Keanu Reeves has been a prolific movie star since the 90s and has been part of some of the most groundbreaking action films that Hollywood has seen. Films like Point Break, Speed, The Matrix, and the John Wick franchise have made him a bonafide action hero unafraid of getting his hands dirty and doing most of his stunts.
Keanu Reeves in 1991’s Point Break
Regarding his personal life, Reeves has always maintained a low profile. Since his former girlfriend Jennifer Lyme’s tragic death in 2001, the actor has taken a long time to find the one for him. However, it seems that Reeves and his present girlfriend Alexandra Grant have decided to take the next step forward in their relationship.
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant Reportedly Planning a Quiet Wedding
Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder in Destination Wedding
After being friends and having a professional relationship since 2009, Keanu Reeves and...
Keanu Reeves in 1991’s Point Break
Regarding his personal life, Reeves has always maintained a low profile. Since his former girlfriend Jennifer Lyme’s tragic death in 2001, the actor has taken a long time to find the one for him. However, it seems that Reeves and his present girlfriend Alexandra Grant have decided to take the next step forward in their relationship.
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant Reportedly Planning a Quiet Wedding
Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder in Destination Wedding
After being friends and having a professional relationship since 2009, Keanu Reeves and...
- 4/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Keke Palmer (Nope) is in talks to star in Gods Unknown, a new action thriller from director Stefano Sollima (Without Remorse), sources tell Deadline.
Written by Andrew Barrer and Gabe Ferrari (Transformers One), the film is set in Central Africa, where a burgeoning political-religious movement, spearheaded by a warlord rumored to possess supernatural powers, is said to be gaining momentum. Doubtful of these assertions, the CIA dispatches an analyst, accompanied by a squad of elite special ops personnel, to delve into the truth behind the enigmatic leader and their followers.
Palmer will portray Kate Vance, an agent with the CIA’s political action group.
Most recently seen starring in Jordan Peele’s alien invasion pic Nope, Palmer is coming off of production opposite Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen on Good Fortune, the Lionsgate comedy marking Ansari’s feature directorial debut. Other projects on the in-demand actress’s...
Written by Andrew Barrer and Gabe Ferrari (Transformers One), the film is set in Central Africa, where a burgeoning political-religious movement, spearheaded by a warlord rumored to possess supernatural powers, is said to be gaining momentum. Doubtful of these assertions, the CIA dispatches an analyst, accompanied by a squad of elite special ops personnel, to delve into the truth behind the enigmatic leader and their followers.
Palmer will portray Kate Vance, an agent with the CIA’s political action group.
Most recently seen starring in Jordan Peele’s alien invasion pic Nope, Palmer is coming off of production opposite Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen on Good Fortune, the Lionsgate comedy marking Ansari’s feature directorial debut. Other projects on the in-demand actress’s...
- 4/11/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lionsgate hosted a high-octane CinemaCon presentation on Wednesday morning, showing first footage from Michael, Ballerina, and Good Fortune, and announcing a partnership with Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap on Monopoly.
The studio also brought Halle Berry, Aziz Ansari, Henry Cavill and Eli Roth on to the stage at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace and talked up Borderlands, The Crow, and a trio of Guy Ritchie features.
Michael producer Graham King took to the stage at the session finale to introduce extended first footage from his Michael Jackson biopic, showing Jackson in his youth and later in life as the world-beating performer...
The studio also brought Halle Berry, Aziz Ansari, Henry Cavill and Eli Roth on to the stage at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace and talked up Borderlands, The Crow, and a trio of Guy Ritchie features.
Michael producer Graham King took to the stage at the session finale to introduce extended first footage from his Michael Jackson biopic, showing Jackson in his youth and later in life as the world-beating performer...
- 4/10/2024
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate had a whole lot of interesting projects to promote at CinemaCon today. Alexandre Aja’s Never Let Go, The Crow remake, the Margot Robbie-produced Monopoly, Guy Ritchie’s In the Grey and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Highlander, Borderlands, a Blumhouse reimagining of The Blair Witch Project, the John Wick spin-off Ballerina, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, they all got a moment in the spotlight in one way or another. And that’s far from the complete list. Attendees also got to see trailers and previews of multiple other films, and we’ve got a bit of a round-up compiled below.
The Killer’s Game: An action comedy directed by stuntman J.J. Perry and starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Pom Klementieff, and Ben Kingsley. Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and...
The Killer’s Game: An action comedy directed by stuntman J.J. Perry and starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Pom Klementieff, and Ben Kingsley. Based on Jay Bonansinga’s novel, The Killer’s Game follows a veteran assassin (Bautista), who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and...
- 4/10/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Aziz Ansari cast Keanu Reeves as an angel named Gabriel in his new Lionsgate film Good Fortune, but God apparently wasn’t looking out for Reeves when he tripped on a rug in his trailer.
“About 15 days into shooting with me, I said, ‘Go chill in your trailer,'” Ansari recalled during an appearance at CinemaCon on Wednesday. “He tripped on a rug … Poor guy, he was such a trooper, and he fractured his kneecap and continued to do all the scenes.”
Ansari, appearing opposite Lionsgate’s motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson during the studio’s presentation in front of theater owners, suggested that the accident was even more striking considering that through all his physically demanding work in action pics like the John Wick franchise and Speed, “he never had to go to the hospital or anything.”
After an image surfaced earlier this year from the set showing...
“About 15 days into shooting with me, I said, ‘Go chill in your trailer,'” Ansari recalled during an appearance at CinemaCon on Wednesday. “He tripped on a rug … Poor guy, he was such a trooper, and he fractured his kneecap and continued to do all the scenes.”
Ansari, appearing opposite Lionsgate’s motion picture group chair Adam Fogelson during the studio’s presentation in front of theater owners, suggested that the accident was even more striking considering that through all his physically demanding work in action pics like the John Wick franchise and Speed, “he never had to go to the hospital or anything.”
