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₹9.75 crore in its advance bookings on Monday, November 27. So far, a total of 3,34,173 tickets have been sold across 7,200 shows in India, according to Indian film trade portal Sacnilk. For Hindi 2D shows, as many as 2,73,425 tickets have been booked in advance, while 58,465 tickets are booked for Telugu 2D shows, followed by 1,504 tickets for Kannada shows and 779 for Tamil shows.

By Raphael Satter and Diane Bartz

Willem Dafoe opened up about his role in the much-anticipated sequel, "Beetlejuice 2." Set to follow up the 1988 classic, this movie promises a fresh take on the afterlife and familiar characters. Dafoe, known for his diverse roles, shed light on his character, a police officer navigating the afterworld. He shared, “I haven’t seen any footage yet, but it was fun to do.

Numerous terror organizations are now utilizing Tron over Bitcoin, according to a new report by Reuters released Monday.

Alia Bhatt has become the recent subject of a deepfake video, where her facial features have been incorporated into the original footage of another woman. The manipulated clip shows the woman making various gestures on camera.

Alia Bhatt is the latest victim of deepfake video where the actress' face was morphed into another model in a obscene video. It has garnered attention of many and raised concern about online safety.

how to keep artificial intelligence safe from rogue actors, pushing for companies to create AI systems that are "secure by design." In a 20-page document unveiled Sunday, the 18 countries agreed that companies designing and using AI need to develop and deploy it in a way that keeps customers and the wider public safe from misuse. The agreement is non-binding and carries mostly general recommendations such as monitoring AI systems for abuse, protecting data from tampering and vetting software suppliers.

Hollywood star Bradley Cooper says he would instantly be ready to return as Phil from 'The Hangover' franchise if the fourth part ever happens. The actor first starred in the Tod Phillips comedy series in 2009 alongside Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong and Jeffrey Tambor.

Beetlejuice 2", the highly anticipated sequel to the 1980s iconic gothic horror, will be released in theatres. Often regarded as one of the most influential films in this genre, the original Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton, has maintained its allure as a cult classic with a counter-cultural aesthetic. Its enduring popularity is further heightened by a recent musical adaptation that has graced Broadway intermittently since 2018. Filming commenced in the UK on May 10, 2023, and encountered a temporary hiatus, just days away from completion, due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. The scheduled release date for «Beetlejuice 2» is September 6, 2024, according to reports. While the full cast is yet to be unveiled, several key members have already been confirmed. Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder are set to reprise their iconic roles as Beetlejuice and Lydia, respectively. Joining them is Jenna Ortega, known for her roles in 'Wednesday' and 'Scream', who will portray Lydia's daughter in this highly anticipated sequel. Meanwhile, Actor Jenna Ortega has exited «Scream VII», a day after Spyglass Media Group fired co-lead Melissa Barrera from the latest chapter in the horror film franchise over her social media posts referring to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Sources told entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter that Ortega's exit has nothing to do with Barrera's sacking. They said Ortega's representatives informed Spyglass before the actors' strike that the «Wednesday» star would not be returning for another «Scream» movie. According to multiple sources, Ortega either had no deal or, in the renegotiating of her option, asked what the movie company deemed was too much money.

Coin Cloud, a participant in the cryptocurrency ATM market, has lately come under fire for a serious cybersecurity vulnerability. This episode adds to the company's already long list of difficulties, which began with its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2023.

Dhishoom Dhishoom" was released on Sunday by the producers of the upcoming drama film «The Archies». Suhana Khan, the daughter of actor Shah Rukh Khan, posted the song on Instagram with the remark, «Get your red lips on Dhishoom Dhishoom out now.» 'The Archies' cast, including Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, and Khushi Kapoor, are featured on the song, which was written by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy with vocals by Dot and Kelly Dlima. Suhana and Khushi were seen showing off their skating skills while wearing identical attire in the song. Red hearts and fire emojis proliferated in the comment section shortly after Suhana posted the song. Under Zoya Akhtar's direction, Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor will be debuting in the film industry. A coming-of-age musical called «The Archies» transports viewers to the made-up hilltop town of Riverdale while chronicling the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton.

By Shibu Paul

Wednesday Season 2 encountered a setback in its production schedule, disappointing fans who were eagerly anticipating the next chapter of the Addams Family spin-off. The setback comes after initial optimism surrounding Netflix's emphasis on the scripting process, prioritizing it after the writers' strike.

