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Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton responds to complaints against his character Jonathan Byers’ storyline

Charlie Heaton, who plays Jonathan Byers on Netflix’s hit sci-fi series Stranger Things, which recently dropped the first part of season four, addressed his character’s season 4 storyline complaints. Earlier, many viewers expressed their frustrations online about Jonathan not having as much involvement on the show since the second season. Fans reportedly found that Jonathan's story pushed down the narrative totem pole, and his character substantially changed from his previous portrayals. As noted by Screen Rant tabloid, in the recently dropped season of Stranger Things, set six months after the events of season 3, Jonathan finds himself separated by over 2,000 miles from his love interest, Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer). Although there is a significant distance between them, the two struggle to stay close emotionally. In a recent interview with British GQ, Heaton addressed complaints regarding his character's storyline in Stranger Things season 4. When asked whether he feels

Akshay Kumar and the team of Samrat Prithviraj distribute 20 litres of milk to underprivileged people as bhog post Somnath temple darshan

Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhillar, and filmmaker Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi paid their respects at the historic Somnath temple today as a sign of salute to Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan’s spirit, bravery, and sacrifice to protect India’s freedom. Carrying Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan’s flag, they honoured the brave warrior who happens to be the last Hindu Samrat of India. Akshay Kumar and the team performed puja at Somnath. Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi said, “It was a really touching moment to perform the puja at Somnath temple today. We kept Samrat Prithviraj’s flag during this puja and also offered all the necessary things that all Hindu Pujas have during this process. It was incredible to witness the puja with our eyes and we also offered milk on the Somnath Jyotirlinga. We only took a very small amount of milk necessary for the offering and distributed about 20 litres of milk as bhog to the underprivileged post our Puja. This is an experience of lifetime for us.” The spokesperson from the S

Jung Hae In, Goo Kyo Hwan, Son Suk Ku and Kim Sung Kyun confirmed to return for D.P. season 2

Netflix has confirmed the star cast for the second installment of its South Korean series D.P. Original cast Jung Hae In, Goo Kyo Hwan, Son Suk Ku and Kim Sung Kyun are all set to return for the second season with newcomers Ji Jin Hee and Kim Ji Hyun also set to join the show. As noted by Korean tabloid Soompi, based on a popular webtoon, D.P. (stands for Deserter Pursuit) is a series about a special military squad sent to chase down deserters. Jung Hae In stars as Ahn Jun Ho, a new recruit who is scouted for the D.P. squad before he has adapted to military life, and Goo Kyo Hwan co-stars as Han Ho Yeol, the team leader of the D.P. squad. Kim Sung Kyun will appear as Sergeant Park Beom Gu, and Son Suk Ku as Lieutenant Im Ji Seob. The streamer first confirmed that the series would be returning last year in December. According to a press release from Netflix at the time, director Han Jun Hee and original webtoon writer Kim Bo-tong will also be returning to the new season of D.P. Th

Poonam Pandey lands in legal trouble for 2020 nude photoshoot

Poonam Pandey has once again landed in legal trouble. A complaint has been registered against the model-actress and her ex-husband Sam Bombay by the Canacona Police in Goa. A charge sheet has been filed before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Canacona for committing an obscene act in 2020. The chargesheet claims that Poonam participated in a nude photoshoot at Chapoli Dam in Goa. The incident which happened in 2020 led to several people complaining about the model-actress for posing nude in public space. A video of Pandey's photoshoot had also gone viral on social media. Thereafter the police registered a case against Poonam and Sam Bombay for obscene acts in public, vulgar videography, and dancing and singing in an open public space. The said incident happened before November 2020 when Poonam Pandey and Sam Bombay were on a holiday in Canacona in Goa. Poonam and Sam who got married in Mumbai in September 2020 got separated in 2021. Sam was arrested by the police after the a

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan starrer Brahmastra trailer to be released on June 15, see new teaser

Superstar Ranbir Kapoor, the legendary S.S. Rajamouli, and director Ayan Mukerji have surprised the eagerly waiting fans of India by announcing the much-awaited trailer date of magnum opus Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva . The trailer arrives on June 15. Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus and Starlight Pictures, the magnum opus will release theatrically on September 9, 2022 across 5 Indian languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada with a stellar ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni. Presented by SS Rajamouli in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. ALSO READ:  “I am in Ranbir’s heart," says Alia Bhatt in special video message as Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji, and SS Rajamouli attend a special event for Brahmastra in Vizag from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3N2Zqhr

