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Toy manufacturers Mattel are looking to expand beyond the upcoming release of Barbie by adapting a film on the popular Hot Wheels cars. J J Abrams has been roped in to helm the project, and the filmmaker has provided an update on the adaptation. Abrams has revealed that the film will be emotional, grounded, and gritty and based on a script by Dalton Leeb and Nicholas Jacobson-Larson. Mattel’s Barbie film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, directed by Greta Gerwig, is set to release on July 21 and is one of the most-awaited films of the year.

OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day - 3rd July 2023 Sizzling Samachar: Allu Arjun to star in a new pan India film; Varun Dhawan to star in Atlee Kumar’s next film;‘The Diplomat’ starring John Abraham announces release date Welcome to another episode of Sizzling samachar, I'm your host Nikhil. News from Tollywood first. Allu Arjun to star in a new pan India film Pushpa star Allu Arjun is gearing up for his next pan India release according to reports. The Telugu superstar has put pen to paper to headline Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo director Trivikram’s next project. The news comes after Arjun reportedly turned down the offer to star in Aditya Dhar’s VFX-heavy The Immortal Ashwatthama. The film is expected to be an entertainer and the production will commence once Arjun has wrapped filming for Pushpa 2: The Rise, which is scheduled for a 2024 release. Varun Dhawan to star in Atlee Kumar’s next film Bollywood star Varun Dhawan is set to star in Atlee’s Next film. The untitled action-entertainer will be produced by Cine1 Studios and A For Apple Studios and is scheduled to release on May 31 2024. Atlee’s next big release is the highly anticipated film Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi, while Dhawan is currently working on the Indian remake of the Prime Video original series Citadel. ‘The Diplomat’ starring John Abraham announces release date John Abraham’s next big-budget venture The Diplomat has announced its release date. The film is based on a true story and promises to be an intense drama. Abraham will essay the role of the titular character, a high-ranking bureaucrat, and the Shivam Nair directorial is set for January 11, 2024, release. Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny opens with a lacklustre opening The summer of lacklustre blockbusters continues as the Indiana Jones Dial of Destiny is the latest film to receive a lukewarm reception at the global box offices. The film follows The Flash, Elemental, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts with its underwhelming box-office collection. The Harrison Ford film has raked in $130 million globally but remains well short of its expected gross for its opening weekend. The film reportedly has a production budget of $195 million, excluding marketing costs, and it is expected to struggle in the coming weeks as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Barbie, and Oppenhimer are scheduled to release in July. Original 'One Piece' voice actors join the cast of live-action adaptation The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of One Piece has announced surprise additions to its cast. The original Japanese voice actors of the hit anime will reprise their roles for the Japanese dub of the new series. The news was announced by the new live-action cast at the Anime Expo LA. The series will premiere on Netflix on 31 August 2023. Apple TV+ cancels dark comedy 'High Desert' Apple TV+ has announced that the dark comedy series High Desert, starring Patricia Arquette and Bernadette Peters has been cancelled. Fans of the series will be disappointed considering session one ended on a cliffhanger. Helmed by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hoppe, the series also stars Matt Dillon, Rupert Friend, and Brad Garrett among others in prominent roles. Well that's the Sizzling news from the entertainment world for today on OTTplay, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day - 30th June 2023 Sizzling Samachar: Fisr Adrican Netflix animated series sets release date; 'Good Burger 2' announces sequel; 'Gattaca' reboot scrapped by Showtime Welcome to your daily dose of entertainment news, I'm your host Nikhil. News from Kollywood first. Chandramukhi 2 starring Kangana Ranaut announces release date The highly anticipated sequel to Chandramukhi has released its first teaser poster. Titled Chandramukhi 2, the Tamil film stars Raghava Lawrence and Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut in lead roles and is directed by P. Vasu. The original film is a remake of the acclaimed Malayalam Manichitrathazhu, and stars Rajinikanth and Jyothika among others. The upcoming sequel is set to be released on September 19 this year, on Ganesh Chaturthi. First African Netflix animated series sets release date Netflix has announced the release date for its first African animated series Supa Team 4. Set in Zambia, the plot revolves around four girls teaming up as superheroes in the city of Lusaka. With their grandmother aiding them in their missions as a mentor and their trusty high-tech gadgets, they battle dangerous villains across the city. The series is set to release on July 20th and is among several shows premiering in July celebrating African culture. 'Good Burger 2' announces sequel The cult classic comedy film Good Burger is getting a sequel, nearly 26 years after its release. Keenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell will reprise their roles as the lead stars, with Josh Server, Lori Beth Denberg, and Carmen Electra also returning for the sequel. The plot will follow Dexter Reed and Ed as they attempt to keep their fast-food business afloat in the modern socio-economic climate. The film is expected to release on streaming platforms this year. 'Gattaca' reboot scrapped by Showtime American cable network Showtime announced in March that the studio is rebooting the acclaimed sci-fi film Gattaca. The original film stars Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman in lead roles, and the new reboot series roped in Emmy Award-winners Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa to helm the project. However, Showtime has announced that they will not be moving ahead with the project. The series is among the several shows being cancelled as the new leadership at the studio is reviewing all of their existing programs. The creators of the Gattaca reboot are currently looking for new partners to release the sci-fi series. 'Reservation Dogs' to end with the third season The critically-acclaimed FX original TV show Reservation Dogs has announced its third season will be the final season of the series. Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the series first premiered in 2021 and revolves around the lives of a group of indigenous teenagers from a reservation in eastern Oklahoma. The third season will premiere on August 2nd and the series finale will be released on 27th September. The series is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Pixar re-release classic titles in theatres for Disney 100 Animation Studio Pixar has announced that three of its classic films are set to return to the big screens as part of the Disney 100 celebrations. Pixar’s parent company Disney is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year and it is officially called Disney 100. Toy Story, The Incredibles, and Coco are the three iconic films that will be released in theatres between July and September. Disney also announced earlier this year that Toy Story 5 is in development. Well that's all the time we got for today on OTTplay, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

