what was Irrfan’s most cherished dream role.

Irrfan Khan was was hoping to play Jawaharlal Nehru in Joe Wright’s Indian Summer, is undeterred by the fact that he looks nothing like India’s first prime minister and says he can pull off the role convincingly.

He told me, “I’ll turn myself into the character through my attitude. When I was just out of the Nsd (National School of Drama) I had played Lenin at the age of 21. It made me realise my potential and direction as an actor. Since Lenin, I’ve played other biographical characters. I’m playing another real-life character, Pan Singh Tomar. I’ll be playing the Punjabi poet Pash in Anurag Kashyap’s film.

Ke Huy Quan has revealed the important life skill he learned from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom co-star Harrison Ford. The Oscar-winning actor was just 13 years old when he worked with Ford in the 1984 prequel, playing Indiana Jones' sidekick Short Round.

Temple of Doom saw Indy and Short Round trying to rescue villagers in British India from the clutches of a cult practising black magic. Steven Spielberg's movie featured some now-classic action sequences, including Indy trying to trap members of the cult in crocodile-infested waters.

In an interview with Empire magazine, Quan credited his co-star with teaching him how to swim on the Temple of Doom set.

Ke Huy Quan Reveals Harrison Ford Taught Him to Swim

'It Needs To Have a Story': Ke Huy Quan & Jonathan Eusebio Talk Comedic Timing in Love Hurts

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It's difficult to discuss the best actors of all time without mentioning Daniel Day-Lewis. For four decades, he displayed complete mastery of method acting on both the big screen and in theater, not only contributing to excellent films but often carrying them.

What makes Daniel Day-Lewis so special is how deeply he immerses himself in any character. He becomes unrecognizable in each role he plays. His extraordinary understanding of human intricacies and emotions allows him to portray charismatic, quirky characters without ever straying from authenticity. Since his retirement, no other actor has consistently elevated decent movies to greatness as he did.

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There's a reason that thrilling TV shows have started to become one of the most produced series formats in recent years. With the continued rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, there is a high demand for fast-paced and action-packed thrilling content that can be binged in the hours after work or over a weekend. This style of content lends itself to intriguing characters, cliffhanging episode endings, and high-stakes situations that keep the viewer pressing 'next episode'.

Some of the best TV shows of all time follow this format, immersing the audience in its story like the jaded realism of a real-life disaster series like Chernobyl or a captivating, small-town mystery drama like Mare of Easttown. They provide a thrilling ride from beginning to end, and creators are now tailoring the episode length and structure to account...

Like cinema, food often creates a powerful communal experience, and movies have used food in a variety of ways. Food is one of the few universal experiences, and art has historically used it to communicate across different cultures. Different kinds of food can mean different things, as can the circumstances in which people prepare and eat it. Since long before film was invented, food has held an important place in all kinds of art all over the world.

Food is a basic human need, so it can serve many different roles in movies. Whether characters are discovering new dishes, pouring their hearts into meals for others or sharing food, there are endless potential connotations. Most of the time, movies can make food look extremely appealing using sight and sound alone. Animated movies tend to be especially good at this. Food scenes can create a visceral response, since evoking different flavors...

On October 2nd, we celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, marking the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, a global symbol of peace, non-violence, and justice. Born in 1869, Gandhi’s philosophy of ahimsa (non-violence) and satyagraha (truth and resistance) transformed India’s struggle for independence into a moral revolution. His unwavering commitment to civil disobedience inspired global movements for human rights, from Martin Luther King Jr. in America to Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Gandhi’s ideology transcended political boundaries, leaving a lasting imprint on the world—and even the film industry. Filmmakers across continents have sought to capture his life and ideals on screen, creating enduring works that not only tell the story of Gandhi but also remind audiences of the power of truth, empathy, and resistance in the face of injustice. Through cinema, Gandhi’s legacy continues to inspire generations, proving that his teachings remain as relevant today as ever. To honor his memory,...

It's only been a day since its release, and the new thriller limited series The Perfect Couple has already secured a spot on Netflix's top 10 TV show list. In fact, it's sitting at the No. 1 spot as of Sept. 6, meaning it's Netflix's most popular show at the moment. But should we really be surprised? I mean, if you just take a look at who's in the cast, that's enough to make you want to watch it. The show's premise will pull you in as well!

