A still from ‘Abir Gulaal’ | Photo Credit: A Richer Lens Entertainment Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) said it will oppose the release of “Abir Gulaal” film featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. In a post on social media platform X, Ameya Khopkar, the president of the MNS’ cinema wing, … Read more
A still from ‘Bad Girl’. | Photo Credit: Sony Music South/YouTube The 23rd edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) has unveiled the 2025 lineup. The festival will open with Varsha Bharath’s directorial debut Bad Girl. The IFFLA will be held from May 6 to May 10, 2025. Lawrence Valin’s debut movie … Read more
This photo taken on March 24, 2025 shows Japanese animation director Goro Miyazaki, son of Hayao Miyazaki, speaking during an interview with AFP at Studio Ghibli in Tokyo. | Photo Credit: AFP Artificial intelligence risks taking Japanese anime artists’ jobs but nothing can replicate Hayao Miyazaki, the creative lifeblood of the studio behind classics such … Read more
A still from ‘Bachelor’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Actor Divyabharathi has issued a clarification regarding the rumours surrounding her relationship with fellow actor and music director GV Prakash Kumar. The Maharaja actor took to Instagram to share a story in which she mentioned that she has no connection to Prakash’s family issues. This comes after … Read more
Basil Joseph in ‘Maranamass’. | Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube The makers of Maranamasshave released the film’s trailer. The Malayalam film, directed by Sivaprasad, stars Basil Joseph in the lead role. The movie, set to release on April 10, 2025, promises a blend of fun and chaos. The trailer begins with the mention of a … Read more
Actors Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna during the trailer launch of the upcoming film ‘Sikandar’, in Mumbai, March 23, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) condemned the unauthorised online release of the high-definition (HD) print of Salman Khan’s Sikandar. It argued that piracy has caused a ‘significant financial harm’ … Read more
Apoorva Mukhija | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @the.rebel.kid Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija has wiped her Instagram clean, deleting all posts and unfollowing everyone, days after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s return to social media following the India’s Got Latent controversy. Her account, which boasts over three million followers, now displays zero posts and follows no one, although … Read more
A still from ‘Gangers’ | Photo Credit: @SaregamaTamil/YouTube We had previously announced that veteran comedian Vadivelu and director-actor Sundar are teaming up once again after 14 years for a new film titled Gangers. The makers of the film have now released the film’s trailer. The trailer introduces us to the duo who play PT teachers … Read more
Malayalam film actor Mohanlal with actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran during a press meet for their film ‘L2: Empuraan’, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: PTI The most prevalent term in Kerala this week is probably ‘voluntary cuts’. Used in reference to the several cuts that the makers of the film, L2: Empuraan, were forced … Read more
Beloved Apple TV+ shows like ‘Severance’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ can now be streamed directly via the Prime Video app Streaming service Prime Video has integrated Apple TV+ as an add-on subscription at INR 99 per month starting April 2, the streamer has announced. Beloved Apple TV+ shows like Severance and Ted Lasso can now be … Read more
A still from ‘Now You See Me’ | Photo Credit: Lionsgate The much-awaited third installment of Now You See Me is titled Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, Lionsgate‘s Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson announced on Tuesday at CinemaCon. Further, he also announced that a fourth installment is already in development with director … Read more
FILE PHOTO: The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT led to a record surge in users last week, straining its servers [File] | Photo Credit: AP The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT’s image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI’s chatbot last week, straining its servers and … Read more
Actor Keanu Reeves poses for media during a photo-call to promote the movie ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ in Berlin, May, Monday, 6, 2019. | Photo Credit: JOERG CARSTENSEN And you thought the Bogeyman was dead for good? After months of speculations, Lionsgate on Tuesday officially announced that John Wick 5 is in motion … Read more
Nicole Kidman in ‘Holland’ When Holland opens with shots of windmills and tulips and all the cutesy tourist traps including wooden shoes and Dutch dancing, you might be forgiven for thinking this is a Stepford Wives set up. The fact that Nicole Kidman, who starred in the 2004 adaptation of the Ira Levin novel, is … Read more
Brad Pitt stars as Cliff Booth in a still from ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ | Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Hollywood is buzzing with news that Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is getting an unexpected sequel — without Quentin Tarantino at the helm. Instead, David Fincher will direct, with Brad Pitt reprising his … Read more
