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New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Delhi gears up to host first International film festival in February 2026
NEW DELHI: After a delay of two years, the Delhi government is finally set to host the city's first International Film Festival in February next year. Officials from the tourism department confirmed that preparations have begun with the initiation of the process to hire a consultant, who will be designing the roadmap for the much-anticipated event. 'The consultant will oversee all aspects of the festival's execution, including coordinating with stakeholders, securing sponsorships, curating events, managing promotions, and handling the overall administration of the festival,' a senior official from the department said. The idea is to launch a festival modelled on the lines of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is held annually by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the official added. Initially planned for 2023, the festival was deferred due to the unavailability of venues during the G-20 summit and subsequent administrative delays under the previous government. The international film festival was among the key announcements in the Delhi Government's Budget for 2022–23 and part of the broader Delhi Film Policy launched in 2022 to promote the capital as a production-friendly destination for filmmakers. Sharing the details, the official said that the festival will feature awards and competitions across various categories, with a focus on independent and foreign films.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bad Girl: Controversial Tamil film on Brahmin portrayal censored, release date out
Director Varsha Bharath's coming-of-age drama, 'Bad Girl', is slated for release across India on September 5. TheTamil film has been cleared by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate. When the film's teaser released on YouTube in January, it courted controversy over the Brahmin portrayal and showcased a young woman resorting to alcohol and smoking.'Bad Girl', produced by Vetri Maaran and presented by Anurag Kashyap, has already garnered international acclaim, winning significant awards at various film festivals. It took home the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam and the Young Jury Award for Best Feature Film at the Cinema Jove - Valencia International Film the poster: The film's technical aspects are overseen by a skilled team, including cinematography by Preetha Jayaraman, Jagadeesh Ravi and Prince Anderson, and editing by Radha Sridhar. The music score is composed by Amit Trivedi, enhancing the film's thematic depth.'Bad Girl' is also set for screenings at more international festivals, such as Karawan Fest in Italy and New Horizons International Film Festival in Poland, further cementing its global ensemble cast features Anjali Sivaraman, Shanthi Priya, Hridhu Haroon, TeeJay Arunasalam, Sashank Bommireddipalli, and Saranya Ravichandran. Their performances have been a notable aspect of the film's success on the festival film's sound and visual elements are crafted by expert designers, with sound design by Vinoth Thanigasalam and VFX by R Harihara Suthan. This meticulous attention to detail is expected to offer viewers a rich cinematic experience.'Bad Girl' will release alongside SIvakarthikeyan and director AR Murugadoss's 'Madhrasi'.- EndsMust Watch
RNZ News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Can Jurassic World: Rebirth save the franchise from extinction?
media arts 27 minutes ago Film critic Kate Rodger on the latest Jurassic film and whether it is as stale as the franchise, or a welcome refresh. Kate also shares with Jesse some of the programme for the upcoming International Film Festival.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic hotel loved by major celebs to finally reopen after 15 years with new £170million revamp
And two other UK hotels undergoing multi-million renovations ROOM FOR MORE Iconic hotel loved by major celebs to finally reopen after 15 years with new £170million revamp Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN iconic hotel on the European seaside is set to reopen after 15 years. Grand Hôtel des Bains in Venice first opened in 1900, with 180 rooms for the "seaside elite". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Grand Hôtel des Bains opened more than 100 years ago Credit: 4 However it closed back in 2010 Credit: 4 The beachfront is also being revamped Credit: Alamy Built on the Lido of Venice, it was forced to close back in 2010, with previous plans to turn it into luxury apartments. However, a new €200million (£170million) investment hopes to reopen the hotel. The project is being backed by Italian developer and COIMA and Abu Dhabi's Eagle Hills, behind a number of resorts in the Middle East and Africa. Not only will the hotel be restored, but the nearby parks and beachfront will be renovated as well. Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman and founder of Eagle Hills, said: "This is more than a restoration – it is a revival of European legacy through modern excellence. "Venice has always been a bridge between worlds, and we are proud to be part of its future, bringing our experience in luxury hospitality to one of the most symbolic hotels on the continent." One of the first famous guests to visit was Thomas Mann, who was inspired to write Death in Venice while there. The hotel was then even used to shoot the film in 1971. It also hosted the International Film Festival in 1932, with guests such as Liz Taylor and Robert de Niro attending as well as Audrey Hepburn and Marlon Brando. Roma producer David Linde said it was the "place to be seen, to do your thing" in the film industry. New European Sleeper Train Route Goes Through 15 Destinations He also said it was a "significantly more intimate and concentrated version of Cannes". Along with nearly 200 rooms, there was also a solarium and a private underground tunnel that went straight to the beach. Another hotel undergoing a huge renovation is The Grand Brighton. The £16million revamp of the hotel is set to be complete this year, after celebrating its 160th anniversary last year. There is also the Roslin Hotel, undergoing a £10million revamp. Otherwise the Sun's Deputy Travel Editor has stayed in hundreds of hotels - here are her favourites.
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic hotel loved by major celebs to finally reopen after 15 years with new £170million revamp
AN iconic hotel on the European seaside is set to reopen after 15 years. Grand Hôtel des Bains in Venice first opened in 1900, with 180 rooms for the "seaside elite". Advertisement 4 Grand Hôtel des Bains opened more than 100 years ago Credit: 4 However it closed back in 2010 Credit: 4 The beachfront is also being revamped Credit: Alamy Built on the Lido of Venice, it was forced to close back in 2010, with previous plans to turn it into luxury apartments. However, a new €200million (£170million) investment hopes to reopen the hotel. The project is being backed by Italian developer and COIMA and Abu Dhabi's Eagle Hills, behind a number of resorts in the Middle East and Africa. Not only will the hotel be restored, but the nearby parks and beachfront will be renovated as well. Advertisement Read more on hotels Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman and founder of Eagle Hills, said: "This is more than a restoration – it is a revival of European legacy through modern excellence. "Venice has always been a bridge between worlds, and we are proud to be part of its future , bringing our experience in luxury hospitality to one of the most symbolic hotels on the continent." One of the first famous guests to visit was Thomas Mann, who was inspired to write Death in Venice while there. The hotel was then even used to shoot the film in 1971. Advertisement Most read in News Travel It also hosted the International Film Festival in 1932, with guests such as Liz Taylor and Roma producer David Linde said it was the "place to be seen, to do your thing" in the film industry. New European Sleeper Train Route Goes Through 15 Destinations He also said it was a "significantly more intimate and concentrated version of Cannes". Along with nearly 200 rooms, there was also a solarium and a private underground tunnel that went straight to the beach. Advertisement Another hotel undergoing a The £16million revamp of the hotel is set to be complete this year, after celebrating its 160th anniversary last year. There is also the Otherwise the Sun's Deputy Travel Editor has stayed in hundreds of hotels - here are her favourites. Advertisement 4 It will also restore the hotel beachfront Credit: Alamy
