Hollywood actor Idris Elba doesn’t want to categorise himself as a ‘Black actor’. He claims that the label “put me in a box”. Speaking to a magazine, the actor said he resolved to do something about this. He said, “We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Our skin is no more than that: it’s just skin.”

Idris Elba knows that he will possibly be the first actor to acknowledge this. He said, I might be “the first to look like me to do a certain thing and that’s good, to leave as part of my legacy. So that other people, Black kids, but also White kids, growing up in the circumstances I grew up in, are able to see there was a kid who came from Canning Town who ended up doing what I do. It can be done.”

Idris Elba is currently promoting his upcoming Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun. The film will release in theatres on February 24. It will also stream on Netflix on March 10.&nbsp;

Hollywood actor Idris Elba doesn’t want to categorise himself as a ‘Black actor’. He claims that the label “put me in a box”. Speaking to a magazine, the actor said he resolved to do something about this.

Hollywood actor Idris Elba doesn’t want to categorise himself as a ‘Black actor’. He claims that the label “put me in a box”. Speaking to a magazine, the actor said he resolved to do something about this. He said, “We’ve got to grow. We’ve got to. Our skin is no more than that: it’s just skin.” Idris Elba knows that he will possibly be the first actor to acknowledge this. He said, I might be “the first to look like me to do a certain thing and that’s good, to leave as part of my legacy. So that other people, Black kids, but also White kids, growing up in the circumstances I grew up in, are able to see there was a kid who came from Canning Town who ended up doing what I do. It can be done.” Idris Elba is currently promoting his upcoming Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun. The film will release in theatres on February 24. It will also stream on Netflix on March 10.

Idris Elba doesn't want to be described as a 'Black actor'

Penn Badgley of Netflix show ‘You’ doesn’t want any more intimate scenes in any upcoming seasons and that is all it took for the creators to give in. On the actor’s Podcrushed podcast, he revealed that he asked creator Sera Gamble to put a stop to any such scenes in season 4 and she agreed instantly.&nbsp;

Penn said, “I asked Sera Gamble ‘can I just do no more intimacy scenes’. This is actually a decision I made before I took the show. I don’t think I have ever mentioned it publicly. One of the main things was, do I want to put myself back on a career path where I’m always playing the romantic lead?”

“Fidelity in every relationship, including my marriage, is important to me. It’s got to the point where I don’t want to do that. So I said to Sera, ‘my desire would be zero, to go from 100 to zero.’ But I signed this contract. I signed up for this show. I know what I did. You can’t take this aspect out of the DNA of the concept. So how much less can you make it, was my question to them. She didn’t even bat an eye. She was really glad that I was that honest. She was sort of almost, I want to say empowered, it had a really positive response. They came back with a phenomenal reduction,” he added.&nbsp;

Netflix’s You is a show about an obsessive charmer named Joe Goldberg played by Penn who falls in and out of love with a series of women. In season 4, we will see Penn Badgley’s character going to London. The first part of it dropped on February 9. The second part of the show will launch on March 10.&nbsp;

Season 4 of You will also feature Charlotte Richie, star of the BBC’s Call The Midwife and Ghosts, and The White Lotus’ Lukas Gage. The other series regulars including Tilly Keeper, Amy Leigh Hickman, Tati Gabrielle and Ed Speelers will also be a part of it.

Penn Badgley of Netflix show ‘You’ doesn’t want any more intimate scenes in any upcoming seasons and that is all it took for the creators to give in. On the actor’s Podcrushed podcast, he revealed that he asked creator Sera Gamble to put a stop to any such scenes in season 4 and she agreed instantly.