IU, South Korean actress & singer, named global ambassador of Gucci

South Korean actress and singer IU, real name Kim Ji Eun, has been announced as the global brand ambassador for Gucci. The actress attended Cannes Film Festival 2022 for her movie Broker where she wore the brand's outfit for the red carpets On May 30, Gucci shared a photo of IU on the red carpet and captioned the post, “Global Brand Ambassador IU was captured at the 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival wearing a Gucci gown with lace rebrodé petal details on the cuffs, as well as sequin flowers and crystal embellishments on the skirt.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by @gucci According to the website, "IU wears key looks from the Aria collection while highlighting distinctive styles including the Jackie 1961 embellished with colorful geometric patterns, and the Gucci Diana and boots featuring a maxi GG monogram, all part of this year’s Gucci Gift selection. Bamboo handle bags in various colors and materials take center sta

Police to investigate the controversial win of LE SSERAFIM over Lim Young Woong in Music Bank

South Korean pop act LE SSERAFIM's score in the Korean reality show Music Bank, which led to their victory over artist Lim Young Woong, is currently being investigated by the police if it was manipulated. Earlier this month, the music reality show sparked controversy when the show gave Lim Young Woong a broadcast score of 0 points on its May 13 episode. The candidates for first place were Lim Young Woong’s “ If We Ever Meet Again ” and LE SSERAFIM’s “ FEARLESS .” "If We Ever Meet Again" was in the lead in terms of digital performance and album sales, but the latter eventually won due to the big difference in their broadcast scores. As noted by Soompi, KBS’ Music Bank rankings are determined 60 percent by digital scores, 20 percent by broadcast scores, 10 percent by viewer panel surveys, 5 percent by physical album sales, and 5 percent by social media scores, Lim Young Woong’s fan club demanded that KBS explain how a song that was overwhelmingly in the lead based on d

BTS breaks record for Biggest Show of the Year on Apple Music with debut episode of BTS Radio

South Korean juggernaut BTS has broken another record with their new limited series, BTS Radio: Past & Present which reportedly had more listeners than any other show on the platform this year. As noted by Korean tabloid Soompi, BTS Radio: Past and Present is a three-part series that features the BTS members looking back on their nine-year career and their journey to superstardom. In the show, the idols hand-pick meaningful songs from their extensive discography and share stories about how they became the BTS of today. The first episode of the show aired on May 28. The next two episodes are slated to air on June 3 and 10 at 6 a.m. PDT (10 p.m. KST). Apple Music took to Twitter announcing the new milestone achieved by the award-winning K-pop act writing, “BTS ARMY, you did it! BTS broke the record for biggest show of the year with their debut episode of ‘BTS Radio’ on Apple Music 1.” #BTSARMY you did it! ???? @BTS_twt broke the record for biggest show of the year with their

Harry Styles pledges to donate over $1 million from upcoming tour in effort to “end gun violence”

Harry Styles has reportedly partnered with Everytown to end gun violence after two devastating mass shootings in the United States over the past two weeks. The Grammy-winning artist took to social media announcing on Friday (May 27) that he would be partnering with the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety during his upcoming North American tour and donating over $1 million in proceeds to the organization along with Live Nation. “Along with all of you, I have been absolutely devastated by the recent string of mass shootings in America, culminating at the latest in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas,” Styles’ post reads.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by @harrystyles “On our North American tour, we will be partnering with Everytown who work to end gun violence, donating to support their efforts and sharing their suggested action items.” The post was simply captioned, “End gun violence.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, St

Nameplate of Shah Rukh Khan's residence 'Mannat' was removed for THIS reason

There were recent reports that a new diamond-studded nameplate at the Shah Rukh Khan’s home’s main gate had gone missing. It seems like the diamonds on the plate are to blame here. According to a close friend of the actor the nameplate was taken down for reasons of safety. “That is one expensive nameplate, probably one of its kind in the entire world, and so after it was put up, it was brought to the host’s attention that it was not safe to have precious stones studded on to the wall. Shah Rukh decided to remove the nameplate from its place of public accessibility for the time being,” the friend reveals. Also Read:  Shah Rukh Khan’s house Mannat’s new nameplate goes missing; here’s why from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3LTaHPS