If you're an avid book fan, chances are you've heard about New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand's book The Perfect Couple. Well, that's what this Netflix thriller limited series is based on. It centers around a young woman named Amelia, who is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket, the Winbury family. But things take a tragic turn when,...

Tell Me Lies is a brilliantly written drama about a toxic couple created by Meaghan Oppenheimer. Based on a 2018 novel of the same name by author Carola Lovering, the series revolves around the toxic relationship between Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White), two college sweethearts whose relationship never quite gets on the right track, and after some time they find it hard to keep all the pieces together. So, if you loved the toxic relationship, steamy scenes, and a ton of drama in Tell Me Lies here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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You’re the Worst is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Stephen Falk. The FX series revolves around a very unhealthy relationship between Jimmy, a self-centered novelist, and Gretchen, a self-destructive PR executive, which begins after they meet at the wedding of Jimmy...

With a career spanning over three decades, Day-Lewis has delivered some of the most memorable performances in film history, earning him numerous awards and accolades, including three Academy Awards for Best Actor. Day-Lewis' career began with small roles in the early 1980s, but it was his performance as Johnny Burfoot in "My Beautiful Laundrette" that first gained him critical acclaim. In the 1990s, Day-Lewis continued to deliver standout performances in films such as "The Last of the Mohicans."

The career of Daniel Day-Lewis was filled with some of the greatest performances of all time, and his acclaimed filmography included several definitive works. While Day-Lewis got his start with minor roles in the early 1980s, he quickly gained a reputation as a deeply talented actor who utilized an extreme method acting style to truly capture the depth and nuance needed to give extraordinary performances. As a three-time Academy Award winner, Day-Lewis...

Baby Reindeer on Netflix is a gripping and raw exploration of stalking and trauma, shedding light on real-life experiences with empathy. The Crowded Room echoes films like Fractured, creating a suspenseful narrative that keeps viewers guessing till the end. Mare of Easttown stands out with its authentic character conflicts and engaging plot, making it a standout murder mystery series.

Many miniseries have been released over the years, covering various genres. However, these 15 thrillers stand out as some of the best examples of short-form storytelling on the small screen. From gripping psychological thrillers like Sharp Objects to true crime dramas such as Unbelievable, these miniseries have captivated viewers with their compelling narratives, complex characters, and masterful storytelling techniques. Some blend elements of horror and suspense to create truly unforgettable viewing experiences.

Whether based on real events or entirely fictional, these binge-worthy miniseries showcase the incredible potential of the format to deliver powerful,...

Before the fourth and fifth film in the Indiana Jones series, fans mostly agreed on which movie was the worst. Yet Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has a complicated legacy that goes beyond fan opinion. It's the most important chapter as far as defining who Indiana Jones is and what makes him a hero. However, in trying to capture the sensibilities of the old Republic serials that inspired the character, the film veers into deeply problematic territory.

The Temple of Doom is a prequel and chronologically Indy's earliest adventure (the opening to The Last Crusade and The Young Indiana Jones Adventures notwithstanding). George Lucas and Steven Spielberg set the story earlier in time and half a world away from the nascent Third Reich -- also ensuring Karen Allen's Marion Ravenwood can't return. Christian mysticism is replaced in the story by a fantastical interpretation of the Thuggee cult,...

Rituraj Singh, who passed away at the age of 59 in the wee hours of Tuesday, was a member of Tag, the same Delhi theatre group as Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan. The two used to rehearse together and play football. And they acted together in Shah Rukh Khan’s debut film ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’.

Aired in 1989, it was made for Doordarshan by filmmaker-environmentalist Pradip Kishen based on Booker Prize-winning novelist Arundhati Roy’s script drawing heavily on her days as a student at Delhi’s School of Planning and Architecture.

Those days, Srk, despite being well-known for his pivotal role in the TV serial ‘Fauji’, was nowhere near being the super star that he was to become, so the role that he was so keen to essay went to Rituraj.

In the film, which won two National Awards (Best Feature Film in English and Best Screenplay...

"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is the most contentious of the first three "Indiana Jones" movies. Director Steven Spielberg's filmmaking instincts are sharp as ever, as is Harrison Ford's charisma, and even before the mine tunnel sequence, the film moves like a roller coaster in the best way possible.

