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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In Guillermo del Toro’s new film adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, when Dr Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) demonstrates his method for re-animating dead tissue, the assembled noblemen are outraged. “Ungodly", “an abomination", “a crime against God".

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There’s something gloriously old fashioned about Good Fortune, Aziz Ansari’s wholesome buddy comedy that dares to believe in the redemptive power of kindness in an economy designed to chew people up and spit them out. The film is now available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A $40 late fee on a Blockbuster Video rental led to the creation of the company that has swallowed Hollywood. Software entrepreneur and movie buff Reed Hastings was hit with sticker shock one day in the 1990s, when he returned an overdue film.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The last thing we hear in Dhurandhar is: Yeh naya Hindustan hai. Yeh ghar mein ghusega bhi, aur maarega bhi—this is the new India.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Theatres are looking to 2026 for a turnaround after two uneven years. The coming year packs a rare concentration of star-heavy releases, with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vijay and several others returning to the big screen.

CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, actor Chris Hemsworth revealed that he felt “very intimidated” while working alongside Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry in their upcoming film Crime 101. Hemsworth, 41, made the admission during promotional interviews for the Amazon Prime Video release, directed by Bart Layton and based on a novella by Don Winslow.

Saba Qamar marked her 41st birthday in a peaceful and deeply personal way that quickly resonated with fans and went viral online. Known for her stellar performances in television and film, the star chose simplicity over extravagance for her special day, and her serene celebration left the internet enchanted.

As the wedding industry continues to evolve, so does the art of capturing one of life’s most significant days. Over the last few years, wedding photography trends have moved beyond posed portraits and static compositions to more contemporary styles that embrace storytelling, raw emotion. Today’s couples are no longer content with generic, cookie-cutter images. Instead, they seek authenticity, spontaneity, and photos that spin a visual narrative of their love story. In this feature, we explore the wedding photography trends making waves this season. These are trends that not only reflect shifting aesthetics but also the changing expectations of modern couples. From the rise of documentary-style captures to the resurgence of vintage influences, these trends offer a fresh lens on how love is being documented in 2025.

death toll from a devastating earthquake has risen to nearly 3,500 people. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck on March 28, razing buildings, cutting off power and destroying bridges and roads across the country. Damage has been particularly severe in the city of Sagaing near the epicentre, as well as in Mandalay, Myanmar's second city and home to more than 1.7 million people. State media in the military junta-led country now say that the earthquake has caused 3,471 confirmed deaths and injured 4,671 people, while 214 remain missing. With people either having lost their homes entirely or reluctant to spend time in cracked and unstable structures, many Mandalay residents have been sleeping outside in tents.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Writer, translator and cultural critic Shanta Gokhale, 85, has often returned to the complexities of gender, power and resistance in her writing in Marathi and English, portraying the tensions and nuances of women navigating patriarchal structures while seeking autonomy and agency. Gokhale says women have “a long way to go yet" because all women still don’t have basic human rights.

George Clooney's big Broadway debut was filled with excitement, and one unexpected absence. As celebrities packed the theater for Good Night and Good Luck, fans noticed Amal Clooney was missing. Her absence sparked speculation online, but Clooney remained unconcerned and focused on the present. George, ever composed, responded with a simple four-word message that divided fans.

Blake Lively is currently making headlines way too frequently as she is facing backlash from all corners. She is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. As her legal dispute with It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni, escalates, so does the backlash. With Hollywood insiders turning away and her popularity dwindling, Lively's public image is suffering greatly. Blake Lively's popularity has dipped to a new low as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni progresses. In her lawsuit against «It Ends With Us» co-star Justin Baldoni, who also directed and produced the film, Blake Lively is attempting to portray herself as a victim of sexual harassment and defamation. However, her public image is reaching a new low, as quoted in a report by the NewsNation.

Abhishek Bachchan lost his cool at the paparazzi while attending the last rites of veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar. The actor was attending the event with his father Amitabh Bachchan. A video of the Dhoom 2 star getting upset at the media has gone viral. The clip shows Abhishek Bachchan putting a hand over a person’s camera to stop him from recording Amitabh Bachchan’s conversation with Salim Khan.

War 2 and Rajinikanth’s Coolie. The news of a potential showdown between the films came after the release date of Coolie was confirmed by the makers. Earlier, a three-way clash was reported between War 2, Coolie and Sunny Deol’s Partition drama Lahore: 1947. Now, the historical film will likely be released in June, making it a fight between Coolie and War 2.

Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan has been marching towards success since its release on March 27, setting record after record. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has collected over Rs 100 crore (gross) at the Indian box office, becoming only the fourth Malayalam movie to achieve this feat. The movie is also inching closer to Manjummel Boys’ global box office total to be the biggest Malayalam grosser of all time, as per industry tracker Sacnlik. Manjummel Boys had grossed Rs 241 crore worldwide. Empuraan has earned Rs 236 crore till date and is likely to overtake Manjummel Boys soon.

Deepika Padukone is one of the most popular Hindi film stars globally. Back in 2017, she made her Hollywood debut opposite Vin Diesel in xXx: Return of Xander Cage. Now, Vin Diesel has shared a throwback photo from the film. Vin Diesel took a walk down memory lane with the old photo from the sets of xXx: Return of Xander Cage. The 2017 actioner remains Deepika Padukone’s only Hollywood project till date.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Barff, a play written and directed by national award-winning actor Saurabh Shukla, is set in Kashmir—however, it is not connected with the politics of the region. The inspiration lies in the people and landscapes.

box office. On its ninth day, the Malayalam action thriller earned around Rs 3 crore, continuing its strong run. Starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam movies ever made. But what has grabbed the spotlight is that the film charted history by becoming the first Malayalam movie to cross Rs 100 crore in worldwide theatrical share. Released on March 27, L2: Empuraan has now minted Rs 91.51 Cr, its India net collection. Mohanlal celebrated the Rs 100 crore milestone on X, calling it a proud moment for Malayalam cinema.

Manoj Kumar, celebrated as 'Bharat Kumar' for his portrayals of patriotic heroes in films such as «Upkar» and «Kranti», was cremated with full state honours and a three-gun salute here on Saturday. Amitabh Bachchan, and Salim Khan were among the prominent personalities from the entertainment industry present at the Pawan Hans crematorium in suburban Juhu. The last rites started at about 11:30 and Kumar's two sons — Vishal and Kunal — lit the funeral pyre of the actor-filmmaker who died on Friday due to age-related issues at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. He was 87. Abhishek Bachchan, Arbaaz Khan, Subhash Ghai, Anu Malik, Zayed Khan, Prem Chopra and Rajpal Yadav also attended the cremation. A photo of a young Kumar was placed at the entrance of his building premises for everyone to offer their last respects.

Nelson Dilipkumar. Now, Jr NTR has indirectly confirmed the news. The project will be produced by Naga Vamsi. The news comes just weeks after Nelson Dilipkumar announced that Jailer 2 was officially in production.

A Minecraft Movie is off to a positive start at the box office. The movie has exceeded expectations and is on track to earn $90 to $100 million over its opening weekend. As per Deadline, A Minecraft movie earned $18.4 million in 55 offshore markets on Thursday, excluding China. The Warner Bros. film earned $10.55 million in previews domestically on Thursday, April 3.