Penn Badgley of Netflix show ‘You’ doesn’t want any more intimate scenes in any upcoming seasons and that is all it took for the creators to give in. On the actor’s Podcrushed podcast, he revealed that he asked creator Sera Gamble to put a stop to any such scenes in season 4 and she agreed instantly. Penn said, “I asked Sera Gamble ‘can I just do no more intimacy scenes’. This is actually a decision I made before I took the show. I don’t think I have ever mentioned it publicly. One of the main things was, do I want to put myself back on a career path where I’m always playing the romantic lead?” “Fidelity in every relationship, including my marriage, is important to me. It’s got to the point where I don’t want to do that. So I said to Sera, ‘my desire would be zero, to go from 100 to zero.’ But I signed this contract. I signed up for this show. I know what I did. You can’t take this aspect out of the DNA of the concept. So how much less can you make it, was my question to them. She didn’t even bat an eye. She was really glad that I was that honest. She was sort of almost, I want to say empowered, it had a really positive response. They came back with a phenomenal reduction,” he added. Netflix’s You is a show about an obsessive charmer named Joe Goldberg played by Penn who falls in and out of love with a series of women. In season 4, we will see Penn Badgley’s character going to London. The first part of it dropped on February 9. The second part of the show will launch on March 10. Season 4 of You will also feature Charlotte Richie, star of the BBC’s Call The Midwife and Ghosts, and The White Lotus’ Lukas Gage. The other series regulars including Tilly Keeper, Amy Leigh Hickman, Tati Gabrielle and Ed Speelers will also be a part of it.

'You' star Penn Badgley doesn't want any more intimate scenes in the Netflix show

With a promise to present ‘Har Din Naya Drama’ to the television audience, Zee Theatre has announced Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti, an adaption of William Shakespeare's famous comedy Taming of the Shrew. Drenched in the 90's nostalgia, this visual feast is directed by cinema and theatre veteran Akarsh Khurana and stars YouTuber&nbsp;Prajakta Koli in her teleplay debut along with Shikha Talsania, Chaitnya Sharma and Adhaar Khurana.

The central conflict of the plot is that love birds Lakshman (Chaitnya Sharma) and Priya (Prajakta Koli) cannot marry each other till the latter's elder sister Pallavi (Shikha Talsania) gets married. Lakshman then devises a hilarious plan and tries to get Pallavi hitched to an eligible NRI groom (Adhaar Khurana). What follows is absolute mayhem, endless fun, and impossible wedding moments. &nbsp;

Talking about the rollicking entertainer that will be premiered on 19&nbsp;February on Tata Play Theatre, director Akarsh Khurana says, “Some stories are just an absolute joy to tell, and 'Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti' was one such project from the very beginning. The cast and crew and I absolutely loved blending the colourful quirks of the 90s with the comedic genius of Shakespeare, both of which I grew up loving. Writer Adhir Bhat's script, Lisha Bajaj's hilarious one-liners, and the energy of the actors brought the house down every time we rehearsed. I have no doubt that the audience will enjoy this story immensely.”

Sharing her experience, Prajakta Koli adds, "I have done theatre before and working with Akarsh has always been a treat. He is like a mentor and guide to so many young actors and I always go to him to have heart-to-heart conversations. Even though he is a prankster, he always draws the best out of actors and I trusted him completely to guide me through my first teleplay and had an absolutely wonderful time on the sets. The joy we experienced during the shoot is palpable in the final cut. The audience is going to love that this teleplay is so 'extra' and packed with so much fun!"

Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti will premiere&nbsp;at Tata Play Theatre on 19&nbsp;February.

With a promise to present ‘Har Din Naya Drama’ to the television audience, Zee Theatre has announced Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti, an adaption of William Shakespeare's famous comedy Taming of the Shrew.

