<p>A new documentary on the heartwrenching true story of the Titan submersible’s rescue will be broadcast. What turned out to be a nightmare for the wealthy few’s adventure trip will run on Channel 5 and will be called <em>Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea</em>. It will air on Thursday. It will focus on the challenges and possible outcomes for the lost Titanic submersible&nbsp;which was supposed to be a thrilling experience for billionaires who paid a hefty sum for each seat on the underwater vessel. The submersible had only four days of oxygen on board and is locked from the outside, leaving no chance for anyone inside the submarine to escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new documentary from ITN promises to “go beyond” news coverage and examine the wider context of the voyage, its passengers, and the fascination with the Titanic shipwreck. The film will also talk to experts and look at the rise of extreme tourism which is always bordering on danger.</p>

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<p>Prior to <em>Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea</em>, the production company involved with the documentary had produced a special on British woman Nicola Bulley who vanished in January without a trace while walking her dog and was found dead three weeks later in a local river.</p>

<p>Ian Rumsey, managing director of content for ITN, said: “This programme will chart everything from the exploration itself to the rise of extreme tourism, to the rescue attempts, but above all, it will tell a very human story that has captured the nation which is about 5 people, all with families, who are trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Our expertise and heritage in fast-turnaround documentaries and reputation for responsible filmmaking means we always treat such stories with great sensitivity.”</p>

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<p>For the unversed, the submarine called Titan is the size of an average truck. It went missing in the Atlantic Ocean with five crew members on board. Government agencies and deep-sea specialists are assisting with an extensive rescue operation. Banging sounds were detected in a search area, with the search operation crew hopeful of getting a breakthrough in locating them. The submarine lost contact on Sunday just an hour and 45 minutes into the water to explore the Titanic wreck.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/race-against-time-titanic-submersibles-oxygen-dwindling-less-than-20-hours-left-607047">Race against time: Titanic submersible likely has less than 20 hours of oxygen remaining</a></p>

<p>Among those confirmed on board are British businessman Hamish Harding, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman, former French Navy diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.</p>

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A new documentary on the heartwrenching true story of the Titan submersible’s rescue will be broadcast. What turned out to be a nightmare for the wealthy few’s adventure trip will run on Channel 5 and will be called Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea.

A new documentary on the heartwrenching true story of the Titan submersible’s rescue will be broadcast. What turned out to be a nightmare for the wealthy few’s adventure trip will run on Channel 5 and will be called Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea. It will air on Thursday. It will focus on the challenges and possible outcomes for the lost Titanic submersible which was supposed to be a thrilling experience for billionaires who paid a hefty sum for each seat on the underwater vessel. The submersible had only four days of oxygen on board and is locked from the outside, leaving no chance for anyone inside the submarine to escape. The new documentary from ITN promises to “go beyond” news coverage and examine the wider context of the voyage, its passengers, and the fascination with the Titanic shipwreck. The film will also talk to experts and look at the rise of extreme tourism which is always bordering on danger. Prior to Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea, the production company involved with the documentary had produced a special on British woman Nicola Bulley who vanished in January without a trace while walking her dog and was found dead three weeks later in a local river. Ian Rumsey, managing director of content for ITN, said: “This programme will chart everything from the exploration itself to the rise of extreme tourism, to the rescue attempts, but above all, it will tell a very human story that has captured the nation which is about 5 people, all with families, who are trapped at the bottom of the ocean. Our expertise and heritage in fast-turnaround documentaries and reputation for responsible filmmaking means we always treat such stories with great sensitivity.” For the unversed, the submarine called Titan is the size of an average truck. It went missing in the Atlantic Ocean with five crew members on board. Government agencies and deep-sea specialists are assisting with an extensive rescue operation. Banging sounds were detected in a search area, with the search operation crew hopeful of getting a breakthrough in locating them. The submarine lost contact on Sunday just an hour and 45 minutes into the water to explore the Titanic wreck. Race against time: Titanic submersible likely has less than 20 hours of oxygen remaining Among those confirmed on board are British businessman Hamish Harding, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman, former French Navy diver Paul-Henry Nargeolet, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Next Oscars will be a tad different from previous years as The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved new theatrical release requirements that every film qualifying for the best picture category will have to be eligible for. This will be applicable to the Oscars 2025 ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of the changes, in addition to one-week qualifying run in one of the six US&nbsp;markets, beginning with movies released in 2024, a film must meet additional requirements regarding its theatrical release to be nominated and win in the best picture category.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Oscars rework eligibility criteria for Best Picture Qualifiers</strong></h2>

<p><em>The full list of changes are&nbsp;below:</em></p>

<p>Expanded theatrical run of seven days, consecutive or non-consecutive, in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets, no later than 45 days after the initial release in 2024.</p>

<p>For late-in-the-year films with expansions after Jan. 10, 2025, distributors must submit release plans to the Academy for verification.</p>

<p>Release plans for late-in-the-year films must include a planned expanded theatrical run, as described above, to be completed no later than Jan. 24, 2025.</p>

<p>Non-US&nbsp;territory releases can count towards two of the 10 markets.</p>

<p>Qualifying non-US&nbsp;markets include the top 15 international theatrical markets plus the home territory for the film.</p>

<p>These standards resulted from numerous conversations with distributors of varying sizes, in addition to studying historical data. The Academy has been vocal about its belief that a healthy theatrical environment is vital to the success of Hollywood.</p>

