In a lot of countries, the theatres have been reopened, but in India, the government is yet to decide when the cinema halls will start functioning again. While many filmmakers have decided to release their films on the OTT platforms, there are filmmakers who are waiting for the theatres to reopen.
Recently, the makers of Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani started the promotions of the film on social media. They shared a video in which Indoo (Kiara) is introducing herself. Yesterday, Kiara posted on Instagram, “Main toh time se aa jaungi, date ke liye aap late mat hona! ? Wait just a little more to meet Indoo! #IndooKiJawani.”
Today, the makers revealed that tomorrow they will be releasing the first song of the film titled Hasina Pagal Deewani. And well, according to the reports in Bollywood Hungama, Indoo Ki Jawani might be the first film to hit the big screens once the theatres reopen in India.
A source told the portal, “The cinema halls have been opened in many countries and new films have already begun to be released. Exhibitors here in India were hoping that they’ll get a chance to resume operations in September. However, that didn’t happen. Their status is very dire and the government has taken note. In most probability, the theatres will open in October. And Indoo Ki Jawani makers want to take advantage of this period. The competition will be negligible. With the film being one of the first or probably the first one to release, it can get a lot of footfalls considering that there’s a huge pent-up demand among the audiences.”
“It depends only if cinemas are allowed to open in most regions of the country. Or else, the producers will think of an alternate plan,” added the source.
Recently, when producer Nikkhil Advani was asked about the film’s release plan, he told Mumbai Mirror, “We are committed to making films for the big screen.”
Well, let’ wait and watch whether we will get to see Indoo Ki Jawani on the big screen or it will also get a direct-to-digital release.
Martin Scorsese is set to direct a film adaptation of the novel What Happens at Night.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence will star as the lead couple in the project.
The story follows a couple’s eerie and troubling journey to a remote European city to adopt a child.
Apple Original Films and Studiocanal are behind the production.
Martin Scorsese is assembling a powerhouse team for his next cinematic venture. The legendary filmmaker will direct the adaptation of Peter Cameron’s novel What Happens at Night. For this project, he reunites with frequent collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio and teams up for the first time with Jennifer Lawrence. The film promises a haunting tale set against a bleak, snow covered backdrop.
Martin Scorsese directs Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in What Happens at Night Getty Images
What is the plot of What Happens at Night ?
The story tracks an American couple who travel to an isolated, frigid European city. Their goal is to adopt a baby, but the trip quickly unravels. The wife is seriously ill with cancer, and her declining health threatens to derail the entire adoption process. They check into a vast, almost deserted hotel. The place is strange, filled with characters such as a flamboyant singer, a shady businessman and even a faith healer. Nothing in this town makes much sense, and the couple starts questioning everything, including their own marriage.
Why is this Scorsese project creating so much buzz?
Simple. It’s the team. Scorsese and DiCaprio have a historic partnership, from The Departed to Killers of the Flower Moon. Adding Jennifer Lawrence into that mix is a major deal. It’s her first time being directed by Scorsese, though he did produce her upcoming film Die My Love. And audiences already know DiCaprio and Lawrence have great chemistry from the satirical hit Don’t Look Up. Putting them in a bleak, mysterious drama under Scorsese’s guidance is a recipe for something special.
Martin Scorsese casts Jennifer Lawrence alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in chilling adoption dramaGetty Images
Who is involved in the production?
The project is being shepherded by Apple Original Films and Studiocanal. Studiocanal grabbed the rights to the book last year. Sharp eyed screenwriter Patrick Marber, an Oscar nominee for Notes on a Scandal, is tackling the adaptation. This is a proper prestige production setup, the kind that gets everyone in Hollywood paying attention. It also continues Apple’s strong relationship with Scorsese and DiCaprio after the critical success of Killers of the Flower Moon.
What’s next for the stars?
Neither DiCaprio nor Lawrence are exactly resting. DiCaprio is currently winning praise for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new drama One Battle After Another. Meanwhile, Lawrence’s performance in the Scorsese produced Die My Love has already sparked serious Oscar chatter following its debut at Cannes. Their schedules are packed, which makes their commitment to What Happens at Night a clear sign of their belief in Scorsese’s vision.
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The listing also initially described the game as “the largest game launch in history"
Concerns over another delay grew after insider speculation.
Take-Two Interactive says the release date remains unchanged.
CEO Strauss Zelnick says details will be shared “in the future.”
Take-Two reiterates GTA 6 release date
Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto, has reaffirmed that GTA 6 will launch on 26 May 2026, despite growing speculation over a possible further delay.
Rockstar Games first announced the postponement in May 2025, explaining that the extra time was needed “to deliver at the level of quality” expected by fans. The studio has remained largely silent since, which has fuelled speculation about whether the title might slip again.
Insider speculation sparks concern
Industry commentator Tom Henderson suggested in August that the release could be pushed back to October 2026, although he clarified that this was his personal view and not based on official information. The comment nevertheless led many fans to brace for another delay.
Take-Two maintains confidence
At Take-Two’s virtual annual shareholder meeting on 18 September, chief executive Strauss Zelnick said the publisher had not altered the planned release.
“As we bring our exciting line-up to market, including Grand Theft Auto VI in Fiscal 2027, we expect to achieve record levels of net bookings that will establish a new baseline for our business and set us on a path of enhanced profitability,” he said.
Zelnick added that Rockstar would “share more details in the future.”
Rockstar’s approach
Take-Two has consistently stated that Rockstar will take the lead on GTA 6 announcements. While details remain scarce, Rockstar recently referred to the title as Grand Theft Auto 6 in a job listing — the first time it has used the numeral instead of the Roman numeral VI.
The listing also initially described the game as “the largest game launch in history,” though this phrasing has since been removed.