With a promise to present ‘Har Din Naya Drama’ to the television audience, Zee Theatre has announced Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti, an adaption of William Shakespeare's famous comedy Taming of the Shrew. Drenched in the 90's nostalgia, this visual feast is directed by cinema and theatre veteran Akarsh Khurana and stars YouTuber Prajakta Koli in her teleplay debut along with Shikha Talsania, Chaitnya Sharma and Adhaar Khurana. The central conflict of the plot is that love birds Lakshman (Chaitnya Sharma) and Priya (Prajakta Koli) cannot marry each other till the latter's elder sister Pallavi (Shikha Talsania) gets married. Lakshman then devises a hilarious plan and tries to get Pallavi hitched to an eligible NRI groom (Adhaar Khurana). What follows is absolute mayhem, endless fun, and impossible wedding moments. Talking about the rollicking entertainer that will be premiered on 19 February on Tata Play Theatre, director Akarsh Khurana says, “Some stories are just an absolute joy to tell, and 'Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti' was one such project from the very beginning. The cast and crew and I absolutely loved blending the colourful quirks of the 90s with the comedic genius of Shakespeare, both of which I grew up loving. Writer Adhir Bhat's script, Lisha Bajaj's hilarious one-liners, and the energy of the actors brought the house down every time we rehearsed. I have no doubt that the audience will enjoy this story immensely.” Sharing her experience, Prajakta Koli adds, "I have done theatre before and working with Akarsh has always been a treat. He is like a mentor and guide to so many young actors and I always go to him to have heart-to-heart conversations. Even though he is a prankster, he always draws the best out of actors and I trusted him completely to guide me through my first teleplay and had an absolutely wonderful time on the sets. The joy we experienced during the shoot is palpable in the final cut. The audience is going to love that this teleplay is so 'extra' and packed with so much fun!" Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti will premiere at Tata Play Theatre on 19 February.

Relive the 90s with Zee Theatre's Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti, a witty take on love and marriage

Pictures of Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s lavish wedding ceremony at the Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer are everything we imagined them to be – sweet and full of love. A new photo of their letter for the guests who made it to their intimate ceremony will leave you feeling with what the Millennials call FOMO.&nbsp;

In the sweet note, the bride and groom talk about making memories. It reads: “Thank you so much for sharing in the joy of our wedding day. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful family and friends in our lives who have travelled from near and far to celebrate here with us. Please drink, dance and make memories with us tonight as our first evening as a married couple. With Love, Kiara &amp; Sid.” Among other things, the letter of gratitude accompanied a coin with the couple’s initials, S and K, engraved.

While both Kiara and Sidharth kept the wedding intimate and invitation-only, they shared pictures and videos from the lavish ceremony on their social media accounts. The first wedding photo they shared came with the caption: “Ab humari permanent booking hogayi hai”. We seek your blessings and love on our journey ahead (We are finally booked for life. We seek your blessings and love on our journey ahead.)”

Kiara and Sidharth starred together in a film called Shershaah. It is rumoured that while filming the project, they fell in love. The couple is currently at Sidharth’s Delhi residence. They hosted a reception in Delhi on February 9 for their family members and friends. It will be followed up by a reception party in Mumbai for their friends in the film industry on February 12.&nbsp;

Pictures of Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s lavish wedding ceremony at the Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer are everything we imagined them to be – sweet and full of love.

Pictures of Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s lavish wedding ceremony at the Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer are everything we imagined them to be – sweet and full of love. A new photo of their letter for the guests who made it to their intimate ceremony will leave you feeling with what the Millennials call FOMO. In the sweet note, the bride and groom talk about making memories. It reads: “Thank you so much for sharing in the joy of our wedding day. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful family and friends in our lives who have travelled from near and far to celebrate here with us. Please drink, dance and make memories with us tonight as our first evening as a married couple. With Love, Kiara & Sid.” Among other things, the letter of gratitude accompanied a coin with the couple’s initials, S and K, engraved. While both Kiara and Sidharth kept the wedding intimate and invitation-only, they shared pictures and videos from the lavish ceremony on their social media accounts. The first wedding photo they shared came with the caption: “Ab humari permanent booking hogayi hai”. We seek your blessings and love on our journey ahead (We are finally booked for life. We seek your blessings and love on our journey ahead.)” Kiara and Sidharth starred together in a film called Shershaah. It is rumoured that while filming the project, they fell in love. The couple is currently at Sidharth’s Delhi residence. They hosted a reception in Delhi on February 9 for their family members and friends. It will be followed up by a reception party in Mumbai for their friends in the film industry on February 12.

