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Stranger Things" season 5 release date on Netflix and plot details have been revealed by the show's actor Gaten Matarazzo. «Stranger Things» has been a popular show on Netflix.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt are in for a treat as the iconic duo reunite on screen for their latest film Wolfs, which premiered on September 27, 2024. The action-comedy is now available for streaming on Apple TV+, bringing together two of Hollywood’s most beloved actors once again. Known for their Ocean’s Eleven collaborations, Clooney and Pitt now play rival fixers in Wolfs, a film that has generated significant buzz. Directed by Spider-Man filmmaker Jon Watts, the movie offers a gripping narrative of two professionals forced to work together to clean up high-profile crimes.

Ganesh Chaturthi when I noticed not so much our favourite pachyder-man sporting a washboard stomach instead of his standard potbelly, but the loud negative response from many quarters to this anatomical metamorphosis. Outraged by this well-toned Ganesh, many went about complaining how such a depiction of the Great Roly-Polyglot was emblematic of the aggression and belligerence that New India/New Hindu India extols. As if having a hot bod a la Brad Pitt in Fight Club is synonymous with wanting to pick a fight. Some, including card-carrying, curd-eating atheists, even quoted the Mudgala Purana — where the deity is described in his Lambodara (Potbellied) and Mahodara (Great Bellied) forms — to underline the travesty. For them, this was a gross misrepresentation that smacked of reverse body-shaming.

Ranbir Kapoor fans got the best surprise on the ‘Animal’ star’s 42nd birthday. If reports are to be believed, the ‘Animal’ actor has been roped to headline ‘Dhoom 4’. This will be the fourth installment of the insanely successful ‘Dhoom’ franchise. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the ‘Dhoom’ franchise is known for being one of the most iconic action series.

Devara’ is shattering box-office records left, right, and centre. The Jr NTR-Janhvi Kapoor-starrer has crossed Rs 140 crore worldwide on its opening day. This milestone makes the movie the second-biggest opener of the year, right behind Prabhas’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. As per box-office tracker Sacnilk.com, the Koratala Siva directorial earned an impressive Rs 77 crore on the first day on the domestic front. The movie, featuring Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, was screened in over 8,000 national shows in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Of these, approximately 4,200 shows were in Telugu, followed by 3,200 in Hindi. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film saw an overall occupancy rate of 79.56% in Telugu, with over 1,726 shows in Hyderabad alone. In Hindi, the overall occupancy was 18.37%, with 806 shows in Delhi/NCR and 517 shows in Mumbai. According to Sacnilk, Devara earned Rs 68.6 crore from its Telugu shows, Rs 7 crore from Hindi, Rs 80 lakh from Tamil, and Rs 30 lakh each from Kannada and Malayalam.

Netflix in November 2024. The announcement came through a first-look trailer, offering fans a glimpse into what lies ahead for the characters of this riveting period series.

Lady Gaga's next album from film, Joker: Folie à Deux, might be another smash. The sequel to the Oscar-winning Joker is set to hit theatres in early October, and the singer is doing everything she can to capitalize on this historic event, including producing music related to the film. On Friday (September 27), Gaga released her new album Harlequin. The set includes a compilation of standards that will apparently appear in the film, as well as a limited handful of original tracks—at least one of which will be heard in the movie. The title quickly became a bestseller, outpacing the flood of new releases. Harlequin is currently number one on the U.S. iTunes albums chart. The set rocketed straight to the top quickly after its release and has remained there for hours, proving to be the most exciting new launch this Friday.

Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her roles in the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, has died. She was 89 years old.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On hearing about the recent death of media magnate Nari Hira, I was reminded of the first time I heard that name as a child (briefly thinking it designated a company rather than a person) and of the wave of “video films" that Hira produced in the mid-to-late 1980s. These were quickly made, visually unambitious movies of varying quality that were shot, edited and distributed on video, and heavily promoted in his magazines like Stardust and Society.

