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Teen Patti – story details

Posted: May 16, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, first look, News, writing
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Indiafm.com has published the story details of Amitabh Bachchan & Ben Kingsley starrer Teen Patti. The film is directed by Leena Yadav ( Shabd). If you have missed it, here it is…the basic story of Teen Patti….

Ben Kingsley & Amitabh BachchanPerci Trachtenberg (Ben Kingsley), widely regarded as the world’s greatest living mathematician, meets Venkat Subramaniam (Amitabh Bachchan), a reclusive math genius from India, who has cracked a theory that could redefine the principles of probability and randomness.

Aware that he is on the precipice of an extraordinary discovery, one that could find applications across various sciences, Venkat is encouraged to test his theory in the real world. But what starts out as an experiment between a charismatic young professor and an eccentric older one soon descends into a game neither of them can control.

 Convinced that Venkat’s discovery has the originality and significance to change the narrative arc of mathematics, Perci understands that Venkat’s theory, in essence, questions the idea of what is random and what is fated.

A surprising and deeply moving redemption, initiated by Perci, closes this stupendously modern film that is as much about the private equations of honour and chance, as it is about knowledge that can change the world.

Its too much of philosophy for us! Can someone please dissect it for us in simple and straight words. But ya, it sounds interesting for sure! We will be looking forward to it.

NFDC Screenwriters Lab 2009 – details

Posted: May 15, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, etc, News, writing
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filmwritingWhat : NFDC is organising Screenwriters Lab 2009 for promising script writers. The 2-part workshop aims to prepare screenwriters for working and selling original Indian screenplays in International film market.

This is done  in association with Binger Filmlab, the Locarno International Film Festival and the Entertainment Society of Goa.

Workshop : The 1st Session will be held during the Locarno International Film Festival, Locarno, Switzerland from 8th – 12th August, 2009.

The 2nd session will be at Film Bazaar, Goa from 24th – 26th November 2009 is where participants will apply their training and pitch their revised screenplays to participants at the film market.

Who : The workshop will be conducted by Marten Rabarts, Artistic Director, Binger Filmlab alongwith other guest mentors.

Eligibility : To participate in the workshop the participants need to submit entry form along with screenplay in classic format, Log-line, one page synopsis along with screenwriters’ CV in English. A letter of intent and a DVD of previous work (if existing).

Applications : The applications are available online at www.nfdcindia.com  or email writers@nfdcindia.com for the application form.

Last Date : The application must be sent to NFDC before June 10, 2009.

Binger Filmlab : Its an Amsterdam based international feature-film development centre. Binger opened its doors in 1996 as a post academic training for film professionals and has matured into a challenging and unique film lab with intensive five month programmes that focus on the development of projects and the individual talents that create them.

 About Film Bazaar: National Film Development Corporation’s international co-production and sales market is held over 3 days in November alongside the International Film Festival of India in Goa.

 Projects at all stages of development and production are eligible to apply for the co-production meetings.

Other activities include the companies’ marketplace, the Work-in-Progress lab for rough cuts, the Screenwriters’ Lab, and a Business Conclave. International partnerships include an award for the most promising project presented by the Hubert Bals Fund and Primexchange, an international training programme for producers.

For more details, click here – http://nfdcindia.com/news_detail.php?id=104

Mr India 2 – details

Posted: May 10, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, etc, News, writing
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Bollywoodhungama’s Devansh Patel has done a long interview with screenwriter Kamlesh Pandey. Though he hasnt revealed much details about the sequel but Kamlesh has spoken about the plans for Mr India 2 (Mr India’s sequel), how they are going about it and about his interactions with Shekhar Kapoor ( director of Mr India).

Here is the link to the interview. Do read.

Ashutosh Gowariker to make 200 crore Buddha!

Posted: May 9, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, cinema, News, writing, WTF
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ashutosh gowarikerYes, the news is true. DNA has more details about the film. Here is quick update about Ashutosh Gowariker’s new film Buddha. For easy reading, we have cut out all the boring gyaan for you

– The film will be in english.

– Its produced by Spice Infotainment. And the budget is 200 crore. WTF!

– The script has been written by Oscar winner David Ward ( The Sting, Sleepless in Seattle n others).

– The movie will go on floor on May 2010 and will be completed by the end of the year. 

– Buddha will be shot in the foothills of Himalayas.

– Most probably a foreign actor will play the title role of Buddha. Its still not decided.

Wooohoo…this looks like Ashutosh Gowariker’s big ticket! 200 crore! Really 200 crore! we still cant get over the figure.

My Cousin Vinny’s plagiarism story – The real dope.

Posted: May 5, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, Hollywood, News, shit, writing
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20th century Fox has sent a legal notice to B R Films ( Ravi Chopra) on plagiarism charges. For copying their film My Cousin Vinny and remaking it in hindi as Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai.

Ravi Chopra’s story – Since quite some time, Ravi Chopra has been telling everyone that they have officially bought the remake rights of the film My Cousin Vinny.

Real Dope – B R Films didnt buy the rights of My Cousin Vinny. They mailed the producers of the film stating that their film idea is similar to My Cousin Vinny. Everything else is different. Since there is no copyright on idea, 20th Century Fox asked Ravi Chopra to go ahead with his film.

20th Century Fox’s story – Now that the film is almost complete, the studio guys realised that its not only the idea but the film’s story is exactly the same as My Cousin Vinny.  Only few cosmetic changes have been made.

