- Saturday, April 20, 2024
Warner Bros has unveiled an official trailer for the next M Night Shyamalan film titled Trap, days after it was first shown during the Warner Bros. CinemaCon presentation in early April. Josh Hartnett stars as a father who takes his teenage daughter to a pop star concert. The cast also…
Can CRED ads get more creative? CRED is more famous for the advertisement campaigns they have had since their launch. Be it taking Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra or casting the 90s singers in their advertisement, trending yet nostalgic, CRED has won the hearts of all generations. This time again,…
Filmmaker Blitz Bazawule, renowned for his direction of the critically acclaimed The Color Purple, is set to direct the upcoming Black Samurai film for Warner Bros. The project will tell the story of Yasuke, a samurai of African origin who fought under the Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga in the 1580s.…
The Disney-owned streamer Hulu has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights to Mindy Kaling's highly anticipated comedy series, Murray Hill. The official logline for Murray Hill is as follows: “Five work-obsessed 20-somethings strive for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness in Manhattan’s most glamorous neighborhood, Murray Hill.” Kaling,…
M Night Shyamalan’s Split, which premiered in 2016, is now available to stream on Netflix. The psychological thriller stars James McAvoy as Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man struggling with dissociative identity disorder (DID) who kidnaps and imprisons three girls in a secret underground facility. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest…
Sci-fi classic Matrix is getting a fifth installment, Warners Bros. announced on Wednesday. The film will be directed by Drew Goddard, known for writing movies such as The Cloverfield, World War Z, and The Martian. Former co-director-writer Lana Wachowski is serving as an executive producer. The plot details are still…
Movie buffs have to wait a year longer to watch Robert Pattinson reprising his role in The Batman Part II as the makers have postponed the film's release date to October 2, 2026. Warner Bros has announced that Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II will be hitting theatres on October…
The Award-winning British Indian musician Nitin Sawhney, who had to withdraw from Australia’s premier world music festival WOMADelaide due to a medical emergency, has revealed that he ‘had a heart attack’ a few days ago. Known for musical scores in over 70 films, including for a screen adaptation of Salman…
Charithra Chandran, who rose to fame with her role in Bridgerton, and Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto are among the narrators who lend their voices to She Creates Change, a gender equality film series launched on International Women's Day. Warner Bros. Discovery and Room to Read have partnered on She…
We had previously informed our readers that Ishana Night Shyamalan is set to follow in her filmmaker father M Night Shyamalan's footsteps and direct her first film titled The Watched. Warner Bros has now unveiled the first teaser trailer of the directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan. The much-anticipated film…
Hollywood A-lister Kate Hudson is set to lead Netflix’s upcoming comedy series inspired by the real-life saga of Jeanie Buss, President of the Los Angeles Lakers. Produced by Mindy Kaling, the 10-episode series promises a delightful exploration of family dynamics and ambition within the male-dominated world of professional basketball. “When…
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise and studio Warner Bros Discovery have announced a new partnership that will see them develop and produce theatrical films. Cruise, known for delivering blockbusters like Mission: Impossible franchise, Top Gun series, and many more, will also star in the feature film projects, a press release said.…
And the wait is finally over. The nominations for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards have been announced. Greta Gerwig's Barbie dominated the list with nine nominations. Interestingly, its box-office competitor Cristopher Nolan's Oppenheimer also garnered several nominations. It scored eight nods. Succession also got nine nominations, as per The Hollywood…
Warner Bros Discovery on Saturday announced a new docu-series, titled History Hunter, which will seek to solve the mysterious unanswered questions from Indian history. Popular actor Maniesh Paul will host the eight-episode show, which will make its debut on Discovery Channel and Discovery+ on November 20, said a press release.…
The second season of Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon will premiere on HBO in "early summer" of 2024. HBO chief Casey Bloys shared the news during a New York press event where the sophomore chapter's first trailer was also showcased, entertainment news outlet Variety reported. House of…
MATTHEW PERRY , troubled star of the smash hit TV sitcom Friends, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday (28), US media reported. He was 54. First responders found Perry unconscious in a hot tub at his house and were unable to revive him, law enforcement…
As the Writers’ Guild of America enters its fourth month of strike, Warner Bros. TV has suspended its overall deals with Mindy Kaling, Greg Berlanti, Bill Lawrence, and several other producers amid the historic Hollywood double strike, according to media reports. The news comes nearly four months after studios including…