Kiara-Sidharth wedding: Photo of their sweet letter for guests is now going viral

Loved Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher’s collaborative effort in Special 26? Looks like we might soon get a sequel for the film. The film recently turned 10 and to mark the occasion, the duo met up with the film’s director, Neeraj Pandey. Taking to Twitter, Anupam Kher wrote, "Aaj hamari film #Special26 ko release hue 10 saal ho gaye. Maine hmaare honhaar director @neerajpofficial se kitni baar kaha ki wo iska Part-2 bnaye. Par ab aap hi batye #10YearsOfSpecial26 ka sequel banna chahiye ki nahi?" (Our film turned 10 today. Have told our talented director several times to work on its sequel. Now I ask you if we should make a sequel of @10YearsOfSpecial26 or not?)

To this, Akshay Kumar replied, "I'm ready if the script is ready. Asli power script mein hoti hai."&nbsp;

For those unversed, Special 26 released in the year 2013. It is a heist-thriller based on the 1987 Opera House heist and received positive reviews from the audience and critics alike. It also starred Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Shergill, Kajal Aggarwal, Divya Dutta, Rajesh Sharma, and Kishor Kadam in pivotal roles.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar will next be seen in director Raj Mehta's family entertainer film Selfiee alongside Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Diana Penty. The film is all set to hit the theatres on February 23, 2023. Akshay also has OMG 2 and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff. As for Anupam Kher, he will be seen in family entertainer Shiv Shastri Balboa opposite Neena Gupta. He will also star in the Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency.

Loved Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher’s collaborative effort in Special 26? Looks like we might soon get a sequel for the film. The film recently turned 10 and to mark the occasion, the duo met up with the film’s director, Neeraj Pandey.

Loved Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher’s collaborative effort in Special 26? Looks like we might soon get a sequel for the film. The film recently turned 10 and to mark the occasion, the duo met up with the film’s director, Neeraj Pandey. Taking to Twitter, Anupam Kher wrote, "Aaj hamari film #Special26 ko release hue 10 saal ho gaye. Maine hmaare honhaar director @neerajpofficial se kitni baar kaha ki wo iska Part-2 bnaye. Par ab aap hi batye #10YearsOfSpecial26 ka sequel banna chahiye ki nahi?" (Our film turned 10 today. Have told our talented director several times to work on its sequel. Now I ask you if we should make a sequel of @10YearsOfSpecial26 or not?) To this, Akshay Kumar replied, "I'm ready if the script is ready. Asli power script mein hoti hai." For those unversed, Special 26 released in the year 2013. It is a heist-thriller based on the 1987 Opera House heist and received positive reviews from the audience and critics alike. It also starred Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Shergill, Kajal Aggarwal, Divya Dutta, Rajesh Sharma, and Kishor Kadam in pivotal roles. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar will next be seen in director Raj Mehta's family entertainer film Selfiee alongside Emraan Hashmi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and Diana Penty. The film is all set to hit the theatres on February 23, 2023. Akshay also has OMG 2 and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Tiger Shroff. As for Anupam Kher, he will be seen in family entertainer Shiv Shastri Balboa opposite Neena Gupta. He will also star in the Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency.

Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher keen on making sequel to Special 26

Popular actor Pawan Kalyan dealt with depression during his teenage years. Appearing on the popular Telugu chat show Unstoppable, Pawan spoke about depression driving him to take his own life at one point of time.&nbsp;

The actor made his television debut with the chat show. The chat show hosted by actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, has so far seen many Telugu celebrities appear on it.

On his phase of depression, Pawan said, “My struggles with depression were overwhelming, but I fought through it. I have asthma and felt isolated due to frequent hospitalisation. Therefore, I’m not much of a social person."

“At the age of 17, the pressure of exams only added to my depression. I remember planning to take my own life by using the licensed revolver of my eldest brother (Chiranjeevi Konidela) when he was not at home,” he added.&nbsp;

Pawan revealed he took to reading, martial arts, and practising Carnatic music which helped him emerge as a better person. 
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Pawan was last seen in Bheemla Nayak, which also starred Rana Daggubati. Directed by Saagar K Chandra, the film follows two men, a police SI and a suspended army havildar, who lock horns over an incident and their egos take them on a wild trip.

