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Film and TV actors are still on strike in what has become the longest walk-off in their history

Killers of the Flower Moon" is officially releasing at theatres on October 20, 2023. Previously, the film was scheduled for a limited release on October 6, 2023, followed by a nationwide premiere in theaters across North America. Before its theatrical release, Killers of the Flower Moon made its world premiere at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023. This film marks the return of acclaimed director Martin Scorsese, his first movie since 2019's The Irishman. It also reunites Scorsese with veteran actors Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, who portray a powerful Oklahoma rancher and his nephew, Ernest. The cast is complemented by Lily Gladstone, who plays Ernest's Osage wife and whose family becomes the target of a series of brutal murders. «Killers of the Flower Moon» is set to have a theatrical release through Paramount Pictures, and it's also a co-production with Apple TV Plus. This means that the film will eventually be available for streaming on the platform. However, as of now, Apple TV+ has not confirmed a specific release date for the movie. In general, most movies become available for streaming approximately 45 days after their theatrical premiere. This suggests that Killers of the Flower Moon could potentially arrive on Apple TV+ as early as December 2023. However, given the significance of this movie, it might take up to 90 days or more before it becomes available for streaming. Therefore, it's advisable to keep an eye out for updates regarding its streaming release.

Five Nights at Freddy's, born from the world of popular horror gaming, is about to make its bone-chilling debut on the silver screen. Here, we unravel the eerie details about this upcoming horror movie that's poised to keep you on the edge of your seats.

The Matrix" has been reconstructed as a live performance directed by Danny Boyle to commemorate the grand opening of the UK's most major new cultural complex. Boyle, who is well-known for his work on films such as «Trainspotting» and the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, feels the film's themes are timeless.

Burt Young, the acclaimed actor famous for his portrayal of Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, has passed away at the age of 83. Young, who garnered an Oscar nomination for his role as Rocky's friend and future brother-in-law, left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

₹166.3 crore for the second quarter of FY24 as compared to a loss of ₹82 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal. The company’s revenue in Q2FY24 jumped 53.3% to ₹1,999.9 crore from ₹1,305 crore in Q1FY24. The biggest highlight of the quarter was the record breaking performance of the Hindi box office.

PVR Inox has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 166 crore for the quarter ended September 2023. The company had posted a loss of Rs 71 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue from operations during the quarter jumped 191% to Rs 2,000 crore against Rs 686 crore in the same quarter of last year. The company reported an EBITDA of Rs 706 crore during the second quarter, which also jumped multifold from Rs 154 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EBITDA margins improved significantly to 35.3% in the reporting period, compared with 22.4% a year ago. The company got a blockbuster boost from 'Jawaan' and 'Gadar 2', which were ranked among highest-grossing Hindi films of all time, during the second quarter.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’ has gone viral for being high on emotions! Featuring a wheelchair-bound contestant, the episode has grabbed eyeballs as netizens got wowed by an inspiring tale of persevering against all odds. Shridev Wankhede, the contestant shared his story with host, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan. A survivor of an accident, Wankhede said that while people who are disabled from birth have their own share of struggles, people like him who got disabled after a freak accident, often grapple with depression. He also thanked his wife (also coincidentally named Jaya) for being a pillar of support and not giving up on him. Bachchan responded with an anecdote of his own. He revealed that he had hit a new low in his personal life after being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare muscular disorder. During that time, director Manmohan Desai had faith in him and gave him a role which would not require physical exertion.

If Jim Donovan, a Goldman Sachs managing director of three decades and 'vice chairman of global client coverage, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, were to hang up his MD hat and do something else instead, he could probably become a YouTube sensation. Already well known for his 2016 talk 'Are you destined to deal' to students at the University of Virginia School of Law, which has had 2.6m views on YouTube, Donovan is back with a sequel. Titled,'The making of an investment banker,' it was also filmed at the University of Virginia School of Law, three days ago and already has nearly 50,000 views. 

‘Leo’, the much-anticipated action extravaganza, starring Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, hit the theatres today. Ahead of the film’s release, the first reviews from the audience have already gone viral on social media — and it’s mostly a mixed bag. While some fans have declared it an “industry hit”, others have denounced it as a disaster.

Shetty says he will start working on his film 'Richard Anthony' after the release of 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello — Side B', which hits the screens on October 27. Shetty received the National Film Award for the best Kannada film for '777 Charlie', which follows the journey and bonding between a lonely factory worker and a stray Labrador dog. The actor, who starred in and produced '777 Charlie', said he is elated to be recognised by the country for the 2022 film.

Netflix has signed a multi-year agreement with Skydance Animation to develop animated feature films that will be released exclusively on Netflix, the streaming service said on Wednesday. John Lasseter, Walt Disney Co's former animation head and co-founder of Pixar, will guide production of the films. Lasseter began working at Skydance Animation in 2019 after taking a leave of absence from Disney in 2017. He was a driving force behind animation hits like «Toy Story» and «Cars.»

