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The Superheroes Pantheon

Of course,we’re looking forward to The Amazing Spiderman and The Dark Knight Rises,but ever since the promo of The Avengers released on Wednesday,that’s all people across the world are talking about. The superhero film based on the Marvel comics series brings together classic superheroes Iron Man,Hulk,Captain America and Thor. The promo,showcasing the looks and quirks of the key characters,has rightfully gone viral to make the film one of the most anticipated releases of 2012.

Not alone

When the recent season of Bigg Boss went on air,one sympathised with the women locked up in the house with Shakti Kapoor as their sole male companion. Now,there is another male member in the house,Amar Upadhyay. This did get people intrigued but Upadhyay failed to add the drama. Those following Bigg Boss 5 should take heart,for Akashdeep Saigal is rumoured to soon join the show and fill that gap. The social networking websites are already abuzz with loyalists waiting for him to enter the house. Finally,his experience in demonstrating histrionics from Kyunki.. Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi can be put to good use.

Soaps,reloaded

For all those episodes from your favourite TV shows on Star Plus you feared you’d miss,the channel is offering a new solution. The channel has launched a STAR Plus app for iPhone and iPad in India and over 120 countries,becoming India’s first general entertainment channel (GEC) to foray into this new media. That means all GEC shows-haters who used to fight for the remote should prepare themselves for the takeover of their favourite gadget.