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Media industry
fromVariety
1 week ago

'Dhurandhar' Headlines Record $2.18 Billion 2025 for Indian Film as Overall Media and Entertainment Sector Reaches $29.6 Billion

India's media and entertainment sector achieved record growth in 2025, reaching INR205 billion, driven by digital media and regional cinema.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I lost every good acting job to Riz Ahmed annoyingly, his James Bond comedy is a jaw-dropping hoot

Bait explores racial identity and ambition through the story of an Asian actor vying for the role of James Bond amidst toxic online reactions.
Independent films
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

The box-office juggernaut that shows hypermasculine nationalism still sells in India

Dhurandhar became a record-breaking Hindi film by blending fictional espionage with real terrorist attacks, reigniting debate about nationalism and political messaging in Bollywood.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

India news: 'Suggestive' song row reaches parliament

India faces LPG shortages due to Iran conflict, stock market decline from geopolitical tensions and banking leadership crisis, while weather warnings and cultural controversies dominate national discourse.
Music production
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Oscars Playing Off the KPop Demon Hunters Team Sucked

The Oscars abruptly cut off the 'Golden' winners' speech with an aggressive orchestra swell, prioritizing time management over celebrating their achievement despite allocating excessive time to entertainment segments.
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama The Voice of Hind Rajab

India's film ratings body blocked the release of Oscar-nominated Tunisian film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' about a child's death in Gaza, citing concerns about India-Israel relations.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Riz Ahmed Went 'Too Far' in His Slumdog Millionaire Audition

Riz Ahmed wrote and stars in Bait, a show about a struggling actor auditioning for James Bond that explores the anxiety and desperation inherent in pursuing acting careers.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

India news: 'Indians won't be left stranded,' Modi assures

Indian PM Modi assured support for citizens stranded in Gulf countries amid US-Israel-Iran conflict, with 24/7 embassy helplines activated for assistance.
Film
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

From Gaza to LA, hopes rise as The Voice of Hind Rajab heads to the Oscars

The Voice of Hind Rajab, an Oscar-nominated docudrama about a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, aims to humanize Palestinian suffering and reach global audiences through the Academy Awards platform.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

The Daddy Issue Oscars

Marty Supreme's ending—featuring Timothée Chalamet's emotional breakdown in a maternity ward—has sparked significant debate about whether it represents genuine character transformation or unwarranted sentimentality.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

Everybody Loses

David Ellison's Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. over Netflix's bid will likely result in massive debt, layoffs, reduced content production, and a rightward-leaning combined news operation.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Household Names Hollywood Has Been Seeking

Hollywood's traditional movie star system is declining as franchises and established properties lose commercial power, while director-driven films and innovative independent projects gain prominence.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Kanye West Is Coming to India. The Controversy Isn't.

Kanye West will perform at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on March 29, 2026, marking a major market milestone despite his past antisemitic controversies.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Priyanka dishes on getting messy, Heated Rivalry & the secret to a happy relationship - Queerty

Priyanka, Canada's Drag Race champion, has become an international multi-hyphenate entertainer across music, acting, hosting, and mentoring.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tariq Ali claims BFI has frozen him out of multicultural TV season

Tariq Ali, editor of Bandung File, was not invited to the BFI season and objects that its selections present a skewed vision of the programme.
Music
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

Universal Music invests $80 million in Bollywood production company

Universal Music Group is investing $80 million for a 30% stake in Bollywood studio Excel Entertainment, gaining global rights to future soundtracks and collaboration plans.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Indian teens roll their eyes at talk of a social media ban

Age-based social media restrictions in India raise practical and social concerns among teens and parents amid similar international moves to protect young people.
Media industry
fromVariety
2 months ago

Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, With India Overtaking China in SVOD Subscriptions, Report Forecasts

Streaming services, social video platforms, and connected TV will drive all Asia-Pacific screen revenue growth to 2030 while traditional television revenues decline.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

O'Romeo review Bollywood Shakespeare takes dive into grisly mafia queens territory

Vishal Bhardwaj's Hindi gangland epic is visually bold with strong performances but ultimately a distinctive misfire that alternates between crude spectacle and emotional inertness.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

What Mira Nair Taught Zohran Mamdani

Mira Nair prepared a long-gestating film about Amrita Sher-Gil during a whirlwind India trip while her son Zohran Mamdani won New York mayoralty.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Universal Music invests $80 million in Bollywood production company

Universal Music India is investing $80 million to acquire a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment and will secure global rights to its future original soundtracks.
Film
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A Golden' moment for K-Pop Demon Hunters' at the 2026 Golden Globes

Sony Pictures Animation's K-Pop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 2026 Golden Globes, marking historic Asian representation.
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