Well-known director M Night Shyamalan is presently busy with pre-production work for his much-anticipated next directorial venture Trap. The latest update suggests that the director will be shooting in Cincinnati for the film. Shyamalan’s film Trap lists Cincinnati as the “region of production” for the upcoming movie, according to the…
The Warner Bros. Film Group in the United States has issued a public apology about social media activity concerning the ‘Barbenheimer’ meme, which has caused outrage in Japan, Variety reported. "Warner Brothers sincerely apologises for its recent insensitive social media engagement." "The studio sincerely apologises," the firm wrote in an…
Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated movie Barbie has sparked controversy due to a specific scene that recognizes an Asian political conflict. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the lead roles. As per Variety, the film contains a scene that depicts a map with the "nine dash line," a…
On Friday, a transformer at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank exploded, Deadline reported. A cloud of smoke erupted from an electrical fire and covered the Burbank lot. Fortunately, the fire was immediately put out by the firefighters. Pictures surfaced online showed flames rising from the studio owned by Warner…
M Night Shyamalan, who is known for making original films with contemporary supernatural plots and twist endings, is presently keeping busy with his next directorial venture, Trap. The much-anticipated film marks his reunion with Warner Bros. since 2006’s Lady In The Water. The filmmaker recently participated in Warner Bros.’ presentation…
Following its not-so-well-received debut last year, Velma is set for another season at HBO Max. The adult comedy series, which features Mindy Kaling in the titular role, has been greenlighted for a season two. Velma, which is a spinoff of Scooby-Doo, does not feature the series mascot and follows the…
Viacom18's streaming platform JioCinema on Monday announced a multi-year agreement with NBCUniversal (NBCU) to bring several NBCU films and TV series to India. The development comes a month after JioCinema said it will be the new home to HBO and Warner Bros content in the country starting May. As per…
Well-known filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is set to begin filming his next directorial venture Trap in June, according to reports. During his interview with a news outlet, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker spilled some beans on the upcoming project. Describing it as “very unusual” compared to his previous outings, he said, “It’s…
Television and movie writers declared that they will launch a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. The Writers Guild of America said that its 11,500 unionised screenwriters will…
Starting next month, HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros content will be available on the streaming platform JioCinema after Thursday's Warner Bros Discovery and Viacom18 announced a new multi-year agreement to bring titles from the premium American studio to Indian audiences. As per the deal, HBO Original, Max Original and…
Mindy Kaling and Oprah Winfrey are set to develop a series adaptation of Jesse Q. Sutanto’s latest novel Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers under their banners Kaling International and Harpo Films, respectively, reports Deadline. According to the report, Warner Bros Television has acquired rights to the novel, which follows…
According to Variety citing Bloomberg, the days to raise your wands again are closer than you expected. Warner Bros will soon lock the deal for the HP television series. The talk in the town started when discussions around the adaptation of Harry Potter books caught attention. Books were already adapted…
The much-anticipated horror thriller Knock At The Cabin, directed by well-known filmmaker M Night Shyamalan, has locked the date for its release. It will have its digital premiere in the US on March 24, streaming platform Peacock announced. The Universal Pictures film, based on Paul Tremblay's 2018 book The Cabin…
THERE should be more meaningful roles – not just for south Asian actors but also for people with disabilities – so that we get to see true reflection of our society on screen, feels actress Rakhee Thakrar, adding that things are now moving in right direction, yet it needs to…
Hollywood star Margot Robbie finally broke her silence over Lady Gaga portraying Harley Quin in 'Joker 2'. The 'Birds of Prey' star is reportedly very excited about Lady Gaga taking on the role of Harley Quinn in the upcoming 'Joker' sequel, officially titled 'Joker: Folie a Deux.' According to Variety,…
Film-maker Danny Boyle is set to direct a dance adaptation of the 1999 sci-fi blockbuster 'The Matrix.' According to Variety, titled 'Free Your Mind,' the Warner Bros. The play billed as a 'large-scale immersive performance,' will make its world premiere at Factory International, a brand-new arts centre in Manchester, U.K.,…
Director Zack Snyder, who entered DCEU in 2013 with the Man of Steel, is no longer attached to DC projects other than Teen Titans Go, but his first DCEU film is still making noise online. A fan claimed that Snyder fans, who did not want to hear the original John…
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves is all set to reunite with director Francis Lawrence for Warner bros supernatural thriller 'Constantine 2'. According to Deadline, Warner bros is currently working on the second instalment of the 2005 supernatural thriller film 'Constantine,' which will be helmed by Francis Lawrence who also directed the…
