<p><br>Tom Holland’s visit to India has finally paid off, not for The Odyssey, but for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The year 2026 has been extremely lucky for box office movies, and while domestic films have done well, what’s surprising is how international titles have broken records with their performance at the Indian box office and have been attracting huge audiences to the theatre.</p><p><br>If we look beyond Nolan’s The Odyssey and Marvel’s Spider-Man, other films like Obsession and Michael have also done outstanding business in the Asian subcontinent.</p><p><br>As Spider-Man continues to break records in the country, here we take a look at the outstanding performances of English titles in India.</p><h3><br>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</h3><p>Tony Stark must be one of the proudest mentors! Tom Holland’s starrer is shattering records across the world. Like the rest of the world, it is earning outstanding numbers in India too. In its extended opening weekend, the movie has become the biggest Hollywood opener ever at the Indian box office, according to Sacnilk, with earnings of Rs 257.95 crore.</p>

Still from Spider-Man: Brand New Day

<h3>The Odyssey</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey was one of the most-awaited movies of the year, and it delivered. Nolan, for the first time, came to India with actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland for the premiere. While it’s set to earn the $1 billion milestone worldwide, it has also had a great run in India. As per Sacnilk, the movie has reached a ₹189.21 Cr India gross in its third week, making it the #3 highest-grossing R-rated film ever after surpassing Oppenheimer.</p>

Still from The Odyssey

<h3>Obsession</h3><p><br>Made on a production budget of $1 million, Obsession is 2026’s most profitable film. Helmed by Curry Barker, a 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker, this American movie did well domestically. But it soon made the internet obsessed, and then slowly made the world obsessed. In India too, the movie did outstanding business. According to Sacnilk, the movie’s India gross is Rs 100.91 crore.</p>

Still from Obsession

<h3>Michael</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The story of pop legend Michael Jackson won the hearts of audiences. Released in April, Michael opened to huge numbers at the box office, with strong performances not just domestically but worldwide as well. Made on a budget of $150+ million, Michael is one of the highest-grossing musical biopics of all time. In India, the film has scored 80 crores gross ($8.40 million), as per Sacnilk.</p>

<h3>Project Hail Mary</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ryan Gosling’s space sci-fi thriller, Project Hail Mary, was one of the strongest box office performers. With mind-blowing visuals and a heartwarming story, the movie has minted Rs 85.50 crores gross in India.</p><h3><br>The Devil Wears Prada 2</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most-awaited sequel of the year, The Devil Wears Prada 2, was released in cinemas on May 1 amid much fan frenzy. Starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, the movie had a promising run at the Indian box office and wrapped its run at Rs 34.50 crore.</p>

The first half of 2026 has flown by, and it’s proved to be extremely lucky for  Hollywood's theatrical releases in India. From sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary to The Odyssey and now Spider-Man: Brand New Day, movies have delivered outstanding performances at the box office in India. 

Tom Holland’s visit to India has finally paid off, not for The Odyssey, but for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The year 2026 has been extremely lucky for box office movies, and while domestic films have done well, what’s surprising is how international titles have broken records with their performance at the Indian box office and have been attracting huge audiences to the theatre. If we look beyond Nolan’s The Odyssey and Marvel’s Spider-Man, other films like Obsession and Michael have also done outstanding business in the Asian subcontinent. As Spider-Man continues to break records in the country, here we take a look at the outstanding performances of English titles in India. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Tony Stark must be one of the proudest mentors! Tom Holland’s starrer is shattering records across the world. Like the rest of the world, it is earning outstanding numbers in India too. In its extended opening weekend, the movie has become the biggest Hollywood opener ever at the Indian box office, according to Sacnilk, with earnings of Rs 257.95 crore.

<p>The first half of 2026 has flown by, and it’s proved to be extremely lucky for &nbsp;Hollywood's theatrical releases in India. From sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary to The Odyssey and now Spider-Man: Brand New Day, movies have delivered outstanding performances at the box office in India.&nbsp;</p>

From Spider-Man to Michael and Obsession: Hollywood triumphs at the Indian box office - and 'desi fans' are loving it!

From superhero drama to action-packed blockbusters, films like Avengers: Doomsday, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Dune: Part Three are among the most anticipated Hollywood releases set to hit theatres in the second half of 2026. Scroll down to check the list.

