Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap underwent an angioplasty over the weekend, after complaining of mild chest pain.&nbsp;

It is said that he was rushed to a hospital after feeling discomfort and pain.&nbsp;

Anurag Kashyap's spokesperson confirmed to Indianexpress.com, "Yes, he underwent an angioplasty. He is now recuperating. Thank you for your concern.”&nbsp;

“He has been advised to rest for at least a couple of weeks before getting back to work,” the spokesperson added.&nbsp;

The filmmaker is currently recuperating from the surgery and his condition is stable.

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap underwent an angioplasty over the weekend, after complaining of mild chest pain. It is said that he was rushed to a hospital after feeling discomfort and pain.

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap underwent an angioplasty over the weekend, after complaining of mild chest pain. It is said that he was rushed to a hospital after feeling discomfort and pain. Anurag Kashyap's spokesperson confirmed to Indianexpress.com, "Yes, he underwent an angioplasty. He is now recuperating. Thank you for your concern.” “He has been advised to rest for at least a couple of weeks before getting back to work,” the spokesperson added. The filmmaker is currently recuperating from the surgery and his condition is stable.

Anurag Kashyap undergoes angioplasty after chest pain, condition remains stable

Lionsgate has won the worldwide rights to make ‘Fascinating Rhythm’, the John Carney-directed musical drama inspired by the life of American composer George Gershwin.&nbsp;

The script is by John Carney who co-wrote it with Chris Cluess.&nbsp;

Fascinating Rhythm will tell the story of a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City, infused with Gershwin’s life and music. Irwin Winkler is producing with Martin Scorsese, along with Charles Winkler and David Winkler.&nbsp;

On the project, John Carney said, “I couldn’t be more delighted. From the moment we went out to the market, there was a great connection with the project from the whole team at Lionsgate. It was inspiring. I can’t think of a better place to make a modern musical story about the greatest American composer to have ever lived. The whole team are thrilled to have found our home.”

The film will be made in cooperation with the Gershwin family, and the filmmakers have secured the rights to the music of George Gershwin to be heard throughout the film.&nbsp;

Lionsgate has won the worldwide rights to make ‘Fascinating Rhythm’, the John Carney-directed musical drama inspired by the life of American composer George Gershwin.

Lionsgate has won the worldwide rights to make ‘Fascinating Rhythm’, the John Carney-directed musical drama inspired by the life of American composer George Gershwin. The script is by John Carney who co-wrote it with Chris Cluess. Fascinating Rhythm will tell the story of a young woman’s magical journey through past and present New York City, infused with Gershwin’s life and music. Irwin Winkler is producing with Martin Scorsese, along with Charles Winkler and David Winkler. On the project, John Carney said, “I couldn’t be more delighted. From the moment we went out to the market, there was a great connection with the project from the whole team at Lionsgate. It was inspiring. I can’t think of a better place to make a modern musical story about the greatest American composer to have ever lived. The whole team are thrilled to have found our home.” The film will be made in cooperation with the Gershwin family, and the filmmakers have secured the rights to the music of George Gershwin to be heard throughout the film.

American composer George Gershwin musical drama 'Fascinating Rhythm' gets a go-ahead

South Africa's premiere beauty pageant has for the first time allowed transgender women to compete, a move that earned widespread praise Wednesday.

"Trans women are eligible to enter the Miss South Africa pageant," the Miss SA organisation said on its website as entries for the competition opened up on Monday.

"However, in order to be eligible to compete internationally, the contestant must be in possession of a valid South African ID document reflecting that their amended sex is female."

The historic move was widely and excitedly embraced on social media.

"We all deserve favour and grace," a young male user tweeted.

Another said "finally inclusivity takes centre stage," echoed by another who tweeted "cannot wait for the First Transgender to take part in Miss SA and represent us at Miss Universe pageant".

Homosexuality is legal in South Africa, blazing a trail in a continent where homophobia is virulent and same-sex relationships are often repressed by law.