After an image surfaced earlier this year from the set showing...
- 4/10/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Good Fortune Footage Reaction: Keanu Reeves Is Aziz Ansari's Literal Guardian Angel [CinemaCon 2024]
Aziz Ansari was a big name in comedy in the 2010s, not just from memorable roles in shows like "Parks and Recreation," but also his stellar turn as creator of the acclaimed Netflix comedy "Master of None." Ansari was set to make his directorial debut back in 2022 with "Being Mortal," but that film was shut down following sexual harassment allegations against Bill Murray, the star of the film. Not helping here were the sexual misconduct accusations against Ansari himself back in 2018.
Now, Ansari is ready to try again, making his feature directorial debut with "Good Fortune." The film is set to star Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh, which is a mighty impressive cast — anyone doubting Keanu's comedic timing needs to remember the "Bill & Ted" movies and also watch his stellar performance in "Always Be My Maybe."
/Film's own Ryan Scott was on-site at CinemaCon,...
Now, Ansari is ready to try again, making his feature directorial debut with "Good Fortune." The film is set to star Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh, which is a mighty impressive cast — anyone doubting Keanu's comedic timing needs to remember the "Bill & Ted" movies and also watch his stellar performance in "Always Be My Maybe."
/Film's own Ryan Scott was on-site at CinemaCon,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
“I don’t buy into this thing that theatrical comedies aren’t a thing,” said Good Fortune director and star Aziz Ansari while presenting his Lionsgate movie Good Fortune on Wednesday at CinemaCon in what was the first look at the film.
The Parks and Rec alum came out on stage riffing, “I know what you’re thinking: Oh my God, it’s Henry Cavill in brown face, how inappropriate!”
“Adam (Fogelson)’s nickname for me is ‘Little brown Cavill’… Enough with Cavill…You’ve casted Henry Cavill in five films!” he jokingly admonished the Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair.
Ansari then thanked “all the exhibitors who left the strip club this morning to come to the presentation.”
He said his inspiration to make Good Fortune was because he “had been doing some more dramatic work recently and I really wanted to make a comedy and I wanted it to be in theaters.
The Parks and Rec alum came out on stage riffing, “I know what you’re thinking: Oh my God, it’s Henry Cavill in brown face, how inappropriate!”
“Adam (Fogelson)’s nickname for me is ‘Little brown Cavill’… Enough with Cavill…You’ve casted Henry Cavill in five films!” he jokingly admonished the Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair.
Ansari then thanked “all the exhibitors who left the strip club this morning to come to the presentation.”
He said his inspiration to make Good Fortune was because he “had been doing some more dramatic work recently and I really wanted to make a comedy and I wanted it to be in theaters.
- 4/10/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) has been tapped for a role in Lionsgate’s Good Fortune, the debut feature of Master of None and Parks and Rec star Aziz Ansari, in which he also stars alongside Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, and Keke Palmer.
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Keke Palmer, who has been in the entertainment industry since she was a tween, is getting candid about her future in Hollywood.
The 30-year-old actress, singer and TV host recently told Teen Vogue that she plans on retiring at some point, likely sooner than later.
“I don’t know. I think the timer has started,” Palmer said with a laugh. “I think it’s because I just haven’t felt it yet. But the timer, I know that it’s around the corner. I don’t know when exactly, but it’s around the corner.”
As for the legacies she would leave behind, the Emmy-winning actress explained that it’s important for her to create a path to help her son, Leo, and other creators.
“The main thing I want those legacies to be is [a call] to use your power for good, to use what you have to create spaces and...
The 30-year-old actress, singer and TV host recently told Teen Vogue that she plans on retiring at some point, likely sooner than later.
“I don’t know. I think the timer has started,” Palmer said with a laugh. “I think it’s because I just haven’t felt it yet. But the timer, I know that it’s around the corner. I don’t know when exactly, but it’s around the corner.”
As for the legacies she would leave behind, the Emmy-winning actress explained that it’s important for her to create a path to help her son, Leo, and other creators.
“The main thing I want those legacies to be is [a call] to use your power for good, to use what you have to create spaces and...
- 2/1/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Emmy winning actress Keke Palmer is joining Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut, ‘Good Fortune’, which also stars the ‘Parks & Recreation’ and ‘Master of None’ alum, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. Palmer was originally set to star in Ansari’s previous directorial debut at Searchlight, ‘Being Mortal’, before that movie was shut down by the studio over alleged inappropriate conduct by star Bill Murray, reports Deadline.
Palmer, in the wake of that experience, had nothing but praise for Ansari when Deadline spoke to her at the Nope premiere in summer 2022. Rogen also was set to star in ‘Being Mortal’.
“I had a wonderful time filming,” Palmer told Deadline at the ‘Nope’ premiere. “Aziz Ansari is one of the coolest people that I ever met. That was the coolest experience, but I don’t know anything more than that”.
Her role in ‘Good Fortune’ is under wraps. Ansari writes,...
Palmer, in the wake of that experience, had nothing but praise for Ansari when Deadline spoke to her at the Nope premiere in summer 2022. Rogen also was set to star in ‘Being Mortal’.
“I had a wonderful time filming,” Palmer told Deadline at the ‘Nope’ premiere. “Aziz Ansari is one of the coolest people that I ever met. That was the coolest experience, but I don’t know anything more than that”.
Her role in ‘Good Fortune’ is under wraps. Ansari writes,...
- 1/31/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Seven months after Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut Good Fortune shut down indefinitely amid the writers strike, the film is back on track. Ansari has added Keke Palmer to cast, which also includes Ansari, Keanu Reeves, and Seth Rogen.
