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Filmart 2008 kicks off in Hong Kong; draws 480 exhibitors
MUMBAI: The 12th edition of Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (Filmart 2008), which kicked off today (17 March) at the Hong Kong Convention Centre, saw the participation of over 480 exhibitors from 30 countries.
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Filmart is Asia‘s major entertainment industry fair showcasing the latest in film and TV productions, post-production services, locations and digital entertainment applications. It promotes Hong Kong as one of the leading players in film and TV production and distribution.
The seminars to be held in the fair include Asian co-productions, film merchandising in this new era of electronic gadgets and digital distribution.
With the theme “Get into the Scene,” this year‘s Filmart has several features. They include:
Locations world – Tax breaks and government support in Asia and the Chinese Mainland, and spotlighting shooting locales.
TV world – Targeted at showcasing new opportunities available in the global TV business.
Animation and digital entertainment world – Showcasing convergence of film, music, TV and new media.
Equipment and post-production services pavilion – Spotlighting one-stop sources for post-production partners and showcasing the latest trends in film equipment.
There is also the Asia Film Awards (AFA), which takes place today. The awards ceremony will celebrate the best of Asian cinema, organised by the Hong Kong International Film Festivals (HKIFF) Society, and sponsored by HKTDC and the Film Development Fund.
Nominees in the best actor category include Hong Kong‘s entertainment ambassador Tony Leung for his role in Ang Lee‘s film Lust, Caution.
There will also be The Hong Kong Film Awards Presentation Ceremony (HKFA). These are awarded for excellence in Hong filmmaking and will be held on 13 April at the Hk Cultural Centre.
The 32nd edition of HKIFF kicked off today and will continue till 6 April. It includes screening of almost 300 motion pictures from 50 countries.
On 8 April, there will be a digital entertainment leadership forum, organised by the Hong Kong Cyberport Management, highlighting the themes “immersive media” and “creative digital content.”
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Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
