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The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ) has retracted its invitation to screen Sayani Gupta's directorial debut, Aasmani.

The hit teen action drama series Outer Banks will be returning for its fifth and final season on Netflix.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the upcoming film Irumudi, starring Ravi Teja and Priya Bhavani Shankar, for release with a U/A certificate.

Prime Video has announced the release date for its upcoming Hindi Original series, The Revolutionaries, alongside character promos.

Vin Diesel has announced that filming for the 11th and final installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, titled Fast Forever, will begin in December.

In an interview with Mid-Day, acclaimed director Priyadarshan recently opened up about his upcoming thriller Haiwaan.

Justin Chatwin, who co-starred with Hayden Panettiere in her final film Sleepwalker, has opened up about the actor's state of mind during the shoot.

Tamil superstar Suriya's latest release, Vishwanath & Sons, has crossed the 120cr mark at the global box office within just four days of its release.

HBO has renewed the horror series It: Welcome to Derry for a second season, reported Variety.

The autopsy of actor Hayden Panettiere, who died on August 16, has been completed and revealed o signs of trauma at the time of her death.

Ryan Gosling's much-anticipated Ghost Rider film has been officially slated for a July 28, 2028 release, Marvel Studios recently announced.

Hollywood actor Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at 36, reportedly battled eally severe health issues in the months leading up to her tragic demise.

Sunny Deol's latest release, Batwara 1947, has seen a significant drop in its box office performance.

The much-anticipated sequel to Awarapan, titled Awarapan 2, has made a strong debut at the box office. Starring Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, the film was released on August 14 and has already crossed the 90 crore mark in domestic net collections.

The Hollywood superhero film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has seen a massive drop in its box office collection in India on the third Monday, August 17.

Veteran actor Hema Malini has lauded the film Batwara 1947 for its poignant message of humanity and harmony.

Hollywood actor Hayden Panettiere (36) passed away in South Carolina on August 16 (Sunday). She was reportedly last seen with her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson.

The recent Tamil film Jana Nayagan, featuring Thalapathy Vijay in his final role, will premiere on ZEE5 on August 21.

Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, has made a remarkable impact on the Chinese box office. The movie raked in an impressive $36.3 million during its opening weekend, marking Nolan's second-best start in China after Interstellar.

The Hindi-language trailer for MX Player's upcoming comedy-drama series, Clean Up Company, has been released.

Actor Antarra Banerjee, known for Badho Bahu (2016) and Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018), was recently embroiled in a case of mistaken identity.

The sudden demise of actor Hayden Panettiere (36) in South Carolina has left many shocked.

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar recently confirmed that work is underway for the sequel to her 2011 hit film, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Ravi Teja, the popular South Indian actor, is currently facing backlash for his comments at a recent promotional event for his upcoming film Irumudi.

Actor Kartik Aaryan has launched his production banner, Dopamine Studios, reported Variety India.

The much-discussed collaboration between actor Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Koratala Siva, tentatively titled NBK112, is reportedly facing a roadblock due to budget issues.

Saiyami Kher, who recently attended the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) with her latest film Pal Bhar Ke Liye, has opened up about her character.

The 2026 Disney Legends Awards were held on August 16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The event recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company and its legacy.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly rented out three floors of a commercial building in Mumbai's Andheri West to nutrition brand TruNativ F&B Private Limited.

Director Ram Gopal Varma is busy with his new film, Police Company.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently opened up about his contribution to the upcoming biography of late actor Sridevi, titled The Empress.

The teaser for Prem Keetanu, an upcoming film featuring Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti Khurana, and Aafiya Sayed in lead roles, has been unveiled.

Indian theaters are gearing up for another exciting week with a diverse lineup of films across various languages.

The Telugu romantic drama Chennai Love Story, starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya, will be streaming on SonyLIV from August 21.

The much-anticipated trailer for Khalifa has been released, offering a glimpse into the action-packed world of Prithviraj Sukumaran's character, Mambarakal Aamir Ali.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered the speedy conclusion of witness examinations in the Zubeen Garg death case.

Prime Video has announced the global release date for its upcoming Indian investigative drama, Babita Singh Reporting.

Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios have unveiled a teaser for Vaaroon Forever, the new version of the iconic Mirzapur song Vaaroon.

Ravi Adhikari, chair of Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Television Network Ltd, has announced plans to reboot several iconic shows from the network's library.

In a recent interview, actor Sunny Deol opened up about his long-standing relationship with Shah Rukh Khan and the differences that arose between them during the making of Darr.

The acclaimed Malayalam film, Premalu, which became a sensation in Mollywood and also gained popularity beyond Kerala, has been removed from JioHotstar.

Emraan Hashmi is currently riding high on the success of Awarapan 2, and now his next project, Gunmaaster G9, has been announced for a worldwide release on November 27, 2026.

Ahead of the release of Avengers: Doomsday in December, Disney+ has launched a new Need to Watch section on its app.

Kartik Aaryan's upcoming aviation thriller Captain India has bolstered its cast with the addition of South Indian actor Parvathy Thiruvothu.

After two decades of friendship, actor Shahid Kapoor and producer Jackky Bhagnani are now looking to collaborate professionally.

The much-awaited sequel to the iconic comedy Malamaal Weekly is being produced on a grand scale, with a strategic partnership between Subhash Kale, Founder of Camera Take Films and Vikrant Studio, and S Chandraprakash Jain, veteran film financier and producer of Sri Mishri Productions.

Actor Manu Rishi Chadha, who portrayed General Pervez Musharraf in Operation Safed Sagar, has revealed that he is receiving both hate and love for his performance.

Sony's latest Spider-Man adventure, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office.

The Tamil film Vishwanath & Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, witnessed a significant box office collection in its opening weekend.

Robert Downey Jr. (RDJ), who is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday after memorably playing Tony Stark, recently revealed which of his two roles he prefers.