Varied films and unlikely hosts spice up Oscars

Cinemimi[sunday February 27,2011]It’s Hollywood’s most cherished annual ritual. On Sunday, February 27, the US film industry will spruce itself up and strut down the red carpet of the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles to honour what it has deemed the best movies, performances, and technical contributions of the year.All the excitement, glitter, and designer evening wear cannot hide the fact that the Oscars have, in recent years, become a predictable affair. The awards come on the heels of a lengthy “campaign” season, during which nominees smile their way through endless interviews and studios take out splashy magazine ads to boost their films’ odds,...

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'Koffi Bar' to hit screens on March 11

Cinemimi[Saturday, February 26, 2011]Gita Krishna is directing and producing ‘Koffi Bar’ on the banner of Blue Cinema with Sashank as hero. The film is all set for release through Lakshmi Ganapati Films on March 11.Speaking on the occasion, the director cum producer says, ‘The film is being released simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada languages. We got the film censored in Karnataka as per the Kannada film industry rules. Later, we submitted the Telugu version to Censor Board in AP. We are releasing the Tamil version in 110 screens, and in Kannada in 35 theatres through Blue Fox. The film was made with mind game in the backdrop and the...

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Vishal and Vijay fight in Andhra

Cinemimi[Saturday, February 26, 2011]In Kollywood the young heroes are very good friends so much so they amicably decide on the release dates of their films, even if it requires change of dates. But their dictates are hijacked by the producers when their films are set for release in Andhra.Vishal and Vijay have huge following in Andhra Pradesh through their dubbed Tamil films. All their Tamil films are invariably dubbed in Telugu unless the Tamil film happens to be a remake of a Telugu film.Come this March, Vijay and Vishal will take the box office stage on the same day. Vishal's 'Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai' and Vijay's 'Vettaikaaran' will be...

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‘Jayam’ Ravi’s double delight

Cinemimi[Saturday, February 26, 2011]The average showing of ‘Thillalangadi’ has not dampened the spirit of ‘Jayam’ Ravi. The actor is of firm hope that two of his forthcoming films would put things back on track, that too in a big way.They are ‘Engeyum Kadhal’ and ‘Aadhi Bhagavan’. While the former is a romantic entertainer directed by Prabhu Deva, the latter is an action flick helmed by Ameer.“The characters I am playing in ‘Engeyum Kadhal’ and ‘Aadhi Bhagavan’ are totally opposite to each other. But at the same time, they provided me with enough opportunity to perform,” he says.Buzz is that both ‘Engeyum Kadhal’ and ‘Aadhi Bhagavan’ would be...

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Shaam in 6

Cinemimi[Saturday, February 26, 2011]Shaam, after the massive success that he tasted with the Telugu film Kick in which he played a police officer and starring in the same role in its Tamil version Thillalangadi, has signed up a new Tamil film titled 6. This film will be directed by Durai and Srikanth Deva will compose the music.The actor currently has three Telugu films in his kitty – Kshetram, Veera and Rachcha and a Tamil film Tholaindu Ponavarag...

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Arya my friend: Vishal

Cinemimi[Saturday, February 26, 2011]Fresh from the sets of Bala’s ‘Avan Ivan’, Vishal feels the actor in him has got upgraded thanks to the national award winning director. “Now I know what to do and what not to in front of camera,” he says.Denying reports appeared in a section of the media that he had difference of opinion with Arya, his co-star in the film, Vishal says, “those spreading such rumours are perhaps not aware of a fact.”He explains: “We (he and Arya) are good friends even before we entered the industry. The age of our friendship is 16 and it is not easy for us to fight with each other. We in fact had a blast on the sets of Avan...

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Ananya annoys Seedan director

Cinemimi[Saturday, February 26, 2011]Director Subramaniam Siva has alleged that Ananya did not cooperate well during the making of Seedan. He has said that the actress did not adhere to his instructions regarding make up and facial expressions thereby annoying him on the sets.The director had wanted Ananya to tone down her make-up as she plays a servant maid in the film and also look gloomy to a certain extent to fit into the role. However, the lady arrived on the sets with full make-up on and refused to change her facial expressions which resulted in a lot of argument between both.With the film hitting the screens yesterday and being well-received...

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Suriya, Jyothika together again

Cinemimi[Friday, February 25, 2011]The last time Suriya and his better half Jyothika stood together in front of the camera was perhaps for a television commercial shot for a leading telecommunication services provider.Once again the much talked about pair is ready to share the screen space together, this time too for an ad. "It was after much persuasion we were able to convince Jyothika for shooting," Suriya says."As a fan, I really miss Jyothika on screen. I have always been telling her to take up acting again. But she is not ready as her sole priority is to raise kids without any deviation," adds the top actor.For Suriya, life is so good after...

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If there’s one person to prove that money can’t buy you class then Paris Hilton is the case in point.

