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Priyadarshan praised directors Aditya Dhar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga for trusting their instincts, noting that neither learned from formal schooling. Dhurandhar 2 has become the fastest Indian film to cross the $120 million (₹1,000 crore) mark, pulling in roughly $129 million (₹1,067 crore) worldwide in just seven days and still netting about $4.8 million (₹40 crore) on weekdays. The veteran filmmaker highlighted the directors' conviction as the key to defying conventional hit‑film theories, while industry heavyweights like Rajinikanth lauded the success. The film’s digital buzz also amplified ticket sales across regional markets.
Actor‑director Deepak Tijori publicly criticised the Central Board of Film Certification for half‑muting abusive language in the adult‑rated film *Dhurandhar 2* while leaving other profanity untouched. He also highlighted the inconsistency that the same movie appears fully unmuted on OTT platforms...
Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge opened to a massive box‑office haul, exceeding ₹200 crore (about $24 million) in its first weekend and reigniting theater attendance. The film’s graphic violence and storyline, rooted in recent India‑Pakistan tensions, have split audiences between praise for bold storytelling...
Akshay Kumar recalled veteran actor Asrani’s warning never to self‑finance a film, citing Asrani’s personal loss after producing his own movie. The duo of Kumar and director Priyadarshan also commented on Rajpal Yadav’s recent cheque‑bounce case, which landed the comic actor...
Netflix announced that the Tom Hardy‑led sports drama *Warrior* will leave its catalog on Tuesday, April 14, 2024. The 2011 film, praised for its 84% Rotten Tomatoes score and a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for Nick Nolte, has been re‑added...
Three major studios are bidding on "The Comebacker," a baseball‑themed drama that reunites Tom Hanks with director Marielle Heller. The film, based on a Dave Eggers short story and scripted by Heller, follows a major‑league pitcher whose life changes after...
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Forty years after its 1986 debut, *Top Gun* remains a cultural touchstone, having grossed $176 million then and spawning the $1.5 billion *Top Gun: Maverick* sequel. The original ensemble—Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, and others—has pursued varied paths, from Oscar‑nominated performances and TV stints to directing,...
Ryan Gosling will headline the next film from Oscar‑winning directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as the Daniels. The Universal Pictures project begins shooting in Los Angeles this summer and is slated for a November 19, 2027 theatrical release. The announcement follows...
African Film Fest Australia expands to Melbourne, showcasing three standout films that illustrate the continent’s cinematic diversity. "The Fisherman" blends magic‑realist comedy with commentary on urbanisation, while Kenya’s "Nawi" offers a socially realistic portrait of a girl fighting forced marriage....
Vinegar Syndrome’s Forgotten Gialli: Volume 9 arrives with a restored edition of Pierfrancesco Campanella’s 1993 giallo “The Final Scoop.” The film, a 1990s take on the erotic‑thriller template, directly riffs on William Friedkin’s 1980 cult classic “Cruising.” By pairing graphic sex, violence, and...
John Carney’s latest dramedy *Power Ballad* stars Paul Rudd as Rick, an aging Irish wedding‑band singer who discovers his unfinished song has become a hit under a former boy‑band star’s name. The film juxtaposes nostalgic 1990s rock vibes with modern...
Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann previewed his decade‑long, 10‑part docuseries "They Called Us Outlaws" at SXSW with a sold‑out, 90‑minute Austin‑centric episode. The standalone prologue dives into the city’s outlaw‑country roots and features interviews with 64 artists, from Waylon Jennings‑era legends to...
Les Machinchouettes has launched the operatic short film “Hitzli Putzli” on YouTube, a project composed and directed by Polish creator Krzysztof Żelichowski. The EU‑sponsored co‑production, featuring Polish and Italian talent, premiered in mid‑March 2026 and follows two young people who meet on...
The trailer for "American YoungBoy," a documentary directed by Nico Ballesteros, debuted on March 26, 2026, previewing a deep‑dive into rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s sold‑out Make America Slime Again (MASA) tour. The film, slated for a nationwide Regal Cinemas release on...
“Magic Hour” is Katie Aselton’s fourth feature film, starring her opposite Daveed Diggs as a married couple on a mysterious desert trip. The drama‑romance blends Aselton’s genre‑bending style with an honest look at marital challenges. The film debuted at SXSW and...
