The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences decided to discontinue its long-standing practice of screening Oscar-nominated films for members after nominations are announced. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the decision was communicated to Academy members through the January Academy Bulletin, though broader awareness emerged only recently after some members attempted to organise opposition to […]
Films
Sai Pallavi makes Bollywood debut with Junaid Khan in ‘Ek Din’ teaser
Actress Sai Pallavi is officially set to make her Bollywood debut with Ek Din, and the film’s first teaser — released on Friday — has already sparked excitement among fans, particularly for its gentle tone and romantic visuals. Read More: Dhanush and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Rowdy Baby’ hits billion views on YouTube Backed by Aamir Khan, the […]
Salman Khan’s career faces setbacks with film shelving
Bollywood star Salman Khan is facing challenges in his career after the failure of his recent film, Sikandar. Despite heavy promotion, the movie flopped at the box office. Fans had high hopes, but the results were disappointing. Following the flop, there were plans for Salman to collaborate with renowned South Indian director Atlee. However, that […]
Fawad Ch to announce ‘film aid package’ to support local film industry
ISLAMABAD: As Pakistani cinema is on the brink of collapse and struggling for survival, Federal information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday announced that it is now indispensable to do something vital for our film and cinema industry, Daily Times reported. While being nostalgic, Fawad Chaudhry said that Pakistan had almost 780 cinemas in the 1970s […]
Making of a monarch: King’s image peppers Thailand ahead of coronation
It took $6,400 and a 12-hour drive for the local mayor to pick up the shrine and towering portrait of Thailand’s king which will stand in the centre of town — a small part of a massive palace publicity campaign for this weekend’s coronation. “Every government office across the country will do the same,” said […]
Marvel films might have superheroes in different sizes
Marvel Studios want their films to “reflect audiences all over the globe that are cheering” their work. Though they are going big on diversity, they are yet to have a plus-size superhero or someone who doesn’t have an envious physique. But this might change “sooner than you think”, says Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. Chris […]
‘Shazam!’ rakes in $53.5 million over the weekend, hands DC its latest success
Seven films in, the DC Extended Universe is finally flying with some wind behind its back. The well-reviewed, relatively modestly budgeted ‘Shazam!’ debuted with $53.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday, handing DC its latest critical and box office success. Though one of the oldest characters in DC’s […]