The competition itself was previously hailed for breaking beauty stereotypes by crowning Zozibini Tunzi -- a short-haired woman with a darker complexion -- as the 2019 winner.&nbsp;

Tunzi went on to make history when she become the first Miss Universe wearing a short, natural haircut, a move that was applauded by many black people around the world.

In 2018, the Miss Universe competition featured its first transgender contestant -- Miss Spain, Angela Ponce.

South Africa's premiere beauty pageant has for the first time allowed transgender women to compete, a move that earned widespread praise Wednesday. "Trans women are eligible to enter the Miss South Africa pageant," the Miss SA organisation said on its website as entries for the competition opened up on Monday.

South Africa's premiere beauty pageant has for the first time allowed transgender women to compete, a move that earned widespread praise Wednesday. "Trans women are eligible to enter the Miss South Africa pageant," the Miss SA organisation said on its website as entries for the competition opened up on Monday. "However, in order to be eligible to compete internationally, the contestant must be in possession of a valid South African ID document reflecting that their amended sex is female." The historic move was widely and excitedly embraced on social media. "We all deserve favour and grace," a young male user tweeted. Another said "finally inclusivity takes centre stage," echoed by another who tweeted "cannot wait for the First Transgender to take part in Miss SA and represent us at Miss Universe pageant". Homosexuality is legal in South Africa, blazing a trail in a continent where homophobia is virulent and same-sex relationships are often repressed by law. The competition itself was previously hailed for breaking beauty stereotypes by crowning Zozibini Tunzi -- a short-haired woman with a darker complexion -- as the 2019 winner. Tunzi went on to make history when she become the first Miss Universe wearing a short, natural haircut, a move that was applauded by many black people around the world. In 2018, the Miss Universe competition featured its first transgender contestant -- Miss Spain, Angela Ponce.

Miss South Africa pageant opens to transgender entrants

SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ will stream on not one but two competitive streaming channels -- Zee5 and Netflix. The two streaming channels have bought the rights to different languages. While the film’s Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions will be made available on ZEE5, Netflix will stream Hindi, Portuguese, Korean, Turkish and Spanish versions of RRR.

This will happen post ‘RRR’ gets its theatrical release.&nbsp;

While the Zee Network holds the satellite rights of the Hindi version of ‘RRR’, the Star India network owns the television rights of the film’s Telugu Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions.

RRR is currently in the post-production stage. The producers of RRR are hoping to release the film worldwide on October 13 but it all depends on how soon the pandemic can be controlled.&nbsp;

‘RRR’ is a fictional story based on the struggles of Telugu tribal leaders Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. While Ram Charan will be seen in the role of Sitarama, Jr NTR essays Komaram in RRR. The film also has an interesting cast from Bollywood with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn also a part of the huge project.&nbsp;

SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ will stream on not one but two competitive streaming channels -- Zee5 and Netflix. The two streaming channels have bought the rights to different languages.

SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ will stream on not one but two competitive streaming channels -- Zee5 and Netflix. The two streaming channels have bought the rights to different languages. While the film’s Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions will be made available on ZEE5, Netflix will stream Hindi, Portuguese, Korean, Turkish and Spanish versions of RRR. This will happen post ‘RRR’ gets its theatrical release. While the Zee Network holds the satellite rights of the Hindi version of ‘RRR’, the Star India network owns the television rights of the film’s Telugu Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions. RRR is currently in the post-production stage. The producers of RRR are hoping to release the film worldwide on October 13 but it all depends on how soon the pandemic can be controlled. ‘RRR’ is a fictional story based on the struggles of Telugu tribal leaders Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem. While Ram Charan will be seen in the role of Sitarama, Jr NTR essays Komaram in RRR. The film also has an interesting cast from Bollywood with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn also a part of the huge project.

SS Rajamouli’s 'RRR' will stream on Zee5, Netflix

Contrary to many reports that Indian actor Prabhas has been cast in ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ with Tom Cruise, filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie has confirmed that he has not even met him.&nbsp;

Several Indian fans lapped up at Christopher’s Twitter asking whether the rumours were true post which the director had to write: "While he's a very talented man, we've never met. Welcome to the internet."&nbsp;

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Reports had started circulating when a fan-club tweet of Prabhas’ had stated that the ‘Baahubali’ actor had met up with Christopher McQuarrie while shooting for ‘Radhe Shyam’ in Italy.

