A quick look at everything making news in the world of cinema today!
What’s trending
Saturday Night Live has a holiday gift for everyone. They recreated Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ where Alec Baldwin is Ebenezer Scrooge a.k.a President Donald Trump. Kate McKinnon returns as Hillary Clinton and Kellyanne Conway. Baldwin’s portrayal of Trump on SNL earned him an Emmy earlier in the year, McKinnon also won an Emmy for her performance on SNL.
Merry Christmas from the third ghost to visit President Trump – Hillary Rodham Clinton! #SNL pic.twitter.com/aDWzpqTqQY
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) December 3, 2017
The members of the Hindu Yuva Vahini (HYV) burnt effigies of Sanjay Leela Bhansali yesterday in protest against Padmavati. The organisation was formed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Rallies were held across Amethi and they said protests will continue until the film is banned.
What’s making the news
Following speculations that Nadigar Sangam General Secretary and the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) President Vishal would contest in RK Nagar by-polls set to happen on December 21, the actor has confirmed his participation. Ahead of filing his nomination, he was seen paying his respect to the former chief ministers of Tamil Nadu. The actor has chosen the ‘whistle’ symbol to contest the by-election.
#Vishal pays garland respect to Former TN CM #Jayalalithaa Memorial at #Marina pic.twitter.com/yWdgcPqQ5b
— FridayCinemaa (@FridayCinemaa) December 4, 2017
. @VishalKOfficial pays his respects to Former TN CMs #Kamarajar and #MGR Statues as he heads to file his nomination papers in the #RKNagar by-election.. pic.twitter.com/L67i0stJtT
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 4, 2017
. @VishalKOfficial pays his respects to Nadigar Thilagam #SivajiGanesan – On his way to #RKNagar pic.twitter.com/ca6dfXp6Ri
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 4, 2017
Offbeat
Avakkai Films, a Bengaluru-based production house, has come up with a rendition of the National Anthem that has sportspersons, artistes and various other professionals. Watch the video:
