Indian actor Madhavan to join Hollywood bandwagon

Updated 29 July 2013
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Indian actor Madhavan to join Hollywood bandwagon

MUMBAI: Bollywood actor R. Madhavan will be seen in Hollywood producer Simon West’s horror remake of 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead.”
The 3D reboot, directed by Zebediah De Soto, is a reimagining of George A. Romero’s hit black-and-white movie. It revolves around a group of survivors fighting to stay alive when a mysterious plague unleashes the undead on New York City.
The 3D reboot, directed by Zebediah De Soto, will be a remake of George A Romero’s hit black-and-white movie.
Madhavan, 43, will join actors like Danielle Harris, Tom Sizemore, Tony Todd, Alona Tal, Sarah Habel and Bill Moseley.
“It’s a great introduction to American Cinema, working with Simon West and his team. He’s made and continues to make some of the most exciting and thrilling films out of Hollywood. I am honored to be working alongside him. I am also thrilled to be in this 3D re-imagining of the cult-classic ‘Night of The Living Dead’,” Madhavan said a statement.
The film will be produced by Simon West Productions and The Graphic Film Company in association with 2020 Entertainment and Indus Media and Entertainment.
“This movie represents a whole new way of visualizing the classic zombie genre. It has a fresh and exciting style that sets it apart from all other horror films seen up until now,” said West, who has produced action hits “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” “Con Air” and “Black Hawk Down.”


Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15

Updated 24 February 2026
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Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15

  • Rescue workers found the caramel-colored dog among the twisted wreckage of the Mi-17 helicopter
  • Local media reported that the dog appeared OK, but as a precaution was taken to a veterinary clinic

LIMA: The only survivor of a military helicopter crash in southern Peru that killed 15 people was a small dog belonging to a colonel who was among the passengers, an air force source told AFP Tuesday.
Rescue workers found the caramel-colored dog among the twisted wreckage of the Mi-17 helicopter that crashed Sunday. It was lying next to the body of its owner, Col. Javier Nole, 50, who was on board with his wife and two daughters.
“It’s Col. Nole’s pet; it’s the only survivor,” the source, who requested anonymity, told AFP.
Local media reported that the dog appeared OK, but as a precaution was taken to a veterinary clinic.
Seven children were among the 15 fatalities when the Russian-made aircraft crashed in the Arequipa region. The helicopter had been recently deployed in rescue operations for victims of floods there.
It had taken off from the city of Pisco, in the Ica region. Rescuers located the wreckage on Monday just over 300 kilometers (186 miles) away near Chala Viejo, a town close to the Pacific coast in Arequipa.
The air force has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.