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Multiplexes obey government order, cap tickets at Rs 200

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May 5, 2017

Bengaluru, May 5: Multiplexes and other cinema halls on Thursday implemented the state government order’s that caps tickets at Rs 200. They are, however, yet to enforce the other order on compulsory exhibition of Kannada and regional language films on at least one screen during prime time (1.30 pm to 7.30 pm).

MultiplexesThe multiplexes implemented the order on ticket cap soon after receiving the notification from Information Department. “We are law-abiding companies. Since the government issued the order, we had to implement it,” Deepak Asher, Chairman, Multiplex Association of India, told DH.

But he said it would discourage multiplex chains from doing business in Karnataka. “No new multiplexes may be opened in Karnataka while the existing ones could be closed down. Besides, there won’t be any investments in the screening of high-end technology films. We request the government to withdraw the order,” he said.

As multiplexes fell in line, tickets were priced between Rs 260 and Rs 265 (including 33% entertainment tax). But Gold Class tickets, which are exempt from the cap, continue to be exorbitant. They are priced between Rs 650 and Rs 1,500.

Theatres with IMAX (widescreen cinematography producing images 10 times larger than standard 35 mm) and 4DS (technology that allows a film to be augmented with environmental effects such as seat motion, wind, rain, fog, lights, and scents) are exempt, too.

While executive class tickets have been slashed by about 40%, normal class tickets were hiked by an equal percentage. Clearly, multiplexes are trying to make up for the loss. Tickets for the two classes were priced between Rs 240 and Rs 264. The new prices will continue for the weekend (Friday to Sunday).

Multiplexes are yet to implement the order on compulsory screening of Kannada and regional language (Tulu, Konkani, Beary, Kodava and Banjara) films. It’s unclear what multiplexes should do when there are not enough films in Kannada or regional languages.

“We will call a meeting of multiplexes and the Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce to decide this,” a senior official said. “While the important order that directly affects the audience has been implemented, we will give more time for implementation of the second order.”

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July 17,2020

Mumbai, Jul 17: After helping scores of stranded migrant labourers return to their native places amidst the coronavirus pandemic, actor Sonu Sood has now extended a helping hand towards the coronavirus warriors as he donated 25,000 face shields to Maharashtra Police personnel.

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday took to Twitter to thank the Bollywood actor for his "generous contribution" to help the Police personnel who have been working tirelessly amid the testing times.

"I thank Sonu Sood Ji for your generous contribution of giving 25,000 #FaceShields for our police personnel," tweeted Deshmukh.
Responding to the Home Minister, Sood said, "Truly honoured by your kind words Sir! My police brothers and sisters are our real heroes and this is the least that I can do for the commendable work which they have been doing. Jai Hind."

The 46-year-old actor who is known for his roles in films like 'Singh is Kinng,' 'Simmba', and 'Happy New Year' has been hailed all over the media for arranging hassle-free passage of migrant labourers to their respective homes.

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Agencies
June 26,2020

Los Angeles, Jun 26: Warner Bros has moved its Christopher Nolan-directed espionage thriller Tenet from July 31 to August 12.

It's the second delay for the highly-anticipated movie, which was originally scheduled to release on July 17 but was postponed to July 31 due to coronavirus pandemic.

Warner Bros. is committed to bringing Tenet' to audiences in theaters, on the big screen, when exhibitors are ready and public health officials say it's time. In this moment what we need to be is flexible, and we are not treating this as a traditional movie release.

We are choosing to open the movie mid-week to allow audiences to discover the film in their own time, and we plan to play longer, over an extended play period far beyond the norm, to develop a very different yet successful release strategy, a Warner Bros spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline.

The studio has also delayed the US re-release of Nolan's sci-fi blockbuster Inception, in honour of the film's 10th anniversary, to July 31.

Tenet features John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Caine, Clemence Poesy, Dimple Kapadia and Himesh Patel.

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June 16,2020

Mumbai, Jun 16: The International Space University (ISU) in France has paid homage to Sushant Singh Rajput in a statement, saying the news of the actor's death was "deeply saddening".

Rajput was found dead in his Bandra apartment on Sunday.

According to an official, Mumbai Police found out during the probe that the 34-year-old actor was under medication for depression.

The official Twitter handle of ISU on Monday tweeted how Rajput was supposed to visit the campus last year but was unable to due to scheduling conflict.

"We are deeply saddened by the dramatic news on the death of well known Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Mr Singh Rajput was a believer and strong supporter of STEM education and was following ISU on social media.

"He had even accepted an invitation to visit ISU's Central Campus in the summer of 2019 but other agenda priorities prevented him from travelling to Strasbourg," the statement by the university read.

ISU paid condolences to Rajput's family and friends, saying the actor's memory will "remain among his thousands of followers across India and all over the world".

Rajput had enrolled at Delhi Technical University (DTU) in 2003, which was then known as Delhi College of Engineering, but left the course to pursue his showbiz dreams.

Even after leaving the four-year degree course, he remained fascinated with science and had a deep interest in astronomy.

As part of his research for the film "Chanda Mama Door Ke", he also visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 2017.

Rajput had stayed in NASA to train for his role as an astronaut for the film, which was eventually shelved.

The actor also owned Meade 14" LX600 telescope.

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