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However, both the movies have created an uproar in Japan, all thanks to a meme. The Japanese chapter of Warner Bros condemned the ‘Barbenheimer’ meme and demanded the producers of both films to apologise. The meme is a viral fan-made poster shared by a film discussion Twitter account @DiscussionFilm.

Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," these films continue to dominate the box office with astonishing results. Contrary to the typical week-two drops, both movies showcased remarkable staying power, with «Barbie» raking in an impressive $93 million and «Oppenheimer» securing a robust $46.2 million in their second weekend. The unexpected phenomenon of "Barbenheimer" has now solidified itself as an ongoing box-office sensation, collectively surpassing $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales.

Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian whose Pee-wee Herman character — an overgrown child with a tight gray suit and an unforgettable laugh — became a 1980s pop cultural phenomenon, has died at 70. Reubens, who's character delighted fans in the film «Pee-wee's Big Adventure» and on the TV series «Pee-wee's Playhouse,» died Sunday night after a six-year struggle with cancer that he kept private, his publicist said in a statement.

With the announcement of Reubens' death, he also shared in a statement, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” AP reported. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”

Judi Dench is suffering from deteriorating eyesight, she herself revealed, adding that she can no longer see while on film sets. The Oscar winner shared her struggles with the Sunday Mirror sharing that losing her sight has been an immense shock and has left her feeling terribly dependent on others. «I mean I can't see on a film set anymore,» she said to the reporting publication. «And I can't see to read. So I can't see much. But you know you just deal with it. Get on. It's difficult for me if I have any length of a part. I haven't yet found a way. Because I have so many friends who will teach me the script. But I have a photographic memory.» In a conversation with the Vision Foundation, a London-based sight-loss charity in 2021, Dench revealed her coping strategy for learning lines through repetition, hoping that the audience won't notice any mistakes in her performances. She admitted that her once «photographic memory» could no longer assist her in this regard. During an appearance on «The Graham Norton Show,» she shared her frustration at learning scripts independently due to her eyesight loss. She desires a machine that not only teaches her lines but also indicates their location on the page. Previously, she could effortlessly memorize and recite lengthy passages, such as the entire play «Twelfth Night.» Nevertheless, Dench continues to shine in her craft. In 2022, she received an Oscar nomination for her supporting performance in Kenneth Branagh's «Belfast.»

The Hollywood writers’ strike, now supported by actors, has halted film and television production in the US, resulting in potential delays for titles such as Avatar 3 and movies from the Star Wars and Avengers franchises. The strike, now entering its fourth month, is causing concerns among Indian studio executives and theatre owners, too, especially as the content slated to release early next year may not be complete, and actors may not be available for promotions.

Spy Kids movie director Robert Rodriguez has teamed up with Netflix for the reboot movie in the franchise, titled Spy Kids: Armageddon. The first look of the film has been released, and this time, there will be a new family of spies. Here’s what we know about the new movie. The original Spy Kids franchise director Robert Rodriguez had written, directed and produced Spy Kids: Armageddon. He was also behind We Can Be Heroes, set in the Spy Kids universe, which is one of the most watched spy movies on Netflix. We Can Be Heroes was a sequel to The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D (2005).

K Raheja Corp is planning to consolidate its residential real estate portfolio to improve focus on housing and increase the scale of the business. The group also expects to attract strategic and financial investments in the company, which is proposed to be its flagship residential real estate development entity.

Wolf" as it will hit your screens on BBC One starting July 31st. Starring Ukweli Roach, Sacha Dhawan, and Iwan Rheon, among other talented actors, the series is a thrilling adaptation of Mo Hayder’s Jack Caffery novels. With a captivating storyline, stellar cast, and intense plot, «Wolf» is set to be a must-watch for fans of crime dramas.

Few things epitomize an economic bubble as well as the Beanie Babies explosion of the 90s, and there are some lessons for collectors who fancy themselves as investors.

Nanyang Technological University is looking at strengthening its research and academic collaborations with top Indian universities, Tim White, Vice President, International Engagement, told ET in an interaction. “The most important institutional collaborations NTU has are with IIT Madras and IISC Bangalore where through the generosity of an endowment from Kris Gopalakrishnan 50 Indian PhD scholars will be trained at NTU,” said White.