But in aping early 20th-century pulp, the film inherits their exoticized distortions of non-American cultures. "Temple of Doom" is mostly set in British-occupied India, but the villains are not these colonizers. No, Indy and co. face off against an indigenous threat: the vicious Thuggee cult that enslaves children and makes human sacrifices to the Hindu god Kali. I'm admittedly not an expert on Indian culture (nor were the writers of the movie), so I'll defer to one who is; Indian-Canadian writer Saffron Maeve has taken the film to task over at Little White Lies. Otherwise, I'll let...

Steven Spielberg's 1984 blockbuster "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is not a good movie. The pacing is strange, the central story is introduced rather late into the film, and the interior logic doesn't really stand up to scrutiny. Many also take issue with Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) as she constantly whines. Also what is the true nature of the Sankara stones, and why is it bad that Mola Ram (Amrish Puri) has them? It seems that Mola Ram and Chattar Lal (Roshan Seth) are quite evil enough merely enslaving hundreds of children to work in their mines.

"Temple of Doom" is also the bloodiest and scariest of the "Indiana Jones" movies, a quality that both Spielberg and story writer/producer George Lucas have said was inspired by their respective messy breakups at the time. While many find the movie's gore to be fun and zesty -- including this...

Biography films are a fascinating genre that depict the lives of real people, often with dramatic and artistic flair. They can inspire us, educate us, entertain us, and challenge us to think about the world in new ways. Some of the most acclaimed and influential films of all time belong to this genre, and they span across different eras, cultures, and themes.

In this article, we will rank the 10 best biography films of all time, after the release of Oppenheimer in 2023. Oppenheimer is a biographical film directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American scientist who led the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. The film has been praised for its stunning cinematography, complex narrative, and powerful performances. It is widely considered to be one of the best films of 2023, and a masterpiece of biographical cinema.

But what are the other films...

Eight minutes into Temple Of Doom, Indiana Jones kills someone by hurling a flaming kebab into his chest. As far as I’m aware, we hadn’t seen such a thing on screen before. Or in real life. It’s outrageous really, an insane thing to do, and to see. But all of Temple Of Doom is loopy. With Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas had made a genuinely classic film, got heaps of acclaim, and now here they were with a follow-up for which they, well, went mad. To which I say: Thank you.

Temple Of Doom is pulpier, funnier, sillier, scarier than Raiders. Each Indy outing is tonally different from the last; this one actually becomes a whole other film halfway through, switching unapologetically from knockabout farce to traumatic nightmare. And for all its faults – which, for all the film’s greatness, are admittedly plentiful – it is,...

The Indiana Jones villains range from mildly menacing to diabolical, and each one is as memorable as the ancient artifact they're trying to get their hands on. Globe-trotting archaeologist Professor Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) has faced being hunted by Nazis and survived violent cults, and even though he's occasionally found himself coming up against the spectral and the supernatural, it's always been the human antagonists that have given him the most trouble. Greed and avarice rather than knowledge and compassion drive them, whether they want fame and notoriety like René Belloq in Raiders of the Lost Ark or immortality like Walter Donovan in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

While most of Indy's rogue gallery has a desire for power, some of the villains he encounters just want to get paid for their services. The minor villains he faces may not have impressive motivations but neither do they have delusions of grandeur,...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom features an excellent cast of talented actors, and many of the film’s most memorable faces went on to have very successful careers after the success of this project. Temple of Doom is the second entry in the Indiana Jones franchise, following the titular protagonist as he attempts to retrieve an ancient stone that’s been stolen from a village in India by a High Priest and his followers. Just like Raiders of the Lost Ark, the movie sees Jones embark on several dangerous adventures and thrilling chases in his pursuit of this treasure.

The Indiana Jones movies are among the most popular and influential of their genre. They were majorly responsible for the boost of blockbuster adventure movies throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, with Temple of Doom, in particular, pushing the series to bolder, more dynamic heights. While it isn’t as...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom's India setting is arguably a character unto itself, so casual viewers may be shocked to learn objections from the Indian government prevented it from being filmed there. While the production team initially planned for shooting to take place in India, requests by local officials for changes to be made to the script proved to be too much, so Steven Spielberg and crew moved production to nearby Sri Lanka. Although the move worked out, with Temple of Doom proving a financial success, the controversies that led to it are a fascinating chapter in the franchise's history.

