'Slumdog Millionaire' Sequel Announced: Bridge7 Secures Film & TV Rights

Washington [US], November 27, 2024: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bridge7, a newly established production company, has secured the rights for the film sequel and television adaptation of the Academy Award-winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'

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A Los Angeles-based company, led by Swati Shetty and Grant Kessman, has acquired the rights from Celador to produce a sequel to the 2008 film "Slumdog Millionaire," originally produced by Celador and Film4. Directed by Danny Boyle, the film featured Dev Patel and Freida Pinto and garnered eight Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture. The narrative centers on Jamal and Salim, two impoverished boys from Mumbai, and Latika, emphasizing their challenges and Jamal's triumph on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." Anil Kapoor's portrayal of game show host Prem Kumar was particularly noteworthy. Shetty and Kessman commended the film's universal resonance. Celador will partner with Bridge7 on the sequel, with the agreement facilitated by Paytre Topp and Nick Miller, and representation by Jessica Hudson and James Kay from Sheridans.

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Pixar's 'Elemental' dethrones 'The Flash' at the international box office!

The Warner Bros. comic book film, starring Ezra Miller as the titular, time-traveling speedster, has grossed $210.9 million worldwide, with a disappointing $87 million at the US box office. It's significantly less than what a picture of its size and breadth — it cost $200 million to make and another $100 million to sell — needs to break even in theatres. China leads the international territories with $23.6 million, followed by Mexico ($14.4 million) and the United Kingdom collection with $8.5 million.

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Image: Pixar Officials - Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie at the U.S. premiere of 'Elemental' in Los Angeles

Word of mouth isn't working. "The Flash" is suffering in part because it is seen as a relic of a soon-to-be-defunct comic book universe. As a result of DC Studios' new CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran's plans to retool the interconnected world of Justice League members, moviegoers don't appear to care about the mega-budget superhero tentpoles that are on the line. That's bad news for the two remaining DC titles, "Blue Beetle" (Aug.18) and Jason Momoa's "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" (Dec. 20).

"The Flash" is trailing Pixar's "Elemental" at the foreign box office. The animated film "Elemental" earned $31.3 million over the weekend and expanded to 40 regions. With $11.1 million, China is the highest-earning market, followed by Korea with $9.6 million and Mexico with $4.6 million.

"Elemental" has earned a total of $121 million worldwide, including $65.5 million at the domestic box office. The only problem is that "Elemental" cost $200 million to produce, so it must continue to draw family crowds far into summer to break even, let alone climb out of the red.

Jennifer Lawrence's filthy R-rated "No Hard Feelings" opened at $9.5 million from 48 territories. It's a promising turnout because broad comedies typically have limited international appeal. According to Sony, the picture is outperforming two previous R-rated comedies, "Cocaine Bear" by 17% and "Good Boys" by 33% in comparable regions at current currency rates. With $1.5 million, the United Kingdom led all markets, followed by Australia with $1.3 million and Germany with $1.1 million. Globally, “No Hard Feelings” stands at $24.5 million.

Shiamak Davar met Hollywood icon Tom Cruise.

Shiamak Davar, an ace choreographer, recently went down memory lane and shared a photo with Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. Shiamak took to Instagram to express his enthusiasm for seeing Tom Cruise in his new film.

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"Working with Tom (Cruise) was a special delight. His work ethic is spectacular and it was a true honor. To choreograph one of the biggest film franchises and to represent Indian choreography on a global level has been an honor. I wish him all the best for Dead Reckoning Part One," he wrote.

Shiamak and Tom Cruise have a long history of friendship. The two met in Dubai during a three-day filming for the 2011 spy thriller Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Shiamak is claimed to have choreographed one of the film's most upbeat dance sequences, the sumptuous party scene.

The party scene starred Tom Cruise, Paula Patton, and Anil Kapoor, who combined the moment with his one-of-a-kind Indo-contemporary dance and Hollywood's calm filmmaking. Shiamak, meanwhile, just choreographed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2023 Indian Premier League.

He also choreographed the inaugural Women's Premier League opening ceremony in March 2023.

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