Baobab Studios announced it has secured exclusive film and television rights to three of Roblox’s most‑visited titles—Natural Disaster Survival, Barry’s Prison Run, and Deepwoken. The trio accounts for nearly 10 billion visits, demonstrating sustained, multi‑generational engagement. Baobab will develop animated feature...
Three‑time Emmy winner Judd Apatow is joining Utopia Originals to produce a documentary titled “The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E,” chronicling Mark Oliver Everett, the founder of indie‑rock band Eels. Directed by music‑video veteran...
Stan rolled out the red carpet in Perth for its original feature *Whale Shark Jack*, previewing the film at Luna Leederville before its national debut on April 2. The event gathered the cast, directors Miranda and Khrob Edmonds, screenwriter Kathryn...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the Oscars will move to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029, under a ten‑year partnership with entertainment promoter AEG. AEG will upgrade the venue’s...
Ryan Gosling is set to star in an untitled film directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) under Universal Pictures. Production is slated to begin in Los Angeles summer 2026, with a theatrical release planned for November 19,...
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Zendaya is set to dominate 2026 with four high‑profile releases—a black‑comedy film, the third season of HBO’s *Euphoria*, a double‑feature blockbuster (*The Odyssey* and *Spider‑Man: Brand New Day*), and *Dune: Part Three* slated for December. After this packed schedule she...
Forbidden Fruits, a horror‑comedy starring Lili Reinhart, opens in U.S. theaters on March 27, 2026. The film, produced by IFC Films and Shudder, will not appear on Netflix or Amazon Prime for free streaming. It is slated to become available for digital purchase or...
Sony Pictures announced it will wind down its visual‑effects and virtual‑production subsidiary Pixomondo, moving remaining projects and talent to its Vancouver‑based Sony Pictures Imageworks. The closure affects Pixomondo’s studios in the U.S., Canada, Europe and its LED‑volume division PXO Clara,...
Pompei: Below the Clouds is a documentary that paints a vivid portrait of Naples, juxtaposing the city’s ancient heritage with its contemporary social and infrastructural challenges. Directed by a rising Italian filmmaker, the film weaves archival footage, personal interviews, and...
Warner Bros. Discovery launched HBO Max in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, 2026, adding an ad‑supported tier that is free for Sky TV subscribers and available via Prime Video Channels. The rollout also introduced the service to...
PBS and ITVS have launched PBS Documentaries, a rebranded YouTube channel that expands the former PBS Voices hub to include full‑length documentary films. The channel inherits more than 316,000 subscribers and 52 million views, and will roll out over 100 new...
Quiver Distribution released the first trailer for Infiltrate, an action‑thriller directed by stuntman‑turned‑filmmaker James Mark, starring Canadian stuntwoman Orphée Ladouceur‑Nguyen as Lily Chen. The film follows an ordinary woman forced to assassinate crime bosses to rescue her kidnapped husband, a...
S4 Capital announced a joint venture with New Element Media to produce the documentary “Chasing the Dream,” which will air on Disney+ and focus on the human stories of the 2026 World Cup. The project is driven by S4’s Monks...
Content creator Alanah Pearce has founded Charred Pictures, an indie production company that partners directly with game developers on film and TV adaptations. The debut slate includes three projects: a pre‑production adaptation of the survival‑horror game Faith: The Unholy Trinity,...
Toho and Gaga released the full trailer for Hirokazu Koreeda’s new sci‑fi drama Sheep in the Box, which follows a grieving couple who replace their deceased son with a state‑of‑the‑art humanoid. The film is set to debut at the Cannes Film...
Los Angeles soundstages remain about one‑third vacant, with average occupancy holding at 62% in the first half of 2025, virtually unchanged from 2024. Despite a modest 5% rise in projects on participating stages, new facilities such as East End Studios’...
Russia’s Chelyabinsk court ordered the Oscar‑winning documentary ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ removed from three streaming platforms, labeling it extremist and terrorist propaganda. The film, which won the 2026 Academy Award and a BAFTA, documents Kremlin‑driven indoctrination in Russian schools following...
