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social media users, including some of his fans, are claiming that his new French film that released in Theatres recently, has been 'pulled' from theatres due to low ticket sales, according to a TMZ report. Johnny Depp was featured in the French film Jeanne du Barry, which premiered back in 2023, and saw a release in US theatres recently, had to face flak of Depp fans based on a claim that it was pulled from theatres, especially in the Los Angeles area.

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that 'Betty La Fea, the Story Continues,' the sequel to the Colombian telenovela that inspired ABC's 'Ugly Betty,' will premiere on July 19. Returning Cast Members

Tony and Ziva NCIS series, which had so far been untitled, now has a title. The official title is NCIS: Tony & Ziva, which was announced recently. The two stars working on the European series announced the title a call on Zoom. The stars had earlier sought suggestions for the title from their fans. The show will feature Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly, among others. The series will have 10 episodes and will follow the journey of Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo) across Europe as they struggle to survive, reunite and live together. The filming of this series, which is the second extension of the NCIS franchise beyond the US, will begin in the summer and is expected to release sometime in the second half of 2024. The earlier series, which was shot outside the US, was NCIS: Sydney.

Keanu Reeves, one of the biggest heartthrobs of H-town has been away from the action scene for some time now and fans are already demanding a blockbuster entry from the Matrix star. In a recent 50 MPH podcast, Reeves and his co-star Sandra Bullock claimed if they appeared in the third part of the Speed franchise, they would 'knock it out of the park', according to a report by Hollywood Reporter. When asked about a possible sequel of Speed in an interview they attended alongside Jeff Daniels and Alan Ruck, Sandra mentioned she may be up for being cast in it yet again.

Walt Disney's maiden profit from streaming entertainment in Q2 may be short-lived as the segment is expected to experience a Q3 loss due to International Cricket Council (ICC) digital rights, which are held by Disney+ Hotstar. «We are forecasting a loss for entertainment direct to consumer (DTC) in the third quarter, the vast majority of which is due to Disney+ Hotstar's ICC cricket rights,» Walt Disney CFO Hugh Johnston told analysts during the earnings call for the March quarter. He added Disney+'s core subscriber growth is not expected to be significant in Q3, but sub-growth is anticipated to return in Q4.

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success in showbiz. Not even a blockbuster debut. Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who was recently in Hyderabad at an event celebrating the 20-year anniversary of his 2004 hit ‘Arya’, revealed that even though his first movie ‘Gangotri’ was a gargantuan success at the box office, it did not lead to a deluge of film offers right away. Addressing his fans, the ‘Pushpa’ star revealed that many times he was bypassed by producers and directors as they did not think he looked good. “Naa Gangotri cinema hit aindi. Nen ekkado chudadaniki pedda goppa ga lenu anesi naku pedda great films raledu (Gangotri was a hit but I didn’t look great, so good films didn’t come my way) The film was a blockbuster but its my failure as an artiste that I couldn’t make a mark. I went from 0 to -100, I was a nobody,” he said. However, soon he got the opportunity to star in the Sukumar directorial and the rest was history.

feud going on between two Punjabi music icons Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeb? The ‘Akaal’ rapper shared a picture of the ‘Chamkila’ star without his turban on his Instagram handle and accused him of being a poor example of a Punjabi. He also chastised the ‘Lover’ hitmaker for not knowing how to tie his turban properly. Reacting to the 'Chamkila' star appearing without the turban for his film, the rapper penned a scathing post. “No, you are not Punjab. Go learn pagg kiwe bnidi aw..”( Go and learn how to tie a turban (sic)

IPL 2024: Cricket mania may be sweeping India over, but the biggest money-makers in the accompanying ad frenzy are not cricketers, but Bollywood superstars. When it comes to TV advertisements, those who seem to have the most firepower are, in fact, two of India's favourites for all seasons — B-Town big guns Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn. Laughing all the way to the bank with the fattest endorsement cheques is Shah Rukh Khan, who has emerged as the most prominent celebrity this IPL season, commanding a 12% share of ad volumes across the first 37 matches, as per data from TAM Sports. Following closely behind is Ajay Devgn, who secured a 7% share in the overall ad volume.

