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Raja Shivaji Sets Marathi Opening Record with ₹43.66 cr
Riteish Deshmukh’s historical epic ‘Raja Shivaji’ smashed Marathi cinema records with a ₹43.66 crore opening weekend, securing the film’s place among the top‑grossing titles in the language and drawin
Super Mario Galaxy Tops Korean Box Office, Prada 2
South Korea’s May 1‑3 weekend was dominated by blockbuster sequels, with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie taking the top spot and Devil Wears Prada 2 close behind, while local titles like Salmokji and Kin
Xia directs Harris's Tender at the strip club
Matthew Xia directs Dave Harris's new play "Tender," a provocative exploration of modern masculinity set in a struggling New Jersey strip club, where a sharp-tongued newcomer forces the dancers to con
Pluto Film Acquires Summer War Rights Cannes, Tribeca
Pluto Film has bought worldwide sales rights to Alicia Scherson’s Chilean thriller “Summer War,” positioning it for a Cannes market debut and a June world premiere at Tribeca. The Berlin‑based sales h
‘Lord of the Flies’ Review: ‘Adolescence’ Echoes Through Netflix’s Vivid, Eerie Adaptation
Netflix rolls out a gritty, four‑hour limited series of “Lord of the Flies” as it battles a 9‑10% share slump, while Google pushes Gemini AI into Chrome for millions of users. The adaptation, led by J
Dave Franco Joins Sophie Wilde in Alien Thriller
Dave Franco has been cast alongside Sophie Wilde in 'Soon You Will Be Gone And Possibly Eaten,' an alien invasion thriller directed by Egor Abramenko and fully financed by Anton, with production set f
Fujiko Wins Mulberry Award at Far East Film Festival
Amid Japan’s rapid defense expansion, its cultural soft power also shines as director Kimura Taichi’s 1970s‑era drama “Fujiko” captured the Mulberry Audience Award at the 28th Far East Film Festival.
Writer Ana Viladomiu: Last Tenant of Gaudí's Casa Milà
Writer Ana Viladomiu, 70, has lived for nearly 40 years in Gaudí's Casa Milà under a Spain-wide rent contract that hasn't been issued since 1985 — and has just published her memoir, 'The Last Tenant,'
Whitney Leavitt Departing ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Broadway Star Says During Final ‘Chicago’ Performance
Broadway star Whitney Leavitt used her final Chicago performance to announce her departure from Hulu’s Emmy‑nominated reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, as the show prepares for a Season
Eva Longoria Produces Amazon’s ‘House of the Spirits’
The Spanish-language adaptation of Isabel Allende’s “The House of the Spirits” premiered on Amazon Prime Video, driven by Chilean creators and Eva Longoria’s executive production, highlighting female
Branagh Wants to Close Thor Saga in 'Logan'-Style Finale
Kenneth Branagh expresses interest in returning to direct a final Thor film, sharing that he once had ideas for a more mature, character-driven conclusion akin to 'Logan,' though Marvel's long-term pl
Branagh Eyes Darker Thor Finale, Logan-Style
Fifteen years after launching the MCU's Thor franchise, Kenneth Branagh is publicly pitching a darker, Logan-inspired finale for the Norse god's arc.
Adam Scott Auditioned for Hellraiser VI After IV
Before his breakout TV roles, Adam Scott auditioned for Hellraiser VI despite having been killed off in Hellraiser IV, only to be turned down for his performance. He later recounted the tale on Late N
Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' shows at Southbank Centre
Danny Boyle’s “You Are Here” transforms the Southbank Centre into a sprawling, immersive tribute to British pop culture since 1951, blending theatre, dance and music with a cast of hundreds. While the
Noah Kahan Debuts at No. 1 With 389K Units
Noah Kahan reaches No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the first time with 'The Great Divide,' achieving the year’s largest streaming week and biggest vinyl sales for a rock album.
Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure review – the anecdotes are just amazing
A new documentary, Making Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure, celebrates the 50‑year legacy of the landmark series and the naturalist’s 100th birthday, unveiling behind‑the‑scenes anecdo
Horror ‘Hokum’ Leads Indie Weekend With $6.4 Million, No. 5 Spot — Specialty Box Office
Neon's low‑budget horror Hokum, starring Adam Scott and directed by Damian McCarthy, opened on nearly 2,000 screens and earned $6.4 million, securing the #5 spot at the North American box office. The
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Very Chic With $233M+ WW, ‘Michael’ Dances The Weekend Away To Near $424M Cume; ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Nears $900M – Global Box Office Update
The sequel Devil Wears Prada 2 opened with $233.6M worldwide, the second‑best Hollywood debut of 2026, while Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie leads the year with $372.5M. The strong openings across
Razer unveils 16‑inch Blade with Intel 386H, 64 GB
Razer unveiled its 2026 Blade 16 gaming laptop, now powered by Intel’s 16‑core Core Ultra 9 386H and offering up to an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU, with prices from $3,999 to $5,599 and a 90 Wh battery.
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts Unreleased 'Begged' on SNL Hosting Debut
Olivia Rodrigo pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live for the first time as both host and musical guest, using the occasion to debut an unreleased track called 'begged' from her upcoming third albu
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