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Cannes Film Festival, cancelled in 2020, postponed to July amid Covid-19

The Cannes Film Festival, cancelled altogether last year by the pandemic, is postponing this year's edition from May to July in hopes of having an in-person festival.

Cannes Film Festival, cancelled in 2020, postponed to July amid Covid-19
Updated On : 27 Jan 2021 | 11:27 PM IST

HBO Max in early talks to make 'Harry Potter' live-action series

Warner Bros, the sister company of HBO Max, is currently making the third part in the spin-off franchise 'Fantastic Beasts'

HBO Max in early talks to make 'Harry Potter' live-action series
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 2:59 PM IST

Frames per Second: Banality of Law

Chaitanya Tamhane's Court has eerie echoes for our contemporary times

Frames per Second: Banality of Law
Updated On : 22 Jan 2021 | 1:59 PM IST

Delhi HC refuses to stay release 'The White Tiger' on Netflix tonight

The Delhi High Court Thursday refused to stay release of film 'The White Tiger' tonight on OTT platform Netflix on a plea by Hollywood producer John Hart Jr alleging copyright violation.

Delhi HC refuses to stay release 'The White Tiger' on Netflix tonight
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 11:50 PM IST

Hollywood returns: Gaga, J. Lo headline Joe Biden's inauguration

A slew of glittery celebrities is descending on Washington - virtually or in person - to welcome the new administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, a duo popular in Hollywood

Hollywood returns: Gaga, J. Lo headline Joe Biden's inauguration
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 4:38 AM IST

End of Netflix's cash bonfires in sight as it nears turning profitable

Netflix stunned investors Tuesday by announcing that it's "very close" to becoming a true cash-flow-generating company and that it no longer needs to borrow to finance its day-to-day operations

End of Netflix's cash bonfires in sight as it nears turning profitable
Updated On : 20 Jan 2021 | 10:43 PM IST

PVR in talks with producers to release films in theatres as virus eases

The country's biggest cinema operator, which runs about 835 screens across 71 cities, is currently operating most theaters at half capacity due to Covid-related restrictions

PVR in talks with producers to release films in theatres as virus eases
Updated On : 19 Jan 2021 | 10:55 PM IST

Javadekar pitches for private participation in 52nd IFFI edition

Javadekar on Saturday pitched for private participation in the next edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Javadekar pitches for private participation in 52nd IFFI edition
Updated On : 16 Jan 2021 | 5:57 PM IST

Unfair to judge Guru Dutt by today's standards, says Yasser Usman

Yasser Usman, author of Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story, speaks to Chintan Girish Modi on Guru Dutt's life

Unfair to judge Guru Dutt by today's standards, says Yasser Usman
Updated On : 16 Jan 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Guru Dutt, in sharp focus

An experienced biographer of Bollywood stars offers a fine understanding of the overlap between the actor-filmmaker's personal and professional life

Guru Dutt, in sharp focus
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 10:37 PM IST

We are trying to capture the emerging narratives in cinema: IFFI director

The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India begins in Goa today

We are trying to capture the emerging narratives in cinema: IFFI director
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 9:19 PM IST

Warner Bros Entertainment delays Harry Potter video game until 2022

Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Utah-based Avalanche Software, is a prequel to the iconic fantasy book series by J K Rowling

Warner Bros Entertainment delays Harry Potter video game until 2022
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 11:11 PM IST

Anushka and Virat appeal to paparazzi to not click their daughter's picture

The couple has now written a note to the paparazzi fraternity in Mumbai, urging them to respect their daughter's privacy

Anushka and Virat appeal to paparazzi to not click their daughter's picture
Updated On : 13 Jan 2021 | 1:39 PM IST

Want to work more in India with Indian actors, says Christopher Nolan

Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan said he wants to come back and shoot again in India, and work with Indian actors

Want to work more in India with Indian actors, says Christopher Nolan
Updated On : 12 Jan 2021 | 8:41 AM IST

'Feeling beyond blessed': Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome baby girl

Actor-producer Anushka Sharma and cricketer husband Virat Kohli became parents to a baby girl on Monday.

'Feeling beyond blessed': Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma welcome baby girl
Updated On : 11 Jan 2021 | 5:23 PM IST

'The Office' leads Nielsen streaming chart ahead of departure from Netflix

Famous sitcom 'The Office' got in hefty viewing on Netflix weeks before being shifted to its rival streamer Peacock

'The Office' leads Nielsen streaming chart ahead of departure from Netflix
Updated On : 08 Jan 2021 | 2:54 PM IST

'Intense, talented': Report crowns Radhika Apte as 'queen of OTT'

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen who returned to acting as the central protagonist in the Hotstar web series 'Aarya' came second behind Apte

'Intense, talented': Report crowns Radhika Apte as 'queen of OTT'
Updated On : 05 Jan 2021 | 4:00 PM IST

'Star Wars' spinoff 'The Mandalorian' most pirated show of 2020

'The Mandalorian' was the most pirated television programme of 2020 using BitTorrent, according to an analysis from TorrentFreak

'Star Wars' spinoff 'The Mandalorian' most pirated show of 2020
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 1:57 PM IST

Saif Ali Khan's Tandav to Family Man S2: 5 shows to binge-watch in 2021

As more movies and web shows line up for release in the post-lockdown era in 2021, here are the 5 Indian web-series to watch

Saif Ali Khan's Tandav to Family Man S2: 5 shows to binge-watch in 2021
Updated On : 31 Dec 2020 | 11:38 AM IST

2020, the year that was: A gloomy picture for the entertainment industry

Decimation of film business, redrawing of the video map, and possible break-up of big tech firms could be dominant trends in 2021

2020, the year that was: A gloomy picture for the entertainment industry
Updated On : 30 Dec 2020 | 6:10 AM IST