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The Cat on the Wire: A Tale of Commotion and Compassion. Content Warning.
Everyone was glancing up and congregating in the area. When I arrived, the agitation had reached a fever pitch. I asked one of the people that was there already what was going on. He expressed his deafness and muteness in sign language. I apologised, using my minimal amount of sign language—roughly 0. I continued to glance up, but my weak eyesight prevented me from seeing what everyone was fixated on. I then asked a different person. Pardon me... She turned her back on me as if I were a leprechaun. Well, I thought, that's two for two. I decided to ask this old timer and see if I could get any luck.
By Ranjith Kumar3 years ago in Writers
Top 3 comedies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in March
In the mood for some hearty laughs? There’s nothing like a quality comedy to brighten a day or evening. Comedies come in all shapes and sizes, from ones that feature silly potty humor to more sophisticated comedies that have dramatic moments as well. You might feel like watching a Will Ferrell comedy one night then be looking for something more like a murder mystery with comedic undertones the next.
By OfficialNews3 years ago in Writers
Maidaan Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1: Aiming To Enter Ajay Devgn’s Top 3 Openers Of All Time!. Content Warning.
Ajay Devgn's Maidaan is scheduled to arrive in theatres this Eid. Based on the trailer, here's its day 1 potential at the box office! Just like Akshay Kumar, the year 2024 will also witness the dominance of Ajay Devgn. Today, his Shaitaan has hit theatres, and it is garnering positive reactions from all corners. While its box office fate will be out in the next few days, the trailer of Ajay’s next magnum opus is already here. Yes, we’re talking about Maidaan, which is enjoying a good response for its recently released promotional material. Will it affect the film’s collection in a positive way? Let’s discuss it below! Maidaan is easily one of the most delayed Bollywood projects in recent times. Due to COVID-19, cyclone, and several other undisclosed reasons, the film has suffered too many postponements. Of course, considering the scale and other post-production things, this biggie wasn’t an easy one to pull off. So, we’re glad that the film has finally found its arrival date. The trailer was dropped yesterday at 3 pm, and it was released across several YouTube channels. So far, it has received positive reviews from the viewers, but there are some who are finding it similar to Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De India and Akshay Kumar’s Gold. The good thing about the promo is that no one has outrightly rejected it. The 2-minute and 43-second trailer presents Ajay Devgn as an earnest football coach avatar. The production design and VFX work are good, taking you to the era of the 1950s and 1960s. While the plot might come off as similar compared to a couple of Bollywood sports dramas, the presence of actors like Ajay and Gajraj Rao keeps us engaged. The background score and music by AR Rahman is impactful, as far as the trailer is concerned. On the whole, the trailer of Maidaan has done its job, and even though it is releasing in a clash with Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, the festive season of Eid ensures it will rake in a healthy start. As of now, the film is in a position to enjoy a day 1 of 17-19 crores at the Indian box office. With this number, it’ll be Ajay Devgn’s 3rd biggest opener of all time. Top 5 openers of Ajay Devgn: Singham Returns – 32.09 crores Golmaal Again – 30.14 crores Total Dhamaal – 16.50 crores Drishyam 2 – 15.38 crores Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior – 15.10 crores Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and vAjay Devgn's Maidaan is scheduled to arrive in theatres this Eid. Based on the trailer, here's its day 1 potential at the box office!
By OfficialNews3 years ago in Writers
From 'Shaitaan' to 'Showtime', list of movies, OTT releases this week. Content Warning.
Several movies and web series including Shaitaan, Merry Christmas, Showtime and Majarani Season 3 are releasing on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar.Let’s have a look. Shaitaan It's a supernatural thriller, starring Ajay Devgn and Madhavan, Jyothika Saravanan and Janki Bodiwala in lead roles. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the Shaitaan is releasing on theatres today (8 March). Showtime Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, 'Showtime' is touted to be an "epic saga of legacy and ambition in the world of cinema", which will give the audience a sneak peek into what goes behind the multi-million dollar industry of Bollywood, nepotism and the power struggles at the top. Showtime stars Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Mouni Roy in lead roles. It can be watch on Disney+Hotstar from today (8 March). HanuMan Teja Sajja starrer mythological superhero film ‘HanuMan’ is releasing on Zee5. The Telugu-language superhero film is written and directed by Prashanth Varma. "HanuMan" is set in a fictional place called Anjanadri, where Hanumanthu (Sajja), a petty thief who gets the powers of Lord Hanuman. To save the people of Anjanadri, he faces off against Michael, who yearns to possess a power that would make him a formidable superhero.. Merry Christmas After captivating audiences in theatres, the makers of 'Merry Christmas' are all set to start their OTT journey. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, 'Merry Christmas' stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles. The film is set in 1980s Bombay, the story involves Albert (Sethupathi) who returns to the city and ends up meeting a lonely mother Maria (Kaif), and her child on Christmas Eve. As the night progresses and the two spend time together, the tale takes a turn with the discovery of a dead body in Maria's flat. The film is releasing on Netflix today. Maharani Season 3 The series, starring Huma Qureshi as an accidental chief minister who has to fight political rivals, her own husband, caste, and gender dynamics to stay in power, is streaming on Sony LIV. In the new season, Qureshi's Rani Bharti is in jail for three years while her political rival, Navin (Amit Sial) is the chief minister. Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda Comedian Hannah Gadsby’s 'Gender Agenda' is streaming on Netflix. the show features comedian Hannah Gadsby and seven genderqueer performers: Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha, and Mx. Dahlia Belle. Gadsby previously released the Netflix specials Nanette (2018) and Douglas (2021). Damsel It is a fantasy feature from Spanish director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. In the film, Brown plays a dutiful damsel who is selected by her queen to marry a handsome prince. But the dream turns into a nightmare when she realizes she's being used by the royal family as a sacrifice to pay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she has to fight to survive. The 'Damsel' will stream on Netflix from March 8. BlackBerry It is the true story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. It is streaming on Apple TV and will soon be available for Indians on Prime Video. Damsel It is a fantasy feature from Spanish director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. In the film, Brown plays a dutiful damsel who is selected by her queen to marry a handsome prince. But the dream turns into a nightmare when she realizes she's being used by the royal family as a sacrifice to pay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she has to fight to survive. The 'Damsel' will stream on Netflix from March 8. BlackBerry It is the true story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. It is streaming on Apple TV and will soon be available for Indians on Prime Video.
By OfficialNews3 years ago in Writers
Toonie Thursday
“If you are gonna have pizza for dinner, umm, I mean, lunch, please line up and give me your toonie so I can mark your name down,” the supply teacher, Ms. Williams, squawks from Ms. Salmon's desk. “Otherwise, open your books and begin reading.”
By Jla Starr Johnson3 years ago in Writers
Eavesdropping Sleepy Mission (Unofficial) Challenge Winners
First, off let me apologize for making you wait. I know I'm a day late, and I posted two stories before this one today, but let me explain: I got called into work last night, and also, I am weirdly particular about the layout of my profile. I like it to go in a certain order when possible (unless there's a series involved.)
By sleepy drafts3 years ago in Writers
From Thought to Text: Translating Inner Monologues into Dialogue
There are many things to think about and writing a screenplay can be intimidating. But what is script writing besides, before you even consider what goes into the file? Writing a script is a different animal than writing in any other format. Understanding what it entails is essential if you want to pursue anything approaching a career in the field. So let’s start with the fundamentals.
By Hridya Sharma3 years ago in Writers