When Dwayne Johnson, who is presently waiting for the release of his much-anticipated film Black Adam, earlier hinted at Henry Cavill’s return as Superman to the DCEU, fans’ joy knew no bounds. Recent reports suggested fans may get to see Cavill once again in the costume of arguably the most…
The makers of the much-awaited sequel to Todd Philips’ Oscar-nominated film Joker, which has been officially titled Joker: Folie a Deux, have added Get Out star Catherine Keener to the ensemble cast of the film in a mystery role. The musical sequel already features Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) and Lady Gaga…
A well-placed industry insider has claimed that Henry Cavill is back in the Superman role. This comes from a Twitter account that recently said the Black Adam film will open the door to a new Superman film. If that turns out to be true, Cavill will be appearing in Black…
Rumours were rife lately that Amber Heard’s time as Mera in DC Films’ much-anticipated Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has been cut down to just 2 minutes after she lost the much-publicized defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. The rumour mill is in full flow yet again and states that…
Hollywood actor Ezra Miller reportedly met with members of the Warner Bros. leadership team to discuss saving 'The Flash' movie which has a June 2023 release date. Fox News has reported that according to The Hollywood Reporter, Miller, who uses they/them pronouns, along with their agent recently met with Warners'…
At the beginning of this month, Warner Bros. decided to scrap a number of high-profile projects, including the much-awaited Batgirl. While fans are still busy requesting the studio to reconsider its decision, a leading publication reports that funeral screenings of Batgirl will be taking place soon for a select group…
In another major reshuffle at Warner Bros, the upcoming sequels to 'Aquaman' and 'Shazam!' will now have later release dates than previously planned. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the James Wan-directed Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' has been pushed back more than eight months, from March 17, 2023, to December…
Toplined by Jason Momoa, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is one of the hugely anticipated films that fans all across the world have been waiting for with bated breath. While the film is still several months away from its theatrical bow, rumours about Ben Affleck appearing in the film as…
Hollywood star Jason Momoa is speeding toward a new stage in his career as he joins Universal's Fast and Furious franchise. Recently, the actor talked to Entertainment Tonight at the launch of See's third and last season on Apple TV+. Fast X, directed by Louis Leterrier, is slated for release…
Minions: The Rise of Gru, which recently hit theatres after facing a series of setbacks for two years due to Covid-19, is running with an altered ending in China. Reuters reports that Chinese national censors seem displeased with the original ending of Minions: The Rise of Gru. Social media users…
Hollywood star Margot Robbie will soon be seen in a new "Ocean's Eleven" movie, which was first reported in May and now it looks like Ryan Gosling might be joining the upcoming film. According to Fox News, a live-action Barbie movie starring both Robbie and Gosling is scheduled for release…
Hollywood veteran Robert De Niro is set to play the lead in filmmaker Barry Levinson's mob drama "Wise Guys" set at Warner Bros. "Wise Guys" is a period piece centred on Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, a pair of Italian Americans running two separate crime families during the mid-20th century.…
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed that if it wasn't for him the titular character that he'll play in 'Black Adam' could've debuted in 2019's 'Shazam!', had Warner Bros. gone ahead with its original plan. According to Variety, the 'Shazam!' movie went into development in 2014 and its script originally…
Fans of Hollywood star Jason Momoa should not be surprised the 'Aquaman' actor does not participate in future anniversary celebrations of his role in 'Conan The Barbarian' movie. According to Deadline, while speaking to a magazine, Momoa slammed the 2011 film, which he starred in as the sword-swinging character of…
The future of actor Ezra Miller as The Flash star does not seem very promising. If fresh reports are to be believed, Warner Bros. is considering three options for the much-anticipated film and one of them includes scrapping the project entirely. Yes, you read that absolutely right! Miller has been…
Joaquin Phoenix immortalised the role of Joker in the Todd Phillips directorial, co-written by Scott Silver. The film earned him a Best Actor Oscar trophy. The makers are now working on Joker 2. Phillips confirmed the sequel in June 2022 with an Instagram post teasing the title. It was also…
Idris Elba, who made his DCEU debut last year with James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, which served as a standalone sequel to David Ayer’s 2016 film, is reportedly in talks to headline yet another high-profile DC superhero project. Yes, you read that right! During the promotions of his new film…
The Flash star Ezra Miller seems to be the controversy’s favourite child. He has recently made it to the headlines quite often and always for a variety of wrong reasons. He is in hot waters again. Yes, Miller, who stars as Barry Allen, aka the Flash, as part of the…
