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Iconic animation show Swat-Kats set for revival as Tremblay Bros teams up with Kerala-based Toonz
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Iconic animation show Swat-Kats set for revival as Tremblay Bros teams up with Kerala-based Toonz

The original Swat-Kats: The Radical Squadron produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons had been No.1 syndicated animated show of 1994 Swat-Kats, the iconic 90s animation show, is set for a revival with the Kerala-based animation major Toonz Media Group tying up with show creators Christian and Yvon Tremblay. As part of associating with them, the Trivandrum Technopark-based Toonz will co-produce a brand new series of Swat-Kats, as many as 28 years after the original series was produced. The cult animation show featuring high-flying anthropomorphic feline fighters is all set to make a thrilling comeback with this collaboration.  The new series Swat-Kats Revolution will be co-produced by Tremblay Bros and Toonz Media Group, and will be targeted at 5 to 11-year-olds and will include a slew of new characters alongside the classic protagonists and villains. The new series will also feature a range of futuristic arsenals including a new jet fighter plane for the heroes, along with other…
Post-Squid Game mega success, Netflix has a new South Korean winner in Hellbound
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Post-Squid Game mega success, Netflix has a new South Korean winner in Hellbound

A fresh South Korean drama titled Hellbound has pushed the popular Squid Game lower to make its way to the top. South Korea is high on the priority list when it comes to streaming dramas. At least Netflix believes so. The streaming platform’s gala success with Squid Game has been an eye-opener for viewers, as the Korean show catapulted its way to the top of the charts when it was shown. Yet another Korean drama has arrived, and it has pushed the popular Squid Game a bit lower to make its way to the top. Called Hellbound, the latest Netflix Korean drama is captivating audiences much more than Squid Game! Dark Fantasy and violence abound in Hellbound It’s the darkest of fantasies out there, as Hellbound fills the screen and viewers’ minds with a tale of extra-terrestrial beings that materialise out of thin air and issue decrees that condemn individuals to hell. Going by the…
The Activist: Reality show or ‘reeling’ out activism to rake in profits?
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The Activist: Reality show or ‘reeling’ out activism to rake in profits?

The Activist teams up 6 activists with three high-profile public figures who will work together to bring meaningful change to one of three vitally important world causes – health, education, environment One thing that the Covid-19 pandemic enforced lockdown has set on an upward trend is the consumption of content on OTT platforms and shows based on the “Reality” concept. The demand has been exhilarating and the supply has been maintained equally, keeping up with the thirst of the consumers. However, the demand has been huge that everyone wants a piece of this market. This has resulted in some bizarre concepts being packaged as reality shows and aired for the world to watch. Be it showrunners putting men and women in a mansion and tasking them with not getting intimate in the “Too Hot to Handle” series or the insane number of dance shows being aired in India, things have been getting madder and more…
Pedro Pascal to star as Joel in HBO series based on video game
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Pedro Pascal to star as Joel in HBO series based on video game

Hollywood star Pedro Pascal is set to headline ‘The Last Of Us’ in what could be termed as one of the biggest TV castings of the year. According to Deadline, the project is HBO’s high-profile series adaptation of the Sony Playstation franchise from ‘Chernobyl’ creator Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Based on the critically acclaimed video game ‘The Last of Us’, developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for the PlayStation platforms, the story takes place twenty years after modern civilisation has been destroyed. Joel (Pascal), a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie (‘Game of Thrones’ Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heart-breaking journey, as they both must traverse across the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.Joel, who has been tormented by past trauma and failure, must trek across a pandemic-ravaged America while protecting a girl who represents the…
Miley Cyrus shows off toned abs
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Miley Cyrus shows off toned abs

American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus set fitness goals for her fans by posting a video Soaring the temperature through her desirable physique, American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus set fitness goals for her fans by posting a video showcasing her toned abs on Sunday (local time).Two days ahead of her performance at the annual championship game of the National Football League- Super Bowl, the 28-year-old star shared a new video on her social media handles in which she is seen donning a two-piece checkered black bikini paired with some jewellery, and a top-knot hairstyle.In the self shooted mirror clip, Cyrus zoomed in on her toned abs and arms, as well as a slim figure, also flaunting her various tattoos and pierced belly button while listening to American rapper Saweetie’s club-ready jam “Tap In”. THIRST TAP IN🤘🏈🏁☠️🖤 pic.twitter.com/sWHcdn6iXJ— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) February 7, 2021 Source: Social Media Keeping the caption the former Hannah Montana actor wrote, “THIRST TAP…
Animated ‘Game of Thrones’ series in early development at HBO Max
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Animated ‘Game of Thrones’ series in early development at HBO Max