Streaming giant Amazon Prime Video has announced the cast for its first Hindi horror series, Adhura. Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh, Poojan Chhabra, and Shrenik Arora will essay lead roles in the series, while Rahul Dev, Zoa Morani, Rijul Ray, and Sahil Salathia among otters will essay supporting roles in the Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K. Chawla directorial. The seven-part series will explore the inner demons and underlying fears of its characters. The series will premiere on Prime Video on July 7.

OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day - 27th June 2023 Sizzling Samachar: John Krasinski to star alongside Ryan Reynolds in the fantasy comedy ‘IF; ‘Drive’ director Nicolas Winding Refn to helm ‘The Famous Five’ adaption; Prithviraj Sukumaran injured during the filming of ‘Vilayath Buddha’ Welcome to your daily dose of entertainment news on OTTplay , I'm your host Nikhil. Top stories first. ‘Drive’ director Nicolas Winding Refn to helm ‘The Famous Five’ adaption Acclaimed Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, who is best known for helming the 2011 Ryan Gosling crime drama Drive, is set to adapt Enid Blyton’s iconic children’s novels, The Famous Five. The live-action adaptation will be a limited series and a reimagining of the classic stories based on the adventures of the inseparable gang of Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and their dog Timmy. The series will be produced by BBC and Germany’s ZDF, and it will be a departure from Refn’s previous works which include thrillers and crime dramas such as The Neon Demon and the Pusher trilogy. John Krasinski to star alongside Ryan Reynolds in the fantasy comedy ‘IF John Krasinski is set to star as Jack Ryan for the final time in the fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, premiering this Friday. The Office and A Quiet Place actor has already signed up for his next project. Krasinski is set to collaborate with Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming fantasy comedy film IF. The title of the film is an acronym for ‘imaginary friend’, with Krasinski serving as director and inspired by Steven Spielberg’s iconic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The film features a star-studded ensemble of Fiona Shaw, Cailey Fleming, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Maya Rudolph, Vince Vaughn, Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, and Jon Stewart among others. Prithviraj Sukumaran injured during the filming of ‘Vilayath Buddha’ Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran suffered an injury on the sets of Vilayath Buddha. Director Jayan Nambiar has confirmed that the actor slipped and fell while stepping out of a bus during filming. The Jana Gana Mana actor underwent a keyhole surgery for ligament damage on his leg and has been asked to rehabilitate for two months according to reports. The production of the film has been paused until the actor recovers from his injury, despite just one day of filming remaining for the film. Hollywood veterans Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks to receive honorary Oscars The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to present Hollywood veterans Angela Bassett and Mel Brooks with honorary Oscars. The Black Panther star, Bassett, and the comedian and filmmaker, Brooks, will receive these accolades for their contributions in “transforming the film industry”. Film editor Carol Littleton has also been bestowed with the same accolade, and the awards will be presented at this year's Governors Awards on November 18th. 'John Wick’ franchise to headline Lionsgate's San Diego Comic-Con Panels The world-famous San Diego Comic-Con is facing a major existential crisis this year as several major studios including Marvel, Lucas Films, Disney, Netflix, and HBO have announced they won’t feature any panels at this year’s event. The writer’s strike in the US and the potentially forthcoming strike by the actors are cited as one of the major reasons studios have decided to skip the comic-con this year. However, Lionsgate will have a panel at the event with the John Wick prequel series The Continental to headline. Warner Bros and DC are yet to confirm whether they will skip this year’s event. DC has suffered back-to-back box-office disasters and has several new projects in development for 2023 and beyond. Summer box-office disaster, 'The Flash', leaks online Warner Bros. and DC’s latest big-budget release The Flash has suffered a disastrous run at the box office since its premiere on June 16th. To add insult to injury, the film suffered a 72% drop in ticket sales in the following week and is expected to fall well below its production budget by the end of its theatrical run. And to compound matters, the Ezra Miller-led Andy Muschietti film has reportedly leaked online. A Twitter handle uploaded the entire film in HD and received over 1.7 million views before Twitter eventually took down the video. DC’s new era under James Gunn has begun with back-to-back flops, and two more DC films, Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, are scheduled to release in 2023. Well that's all we got for today's episode , until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

Hollywood star Gal Gadot has confirmed that a sequel to the 2021 Netflix action comedy Red Notice is currently in development. The Heart of Stone and Wonder Woman actress confirmed the news during the Netflix fan event TUDUM. Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson will also be reprising their roles in the sequel, and there is even a possibility of a third film according to the producers Beau Flynn and Hiram Garcia. Meanwhile, Gadot’s next project is the Netflix spy thriller Heart of Stone, which is set to release on August 11 this year and stars, among others, Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt in a prominent role.