Disappointed by the poor box office reception of their latest film, Justice League, Warner Bros chiefs are reportedly considering a restructure of their DC Films division and the implementation of a 10-year plan. As per reports, the overhaul of DC Films is expected to happen by January and the main…
American singer-songwriter and actor Lady Gaga has confirmed her casting in 'Joker 2' by posting a musical teaser on her social media. According to Variety, the upcoming sequel, which has been officially titled 'Joker: Folie a Deux', will star Gaga opposite Joaquin Phoenix, returning to the role of Joker after…
Hollywood director duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah have now shared their reaction to 'Batgirl' being shelved by Warner bros. despite the movie being fully shot and in post-production. Taking to Instagram, the 'Bad boys for life' director duo shared a heartfelt note, which reads, "We are saddened and…
Warner bros. and DC comics have now officially shelved 'Batgirl' after the film reached its post-production stage and will not premiere in theatres or on any other digital platforms including HBO Max. According to Variety, Helmed by the 'Ms Marvel' and 'Bad Boys for Life' directors Adil El Arbi and…
Hollywood superstar Henry Cavill, who is best known for playing the role of Superman in the DCEU, is reportedly in advanced talks to make his thunderous Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. Yes, you read that absolutely right! The MCU is set to continue expanding into Phases Four and Five. There are…
Universal has dropped a teaser for its upcoming Oppenheimer, directed by celebrated filmmaker Christopher Nolan who last helmed the 2020 Tenet. In the film, Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the fathers of the atomic bomb. The film is set for its theatrical bow almost exactly a year…
Films enthusiasts all across the world heaved a big sigh of relief when earlier this year Warner Bros. deferred the release of their film Shazam! Fury of the Gods to avoid a direct box-office clash with the much-anticipated James Cameron directorial Avatar: The Way of Water which debuts in cinemas…
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) actress Margot Robbie is officially the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. And the film which has helped her attain the top spot is Warner Bros. Pictures’ Barbie for which she has reportedly been paid a hefty paycheque. The 32-year-old Australian actor was paid a whopping…
The governing bodies of 'Quidditch', the real-life sport first profiled in JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels and later in its films, have said that the game will henceforth be known as 'Quadball'. According to Deadline, the name change has been done to distance itself from Rowling's anti-transgender comments, the organisation…
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling is presently busy promoting his next The Gray Man, directed by the Russo Brothers. The actor is leaving no stone unturned to promote the film ahead of its grand premiere on July 22 on Netflix. He was recently on The One Show where he was asked…
Recently, Warner Bros released the first photo of Ryan Gosling from Greta Gerwig’s upcoming directorial venture Barbie, and, as was expected, it immediately sent the internet into a total tizzy. While the majority of fans liked the look, some Twitter reactions have been negative, accusing the actor of being too…
Barbie-dressed Margot Robbie has been spotted filming the eagerly awaited live-action feature Barbie in Los Angeles, California, for the first time. The 31-year-old Australian actress was spotted leaving her trailer decked out to the nines in a pair of hot pink flared trousers and a matching halter waistcoat, her long…
According to reports, Ezra Miller will be dropped from the DC Universe after the release of The Flash as the actor has been mired in multiple controversies lately. Warner Bros is seriously contemplating cutting all ties with the actor in the future, after the film releases in June 2023. In the…
Barbie is one of the most awaited Hollywood films and now the makers have unveiled the first look of Ryan Gosling who will be seen playing 'Ken' in the movie. Margot Robbie will be playing the title character in the film and her first look was dropped a while ago.…
Oscar-winner Lady Gaga is in early negotiations to play Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie a Deux, reportedly billed as a “musical” follow-up to director Todd Phillips’ 2019 blockbuster. Last week, the filmmaker confirmed the sequel to Joker in an Instagram post, which also revealed that Joaquin Phoenix, who played the…
IT WAS another day and another story for me to cover, as a trainee reporter, for a regional television audience hungry for more “news from where you are”. Words that the BBC One news presenters still say before handing viewers to a more local team for stories closer to home.…
Leading film studio Warner Bros says it has “complied” with Chinese censors to edit out specific references to a gay relationship in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, its latest theatrical release in the country. According to an Australian, the Chinese version has chopped six seconds from the film's final…
Netflix has reportedly put on hold all future projects and acquisitions from Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. According to Variety, the streaming service had four Russian originals in the pipeline, including a crime thriller series directed by Dasha Zhuk, which was shooting and has been postponed. [caption id="attachment_177103" align="aligncenter"…