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Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor shine in Homebound’s Oscar-bound drama
Homebound selected as India’s official submission for the 2026 Oscars.
The film premiered at Cannes and Toronto to standing ovations.
It stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa.
Director Neeraj Ghaywan and producer Karan Johar expressed honour.
India is sending Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound to the Oscars. The hard-hitting drama, which follows two friends battling systemic prejudice, has been named the country’s official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards. This selection places the film in a global spotlight and has thrilled its cast and producers. It marks a huge moment for director Neeraj Ghaywan, whose last film was the critically adored Masaan.
Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor shine in Homebound’s Oscar-bound drama Instagram/homeboundthefilm
What’s the story behind Homebound ?
Right, so it is about two friends from a small town. Chandan, played by Vishal Jethwa, and Shoaib, played by Ishaan Khatter, are best mates. Their one dream is to get a job as a police constable. They see it as their ticket out and a shot at real dignity. But the world keeps pushing them down. The film does not shy away from the ugly stuff, such as caste bias, religious discrimination and more. Janhvi Kapoor is in there too, fighting her own battles against the same rubbish system. The narrative, inspired by a true New York Times story, also touches on the harrowing migrant exodus during the Covid-19 lockdown.
It has had an impressive run. First stop was Cannes, where it premiered and received a standing ovation that lasted around nine minutes. Its success continued at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it was named second runner up for the International People’s Choice Award and received another rapturous reception from the audience. Not bad for a film that has not even hit cinemas here yet. That festival love absolutely paved the way for this Oscar nod.
This is a significant development. The Film Federation of India picks one film from dozens to represent the country. This year they chose this film instead of obvious commercial giants like Pushpa 2. It tells you something: they are backing a story with something to say.
Now the real work begins. The team has to campaign for it and get Academy voters in the United States to watch it. India has only had three films ever nominated in this category. It is a tough nut to crack. But with heavyweight names like Martin Scorsese executive producing and Karan Johar backing it, they have a fighting chance.
AN ASIAN Church of England bishop has used a sermon in northern England to appeal for racial harmony, urging his congregation to reclaim the country’s St George’s flag and the Christian faith from divisive forces.
Right Reverend Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, was addressing a service on Wednesday (17) evening in east Leeds, near the Britannia Hotel – the site of regular protests against asylum seekers being housed there.
As the Church of England’s co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice, Arora also condemned the racially aggravated sexual assault on a Sikh woman in Oldbury, West Midlands, last week.
“The serious sexual assault of a young Sikh woman in the West Midlands last week is reported to have been accompanied by perpetrators telling her she should go back to her own country,” Bishop Arora said.
“Such incidents have followed weeks of hotel protests and flag-flying across the nation with barely concealed racist overtones. Sentiments that even five years ago would have been considered shameful are now being broadcast at public gatherings, accompanied by cheers and applause. Such sentiments have been accompanied by reckless voices of hate seeking to camouflage themselves in the language of patriotism and faith – all the while debasing both."
He appealed for people to “reclaim both the flag and the faith that is being desecrated by those who would use both to divide us as a nation”, lamenting the “rising toxic tide of racism – the sin of racism”, whose impact, he said, was being felt across the country.
“As followers of Christ our duty is clear: to challenge those whose lips drip with vituperation and hate, to refute division and to restore dignity in building the common good. To oppose the racist sin that refuses to recognise God in our neighbour, and instead to advocate a way of peace. To stand with those who fear this rising tension – with the Muslim, Sikh, Jew and Hindu,” the bishop said.
His sermon came just days after a massive anti-immigration protest, organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, turned violent over the weekend.
“Both in the face of those bleeding from the violence visited upon them and the screaming face contorted by hate, God calls us to love them equally and, where possible, for the church to be a bridge between them both,” he noted.
Born and raised in Birmingham, Arora has long been a member of the Church of England and was consecrated as Bishop of Kirkstall at York Minster Cathedral three years ago.
(PTI)
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Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference at Chequers, near Aylesbury, Britain, September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A SECOND flight deporting a migrant from the UK to France took off on Friday (19), after he lost a legal challenge to stay his return, the Home Office said.
The deportee was believed to be an Eritrean man whose removal got the green light after he lost an 11th-hour legal challenge in the High Court on Thursday (18) night.
He had arrived on UK shores on a small boat in August, and asked to delay his deportation to be allowed to challenge it, arguing he was allegedly a victim of human trafficking.
But High Court judge Justice Sheldon said late Thursday there was "no serious issue to be tried in this case" and said there was "significant public interest in favour of this claimant's removal".
Lawyers acting on behalf of the man told the court he was scheduled to leave on a flight to France at 6.15am (5.15 GMT) on Friday.
The Home Office confirmed a second flight had taken off Friday, without giving any numbers or details.
But government minister Peter Kyle told ITV channel: "Today we have the second flight taking off with a migrant who doesn't have the right to stay here being returned."
The removal is a small victory for prime minister Keir Starmer, after the first returns under the UK-France "one-in, one-out" deal were stymied earlier this week by legal challenges.
A different Eritrean man had his removal temporarily blocked on Tuesday (16) by the High Court, which gave him 14 days to provide proof of his claims he was a victim of trafficking.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she "will continue to challenge any last-minute, vexatious attempts to frustrate a removal in the courts".
Kyle admitted the Labour government was "pushing the boundaries of the law."
"If we have to change the law, we will change the law," added Kyle.
The first migrant, an Indian man, was returned to France on Thursday under the new deal with France under which it can detain and deport irregular migrants deemed ineligible for asylum.
In return, London will accept an equal number of migrants from France who can apply for a UK visa via an online platform under the pilot scheme which came into effect in August and will run until June 2026.
UK media reported that "hundreds" of migrants had set off from France early Friday, attempting to cross the Channel on small boats to the UK.