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Thanksgiving provides a chance to hold family get-togethers and enjoy to the fullest. Hollywood celebrities too have taken this opportunity to mark the day in a noble way by indulging in some unique acts that are being appreciated. Many celebrities such as Emma Roberts, Taylor Swift, and Quavo, are celebrating Thanksgiving this year.

Jenna Ortega has exited “Scream 7” over clash with her “Wednesday” Season 2 shooting schedule. The development comes a day after her co-star Melissa was fired from the film due to her social media posts on Israel-Palestine conflict. Ortega's departure was reportedly in the works for months before the SAG-AFTRA strike and unrelated to the firing of Barrera.

NEW DELHI : Online self-publishing and audiobook portal Pratilipi, which has diversified from text to audio and now comics, has found a bunch of mainstream partners to churn out different versions of its successful stories. From Disney+ Hotstar and Audible, the online audiobook service owned by Amazon, to music label and film production house T-Series, the company believes in keeping intellectual property (IP) at the centre of its strategies and leverages its literature to bring out podcasts, comics and, now, web series.

PVR and Inox, the combined entity now accounts for a massive 43% of gross box office collections for Hindi movies. Pre-pandemic, PVR which ran the largest chain of halls, accounted for 24% of these collections, and Inox, which had not merged with PVR, had a 15% share. This means that the fight for getting prime slots for movie screenings is likely to get intense and multiplexes will flex their muscle to eventually pay film producers a lower amount or charge them higher for various ancillary services.

Zootopia 2, igniting anticipation among fans. As the animation powerhouse gears up for another captivating venture into this vibrant world, the sequel promises a continuation of the animated magic that enthralled audiences with the original Zootopia in 2016.

Susan Sarandon was on Wednesday dropped by her talent agency UTA following her controversial remarks on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The Thelma & Louise star, while addressing a pro-Palestine rally in New York on Friday, lambasted at the Jewish community, saying they were «getting a taste of how it feels to be Muslim in America”. “There are a lot of people that are afraid, that are afraid of being Jewish at this time. Jews in America are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence,» the 77-year-old actress said at the rally. The Hollywood agency said it found her views on the Israel-Hamas war «extremely disturbing» and hence decided to Earlier, reacting to Sarandon's remarks, Israeli Mission to the UN's previous head of speechwriting issued a statement.

Kartik Aaryan is set to star in filmmaker Karan Johar's upcoming home production, the makers announced on Wednesday. The untitled film will be directed by Sandeep Modi of «The Night Manager» fame. A Dharma Productions and Balaji Telefilms Ltd presentation, the movie is a Dharma Productions project.

Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" has quickly soared to become Netflix's most-watched film in India within a mere two weeks. Netflix proudly announced the milestone on Twitter, stating, «Vikram Rathore has hijacked our hearts and records! 'Jawan' is now the most watched film in India in the first 2 weeks of launch, across all languages, on Netflix!» Released on September 7, «Jawan» has not only claimed the title of the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 to date but has also amassed over Rs 1,100 crore in worldwide box office collections. The film set an array of records at the box office, securing the highest advance bookings and surpassing the $1 million ticket sales mark, a feat no other Bollywood movie has achieved. With an impressive Rs 75 crore collection on its opening day, «Jawan» even outperformed SRK's previous film «Pathaan» in terms of the highest opening day collection. On the fourth day of its release, «Jawan» continued its triumph, collecting Rs 80 crore, once again setting a new record.

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Nicolas Hoult will reportedly essay the role of Superman's arch nemesis in "Superman: Legacy", to be directed by James Gunn. If the deal is signed, Hoult will join previously announced cast members David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan set to play Superman/ Clark Kent and Lois Lane, respectively, in the reboot based on the popular DC character.

Outer Banks season 4 officially restarted filming on Monday, November 20, 2023, in a new location. Reports from Star News and local outlets in Wilmington, North Carolina, indicate that filming will take place on November 20 and 21. Outer Banks is among the first Netflix shows to resume production. Originally slated to be filmed in North Carolina, including Wilmington, production shifted to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2017 due to North Carolina’s HB-2. Netflix opted to relocate production to distance itself from the law. The return to North Carolina is notable, especially considering the plot of season 4. The conclusion of season 3 hinted at a new treasure hunt involving the Pogues pursuing Blackbeard's treasure. Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, historically sailed the region. Filming for Outer Banks season 4 commenced in June, and there were initial concerns that the season might not return until 2025. However, the recent resumption of production alleviates those worries. The decision to resume filming in North Carolina adds a layer of geographical relevance to the storyline, aligning with the historical context of Blackbeard's presence in the region. Outer Banks season 4's return to its roots in North Carolina promises to bring fans a continuation of the treasure hunt saga initiated in the previous season.

