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Pitch Perfect 4" remains uncertain even as fans have eagerly awaiting the return of their beloved acapella singing competition franchise to the big screen after a nearly six-year hiatus. Universal's comedic take on the world of acapella, led by Anna Kendrick and Hailee Steinfeld in a successful trilogy, has earned a dedicated fanbase and generated over $565 million in worldwide box office revenue, according to Box Office Mojo. The franchise's last appearance came in the form of the 2022 streaming TV spin-off, "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin." However, the lukewarm reception of the third installment in 2017 (with a 28% Rotten Tomatoes rating) led to doubts about the future of the series in theaters. Despite the extended silence from Universal regarding «Pitch Perfect 4,» fans shouldn't lose hope entirely. Hints and teases about a potential fourth movie have emerged since the third installment. In 2018, Rebel Wilson, known for her role as "Fat Amy," sparked excitement among Pitch Perfect fans when she shared an image on her Twitter account featuring herself and fellow Bellas holding up four fingers, seemingly hinting at the development of «Pitch Perfect 4.» During an October 2018 appearance on «Ellen,» Wilson addressed the speculation but couldn't confirm anything officially.

₹600 crore mark at last count while Gadar 2 had earned ₹525 crore. Single screens are often considered socio-cultural centres in their cities, with residents deeply attached to them.

The Vaccine War’, that ran into controversy when the filmmaker said that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had taken bribes from foreign companies to promote their vaccines. "I have heard that a film 'The Vaccine War' has come.

Alia Bhatt has started filming for her upcoming movie 'Jigra', which marks her maiden collaboration with filmmaker Vasan Bala. Bhatt, who recently won the National Award for best actress, shared the news on Instagram along with photos from the film's set.

₹67 per share, nearly 13.55% higher than the issue price of ₹59. Inspire Films IPO price band was set in the range of ₹56 to ₹59 per equity share of face value of ₹10 each.

IDW Publishing's latest comic miniseries, "Star Trek: Holo-Ween." While the Star Trek universe isn't the first thing that comes to mind during the spooky season, this comic series is set to change that perception.

Kevin Spacey, aged 64, was taken to a medical facility in Uzbekistan after showing signs of a heart issue. On Monday, October 2, while visiting the Afrasiyab Museum, the former House of Cards actor experienced numbness in his left arm. He sought assistance at a clinic in Samarkand, where he underwent various tests, including an MRI scan, as reported by The Sun. Spacey was in town to participate in the 15th Tashkent International Film Festival. After receiving medical clearance, he appeared on stage later that day. During his appearance, he shared the incident with the audience and assured them that his health was «normal.» He also reflected on the fragility of life, saying, «I suddenly felt my entire left arm go numb for about eight seconds. I shook it off, but I immediately told the people I was with, and we went immediately to the medical center.» He added, «Everything turned out to be completely normal, and I'm grateful it's not anything more serious.» The day before, he had reportedly mentioned his plans for a «comeback» during an event in Tashkent's capital. Spacey expressed that he believed his «best roles were ahead of him.» The actor had faced significant setbacks in his career due to a sexual assault trial, during which he was acquitted of all nine charges.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" will be releasing on Netflix soon for the streaming giant's subscribers in the US. The Sony Animation’s film has already been added for viewers in India, as per a report. «Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse» became one of the top grossers if 2023 during its theatrical run. From September 5, 2023, physical and VOD rollout started. «Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse» is expected to be added for viewers for the US by November, 2023, as per the report on WhatsOnNetflix. Meanwhile, Netflix is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the ongoing Hollywood actors' strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported on October 3, sending the streaming company's shares up more than 3 per cent. Netflix is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the United States and Canada, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will raise prices by or when exactly the new prices will take effect, according to the report. Netflix declined to comment on the report. Netflix cut prices of its subscription plans in some countries in February. In the same month, it laid out a plan to crack down on password sharing by subscribers that was rolled out in over 100 countries in May.

iCarly" reboot will not return for a fourth season, media reports said. A spokesperson for Paramount+ expressed gratitude to the cast, writers, directors, producers, and crew for their dedication and talent during the three-season run.

Drew Barrymore is preparing to make a comeback once more. The actor-host has confirmed that the fourth season of her daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, will return on October 16. Initially, Barrymore faced backlash for her decision to resume her show ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ amidst the writers' strike, along with other WGA-covered shows. Critics, including picketers outside her New York City studio, raised objections. In a September 10 Instagram post, Barrymore tried to justify her return without the show's striking writers but later retracted. On September 17, she postponed the show's return until the end of the writers' strike, expressing profound apologies. Following the Writers Guild of America's tentative agreement with the AMPTP studios and streamers, the strike ended on September 26. Now, daytime talk shows, heavily reliant on celebrity guests, are rescheduling their returns, which is good news for networks hungry for fresh content amid the dual Hollywood strikes. The Talk is set to return on October 9, while The Jennifer Hudson Show already made its comeback on October 2. On Wednesday morning, Kelly Clarkson announced the return of her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, on October 16. The talk show will be filmed at NBC Studios' Studio 6A in New York.