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Meanwhile, ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will have Tom Cruise reprise his role as a special agent Ethan Hunt. The film was earlier slated for 2021 but due to shooting restrictions in place because of the pandemic, the action drama has now been postponed. Tom has meanwhile been in the news for the film as he was heard blasting at film crew for breaking COVID-19 safety protocols.&nbsp;

As for Prabhas, he was last seen in ‘Saaho’ with Shraddha Kapoor. His upcoming film includes ‘Radhe Shyam’, in which he co-stars with Pooja Hegde. Prabhas also has Prashanth Neel's action thriller ‘Salaar’ lined up, in which he works with Shruti Haasan. He will also be seen in mythological movie ‘Adipurush’, scheduled to release in 2022.

Contrary to many reports that Indian actor Prabhas has been cast in ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ with Tom Cruise, filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie has confirmed that he has not even met him.

Contrary to many reports that Indian actor Prabhas has been cast in ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ with Tom Cruise, filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie has confirmed that he has not even met him. Several Indian fans lapped up at Christopher’s Twitter asking whether the rumours were true post which the director had to write: "While he's a very talented man, we've never met. Welcome to the internet." While he‘s a very talented man, we’ve never met. Welcome to the internet. https://t.co/mvVFP6N4zV — Christopher McQuarrie (@chrismcquarrie) May 26, 2021 × So no, Prabhas is not a part of the upcoming ‘Mission Impossible’ film while we would have loved to see him do some action stunts with Tom Cruise. Reports had started circulating when a fan-club tweet of Prabhas’ had stated that the ‘Baahubali’ actor had met up with Christopher McQuarrie while shooting for ‘Radhe Shyam’ in Italy. #Prabhas & #TomCruise To Share Screen For Mission Impossible 7😲🔥#RadheShyam #Salaar pic.twitter.com/LXu2arHaif — HBD Prakash | Bruce Banner 💙 (@Mathesh_SFC) May 24, 2021 × Meanwhile, ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ will have Tom Cruise reprise his role as a special agent Ethan Hunt. The film was earlier slated for 2021 but due to shooting restrictions in place because of the pandemic, the action drama has now been postponed. Tom has meanwhile been in the news for the film as he was heard blasting at film crew for breaking COVID-19 safety protocols. As for Prabhas, he was last seen in ‘Saaho’ with Shraddha Kapoor. His upcoming film includes ‘Radhe Shyam’, in which he co-stars with Pooja Hegde. Prabhas also has Prashanth Neel's action thriller ‘Salaar’ lined up, in which he works with Shruti Haasan. He will also be seen in mythological movie ‘Adipurush’, scheduled to release in 2022.

Here's the full truth behind reports that Prabhas will star in upcoming 'Mission Impossible 7'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has filed a defamation complaint in a Mumbai court against actor Kamaal R Khan over the latter’s review of the just released Hindi film ‘Radhe’. A legal notice in regards to the complaint was sent to Kamaal Khan by the legal team of the superstar, who has played the lead role in the film, ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’, on Monday.

Kamaal Khan acknowledged the development. He tweeted, “Salman Khan files a defamation case against me for Radhe’s review!"

In another tweet, Kamaal said that here on, he will not review any of Salman’s films. “I said so many times that I never review film of any producer, actor if he asks me to not review. Salman khan filed defamation case on me for review of #Radhe means he is getting too much affected by my review. Hence I won’t review his films anymore. My last video releasing today," he wrote.