Song of the Bandits," an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original drama series, has recently concluded filming, and fans are eagerly waiting for its release on Netflix sometime in 2023. Penned by screenwriter Han Jung Hoon (known for «Bad Guys») and directed by Hwang Joon Hyuk («Black Dog»), the series promises an action-packed adventure.

₹3 lakh, which can be extended up to three years imprisonment and a fine up to 5% of the audited gross production cost. “The empowerment of the Indian film industry with ease of doing business and its protection from the menace of privacy, would go a long way in the growth of the content creation ecosystem in India, and would help safeguard the interests of all artists and artisans working in the sector," union minister for information and broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur said.

Alan Ruck, the actor who played Connor Roy in HBO’s “Succession," says he and a director friend tested out the generative-AI tool ChatGPT a few months ago over lunch, to see whether it could write a screenplay. They asked it to write a scene about Ruck as a soldier in basic training, a play on the actor’s role in the Broadway show “Biloxi Blues." “It was s—," Ruck said. “It was every cliché and hackneyed idea you could imagine." The potential use of artificial intelligence in TV and movies has become a hot-button issue in the biggest Hollywood labor strike in 60 years.

July 31st: «Jesus Revolution» and «Bastard!!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-» (Season 2). August 1st: Various titles, including «Bee Movie,» «Despicable Me,» and «Fast and the Furious Movie Collection.» August 2nd: New original series «Choona,» «Mark Cavendish: Never Enough,» «Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food,» and «Soulcatcher.» August 3rd: «Choona» (Season 1), «Head to Head,» «Heartstopper» (Season 2), «The Last Hours of Mario Biondo» (Limited Series), and «Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead.» August 4th: «Fatal Seduction» (Volume 2), and «The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge» (Season 1). August 6th: «The Hunt for Veerappan» (Limited Series). This extensive collection of new content aims to provide a wide array of choices for Netflix subscribers in the US, while some regions may experience differences in their lineups.

Harry Styles garnered significant attention from both fans and paparazzi. Alongside flaunting his well-toned physique, he unveiled what appears to be a new tattoo. The elegant italic font on his right leg reads 'Olivia,' leading many to speculate it is a tribute to his former girlfriend, director Olivia Wilde. Shared by TMZ News, the viral photos captured Harry Styles enjoying a leisurely boat trip on Lake Bolsena, where he showcased his abs and a collection of intriguing tattoos on his torso. Of particular interest was the prominently displayed name 'Olivia' etched into his thigh, with another word below it, leaving fans curious about its meaning and connection. It is to note that the photos were captured while Harry Styles was vacationing in Bolsena, Italy, enjoying a boat outing with James Corden and the rumored new girlfriend, model Jacquelyn Jablonski.

bill mandating a maximum jail term of three years and a fine of up to five per cent of the production cost of the film for persons involved in film piracy and circulation of such content. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was passed by Rajya Sabha on Thursday last week, was approved by the Lok Sabha after a brief debate amid protests by the opposition demanding a statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on the ethnic violence in Manipur. «We will stop film piracy through this Bill.

NDTV reported on Monday. Kanhaiya Kumar said that the home minister is more interested in the clothes of a actor when Madhya Pradesh records “maximum atrocities" against women and tribals.

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IAS officers, and the elder brother of Raipur Mayor Aijaz Dhebar have been booked on charges of cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy by the police in Greater Noida in connection with an ED probe into an alleged liquor scam in the central state, officials said on Monday. The FIR was lodged at the Kasna police station on Sunday on a complaint from the Raipur-based deputy director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the alleged Rs 2,000-crore scam in the Chhattisgarh excise department. Those named as accused in the case are Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Anil Tuteja, Arunpati Tripathi, an Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officer and a special secretary in the excise department, IAS officer and Excise Commissioner Niranjan Das, businessman Vidhu Gupta and Anwar Dhebar, the elder brother of Raipur Mayor and Congress leader Aijaz Dhebar, according to the FIR. Tripathi, the former managing director of the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited (CSMCL), and Anwar Dhebar were arrested by the federal agency in the case earlier. The Supreme Court asked the ED on July 18 to «stay their hand in all manner» in the alleged liquor scam-linked money-laundering probe.

A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated