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Anthony Hopkins and Nicole Kidman were originally cast in the film but they had to bow out because of time constraint. The new lead cast of Matt Dillon and Heath Ledger did an equally commendable job in this blockbuster. The Brothers Grimm (March 23 at 9 pm on Star Movies) revolves around two brothers — Will and Jake Grimm — who travel the countryside as snake-oil salesmen, convincing unsuspecting people they have special powers to get rid of demons — for a price. However, the con men are forced to contend with a real magical curse when they enter a forest where young maidens keep disappearing under mysterious circumstances.`A0Here they are faced with the very characters and situations from the stories which they tell. Will they rid the area of evil spirits, imps and gremlins? More importantly, will they be able to come out alive from this unholy forest? In case they can’t, they decide to set their tales down in writing, creating a wealth of oddball and frightening characters. Find out what happens in this offbeat misadventure which won the Golden Lion and turned out to be the sleeper hit of 2005. Toon track
IF you have enjoyed his music in films like Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Kal Ho Na Ho and Bunty Aur Babli then it is time to see the lighter side of Shankar Mahadevan. Cartoon Network has roped in the singer-composer for the title track of The Justirisers, an all-new action series, airing on the network’s hip and happening action block ‘Toonami’ from Monday to Saturday at 6 pm. The Justirisers is the story of three youngsters with very different goals but blessed with great powers and united for a common cause – to fight evil. Excited with his first venture into kids’ space, Mahadevan says, "I am thrilled about the title song and am looking forward to kids’ response. I hope they enjoy the track as much as I have enjoyed singing it." — NF
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