As per the notice, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/salman-khan">Salman Khan</a>’s legal team will be mentioning the matter for an urgent hearing before an additional sessions judge of the city civil court on Thursday.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has filed a defamation complaint in a Mumbai court against actor Kamaal R Khan over the latter’s review of the just released Hindi film ‘Radhe’.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has filed a defamation complaint in a Mumbai court against actor Kamaal R Khan over the latter’s review of the just released Hindi film ‘Radhe’. A legal notice in regards to the complaint was sent to Kamaal Khan by the legal team of the superstar, who has played the lead role in the film, ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’, on Monday. Kamaal Khan acknowledged the development. He tweeted, “Salman Khan files a defamation case against me for Radhe’s review!" In another tweet, Kamaal said that here on, he will not review any of Salman’s films. “I said so many times that I never review film of any producer, actor if he asks me to not review. Salman khan filed defamation case on me for review of #Radhe means he is getting too much affected by my review. Hence I won’t review his films anymore. My last video releasing today," he wrote. As per the notice, Salman Khan’s legal team will be mentioning the matter for an urgent hearing before an additional sessions judge of the city civil court on Thursday.

Salman Khan files defamation against actor KRK for his 'Radhe' review

BTS fans, there’s special meal at McDonalds’ restaurants in the US, the Bahamas, Canada and eight other countries to satiate your love for the K pop band.&nbsp;

This comes less than a week after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/bts">BTS</a> released their new English-language single ‘Butter’.&nbsp;

The meal includes a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, a medium Coke – and, for the first time in the U.S. – Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces. McDonald's says the sauces are inspired by popular recipes from its restaurants in South Korea, where the boy band is from.

The BTS McDonalds’ meal will be available in the US through June 20 and arrives this week in 11 additional countries, including South Korea. It will be available in nearly 50 countries in May and June.

Announcing the same last month, Big Hit Music, BTS' record label, said in a statement, "The band has great memories with McDonald’s.”

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Prior to BTS, McDonalds’ has partnered with celebrities on special meals before.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-to-celebrate-8th-anniversary-with-a-virtual-two-day-event-called-muster-sowoozoo-387391" hreflang="en">BTS to celebrate 8th anniversary with a virtual two-day event called 'Muster Sowoozoo'</a>

BTS fans, there’s special meal at McDonalds’ restaurants in the US, the Bahamas, Canada and eight other countries to satiate your love for the K pop band. This comes less than a week after BTS released their new English-language single ‘Butter’.

BTS fans, there’s special meal at McDonalds’ restaurants in the US, the Bahamas, Canada and eight other countries to satiate your love for the K pop band. This comes less than a week after BTS released their new English-language single ‘Butter’. The meal includes a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries, a medium Coke – and, for the first time in the U.S. – Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces. McDonald's says the sauces are inspired by popular recipes from its restaurants in South Korea, where the boy band is from. The BTS McDonalds’ meal will be available in the US through June 20 and arrives this week in 11 additional countries, including South Korea. It will be available in nearly 50 countries in May and June. Announcing the same last month, Big Hit Music, BTS' record label, said in a statement, "The band has great memories with McDonald’s.” Netflix to make first-ever Russian series based on Tolstoy's Anna Karenina Prior to BTS, McDonalds’ has partnered with celebrities on special meals before. BTS to celebrate 8th anniversary with a virtual two-day event called 'Muster Sowoozoo'

BTS fans, you can now order a special McDonalds' meal inspired by the K-pop band

More than half a century after Nouvelle Vague films made smoking look sexy, French cinema is still addicted to tobacco which features in nearly all domestic productions, a survey showed on Wednesday.

With 2.6 minutes of screen time on average per film, tobacco gets an exposure equivalent to six advertising spots, the survey by Ipsos for the French League Against Cancer said based on 150 films examined.

"Tobacco is quasi-ubiquitous in French films," the League said.

"Between 2015 and 2019, 90.7 percent of films include at least one event, one object, or a line related to tobacco," it said.

This included a character smoking, the presence of ashtrays and of cigarettes, or a character talking about smoking, it said.

More than a decade after a comprehensive indoor smoking ban came into force in France, films show people puffing away in public spaces more than ever, the League said.

More than 20 percent of smoking scenes occur in offices or other workplaces, and nearly as many in cafes, restaurants or nightclubs, the survey found.

A poll among young adults accompanying the survey found that nearly 60 percent considered such scenes to be an incitement to smoke, and almost as many thought the tobacco industry was involved in product placement.

