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The place is still singing Raj Kapoor’s songs,but after this,they’ll add another track. Three time National Award winner Madhur Bhandarkar’s film Fashion has become the first ever Bollywood film to be showcased at Moscow International film festival (MIFF). The MIFF which is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) is in its 31st year. The film,which was screened at the October Multiplex,Moscow received a standing ovation from the Russian audience. Bhandarkar also attended the Gala-Opening of the Festival de Festivals held in St.Petersburg where again Fashion was screened on June 26.

Big Bucks!
WHEN Arnold muttered a ‘I’ll be back’,little did we know that Christian Bale would jump out of the future and end up in Terminator Salvation! Already in cinemas,this Moritz Borman Production,has grossed Rs. 47 million of business in its opening weekend! The long awaited fourth installment of highly successful Terminator franchise has managed to recreate the magic all again in the minds of audiences in just three days from its release. Seems like the clout of machines,the immense sound effects and the splendid actions have re-created their magic.
Terminator Salvation stars Christian Bale as John Connor,before becoming leader of the Resistance,Aussie actor Sam Worthington as Marcus Wright,a cyborg who believes he is human,Bryce Dallas Howard as Kate Connor and Moon Bloodgood as Blair Williams. It also introduces a young version of the first film’s hero,John Connor’s father Kyle Reese,played by Anton Yelchin,and depicts the origins of the T-800 Model 101 Terminator. It is Terminator Salvation is set in post-apocalyptic 2018,and focuses on the war between humanity and Skynet.
Says director McG of Charlie’s Angels and The O.C. fame,“We’re telling the story of the world after Judgment Day. This is the story of the becoming of John Connor,the becoming of Kyle Reese,the strengthening of Skynet,and where our humanity ultimately lies. This is the moment when mankind takes a stand against the machines.”