People walk in the rain in Taipei, as Typhoon Danas was passing through Taiwan (Image credit: AP) Typhoon Danas slammed into Taiwan’s west coast late Sunday, killing two people and injuring nearly 500, according to the Central Weather Administration.By early Monday, almost 400,000 households were still without power. The storm made a rare and direct […]
The first quarter of the year hasn’t been great for Hollywood but since May, its films have been excelling at the ticket window. Last week’s F1: The Movie is rock-steady at the box office despite screen-sharing issues and competition from new releases. There’s an insane demand to watch the film in IMAX due to which […]
Jurassic World: Rebirth has taken a very good opening day in India with early estimates suggesting first-day business in the range of Rs. 9.50 crores to Rs. 10.50 crores. The film is rocking the show in the urban areas, and will see a huge surge in business on Saturday and Sunday, to pack a solid […]
Six months into 2025, the global box office has witnessed a mixed bag of expectations met and surprises sprung, particularly when it comes to Hollywood releases in India. With franchise fatigue looming over several big-budget offerings, it’s Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning that has emerged as the clear frontrunner, while the unexpected success of […]
It’s turning out to be good times for the exhibitors. Week after week, films are bringing in audiences, and that too rather consistently. Agreed that in the last so many months we haven’t seen a blockbuster of the proportion of the likes of Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal, which had made 2023 so special. […]
The box office performance of Hollywood films has been encouraging this year, more so in the second quarter. The trade and moviegoers are looking forward to three significant releases in three consecutive weeks. F1: The Movie was released on June 27. Superman will arrive in cinemas on July 11. In between, on July 4, Jurassic World Rebirth will be released worldwide. […]
When John Cena and Idris Elba share the screen, sparks tend to fly — and their dynamic from The Suicide Squad (2021) has led to a new collaboration in Prime Video’s Heads of State. This time, they take on the roles of world leaders: Cena plays U.S. President Will Deringer, while Elba steps in as […]
Indian-origin Australian Gurvinder Singh arrested in Sydney for running international drug smuggling. (Photo: NSW Police) Gurvinder Singh, a 42-year-old Indian-origin Australian man, has been arrested after two years of multi-agency investigation for allegedly masterminding an international drug racket that smuggle 20 million illegal cigarettes and nearly half a tonne of drugs into Sydney, the Australia […]
Record surge in asylum claims highlights the struggles of international students amid Canada’s tightening immigration policies Canada has introduced a new bill – the Strong Borders Act, aimed at enhancing border security, stopping the flow of illegal fentanyl, combat money laundering, and ensuring the integrity of the immigration system.“Amid the wide array of provisions are […]
Disha Patani is making waves as she headlines Holiguards, a supernatural action-thriller marking the directorial return of Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey after more than two decades. Shot in Mexico, the film is packed with international star power — but it’s Disha who’s turning heads with her Hollywood debut. Disha Patani to make her Hollywood debut with […]
