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You don't have to wait any longer. The Cruel Intentions reboot series is finally available to stream on Prime Video, so you can now binge-watch all eight episodes of the first season.

In this new drama series, viewers are taken to the fictional prestigious Manchester College, where your social status means everything and fraternities and sororities hold all the power. We follow the ambitious and power-hungry step-siblings, Caroline Merteuil and Lucien Belmont, who will do anything to stay at the top of the ruthless social hierarchy at their school. After a brutal hazing incident that left a frat member unable to remember what happened, the entire Greek Life system is put at risk.

But Caroline refuses to let this incident affect her power and status, so she quickly devises a plan with Lucien to get her sorority and his fraternity out of the red. That plan involves getting the Vice...

Shraddha Kapoor To Join Hrithik Roshan’s War 2? Find Out (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shraddha Kapoor is currently the talk of the town after her blockbuster Stree 2. She is among the highest-paid actresses in the Hindi film industry and will have a success ratio of 100% this year, owing to the success of her horror comedy. The producers must be flocking in to work with her as she is rumored to join Hrithik Roshan’s most-awaited War 2. Scroll below for the deets.

Shraddha’s Stree 2 is her highest-grossing release. It is the sequel to her 2018 movie Stree, which kicked off Maddock’s Supernatural Universe and was a big commercial success. Meanwhile, Hrithik’s film is part of Yrf’s Spy-Universe, besides Pathaan and the Tiger franchise. Another female-led SpyVerse movie, Alpha, is in production. It is being led by Alia Bhatt, and Hrithik is rumored to be her mentor in it.

Well, hello, Louis! Add another talent to the already prodigious roster of Louis Armstrong: Jazz giant, trumpeter par excellence, great American vocal stylist and, now, the rare musical historical figure powerful and charismatic enough to drape a jukebox musical around and come out a victor.

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, starring a terrific James Monroe Iglehart as the legendary Satchmo, opens on Broadway tonight at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Studio 54, and if it doesn’t escape every pitfall of the jukebox musical, it certainly comes closer than most. Wonderful World is too expansive in chronological scope to delve too deeply into the crucial question of what made Armstrong such an incomparable figure in the history of American music, but with Iglehart and a fine supporting cast of excellent singer-actresses portraying Armstrong’s four wives – Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin,...

Why Alia Bhatt’s collaboration with Nag Ashwin can become a blockbuster! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Alia Bhatt is reportedly in talks with Kalki 2898 Ad director Nag Ashwin for a female-led, ambitious pan-India project. According to a news report in Mid-Day, while the story has been kept under wraps, the role is said to be tailor-made for Alia, and the actress is excited to collaborate with the acclaimed director. While there is no official confirmation, here are 3 reasons this collaboration can set the box office on fire.

Nag Ashwin’s Larger Than Life Vision

Well, it is not a hidden fact that filmmaker Nag Ashwin is known for churning out some larger-than-life subjects through his movies. Be it a take on Mahabharat against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world in Kalki 2898 Ad or a story of a yesteryear female superstar in Mahanati. Hence, Ashwin’s female-led movie with Alia...

Julie Delpy’s Meet The Barbarians will open the 21st edition of the Seville European Film Festival on November 8. The Spanish festival turns the spotlight on European films during this year’s awards season.

Meet The Barbarians is a satire about the arrival of a group of refugees in a village in Brittany.

The official selection includes 19 titles in competition for its top award: the Golden Giraldillo, named after the statue that crowns Sevilla’s Cathedral, La Giralda.

The prize comes with €40,000 for the Spanish distributor of the winning film or €20,000 for the company that submitted the film to the...

Rakesh Roshan Once Revealed He Treated Hrithik Roshan Like Everyone Else When He Assisted Him On His Films (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Hrithik Roshan is one of the biggest and highest-paid actors in the film industry. Although he is the son of veteran actor-director and producer Rakesh Roshan, he has also faced ups and downs in his career. The Karan Arjun filmmaker once revealed how he made Hr travel in public transport and sat with the other assistants on the film’s set when he assisted his father. Scroll below for the deets.

Hrithik made his debut in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai opposite Ameesha Patel, who also made her debut movie. It was critically and commercially successful and the second highest-grossing movie of 2000 worldwide. Hr became a star overnight and is now among the A-list celebs in the film industry. The film holds many records, and fans sometimes demand a sequel.

While Tarsem Singh is currently enjoying the The Fall, Distribution Woes, and the Next Chapter”>recent restoration of his cult classic The Fall, he’s still seeking distribution for his last film Dear Jassi. In the meantime, he’s moving on to his next project, set to begin shooting next year. Deadline reports he’ll direct Dev Patel in The Journeyman, a crime thriller scripted by the husband-and-wife duo of Bryan and Alexis Roberts, aka The Roberts. The film will tell the “story of a struggling pro tennis player who is lured into an illegal match-fixing ring to support his family and finds himself trapped in a ruthless world of corruption and violence he may never escape.”

