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‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Officially Titled ‘The New One’

Mel Brooks brought the Farce to CinemaCon. Brooks didn’t attend the annual convention in Las Vegas, but the 99-year-old comedy legend sent a pre-taped video for the long-awaited sequel to his 1987 sci-fi parody “Spaceballs.” In the short clip, he also announced the sequel’s official title, “Spaceballs: The New One.” The film reunites original cast […]

Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: State Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that Pakistan has received $2 billion the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The development comes as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Saudi Arabia to push diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. A day earlier, the kingdom pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan and extended its existing $5bn facility for a further three years. Pakistan will reportedly return a $3.5bn loan...

Dire straits

RECENT events have given a new twist to history. A Chicago-born pontiff from Rome has publicly rebuked an American Christian crusader. Normally, popes issue insipid encyclicals or harmless homilies. In 1968, for example, Pope Paul VI issued Of Human Life — a justification of the Catholic church’s opposition to methods of birth control. (One sceptic wondered how a celibate bachelor felt qualified to guide married couples on such an intimate matter.) Previous popes chose not to interfere even when...

Karan Johar talks nostalgia with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar recently sat down with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway to discuss their upcoming film The Devil Wear Prada 2, set to release on May 1. In collaboration with 20th Century Studios India, Johar spoke with the duo to discuss the sequel, which comes 20 years after the original film. Opening the conversation, Johar shared his obsession with the first movie, saying he had watched it “200 times” and joked, “I’m having a bit of an out-of-body exper...

Game of Thrones prequel production halted by historic flood in Spain

LifestyleGame of Thrones prequel production halted by historic flood in SpainBy Web Desk-Apr 16, 2026A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 filming hit a major setback after  Storm Therese caused significant damage due to historic flooding in Gran Canaria, Spain. The film production has halted at the Las Niñas Dam location. In the recent update,  A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 filming hit a major setback today when Storm Therese caused historic flooding in Gran Canaria, Spain. The prod...

Game of Thrones prequel production halted by historic flood in Spain

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 filming hit a major setback after  Storm Therese caused significant damage due to historic flooding in Gran Canaria, Spain. The film production has halted at the Las Niñas Dam location. In the recent update,  A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 filming hit a major setback today when Storm Therese caused historic flooding in Gran Canaria, Spain. The production is said to be put on hold at the Las Niñas Dam location, but HBO insists the 2027 release date...

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Meghan Markle claims she was 'most trolled person' after decade of social media bullying

The Duchess of Sussex says she was the 'most trolled person' in the world, claiming social media companies are "not incentivised to stop" the daily bullying and attacks she has suffered online

Amazon MGM’s Search for New James Bond Actor: ‘We’re Taking the Time to Do This With Care and Deep Respect’

James Bond will return… Well, at some point. Amazon MGM Studios gave the barest of updates on the next 007 film. The studio, which recently took over creative control of the spy franchise, has hired Denis Villeneuve to direct the next installment. Given Villeneuve’s success with the “Dune” films, the move was widely praised, as […]

Amazon MGM Makes Blood Oath to Theater Owners of 15 Movies Per Year: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Was ‘Just the Beginning’

“Project Hail Mary” and its $525 million dollar global box office haul was not a fluke, Amazon MGM Studios swore on a stack of James Bond novels in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. The tech monolith’s film arm took the main stage at CinemaCon — the annual gathering of movie theater owners — to present […]

Mrunal Thakur’s ‘trust was shaken’ after being paired opposite ‘senior actor’ Chunky Panday in Son of Sardaar 2

Mrunal Thakur, who was paired with Chunky Panday in Son of Sardaar 2, claimed she wasn't aware of that she would be paired with a senior actor in the film. Ananya Panday, 27, the daughter of Chunky, 63, is just six years older than Mrunal, 33.

Designer Priya Patil on debuting at Paris Fashion Week, menswear in India, and dressing ‘legend’ Amitabh Bachchan: ‘His incredible attention to detail…’

"My journey in fashion spans close to two decades, with nearly 10 years in the Indian film industry. Over time, I discovered my true voice in menswear and identified a clear gap in the market, particularly in formalwear," Priya Patil said.

Scenes cut, casting surprises: Mrunal Thakur says Son of Sardaar 2 left her shaken

Scenes cut casting surprises Mrunal Thakur says Son of Sardaar left her shaken

They were drunk: Ex-club manager on Katy Perry-Ruby Rose sexual assault case

They were drunk Exclub manager on Katy PerryRuby Rose sexual assault case

Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ Trailer Seduces CinemaCon With Art, Sex and an Oscar-Winning Six Pack

Fresh off a triumphant Oscar win, Michael B. Jordan hit CinemaCon to showcase his latest directorial effort: a slick remake of “The Thomas Crown Affair.” The annual convention of movie theater owners got a sneak peek at Jordan’s project — the third big screen take on the story of a billionaire whose idle hands lead […]

Sensex opens 400 points higher, Nifty above 24,300; IT stocks up

Sensex opens points higher Nifty above IT stocks up

Dhurandhar star Danish Pandor shares his take on marriage: ‘Not for two people’

"You should always have that one person standing beside you, to hold on to you and giving you a lot of motivation and taking you forward," added the Dhurandhar actor.

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Man bitten by his own dog month ago dies from rabies in Karachi

KARACHI: As another death from rabies was confirmed on Wednesday, experts once again emphasised the need for immediately addressing the critical gaps in managing dog bite cases. The latest victim, a 34-year-old construction worker residing in Memon Goth of Malir, is the eighth reported case of rabies in Sindh. “The victim reported to us on April 9 with clinical features consistent with rabies encephalitis. He left against medical advice and later we came to know that he died at home the sa...

Elevate Production Finance and Privata Capital Join Forces on New Indie Film Fund (EXCLUSIVE)

A new media finance fund backed by Privata Capital will give Elevate Production Finance substantially greater firepower to lend to independent film and television productions worldwide. Elevate Production Finance CEO Charles Auty said in a statement: “The new fund with Privata Capital allows us to be significantly more agile and flexible than traditional banking institutions. […]