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Aug

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Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ film gets streaming date

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish's latest concert film, 'Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour (Live)', is set to make its streaming debut on Paramount+ in the US on August 6, following an 84-day theatrical run.   Directed by acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron and Eilish, the 3D concert film captures the singer's tour in support of her third studio album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. The film was released in theatres on May 8 and has earned USD 10 million in the US and Canada, with its worldwide box office collection reaching USD 27 million to date.   The…

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31

Jul

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Zoe Saldaña to receive Special Pardo honour at Locarno Film Fest

Actor Zoe Saldaña will be honoured with the Special Pardo (Special Leopard) award at the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, where she will also participate in a special public conversation on August 10.   The festival organisers announced that Saldaña, known for her performances in 'Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Emilia Perez' and 'Lioness', will receive the prestigious honour during this year's event, which runs from August 5 to August 15.   Italian musician Claudio Simonetti, best known for composing scores for cult horror classics such as 'Suspiria' and 'Dawn of the Dead', will also be recognised at the…

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31

Jul

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Khloé Kardashian hosts Zootopia birthday bash for son Tatum

Reality TV star Khloé Kardashian reunited with her ex-partner Tristan Thompson to host a lavish Zootopia-themed birthday bash for their son Tatum’s 4th birthday.   Kardashian transformed her home into a Zootopia wonderland, complete with a petting zoo and life-size characters.   Taking to her Instagram Stories, the 42-year-old star gave fans an inside look at the magical setup. Guests were greeted by custom, personalised signs welcoming them to “Tatumtopia,” where vibrant displays of their favourite Zootopia characters pointed the way to the fun.   Inside the mansion, Khloé, who also shares her 8-year-old daughter, True, with the former NBA…

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30

Jul

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It’s official! Orlando Bloom is dating Luisa Laemmel

It’s official! Orlando Bloom has found new love a year after his engagement to singer Katy Perry was called off.   The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor confirmed his romance with Swiss model Luisa Laemmel during an outing in Italy recently.   The 49-year-old actor, who is father to Flynn, 15, with ex Miranda Kerr, and Daisy Dove, 5, with Perry, was spotted holding hands with the 28-year-old model as they made their way down a street in the Italian seaside town.   Bloom and Laemmel’s outing comes months after the couple first sparked dating rumours when they left Levi’s…

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30

Jul

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Penélope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert among first recipients

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the first recipients of its eighth annual TIFF Tribute Awards, with actors Penélope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert and Rosalind Eleazar, filmmaker Lee Chang-dong and director Sian Heder set to be honoured during the gala on September 13.   Oscar-winning actor Cruz will receive the TIFF Special Tribute Award, while Huppert and Eleazar will be honoured with the TIFF Tribute Performer Award.   Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award, and Sian Heder will be presented with the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media.   Announcing the honourees,…

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30

Jul

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Paramount-Warner Bros merger put on hold, for now

A federal judge has temporarily put on hold the Paramount Skydance Corporation’s USD 110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.   Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin on Monday granted a 14-day restraining order after hearing argument from both sides on Friday morning.   Paramount had previously agreed not to close the transaction before July 22.   "Plaintiff States' showing at least demonstrates that serious questions going to the merits remain, weighing in favour of preliminary injunctive relief," the judge wrote, adding that Paramount has acknowledged it will not be harmed by the delay until the end of September.   Also read:…

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29

Jul

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Anupam Kher to play Jatayu in ‘Ramayana’

The highly anticipated epic “Ramayana”, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has added another prominent name to its star-studded cast.   The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.   Reports suggest that veteran actor Anupam Kher has joined the upcoming mythological production in the voice role of pivotal character Jatayu.   "Veteran actor Anupam Kher has been confirmed as the voice of Jatayu in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The announcement puts an end to months of speculation that Amitabh Bachchan would voice the legendary bird who fights Ravana while trying…

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29

Jul

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Madhavan urges ‘transparency’ in education amid NEET protests

Actor R Madhavan on Thursday called for a "fair and transparent" education system as protests continue across the country over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in NEET, the national medical entrance examination.   The actor, known for his roles in both Hindi and regional cinema, expressed his support for students on social media, stating that the integrity of the examination process is vital for the country's future.   "Education has the power to shape the future of our nation, and every student deserves a system that is fair, transparent, and built on merit," Madhavan said in a statement on X.…

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28

Jul

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Miles Morales set to swing into live-action MCU: Kevin Feige

Fans may soon find Miles Morales, the beloved protagonist of the animated "Spider-Verse" films, swinging by the Marvel Cinematic Universe!   Morales is set to make his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), according to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.   In an interview, Feige indicated that the studio intends to introduce Spider-Man's Black alter ego in a live-action appearance in a future film; however, only after he is done with saving the world in the Sony Pictures' animated trilogy.   The final film in the animated franchise, “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”, is set to hit theatres on…

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28

Jul

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‘Jana Nayagan’ was shot on set due to Vijay’s stardom: Bobby Deol

Bobby Deol recently opened up about sharing the screen with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay in “Jana Nayagan”.   In a recent interview, Deol lauded Vijay's immense humility and quiet demeanour. He also highlighted the incredible, worship-like devotion of South Indian movie fans, calling the regional film culture incredibly unique.   Bobby said most of “Jana Nayagan” was filmed on studio sets because of Vijay's immense popularity. "It's a fact. No work will happen if you take him on the street. He's that big," he said.   Even though the two stars didn’t get to spend a massive amount of…

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