"The League vigorously denounces the glamorising of smoking in French films over the past 15 years," its president Axel Kahn said in a statement, also blaming "campaigns targeting young people, that are as aggressive as they are insidious".

The study, timed ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Monday, came as the French health authority Sante Public reported that last year saw the end of a years-long downward trend in smoking in France.

Blaming a "social crisis context" in a year marked by Covid, Sante Public said more lower-income people smoked than in 2019, and fewer smokers had made an attempt to quit.

More than half a century after Nouvelle Vague films made smoking look sexy, French cinema is still addicted to tobacco which features in nearly all domestic productions, a survey showed on Wednesday.

More than half a century after Nouvelle Vague films made smoking look sexy, French cinema is still addicted to tobacco which features in nearly all domestic productions, a survey showed on Wednesday. With 2.6 minutes of screen time on average per film, tobacco gets an exposure equivalent to six advertising spots, the survey by Ipsos for the French League Against Cancer said based on 150 films examined. "Tobacco is quasi-ubiquitous in French films," the League said. "Between 2015 and 2019, 90.7 percent of films include at least one event, one object, or a line related to tobacco," it said. This included a character smoking, the presence of ashtrays and of cigarettes, or a character talking about smoking, it said. More than a decade after a comprehensive indoor smoking ban came into force in France, films show people puffing away in public spaces more than ever, the League said. More than 20 percent of smoking scenes occur in offices or other workplaces, and nearly as many in cafes, restaurants or nightclubs, the survey found. A poll among young adults accompanying the survey found that nearly 60 percent considered such scenes to be an incitement to smoke, and almost as many thought the tobacco industry was involved in product placement. "The League vigorously denounces the glamorising of smoking in French films over the past 15 years," its president Axel Kahn said in a statement, also blaming "campaigns targeting young people, that are as aggressive as they are insidious". The study, timed ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Monday, came as the French health authority Sante Public reported that last year saw the end of a years-long downward trend in smoking in France. Blaming a "social crisis context" in a year marked by Covid, Sante Public said more lower-income people smoked than in 2019, and fewer smokers had made an attempt to quit.

Smoking gun: French film can't kick nicotine habit as cigarettes share screen space in many movies

Jordanian author Jalal Barjas won a prestigious Abu Dhabi-funded prize for Arabic fiction Tuesday for his novel "Notebooks of the Bookseller".&nbsp;

Barjas will receive $50,000 and funds will also be provided to translate his book into English, the organisers of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction said on their website.

Published by The Arabic Institute for Research and Publishing, "Notebooks of the Bookseller" recounts a book lover's experience with schizophrenia and the crimes he commits when he assumes the identities of characters in novels he reads. &nbsp;

Born in 1970, Barjas has published two collections of poetry as well as a series of novels and short stories that have won several awards. &nbsp;

"The author presents us with the darkest portraits of homelessness and poverty, where meaning has been lost and hope torn up by the roots, turning life into a realm of nightmares," said Chawki Bazih, chair of the prize's panel of judges.&nbsp;

"Despite this, the novel does not call for despair. Rather, through it, the author is saying that reaching the depths of pain is a necessary condition for finding new dreams and standing up once more with hope on firmer ground."

"Notebooks of the Bookseller" was chosen from a shortlist of six novels. The five other authors, from Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia will each receive $10,000, the organisers said.

One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has become an increasingly significant cultural hub and hosts the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum.

Jordanian author Jalal Barjas won a prestigious Abu Dhabi-funded prize for Arabic fiction Tuesday for his novel "Notebooks of the Bookseller". Barjas will receive $50,000 and funds will also be provided to translate his book into English, the organisers of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction said on their website.

