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Star Movies’ big one this March is ‘Minority Report’
MUMBAI: While the issue about it being number one is often challenged by competitors, Star Movies is definitely on a roll this year. With the Oscar ceremony already done with, the channel is ready with the big announcement of this month.
The channel will premiere the Tom Cruise starrer Minority Report on 5 March at 9:00 pm. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie also stars Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton.
The science-fiction thriller is based on a short story by renowned writer Philip K Dick. It is a futuristic story set in the year 2054, in Washington, DC about the murder that has been eliminated thanks to Precrime. Precime is a program that uses the visions of three psychics, called Precogs (an abbreviation for precognitive thinkers), to arrest and imprison would-be murderers before they have a chance to kill.
Tom Cruise plays John Anderton, a Precrime enforcer who believes in the system for his own personal reasons–years ago, his young son was abducted, and he has dealt with the loss by becoming a high-strung Precrime officer. The director of Precrime (Max von Sydow) is eager to take the program national, and feels threatened by an ambitious federal agent (Colin Farrell) who is bent on finding a flaw in the system. When Anderton finds himself accused of the future murder of a man he’s never met, his faith in Precrime is instantly shaken. He goes on the run, and is trailed by the relentless Precrime police. The actor who has movies like Mission Impossible, A Few Good Men and Top Gun, to his credit, delivers a yet another powerful performance.
Just like Spielberg’s phenomenal blockbusters like Jurassic Park, E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, A.I. Aritficial Intelligence, Men In Black and Schindler’s List, the movie expertly mixes thrilling chase and suspense sequences (the best of which involves Anderton being pursued by eye-scanning mechanical spiders) and stunning special effects with a challenging look at society’s willingness to sacrifice privacy and the notion of free will for convenience and security. The movie is often touted as a thought-provoking and exciting film that ranks among Spielberg’s best.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
