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Peaky Blinders movie. After months of speculation, Netflix officially confirmed in June 2024 that the film had been greenlit, much to the delight of fans. The movie will see the return of Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy in his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, promising to deliver another intense chapter in the Birmingham gangster saga, as mentioned in a report by Radio Times.

Tollywood gearing up for its next Rs 1,000 crore grosser after Prabhas’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’? If the toral craze over Jr NTR’s upcoming action drama ‘Devara’ is to be believed, the movie can become one of the biggest blockbusters of this year. Scheduled for release on September 27, Devara has already sparked considerable excitement, as shown by its remarkable pre-sales figures. As reported by Sacnilk, even with four weeks to go before its debut, the film has amassed a $100K gross in the USA from a select number of screenings, with some premiere showings already reaching full capacity. This early momentum suggests that Devara might set a new record for NTR's solo premiere in North America. According to a report by Koimoi.com, ‘Devara’ has already sold nearly 2,407 tickets across just 19 locations, with multiple shows selling out within three hours of the advance booking launch on its premiere day! Currently, bookings are available for 52 shows. The movie has achieved a pre-sale total of $75K in the USA within those three hours, which is roughly equivalent to 63 lakh INR. To put it into perspective, the film is earning nearly 35K INR per minute in the USA!

Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya led South Delhi Superstarz to a record-breaking T20 total of 308/5 against North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League on Saturday. Arya, with a century-making performance, added 120 runs from 50 balls, featuring 10 sixes and 10 fours. His standout moment came in the 12th over, where he hit six consecutive sixes off Manan Bhardwaj’s over. The partnership between Badoni and Arya, which yielded 286 runs, now stands as the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 cricket, surpassing the previous record of 258 runs set by Japan’s Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming. Badoni was rightfully named 'Player of the Match' for his game-changing performance. Badoni, renowned for his explosive batting, smashed an astounding 19 sixes, setting a new world record for the most sixes in a T20 innings. His innings of 165 runs off just 55 balls included eight fours and 19 sixes, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Gayle and Sahil Chauhan, who had both hit 18 sixes in a T20 innings.

Rubina Francis, a para shooter from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, secured India's fifth medal at the Paris Paralympics by winning a bronze in the P2 — 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. Francis scored 211.1 to finish third in the eight-woman final after qualifying in the seventh spot earlier in the day. She becomes India's fourth medallist in shooting at the Paris Paralympics, following Avani Lekhara, who won gold, Mona Agarwal, who took bronze, and Manish Narwal, who claimed silver. Born into a lower-middle-class family, Rubina Francis has a leg dysfunction. Her father, Simon Francis, a mechanic, faced financial difficulties while supporting her growing passion for shooting. Rubina’s journey in shooting began in 2015, inspired by her admiration for the Olympic achievements of Gagan Narang. Despite financial obstacles, her determination led her to Pune's Gun for Glory Academy in 2017, with her father’s tireless efforts aiding her progress. Under the mentorship of Jai Prakash Nautiyal, Rubina's talent quickly became evident. This led to her selection at the MP Shooting Academy, where her skills flourished under renowned coach Jaspal Rana, earning her first international medal. A significant turning point in her career came during the 2018 France World Cup, where she realized the importance of securing a Paralympic quota, prompting her to intensify her training efforts.

Kangana Ranaut has never shied away from speaking her mind. The actress-politician spoke at length about the recent scandals that have plagued the Malayalam film fraternity. Commenting on the findings of the Hema Committee, the ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ star said that the report should have been released much earlier, at the height of the #MeToo movement. When questioned about how the report has drawn widespread attention to the issue of sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry, Kangana remarked that she was branded as «problematic» when she attempted to do the same. She mentioned that her goal was to empower women who spoke out about being assaulted by influential figures in the industry, but many of those women later withdrew their accusations. Kangana revealed that she was «abandoned» to face all the criticism alone when some of these women either stopped speaking out, retracted their complaints, or even resumed working with their abusers.

We all had a curious fascination about the sky, stars and astronomy in general before we even knew what astronomy was. Even though ten or twenty years back the resources to get a better understanding about them were limited, it’s not the same case now.

musical performance and orchestra in licensed liquor shops in Odisha, an official release said. But no dance performance will be allowed in licensed liquor shops, it said. The new excise policy will be implemented from September 1 «No dance performance will be allowed in any 'ON' shop premises. However, the 'ON' shops may conduct musical performance or orchestra within their licensed premises after obtaining necessary permission under Odisha Excise Rules, 2017,» the new policy released on Friday said.

