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GroupM's South Cinema Audience Behavior Report has revealed that 8 out of 10 South Cinema audiences visit a theater at least once a month, which is twice the national average. The report also states that watching a movie at a theater has the highest monthly average frequency of all outdoor leisure activities among South Cinema audiences, with an average of 1.8 visits per month, translating to 22 visits annually. GroupM India MD, Cinema and OOH, Ajay Mehta, said, «Our report is a game-changing tool for marketers and advertisers looking to engage with the South Cinema audience. By shedding light on the unique preferences and behaviors of this audience, we can now tailor our campaigns to resonate with them on a deeper level. »A noteworthy example is the exceptional success of 'Jailer,' starring Rajinikanth, which has become the top-grossing Tamil film in India.

film industry's super hero Vijay Antony lost his daughter Meera on Tuesday. The sudden demise of his teenage daughter has shocked the whole Tamil film industry and his fans.

₹500 crore mark across all languages in just 13 days since its release. According to industry tracker Sacnilk.com, early estimates suggest that the film directed by Atlee collected ₹14.18 crore on September 19, bringing its total to ₹508.06 crore. Jawan was released in theatres on Janmashtami, September 7 and achieved a record-breaking opening day collection of ₹75 crore in India.

Hopes were always high for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”

Amazon Prime Video has announced a new Telugu show titled Kumari Srimathi starring Nithya Menen directed by Gomtesh Upadhye that will premiere on 28 September. The seven-episode series will also be available in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam. Video streaming platforms are likely to offer 50-60% of the budgets to southern language content, with these programmes seeing much traction, accounting for 30% of OTT viewership, said industry experts.

Kraft Heinz is recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of the wrapper could stick to the slice and become a choking hazard

LA3C festival is set to return for its second year, taking place in downtown Los Angeles from November 10 to 12. The line-up for this three-day, all-ages event has been revealed.Erykah Badu and Herbie Hancock are the headliners, performing at the Orpheum Theatre and the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, respectively. The Theatre at the Ace Hotel will also feature Flying Lotus and LA jazz icons Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin, while the Palace Theatre will showcase Nick Hakim, Julie Byrne and John Carroll Kirby. Other notable performers include Kamasi Washington, Marc Rebillet, Sudan Archives, Fred Armisen, Lonnie Holley, Aja Monet, Salami Rose Joe Louis, Pauli the PSM, Novena Carmel, Siobhan Bell, Kilo Kish, Shabazz Palaces, Yrsa Daley-Ward with The Josh Craig, Acyde, and Def Rain. Additionally, there will be pop-up performances by Feels Like Floating. The Los Angeles Theatre will also host various artists throughout the weekend. For more details about the festival, including information about additional music, food, and film events, please visit LA3C.com. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, September 22, at 9 a.m. PT. Penske Media's LA3C festival made its debut in December of the previous year as a two-day event held at LA State Historic Park, featuring performances by Maluma, Lil Baby, Snoop Dogg, and Seventeen.

BMF, based on the real-life Black Mafia Family, is gearing up for its third season. Created by Randy Huggins and produced by 50 Cent, the show chronicles the rise and fall of Big Meech and Southwest T, the founders of the criminal organization, in 1980s and 1990s Detroit. BMF, which premiered in September 2021, features a talented ensemble cast including Mo’Nique, Russell Hornsby, La La Anthony, Snoop Dogg and Wood Harris. Known for its gripping storytelling, the series has captured audiences with its portrayal of the Black Mafia Family.

Euphoria Season 3 is on the horizon, bringing back familiar faces and their complex tales. The series premiered on HBO in June 2019 and was renewed for a second season in July 2019, which hit screens on January 9, 2022. Season 2 of Euphoria left viewers hanging, fueling excitement for its next installment.

