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Christopher Nolan's latest film, Oppenheimer, has taken the global box office by storm, raking in nearly $800 million in revenues. Released on the same day as the blockbuster Barbie on July 21, 2023, which has collected around $1.34 billion worldwide, Oppenheimer's success raises some intriguing questions. How did a movie centered around a relatively unknown scientist manage to become a massive hit? Oppenheimer is a dialogue-heavy film with three parallel timelines, two in color and one in black and white, constantly shifting chronologically.

Congress is set to hold yatras at the district level to commemorate the Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra, which was launched on September 7 last year, sources said on Sunday. The party is planning to mark in a big way the beginning of the cross-country march that saw Rahul Gandhi, along with several party leaders, traverse over 4,000 kilometres and interact with a cross-section of society. The sources said yatras will be held at the district level to mark the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the Bharat Jodo Yatra on September 7 last year. They said the modalities of how long the yatras will be and other details are being worked out. Gandhi launched the yatra on September 7, 2022, in Kanyakumari.

PTI, while allowing a bail plea of a person accused of raping his live-in partner, Justice Siddharth noted that “In the majority of cases, breakups take place between the couple. After a breakup, it becomes difficult for the female partner to face society." "The middle-class society does not look upon such separated female as normal.

₹480 crores in earnings at the Indian box office on its fourth Friday. Continuing its successful run, the film added an additional ₹5.5 crores nett on its fourth Saturday, demonstrating a growth of approximately 27-30% compared to Friday. However, it's worth noting that this growth percentage was somewhat impacted by the India-Pakistan cricket match.

₹7.85 crore in advance bookings on the first day. “India Wide, All Theatres, SOLD Tickets - 2,32,900, Gross - ₹7.85 cr," Vijayabalan wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). On Friday, the ticket prices have soared as high as ₹2,400, but that's not deterring King Khan's loyal fans.

Yogi Babu, Vinayakan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Master Ritvik. Notably, the movie features special cameo appearances by Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff. The film's plot revolves around Tiger Muthuvel Pandiyan (played by Rajinikanth), a retired jailer on a quest to find his son's killers.

Netflix subscribers can now enjoy the 2009 comedy film, Couples Retreat, added to the Netflix library on September 1, 2023. Directed by Peter Billingsley and written by Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn and Dana Fox, the movie brings together a notable ensemble cast. The story unfolds in a tropical paradise called Eden, where four couples embark on a vacation that takes an unexpected turn into couples therapy. Against the backdrop of stunning landscapes, the movie combines humor with heartfelt moments as these couples navigate the ups and downs of their relationships. The official IMDb synopsis describes it as a comedy about four couples vacationing at a tropical resort. While one couple is there to work on their marriage, the others are unaware that therapy sessions at the resort are mandatory.

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" has achieved a global box office triumph, raking in $1.36 billion, surpassing the $1.35 billion earned by «The Super Mario Bros. Movie» and securing the title of the highest-grossing film of the year. «Barbie» amassed $600 million in North America and, in August, surpassed «Mario» ($574 million) to become the leading release of 2023 in the domestic box office. Internationally, the film has amassed an astonishing $760 million. Since its debut in July, «Barbie» has consistently exceeded expectations, starting with a $162 million opening, the strongest of the year. It maintained its top position for four successive weekends and emerged as the highest-grossing film directed by a woman. Presently, it ranks as the 14th highest-grossing domestic release and the 15th highest-grossing global release in history. With this achievement, «Barbie» has become Warner Bros.' highest-grossing worldwide release, outpacing 2011's «Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2» ($1.34 billion, unadjusted for inflation). Furthermore, it surpassed Christopher Nolan's «The Dark Knight» ($536 million) as the studio's top domestic title in a century. Co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, the Oscar-nominated director of «Lady Bird» and «Little Women,» «Barbie» stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The film follows the adventures of the iconic doll and her companion as they depart from the idealized realm of Barbieland to experience the realities of life. The ensemble cast includes Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Simu Liu and Michael Cera.