According to Variety, an animated ‘Game Of Thrones’ series is in the early development stages at HBO Max. However, there are no details available about what the focus of the potential series would be. Good news for all the animated ‘Game of Thrones’ fans! WarnerMedia is planning an animated spin-off of the insanely popular series for streamer HBO Max. According to Variety, an animated ‘Game Of Thrones’ series is in the early development stages at HBO Max. However, there are no details available about what the focus of the potential series would be. No writers or artists are currently attached to the project. Variety had reported last week that a series based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ is in the works at HBO. The series of fantasy novellas follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years prior to the events of…
Miley Cyrus to perform at Super Bowl pre-game concert for healthcare workers
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Miley Cyrus to perform at Super Bowl pre-game concert for healthcare workers

Miley Cyrus will perform in the musical event organized to celebrate 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers who will be invited to attend Super Bowl LV to honour their efforts amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus is all set to headline a special Super Bowl LV pre-game concert being held for frontline healthcare workers. The 28-year-old star Miley Cyrus took to Instagram to share the details of her performance that will be a part of the TikTok Tailgate event, scheduled to take place before the big game of the National Football League at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on February 7.“SUPER BOWL LV!!! I’ll be there for TIKTOK TAILGATE!!! I can’t wait to put on a show for the NFL’s honored guests before the game…. Health care workers from Tampa and around the country! Join the tailgate at 2:30 PM ET FEBRUARY 7 on @TikTok & @cbstv! #SBLV,” she wrote in her post.…
‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ in Development at HBO
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‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ in Development at HBO

A series adaptation of ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’, written by author George R. R. Martin, a prequel to the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, is in early development at HBO, reported Variety. Winter isn’t over yet! Fans of the famous HBO series ‘Game of Thrones‘ have a reason to rejoice as a prequel ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ is in early development. A series adaptation of ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’, written by author George R. R. Martin, a prequel to the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, is in early development at HBO, reported Variety. The sixty-minute long show would be based on the series of fantasy novellas by R. R. Martin. It will focus on the adventures of two ‘Game of Thrones’ characters- Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years prior to the events of ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’. Martin has published three novellas…
Miley Cyrus number of tattoos revealed on Jimmy Kimmel show
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Miley Cyrus number of tattoos revealed on Jimmy Kimmel show

Miley Cyrus jaw-dropping moment after the late-night host Jimmy Kimmel revealed the number of tattoos on her body. According to Fox News, the former Disney star known for her unabashed approach to style including her tattoos on Tuesday learned a little something about herself on the show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and is startled after that. When playing a game of Miley Cyrus-based trivia with a fan, Miley was asked how many tattoos she has on her body to which, the star replied, “I have no idea.” However, the fan also guessed it wrong as 27. The late-night host Kammel then revealed that Miley Cyrus has a total number of 74 tattoos on her body. Causing her jaw to drop, Miley exclaimed, “Huh?” Picture The 28-year-old star said that she has a dreamcatcher tattooed on her side before giving the audience a brief glimpse, reported Fox News. During her visit to the show, the star also…
Ratings of TV show ‘Jeopardy!’ soar after the death of long-time host Alex Trebek
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Ratings of TV show ‘Jeopardy!’ soar after the death of long-time host Alex Trebek

The ratings of the Syndicated game show ‘Jeopardy’ drew the biggest audience in the last seven months during its first week after the demise of its long-time host Alex Trebek. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Trebek, who died at the age of 80 on November 8, continued working on the show while being treated for advanced pancreatic cancer. The viewers will get to watch the episodes he taped through early January, giving them a couple of months to view his final on-camera work. In the week following November 9, ‘Jeopardy’ saw a 24 percent jump in the viewership with an average of 10.05 million daily viewers for its weekday episodes in comparison to the show’s season average of 8.1 million. ‘Jeopardy’ led all syndicated programming for the week, with the show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ topping at the second-place by about 870,000 people.With a rating of 6.0, ‘Jeopardy’ led the syndicated rankings among households too, with…
Sheryl Underwood to host 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards
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Sheryl Underwood to host 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards

Sheryl Underwood will be hosting the trophy show fifth time as she will preside over the 48th annual ceremony on June 25 in Los Angeles ‘The Talk’ co-host Sheryl Underwood is all set to host the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles, Deadline confirmed.The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday, that Sheryl Underwood will be hosting the trophy show fifth time as she will preside over the 48th annual ceremony on June 25 in Los Angeles. The 57-year-old had co-hosted last year’s virtual show that aired on CBS with former ‘The Talk’ show co-host Sharon Osborne, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba and Marie Osmond.As per reports, more than 40 categories will be given out during the broadcast and on social media after NATAs divided its annual awards for the best in television. .@sherylunderwood is your 48th annual #DaytimeEmmys host! https://t.co/U6XRY8Bqv2— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) June 8, 2021 The…
Brayden Smith, Five-time ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ, dies at 24
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Brayden Smith, Five-time ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ, dies at 24