In a small update, Julia Ducournau is in production on her mysterious Titane follow-up Alpha and a report from France gives a few more details, noting the title is the name of the female main character,...

Tom Holland and Austin Butler are getting behind the wheel together. The in-demand actors have signed on to play real-life brothers who were race car drivers and crooks in “American Speed,” a film package that just sold to Amazon MGM Studios, according to Deadline.

Holland (the Spider-Man films) and Butler (Academy Award nominee for “Elvis”) will play two of the three Whittington brothers, who were star race car drivers in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Two of the brothers, Don and Bill, got caught up in a scandal at the Imsa Motorsport Association, where their team was funding their racing activities with money earned from marijuana smuggling. Their story lends itself to a “Scarface”-era period piece with fast cars, fast boats, lots of money, and a rise-and-fall narrative, or “Blow” meets “The Iron Claw.”

Dan Wiedenhaupt (“Alpha”) is writing the screenplay. Oscar-winning producer Charles Roven (Oppenheimer) is producing via his...

Fulfilling, at last, the prophecy set forth in our monumental fan-novel What If Spider-Man And Elvis Became Friends?, Deadline reports today that Tom Holland and Austin Butler are teaming up for a new movie where they play professional race car drivers who are also international drug smugglers. Specifically, the pair...

In the upcoming episode of “Doctors,” titled “Alpha,” viewers can expect a thought-provoking exploration of toxic masculinity. This episode, airing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 3:00 Pm on BBC One, centers around Al and his podcast, which delves into the complex issue of male behavior and its societal implications.

As Al navigates the sensitive topic, he uncovers the potential consequences that toxic masculinity can have on relationships and mental health. The episode promises to shed light on how societal expectations of masculinity can lead to harmful behaviors and attitudes. Al’s insights may resonate with many, sparking conversations about how to challenge and change these norms.

Throughout the episode, viewers will see the impact of Al’s discussions on those around him. This exploration aims to encourage reflection and dialogue about masculinity in today’s world. “Alpha” is set to be an engaging and relevant episode that highlights the importance of understanding and addressing these issues.

The Alpha Gang just got a whole lot bigger.

A pack of A-listers, including Dave Bautista, Channing Tatum, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, and Riley Keough are joining two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett in Alpha Gang, the new alien invasion comedy from the Zellner Brothers.

The film, set “in a heightened reality” follows a group of alien invaders who disguise themselves as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang on their mission to conquer Earth. But their ruthless plans are derailed when they encounter humanity’s most contagious condition: Emotions. Blanchett is set to star as the alien leader, Alpha One.

The project is one of the buzziest new titles being shopped to international buyers at next week’s American Film Market in Las Vegas. France’s mk2 Films is handling international sales on the title, with CAA Media Finance managing North American distribution rights. Mk2, who produced Oscar-winner Anatomy of a Fall,...

The first full trailer for the upcoming Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time TV anime released its magic tonight, showing off the anime adaptation of Kogitsunemaru’s light novel series. The key visual was released alongside the trailer, revealing two more characters for the isekai fantasy. Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time - First Full Trailer The two new characters joining Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time are: Reyva voiced by Nene Hieda (Misa Ilioroagu in The Misfit of Demon King Academy ) Mani voiced by Moeka Koizumi (Nana Daiba in Revue Starlight ) Reyva Mani Related: Idol Unit Dialogue to Perform Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time Anime Opening Song Naoyuki Kuzuya ( Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire ) directs Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time at Studio Comet, with series composition by Mitsutaka Hirota ( Helck ), character designs by Sayaka Anezaki and music...

The date has been revealed! Yash Raj Films announced that its much-anticipated action spy thriller, Alpha – will hit theatres on December 25, 2025.

Alpha is the first female-led Yrf Spy Universe film, and fans absolutely cannot wait to see Alia Bhatt, joined by Sharvari, tackle the role of super agents. Shiv Rawail is directing this highly anticipated Spyverse film. Created by producer Aditya Chopra, the Yrf spy universe is the most extensive series in Indian cinema today. All the spyverse films, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, and Tiger 3, have been super hits, and Alpha will join their ranks!

Alpha, with stunning visuals and adrenaline-pumping sequences, weaves together intense action and unexpected twists that will be thrilling to watch on the big screen.

Icymi, earlier, they released an announcement video that gives you a clue of what’s to come

In this title reveal video, Alia Bhatt says, “Greek...