A prequel to franchise debut Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom follows Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), kid sidekick Short Round (Ke Huy Quan), and tagalong lounge singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw), on a quest to save an Indian village's children from the Thuggee cult. George Lucas...

With less than a week left for the opening in Doha, Qatar, of the Mira Nair-helmed musical, ‘Monsoon Wedding’, based on her iconic 2001 film, members of the cast and crew are taking to their Instagram handles to share pictures of themselves shot by Ishaan Nair (who also had a role in the film) and sharing their excitement to be a part of the FIFA World Cup fever.

The musical, its score written by acclaimed composer-director Vishal Bharadwaj, will open at the Abdul Aziz Nasser Theatre in Doha on November 15.

Namit Das, who was most recently seeing playing the shoe company executive Haresh Khanna in BBC television drama mini-series ‘The Suitable Boy’ (also directed by Mira Nair), shared the cast’s sense of anticipation when he wrote: “The countdown has begun for this ‘Monsoon Wedding’ to shower Doha, Qatar, with a dose of entertainment.”

Das plays the eccentric, marigold (‘genda’)-chewing wedding planner,...

After being lost in the tendrils of rights issues for many years, Mira Nair’s 1991 masterpiece Mississippi Masala is finally being brought back to audiences with a gorgeous new 4K restoration from Janus Films. Premiering the restoration at the 2021 New York Film Festival, there’s been a euphoria surrounding this re-release in a way that’s difficult to describe. Many resurrections of lost films each year develop a fervent passion from the film-loving community, but there’s something special about what’s happening with Mississippi Masala.

Maybe it has to do with how specifically beautiful the film is. Developed with her longtime creative partner, writer Sooni Taraporevala, it’s a story of love between Mina, a brown woman, and Demetrius (Denzel Washington), a Black man, in Greenwood, Mississippi. It’s also a story of pain, as Mina has ended up in Mississippi due to the exile of Ugandan Indians that...

"We're just friends." "Did I say any different?" Janus Films has revealed an official trailer for Mississippi Masala, an early 90s romantic drama from filmmaker Mira Nair - her second film at the time. She later went on to make Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake, but before those she made this starring Denzel Washinton and Sarita Choudhury. The film first premiered in 1991, and opened in US theaters in early 1992. This 4K digital restoration was commissioned by the Criterion Collection and supervised by director Mira Nair and cinematographer Edward Lachman. The film is about an ethnic Indian family that's expelled from Idi Amin's Uganda in 1972 and now lives in Mississippi 17 years later. The dad sues Uganda to get his property back, while the grown daughter falls in love with a Black man - played by Denzel. It also stars Roshan Seth, Sharmila Tagore, Charles S. Dutton, Joe Seneca, & Ranjit Chowdhry.

HBO is developing a long-awaited adaptation of Rohinton Mistry’s critically acclaimed, award-winning novel “A Fine Balance,” Variety can reveal.

The seven-part series is being produced by “A Very British Scandal” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” producer Blueprint Pictures and “Anne With an E” outfit Northwood Entertainment. Ritesh Batra, who directed the late Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur in “The Lunchbox,” is attached to both write and direct.

The show would look to shoot in India from early June through November.

First published by Canada’s McLelland and Stewart in 1995, “A Fine Balance” went on to win the 1995 Giller Prize and was shortlisted for the 1996 Booker Prize.

The story — which centers on a rich widow, two tailors and a young student from vastly different parts of Indian society whose lives intersect in a tiny apartment — traverses the political landscape in India from the country’s independence in 1947 through to...

Nisha Ganatra, a Golden Globe winner and an Emmy nominee for her work as a director/producer on “Transparent,” has topped the list of directors working in advertising, ranked by advertising industry festival Cannes Lions. Ganatra previously won a Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Film Craft: Directing for her work on “#wombstories” for feminine hygiene brand Bodyform, known as Libresse outside the U.K. Variety spoke to Ganatra about the film.

Second in the Cannes Lions list was Markus Ahlm for Burger King’s “The Moldy Whopper,” and third was Similar But Different (Charlotte Fassler/Dani Girdwood) for Diesel’s “Enjoy Before Returning.” Fourth was Danielle Rizkallah, fifth was Karena Evans and sixth was Santi Dulce. Seven female directors are ranked in the top 10, the highest in the festival’s history.

