The new ruling against the Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker comes amid continuing legal proceedings in Iran, with the court also ordering the confiscation of his assets and imposing two-year travel and social media bans
Taylor Swift was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame during a recent ceremony in Nashville. She discussed the challenges and rewards of fame while expressing gratitude for Nashville's role in her career. Swift reflected on her early songwriting days and how dedication shaped her craft. She also acknowledged her family's support in relocating to Nashville for her musical aspirations.
Manoj Bajpayee has explained why he prefers reading Hindi dialogues in the Devanagari script, saying he cannot memorise lines written otherwise. In a conversation with Variety India, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey challenged the idea that few actors follow this practice and discussed finding black humour in real life. The duo also spoke about 'Gajab Raat', Bajpayee’s quirky character Nivrit, and how the actor’s witty one-liners entertain the crew during late-night shoots.
Santosh Davakhar’s psychological thriller “Gondhal,” India’s Oscar submission, has released its global trailer ahead of its November 13, 2026 worldwide release in seven languages. Rooted in Maharashtra’s traditions, it follows newlyweds Suman and Anandrao. Davakhar, an IFFI Silver Peacock winner, says it showcases India’s lesser-seen culture.
The horror film, reportedly made on a budget of around USD 750,000, emerged as a global box office success, grossing more than USD 500 million worldwide.
Pratik Gandhi says “Scam 1992” memes still reach him whenever the stock market swings. He picks roles by his connection to the script and character, not language. Recalling his theatre days, he values audience interaction, calls acting a “very spiritual process,” and stresses balance. Hansal Mehta’s hit series featured Shreya Dhanwanthary, Anant Mahadevan and Satish Kaushik.
The 2027 Oscars International Feature Film race is taking shape with Japan, Belgium, South Korea, Germany and Mexico selecting ‘All of a Sudden’, ‘Coward’, ‘Possible Love’, ‘Everytime’ and ‘On the Road’, respectively
The final trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Three’ has been released, offering a closer look at Paul Atreides’ descent into tyranny, Chani’s growing opposition and Robert Pattinson’s debut as the franchise’s new antagonist