Telugu, the word ‘Kushi’ means ‘happiness’. This Shiva Nirvana film has also turned into a big source of happiness for its leads Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The movie which hit the theatres on September 1, has proved to be a box-office darling. The romantic drama has earned a whopping Rs 15 crore on day one and Rs 10 crore on day two. This makes the movie’s two-day collection an impressive Rs 25 crore, as per a report by the Indian box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com. The romantic film enjoyed an impressive 59.13 occupancy in Telugu-speaking territories on Friday. The movie also marks Deverakonda’s first hit in five years. The movie also marks Prabhu’s triumphant return as the queen bee of the Telugu box-office. The ‘Yashoda’ star’s previous film, ‘Shakuntalam’ was a resounding flop at the box-office. Yesterday ( September 1), Deverakonda thanked the audience for showing an enthusiastic response to the film. “You all waited for 5 years, with me. Patiently waiting for me to do my thing! We did it. Today!!! :) Waking up to this happiness from all around and my phone to hundreds of messages. I cannot help but tear up with emotions. I love you all,” he wrote on Twitter.

France, saying morality should not weigh on art. One of the most successful directors of his generation, Polanski fled the United States over a conviction for raping a 13-year-old girl in 1977, a crime he admitted. After the #MeToo movement gained global traction in 2017 following sexual abuse allegations against U.S. film producer Harvey Weinstein, a number of women alleged that Polanski had sexually assaulted them as teenagers as well. Polanski, a dual French-Polish national, denied the allegations which never went to trial, but he has since found it hard to secure global distribution deals for his movies, even if actors are still lining up to work with him. 'The Palace', a comedy set in a Swiss hotel peopled with a cast of grotesque characters, stars Mickey Rourke, John Cleese, Oliver Masucci, Fanny Ardant and Joaquim De Almeida. The producer Luca Barbareschi said he had sold distribution rights across continental Europe, but not in France, Britain or the United States, despite the fact well-known actors from all three countries appeared in the film. Barbareschi said Polanski's last movie 'An Officer And A Spy', which opened at the Venice Film Festival in 2019 to critical acclaim, had also never been seen in cinemas in the United States, Britain, Australia or New Zealand. «And we ask ourselves why there are wars.

₹ ₹4.30 crore on Day 22, Sacnilk.com has reported. With this, the total collection of the film stands at ₹486.75 crore nett in India. During Raksha Bandhan, the film's collection picked up and showed an improvement of 71 percent, however on its Day 22, it has again seen a drop.

Buckingham Murders' starring Kareena Kapoor Khan will have its world premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival next month.

Madhavan was on Friday nominated as president of Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and chairman of its governing council. Union minister Anurag Thakur shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter) and congratulated the actor, who turned director with his National award-winning film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'. «Heartiest congratulations to @ActorMadhavan ji on being nominated as President of @FTIIOfficial and Chairman of the governing council. »I'm sure that your vast experience & strong ethics will enrich this institute, bring positive changes, & take it to a higher level.

Shah Rukh Khan showcased the trailer of Jawan at the iconic Burj Khalifa building in Dubai where he spoke about the universal appeal of cinema and how his fans will see him in a bald avatar for the first and the last time. The actor, who has a massive fan following in the UAE, has been on a promotional spree ahead of the film's release on September 7 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.Shah Rukh performed with a dance troupe on the song 'Zinda Banda' from the film at the event, also attended by director Atlee and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The actor said the film will offer something unique to all the people and he will be seen in «6 to 7 getups» «I'm even bald in the film, so that's something I'm never ever going to be in my life.

