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Daadi Ki Shaadi copied from Pakistani telefilm? Cast member Sadia Khateeb reacts

Daadi Ki Shaadi copied from Pakistani telefilm Cast member Sadia Khateeb reacts

Peter Grimes at Royal Opera: A poleaxing production

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Is Prabhas's Spirit getting postponed? Makers set the record straight

Is Prabhass Spirit getting postponed Makers set the record straight

Death row rapper's British wife suffers 'flashbacks' after witnessing execution

Tiana Krasniqi - who married James Broadnax just weeks before he was put to death in Texas - says she is haunted by his final moments

‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Byung-hun Boards Martial Arts Film ‘Nambeol’

Lee Byung-hun, known internationally for “Squid Game” and “No Other Choice,” has been cast in the lead role of “Nambeol” (working title), a martial arts action film set in the early Joseon Dynasty that will mark the feature directing debut of veteran DP Lee Mo-gae. Hive Media Corp. is producing. The story centers on a […]

Anupam Kher’s witty reply to Samik Bhattacharya’s ‘baal’ remark

Actor Anupam Kher humorously responded to a viral remark by West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya, who used Kher's bald head as a metaphor for impossibility. Bhattacharya stated that the Trinamool Congress returning to power was as unlikely as hair growing back on Kher's head.

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Kangana Ranaut's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata gets release date; first look out

Kangana Ranauts Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata gets release date first look out

Cannes Best Director Winner Miguel Gomes’ Long-Awaited War Drama ‘Savagery’ Brought to Market by Luxbox (EXCLUSIVE)

Finally. First announced in 2020, “Savagery” (“Selvajaria”) the most ambitious and long cherished project of Cannes Best Director Award winner Miguel Gomes (“Grand Tour, “Arabian Nights,” “Tabu”) will be brought to market at next week’s Cannes Festival by Paris-based sales agency Luxbox where it will launch pre-sales. One year after “The Secret Agent,” the Cannes […]

Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman

Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKate WhannelPolitical reporterBBCZack Polanski is the leader of the Green Party of England and WalesGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has acknowledged he was wrong to say he had been a spokesman for the British Red Cross.On Tuesday, The Times reported that Polanski had falsely made the claim in 2022 while campaigning to be the deputy leader of his party.Speaking to the BBC's Today...

‘John Wick’-Style Belgian Thriller ‘Paradise’ Gets Cannes Market Sales Push With Blue Finch (EXCLUSIVE)

Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide sales rights – excluding Benelux – to “Paradise,” a Belgian action crime thriller directed by Bob Colaers, ahead of the Cannes Film Market. The film is currently in production and is expected to wrap in late Q3 2026. Kinepolis Film Distribution has taken Belgian rights, with Independent Films covering […]

Mexico nightclub’s $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood

Owner of Japan nightclub says ‘This is a response to a year of insults directed at us – as a country – by the United States’A Mexico City nightclub has gone viral for charging Americans a nearly $300 cover charge, while citizens from any other country pay just $20 for access, and Mexicans and other Latin Americans pay only $14.The Instagram announcement from the nightclub Japan in the Roma Norte neighborhood has been liked over 26,000 times and received more than 200 comments, mostly supporting...

Mubi Acquires Lukas Dhont’s WWI-Set Cannes Competition Film ‘Coward’ for Multiple Territories

With the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet carpet still almost a week away from being laid, Mubi has swooped on another film set to compete for the Palme d’Or. The arthouse distributor and production company has acquired all rights to Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” for the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Latin America, Australia […]

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Expands KVIFF Industry Days, Its Program for Film Professionals

The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival has expanded its program for film professionals, KVIFF Industry Days, which runs July 5-8 at Kaiserbad, an elegant venue in the Czech spa town. KVIFF Promises Broadens Its International ScopeThe platform formerly known as KVIFF Eastern Promises, which introduces projects to producers, distributors, festivals and sales agents, has been […]

Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

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Joan Chen Thriller ‘The Evil Inside’ Boarded by Vorteks for Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Vorteks, the genre arm of Dubai-based sales outfit Cercamon, has boarded international rights outside Taiwan for “The Evil Inside,” a psychological thriller directed by Lingo Hsieh and starring Joan Chen. The film, currently in post-production, will be shopped to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. The acquisition marks the first Asian title for Vorteks, […]

ICYMI: Dupattas were the fashion MVPs at Met Gala

ICYMI Dupattas were the fashion MVPs at Met Gala

विजय ने जीता तमिलनाडु चुनाव, तो बेटे ने इंस्टाग्राम पर कर दिया अनफॉलो? ये है सच्चाई

'होटल में मिलते हैं, शादी करोगी...' पत्नी ने फेक आईडी से भेजी रिक्वेस्ट, पति करने लगा चैटिंग, फिर मचा बवाल

Dubai Opera’s ‘Sing for the Nation’ to celebrate UAE pride through music

This May, UAE National Orchestra returns to Dubai Opera with Sing for the Nation, a musical tribute to the UAE’s story, spirit and shared identity.Presented in partnership with Dubai Opera, the concert promises a collective experience rooted in nostalgia, belonging and national pride, as beloved Emirati songs from the 1970s to today are brought to life on stage.The programme journeys through melodies that have long formed the soundtrack of celebrations, milestones and memories across the country...