Venom 3" is back in action after the recent actors' strike, according to star Tom Hardy. The actor, who plays the titular character, announced on social media that production for the third and final installment of the franchise has resumed after the 118-day actors' strike that concluded on November 8. Hardy expressed his gratitude to all the teams involved, including the cast, crew, friends, and family. He shared his appreciation for being surrounded by talented and passionate departments in the Venom franchise. Originally beginning production in late June in Spain, the upcoming installment halted production when the actors' strike commenced in July. Newcomers to the cast include Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor. «Venom 3» follows 2021's «Venom: Let There Be Carnage» and 2018's 'Venom'. Kelly Marcel, who wrote the first two films, is directing and writing the third part. Hardy returns as journalist Eddie Brock and his unwitting sidekick and parasite Venom, the otherworldly lethal protector in Sony Pictures' universe of Marvel characters. «Venom 3», initially slated for release on July 12, 2024, was rescheduled to November 8, 2024, to allow sufficient time to resume shooting and complete postproduction work following the end of the strike.

While participating in the Off Menu podcast, as a guest said that his diet for The Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was so intense that he would prefer to have sparkling water as a treat. He made the comment when hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster asked the actor about his dream menu and what type of water he preferred. “When I was having to train for the Ant-Man movie, and I was on a very restrictive diet, my reward was sparkling water. That’s how horrible that diet was. I was like, ‘Alright, I’m gonna have some sparkling water now, I’ve earned it,” she said laughing. When Acaster asked Rudd whether the sparkling water was like a treat? Rudd responded, “Yeah, it was great. It wasn’t flavored, I wasn’t gonna go crazy.” The actor said that he strictly stuck to his diet and training for all his Marvel movies. He said that once you follow then «it's not too hard». He added that he didn’t mind having “really boring food, every time, over and over again", especially since he would wake up with “tons of energy". Besides Rudd, many other actors such as Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Allen White, Robert Pattinson and Channing Tatum have opened up about undergoing intense training and diet for their roles. When the Clueless actor was asked if other Marvel stars would compare notes on their training, he said, “I worked out harder than anyone, I would eat better than everyone, and I looked worse than all of them,” Rudd quipped. “I had to work out all the time, eat perfectly, just to look kind of bad. Not even great.”

Hu Ling made history on Saturday as the first Chinese film star to grace the red carpet of Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards since 2019. During that year, China had boycotted the prestigious awards show due to political tensions surrounding Taiwan's status as a self-ruled island.

Teyana Taylor while breaking her silence said that the statements circulating in the media about her divorce were not hers but an extract from a leaked court document. On her Instagram, the singer posted, «I mind my business, don't bother nobody & y'all know I've never played about my children, family & our privacy. I have not spoken on this private matter to any media outlets or blogs etc.

Kris Wu, the Chinese Canadian rapper and actor, also known as Wu Yifei. In July, the Beijing No. 3 People’s Intermediate Court conducted the appeal hearing privately, away from the public and cameras, and announced that the verdict would be delivered at a later date. Reports indicate that family and representatives from the Canadian Embassy were in attendance for the Friday verdict.

Ralph Macchio, Hilary Swank, and Jaden Smith. Just this week, Macchio and Jackie Chan revealed their collaboration on a new Karate Kid film. The significant news, however, is Sony Pictures launching a global search for the film's young co-star. Remarkably, within a mere 24 hours of the announcement, there were 10,000 submissions to the open casting call, as reported by THR. The Karate Kid team is seeking a «smart, scrappy, and skilled martial artist» aged between 15-17, capable of portraying Chinese or mixed-race Chinese. Proficiency in English is essential, and conversational Mandarin is a plus. The chosen actor will have the perfect mentor in Macchio, who originally did the role of Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 film «The Karate Kid» and its sequels, as well as the ongoing Netflix series Cobra Kai. On the other hand, Chan portrayed Mr. Han, mentoring Jaden Smith's Dre Parker in the 2010 remake of «The Karate Kid.” Jonathan Entwistle directs the sixth installment of Karate Kid, scripted by Rob Lieber, hitting theaters on December 13, 2024. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, known for their roles in different „Karate Kid“ films released years apart, are set to collaborate in an upcoming martial arts franchise movie. Produced by Karen Rosenfelt, directed by Jonathan Entwistle, and written by Rob Lieber, this Sony Pictures production is scheduled to hit theaters on December 13, 2024.

Blue Dragon Film Awards, recently took place at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on November 24. Hosted by actress Kim Hye Soo and actor Yoo Yeon Seok, this 44th edition brought together A-list celebrities to acknowledge the contributions of films and actors who impressed the audience with their talent.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani actor asked the audience why "the process is not smooth?". Actor Bobby Deol, co-star of Kappor's upcoming film Animal then suggested he take an 'annual' subscription to get rid of all inconvenience. Several users reacted to the video with some sharing dissatisfaction with the RBI's recurring payment system while others found the transaction norm valid.