Cinemimi[Friday, February 25, 2011]If there’s one person to prove that money can’t buy you class then Paris Hilton is the case in point.Stepping out in L.A. yesterday the hotel heiress opted for an another unusual outfit consisting of an extremely low cut top, a waterfall cardigan, black biker jacket and strangely, finished the look off with a beanie hat.The socialite, who turned 30 earlier this month, was heading to the Porofino Sun salon in Beverley Hills hiding her eyes in a pair of 1980’s-style retro sunglassesAll front: Paris paid a visit to a tanning salon in LA in a low cut top, leather jacket and finished off the look with a black beanie...

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Now Prithviraj in Bollywood

Cinemimi[Friday, February 25, 2011]It is now the chance of Prithviraj to take his best foot forward in Bollywood. The Kerala heartthrob has signed his first Hindi film which will be directed by Anurag Kashyap of the internationally acclaimed films like Dev.D and Black Friday.Anurag Kashyap was in Chennai recently for the audio launch of ‘Easan’ and he made his admirations for south Indian films public. He also then said he was very impressed with ‘Subramaniapuram’ and would love to make a similar film in Hindi. We don’t know if the Prithviraj starrer will be the remake of ‘Subramaniapuram’.Sources say Anurag Kashyap and his team were impressed...

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Just peachy: Elle Macpherson soaks up the Sydney sun in tiny white bikini - and gets a rather cheeky massage from a pal

Elle Macpherson might have jetted back to Australia for business, but she’s making sure to find time for pleasure while she’s Down Under too.And what better way enjoy Sydney’s summer than soaking up the sun aboard a boat in the city’s harbour - while getting a rather cheeky bottom massage from a pal.The London-based supermodel was grinning as her friend checked out just why she is called The Body as she spent the day sunning herself with her son Cy on a day out with Australian restaurateur David Evans.Taking it squeezy: Elle Macpherson gets her bottom massaged by a pal as she spends some time relaxing in SydneyRuff seas: Even the onboard dog...

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Amber Heard dazzles in silver sequins at the Hollywood premiere of Nicholas Cage film Drive Angry

Cinemimi[Friday, February 25, 2011]Her new film may be called Drive Angry but Amber Heard had a much happier effect at the Hollywood premiere of the film tonight.The 24-year-old looked stunning in a strapless sparkling silver dress as she posed on the red carpet at the Arclight cinema in Hollywood.Her co-star Nicholas Cage looked positively demure in comparison, in a casual black suit jacket, black sweatshirt and jeans.Sparkling: Amber Heard put her more famous co-star in the shade at Tuesday night's premiere of Drive AngryThe film sees Amber play a diner waitress who helps Milton, a man who has has broken out of hell to prevent the cult that...

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Celebrities at CavinKare Ability Awards

Cinemimi[Friday, February 25, 2011]The ninth edition of the CavinKare Ability Awards was held on February 19th at the Venkatasubba Rao auditorium and a host of celebrities including Revathi, Blaze, Swarnamalya, Ananda Kannan and others participated in this event. CavinKare & Ability Foundation conducts this event to salute the differently-abled Indians for their achievements.The awards are categorized into two – eminence and mastery. Harman Singh Sidhu from Chandigarh won the eminence award while the mastery awards went to Babli Gambhir, Jaora, Madhya Pradesh, Varun Jain, Hrishikesh, Uttarakhand, and Sujatha Burla, Hyderabad, Andhra Prad...

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Happy birthday Premji

Cinemimi[Friday, February 25, 2011]Today is the birthday of Premji Amaran. And the actor-music composer will celebrate it in his usual style, this time ostensibly with the cast and crew of 'Mankatha', the 50th film of Ajith.Directed by his elder brother Venkat Prabhu, 'Mankatha' has Premji is an important role. "Premji is delighted about working with Ajith and the Thala is expected to join the birthday party to be hosted by Premji," say sources.A talented music composer, Premji is however unable to make a mark for himself in the music arena. "His songs in ‘Adhe Neram Adhe Idam’, the Jai-Vijayalakshmi starrer, were good," Premji's friends recall.This...

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EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Studios Provide Content For Nudity Website, Owner Says

Cinemimi[Wednesday, February 23, 2011]While Hollywood prepares for the Academy Awards on Sunday, somewhat different cinema and television awards are being given out tomorrow: Mr. Skin’s 12th Annual Anatomy Awards.MrSkin.com, run by Jim McBride, is a website centered on celebrity nudity “from the male perspective” and offers movie reviews, photos and clips frommainstream movies.So how does Mr. Skin gets his hands on these ultra-sexy snaps and videos? Illegal screen grabs? Shady downloading?Nope. According to McBride, the Hollywood studios actually send McBride racy pics and clips for “review.”“Mr. Skin helps sell a lot of DVDs and movie tickets,...

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