<h2><strong>Oscars had suspended theatrical run eligibility criteria during the COVID-19 peak</strong></h2>

<p>These changes came back into force during post-pandemic years as Oscars had temporarily suspended these eligibility rules owing to COVID-19 restrictions when films were not being released in theatres. These changes do not affect any film contending in the 2023 calendar year and don't go into effect until January 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These changes only affect films that are looking to qualify for the best picture category. Films in other categories like direction, acting, and technical achievements will not have to meet this criterion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a joint statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said: “As we do every year, we have been reviewing and assessing our theatrical eligibility requirements for the Oscars. In support of our mission to celebrate and honour the arts and sciences of moviemaking, it is our hope that this expanded theatrical footprint will increase the visibility of films worldwide and encourage audiences to experience our art form in a theatrical setting. Based on many conversations with industry partners, we feel that this evolution benefits film artists and movie lovers alike.”</p>

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Next Oscars will be a tad different from previous years as The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved new theatrical release requirements that every film qualifying for the best picture category will have to be eligible for.

Next Oscars will be a tad different from previous years as The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved new theatrical release requirements that every film qualifying for the best picture category will have to be eligible for. This will be applicable to the Oscars 2025 ceremony. As part of the changes, in addition to one-week qualifying run in one of the six US markets, beginning with movies released in 2024, a film must meet additional requirements regarding its theatrical release to be nominated and win in the best picture category. Oscars rework eligibility criteria for Best Picture Qualifiers The full list of changes are below: Expanded theatrical run of seven days, consecutive or non-consecutive, in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets, no later than 45 days after the initial release in 2024. For late-in-the-year films with expansions after Jan. 10, 2025, distributors must submit release plans to the Academy for verification. Release plans for late-in-the-year films must include a planned expanded theatrical run, as described above, to be completed no later than Jan. 24, 2025. Non-US territory releases can count towards two of the 10 markets. Qualifying non-US markets include the top 15 international theatrical markets plus the home territory for the film. These standards resulted from numerous conversations with distributors of varying sizes, in addition to studying historical data. The Academy has been vocal about its belief that a healthy theatrical environment is vital to the success of Hollywood. Oscars had suspended theatrical run eligibility criteria during the COVID-19 peak These changes came back into force during post-pandemic years as Oscars had temporarily suspended these eligibility rules owing to COVID-19 restrictions when films were not being released in theatres. These changes do not affect any film contending in the 2023 calendar year and don't go into effect until January 1. These changes only affect films that are looking to qualify for the best picture category. Films in other categories like direction, acting, and technical achievements will not have to meet this criterion. In a joint statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said: “As we do every year, we have been reviewing and assessing our theatrical eligibility requirements for the Oscars. In support of our mission to celebrate and honour the arts and sciences of moviemaking, it is our hope that this expanded theatrical footprint will increase the visibility of films worldwide and encourage audiences to experience our art form in a theatrical setting. Based on many conversations with industry partners, we feel that this evolution benefits film artists and movie lovers alike.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><em>Iron Man,&nbsp;</em>aka Robert Downey Jr., is opening up about his experience serving time in a California state prison. He talked about it&nbsp;during a Monday episode of the Armchair Expert podcast while speaking to podcast co-host Dax Shepard. Calling it “the worst thing that happened to me”, Robert Downey Jr. detailed the 1999 episode.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Robert Downey Jr. was sent to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California over his denial of substance abuse issues. He recalled being “over-sentenced by an angry judge”. He described it as a “receiving centre where they decide where you’re going to go,” and &nbsp;“arguably the most dangerous place I’ve ever been in my life”. He revealed that it’s a prison where inmates of various security levels are kept together.</p>

<p>“You could just feel the evil in the air, and that was no trouble at all because it was kind of like just being in a really bad neighbourhood. There was no opportunity there. There were only threats,” he recalled.</p>

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<p>From there, the Hollywood actor was transferred to the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison. It took him weeks to realise what he was doing and where he was. “We are programmed to, within a short amount of time, be able to adjust to things that are seemingly impossible. And for me, there are worse things that could have happened than being sent to an institution, for sure. However, we can only go by what we know, and I would imagine if I had to guess, that was the worst thing that happened to me.”</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;Documentary on lost Titanic submersible to air on TV, will explore what could have happened</p>

<p>In 1999, The <em>Iron Man</em> actor was sentenced to three years in the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison. This came after he missed a number of court-ordered drug tests tied to a 1996 cocaine possession charge. He served only a year in jail after he got an early release in 2000 on the condition of posting bail.</p>

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Iron Man, aka Robert Downey Jr., is opening up about his experience serving time in a California state prison. He talked about it during a Monday episode of the Armchair Expert podcast while speaking to podcast co-host Dax Shepard.