Going Dutch (Again)

The International Film Festival Rotterdam has appointed Marten Rabarts to the position of head of IFFR Pro, its market strand, effective immediately. Recently, Rabarts served as festival director at the New Zealand International Film Festival. His extensive global career also has significant legacy in the Netherlands, both as head of Eye International (now SeeNL) – where he was responsible for the promotion of Dutch film and film culture worldwide for four years and as artistic director of the Binger Filmlab in Amsterdam for 12 years. Rabarts will work closely with IFFR’s festival director, Vanja Kaludjercic, and report into chief of content, Melissa van der Schoor.

The IFFR Pro remit covers the co-production market CineMart, Pro Hub and talent development programs, including Rotterdam Lab. The festival regards it as nurturing talent and providing them with the tools and networks to develop projects and careers.

The 54th edition of IFFR will take place from Jan.

There’s no doubt that ever since its release back in 2020, Riot Games’ Valorant has taken the entire gaming community by storm. A tactical shooter by nature, it has been dominating Twitch for years now. From casual players to big-name professionals, everyone seems to be on the bandwagon and simply can’t get enough of this shooter.

Riot still hasn’t addressed this issue in Valorant. (Image via Riot)

The major reason behind the shooter’s success is Riot’s constant efforts to push boundaries and introduce new gameplay aspects and features. While it’s great to see the developers actively listening to the community, it seems like they’ve ignored one of the biggest gripes with Unrated games in Valorant, which might turn into a downward spiral if it is not fixed immediately.

Unrated Mode has Been Ruined in Valorant by Riot Games Unrated matches have changed drastically in the shooter.

Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina are gearing up to captivate audiences in their upcoming action-packed film, Jigra, which has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases of the year. With the film slated to hit theatres on October 11, fans were recently treated to an exhilarating trailer, building on the excitement generated by the earlier teaser. The movie, which sees Alia and Vedang portraying siblings, has already garnered praise for their on-screen chemistry.

Jigra Trailer: Alia Bhatt on a dangerous mission to rescue her brother Vedang Raina; Fans says, “Trailer is lot better than Fast and Furious trailer”

Soon after Alia shared the trailer on Instagram, it received a flood of positive reactions from fans and industry peers alike. Notably, her mother-in-law, Neetu Kapoor, and Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor were among those who expressed their admiration. Janhvi affectionately dubbed Alia “Lady Bachchan” and shared her excitement for the film on Instagram,...

Hrithik Roshan is all set to return as the suave Raw agent Kabir in the highly anticipated sequel, War 2, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. After the massive success of War (2019), which showcased Hrithik’s stunning chemistry with Vaani Kapoor and an intense rivalry with Tiger Shroff, the stakes are even higher for the next installment. Although the official first look hasn’t been unveiled, glimpses from the film’s shoot in Italy have leaked, sending the internet into a frenzy.

Hrithik Roshan to replace Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya in Mirzapur?

In the video, Hrithik can be seen in a rugged yet stylish avatar, wearing a casual white t-shirt paired with a light blue shirt and white trousers, embodying the cool, action-hero persona of Kabir. Fans have quickly picked up on the vibe, comparing the film’s production values to Hollywood blockbusters like Mission Impossible and Fast & Furious.

Valve’s Deadlock started its Alpha testing phase with a bang and has attracted a lot of players. Fans online are already comparing the game to other hero shooters like Overwatch and Valorant. Despite what fans think though, it’s not exactly a Hero Shooter or First-Person Shooter (Fps).

Overwatch has remained king of the hill. But that might change. | Image Credit: Blizzard

It leans more toward the mechanics of MOBAs like Smite and Dota 2. Despite its initial success in early access, many believe it isn’t a direct competitor to Overwatch and won’t pull its player base away. So, are players in denial, or is the comparison flawed from the start?

Deadlock Might Be the Next Big Thing, but Will It Be Big Enough?

One of the main differences between Deadlock and its so-called rivals is its genre. While Overwatch is a first-person hero shooter, the new competition...

Alia Bhatt’s recent appearance with her daughter Raha Kapoor has captured the hearts of fans, showcasing a tender moment between the actress and her young child. The video posted by a paparazzi account highlights Alia’s hands-on parenting as she carefully adjusts Raha in her car, with Raha’s adorable pink dress adding a touch of cuteness to the scene. Alia’s green salwaar kameez complements the casual yet charming vibe of the moment.

Alia Bhatt and Raha Kapoor

– The video showing Alia holding Raha and helping her with the car window reflects a nurturing and intimate side of the actress. Raha, dressed in a pink dress, adds to the sweetness of the moment.

Alia’s Interview Insights

– In her recent interview with her mother, Soni Razdan, for The Nod, Alia expressed her hopes for Raha’s future. She shared her desire for Raha to develop skills in art,...

Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” won the Golden Lion at the 81st Venice Film Festival. The Spanish auteur’s first feature in English took the top prize at the awards ceremony on Saturday, where he accepted the honor in person. Based on Sigrid Nunez’s novel “What Are You Going Through,” the film stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore as friends who reunite after several years.

Though Almodóvar’s latest was not reviewed as enthusiastically as most of his films (a high bar to cross), the drama was still favored to do well at the Venice awards. When it premiered earlier this week, it was met with a lengthy standing ovation of almost 20 minutes — a warm reception even for festival audiences. And few are the cinephiles in Europe who do not consider the director of “All About My Mother,” “Talk to Her,” “Volver,” “Bad Education” and “Parallel Mothers” a living great.

Alia Bhatt’s recent interaction with her fan in Mumbai is a sweet reminder of her down-to-earth nature and genuine warmth towards her supporters. It’s touching to see how she remembered the fan after so many years and engaged with him in such a heartfelt way. Her folded hands and the personalized conversation show her appreciation for her fans and their continued support.

Alia Bhatt’s gesture of warmth and gratitude towards her fan has clearly resonated with many people. Her genuine interaction and the way she acknowledged the fan with kindness and respect underscore her approachable and caring nature. It’s no surprise that fans are reacting positively, showering her with compliments and expressing their admiration.

Her blue pantsuit, accessorized with chunky earrings and rings, highlights her chic and sophisticated style, complementing her warm demeanor. It’s moments like these that reinforce why she’s admired not just...

Portuguese feature Manas and Dutch title Alpha. have won the first two prizes from the independent Giornate degli Autori sidebar in Venice.

Marianna Brennand Fortes’ Manas took the Director’s Award, selected by The Souvenir director Joanna Hogg’s jury. Set in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, the film follows a 13-year-old girl who decides to confront the oppressive system that controls her family and the women in their community.

The film is backed by Walter Salles and the Dardenne Brothers, and produced by Fortes for Portugal’s Fado Filmes. The film receives a €20,000 cash prize, to be divided equally between...

Brazilian director Marianna Brennand’s drama “Manas,” about a 13-year-old girl suffering abuse in the depth of the Amazon rainforest, has scored the Venice Days director’s award.

Backed by Walter Salles and the Dardenne Brothers, “Manas” is set on the island of Marajó in the Amazon rainforest. Marcielle lives near the riverbank with her father, mother and three siblings. Prompted by her mother’s words, she idolizes her older sister who supposedly escaped her reality by “finding a good man” on the barges that ply the region. As Tielle, as she is known, matures, her idealized visions shatter, leaving her trapped between two abusive environments. Increasingly worried about her younger sister and the bleak future they face, she decides to confront the oppressive system that controls her family and the women in their community.

The section’s top award, decided by a jury headed by “The Eternal Daughter” filmmaker Joanna Hogg,...

‘Alpha’ Wins Europa Cinema Prize At Giornate Degli Autori

Dutch director Jan-Willem van Ewijk’s Alps-set father and son survival drama Alpha has won the Europa Cinemas Label for Best European Film in parallel Venice section Giornate degli Autori. The award comes with promotional and exhibition support from the Europa Cinemas network. The jury consisted of Europa Cinema members Daira Āboliņa (Splendid Palace, Riga, Latvia); António Costa Valente (Teatro Aveirense, Aveiro, Portugal): Andrea Porta (Cinema Teatro Nuovo, Varese, Italy) and Jana Trnková (Head of PR & Marketing, Kino Světozor, Prague, Czech Republic). The film stars Reinout Scholten van Aschat and Gijs Scholten van Aschat as a son and father with a difficult relationship who find themselves battling for survival when the weather turns sour during a testing walk in the mountains. Previous winners of the prize have included Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík’s Photophobia, Wissam Charaf’s Dirty Difficult and Dangerous,...

The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Hiroaki Nagashima's fantasy light novel series Good Bye, Dragon Life announced today that the anime will premiere in Japan on October 10, 2024 . Additionally, the site announced two more voice cast members of the roles of "God" who knew the main character Dolan before his reincarnation — Hisako Kanemoto as Mylal and Ruri Asano , a ninja-type VTuber voice actor, as Karavis. Mylal played by Hisako Kanemoto (Ika Musume in Squid Girl ) Karavis played by Ruri Asano (Ecute in Dropkick on My Devil! ) The site also began streaming a new TV commercial featuring the ending theme song "Kimi to Mita Keshiki" ("The view I saw with you") performed by the two-member rock vocal unit EverdreaM . EverdreaM's Misato Matsuoka and Hitomi Sekine are also cast in the anime as Leticia and Celina, respectively. As their third CD single, "Kimi to Mita Keshiki" is set...

