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Austin Butler, the rising star in Hollywood, has been at the center of speculation regarding his potential role in the much-anticipated sequel, Heat 2. Known for his versatile acting skills and compelling on-screen presence, Butler has been a favorite topic among fans and media alike. Recently, Butler addressed these rumors, offering insights into his upcoming projects.

Mad Max franchise's fifth film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is yet another post-apocalypse-based content designed by the creators George Miller and Byron Kennedy and will see a release in May this year. The first film in the Mad Max franchise began back in the year 1979 and saw three further films that include The Road Warrior, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, and Mad Max: Fury Road. Interestingly, Mad Max: Fury Road, also grabbed an Oscar after its blockbuster release, loved by fans of the franchise.

release date is almost here and new episodes will soon premier. Viewers in the US can watch «Doctor Who» Season 14 on Disney+. First two episodes of «Doctor Who» Season 14 will be released on Disney+ on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm (ET). «Doctor Who» Season 14 will become the first season of the show to have an international release along with its debut in the US.

Sony Pictures Entertainment and private equity giant Apollo Global Management have formally expressed interest in acquiring Paramount for roughly $26 billion, according to two people familiar with the matter, a move that adds drama to an already chaotic deal-making process. The non-binding expression of interest, sent in a letter this week, comes as Paramount approaches an agreed-upon Friday deadline for the expiration of an exclusive negotiating period with Skydance, a Hollywood studio run by tech scion David Ellison. Paramount has been in talks with Skydance for months, discussing a complicated transaction that would involve a merger and an investment from private equity firm Redbird Capital Partners. The new, joint expression of interest would make Sony a significant majority and controlling shareholder and Apollo a minority shareholder. The proposed all-cash acquisition may appeal to Paramount shareholders who have come out against the Skydance deal over concerns it benefits the company's controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, at the expense of others.

Chris Hemsworth is fighting back rumors that he has left his career in Hollywood ever since he was made aware of his susceptibility to Alzheimer. 'Extraction' actor had taken a break from films after it was revealed that he was predisposed to Alzheimer and this led to rumors that he had left Hollywood for good. The actor in an interview with Vanity Fair expressed his disappointment with the narrative especially when he was dealing with such a major setback.

Los Angeles, Hollywood star Anne Hathaway says the third installment of «The Princess Diaries» is on. Hathaway, 41, who recently starred opposite Nicholas Galitzine in «The idea of You», said in an interview with the V magazine that despite being unable to share the updates, the project is «in a good place». «We're in a good place,» she said. «That's all I can say. There's nothing to announce yet. But we're in a good place.» The actress portrayed the role of princess Mia Thermopolis in the previous two films.

JioCinema is set to disrupt India's subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market with one of the industry's lowest pricing plans for premium content. Beginning April 25, JioCinema Premium will offer Indian and Hollywood entertainment content at an introductory tariff of ₹29/month for a single device and ₹89/month for up to four devices, the company said. This comes close on heels of success of its free strategy in the advertising VOD space. Live sports and catch-up broadcast content will continue to be available for free, the company said, adding that JioCinema, like other broadcast-owned OTT (over-the-top) platforms, will use a hybrid monetisation strategy. The new pricing is a significant drop from its ₹999/year and ₹99/month plans, which offered only Hollywood content. Unlike the existing plans, the new plans will be ad-free, the company said.

Galactic Group to launch AAA Web3 game publisher in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the backing of world-class talent from Hollywood and the gaming industry.

Hollywood Con Queen, which delves into the notorious scam that targeted several high-profile figures in Hollywood. The series, produced by Chris Smith of Tiger King and Fyre fame, will premiere on May 8. Storyline

NEW DELHI : For a long time, Hollywood ruled India's IMAX and 3D screens, offering immersive viewing of movies rich in action and special effects. Now, local fare is gracing these premium formats, bringing differentiation for the movie-makers and new experiences for the movie lover. Local titles like Animal, Maidaanand Bade Miyan Chote Miyan have released in IMAX screens over the past few weeks, also benefiting the owners of these formats who only have a limited number of Hollywood films to screen every year.

Kali Reis, known for her role in True Detective and her boxing prowess, is set to star in Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy alongside Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, and Annabelle Wallis. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the film is slated for an August 15, 2025 release, a Deadline report said.

NEW DELHI : With Ajay Devgn’s latest horror film Shaitaan having crossed the ₹130 crore mark in domestic box office collections alone, theatre owners say there is much untapped potential in horror as a genre for Indian films. And with Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 to arrive this Diwali, things could be looking up for the Hindi horror genre. For that matter, Hindi horror movies have been doing rather well in recent times, even though there have not been many releases in the past two years.

Sean Diddy Combs with Justin Bieber is doing the rounds on social media amid Diddy's trafficking investigation that has taken some of the wildest turns. In the video Diddy is heard saying that he will be spending 15 hours with then-15 year old Bieber but didn't 'disclose' what they were up to. Popular rapper Diddy hails as an American rapper, producer and actor, having close ties with renowned actors, directors and producers in Hollywood. He has also partied earlier with Prince Harry, according to recent reports, a fact which has come under the scanner following assault and trafficking allegations against Diddy. According to a HT report, the rapper used names of influential personalities like Prince Harry for legitimacy.

Joe Biden is poised to contest the 2024 Presidental Election and faces criticism for backing Israel's wat at Gaza, a group of protesters disrupted Jill Biden's speech during the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Los Angeles Dinner, reports 'Variety'. As soon as the first lady took the stage, a group of people who had made their way into the dinner began to chant «cease-fire now.» One of the protestors held up what looked like a blanket or shawl with writing on it. Earlier in the night, protestors blocked the way leading to the hotel's entrance on Avenue of the Stars.

David Leitch’s 'The Fall Guy' promises non-stop action with Ryan Gosling in the lead role. The movie, set to release on May 3, has dropped another trailer showcasing breathtaking stunts that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Plot

Ryan Gosling has once again left fans speculating about his plans. Recent reports suggest that the acclaimed actor may be considering taking a hiatus from Hollywood to focus on his family. A Shift in Priorities

Oscars not only encompassed red-carpet fashion but also tantalizing food offerings at star-studded after-parties. Canadian actor Simu Liu, renowned for his role in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' took to social media to dish out his honest take on the culinary delights served at these exclusive events.

Labor strife remains an issue in Hollywood after two major strikes were resolved, and the Academy Awards didn’t sidestep that

Oscars 2024 LIVE Updates: The 96th annual Academy Awards are scheduled to take place on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel returns as host for the fourth time, joined onstage by an all-star list of presenters.

Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held Sunday, March 10, starting an hour earlier than usual — at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC, and can also be streamed on abc.com and the ABC app by authenticating your provider. It can also be streamed with a subscription to services such as Hulu Live TV and YouTubeTV. See oscars.org/how-to-watch for more information. Happy Oscar-ing! What to Expect at the Oscars Prepare for cinema’s most anticipated and star-studded event of the year as the 96th Academy Awards approaches for an unforgettable night this Sunday.

“Just terror on legs." That’s how filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki pictured Godzilla. His version of the cinematic monster both nods to the 1954 original and goes fully berserk with visual effects that have been honored with an Academy Award nomination—the first for a Godzilla picture, of which there’ve been dozens. The creature storms into Tokyo in Yamazaki’s “Godzilla Minus One," but the Japanese movie crept up on America.