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Joel and Ethan Coen might reunite for a new movie set in Minneapolis. The brothers revealed at Lyon’s Lumière Film Festival that they have several unproduced scripts. “We’ve written a lot of scripts that we’ve never made,” Ethan said. They previously filmed Fargo and A Serious Man in that city.
DNEG Animation rebuilt Red for The Angry Birds Movie 3, automating character effects for 75% of the film. VFX supervisor Patrick Harboun said, “He’s similar by choice.” The studio studied past movies to keep Red’s look familiar while adding new characters like his children and a pet spider named Fuzzy.
Ajay Devgn’s team clarified that the Juhu property targeted by BMC demolition is not his residence. They said, "The property in question is not Ajay Devgn's residence, but a separate property that has been rented out." The team confirmed they are now complying with all BMC rules and necessary regulations.
Jaya Bachchan arrived with Shweta at Mumbai's North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on Saturday, where she hugged Kajol. Nysa and Yug also joined the festivities. The gathering brought together many film industry members for the 80th edition of the puja. Tanishaa asked the media to maintain decorum at the pandal.
Music composer Deva died on Saturday following a cardiac arrest. Rajinikanth got emotional as he paid his final respects to the legendary musician at his residence. Chief Minister Vijay visited the family to offer condolences and announced State honours for the funeral, calling the death an irreplaceable loss to cinema.
Kolkata restaurants are preparing for the Durga Puja rush as pandal hoppers look for places to eat. Iconic spots like Mocambo and Peter Cat offer a perfect break from the crowds. These legendary venues serve classic Continental dishes and signature Chelo Kebabs to hungry visitors after long nights of walking.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged young filmmakers to produce short films on climate change and water scarcity. He said, "The government was ready to extend the necessary support and encouragement to emerging filmmakers." The state aims to make Hyderabad a major centre for Indian cinema for everyone.
Yami Gautam’s mythological film Nayyi Navelli collected ₹3.25 crore on its opening day this Friday. The movie had a slow start at the box office while facing competition from other new releases. It performed better than Prahaar but failed to surpass the opening day haul of Yami’s 2024 film Article 370.
A viral Instagram reel by user karanmir claims Kareena Kapoor’s films share a pattern of characters hiding their real identities. The creator said, “In every Kareena Kapoor film, someone has a secret identity.” Many fans got amused by these bizarre theories, which connected several popular movies through hidden secret motives.
Yash confirmed that the two-part Ramayana film has a total budget of ₹4,000 crore. He said, “We need to prove the strength of the Indian film industry to the global market.” The actor wants fans to speak about the project with pride as it includes all production and promotional costs.
Superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 crossed Rs 210.65 crore worldwide by Day 2, despite experiencing a 37.9 percent drop in domestic net collections on Friday. The film earned Rs 37.10 crore net in India on its second day. While domestic numbers fell, the movie got strong support from overseas markets to stay ahead.
The 1927 film "It," starring Clara Bow, leads a new deal between Carlotta Films and Artcraft Pictures. The collaboration brings Hollywood classics to French theaters. “So many wonderful classics could easily fade away, but together with Carlotta, we’re making sure that never happens,” said Artcraft founder James Mockoski about the project.