Ansari also wrote Good Fortune, which is being backed by Lionsgate. Anthony Katagas (Armageddon Time, Amsterdam), Alan Yang (Loot, Master of None) and Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee for the studio.
Ansari said of the casting, “Keke is a delight to work with. I’m so happy she’s a part of our cast and even more excited to provide a quote for this press release announcing her casting.”
The movie restarted production after filming was indefinitely suspended in May due to the WGA and later the SAG work stoppages. Picketers interrupted filming on May 16 and May 17 while it attempted to shoot in Los Angeles’ Koreatown.
Ansari also wrote Good Fortune, which is being backed by Lionsgate. Anthony Katagas (Armageddon Time, Amsterdam), Alan Yang (Loot, Master of None) and Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee for the studio.
Ansari said of the casting, “Keke is a delight to work with. I’m so happy she’s a part of our cast and even more excited to provide a quote for this press release announcing her casting.”
The movie restarted production after filming was indefinitely suspended in May due to the WGA and later the SAG work stoppages. Picketers interrupted filming on May 16 and May 17 while it attempted to shoot in Los Angeles’ Koreatown.
- 1/30/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Last year, the plug was pulled on Aziz Ansari’s attempted directorial debut, Being Mortal. An incident occurred with Bill Murray allegedly inappropriately kissing and straddling a female member of the film crew. The Ghostbusters star was hit with sexual misconduct allegations during filming and, as a result, the studio behind it, Searchlight Pictures, pulled the plug with over 50% of the film already shot. Ansari was allowed to shop the film (and the footage) to other buyers, but in the end, there seemed to be no takers for what’s likely seen as a tainted project.
Wes Anderson, who worked with Bill Murray on nearly all his films, came to his defense and still stands by his friend. Anderson told IndieWire the incident will not deter him from working with Murray again. The Asteroid City director stated, “My experience with Bill is so extensive. Bill was such a great supporter...
Wes Anderson, who worked with Bill Murray on nearly all his films, came to his defense and still stands by his friend. Anderson told IndieWire the incident will not deter him from working with Murray again. The Asteroid City director stated, “My experience with Bill is so extensive. Bill was such a great supporter...
- 1/9/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
How could anyone forget December 2, 1984—a day that sent shivers down India’s spine? More than 15000 people, men, women, and kids, lost their lives in just 48 hours because of the infamous Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Imagine a ton of methyl isocyanate (Mic) let loose into the air, all because some officials decided to play fast and loose with regulations. This invisible monster in the air didn’t spare anyone and affected an area of 100 km. Now, Netflix’s latest series, The Railway Men, takes a dive into the chaos of that tragic day to bring us face-to-face with the downright horrors that went down. The Railway Men isn’t just about the Bhopal horrors but a homage to the bravery of those railway employees who became much more than saviors that day.
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How Was Union Carbide Heading Toward The Disaster?
Netflix’s The Railway Men begins with scientists at...
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How Was Union Carbide Heading Toward The Disaster?
Netflix’s The Railway Men begins with scientists at...
- 11/18/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
Cord Jefferson didn’t always know he wanted to be a director. While working on Netflix’s comedy series “Master of None,” actor/writer/creator Aziz Ansari asked Jefferson out of the blue if he ever wanted to direct. Jefferson recalls, “I said, ‘No, I’ve never been to film school, I don’t know anything about cameras or lighting. I don’t think that’s for me.”
But Jefferson says Ansari’s response “planted the seed” for what would be a catalyst for him to tackle his directorial debut, “American Fiction,” based on the novel “Erasure.” “He said, ‘Dude, I went to NYU for business. I never went to film school. I’ve just been on sets and paid attention. All you need to do is hire people who understand the technical stuff and then be able to articulate what’s in your head.”
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast,...
But Jefferson says Ansari’s response “planted the seed” for what would be a catalyst for him to tackle his directorial debut, “American Fiction,” based on the novel “Erasure.” “He said, ‘Dude, I went to NYU for business. I never went to film school. I’ve just been on sets and paid attention. All you need to do is hire people who understand the technical stuff and then be able to articulate what’s in your head.”
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Beetlejuice 2, Juror No. 2, Good Fortune expected to be in front of cameras soon.
Hours after SAG-AFTRA and the Hollywood companies reached a tentative deal on Wednesday Sony Pictures announced it was pushing Venom 3 from next summer to November 8 2024.
Studio executives have moved the tentpole from July 12 2024, yet they do so with renewed confidence that they will be able to complete production on the Tom Hardy starrer as the 118-day strike is suspended at just past midnight on Thursday.
Venom 3 is directed by Kelly Marcel and is expected to get back into production before the end of the year,...
Hours after SAG-AFTRA and the Hollywood companies reached a tentative deal on Wednesday Sony Pictures announced it was pushing Venom 3 from next summer to November 8 2024.
Studio executives have moved the tentpole from July 12 2024, yet they do so with renewed confidence that they will be able to complete production on the Tom Hardy starrer as the 118-day strike is suspended at just past midnight on Thursday.
Venom 3 is directed by Kelly Marcel and is expected to get back into production before the end of the year,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Choona is more of a political satire in the first half of the show but soon becomes a heist drama. The first half is where we get to see the titular antagonist take center stage and let the viewers know he is the man people cannot mess with.
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Avinash Shukla, aka Shuklaji, for his party members and the people of the constituency, is a man who is obsessed with power and astrology. He is well-read on both topics, and he makes sure to merge both subjects and use them to his benefit. He is a staunchly religious man, but he has committed brutal crimes to safeguard his power and influence in his constituency. Avinash makes all his moves as per the astrological charts because he must make sure nothing goes wrong. He commits crimes, extorts, plans his political moves, and everything else as per his chart in the...