Hopes were always high for Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”

Manipuri film actor Soma Laishram from acting and social functions for three years sending shockwaves to the film fraternity of the strife-torn state. The group, Kangleipak Kanba Lup (KKL) alleged her of taking part as a show stopper in a beauty pageant in New Delhi on Saturday despite a general appeal it made to the people and personal advice to her to desist from partaking in such programmes when Manipur is “still burning” for the last four months. Film Forum Manipur (FFM), the umbrella body of all film bodies of the state, nevertheless expressed dissatisfaction over KKL’s decree on Soma and said it would move on to bring a solution to it. Soma, who has acted in over 150 Manipuri films and bagged numerous awards, clarified that certain misjudgements on her participation at the Delhi event were there. On 16 September, Soma participated as a show stopper in a concluding programme of the North East Students’ Festival held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi that celebrated the cultural heritage of the northeast where she passionately spoke on the unprecedented current turmoil in Manipur and used the platform to appeal for support from all for peace and normalcy in the Manipur. “As a professional actor and a social influencer it is my responsible to communicate and speak up about the crisis in Manipur and I chose this platform,” the celebrity actor said. “The event I participated is a northeast festival hosted by My Home India, a non-profit organisation and the programme I took part is a cultural program celebrating cultural heritage of northeast,” she said. A resident of the Kongeng Hajari Leikai in Imphal West district said, she got a call from the concerned organisation a day prior to the programme and suggested that she

SAG-AFTRA strikes, leaving fans uncertain about when CSI: Vegas Season 3 will premiere. Here's what we know so far:CSI: Vegas Season 3: Renewal CBS officially renewed CSI: Vegas for a third season in February 2023, along with renewals for NCIS and NCIS: Hawai'i.CSI: Vegas Season 3: Release Date Season 3, despite having a completed script, faces delays due to the ongoing strike. Even if the strike ends in September 2023, filming and editing will extend the release beyond this year, missing the Fall TV season.CSI: Vegas Season 3: Streaming Platform While new episodes will air on CBS, they will be available for streaming on Paramount+ the next day.CSI: Vegas Season 3: Expected Cast Although the official cast hasn't been announced yet, it's expected that Marg Helgenberger will return as Catherine Willows, and Webster as Dr. Milton Hudson. Other likely cast members include Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, Mandeep Dhillon, Ariana Guerra, Jay Lee, Lex Medlin, and Sarah Gilman.

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Ganesh Chaturthi, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. And this special occasion is being celebrated by everyone across the nation including industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The festival holds special significance for the Ambani family, as this year's celebration marks the expansion of their family with the arrival of their grandchildren and the addition of their youngest son, Anant Ambani's fiancée, Radhika Merchant.

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“The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. 1 spot in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, with a slight edge carrying the horror sequel over the Hercule Poirot mystery

Indian cinema, Jawan has found its way into the top 5 movies at the US Box Office for releases in September 2023. The film, distributed by Yash Raj Films USA Inc., was released on September 7 and amassed a total gross of $12,108,639 ( ₹100 crore) in the US. Notably, this feat was achieved in just 826 theatres, far fewer than its Hollywood counterparts, as per Box Office Mojo.

₹3,000 crore to boost Jio Cinema’s subscription and advertising revenues, according to the estimates of film trade experts. Earlier this year, Jio Studios announced a plan to create a repertoire of 100 movies and web originals to bolster the streaming platform’s standing and retain customer engagement after the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Love at First Sight," is captivating audiences with its heartwarming storyline and a soundtrack that strikes all the right chords. As viewers swoon over the delightful on-screen chemistry between the protagonists Hadley Sullivan (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver Jones (Ben Hardy), they're also grooving to a playlist that perfectly complements the film's romantic ambiance.

Paramount Pictures' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" took the big screen by storm, and now it's headed to streaming. You can catch the Heroes in a Half-Shell's latest adventure from the comfort of your own home. Here's all you need to know about when and where to watch. «Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem» is a reboot of the iconic comic book franchise that first captivated audiences in the 1980s. This animated feature marks the turtles' return to theaters after their 2016 outing in «Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.» The film follows Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael as they emerge from the New York City sewers, aiming to gain acceptance from the public. Along the way, they cross paths with April O'Neil and face the formidable Superfly and his mutant army.