Iron Man, aka Robert Downey Jr., is opening up about his experience serving time in a California state prison. He talked about it during a Monday episode of the Armchair Expert podcast while speaking to podcast co-host Dax Shepard. Calling it “the worst thing that happened to me”, Robert Downey Jr. detailed the 1999 episode. Robert Downey Jr. was sent to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California over his denial of substance abuse issues. He recalled being “over-sentenced by an angry judge”. He described it as a “receiving centre where they decide where you’re going to go,” and “arguably the most dangerous place I’ve ever been in my life”. He revealed that it’s a prison where inmates of various security levels are kept together. “You could just feel the evil in the air, and that was no trouble at all because it was kind of like just being in a really bad neighbourhood. There was no opportunity there. There were only threats,” he recalled. From there, the Hollywood actor was transferred to the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison. It took him weeks to realise what he was doing and where he was. “We are programmed to, within a short amount of time, be able to adjust to things that are seemingly impossible. And for me, there are worse things that could have happened than being sent to an institution, for sure. However, we can only go by what we know, and I would imagine if I had to guess, that was the worst thing that happened to me.” Also read: Documentary on lost Titanic submersible to air on TV, will explore what could have happened In 1999, The Iron Man actor was sentenced to three years in the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison. This came after he missed a number of court-ordered drug tests tied to a 1996 cocaine possession charge. He served only a year in jail after he got an early release in 2000 on the condition of posting bail. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><em>Adipurush</em> makers have honoured their promise of making changes to dialogues that people found inappropriate in the film after it was released in theatres on June 16. One such dialogue that netizens found “cringe-worthy” was a Lanka Dahan scene where Lord Bajrang (played by Devdatta Nage) said, "Kapda tere baap ka, tel tere baap ka, aag bhi tere baap ki, aur jalegi bhi tere baap ki (What I am about to do next is because of your father – clothes, oil, fire is all your father’s doing and this will hurt him)”</p>

<p>Here, Hanuman was referring to Lanka ruler, Ravan who is played by Indian actor Saif Ali Khan. Based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, the film <em>Adipurush </em>has invited ire from all factions of Indian society with many dissing the dialogues and screenplay of the film. People have found the usage of the word “baap” problematic as it denigrates the status of Ravan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-mukesh-khanna-lambasts-adipurush-says-makers-should-be-burnt-at-50-degrees-607036">Mukesh Khanna lambasts Adipurush, says makers should be 'burnt at 50 degrees'</a></p>

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<p>The dialogue writer has finally altered the statement and changed the word “baap” to “Lanka”. A viewer took to Twitter, where he shared a clip from the new prints, which sounds: "Kapda teri Lanka ka, tel teri Lanka ka, aag bhi teri Lanka ki, aur jalegi bhi teri Lanka hi."</p>

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<p><em>Adipurush</em> has been under scrutiny ever since it released in the theatres. The All India Cine Workers Association, an independent registered body of film technicians and workers, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the ongoing controversy around <em>Adipurush.</em> The body has said that the film has insulted the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana and demanded a ban on it. They have also asked an FIR be registered against director Om Raut and dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir for hurting religious sentiments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Adipurush</em> is directed by Om Raut. It stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, and Devdutta Nage. It was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada on June 16.</p>


Adipurush makers have honoured their promise of making changes to dialogues that people found inappropriate in the film after it was released in theatres on June 16.

Adipurush makers have honoured their promise of making changes to dialogues that people found inappropriate in the film after it was released in theatres on June 16. One such dialogue that netizens found “cringe-worthy” was a Lanka Dahan scene where Lord Bajrang (played by Devdatta Nage) said, "Kapda tere baap ka, tel tere baap ka, aag bhi tere baap ki, aur jalegi bhi tere baap ki (What I am about to do next is because of your father – clothes, oil, fire is all your father’s doing and this will hurt him)” Here, Hanuman was referring to Lanka ruler, Ravan who is played by Indian actor Saif Ali Khan. Based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, the film Adipurush has invited ire from all factions of Indian society with many dissing the dialogues and screenplay of the film. People have found the usage of the word “baap” problematic as it denigrates the status of Ravan. Mukesh Khanna lambasts Adipurush, says makers should be 'burnt at 50 degrees' The dialogue writer has finally altered the statement and changed the word “baap” to “Lanka”. A viewer took to Twitter, where he shared a clip from the new prints, which sounds: "Kapda teri Lanka ka, tel teri Lanka ka, aag bhi teri Lanka ki, aur jalegi bhi teri Lanka hi." Here's the clip of the revised dialogue: #Hanuman #Lanka #BajrangBali pic.twitter.com/RRxnXs1o5w — OWL E (@OWLETweets) June 21, 2023 × Adipurush has been under scrutiny ever since it released in the theatres. The All India Cine Workers Association, an independent registered body of film technicians and workers, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the ongoing controversy around Adipurush. The body has said that the film has insulted the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana and demanded a ban on it. They have also asked an FIR be registered against director Om Raut and dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir for hurting religious sentiments. Watch WION's review of Adipurush: Adipurush is directed by Om Raut. It stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Singh, and Devdutta Nage. It was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada on June 16.

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<p>Actors Anshuman Jha and Ridhi Dogra are gearing up for the world digital premiere of their 2023 release <em>Lakadbaggha</em> which tells the story of an animal vigilante who is out on a mission to educate people about the welfare of animals, dogs to be specific. Calling it a love letter to dogs, the film is about giving voice to the voiceless. Now that the film is set for its European premiere at the Indisches Film Festival Stuttgart in Germany, WION got talking to the lead actor of the film, Anshuman Jha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on a story that takes place in the city of Kolkata in India, Anshuman spoke about the inspiration behind the film’s plot. He said, “The core idea is from a real incident in Kolkata where dog meat was served in biryani. The illegal animal trade angle is inspired by real events too in the film. So it throws light on what's going on around us. The film throws light on our ignorance in some ways and instills the belief that being ordinary is a superpower. All it takes is the right intent and the will to act on it. It will leave you on a positive high.”<br />
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<p>“Cinema can't change society but it can start conversations,” said Anshuman as he emphasised why such features are important and what they can do in the long run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the makers ready to explore an animal vigilante universe that will have similar films under its fold, Anshuman is happy that <em>Lakadbaggha</em> will start the right dialogues and it will mark the birth of an animal lover vigilante world. “We don't have vigilantes in the real world, I wish we did. The film is therefore the perfect blend of fact and fiction. High-concept content with a mass appeal. It's a genre film with a heavy dose of action and animals. A combo most commercial audiences enjoy.”</p>