Eddie Murphy is returning to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4. The actor, comedian will be reprising the character of Axel nearly 30 years after the premiere of Beverly Hills Cop 3. The first look photo of Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4 has been shared by Netflix with a caption “He's back. Axel Foley returns in 2024!”

Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio fans who have seen their heroes starring in separate Karate Kid films decades apart will be thrilled to see both the legends share screen space together for a brand new movie feature installment in Sony Pictures’ hugely popular martial arts saga. The movie is being directed by Jonathan Entwistle and produced by Karen Rosenfelt. Sony Pictures will release the movie in December, 2024. The film's plot is being kept under wraps, although rumors have it that it will carry on the original franchise's mythology. But the new movie will see Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso, the karate champion molded by Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi, while Chan plays Mr. Han, the kung fu expert who assisted Jaden Smith in fending off bullies, in the Sony Pictures 2010 Karate Kid remake. Through the popular Netflix series "Cobra Kai," which revealed its sixth and final season earlier this year, Macchio has maintained the role of Daniel. Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg devised the program, which is set several decades after the events of the first «Karate Kid» films and rekindles the rivalry between Daniel, who is now middle-aged, and Johnny Lawrence, who is played by William Zabka. Prior to Cobra Kai, five Karate Kid films were made, which began 1984, and they collectively grossed more than $430 million globally.

₹5.15 crore on its opening day and went on to earn ₹118.7 crore at the box office. The second part, released in 2017, opened at ₹41 crore and clocked ₹510. 99 crore in lifetime earnings.

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Squid Game: The Challenge" is all set to release on Netflix OTT platform on Wednesday i.e November 22, a day before Thanksgiving. The show is based on the Korean mega hit series that dominated the charts in 2021. Netflix will release the show worldwide simultaneously like any other Netflix Original shows. The show has been filmed in the United Kingdom and will have 456 contestants.

Illumination Studios has released the trailer of highly anticipated spin off featuring Vector. First appeared against Steve Carell's character 'Gru' in 2010, the film ended with Vector stuck on the moon.

Tiger 3 continues. On its ninth day since release, early estimates suggest a collection of ₹6.50 crore, hinting at the ebb and flow typical of Bollywood movies after the opening week. The film, also starring Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi, opened to a robust collection, seeing a mix of rises and dips in its second weekend.

Indian filmmaker Ekta Kapoor on Monday, November 20, was awarded Directorate Award at the 51st International Film Awards, becoming the First Indian Woman Filmmaker to receive the International Emmy Directorate Award. Additionally, Vir Das, along with Derry Girls season 3, were honoured with the International Emmy for Comedy. It was Vir Das's second nomination for an International Emmy.

Anurag Thakur has said India will become the third largest media and entertainment market in the world in next five years. Speaking at the inauguration of 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji on Monday, Thakur also said that for the first time, IFFI has decided to bestow the best web series OTT award, acknowledging the transformative role of original content creators in the country. «India, on one hand, has become the fifth largest economy of the world.

Kim Kardashian is all set to make her onscreen acting comeback in a new film which she will co-produce with comedy writer and producer Paula Pell. As per reports, the 43-year-old will star in a film titled "The 5th Wheel', which Kardashian is currently pitching to a number of major studios. The «female-driven comedy» will be written by Pell and screenwriter Janine Brito. After her recent role in FX's «American Horror Story,» where she portrayed Siobhan, a publicist working for Emma Roberts's character Anna Victoria Alcott, Kim Kardashian is expanding into feature film acting and production. In 2018, she made a cameo appearance as herself in «Ocean's Eight» and contributed her voice to the character Delores in two recent animated "PAW Patrol" movies. «It's really fun to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new and grow,» Kardashian said about her American Horror Story role at the 2023 Met Gala back in May.