OTTplay Sizzling samachar of the day - 22nd June 2023 Sizzling Samachar: ‘Blue Beetle’ will be part of the new DC Universe, confirms director; ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ renewed for season 2 and eyes new cast members; Tenoch Huerta upcoming Netflix film amidst sexual assault allegations Welcome to Sizzling samachar, your daily dose of entertainment news. Im your host Nikhil. News from Hollywood first. ‘Blue Beetle’ will be part of the new DC Universe, confirms director In the wake of The Flash’s disastrous theatrical run, there is a growing sentiment that the lack of clarity surrounding James Gunn’s vision for DCU has damaged the film’s chances of success at the box office. So it’s hardly surprising that the studio is now concerned about subsequent DC films such as Blue Beetle and the Aquaman sequel which could potentially suffer the same fate as The Flash. This seems even more likely considering the fact that the universe is being rebooted by James Gunn’s 2025 film Superman: Legacy. However, Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto has confirmed that his film will be part of the new DCU, contradicting earlier reports that Superman: Legacy will be the first film of the new universe. Blue Beetle starring Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña is scheduled to release on August 18 this year. Let’s hope it packs a pow and a punch and isn’t marred by The Flash’s dismal theatrical performance. Tenoch Huerta upcoming Netflix film amidst sexual assault allegations Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Tenoch Huerta has exited Netflix’s upcoming film Fiesta en la Madriguera. The news comes in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the Mexican actor by musician and social activist María Elena Ríos. Huerta has denied the allegations levelled against him and announced that he would be stepping away from the Netflix project so that the controversy does not affect the film’s production. ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ renewed for season 2 and eyes new cast members The Hulu original series Nine Perfect Strangers has officially been renewed, nearly two years after the first season premiered. Hollywood star Nicole Kidman will reprise her role as Masha Dmitrichenko, the founder of a wellness resort that opts for a rather unconventional approach. The studio is reportedly in talks with several actors, including Murray Bartlett, Liv Ullman, Aras Aydin, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Dolly de Leon to star as the new ‘strangers’ for season two. Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny to star in biopic on Priscilla Presley Euphoria star Jacob Elordi is set to star alongside Mare of Easttown actress Cailee Spaeny in the upcoming film Priscilla. The film is a biopic on Priscilla Presley, the wife of legendary rock star Elvis Presley. The film is based on Priscilla’s memoir Elvis and Me and is directed by Academy Award-winner Sofia Coppola. Elordi will star as the King of Rock n’ Roll while Spaeny will essay the role of the titular character. The film is expected to release this year. 'Extraction 2' breaks streaming record for 2023 Chris Hemsworth’s latest action film Extraction 2 has become one of Netflix’s biggest-ever film releases. The streaming giant announced that the Sam Hargrave directorial has become Netflix’s biggest film debut of 2023. The action film has been watched across the globe for 88 million hours and comfortably occupies first place in Netflix’s weekly top ten list. It has already dethroned Jennifer Lopez’s The Mother and Daniel Craig’s 2022 crime comedy Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery but has just fallen behind the Russo brothers’ film The Gray Man, which has been watched for a whopping 88.5 million hours. 'John Wick' director Chad Stahelski announces a ‘director’s cut for the fourth film John Wick director Chad Stahelski has confirmed that a ‘director's cut’ of the film is in development and will release in theatres. An additional 15 minutes is to be expected in this new cut, and Stahelski added that a lot of scenes from the Berlin schedule were cut from the original theatrical release, including a character named The Frau. The original cut of the film will be available to stream in India on Lionsgate Play from the 23rd of June, 2023. Well that's the Sizzling news for today's episode, until the next time its your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