Jordanian author Jalal Barjas won a prestigious Abu Dhabi-funded prize for Arabic fiction Tuesday for his novel "Notebooks of the Bookseller". Barjas will receive $50,000 and funds will also be provided to translate his book into English, the organisers of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction said on their website. Published by The Arabic Institute for Research and Publishing, "Notebooks of the Bookseller" recounts a book lover's experience with schizophrenia and the crimes he commits when he assumes the identities of characters in novels he reads. Born in 1970, Barjas has published two collections of poetry as well as a series of novels and short stories that have won several awards. "The author presents us with the darkest portraits of homelessness and poverty, where meaning has been lost and hope torn up by the roots, turning life into a realm of nightmares," said Chawki Bazih, chair of the prize's panel of judges. "Despite this, the novel does not call for despair. Rather, through it, the author is saying that reaching the depths of pain is a necessary condition for finding new dreams and standing up once more with hope on firmer ground." "Notebooks of the Bookseller" was chosen from a shortlist of six novels. The five other authors, from Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia will each receive $10,000, the organisers said. One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has become an increasingly significant cultural hub and hosts the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum.

Jordanian author Jalal Barjas wins top Arabic fiction prize

The hit singing competition ‘The Masked Singer’ is now crossing geographical boundaries and heading to Japan.&nbsp;

The Japanese version of the singing show will premiere on Amazon Prime. It will be hosted by local actor and TV personality Yo Oizumi on September 3. It will be presented as an Amazon original.

Much like every other language version, Japanese take on The Masked Singer will feature 12 masked celebrity performers signing recent pop hits as a judging panel tries to figure out who they are.

It will also feature an eclectic mix of household names from the country’s worlds of entertainment, sport and culture.&nbsp;

The star panelists joining Oizumi in the guessing game will be announced soon.

For the unversed, The Masked Singer format was created by South Korean studio Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. Following its massive success, it was copied and got over 40 international versions.&nbsp;

The hit singing competition ‘The Masked Singer’ is now crossing geographical boundaries and heading to Japan. The Japanese version of the singing show will premiere on Amazon Prime.

The hit singing competition ‘The Masked Singer’ is now crossing geographical boundaries and heading to Japan. The Japanese version of the singing show will premiere on Amazon Prime. It will be hosted by local actor and TV personality Yo Oizumi on September 3. It will be presented as an Amazon original. Much like every other language version, Japanese take on The Masked Singer will feature 12 masked celebrity performers signing recent pop hits as a judging panel tries to figure out who they are. It will also feature an eclectic mix of household names from the country’s worlds of entertainment, sport and culture. The star panelists joining Oizumi in the guessing game will be announced soon. For the unversed, The Masked Singer format was created by South Korean studio Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. Following its massive success, it was copied and got over 40 international versions.

Amazon Prime to premiere Japanese version of ‘The Masked Singer’

Classical musicians in Vienna are preparing to return to live performances after long months without audiences which have severely tested their motivation and, for some, even thrown their careers into question.&nbsp;

They are dusting off their instruments after Austria's easing of coronavirus restrictions allowed cultural venues to open their doors again on May 19.

Singers' agent Laurent Delage likens the challenge facing the musicians to "elite athletes who have to fire up the machine again" after a period of inactivity.&nbsp;

In the ornate Golden Hall of the Musikverein, considered one of the world's finest concert halls and home to a world-famous New Year's concert, one of those "athletes" is French bassoonist Sophie Dervaux.

She is rehearsing a symphony by Gustav Mahler and is keen to perform in front of a live audience again for the first time since the orchestra went on tour to Japan last November.

"We weren't expecting this to last virtually 200 days," 29-year-old Dervaux told AFP.

After this week's concerts in Vienna, she has performances in Denmark and Norway to look forward to as travel in Europe tentatively opens up.

Dervaux joined the Vienna Philharmonic six years ago, an appointment which she can hold for life.

But she admitted she had gone through "very, very difficult periods" during the pandemic.

"I asked myself: 'Why work, why practise scales if I don't have any concerts?'"

After putting her bassoon to one side for a while, she eventually managed to find some alternative projects -- particularly making records -- to keep her spirits up and stop herself from getting rusty.

- 'Finding lost senses' -

Daniel Froschauer, first violinist and chairman of the Vienna Philharmonic, says that streamed concerts during the pandemic have proved "incredible musical projects that kept me musically alive" after the "shock" of the first lockdown.

Many musicians found some respite in such online performances, whether they were professionally produced or organised ad hoc by musicians themselves and broadcast on social media.

