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Amazon Prime Video has announced the release of a new film Red, White & Royal Blue on 11 August. The American romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Lopez, is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston. The film stars Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine as the son of the President of the United States and a British prince, respectively, who fall in love.

₹79.83 crores. The film is expected to witness a substantial surge in business on its second Saturday as well. If the trend continues as projected, the movie is likely to cross the century mark by the end of the second weekend and may be recognised as a successful film in the Hindi film industry.

A post shared by Bryan Cranston (@bryancranston) Bob Odenkirk, the star of the "Better Call Saul" spin-off series, described Margolis as a powerful screen presence Also read: How Hollywood Will Promote Films and TV Shows Without Stars (or Major Influencers) In "Breaking Bad," Margolis portrayed the patriarch of the Salamanca family, a drug-smuggling cartel, who becomes wheelchair-bound after being poisoned by a rival. The character is only able to communicate by tapping a bell with his finger.

entertainment industry. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed encouragement over the reopening of communication, as the ongoing strikes by writers and actors have had a negative impact on the economy. “It is critical that this gets resolved immediately so that Los Angeles gets back on track," she said in a statement, reported Reuters.

Mark Margolis, the veteran actor known for his captivating portrayal of the wheelchair-bound cartel patriarch Hector Salamanca in the hit TV shows "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," has died at the age of 83. His family confirmed the news on Friday, stating that Margolis passed away on Thursday at a New York hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife and son during his final moments. Born in Philadelphia in 1939, Margolis followed his passion for acting to New York City, where he built a successful career as a character actor. Alongside his iconic role in «Breaking Bad» and its acclaimed spin-off «Better Call Saul,» Margolis graced the silver screen with supporting roles in acclaimed films like «Scarface,» «Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,» and «Black Swan.» Additionally, his talent shone in the HBO series «Oz.» In recognition of his exceptional performance in «Breaking Bad,» Mark Margolis received an Emmy nomination in 2012, further solidifying his status as one of the industry's esteemed actors. Beyond his professional achievements, Margolis leaves behind a legacy of love and family. He was married to Jacqueline for an incredible 61 years and is survived by their only child, Morgan, as well as three cherished grandsons.

ANI. TThe Tamil actor played mostly supporting roles in many south Indian movies in the 80s and 90s.

Food Bank events. They have been replaced by Gladys Knight. The musical comedy duo, Blues Brothers – Jim Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, have withdrawn from two upcoming fundraisers due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. They were set to headline Oceana’s Rock Under the Stars on August 12 and LA Regional Food Bank’s “A Million Reasons” Celebration on August 13. Aykroyd explained, “We're saddened to step back as Blues Brothers for Oceana and LA Regional Food Bank causes. SAG-AFTRA rules bar characters from TV and films at concerts and conventions. It's disappointing to miss these worthy events, but we stand with the union.” In 1978, Blues Brothers started on Saturday Night Live, later becoming a film by John Landis in 1980. As per SAG’s guidelines, the union’s 160,000 affected members can't do on-camera work or promotional activities like conventions, premieres, interviews, festivals, FYC events, award shows and podcasts. Charity events have largely avoided strike issues, but Blues Brothers, appearing as characters, is an exception. Gladys Knight steps in, headlining both events before her Hollywood Bowl show on August 15. The guests which have been confirmed at Oceana include Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Woody Harrelson and Sam Waterston. The Food Bank event is expected to include Danson, Steenburgen, Waterston, Jeff Goldblum, Dylan McDermott as celebrity sous chefs for the cause.

Barbie at the box office. Barbie reached $400 million domestically in just 14 days, marking a record for Warner Bros. The film's global ticket sales exceed $900 million, and it's expected to join the billion-dollar club soon. On Thursday, Barbie secured the top spot with an additional $11.8 million. Universal’s Oppenheimer continues its strong performance, nearing $500 million globally. It reached $200 million in North America on Thursday, with $5.6 million for the day in second place. Two new releases hit theaters: Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and New Line/Warner Bros.’ Meg 2: The Trench. The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) reboot, starting on Wednesday, earned $4.9 million for a $15.1 million two-day total, including $3.9 million from Tuesday evening previews. The family-friendly PG film is projected for a five-day debut around $35 million, subject to change over the weekend. Meg 2, releasing on Friday, collected $4 million in Thursday previews. Anticipated to earn between $25 million to $30 million for its opening weekend.

Sound of Freedom," which highlights child trafficking, has triumphed at the box office. Yet, an investor, Fabian Marta, involved in the film's funding, now faces child kidnapping charges. Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, the movie stars Jim Caviezel as Tim Ballard, a former agent disrupting child sex trafficking in South America. After «Sound of Freedom» achieved cinematic success, Newsweek revealed investor Marta's arrest for child kidnapping, which is a felony. Marta's name appeared in the credits as a contributor to bringing the film to theaters. Arrested on July 23, he could serve up to 10 years in prison if convicted. «Sound of Freedom» from Angel Studios has outshined other independent releases, amassing over $155 million from a $14.5 million budget. Despite lukewarm reviews and criticism for inaccuracy, strong audience backing propelled its success. The film employed a unique marketing approach, rallying conservative and religious groups against child trafficking. Caviezel's involvement, along with the «Pay It Forward» campaign by Angel Studios, boosted its reach. In the campaign, the backers were urged to donate money for the film's success. However, some screenings saw low attendance despite reported «sold out» status due to this strategy.