Sizzling Samachar: ‘Yodha’ starring Sidharth Malhotra announces release date; Rupert Friend joins the cast of the sci-fi thriller ‘Companion’; David Cronenberg’s 'The Shrouds’ completes filming; Amy Adams to play the lead role in the horror thriller 'Nightbitch' Welcome to your daily dose of entertainment news, I'm your host Nikhil. News from Bollywood first. ‘Yodha’ starring Sidharth Malhotra announces release date The highly-anticipated action thriller Yodha, starring Shershaah star Sidharth Malhotra has announced its release date. Directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, who were incidentally both assistant directors in Pathaan, Yodha’s plot revolves around a man’s mission to save a plane after it is hijacked by terrorists. The film also stars Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna in prominent roles and it is set to release theatrically on October 27th this year. Rupert Friend joins the cast of the sci-fi thriller ‘Companion’ It was reported earlier that the team behind the acclaimed-horror film Barbarian is developing a new horror film titled Companion. Barbarian director was reportedly in talks to helm the project but dropped out of the running to focus on his next film, Weapons, He will, however, serve as executive producer, and the film will be directed by writer Drew Hancock. The film also announced that Homeland actor Rupert Friend and Yellowjackets star Sophie Thatcher has joined the cast alongside Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri and Harvey Guillén. Marvel star Jonathan Majors’ trial date for assault allegations revealed Marvel star Jonatan Majors was accused of assaulting a woman in March, just weeks after his character, Kang, debuted in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. A trial date of August 3rd has been set for the actor on charges of assault and harassment. The outcome of the trial could determine the fate of his character in future Marvel releases, as Kang is pivotal to Marvel Phases 5 and 6, which concludes with Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. David Cronenberg’s 'The Shrouds’ completes filming Renowned director David Cronenberg, who has established himself as one of the best body horror directors with hits such as Dead Ringers and The Fly is set to release a new film. Titled, The Shrouds, the film features a star-studded ensemble featuring Vincent Cassel, Guy Pearce, and Diane Kruger. While the filming for the new body horror project has concluded, the release date is yet to be announced. Amy Adams to play the lead role in the horror thriller 'Nightbitch' Hollywood star Amy Adams is set to play the lead in the upcoming horror thriller Nightbitch. Directed by Marielle Heller, the film tells the story of a struggling single mother who realises that she is slowly turning into a canine, losing her humanity in the process. It has been confirmed that the film will have a R-rating for its mature themes. The film is based on the novel by Rachel Yoder and also stars Scoot McNairy, Ella Thoma, Jason Ritters, and Garrett C. Phillips in prominent roles. ‘The Last of Us’ showrunner to receive writing credit for ‘Dune: Part 2’ Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated sequel to the multiple Academy Award-winning film Dune is set to release later this year on November 3rd 2023. Titled, Dune: Part 2, the film is co-written by Villeneuve himself along with Jon Spaihts. It has been revealed that The Last of Us and Chernobyl showrunner Craig Mazin was roped in by Villeneuve to help with the script. As a result of Mazin’s efforts in introducing a new Writers Guild of America policy last year, he will receive writing credits for Dune: Part 2. ‘Challengers’ directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Zendaya announces release date The trailer for the latest Luca Guadagnino film Challengers has been released and it stars Zendaya as an ex-tennis prodigy who becomes a coach. The film will feature an intense love triangle between Zendaya’s character and the characters played by Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. The film is set for an 11th August 2023 release, and it joins a long list of romantic dramas helmed by Guadagnino including Call Me by Your Name and Bones and All. Well that's all the time we got for today's episode, I will see you in the next one until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

