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Today — 8 January 2025Main stream

‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and More Year-End Releases Push 2024 Global Box Office to $30 Billion

8 January 2025 at 09:58
The global box office wrapped up 2024 with a bang, hitting an impressive $30 billion for the year, fueled by a sparkling $3 billion in December alone, according to U.K.-based film industry research firm Gower Street Analytics. December proved to be a blockbuster month, with the combined international (excluding China) and North American markets raking […]

Yash Unveils First-Look Video of ‘Toxic’ (EXCLUSIVE)

8 January 2025 at 04:56
Indian cinema heavyweight Yash marked his 39th birthday with the release of a first-look video from his upcoming feature “Toxic – A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups,” his first project since the blockbuster “K.G.F” franchise. The footage presents Yash in a white suit and fedora, cigar in hand, as he moves through an upscale nightclub setting. […]

Streaming Giants, Local Players Battle for $16 Billion Asia-Pacific Video Boom

8 January 2025 at 02:00
Asia’s streaming wars are heating up, with a massive $16.2 billion revenue surge on the horizon through 2029, even as traditional TV faces a steep $8 billion decline, according to a new study from research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA). India emerges as the powerhouse market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, commanding 26% of projected […]

Yesterday — 7 January 2025Main stream

‘Nosferatu’ Sinks Fangs Into U.K., Ireland Box Office Crown as ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Continues to Roar

7 January 2025 at 14:28
Universal’s “Nosferatu” made a chilling debut at the U.K. and Ireland box office, securing the overall top spot with £5.2 million ($6.5 million), including previews. Over the three-day weekend the gothic horror remake, with $3.8 million, was just behind Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King.” The photorealistic animation continued to roar with $4 million in its […]

Bangladesh Culture Ministry Taps Eight Directors for ‘Remembering Monsoon Revolution’ Initiative

7 January 2025 at 09:31
The Bangladesh Ministry of Cultural Affairs has launched an ambitious anthology film project titled “Remembering Monsoon Revolution,” selecting eight accomplished directors to create works that will traverse the breadth of the country. The project will produce six fictional stories and two documentaries, each running 40-50 minutes. The initiative’s title is a reference to the events […]

Adivi Sesh Joined by Wamiqa Gabbi in Indian Spy Thriller Sequel ‘G2’ (EXCLUSIVE)

7 January 2025 at 05:30
Wamiqa Gabbi has joined the cast of the upcoming Indian spy thriller “G2,” directed by debutant Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi. “G2” is a sequel to hit spy thriller “Goodachari” (2018), written by and starring Sesh. Gabbi stars opposite Adivi Sesh in this next installment of the franchise, continuing the story of Sesh’s character from “Goodachari.” Gabbi […]

Before yesterdayMain stream

Dean Fujioka, Aokbab Chutimon, Austin Lin, Lo Chun Yip, Okada Masaki Named Asian Film Awards Ambassadors – Global Bulletin

6 January 2025 at 10:39
AMBASSADORS ASSEMBLE The Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) has tapped actor Dean Fujioka as Ambassador for its upcoming 18th edition, along with four Youth Ambassadors who are fellow actors – Aokbab Chutimon (Thailand), Austin Lin (Taiwan), Lo Chun Yip (Hong Kong) and Okada Masaki (Japan). Fujioka, known for “Fullmetal Alchemist” and winner of Best Actor […]

A.R. Rahman Launches Bharat Maestro Awards for Indian Classical Music (EXCLUSIVE)

6 January 2025 at 10:30
Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) and the KM Music Conservatory have unveiled the Bharat Maestro Awards, a new initiative celebrating Indian classical music and its practitioners. The awards program features three distinct categories: four awards for promising young musicians, a lifetime achievement honor for educators, and a state medallion […]

Korea Box Office: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Races Into Fourth Place as ‘Harbin’ Retains Crown

6 January 2025 at 09:16
The South Korean box office witnessed “Harbin” fortify its dominant position during the weekend of January 3-5, 2025, while “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” made a notable ascent into fourth place. According to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, “Harbin” added KRW4.71 billion ($3.2 million) to its gross, maintaining the top spot […]

China Box Office: ‘Octopus With Broken Arms’ Leads Quiet Start to 2025

6 January 2025 at 07:31
The Chinese box office opened 2025 with “Octopus with Broken Arms” leading the first weekend, earning $16.1 million (RMB117.5 million), according to data provided by consultancy firm Artisan Gateway. The As One Production release climbed from its second-place debut last week to take the top spot. Directed by Jacky Gan, the crime thriller follows Zheng […]