Bridgerton star Ruby Barker on her hospitalisation due to her mental health - "Sometimes you just got to take a break"

Bridgerton star Ruby Barker has reportedly been hospitalized after struggling with mental health issues. The actress openly talked about her mental health and encouraged others to more carefully consider their mental health and get support when they need it. In a video of over 5 minutes, posted via Instagram on May 26 (Thursday), the 25-year-old actress revealed she was recently hospitalized for an undiagnosed mental health condition after realizing she had been “really unwell for a long time.” She captioned the video, “Mental health week is every week for me. Off my chest. I feel like I’ve not been completely honest so this is for my followers. Time to be transparent. I’ve been struggling since Bridgerton, this is the truth. Thank you all for supporting me, your love holds me up” In the video shared, Barker shared that she was about to be discharged from a mental health facility and was planning to take some time away. “I just want to be honest with everybody, I have been struggli

Amazon Prime Video collaborates with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment; announces worldwide-exclusive, multi-year licensing slate

Amazon Prime Video today announced a worldwide-exclusive, multi-film licensing collaboration with Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE). This association marks the coming together of India’s most loved entertainment hub – Amazon Prime Video, and one of the country’s favourite entertainment brands – Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE). This collaboration will bring the biggest and best of Bollywood movies to audiences across the length and breadth of the country and to fans in over 240+ countries and territories. As part of the association, the streaming service will be the worldwide home to NGE’s upcoming slate of movies, soon after their theatrical launch. NGE’s movie slate includes many much-anticipated titles such as Bawaal, Sanki, Baaghi 4 , Kartik Aaryan’s untitled project, among others and promises to bring Sajid Nadiadwala’s trade-mark larger-than-life, immersive cinema to viewers across the globe, on a screen of their choice. The films, post their the

IIFA 2022: From Kartik Aaryan, Shahid Kapoor, to Nora Fatehi, here is the list of celebs who will be performing at IIFA Rocks and IIFA Awards on June 3 and 4

The grandest celebration of Indian Cinema, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) is here to thrill fans with its 22nd edition in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on June 2, 3, and 4. Several celebrities from the Hindi film industry will be setting the stage on fire with their performances. While the main event on June 4 will be hosted by Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Maniesh Paul, the IIFA Rocks event which will be held on June 3 will be hosted by Farah Khan Kunder and Aparshakti Khurana. The IIFA Rocks 2022 will be no less a grand spectacle than the main awards night on June 4. There will be power-packed performances by Devi Sri Prasad, Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Zahrah S Khan, Dhvani Bhanushali, and Asees Kaur on June 3 in Abu Dhabi. This will be followed up by the IIFA Awards 2022 hosted by Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, and Maniesh Paul. Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Divya Kh

Nitesh Tiwari And Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari join hands for the film Bas Karo Aunty!

Based on Varun Agarwal's bestselling book ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company’, Bas Karo Aunty is directed by debutant Abhishek Sinha and stars Ishwak Singh & Mahima Makwana. Nitesh Tiwari, who has made films like Dangal , Chhichhore , Chillar Party , will be joining hands with wife Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari along with Star Studios, Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur to produce this young-adult comedy drama.  Bas Karo Aunty! is about a real-life experience of millennials and today’s youth and their dilemma, the thrills, risks, and romance of embarking on a new life path and chasing one's dreams; it tells a hilarious and inspiring story through witty millennial banter and capturing the zeitgeist and entrepreneurial spirit of young India.  The powerhouse makers have reunited after Dangal for this fun venture. The film is helmed by debutant filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and written by Nitesh Tiwari and Nikhil Mehrotra. Speaking about it, a source cl

EXCLUSIVE: Mahaveer Jain Films and Boundless Media come on board as co-producer for Rajshri Productions’ Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Uunchai

Sooraj Barjatya is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of Bollywood. He debuted with the romance saga Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). His 1994 family film, Hum Aapke Hain Koun is a historic blockbuster while the 1999 fare, Hum Saath Saath Hain , turned out to be a smashing success too. Vivah (2006) won hearts all over while his last directorial, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) too succeeded at the box office. Therefore, there’s a lot of excitement for his next film, Uunchai . It stars Amitabh Bachchan along with Parineeti Chopra, Sarika, Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa and Nafisa Ali and is about a story of friendship, as per reports. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively learnt about a significant development with regards to Uunchai . Mahaveer Jain has got associated with the film as a co-producer. His production house, Mahaveer Jain Films, along with Natasha Malpani Oswal’s Boundless Media are now also the producers of Uunchai along with Sooraj Barjatya’s Rajshri Producti

Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani to host success bash for Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 as film enters Rs. 100 crore club

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is unarguably the family entertainer of the year. Becoming the second film of producer and actor  Bhushan Kumar and Kartik Aaryan, it marks their second Rs. 100 crore film after Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety . The film, produced by Bhushan and Murad Khetani, also stars Kiara Advani, Tabu and Rajpal Yadav. The cast has all reasons to be flying high as the film raked in over Rs. 100 crores in less than 10 days since the release of the film. Now, to celebrate the milestone, producers Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani will host a success bash. The event will take place on Monday, May 30 in Mumbai and many big names are expected to be in attendance for the celebrations. Post  Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , Kartik Aaryan has an array of line-up like  Shehzada, Captain India, Freddy  and Sajid Nadiadwala's untitled next. Meanwhile, Kiara Advani will star in Jugjugg Jeeyo next,  Govinda Mera Naam and RC 15. ALSO READ: Kartik Aaryan flaunts his ‘Rs. 100 crore waali smile’ as the actor c

Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead a day after security withdrawn

Popular Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala, who recently joined the Congress before the Punjab elections, has been reportedly shot dead. The incident allegedly took place in Jawaharke village of Mansa district on Sunday, May 29. The news reportedly comes in a day after the Punjab Police reportedly withdrew security of 424 people. This included singer Sidhu Moose Wala. As per apart from being a controversial rapper, Sidhu Moose Wala had contestant this year's election in Punjab on Congress ticket. He was defeated by AAP candidate Vijay Singla by a huge margin of 63,000 votes in Mansa. Sidhu Moose Wala shot to fame in 2017 with his track ‘So High’ . He is regarded as one of the most popular independent rappers. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://bit.ly/3wYf8F1

Martin Scorsese, Jennifer Lopez and more Hollywood stars pay tribute to late Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta

Hollywood stars took to social media to pay tribute late actor Ray Liotta who died in his sleep on Thursday at the age of 67. In the wake of his sudden death, many of the late actor's co-stars, colleagues and friends are paying their respects. "I'm absolutely shocked and devastated by the sudden, unexpected death of Ray Liotta. He was so uniquely gifted, so adventurous, so courageous as an actor," Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese said in a statement given to Entertainment Weekly. "Playing Henry Hill in Goodfellas was a tall order, because the character had so many different facets, so many complicated layers, and Ray was in almost every scene of a long, tough shoot. He absolutely amazed me, and I'll always be proud of the work we did together on that picture. My heart goes out to his loved ones, and it aches for his loss, way too early." "God is a Goodfella , and so is Ray," Joe Pesci said Thursday in a statement to EW. Pesci won an Osc

IIFA 2022: Sara Ali Khan is all set to shake a leg on 'Chaka Chak' and other songs from her films; details inside!

With her mesmerising expressions and unparalleled grace, Sara Ali Khan's dance performance is something that her fans have been eagerly waiting to watch on screen. The International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) is set to thrill fans with its 22nd edition in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on June 2, 3, and 4. We have learnt that Sara will be shaking a leg on ' Chaka Chak' , which was her first solo lead song from Atrangi Re. Sara never misses a chance to impress the audience with her extraordinary talent. From Kedarnath to Atrangi Re , the actress has always carried some amazing dance numbers in her kitty. According to the sources, "Sara will be seen performing on Chaka Chak at the awards. The song and the film is very close to her heart and she has been rehearsing for it for almost a month now. She will also be performing on songs from Kedarnath, Simmba, Coolie no.1 , and Love Aaj Kal 2 . The actress was recently spotted outside a dance studio for her rehearsals am