The hit Netflix series Squid Game is set to release its second season in 2024, and the streaming giant has announced four new cast members for the second season. The Korean survival drama series has added former K-pop singer and The Attorney star Im Siwan along with Midnight Runners actor Kang Ha Neul, The Glory star Park Sung Hoon, and Yang Dong Geun, the star of the Disney+ K-drama Connect.

Sony LIV has announced that the highly-anticipated Scam 2003: The Telgi Story is set to release this year. The Hansal Mehta series will be a direct adaptation of journalist Sanjay Singh’s book Reporter Ki Diary, which focuses on the infamous stamp paper scam involving counterfeiter Abdul Karim Telgi. The series will premiere on 2nd September this year on Sony LIV.

DC’s latest big-budget release, The Flash, has been met with mixed reactions from both critics and audiences. However, DC Films co-head James Gunn appears to be convinced that The Flash director Andy Muschietti can shoulder the responsibility of a major big-budget DC project. A report from Variety claims that Muschietti will be helming the new Batman reboot based on the Brave and the Bold comics. This will be separate from Matt Reeves’ Batman universe starring Robert Pattinson.

XO, Kitty, the spin-off series to the To All the Boys films on Netflix, has been renewed for a second season. The series revolves around Anna Cathcart’s character Kitty, and chronicles her life at a school in Seoul, South Korea. Netflix is yet to announce a release date for the second season.

The writer’s strike in the US has forced Disney to reschedule some of its biggest releases. Fortunately for Deadpool fans, the release date for Deadpool 3 has been moved up from November 8th, 2024, to May 4th 2024. However, Captain America: Brave New World, has been pushed from May 3rd 2024, to July 26, 2024. Other MCU releases in 2024 have also been delayed with Thunderbolts being moved to Dec 24th, and Blade and Fantastic Four being pushed back to 14th February 2025 and 2nd May 2025 respectively. Whereas Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is being delayed by a year and will now release on May 1st 2026, thereby delaying its sequel Avengers: Secret Wars also by a year to May 7, 2027.

Sony’s Spider-Man franchise is in full swing with the recent success of Spider-Man: Across the Spidervrse having drummed up much hype about the upcoming spinoffs Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter, and the video game Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The studio has now announced that Venom 3 starring Tom Hardy is set for a Halloween 2024 release. Ted Lasso star Juno Temple, who was recently cast in the film, revealed that filming will commence soon. Kelly Marcel, who wrote the first two instalments, will take over the reins as director. It was also announced that actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, who plays Mordo in the Doctor Strange films, has also joined the cast. Stephen Graham and Michelle Williams are expected to reprise their roles in the film too.

Bryan Cranston, the four-time Emmy Award-winning star of Breaking Bad, has announced his retirement from acting. In an interview with British GQ, the veteran actor explained that he will retire in 2026 so that he can spend more time with his family. The acclaimed actor was last seen in the Showtime drama series Your Honor, and he will next appear in Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated film Asteroid City, which releases on June 23rd in India.

