‘Ginny Wedss Sunny 2' Filming; Indican Buys ‘In The Fire Of War'; Netflix Gets ‘Lovestruck In Korea
Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are leading Ginny Wedss Sunny 2, a rom-com sequel written and directed by Prasshant Jha. The film follows Netflix's 2020 Hindi pic Ginny Wedss Sunny, which starred Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey. Producers for the sequel are promising a 'fresh story and twist, promising a blend of romance, family fun, quirky comedy and heartwarming moments.' Vinod Bachchan is making the film under his Soundrya Production banner. Filming is underway in Uttarakhand. 'We are excited to bring a new chapter to the Ginny Weds Sunny universe,' said Bachchan. 'The love the first film received encouraged us to explore new narratives and characters, and with Avinash and Medha, we have found a refreshing and dynamic pairing.'
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Indican Pictures Lands North America Rights To 'In The Fire Of War'
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. distributor Indican Pictures has acquired rights to In the Fire of War (Ka Whawhai Tonu) from UK sales outfit Locomotive Entertainment. Indican will begin distributing the film theatrically on July 13. Released under its original title, the pic topped the New Zealand box office. Set in New Zealand in 1864, it follows the story of a conflict during New Zealand's first land warfare, fought between Maori and colonial soldiers. Tim Worrall (Head High) is the writer, Mike Jonathan the director and Temuera Morrison (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom), Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Mirama Smith (Love and Monsters) and Cliff Curtis (Sunshine) star. 'We are really excited to bring such an important moment in history to audiences in North America during such a time of upheaval around the world,' said Randolph Kret from Indican Pictures. 'The acting is flawless, the story riveting and everything was executed with precision. See it on the big screen if possible to completely experience the film.' Locomotive, which is currently in Cannes with pics such as gangster comedy Café 404 and Richard Strauss' Deadline, has also secured deals for In the Fire of War with unnamed buyers in the likes of Poland and Germany.
Avinash Tiwary & Medha Shankr To Star In 'Ginny Wedss Sunny 2'
Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are leading Ginny Wedss Sunny 2, a rom-com sequel written and directed by Prasshant Jha. The film follows Netflix's 2020 Hindi pic Ginny Wedss Sunny, which starred Yami Gautam and Vikrant Massey. Producers for the sequel are promising a 'fresh story and twist, promising a blend of romance, family fun, quirky comedy and heartwarming moments.' Vinod Bachchan is making the film under his Soundrya Production banner. Filming is underway in Uttarakhand. 'We are excited to bring a new chapter to the Ginny Weds Sunny universe,' said Bachchan. 'The love the first film received encouraged us to explore new narratives and characters, and with Avinash and Medha, we have found a refreshing and dynamic pairing.'
Jung Hae-in & Ha-young Set For Netflix Series 'Lovestruck'
Jung Hae-in and Ha-young will star in Netflix romantic drama series Lovestruck, which has gone into production in Korea. Jung will play a former youth boxing champion turned gang member, who is seeking redemption as a small-town boxing coach. Ha-young plays an ambitious prosecutor who wakes up one day with amnesia and meets a suspicious man who insists he is her boyfriend. Jung's character, her real first love, unexpectedly crosses her path and to protect her spins a lie that could cost their lives. Kim Jang-han is the director and Mo Ji-hye the writer. Studio S is producing for Netflix.
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