The closure of theatres due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the uncertainty around their opening in the last two years have led to a reduction of the OTT window from 8 to 4 weeks. Trade Watchlist Portfolio Message Set Alert live bse live nse live Volume Todays L/H More × The subdued performance of Hindi films in the last few months is raising questions on what is holding back Bollywood. Analysts note that, in 2021 and so far this year, only 10 percent films have recovered the production cost and emerged successful at the box office, from 35-40 percent during pre-COVID times. The reduced OTT (over-the-top) platform window is one reason, said Amit Sharma, MD and CEO, Miraj Cinemas. Now, films are streamed on OTT platforms four weeks after their release. Earlier, this window used to be eight weeks. "One big reason Hindi films are not doing well is the four-week window. The … [Read more...] about OTT threat looms over Bollywood as performance of Hindi films continues to remain dismal
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2022 June 15 Ticket
2022 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR “JUST ME ( )I-DLE” IN SEOUL Olympic Park, Olympic Hall June 18 – 19: Girl group (G)I-LE is kicking off its first world tour that stops in 16 cities in Seoul’s Olympic Hall on June 18. The tour, titled “Just Me ()I-DLE” will be held over two days. The group had planned to tour in 2020, but had to put its plans on hold because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Debuting in May 2018 with its first EP “I Am,” (G)I-DLE stands out thanks to its leader Soyeon who directly participates in making most of the group's music. Before debuting as part of (G)I-DLE, Soyeon caught the eye of the public through her appearances on hip-hop competition show “Unpretty Rapstar” (2015) and hit audition show “Produce 101” (2016), both of which aired on Mnet. The group has a well-established global fandom with hits such as “Latata” (2018), “Senorita” (2019), “Oh My God” (2020) and “Dumdi Dumdi” (2020). From July, the members will move on to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, … [Read more...] about 2022 June 15 Ticket
2022 June 22 Ticket
VORTEX National Theater of Korea, Haeoreum Theater June 24 – 26: The National Dance Company’s “Vortex,” which premiered in 2014, will be back on stage again this summer. The work is the National Dance Company of Korea’s first-ever collaboration with a foreign choreographer — Tero Saarinen from Finland. Ever since its creation, the work has established itself as a widely popular repertoire, presented as the opening performance of Cannes Dance Festival in 2015 and at a number of Korean and international venues including Kanagawa Arts Theater in Yokohama, Japan. The work is complemented with audio and visuals by Mikki Kunttu’s refined set and lighting design and monochromatic costumes by Erika Turunen. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets range from 20,000 ($15.50) to 70,000 won. Dongguk University Station, line No.3, exit 2 DEATH NOTE Chungmu Art Center, Grand Theater Through June 26: The Korean … [Read more...] about 2022 June 22 Ticket
‘Elvis’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ battle for no. 1 with $30.5 million each
Cast member Austin Butler poses as he arrives at the London screening of “Elvis” in London, Britain, May 31, 2022. Image: Reuters/Maja Smiejkowska LOS ANGELES — In an unusually close box office battle, “Elvis and “Top Gun: Maverick” have tied for first place in North America, with each film bringing in $30.5 million over the weekend. “Elvis” and “Top Gun: Maverick” were locked in a close battle all weekend as the King of Rock and Roll took the no. 1 spot on Friday and dropped to second place on Saturday, Variety reported. The final results will be tallied on Monday. Regardless of which film comes out on top, it’s a strong result for both. For “Elvis,” a $30 million debut is impressive for a movie catering to older audiences. For “Maverick,” it’s almost unheard of for a movie to generate $30 million in its fifth weekend of release. Overall, it’s an encouraging weekend at the box office as five movies are putting up sizable results. Four — “Elvis” and fellow newcomer … [Read more...] about ‘Elvis’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ battle for no. 1 with $30.5 million each
Behind Ace Hotel Founder Alex Calderwood’s Creative Life And Untimely Death
You know the place, even if you haven’t been there. advertisement advertisement From the outside, it has a spare, severe look. But inside, past the flower stall and barbershop, the vibe is serene and hushed. Long tables and worn leather chairs invite people to cluster; the scent of locally roasted coffee mixes with the sound of the nearby photo booth, whirring in the background. There are vintage records on the shelves and slinky indie pop on the speakers, and the late afternoon sunlight makes puddles on the century-old wood floor. The feeling is both of the moment and timeless. To a remarkable extent, this place, the Ace Hotel, is the brainchild of a single man, a lean, mop-haired native of the Pacific Northwest named Alexander Calderwood. A kind of hipster polymath, he was able to look around the corners of culture and see what was coming years, if not decades, before everyone else. In his 20-year career, Calderwood cofounded a barbershop, a … [Read more...] about Behind Ace Hotel Founder Alex Calderwood’s Creative Life And Untimely Death
Actor Jung Eun-hye shows disability can’t stop talent