<p>From superhero drama to action-packed blockbusters, films like Avengers: Doomsday, The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Dune: Part Three are among the most anticipated Hollywood releases set to hit theatres in the second half of 2026. Scroll down to check the list.</p>

The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dune: Part Three: Most anticipated Hollywood films slated for release in second half of 2026

The first six months of 2026 have now come to a close. As the year enters its second half, here’s a look at the Hollywood movies that ruled the box office and secured their place among the top-grossing films of 2026 so far.

<p>The first six months of 2026 have now come to a close. As the year enters its second half, here’s a look at the Hollywood movies that ruled the box office and secured their place among the top-grossing films of 2026 so far.</p>

Top-grossing Hollywood movies of 2026: From The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Obsession

<p><br>The galaxy far, far away just got a lot closer. Lucasfilm has dropped the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, giving fans a thrilling first look at the next big-screen chapter in the beloved franchise.&nbsp;</p><h2>Din Djarin and Grogu return for a new adventure&nbsp;</h2><p>Directed by Jon Favreau and co-written with longtime Star Wars creative partner Dave Filoni, the film continues the story from Disney+’s hit series The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal reprises his role as Din Djarin, the armored bounty hunter, alongside his tiny Force-sensitive companion Grogu, fondly known by fans as Baby Yoda. The duo will once again team up to defend the galaxy as remnants of the Empire threaten the fragile peace established by the New Republic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oppenheimer-director-christopher-nolan-elected-president-of-directors-guild-of-america-1758438963678"><strong>Christopher Nolan elected President of Directors Guild of America</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the official reports, “The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/dwayne-johnson-reveals-the-smashing-machine-changed-his-life-know-why-1758528658705"><strong>Dwayne Johnson reveals The Smashing Machine changed his life; Know why</strong></a></p><h2>A star-studded cast and new faces</h2><p>The teaser reunites audiences with familiar favorites while also introducing new characters. Academy Award winner Sigourney Weaver appears as a New Republic officer, while Jeremy Allen White steps into the role of Rotta the Hutt, son of the infamous Jabba. Actor Jonny Coyne also returns as an Imperial warlord. The footage even teases the comeback of Zeb Orrelios from Star Wars Rebels, voiced by Steve Blum.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/angelina-jolie-voices-her-concern-about-freedom-of-speech-in-the-us-amid-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-1758524792643"><strong>Angelina Jolie voices her concern about freedom of speech in the US</strong></a></p><h2>A big-screen experience for a new era</h2><p>This marks the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. Favreau, speaking about the transition from streaming to cinema, noted that the project aims to reward longtime fans while also inviting a new generation to experience Star Wars in theaters. He emphasized that Grogu’s popularity makes this story especially appealing for younger audiences, ensuring both scale and heart on the big screen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/d4vd-case-update-us-singer-dropped-from-spilt-milk-festival-amid-police-investigation-1758518705068"><strong>D4vd case: US Singer dropped from Spilt Milk festival amid police investigation</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie is produced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, Filoni, Ian Bryce, and Favreau himself. Ludwig Göransson, who composed the iconic Mandalorian theme, returns to score the film.&nbsp;</p><h2>The Mandalorian and Grogu release date</h2><p>&nbsp;Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens exclusively in U.S. theaters on May 22, 2026, and will be available in IMAX. This film will kick off a new wave of theatrical Star Wars projects, with Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter already slated for 2027.&nbsp;</p>

Star Wars fans assemble! Lucasfilm has released the first teaser trailer of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Set to release next year, the film will impress fans with a star-studded cast. 


The galaxy far, far away just got a lot closer. Lucasfilm has dropped the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, giving fans a thrilling first look at the next big-screen chapter in the beloved franchise. Din Djarin and Grogu return for a new adventure Directed by Jon Favreau and co-written with longtime Star Wars creative partner Dave Filoni, the film continues the story from Disney+’s hit series The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal reprises his role as Din Djarin, the armored bounty hunter, alongside his tiny Force-sensitive companion Grogu, fondly known by fans as Baby Yoda. The duo will once again team up to defend the galaxy as remnants of the Empire threaten the fragile peace established by the New Republic. Also Read: Christopher Nolan elected President of Directors Guild of America

<p>Star Wars fans assemble! Lucasfilm has released the first teaser trailer of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Set to release next year, the film will impress fans with a star-studded cast.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu first trailer unveiled, release date confirmed

From action and biopics to rom-coms and animation, here are 7 must-watch films for every movie lover that are streaming on OTT platforms. 