Hulu is constantly updating its movie collection, making sure you have plenty of entertainment during the upcoming heat waves. Among the summer movie classics is Jurassic Park, released 30 years ago in June 1993. Excitingly, Hulu added all three films from the original Jurassic Park trilogy to their catalog on the first day of August, giving you a chance to indulge in a nostalgic summer-night marathon if you were fortunate enough to experience these movies in theaters. Adding to the charm, Hulu will also include the witchy classic from 1998, Practical Magic. While not a typical «Halloween season» movie, it will evoke the feeling of cooler autumn temperatures and remind you that Halloween is just around the corner. Alongside these classics, Hulu has a variety of contemporary movies lined up for its streaming service in August, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.

The actors and writers strike have resulted in most Hollywood film and television productions being shut down, from the “Gladiator” sequel to the live action “Lilo & Stitch."

MUMBAI : Two days after the death of renowned art director Nitin Desai, the Raigad police registered a case of abetment of suicide against five officials of Edelweiss and ECL Finance, including Rashesh Shah, chairman and CEO of Edelweiss group. The FIR also named chief risk officer of ECL Finance Smit Shah, R.K. Bansal from Edelweiss ARC, insolvency professional Jitendra Kothari, and Keyur Mehta.

Raigad police in Maharashtra on Friday registered an offence against five persons including Edelweiss Group chairman Rashesh Shah for alleged abetment of art director Nitin Desai's suicide. A First Information Report was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 306 (abetment of suicide) and 34 (common intention) at Khalapur police station based on a complaint filed by Desai's wife Neha Desai, an official said.

Amazon Prime Video subscribers will have a good choice of films to watch that are arriving in August 2023 on the streaming platform. From When Harry Met Sally to Saw to Punisher: War Zone to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, here are some of our suggestions as to what you could watch. Here are the Prime Videos movie recommendations for this month, with the date.

NEW DELHI : The theatrical business is starting to show green shoots of recovery buoyed by a slate of successful films from Hollywood such as Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, Oppenheimer and Barbie and Hindi romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Theatre owners and producers say that the success, especially of the seemingly niche American titles underlines the willingness of audiences to come to theatres, as long as there is compelling content.

Oppenheimer have caused at the box office worldwide is disruptive. Hashtag ‘Barbenheimer’, as the two movies that released on July 21 are called together, continues to rule the ticket windows. So, who will even attempt to beat Barbenheimer? Let’s take a look.Meg 2: The Trench, a sequel to the 2018 movie The Meg, releases on August 4, 2023, and will hope to challenge some of the ticket sales of Barbie and Oppenheimer from Friday. Five years ago, The Meg had opened with £3.7 million in early August 2018, ending with total collections of £15.9 million. Actor Jason Statham reprises his role in the sequel to the shark movie. Other cast members include Cliff Curtis, Sienna Guillory, Shuya Sophia Cai, and Skyler Samuels. Meg 2 is predicted to have an opening weekend range from $22 million to$27 million.

Pakistani national Seema Haider has made waves since crossing over to India with her four children earlier this year. While the Ministry of External Affairs continues to investigate the matter, Haider has reportedly secured an entry into both Bollywood and Indian politics. Republican Party of India (Athawale) leader Masoom Kishor had broached the possibility of Haider joining the BJP ally earlier this week.

₹70 crore across the country. Box office numbers for the Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt-starrer are driven by business in high-end multiplexes while mass pockets remain slow. Written by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan and Sumit Roy and produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, the film stars also stars Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, and Kshitee Jog.

OMG 2' is set for a big Bollywood clash with actor Sunny Deol's action film 'Gadar 2'. To make the most of the extended Independence Day weekend, the makers opened the advance booking for the upcoming movies nearly two weeks before their release on August 11. Both movies have received an overwhelming response as far as the advance booking numbers are concerned with just a week left for the premiere.

Seema Haider to contest the election on the symbol of the Republican Party of India. The officials of the RPI said they are waiting for Seema Haider to get a clean chit in the investigation by the security agencies. This week reprts also emerged that Seema Haider is likely to get featured in the movie.

Pathaan', Indian cinema will witness pay parity, said actor Kajol on Thursday. She was in the capital to participate on the first day of the 2023 Jagran Film Festival here. When she was asked when will pay equality be achieved in the film industry, Kajol initially quipped: «Ask an astrologer?» The actor then said audiences have become «much more literate» today thanks to social media and exposure to global content through streamers. «India is progressing… They watch a lot of different types of cinema thanks to social media and OTT. We are thinking better, hoping for better. When you start making a 'Wonder Woman' (which starred Gal Gadot) for India and it does equally well as a 'Pathaan', then maybe there will be pay equality,» she said in her response. Kajol, who was recently seen in the Disney+ Hotstar series 'The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha', further said she almost did a film with acclaimed director Mani Ratnam. Things, however, didn't materialise since she had committed her dates to filmmaker Karan Johar for 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998).