Paralympics in Paris with four Indian athletes — Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Preethi Pal and Manish Narwal — bagging medals. Reigning Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. Mona Agarwal secured the bronze medal in the same event. In the 100m T35 event, Preeti clinched third place, winning the bronze medal with a time of 14.21 seconds. Manish Narwal earned the silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 category, accumulating 234.9 points despite initially dropping to sixth place during the competition.

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Borderlands, directed by Eli Roth and starring Cate Blanchett, made its digital debut on August 30, 2024. This comes just three weeks after its theatrical release. The movie, which features an ensemble cast including Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black as the voice of Claptrap, has faced mixed reactions from critics and audiences alike. The movie's plot revolves around Blanchett’s character, an outlaw who assembles a team of misfits to find the missing daughter of a powerful universe figure, portrayed by Ariana Greenblatt and Edgar Ramirez respectively. Despite its high production budget of $120 million, Borderlands struggled at the box office, earning only $22.8 million globally, making it one of the notable flops of 2024, as per a report by Decider..

Two Minnesota women are charged with organizing thefts of several thousand dollars' worth of merchandise from a Lululemon store in Minneapolis, and then funneling the stolen goods through a nail salon

Prince Harry claim that he has found a «father figure» in Hollywood music producer David Foster. Foster is a well-known music producer and film composer who resides in Montecito close to Harry and Meghan Markle. According to reports, they have a tight friendship, with Foster frequently offering guidance and assistance. Foster's wife, Katharine McPhee, has called their relationship «beautiful» and like that of a father and son, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment. Foster has been instrumental in assisting Harry and Meghan with their American settlement. Foster helped them locate a $14.1 million opulent rental property in Canada after they relocated. He acknowledged the couple's attempts to reconcile their new life in the contemporary world with their royal responsibilities and expressed his joy in supporting them.

Botic van de Zandschulp, 28, currently ranked No. 78 in the world, is no stranger to big upsets. At his peak in August 2022, he reached No. 22 in the rankings, a year where he set new career highs 14 times, ending with a 38-29 record in men’s singles matches.

Shyamalan in 2024, has now made its way to streaming platforms, following a mixed reception in theaters. Produced by her father, the renowned filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, The Watchers marks Ishana's directorial debut. The film, based on A.M. Shine's novel, stars Dakota Fanning as Mina, a 28-year-old artist who is trapped in a forest in Ireland alongside three strangers and faces mysterious nocturnal creatures. Premiering in theaters on June 7, The Watchers garnered $33 million against its $30 million budget, a modest figure that reflects the film's lukewarm reception, as mentioned in a report by Screenrant. Unlike M. Night Shyamalan's other 2024 release, Trap, which performed more robustly at the box office, The Watchers did not capture a broad audience, leading to its quick transition to streaming. As the film begins to find a new audience online, its impact on Ishana Night Shyamalan's budding career remains to be seen.

Also read: Why does the accusing finger always turn towards the oppressed? In this situation of sympathy shortage, certainly a live victim (unlike the Kolkata doctor who was assaulted and murdered on 9 August) better be insane with optimism. The American writer James Baldwin once wrote that “the victim who is able to articulate the situation of the victim has ceased to be a victim: he or she has become a threat". This is what happened in February 2017 when a Malayalam movie star was assaulted by a group of men when she was travelling from Thrissur to Kochi.

Jawan released last year, no Hindi movie has managed to draw big numbers in Tamil Nadu Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, once lucrative markets for commercial films featuring top stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. With mainstream commercial elements missing from most Bollywood films, southern movies continue to dominate their native states.

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premiere date for the second season of Taylor Sheridan's series Lioness. The new season will begin on October 27, featuring two episodes. First-look photos have also been released.

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TV18 Broadcast and Network18 Media and Investments surged up to 13% to their respective day’s high of Rs 54.26 and Rs 106 on BSE after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the merger between Reliance Industries-promoted Viacom18 and Walt Disney-owned Star India. The shares of TV18 Broadcast rose 13.2% while those of Network18 Media surged 10%.

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger between Reliance Industries-promoted Viacom18 and Walt Disney-owned Star India three months after they filed for it, paving the way for the creation of the country’s largest media and entertainment firm. The watchdog on Wednesday said the approval is subject to compliance with voluntary modifications to the merger scheme. A CCI order detailing these modifications will be released soon.