Marcy Venture Partners, the firm co-founded by hip-hop star Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, is in advanced talks to merge with the investment arm of Pendulum Holdings, according to people familiar with the matter.

fashion event is complete unless it is graced by Kim Kardashian! For the past decade or so, the socialite entrepreneur had been a constant fixture at the grand fashion gala. The 43-year-old reality TV star cut a flamboyant, yet striking figure at the Met Gala 2024. Showcasing a rather whimsical and larger-than-life take on the gala’s theme ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’, the socialite sported a sparkly, silvery Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano. The ensemble consisted of a delicate, pale grey cashmere cardigan, and an ‘exfoliage’ lace train embroidered with intricate floral motifs made from silver, detailed mirror work, and adorned with pearl pieces.

₹15 crore, the political thriller couldearn ₹3.75 crore worldwide. However, the movie will now be on OTT for viewers who want to watch it online. Bastar: The Naxal Story comes from the “brave story tellers of The Kerala Story," according to the official poster for the movie.

Also read: IPL, elections are all fair game on illegal betting apps The study focused on brand-recognition dynamics during the league, and tracked about 130 brands in 25 product categories. Respondents were from the top metros and tier-2 cities including Kolkata, Lucknow, Delhi, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity played a major role in making CSK a fan favourite.

Universal's 'Fall Guy', 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' is expected to collect $50 million opening at domestic box offices and $130 million worldwide. This is a sequel that takes 300 years after the events of War of the Planet of the Apes'. Wes Ball, known for 'Maze Runner' has directed it. The movie will hit the theaters on May 10, 2024. 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' will be released simultaneously in 100% of its offshore footprint this week, beginning Wednesday in France, Italy, Germany and Korea. It will open on Thursday in the UK, Brazil, Australia and Mexico. China, Spain and Japan follow on Friday, reports 'Collider'.

Donald Trump will be convicted in all or at least a few of the 34 felony charges he is facing in the Manhattan federal court. In a survey poll conducted by USA Today and Suffolk University found that 65% of the respondents expect a guilty verdict on at least some of the 34 charges that Trump is facing in a hush money trial, reports USA Today. Only 23% of those surveyed, disproportionately Trump supporters, say he will be exonerated. The Republican contender has been accused of paying $ 130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels and falsifying business records to cover it up.

Star India's operating loss from the sports business has increased by 50% to $342 million for the six months ended March 30, compared to $228 million in the corresponding six months of the previous fiscal. For the period under review, the Walt Disney-owned company's operating revenue from the sports business rose 40% to $504 million, while operating expenses jumped 51% to $786 million. In its Q2 results, Walt Disney said that the higher programming and production costs at Star India were attributable to higher rights costs for ICC and, to a lesser extent, IPL cricket programming in the current period compared to the prior-year period.

Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala this year. But that didn't stop AI-generated images from tricking some fans into thinking the stars made appearances on the steps of fashion's biggest night. Deepfake images depicting a handful of big names at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual fundraiser quickly spread online Monday and early Tuesday.

Rajasthan Royals legbreak spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Tuesday etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian to achieve the landmark of 350 wickets in the T20 format. Chahal achieved the feat against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. In his 301st T20 match, DC skipper Rishabh Pant became his 350th victim in T20 format. The left-handed batter went down and tried to place his shot across the field.

Amazon way' as the platform is working on some impeccable franchise that have earned repute through the years. This includes the likes of the Blade Runner franchise that first began in 1982 when Harrison Ford starred as the lead in 'Blade Runner'. This was followed by a sequel 'Blade Runner 2049' in the year 2017 that starred Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks in pivotal roles. The second film in this franchise was planned back in the 90s but licensing issues stalled the development of the sequel back then. However, as both the films made a mark, it is now time for a sequel series in this franchise, which will be available to stream on Prime Video, according to a Variety report.

Djimon Hounsou and Kodi Smit-McPhee are set to star in 'The Zealot,' a thriller that promises intense performances and gripping suspense. The film, based on Bennett Fisher's play 'Damascus,' will be directed by Vadim Perelman, known for his work on 'House of Sand and Fog' and 'The Life Before Her Eyes.' Fisher will also pen the screenplay for the adaptation.

Cannes Film Festival, the film ‘Head Games’ is in sharp focus as the producers are getting ready to sell the distribution rights for this psychological thriller with a sci-fi edge to entities around the world. This film will be directed by Anthony Mandler, who had earlier directed ‘Monster’ in 2018. The script for this thriller is being handled by Colin Liddle, who has also been associated with ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’.