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“I personally found much more joy in David Jonsson’s casting announcement as the new Black Panther (!!). He will play T’Challa’s son in the muchly anticipated third Black Panther film. Ryan Coogler, fresh off multiple Oscar wins for Sinners…”
“The archive of letters, written to Birmingham pen friend, Simon Pitt, who would go on to become the city's poet laureate, by the singer between the ages of 14 and 20, includes one in which Morrissey says "my ambition is to be a rock 'n' ro…”
“Reports suggest that the company has committed approximately USD 25 million (around Rs 235 crore) towards the film's marketing, while the producers are expected to contribute another USD 15 million (around Rs 140 crore). Together, the comb…”
“The forthcoming DC Universe (DCU) film, which will take shape in theaters worldwide on October 23, will see the Batman villain star in his first-ever solo flick.”
“Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ blew past expectations and grossed an estimated $87 million over its second weekend in theaters, according to early numbers reported by the Hollywood trade publications—surpassing the blockbuster director’…”
“In the letters, Morrissey also speaks about seeing The Sex Pistols at Manchester's Lesser Free Trade Hall in June 1976, which he says changed his opinion on the band. In the letter, he says: "As for the Pistols... they were pathetic. I tak…”
“Including production and release costs, 'Ramayana: Part One' is reportedly being mounted on a budget of Rs 1,400-1,500 crore.”
“Clayface is the fifth DCU Chapter One project that'll see the light of day. Timeline-wise, though, it'll be the first one that audiences will want to see if they choose to watch the DCU films and TV shows in chronological order — Gunn conf…”
“That’s in addition to another $215.3 million in international markets, bringing the ancient Greek epic’s global total to an estimated $639.6 million.”
“The letters are being offered as separate lots in Before The Smiths: The Morrissey Letters, which will be held at Dawsons Auctioneers on 26 August... The letters were written by the singer between the ages of 14 and 20... The letters, writ…”
“Speaking about the collaboration, Malhotra said in a statement, "Our ambition has always been to honour that legacy while creating a cinematic experience worthy of audiences everywhere." He added, "Collaborating with Sony Pictures gives Ra…”
“Perhaps unsurprisingly, Clayface will carry a hard R-rating in the US. That's the equivalent of an 18 age rating in the UK and an Restricted (R18+) rating in Australia.”
“A big portion of the ticket sales for ‘The Odyssey’ are coming from IMAX theaters—Nolan’s preferred viewing format. IMAX ticket sales have now accounted for $140 million in sales globally so far, Variety reported.”
“Winkleman steppd down from her chat show last week following its seven-episode run”
“'Ramayana: Part One' is currently targeting a Diwali 2026 release. An official release date for the film is still awaited. Meanwhile, reports state that the film is eyeing a November 8, release.”
“That'll be Tom Rhys Harries, a Welsh actor who some readers will recognize from Doctor Who episode 'Dot and Bubble'. According to Gunn, he and fellow DC Studios co-head Peter Safran were 'blown away' by Harries' audition for Clayface's lea…”
“The live action ‘Moana’ reboot came in second with an estimated $10.5 million gross”
“Winkleman's chat show was made by Graham Norton's production company So Television”
“Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is showing no signs of slowing down at the global box office. The epic action-adventure has earned an estimated $346 million worldwide in its first week, making it Christopher Nolan's biggest box office open…”
“Horror auteur Mike Flanagan is the main man behind Clayface's story. However, Hossein Amini (Obi-Wan Kenobi, 47 Ronin) also helped to pen its screenplay.”
“while ‘Toy Story 5’ extended its blockbuster run in theaters for a sixth weekend with another $10 million. The Disney/Pixar animated film has now finally crossed the $1 billion threshold, making it the highest grossing film of the year so …”
“The BBC signed a new three-year deal with The Graham Norton Show in 2025”
“The film collected $124.5 million during its opening weekend in North America from 3,919 theatres, while international markets contributed $139.6 million in the first three days across 73 territories.”
“As for its filmmaker, James Watkins is the man behind the camera. His directing credits include Speak No Evil, The Woman in Black, and Black Mirror episode 'Shut Up and Dance'.”
“Sideshow Collectibles released official Hot Toys photos of the 12-inch figure, showcasing Magneto's complete 'X-Men' uniform and helmet, alongside figures for Doctor Doom, Gambit, and Cyclops.”
“He reduced the number of chat show episodes he presents in 2022, and also stepped down from his Virgin Radio show two years later.”
“According to Deadline, The Odyssey added another $18.05 million domestically on Wednesday, taking its six-day North American total to $181.6 million.”
“The Deluxe Edition of the Magneto figure — pictured above — includes a 'battle-damaged' Sentinel-themed diorama base with an LED light-up function that is USB powered.”