Popular actor Pawan Kalyan dealt with depression during his teenage years. Appearing on the popular Telugu chat show Unstoppable, Pawan spoke about depression driving him to take his own life at one point of time.

Popular actor Pawan Kalyan dealt with depression during his teenage years. Appearing on the popular Telugu chat show Unstoppable, Pawan spoke about depression driving him to take his own life at one point of time. The actor made his television debut with the chat show. The chat show hosted by actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, has so far seen many Telugu celebrities appear on it. On his phase of depression, Pawan said, “My struggles with depression were overwhelming, but I fought through it. I have asthma and felt isolated due to frequent hospitalisation. Therefore, I’m not much of a social person." “At the age of 17, the pressure of exams only added to my depression. I remember planning to take my own life by using the licensed revolver of my eldest brother (Chiranjeevi Konidela) when he was not at home,” he added. Pawan revealed he took to reading, martial arts, and practising Carnatic music which helped him emerge as a better person. Pawan was last seen in Bheemla Nayak, which also starred Rana Daggubati. Directed by Saagar K Chandra, the film follows two men, a police SI and a suspended army havildar, who lock horns over an incident and their egos take them on a wild trip.

Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan wanted to take his own life owing to depression

In a collective announcement today, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that animated sequels to Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia are in the works. In a statement, he said, “Today I’m so pleased to announce that we have sequels in the works from our animation studios to some of our most popular franchises, Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia."

He added, "We’ll have more to share about these productions soon, but this is a great example of how we’re leaning into our unrivalled brands and franchises.”

The most recent instalments of those animated franchises were blockbuster hits. While Frozen 2 amassed $1.45 billion in 2019, Pixar’s Toy Story 4 made money to the tune of $1.07 billion in 2019 and Zootopia earned $1.02 billion in 2016.&nbsp;

Unfortunately, Disney’s original films of late have been low grossers --&nbsp;Strange World tanked with under $74M worldwide and was fast-tracked onto Disney+ close to a month after its theatrical release. Another film, Encanto, did just over $256 million globally. &nbsp;

In a collective announcement today, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that animated sequels to Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia are in the works. In a statement, he said, “Today I’m so pleased to announce that we have sequels in the works from our animation studios to some of our most popular franchises, Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia.

In a collective announcement today, Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that animated sequels to Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia are in the works. In a statement, he said, “Today I’m so pleased to announce that we have sequels in the works from our animation studios to some of our most popular franchises, Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia." He added, "We’ll have more to share about these productions soon, but this is a great example of how we’re leaning into our unrivalled brands and franchises.” The most recent instalments of those animated franchises were blockbuster hits. While Frozen 2 amassed $1.45 billion in 2019, Pixar’s Toy Story 4 made money to the tune of $1.07 billion in 2019 and Zootopia earned $1.02 billion in 2016. Unfortunately, Disney’s original films of late have been low grossers -- Strange World tanked with under $74M worldwide and was fast-tracked onto Disney+ close to a month after its theatrical release. Another film, Encanto, did just over $256 million globally.

Frozen, Toy Story and Zootopia to get much-awaited sequels

Brendan Fraser was always clear about wanting to showcase diversity in roles in his filmography and this is why he was hesitant in taking up the role of Superman during an audition call in 2002 and 2003. It was not meant to happen, reveals Brendan who is currently on a high with his recently released The Whale in which he plays an obese man who wants to reconcile familial ties with estranged daughter.&nbsp;

Brendan recently featured on The Howard Stern Show where he spoke about his audition for the role of Superman in JJ Abrams’ proposed film Superman: Flyby. The film never went into production though. “Everyone in town was reading for Superman. They were testing six or seven guys in 2002 or 2003."

