Universal Pictures (distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery) recently dropped the second trailer of their upcoming action-packed movie, Fast X. The film, which was created by Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Samantha Vincent, will be released in theatres on May 19 under the direction of Louis Leterrier.

The recently released trailer provides a sneak peek at some intense action sequences that the movie promises. The threat, fueled by ruthless vengeance, emerges from the shadows of the past with a terrifying force. These include the team's lone non-driver Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel) operating a sizable truck, Dom's brother and former adversary Jakob (John Cena) playing the role of a jovial uncle, and the eagerly anticipated showdown between Han (Sung Kang), a fan favourite who has been revived, and Shaw, his reformed murderer (Jason Statham).

With Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, John Cena, and Scott Eastwood returning for Fast X, the film's incredible star ensemble is once again represented. Also, the movie boasts a stellar new ensemble that includes Rita Moreno, Alan Richtson, Daniela Melchior, and Brie Larson.

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Universal Pictures (distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery) recently dropped the second trailer of their upcoming action-packed movie, Fast X. The film, which was created by Neal H.

Universal Pictures (distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery) recently dropped the second trailer of their upcoming action-packed movie, Fast X. The film, which was created by Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Samantha Vincent, will be released in theatres on May 19 under the direction of Louis Leterrier. The recently released trailer provides a sneak peek at some intense action sequences that the movie promises. The threat, fueled by ruthless vengeance, emerges from the shadows of the past with a terrifying force. These include the team's lone non-driver Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel) operating a sizable truck, Dom's brother and former adversary Jakob (John Cena) playing the role of a jovial uncle, and the eagerly anticipated showdown between Han (Sung Kang), a fan favourite who has been revived, and Shaw, his reformed murderer (Jason Statham). With Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, John Cena, and Scott Eastwood returning for Fast X, the film's incredible star ensemble is once again represented. Also, the movie boasts a stellar new ensemble that includes Rita Moreno, Alan Richtson, Daniela Melchior, and Brie Larson. Watch the trailer here:

Explosions, over-the-top car chases & revenge; Watch the trailer of Fast X

OTT giant Netflix finds itself in yet another controversy as Egyptians slam the depiction of the historical figure Cleopatra as a black African. A Netflix documentary series titled African Queens: Queen Cleopatra did not go down well with the viewers as a lawyer filed a complaint that the show aims to “erase the Egyptian identity”. In fact, a top archaeologist insists that Cleopatra was “not black” but “light-skinned”.&nbsp;

The lawyer alleged that the series included visual material and content that violated Egypt's media laws and accused Netflix of trying to "promote the Afrocentric thinking... which includes slogans and writings aimed at distorting and erasing the Egyptian identity".

The controversy ballooned after the actress playing Cleopatra on the show said, "If you don't like the casting, don't watch the show." The producer of the Netflix production also said that "her heritage is highly debated".

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Meanwhile, historically, Cleopatra was born in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 69 BC and became the last queen of a Greek-speaking dynasty founded by Alexander the Great's Macedonian general Ptolemy. She succeeded her father Ptolemy XII and ruled until her death. Afterward, Egypt was taken over by the Romans.&nbsp;

As for her heritage, Cleopatra’s mother’s origins are unknown and thus some historians believe it's possible that she was an indigenous Egyptian or from elsewhere in Africa.

The trailer for Cleopatra was released last week and has ever since courted controversy around the queen’s depiction. Zahi Hawass, a prominent Egyptologist, and former antiquities minister told the al-Masry al-Youm newspaper: "This is completely fake. Cleopatra was Greek, meaning that she was light-skinned, not black."

"Netflix is trying to provoke confusion by spreading false and deceptive facts that the origin of the Egyptian civilisation is black," he added.

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OTT giant Netflix finds itself in yet another controversy as Egyptians slam the depiction of the historical figure Cleopatra as a black African. A Netflix documentary series titled African Queens: Queen Cleopatra did not go down well with the viewers as a lawyer filed a complaint that the show aims to “erase the Egyptian identity”.