Konkona Sen Sharma, Vetrimaaran, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Vikramaditya Motwane to Mentor Mumbai Fest’s iPhone Film Program (EXCLUSIVE)

6 January 2025 at 01:30
India’s MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is rolling out round two of its MAMI Select – Filmed on iPhone program, expanding to four languages with a high-profile mentor lineup of Indian cinema heavyweights. The initiative has assembled a mentor panel including actor-director Konkona Sen Sharma (“A Death in the Gunj”), and filmmakers Lijo Jose Pellissery (“Jallikattu”), […]

Singapore’s ‘I Can See Your Voice’ Adaptation Spotlights Star Power and Sleuthing Skills

5 January 2025 at 09:07
Singapore’s adaptation of South Korean hit game show “I Can See Your Voice” invites viewers to solve a musical mystery alongside some of the nation’s most beloved entertainers. The show enlists resident celebrity detectives Benjamin Kheng, Gurmit Singh, Najip Ali and Xixi Lim to assist — or mislead — contestants in their decisions. The series […]

‘Wicked’ Tops December as 2024 U.K., Ireland Box Office Matches 2023 With $1.3 Billion

4 January 2025 at 11:48
December 2024 delivered a robust close to the year for the U.K. and Ireland box office, generating £115.5 million ($143.5 million), a 21% increase compared to December 2023’s £95.5 million ($118.6 million). The year’s total stands at £1.06 billion ($1.31 billion), matching 2023 and showing an 8% growth over 2022. The month’s success was driven […]

‘Stree,’ ‘Munjya’ Sequels in the Works as India’s Maddock Unveils Horror-Comedy Superhero Universe Through 2028 (EXCLUSIVE)

2 January 2025 at 13:00
India’s Maddock Films has unveiled its most ambitious slate to date: a cinematic universe combining horror-comedy and superhero narratives. The studio, known for releasing films like “Stree 2,” “Munjya,” and “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” in a blockbuster 2024, has unveiled a slate of eight interconnected films set to release over the next four […]

‘Manjummel Boys,’ ‘Aavesham’ Talent Team for New Project From KVN Productions and Thespian Films (EXCLUSIVE)

2 January 2025 at 05:30
India’s KVN Productions and Thespian Films have partnered for an untitled Malayalam-language feature, bringing together “Manjummel Boys” director Chidambaram and “Aavesham” writer Jithu Madhavan. The Malayalam-language “Manjummel Boys” and “Aavesham” were among the biggest Indian hits of 2024. A title and genre for the new project have not been revealed yet. The project assembles key […]

Indian Entertainment Sees Theatrical Polarization, Streaming Reset in 2024, Says Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur in Industry Analysis (EXCLUSIVE)

31 December 2024 at 09:00
Indian film and television veteran Siddharth Roy Kapur points to increasingly polarized theatrical results and a period of strategic recalibration in streaming as key trends that shaped Indian entertainment in 2024, characterizing it as a “hiatus year” dominated by business-to-business developments rather than consumer-facing initiatives. “People are getting much more particular about which films they […]

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Races to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Holds Strong

31 December 2024 at 07:44
Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” raced to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £11.7 million ($14.7 million) opening weekend, according to numbers from Comscore. In its second weekend, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continued to draw audiences, adding £4.2 million for a cumulative total of £12.6 million. Universal’s “Wicked” stayed […]

Arjun Kapoor on Career Reinvention Through Villainous Turn in ‘Singham Again’: ‘I Wanted to Be Consumed at a Big Level’

31 December 2024 at 07:07
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has found new creative territory as antagonist Danger Lanka in Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again,” marking a calculated departure from his traditional leading man roles. The pic marks the fifth entry in Shetty’s popular cop universe. The franchise – initially based on Hari’s 2010 Tamil-language “Singam,” starring Suriya – kicked off with […]

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Producers Reflect on Global Impact Ahead of Japan Release (EXCLUSIVE)

31 December 2024 at 04:40
Vyjayanthi Movies’ ambitious Indian sci-fi mythological epic “Kalki 2898 AD” made waves in 2024, grossing over $140 million globally before being overtaken by “Pushpa 2: The Rise” in December. The film, which blends Hindu mythology with dystopian future tech, represents a significant milestone for Indian cinema’s expanding global footprint. Set in a dystopian future, “Kalki […]

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