Neetu Kapoor and Alia Bhatt recently shared warm exchanges on social media, reflecting their close bond. Alia Bhatt celebrated her new role as a global brand ambassador for L’Oreal Paris with a post that included a video and a heartfelt note.

Neetu Kapoor, her mother-in-law, promptly re-shared the clip on her Instagram Stories, adding a simple yet supportive message: “You are (100 emoji).” Alia responded with affection, calling Neetu her “beauty inspiration always and forever” and adding two heart emojis.

Alia Bhatt, who married Neetu’s son Ranbir Kapoor on April 14, 2022, and welcomed their first child in November 2022, is making waves in the film industry. She is set to star in Jigra, which will release on October 11, 2024. Directed by Vasan Bala, the film also features Vedang Raina. Additionally, Alia will appear alongside Ranbir Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, which also stars Vicky Kaushal.

Alia is also working on Alpha,...

Neill Blomkamp will follow the success of Gran Turismo with Alpha, starring Aaron Paul as an FBI agent hunting a prison inmate turned into an apex predator.

Neill Blomkamp hasn’t had a lot of luck with getting projects to the screen in the last decade. Plenty of ink has been spilled about his aborted take on Alien 5, but there’s also RoboCop Returns, the Halo film (although that project’s demise led directly to District 9) and, dare we say it, District 10.

The last project on that list may yet happen, some day. Blomkamp began talking about a sequel to his beloved science fiction movie back in 2021, with star Sharlto Copley adding a couple of years ago that it was still at least a year away from shooting. We’re now two years on and there’s still no sign of the film coming together.

Part of the...

Denmark-based sales company LevelK has boarded Jan-Willem van Ewijk’s Alpha ahead of its world premiere on Wednesday, September 4 in Giornate degli Autori at Venice Film Festival.

Alpha is the fourth feature from Dutch filmmaker Jan-Willem van Ewijk. It follows a man whose restorative Alpine retreat is disturbed by the arrival of his father, with the pair embarking on a perilous ski tour.

The father and son roles are played by real-life father and son Gijs Scholten van Aschat and Reinout Scholten van Aschat, with Pia Amofa also on the cast. September Film will distribute the title in the Netherlands...

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are currently in the breathtaking landscape of Kashmir for the next schedule of their upcoming film, Alpha. The actresses have been sharing glimpses of their time there, much to the delight of their fans. Earlier today, Sharvari treated her followers to a stunning view of the mountains from her window, enjoying a peaceful moment with her coffee. Later, Alia Bhatt added to the excitement by posting the first photo of the duo together on her Instagram.

In the picture, shared on August 30, Alia and Sharvari are seen with their backs to the camera, standing close with one arm around each other’s shoulders, making a hand-heart in the air. The scene is set against the mesmerizing backdrop of Kashmir’s pine trees on a misty, foggy day, capturing the serene beauty of the region. Alia is dressed in a crème jacket, while Sharvari sports a black leather jacket,...

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are gearing up for an exciting new chapter with Yrf’s Alpha! The fact that they’re leading this female-centric installment of the Yrf Spy Universe is quite notable, especially given the emphasis on strong, independent female characters in action roles.

Alia Bhatt’s adorable baby girl Raha joining them and sporting a matching hair bun adds a charming touch to the whole experience. It’s moments like these that humanize celebrities and give fans a glimpse into their personal lives.

Raha’s presence likely brought an extra layer of joy and excitement to the shoot, making the journey even more memorable for everyone involved.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt flaunts her casual look in brown tee and black shorts

The combination of Alia and Sharvari in the lead roles, along with the fact that this film will be the first female-led spy movie in the Yrf Universe,...

Entries for the 2025 Oscar for best international feature are underway, and Screen is profiling each one on this page.

The 97th Academy Awards is set to take place on March 3, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (over 40 minutes) produced outside the US with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.

Submitted films must have been released theatrically in their respective countries between November 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. The deadline for submissions to the Academy is October 2.

A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to...

Alia Bhatt continues to captivate fans with her effortless style and charm. Recently, she was spotted in the city, turning heads in a simple yet chic casual outfit. Dressed in a brown loose tee paired with black shorts, Alia kept her look minimal, opting for a bun hairstyle and no makeup. Her laid-back appearance, coupled with her warm gesture of posing for the paparazzi, quickly went viral on social media, once again proving why she is one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars.

Alia’s casual outing comes just before she is set to begin shooting for her upcoming film Alpha in Kashmir. Reports indicate that she will be joined by Sharvari Wagh for the schedule starting on August 24. There’s also speculation that Hrithik Roshan might make a special cameo in the film, adding to the excitement surrounding the project. The film is expected to feature some intense action sequences,...