Spoilers Ahead
Avinash Shukla, aka Shuklaji, for his party members and the people of the constituency, is a man who is obsessed with power and astrology. He is well-read on both topics, and he makes sure to merge both subjects and use them to his benefit. He is a staunchly religious man, but he has committed brutal crimes to safeguard his power and influence in his constituency. Avinash makes all his moves as per the astrological charts because he must make sure nothing goes wrong. He commits crimes, extorts, plans his political moves, and everything else as per his chart in the...
- 10/1/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Choona, the brand-new political satire that became a heist drama, will be reminiscent of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Eleven. Choona takes the audience through the whole world of the political Game of Thrones and how bribery, extortion, corruption, scheming, and plotting become inherent parts of this circle. To break this cycle, a bunch of people want to go against the most influential politician in the state. It would require a huge amount of manpower to put him out of power through a robbery. What will the gang’s plan of action be, and how will they make sure the heist is a success?
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Who Is Avinash Shukla?
Choona began with the state minister for urban development, Avinash Shukla, requesting the presence of his loyal Pandit because he complained of being haunted by dreams that predicted his defeat. Avinash, who is known as Shuklaji, is a religious man, a staunch believer,...
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Who Is Avinash Shukla?
Choona began with the state minister for urban development, Avinash Shukla, requesting the presence of his loyal Pandit because he complained of being haunted by dreams that predicted his defeat. Avinash, who is known as Shuklaji, is a religious man, a staunch believer,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Choona is an exceptional tale of a heist coupled with political satire set in the Hindi heartland of India. This Netflix original did everything right in almost all departments and allowed the audience to indulge in the political nitty-gritty of a state that is known for rampant corruption. Several characters in Choona come forward to dethrone a corrupt politician who seems to be too confident for his own good.
The first season of Choona ended with the gang completing the heist, robbing 800 crores of cash from Shukla’s party office. The man was in utmost shock at the way the entire burglary was conducted. It is understood that this gang took advantage of Shukla’s belief system and his paranoia regarding the protection of the money he accumulated. All of them made sure to come forward and reveal their identities to let Shukla know the motive behind this robbery. All...
The first season of Choona ended with the gang completing the heist, robbing 800 crores of cash from Shukla’s party office. The man was in utmost shock at the way the entire burglary was conducted. It is understood that this gang took advantage of Shukla’s belief system and his paranoia regarding the protection of the money he accumulated. All of them made sure to come forward and reveal their identities to let Shukla know the motive behind this robbery. All...
- 9/30/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
A Kentucky news anchor says she was “floored” and “confused” when, during a recent broadcast, her teleprompter script included jokes about suicide that she unwittingly read on-air.
In a thread on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Wave 3 News anchor Maira Ansari apologized to viewers who’d witnessed the incident. “Something horrible happened on our newscast on #wave3news at 3:00 p.m on September 22nd while I was anchoring,” tweeted Maira Ansari, an anchor at the NBC affiliate.
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In a thread on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Wave 3 News anchor Maira Ansari apologized to viewers who’d witnessed the incident. “Something horrible happened on our newscast on #wave3news at 3:00 p.m on September 22nd while I was anchoring,” tweeted Maira Ansari, an anchor at the NBC affiliate.
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- 9/29/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Actor Aashim Gulati, who plays a goofy yet loveable character in the heist comedy drama ‘Choona’, opened up on the challenges, and training he went through to adopt the nuances of the role.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Actor Aashim Gulati, who plays a goofy yet loveable character in the heist comedy drama ‘Choona’, opened up on the challenges, and training he went through to adopt the nuances of the role.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
‘Choona’ promises to leave the viewers on the edge of their seat, with a thrilling mix of drama, comedy, and action that will leave the audience begging for more.
Aashim plays the character of Ansari, a ‘gully ka gunda’. He underwent extensive training and workshops to fully immerse himself in Ansari’s world, embracing the nuances and mannerisms of a person from a different cultural background.
As the director’s choice for the role of Ansari, Aashim felt both thrilled and challenged.
Aashim said: “’Choona’ was a prolific and wholesome journey as I haven’t played a character like this before.”
Known for his boy-next-door charm, Aashim admitted that he often gets calls for similar roles.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Fahadh Faasil is one of the most versatile and acclaimed actors in Malayalam cinema, who has also appeared in a few Tamil and Telugu films. He has won several awards, including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. He is known for his diverse and challenging roles, often portraying complex and flawed characters. He has also produced some of his own films under his banner Fahadh Faasil and Friends Pvt Ltd. His latest film, Maamannan, is a Tamil political thriller directed by Vetrimaaran and co-starring Vijay Sethupathi, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Andrea Jeremiah. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, and is currently streaming on Netflix. In this article, we rank the top 15 Fahadh Faasil movies of all time, after Maamannan.
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Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, Oru Indian Pranayakadha is a romantic comedy that...
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- 7/30/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' movie has suspended production indefinitely.The 40-year-old actor and writer was directing and starring in the movie alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves but Lionsgate has decided to shut it down amid the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio hopes to resume production at a later date.Although Ansari was not writing extra material during the strike as per union rules, filming had continued in Los Angeles.However, last week the shoot in Koreatown was interrupted by picketers from the strike.Speaking previously about the production, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake said: "We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director."And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents – toplining alongside Aziz, this has the...
- 5/20/2023
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' movie has suspended production indefinitely.The 40-year-old actor and writer was directing and starring in the movie alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves but Lionsgate has decided to shut it down amid the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio hopes to resume production at a later date.Although Ansari was not writing extra material during the strike as per union rules, filming had continued in Los Angeles.However, last week the shoot in Koreatown was interrupted by picketers from the strike.Speaking previously about the production, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake said: "We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director."And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents – toplining alongside Aziz, this has the...
- 5/20/2023
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
The Aziz Ansari comedy was shooting within strike rules.