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<p>The actor who takes it upon himself to sensitise people towards such an important topic through the film also revealed that the film has a great crew backing it. “It has been shot by the French great Jean-Marc(AFC) with music by Belgian Maestro Simon Fransquet which will appeal to the aesthetically-inclined.”</p>

<p>Calling it a “film for cinema lovers”, Anshuman Jha can’t wait for the world to watch the film on their screens from June 30. It will stream on ZEE5. <em>Lakadbaggha</em> is produced by First Ray Films and directed by Victor Mukherjee. It stars Anshuman Jha, Ridhi Dogra, Paresh Pahuja, and Milind Soman in pivotal roles.&nbsp;<br />
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Actors Anshuman Jha and Ridhi Dogra are gearing up for the world digital premiere of their 2023 release Lakadbaggha which tells the story of an animal vigilante who is out on a mission to educate people about the welfare of animals, dogs to be specific.

Actors Anshuman Jha and Ridhi Dogra are gearing up for the world digital premiere of their 2023 release Lakadbaggha which tells the story of an animal vigilante who is out on a mission to educate people about the welfare of animals, dogs to be specific. Calling it a love letter to dogs, the film is about giving voice to the voiceless. Now that the film is set for its European premiere at the Indisches Film Festival Stuttgart in Germany, WION got talking to the lead actor of the film, Anshuman Jha. Based on a story that takes place in the city of Kolkata in India, Anshuman spoke about the inspiration behind the film’s plot. He said, “The core idea is from a real incident in Kolkata where dog meat was served in biryani. The illegal animal trade angle is inspired by real events too in the film. So it throws light on what's going on around us. The film throws light on our ignorance in some ways and instills the belief that being ordinary is a superpower. All it takes is the right intent and the will to act on it. It will leave you on a positive high.” “Cinema can't change society but it can start conversations,” said Anshuman as he emphasised why such features are important and what they can do in the long run. With the makers ready to explore an animal vigilante universe that will have similar films under its fold, Anshuman is happy that Lakadbaggha will start the right dialogues and it will mark the birth of an animal lover vigilante world. “We don't have vigilantes in the real world, I wish we did. The film is therefore the perfect blend of fact and fiction. High-concept content with a mass appeal. It's a genre film with a heavy dose of action and animals. A combo most commercial audiences enjoy.” Watch the trailer of Lakadbaggha here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anshuman Jha (@theanshumanjha) × The actor who takes it upon himself to sensitise people towards such an important topic through the film also revealed that the film has a great crew backing it. “It has been shot by the French great Jean-Marc(AFC) with music by Belgian Maestro Simon Fransquet which will appeal to the aesthetically-inclined.” Calling it a “film for cinema lovers”, Anshuman Jha can’t wait for the world to watch the film on their screens from June 30. It will stream on ZEE5. Lakadbaggha is produced by First Ray Films and directed by Victor Mukherjee. It stars Anshuman Jha, Ridhi Dogra, Paresh Pahuja, and Milind Soman in pivotal roles. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Nicole Kidman starrer <em>Nine Perfect Strangers</em> has been renewed for season 2. The hit Hulu show will return after a gap of two years. The <em>Big Little Lies</em> actress will return as the head of an exclusive wellness resort where people go to find a purpose and improve their lives. Season 2 will see new faces as more people join in as resort-goers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are talks that Murray Bartlett, Liv Ullman, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Aras Aydin could join the Nicole Kidman starrer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Nine Perfect Strangers</em> is based on Liane Moriarty’s novel of the same name. The show’s first season premiered in August 2021 with Melissa McCarthy, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Shannon, Manny Jacinto, Asher Keddie, Luke Evans, Melvin Gregg, Samara Weaving, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone, and Regina Hall along with Nicole Kidman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was in May 2022 when reports of a season 2 in the works started sprucing up. David E. Kelley served as showrunner on season one and co-wrote it with John Henry Butterworth and Samantha Strauss.</p>

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Nicole Kidman starrer Nine Perfect Strangers has been renewed for season 2. The hit Hulu show will return after a gap of two years. The Big Little Lies actress will return as the head of an exclusive wellness resort where people go to find a purpose and improve their lives.