<p>From action and biopics to rom-coms and animation, here are 7 must-watch films for every movie lover that are streaming on OTT platforms.&nbsp;</p>

From Superman to Mission Impossible: 7 Best Hollywood movies to stream on OTT platforms

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Legendary star Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win the best actor Oscar, passed away at age of 94 on January 7. Poitier's death was confirmed by Eugene Torchon-Newry, acting director-general of the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Legendary star Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win the best actor Oscar, passed away at age of 94 on January 7. Poitier's death was confirmed by Eugene Torchon-Newry, acting director-general of the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Remembering Sidney Poitier: Trailblazing Black film star and activist By remembering his work and legacy, many Hollywood celebrities took their social media to pay their heart-warming respects to Hollywood's first big Black movie star. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) × Actress Halle Berry, who was the first black actress to win the best actress Oscar in 2002, took her Instagram account to mourn the loss of the stars. Sharing a picture with the late icon, she wrote: '"A tiny bit of myself is lost when my friends are gone," Sidney Poitier wrote in his book LIFE BEYOND MEASURE. My dear Sidney, an enormous part of my soul weeps at your passing. In your ninety-four years on this planet, you left an indelible mark with your extraordinary talent, paving the way for Black people to be seen and heard in the fullness of who we are. You were an iconic trailblazer; yours was a life well lived.'' Sidney Poitier. What a landmark actor. One of a kind. What a beautiful, gracious, warm, genuinely regal man. RIP, Sir. With love. (📷Sam Falk/NYT) pic.twitter.com/5ZaKxxPdxw — Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) January 7, 2022 × Emmy-winning actor Jeffrey Wright tweeted: ''Sidney Poitier. What a landmark actor. One of a kind. What a beautiful, gracious, warm, genuinely regal man. RIP, Sir. With love.'' Oscar-winner Whoopi Goldberg tweeted: 'If you wanted the sky I would write across the sky in letters that would soar a thousand feet high.. To Sir… with Love,' she wrote, adding: 'Sir Sidney Poitier R.I.P. He showed us how to reach for the stars.' If you wanted the sky i would write across the sky in letters that would soar a thousand feet high.. To Sir… with Love Sir Sidney Poitier R.I.P. He showed us how to reach for the stars — Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 7, 2022 × Oprah Winfrey paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary star. Sharing a happy picture of them, she wrote, ''For me, the greatest of the “Great Trees” has fallen: Sidney Poitier. My honor to have loved him as a mentor. Friend. Brother. Confidant. Wisdom teacher. The utmost, highest regard and praise for his most magnificent, gracious, eloquent life. I treasured him. I adored him. He had an enormous soul I will forever cherish. Blessings to Joanna and his world of beautiful daughters 🙏🏾'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) × Actor Mark Ruffalo said: "Immediately dispelling the perverted, obscene, and misinformed notion of white supremacy in every beautifully human, artistic and dignified way = Sidney Poitier." Immediately dispelling the perverted, obscene, and misinformed notion of white supremacy in every beautifully human, artistic and dignified way = Sidney Poitier. https://t.co/aU4ptHBKCx — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 7, 2022 × Poitier rose to the pinnacle of his profession despite coming from a poor family in the Bahamas and softening his heavy island accent at a time when important opportunities for Black performers were scarce. In 1964, he was the first Black person and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two Academy Award nominations, ten Golden Globes nominations, two Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, six BAFTA nominations, eight Laurel nominations, and one Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) nomination. From 1997 to 2007, he was the Bahamian Ambassador to Japan.

Sidney Poitier (1927-2022): Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey  & others pay tribute to the icon

<p>A new initiative to promote the inclusion of Muslims in filmmaking has been created by an advocacy group with the support of the Walt Disney Co. — following a report issued this year that found that Muslims are rarely depicted in popular films and that many Muslim characters are linked to violence.</p>

<p>The project, the Pillars Muslim Artist Database, was announced Tuesday by the Pillars Fund, an advocacy group in Chicago. It produced the earlier report on depiction along with the University of Southern California Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and others.</p>