OTT giant Netflix finds itself in yet another controversy as Egyptians slam the depiction of the historical figure Cleopatra as a black African. A Netflix documentary series titled African Queens: Queen Cleopatra did not go down well with the viewers as a lawyer filed a complaint that the show aims to “erase the Egyptian identity”. In fact, a top archaeologist insists that Cleopatra was “not black” but “light-skinned”. The lawyer alleged that the series included visual material and content that violated Egypt's media laws and accused Netflix of trying to "promote the Afrocentric thinking... which includes slogans and writings aimed at distorting and erasing the Egyptian identity". The controversy ballooned after the actress playing Cleopatra on the show said, "If you don't like the casting, don't watch the show." The producer of the Netflix production also said that "her heritage is highly debated". Meanwhile, historically, Cleopatra was born in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 69 BC and became the last queen of a Greek-speaking dynasty founded by Alexander the Great's Macedonian general Ptolemy. She succeeded her father Ptolemy XII and ruled until her death. Afterward, Egypt was taken over by the Romans. As for her heritage, Cleopatra’s mother’s origins are unknown and thus some historians believe it's possible that she was an indigenous Egyptian or from elsewhere in Africa. The trailer for Cleopatra was released last week and has ever since courted controversy around the queen’s depiction. Zahi Hawass, a prominent Egyptologist, and former antiquities minister told the al-Masry al-Youm newspaper: "This is completely fake. Cleopatra was Greek, meaning that she was light-skinned, not black." "Netflix is trying to provoke confusion by spreading false and deceptive facts that the origin of the Egyptian civilisation is black," he added. 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.

Netflix draws flak for showing Cleopatra as a black queen in new documentary

OTT giant Netflix finds itself in trouble over a picture they have allegedly used without the consent of a person, in one of its documentaries. A man from Kentucky, US is taking the streamer to court for defamation. He appears in a documentary which falsely implies that he was involved in a murder. The man named Taylor Hazlewood is shown in 2023 true crime documentary The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker in which a photo of his is shown along with the audio that calls him “stone-cold killer”.&nbsp;

The man claims that his images were taken without his knowledge from his Instagram “despite having no connection to any aspect of the Film.”

Taylor Hazlewood sued Netflix on April 10 accusing the company of defamation and misappropriation of likeness or right of publicity. He is currently seeking over $1 million and punitive damages.&nbsp;

The 2023 documentary is about Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, who rose to viral stardom in 2013. He rose to fame when he saved a woman by bludgeoning her assailant with a hatchet before he was convicted for the murder of an attorney in an unrelated incident. So when Taylor made it to the video, he didn’t think too much of it even though he had an association with McGillvary. It was brought to his notice by close friends and family that his picture was used inappropriately. His friend texted him, “So something not so chill happens later in the documentary. Your picture shows up again after he’s charged with murder and it’s just bad vibes.”

Another friend messaged: “Dude this is so weird but I’m watching this murder documentary and they start flashing a bunch of peoples pictures and I said that is Hazlewood. Did they steal your photo? How did you get on there?”

In his complaint, Taylor states that the narrator states “Is this a guardian angel or a stone-cold killer” after a description of the “horrific and senseless” murder of McGillvary’s victim as the film “pulsates with a menacing and dangerous mood.” He further adds that he had no idea that the documentary would show pictures from his personal Instagram of him posing with a hatchet. He says he’s suffered reputational harm, stress, and anxiety because of the “constant fear of losing future employment or relationships because of people believing he is dangerous or untrustworthy.”&nbsp;

“The use was not incidental. Instead, it was Netflix’s employees’ negligently searching for images of people holding hatchets to support their narrative,” he added in his complaint.

Apart from defamation, Taylor Hazlewood also argues that the unauthorised use of his photo constitutes a false light invasion of privacy. He accuses Netflix of improperly profiting off of his picture.

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OTT giant Netflix finds itself in trouble over a picture they have allegedly used without the consent of a person, in one of its documentaries. A man from Kentucky, US is taking the streamer to court for defamation.

