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50th Student Academy Awards ceremony was held by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The award ceremony took place at Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills celebrating the exceptional talents of students in film. The main event of the night was the announcement of who would take home the prestigious Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal awards.

Vijay-starrer Leo crossed the ₹250 crore-mark on October 25, which is the seventh day of the film's release. Till the sixth day of its release, the film had made ₹248 crore in the domestic market.

Erik Jensen, known for his role in «The Walking Dead” Season 5 is facing a challenging health battle as he has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The Jensen family shed light on this dire situation through a GoFundMe post, sharing, Erik Jensen, who had earlier overcome a brain aneurysm about 18 months prior, has now been diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer that has spread to his liver. Despite his condition, Erik remains resilient, continuing his work in film and as a writer and director. The medical team remains optimistic about potentially reducing the tumor size to make surgical removal possible.

Animation Is Film festival has revealed its 2023 award recipients, with "Chicken for Linda!" helmed by Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach taking home the prestigious grand prize along with the audience award. The acclaimed film «Robot Dreams» directed by Pablo Berger secured the special jury prize.

comedy drama film, "American Fiction," featuring Jeffrey Wright, is set to hit theaters on December 15, 2023. The film marks Cord Jefferson's directorial debut and is based on the 2001 novel, «Erasure» by Percival Everett.

Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday morning, as he is currently residing out of state. During the hearing, defense attorneys representing Majors filed a motion seeking to keep «contested evidence» under seal, citing the «high profile» nature of the case and its potential impact on the actor's right to a fair trial. Attorney Seth Zuckerman emphasized the sensitive nature of the information, asserting that its disclosure could impede the fairness of the legal proceedings.

Met officers were sacked for committing gross misconduct over the stop-and-search of black athletes Bianca Williams and her partner Ricardo Dos Santos. The athletes have mentioned that they were racially profiled.

Richard Roundtree, renowned for his groundbreaking portrayal of Detective John Shaft in the 1970s action thriller «Shaft,» has died at the age of 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that the actor had been battling pancreatic cancer and passed away at his residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Dussehra (also known as Vijayadashami in West Bengal), was observed on October 24. Many celebs and public figures took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish their fans and well-wishers a joyous Dussehra. Sachin Tendulkar, the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) of cricket wished his fans a safe and happy Dussehra to his followers and encouraged them to “keep batting for the right cause,” as the day signifies the victory of good over evil.

LONDON — 'The Hunger Games' is set to open at a London theatre next year in the first live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novels and the hugely successful film franchise. Irish playwright, screenwriter and director Conor McPherson has adapted for theatre the first book in Collins's young adult dystopian trilogy and the first film from 'The Hunger Games' Lionsgate movie franchise, which starred Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence as heroine Katniss Everdeen. Matthew Dunster, playwright, director and former associate director at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, will direct. «To receive Suzanne Collins' blessing to adapt 'The Hunger Games' for the stage is both humbling and inspiring.

Nick Hamm's upcoming period action movie, "William Tell."

Gotham Awards, the metaphysical drama «All of Us Strangers» received four nominations, including one for the best international feature category. Following closely were «Past Lives,» and «A Thousand and One».

(Reuters) -The U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission on Tuesday said it had charged BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) Advisors LLC with «failing to accurately describe investments in the entertainment industry» for which it has agreed to pay a $2.5 million penalty.

Paddington, have reason to rejoice. A release date has been confirmed for the upcoming film, "Paddington in Peru." This movie continues the adventures of the popular character created by Michael Bond. The first Paddington film hit screens in 2014, introducing audiences to a talking bear who finds his way to London and befriends the Browns. The heartwarming story led to a well-received 2017 sequel. Despite inevitable demand for a third film, director Paul King had to step aside due to scheduling conflicts. Dougal Wilson now helms the project, which began production in the summer of 2023, and the mostly British cast is unaffected by SAG strikes.

London has been chosen to host the first-ever stage adaptation of "The Hunger Games," a play based on Suzan Collins' books and the blockbuster film series led by Jennifer Lawrence. Directed by Matthew Dunster («Hangmen») and adapted by playwright Conor McPherson («Girl From the North Country»), the live theatrical production will debut in London in the fall of 2024. The play is based on the first book in Collins' dystopian series, focusing on a televised battle royale where young tributes are chosen by lottery to fight to the death. The story revolves around Katniss Everdeen, portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, who volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the 74th annual Hunger Games. Author Suzan Collins expressed her excitement about collaborating with Conor McPherson and Matthew Dunster on the London stage adaptation of «The Hunger Games.» Playwright Conor McPherson, known for works like «The Weir,» «The Seafarer,» and «Shining City,» expressed humility and inspiration in receiving Collins' approval to adapt «The Hunger Games» for the stage. «The Hunger Games» production is the result of the efforts of Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons from Runaway Entertainment, Oliver Royds from BOS Productions, and Isobel David in collaboration with Lionsgate. The original «Hunger Games» novel was published in 2008, leading to two sequels and four feature films. These films collectively grossed $3 billion worldwide at the box office. Lionsgate has also developed a prequel, «The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,» featuring Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler, set to premiere in theaters on November 17.

Everton Chairman, an acclaimed theatre personality and a well-known film producer Bill Kenwright, has died at the age of 78. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Kenwright underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his liver eight weeks ago. He was in intensive care after complications during surgery. Earlier this month, he hoped to return home. He was expected to make a “lengthy but complete” recovery.

Taylor Swift's dominance in North American theaters with her film is countered by Martin Scorsese's international triumph, as the esteemed director's latest project has gained substantial traction across global markets. Scorsese's «Killers of the Flower Moon,» a gripping crime saga featuring A-listers Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, has garnered an impressive $21 million from 63 international territories. Despite trailing behind Swift's «The Eras Tour» in the North American market, the crime epic has secured a commendable second place position with a domestic box office collection of $23 million, contributing to its cumulative global earnings of $44 million.

Kangana Ranaut set ablaze Ravana's effigy at Delhi's famed Lav Kush Ramlila at the Red Fort here on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to do so in the 50-year history of the event. Ranaut set the effigy of the demon king ablaze by shooting an arrow and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram'.

(Reuters) -Indivior on Monday agreed to pay $385 million to settle lawsuits in the U.S. brought by drug wholesalers on claims it illegally suppressed generic competition for its opioid addiction treatment Suboxone.

When Martin Scorsese set out to make “Killers of the Flower Moon," a film based on a true story about a series of murders targeting the Osage community in the 1920s, the director needed to cast 63 credited Native American roles. So his team called casting director Rene Haynes, who’s spent the last three decades finding Native American talent for film and television projects. For “Killers of the Flower Moon," she worked with Scorsese’s longtime casting director Ellen Lewis to find actors to play the plethora of Native parts.