The rankings, which are based on performance at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival for the 2020/2021 period, were released...

The concept of the conservative, Indian father who has moved from India to the West but cannot seem to adjust or even let his offspring adjust to this “foreign” society has been a recurring one for cinema, with “Bend it Like Beckham” being the first that come to mind. Nisha Ganatra uses this concept as her base, but her narrative moves towards different directions, as this time the focus is the aforementioned father and not his children.

“Cosmopolitan” is screening at San Diego Asian Film Festival

The story takes place in a New Jersey suburb, where Gopal, a retired, rather conservative man finds his life in shambles as Diwali is about to start. His daughter announces that she is moving to a Mongolian yurt with her German boyfriend, while his wife informs him that she abandons him and returns to India. Shattered, depressed and ashamed, Gopal hides the fact from his family friends,...

New Delhi, Nov 24 (Ians) At the moment, Richie Mehta is basking in the glory coming his way, after scooping up the first International Emmy for India with his web series, Delhi Crime. The win is all the more special for the Canadian filmmaker of Indian origin because the series marked his debut on the digital platform.

Mehta, who has tried his hand at short and feature filmmaking, as well as the documentary format, says the win comes in sync with his plan to narrate stories that have a global outlook.

His first feature film "Amal" released in 2007. Set in modernday New Delhi, the film narrates the story of a poor autorickshaw driver named Amal Kumar. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Roshan Seth, and Seema Biswas, and won over 30 international awards, and was nominated for six Genie Awards including Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay. It was also named one of...

We had planned to visit family in India this summer, but instead I'm adding my notes to these travel tips for friends. And each Sunday night, I'm watching Beecham House, which premiered last month on PBS Masterpiece for Us audiences.

Set in India, Beecham House's six episodes narrate a fact-based fiction of an Englishman living in Delhi in the late 19th century. His household includes a baby, Indians, and some British family, with interactions with Muslim neighbors, British and French troops, and the Mughals. It is written, produced, and directed by Gurinder Chadha, whose films like Blinded by the Light have astutely championed the nuances of Indian culture, featuring familial care, domesticity, coming of age, marriage, parenthood, or larger issues like racial discrimination, prejudice, and even ethnic violence. Beecham House attempts a monumental task: creating a glimpse into the complex power struggles among capitalist empires that plundered colonial India...

Exclusive: Late Night director Nisha Ganatra has signed a two-year overall deal with ABC Studios, a division of Disney Television Studios. Under the pact, Ganatra will write, direct and develop projects across all platforms through her newly launched Ladies’ Car Productions banner.

The overall deal with Ganatra follows ABC Studios’ overall pact with prolific TV episodic director Maggie Carey announced last week, part of the studio’s commitment to female directors.

Ganatra most recently directed the film Late Night, starring Emma Thompson, who was just nominated for a Golden Globe for the film, and Mindy Kaling. The film premiered at Sundance and was sold to Amazon in a record-breaking deal.

As director-producer of Amazon’s Transparent, Ganatra shared in the series’ Golden Globe win and its Emmy nomination for best comedy. Ganatra served as co-executive producer/director on Better Things with Pamela Adlon and co-executive producer/director on You Me Her.

Almost 19 years after working together in Monsoon Wedding, filmmaker Mira Nair has found a "suitable boy" in acclaimed actor Randeep Hooda for a new web series that she is working on. According to a source in the know, Randeep will be a part of Nair's eight-episode adaptation of Vikram Seth's "A Suitable Boy".

"Yes, it's true I am working with Mira after almost 19 years and looking forward to it. It's a bit early to speak more about the series or my role," Randeep told Ians.

The actor and the New York-based filmmaker had last put their creative forces together for the 2001 film Monsoon Wedding, which depicted romantic involvements during a traditional Punjabi Hindu wedding in Delhi.

The adaptation of "A Suitable Boy", one of the longest novels ever published, was first announced by BBC in 2017 as the first period drama by the production to feature an entirely non white cast.