OTT giant Netflix finds itself in trouble over a picture they have allegedly used without the consent of a person, in one of its documentaries. A man from Kentucky, US is taking the streamer to court for defamation. He appears in a documentary which falsely implies that he was involved in a murder. The man named Taylor Hazlewood is shown in 2023 true crime documentary The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker in which a photo of his is shown along with the audio that calls him “stone-cold killer”. The man claims that his images were taken without his knowledge from his Instagram “despite having no connection to any aspect of the Film.” Taylor Hazlewood sued Netflix on April 10 accusing the company of defamation and misappropriation of likeness or right of publicity. He is currently seeking over $1 million and punitive damages. The 2023 documentary is about Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, who rose to viral stardom in 2013. He rose to fame when he saved a woman by bludgeoning her assailant with a hatchet before he was convicted for the murder of an attorney in an unrelated incident. So when Taylor made it to the video, he didn’t think too much of it even though he had an association with McGillvary. It was brought to his notice by close friends and family that his picture was used inappropriately. His friend texted him, “So something not so chill happens later in the documentary. Your picture shows up again after he’s charged with murder and it’s just bad vibes.” Another friend messaged: “Dude this is so weird but I’m watching this murder documentary and they start flashing a bunch of peoples pictures and I said that is Hazlewood. Did they steal your photo? How did you get on there?” In his complaint, Taylor states that the narrator states “Is this a guardian angel or a stone-cold killer” after a description of the “horrific and senseless” murder of McGillvary’s victim as the film “pulsates with a menacing and dangerous mood.” He further adds that he had no idea that the documentary would show pictures from his personal Instagram of him posing with a hatchet. He says he’s suffered reputational harm, stress, and anxiety because of the “constant fear of losing future employment or relationships because of people believing he is dangerous or untrustworthy.” “The use was not incidental. Instead, it was Netflix’s employees’ negligently searching for images of people holding hatchets to support their narrative,” he added in his complaint. Apart from defamation, Taylor Hazlewood also argues that the unauthorised use of his photo constitutes a false light invasion of privacy. He accuses Netflix of improperly profiting off of his picture. 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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Aziz Ansari has roped in Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen for his new feature film. Aziz will write and direct the film titled Good Fortune. Aziz too will star in the feature.&nbsp;

Good Fortune will begin filming next month in Los Angeles with plot details being kept under wraps for now. Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee for the studio.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake said, “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”

Last year, Ansari was set to make his feature directorial debut with the Searchlight project Being Mortal, but production was suspended after an investigation began into an on-set complaint of inappropriate behaviour involving actor Bill Murray.

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Aziz Ansari has roped in Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen for his new feature film. Aziz will write and direct the film titled Good Fortune. Aziz too will star in the feature. Good Fortune will begin filming next month in Los Angeles with plot details being kept under wraps for now. Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee for the studio. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake said, “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.” Last year, Ansari was set to make his feature directorial debut with the Searchlight project Being Mortal, but production was suspended after an investigation began into an on-set complaint of inappropriate behaviour involving actor Bill Murray. 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.

Keanu Reeves to star in Aziz Ansari's film titled Good Fortune

SonyLIV will be venturing into Malayalam with Jai Mahendran, a political drama. The show will focus on the life of Mahendran, a manipulative officer who believes in getting things done through powerplay and by use of his influence within the system. However, his freedom within the office comes to a halt and his ideologies get challenged, as he becomes the victim of the same powerplay. In an attempt to safeguard his job and restore his reputation, he plans to sabotage an entire system to his advantage.&nbsp; 
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Jai Mahendran is helmed by the award-winning filmmaker Rahul Riji Nair as writer, producer and showrunner. The show is directed by Srikanth Mohan. The show features a stellar ensemble cast that includes Saiju Kurup, Suhasini, Miya, Suresh Krishna, Maniyanpilla Raju, Balachandran Chullikad, Vishnu Govindan, Sidhartha Siva and Rahul Riji Nair in pivotal roles.

Rahul Riji Nair said, “Our goal with Jai Mahendran is to provide a balanced portrayal of the life of an officer from various viewpoints. The system can be exceedingly complicated with various regulations and powerplay at different levels. Through Jai Mahendran, we aspire to illuminate a topic that is both relatable and entertaining for the audience.”

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SonyLIV will be venturing into Malayalam with Jai Mahendran, a political drama. The show will focus on the life of Mahendran, a manipulative officer who believes in getting things done through powerplay and by use of his influence within the system.

SonyLIV will be venturing into Malayalam with Jai Mahendran, a political drama. The show will focus on the life of Mahendran, a manipulative officer who believes in getting things done through powerplay and by use of his influence within the system. However, his freedom within the office comes to a halt and his ideologies get challenged, as he becomes the victim of the same powerplay. In an attempt to safeguard his job and restore his reputation, he plans to sabotage an entire system to his advantage. Jai Mahendran is helmed by the award-winning filmmaker Rahul Riji Nair as writer, producer and showrunner. The show is directed by Srikanth Mohan. The show features a stellar ensemble cast that includes Saiju Kurup, Suhasini, Miya, Suresh Krishna, Maniyanpilla Raju, Balachandran Chullikad, Vishnu Govindan, Sidhartha Siva and Rahul Riji Nair in pivotal roles. Rahul Riji Nair said, “Our goal with Jai Mahendran is to provide a balanced portrayal of the life of an officer from various viewpoints. The system can be exceedingly complicated with various regulations and powerplay at different levels. Through Jai Mahendran, we aspire to illuminate a topic that is both relatable and entertaining for the audience.” 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.

