Amanda Seyfried's film Seven Veils, directed by Atom Egoyan, is set to premiere at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival. The plot follows Seyfried, portraying a director organising an ope ... Read more
Amanda Seyfried's film Seven Veils, directed by Atom Egoyan, is set to premiere at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival. The plot follows Seyfried, portraying a director organising an opera revival of Richard Strauss's Salome, intertwining reality and fiction. With a runtime of three hours and 29 minutes for its Netflix release, the extended cut will feature a scene between Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna not included in the theatrical version. A newly released image teases Seyfried's shocked expression, hinting at the film's exploration of complex relationships. Egoyan, impressed with Seyfried's performance, notes her portrayal of a woman dealing with intricate relationships in her past, present, and future. Boasting an 83% approval rate on Rotten Tomatoes, Seven Veils has generated positive buzz, and its festival success may pave the way for a wider theatrical release. The Berlin Film Festival, scheduled from February 15 to 24, will provide a platform for the film to compete alongside other industry heavyweights. Read more
Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated sports drama, Maidaan, has officially announced its release on Eid in April 2024. Directed by Amit Sharma, the film promises to be a cinematic experie ... Read more
Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated sports drama, Maidaan, has officially announced its release on Eid in April 2024. Directed by Amit Sharma, the film promises to be a cinematic experience with Devgn portraying the role of Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. The announcement sets the stage for an exciting box office clash, as Maidaan will go head-to-head with another major release, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The clash is expected to generate significant industry buzz and captivate fans. Maidaan aims to shed light on the untold story of Indian football's golden era, showcasing Rahim's profound impact on shaping the sport in the country. Read more
Prime Video has unveiled plans for a new prequel series, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, to delve into the background stories of characters Ben Edwards and James Reece from the origi ... Read more
Prime Video has unveiled plans for a new prequel series, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, to delve into the background stories of characters Ben Edwards and James Reece from the original Navy SEAL action drama, The Terminal List. Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch are confirmed to reprise their roles in this spin-off. While the precise timeline for the prequel concerning the main series remains undisclosed, this announcement follows the green light for Season 2 of The Terminal List, with promises of heightened intensity and action compared to the first season. Chris Pratt, in a social media statement, expressed enthusiasm not only for the upcoming season but also for the spin-off, assuring fans that it will be as thrilling and engaging as the original. Based on Jack Carr's best-selling novel, the series centres on Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander James Reece's pursuit of truth and justice after a harrowing covert mission. The Terminal List is available for streaming on Prime Video. Read more
Netflix is launching its Milestone Movies collection, starting with classics turning 50 in 2024. The initial wave includes iconic films such as Mel Brooks's Blazing Saddles and Jac ... Read more
Netflix is launching its Milestone Movies collection, starting with classics turning 50 in 2024. The initial wave includes iconic films such as Mel Brooks's Blazing Saddles and Jack Nicholson-led Chinatown. This collection aims to address the absence of Old Hollywood movies on Netflix, providing a showcase for Hollywood hits predating 1970. To further celebrate film anniversaries, Netflix plans to add more titles throughout 2024, starting with 1984 releases in April, followed by 1994 titles in June and 2004 films in October. In addition to streaming, Netflix has organized in-person screenings at prominent theatres. The 1974 classics collection offers a diverse range of films, including works by directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese. Read more
The latest season of HBO's True Detective, titled Night Country, has made a triumphant return, captivating over 2 million viewers across Max and linear telecasts. The crime antholo ... Read more
The latest season of HBO's True Detective, titled Night Country, has made a triumphant return, captivating over 2 million viewers across Max and linear telecasts. The crime anthology series, starring The Silence of the Lambs actress, Jodie Foster, and Kali Reis, who starred in Catch the Fair One, has received critical acclaim for its chilling narrative and stellar performances. The show's success has drawn comparisons to other HBO hits such as Succession and Euphoria in terms of viewership for their latest seasons. In the week preceding the Season 4 premiere, True Detective claimed the top spot on Max, indicating heightened anticipation as audiences caught up on previous seasons of the anthology series. The series unfolds in Ennis, Alaska, as Detectives Danvers and Navarro investigate the mysterious disappearance of eight men from an Arctic research station. With a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Night Country promises a gripping exploration of dark truths buried beneath the eternal ice. True Detective is available to stream on JioCinema in India. Read more