Stars: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Alan Arkin, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Roshan Seth, Lars Eidinger, Deobia Oparei, Joseph Gatt, Miguel Muñoz Segura | Written by Ehren Kruger | Directed by Tim Burton

Dumbo is the live-action remake of the much beloved 1941 Walt Disney film of the same name. This updated 2019 rendition is directed by famed auteur Tim Burton. Who, somewhat ironically, first established that this live-action trend by Disney could be a colossal success with his 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland. That resulted in a monstrous ride at the box office grossing over a billion dollars. Burton progressed onto his usual mediocre cruise control with multiple box office flops and critical messes in the likes of Dark Shadows, Frankenweenie, Big Eyes and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. All undoubtedly pieces of Burton’s identifiable aesthetic but lacking the emotional flair he once had in his 80s and 90s heyday.

Dumbo movie review is here. Releasing in India on March 29 2019, the movie is based on the novel by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl. Back after more than seven decades, Dumbo is one of Walt Disney's cutest, oldest and most loved animated films. The 2019 version is helmed by the acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton and stars Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, and Alan Arkin. Does the Tim Burton?s version is able to make us fly high by its magic? Let?s find out in Dumbo movie review.

Immediate reaction when the end credits of Dumbo roll

After Frankenweenie, director Tim Burton delivers a picture that makes him, Disney, the lovers of family animation and emotional sagas happy. With a dash of extra luck, the decision makers of the Academy awards may add joy to the happiness.

The Story of Dumbo

Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) recruits former...

If you prefer Burton’s big visionary swings into darkness (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Batman, Ed Wood, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Sweeney Todd), the family-friendly Dumbo will require adjustment to the PG light. Dumbo, the baby elephant who can use his weirdly big ears to fly, still occupies the center ring in Burton’s extravagant new circus. But screenwriter Ehren Kruger, infamous for three of the five Transformers films, has transformed the plot to include a mixed bag of human characters.

Colin Farrell stars as Holt Farrier, a circus performer who...

Title: ‘Dumbo’ Director: Tim Burton Starring: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Alan Arkin, Finley Hobbins, Nico Parker, Roshan Seth, Deobia Oparei, Joseph Gatt and Sharon Rooney Children often fantasize about running away to the circus when their lives seemingly become difficult. But they often don’t consider the challenges that the performers also […]

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The recent spate of Disney remakes has been somewhat of a mixed bag. Lately, efforts like Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and The Jungle Book have fared better than Alice in Wonderland, for example. Now, we have Dumbo to add to the fold. Optimism may not have been too high for this one, especially with Tim Burton returning to the Disney family. However, this movie is rather charming and really entertaining. It runs almost an hour longer than the animated original, but up until the third act, really does manage not to feel overstuffed. Could the flick have lost ten minutes somewhere? Sure. Does it keep it from being a good film? Absolutely not. It’s not a classic like the original, but it deserves all the money it’s likely to make this week. The film is a live action adaptation of the Disney animated classic about a baby elephant with giant ears.

Netflix movies may still be question mark in terms of being allowed in competition at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival in May, but the streaming giant will be present at Cannes Series. The Cannes television festival will mark its second year next month with Netflix going up against rival Amazon in the competition section. The full lineup includes series from Israel, Norway, Spain, and Belgium.

Netflix’s competition entry is the German series “How to Sell Drugs Online Fast,” from writers Philipp Käßbohrer and Matthias Murmann. Amazon is heading to Cannes Series with “The Feed,” a London-set drama created by Channing Powell and based on the novel Nick Clark Windo. “The Feed” stars “Game of Thrones” favorite Michelle Fairley opposite David Thewlis in a story about a piece of technology that allows people to instantly share thoughts and emotions. The tech falls into the wrong hands and becomes a murderous weapon.

Exclusive: Z Nation actor Joseph Gatt is the latest to join the roster of Tim Burton’s live-action adaptation of Dumbo. He will join previously announced cast members Colin, Farrell, Eva Green, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, DeObia Oparei, Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins. The movie will also star Roshan Seth, Sharon Rooney and Douglas Reith. Gatt will play a character named Skellig in a story that follows Holt (Farrell), a former circus star who finds his life turned upside…...

With a seemingly endless amount of streaming options — not only the titles at our disposal, but services themselves — we’ve taken it upon ourselves to highlight the titles that have recently hit platforms. Every week, one will be able to see the cream of the crop (or perhaps some simply interesting picks) of streaming titles (new and old) across platforms such as Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, and more (note: U.S. only). Check out our rundown for this week’s selections below.