Nicole Kidman starrer Nine Perfect Strangers has been renewed for season 2. The hit Hulu show will return after a gap of two years. The Big Little Lies actress will return as the head of an exclusive wellness resort where people go to find a purpose and improve their lives. Season 2 will see new faces as more people join in as resort-goers. There are talks that Murray Bartlett, Liv Ullman, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Aras Aydin could join the Nicole Kidman starrer. Nine Perfect Strangers is based on Liane Moriarty’s novel of the same name. The show’s first season premiered in August 2021 with Melissa McCarthy, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Shannon, Manny Jacinto, Asher Keddie, Luke Evans, Melvin Gregg, Samara Weaving, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone, and Regina Hall along with Nicole Kidman. It was in May 2022 when reports of a season 2 in the works started sprucing up. David E. Kelley served as showrunner on season one and co-wrote it with John Henry Butterworth and Samantha Strauss. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Nicole Kidman starrer Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 greenlit, to get new cast

<p>Nickelodeon India partnered with the Ayush Ministry of India to educate and inspire young minds about the numerous benefits of yoga under its flagship campaign - #YogaSeHiHoga – marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration. As part of the campaign, renowned duo Motu-Patlu, magic toon Rudra, and the latest alien in town Abhimanyu were seen spreading the message of a healthy lifestyle at the biggest yoga event in the country in Jabalpur. The toons were seen performing yoga Aasans with the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and other dignitaries.</p>

<p>Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush said, “The Ayush Ministry has always supported and encouraged innovative initiatives that promote the practice of yoga. The longstanding association between Nickelodeon and the Ayush Ministry exemplifies the power of entertainment and education coming together to create a positive impact on children's lives and inculcate in them healthy habits. #YogaSeHiHoga initiative aims to introduce yoga as a regular part of children's lives, capturing their attention from a young age through beloved characters like Motu &amp; Patlu, and we eagerly anticipate further endeavors to engage our future generation."</p>

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<p>Seen performing alongside 150,000 people at the grand event at Garrison Ground, Nicktoons, with their infectious energy and playful spirit, made the practice of yoga fun and engaging for the kids present.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-international-yoga-day-bollywood-fitness-queens-malaika-arora-and-shilpa-shetty-share-asana-videos-606885">International Yoga Day: Bollywood fitness queens Malaika Arora and Shilpa Shetty share asana videos</a></p>

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<p>The event also witnessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving a special video message addressing the participants about the importance and values of practising yoga. Together, the Nicktoons not only spread the joy of yoga but also instilled a sense of mindfulness and self-awareness in the hearts of those who attended.</p>

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Nickelodeon India partnered with the Ayush Ministry of India to educate and inspire young minds about the numerous benefits of yoga under its flagship campaign - #YogaSeHiHoga – marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration.

Nickelodeon India partnered with the Ayush Ministry of India to educate and inspire young minds about the numerous benefits of yoga under its flagship campaign - #YogaSeHiHoga – marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration. As part of the campaign, renowned duo Motu-Patlu, magic toon Rudra, and the latest alien in town Abhimanyu were seen spreading the message of a healthy lifestyle at the biggest yoga event in the country in Jabalpur. The toons were seen performing yoga Aasans with the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and other dignitaries. Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush said, “The Ayush Ministry has always supported and encouraged innovative initiatives that promote the practice of yoga. The longstanding association between Nickelodeon and the Ayush Ministry exemplifies the power of entertainment and education coming together to create a positive impact on children's lives and inculcate in them healthy habits. #YogaSeHiHoga initiative aims to introduce yoga as a regular part of children's lives, capturing their attention from a young age through beloved characters like Motu & Patlu, and we eagerly anticipate further endeavors to engage our future generation." Seen performing alongside 150,000 people at the grand event at Garrison Ground, Nicktoons, with their infectious energy and playful spirit, made the practice of yoga fun and engaging for the kids present. International Yoga Day: Bollywood fitness queens Malaika Arora and Shilpa Shetty share asana videos The event also witnessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving a special video message addressing the participants about the importance and values of practising yoga. Together, the Nicktoons not only spread the joy of yoga but also instilled a sense of mindfulness and self-awareness in the hearts of those who attended. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Toons celebrate International Yoga Day with #YogaSeHiHoga campaign

<p>Indian film <em>Lakadbaggha</em> has made it to the 20th Stuttgart Film Festival&nbsp;in Germany. The film is part of the world's first animal-lover&nbsp;vigilante universe <em>Lakadbaggha-1</em>. The festival will also showcase the Oscar-nominated Indian documentary<em> All That Breathes</em> by Shaunak Sen amongst many other gems.</p>

<p><em>Lakadbaggha</em> (Hyena) - an action film set in Kolkata is about protecting indie dogs and&nbsp;animals at large. The film stars Anshuman Jha, Ridhi Dogra and&nbsp;Milind Soman. It made a lot of noise earlier this year with its theatrical release after opening at the Kolkata International Film Festival in December last year. The film fetched Anshuman Jha&nbsp;Best Actor Award at the HBO South Asian Film Festival in New York.</p>

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<p>The action of the film has been unanimously lauded for its authenticity and&nbsp;for the insane hand-to-hand combat sequences. Anshuman Jha trained in Krav-Maga with Tsahi Shemesh (who has previously trained the <em>Avengers</em> cast) in New York and&nbsp;the film had action by the action master of Ong-Bak Kecha Kamphakdee. The sequel of the film is being written by Sourav Ghosh. The film&nbsp;will be going on the floors at the end of this year.</p>

<p>The film is set to release in India on ZEE5. The announcement for the same was shared by the platform and the actor on World Environment Day on June 5.</p>

<p>Anshuman and&nbsp;Ridhi are scheduled to travel to Germany for the festival. Anshuman Jha said, "We are excited and&nbsp;grateful that our love letter to dogs is breaking the language barrier and&nbsp;will reach an audience in Germany. Animal trafficking and&nbsp;cruelty is a grave environmental issue and&nbsp;I am happy that the festival is giving a voice to the voiceless. This is a shot in the arm as we prep for a bigger part 2. We are thankful to the selection committee at Stuttgart and&nbsp;stoked to be there for our European&nbsp;premiere."</p>

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Indian film Lakadbaggha has made it to the 20th Stuttgart Film Festival in Germany. The film is part of the world's first animal-lover vigilante universe Lakadbaggha-1.