“Peter Fincham, who hosts the TV podcast Insiders, likens it to the Davina McCall chat show he commissioned in 2006, which also ended after one series.”
“At the same point in its theatrical run, the film is running 54% ahead of Oppenheimer, whose six-day domestic total stood at $117.8 million before eventually finishing with $330 million in North America.”
“Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters everywhere on Dec. 18.”
“In a matter of weeks, she dashed off 11 short, guitar-based songs that tried to make sense of her whirlwind two years.”
“By the end of its first week, The Odyssey had earned an estimated Rs 90.30 crore net (Rs 107.72 crore gross).”
“Marvel Studios Producer and President Kevin Feige welcomed the enthusiastic crowd of 6,500+ people to catch an exclusive look at the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
“The trio epitomise excellence in their respective fields... The photo was taken in New York this April, by Scottish filmmaker Aidan Zamiri...”
“It also became the highest-grossing IMAX opening in Indian box office history, surpassing Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”
“Set for 2028, the third film will follow Toussaint as he grows up to take his father’s mantle.”
“The film also became the biggest live-action opening of 2026 and only the second movie ever to generate more than $50 million from IMAX screens worldwide in a single weekend.”
“Moderated by director Kevin Smith, director Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Strays) and the cast- Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, and screenwriters Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit were in…”
“trade analysts expect The Odyssey to collect between $61 million and $74 million in its second weekend”
“The creators confirmed during the panel that Sinestro will be in the series. The Manhunters, extraterrestrial, shape-shifting aliens, will be the villains in the series, and Laura Linney would be playing an important Guardian.”
“According to early estimates by Sacnilk, 'Jana Nayagan' earned Rs 41 crore net in India on its opening day.”
“The new series, set for August 16, follows new Green Lantern recruit John Stewart (Pierre) and Lantern veteran Hal Jordan (Chandler)...”
“With a domestic gross of Rs 48.27 crore and an overseas gross of Rs 30 crore, the film's total worldwide gross collection reached Rs 78.27 crore.”
“The movie itself debuted on AppleTV on July 17”
“The Tamil version dominated the collections with Rs 36.50 crore, while the Telugu version contributed Rs 2.75 crore.”
“The movie, which is rated PG-13 and comes in at 1-hr, 42 mins”
“The Tamil version posted an overall occupancy of 68.31% on Thursday.”
“That would be House of the Dragon star Matthew Needham, who plays Larys Strong on House of the Dragon, currently tasked with dragging around Aegon for reasons that still remain elusive to me. ... the news of Joker’s casting was confirmed a…”
“Tamil Nadu emerged as the biggest contributor to the film's opening-day gross, generating Rs 24 crore.”
“The show has drastically divided critics and audiences with a 94% and 55% respectively, some fans do not appreciate all the revisions of classic characters.”
“The film was screened across 13,067 shows on its first day.”
“Batman: Caped Crusader is out next week on July 31.”
“According to early trade projections by Sacnilk, the Marvel film is expected to open with an estimated Rs 50-60 crore gross on its first day in India”
“If you count Finding Nemo as a shark movie (personally, I do not), then the Pixar films owns the highest grossing total for shark flick ever with a worldwide gross of $941 million.”
“Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film made its global debut at a dedicated panel at San Diego Comic-Con's Ballroom 20, where attendees were treated to exclusive footage ahead of its worldwide…”
“But when we account for inflation, there’s no denying that Jaws, the movie that started the blockbuster craze in the United States, is the top dog, with its lifetime adjusted domestic gross standing at a whopping $1.2 billion—the seventh-h…”
“Today is a very special moment for our Ramayana. My dream of taking Ramayana to the world is now a reality with our partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. In light of the above, we will be launching our trailer globally at a later d…”
“The production team shot scenes with live sharks in South Australia, and streamed the footage live online as they did it.”
“According to a report by Filmibeat, Vijay has been paid anywhere between Rs 220 crore and Rs 275 crore.”
“The film is based on the true story of Tom and Eileen Lonerga, who were stranded at sea during a scuba diving expedition. There was a massive search for the two, but they were never found.”
“Reportedly, the female lead Pooja Hegde has earned Rs 6 crore among the actors.”
“And, as you’ll see several times on this list, the movie sure enough was based on the true story of Ray Boundy, the sole survivor of a 1983 shark attack.”
“It is said that Bobby Deol, who essays the main antagonist, has been paid between Rs 5 crore and Rs 10 crore, while veteran actor Prakash Raj has reportedly been paid Rs 5 crore.”
“The 1994 adventure comedy, which marked the big-screen debut of Cameron Diaz, was a worldwide blockbuster that made $351.8 million at the global box office against an $18 million budget. The film was nominated for a Best Visual Effects Osc…”
“Director H Vinoth’s Rs 25 crore is reportedly the highest salary of his career so far.”