Despite mounting speculation that Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana was postponed indefinitely, a new report by Pinkvilla confirms that the project is said to go on the floors by December this year or early next year. Alia Bhatt will reportedly star opposite her husband Ranbir Kapoor in the upcoming film. The couple will essay the roles of Ram and Sita, while Kannada superstar Yash will reportedly slip into the role of Raavan. The news comes amidst social media backlash against the upcoming Ramayana adaptation Adipurush, starring Prabhas, for its underwhelming visuals.

Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated adaptation of Ramayana, starring Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and Premam actress Sai Pallavi has been put on hold as per various reports. Tiwari will instead focus his attention on another project which was announced earlier this year. Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan were also reportedly cast in the project. The news comes as another Ramayana adaptation, Adipurush, starring Prabhas, is gearing up for its imminent release on June 16th.

In other news, Ranbir Kapoor has shot for an important cameo in Aryan Khan's directorial debut web series Stardom. The star kid has been leaving no stone unturned to ensure the success of his maiden project and has been involved in the writing, casting, and pre-production for the series. Currently filming in Mumbai, the series has garnered much attention with Ranbir Kapoor's surprise visit to the sets to support Aryan Khan. Besides Kapoor, the show will also feature guest appearances by Karan Johar and others. Aryan Khan's Stardom delves into the history of Hindi cinema and will be an ode to those key figures from the industry who redefined the medium through their compelling contributions. Let’s just say we’re stoked to see how this one turns out.

Pathaan director Siddharth Anand has reportedly become the highest-paid director from the Yash Raj Films stable, after collecting a reported fee of Rs.40 crores for the upcoming film Tiger vs Pathaan. The news comes as no surprise considering the Shah Rukh Khan film Pathaan shattered box-office records earlier this year. The much-awaited Tiger vs Pathaan is the next film in YRF’s spyverse and will be a crossover between the Salman Khan-led Tiger franchise and Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan franchise. The film will commence shooting next year and we’re stoked to see how this one turns out.

Popular web series actor Bhuvan Arora, who is best known for Farzi, has been cast alongside Bollywood star Kartik Aryan in a new film. Both actors will appear in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ek Tha Tiger, and 83 director Kabir Khan’s next film. Arora announced the news of the collaboration and the latest project, but further details have been kept under wraps.

Popular Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh is set to play the titular role in Imtiaz Ali’s upcoming film Amar Singh Chamkila. Dosanjh will play the role of the legendary Punjabi rockstar Amar Singh Chamkila, who is widely regarded as a trailblazer in the Punjabi music industry. The Netflix film will be a musical and also stars Parineeti Chopra in pivotal roles. The streaming giant released the first trailer for the film.

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino recently announced that he has begun work on what could be his final film. Titled The Movie Critic, the film was initially speculated to be about film critic Pauline Kael, but Tarantino has contradicted these claims. He has confirmed that it will be about a man who wrote film criticisms on a page in a pornographic magazine. The auteur also added that he is looking for a 35-year-old actor, with whom he has never collaborated before, to play the lead role. The film will be set in ‘70s California and also confirmed that the story is based on a real person who he believes was an underrated critic.

The highly anticipated third instalment of Deadpool, starring Ryan Reynolds, has finally begun filming. Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine from Fox’s X-Men franchise, while Morena Baccarin, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Brianna Hildebrand, Shioli Kutsuna, and Stefan Kapičić will reprise their roles from the previous films. Shawn Levy replaces David Leitch as director, and the film is set for an 8th November 2024 release. The film will be the first 20th Century Fox film from the X-Men franchise to be released after Disney’s acquisition of the studio.

The God of mischief, Loki, is set to return to television after DIsney+ announced that the second season of Loki will premiere later this year. The new season will be released on October 6 during this year’s Halloween. The first season ended in a major cliffhanger, with major implications for the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role as Loki, and he will be joined by returning cast members Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Jonathan Majors. It remains to be seen how much involvement Majors’ character Kang will have in the new season, considering the controversies he was been involved in recently. Kang was introduced in the season finale of Loki season one and was established as the primary villain in the MCU in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, has also been announced for 2025 with Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton at the helm.