<p>Kashif Shaikh, a co-founder of Pillars and its president, said that when the group discussed the findings, those in the industry often said they did not know where to find Muslim writers or actors.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-this-is-how-dwayne-johnsons-5-year-old-daughter-reacts-when-fans-spot-him-in-public-428205" hreflang="en">This is how Dwayne Johnson's 5-year-old daughter reacts when fans spot him</a></p>

<p>The database, Shaikh said, aims to give Muslim actors, directors, cinematographers, sound technicians and others, who could help create more nuanced portrayals, the chance to compose online profiles that can be reviewed by those hiring for film, television and streaming productions.</p>

<p>That way, “Muslims around the country would be able to opt in and talk about their talents, talk about their expertise,” Shaikh said. “It was really meant to be a resource for studios, for the film industry.”</p>

<p>The report on depiction, “Missing &amp;&nbsp;Maligned,” was issued in June and analysed 200 top-grossing movies released between 2017 and 2019 across the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand.</p>

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<p>Of 8,965 speaking characters, 1.6%&nbsp;were Muslim, the report said. It added that just over 60% of primary and secondary Muslim characters appeared in movies set in the historical or recent past. Just under 40% appeared in three movies that took place in present-day Australia, the report said, and most of those characters — including “the only present-day Muslim lead” — appeared in one movie, “Ali’s Wedding,” released in 2017.</p>

<p>Pillars, along with the Inclusion Initiative and British actor Riz Ahmed and his production company, Left Handed Films, also released a companion report titled “The Blueprint for Muslim Inclusion” that was intended to “fundamentally change the way Muslims are portrayed on screen.”</p>

<p>Before the reports were issued, Shaikh said, Pillars had begun conversations with Disney, which supported the creation of the database with a $20,000 grant.</p>

<p>Latondra Newton, senior vice president and chief diversity officer of Disney, said in a statement that the support was part of an ongoing effort “to amplify underrepresented voices and untold stories,” adding: “We are honored to support the new Pillars Muslim Artist Database.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cost-of-priyanka-chopras-abaya-dress-for-dubai-event-will-burn-a-hole-in-your-pocket-428214" hreflang="en">Cost of Priyanka Chopra’s abaya dress for Dubai event will burn a hole in your pocket</a></p>

<p>This follows the announcement last week of a guide, “The Time Is Now: The Power of Native Representation in Entertainment,” that was the result of a partnership between Disney and IllumiNative, a nonprofit group that works to raise the visibility of “Native Nations and peoples in American Society.”</p>

<p>That guide was created “to help move beyond the outdated, inaccurate and often offensive depictions of Native peoples in pop culture,” the group said in a statement. It includes sections on “Combating Negative Stereotypes,” “Avoiding Cultural Appropriation” and “Supporting Native Storytellers.”</p>

<p>The support of the Pillars and IllumiNative projects is the most recent example of how Disney has promoted diversity amid complaints that Hollywood offers too few opportunities to women, people of color and the disabled.</p>

<p>Some of Disney’s best-known offerings from decades ago, including “Song of the South” and “Dumbo,” have been criticized for including racist imagery and what have been seen as thinly veiled racist caricatures.</p>

<p>“Aladdin,” an Oscar-winning animated movie that Disney released in 1992, featured a mainly white voice cast and an opening song with lyrics about a faraway place: “Where they cut off your ear/If they don’t like your face/It’s barbaric, but hey, it’s home.” (Disney said in 1993, after objections by members of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, that the ear-cutting reference would be removed but the word “barbaric” remained.)</p>

<p>Over the past several years, however, as the company’s executive chairman, Robert Iger, has emphasized diverse casting and storytelling, some of the studio’s projects have been widely seen as pioneering.</p>

<p>“Black Panther,” the Disney-Marvel superhero blockbuster released in 2018, had an almost entirely Black cast as well as a Black director. A collection of movies and streaming service shows announced in 2019 by Marvel also emphasized diversity on both sides of the camera.</p>

<p>And when Disney released a live-action remake of “Aladdin” in 2019, the word “chaotic” replaced “barbaric” in the opening song.</p>

<p>This article originally appeared in&nbsp;The New York Times.</p>


A new initiative to promote the inclusion of Muslims in filmmaking has been created by an advocacy group with the support of the Walt Disney Co. — following a report issued this year that found that Muslims are rarely depicted in popular films and that many Muslim characters are linked to violence.

