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Associated Press, Hollywood’s summer movie season will surpass $4 billion in ticket sales for the first time since the pandemic, thanks to “Barbie" and “Oppenheimer", which are still netting records even after seven weeks in theaters. This weekend, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie" officially became the biggest movie of 2023 with over $1.36 billion globally in ticket sales, surpassing “The Super Mario Bros.

Amazon Prime Video’s ‘My Fault’ or Culpa Mia actor Gabriel Guevara has been arrested at the Venice Film Festival, stated media reports. The arrest follow Guevara becoming the subject of an international warrant due to sexual assault allegations against him. As per reports, the Spanish actor was arrested on Saturday, September 2. He had traveled for the Venice Film Festival to take part in the Il Filming Italy Best Movie Award, which was a separate unofficial event held at the Hotel Excelsior on Sunday. At the Venice Film Festival, Gabriel Guevara’s purpose was to accept the Il Filming Italy Best Movie International Award Young Generation for his role in «My Fault.» After his arrest, the Venice Film Festival released a statement on Sunday clarifying that Guevara was not an official guest of the festival's 80th edition. Taking to Twitter, the Venice Film Festival said that it “would like to specify that the presence in #Venice of Spanish actor #GabrielGuevara, that some press websites have recently reported as being under arrest, was not linked to any activity or production of the 80th Venice International Film Festival.” The organizers of the Il Filming Italy Best Movie Award initiative informed the local news agency Ansa that they had chosen to «temporarily suspend any acknowledgment» as a precautionary measure. They stated that this decision was made while waiting for further information regarding the circumstances involving Guevara, expressing their confidence that the legal process would unfold appropriately.

Hindustan Times. Sitharaman's comments arrive as the Sanatan Dharma row turned into a major controversy with the opposition alliance INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) facing the heat for the DMK leader's statement. Sitharaman pointed out Tamil Nadu minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments PK Sekar Babu -- present at the event -- did not protest when Udhayanidhi Stalin made the statement on eradicating Sanatan Dharma.

Rahul Gandhi. He has to make a decision whether he respects Sanatan Dharma or not. If he does not take any action and does not snap his alliance with the DMK, then people will believe that these people are anti-Hindu, they do not like Sanatan, Hindu religion," Hindustan Times quoted Himanta as saying.

«It's in the US interest. It's in China's interest.

Taylor Swift phenomenon continues in the USA, with her sold-out concerts in The Eras Tour and now a movie that has been announced on her concert footage. The singer is overpowering everyone right now, including actor Meg Ryan, who was supposed to make a comeback with her new romantic comedy. Once a sweetheart of Hollywood and the queen of rom-coms, Meg Ryan was all set to make a comeback in a new rom-com with David Duchovny of The X-Files. Meg Ryan has also directed the film. Called What Happens Later, the rom-com looks rather sweet, from the trailer. But it seems it won't be released soon, as Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour Concert Film is coming out in October 2023 in theaters in the US and Canada.

Ranveer Brar, known for his recent appearance in 'Modern Love Stories: Mumbai,' has launched a new restaurant in Dubai called Kashkan. Located in Dubai's Festival City Mall, the restaurant offers a pan-Indian menu that spans the length and breadth of the country, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, reflecting its name. Brar's venture into the culinary world with Kashkan came after dedicating two months to perfecting the restaurant's diverse menu.

Shah Rukh Khan's 2023 January release Pathaan was the much needed breather for an otherwise failing Bollywood in the post pandemic recovery phase. Jawan is expected to cinch similar records pr break them probably in terms of box office collections. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Sunday took to microblogging site ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to say that ‘the advance booking status at *non-national chain cinemas* and *single screens* is PHENOMENAL’.

Hindustan Times, a complaint has been filed with the education department, A Nazrullah, the president of the district unit of the Janata Dal Secular's minority wing. As per the complaint, teacher Manjula Devi noticed two students bickering in the class. Devi then scolded the boys and allegedly said, "This is not your country".

₹7.85 crore in advance bookings on the first day. “India Wide, All Theatres, SOLD Tickets - 2,32,900, Gross - ₹7.85 cr," Vijayabalan wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). On Friday, the ticket prices have soared as high as ₹2,400, but that's not deterring King Khan's loyal fans.

WWE Smackdown in Hershey, John Cena made a grand entrance to a roaring ovation from the crowd. The former 16-time WWE World Champion, known for his charisma and in-ring prowess, has exciting news for wrestling fans. Cena himself has confirmed his presence as the host of WWE Payback, an announcement that left fans buzzing with anticipation. But hosting a WWE event is a role he openly admitted he isn't accustomed to. During his Smackdown promo, Cena took a moment to express his heartfelt gratitude to the WWE Universe. He acknowledged the unwavering love and support he has received from fans over the last two decades, emphasizing his intention to reciprocate the goodwill by saying «thank you» in his own way throughout his appearances.