Where it stands – 2oth Century Fox has moved to Bombay High Court against B R Films. It has also sought Rs 7 crore as damages. Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai has Govinda, Tabu and Sushmita Sen in lead.

So, thats the real dope!

Is Arshad’s Kaun Bola copy of Ghost Town ?

Posted: May 2, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, News, shit, writing
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arshad1Yes, thats what it looks like.

Kaun Bola is Arshad Warsi’ home production film. In an interview to Hindustan Times, this is what he said when asked about the similarties..

Thats the tragedy of my life. There are seevn people in the world who look alike and seven million people who think alike. 

The film’s script is original and I wrote it over a period of time thinking about how I would like a ghost film to be.

One day, a friend comes over and suggests I watch Ghost Town. To my surprise, ther were similarities.

The treatment of the story is similar. My charcater is liek Hwoopie Goldberg’s in Ghost. I can see the spirits around and communicate with them. The stylisation of the movies is alo quite alike. But the story is not the same.

Please, can we have a new excuse ? Circuit’s sense of reason, logic and excuse was never so bad! Where are you, Mr Hirani  ?

Its a Wonderful Afterlife : Plot details

Posted: May 1, 2009 by moifightclub in cinema, first look, News, writing
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its-a-wonderful-after-life1We got our hands on the synopsis of Gurinder Chadha’s new film Its a Wonderful Afterlife. Shabana Azmi plays the lead role in the film and it also features Sally Hawkins.

Here is the synopsis…

MRS. SETHI, a widow, can’t bear the thought of her daughter being alone and unhappy. Okay, she’s a little plump and opinionated&but she’d make a great wife for some lucky man, if only she were given a chance. When MRS. SETHI can no longer stomach the rudeness of families who refuse her daughter, she takes matters into her own hands with the only way she knows…

Suddenly a police hunt begins for a serial murderer who cooks a killer curry. MRS. SETHI doesn’t feel too guilty until the SPIRITS of her victims come back to haunt her – complete with tandooried bodies and kebab skewered heads, they’re unable to be reincarnated until their murderer dies.

MRS. SETHI has no problem killing herself she’ll get to see her dead husband again but how can she go before her daughter is married? The SPIRITS realize that helping Mrs Sethi daughter find a suitable husband before the police catch her is their only chance for a wonderful afterlife.

It’s a big bloody wedding and a comic feast which takes the phrase ‘I could murder a curry’ to hysterical new heights.

TV writing Workshop – 14th-17th May

Posted: May 1, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, News, television, writing
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Those of you who are interested in writing for television, check this out.

tvWhat : Film Writers Association ( FWA), in collaboration with Whistling Woods International, announces a 4-day TV writing workshop from 14-17 May, 2009.

There will be 17 interactive sessions, of 2 hours duration each. While some of these will cover the theoretical aspects of writing, more will be about getting the participants to write and learn as they do so.

Who : The instructor of the workshop will be Vinod Ranganath. Additionally, there will be guest sessions by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Sidharth Sengupta, Atul Tiwari, Ashwini Dheer, Lilliput, Purnendu Shekhar & Rajesh Dubey.

How : Members wanting to attend may either collect the application forms from the FWA office or write to us at tfwa@rediffmail.com for a copy by e-mail. You’ll need to fill in the form and submit it at the FWA office with a passport size photograph, plus the workshop fee of Rs. 3000/-. (This is inclusive of lunch and tea/coffee for all the four days).

This workshop is for FWA members only. (If you want to become one, e-mail us for details.) Participants will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. The last date for accepting applications is 11th May 2009.

FWA Address : Film Writers Association, 201-202 Richa Building, Plot No. B-29, Off New Link Road, Andheri west, Mumbai 400053. Phone Number:- 26733027, 26733108.

Where : Whistling Woods International, Film City, Goregaon (E), Mumbai – 400 065

Workshop Timings : 9.30 AM – 1.30 PM and 2.30 PM – 6.30 PM

1-800-Love Update : 20th draft!

Posted: April 24, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, News, writing
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Yes, believe it or not! Abbas Tyrewala has just finished the 20th ( yeh yeh 20th) draft of his next script 1-800-Love.  After the super duper success of his debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, he knows that there is huge expectation from his next film. And so, he doesnt want to take any chance.

The script is written by his wife Pakhi, who also stars in the film opposite John Abraham.

Mumbai Mirror has a story on how Salim Khan helped Abbas fine tune the script. Here is the link

Dibakar Banerjee’s next

Posted: April 24, 2009 by moifightclub in bollywood, News, writing
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Dibakar Banerjee is going big after Khosla Ka Ghosla and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye.  Two films which we absolutely love. Well, the buzz is that Dibakar got great casting this time. Abhay Deol and Imran Khan. Yes, the new age heroes prefer those directors who have a new story to say and not the Kunal Kohlis of the world. ( Btw, Kunal Kohli has been rejected by every possible actor, whoever he approached for his new film) Talks are on with Katrina Kaif for the female lead.

Dibakar was earlier planning a film based in pre-independence Bengal. Looks like thats not happening soon.

Update on Gadhvi’s next –  Doom director Sanjay Gadhvi has finally managed to convince Imran Khan for his next film.  Here is the real dope – Post Kidnap, Imran wasnt interested in working with Gadhvi anymore. But this doom Gadhvi knows where to pull the strings.  He is quite close to Studio 18 boss Vandana Malik, whose daughter Avantika Malik is Imran’s girlfreind. Now thats not difficult puzzle to solve.  Saansu-Ma ho to aisi ho!

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