Animation fans, get ready for Young Love, a new series set to release in September! Based on the Academy Award-winning short film, Hair Love, Young Love revolves around Stephen, an African-American father, and his daughter Zuri. Actor Issa Rae, known for her role as an online hair «vlogger,» voices Zuri's mother, while Matthew A. Cherry takes on the role of Stephen. Cherry has also directed the short film along with Bruce W. Smith and Everett Downing Jr. Young Love is created by Cherry, who will also serve as the executive producer, alongside Carl Jones. The series boasts executive producers Karen Rupert Toliver and Monica A. Young from Blue Key's Entertainment, along with Carl Reed and David Steward II of Lion Forge Animation.

Blue Bloods fans will have to wait longer than expected for season 14 due to ongoing strikes. As of August 2023, neither the writing nor filming of the new season has begun. Both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are on strike, unable to reach agreements with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on new contracts. The strikes have brought the entertainment industry to a standstill, affecting many beloved shows, including Blue Bloods. As writers and actors in these unions have been prohibited from working on AMPTP-contracted projects since May and July, respectively, the production of Blue Bloods season 14 has been put on hold. Fans eagerly awaiting a release date for the new season will have to remain patient. Due to the strikes, no progress has been made in preparing for the season, making it unlikely that any updates on a release date will surface until later in the year. It's anticipated that the season may not air until 2024. However, CBS will continue to air rerun episodes of the show on Fridays as per its schedule.

Warner Bros. ‘Barbie’ has crossed the $600-million mark in domestic box offices on its 43rd day of release. It is moving 2 per cent ahead of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, which took 47 days to cross this limit. The Tom Cruise movie has earned $718.7 million. ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ took 40 days to cross this limit and has earned $684 million.

Denzel Washington reprises his role as Robert McCall in "The Equalizer 3," a rated-R action thriller, which pulled in $3.8 million during its previews. Projections suggest the film may rake in $28 million to $30 million during its opening weekend, potentially reaching $33 million to $40 million with the extended Labor Day holiday. This expected performance could secure the top spot at the weekend box office, surpassing competitors like «Gran Turismo» from Sony and «Barbie» by Warner Bros., which vied for the lead last week. Compared to its predecessors, "The Equalizer 3" is poised to have the smallest three-day opening, following the original «Equalizer» in 2014, which debuted with $34 million, and its 2018 sequel, which launched with $36 million. However, both earlier films achieved significant success, grossing over $100 million domestically and nearly $200 million globally. Antoine Fuqua, the director behind the first two films and «Training Day,» returns to helm the third and final installment. In this chapter, McCall finds himself on the Italian coast, facing off against the mafia in a town under their control. To secure his escape, he must employ his formidable mercenary skills for one last mission. The cast of «Equalizer 3» includes Dakota Fanning, Bill Pullman, Ashton Sanders, Orson Bean, Melissa Leo, Jonathan Scarfe, and more. In other box office news, Sony's «Gran Turismo» is entering its second weekend and aims to add $7 million to $9 million to its earnings. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.' «Barbie,» with a staggering $1.34 billion in earnings, inches closer to surpassing «The Super Mario Bros. Movie» ($1.35 billion) as the highest-grossing worldwide release of the year.

NEW DELHI : In a marked departure from the traditional ways of marketing a movie, filmmakers and studios are increasingly turning to influencers to woo audiences to the theatres. According to entertainment industry experts, social media influencers like Kusha Kapila, Ashish Chanchlani and Bhuvan Bam, who regularly collaborate with movie projects, command 40-60% of overall social media budgets. Prominent influencers who produce sketches leading up to the release of a movie, often featuring lead actors, charge ₹2-3 lakh for a post and ₹5-15 lakh per reel, they added.

I Am Legend 2, after he died in the original film in 2007, I Am Legend. How is this possible? Will there be flashback scenes with Will Smith in the sequel? Here’s what we know of the return of Will Smith in I Am Legend 2.

JioCinema. The series has Vijay Varma as a rookie cop who wants to resign but eventually investigates the case. The screenplay, co-written by Saxena, Arunabh Kumar and Karan Singh Tyagi, takes a close look at domestic abuse, cybercrime, female infanticide, questionable policing and toxic masculinity.