The IIFA Awards - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Curry · 03-04-2010, 02:49 AM

I should have done this in December, but the IIFA Awards 2011 belongs to CANADA! The very first time being in North America, they choose Toronto. That's only in the next province for me, so i'll DEFINETLY find time to go. It's from June 16-19, but i have a question.

Does anybody know what happens on these 3 days? I can't find any articles and i thought it was only a 1 day event lol.

keelhaul_isaiah · 03-04-2010, 03:53 PM

Not really a blu-ray topic.... but anyway.

Its kinda like a long weekend event type thing. The awards are usually on the final night. The other two days usually have premieres, launches, etc. There's also a celeb cricket match...

Never been, its just what I've read

Blu-Curry · 03-04-2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keelhaul_isaiah

Not really a blu-ray topic.... but anyway.

Its kinda like a long weekend event type thing. The awards are usually on the final night. The other two days usually have premieres, launches, etc. There's also a celeb cricket match...

Never been, its just what I've read

Ah thanks a lot for that, i really appreciate it!

I could have put this in the Off Topic section, but barely anybody from the Region C - India section would see it; i wanted the perfect place for you guys to see this. Besides, the IIFA Awards is the celebration of Indian Cinema.

mrbrat_Boy · 03-05-2010, 08:48 AM

Hi

The IIFA awards were held twice in South Africa, the first time in Sun City and the Next time in Johannesburg. I attended the one in Sun City, and it was spectacular. The three night weekend started like this:
1st night – they held a sports soccer match between the stars for charity
2nd night – Lagaan Premiered with a stellar star studded event. I personally met Aamir Khan and it was an experience I’ll never forget.
3rd Night – IIFA awards ceremony.
In between that, you just cant help but get pulled in all the excitement.

Blu-Curry · 03-06-2010, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbrat_Boy

Hi

The IIFA awards were held twice in South Africa, the first time in Sun City and the Next time in Johannesburg. I attended the one in Sun City, and it was spectacular. The three night weekend started like this:
1st night – they held a sports soccer match between the stars for charity
2nd night – Lagaan Premiered with a stellar star studded event. I personally met Aamir Khan and it was an experience I’ll never forget.
3rd Night – IIFA awards ceremony.
In between that, you just cant help but get pulled in all the excitement.

Oh wow, that's really awesome! Now that i know what goes on the first 2 days, i can figure out how long i should stay in Toronto for since i'm not too sure how my accommodation with friends will work out.

By the way, my family is from South Africa, i love Durban! I'll be going again at the end of June for the FIFA World Cup.

Shiaedoeu · 03-06-2010, 02:28 PM

I'm so glad you made this topic! I was so happy when they made this announcement.

I guess I'll be seeing you there!

I actually have NO IDEA what goes on during the 3-4 days. Possibly some exclusive screenings for movies to come in the future, then one night is the official Awards/TV night, and then I guess the others are parties? In any case, I hope the general public can get into some of these events 'cause I definitely want to go. I can already imagine the places they'll choose to host some events if they follow anything the Toronto International Film Festival does.

Blu-Curry · 03-06-2010, 10:05 PM

I know man, this is going to be so amazing! This is basically the world travelling Oscars of Bollywood, and it's coming to Canada!

I can't wait to get tickets; i hope they don't cost TOO much, but this is the perfect opportunity to go.

However, they have gone to South Africa twice in 3 years, so who knows, it could happen again soon.

mrbrat_Boy · 03-08-2010, 08:30 AM

@blu_curry

great that you are going, you will have tons of fun and excitement.
So you'll be in Durban for the FIFA world cup? Great maybe we can meet, i have tickets for a match in Durban as well. The Excitement here in SA is building for the FIFA world cup. Its amazing. Plus we have heard that 25 matches will be broadcast in 3D, which will later be available on blu-ray.

Shiaedoeu · 03-08-2010, 11:32 AM

Wow, I was wondering when something would be aired in TV. Looks like it had to be sports, lol.

I can't wait to get a 3D TV.

Blu-Curry · 03-08-2010, 11:07 PM

Yeah first time ever, Sony will be broadcasting matches in 3D. I can't wait; I wish I got the semi-final match in Durban but instead i have a knockout round on June 28th.

It would be pretty neat if awards shows like the Oscars or IIFA were broadcast in 3D as well. Especially IIFA since you have all those great song and dance stage performances. I must be honest... i hope i run into someone famous... preferably an actress hahaha.

Blu-Curry · 06-05-2010, 06:35 PM

So today is the last day for IIFA 2010. Does anybody have an idea of when i should expect to see IIFA 2011 tickets go up for sale? I definetly need to get them ASAP haha.

Shiaedoeu · 06-05-2010, 07:45 PM

I'd like to know how it works too. Definitely attending one way or the other. I'm happy, Toronto is gonna be the it place next summer.

technofreak · 06-06-2010, 07:13 AM

but this year IIFA is little dampner as many bollywood biggies boycotted due to pressure frm South Indian Films Association. Personally the venue should have been changed as the Gala event during this time since it hurts many tamil civilans in SriLanka. they have suffered alot in the hands of both army and LTTE.