Brayden Smith who appeared in the last episodes of the game show hosted by the late legend Alex Trebek, has died at the age of 24. The genius died last week on February 5, Friday. However, the news came out when the mother of the departed soul announced the same on Twitter on Saturday. She shared a picture of Smith featuring him on the game show’s set. Alongside the picture, she wrote, “We are heartbroken to share that our dear Brayden Smith recently passed away unexpectedly. We are so grateful that Brayden was able to live out his dream on @jeopardy.” According to the obit, Smith who was Alex Trebek’s last great champion of the game show, intended to attend law school with hopes of working as a lawyer for the federal government and recently worked as an intern at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., researching criminal justice reform issues. Social Media Soon after…
Late Alex Trebek’s wardrobe donated to charity
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Late Alex Trebek’s wardrobe donated to charity

A portion of the wardrobe that once belonged to Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was donated to the Doe Fund, a non-profit organization, on Wednesday According to Deadline, the wardrobe of the late host Alex Trebek, who passed away at the age of 80 after a fight with pancreatic cancer, has been given to the Doe Fund that provides lodging, vocational training, continuing education, and other services for the homeless. The executive producer of the show, Mike Richards in a statement said “During his last day on set, Alex Trebek extolled the virtues of everyone opening up their hands and their hearts to those who are suffering. Donating his wardrobe to those who are working to rebuild their lives is the perfect way to begin to honour that last request.” Deadline reported that there were 14 suits, 58 shirts, 300 ties, 25 polo shirts, 14 sweaters, 9 sport coats, 9 pairs of shoes, 15 belts, 2…
Alex Trebek recalled: Ellen DeGeneres, John Legend honor late ‘Jeopardy’ host
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Alex Trebek recalled: Ellen DeGeneres, John Legend honor late ‘Jeopardy’ host

Social media accolades poured in on Sunday (local time) following the passing of long-term 'Jeopardy!' have Alex Trebek, who succumbed to stage 4 pancreatic disease at 80 years old on Sunday
Dr Parin Somani Exemplifies The Qualities Of Being A Powerful Leader
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Dr Parin Somani Exemplifies The Qualities Of Being A Powerful Leader

[ad_1] UB Group celebrated the glorious careers of prominent leaders from around the globe, leading by example with resilience, diligence, and perseverance on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The launch showcased the first edition of the unique dark mode Coffee Table Book, “Who’s Who of The World,” which was unveiled during its virtual event. This exquisite ceremony saw the presence of trailblazers from various industries who have scaled massive heights of success and have shared their passion journey. A life dedicated to the upliftment of society, Dr Parin Somani is an Independent Academic Scholar, International Motivational Speaker, Educator, Writer, Author, Journalist, Humanitarian and Philanthropist. She is the epitome of perseverance, grace and compassion as she has been working tirelessly for a positive change in society for more than 35 years. With Five World Book Records of Achievements and Six Doctorate degrees, she is the grandmaster in her field of…
Dr Milan Krajnc  Earned The Title Of Being A Remarkable Global Leader In The Event
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Dr Milan Krajnc  Earned The Title Of Being A Remarkable Global Leader In The Event

[ad_1] Unified Brainz celebrated the glorious careers of prominent leaders from around the globe, leading by example with resilience, diligence, and perseverance on the occasion of World Environment Day on the 5th of June 2022. The launch showcased the first edition of the unique dark mode Coffee Table Book, “Who’s Who of The World,” which was unveiled during its virtual event. This exquisite ceremony saw the presence of trailblazers from various industries who have scaled massive heights of success and have shared their passion journey. Struggles lead one in two directions- total failure or full-blown success. Dr Milan Krajnc is from the latter category of people. A troubled childhood disrupted by alcohol and violence could break one’s spirit to fight for a normal life, leave alone a successful one. But Dr Milan fought back by escaping into sports and writing. Writing songs & short stories and coached track and field of 200m and 400m kept burning…
Proud moment for regional cinema as Jai Bhim gets featured on Oscars YouTube channel
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Proud moment for regional cinema as Jai Bhim gets featured on Oscars YouTube channel