SonyLIV announces its first Malayalam original, Jai Mahendran

Directed by Hemant Gaba, ZEE5 announced its next original fantasy drama series titled Fireflies- Parth aur Jugnu. The show has been written by Alok Sharma and stars Meet Mukhi, Aekam Binjwe, Madhoo Shah, Priyanshu Chaterjee, Luke Kenny, Akshat Singh, Zoya Afroz, Varun Kapoor, Harshit Bhojwani, Anaya Shivan, Riva Arora, Rahul Singh, and Hitesh Dave in key roles.&nbsp;

Fireflies – Parth aur Jugnu centres around Parth [played by Meet Mukhi], a down-and-out fourteen-year-old kid who meets Jugnu [played by Aekam Binjwe], a mystical kid from the haunted forest of Bheem Mukteshwar and together they embark on a journey full of action-packed adventure, self-discovery, and bedtime stories. Shot in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, this coming-of-age series unravels emotions like teenage friendship, exploration, mythology and life lessons of good vs evil.&nbsp;

With renowned mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik as the script consultant and American comic book writer who has worked extensively with DC and Marvel, Ron Marz as the script doctor, this one-of-a-kind Indian fantasy drama will premiere on May 5.&nbsp;

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “Fantasy fiction enjoys immense popularity amongst young audiences, and with Fireflies, we aim to delight the viewers with a unique story. Fireflies combines mythology with action-packed adventure and important life lessons in an immersive way which is bound to entertain and educate the younger audience. We are excited for the viewers to experience this one-of-a-kind fantasy series only on ZEE5.”

National award-winning filmmaker Hemant Gaba said, “We hope Fireflies - Parth aur Jugnu will turn out to be a dark horse in the web space and encourage both OTT platforms and production agencies to venture into fantasy genres targeted at kids, teenagers and family audiences.”

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Directed by Hemant Gaba, ZEE5 announced its next original fantasy drama series titled Fireflies- Parth aur Jugnu. The show has been written by Alok Sharma and stars Meet Mukhi, Aekam Binjwe, Madhoo Shah, Priyanshu Chaterjee, Luke Kenny, Akshat Singh, Zoya Afroz, Varun Kapoor, Harshit Bhojwani, Anaya Shivan, Riva Arora, Rahul Singh, and Hitesh Dave in key roles.

Directed by Hemant Gaba, ZEE5 announced its next original fantasy drama series titled Fireflies- Parth aur Jugnu. The show has been written by Alok Sharma and stars Meet Mukhi, Aekam Binjwe, Madhoo Shah, Priyanshu Chaterjee, Luke Kenny, Akshat Singh, Zoya Afroz, Varun Kapoor, Harshit Bhojwani, Anaya Shivan, Riva Arora, Rahul Singh, and Hitesh Dave in key roles. Fireflies – Parth aur Jugnu centres around Parth [played by Meet Mukhi], a down-and-out fourteen-year-old kid who meets Jugnu [played by Aekam Binjwe], a mystical kid from the haunted forest of Bheem Mukteshwar and together they embark on a journey full of action-packed adventure, self-discovery, and bedtime stories. Shot in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, this coming-of-age series unravels emotions like teenage friendship, exploration, mythology and life lessons of good vs evil. With renowned mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik as the script consultant and American comic book writer who has worked extensively with DC and Marvel, Ron Marz as the script doctor, this one-of-a-kind Indian fantasy drama will premiere on May 5. Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India said, “Fantasy fiction enjoys immense popularity amongst young audiences, and with Fireflies, we aim to delight the viewers with a unique story. Fireflies combines mythology with action-packed adventure and important life lessons in an immersive way which is bound to entertain and educate the younger audience. We are excited for the viewers to experience this one-of-a-kind fantasy series only on ZEE5.” National award-winning filmmaker Hemant Gaba said, “We hope Fireflies - Parth aur Jugnu will turn out to be a dark horse in the web space and encourage both OTT platforms and production agencies to venture into fantasy genres targeted at kids, teenagers and family audiences.” 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.