He added, "Of course it’s a life-changing, amazing opportunity, but I had to reconcile with, ‘Okay, say you do get the job to be the Man of Steel. It’s going to be chipped on your gravestone. Are you okay with that? You will forevermore be known as the Man of Steel.’ There was a sort of Faustian bargain that went into [the] feeling, and I think inherently I didn’t want to be known for only one thing, because I prided myself on diversity my whole professional life. I’m not a one-trick pony,” said Brendan on the emotions that he went through while prepping for the audition.&nbsp;

His hitch ultimately showed up during the audition. He termed “shenanigans and studio politics, and, probably, inherently, (his reluctance) in my screen test” that cost him the Superman role.

Brendan Fraser was always clear about wanting to showcase diversity in roles in his filmography and this is why he was hesitant in taking up the role of Superman during an audition call in 2002 and 2003.

Brendan Fraser was always clear about wanting to showcase diversity in roles in his filmography and this is why he was hesitant in taking up the role of Superman during an audition call in 2002 and 2003. It was not meant to happen, reveals Brendan who is currently on a high with his recently released The Whale in which he plays an obese man who wants to reconcile familial ties with estranged daughter. Brendan recently featured on The Howard Stern Show where he spoke about his audition for the role of Superman in JJ Abrams’ proposed film Superman: Flyby. The film never went into production though. “Everyone in town was reading for Superman. They were testing six or seven guys in 2002 or 2003." He added, "Of course it’s a life-changing, amazing opportunity, but I had to reconcile with, ‘Okay, say you do get the job to be the Man of Steel. It’s going to be chipped on your gravestone. Are you okay with that? You will forevermore be known as the Man of Steel.’ There was a sort of Faustian bargain that went into [the] feeling, and I think inherently I didn’t want to be known for only one thing, because I prided myself on diversity my whole professional life. I’m not a one-trick pony,” said Brendan on the emotions that he went through while prepping for the audition. His hitch ultimately showed up during the audition. He termed “shenanigans and studio politics, and, probably, inherently, (his reluctance) in my screen test” that cost him the Superman role.

When Brendan Fraser gave a bad audition for the Superman role

Good news for Disneyland goers as James Cameron’s Avatar will soon be making inroads in the popular entertainment parks. Announcing a new attraction based on the Avatar franchise, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that there will soon be an “Avatar experience” for Disneyland visitors. He, however, did not divulge any details of the same.&nbsp;

Bob Iger also mentioned that Avatar is now a core franchise for the company and they plan to use it for “leveraging success” across business lines and across territories.&nbsp;

James Cameron’s latest instalment of Avatar titled The Way of Water became a massive success worldwide as it grossed over $2.17 billion globally. It is currently at number 4 among the top-grossing movies ever. The hit filmmaker also announced that Avatar 3, 4 and 5 are on the way. They are scheduled for releases on December 20, 2024, December 18, 2026 and December 22, 2028.

As for entertainment parks, Disneyland continues to drive Disney’s top and bottom line growth. Revenue at the division of close to $8.8 billion for the fiscal first quarter was up 21%, the company reported today, about a third of the total.&nbsp;

Good news for Disneyland goers as James Cameron’s Avatar will soon be making inroads in the popular entertainment parks. Announcing a new attraction based on the Avatar franchise, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that there will soon be an “Avatar experience” for Disneyland visitors.

Good news for Disneyland goers as James Cameron’s Avatar will soon be making inroads in the popular entertainment parks. Announcing a new attraction based on the Avatar franchise, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that there will soon be an “Avatar experience” for Disneyland visitors. He, however, did not divulge any details of the same. Bob Iger also mentioned that Avatar is now a core franchise for the company and they plan to use it for “leveraging success” across business lines and across territories. James Cameron’s latest instalment of Avatar titled The Way of Water became a massive success worldwide as it grossed over $2.17 billion globally. It is currently at number 4 among the top-grossing movies ever. The hit filmmaker also announced that Avatar 3, 4 and 5 are on the way. They are scheduled for releases on December 20, 2024, December 18, 2026 and December 22, 2028. As for entertainment parks, Disneyland continues to drive Disney’s top and bottom line growth. Revenue at the division of close to $8.8 billion for the fiscal first quarter was up 21%, the company reported today, about a third of the total.