Last seen in her home production The White Tiger (2021), Priyanka Chopra is presently busy promoting her eagerly awaited film The Matrix Resurrections. The film in the popular sci-fi film franchise is written and directed by Lana Wachowski, who along with her sister Lilly had helmed the previous three titles –…
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was last seen in The White Tiger alongside Rajkummar Rao (2021), will feature in a never-seen-before avatar in her eagerly-awaited Hollywood film The Matrix Resurrections. The Matrix Resurrections is the fourth chapter in the popular sci-fi franchise which comes 18 years after the release of…
The epic science-fiction film Dune, directed by Oscar-nominated French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, enters UK cinemas today on 21st October amid great pre-release buzz. The high-profile film features an ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Javier Bardem in prominent roles. Several…
The trailer of The Matrix: Resurrection, the fourth installment in Warner Bros. Pictures’ Matrix series, recently premiered at CinemaCon. The sci-fi film stars Priyanka Chopra, Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lambert Wilson, and Daniel Bernhardt. It is directed by Lana Wachowski. Giving an insight into the trailer, a…
Matrix 4 starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lambert Wilson, and Daniel Bernhardt has got a title. Warner Bros announced the title of the fourth instalment in the franchise and it’s called The Matrix: Resurrections. According to PTI, the studio also unveiled the trailer of…
Mindy Kaling has teamed up with Amazon Studios to produce a new Muslim rom-com. An official adaptation of Uzma Jalaluddin’s novel Hana Khan Carries On (2021), the film has Sahar Jahani on board as a writer. Kaling and Jessica Kumai Scott are set to produce under the banner of Kaling…
Back in February, HBO Max announced that Mindy Kaling was onboard to voice the Scooby-Doo character in its upcoming adult animated comedy series Velma. Ever since the announcement, cinephiles have been keeping a close eye on each and every detail coming through the media. Now, some fresh details have emerged…
Netflix is adapting Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed comic-book series The Sandman, the streamer has announced. The streaming media giant has also raised the curtain on the initial cast of the television adaptation. Tom Sturridge is fronting the cast as the protagonist Dream, lord of The Dreaming and one of The Endless…
By Murtuza Iqbal Friends is undoubtedly one of the most loved American television sitcoms. The show started in 1994 and had 10 seasons. The series finale aired on 6th May 2004. For the past few months, Friends reunion has been in the news and finally, it will be airing on…
By Amit Roy THE third delay in the release of the James Bond movie, No Time To Die, will cause particular disappointment in India, where the films are routinely dubbed in Indian languages and play regularly in theatres and on television. The delay was announced on the James Bond official…
The dancers stopped strutting on Bollywood film sets this year as the Indian film industry struggled to find any spring in its step during a disastrous 2020. The annus horribilis for the world's most prolific movie industry began with the heartbreaking deaths in April within 36 hours of luminaries Irrfan…
In January, Azure Entertainment, Ka Productions and Warner Bros. announced their plans to co-produce a Hindi-language remake of Nancy Meyers’ superhit film The Intern (2015). The makers also announced the lead cast and revealed that Deepika Padukone and Rishi Kapoor had been roped in to play the roles essayed by…
ATLANTA, US-based firm Blackhall Studios would invest £150 million to build a state-of-the-art film studio in Reading, UK, their first outside of the US. The investment is expected to create 3,000 jobs in the local area. Upon completion, it will be the largest film studios in the UK and will…
In 2015, Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway starred in a film titled The Intern. The movie was about a 70-year-old man who plans to do an internship in a firm after getting retired. Now, the movie is being remade in Hindi with Rishi Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the…
ANIMALS FROM REAL AND WIZARDING WORLDS ON DISPLAY IN FANTASTIC BEASTS EXHIBITION by AMIT ROY IN INDIA, some politicians are ridiculed for mixing up fact and fiction – they claim that the Hindu epics anticipated flying machines by thousands of years and the god Ganesh is proof of transplant surgery.…
MUSICIAN Nitin Sawhney, entrepreneur Vijay Patel and barrister-turned-restaurateur Nisha Katona are among prominent British Asians named in the New Year Honours List unveiled tonight (28). Sawhney, who most recently composed music for the Warner Bros/ Netflix film Mowgli, is an accomplished producer, songwriter and performer. He scored the music for…
by AMIT ROY JEWELLERY IN FOCUS AT LONDON SEMINAR JEWELLERY and textiles, which constitute vital export business for India, were the subject of a recent seminar at India House in London. It was chaired by Girija Sinha, wife of the Indian high commissioner, Yash Sinha, who focused on two companies –…
More than nine millions Indians are expected to travel to Abu Dhabi, a popular tourist destination in UAE, in the next three years, claims a new study. Interestingly, Indians are the second largest group visiting Abu Dhabi and a major chunk of them come from Maharashtra. According to a research…