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Sushant suicide: Cops to record director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's statement

The Bandra police, who are probing angle of potential professional rivalry in Rajputs suicide, are trying to understand reason behind his depression

Sushant suicide: Cops to record director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's statement
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 8:24 PM IST

Sonu Sood beats Akshay to top celebrity performance in lockdown: Check list

IIHB interviewed 110 corporate and reached out to 550 consumers to rate the performance of celebrities

Sonu Sood beats Akshay to top celebrity performance in lockdown: Check list
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 5:47 PM IST

Sonu Sood most popular in IIHB survey on celebrity performance in lockdown

Akshay Kumar got a positive rating of 68.4 per cent amongst corporates and a score of 78.7 per cent amongst consumers.

Sonu Sood most popular in IIHB survey on celebrity performance in lockdown
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:35 PM IST

From Laxmmi Bomb to Bhuj: Film premieres coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar

The OTT platform has lined up a clutch of Bollywood releases awaiting theatrical premiere for some time now

From Laxmmi Bomb to Bhuj: Film premieres coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar
Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 12:52 AM IST

With theatres shut due to Covid-19, 7 Hindi movies take the OTT route

Akshay Kumar's 'Laxxmi Bomb', 'Sadak 2', featuring Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt-starrer 'Bhuj: The Pride of India' are among the films that are headed for a direct release

With theatres shut due to Covid-19, 7 Hindi movies take the OTT route
Updated On : 29 Jun 2020 | 8:15 PM IST

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne rescheduled to Oct amid Covid-19 pandemic

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne has announced that the 2020 edition has been pushed ahead, with dates rescheduled from August to October due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne rescheduled to Oct amid Covid-19 pandemic
Updated On : 29 Jun 2020 | 12:05 PM IST

Manoj Bajpayee hopes OTT does not go the way theatre owners, producers went

Digital is unbiased and democratic platform where the audience does not discriminate between big and small banner, says the actor

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2020 | 2:32 PM IST

Why are animation studios rushing to Bollywood films for characters?

The demand for more relatable local characters that can get into the top shows is immense, and Indian animation studios are happily fulfilling it.

Why are animation studios rushing to Bollywood films for characters?
Updated On : 27 Jun 2020 | 3:38 AM IST

George R R Martin is typing

Martin, who is 71 and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has for years blown past deadlines to deliver the final manuscript for The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in the series.

George R R Martin is typing
Updated On : 26 Jun 2020 | 11:42 PM IST

Sushant's demise: Online searches for Nepotism in Bollywood spiked 993%

The death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has initiated a wide discussion on 'nepotism in Bollywood' among people

Sushant's demise: Online searches for Nepotism in Bollywood spiked 993%
Updated On : 26 Jun 2020 | 3:56 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra, Anurag Kashyap among ambassadors for virtual TIFF 2020

The festival, slated to run from September 10 to September 19, will be opting for digital screenings and virtual red carpets

Priyanka Chopra, Anurag Kashyap among ambassadors for virtual TIFF 2020
Updated On : 25 Jun 2020 | 8:29 AM IST

Saroj Khan hospitalised with breathing issues, tests negative for Covid-19

A Covid-19 test was done, which turned out negative. She doesn't have any symptoms

Saroj Khan hospitalised with breathing issues, tests negative for Covid-19
Updated On : 24 Jun 2020 | 7:51 AM IST

Joel Schumacher, director of Batman films and St Elmo's Fire, dies at 80

The native New Yorker passed away on Monday morning. He was 80, reported Deadline

Joel Schumacher, director of Batman films and St Elmo's Fire, dies at 80
Updated On : 23 Jun 2020 | 12:07 PM IST

Bieber accused of sexually assaulting women in 2014, refutes claims

The 26-year-old singer said "there is no truth to this story" and shared the emails, receipts and articles showing he stayed at an Airbnb on the night of the alleged assault

Bieber accused of sexually assaulting women in 2014, refutes claims
Updated On : 22 Jun 2020 | 1:32 PM IST

Lockdown: Big boys missed the OTT party; Netflix, Amazon Prime gained

Fresh content helps smaller players like Netflix, Prime record sharpest gains

Lockdown: Big boys missed the OTT party; Netflix, Amazon Prime gained
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 8:30 AM IST

Global film festivals come up with watch-from-home options for cinephiles

Some festivals have simply cancelled their events, the most prominent among them being Cannes, but many decided to go online.

Global film festivals come up with watch-from-home options for cinephiles
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 3:18 AM IST

A filmmaking couple tells gorgeous stories from the Himalayas on YouTube

The husband-wife duo, who go by the moniker "Ronnie & Barty" on YouTube, have been chronicling their Himalayan life with a lens for a few years now, capturing breathtaking visuals.

A filmmaking couple tells gorgeous stories from the Himalayas on YouTube
Updated On : 19 Jun 2020 | 10:20 PM IST

Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo

Both Disney+Hotstar and Netflix are said to have been in talks with producers for a few months now, given the rising competitive intensity

Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo
Updated On : 16 Jun 2020 | 11:17 PM IST

Salman, his family sabotaged my projects: Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap

The 'Dabangg' director wrote, "My experience is no different. I have experienced exploitation and bullying first hand"

Salman, his family sabotaged my projects: Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap
Updated On : 16 Jun 2020 | 12:36 PM IST

Oscars postponed by 2 months due to Covid-19, to be awarded on April 25

The Academy's Board of Governors also decided to extend the eligibility window beyond the calendar year to Feb. 28, 2021, for feature films

Oscars postponed by 2 months due to Covid-19, to be awarded on April 25
Updated On : 16 Jun 2020 | 7:34 AM IST