In a noteworthy development, renowned Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has expanded his project portfolio by joining forces with Tamil filmmaker Balaji Mohan, known for directing the ... Read more
In a noteworthy development, renowned Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has expanded his project portfolio by joining forces with Tamil filmmaker Balaji Mohan, known for directing the hit film Maari featuring Dhanush. The upcoming project, titled Click Shankar, marks Mohan's debut in Hindi cinema and is backed by Junglee Pictures. Khan’s role in the movie is described as a departure from his previous characters, promising to inject the storyline with his distinctive charisma and self-assured presence. Filming for this venture is slated to kick off in May. The narrative of Click Shankar delves into the intricate duality of Shankar Rebeiro, an inspector grappling with hyperthymesia, a condition that etches every moment indelibly in his memory. Promising a thought-provoking journey, the film challenges Shankar's deductive skills as he navigates a mysterious case, confronting the enduring echoes of his past. Amidst his ongoing commitments to projects such as Devara Part 1 alongside Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, and Red Chillies Entertainment's investigative drama Kartavya, Saif Ali Khan's involvement in Click Shankar adds yet another captivating facet to his diverse filmography. Read more
In a significant casting update for the highly anticipated second season of HBO's The Last of Us, Isabela Merced has been officially chosen to portray the pivotal character of Dina ... Read more
In a significant casting update for the highly anticipated second season of HBO's The Last of Us, Isabela Merced has been officially chosen to portray the pivotal character of Dina. Dina, a vital figure in the acclaimed video game The Last of Us Part II, serves as both the love interest and companion to lead character Ellie Williams, providing a beacon of light in the narrative's dark undertones. Isabela Merced, known for her roles in Nickelodeon's 100 Things to Do Before High School and films like Transformers: The Last Knight, brings her versatile talents to the series. The character of Dina, explored in the acclaimed video game, plays a crucial role in unravelling themes of love, loyalty, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world. With Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Kaitlyn Dever also joining the cast, The Last of Us Season 2 is set to deliver an emotionally charged and gripping storyline when it premieres on HBO in 2025. Read more
Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are set to collaborate on a sequel to 28 Days Later titled 28 Years Later. The highly anticipated project is poised to be the first ins ... Read more
Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland are set to collaborate on a sequel to 28 Days Later titled 28 Years Later. The highly anticipated project is poised to be the first instalment in a trilogy, with a reported budget of $75 million for each film. Golden Globe-winning Oppenheimer lead star Cillian Murphy, who starred in the original film, has expressed keen interest in reprising his role, stating that if Alex Garland thinks there’s a good script and if Boyle is involved. The original film, released in 2002, garnered both critical and commercial success, inspiring a sequel, 28 Weeks Later, in 2007. With Boyle directing and Garland writing, the duo aims to recapture the essence of the zombie-apocalypse franchise that left audiences on the edge of their seats. Read more
In a strategic partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, Tom Cruise has signed a deal to develop and produce a mix of film franchises and original projects. Unlike an exclusive arra ... Read more
In a strategic partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, Tom Cruise has signed a deal to develop and produce a mix of film franchises and original projects. Unlike an exclusive arrangement, Cruise retains the flexibility to collaborate with other studios, leveraging his global appeal to potentially spawn sequels. This move is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's initiative to revitalize the studio, following Cruise's box office success with Top Gun: Maverick. Co-CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy express excitement about bringing Cruise back to Warner Bros., aiming to harness his cinematic prowess in rebuilding the studio's legacy. Cruise, who has a long-standing relationship with Warner Bros., looks forward to contributing to the theatrical experience with this new collaboration. Read more
Netflix's upcoming series One Day delves into the intricate love story of Emma and Dexter over 14 years, as showcased in its recently released trailer. Premiering on February 8, th ... Read more
Netflix's upcoming series One Day delves into the intricate love story of Emma and Dexter over 14 years, as showcased in its recently released trailer. Premiering on February 8, this remake of the bestselling novel introduces rising stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall in the lead roles, portraying characters previously played by Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The series, directed by Molly Manners, Luke Snellin, John Hardwick, and Kate Hewitt, unfolds the couple's journey from a chance encounter in 1988 through years of personal growth, relationships, triumphs, and heartbreak. Mod and Woodall, known for their notable performances in This is Going to Hurt and The White Lotus respectively, bring fresh perspectives to the beloved characters. With 14 episodes, the series offers a more extensive exploration of Emma and Dexter's evolving relationship compared to the original film, promising an emotional and captivating adaptation for Netflix viewers. Read more