Indian film Lakadbaggha has made it to the 20th Stuttgart Film Festival in Germany. The film is part of the world's first animal-lover vigilante universe Lakadbaggha-1. The festival will also showcase the Oscar-nominated Indian documentary All That Breathes by Shaunak Sen amongst many other gems. Lakadbaggha (Hyena) - an action film set in Kolkata is about protecting indie dogs and animals at large. The film stars Anshuman Jha, Ridhi Dogra and Milind Soman. It made a lot of noise earlier this year with its theatrical release after opening at the Kolkata International Film Festival in December last year. The film fetched Anshuman Jha Best Actor Award at the HBO South Asian Film Festival in New York. The action of the film has been unanimously lauded for its authenticity and for the insane hand-to-hand combat sequences. Anshuman Jha trained in Krav-Maga with Tsahi Shemesh (who has previously trained the Avengers cast) in New York and the film had action by the action master of Ong-Bak Kecha Kamphakdee. The sequel of the film is being written by Sourav Ghosh. The film will be going on the floors at the end of this year. The film is set to release in India on ZEE5. The announcement for the same was shared by the platform and the actor on World Environment Day on June 5. Anshuman and Ridhi are scheduled to travel to Germany for the festival. Anshuman Jha said, "We are excited and grateful that our love letter to dogs is breaking the language barrier and will reach an audience in Germany. Animal trafficking and cruelty is a grave environmental issue and I am happy that the festival is giving a voice to the voiceless. This is a shot in the arm as we prep for a bigger part 2. We are thankful to the selection committee at Stuttgart and stoked to be there for our European premiere." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>This World Music Day, listen to some contemporary beats and soulful music that have tapped into the hearts of music lovers who are ready to experiment with different music styles. From mellow beats to hard-hitting rap lyrics, there’s something for everyone on this list. Here’s a compilation that you must add to your list today.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Some of the best from the contemporary music scene in India:</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>90's Ke Ladke- SlowCheeta Ft D'Evil</strong></p>

<p>Actor, lyricist, and rapper Chaitnya Sharma aka, SlowCheeta, has just dropped his latest rap single "90's Ke Ladke",&nbsp;featuring the immensely versatile rapper D'Evil (Dhaval Parab). The fun collaboration is produced by Ink Heart and crackles with the boundless energy that SlowCheeta and D'Evil are known for. Their sarcastic bars recall their journey as 90's boys who have come through many challenges to succeed. Be it "Wannabe Rapper" or&nbsp; "90's Ke&nbsp;Ladke", SlowCheeta has always used the raw material of personal experiences to pen his punchlines. However, he continues to prove his versatility with this song which may not have gut-wrenching lyrics but captures the essence of old-school life and D'Evil's powerful take is the cherry on top.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Mujhe Tere Naam Se- The Yellow Diary</strong></p>

<p>This song is as unique as the Indie Alt-Rock Band of five boys who quit their jobs to immerse themselves in music and are referred to by fans as the Indian Linkin Park. Be it their rendition of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s "Tere Jeya Hor Disda",&nbsp;or the wistful ode to lost love "Marz"&nbsp;or "Kashmir"&nbsp;or "Roz &nbsp;Roz", Yellow Diary's distinct introspective sound has notched millions of views and countless fans. &nbsp;Released two years after their smash "Roz Roz,"&nbsp;which also has a rap version featuring SlowCheeta, their recent song called "Mujhe Tere Naam Se," is one for the playlist.&nbsp;Thematically, the song shares a touching story through its gorgeously animated video about a young boy chasing his dreams. If you like meaningful music,&nbsp;this song is definitely for you and may inspire you to find the light to follow your dreams too.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Kya Tum Naaraz Ho- Tanmaya Bhatnagar</strong></p>

<p>This underrated song was released three years back by Delhi-based self-taught singer/songwriter Tanmaya Bhatnagar and remains one of the rawest songs in the indie landscape. Every word sung in Tanmaya's whisper-soft voice and accompanied by unfiltered instrumentation has the ability to stir your senses and tug at your heart. If this song leaves you wanting more of her magical music, &nbsp;her songs like "Kahaani", "Kyu Hota Hai", and "Sapne" will keep you hooked to her silky smooth signature sound. She began to rely on music for emotional support when her mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and today it is her voice that soothes millions.</p>

<p><strong>Yeh Pal- Prateek Kuhad</strong></p>

<p>In 2019, when President Obama named Prateek Kuhad's&nbsp; "Cold Mess"&nbsp;in his list of songs of the year, the world suddenly took notice of the Jaipur-born musician who had grown up listening to "Savage Garden", "The Beautiful South", "Backstreet Boys",&nbsp;"Boyzone", "Pink Floyd"&nbsp;and "Nirvana.".&nbsp;Since then, he has not only broken the notion that independent artists who sing in English cannot make it big in India but has also headlined sold-out concerts abroad. "Yeh Pal"&nbsp;is just one of those songs you can listen to on a loop because of its soft instrumentation, deep lyrics, and evocative vocals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Mishri- Anuv Jain</strong></p>