Mehreen Pirzada says she feels saddened that a sequence in her debut OTT series 'Sultan of Delhi' depicting marital rape has been labelled as a sex scene in sections of the mainstream media and social media. This kind of description «trivialises a serious issue that many women the world over are currently dealing with», Pirzada, who has worked across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu film industries, said in a lengthy X post on Tuesday. «There was a scene in 'Sultan Of Delhi' that depicted a brutal marital rape.

Netflix increased subscription prices for some streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France on Wednesday as it shattered expectations for new customers, sending its shares surging 13%. Almost 9 million subscribers joined Netflix around the globe in the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street analysts' forecast for 6 million, according to LSEG. Netflix said it expected a similar number of additions in the current quarter.

₹30 crore on Day 1 at the box office. Yesterday, the opening scene of Leo- Bloody Sweet got leaked online.

(Reuters) — Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) will break out its sports programming revenue from the fourth quarter onwards following a restructuring of the company announced earlier this year, the media firm said on Wednesday.

Taylor Swift's ever-increasing popularity and her close friendship with Ryan Reynolds, many fans have been speculating about the possibility of her making a surprise cameo in Deadpool 3. Reynolds has been quite vocal about his desire to have Swift appear in a Deadpool movie. The actor, along with his wife Blake Lively, shares a strong friendship with Swift, to the extent that their daughter, James, was featured in Swift's hit song 'Gorgeous.' In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Reynolds responded to the idea of Swift joining Deadpool 3 after a teaser for the film was released, and fans noticed that the video was shot at the same location as Swift's 'All Too Well: The Short Film.' This coincidence led to speculation about Swift's potential appearance.

Killers of the Flower Moon", Martin Scorsese's highly anticipated crime saga, is set to be the sole new nationwide release this weekend. It aims to achieve a box office debut of $20 million to $30 million across 3,621 theaters in North America. However, it faces a formidable opponent in Taylor Swift's «The Eras Tour,» which dominated the box office last weekend and is expected to maintain its lead with earnings ranging from $35 million to $40 million in its second week. The movie features Leonardo DiCaprio, and Robert De Niro in pivotal roles. The movie «Killers of the Flower Moon», boasting a substantial budget of $200 million, is being distributed by Paramount Pictures, with support from Apple. It is worth noting that the film will eventually become available on Apple's streaming platform at a later date. Scorsese considers “Killers of the Flower Moon” “an internal spectacle.” The Oklahoma-set film, adapted from David Grann’s 2017 bestseller, might be called his first Western. But while developing Grann’s book, which chronicles the Osage murders and the birth of the FBI, Scorsese came to the realization that centering the film on federal investigator Tom White was a familiar a type of Western. «Killers of the Flower Moon», which in May earned rave reviews following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, is scheduled to be released in the US on October 20. It also stars Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, and Brendan Fraser.

Kevin Hart and Chris Rock teamed up for a stand-up tour last year. The duo performed five shows under the name «Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed» in New York and New Jersey in July. Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a documentary, which will provide a behind-the-scenes look at their tour. The documentary, which has been titled «Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only,» will be released on December 12. The documentary will show the tour's backstage moments and feature personal narratives from the two comedians about their early lives, challenges, successes, and the close bond they share. The film is directed by Rashidi Harper, who is known for directing «Hip Hop Uncovered.» The production of the documentary involves Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Luke Kelly-Clyne from Hartbeat, Chris Rock from CR Enterprises, and Malcolm Spellman, Oby M. Okoye, and Rashidi Harper from The 51B. The executive producers include Thai Randolph, Jeff Clanagan, Mike Stein, Dave Becky, and Kevin Healey, with JC Del Barco and Ty Walker as co-executive producers. Kevin Hart expressed his excitement about the project, stating, «When Chris and I realized we were both going to be on tour this year, we immediately knew we needed to do something special. We have been friends and mentors to each other for 20 years, but we have never shared a headlining stage together – until now. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the return of live comedy than to co-headline a show with my brother Chris Rock. This is a major moment in comedy and one for the history books.»

Netflix has released the trailer for the documentary «Sly,» which sheds light on Sylvester Stallone's 50-year Hollywood career. The film, which has been directed by Thom Zimny, explores Stallone's iconic roles in movies like Rocky and Rambo. It parallels his own story as an underdog with the memorable characters he has portrayed. The 77-year-old actor talks about his remarkable journey in the trailer, emphasizing how rejection served as his motivation. Stallone said, «I'm in the hope business.» The documentary also delves into the struggles he has faced in maintaining his family while pursuing his filmmaking passion. Stallone candidly admitted, «When you're wholly absorbed in filmmaking, you sometimes put it ahead of your family, and the consequences can be devastating. Now, I realize that family is what truly matters.» «Sly» had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is set for a global release on Netflix on November 3.

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski