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Naomi Watts, the acclaimed actress who played the lead role in Netflix’s popular thriller The Watcher, has expressed her anticipation for a second installment of the series. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly at the Toronto Film Festival, where she was promoting her latest film Friends, Watts revealed that she, along with the show’s fans, is eagerly awaiting updates on the sequel, as per a report by Pinkvilla. Despite the show’s success after its debut on October 13, 2022, there has been no concrete news regarding the continuation of the series.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh celebrated a significant milestone on Sunday as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The joyous news broke on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival renowned for bringing good fortune and removing obstacles, making the timing of their daughter’s arrival even more special. Earlier, on Saturday, the couple was seen arriving at Mumbai’s Reliance Foundation Hospital, accompanied by Deepika’s mother, Ujjala Padukone. The couple had previously visited the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of the birth. The temple visit was a heartfelt gesture to ensure a smooth and blessed delivery, and photos of Deepika in a green saree with her baby bump went viral on social media. Sources confirm that both mother and child are healthy, and the family is overjoyed with their new arrival. Although Deepika and Ranveer have not yet made an official announcement on social media, their happiness is palpable. Fans and well-wishers have been pouring in their congratulations, eager to share in the couple’s happiness.

shooting of a Malayalam film starring Fahad Fazil at a state-run hospital triggered a row, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission has called for a complete ban on shooting in government hospitals. Commission member V K Beena Kumari has issued an order to avoid film shootings in government hospitals with 24 hour facilities like casualty department. The order was issued in the case registerd with regard to the shooting of the movie in Angamaly Taluk Hospital in June, a statement said here on Sunday. The panel warned the superintendent of the Taluk Hospital not to repeat such incidents. It also asked the Director of Health Department to give necessary instructions to the superintendents of hospitals in the state in this regard. In the report submitted by the Superintendent of Angamaly Taluk Hospital, it was said that the patients were given care despite the rush of shooting on June 27, it said.

Mel Gibson's suspense thriller, Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg. Originally set for October 2024, the film is now slated to premiere in January 2025.

At Oscar de la Renta, fashion shows are out and documentary films are in. After decades of runway shows in New York, the brand is trying something new. In August, the brand released a documentary, “A Sense of Beauty," following co-creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia as they complete their pre-fall 2024 collection.

Alex Garland’s «Civil War» is finally making its debut on MAX on Friday, September 13. The film stars Kirsten Dunst as a veteran photojournalist covering a violent war that’s divided America; She reluctantly allows an aspiring photographer, played by Cailee Spaeny, to tag along as she, an editor (Stephen McKinley Henderson) and a reporter (Wagner Moura) make the dangerous journey to Washington, D.C., to interview the president (Nick Offerman), a blustery, rising despot who has given himself a third term, taken to attacking his citizens and shut himself off from the press. Joey King stars in Netflix’s adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s “Uglies,” about a future society in which everyone is required to have beautifying cosmetic surgery at age 16. Streaming on Friday, September 13, McG directed the film, in which King’s character inadvertently finds herself in the midst of an uprising against the status quo. “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes plays King’s best friend.

Ravi Teja fans! The star’s latest release, ‘Mr. Bachchan’ is gearing up for an OTT debut! According to a123 Telugu report, the action comedy is set to premiere on Netflix on September 12. The Ravi Teja-starrer was one of the most anticipated releases of 2024. However, the movie failed to make a mark at the box office. Its lifetime performance at the box office was abysmal. Ahead of the movie's premiere,OTT Play disclosed that the production team at People Media Factory secured a substantial Rs 33 crore deal by selling the streaming rights to Netflix, the highest amount ever for a Ravi Teja film. However, following the movie’s disappointing performance at the box office, Netflix opted to stream the action-packed drama within just a month of its theatrical release. «Mr. Bachchan» represents Ravi Teja's third consecutive failure at the box office. His two prior films, ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ and ‘Eagle’, also faced significant losses, marking them as major commercial flops.

R. Madhavan recently shared his thoughts on the changing times and the impact on today's children. Appearing on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast, The Ranveer Show, the 54-year-old actor expressed a sense of nostalgia and concern for the younger generation. When asked by Allahbadia about growing up in India during the 1970s and 1980s compared to the present day, Madhavan reminisced about the simplicity and richness of life back then. «I feel sorry for today's kids,» he said. «We had the best times climbing trees, catching tadpoles, and getting into and out of fights. We learned valuable life lessons from these experiences.»

The video quickly sparked rumors, with many fans questioning if it was from a real wedding. “OMG, my first thought was, ‘ARE THEY GETTING MARRIED?’” commented one fan, while another remarked, “Mahira and Fawad are true icons of Pakistan. Their chemistry still screams magic after 13 years!” However, insiders reveal that the footage is from an upcoming project, possibly a commercial. Despite this, the excitement hasn’t waned, with fans eagerly anticipating their next on-screen appearance together in Neelofer and JBHSSL.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir was a «massive booster dose» for the party and heralded a change in the country's politics. «Today is the 2nd anniversary of the start of the truly transformational Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra. Over 200 Bharat Yatris led by Rahul Gandhi completed the 4000 km long yatra, overwhelmingly on foot, over a period of 145 days and covering 12 states and 2 UTs,» Ramesh said. «This yatra led to unprecedented connectivity and collectivity and was a massive booster dose for the Indian National Congress. It heralded a change in the politics of our country as well,» he said.

Sex Lives of College Girls" season 3 is all set to be released on Max in November but one can catch it in September only. Warner Bros. Television has teamed up with the Boston Film Festival to introduce «WBTV College Day» as part of the festival's 40th annual celebration. This initiative offers local college students an exclusive opportunity to attend screenings of both new and returning television series, as per a Variety report. The event, which will be held on September 19, will feature «The Sex Lives of College Girls», NBC's «Brilliant Minds», Fox's «Rescue: HI-Surf».

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom is a 1975 film by Pier Paolo Pasolini. It's one of the most disturbing and difficult viewing experiences in cinema, a long series of degradations visited upon a group of teens by sadistic fascists. It runs just under two hours.

Kangana Ranaut announced on Friday that the release of her much-anticipated film "Emergency" has been postponed due to pending certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Initially slated for release on September 6, the new release date will be announced soon. The decision comes after the Bombay High Court stated it could not direct the CBFC to issue the certificate, aligning with an earlier MP High Court order. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Kangana Ranaut wrote, «With a heavy heart I announce that my directorial Emergency has been postponed, we are still waiting for the certification from censor board, new release date will be announced soon, thanks for your understanding and patience.»

Thalapathy Vijay's new movie, titled «The Greatest of All Time» or "GOAT," released on Thursday and is being widely discussed as potentially his last film before entering politics. The spy thriller is anticipated to perform exceptionally well at the box office, with advance bookings indicating around 12.37 lakh tickets sold in India for the opening day. This movie also aims to gross Rs 100 crore globally. The term 'GOAT' finds its origins with the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and has been popularized over the years to describe individuals who are the greatest in their fields, such as Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Virat Kohli, and Diljit Dosanjh.

sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry, revealing that a well-known Tamil director groomed her as a "sex slave." Speaking to NDTV and a fellow celebrity on a YouTube channel, the actor detailed the mental, physical, and sexual abuse she endured from the director, which began when she was just 18 years old, during the shooting of her debut Tamil movie. Recalling how the director initially approached her for the role in the presence of his wife, the actor explained how he manipulated her by addressing her as «a daughter.» She shared that coming from a sheltered background, she was unaware of the ways of the film industry. «As a child, I was enamored of the actor Revathy, who lived near my house at that time… I was in a fantasy world. So, I went for a screen test with this couple.» She recounted that the director and his wife treated her nicely, offering her good food and milkshakes, which she now sees as part of the grooming process. The actor shared a pivotal moment when the director, in the absence of his wife, made his first inappropriate move. «One fine day, when his wife wasn't around, this man, while calling me his daughter, kissed me. I completely froze. I was so desperate to tell my friends but couldn't… I was ashamed, thinking I had done something wrong and that I was obligated to be nice to this man...»

Hazaro Saalon ka Sapna, or A Thousand Years of Dreaming, by Debashish Paul, which is being shown as part of his first solo—with the same title as the film—at Emami Art, Kolkata. The 30-year-old artist has constantly engaged with challenges of queer identity and desire situated within rigid societal diktats. Paul, who hails from Phulia village in West Bengal’s Nadia district, and now lives in Varanasi, has examined this complex subject from a deeply autobiographical lens.

Netflix Inc. show, Virgin River. A soapy drama centered on a nurse practitioner in a small, northern California town, Virgin River is the kind of show that reliably delivers buried secrets, thwarted villains and reunited lovers. That fake sunlight — the combined power of two massive 18,000-watt lights running on a giant battery — is how Netflix wants to clean up the dirty business of Hollywood productions. On most film and television sets, illumination is powered by loud, clunking diesel generators. Virgin River is one of a number of Netflix’s productions replacing generators and fossil fuel-based transportation with greener alternatives. In Atlanta, Stranger Things is dabbling with solar-powered trailers, and just outside London, Bridgerton has tested a hydrogen power unit. It’s all part of Netflix’s plan to cut its emissions roughly in half by 2030. Yet, Netflix’s progress has been marginal in the three years since it began focusing on sustainability in 2020.

Barack Obama, Sasha Obama, recently received her degree from the University of Southern California (USC). Here is all the information about her time in college and her future plans. It makes sense that the two young girls didn't receive much attention until their unofficial debut at the Obama White House's first state dinner in 2016, which was attended by Justin Trudeau, the prime minister of Canada at the time. Also Read: Harris' running mate Tim Walz's relatives turn against him and support Donald Trump for President, share pics posing in T-shirts