Lionsgate’s Cannes market title Good Fortune has become one of the first major features to hit by the US writers strike since the stoppage began, with shooting on the project in downtown Los Angeles being suspended this week, according to reports.
It is not yet clear whether production will resume in the near future or be put on hold until the strike, now in its third week, is over.
The comedy is the directing debut of Aziz Ansari, who also wrote the script, and stars Ansari along with Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.
Lionsgate’s Cannes market title Good Fortune has become one of the first major features to hit by the US writers strike since the stoppage began, with shooting on the project in downtown Los Angeles being suspended this week, according to reports.
It is not yet clear whether production will resume in the near future or be put on hold until the strike, now in its third week, is over.
The comedy is the directing debut of Aziz Ansari, who also wrote the script, and stars Ansari along with Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.
- 5/20/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
It looks like it’s bad luck for Aziz Ansari‘s “Good Fortune.” THR reports that the current WGA writers’ strike has forced Lionsgate and Ansari to indefinitely suspend filming on the project. Lionsgate made the decision last night after picketers interrupted filming in LA’s Koreatown two days in a row earlier this week, on May 16 and 17. There’s hope work on “Good Fortune” will start again, but if the WGA strike lasts through the summer, this may be another lost project for Ansari.
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- 5/19/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
“Good Fortune” has encountered some bad luck. Writer-director Aziz Ansari’s original comic feature, starring himself, Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen, has shut down production amid the ongoing Writers Guild Association strike. Lionsgate made the call Thursday, and all parties are hoping that production will resume at a later date.
According to sources familiar with the film, who also confirmed the shutdown, the production had been operating according to strike rules, with Ansari directing but not writing any additional material or scenes. Picketers previously interrupted production on May 16 and May 17 while it attempted to shoot in Koreatown. While several films have been delayed due to the strike, most notably Marvel’s “Blade,” Lionsgate’s “Good Fortune” is the first studio theatrical that was halted midfilming.
Ansari is a seven-time Emmy nominee and two-time winner for Netflix’s acclaimed “Master of None,” which he created alongside Alan Yang. Best known for...
According to sources familiar with the film, who also confirmed the shutdown, the production had been operating according to strike rules, with Ansari directing but not writing any additional material or scenes. Picketers previously interrupted production on May 16 and May 17 while it attempted to shoot in Koreatown. While several films have been delayed due to the strike, most notably Marvel’s “Blade,” Lionsgate’s “Good Fortune” is the first studio theatrical that was halted midfilming.
Ansari is a seven-time Emmy nominee and two-time winner for Netflix’s acclaimed “Master of None,” which he created alongside Alan Yang. Best known for...
- 5/19/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Aziz Ansari’s “Good Fortune” has been hit with some bad luck.
The Lionsgate film, which is set to star Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves, has halted production due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.
A representative of the film shared with IndieWire that principal photography on “Good Fortune” intends to resume at a later date. The “Good Fortune” script was completed prior to the WGA strike, which has led to the shelving of “Stranger Things,” “The Penguin,” “The Last of Us,” and more high-profile productions.
“Good Fortune” is being billed as Ansari’s feature directorial debut after his “Being Mortal” production fell in limbo as of April 2022 amid actor Bill Murray’s sexual misconduct allegations on the set of the Searchlight Pictures film. Murray has claimed the investigation stemmed from a miscommunication. Seth Rogen is also attached to star in “Being Mortal,” in addition to “Good Fortune.
The Lionsgate film, which is set to star Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves, has halted production due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.
A representative of the film shared with IndieWire that principal photography on “Good Fortune” intends to resume at a later date. The “Good Fortune” script was completed prior to the WGA strike, which has led to the shelving of “Stranger Things,” “The Penguin,” “The Last of Us,” and more high-profile productions.
“Good Fortune” is being billed as Ansari’s feature directorial debut after his “Being Mortal” production fell in limbo as of April 2022 amid actor Bill Murray’s sexual misconduct allegations on the set of the Searchlight Pictures film. Murray has claimed the investigation stemmed from a miscommunication. Seth Rogen is also attached to star in “Being Mortal,” in addition to “Good Fortune.
- 5/19/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Production on Aziz Ansari’s feature helming debut Good Fortune has been suspended amid the writers strike, Deadline has confirmed. WGA pickets forced a shutdown of the Keanu Reeves-Seth Rogen pic Thursday night.
The movie was shooting on location in L.A.’s Koreatown, but plans are for principal photography to resume in the future.
The Good Fortune storyline is under wraps. The pic is produced by Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Ansari. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey are steering the movie for Lionsgate. Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo, and Matt Leonetti were key in negotiating the deal for Lionsgate.
More To Come…...
The movie was shooting on location in L.A.’s Koreatown, but plans are for principal photography to resume in the future.
The Good Fortune storyline is under wraps. The pic is produced by Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Ansari. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey are steering the movie for Lionsgate. Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo, and Matt Leonetti were key in negotiating the deal for Lionsgate.
More To Come…...
- 5/19/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
In one of the more significant disruptions of the writers strike, the Aziz Ansari film Good Fortune is shutting down indefinitely.
Ansari was directing and starring opposite Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves in the comedy, which he also wrote and was producing for Lionsgate. The studio made the decision Thursday.
The hope is that production will resume at a later date, though it is unclear when that might happen or what will happen if the strike drags on through the summer. Ansari was not writing additional material on the film, per strike rules, according to sources.
Still, the strike proved challenging to the production. Picketers interrupted filming on May 16 and May 17 this week while it attempted to shoot in Los Angeles’ Koreatown.
Several features have been delayed amid the strike. Marvel’s Blade was a month out from a June start date in Atlanta when the studio pressed pause as...
Ansari was directing and starring opposite Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves in the comedy, which he also wrote and was producing for Lionsgate. The studio made the decision Thursday.
