Celebrity influence in the middle of the stage
Idris Elba, Maya Jama And little sims They have signed on as producers to bring Bush Theatre's production of “Shifters” to London's West End. The trio join Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Chuchu Nwagu Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions to present Benedict LumbyA romantic novel for the Duke of York Theatre in London from the Bush Theatre in West London.
Written by Lumby (winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Award for Lava) and directed by the Evening Standard Theatre Award winner Lynette Linton (“Blues for an Alabama Sky,” “August in England”), the play will run for a limited nine-week run, from August 12 to October 12.
Shifters stars Heather Agyapong (“Schoolgirls; or, The Mean African Girls Play”) and Tosin Cole (“Supacell,” “Doctor Who”), who reprise their roles from the original Bush Theatre production.
The story follows Dre and Dees, two talented young black men whose lives intersect after years of taking different paths. As they discover new secrets and old scars, they wonder if fate has brought them together again.
The production team also announced the launch of Shifting The Narrative Bookshop, a pop-up initiative showcasing Black British plays, literature and poetry. The bookstore will run from August 12-20 in the theatre’s outdoor foyer, featuring titles that focus on Black joy, love and celebration.
persuasive court selection
Meanwhile, London's Royal Court Theatre has announced the play's cast. Ollie Forsyth“Brace Brace” directed by Daniel RaggettThe production will include: Phil Dunster (“Ted Lasso”), Craig Els (“Just for one day”) and Anjana Vasan (“We are the lady parts”).
“Brace Brace” examines the aftermath of a plane hijacking, focusing on survivors Ray and Sylvia as they grapple with the impact of the event on their relationship. A post-show lecture with Forsyth is scheduled for October 15. The playwright was awarded this year’s Jerwood New Playwrights Award and the inaugural Davidson Play GC Fellowship.
The show is presented in association with Mark Gordon Pictures. The play is scheduled to run on the upper level of the Jerwood Theatre from October 3 to November 2.
A blockbuster film from Bengaluru.
Production has started for YashThe latest action drama from the Bengaluru, India-based production of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. Directed by Jeethu Mohandas“Toxic” is a co-production between KVN productions And oh my Creations of the Savage MindThe actor and producer were on set with the producer. Venkat K. Narayana From KVN Productions, they participate in a traditional prayer ceremony to mark the start of the project.
Mohandas's directorial debut, “Liar's Dice”, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, while her second film, “Moothon” (“The Elder One”), premiered at Toronto. Yash rose to fame with the “KGF” film series, with “KGF: Chapter 2” becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
As revealed by diverseYash's Monster Mind Creations has teamed up with producer Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios to produce a film adaptation of the Indian epic 'Ramayana' for a global audience. The film will be directed by Nitesh Tiwari, whose 'Dangal' became the highest grossing Indian film of all time.
Mongols making moves
Media group Creative Land Asia The industry veteran has taken advantage of Boran Malani As the new CEO of the group, Malani brings over 30 years of experience in global markets, having built and expanded two major agency networks. Founder and Chairman C Sajan Raj Kurup has cited Malani’s expertise as key to expanding the group’s business network. Malani will oversee operations across Creativeland’s India and London offices and its Hollywood affiliates.
The new group CEO aims to expand Creativeland’s entertainment ecosystem, which includes publishing, feature films, talent management and AI-powered marketing technology solutions. Malani stressed the opportunity to build a network specific to India, with a focus on unique brand-consumer connections.
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Based in Mumbai Global Media Locomotive (Netflix's Rana Naidu has been hired) Vikas Sharma As President, Film Projects. Sharma, who previously worked at Bandra West Pictures (“Airlift,” “Chef”), will oversee development, acquisitions and business operations for the company’s new film division. The UCLA graduate brings more than a decade of industry experience to the role.
Sunder AaronCo-founder and Managing Partner Arun Sharma praised Sharma’s vision for storytelling and understanding of the market. Sharma expressed his enthusiasm for crafting globally engaging content, with a focus on the horror and thriller genres. He aims to establish Locomotive as a niche studio, citing recent Indian films that have gained international attention. Sharma will report directly to Arun and will be based in Mumbai. The appointment is effective immediately.