Sharvari Wagh is taking the industry by storm with her unstoppable streak of hits. Since her debut in the Ott series ‘The Forgotten Army – Azaadi Ke Liye’ in 2020, directed by the legendary Kabir Khan, Sharvari has been steadily climbing the ranks. She first caught everyone’s eye with her knockout performance in ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’ in 2021. Fast forward to 2024, and her second big-screen outing, the horror-comedy ‘Munjya’, has become a runaway success, finally giving her the spotlight she’s been hustling for over the past three years. Her recent Netflix hit, ‘Maharaj’, directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, has further cemented her status as Bollywood’s rising star.

Reflecting on her blockbuster film ‘Munjya’, Sharvari shared, “I think it’s been an overwhelming year so far, but I’m so grateful for it. ‘Munjya’ was my second film in theatres, and it’s a big blessing that the film did what it did.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have once again captivated their fans with their latest on-screen appearance, which has quickly gone viral. In this new project, Alia plays a humorous yet ‘angry’ wife, bringing a unique dynamic to their on-screen chemistry. The viral video shows Alia walking into a room where Ranbir is lounging on a couch, proudly admiring his trophy.

Despite his efforts to get her to congratulate him, Alia is still visibly upset. As she appears to celebrate his win with a bottle of champagne, Ranbir nervously cautions her about the potential mess. Ignoring his warning, Alia sprays him with the champagne, leading to a playful and unexpected moment. This entertaining scene is part of an advertisement for a home furnishings brand.

Beyond this fun project, Alia and Ranbir are also set to reunite on the big screen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love and War, which...

Bollywood’s rising star Sharvari is gearing up for her upcoming action film Vedaa, alongside John Abraham, and her latest social media post showcases her intense boxing training. Sharvari has been turning heads with her versatility and captivating presence, and her dedication to perfecting her action skills is evident in her latest post.

With a series of striking images, Sharvari shared how she took up boxing to authentically portray her role in the film. She wrote, “Beast Mode on for Vedaa! Took up boxing to become Vedaa… Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating #Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th”

Sharvari’s commitment to her craft marks a significant step in her career, as she also prepares for her upcoming project, Alpha, alongside Alia Bhatt, part of Yrf’s Spy Universe. With her career on an upward trajectory,...

Rising Bollywood actor Sharvari is gearing up for her third consecutive high-profile release of 2024 with “Vedaa.”

Following her performances in horror-comedy “Munjya,” one of the biggest Bollywood hits of the year, and the Netflix ratings success, social drama “Maharaj,” “Vedaa” marks Sharvari’s first venture into action roles.

In “Vedaa,” directed by Nikkhil Advani, Sharvari plays the titular character who fights against a repressive system with boxing as one of her weapons.

“I want to be known as someone who can do action very well and hopefully become an action star in due course of time,” Sharvari told Variety. “I’m willing to put everything on the line for it to happen. Action as a genre is too entertaining and gives a huge adrenaline rush for the actors and well as the audience. ‘Vedaa’ is the start to my journey in trying to be good at it.”

Sharvari credits...

“The Eternal Daughter” filmmaker Joanna Hogg is returning to the Venice Film Festival, this time, as the jury president for the 21st edition of Giornate degli Autori, also known as Venice Days.

Hogg directed “The Souvenir,” “The Souvenir Part II,” and “The Eternal Daughter,” which debuted in competition at Venice in 2022. She previously served on the 2020 Venice Film Festival jury when Cate Blanchett was president. Now, Hogg succeeds Portuguese filmmaker João Pedro Rodríguez in the role of Giornate degli Autori jury president.

The 2024 Venice Film Festival celebrates the 10th anniversary of the GdA Director’s Award, bestowed to one of 10 films in its competition. The winning film will receive a 20,000 euro cash prize, which will be split equally between the director and the international distributor who will use the 10,000 euro to promote the film.

“What could be more fun and stimulating than watching films and sharing ideas with a jury of young cinephiles,...

Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film Alpha, part of the Yrf Spy Universe, is generating significant excitement. This project marks her entry into one of Bollywood’s largest cinematic universes and promises a thrilling experience. Currently, Alia is filming an intense action sequence with Bobby Deol, who plays the antagonist.

According to report, Alpha began shooting in early July at Yrf Studios in Andheri, with an elaborate action scene featuring Alia. The production then moved to Film City, Goregaon, where Alia and Bobby are filming a major action sequence, known for its blood, gore, and brutality. In this scene, they engage in hand-to-hand combat and use weapons. Alia is dressed in a black outfit with a gun strapped to her thigh, while Bobby sports a salt-and-pepper beard and cropped hair.

Alia, who previously showcased her action skills in the American film Heart of Stone, is pushing the envelope further in Alpha.

“If we did this as a live-action movie, it would probably cost $500M,” said Transformers One producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura about the Paramount Animation and Hasbro title that kicked off Comic-Con 2024 today.