One Battle After Another, the Leonardo DiCaprio‑led thriller that swept six Oscars, is now streaming in the UK on HBO Max, Sky Cinema and NOW. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, boasts a 94%...
Rave Culture: A New Era is a Spanish documentary that chronicles the United Kingdom’s 1980s‑1990s rave explosion, featuring testimonies from legends like Fabio, the Hartnoll brothers, Slipmatt and Goldie. It showcases the scene’s logistical tricks to evade police, the shift...
Amazon Prime Video India’s 2026 slate introduces music stars King and Zaeden as acting newcomers. King will headline the rap‑infused drama *Lukkhe*, while Zaeden leads the youthful romance *Dono Mile Iss Tarah*. Both series are tailored for Gen‑Z streaming audiences...
Golden Village announced that its Tiong Bahru multiplex will shut its doors on 29 March 2026, ending a 32‑year run in the historic neighbourhood. The closure stems from the decision not to renew the cinema’s lease, prompting the company to consolidate operations...
The Netflix documentary "BTS: The Return," directed by Bao Nguyen, chronicles the South Korean boy band’s comeback after a four‑year mandatory military hiatus. Spanning 1 hour and 31 minutes, the film offers an intimate look at the group’s creative process...
Story House, a production company founded by James Brown III and Sean Patrick Higgins, moved its planned studio from Wyoming to Missoula, Montana, to capitalize on the state’s MEDIA Act film‑tax credits. The venture aims to build a multi‑soundstage campus...
HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” claimed the No. 1 spot on Whip Media’s U.S. streaming originals chart for the week ending March 22. The series, starring Noah Wyle, follows a 15‑hour ER shift with each episode covering one hour, and its...
Nina Lee, an award‑winning Black filmmaker, urged fans to watch the new rom‑com “You, Me & Tuscany,” because studios are waiting to see its box‑office performance before buying her already‑shot Black‑led rom‑com and a romance script. The film, starring Halle...
A new teaser for the upcoming Harry Potter television series has been released, showcasing a fresh cast that diverges from the original film lineup. Early reactions on fan forums highlight surprise and skepticism toward the unfamiliar actors. Industry observers note...
Netflix's new action‑thriller "Apex" starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana will debut on the platform on April 24. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and filmed in New South Wales' Blue Mountains, the movie promises high‑stakes survival drama set against...
Streaming platforms are adding “A Little Prayer,” a 2025 drama starring David Strathairn, to their catalog. Directed by Phil Morrison and scripted by Angus MacLachlan, the film explores a quietly messy family dynamic with Strathairn delivering a nuanced performance. The article...
The British Film Institute announced a two‑month “Brazil on Film” season at BFI Southbank, running 1 May‑30 June 2025‑26. The programme showcases more than 40 titles, from the restored 1931 silent classic *Limite* to recent works by emerging directors, and includes a...
Stephen Colbert co‑created the off‑beat Comedy Central series *Strangers with Candy*, which aired from 1999 to 2000 and earned a devoted cult following. In 2006 the original quartet—Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello and Mitch Rouse—expanded the concept into a feature‑length...
Imran Perretta’s debut feature *Ish* will open in UK and Irish cinemas on 31 July 2026 via BFI Distribution. The black‑and‑white coming‑of‑age drama, set in Luton’s South Asian and Middle Eastern community, previously won the Venice Critics’ Week Audience Award and competed...
James Norton's drama Nowhere Special, set in Northern Ireland, follows a terminally ill single father who seeks an adoptive family for his young son. Written, produced and directed by Uberto Pasolini, the film debuted in UK cinemas in 2021 and...
Universal Pictures announced a theatrical adaptation of the classic TV series “Murder, She Wrote,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessica Fletcher, slated for release on December 22, 2027. The film will be directed by Jason Moore with a screenplay by...
Netflix announced a sequel, City Hunter 2, slated for a 2027 global launch, bringing back Ryohei Suzuki as the titular Ryo Saeba. The original 2024 live‑action adaptation topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 non‑English films and entered the top 10 in 32 countries, sparking...
Amazon MGM’s sci‑fi dramedy Project Hail Mary crossed the $100 million domestic mark in its sixth day and is projected to earn $45 million in its second weekend, a hold comparable to the 2024 March hit Dune: Part Two. The film will...
