Varun Dhawan, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani are surely in the best phase of their careers. They have some interesting films in their kitty and they are supremely talented. Now, according to a report in a tabloid, all these three actors are all set to come together on the big screen.
Reportedly, Shashank Khaitan’s next will star Varun, Kiara, and Bhumi. Well, it’s not the Dulhania franchise or Ranbhoomi which was announced last year. It is a fresh script and it will be a commercial entertainer. Varun will be seen romancing both Kiara and Bhumi in the film.
A source said, “After contemplating several options, Shashank and KJo finalised the trio. They liked the script and were immediately on board.”
The title of the film is not yet finalised and Shashank is still finalising the script. The makers are planning to start the shoot by mid-2020. While this will be for the first time Bhumi and Kiara will collaborate with Shashank, it will be the filmmaker and Varun’s third movie together.
Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan is currently busy with the shooting of Coolie No. 1 which also stars Sara Ali Khan. After Coolie No. 1, he will start shooting for Sriram Raghavan’s next which is a biopic on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal.
Bhumi is currently busy with the promotions of Pati Patni Aur Woh which is slated to release on 6th December. She also has movies like Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship and Takht in her kitty.
Talking about Kiara, she will next be seen on the big screen in Good Newwz which will hit the screens on 27th December 2019. Next year, the actress will be seen in Laxmmi Bomb, Indoo Ki Jawani, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Shershah.
The next time you think of a big-budget show, forget Game of Thrones or The Rings of Power. The new Harry Potter reboot is set to leave them all behind and not just in storytelling, but in cost. With a jaw-dropping budget of over $4.2 billion (₹33,600 crore), this upcoming series is on track to be the most expensive television production ever attempted.
Each of the 42 planned episodes, spread across seven seasons, will reportedly cost more than $100 million (₹837 crore). That’s more than many Marvel movies and nearly double the per-episode spend of Amazon’s The Rings of Power. But where is all that money going?
A massive part of the budget is being poured into something rarely attempted on this scale: a custom-built town. Nicknamed “Potterville,” this mini city is under construction at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden and will house life-size recreations of iconic locations like Hogwarts, King’s Cross Station, and Privet Drive. The price tag for this alone? Around £1 billion (₹10,700 crore). The idea is not just about visual realism but a long-term investment in the franchise’s future, with the possibility of spin-offs or other productions set in the same magical universe.
Unlike the original film series, which had to condense the books into blockbuster-length scripts, this version aims to give each book its own season, allowing for a deeper dive into the world J.K. Rowling created. The show is expected to go into the details that never made it to the big screen.
A fresh cast will step into some of the most recognisable roles in pop culture. John Lithgow will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore, joined by Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid, among others. The trio of young leads Harry, Hermione, and Ron are yet to be announced.
Set to film on a sprawling 200-acre site, this reboot marks a major moment for HBO and Warner Bros. Whether it lives up to expectations or not, it’s already rewritten the rules of television production. And in the process, it’s raised a question: how much is too much to bring magic back to life?
Peter Green Chilled, a key distributor to leading UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi, has been hit by a cyber attack, disrupting operations and raising concerns over food supply and waste.
The cyber incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday 15 May. In an internal communication seen by the BBC, Peter Green Chilled informed partners the following day that no new orders would be processed on Thursday 16 May, though any deliveries prepared before the attack would still be dispatched.
Despite the disruption, managing director Tom Binks said the company’s transport operations remained functional. “The transport activities of the business have continued unaffected throughout this incident,” he stated.
The attack has had a direct impact on suppliers who depend on Peter Green Chilled to deliver time-sensitive goods. Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, founder of The Black Farmer brand, said he had “something like ten pallets worth of meat products” at the distributor’s facility, warning the stock could go to waste if not delivered in time. “If those products don’t get out to the retailers, they’ll be thrown in the bin,” he said.
Peter Green Chilled joins a growing list of companies in the UK’s food supply chain affected by cyber crime. Earlier this year, M&S and Co-op were also targeted in major cyber attacks, highlighting a concerning trend within the sector.
Cybersecurity and logistics expert Tim Grieveson said attacks like the one on Peter Green Chilled demonstrate how digital threats can have tangible consequences. “Cyberattacks on the supply chain are not just about data breaches,” he said. “When hackers target logistics or warehouse operations, even short delays can be catastrophic—especially for perishable goods like fresh produce or pharmaceuticals.”
Grieveson warned that ransomware can disrupt refrigeration and delay deliveries, leading to “tons of spoiled inventory, lost revenue and empty supermarket shelves.”
In April, M&S suffered significant disruption after hackers accessed its systems through a third-party vendor, resulting in a weeks-long suspension of online orders and millions in lost sales. Co-op also faced a serious cyber breach that it initially downplayed, later admitting that hackers had accessed and leaked customer data.
Peter Green Chilled has not yet confirmed whether customer or supplier data was compromised, but the incident underscores the growing vulnerability of the UK’s food supply chain to cyber threats.
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Liu Yifei, Lisa and Priyanka pose at the star-studded luxury gathering
At a recent Bvlgari event in Sicily, Priyanka Chopra turned heads in an elegant beige outfit, joining BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Chinese star Liu Yifei for an evening filled with fashion, glitz, and glamour. The trio, all associated with the luxury brand, were seen posing together, sparking a wave of reactions online as fans shared photos and videos from the event.
While Liu dazzled in a silver-toned off-shoulder gown, Lisa chose a white dress with soft yellow accents. Priyanka, keeping things minimal and classic, wore a sheer beige dress with subtle gold detailing, matched with Bvlgari jewellery, and tied her hair back into a sleek bun.
