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Tim Burton has confirmed working on Wednesday Season 2 “without a holiday”. The iconic director of Hollywood created the hit Netflix series in his trademark way. He opened about the second season of Wednesday, while being all praise for its lead star, the young actor Jenna Ortega. Here’s what he said.

Wolverine star Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have announced their separation, signaling the end of a long and enduring love story. This timeline explores their journey, from their first meeting to the recent decision to part ways.

Jawan' represents every Indian and it is an emotion that stands for «honesty, goodness and love», Shah Rukh Khan said on Friday, decoding what the film, which has become the superstar's second blockbuster of the year, means to him and the team. Critics have praised 'Jawan', directed by Tamil filmmaker Atlee, as one of the most politically-charged film of SRK's career for the way it handles issues such as farmers suicides, corruption and healthcare woes through a father-son story. At the film's success press conference, Khan said the director has put in so many layers in the narrative that will emerge gradually. «I'll tell you what 'Jawan' is to all of us… I think 'Jawan' is a feeling which every Indian has. I think 'Jawan' is an emotion.

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₹44 lakh in India, recording the lowest so far and bringing its total collection in India to ₹517.72 crore. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, on its ninth day in theatres, "Jawan" has added another ₹21 crore to its domestic nett collection in India, reaching a total of ₹410.49 crore. Jawan which premiered on September 7 achieved a record-breaking opening day collection of ₹75 crore while Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2" raked in ₹40.1 crore on its opening day when it was released on August 11.

₹700 crore at the global box office, reported PTI. Deepika said that she was in Hyderabad filming for 'Project K' when SRK and Atlee approached her, outlining her role in the movie. She expressed that the length of her character didn't matter as much as its significant impact on the narrative.

₹700 crore at the box office, reported PTI. Ahead of the press conference celebrating the success of "Jawan," Shah Rukh Khan's fans gathered outside YRF Studio with a massive banner, showcasing their support and enthusiasm for the film's achievements. Shah Rukh Khan was left in awe as fans erupted in cheers during his entrance at the "Jawan" press conference.

₹75 crore on its first day, with Hindi contributing ₹65.5 crore, followed by Tamil and Telugu at ₹5.5 crore and ₹4 crore, respectively. However, the excitement dimmed a little on the second day with a net collection of ₹53.23 crore, marking a drop of 29.03%. The movie managed to bounce back remarkably well on the first Saturday and Sunday, raking in ₹77.83 crore and ₹80.1 crore, respectively.

Love was in the air when 'Jawan' director Atlee and actor Vijay Sethupathi joined Shah Rukh Khan at an event here to celebrate the film's success and went on to proclaim their admiration for the Bollywood superstar. The Tamil filmmaker, who made his Hindi cinema debut with the blockbuster film, said if he had to describe 'Jawan', he would call it «a love letter of mine to Mr SRK». Sethupathi's Kaali may have been the chief antagonist in the film, but the actor was full of praise for the director, the team and especially for Shah Rukh. He said he got many calls from people in Chennai, saying they could not get tickets for the first day, first show of the movie. «They love him so much but then it is not a surprise for me because SRK the name is enough.

Deepika Padukone on Friday said she never thought about the length of her role in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Jawan' as she has a lot of love for the actor and would always be there for him. Deepika, who made her debut opposite Shah Rukh in 'Om Shanti Om' in 2007 and has collaborated on films like 'Chennai Express', 'Happy New Year' and 'Pathaan', had an extended cameo as Aishwarya Rathore in the Atlee directorial, which has become a blockbuster at the ticket window, raising close to Rs 700 crore in worldwide gross. At the film's success press conference, SRK joked that he and Atlee «fooled» Padukone into believing that she had a cameo in the film when she was one of the main characters. «Deepika is feeling the most awkward, I will tell you why, because she feels, „main to dosti me chhota so role karne aa gayi thi', but between me and Atlee, we fooled her and shot a full length movie with her. “When she saw the film she was like, 'Oh I am one of the main characters'… but thank you Deepika from the bottom of our heart for being part of this film,» he said, calling the actress «a family». Padukone said the team of 'Jawan' approached her with the part when she was shooting for Nag Ashwin's 'Project K', now titled 'Kalki 2898 AD', in Hyderabad. «They narrated the whole story to me and told me this very important part of Aishwarya and for me, it was not about the length of the role.

National Hispanic Heritage Month began on Friday, September 15, a number of cultural programs celebrating Latino art and culture were held across the country. It is held every year from September 15 to October 15, to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans. Prior to National Hispanic Heritage Month, there was Hispanic Heritage Week. President Lyndon Johnson recognized it as a month of holiday for the first time in 1968.