ZEE5 announces its next original fantasy drama series Fireflies – Parth aur Jugnu

With only a few days left for its grand premiere, Prime Video’s Citadel just had its world premiere in London. The highly-anticipated espionage thriller stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra in leading roles as international spies. Helmed by the famous director duo Anthony and Joe Russo, the film will gear up for its release in April.&nbsp;

At the London premiere event, Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden were spotted with Indian actors Varun Dhawan and Samantha (who have been roped in for the Indian version of Citadel). At the premiere, Priyanka looked stunning in a classic red off-shoulder gown which she paired with a red lip makeup look, and minimal accessories. Richard looked classic in a black velvet blazer which he paired with a dark grey formal shirt and matching trousers.&nbsp;

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Among the Indian stars, Varun Dhawan and Samantha, looked good together. Samantha looked pretty in a black co-ords set. Varun also kept his look classic with all-black ensemble.&nbsp;

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Citadel has been made on a huge budget. Sources close to the show confirm that the budget for the production of Citadel is above $300 million (nearly Rs 2500 crores). This makes it the second most expensive show of all time behind Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The budget for the show spiraled out of control after the showrunners had to take a call on reshooting some portions of the thriller series.&nbsp;

Produced by Joe and Anthony Russo, Citadel will premiere on April 28. The show will then have its own local versions in different countries. Meanwhile, the series will also star Stanley Tucci, Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer, Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence, and Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy.

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With only a few days left for its grand premiere, Prime Video’s Citadel just had its world premiere in London. The highly-anticipated espionage thriller stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra in leading roles as international spies.

With only a few days left for its grand premiere, Prime Video’s Citadel just had its world premiere in London. The highly-anticipated espionage thriller stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra in leading roles as international spies. Helmed by the famous director duo Anthony and Joe Russo, the film will gear up for its release in April. At the London premiere event, Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden were spotted with Indian actors Varun Dhawan and Samantha (who have been roped in for the Indian version of Citadel). At the premiere, Priyanka looked stunning in a classic red off-shoulder gown which she paired with a red lip makeup look, and minimal accessories. Richard looked classic in a black velvet blazer which he paired with a dark grey formal shirt and matching trousers. Among the Indian stars, Varun Dhawan and Samantha, looked good together. Samantha looked pretty in a black co-ords set. Varun also kept his look classic with all-black ensemble. Citadel has been made on a huge budget. Sources close to the show confirm that the budget for the production of Citadel is above $300 million (nearly Rs 2500 crores). This makes it the second most expensive show of all time behind Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The budget for the show spiraled out of control after the showrunners had to take a call on reshooting some portions of the thriller series. Produced by Joe and Anthony Russo, Citadel will premiere on April 28. The show will then have its own local versions in different countries. Meanwhile, the series will also star Stanley Tucci, Lesley Manville as Dahlia Archer, Osy Ikhile as Carter Spence, and Ashleigh Cummings as Abby Conroy. 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.

Citadel premiere: Priyanka Chopra, Richard Madden spotted with Varun Dhawan, Samantha

Playing a distraught mother who gets separated from her two children as the Norway government feels they are not getting a friendly and happy environment to grow in, Rani Mukerji delivered a powerful performance. The film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is now the most-watched South Asian film in Norway, making a record of its own. While there have been Bollywood films prior to this that have made an impact, but none like this one. Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Pathan, and Dangal are some other films that were able to establish a connection with the audience.&nbsp;

Currently running in theatres, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is produced by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment. It is running successfully in theatres, globally and in the country.&nbsp;

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The film is centred around a 2011 case when Norway's child welfare service also called Barnevarne took custody of Mrs. Chatterjee’s kids and placed them under foster care. The couple had to involve the Indian government to unite with their children and the case took two long years before the children could unite with their parents. The case shocked the entire world about Norway’s strict policies related to child-rearing. It also led to a diplomatic row between India and Norway.&nbsp;

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Playing a distraught mother who gets separated from her two children as the Norway government feels they are not getting a friendly and happy environment to grow in, Rani Mukerji delivered a powerful performance.