James Cameron’s blockbuster, Avatar: The Way of Water, is set for an OTT release on Disney+ Hotstar. Fans of the hit franchise won’t have to wait much longer to dive into the mesmerising world of Pandora as the film is set to drop on the streaming platform on June 7th. We’re surely looking forward to experiencing this big screen extravaganza at home.

Ranveer Singh’s sports film 83, based on the heroic performance by the Indian cricket team at the 1983 World Cup, may not have impressed at the box office when it released, following multiple setbacks due to the pandemic. But it appears the film is now set to be bestowed with a unique honour later this year. The inspiring tale of how the underdog Indian cricket team overcame the mighty West Indies team at the 83’ World Cup is set to be screened at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London, which is revered as the most prestigious cricketing venue in the world. It also makes it a relevant space as it is here that Kapil Dev and his men lifted the World Cup, marking India’s first historic win in the international contest. The screenings will be held on July 15th and 16th.

The much-awaited second season of HBO’s superhit drama The Last of Us is likely to be delayed. Like many others, the production of the show has been temporarily suspended due to the Writers Guild of America strike. Sources share that the show was in the process of casting for new characters and had begun the process of adapting scenes from the video game into the script

Bollywood star Arjun Rampal is set to make his Telugu debut in Anil Ravipudi’s untitled film starring Balakrishna. The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal and Sreeleela in pivotal roles, while Rampal will slip into the role of the main antagonist. Director Ravipudi has revealed that Rampal has been practising his lines in Telugu in order to give more authenticity to his performance.

The White Lotus star Theo James has been cast in James Wan’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, The Monkey. The plot revolves around twin brothers Bill and Hall who stumble upon their father’s toy monkey, only to realise that a series of gruesome deaths have begun occurring around them since they found the toy. Wan will serve as executive producer and the film will be directed by Osgood Perkins.

Recent rumours claimed that Ghajini, Aamir Khan’s blockbuster remake of Christopher Nolan’s 2000 hit Memento, is planning a sequel. But when an entertainment portal reached out to producer Allu Arvind to confirm the loose report, he vehemently dismissed it. The producer shared that there were no plans to make a sequel of the Aamir Khan-Asin starrer about the man who struggles with memory loss while seeking revenge for a brutal crime. Well, sequel or not, going by Khan’s ability to metamorphose for his characters, if there were a sequel, getting into a ripped frame would surely not be a concern for the actor known for his dramatic physical transformations.

Abbott Elementary, Cobra Kai, Yellowjackets, all the Late Night shows including Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and SNL are among the several American TV programs that were forced to halt production following the writer’s strike being enforced across America. The Writers Guild of America recently announced the strike after negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers fell through.

13 Reasons Why star Miles Heizer will essay the lead in the upcoming queer marine corp series, titled The Corps. The Netflix comedy-drama series will be set in the 90s and will tell the story of a bullied high school student named Cameron. The 10-episode series will also feature The Conjuring star Vera Farmiga and Vampire Academy’s Max Parker. The series is based on the memoirs by U.S. Marine Greg Cope, titled the The Pink Marine and will be helmed by Andy Parker who exec produced the 2019 remake of Tales of the City.

Avatar the Last Airbender, the universally-acclaimed animated series is set to continue its story with a sequel. In a joint production with Nickelodeon Animation, Avatar Studios, and Paramount, the film will tell the story of Avatar Aang and his friends in a magical world ravaged by war. The film will likely be set during the events of the animated series and its sequel series The Legend of Korra. The animated feature will release on October 10, 2025.

Agatha Christie's iconic character, Hercule Poirot, is set to make a return to the silver screen in the upcoming film A Haunting in Venice. Acclaimed British actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh will reprise his role as the ace detective as he investigates a case surrounding a tragic honeymoon. The film will feature a star-studded ensemble of Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jamie Dornan among others. Branagh will serve as the director while Michael Green also returns to pen the script. The film will release on September 15.