A new initiative to promote the inclusion of Muslims in filmmaking has been created by an advocacy group with the support of the Walt Disney Co. — following a report issued this year that found that Muslims are rarely depicted in popular films and that many Muslim characters are linked to violence. The project, the Pillars Muslim Artist Database, was announced Tuesday by the Pillars Fund, an advocacy group in Chicago. It produced the earlier report on depiction along with the University of Southern California Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and others. Kashif Shaikh, a co-founder of Pillars and its president, said that when the group discussed the findings, those in the industry often said they did not know where to find Muslim writers or actors. This is how Dwayne Johnson's 5-year-old daughter reacts when fans spot him The database, Shaikh said, aims to give Muslim actors, directors, cinematographers, sound technicians and others, who could help create more nuanced portrayals, the chance to compose online profiles that can be reviewed by those hiring for film, television and streaming productions. That way, “Muslims around the country would be able to opt in and talk about their talents, talk about their expertise,” Shaikh said. “It was really meant to be a resource for studios, for the film industry.” The report on depiction, “Missing & Maligned,” was issued in June and analysed 200 top-grossing movies released between 2017 and 2019 across the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Peter Jackson's visual effects firm that made 'Avatar', sold for $1.6B Of 8,965 speaking characters, 1.6% were Muslim, the report said. It added that just over 60% of primary and secondary Muslim characters appeared in movies set in the historical or recent past. Just under 40% appeared in three movies that took place in present-day Australia, the report said, and most of those characters — including “the only present-day Muslim lead” — appeared in one movie, “Ali’s Wedding,” released in 2017. Pillars, along with the Inclusion Initiative and British actor Riz Ahmed and his production company, Left Handed Films, also released a companion report titled “The Blueprint for Muslim Inclusion” that was intended to “fundamentally change the way Muslims are portrayed on screen.” Before the reports were issued, Shaikh said, Pillars had begun conversations with Disney, which supported the creation of the database with a $20,000 grant. Latondra Newton, senior vice president and chief diversity officer of Disney, said in a statement that the support was part of an ongoing effort “to amplify underrepresented voices and untold stories,” adding: “We are honored to support the new Pillars Muslim Artist Database.” Cost of Priyanka Chopra’s abaya dress for Dubai event will burn a hole in your pocket This follows the announcement last week of a guide, “The Time Is Now: The Power of Native Representation in Entertainment,” that was the result of a partnership between Disney and IllumiNative, a nonprofit group that works to raise the visibility of “Native Nations and peoples in American Society.” That guide was created “to help move beyond the outdated, inaccurate and often offensive depictions of Native peoples in pop culture,” the group said in a statement. It includes sections on “Combating Negative Stereotypes,” “Avoiding Cultural Appropriation” and “Supporting Native Storytellers.” The support of the Pillars and IllumiNative projects is the most recent example of how Disney has promoted diversity amid complaints that Hollywood offers too few opportunities to women, people of color and the disabled. Some of Disney’s best-known offerings from decades ago, including “Song of the South” and “Dumbo,” have been criticized for including racist imagery and what have been seen as thinly veiled racist caricatures. “Aladdin,” an Oscar-winning animated movie that Disney released in 1992, featured a mainly white voice cast and an opening song with lyrics about a faraway place: “Where they cut off your ear/If they don’t like your face/It’s barbaric, but hey, it’s home.” (Disney said in 1993, after objections by members of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, that the ear-cutting reference would be removed but the word “barbaric” remained.) Over the past several years, however, as the company’s executive chairman, Robert Iger, has emphasized diverse casting and storytelling, some of the studio’s projects have been widely seen as pioneering. “Black Panther,” the Disney-Marvel superhero blockbuster released in 2018, had an almost entirely Black cast as well as a Black director. A collection of movies and streaming service shows announced in 2019 by Marvel also emphasized diversity on both sides of the camera. And when Disney released a live-action remake of “Aladdin” in 2019, the word “chaotic” replaced “barbaric” in the opening song. This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

Initiative aims to change how movies portray Muslims

<p>A movie in Japan is single-handedly filling cinema halls across the country. It's called the Demon Slayer, within 10 days of its release the movie has raced to $95 million in box office collections which is a record in Japan.</p>

<p>The Japanese are swarming movie theatres with full houses in the middle of a pandemic. It's a new frenzy all thanks to one movie - Demon Slayer. The title doesn't leave much room for explanation. The movie is about a boy who turns into a demon slayer after his family is killed, since its release the movie has also been slaying the box office.</p>