<p>Nostalgic, melancholy, and addictive, like every Anuv Jain&nbsp;song, "Mishri"&nbsp;takes you into the depths of heartbreak and longing. The singer, songwriter, and composer has already made a name for himself in the music industry with his acoustic sound, soft bass voice, simple instrumentation, and moving lyrics. &nbsp;His songs are set to simple guitar chords or ukulele notes with any percussion.&nbsp;Drawing inspiration from his own personal tragedy and the loss of his father when he was 17, Anuv writes from the heart and never fails to evoke an emotional response from his listeners. "Mishri"&nbsp;is a bittersweet tribute to his past.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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This World Music Day, listen to some contemporary beats and soulful music that have tapped into the hearts of music lovers who are ready to experiment with different music styles.

This World Music Day, listen to some contemporary beats and soulful music that have tapped into the hearts of music lovers who are ready to experiment with different music styles. From mellow beats to hard-hitting rap lyrics, there’s something for everyone on this list. Here’s a compilation that you must add to your list today. Some of the best from the contemporary music scene in India: 90's Ke Ladke- SlowCheeta Ft D'Evil Actor, lyricist, and rapper Chaitnya Sharma aka, SlowCheeta, has just dropped his latest rap single "90's Ke Ladke", featuring the immensely versatile rapper D'Evil (Dhaval Parab). The fun collaboration is produced by Ink Heart and crackles with the boundless energy that SlowCheeta and D'Evil are known for. Their sarcastic bars recall their journey as 90's boys who have come through many challenges to succeed. Be it "Wannabe Rapper" or "90's Ke Ladke", SlowCheeta has always used the raw material of personal experiences to pen his punchlines. However, he continues to prove his versatility with this song which may not have gut-wrenching lyrics but captures the essence of old-school life and D'Evil's powerful take is the cherry on top. Mujhe Tere Naam Se- The Yellow Diary This song is as unique as the Indie Alt-Rock Band of five boys who quit their jobs to immerse themselves in music and are referred to by fans as the Indian Linkin Park. Be it their rendition of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s "Tere Jeya Hor Disda", or the wistful ode to lost love "Marz" or "Kashmir" or "Roz Roz", Yellow Diary's distinct introspective sound has notched millions of views and countless fans. Released two years after their smash "Roz Roz," which also has a rap version featuring SlowCheeta, their recent song called "Mujhe Tere Naam Se," is one for the playlist. Thematically, the song shares a touching story through its gorgeously animated video about a young boy chasing his dreams. If you like meaningful music, this song is definitely for you and may inspire you to find the light to follow your dreams too. ALSO READ: On World Music Day, Zee Theatre's teleplay Piya Behrupya star discusses his passion for music Kya Tum Naaraz Ho- Tanmaya Bhatnagar This underrated song was released three years back by Delhi-based self-taught singer/songwriter Tanmaya Bhatnagar and remains one of the rawest songs in the indie landscape. Every word sung in Tanmaya's whisper-soft voice and accompanied by unfiltered instrumentation has the ability to stir your senses and tug at your heart. If this song leaves you wanting more of her magical music, her songs like "Kahaani", "Kyu Hota Hai", and "Sapne" will keep you hooked to her silky smooth signature sound. She began to rely on music for emotional support when her mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and today it is her voice that soothes millions. Yeh Pal- Prateek Kuhad In 2019, when President Obama named Prateek Kuhad's "Cold Mess" in his list of songs of the year, the world suddenly took notice of the Jaipur-born musician who had grown up listening to "Savage Garden", "The Beautiful South", "Backstreet Boys", "Boyzone", "Pink Floyd" and "Nirvana.". Since then, he has not only broken the notion that independent artists who sing in English cannot make it big in India but has also headlined sold-out concerts abroad. "Yeh Pal" is just one of those songs you can listen to on a loop because of its soft instrumentation, deep lyrics, and evocative vocals. Mishri- Anuv Jain Nostalgic, melancholy, and addictive, like every Anuv Jain song, "Mishri" takes you into the depths of heartbreak and longing. The singer, songwriter, and composer has already made a name for himself in the music industry with his acoustic sound, soft bass voice, simple instrumentation, and moving lyrics. His songs are set to simple guitar chords or ukulele notes with any percussion. Drawing inspiration from his own personal tragedy and the loss of his father when he was 17, Anuv writes from the heart and never fails to evoke an emotional response from his listeners. "Mishri" is a bittersweet tribute to his past. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Music is integral to every experience in India and be it cinema or musical theatre, songs are an essential part of the narrative. Through melodies and lyrics, actors can express a million emotions --&nbsp;joy, love, longing, loneliness, or a sense of community. There is always a song that perfectly articulates life in all its complexity. Actor, screenwriter, and lyricist Amitosh Nagpal who adapted Shakespeare's <em>Twelfth Night</em>&nbsp;to <em>Piya Behrupiya</em>, a joyful theatrical musical, agrees.</p>

<p>He says, "Musical stories continue to thrive because our emotions are deeply interlinked with music. This is why in films and in theatre, very often songs are woven into situations where a character itself is a singer and expresses emotions musically. We have also had films and plays where there is absolutely no justification for songs and yet they are sprinkled generously across the story. This is not to say that we don't enjoy them. Of course, we do!"</p>