Jr NTR's much-anticipated film Devara: Part 1 at Beyond Fest 2024. The film, which premiered today, September 27, in multiple languages, marks Jr NTR's return to the big screen as a solo lead after six years.

Devara: Part 1 is gearing up for a massive global debut, with early estimates predicting a worldwide gross of approximately ₹140 crore on its first day, according to industry trackers. As of now, the film has already collected around Rs 17 crore amid strong advance bookings, showcasing immense anticipation from audiences around the world. Released on September 27, Devara: Part 1 stars Jr NTR in the lead role, alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, and Murali Sharma. Directed by Koratala Siva, who gained fame for his work on Acharya, the film is produced by Kosaraju Harikrishna and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under the banners of Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts. Devara: Part 1 has been released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, aiming for a wide reach across diverse audiences. This multi-language release strategy, combined with strong pre-release buzz, positions the film for a record-breaking box office performance.

According to a lawyer for rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, there’s likely a simple explanation for the more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil authorities seized from the musician’s home: bulk purchasing.

Alien: Romulus, have been officially announced by 20th Century Studios. Directed by Fede Álvarez, the ninth installment in the iconic franchise follows a group of young characters who attempt to steal cryo equipment from an abandoned space station, only to encounter the deadly Xenomorph. Starring Cailee Spaeny alongside David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu, the film is set to make its digital debut on October 15, 2024, through VOD platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, as per a report by Screenrant. In addition to its standalone digital release, Alien: Romulus will also be available in a special two-movie digital bundle that celebrates the 45th anniversary of the original Alien. For collectors, a physical media release is slated for December 3, offering the film on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD, including a limited edition SteelBook with exclusive custom artwork.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Francis Ford Coppola was flush from The Godfather in 1973 when he bought an architectural jewel in San Francisco’s North Beach for $500,000. His new headquarters was a flatiron building clad in tile and copper, with an eight-story steel frame that withstood the great earthquake of 1906.

The case is currently being handled by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Kerala government, specifically focusing on cases of sexual harassment and misconduct in the Malayalam film industry. The police in Thiruvananthapuram registered the case against Siddique on August 27, following accusations of rape and criminal intimidation made by a young female actor. While Siddique has denied all the charges, stating that they are part of a smear campaign, the legal process is ongoing, and a court order is pending. The allegations against Siddique have garnered significant attention, especially as they come at a time when the Malayalam film industry is grappling with the fallout of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Over the last few years, the industry has been shaken by a series of revelations brought forward by female actors and crew members as part of the «Me Too» movement.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Arati Mazumdar has just received her first salary. She breathlessly enters the ladies room — the sole bastion of uninterrupted womanhood in the office of a company making products for housewives — and takes the money out of the envelope bearing her name, holding the crisp banknotes in the manner of a rummy-player fanning a winning hand.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram has established itself as a major commercial success.

Mohsin Akhtar Mir. The Times of India has reported that according to sources from a Mumbai court, the decision was made several months ago, and the split is not believed to be on mutual terms. While the reasons for the divorce have not been publicly disclosed, rumors have swirled about the couple’s separation, leaving fans and followers surprised.

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Sinners' teaser-trailer is out. The horror-thriller features Michael B. Jordan and is helmed by "Black Panther" and 'Creed' director Ryan Coogler. The movie is set to be released on March 7, 2024.

Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has commenced a preliminary enquiry (PE) based on a complaint filed by Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani against a company linked to Netflix and 12 others, alleging cheating and conspiracy over rights for three films, people in the know told ET. The EOW has summoned executives of Los Gatos Production Services India, the entity through which Netflix reports its content investments in India, they said. Netflix rejected the allegations as «unfounded». According to Bhagnani, he has yet to receive ₹47.37 crore towards subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD) rights he had granted on these films: Hero No 1, Mission Raniganj and Bade Miya Chote Miya. He has named Los Gatos Production Services, Zoo Digital India that provides subtitling, dubbing and media localisation services and 10 executives of the two companies as accused.