But even Froschauer, 55, admits that those virtual concerts were "always a little bit unsatisfactory".&nbsp;

"When you play for an audience, the feedback from the audience, that's something you cannot underestimate," he adds -- an experience he rediscovered earlier this month playing at Milan's La Scala.

Before the pandemic, Vienna -- one of the world's foremost centres of classical music -- played host to some 15,000 concerts a year.

Delage, the agent, has already attended the Vienna State Opera's re-opening before heading to southern Austria for a performance of Rossini's Barber of Seville.

The 52-year-old explains that singers on the classical music scene "have to find sensations that have been lost for a year" in order "to launch themselves back into three-dimensional performances".

Some of them have found that the pandemic has left them with "laxer muscles and nerves" while others have "lost their bearings -- it's very destabilising".

- 'Bursting point' -

"The anticipation is like the first day of school," says tenor Michael Schade. "It's a whole mixed bag of emotions."

On his way to his first in-person concert for a year, alongside the excitement he admits he has some trepidation about the future.

"We are like coma patients that have just woken up, and nobody knows how much damage was done," he says, adding he fears "terrible" that long-term damage may have been done to the music sector.

While it may be feasible for big, prestigious institutions to simply "press the button" and start up again, he points out this will be much more difficult for smaller organisations and events.

Opera director Benjamin Prins has been especially hard hit by the past year, calling it a "financial disaster".&nbsp;

"I've lost 70 percent of my income," he says.

"If I'm still going, it's thanks to making savings," he adds -- not that this has spared him the devastating psychological effects of the pandemic.

"I have three or four pieces which have stayed in my head. I'm at bursting point," he says.

Prins fears that over the long-term, the after-effects of coronavirus may spell the end for "immense, cosmopolitan" productions which are the lifeblood of the opera industry.

Classical musicians in Vienna are preparing to return to live performances after long months without audiences which have severely tested their motivation and, for some, even thrown their careers into question.

Classical musicians in Vienna are preparing to return to live performances after long months without audiences which have severely tested their motivation and, for some, even thrown their careers into question. They are dusting off their instruments after Austria's easing of coronavirus restrictions allowed cultural venues to open their doors again on May 19. Singers' agent Laurent Delage likens the challenge facing the musicians to "elite athletes who have to fire up the machine again" after a period of inactivity. In the ornate Golden Hall of the Musikverein, considered one of the world's finest concert halls and home to a world-famous New Year's concert, one of those "athletes" is French bassoonist Sophie Dervaux. She is rehearsing a symphony by Gustav Mahler and is keen to perform in front of a live audience again for the first time since the orchestra went on tour to Japan last November. "We weren't expecting this to last virtually 200 days," 29-year-old Dervaux told AFP. After this week's concerts in Vienna, she has performances in Denmark and Norway to look forward to as travel in Europe tentatively opens up. Dervaux joined the Vienna Philharmonic six years ago, an appointment which she can hold for life. But she admitted she had gone through "very, very difficult periods" during the pandemic. "I asked myself: 'Why work, why practise scales if I don't have any concerts?'" After putting her bassoon to one side for a while, she eventually managed to find some alternative projects -- particularly making records -- to keep her spirits up and stop herself from getting rusty. - 'Finding lost senses' - Daniel Froschauer, first violinist and chairman of the Vienna Philharmonic, says that streamed concerts during the pandemic have proved "incredible musical projects that kept me musically alive" after the "shock" of the first lockdown. Many musicians found some respite in such online performances, whether they were professionally produced or organised ad hoc by musicians themselves and broadcast on social media. But even Froschauer, 55, admits that those virtual concerts were "always a little bit unsatisfactory". "When you play for an audience, the feedback from the audience, that's something you cannot underestimate," he adds -- an experience he rediscovered earlier this month playing at Milan's La Scala. Before the pandemic, Vienna -- one of the world's foremost centres of classical music -- played host to some 15,000 concerts a year. Delage, the agent, has already attended the Vienna State Opera's re-opening before heading to southern Austria for a performance of Rossini's Barber of Seville. The 52-year-old explains that singers on the classical music scene "have to find sensations that have been lost for a year" in order "to launch themselves back into three-dimensional performances". Some of them have found that the pandemic has left them with "laxer muscles and nerves" while others have "lost their bearings -- it's very destabilising". - 'Bursting point' - "The anticipation is like the first day of school," says tenor Michael Schade. "It's a whole mixed bag of emotions." On his way to his first in-person concert for a year, alongside the excitement he admits he has some trepidation about the future. "We are like coma patients that have just woken up, and nobody knows how much damage was done," he says, adding he fears "terrible" that long-term damage may have been done to the music sector. While it may be feasible for big, prestigious institutions to simply "press the button" and start up again, he points out this will be much more difficult for smaller organisations and events. Opera director Benjamin Prins has been especially hard hit by the past year, calling it a "financial disaster". "I've lost 70 percent of my income," he says. "If I'm still going, it's thanks to making savings," he adds -- not that this has spared him the devastating psychological effects of the pandemic. "I have three or four pieces which have stayed in my head. I'm at bursting point," he says. Prins fears that over the long-term, the after-effects of coronavirus may spell the end for "immense, cosmopolitan" productions which are the lifeblood of the opera industry.

