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Jessica Chastain has opened up about her relationship with co-star Oscar Isaac. Talking to ‘Vanity Fair’ Tuesday, she said that she loved her «Scenes from a Marriage» co-star, but their friendship has never quite been the same.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are still very much a couple, contrary to recent reports suggesting they had ended their relationship. Despite not being seen together in public recently, sources close to the couple have assured TMZ that they are still together and the breakup rumors are false. The couple has been known to keep their relationship private, and since reports of their dating began circulating in early April, they have managed to keep most details of their romance away from the public eye. While there might not have been recent public appearances together, insiders have made it clear that everything is fine between them. TMZ's sources advised fans to be cautious about believing everything they read and clarified that Kylie and Timothée are indeed still a pair. So, it seems like the two stars are going strong despite any speculations suggesting otherwise. Before her relationship with Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner was in an on-again, off-again romance with Travis Scott. The couple, who share two children, Stormi and Aire, started dating in 2017. After a brief split in October 2019, they reconciled in May 2021. In February 2022, Kylie and Travis welcomed their second child, Aire. Despite enjoying parenthood together, rumors of Travis having an affair began to circulate. Rojean Kar claimed that Travis pursued her shortly after Kylie gave birth to Aire. However, Travis vehemently denied these allegations. Despite his denial, the couple decided to end their relationship before the year's end, with reports of spending the winter holidays separately.

Russell Crowe and directed by Julius Avery, premiered in theaters worldwide earlier in 2023. Now, it is scheduled to come to Netflix in the United States through the Sony Picture first window output deal. However, viewers in other regions will have to wait a bit longer before it becomes available on the platform. The movie, ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ is based on the real-life files of Father Gabriele Amorth, who investigated a young boy's frightening possession. Alongside Crowe, the film features actors Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, and Franco Nero. Reviews for the movie have been mixed, with Moviehole comparing it to a blend of The Da Vinci Code and The Exorcist, praising Crowe's performance as the standout factor. The Pope's Exorcist debuted in the United States on April 14th, 2023, while international regions showcased it a week earlier on April 7th. It grossed over $75 million at the box office and received mostly positive feedback from audiences, though critics' ratings on RottenTomatoes stand at 45%.

Oppenheimer vs Barbie. Apart from the two films being released at the same time — an attribute that they share with other movies — the only other commonality between the two is that they have already made huge draws on the box office.

KGF: Chapter 2 and RRR, which had excellent runs. For a while now, there have been doubts on whether movie consumption patterns have altered significantly, partly driven by competition from over-the-top platforms. Amid this, it helps that the September quarter has begun with a bang: Enter Mission Impossible 7 (MI7), Barbie and Oppenheimer.

Spirited Away," is set to captivate audiences in London. The highly acclaimed production will grace the London Coliseum, the largest West End theater, for a thrilling 12-week run starting in April 2024. Director John Caird expressed his pride and delight in presenting the original Japanese stage production of «Spirited Away» at the Coliseum Theatre. The show, created in 2022, promises to transport British audiences into the magical world crafted by Hayao Miyazaki.

art director Nitin Desai has sent shockwaves in the tinsel town. Several Bollywood celebrities such as Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Parineeti Chopra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, etc took to social media to pay tributes to the late art director. Taking to Twitter, Chopra wrote, “Heartbreaking to hear about Nitin sir.

Imran Khan, who has been absent from the silver screen for an extended period, has recently dropped hints about his potential return to films, but not without an intriguing condition. In a delightful exchange on social media, veteran actress Zeenat Aman delighted her fans by sharing a video of her latest advertisement on Instagram.

₹52 crore. The political thriller is now available for streaming on Netflix since July 27. Directed by Mari Selvaraj, renowned for his impactful works like Pariyerum Perumaal and Karnan, the movie delves into the theme of anti-casteism.

Slumdog Millionaire and Kaun Banega Crorepati. Some of the most notable Bollywood movies that he worked for were Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

ND Studio, located in Karjat, sending shockwaves across the film fraternity. As per preliminary reports, it appears that Nitin Desai may have died by suicide. Just a few days before his passing, Desai took to his Instagram account to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the beloved film, '1942: A Love Story.' In the touching post, he shared a nostalgic poster featuring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala, the stars of the film, and captioned it with endearing words, «The story of your favorite love story has completed 29 years (sic).» The movie '1942: A Love Story,' directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, had garnered immense appreciation upon its release in 1994.

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has denounced “extremist” protesters who descended on the home of Woodside chief Meg O’Neill and mounted a spirited defence of the natural gas industry, which he said was essential to the state’s energy transition.