Bryce Dallas Howard returns to direct The Mandalorian Season 3 episode; Dave Filoni set to helm Star Wars series Ahsoka

Jurassic World: Dominion star Bryce Dallas Howard is returning to Star Wars universe to direct an episode of The Mandalorian’ s upcoming third season. Moreover, Dave Filoni is on board to helm episodes of fellow Star Wars series Ahsoka . As noted by The Hollywood Reporter, the episode marks a fourth outing for the actress-director for a Star Wars series. Howard directed the season one episode Sanctuary and the season two episode The Heiress . She then returned for last year's The Book of Boba Fett in the episode " Return of the Mandalorian " featuring Pedro Pascal's Din Djarin. In addition to this, Howard is also set to helm a reboot of Flight of the Navigator for Disney+. Jurassic World: Dominion director Colin Trevorrow also recently suggested that Howard should direct a Jurassic World sequel. Moreover, Star Wars showrunner Dave Filoni, who made his live-action directorial debut with the very first episode of Mandalorian, is going on to direct three mo

IPL 2022: Ranveer Singh and AR Rahman to perform at the closing ceremony on May 29

Ranveer Singh has not only established himself as the best actor of the country from his generation but he has also solidified his position as a pan Indian hero, given his remarkable decade in the Indian film industry. So, it is no surprise that he is the only Indian actor roped in to perform at this year’s IPL closing ceremony on May 29th in Ahmedabad. In addition, AR Rahman is also set to perform at the ceremony. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after the final between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The entire closing ceremony will reportedly be around 45 minutes. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh has Cirkus, Anniyan remake and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahan i in the pipeline. ALSO READ: Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Ranveer Singh get on the dance floor to groove on Rishi Kapoor’s ‘Dafli Wale Dafli Baja’ at Karan Johar ‘s 50th birthday bash from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Ind

Justin Timberlake sells his entire music catalog of over 200 songs for over $100 million

Grammy-winning musician Justin Timberlake has sold his entire song catalogue, which is reportedly estimated to be worth more than the done-deal price, to London-based firm Hipgnosis Song Management in a deal of $100 million. According to Entertainment Weekly, the singer-actor made a deal with Hipgnosis Song Management that includes copyrights to approximately 200 songs that Timberlake wrote or co-wrote, including hits like ‘ SexyBack’ and ‘ Can't Stop the Feeling. ’ According to an estimate from The Wall Street Journal. Timberlake's catalog is worth more than $100 million. Founded by former musician Mercuriadis, Hypgnosis, which is backed by the private-equity firm Blackstone, previously acquired deals from singer-songwriters such as Neil Young, Lindsay Buckingham, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. "I am excited to be partnering with [Hipgnosis's CEO and founder] Merck [Mercuriadis] and Hipgnosis — he values artists and their creative work and has always been a strong sup

Shah Rukh Khan’s house Mannat’s new nameplate goes missing; here’s why

Just last month, superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai home, Mannat, was trending on social media after fans noticed a new shiny nameplate outside his bungalow. Fans posed with the new nameplate and shared it on social media. It was also reported that the nameplate cost about Rs. 35 lakh. However, the nameplate is no longer there at the gate. Every day fans are seen visiting and clicking pictures standing outside the iconic house. However, this time once again it created a buzz when fans noticed that the nameplate was missing.  Reportedly, SRK’s team has temporarily removed the nameplate as the diamond from it fell down. Reports state that the nameplate has been removed for repair and is currently in the garden inside the house. It will be put back once it is fixed. Aaj #Mannat se name plate gayab hai matlab full on experiment chal raha hai @gaurikhan pic.twitter.com/v6ddOlx2H4 — Javed (@JoySRKian_2) May 11, 2022 The Khans had placed a new and much more fancy-looking namepla

Yumi’s Cells star Ahn Bo Hyun donates 12,672 packages of sanitary napkins for women on Menstrual Hygiene Day