Avatar coming to Disneyland soon; read inside for details

Big thumbs up for Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film Pathaan as the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the film and its successful run in theatres countrywide. The Yash Raj Films is doing great business at the box office and has emerged as the biggest saviour for the Hindi film industry in the wake of several A-lister films not delivering on its promise. With fans and critics calling it the much-needed comeback from King Khan, PM Modi too showered praises on the blockbuster.&nbsp;

Speaking about the effect of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, Modi said, "Theatres in #Srinagar are running housefull after decades." He mentioned the film in his Parliament speech and a video of the same is now going viral on the internet.&nbsp;

Watch Modi’s speech below:&nbsp;

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In Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan essays the titular role. The film is bankrolled by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films and is a part of the production company’s spy universe. The film also features Deepika Padukone who plays the female lead and has John Abraham. Salman Khan also made a cameo appearance in the film. Other actors in the film include Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana, Prakash Belawadi, Ekta Kaul, Nikhat Khan.

Big thumbs up for Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film Pathaan as the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the film and its successful run in theatres countrywide.

Big thumbs up for Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film Pathaan as the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the film and its successful run in theatres countrywide. The Yash Raj Films is doing great business at the box office and has emerged as the biggest saviour for the Hindi film industry in the wake of several A-lister films not delivering on its promise. With fans and critics calling it the much-needed comeback from King Khan, PM Modi too showered praises on the blockbuster. Speaking about the effect of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, Modi said, "Theatres in #Srinagar are running housefull after decades." He mentioned the film in his Parliament speech and a video of the same is now going viral on the internet. Watch Modi’s speech below: "Theatres in #Srinagar are running HOUSEFULL after DECADES🔥" says PM @narendramodi while talking about BLOCKBUSTER #Pathaan Book your tickets NOW: https://t.co/z4YLOG2NRI | https://t.co/lcsLnUSu9Y@iamsrk @yrf#ShahRukhKhan #SRK #PathaanReview #NarendraModi #NarendraModiSpeech pic.twitter.com/Q7byChYFwN — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) February 8, 2023 × In Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan essays the titular role. The film is bankrolled by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films and is a part of the production company’s spy universe. The film also features Deepika Padukone who plays the female lead and has John Abraham. Salman Khan also made a cameo appearance in the film. Other actors in the film include Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana, Prakash Belawadi, Ekta Kaul, Nikhat Khan.

Indian PM Narendra Modi praises Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan in Parliament speech; watch

Chhorii 2, sequel to the breakout hit, Chhorii, recently wrapped filming. While Chhorii earned unprecedented critical acclaim and audience love universally with its premiere on Amazon Prime Video in November 2021, due to its spine-chilling narrative and impactful performances, Chhorii 2 promises to take the horror and drama up a notch from the first edition.

The highly-anticipated sequel is set to pick up Sakshi’s (Nushrratt Bharuccha) story from where it left off in the original and will bring back some key characters as well as introduce new characters and monsters.

Vishal Furia, who helmed the 2021 Chhorii, returns to the director’s seat in the sequel which is produced by T-Series, Crypt TV and Abundantia Entertainment.&nbsp;

The film will feature Sara Ali Khan too this time.&nbsp;

It is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series Films. An Abundantia Entertainment and Psych production, it will be produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Jack Davis and Vikram Malhotra.

Chhorii 2, sequel to the breakout hit, Chhorii, recently wrapped filming. While Chhorii earned unprecedented critical acclaim and audience love universally with its premiere on Amazon Prime Video in November 2021, due to its spine-chilling narrative and impactful performances, Chhorii 2 promises to take the horror and drama up a notch from the first edition.