Ayushmann Khurrana on Tuesday said he has challenged the idea of "toxic masculinity" right from the beginning of his career and is confident his upcoming film 'Dream Girl 2' will take the discourse to another level. At the trailer launch of 'Dream Girl 2', the actor was asked to comment on how Karan Johar's latest film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' challenges gender stereotypes by showing two men — characters played by Ranveer Singh and Tota Roy Choudhury — perform Kathak on 'Dola Re Dola', a song from 'Devdas' featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit Nene. Khurrana, who plays the role of a cross dresser in 'Dream Girl 2', said he is happy to see the audience accept a film like 'Rocky Aur Rani...' «From the beginning, I've criticised toxic masculinity. I'm glad that 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' is doing well. They have set a good ground to address toxic masculinity because our film is going to take it to the next level. »It's good to see people accepting these kinds of films on social causes or trying to say something about breaking stereotypes. It's not just the messaging in the film ('Dream Girl 2'), it has a lot of comedy as well," the actor told reporters here. Khurrana said he is glad to count himself in the company of actors like Kamal Haasan, Govinda, and Kishore Kumar, who have in the past transformed into a woman in different movies.

OMG 2) with «a few modifications» following which the movie will release on its scheduled date of August 11 with an 'A' certificate, said an insider on Tuesday. The film, starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi, was reportedly stuck with the censor board for over two weeks. «There are no cuts in the film; only a few modifications, which the makers discussed with the censor board members. »For a UA certificate, the committee was asking for a lot of cuts. The makers didn't want to compromise with the sanctity of the film. So they chose to go with an Adults certification but keeping the integrity of the film intact and also adhering to and respecting the norms of the censor board," the insider said. According to CBFC, 'UA' certification means children below 12 years of age can watch a film under parental guidance. An 'A' certificate means adults (aged 18+) can publicly watch a film. 'OMG 2' features Tripathi as a devotee of believer in Lord Shiva named Kanti Sharan Mudgal and Kumar in the role of Lord Shiva. The film is billed as a spiritual sequel of 'OMG — Oh My God!', which released in 2012.

Stephen Amell, who is known for his role in «Arrow,» voiced his disagreement with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike during an appearance at GalaxyCon in North Carolina. The 42-year-old actor expressed support for his union but criticized the strike as a reductive negotiating tactic, finding it frustrating. After a fan asked the actor about the strike, Amell said, «I support my union, I do, and I stand with them. I do not support striking. I don't. I think that it is a reductive negotiating tactic, and I find the entire thing incredibly frustrating.» Amell's statement comes amidst the backdrop of Hollywood actors' decision to strike in July, joining writers, who were already on strike. The strike has led to the suspension of numerous movie and TV show productions, causing significant disruptions in the industry. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes have also halted the production of TV shows and movies, with notable impacts on upcoming releases like Zendaya's «Challengers,» which was scheduled for the Venice International Film Festival but has now been postponed to 2024. Hollywood writers began their strike in May, demanding better payment contracts, particularly with the rise of streaming services like Netflix. Actors are also seeking improved pay deals, especially from streaming platforms. Despite Amell's reservations about the strike, he clarified that he stands with his union, indicating that his appearance at GalaxyCon does not violate the strike terms since it is unrelated to «struck» companies and not contractually bound to a studio.

Disenchantment is gearing up for its final chapter, which will consist of ten episodes, and is slated to arrive on Netflix on September 1, 2023. Disenchantment season 5 will bring the show's total episode count to 50, solidifying its position as Netflix's third longest-running Original adult-animation series, following Big Mouth (with 61 episodes and still ongoing) and Bojack Horseman (with 77 episodes), according to a report on Netflix.

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the advisory panels. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, in its report on the Review of the Functioning of CBFC, also suggested having members of the general public to make the Board more inclusive.

Siddaramaiah on Tuesday refuted the possibility of the Udupi washroom video case being handed over to a Special Investigation Team (SIT), saying a Deputy SP-level officer was conducting the investigation. BJP leaders have been campaigning for the case to be handled by a higher investigating authority. Former deputy CM CN Ashwath Narayan had urged the government to transfer the case to the CBI.

first look from the upcoming film 'Chandu Champion' and said he has wrapped the first shoot schedule of the Kabir Khan directorial in London, UK. According to the makers, the film is based on the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his spirit of never giving up.

Betty Ann Bruno has passed away at the age of 91. Bruno was a renowned actress who played a Munchkin in the classic film «The Wizard of Oz». The Emmy-winning TV reporter's death came unexpectedly after she experienced a sudden and severe headache while dancing at the Sonoma Women's Club on a Sunday.

Bollywood is a land of ambitions where amidst the dazzling allure of glamour, only a few make the transition from television to films. One such talent who rose to prominence in the film industry is the birthday girl Mrunal Thakur, who turns 31 on Tuesday. Thakur's trajectory from television to movies has been nothing short of a fairy tale. Her acting journey began with her role in the daily soap 'Kumkum Bhagya'. It was evident from the outset that Thakur possessed an inherent magnetism and a promising future in the entertainment world.