The hope is that production will resume at a later date, though it is unclear when that might happen or what will happen if the strike drags on through the summer. Ansari was not writing additional material on the film, per strike rules, according to sources.
Still, the strike proved challenging to the production. Picketers interrupted filming on May 16 and May 17 this week while it attempted to shoot in Los Angeles’ Koreatown.
Several features have been delayed amid the strike. Marvel’s Blade was a month out from a June start date in Atlanta when the studio pressed pause as...
- 5/19/2023
- by Aaron Couch and Katie Kilkenny
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Another one bites the dust: WGA pickets forced a shut-down of the Lionsgate Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen production Good Fortune last night. Details are below.
The movie, which reps Azia Ansari’s feature directorial debut, was shooting on location in LA’s Koreatown. Picketers arrived to a restaurant location yesterday where the pic was shooting at 9Am. IATSE and teamsters arrived to pre-grip the location at around 11 30Am, however, refused to cross the picket line.
Ansari’s call time, we hear, was at 5pm which is the time producers were hoping picketers would leave.
But they did not. Picketers did not observe Ansari arriving to set.
At around roughly 6Pm, the teamster and IATSE trucks drove offsite to a nearby base camp. Picketers held the line until 12:30am when production was called. Sources tell us that there wasn’t any shooting accomplished.
The storyline, written by Ansari,...
The movie, which reps Azia Ansari’s feature directorial debut, was shooting on location in LA’s Koreatown. Picketers arrived to a restaurant location yesterday where the pic was shooting at 9Am. IATSE and teamsters arrived to pre-grip the location at around 11 30Am, however, refused to cross the picket line.
Ansari’s call time, we hear, was at 5pm which is the time producers were hoping picketers would leave.
But they did not. Picketers did not observe Ansari arriving to set.
At around roughly 6Pm, the teamster and IATSE trucks drove offsite to a nearby base camp. Picketers held the line until 12:30am when production was called. Sources tell us that there wasn’t any shooting accomplished.
The storyline, written by Ansari,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The ongoing Hollywood writers’ strike casts a cloud over what otherwise promises to be a solid Cannes film market. Most buyers and sellers came out of Berlin this year “cautiously optimistic” as the (partial) resurgence of the theatrical market alongside a slowly but steadily growing digital ancillary business offers reason to believe reports of the death of the indie industry — widespread in the wake of the Covid theater shutdowns — have been greatly exaggerated.
“I see the investment by Amazon and Apple TV in the theatrical business as a real positive,” says David Garrett of Mister Smith Entertainment, “because it shows they recognize the real value of the theatrical experience.” Amazon’s success with Ben Affleck’s sports-marketing biopic Air, which grossed upwards of $80 million worldwide in theaters before going out online, bodes well for the upcoming rollout of Apple’s Cannes title Killers of the Flower Moon from Martin Scorsese,...
“I see the investment by Amazon and Apple TV in the theatrical business as a real positive,” says David Garrett of Mister Smith Entertainment, “because it shows they recognize the real value of the theatrical experience.” Amazon’s success with Ben Affleck’s sports-marketing biopic Air, which grossed upwards of $80 million worldwide in theaters before going out online, bodes well for the upcoming rollout of Apple’s Cannes title Killers of the Flower Moon from Martin Scorsese,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Scott Roxborough and Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The new Peacock series "Bupkis" is almost working overtime from the get-go to inure itself from any serious criticism. The title alone puts you in mind of something not worth expending much effort upon, but each of the eight episodes begins with a title card and accompanying voiceover essentially shielding co-creator, co-writer, and star Pete Davidson from any serious attacks, specifying that while the series may be inspired by fact, it is still very much a fictional product. "It's bupkis," is the closing sentence of the title card, and the tone of the narrator communicates a sense that none of this is worth getting worked up over. That title card ends up being a sign that expectations are best lowered when approaching the streaming series that presents a skewed version of the life of the very famous stand-up comedian/sketch performer, and also a sign that "Bupkis" is a scattershot,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Josh Spiegel
- Slash Film
Back in the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, Keanu Reeves co-founded and played bass in a grunge band called Dogstar. After quietly reuniting last summer, the group has announced they will be “rolling out some new music” this summer, to be followed by some live shows.
Update — May 10th: BottleRock Festival has revealed Dogstar will give their first major comeback performance on Saturday, May 27th.
Last week, they shared a preview of a rooftop photoshoot on Instagram, and apparently, the reception was so strong that Dogstar couldn’t wait to share more news. “Thank you everyone for the kind comments. We are overjoyed to see such a response!” they wrote in the comments of the post. “Honestly, didn’t expect this. It makes us want to play out even more.”
Dogstar continued, “We will be rolling out some new music this summer, followed by some gigs. As soon as...
Update — May 10th: BottleRock Festival has revealed Dogstar will give their first major comeback performance on Saturday, May 27th.
Last week, they shared a preview of a rooftop photoshoot on Instagram, and apparently, the reception was so strong that Dogstar couldn’t wait to share more news. “Thank you everyone for the kind comments. We are overjoyed to see such a response!” they wrote in the comments of the post. “Honestly, didn’t expect this. It makes us want to play out even more.”
Dogstar continued, “We will be rolling out some new music this summer, followed by some gigs. As soon as...
- 5/1/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Back in the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, Keanu Reeves co-founded and played bass in a grunge band called Dogstar. After quietly reuniting last summer, the group has announced they will be “rolling out some new music” this summer, to be followed by some live shows.
Last week, they shared a preview of a rooftop photoshoot on Instagram, and apparently, the reception was so strong that Dogstar couldn’t wait to share more news. “Thank you everyone for the kind comments. We are overjoyed to see such a response!” they wrote in the comments of the post. “Honestly, didn’t expect this. It makes us want to play out even more.”