A scene from tvN drama series "Our Blues": Actor Jung Eun-hye, left, appears as Yeong-hee, Yeong-ok's older twin sister, portrayed by Han Ji-min [TVN] Actor Jung Eun-hye, the star behind tvN drama series “Our Blues,” has a hidden talent: She is also a hit caricature artist. The series, which wrapped up on June 12 with an impressive viewership rating of 14.6 percent, is a series of omnibus tales revolving around 14 residents of Jeju Island. The series was complimented for spotlighting a variety of social issues through individual tales such as underage parents and social minorities including people with disabilities, while still maintaining warm humanism within each character. Jung, aged 31, made her small screen debut in the series as the older twin sister named Yeong-hee, who has down syndrome. Actor Han Ji-min, who portrays the younger twin sister Yeong-ok, is first introduced as a free-spirited haenyeo, one of the female divers indigenous to Korea's Jeju island. Having … [Read more...] about Actor Jung Eun-hye shows disability can’t stop talent
Resorts To Offer Spectacular Independence Day Celebrations
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This year’s Fourth of July is set to be the top holiday weekend to travel with nearly half (46%) of summer travelers planning to vacation over Independence Day, according to Vacasa’s 2022 Summer Travel Trends report . Vacasa’s search data also revealed the following destinations as the most popular spots for 2022: Bethany Beach, DE; Alabama Gulf Coast, AL; Outer Banks, NC; Cape Cod, MA; Oregon Coast, OR. In order to impress their guests, hotels and resorts throughout the country are planning spectacular fireworks displays ranging from a “Free as a Bird” experience to a “Big Bay Boom.” Mohonk Mountain House , New Paltz, New York With its picturesque setting in the Hudson Valley and situated on a private glacial lake with views of the Catskill Mountains, this Victorian castle resort provides a one-of-a-kind mountain retreat for a Fourth of July celebration. With activities like tomahawk throwing, family … [Read more...] about Resorts To Offer Spectacular Independence Day Celebrations
‘Back to zero’: Why last-minute assignment makes Ryza feel like a newbie
Ryza Cenon Horror is one of the genres Ryza Cenon finds most challenging in acting. But while she has already starred in a horror movie in the past, her latest one, “Rooftop,” presented a different dynamic: In her 2016 film, “Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B,” she was the one who did the pursuing; this time, it was the other way around. “Back then, I played a manananggal. But this one is different because I’m the one getting scared away. I feel like that’s the toughest thing—convincing people that you’re scared and making them feel the same way,” Ryza said in a recent virtual conference for the said Vivamax film directed by Yam Laranas. “And if they’re able to relate to you, then that means you did a good job.” Making things more difficult, she pointed out, is her lack of practice. In 2020, Ryza took a break from show biz in preparation for motherhood. Did she feel rusty in her first project after giving birth to her firstborn? “Super! I hadn’t acted or worked in a while … I was … [Read more...] about ‘Back to zero’: Why last-minute assignment makes Ryza feel like a newbie
Department Of Justice Proposes Final Rule To End CARES Act For Home Confinement For Federal Prisoners
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin President Joe Biden issued Executive Order 14074 order meant to " ... reform our broader criminal justice system so that it protects and serves all people equally ." In the order he also stated that the Attorney General continue to identify individuals who meet the eligibility requirements under the CARES Act, the First Step Act “ ... for release as part of the DOJ’s efforts to mitigate the impact and spread of COVID-19 ... ” However, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is falling short of following through on the CARES Act and implementing the First Step Act, leaving many people in prison. There is more discussion these days as to when the emergency conditions that were declared as part of the CARES Act will expire. One can bet that it will not be before the mid-term elections in November and could likely extend through another COVID-19/flu season of 2023. The CARES Act, as it related to federal inmates, authorized the … [Read more...] about Department Of Justice Proposes Final Rule To End CARES Act For Home Confinement For Federal Prisoners
The Disturbing Focus Of Juul’s Early Marketing Campaigns
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A print Juul advertisement that ran in Vice Magazine in 2015 as part of the e-cigarette company'’s ... [+] launch campaign, “Vaporized.” Juul 'Vaporized' ad in 2015 via Stanford Research Into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising Juul Labs, the maker of the most popular U.S. e-cigarette, is growing meteorically—on track to generate an estimated $1 billion in sales this year, up more than 300% from a year ago. However, its products haven’t only gained traction among smokers trying to wean themselves off cigarettes. They are also a hit with teenagers. What medical experts are calling a Juul-driven “youth nicotine epidemic” is gaining heightened attention from regulators like the Food and Drug Administration, which on Thursday said it is seeking a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and will sharply restrict the sales of fruity-flavored nicotine vaping cartridges. Juul, likely aware of the … [Read more...] about The Disturbing Focus Of Juul’s Early Marketing Campaigns