Kenneth Branagh returns as Detective Hercule Poirot in his latest film, "A Haunting in Venice," which had a solid start at the box office with $1.2 million in Thursday previews. The supernatural mystery is projected to debut with earnings between $13 million and $15 million, placing it between the franchise's previous two installments: 2017's «Murder on the Orient Express» and 2022's «Death on the Nile.» All three movies are adaptations of Agatha Christie's murder mystery novels. «Murder on the Orient Express» was the most successful, opening with $28.6 million and eventually grossing $100 million domestically and $350 million globally. «Death on the Nile,» released during the pandemic with a hefty $90 million budget, had a $12.8 million opening and concluded its box office run with $45.6 million in the U.S. and $137.3 million worldwide. In Thursday previews, «Orient Express» earned $1.6 million, while «Death on the Nile» secured $1.1 million.

Sunny Deol's Gadar 2, Akshay Kumar's OMG 2 and Chiranjeevi's Bhola Shankar did exceptional business across languages, multiplexes and single-screen halls. And Atlee's SRK- starring Jawan, of course, reinforced the trend with first-day collections of ₹74.5 crore. With generative AI becoming pervasive, will deepfakes replace actors? Or bring deceased actors back to life? The current turmoil in Hollywood could well be the trigger.

Dumb Money" is releasing in theater today, September 15. Currently, the exclusive way to enjoy the film «Dumb Money» is by visiting a local movie theater. However, it's highly likely that «Dumb Money» will find its way to Netflix, thanks to a collaboration between the streaming giant and Sony Pictures Releasing. This agreement grants Netflix the rights to all of Sony's theatrical films in the United States, starting from 2022, as reported by Decider. While an official streaming release date for «Dumb Money» remains undisclosed, we can draw an estimate based on the release pattern of a recent Sony film. For instance, «The Pope's Exorcist» made its theatrical debut on April 14 and became available on Netflix on August 16, 2023, approximately four months later. If «Dumb Money» follows a similar timeline, we can anticipate it to be accessible for home viewing around mid-January 2024, as per the Decider report. It's important to note that «Dumb Money» won't be featured on Max since it's not a Warner Bros. production. The platform, formerly known as HBO Max, has transitioned away from direct-to-streaming releases. Instead, they've implemented a 45-day window between the theatrical release and its availability on Max.

Dhanush, Silambarasan (aka Simbu), Vishal, and Atharva have landed in deep trouble. The Tamil Film Producers Council in Chennai has issued red card (aka disciplinary action) against these Kollywood bigwigs for unprofessionalism. Although the news has sent shockwaves across the TFI (Tamil Film Industry), these have come after several rumours of misconduct and unprofessional behaviour.

Netflix India, said in a statement. Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films said the company’s mission is to create entertaining stories from India for the world.

₹0.50 crore in India bringing its total collection in India to ₹517.28 crore. Additionally, it recorded a 15.48% occupancy rate for Hindi screenings on Thursday, September 14. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared figures of 'Gadar 2' business over the weeks on X (formerly Twitter).

Taylor Swift, known for her chart-topping music, is gearing up to conquer the Hollywood box office with her upcoming film 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,' set to premiere on October 13. In an impressive turn of events, Taylor Swift has already broken the advance booking record previously held by the Marvel superhero blockbuster 'Spider-Man No Way Home.' Within just 24 hours, her highly anticipated concert film amassed an astounding $26 million in ticket sales for AMC Theaters. The latest reports from Deadline reveal that 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' has now raked in over $65 million in ticket sales across various theater chains in the United States. Box office experts are now speculating that Swift might achieve an extraordinary $100 million opening, a feat achieved by only a select few films.

₹45 crore when released in India this July. Viewership of international content on over-the-top (OTT) video streaming platforms in India has nearly doubled in 2022 as audiences took to original and dubbed versions of English, Turkish, Spanish and Korean shows and films. Viewers have become increasingly language-agnostic owing to the dubbing and subtitling of international shows popular for high-quality storytelling and production, said streaming services firms.

Ganguly said his latest flick 'Palan' was a tribute to legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen on his birth centenary. Speaking to PTI, Ganguly said he regrets that he could make the film when Sen is no more. The film is based on Sen's 1982 classic 'Kharij', which won a Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, besides three National Awards.

Jawan Box Office collection Day 8: Shah Rukh Khan’s 'Jawan' has been roaring at the Box office since its release on 7 September. The film has been collecting impressive numbers since its opening day. As per the latest data, the movie has collected a whopping ₹368.38 crore in its first week at the Indian box office and is set to touch ₹400 crore mark soon.