Talking about why the origin story of Megatron and Optimus Prime went animated instead of live-action, di Bonaventura added: “What has been tricky in live-action is that every time a robot talks, it costs a lot of money. In animation, you can have them build out their character.”

Watch the just-released Transformers One trailer below.

The clip showed off a race at the Olympics of Cybertron, painting what life is like on the planet. Orion Pax aka Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) wants to enter it, but D-16 aka Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry) does not. They’re part of a Miners pact, a group that isn’t permitted in the race. We get a look at Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm...

“Moro,” a tale of fractious fraternal relations that debuted last year in the Jiseok section of the Busan International Film Festival, has begun airing on Netflix in Southeast Asia, including director Brillante Mendoza’s native Philippines.

In other territories, the film’s rights are being represented by Manila-based finance, production and sales firm Fire and Ice.

With a screenplay by Honeylyn Joy Alipio, and production by Mendoza’s Center Stage Productions, “Moro” tells a story about a widowed mother (played by Laurice Guillen) who tries to reconcile two brothers who are feuding over a piece of disputed land in Mindanao. The older brother is diligent and responsible, the younger one has squandered his savings on gambling. After the semblance of agreement is reached, government intervention throws the region into turbulence and reveals that even those closest to us may become the most destructive enemies.

In addition to the veteran Guillen,...

The new 7 Days to Die update takes some fun stuff away from the gameplay. And players hate the update the most right now.

However, there are valid reasons behind why the devs did what they did. And even if players complain much about it, there is nothing to do but to move on. We are talking about the zombie loot aspect of the game, which has been apparently tweaked up.

Nostalgia Holds The Warmth of Joy in 7 Days to Die

Some critics mention that there was a time when the game was a sea of loot, with zombies frequently dropping valuable items. This helped players go on in the game without requiring them to venture into towns or other places of interest. But now, players notice that zombie drop rates have plummeted after the recent 1.0 release.

Zombie drop rate feels like….0%

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In Alpha 17, “zombie loot” was...

Die Künstlerische Leiterin der Giornate degli Autori (Venice Days), Gaia Furrer, hat heute die Filme für die Mostra-Nebenreihe bekannt gegeben.

Die Mostra-Nebenreihe Giornate Degli Autori findet von 28. August bis 7. September zum 21. Mal statt (Credit: Giornate Degli Autori)

Gaia Furrer, Künstlerische Leiterin der Giornate degli Autori (Venice Days), hat heute das Programm für die von 28. August bis 7. September stattfindende 21. Ausgabe bekannt gegeben. 2004 nach dem Vorbild der Quinzaine des Realisateurs in Cannes initiiert, zeigt die Mostra-Nebenreihe in ihrem Wettbewerb zehn Filme, Jan-Willem van Eriks „Alpha“, Rusudan Glurjidzes „The Antique“, Shahab Fotouhis „Boomerang“, Marianna Brennands „Manas“, „Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass“ von Stephen und Timothy Quay, Camille Lugans „The Book of Joy“, Kohei Igarashis „Super Happy Forever“, Johanné Gómez Terreros „Sugar Island“, Ciro De Caros „Taxi Monamour“ und Xiaoxuan Jiangs „To. Kill a Mongolian Horse“. Außer Konkurrenz wird Isabella Torres „Basileia“ zu sehen sein.

Eröffnet werden die Giornate degli Autori außer...

Germany’s Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Names New Boss

Influential German funding body Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg is getting a new Managing Director. Sarah Duve-Scmid will succeed Kirsten Niehuus in the middle of next year. Duve-Scmid was previously a deputy board member and head of funding at the Leiterin der Förderabteilung bei der Filmförderanstalt (Federal Funding Agency). She was also Managing Director of Vision Kino. Niehuus is retiring in 2025, and a supervisory board picked her successor, who will work alongside Helge Jürgens, who is to remain Managing Director of Games and New Media until mid-2028. “With the Supervisory Board’s decision, the Medienboard is moving towards a continued successful future,” said Florian Graf, Head of the Berlin Senate Chancellery and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Medienboard. “Building on the great 20 years of work by Kirsten Niehuus, who made the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region the center of German film, Sarah Duve-Schmid stands for...

The Quay Brothers’ Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hour Glass, and Marie Losier’s biopic of feminist singer Peaches are among the line-up for this year’s Giornate degli Autori.

The independent sidebar of the Venice Film Festival runs from August 28-September 7 and has 10 films in competition.

Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hour Glass is a blend of stop-motion animation and live action, inspired by the story collection of the same name by Polish writer Bruno Schulz where the search for his late father becomes a metaphysical journey.

It is the only the third feature from UK-based animators the Quay Brothers,...

The Quay Brothers’ Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hour Glass, and Marie Losier’s biopic of feminist singer Peaches are among the line-up for this year’s Giornate degli Autori.