“Russell made his directorial debut with 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' in 1987, a film he also co-wrote.”
“Reports say music composer Anirudh Ravichander charged Rs 13 crore for composing the film’s soundtrack and background score.”
“In 2002, Russell directed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in his first lead role in a film in The Scorpion King, a spinoff film from director Stephen Sommers’ 2001 hit The Mummy Returns, which featured the then-WWE wrestler in a supporting role.”
“News 18 reports that Vijay has been paid between Rs 220 crore and Rs 240 crore, one of the biggest paydays in Indian cinema.”
“The filmmaker’s last credited turn as director was in the 2024 supernatural horror thriller Witchboard, which he also co-wrote.”
“It was reported that director H. Vinoth was paid Rs 25 crore.”
“Russell’s Hollywood career began as a production coordinator in 1976.”
“Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, and he was paid around Rs 13 crore.”
“Their debut EP COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES entered the Billboard 200 at number 15 in September 2025 — the second-highest charting debut by any K-pop act at that point — and recorded the highest first-week sales among 2025 rookie groups, accord…”
“'Jana Nayagan' is reportedly one of the costliest Tamil films ever made, with an estimated budget of around Rs 300-400 crore including production, promotions and distribution expenses.”
“Their second EP GREENGREEN, released May 2026, debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, twelve places higher than their first entry. Its title track "REDRED" crossed 100 million Spotify streams in 57 days and just this week, reached 3…”
“Among the actors, Bobby Deol reportedly received Rs 3 crore, while Pooja Hegde also earned around Rs 3 crore.”
“performed as the only K-pop boy group on the Lollapalooza 2026 lineup”
“Rising star Mamitha Baiju is said to have been paid approximately Rs 60 lakh for her role.”
“CORTIS will broadcast their first world tour, "PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN," live from Los Angeles to cinemas globally on August 13 and 14.”
“The actor will portray Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, one of the most anticipated Indian films in recent years. The epic releases on November 8, 2026.”
“Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic poem earned $123.5 million in domestic ticket sales from and another $140.2 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $263.7 in its first weekend frame July 17-19.”
“'Toxic' releases on August 26, 2026.”
“Nolan’s film is projected by both Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter to make $84.5 million in its second weekend frame.”
“By Thursday, the film earned $199.3 million domestically and $164.1 million internationally by Thursday for a running global tally of $363.6 million.”
“After it was left in the wake of The Odyssey’s thundering debut last weekend to finish at No. 2 domestically, Disney’s live-action version of Moana is projected by Deadline to earn about $10 million in its third frame.”
“The trade publication also projected that Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 5 will earn $9.4 million for a third place finish in the film’s sixth weekend in theaters, which would up its domestic tally to $447.9 million by Sunday.”
“Projected by Deadline to finish fourth domestically is Minions & Monsters with $9 million in domestic ticket sales. Should the trade’s projection hold, it will boost the Universal Pictures animated feature’s stateside tally to $154.7 milli…”
“Bleecker Street’s filmed version of the Broadway sensation Hadestown: The Musical is projected by Deadline to earn anywhere from $7.5 million to $9 million from 1,944 North American venues for a fifth place finish in its opening weekend.”
“Christopher Nolan now has 9 films in the IMDB top 250, more than any other director. Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Stanley Kubrick have 7 each, Akira Kurosawa and Quentin Tarantino have 6 each.”
“The Odyssey has debuted at #59 on the Top 250 list [...] not only does he have 9 films on the list, but 7 of them are in the top 100 as well.”
“Looking at the details of The Odyssey’s ratings, it has a full 34% 10/10 reviews, balancing 8.7% of 1-star slammers. It has 60% 9-10 ratings overall, resulting in the high score.”
“It still has a 97% audience score. No one knows what Christopher Nolan’s next project will be [...] now dropping a percentage point, it is tied with The Dark Knight at a 94% among critics.”
“Hasbro announced a new "KPop Demon Hunters" role-playing item, Rumi’s Sain-Geom, at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday. This premium electronic sword, also known as the “Four Tiger Sword,” will retail for $224.99.”
“According to Hasbro, the KPop Demon Hunters Rumi Sain-Geom Premium Electronic Sword is a collector-grade item with a premium sculpt, deco and design. The item has motion-activated light and sound with more than 50 LED lights and sound effe…”
“In May, KPop Demon Hunters won four American Music Awards, including a Song of the Year AMA for "Golden" for HUNTR/X’s singing voices EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami.”
“KPop Demon Hunters, of course, has become a global pop culture sensation since the film’s release on Netflix on June 20, 2025. Rated PG, KPop Demon Hunters is streaming exclusively on Netflix.”
“We are gonna open up the world and explore where Annabeth is and give a new look into that. It’s been nice to expand on that.”
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 premieres Friday, November 20 on Disney+.”
