UK Asian Film Festival announces dates and ‘Climate of Change’ theme for 26th edition

UK Asian Film Festival – the world’s longest running South Asian film festival – has announced the dates and theme of its 26th edition. Running at venues across London, Leicester, … Continue reading UK Asian Film Festival announces dates and ‘Climate of Change’ theme for 26th edition

Steven Waddington to direct veteran snooker player Jimmy White’s biopic

Actor Steven Waddington is all set to write and direct a biopic based on the life of veteran Snooker player Jimmy White. Aneurin Barnard, who starred in Dunkirk, and Ray … Continue reading Steven Waddington to direct veteran snooker player Jimmy White’s biopic

Apollo Global offers $11 billion bid for Paramount Pictures Studio

Private equity firm Apollo Global Management has made a formal bid of $11 billion for the film and television studios of Paramount Global, including Paramount Pictures, according to a report … Continue reading Apollo Global offers $11 billion bid for Paramount Pictures Studio

After vocal cord surgery, Jon Bon Jovi unsure if he’ll tour again

Jon Bon Jovi underwent a vocal cord surgery and says that he is unsure if he’ll tour again. The “It’s my life” singer is all set to release an album … Continue reading After vocal cord surgery, Jon Bon Jovi unsure if he’ll tour again

Dozens of acts withdraw from SXSW over military sponsorship amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Dozens of performers and speakers have pulled out of the ongoing South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, citing their objection to event sponsorship by the US military and defense … Continue reading Dozens of acts withdraw from SXSW over military sponsorship amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Tom Hardy’s ‘Venom 3’ title out now; Sony moves up release date to October

The ‘Venom’ franchise’s third installment has been named “Venom: The Last Dance,” Variety reported. In addition to the movie’s name release, Sony has also moved up the film’s release date … Continue reading Tom Hardy’s ‘Venom 3’ title out now; Sony moves up release date to October

MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan accuses UTA of fraud, breach of contract

In relation to United Talent Agency’s 2021 acquisition of the consultancy firm MediaLink, the agency has been accused of breach of contract and fraud. Michael Kassan, founded of MediaLink and … Continue reading MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan accuses UTA of fraud, breach of contract

Ari Aster’s Eddington: Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, others join cast

Visionary filmmaker Ari Aster is at it again. After producing horror hits like Hereditary, Midsommar and last year’s darkly comic Beau Is Afraid, he has his eyes locked on his … Continue reading Ari Aster’s Eddington: Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, others join cast

Dev Patel gets rare SXSW standing ovation after Monkey Man’s world premiere

The SXSW saw the world premiere of Dev Patel’s feature directorial debut, Monkey Man. The screening prompted a rousing reaction from the attendees at Austin’s Paramount Theatre. SXSW isn’t really … Continue reading Dev Patel gets rare SXSW standing ovation after Monkey Man’s world premiere

Godzilla Minus One scripts franchise history with Oscars win

Japanese movie sensation Godzilla Minus One, which raked in only about $15 million at the box office, beat four big-budget Hollywood tentpoles to take home the Best Visual Effects awards. … Continue reading Godzilla Minus One scripts franchise history with Oscars win

“People Who Rallied Beside Us”: Jimmy Kimmel salutes below-the-line workers

Oscar host Jimmy Kimmel prompted a standing ovation at the Dolby Theatre by ending his show-opening monologue with a rousing appreciation to below-the-line union workers. “We were able to make … Continue reading “People Who Rallied Beside Us”: Jimmy Kimmel salutes below-the-line workers

Oppenheimer shows who’s boss at Oscars 2024; view full list of winners

Oppenheimer eneded its awards-season with the Best Picture win at the 96th Oscars that was held on Sunday at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. The award was accepted by producers … Continue reading Oppenheimer shows who’s boss at Oscars 2024; view full list of winners