Search of BBC offices by Indian government ends after three day raid | CNN Business

Search of BBC offices by Indian government ends after three day raid | CNN Business

New Delhi CNN  —  Indian tax officials have ended their days-long search of the BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, the British broadcaster announced Thursday. Officials had spent three days raiding the spaces following the country’s ban on a BBC documentary that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged role in deadly riots … Read more

Indian authorities raid BBC offices after broadcast of Modi documentary | CNN Business

Indian authorities raid BBC offices after broadcast of Modi documentary | CNN Business

New Delhi CNN  —  Indian tax authorities raided the BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, weeks after the country banned a documentary from the British broadcaster that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged role in deadly riots more than 20 years ago. BBC News reported on television that people had … Read more

Malayalam movies to watch out for in 2023, from ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ to ‘Aaadujeevitham’ ‘Barroz’ and ‘King of Kotha’

Malayalam movies to watch out for in 2023, from ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ to ‘Aaadujeevitham’ ‘Barroz’ and ‘King of Kotha’

Malayalam cinema went places in 2022 with several movies winning critical acclaim and tasting success at the box office as well. Going by the films announced, 2023 promises to do better than 2022. Here are 12 films, not in any order of preference, that are eagerly awaited at theatres. Many of them are helmed by … Read more

Coca-Cola is getting into Christmas movies | CNN Business

Coca-Cola is getting into Christmas movies | CNN Business

New York CNN Business  —  Coca-Cola is hoping that this holiday season, families will crack open some Cokes, settle into a comfy spot and watch its first Christmas Anthology film series. The beverage company partnered with production firm Imagine Entertainment to create three short films, which are available to watch on Amazon Prime across the … Read more

John Travolta and Kirstie Alley: A love story | CNN

John Travolta and Kirstie Alley: A love story | CNN

CNN  —  Kirstie Alley and John Travolta were never romantically involved, but that wasn’t how she initially wanted it. Alley, who died Monday at the age of 71 after a brief illness, often talked of her feelings for Travolta, whom she called the “greatest love” of her life. The pair starred together “Look Who’s Talking” … Read more

Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Veronica’s Closet’ star, dead at 71 | CNN

Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ and ‘Veronica’s Closet’ star, dead at 71 | CNN

CNN  —  Actress Kirstie Alley, star of the big and small screens known for her Emmy-winning role on “Cheers” and films like “Look Who’s Talking,” has died after a brief battle with cancer, her children True and Lillie Parker announced on her social media. She was 71. “We are sad to inform you that our … Read more

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

CNN  —  Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, “Love Actually” quickly becomes a festive favorite on people’s television screens. But nearly 20 years on from the release of the 2003 romantic comedy, the movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. “There were things you’d change … Read more

Joe Pesci says playing Harry in the ‘Home Alone’ films came with some ‘serious’ pain | CNN

Joe Pesci says playing Harry in the ‘Home Alone’ films came with some ‘serious’ pain | CNN

CNN  —  They say artists have to be willing to do anything for their art, and for Joe Pesci, that includes setting his head on fire. In a new interview with People, the Oscar winner reflected on the making “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” on the occasion of the sequel’s 30th anniversary and … Read more

‘Willow’ revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure | CNN

‘Willow’ revives the Lucasfilm fantasy with a more contemporary streaming adventure | CNN

CNN  —  Disney’s press materials refer to the original 1988 movie “Willow” as “beloved,” which despite its admirers feels like nostalgic inflation of a pretty generic George Lucas-plotted fantasy that provided an early directing showcase for Ron Howard. Setting that aside, a Disney+ revival series isn’t without its charms, in a more contemporary narrative that … Read more