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Tyrese Gibson, a longtime star of the Fast & Furious franchise, has given an update on the script for the eleventh installment. Fans are eagerly awaiting the final film in the series, which has become a major success since its debut in 2001.

Steven Soderbergh is set to add another feather to his cap with his upcoming spy thriller, Black Bag. Known for his prolific and innovative filmmaking over the past few decades, Soderbergh has kept fans eagerly anticipating his latest venture. Though details about Black Bag remain under wraps, several key pieces of information have emerged, including its release date, star-studded cast, and some intriguing hints about the plot.

Indian 2" will begin streaming on Netflix from August 9. Directed by S Shankar and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin and A Subaskaran, this Tamil film is a sequel to Shankar's 1996 hit «Indian,» which also starred Haasan. The digital release announcement was made on Netflix's Instagram and X accounts, noting that the film, which premiered in theaters on July 12 in multiple languages, will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. In «Indian 2,» Haasan reprises his role as Senapathy, a former freedom fighter who becomes a vigilante against corruption. The film also features Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar, S J Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, and Rakul Preet Singh. It received mixed reviews during its theatrical run.

Mahesh Babu's birthday approaches on August 9, fans have an extra reason to celebrate. The re-release of his iconic family drama, Murari, has set new records in pre-sales, marking a nostalgic trip down memory lane for Telugu cinema lovers. Murari, directed by Krishna Vamsi, originally hit the screens in 2001 and was an instant blockbuster. The film is now set to be re-released in stunning 4K resolution, allowing both old fans and new viewers to experience the magic of this classic in unprecedented clarity. The buzz around Murari has translated into impressive pre-sales figures. The film has become the fastest Telugu movie to collect Rs 50 lakhs in pre-sales, achieving this milestone by August 3. With six more days until its official re-release, the numbers are expected to soar even higher.

As the unseeded Sen faces World N0. 2, he has hopes of 1.4 billion Indians, who are anticipating a medal from him in this edition of the Games. The 22-year-old shuttler has become the sole hope after the exits of prominent players like Satwik-Chirag and PV Sindhu. Sen and Axelsen have a shared history, as the Indian trained with the former World No. 1 in Dubai after being dropped from the Thomas Cup team.

liquor, is set to announce sweeping rules that will bar even surrogate ads and sponsoring of events, which could force firms such as Carlsberg, Pernod Ricard and Diageo to redraw marketing campaigns. Such «surrogate ads» often get round the ban by ostensibly showing less desirable items instead, such as water, music CDs or glassware garbed in logos and hues linked to their key product, and often promoted by popular Bollywood film stars. Now they could bring fines for companies and bans for celebrities endorsing tobacco and liquor ads deemed misleading, according to the top civil servant for consumer affairs and draft rules being reported for the first time by Reuters.

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Manu Bhaker is set to be India's flagbearer in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sources stated that Bhaker will be India's women's flagbearer in the closing ceremony. India's men's flagbearer for the ceremony is yet to be confirmed. The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics will take place on August 11. Bhaker brought her A-game in Paris and broke numerous accolades to claim two bronze medals in the Summer Games.

Euro Cup ended simultaneously this year and the world awaits the Finalissima for this year, which will see the winners of both these iconic championships, go head-to-head against each other. Meanwhile, there are also multiple speculations around the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, with some of the world's leading analysts, stars and veterans lending their opinion on who could be the winner of this coveted title this time around.

Doctor Who has announced exciting new developments with the confirmation of its upcoming spinoff, The War Between the Land and the Sea. The announcement, made during Doctor Who's Comic-Con panel on July 26, has revealed key cast members and a glimpse into the spinoff’s storyline, generating buzz among fans of the long-running series.

Enola Holmes 3 is officially happening, with production set to begin in early 2025. The third installment in the successful franchise, based on the Nancy Springer novels, promises to bring back the beloved characters and introduce new mysteries. Here’s what we know about the upcoming film so far.

Paris Olympics at the halfway mark have brought the world «The Pommel Horse Guy, » a rugby star and social media sensation who wants to be on the reality shows «Love Island» and «The Real John Wick» in the form of a 51-year-old Turkish shooter. These Olympics have been full of memorable moments since the dazzling opening ceremony: the Seine River was too dirty for the triathlon swim to go off as scheduled, a gender controversy has emerged in women's boxing, and Leon Marchand led France with four golds in four swimming events, and of course, Simone Biles has dazzled while winning two gold medals with more still up for her taking. Here's a look at some memorable moments at the halfway point of the 2024 Olympics:

South Korea called it quits? Rumours of pop diva IU and her actor boyfriend Lee Jong Suk heading for Splitsvilla spread like wildfire after a post speculated that the pair had parted ways. The speculation was largely fuelled by the fact that both the ‘Pinocchio’ star and the ‘Good Day’ hitmaker had not appeared together in public for a long while. Despite the post suggesting that whispers of a potential breakup had been circulating, fans remain confident that the couple is «still going strong.» The Pinocchio star and the Korean soloist have been publicly dating for almost a year.

Manu Bhaker has still scripted history in Paris by becoming the first Indian player to play for three Olympic medals in one single Olympic edition and winning two. Prior to 25m event, the young shooter had won a bronze in the 10m air pistol shooting as well as another bronze in mixed 10 m air pistol shooting with Sarabjot Singh at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The essential achievement marks Bhaker's redemption story after she faced a disappointing setback with a malfunctioning pistol at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Bigg Boss OTT’ came to an end on Friday. Actress-model Sana Makbul was announced the winner, and she took home, the coveted trophy and a cash prize of whopping Rs 25 lakh.

Netflix, Apple TV+, and others. Netflix’s «The Umbrella Academy» premieres its final season on Thursday, August 8. The show follows a family of adopted superheroes — who were stripped of their powers in season three — who must work together to stop the apocalypse. Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman and David Cross are new faces in season four alongside regulars that include David Castañeda, Tom Hopper and Elliot Page. The musical cartoon for preschoolers called «Yo Gabba Gabba!» is also getting a reboot called «Yo Gabba GabbaLand!» on Apple TV+. The 10-episode series premieres Friday, August 9. It’s hosted by Kamryn Smith as Kammy Kam and brings back other characters from the original.

Peacock, and others OTT streaming channels have new movies in offerings for their viewers. Subscribers of these OTT platforms can enjoy a number of movies. A poorly planned heist goes terribly wrong in «The Instigators», a loosely amiable Boston-set caper starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. The movie, directed by Doug Liman (“Go,” “The Bourne Identity”), returns Damon and Affleck to familiar hometown terrain. They play a despondent pair who try to steal money from a corrupt mayor (Ron Perlman) but end up on the run, with a therapist (Hong Chau) in tow. The movie will be released on Friday, August 9, on Apple TV+.

USA men's basketball game at the Paris Olympics against Puerto Rico is starting off in a few hours, with some legendary NBA stars set to take centerstage in this clash. This is Team USA's next game in Group C play at the Paris Olympics and they will launching a full-fledged onslaught against Puerto Rico right from the tipoff.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" will premiere on December 3, 2024, on Disney+. This series, first teased in early 2022, follows a group of children lost in the galaxy, navigating their way home.