The independent sidebar of the Venice Film Festival runs from August 28-September 7 and has 10 films in competition.

Sanatorium Under The Sign Of The Hour Glass is a blend of stop-motion animation and live action, inspired by the story collection of the same name by Polish writer Bruno Schulz where the search for his late father becomes a metaphysical journey.

It is the only the third feature from UK-based animators the Quay Brothers,...

The Giornate Degli Autori, simply known as Venice Days, has unveiled its 2024 lineup.

The independently run event, which takes place alongside the Venice Film Festival, will this year follow a theme of creatures “poised over an abyss, walking a tightrope.” “To reach the other side, or else to escape from something behind them, or just because, seen from above — lost in time, lost in space — things look very different,” event organizers said.

The only Italian title in competition is Ciro De Caro’s Taxi Monamour, about two women who lose their way yet stubbornly persist in living life as they wish. Dutch filmmaker Jan-Willem Van Ewijk’s third feature film, Alpha., follows a troubled father-son relationship set high in the Swiss Alps.

French filmmaker Marie Losier revisits the feminist singer and performer Peaches and a 14-year-long friendship in Peaches Goes Bananas, shot over the course of 17 years, while the directorial debut of Shahab Fotouhi,...

Films directed by women dominate the Venice Film Festival’s independently run Giornate Degli Autori, which has unveiled a lineup full of first works and special events including “Peaches Goes Bananas,” French filmmaker Marie Losier’s tribute to iconic Canadian electropop provocateur Peaches.

Shot over the course of 17 years, “Peaches Goes Bananas” provides an intimate portrait of the former schoolteacher, who during the 1980s moved from Canada to Berlin and became a queer feminist icon, breaking taboos and “transforming her body into art,” as the doc’s synopsis puts it.

The competition of the Giornate – which is also known as Venice Days – comprises 10 world premieres, six of which are first works, within a selection that artistic director Gaia Furrer described in her notes as “rigorous” and “stylistically eclectic.”

Furer underlined that 16 out of the section’s 25 titles are directed by women, a fact she called significant “because many of them...

Neon has acquired the rights to “Shelby Oaks,” a found-footage horror film (think: “The Blair Witch Project”) that is the feature directorial debut of YouTuber Chris Stuckmann.

Stuckmann is known for his movie review YouTube channel that has more than 2 million subscribers, but his debut feature was born with a Kickstarter in 2022. Stuckmann raised $1.39 million in less than a month, the most-funded horror film ever on Kickstarter.

“Shelby Oaks” follows Mia as she frantically searches for her sister Riley, who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, “Paranormal Paranoids.” The characters are YouTubers themselves in the mid-aughts who in the course of their investigation discover that there’s a paranormal force that dates back to their childhood.

Neon picked up the worldwide rights to “Shelby Oaks” ahead of its world premiere at the Fantasia Festival this Saturday. Stuckmann has been heavily touting the film on his YouTube channel,...

Fresh off the success of last weekend’s “Longlegs,” Neon announced Tuesday that it has acquired worldwide rights to the “Shelby Oaks,” which was written and directed by filmmaker and YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann. It marks Stuckmann’s feature directorial debut. The film is described as a documentary-found footage crossover. It will have its world premiere at Fantasia Festival on Saturday. Neon will release the film theatrically in the U.S. and handle international sales.

“Shelby Oaks” stars Camille Sullivan (“Hunter Hunter”), Brendan Sexton III (“Don’t Breathe 2”) and Sarah Durn (“Where the Crawdads Sing”). It follows a woman named Mia (Sullivan) as she frantically searches for her sister Riley (Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, “Paranormal Paranoids.” Stuckmann’s film benefitted from a 2022 Kickstarter campaign, which raised $1.4 million for the film in under a month, making it the most-funded horror film in the service’s history.

Fresh off its stellar box office for Osgood Perkins horror Longlegs, Neon has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming documentary-found footage crossover Shelby Oaks, written and directed by filmmaker and YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann.

Stuckmann’s debut film will have its world premiere at Fantasia Festival on Saturday.

Launched from a 2022 Kickstarter campaign which raised $1.39M for the film in under a month – the most-funded horror film ever on Kickstarter – Shelby Oaks follows Mia (Sullivan) as she frantically searches for her sister Riley (Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, ‘Paranormal Paranoids’.

The film stars Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), Brendan Sexton III (Don’t Breathe 2) and Sarah Durn (Where the Crawdads Sing). Producers are Stuckmann, Aaron B. Koontz, Ashleigh Snead, and Cameron Burns for Paper Street Pictures.

Executive producers are Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka for Intrepid Pictures with Mike Flanagan, Adam F. Goldberg, Paul Holbrook,...