<p>In just ten days, Demon Slayer grossed $95 million which is the fastest Japanese film to do so, second on the list - is 'Spirited Away' which took 25 days to to reach the same milestone.</p>

<p>There are a couple of reasons for its success. Japan has always loved the Demon Slayer series. It first emerged as a comic in 2016, the publishers ended up selling more than 100 million copies.</p>

<p>In 2019, Demon Slayer came to television and it was an immediate success even Netflix bought the streaming rights turning Demon Slayer into a global phenomenon. While the movie's box office numbers seem staggering, it was along expected lines and the lack of competition also helped.</p>

<p>Big-ticket movies like James Bond and Fast and Furious have been delayed. Japanese moviegoers were eagerly waiting for a release and along came Demon Slayer. In the first three days of screening, it raked in $44 million as some cinema halls ran up to 40 shows on opening day.</p>

<p>Cinema chains in Japan were struggling to stay open. The government never ordered them to shut but it proved impossible to sustain a business without new releases. However, Demon Slayer's glorious run at the box office is bound to end soon, so what happens then? Enter merchandise. Retail chains are capitalising on the craze. Demon Slayer-themed merchandise is disappearing off the shelves in the form of clothes, toys, stationaries and even food.</p>

<p>The Demon Slayer has saved Japan but what about the rest of the world? Unfortunately, the forecast is not so rosy as India recently reopened its cinema halls but the response has been lukewarm.</p>

<p>Hollywood-is dealing with a whole different issue with Americans losing interest in theatres. They would much rather prefer to stay home and stream the content.&nbsp;<br />
It reflects in the numbers as well. Netflix's annual revenue is more than the US box office collections. Major cinema operators have seen $7 billion of market capital vanish as the lockdown stretches on the question is not whether people will watch movies, it's whether they will still go to cinemas to watch them.</p>


A movie in Japan is single-handedly filling cinema halls across the country. It's called the Demon Slayer, within 10 days of its release the movie has raced to $95 million in box office collections which is a record in Japan.

A movie in Japan is single-handedly filling cinema halls across the country. It's called the Demon Slayer, within 10 days of its release the movie has raced to $95 million in box office collections which is a record in Japan. The Japanese are swarming movie theatres with full houses in the middle of a pandemic. It's a new frenzy all thanks to one movie - Demon Slayer. The title doesn't leave much room for explanation. The movie is about a boy who turns into a demon slayer after his family is killed, since its release the movie has also been slaying the box office. In just ten days, Demon Slayer grossed $95 million which is the fastest Japanese film to do so, second on the list - is 'Spirited Away' which took 25 days to to reach the same milestone. There are a couple of reasons for its success. Japan has always loved the Demon Slayer series. It first emerged as a comic in 2016, the publishers ended up selling more than 100 million copies. In 2019, Demon Slayer came to television and it was an immediate success even Netflix bought the streaming rights turning Demon Slayer into a global phenomenon. While the movie's box office numbers seem staggering, it was along expected lines and the lack of competition also helped. Big-ticket movies like James Bond and Fast and Furious have been delayed. Japanese moviegoers were eagerly waiting for a release and along came Demon Slayer. In the first three days of screening, it raked in $44 million as some cinema halls ran up to 40 shows on opening day. Cinema chains in Japan were struggling to stay open. The government never ordered them to shut but it proved impossible to sustain a business without new releases. However, Demon Slayer's glorious run at the box office is bound to end soon, so what happens then? Enter merchandise. Retail chains are capitalising on the craze. Demon Slayer-themed merchandise is disappearing off the shelves in the form of clothes, toys, stationaries and even food. The Demon Slayer has saved Japan but what about the rest of the world? Unfortunately, the forecast is not so rosy as India recently reopened its cinema halls but the response has been lukewarm. Hollywood-is dealing with a whole different issue with Americans losing interest in theatres. They would much rather prefer to stay home and stream the content. It reflects in the numbers as well. Netflix's annual revenue is more than the US box office collections. Major cinema operators have seen $7 billion of market capital vanish as the lockdown stretches on the question is not whether people will watch movies, it's whether they will still go to cinemas to watch them.