House of the Dragon, HBO’s hit spin-off to Game of Thrones has announced new additions to its cast for season two. Gayle Rankin, best known for her role in Glow has been cast as Alys Rivers, a woman with mystical powers who forms a relationship with Aemond Targaryen. Simon Russell Beale will essay the role of Ser Simon Strong, the Castellan of Harrenhal, Freddie Fox will play Otto Hightower’s son and Queen Alicent's brother, Ser Gwayne Hightower, and Abubakar Salim will play the role of Alyn of Hull, a sailor in the Velaryon fleet. Showrunner Ryan Condal will return to helm the second sequel.

Ayushmann Khurrana’s highly anticipated film Dream Girl 2 has been delayed. Fans of the Bollywood star will have to wait till August 25, 2023, to catch Khurrana essay on the roles of Pooja and Karam in the film. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the film also stars Ananya Panday and Paresh Rawal.

The popular ABC medical drama The Good Doctor has been renewed for a seventh season. The news comes after the American Network renewed Grey's Anatomy for an incredible 20th season and The Rookie for a sixth season. The Good Doctor follows the story of Dr. Shaun Murphy, played by Freddie Highmore, an ingenious surgeon with autism and savant syndrome.

Lionsgate has announced a new film to be helmed by Aziz Ansari. The Parks and Recreation star will write, direct, and star in the upcoming comedy titled Good Fortune. While the plot details of the film have been kept under wraps, it has been revealed that Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen have been cast in the film.

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is set to reunite with Tomas Alfredson, his director from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy for a new mini-series. Titled, How to Stop Time, the six-part mini-series is based on Matt Haig’s novel of the same name. The plot is said to be a love story set against the backdrop of a sci-fi fantasy setting where the lead character suffers from a rare disease which causes him to age incredibly slowly. The series will commence production next year in London.

One of the breakout stars of the fourth season of Stranger Things was Joseph Quinn’s Eddie Munson. Fans who were heartbroken with how Eddie’s arc was unceremoniously ended in the hit Netflix series have reason to rejoice. Stranger Things writer Caitlin Schneiderhan has announced a prequel spin-off novel titled Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus. The story will follow Eddie Munson as he meets a producer named Paige who offers to promote his band in LA, and it will be set two years prior to the events of the fourth season. Unsurprisingly, Schneiderhan is also part of the writing team for the fifth and final season due to drop in late 2023 or early 2024.

Last week, it was reported that WB was considering adapting the Harry Potter franchise into a TV series, with seven seasons for each of the seven books. Warner Bros. Discovery has officially greenlit the project. A teaser clip was also released with the series title and the iconic Harry Potter score from the films. The series will be available on the newly rebranded HBO Max streaming platform, which will merge with Discovery+ and will be called Max.

The Indian version of the upcoming Prime Video spy thriller series Citadel has added Sikandar Kher to its cast. He will be joined by previously announced cast members Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The series will be helmed by the filmmaking duo Raj and DK, and is expected to release later this year. The English version will release on April 28 this year and stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead opposite Game of Thrones star Richard Madden.

John Wick: Chapter 4 continues to dominate global box offices, and the film’s production company Lionsgate has ambitious plans to further expand the John Wick franchise. One of the several projects announced by the company is the spin-off titled Ballerina starring Ana de Armas. The Knives Out and Blonde actress will essay the role of Rooney, a ballerina on a quest for vengeance against those who murdered her family. The role was previously played by Unity Phelan in the 2019 film John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Ballerina is set for a June 7, 2024 release, and is directed by Len Wiseman.

Deadline has reported that Warner Bros is closing in on a deal to adapt the hit Harry Potter franchise into a TV series. The author of the original books, J K Rowling, has come under scrutiny in recent years for her stance on transgender rights. And it now appears that Rowling will serve as executive producer but will not helm the project for HBO Max. It has also been reported that each of the seven books will be adapted into seven seasons. The move comes after Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s reported interest in bringing back iconic IPs owned by WB back to the mainstream, similar to how Disney has handled Star Wars.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna is set to star in a new Telugu-Tamil bilingual film Rainbow. The film is touted as a light-hearted romantic drama told from the perspective of its female lead. It will be helmed by Shantharuban who makes his feature film debut, and the production is set to commence on April 7. Shaakuntalam star Dev Mohan will also essay a prominent role in the film alongside Mandanna.