Spain’s Oscar entry, ‘The Black Ball’, earned a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival, boosting its bid for the Academy Award. The film, directed by the duo Los Javis, intertwines gay stories across the Spanish Civil War with a powerful LGBTQ message. It also earned a best director prize at Cannes, sharing the award with Pawel Pawlikowski.
Zach Cregger’s latest film turns the ‘Resident Evil’ franchise into a survival‑horror romp, blending intense gore with unexpected humor. Austin Abrams stars as Bryan, a medical courier who navigates a world overrun by tentacle monsters while keeping his dry wit. The movie offers familiar game Easter eggs for fans and a fresh, light‑hearted take on the horror genre.
King Charles has replied to claims made by Princess Diana’s brother that he once told him the family would soon forget her. The comments, set to appear in a forthcoming memoir, were allegedly made during a dispute about the funeral procession. Palace officials noted that grief can affect memory and reasoning, even years later.
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been chosen for the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema. His portrayal of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal in the 1987 biopic brought him to Malayalam audiences and earned critical acclaim for its music and performances. The award recognises his long‑standing contribution to Indian film, spanning classical‑musician roles and historic biopics…
Dutch singer Ben Saunders, 43, was discovered dead near the Rijkerswoerdse Plassen lake in Arnhem South. Police confirmed a body was found but ruled out any criminal activity. The cause of death and how he ended up in the water remain unknown.
Mirzapur: The Movie has crossed the ₹200 crore threshold in India after 13 days, marking a huge success for a film without major stars. The film earned ₹3.04 crore net on Wednesday, bringing its domestic total to ₹198.74 crore. It has already outperformed Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla, which collected ₹182.36 crore.
Sydney Sweeney is engaged to businessman Scooter Braun after a year of dating. The announcement comes as her new Novig sports prediction ad, featuring scant clothing and athletic gear, draws backlash from athletes and fans. Critics say the campaign shifts focus from women’s athletic ability to their appearance.
Anandhi Ajay was hurt when Lakshmi Priya pushed her during the 'Run and Save' task on Bigg Boss Tamil 10 episode 11. The incident sparked a heated altercation that also saw Shama and Jason tear the set while fighting over a hole. The episode will stream at 9:30 PM on Vijay Television and Jio Hotstar, and viewers are keen to see if the contestants will be penalised for breaching house rules.
Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, expressed joy over his father’s political triumph while promoting his debut film Sigma. He insisted that Vijay will not be involved in the movie’s promotion, preferring the spotlight to stay on the film itself. Sigma, a heist comedy directed by Sanjay, is set for a dual Tamil‑Telugu release on October 2.
The Central Board of Film Certification was reconstituted with a new 18‑member panel, including actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Suniel Shetty. Chairperson Shashi Shekhar Vempati leads the board, which will serve for three years or until further orders. The move follows criticism over the board’s censorship decisions and a stalled 2020 reconstitution.