Dogstar continued, “We will be rolling out some new music this summer, followed by some gigs. As soon as it’s all figured out we will let everyone know immediately. So much to do, but rest assured, we...
Last week, they shared a preview of a rooftop photoshoot on Instagram, and apparently, the reception was so strong that Dogstar couldn’t wait to share more news. “Thank you everyone for the kind comments. We are overjoyed to see such a response!” they wrote in the comments of the post. “Honestly, didn’t expect this. It makes us want to play out even more.”
Dogstar continued, “We will be rolling out some new music this summer, followed by some gigs. As soon as it’s all figured out we will let everyone know immediately. So much to do, but rest assured, we...
- 5/1/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Drake faces a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Ghanaian artist Obrafour that alleges that the rapper’s “Calling My Name” sampled his music without permission.
Elements of Obrafour’s 2003 single “Oye Ohene (Remix)” feature on Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind track; the album — marking Drake’s foray into dance music — was surprise-released on June 17, 2022.
According to the lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, a member of Drake’s team twice sent a “Clearance Email” that would approve the sample to Obrafour in the week before Honestly, Nevermind’s whirlwind release, but that...
Elements of Obrafour’s 2003 single “Oye Ohene (Remix)” feature on Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind track; the album — marking Drake’s foray into dance music — was surprise-released on June 17, 2022.
According to the lawsuit, obtained by Rolling Stone, a member of Drake’s team twice sent a “Clearance Email” that would approve the sample to Obrafour in the week before Honestly, Nevermind’s whirlwind release, but that...
- 4/19/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen have been snatched up to star in the Aziz Ansari feature comedy ‘Good Fortune.’
Ansari will write and direct the feature, in which he will star with Rogen and Reeves. Lionsgate is behind the comedy, which will begin filming next month in Los Angeles, with plot details being kept under wraps.
Also in news – Matt Damon & Pedro Pascal join Ethan Coen’s ‘Drive-Away Dolls’
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.” stated Lionsgate Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake.
Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa...
Ansari will write and direct the feature, in which he will star with Rogen and Reeves. Lionsgate is behind the comedy, which will begin filming next month in Los Angeles, with plot details being kept under wraps.
Also in news – Matt Damon & Pedro Pascal join Ethan Coen’s ‘Drive-Away Dolls’
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.” stated Lionsgate Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake.
Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang and Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa...
- 4/19/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves have been cast in 'Good Fortune'.The pair will star in the comedy movie that is being written and directed by Aziz Ansari.The 'Parks and Recreation' star will feature alongside Rogen and Reeves in the Lionsgate film that is set to begin production in Los Angeles next month.Plot details are being kept under wraps but Ansari, Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang will produce the flick.Lionsgate Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake said: "We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director."And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents – toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available."Seth stars in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie...
- 4/19/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Aziz Ansari is preparing to make his big-screen directorial debut and so far he’s assembled an impressive (and impressively Canadian) cast.
As Deadline reports, the “Master of None” star will be directing “Good Fortune” for Lionsgate next year.
In addition to directing, Ansari will also be starring in the film, details of which are reportedly being kept under wraps.
Read More: Aziz Ansari Reveals Reason He Disconnected From The Internet: ‘I Stopped Using Email Like 4 Years Ago’
He’ll be starring alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves; details about the characters they’ll be playing haven’t been revealed.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake in a statement.
“We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director,” Drake added. “And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz,...
As Deadline reports, the “Master of None” star will be directing “Good Fortune” for Lionsgate next year.
In addition to directing, Ansari will also be starring in the film, details of which are reportedly being kept under wraps.
Read More: Aziz Ansari Reveals Reason He Disconnected From The Internet: ‘I Stopped Using Email Like 4 Years Ago’
He’ll be starring alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves; details about the characters they’ll be playing haven’t been revealed.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake in a statement.
“We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director,” Drake added. “And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Aziz Ansari is readying a new feature film called Good Fortune with co-stars Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen.
The comedy will mark Ansari’s first directed feature after production on his planned debut, Being Mortal, was suspended due to Bill Murray’s alleged inappropriate behavior. Ansari also wrote the script for Good Fortune, which will begin filming next month in Los Angeles.
Ansari will co-produce Good Fortune with Anthony Katagas and Master of None collaborator Alan Yang. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee the film for Lionsgate.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake in a statement. “We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us.
The comedy will mark Ansari’s first directed feature after production on his planned debut, Being Mortal, was suspended due to Bill Murray’s alleged inappropriate behavior. Ansari also wrote the script for Good Fortune, which will begin filming next month in Los Angeles.
Ansari will co-produce Good Fortune with Anthony Katagas and Master of None collaborator Alan Yang. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee the film for Lionsgate.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake in a statement. “We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us.
- 4/18/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Aziz Ansari is heading back to the director's chair to make his first feature film ... again! In case you forgot, Ansari was set to make his directorial debut with the film "Being Mortal," which was shut down following sexual harassment allegations lodged against the film's star, Bill Murray. It seemed as if the film-directing career of Ansari, who was also accused of sexual misconduct in 2018, was over before it even began. Then again, this is Hollywood, baby! Of course, Aziz Ansari, a seven-time Emmy nominee and two-time winner, is still getting the opportunity to make a high-profile comedy film with a star-studded cast!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ansari is making his actual feature directorial debut with the film "Good Fortune." Not to be confused with Fortune Feimster's hilarious stand-up special of the same name, not much is known about "Good Fortune" outside of the fact Ansari is starring alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ansari is making his actual feature directorial debut with the film "Good Fortune." Not to be confused with Fortune Feimster's hilarious stand-up special of the same name, not much is known about "Good Fortune" outside of the fact Ansari is starring alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves.