City of Tiny Lights (Pete Travis)

Small-time private detective Tommy Akhtar (Riz Ahmed) has all the swagger of a hard-boiled snoop: leather jacket on his shoulders and cigarette in his mouth, leaning against London architecture in the darkened night. His office resides above some shops, he makes friendly with local convenience store owner Mrs. Elbaz (Myriam Acharki), and asks new clients where they found him because he’s not advertising in the paper.

It was announced at Disney's D23 Expo that Tim Burton had started production on his live action adaptation of Dumbo. They also confirmed the cast, offered some story details, and even brought out a life-size prop of Dumbo to show off, which you can see above! He looks so freakin' adorable! The ears on the prop were floppy and everything! I love the character design. It's completely in line with the original design of the animated version, especially in the eyes.

In case you're wondering who will star in the film, they've got Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Eva Green, who have all previously worked with Burton. The movie also introduces Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins in their first film roles. The cast also includes Roshan Seth, DeObia Oparei, Sharon Rooney and Douglas Reith.

As far as the film's plot goes, here's the synopsis that was released:

Disney’s new...

Tim Burton’s live-action “Dumbo” remake will fly into theaters on March 29, 2019, Disney announced at its D23 conference on Saturday. Colin Farrell, Eva Green, Danny DeVito and Michael Keaton star in the film, which is based on the 1941 animated classic and adapted by Ehren Kruger. The cast also includes Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Roshan Seth, DeObia Oparei, Sharon Rooney and Douglas Reith. Also Read: Disney's 'Aladdin' Books Its Stars, Will Smith Confirmed as Genie The new film introduces Holt Farrier (Farrell), a former circus star who finds his life turned upside down when he returns from the war.

Stars: Riz Ahmed, Billie Piper, James Floyd, Roshan Seth, Cush Jumbo | Written by Patrick Neate | Directed by Pete Travis

I could watch Riz Ahmed in almost anything, but there are limits, tested here by this deeply mediocre British mystery thriller. Adapted by Patrick Neate from his 2005 novel, City of Tiny Lights is helmed by Pete Travis, who in 2012 nearly rescued Judge Dredd from comic book movie hell. But while Travis transposes some of Dredd’s style, he cannot bring its boldness, humour or efficiency.

Ahmed plays Tommy Akhtar, a “snoop” who is so underground that even his job description is unclear. Basically, he’s a private detective. One day he’s visited by a working woman named Melody (Cush Jumbo). Her flatmate is missing. Tommy investigates and finds the body of a Pakistani businessman. It’s a discovery that will bring him into close contact with two blasts from his...

Directed by Pete Travis (Dredd, Vantage Point), City Of Tiny Lights stars Riz Ahmed with Billie Piper, Cush Jumbo and Roshan Seth. The exciting cast also features James Floyd, Hannah Rae, Antonio Aakeel, Vincent Regan, Danny Webb, Branko Tomovic and Damson Idris. Set in West London, this gritty thriller is co-written by author Patrick Neate, and based on his novel of the same name. It is a unique portrait of contemporary London as a teeming multicultural metropolis where nothing is as it seems. City of Tiny Lights had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival followed by the UK premiere at the London Film Festival. It's out in UK cinemas now. Watch a new preview clip with Riz Ahmed and Cush Jumbo below:...

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Directed by Pete Travis (Dredd, Vantage Point), City Of Tiny Lights stars Riz Ahmed with Billie Piper, Cush Jumbo and Roshan Seth. The exciting cast also features James Floyd, Hannah Rae, Antonio Aakeel, Vincent Regan, Danny Webb, Branko Tomovic and Damson Idris. Set in West London, this gritty thriller is co-written by author Patrick Neate, and based on his novel of the same name. It is a unique portrait of contemporary London as a teeming multicultural metropolis where nothing is as it seems. City of Tiny Lights had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival followed by the UK premiere at the London Film Festival. Watch an exclusive Elle preview clip below of the movie which is released in UK cinemas today: ...