South Korean actor Ahn Bo Hyun made a generous donation of sanitary napkins to needy women to mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day! As reported by Soompi, NGO G Foundation revealed on May 27 that the actor had donated 12,672 packages of sanitary napkins to women and young girls struggling to afford feminine hygiene products due to financial hardship. The packages will be enough to provide approximately 1,060 women with sanitary napkins for at least six months. “I wanted to share the love that I’ve received from so many people,” the Yumi's Cells actor said of the kind gesture. “In the future, I will continue to take interest in and share with our marginalized neighbors, so that I can become an actor who brings happiness to many people.” On the work front, Ahn Bo Hyun has appeared in various K-dramas including Descendants of the Sun , Dokgo Rewind , Her Private Life, his breakthrough drama Itaewon Class , My Name and most recently Yumi’s Cells . The actor is currently busy filming t

Fox Star Studios is now Star Studios; Brahmastra, Hridayam remake & more to arrive under new banner name

Fox Star Studios, one of India’s leading movie studios known for blockbuster titles such as M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story, Sanju, Neerja, Chhichhore and many more, today announced it has rebranded to Star Studios, introducing a new visual identity. With this brand refresh, Star Studios will present universal story themes with iconic characters and new-age cinematic spectacles backed by cutting-edge technology, for theatrical releases as well as direct-to-digital Associating with the most prominent creative minds, talent and new-age storytellers, Star Studios will continue to bring genre-agnostic stories to global audiences starting with Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva, Babli Bouncer, Gulmohar, remake of ‘Hridayam’ and many more in the pipeline. “With Star Studios, we aim to harbour the best creative minds and bring unique stories to audiences with an expanding entertainment palate. We are creating a diverse range of stories across genres from grand visual spectacles to family dramas an

Akshay Kumar-starrer Prithviraj makers change film's name to Samrat Prithviraj

Akshay Kumar starrer historical drama Prithviraj has a new name now. After being demanded by Karni Sena, the film has been renamed Samrat Prithviraj . The producers have reportedly written a letter to the national president, youth president, and the Maharashtra president of the Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena on Friday to convey their decision that the film has now been titled Samrat Prithviraj . "As per the multiple rounds of discussions between us, and to peacefully and amicably resolve the raised grievance, we will change the title of the Film to "Samrat Prithviraj". We are highly appreciative of the mutual agreement reached between us that you have no further objections with regards to our Film and that all other points raised by you earlier are no longer a point of contention between us. We thank Shri Rajput Karni Sena and its members for understanding our good intentions pertaining to the depiction of the great warrior in the Film. We are grateful to have your

IU exits from upcoming drama Money Game due to scheduling conflicts; Chun Woo Hee to replace her

South Korean singer-actor IU has reportedly stepped down from participating in the upcoming drama Money Game (literal title) following which, actress Chun Woo Hee has been roped in to replace her. According to Korean tabloid Soompi, Studio N officially announced on May 27, that IU had left the cast of the upcoming drama due to scheduling conflicts. Based on Bae Jin Soo’s webtoons Money Game and Pie Game , the upcoming drama will tell the story of a high-stakes game in which eight participants are placed under extreme circumstances after being cut off from the rest of society. The contestants attempt to gather and hold onto as much money as possible before the game ends—which only happens when someone dies. The singer-actress was previously confirmed to join a star-studded lineup of stars including Ryu Jun Yeol, Park Jung Min, Park Hae Joon, Bae Sung Woo, Lee Joo Young, Lee Yul Eum, and Moon Jung Hee. Following IU’s exit from her role, actress Chun Woo Hee has now joined the cast

Harrison Ford starrer Indiana Jones 5 confirmed to release in June 2023, first-look unveiled

The much-awaited fifth installment in the Indiana Jones film franchise will officially hit the theatres on June 30, 2023 as announced by franchise star Harrison Ford who also revealed the first look photo from the movie. Harrison Ford appeared Thursday at the Lucasfilm panel at Star Wars Celebration to announce that Indiana Jones 5 will debut on June 30, 2023 with Harrison Ford set to reprise the role of legendary hero archaeologist. The film, whose filming is reportedly “almost done” and will again feature the music of John Williams, will be directed by James Mangold. According to Deadline, Williams joined the event to conduct the live orchestra in his Indiana Jones theme before Ford was introduced. The Star Wars music master also led the group in the first live performance of the Obi-Wan Kenobi theme. With plot details being hushed, Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth and Mangold are set to co-write the screenplay. Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Ema