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Lazy Susans: Amy Adams Set To Star In Movie Based on Real-Life Rock Band; Here’s Who Inspired The Film

Sep 6, 2024 · 9:25 PM Blog

Amy Adams is all set to star in the upcoming comedy film, Lazy Susans. Following the Toronto World premiere of the film Nightbitch, the studios sealed the deal with Adams to come on board as the producer.

According to the reports, the actress will portray the lead role in the movie, while the script will be penned by Annie Mumulo and Stan Chervin, who are known for their works in Bridesmaids and Moneyball, respectively. As for the plot of the film, the movie will revolve around mothers who plan on forming a rock band.

Moreover, the movie will be inspired by a real group of women who played music during the COVID-19 pandemic. As for the other producers onboard, Vivek J. Tiwary and Jack Leslie gave the green signal for the film to roll, as they mentioned in the Boston Magazine article. The logline of the film read, “For Those Moms About to Rock.” The director for the film has not yet been announced.

As for Amy Adams, the actress will next appear in the movie adaptation of Nightbitch, adapted from the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder. The movie will reveal how a stay-at-home mom turns her life into that of a celebrity by stepping out and forming a group.

ALSO READ: ‘It Was So Unique And Otherworldly’: Amy Adams Reveals How She Prepares For Her Role In Upcoming Movie Nightbitch

Adams is also gearing up for back-to-back releases with Klara and the Sun, as well as the upcoming drama film At the Sea. For Klara and the Sun, the Leap Year actress will be teaming up with Jenna Ortega, and the film will be directed by Taika Waiti. The movie will revolve around the genres of science and fiction, hailed by Sony’s 3000 Pictures.

Additionally, At the Sea will have the actress opposite Murray Bartlett, Brett Goldstein, and more.

Furthermore, the writers of Lazy Susans have previously bagged six nominations at the Oscar awards. Mumulo co-wrote the script of Bridesmaids in 2011. The actress-screenwriter further starred alongside Kirsten Wiig in the movie. As for her recent project, Mumulo has starred opposite Anne Hathaway in Prime Video’s The Idea of You.

Lazy Susans is set to hit theaters in 2025. Further details regarding the cast and the storyline will be shared by the makers soon.

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The 100 crore opening day box office club: Thalapathy Vijay starrer The GOAT becomes 12th entrant

Sep 6, 2024 · 9:25 PM Blog

Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s latest release, The GOAT, has taken the box office by storm. The action movie, directed by Venkat Prabhu, grossed over Rs 101 crore worldwide on its opening day, including Rs 13 crore from previews. With this incredible feat, the action drama has emerged as the second Tamil film and the 12th Indian film to cross the Rs 100 crore mark on its opening day.

Back in 2017, SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali 2: The Conclusion became the first Indian film to cross the milestones of Rs 100 crore and Rs 200 crore on its opening day. Since then, although no Indian film has breached the Rs 200 crore mark on the first day, 11 films across various industries have surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark.

While the top two spots belong to the maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli, actor Prabhas holds the record for the most Rs 100 crore worldwide opening day films, with titles including Baahubali 2, Saaho, Adipurush, Salaar, and his latest release, Kalki 2898 AD.

Shah Rukh Khan is representing the Hindi film industry with his two movies – Pathaan and Jawan, while The GOAT emerges as the second Vijay starrer to reach the magical figure after his previous film, Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Ramcharan and Jr NTR starrer RRR, Rocking star Yash starrer KGF Chapter 2 and the Ranbir Kapoor-Sandeep Reddy Vanga film, Animal also made it to the list.

Of all the Rs 100 crore worldwide openers, Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Jawan are the only two Indian movies that were released without any preview shows.

Here’s taking a look at the Top Indian movies that crossed Rs 100 crore on the first day of release.

Baahubali 2 – Rs 200 crore (inc Rs 26 cr previews)
RRR – Rs 189 crore (Rs 30 cr)
KGF Chapter 2 – Rs 161 crore (Rs 8 cr)
Kalki 2898 AD – Rs 161 crore (Rs 38 cr)
Leo – Rs 144 crore (Rs 16 cr)
Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire – Rs 143 crore (Rs 26 cr)
Jawan – Rs 127 crore
Saaho – Rs 116 crore (Rs 12 cr)
Animal – Rs 108 crore (Rs 10 cr)
Pathaan – Rs 107 crore
Adipurush – Rs 104 crore (Rs 8 cr)
The GOAT – Rs 101 crore (Rs 13 cr)

Interestingly, Baahubali 2 and Saaho are the only movies on the list that were released before the pandemic; the remaining 10 films are post-pandemic releases. Of these, six movies were released in 2023, making it one of the best years in terms of box office returns. It will be fascinating to see which Indian film will be the next to hit this milestone. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.

ALSO READ: Top Ten Highest First Day in Tamil Nadu: Thalapathy Vijay starrer The GOAT fourth to top 30 crore

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Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia’s Resignations Not Accepted Yet: Railway Sources

Sep 6, 2024 · 9:25 PM Blog

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia quit their posts in the Northern Railways hours before joining the Congress on Friday, but sources in the railways have told NDTV that the resignations have not been accepted yet. While the sources did not say that the resignations would not be accepted, they added that Ms Phogat and Mr Punia cannot join any party or contest elections until that is done.

Ahead of formally joining the Congress, Ms Phogat resigned as an officer on special duty (OSD) sports with the Northern Railways, citing personal reasons.

Posting a photo of her resignation letter, the wrestler wrote on X: “Serving Indian Railways has been a memorable and proud time of my life. At this point in my life, I have decided to separate myself from my service in the railways and have submitted my resignation to the competent authorities of the Indian Railways. I will always be grateful to the Indian Railway family for this opportunity given to me by the Railways in the service of the nation.”

The sources said Mr Punia also resigned from the same post around the same time.

“Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have taken membership of the Congress party without the railways approving their resignations. As per service rules, until the resignations are approved by the Railways, they cannot contest elections and cannot join any party,” said a source.

The sources also contested Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal’s claim made during the press conference announcing the wrestlers’ joining that Ms Phogat had received a show-cause notice from the Railways after submitting her resignation.

“What was the reason? Yesterday, the media printed her photo with Rahul Gandhi. Is it a crime to stand with the leader of opposition in this country? They hadn’t told anybody. The Railways is running behind rumours. They are saying that there is news that ‘you (Ms Phogat) are going to contest the (Haryana) elections and you cannot do that. Give an explanation’… Bajrang also got it (a notice),” Mr Venugopal said.

“The railway authorities should not play politics on all these issues. They (Ms Phogat and Mr Punia) have already resigned, do the formalities and relieve them,” he added.

The railway sources, however, said that the notices were not issued on Friday, but on Wednesday, and spoke about the wrestlers being involved in political activities, which is not allowed as per service rules.

“They were asked to reply and, after that, both of them submitted their resignation today (on Friday),” said a source.

‘Grateful For Support’

Joining the Congress, Ms Phogat, who, along with Mr Punia and others, had led last year’s protests against the alleged sexual assault and intimidation by former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had said she was proud to be associated with a party that “stands up against misbehaviour and injustice against women”.

“I want to thank the people of the country for supporting me during my wrestling career and I hope I live up to their expectations. I want to thank the Congress because, as they say, it is only when times are bad that one finds out who is standing with them. When we were dragged on the roads, every party other than the BJP stood with us and understood our pain and our tears,” she said in Hindi.

The wrestlers’ move comes ahead of the Assembly elections in Haryana and sources have said that at least one of them will contest the polls, which will be held on October 5.

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