Chhorii 2, sequel to the breakout hit, Chhorii, recently wrapped filming. While Chhorii earned unprecedented critical acclaim and audience love universally with its premiere on Amazon Prime Video in November 2021, due to its spine-chilling narrative and impactful performances, Chhorii 2 promises to take the horror and drama up a notch from the first edition. The highly-anticipated sequel is set to pick up Sakshi’s (Nushrratt Bharuccha) story from where it left off in the original and will bring back some key characters as well as introduce new characters and monsters. Vishal Furia, who helmed the 2021 Chhorii, returns to the director’s seat in the sequel which is produced by T-Series, Crypt TV and Abundantia Entertainment. The film will feature Sara Ali Khan too this time. It is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series Films. An Abundantia Entertainment and Psych production, it will be produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Jack Davis and Vikram Malhotra.

Chhorii 2, sequel to the successful 2021 horror film Chhorii, wraps filming

Filmmaker Asim Abbasi’s Barzakh starring&nbsp;Fawad Khan in a leading role will get an international premiere.&nbsp;

Produced by Waqas Hassan and Shailja Kejriwal, the series will premiere at the&nbsp;Series Mania Festival in March 2023.&nbsp;Held annually at Lille in France, the Series Mania festival, since its inception in 2010, has been instrumental in recognising and curating the best series across the world. The festival brings together the best screenwriters, directors and artistes together under one roof. 
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In Barzakh, Fawad Khan will be seen playing the role of a single parent, charming but ridden with guilt for what he has lost. Sanam plays the central female character who is mysterious as well as compassionate. Barzakh is the only selection from South Asia at the festival scheduled to be held in Lille, France in March. The web series will be screened as part of International Panorama line-up, a 12-title competitive section and is also nominated in several categories such as Best Series, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor as well as the Student Jury award and the Audience award. 
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Thrilled at the selection, director Asim Abbasi said, “At its core, Barzakh is a family drama framed within a world of supernatural beings and other worldly events. The genesis of the story stemmed from a personal loss and the fears that came with it, making me realise that love is indeed eternal and nudging me to write a story about it. The selection of Barzakh at the Series Mania is such a momentous yet humbling occasion for all of us, not only because it’s a show that’s so close to my heart but also because the selection is such a strong validation of our belief in this story which is now finding its way amongst the best in the world." 
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Shot in picturesque Hunza Valley in Pakistan, Barzakh blends together magical realism and supernatural fantasy within a family reunion setting, and deals with themes of love, loss and reconciliation.

Filmmaker Asim Abbasi’s Barzakh starring Fawad Khan in a leading role will get an international premiere. Produced by Waqas Hassan and Shailja Kejriwal, the series will premiere at the Series Mania Festival in March 2023.

Filmmaker Asim Abbasi’s Barzakh starring Fawad Khan in a leading role will get an international premiere. Produced by Waqas Hassan and Shailja Kejriwal, the series will premiere at the Series Mania Festival in March 2023. Held annually at Lille in France, the Series Mania festival, since its inception in 2010, has been instrumental in recognising and curating the best series across the world. The festival brings together the best screenwriters, directors and artistes together under one roof. In Barzakh, Fawad Khan will be seen playing the role of a single parent, charming but ridden with guilt for what he has lost. Sanam plays the central female character who is mysterious as well as compassionate. Barzakh is the only selection from South Asia at the festival scheduled to be held in Lille, France in March. The web series will be screened as part of International Panorama line-up, a 12-title competitive section and is also nominated in several categories such as Best Series, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor as well as the Student Jury award and the Audience award. Thrilled at the selection, director Asim Abbasi said, “At its core, Barzakh is a family drama framed within a world of supernatural beings and other worldly events. The genesis of the story stemmed from a personal loss and the fears that came with it, making me realise that love is indeed eternal and nudging me to write a story about it. The selection of Barzakh at the Series Mania is such a momentous yet humbling occasion for all of us, not only because it’s a show that’s so close to my heart but also because the selection is such a strong validation of our belief in this story which is now finding its way amongst the best in the world." Shot in picturesque Hunza Valley in Pakistan, Barzakh blends together magical realism and supernatural fantasy within a family reunion setting, and deals with themes of love, loss and reconciliation.

Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed’s Barzakh to get an international premiere

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