Playing a distraught mother who gets separated from her two children as the Norway government feels they are not getting a friendly and happy environment to grow in, Rani Mukerji delivered a powerful performance. The film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is now the most-watched South Asian film in Norway, making a record of its own. While there have been Bollywood films prior to this that have made an impact, but none like this one. Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Pathan, and Dangal are some other films that were able to establish a connection with the audience. Currently running in theatres, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway is produced by Zee Studios and Emmay Entertainment. It is running successfully in theatres, globally and in the country. The film is centred around a 2011 case when Norway's child welfare service also called Barnevarne took custody of Mrs. Chatterjee’s kids and placed them under foster care. The couple had to involve the Indian government to unite with their children and the case took two long years before the children could unite with their parents. The case shocked the entire world about Norway’s strict policies related to child-rearing. It also led to a diplomatic row between India and Norway. 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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Cocaine Bear is finally available online. The film released in February this year as the action comedy features a bear and tells the story of his adventures as he goes on a drug-fueled rampage. The film is now available to stream on Peacock and will be released on disc tomorrow.&nbsp;

The film is directed by Elizabeth Banks, and is inspired by the true tale of a 175-pound black bear found in the forests of Georgia in 1985 surrounded by 40 open containers of smuggled cocaine. The film used CGI to create a 500-pound black bear. Cocaine Bear features Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Christian Convery, Alden Ehrenreich, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and the late Ray Liotta.

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Cocaine Bear is available to stream on Peacock, which costs $5 per month for the ad-supported Premium plan or $10 monthly for the ad-free Premium Plus tier.

You can also own the movie as it is&nbsp;available to buy on digital on Prime Video, iTunes and Redbox. The film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on&nbsp;April 18.

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Cocaine Bear is finally available online. The film released in February this year as the action comedy features a bear and tells the story of his adventures as he goes on a drug-fueled rampage.

Cocaine Bear is finally available online. The film released in February this year as the action comedy features a bear and tells the story of his adventures as he goes on a drug-fueled rampage. The film is now available to stream on Peacock and will be released on disc tomorrow. The film is directed by Elizabeth Banks, and is inspired by the true tale of a 175-pound black bear found in the forests of Georgia in 1985 surrounded by 40 open containers of smuggled cocaine. The film used CGI to create a 500-pound black bear. Cocaine Bear features Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Christian Convery, Alden Ehrenreich, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and the late Ray Liotta. Cocaine Bear is available to stream on Peacock, which costs $5 per month for the ad-supported Premium plan or $10 monthly for the ad-free Premium Plus tier. You can also own the movie as it is available to buy on digital on Prime Video, iTunes and Redbox. The film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 18. 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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A fight broke out outside Elton John’s final Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour concerts in November and two men have been charged for the violent episode. The concert was taking place at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles where multiple people and a 64-year-old man were attacked in the parking lot of the stadium. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the two were charged with one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury. One faces an additional felony count of vandalism or destruction of property.&nbsp;

These charges come a week after a case was filed, and months after one man was arrested following the November incident. On the violent episode, the District Attorney said, “What started out as a night of entertainment and revelry ended in violence. Verbal disagreements should never take such a dangerous turn. I want to thank the LAPD for their thorough investigation and our prosecutors who meticulously reviewed the case to determine what charges should be filed. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that our entertainment venues are safe for all.”

It all started when a man alleged that someone hit a side-view mirror on his car as he and his wife were leaving the concert. After he exited the vehicle to ask who had done so, he recalled a woman who approached him claiming it was her. As she approached him, a man in a blue shirt came and punched him several times. When the victim’s wife came out of the car to protest, the man grabbed her hair and pushed her to the pavement. The victim’s wife then “blacked out” because of the impact.&nbsp;

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A fight broke out outside Elton John’s final Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour concerts in November and two men have been charged for the violent episode. The concert was taking place at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles where multiple people and a 64-year-old man were attacked in the parking lot of the stadium.

