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Furiosa would have been… had Fury Road not existed. George Miller’s 2015 film remade the action genre from the inside out, taking it back to its basics, then supercharging it. Furiosa has its share of bone-rattling, cardiac-inducing wonders, but these wonders are largely familiar, burned into our brains through re-watchings of Fury Road.

movies from India clocked over 1 billion views on Netflix in 2023, the streaming service said on Friday in its second engagement report. The report, titled «What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report», presented the streaming service's viewership data for the period of July to December 2023. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of content on Netflix in the second half of 2023. From India, Sujoy Ghosh's «Jaane Jaan» was the most watched movie on Netflix with 20.2 million views, followed by Shah Rukh Khan's «Jawan» with 16.2 million views and Vishal Bhardwaj's "Khufiya" with 12.1 million views.

David Leitch's latest action-comedy, "The Fall Guy," starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, is now available for home viewing just weeks after its theatrical premiere. With a mixed box office reception, the film aims to charm audiences through digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. Digital Debut

Netflix has secured the rights to John Lee Hancock's legal drama «Monsanto,» featuring a star-studded cast led by Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie, and Laura Dern. The film, acquired at the Cannes film market, follows the true story of attorney Brent Wisner (Powell) as he takes on chemical giant Monsanto on behalf of client Dewayne «Lee» Johnson (Mackie), a groundskeeper who used the company's weed killer Roundup. Dern portrays Dr. Melinda Rogers, Monsanto's chief toxicologist. Production

Steven Spielberg is currently working on an epic project that will be backed by Universal Pictures for a 2026 summer release. The ace director known for his infinite success in the commercial Hollywood arena, will reunite with known faces for this project, according to a 'Variety' report. This includes David Koepp, who has previously worked with Spielberg on a variety of films, including the likes of “Jurassic Park,” “War of the Worlds” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Now that Koepp has undertaken the creative aspect, Kristie Macosko Krieger is taking up the onus of being the producer of this film.

Eddie Murphy is back in action in the full trailer for Netflix's upcoming sequel, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," directed by Mark Molloy and set to premiere on July 3. Murphy stars as detective Axel Foley, alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot, and Kevin Bacon. Plot

Netflix has started the production of ‘The Abandons’ in Calgary, Canada. This action movie is the idea of Kurt Sutter who is also the creative mind behind the movie ‘Sons of Anarchy’. In information that has been revealed, Lena Headley, Gillian Anderson and Nick Robinson will be some of the leading characters in the movie. Filming in Canada

Sister Midnight, which premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The film features a knockout performance by Radhika Apte as Uma, a disgruntled new bride left to her own devices in an overwhelming and chaotic new city by a recalcitrant husband she barely knows.

A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)The movie revolves around the lives of three women who work as flight attendants. All of these women come from different backgrounds but face the same financial security problem.The film then shows that the three women decide to earn money by smuggling after their airline, Kohinoor Airlines, goes bankrupt.The trio has its ups and downs, but they ultimately emerge victorious.The film features Kriti Sanon as Divya Rana, Tabu as Geeta Sethi, and Kareena Kapoor as Jasmine.

Johansson wrote. Johansson got herself a lawyer, and OpenAI has since taken down the Sky voice. The company said it “was never intended to resemble" Johansson’s, but Altman had already shown his hand.

Sukumar's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' continues to escalate with the announcement of its second song. This eagerly awaited track will showcase Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli alongside Allu Arjun, reprising his iconic role as Pushpa Raj. In a 19-second teaser clip shared by the filmmakers, fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Rashmika Mandanna getting her makeup done. During this clip, a vlogger approaches her and inquires about the second song of 'Pushpa 2'. Rashmika playfully performs a hook step from the song and sings a line, "Angaaron, ambar sa lagta mai mera Saami". The song, titled 'Angaaron (The Couple Song)', promises captivating beats and lyrics reminiscent of its predecessor's song 'Srivalli'. The song is set for release on May 29, 2024, and will highlight the chemistry between Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, making it the couple song of the year. 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is directed by Sukumar with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film's first song, 'Pushpa Pushpa', was a massive hit, topping the charts and setting high expectations for the subsequent tracks.

