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Blitz Bazawule to direct its next feature film 'Black Samurai', exploring the life of the legendary Yasuke, an African warrior who became the first Black samurai, reports 'Collider'. Best known for directing the musical adaptation of 'The Color Purple', he made his directorial debut in 2018 with 'The Burial of Kojo'. Besides, Bazawule has also helmed episodes of Ava DuVernay’s 'Cherish the Day' and worked with Beyonce on her visual album 'Black Is King'.

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.

action flick 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff hit theatres on Eid, garnering a flurry of reactions from moviegoers and social media users. The film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, also features Manushi Chhillar and Alaya F in pivotal roles, with Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist.

Aryan Khan, Larissa Bonesi, the Brazilian model-actress, has once again ignited curiosity among fans with her latest social media post. The actress, known for her roles in Hindi and Telugu films, shared a cryptic photo on Instagram, hinting at a possible romance with Shah Rukh Khan's son.

Angel Studios wants to give audiences the power to decide what movies are made

Jessica Alba, who shot to fame in the James Cameron television series “Dark Angel,” as well as films such as “Sin City” and the “Fantastic Four,” will step down as chief creative officer at Honest Company, a personal care company that she founded

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Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins is set to portray King Herod in the upcoming biblical thriller 'Mary,' alongside newcomer Noa Cohen in the titular role. Filming has recently concluded in Morocco, and the movie promises a gripping retelling of the classic story, a Deadline report said. Cast

Netflix has become a topic of curiosity for the subscribers of OTT streaming giant. Netflix's sci-fi drama series, «3 Body Problem», emerges as a captivating addition to the streaming giant's original content lineup, helmed by the visionary trio of creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo. The show is adapted from the acclaimed novel penned by Chinese author Liu Cixin, as per a report in WhatsOnNetflix. Creators of the long-running hit series «Game of Thrones», David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, return to television with another ambitious project; science-fiction show «3 Body Problem».

NEW DELHI : The Eid weekend is here, but there’s no Salman Khan. The absence of this tried-and-tested combo, plus a general fall in audience flow into theatres after covid, have subdued the chances of a blockbuster Eid weekend for both moviegoers and the industry this year.

Taapsee Pannu has finally confirmed her marriage to Danish badminton player Mathias Boe. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, the ‘Haseen Dilruba’ actress admitted that she tied the knot with Boe in Udaipur, but also maintained that she did not share pictures as she wanted the wedding to be a private affair. The ‘Dunki’ actress was asked if she planning to share candid pictures and behind-the-scenes of the event, to which she replied that she was not ready to expose her personal life and the people associated with it, to public scrutiny. “I just am not very sure if I want to let my personal life and the people involved in it, to go through the kind of scrutiny that happens when a public figure gets married. It’s me who has signed up for this, not my partner, not the people who were involved in the wedding. I am not sure about how I feel about it being out there, that’s why I’ve kept it to myself,” she told HT. “I have no plans for a release of any kind. In the future, if I get comfortable sharing about it (wedding details), we will figure out how, what, and when I want to release something if at all..” she added. The actress also clarified that she never intended to keep the wedding a secret. “The people who are genuinely close to me were a part of the celebration and always knew about my relationship and my intentions about when and how I want to get married,” she said.

Movie theater owners who gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon convention and trade show are still feeling the high from “Barbenheimer.”

Akshay Kumar & Tiger Shroff’s upcoming action thriller ‘Bade Miya Chote Miya’ may just open big on Eid! According to a box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com report, the action extravaganza has sold 43,000 tickets. This translates to a gross earning of Rs 1.1 crore on day one. Earlier, the movie was supposed to hit the theatres on April 10 (Wednesday), along with Ajay Devgn’s sports drama ‘Maidaan’. However, as Eid is being observed on April 11 this year, the release date has been changed to Thursday.

Francis Ford Coppola won the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or, he will return to the French Riviera Festival to premiere his self-financed epic 'Megalopolis'. 'Deadline' first reported that 'Megalopolis' will be screened in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024. After years of stagnating, people will have their first glimpse of the sci-fi film, that stars Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, and many others.

Barbie " laurels: The 100-year studio has its sights on a record-breaking 2024 as well, with a release slate that includes a new Mad Max film, “ Furiosa," Kevin Costner’s two-part Western epic, “ Horizon: An American Saga, " the “ Beetlejuice " sequel, and “Joker: Folie à Deux," which brings Lady Gaga to Gotham City. The studio was first up Tuesday night to dazzle theater owners who are gathered this week in Las Vegas for the annual CinemaCon convention and trade show. They came armed with stars, including the likes of Kevin Costner, Michael Keaton, Robert Pattinson, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, as well as footage and trailers to show.

Colin Farrell is set to star in Edward Berger's upcoming feature film for Netflix, "The Ballad of a Small Player", a Deadline report said. The Oscar-nominated actor will play the lead role in this adaptation of Lawrence Osborne's novel, set to begin filming this summer in Asia. Storyline

Manipur parliamentary seat seems to have turned into a bipolar contest between Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh of BJP and Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of Congress. The high decibel campaign that this seat witnessed in past elections is missing as the situation remains tense in the northeastern state that has been engulfed by ethnic violence since May last year. In fact, chief minister N Biren Singh recently had to tell his party workers to engage with people and that there is nothing to fear.

Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Two' is set to hit digital platforms and Blu-ray, inviting fans to continue the epic saga of Paul Atreides. Learn about the release dates, pricing and special features that enrich the Dune universe.

George Miller's return to the Mad Max universe is imminent with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road. Warner Bros. has unveiled a new poster for the upcoming film, spotlighting Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) as she navigates a brutal wasteland, revealing the genesis of her journey to becoming the fearless warrior fans adore.

₹2,500 crore, allegedly due to actions of its promoters and directors. The lawsuit targets members of the Jindal Polyfilms promoter family — Shyam Sunder Jindal, Subhadra Jindal, and Bhavesh Jindal —as well as certain company directors and officials. Directors named in the lawsuit include Sonal Agarwal, Sanjeev Aggarwal, Rathi Binod Pal, Sanjeev Saxena, Devinder Kumar Rithaliya, and Vijender Kumar Singhal.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" titled 'The Return to Earth' have been circulating, but it's time to set the record straight. Despite claims for various media platforms there is no such sequel in the works. This misinformation has stirred up excitement among fans, but unfortunately, it's all a hoax. Origins of the Hoax