Jai Bhim, directed by T J Gnanavel and starring Suriya, had surpassed The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption on IMDb Jai Bhim, the legal drama helmed by T J Gnanavel, had been making waves not just in the local and national circuits, but the international arena too ever since it started streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The film has been in the news ever since people began watching it as it was streamed in various geographies. Soon the Suriya-starrer found its place above classics such as ‘The Godfather’ and ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ on IMDb holding high a rating of 9.6. The film, which was based on a true life incident that shook the people’s conscience in Tamil Nadu, came about as a game changer in all respects, and brought with it the hope of better films to come. The film has now bagged yet another honour. Jai Bhim has become India’s first Tamil film to…
Netflix boon for actor careers and untold tales, feels Sandra Bullock
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Netflix boon for actor careers and untold tales, feels Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock is thankful that Netflix has been employing actors like her Academy Award winning actor Sandra Bullock, who once upon a time was the undisputed darling of cine-goers around the globe, had seen popularity going down all of a sudden after she was seen only in a handful of movies. And now Bullock is back in the reckoning, much to the excitement of her fans. She herself is also celebrating her return, which seemed like a distant dream a few years ago. Making that happen is streaming platform Netflix, which has roped in the actor for some highly rated flicks that come with the Netflix Original branding. Bullock is extremely thrilled that Netflix has been employing actors like her. She has stated in an interview that, if it was not for Netflix, she would have been nowhere at the moment. Sandra Bullock is currently 57 years old, and the streaming platform has tailor-made stories…
Netflix lures younger audiences with Kids Clips shorts feature
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Netflix lures younger audiences with Kids Clips shorts feature

Netflix Kids Clips feature looks to bring in an added number of younger audiences who swear by TikTok It’s a streaming world out there, and Netflix is going all out to make the most of all opportunities that are coming its way. After having introduced Netflix Games, the streaming behemoth is now targeting the kids. In a bid to lure an added number of younger viewers to its platform, the streaming company has added short clips feature for kids. Modelled on the lines of TikTok clips, Netflix’s new service will have feature short clips from its vast library of TV and movies for kids. Kids Clips for the younger audiences Christened Kids Clips, the new service is being scheduled for roll out this week itself on its Netflix iOS app. The service will be available for kids living in the US, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America said a Mashable report. Though…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui decides to quit OTT for quality-quantity mismatch
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui decides to quit OTT for quality-quantity mismatch

Nawazuddin Siddiqui doesn’t want to be part of productions made for OTT streaming as he thinks quality has taken a back seat. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is not a very happy man these days. And his unhappiness centres around the way the OTT platforms are churning out stuff. Siddiqui, who had created a splash with his OTT presence in one of the most applauded series called ‘Sacred Games’, is now averse to working in productions made for the streaming market. Sacred Games, a Netflix original production was nominated for the Emmy Awards. It had also garnered much international fame when it came out in 2018. The much-celebrated actor with a special jury award at the National Awards seems to have put an end to work for productions that are specific for the streaming arena. Quality-quantity mismatch irks Nawazuddin Siddiqui The drop in quality and the rise in quantity and the mismatch between them is said to have…
Bear Grylls ropes in Ajay Devgan for Discovery India’s Into The Wild
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Bear Grylls ropes in Ajay Devgan for Discovery India’s Into The Wild

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan will join names like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar as the guest in Bear Grylls’ Into The Wild series for Discovery India. The next iteration of Bear Grylls renowned television show Into The Wild will have Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan as the guest. The show aired on Discovery India had earlier showcased big names like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar. A teaser of the show has been made public by Discovery India on its official Instagram handle. The teaser which is currently being lapped up by fans has the actor mouth these words: “Yeh sherdilon ka manch hai. Yeh koi khel nahi hai bro”, which translates as “This is a stage for Bravehearts. This is no game bro”. Into The Wild ropes in Devgan after Modi, Rajnikanth and Akshay Discovery India has found a fair amount of success for its Into The Wild series and…
Taylor Swift teases fans with clues to new ‘Red’ album songs
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Taylor Swift teases fans with clues to new ‘Red’ album songs

Taylor Swift will be gaining ownership over the earlier songs that launched her career, albeit with a more sophisticated, mature twist American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift recently shared a social media post that hinted she will apparently be bringing in Phoebe Bridgers as a guest for her upcoming rerecording of ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version).The three-time album of the year Grammy winner released a special “vault video” on Twitter, containing a hidden message about the album for her fans. It suggested that she’ll soon be announcing the names of new “from the vault” tracks from the upcoming rerecording of her fourth studio album, 2012’s ‘Red’, which is slated for a November 19 release.The video showed a vault, coloured in red, with music playing in the background, and a jumble of letters flying on the screen, towards the viewers. The word puzzle featured the names of bonus tracks to be included on ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version) as well as possible…
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