Shiaedoeu · 06-06-2010, 07:23 AM

Honestly, though, I think it would the location. Not trying to be rude or anything, but I'm sure Toronto will be a lot more accommodating. We host quite a few Hollywood festivals and Awards here so I don't see why anyone will boycott it and there being any political or racial bar to them.

But the awards handed out this year were outrageously stupid. Terrible nominations and wins all round.

bludhound · 06-06-2010, 05:48 PM

Everyone knows these award shows are rigged. It's the worst kept secret in
Bollywood.

Blu-Curry · 06-07-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bludhound

Everyone knows these award shows are rigged. It's the worst kept secret in
Bollywood.

lol I still want to say one day in the future that i went to IIFA and experienced the big Bollywood atmosphere. That too, being the very first time it was in North America and my country!

03-04-2010, 02:49 AM	#1
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	The IIFA Awards I should have done this in December, but the IIFA Awards 2011 belongs to CANADA! The very first time being in North America, they choose Toronto. That's only in the next province for me, so i'll DEFINETLY find time to go. It's from June 16-19, but i have a question. Does anybody know what happens on these 3 days? I can't find any articles and i thought it was only a 1 day event lol.

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03-04-2010, 03:53 PM	#2
keelhaul_isaiah Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:London Blu-ray collection:119	Not really a blu-ray topic.... but anyway. Its kinda like a long weekend event type thing. The awards are usually on the final night. The other two days usually have premieres, launches, etc. There's also a celeb cricket match... Never been, its just what I've read

03-05-2010, 08:48 AM	#4
mrbrat_Boy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Johannesburg - South Africa Home Theater Gallery:210 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:1798 DVD collection:162 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Hi The IIFA awards were held twice in South Africa, the first time in Sun City and the Next time in Johannesburg. I attended the one in Sun City, and it was spectacular. The three night weekend started like this: 1st night – they held a sports soccer match between the stars for charity 2nd night – Lagaan Premiered with a stellar star studded event. I personally met Aamir Khan and it was an experience I’ll never forget. 3rd Night – IIFA awards ceremony. In between that, you just cant help but get pulled in all the excitement.

03-06-2010, 02:28 PM	#6
Shiaedoeu Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:5	I'm so glad you made this topic! I was so happy when they made this announcement. I guess I'll be seeing you there! I actually have NO IDEA what goes on during the 3-4 days. Possibly some exclusive screenings for movies to come in the future, then one night is the official Awards/TV night, and then I guess the others are parties? In any case, I hope the general public can get into some of these events 'cause I definitely want to go. I can already imagine the places they'll choose to host some events if they follow anything the Toronto International Film Festival does.

03-06-2010, 10:05 PM	#7
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	I know man, this is going to be so amazing! This is basically the world travelling Oscars of Bollywood, and it's coming to Canada! I can't wait to get tickets; i hope they don't cost TOO much, but this is the perfect opportunity to go. However, they have gone to South Africa twice in 3 years, so who knows, it could happen again soon.

03-08-2010, 08:30 AM	#8
mrbrat_Boy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Johannesburg - South Africa Home Theater Gallery:210 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:1798 DVD collection:162 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 37	@blu_curry great that you are going, you will have tons of fun and excitement. So you'll be in Durban for the FIFA world cup? Great maybe we can meet, i have tickets for a match in Durban as well. The Excitement here in SA is building for the FIFA world cup. Its amazing. Plus we have heard that 25 matches will be broadcast in 3D, which will later be available on blu-ray.

03-08-2010, 11:32 AM	#9
Shiaedoeu Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:5	Wow, I was wondering when something would be aired in TV. Looks like it had to be sports, lol. I can't wait to get a 3D TV.

03-08-2010, 11:07 PM	#10
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	Yeah first time ever, Sony will be broadcasting matches in 3D. I can't wait; I wish I got the semi-final match in Durban but instead i have a knockout round on June 28th. It would be pretty neat if awards shows like the Oscars or IIFA were broadcast in 3D as well. Especially IIFA since you have all those great song and dance stage performances. I must be honest... i hope i run into someone famous... preferably an actress hahaha.

06-05-2010, 06:35 PM	#11
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:409 Digital collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:5	So today is the last day for IIFA 2010. Does anybody have an idea of when i should expect to see IIFA 2011 tickets go up for sale? I definetly need to get them ASAP haha.

06-05-2010, 07:45 PM	#12
Shiaedoeu Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:5	I'd like to know how it works too. Definitely attending one way or the other. I'm happy, Toronto is gonna be the it place next summer.

06-06-2010, 07:13 AM	#13
technofreak Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009	but this year IIFA is little dampner as many bollywood biggies boycotted due to pressure frm South Indian Films Association. Personally the venue should have been changed as the Gala event during this time since it hurts many tamil civilans in SriLanka. they have suffered alot in the hands of both army and LTTE.

06-06-2010, 07:23 AM	#14
Shiaedoeu Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews:5	Honestly, though, I think it would the location. Not trying to be rude or anything, but I'm sure Toronto will be a lot more accommodating. We host quite a few Hollywood festivals and Awards here so I don't see why anyone will boycott it and there being any political or racial bar to them. But the awards handed out this year were outrageously stupid. Terrible nominations and wins all round.

06-06-2010, 05:48 PM	#15
bludhound Member Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:4	Everyone knows these award shows are rigged. It's the worst kept secret in Bollywood.

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