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Director: Pete Travis (Dredd, Vantage Point) Cast: Riz Ahmed, Billie Piper, Cush Jumbo, Roshan Seth, James Floyd, Hannah Rae, Antonio Aakeel, Vincent Regan, Danny Webb, Branko Tomovic, Damson Idris Rating: 15 Running Time: 110 minutes Release Date: 07/04/2017   Meet Tommy Akhtar (Riz Ahmed): cricket fan, devoted son and deadbeat private eye. He has an office above a suburban cab firm, a taste for cigarettes and booze and a finely tuned moral compass well hidden behind a sharp line in cynicism. Tommy walks in one morning to find highclass prostitute Melody (Cush Jumbo) seeking his help, but he soon discovers a dead Pakistani businessman rather than her friend Natasha. Before long Tommy finds himself on a journey that takes him beneath the complex layers of...

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Directed by Pete Travis (Dredd, Vantage Point), the upcoming City Of Tiny Lights stars Riz Ahmed with Billie Piper, Cush Jumbo and Roshan Seth. The exciting cast also features James Floyd, Hannah Rae, Antonio Aakeel, Vincent Regan, Danny Webb, Branko Tomovic and Damson Idris. Set in West London, gritty thriller City Of Tiny Lights is co-written by author Patrick Neate, and based on his novel of the same name. It is a unique portrait of contemporary London as a teeming multicultural metropolis where nothing is as it seems. Meet Tommy Akhtar (Riz Ahmed), cricket fan, devoted son to an ailing father and deadbeat private eye. He’s got an office above a cab firm, a taste for cigarettes and bourbon, and a finely tuned moral compass that...

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Directed by Pete Travis (Vantage Point, Dredd), the upcoming City Of Tiny Lights stars Riz Ahmed with Billie Piper, Cush Jumbo and Roshan Seth. The exciting cast also features James Floyd, Hannah Rae, Antonio Aakeel, Vincent Regan, Danny Webb, Branko Tomovic and Damson Idris. Set in West London, City Of Tiny Lights is co-written by author Patrick Neate, and based on his novel of the same name. It is a unique portrait of contemporary London as a teeming multicultural metropolis where nothing is as it seems. Meet Tommy Akhtar (Riz Ahmed), cricket fan, devoted son to an ailing father and deadbeat private eye. He’s got an office above a cab firm, a taste for cigarettes and bourbon, and a finely tuned moral compass that he keeps...

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Simon Brew Jul 17, 2017

Tim Burton's live action take on Dumbo is now filming...

Update:

It started a little later than scheduled, but filming is now underway on Tim Burton's live action take on Dumbo, Disney has confirmed. The movie has been given a release date too, of March 29th 2019.

Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Roshan Seth, DeObia Oparei, Sharon Rooney, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins and Douglas Reith are all confirmed members of the cast.

Previously

With Mary Poppins Returns currently filming in London, the next of Disney live action takes on one of its classics turns out to be not far behind.

Pre-production work is underway on the live action take on Dumbo, that Tim Burton is directing for the studio. However, the production was originally set to start filming this month, but there’s now been a slight delay. Presumably this is related to...

Set to release on April 7th, City of Tiny Lights starring Riz Ahmed and Billie Piper is a unique portrait of contemporary London as a teeming multicultural metropolis where nothing is as it seems.

Meet Tommy Akhtar (Riz Ahmed), cricket fan, devoted son to an ailing father and deadbeat private eye. He’s got an office above a cab firm, a taste for cigarettes and bourbon, and a finely tuned moral compass that he keeps hidden behind a sharp cynicism. When Tommy walks into his office one morning to find high-class prostitute Melody seeking his help, he’s launched into a story that plays as an utterly original modern noir. He’s drawn into a murder investigation and a dangerous criminal underworld where he will discover dark secrets from his own past

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Set in West London,...

A first poster has just been released for the upcoming City Of Tiny Lights. Directed by Pete Travis (Vantage Point, Dredd), it stars Riz Ahmed with Billie Piper, Cush Jumbo and Roshan Seth. The exciting cast also features James Floyd, Hannah Rae, Antonio Aakeel, Vincent Regan, Danny Webb, Branko Tomovic and Damson Idris. Ahead of its' general release In UK Cinemas on April 7, the British Urban Film Festival (in association with BBC Films and Icon Film Distribution) present the early pre-release screening of this gripping thriller. Set in West London, City Of Tiny Lights is co-written by author Patrick Neate, and based on his novel of the same name. It is a unique portrait of contemporary London as a teeming multicultural metropolis where nothing is as it...

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