Also Read | ‘Romanticising brothels': Vivek Agnihotri slams Heeramandi, reviews Netflix web series before watching it“Don't put the burden on your father or your mother for your marriage; start investing," she advised, encouraging women to explore mutual funds, demat accounts, and trading. Chadha says she herself experienced the benefits of her investments firsthand when she had faced a “cash flow issue" during her wedding to actor Ali Fazal.Also Read | Top OTT releases this week: Movies, web series to watch over the weekend; from Shaitaan, Heeramandi to The Broken NewsThe actress disclosed that she began investing around 2015-16, following the success of her critically acclaimed film Masaan.

Ilayaraja has issued a legal notice to the producers of the Malayalam movie "Manjummel Boys" for using a song he composed for the Kamal Haasan-starrer "Guna" (1991) without authorization. The notice is directed at Soubin Shahir, who also played a significant role in the film, as well as Babu Shahir and Shawn Antony of Parava Films. Ilayaraja asserts his legal, moral, and special rights over the song "Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan," stating that he retains the right to pursue legal action for the improper and unauthorized use of his original musical work in the movie. «Manjummel Boys,» a Malayalam survival thriller, has been streaming on Disney+ Hotstar since May 5. Written and directed by Chidambaram, the film premiered in theaters on February 22 in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, receiving widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics. The movie went on to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film, earning over Rs 200 crore and surpassing the record set by «2018,» India's official entry to the 2024 Academy Awards. Disney+ Hotstar has made the film available in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Also read — 'Manjummel Boys' OTT review: Netizens label Malayalam blockbuster as 'Must Watch'; where to watch

Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised after KKR vs SRH match, wife Gauri reaches AhmedabadThe Jawan actor was in Ahmedabad for two days to attend the playoff match of IPL between his team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The King Khan was accompanied by his daughter Suhana Khan, younger son AbRam, and manager Pooja Dadlani.

NBC is working on a new comedy series based on the cult classic film «Car Wash» from 1976. The series, produced by Malcolm D. Lee of «The Best Man» franchise, and written by Opey Olagbaju, known for work on «Bob Hearts Abishola» and «Close Enough,» will explore the lives of an immigrant family and their diverse group of employees at a modern-day DC car wash. Plot

The Dazey Phase unveils the dynamic lineup for Léa Fae Caddigan’s debut feature “Blue Balls,” with Blu del Barrio, Charlie Hiscock, and Ian Alexander joining forces in this thrilling vampire horror comedy, a Variety report said. Shooting is scheduled to commence this summer, promising an engaging narrative based on a story by Meredith Metcalf, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Caddigan. Cast and Crew

Liam Neeson is all set to star in another movie which promises to be an exciting car chase between the police and an individual who is being chased for a crime he didn’t commit. The new movie has been named The Mongoose. This has been reported by 'Collider'. Storyline

Marvel Studios is gearing up for a new series centering around the character Vision, portrayed by Paul Bettany. This untitled show marks Marvel's return to the TV realm and is slated for a 2026 debut on Disney+.

Blake Lively when 'It Ends With Us' releases on the big screens after being in the development and talking stage since the middle of 2019. Known for The 'Age of Adaline', Lively will receive a brilliant co-star in Justin Baldoni who is also attached with the project. Interestingly, Baldoni will also be directing the project along with his presence on-screen, according to a WhatToWatch report.

Tech companies are wading into copyright issues not only over the content they use to train AI but also over how it interacts with humans. Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has raised the issue of informed consent and fair compensation after OpenAI launched a chatbot with a voice apparently similar to hers. OpenAI claims it has used the voice of another unnamed artiste for its Sky chatbot.

rapper Rylo Huncho and the tragic video, where he accidentally shoots himself in the head surfaced online. Rapper Rylo Huncho, whose original name is Raleigh Freeman III, was found dead at his Virginia apartment on May 16. Although the police have not explicitly named Huncho in the statement, but have mentioned that a 17-year-old had died from an accidental, self-inflicted wound to the head, according to 'The Mirror' report.