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Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” takes a heavyweight work of historical and sociological inquiry and transforms it into a deeply humanistic drama and globe-trotting detective story

most-watched film of 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar. Many wondered why they missed watching the movie in theatres. They argued that such an inspiring movie deserved more box office success.

As the calendar turned to 2024, a significant event in the world of digital art and copyright law occurred. The original version of Mickey Mouse, as seen in the 1928 short film «Steamboat Willie,» officially entered the public domain. This development marked the end of the Walt Disney Company's copyright claim over this specific version of one of the most iconic characters in animation history. The United States law restricts copyright to a lifespan of 95 years, bringing Steamboat Willie into the public domain after nearly a century.

MGR), the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and founder of AIADMK, on his birth anniversary. Through a tweet on X, PM Modi shared, «Today, on his birth anniversary, we remember and celebrate the life of the great MGR.

Salaar Box Office Collection Day 26: Prabhas' 'Salaar: Part One- Ceasefire' had a big start at the Box Office following its release before a long weekend that included Christmas. On its release day, the film raked in ₹90.7 crore net but the numbers have been struggling to keep up with every passing day marking new lows. The numbers picked up a bit during this weekend.

Merry Christmas Box Office Collection Day 5: Merry Christmas marks Sriram Raghavan's Tamil debut as the film was made simultaneously in Hindi and Tamil. Raghavan's directorial movie collected ₹2.55 crore net on its release day. It minted ₹2.3 crore from the Bollywood version and ₹22 lakh from the Tamil version.

Netflix has officially announced the renewal of 'Sweet Magnolias' for a fourth season, set to continue its production in Atlanta, Georgia. As of January 2024, here's a straightforward rundown of what we know.

crime drama series, "Apple Cider Vinegar," featuring actor Kaitlyn Dever, is in progress in Melbourne. This Netflix Original, created by Samantha Strauss, Anya Beyersdorf, and Angela Betzien, promises a unique storyline set against the backdrop of the dawn of social media.

Guy Ritchie's 2019 film "The Gentlemen" is making its way to Netflix as a series in 2024. Staying true to his crime caper roots, Ritchie is set to bring back the world of «The Gentlemen» with a new cast and plot. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.

Ira Khan’s resplendent red and gold lehenga seemed as if it was crafted straight from Bollywood dreams! Aamir Khan’s daughter, who recently tied the knot with long-time beau Nupur Shikhare, stole the show at her Mumbai reception on January 13, as she appeared in a magnificent lehenga. Deep red and dazzling, this lehenga seemed straight out of a Bollywood film! According to a News 18 report, the lehenga seemed like a work of art because it was one! The three-piece lehenga reportedly took more than 300 hours to make!

₹97.65 crore in 4 days. The overseas collection stood at ₹27 crore, which makes the total box office collection of Mahesh Babu's movie breach the ₹100 crore mark at 124.65 crore. The firm earned ₹16.5 crore on Monday.

Rana Daggubati could be seen before posing in front of a 'HanuMan' poster. Social media lauded the actor for upholding cultural values.

Farzi, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, topped India's 2023 charts as the most-watched Hindi web show with a staggering 37.1 million viewers, according to a report by Ormax, a media consulting firm. It was the first show of 2023 to surpass 30 million viewers, making it the all-time most-watched SVoD series in India.

Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire Box Office Collection Day 25: Despite nearing the end of its theatrical run, Prabhas' action extravaganza Salaar: Cease Fire - Part 1 continued to demonstrate a remarkable collection at the Box Office. According to estimates from Sacnilk, the film raked in an estimated ₹0.35 crore on its 25th day across all languages in India for the Hindi region on January 15. While this marks a dip from its earlier collections, it's a commendable feat, considering the film has been in theatres for nearly four weeks.

OTT streaming platform viewers have a number of movies and TV shows to choose from. This week promises to bring an array of exciting titles to streaming services, featuring the newest Marvel superhero film, directorial debut of Academy Award winner Daniel Kaluuya, and a comedy directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi. Ridley Scott's Napoleon, «Waitress: The Musical», "The Marvels" will be available on Rent on Amazon. On Netflix, one can watch «The Kitchen» on January 19. «Dumb Money» will also be available on the streaming giant. "Fast-X" will be released on Amazon Prime.

Awards are a form of recognition for the hard work of artists and winning a Filmfare is like "reaching the top of the mountain", Varun Dhawan said on Monday. Speaking at the 69th Filmfare Awards press conference here, the actor talked about the relevance of awards and how they motivate artists. «It (award) means a lot to me.

Inside Out 2, is set to explore the challenges of adolescence as Riley faces the complexities of becoming a teenager. Scheduled for release on June 14, 2024, the film introduces new emotions, including Anxiety, offering a fresh perspective on the inner workings of Riley's mind. Release Date

The Blacklist, the NBC series which has been running for a long time concluded its latest tenth season which was the final one. It is available already on Netflix in several regions. But the US has been comparatively not fast in picking up the latest season, however, now a release date has been brought out for the final episodes. Since the year 2013, it has been witnessed by viewers that an FBI informant who was formerly a criminal, captured dozens of criminals. It was announced that The Blacklist will be returning for its tenth season on NBC in February 2022. The filming started in September 2022 for season 10 starring Anya Banerjee as Siya Malik. The final season has 22 episodes marking the return of Harry Lennix, Diego Klattenhoff, James Spader, and Hisham Tawfiq. The final season has been driven back to the midseason with the last episodes starting their run on February 26th, 2023 on NBC, before concluding in mid-July, 2023.

A feeling of loss was evident among those who went to the Excentris Complex in Montreal on Sunday to pay tribute to Quebec film entrepreneur and philanthropist Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominque Marchand.“This couple was very discreet, very humble, but they did a lot,” Montreal mayor Valérie Plante told reporters outside the establishment after she paid her tribute.Both Langlois and Marchard were found lifeless in a burnt vehicle on the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica early in December. Two men have been charged with their murder.Montrealers who knew Langlois say they were horrified by the sudden death.“He would have had so much more to contribute, I’m sure,” said Pierre Jasmin, president of Les Artistes pour la Paix.

Winter storms and cinema closures in North America didn’t dampen the opening weekend for “Mean Girls.”

Animal, has approached the Delhi high court to block the film's release on streaming platform Netflix, citing non-payment and breach of contract with T-Series. The lawsuit filed by Cine1 Studios alleges a breach of agreement with T-Series, which included a 35% profit share and intellectual property rights in Animal.