Vienna's musicians find their voice after months of silence

If you are a fan of the classic literature Anna Karenina, Netflix’s new update will make you extremely happy as the streaming giant will be making its first-ever Russian original series on the Leo Tolstoy book.&nbsp;

The drama will be a modern-day retelling of the classic novel. So far, Svetlana Khodchenkova has been roped in to play the leading role of Anna.&nbsp;

In the new Netflix version, according to the latest update, Anna Karenina is a socialite and wife of the soon-to-be governor of St. Petersburg, who enters a life-changing love affair with Vronsky, the dashing heir of an aluminum empire. Their affair threatens the delicate balance of their familial bonds and social relationships.

The Netflix adaptation will be penned by Roman Kantor, the writer behind the hit Russian series ‘To The Lake’ which airs on Netflix. On the same, Roman Kantor said, “To bring Anna Karenina into 21st-century Russia and to simultaneously introduce her to the whole world in her own language (and many others) through the miracle of Netflix is a dream come true for me. Quite literally so, as the idea for this tv series came to me in a dream and I have been chasing it ever since.”

Shooting will take place on location in Moscow and St. Petersburg. There has been no announcement on the official premiere date. It will release worldwide on Netflix.&nbsp;

The Anna Karenina has been adapted over the years multiple times in different languages in the form of films and TV series.&nbsp;

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If you are a fan of the classic literature Anna Karenina, Netflix’s new update will make you extremely happy as the streaming giant will be making its first-ever Russian original series on the Leo Tolstoy book.

If you are a fan of the classic literature Anna Karenina, Netflix’s new update will make you extremely happy as the streaming giant will be making its first-ever Russian original series on the Leo Tolstoy book. The drama will be a modern-day retelling of the classic novel. So far, Svetlana Khodchenkova has been roped in to play the leading role of Anna. In the new Netflix version, according to the latest update, Anna Karenina is a socialite and wife of the soon-to-be governor of St. Petersburg, who enters a life-changing love affair with Vronsky, the dashing heir of an aluminum empire. Their affair threatens the delicate balance of their familial bonds and social relationships. The Netflix adaptation will be penned by Roman Kantor, the writer behind the hit Russian series ‘To The Lake’ which airs on Netflix. On the same, Roman Kantor said, “To bring Anna Karenina into 21st-century Russia and to simultaneously introduce her to the whole world in her own language (and many others) through the miracle of Netflix is a dream come true for me. Quite literally so, as the idea for this tv series came to me in a dream and I have been chasing it ever since.” Shooting will take place on location in Moscow and St. Petersburg. There has been no announcement on the official premiere date. It will release worldwide on Netflix. The Anna Karenina has been adapted over the years multiple times in different languages in the form of films and TV series. Netflix confirms 'Bridgerton' spinoff series, will focus on young Queen Charlotte

Netflix to make first-ever Russian original series based on Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina

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