NEW DELHI : Social-media influencers and stand-up comics who used to make fleeting appearances in films and web shows have graduated to enacting lead and strong supporting roles as their youth connect, fan base and acting skills endear them to production houses. While Kusha Kapila has appeared in Sukhee and Thank You for Coming, Bhuvan Bam has played the lead in a Disney+ Hotstar original. Anubhav Singh Bassi was seen in a key role in the comedy-drama Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar earlier this year.

The NFL needs more women to complete its takeover of the American sports landscape. There is plenty of room for more men in Taylor Swift’s legion of “Swifties" as she continues her quest for total pop-culture supremacy. Now it seems that Swift and the NFL have stumbled upon the perfect solution to fill the gaps in each other’s audiences: They have joined forces.

₹500 crore till now. The film has become the second highest-grossing Hindi film and has surpassed the lifetime collection of the Hindi version of Prabhas starrer “Baahubali 2".

Todd Phillips has just dropped an exciting update for 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' unveiling a fresh glimpse of Joaquin Phoenix in his iconic Joker role. The image showcases Phoenix's character, Arthur Fleck, standing amidst a downpour, surrounded by a multitude of individuals holding vibrant umbrellas on either side. Phillips captioned the post, «Oct. 4 Thanks for all the messages.

Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, will be released in theatres on December 8, the makers announced on Tuesday. Presented by Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures, the upcoming film is described as «a genre-defying tale» shot in Hindi and Tamil with a different set of supporting actors, according to a press release.

A post shared by Ni Luh Putu Ary Pertami Djelantik (@niluhdjelantik) “So disrespectful. Meditating nak*d on our temple ? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR F*CKIN MIND ? How could you do this, humiliating Balinese and their belief ? Immigration Officer please get this person, we’ve had enough ! This is a humiliation to us Balinese people," Influencer wrote on Instagram. "We are still carrying out investigations regarding this incident," said Immigration Office head Tedy Riyandi in a statement sent to AFP news agency.

Reuters. The annual live auction will take place from November 9 to 12 in which entertainment memorabilia auctioneer Propstore will sell more than 1,800 items. Leading the sale, which Propstore estimates will fetch more than 12 million pounds (14.6 million), is the light-up head actor Anthony Daniels wore to play C-3PO in "Star Wars: A New Hope", with an estimate of 500,000 - 1 million pounds ($600,000- $1.2 million).

Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, who are engaged and have a three-year-old daughter named Daisy Dove, are set to appear as Mr. Raccoon, the jeweler, and Ms. Leopard, the dressmaker, respectively, in a special 20th-anniversary episode of Peppa Pig. Orlando Bloom is set to make an appearance in the Peppa Pig cast next year, portraying the character of Mr. Raccoon, a jeweler. Joining him is his fiancée, Katy Perry, who was previously announced to play the role of Ms. Leopard, a dressmaker. The couple, engaged for four years and parents to daughter Daisy Dove, will feature in a special three-part episode marking the 20th anniversary of the popular children's show. In this unique episode, Mr. Raccoon will aid Peppa and her friends in preparations for the wedding of Mr. Bull and Mrs. Cow, marking the first wedding ceremony in the preschool series. The official social media pages of the show celebrated Bloom's guest appearance as «Oinktastic news!» and clarified that the casting and filming occurred prior to the recent actors' and writers' strikes in the United States, which have caused delays in the entertainment industry. Earlier, singer Katy Perry has signed a deal to sell rights to five of her studio albums released between 2008 and 2020 including «Teenage Dream» to Carlyle-backed Litmus Music, the music rights company said on Monday. «One of the Boys,» «PRISM,» «Witness» and «Smile» are the other four studio albums that are part of the deal. Billboard reported the deal was valued at $225 million, citing sources. Private equity firm Carlyle declined to comment on the deal value.

₹650-crore mark globally and is one of the highest grossing movies of all time in home state Tamil Nadu. However, the big difference is that Leo is set to release in IMAX, a format licensed by large chains such as PVR, and are mostly located in the north.

Taylor Swift's «Eras Tour» film, which is set to premiere on October 13, is already positioned to break records as the highest-grossing concert documentary in history. While it requires no additional promotion due to its immense anticipation, Taylor Swift's world naturally thrives on publicity, and that's precisely what «Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour» film is receiving. During Sunday night's Kansas City Chiefs vs.

A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Despite clashing with mega blockbuster "Gadar 2" at the box office, "OMG 2" had a successful run and received mixed reactions from the audience. The film revolves around Kanti Sharan Mudgal, whose son Vivek faces accusations of immoral behavior and is expelled from school.