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Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda is set for his next Hollywood project, as he teams up with action star John Cena and director Sam Hargrave for adrenaline-pumping film “Matchbox”.   Hooda had earlier collaborated with Sam for his 2020 directorial debut "Extraction" for Netflix, starring Chris Hemsworth.   In "Matchbox", Hooda will share screen space with Cena as well as Teyonah Parris of "The Marvels" fame.   "Excited to be working with Sam again. We had a great time on our first collaboration with 'Extraction'. Sam is a master of high-octane storytelling and action. Glad to be joining the team in…

Hollywood stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling, and Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga are elated at the Academy Award nomination of their short film 'Anuja' in the Live Action Short category.   The film, set in New Delhi, is directed by Adam J Graves and Suchitra Mattai. It is nominated along with "A Lien," "I'm Not a Robot," "The Last Ranger," and "The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent" in the category at the Oscars 2025.   The nominations for the upcoming award ceremony, which were twice postponed earlier this month due to wildfires in Los Angeles, were announced by comedians…

Junaid Khan, the son of Bollywood icon Aamir Khan and producer Reena Dutta, says he would continue to work in both theatre and films since each provides a different way for him to fulfill his love of acting.   The newcomer, who studied theatre at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and briefly worked for their repertory company, made his film debut in 2024 with period drama “Maharaj”.   While there are technical differences between cinema and theatre, at the end of the day, acting is acting, he said.   "Once you get used to it (doing both film and…

As the legal battle between Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni continues to escalate, a New York judge has set a March 2026 trial date on Monday and moved an initial conference from mid-February to next week.   And in a new and separate front in the series of legal battles surrounding the film that became a surprise hit last summer, Lively in a Texas court filed a request for a deposition of a man she says was central to turning online sentiment against her during its release and promotion.   The New…

Bollywood action star Sunny Deol’s "Jaat" is set to release in theatres across India on April 10, the makers announced on Friday.   Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory, the film will be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. It is touted as a "high-octane drama" with "larger-than-life action sequences".   The action film is directed by Gopichand Malineni, known for "Don Seenu", "Bodyguard", "Balupu", and "Veera Simha Reddy.   "Action Superstar @iamsunnydeol is coming to the big screens with unrestricted action & unfathomable aura. #JAAT grand release worldwide on April 10th in Hindi, Telugu &…

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah feels that the most significant role of cinema is to document the era in which it was made, but he fears that it would be a "big tragedy" if future generations used Bollywood films to comprehend modern-day India.   Speaking at the ongoing eighth edition of Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), Shah said, "I think the most important purpose that serious cinema serves is not to bring change in the world. I don't think anybody's thinking is changed after seeing a film, no matter how wonderful it may be. Yes, It may help you raise a few…

When British band Coldplay announced their India tour on September 19, fans were ecstatic. The buzz reached fever pitch when tickets for the five shows—three in Mumbai and two in Ahmedabad—went live, selling out in no time.  Those who managed to grab tickets were thrilled, while others scrambled on resale platforms in desperation. The excitement took a turn when Coldplay revealed their final show in Ahmedabad on January 26 would be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar. Many fans reconsidered attending in person, opting for the comfort of watching the Coldplay India concert from home instead of braving packed venues. The…