<p>Amitosh however longs to see a fully-sung musical where even mundane situations and thoughts will be expressed through songs. He says, “I have always enjoyed transported musical plays and this is why writing <em>Piya Behrupiya</em>&nbsp;was such an interesting and fulfilling experience. The adage that the language of music is universal is really true because <em>Piya Behrupiya</em>&nbsp;interpreted a Shakespearean comedy in the ‘nautanki’ tradition and yet it was well-received wherever in the world it travelled."</p>

<p>The team performed the play at London’s hallowed Globe Theatre and Amitosh recalls, “To stand on the floor where the great William Shakespeare himself had performed was a great experience! The outpouring of love we received also made us realise that Indian musical theatre has come of age and has a global resonance today."</p>

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Music is integral to every experience in India and be it cinema or musical theatre, songs are an essential part of the narrative. Through melodies and lyrics, actors can express a million emotions -- joy, love, longing, loneliness, or a sense of community.

Music is integral to every experience in India and be it cinema or musical theatre, songs are an essential part of the narrative. Through melodies and lyrics, actors can express a million emotions -- joy, love, longing, loneliness, or a sense of community. There is always a song that perfectly articulates life in all its complexity. Actor, screenwriter, and lyricist Amitosh Nagpal who adapted Shakespeare's Twelfth Night to Piya Behrupiya, a joyful theatrical musical, agrees. He says, "Musical stories continue to thrive because our emotions are deeply interlinked with music. This is why in films and in theatre, very often songs are woven into situations where a character itself is a singer and expresses emotions musically. We have also had films and plays where there is absolutely no justification for songs and yet they are sprinkled generously across the story. This is not to say that we don't enjoy them. Of course, we do!" Amitosh however longs to see a fully-sung musical where even mundane situations and thoughts will be expressed through songs. He says, “I have always enjoyed transported musical plays and this is why writing Piya Behrupiya was such an interesting and fulfilling experience. The adage that the language of music is universal is really true because Piya Behrupiya interpreted a Shakespearean comedy in the ‘nautanki’ tradition and yet it was well-received wherever in the world it travelled." The team performed the play at London’s hallowed Globe Theatre and Amitosh recalls, “To stand on the floor where the great William Shakespeare himself had performed was a great experience! The outpouring of love we received also made us realise that Indian musical theatre has come of age and has a global resonance today." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

On World Music Day, Zee Theatre's teleplay Piya Behrupya star discusses his passion for music

<p>Netflix is changing the metrics for coming out with its top-ranking content lists. The shows and films will have to also have “views” in addition to clocking the highest viewing time to land on the weekly most-watched lists for the streamer. The new “view” tally comes from dividing the total time spent watching a series or movie in a given week by the running time to arrive at the number of Netflix accounts that watched a series or movie. It doesn’t, however, take into account if an account has watched a film/show multiple times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To come up with the most popular list on the streamer, Netflix is bringing in more elements. The streamer announced that this new move is aimed at helping films and shows with shorter running times to not fall short of numbers. For the week starting June 12 to 18, Chris Hemsworth’s <em>Extraction 2</em> had 88.4 million hours of viewing time worldwide. It has 42.8 million views. On the TV side, season six of <em>Black Mirror</em> clocked 58.7 million views, but the final season of <em>Never Have I Ever</em> had more accounts watching on average — 11.5 million vs. 11.3 million for <em>Black Mirror.</em></p>

<p>Netflix is also tweaking its all-time top 10 lists by extending the time frame from 28 to 91 days or four weeks to 13 weeks. This will help to give shows and films a bigger window for the streamer to know their long-term popularity. For Netflix, in this regard, <em>Squid Game</em> leads every other title. Next in line is <em>Wednesday</em> which moved ahead of <em>Stranger Things</em> season 4 in the English-language series list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the all-time top 10 for English-language series are the limited series <em>The Queen’s Gambit </em>and season one of <em>The Watcher.&nbsp;</em></p>

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Netflix is changing the metrics for coming out with its top-ranking content lists. The shows and films will have to also have “views” in addition to clocking the highest viewing time to land on the weekly most-watched lists for the streamer.

Netflix is changing the metrics for coming out with its top-ranking content lists. The shows and films will have to also have “views” in addition to clocking the highest viewing time to land on the weekly most-watched lists for the streamer. The new “view” tally comes from dividing the total time spent watching a series or movie in a given week by the running time to arrive at the number of Netflix accounts that watched a series or movie. It doesn’t, however, take into account if an account has watched a film/show multiple times. To come up with the most popular list on the streamer, Netflix is bringing in more elements. The streamer announced that this new move is aimed at helping films and shows with shorter running times to not fall short of numbers. For the week starting June 12 to 18, Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction 2 had 88.4 million hours of viewing time worldwide. It has 42.8 million views. On the TV side, season six of Black Mirror clocked 58.7 million views, but the final season of Never Have I Ever had more accounts watching on average — 11.5 million vs. 11.3 million for Black Mirror. Netflix is also tweaking its all-time top 10 lists by extending the time frame from 28 to 91 days or four weeks to 13 weeks. This will help to give shows and films a bigger window for the streamer to know their long-term popularity. For Netflix, in this regard, Squid Game leads every other title. Next in line is Wednesday which moved ahead of Stranger Things season 4 in the English-language series list. Among the all-time top 10 for English-language series are the limited series The Queen’s Gambit and season one of The Watcher. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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