A fight broke out outside Elton John’s final Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour concerts in November and two men have been charged for the violent episode. The concert was taking place at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles where multiple people and a 64-year-old man were attacked in the parking lot of the stadium. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the two were charged with one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury. One faces an additional felony count of vandalism or destruction of property. These charges come a week after a case was filed, and months after one man was arrested following the November incident. On the violent episode, the District Attorney said, “What started out as a night of entertainment and revelry ended in violence. Verbal disagreements should never take such a dangerous turn. I want to thank the LAPD for their thorough investigation and our prosecutors who meticulously reviewed the case to determine what charges should be filed. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that our entertainment venues are safe for all.” It all started when a man alleged that someone hit a side-view mirror on his car as he and his wife were leaving the concert. After he exited the vehicle to ask who had done so, he recalled a woman who approached him claiming it was her. As she approached him, a man in a blue shirt came and punched him several times. When the victim’s wife came out of the car to protest, the man grabbed her hair and pushed her to the pavement. The victim’s wife then “blacked out” because of the impact. 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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Following the news of their forthcoming mini album FML receiving over 4 million&nbsp;pre-orders, K-pop group SEVENTEEN unveiled a trailer for the mini album ahead of its arrival on April 24.

Reminiscent of a trailer for a feature film, the video opens as the voice-over narration asks, “How do you define the world that surrounds you?” The short clip captures members of SEVENTEEN at the center of disorder, placed in the midst of broken cars, messy rooms, dull offices, packed buses, and groups of menacing chasers. Rather than being set back by distress, however, the members soon start to get on their feet and take off, as the narration in the background suggests to them, “Fight for your life.”

The K-pop group also dropped a series of concept photos this week, while the tracklist released earlier this month revealed that there will be 6 tracks to the mini album. Alongside two lead singles “F*ck My Life” and a title that is yet to be disclosed, the album will include the unit tracks “Fire” (Hip-hop Unit), “I Don’t Understand But I Luv U” (Performance Unit) and “Dust” (Vocal Unit), as well as another full group track “April shower” slated to bring the album to a close.

SEVENTEEN’s 10th mini album FML arrives 9 months after SECTOR 17—the repackage of the band’s 4th full-length album—which charted at number 4 on the Billboard 200.&nbsp;

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Following the news of their forthcoming mini album FML receiving over 4 million pre-orders, K-pop group SEVENTEEN unveiled a trailer for the mini album ahead of its arrival on April 24.

Following the news of their forthcoming mini album FML receiving over 4 million pre-orders, K-pop group SEVENTEEN unveiled a trailer for the mini album ahead of its arrival on April 24. Reminiscent of a trailer for a feature film, the video opens as the voice-over narration asks, “How do you define the world that surrounds you?” The short clip captures members of SEVENTEEN at the center of disorder, placed in the midst of broken cars, messy rooms, dull offices, packed buses, and groups of menacing chasers. Rather than being set back by distress, however, the members soon start to get on their feet and take off, as the narration in the background suggests to them, “Fight for your life.” The K-pop group also dropped a series of concept photos this week, while the tracklist released earlier this month revealed that there will be 6 tracks to the mini album. Alongside two lead singles “F*ck My Life” and a title that is yet to be disclosed, the album will include the unit tracks “Fire” (Hip-hop Unit), “I Don’t Understand But I Luv U” (Performance Unit) and “Dust” (Vocal Unit), as well as another full group track “April shower” slated to bring the album to a close. SEVENTEEN’s 10th mini album FML arrives 9 months after SECTOR 17—the repackage of the band’s 4th full-length album—which charted at number 4 on the Billboard 200. 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.

Seventeen drop cinematic trailer for their 10th mini album FML

Real-life stories make binge-sessions&nbsp;even more thrilling. From heart-wrenching dramas to heart-pumping action, series based on real-life events have become increasingly popular. These gripping series offer a peek into the lives of inspirational leaders, unsung heroes, and real-life crime stories, showcasing the incredible resilience and determination of the human spirit.

Here are top 5 series based on true events that will take you on a thrilling roller coaster of emotions, leaving you on the edge of your seat:

Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story

Witness the extraordinary story of stockbroker Harshad Mehta in the riveting Indian series, Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story. Directed by Hansal Mehta and starring Pratik Gandhi in the lead role, the show depicts Mehta's meteoric rise in the Indian stock market and how he cunningly used his position to commit some of the most significant financial crimes in the country.&nbsp;

Chanakya

The audio series Chanakya by Pocket FM is a historical drama that transports us back 2600 years to a time when India was under the rule of a cruel empire. The story follows the legendary teacher Chanakya, who embarks on a mission to liberate India from their grasp. He devises a plan to conquer King Dhanananda and establish the Great Mauryan Empire under the reign of King Chandragupta Maurya.

Through captivating storytelling, Chanakya&nbsp;not only depicts the historical significance of the Mauryan Empire but also delves deep into Chanakya's extraordinary abilities that made the impossible possible.