- 4/18/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
I am still determining who decided today is the day for Hollywood comebacks, but here we are. The word is out that Aziz Ansari is making his feature directorial debut with Good Fortune, a new film he’s developing for Lionsgate. In addition to directing the movie, Ansari will also star alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves. The plot remains a mystery. Still, reports indicate the package is being shopped at Cannes next month. Meanwhile, cameras kick into gear on the project in May.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake.
- 4/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Aziz Ansari has another project in the works.
IndieWire can confirm the “Master of None” Emmy winner is writing, directing, and starring in Lionsgate film “Good Fortune” alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves. While the plot remains under wraps, production will start principal photography in Los Angeles in May. Lionsgate will launch sales in Cannes shortly after.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director,” Joe Drake, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in an official statement. “And when you add in Seth and Keanu, two incredible world-class talents, toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
Lionsgate has billed “Good Fortune” as Ansari’s directorial debut. Ansari was previously set to make...
IndieWire can confirm the “Master of None” Emmy winner is writing, directing, and starring in Lionsgate film “Good Fortune” alongside Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves. While the plot remains under wraps, production will start principal photography in Los Angeles in May. Lionsgate will launch sales in Cannes shortly after.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director,” Joe Drake, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in an official statement. “And when you add in Seth and Keanu, two incredible world-class talents, toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
Lionsgate has billed “Good Fortune” as Ansari’s directorial debut. Ansari was previously set to make...
- 4/18/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Aziz Ansari is making his feature directorial debut with Good Fortune at Lionsgate, a movie he’ll also write and star alongside with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. Lionsgate will launch sales for the pic at Cannes next month, which is also when cameras roll in LA. The storyline is under wraps.
Beamed Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake, “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
Pic is produced by Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang, and Ansari. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey are steering the movie for Lionsgate. Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo,...
Beamed Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake, “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
Pic is produced by Anthony Katagas, Alan Yang, and Ansari. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey are steering the movie for Lionsgate. Dan Freedman, Phil Strina, John Biondo,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Aziz Ansari is making his feature directorial debut with “Good Fortune,” a comedy whose plot is shrouded in secrecy.
Lionsgate has landed rights to the film, which will be written and directed by Ansari. The comedian, who is also starring in “Good Fortune,” has assembled the high-wattage cast of Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves. Since the logline is being kept under wraps, it’s unclear who the actors are playing in the movie.
The production has been greenlit and will start principal photography next month in Los Angeles. Around the same time, Lionsgate is launching sales in Cannes Film Festival.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director, “said Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake. “And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this...
Lionsgate has landed rights to the film, which will be written and directed by Ansari. The comedian, who is also starring in “Good Fortune,” has assembled the high-wattage cast of Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves. Since the logline is being kept under wraps, it’s unclear who the actors are playing in the movie.
The production has been greenlit and will start principal photography next month in Los Angeles. Around the same time, Lionsgate is launching sales in Cannes Film Festival.
“We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director, “said Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake. “And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this...
- 4/18/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate will release Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, an original comedy titled “Good Fortune” that will star Ansari alongside Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen.
Plot details are currently secret, but the film has been greenlit with principal photography beginning next month in Los Angeles. Along with starring in the film and producing it, Ansari will produce alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Young.
Lionsgate will launch overseas sales at the Cannes Film Festival.
Lionsgate Film Group co-chair Joe Drake remarked: “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
At Lionsgate, the film will be overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
Plot details are currently secret, but the film has been greenlit with principal photography beginning next month in Los Angeles. Along with starring in the film and producing it, Ansari will produce alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Young.
Lionsgate will launch overseas sales at the Cannes Film Festival.
Lionsgate Film Group co-chair Joe Drake remarked: “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu – two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
At Lionsgate, the film will be overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
- 4/18/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Aziz Ansari is readying a new feature film, tapping Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves to co-star.
Ansari will write and direct Good Fortune, in which he will star with Rogen and Reeves. Lionsgate is behind the comedy, which will begin filming next month in Los Angeles, with plot details being kept under wraps.
Anthony Katagas (Armageddon Time, Amsterdam), Alan Yang (Loot, Master of None) and Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee for the studio.
Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake said, “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
Reeves, repped by WME,...
Ansari will write and direct Good Fortune, in which he will star with Rogen and Reeves. Lionsgate is behind the comedy, which will begin filming next month in Los Angeles, with plot details being kept under wraps.
Anthony Katagas (Armageddon Time, Amsterdam), Alan Yang (Loot, Master of None) and Ansari will produce. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will oversee for the studio.
Motion Picture Group head Joe Drake said, “We have indeed found good fortune with this film. We love the script and believe strongly in Aziz as both a performer and a director. And when you add in Seth and Keanu — two incredible world-class talents — toplining alongside Aziz, this has the potential to be a very special film for us. We moved quickly to land this project once it was available.”
Reeves, repped by WME,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
I don’t know about you, but I for one have been eagerly waiting for buddy-cop films to come back into the limelight. Having grown up on the likes of Sholay, Main Anari Tu Khiladi and Munna Bhai, I could not have been more psyched to hear that the promising director who delivered a very hilarious Desi Boyz in 2011 is all set to regenerate this genre. Rohit Dhawan’s latest outing, Dishoom, claimed to be riding high on the 90s buddy-cop film nostalgia and promised to be an action-comedy entertainer that is not to be missed. But does it really end up doing all these things?
Yes and no. For starters he delivered the action he promised. In fact it seems at one point that the older Dhawan brother had set out to give another fellow Rohit a run for his money as the movie delivered one interesting car chase after another.
Yes and no. For starters he delivered the action he promised. In fact it seems at one point that the older Dhawan brother had set out to give another fellow Rohit a run for his money as the movie delivered one interesting car chase after another.
- 7/30/2016
- by Prathna Tiwari
- Bollyspice
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