Sally Hawkins in a still from ‘Bring Her Back’ | Photo Credit: A24 A24 has unveiled the first full trailer for Bring Her Back, the highly anticipated horror feature from Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou. Touted as a “spiritual successor” to their breakout hit, the film stars two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins … Read more
Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar attends the IIFA Weekend Press Conference at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre on March 8, 2025 in Jaipur, India. | Photo Credit: Aalok Soni Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and ace producer Karan Johar, who are currently teaming up for Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, are reportedly joining hands … Read more
Val Kilmer in stills from ‘Top Gun’, ‘The Doors’, ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ | Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., TriStar Pictures Hollywood star Val Kilmer, known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has died at 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the news to The New York … Read more
Vasundhara Kashyap interview | Video Credit: The Hindu “Writing is almost as difficult as being on a diet,” laughs Vasundhara. Familiar with fans of Tamil cinema, thanks to her performances in films like ThenmerkuParuvakaatru,Thalaikoothal and Kanguva, among others, Vasundhara recently forayed into writing. She has debuted as an author with The Accused (Westland), a mystery … Read more
A poster for ‘Shin chan: Our Dinosaur Diary’ There’s great news for the fans of Shin Chan. The beloved franchise’s latest film Shin Chan: Our Dinosaur Diary is all set to be released in India. The movie will hit the theatres on May 9, 2025. Directed by Shinobu Sasaki, Our Dinosaur Diary transports audiences to … Read more
A still from ‘Blue Box’ | Photo Credit: Netflix By some curious alchemy of gentle emotions and effortless storytelling, Blue Box has become the kind of anime that makes you nostalgic for a high school experience you probably never had. It’s a sports anime without the overwhelming bravado, a romance anime without the melodramatic excess. … Read more
A still from ‘L2: Empuraan’ The makers of Mohanlal-starrer ‘L2: Empuraan’ have made 24 “voluntary cuts” to the film, totalling 2.08 minutes, following sustained right-wing backlash after its release last Thursday (March 27, 2025). The re-edited version of the film, certified by the regional officer of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), is likely … Read more
Actor Dharmendra. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Dharmendra, who recently underwent eye surgery, was spotted by the paparazzi while exiting a hospital in Mumbai with a bandaged right eye. The former Lok Sabha member, in his interaction with the media, assured them of his health and demonstrated that he was in good spirits. While … Read more
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun speaks at a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 31, 2025. | Photo Credit: Lee Jin-man South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun, who is at the centre of a major controversy about his alleged relationship with late actor Kim Sae-ron, on Monday denied claims that he dated her when … Read more
A still from ‘Abir Gulaal’ | Photo Credit: A Richer Lens Entertainment Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor are set to light up the big screen with their upcoming romantic comedy, Abir Gulaal, which is slated for release on May 9. The film’s teaser, released today, offers a glimpse into its London-set storyline, which follows the … Read more
Basel Adra, from left, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and Yuval Abraham accept the award for best documentary feature film for “No Other Land” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. | Photo Credit: AP Oscar-winning filmmakers of No Other Land, Hamdan Ballal, Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, and … Read more
A new poster for ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ Rajkumar Santoshi’s beloved comedy, Andaz Apna Apna, starring Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, will re-release in theatres on April 25, 2025, the makers have announced. The cult comedy-of-errors has been restored and remastered in 4K with Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Multiplex chain Cinepolis is re-releasing the film in … Read more
Sydney Sweeney attends Armani beauty ‘In the Spotlight’ party during the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival on February 15, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. | Photo Credit: ANDREAS RENTZ We had previously announced that Bandai Namco Filmworks and Legendary are partnering to co-finance the first-ever live-action Gundam film. Now, the latest is that Hollywood star Sydney … Read more
Matt Smith, from left, Fabien Frankel, Emma D’Arcy, Tom Glynn-Carney, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint and Ewan Mitchell. File. | Photo Credit: AP Filming for the third season of the HBO show House of the Dragon has begun in the United Kingdom. The new season will feature actors Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler as Ser Roderick … Read more
Mohanlal in a still from ‘L2: Empuraan’ Antony Perumbavoor, producer of the movie L2: Empuraan, on Tuesday (April 1, 2025) rejected reports that actor Mohanlal lacked knowledge about the content in the film that had invited a massive online backlash from right-wing supporters. “All of us behind the movie, including Mohanlal knew about the story … Read more