During the red carpet moments, Priyanka stood out not just for her look, but also for her gesture of gratitude. After posing for the photographers, she folded her hands in a traditional namaste, a simple thank-you that felt personal amidst all the glamour.
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Inside the event, she was seen chatting with Bvlgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin and later sharing a light-hearted moment with Lisa. A short clip from the evening shows Priyanka asking Lisa to switch spots while posing, leading to a burst of laughter between them.
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This isn’t the first time Priyanka has represented the brand at their global events. She attended a similar gathering in Rome last year, wearing an off-shoulder cream and black dress and flaunting Bvlgari’s Serpenti Aeterna necklace alongside Anne Hathaway and Shu Qi.
Beyond red carpets, Priyanka is staying busy with a packed slate of projects. She’ll be seen in Heads of State, co-starring Idris Elba and John Cena, and in The Bluff, where she plays a pirate in the Caribbean. Back in Indian cinema, she’s confirmed to be part of SSMB29, a much-anticipated film by SS Rajamouli with Mahesh Babu. The project is expected to unfold in two parts, with releases slated for 2027 and 2029.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, nearly eight years after its original release. The renewed interest follows the conclusion of Andor’s second season and the annual May the 4th celebrations, both of which appear to have reignited enthusiasm among fans for the multiplayer title.
Originally launched in 2017 by EA and DICE, Star Wars Battlefront 2 was met with controversy at the time due to its use of loot boxes, which drew widespread criticism. Despite the rocky start, the game was praised for its expansive content, covering all eras of the Star Wars universe—from the original trilogy to the prequels and sequel series. The game received substantial post-launch support for several years, introducing new characters, maps and modes, before official updates ceased in 2020.
Now, in 2025, Battlefront 2 is enjoying renewed popularity. Over the recent weekend, the game reached its highest concurrent player count on Steam since its launch on the platform in 2020, with nearly 8,000 players online at its peak. It also climbed to 22nd place in the most-played games on Xbox, even surpassing titles such as Destiny 2. Although data for PlayStation was not disclosed, it is believed the player surge is consistent across platforms.
The revival coincides with the critically acclaimed second season of Andor, which has been widely praised by fans and critics alike. The Disney+ series, which focuses on the early days of the Rebellion and the character of Cassian Andor, appears to have bolstered enthusiasm for the franchise’s wider universe. Additionally, Star Wars content remains prominent in popular culture, with events like May the 4th and ongoing crossovers in games like Fortnite—which recently introduced an AI-controlled Darth Vader—keeping the brand in the public eye.
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While Battlefront 2 has not received any official updates in over five years, the game maintains a loyal player base. Content from the game continues to circulate widely on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, where fans showcase gameplay, cinematic moments and character customisations. Its large-scale multiplayer battles and inclusion of iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul and Rey continue to set it apart from other Star Wars games, most of which are either single-player focused or family-friendly LEGO titles.
The surge in player numbers has reignited calls for a third instalment in the series. Despite continued fan interest, there has been no confirmation of Star Wars Battlefront 3. Developer DICE is currently focused on completing Battlefield 6, which is expected to release within the next year. Given EA’s ongoing support obligations for the Battlefield franchise, any return to Star Wars for DICE may still be years away.
This is not the first time hopes for a third game have emerged. A Star Wars Battlefront 3 was originally in development during the mid-2000s under a different publisher but was ultimately cancelled despite reports suggesting it was nearly complete.
For now, Star Wars Battlefront 2 remains the most accessible large-scale multiplayer Star Wars title available. Its current success shows that there is still a strong appetite for this style of gameplay within the franchise. Whether EA or another publisher will revisit the series in the future remains to be seen, but the current resurgence signals that demand is far from fading.
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He was jailed in October after admitting to breaching an injunction that barred him from repeating false claims about a Syrian refugee who had successfully sued him for libel. (Photo: Getty Images)
STEPHEN YAXLEY-LENNON, also known as Tommy Robinson, is set to be released from prison within a week after the High Court reduced his 18-month sentence for contempt of court.
The far-right anti-Islam activist was jailed in October after admitting to breaching an injunction that barred him from repeating false claims about a Syrian refugee who had successfully sued him for libel.
The Solicitor General had taken legal action against Yaxley-Lennon for comments made in online interviews and a documentary titled Silenced, which was viewed millions of times and shown in Trafalgar Square in July.
The sentence was made up of a 14-month punitive element and a four-month coercive element. Mr Justice Jeremy Johnson had said the four-month part could be lifted if Yaxley-Lennon complied with the court order to remove Silenced and related content from social media and other platforms.
On Tuesday, Yaxley-Lennon appeared via video link from HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes. His lawyer, Alex Di Francesco, told the court that Silenced had been removed from accounts under his control and that requests were made to remove other interviews where the false allegations were repeated.
Judge Johnson ruled that Yaxley-Lennon had “purged” his contempt. “The practical effect is that the defendant will be released once he has completed the punitive element, which I understand will be within the next week,” he said. The original release date had been set for 26 July, but it has now been moved up to 26 May.
The judge noted that while there was “an absence of contrition or remorse”, Yaxley-Lennon had given assurances that he would comply with the injunction in the future and understood the consequences of breaching it again. The court accepted that he had shown a “change in attitude” and had taken steps to comply with the order.
Yaxley-Lennon, 42, was jailed for 10 admitted breaches of the injunction after two contempt of court claims were brought against him by the Solicitor General. The injunction was first issued in 2021 after he falsely accused a Syrian teenager in a viral video of being violent. The teenager later won a libel case against him.
He was accused by some media and politicians of inflaming tensions that led to riots across Britain in July and August last year, following the murder of three girls at a dance workshop in Southport.
In January, a post from his social media account claimed that US billionaire Elon Musk was paying some of his legal fees. Musk has not confirmed this.