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Madrid, May 09, 2024 -Australian actress Cate Blanchett will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's San Sebastian film festival in September, organisers said Thursday. The 54-year-old will also feature on the main poster of the 72nd San Sebastian film festival, the highest-profile movie event in the Spanish-speaking world, which takes place from September 20 to 28. Blanchett has won two Academy Awards: best actress for her performance in Woody Allen's 2004 drama 'Blue Jasmine' and best supporting actress for her striking appearance as Katherine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese's «The Aviator».

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is releasing at theaters across the US on Friday, May 10. Cinephiles are curious to know when will the movie start streaming on OTT platforms. It looks like fans of Planet of the Apes will have to wait longer to watch the latest film from the franchise. Even though it is not official but «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes» will have digital premier on Hulu/Hulu on Disney+, rather than other OTT streaming platforms, as per a report on IGN.

NEW DELHI : If the makers of The Sabarmati Report, Jahangir National University, and Hum Do Hamare Baarah were hoping to ride the pre-election fervour, they were in for a disappointment. Not because of the boxoffice failures that have befallen other recent so-called nationalist movies, but because of delays by the censor board.

Justin Sun is a Chinese-born Grenadian cryptocurrency executive, best known for launching TRON, a blockchain ecosystem alongside its own cryptocurrency, TRX token, in 2017.

The 2024 Met Gala raised more than $26 million, a record sum for the party that has become an annual gathering for mega-celebrities in fashion, film, TV, sports, music, business and more

A deadline is looming for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard

HBO has revealed that Lady Gaga's concert special, Gaga Chromatica Ball, will premiere on Saturday, May 25, at 8 pm. The special will air on HBO and stream on Max. Where to Watch

social media users, including some of his fans, are claiming that his new French film that released in Theatres recently, has been 'pulled' from theatres due to low ticket sales, according to a TMZ report. Johnny Depp was featured in the French film Jeanne du Barry, which premiered back in 2023, and saw a release in US theatres recently, had to face flak of Depp fans based on a claim that it was pulled from theatres, especially in the Los Angeles area.

Tilda Swinton’s directorial debut will be up for an award at the upcoming Sheffield Doc Festival. Its world premiere along with 48 other productions from 56 countries will be held at the UK Documentary Festival. This has been reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’. Further, the entire schedule of the upcoming festival, which will take place from June 12 to 17, has been revealed. This directorial debut of Swinton along with filmmaker Bartek Dziadosz titled ‘The Hexagonal Hive and a Mouse in a Maze’ is a documentary of the two individuals, who travel the world and shoot scenes of the daily lives of people and their focus on education, even as they deeply introspect about the intricacies of life. Not much is known regarding this documentary ahead of its world premiere.

Tony and Ziva NCIS series, which had so far been untitled, now has a title. The official title is NCIS: Tony & Ziva, which was announced recently. The two stars working on the European series announced the title a call on Zoom. The stars had earlier sought suggestions for the title from their fans. The show will feature Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly, among others. The series will have 10 episodes and will follow the journey of Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo) across Europe as they struggle to survive, reunite and live together. The filming of this series, which is the second extension of the NCIS franchise beyond the US, will begin in the summer and is expected to release sometime in the second half of 2024. The earlier series, which was shot outside the US, was NCIS: Sydney.

success in showbiz. Not even a blockbuster debut. Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who was recently in Hyderabad at an event celebrating the 20-year anniversary of his 2004 hit ‘Arya’, revealed that even though his first movie ‘Gangotri’ was a gargantuan success at the box office, it did not lead to a deluge of film offers right away. Addressing his fans, the ‘Pushpa’ star revealed that many times he was bypassed by producers and directors as they did not think he looked good. “Naa Gangotri cinema hit aindi. Nen ekkado chudadaniki pedda goppa ga lenu anesi naku pedda great films raledu (Gangotri was a hit but I didn’t look great, so good films didn’t come my way) The film was a blockbuster but its my failure as an artiste that I couldn’t make a mark. I went from 0 to -100, I was a nobody,” he said. However, soon he got the opportunity to star in the Sukumar directorial and the rest was history.

feud going on between two Punjabi music icons Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeb? The ‘Akaal’ rapper shared a picture of the ‘Chamkila’ star without his turban on his Instagram handle and accused him of being a poor example of a Punjabi. He also chastised the ‘Lover’ hitmaker for not knowing how to tie his turban properly. Reacting to the 'Chamkila' star appearing without the turban for his film, the rapper penned a scathing post. “No, you are not Punjab. Go learn pagg kiwe bnidi aw..”( Go and learn how to tie a turban (sic)

₹15 crore, the political thriller couldearn ₹3.75 crore worldwide. However, the movie will now be on OTT for viewers who want to watch it online. Bastar: The Naxal Story comes from the “brave story tellers of The Kerala Story," according to the official poster for the movie.

Donald Trump will be convicted in all or at least a few of the 34 felony charges he is facing in the Manhattan federal court. In a survey poll conducted by USA Today and Suffolk University found that 65% of the respondents expect a guilty verdict on at least some of the 34 charges that Trump is facing in a hush money trial, reports USA Today. Only 23% of those surveyed, disproportionately Trump supporters, say he will be exonerated. The Republican contender has been accused of paying $ 130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels and falsifying business records to cover it up.

Amazon way' as the platform is working on some impeccable franchise that have earned repute through the years. This includes the likes of the Blade Runner franchise that first began in 1982 when Harrison Ford starred as the lead in 'Blade Runner'. This was followed by a sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' in the year 2017 that starred Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks in pivotal roles. The second film in this franchise was planned back in the 90s but licensing issues stalled the development of the sequel back then. However, as both the films made a mark, it is now time for a sequel series in this franchise, which will be available to stream on Prime Video, according to a Variety report.

Djimon Hounsou and Kodi Smit-McPhee are set to star in 'The Zealot,' a thriller that promises intense performances and gripping suspense. The film, based on Bennett Fisher's play 'Damascus,' will be directed by Vadim Perelman, known for his work on 'House of Sand and Fog' and 'The Life Before Her Eyes.' Fisher will also pen the screenplay for the adaptation.

Cannes Film Festival, the film ‘Head Games’ is in sharp focus as the producers are getting ready to sell the distribution rights for this psychological thriller with a sci-fi edge to entities around the world. This film will be directed by Anthony Mandler, who had earlier directed ‘Monster’ in 2018. The script for this thriller is being handled by Colin Liddle, who has also been associated with ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’.

Godzilla Minus One" is available for OTT streaming and Blu-ray version in Japan. However, the question continues to remain when will the Oscars 2024 movie be released for online viewing in the US and other international markets.

Imtiaz Ali recently shed light on the dynamics surrounding the breakup of actors Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor during the filming of their beloved romantic-comedy, 'Jab We Met'. In a candid interview with Galatta India, Imtiaz clarified that the personal upheavals between Shahid and Kareena had no bearing on the production of the film.

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's announcement about a successor to its Switch home console is coming sometime before March 2025

DC Studios has unveiled the much-anticipated new Superman suit, worn by David Corenswet for the upcoming Superman movie directed by James Gunn. The release of this iconic costume has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and netizens alike, fueling even more speculations for the movie. The first glimpse of Corenswet in the Man of Steel's attire was shared by Gunn on social media platform Threads, setting the stage for the film's premiere in July 2025. This superhero installment, titled 'Superman,' marks the beginning of DC's Chapter 1: 'Gods and Monsters', introducing a fresh narrative within the DC Universe.