Delhi Crime&nbsp;

Delhi Crime is a gripping series that sheds light on the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gangrape. Follow Deputy Commissioner of Police Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) as she navigates the complicated case and balances her personal life impacted by the city's law and order situation. The series is a thought-provoking portrayal of a dark chapter in India's history, praised for its powerful performances, masterful storytelling, and unflinching portrayal of the brutal realities of sexual violence.&nbsp;

Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is a gripping medical thriller that captures the harrowing 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Bombay General Hospital becomes a battleground as the staff, including three new resident doctors, work tirelessly to save lives amid the chaos. The show also follows events at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and a journalist reporting on the attacks.

With director Nikhil Advani and talented actors Mohit Raina and Konkana Sen Sharma leading the cast, Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is a thrilling and emotional portrayal of one of India's darkest chapters.

Bhaukaal&nbsp;

MX Original Series Bhaukaal is inspired by the true events of IPS Officer Navniet Sekera, who took on the daunting task of eradicating organised crime from Uttar Pradesh in the early 2000s. Mohit Raina takes on the role of Naveen Sikhera, a tough and fearless cop who is transferred to Muzaffarnagar as SSP. But it's no easy feat as the city is controlled by two powerful gangs - the Shaukeen gang and the Dedha brothers. The local police are too afraid to take them on, but Sikhera is made of sterner stuff.

With an all-star cast that includes Bidita Bag, Siddhanth Kapoor, and more, Bhaukaal&nbsp;promises to be a gripping watch that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Real-life stories make binge-sessions even more thrilling. From heart-wrenching dramas to heart-pumping action, series based on real-life events have become increasingly popular.

Real-life stories make binge-sessions even more thrilling. From heart-wrenching dramas to heart-pumping action, series based on real-life events have become increasingly popular. These gripping series offer a peek into the lives of inspirational leaders, unsung heroes, and real-life crime stories, showcasing the incredible resilience and determination of the human spirit. Here are top 5 series based on true events that will take you on a thrilling roller coaster of emotions, leaving you on the edge of your seat: Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story Witness the extraordinary story of stockbroker Harshad Mehta in the riveting Indian series, Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story. Directed by Hansal Mehta and starring Pratik Gandhi in the lead role, the show depicts Mehta's meteoric rise in the Indian stock market and how he cunningly used his position to commit some of the most significant financial crimes in the country. Chanakya The audio series Chanakya by Pocket FM is a historical drama that transports us back 2600 years to a time when India was under the rule of a cruel empire. The story follows the legendary teacher Chanakya, who embarks on a mission to liberate India from their grasp. He devises a plan to conquer King Dhanananda and establish the Great Mauryan Empire under the reign of King Chandragupta Maurya. Through captivating storytelling, Chanakya not only depicts the historical significance of the Mauryan Empire but also delves deep into Chanakya's extraordinary abilities that made the impossible possible. Delhi Crime Delhi Crime is a gripping series that sheds light on the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gangrape. Follow Deputy Commissioner of Police Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) as she navigates the complicated case and balances her personal life impacted by the city's law and order situation. The series is a thought-provoking portrayal of a dark chapter in India's history, praised for its powerful performances, masterful storytelling, and unflinching portrayal of the brutal realities of sexual violence. Mumbai Diaries 26/11 Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is a gripping medical thriller that captures the harrowing 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Bombay General Hospital becomes a battleground as the staff, including three new resident doctors, work tirelessly to save lives amid the chaos. The show also follows events at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and a journalist reporting on the attacks. With director Nikhil Advani and talented actors Mohit Raina and Konkana Sen Sharma leading the cast, Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is a thrilling and emotional portrayal of one of India's darkest chapters. Bhaukaal MX Original Series Bhaukaal is inspired by the true events of IPS Officer Navniet Sekera, who took on the daunting task of eradicating organised crime from Uttar Pradesh in the early 2000s. Mohit Raina takes on the role of Naveen Sikhera, a tough and fearless cop who is transferred to Muzaffarnagar as SSP. But it's no easy feat as the city is controlled by two powerful gangs - the Shaukeen gang and the Dedha brothers. The local police are too afraid to take them on, but Sikhera is made of sterner stuff. With an all-star cast that includes Bidita Bag, Siddhanth Kapoor, and more, Bhaukaal promises to be a gripping watch that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

From Scam 1992 to Delhi Crime; here's a list of OTT shows based on real-life events

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