France, saying morality should not weigh on art. One of the most successful directors of his generation, Polanski fled the United States over a conviction for raping a 13-year-old girl in 1977, a crime he admitted. After the #MeToo movement gained global traction in 2017 following sexual abuse allegations against U.S. film producer Harvey Weinstein, a number of women alleged that Polanski had sexually assaulted them as teenagers as well. Polanski, a dual French-Polish national, denied the allegations which never went to trial, but he has since found it hard to secure global distribution deals for his movies, even if actors are still lining up to work with him. 'The Palace', a comedy set in a Swiss hotel peopled with a cast of grotesque characters, stars Mickey Rourke, John Cleese, Oliver Masucci, Fanny Ardant and Joaquim De Almeida. The producer Luca Barbareschi said he had sold distribution rights across continental Europe, but not in France, Britain or the United States, despite the fact well-known actors from all three countries appeared in the film. Barbareschi said Polanski's last movie 'An Officer And A Spy', which opened at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 to critical acclaim, had also never been seen in cinemas in the United States, Britain, Australia or New Zealand. «And we ask ourselves why there are wars.

How I Met Your Father', which was a spin-off of CBS’ superhit show 'How I Met Your Mother', has been canceled after two seasons on Hulu. Here’s what we know of the development. Variety confirms that the Hilary Duff-starrer 'How I Met Your Father' will not be renewed. The reason is that the spin-off wasn’t received as well as expected. 'How I Met Your Father' premiered on Hulu in January 2022 and aired 30 episodes overall. 'How I Met Your Father' ended its second and final season on July 11, 2023, on Hulu.Hilary Duff plays Sophie Tompkins on 'How I Met Your Father', who is a photographer looking for a romantic partner. The show ended without revealing who Sophie has a child with. Maybe that was left for the third season, which is not happening as of September 2023.

Actor and investor Ashton Kutcher’s venture capital firm, Sound Ventures LLC, is among the investors for open source AI company, Hugging Face.

decentralization? It’s a fundamental pillar in the quest to ensure a truly free, fair, and open internet. If you look at the current state of the internet where a handful of powerful entities wield disproportionate control over online space, it raises concerns about monopolistic practices, data privacy breaches, and content manipulation. With decentralization, we're paving the way for genuine online freedom.

Buckingham Murders' starring Kareena Kapoor Khan will have its world premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival next month.

Madhavan was on Friday nominated as president of Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and chairman of its governing council. Union minister Anurag Thakur shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter) and congratulated the actor, who turned director with his National award-winning film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'. «Heartiest congratulations to @ActorMadhavan ji on being nominated as President of @FTIIOfficial and Chairman of the governing council. »I'm sure that your vast experience & strong ethics will enrich this institute, bring positive changes, & take it to a higher level.

Shah Rukh Khan showcased the trailer of Jawan at the iconic Burj Khalifa building in Dubai where he spoke about the universal appeal of cinema and how his fans will see him in a bald avatar for the first and the last time. The actor, who has a massive fan following in the UAE, has been on a promotional spree ahead of the film's release on September 7 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.Shah Rukh performed with a dance troupe on the song 'Zinda Banda' from the film at the event, also attended by director Atlee and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The actor said the film will offer something unique to all the people and he will be seen in «6 to 7 getups» «I'm even bald in the film, so that's something I'm never ever going to be in my life.

Animation fans, get ready for Young Love, a new series set to release in September! Based on the Academy Award-winning short film, Hair Love, Young Love revolves around Stephen, an African-American father, and his daughter Zuri. Actor Issa Rae, known for her role as an online hair «vlogger,» voices Zuri's mother, while Matthew A. Cherry takes on the role of Stephen. Cherry has also directed the short film along with Bruce W. Smith and Everett Downing Jr. Young Love is created by Cherry, who will also serve as the executive producer, alongside Carl Jones. The series boasts executive producers Karen Rupert Toliver and Monica A. Young from Blue Key's Entertainment, along with Carl Reed and David Steward II of Lion Forge Animation.

Blue Bloods fans will have to wait longer than expected for season 14 due to ongoing strikes. As of August 2023, neither the writing nor filming of the new season has begun. Both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are on strike, unable to reach agreements with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on new contracts. The strikes have brought the entertainment industry to a standstill, affecting many beloved shows, including Blue Bloods. As writers and actors in these unions have been prohibited from working on AMPTP-contracted projects since May and July, respectively, the production of Blue Bloods season 14 has been put on hold. Fans eagerly awaiting a release date for the new season will have to remain patient. Due to the strikes, no progress has been made in preparing for the season, making it unlikely that any updates on a release date will surface until later in the year. It's anticipated that the season may not air until 2024. However, CBS will continue to air rerun episodes of the show on Fridays as per its schedule.