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Salman Khan Praised Rashmika Mandanna for Shooting Through Fever: 'We Have All Done 2-3 Shifts'
Salman Khan praises Rashmika Mandanna for her dedication and work ethic, recalling her long hours and fever during filming.
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Funke Akindele, Tunde Olaoye top box-office chart with ₦1.32 billion
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Funke Akindele, Tunde Olaoye top box-office chart with ₦1.32 billion
Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele and director Tunde Olaoye led the 2025 Nigerian box office, with their films collectively grossing ₦1.32 billion. This ranking, released by StatiSense, highlights their significant commercial success in Nollywood.
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Goodbye Warner, hello Skydance: how will the major merger really impact Holllywood?
Paramount and Warner Bros have officially merged under Skydance, reducing Hollywood's major studios to four. This $111 billion acquisition will lead to streaming service consolidation and higher prices, alongside concerns about layoffs and editorial independence.
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I’ve invested over N8bn in my film village, need govt support — Afolayan
Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has appealed to the government for support for his N8bn film village, citing unsustainable diesel costs due to a lack of public electricity. He has invested N200m in green energy but needs more assistance to power the entire resort.
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Yash and Geetu Mohandas' 'Toxic' Faces Setback: OTT Offers Plummet from ₹150 Crore to ₹30 Crore, Re-editing Considered
Yash and Geetu Mohandas' film 'Toxic' has faced a significant setback, with its box office failure leading to a drastic reduction in OTT streaming rights offers from an initial ₹150 crore to just ₹30 crore. The filmmakers are now reportedly considering re-editing the movi…
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Where did Ashley's younger brother go in Joel's wedding scene?
Eighth-grader Abhiram Aravind, a social media reels sensation, has made a dream debut in the film 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', which entered the 200 crore club. He portrays Alan Thankachan, the younger brother of Mamitha Baiju's character Ashley.
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A Movie Can’t Be Just Its Own Thing Anymore
Onslaught, a new action thriller, feels overly complex and fixated on future installments, reflecting the franchise obsession affecting even smaller genre films.
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Ajayan Adat's Controversial Comment on 'Operation Tral' Teaser Sparks Industry Debate
A derogatory comment by sound designer Ajayan Adat on the teaser of the upcoming film 'Operation Tral', suggesting RSS sympathies, has ignited a significant controversy within the Malayalam film industry. Director Ratheesh Vega and other colleagues have publicly criticize…
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Oscar Winner Brings Monsters to Life With His Simulation Software
Jernej Barbič, a computer science professor at USC, received a 2025 technical achievement Academy Award for his Ziva VFX software, which creates realistic digital characters for films.
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Hanuman Ansh: Film made on Rs 2 cr budget earns Rs 12 cr, sees 2500% box office jump
The film 'Hanuman Ansh', made on a budget of Rs 1.8-2 crore, has earned Rs 12 crore at the box office, achieving over 500% profit and a 2500% jump in its third week.
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MultiChoice unveils regional masterclasses for filmmakers
MultiChoice Talent Factory has launched a series of 13 regional masterclasses for film and television practitioners across Nigeria, marking eight years of investment in the creative industry.
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Salman Khan pays for body double Parvez Kazi’s surgery: ‘He was there with us in hospital’
Bollywood actor Salman Khan covered all medical expenses for his longtime body double, Parvez Kazi, who underwent minor heart surgery. Khan was personally present at the hospital, ensuring Kazi received comprehensive care.
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Ogogo’s death monumental loss to creative, entertaiment industry – Yayi
Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has expressed profound sadness over the death of veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, who succumbed to stage-four cancer. Adeola described his passing as a monumental loss to the creative and entertainm…
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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
UK cinemas are considering banning customers from wearing Meta's smart glasses amid fears they could be used to pirate films. The glasses can help viewers with bespoke subtitles, but concerns around privacy and film piracy are growing.
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Why Is It Absolute Hell to Buy a Movie Ticket Now?
Theaters are struggling to cope with high demand for movie tickets, leading to technical issues and frustration among fans. The problem is exacerbated by the rarity of IMAX screens and the competitive nature of ticket sales.
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Kala Hiran teaser row: Producer Amit Jani moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order
Film producer Amit Jani has moved the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that mandated the removal of the teaser for his film 'Kala Hiran', which allegedly infringes on actor Salman Khan's personality rights.
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I see the incredible promise: on set of an AI film shoot as new studios embrace controversial tech
A new AI film studio, Promise, is using AI models to create backgrounds, special effects, and even 'synthetic performers' in its movies, bypassing traditional studios and financing.
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Preity Zinta defends Batwara 1947 after ‘women only cooked, cleaned’ comment sparks debate
Preity Zinta has responded to the reactions her comments sparked about her character in Rajkumar Santoshi's upcoming film Batwara 1947. She has urged critics to watch the film before judging her character or the director.
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Jason Sanjay wants to cast father Vijay opposite Jason Statham in Hollywood
Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former actor Vijay, wants to cast his father opposite Jason Statham in Hollywood if given a chance to collaborate with an international star. He revealed this in his first interview, where he also spoke about his journey …
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Toy Story 5 Enters 2026's $1M Blockbuster Category
Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 has surpassed $1 billion globally, becoming the highest-grossing release of the year. It has earned $448 million domestically and $573 million internationally.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
A federal judge has temporarily halted the planned merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery due to separate lawsuits filed by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America. The deal could be completed sooner if a federal judge rules on the lawsuits.
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US Judge Halts Warner Bros. Merger with Paramount Until Mid-August
A US judge has temporarily blocked the merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount, citing concerns over the potential impact on the film industry and competition. The deal, worth over $100 billion, was initially approved by the US government without conditions. However, 12…
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Movies and the Attention Span
Students who take film classes struggle to sit through movies, while modern blockbusters are getting longer, often running three hours. This newsletter explores what keeps us from immersing ourselves in longer works and suggests alternatives for when we can't handle sitti…
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Sam Neill had pneumonia before his death, co-star says, as tributes pour in
Sam Neill, the acclaimed New Zealand actor, was suffering from pneumonia before his death on Monday, according to a co-star. Neill's family announced his death at age 78 on Monday.
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Why Amazon Dropped Its OpenAI Movie, Data Center Workers Fight Back, and Meta Leaks Employee Data
Amazon dropped a movie about OpenAI's Sam Altman, data center workers are fighting back, and Meta leaked employee data.
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Suppliers unable to chase fees after film producer’s 50 companies are struck off
Fifty film production companies linked to producer Alan Latham have been forcibly removed from the UK's companies register, leaving suppliers and workers unable to claim unpaid fees.
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Filmmaker Raymond Wong begins jail sentence, giving up bail as he awaits appeal
Raymond Wong, an 80-year-old Hong Kong filmmaker, has started serving a five-month jail sentence for insider trading. He relinquished his bail while awaiting an appeal in the High Court.