Demon Slayer zooms in Japan's box office amid pandemic

<p>China's air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to be Andersen Air Force Base on the US Pacific island of Guam. The video was&nbsp;released on Saturday on People's Liberation Army Air Force Weibo account.</p>

<p>The video was released as China carried out a second day of drills near Chinese-claimed Taiwan, to express Beijing's anger at the visit of a senior US State Department official to Taipei.</p>

<p>"We are the defenders of the motherland`s aerial security; we have the confidence and ability to always defend the security of the motherland's skies," the PLAAF wrote in a brief description for the video.</p>

<p>Guam is home to major US military facilities, including the air base, which would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia Pacific region.</p>

<p>The Chinese air force's two minute and 15 second video -- "The god of war H-6K goes on the attack!" -- peruses dramatic music and scenes like a trailer for a Hollywood movie.</p>

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<p>Sample this -- halfway through, a pilot presses a button and looses off a missile at an unnamed seaside runway, as described by a Reuters report. The missile homes in on the runway, a satellite image of which is shown that looks exactly like the layout of Andersen, though it is not named.</p>

<p>The music suddenly stops as images of the ground shaking appear, following by aerial views of an explosion.</p>

<p>But if one observes closely, one scene from the PLA promotional video is actually a footage taken from the Hollywood blockbuster The Rock.</p>

<p>According to some observers, not one but several of the scenes in the new video look like they were lifted directly from the 2008 Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker and the 1996 action-thriller The Rock.</p>

<p>In fact, a person told the <em>South China Morning Post </em>that it was common practice for the PLA’s publicity department to “borrow” from Hollywood films to make their productions look more spectacular.</p>

<p>In 2011, China’s state broadcaster CCTV showed a film about a PLA training exercise that included “borrowed” footage from Top Gun, a 1986 Hollywood film about US fighter pilots.</p>

<p>Notably, the H-6 has been involved in multiple Chinese flights around and near Taiwan, according to Taiwan's air force, including those last week. The H-6K is the latest model of the bomber, which is based on the 1950s vintage Soviet Tu-16.</p>


China's air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to be Andersen Air Force Base on the US Pacific island of Guam.

China's air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to be Andersen Air Force Base on the US Pacific island of Guam. The video was released on Saturday on People's Liberation Army Air Force Weibo account. The video was released as China carried out a second day of drills near Chinese-claimed Taiwan, to express Beijing's anger at the visit of a senior US State Department official to Taipei. "We are the defenders of the motherland`s aerial security; we have the confidence and ability to always defend the security of the motherland's skies," the PLAAF wrote in a brief description for the video. Guam is home to major US military facilities, including the air base, which would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia Pacific region. The Chinese air force's two minute and 15 second video -- "The god of war H-6K goes on the attack!" -- peruses dramatic music and scenes like a trailer for a Hollywood movie. Sample this -- halfway through, a pilot presses a button and looses off a missile at an unnamed seaside runway, as described by a Reuters report. The missile homes in on the runway, a satellite image of which is shown that looks exactly like the layout of Andersen, though it is not named. The music suddenly stops as images of the ground shaking appear, following by aerial views of an explosion. But if one observes closely, one scene from the PLA promotional video is actually a footage taken from the Hollywood blockbuster The Rock. According to some observers, not one but several of the scenes in the new video look like they were lifted directly from the 2008 Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker and the 1996 action-thriller The Rock. In fact, a person told the South China Morning Post that it was common practice for the PLA’s publicity department to “borrow” from Hollywood films to make their productions look more spectacular. In 2011, China’s state broadcaster CCTV showed a film about a PLA training exercise that included “borrowed” footage from Top Gun, a 1986 Hollywood film about US fighter pilots. Notably, the H-6 has been involved in multiple Chinese flights around and near Taiwan, according to Taiwan's air force, including those last week. The H-6K is the latest model of the bomber, which is based on the 1950s vintage Soviet Tu-16.

China's PLA video showing attack on US airbase uses footage from Hollywood films

<p>This was expected. The outbreak of coronavirus has affected the film industry majorly with many studios pushing back the release of some highly anticipated films of summer. The latest to join the list is 'Black Widow'.&nbsp;<br />
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Marvel's first film on the Russian spy, featuring Scarlett Johannson in the lead was scheduled to hit theatres in North America on May 1, but now has been postponed indefinitely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first stand-alone film on the popular Avenger, the film also stars Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cannes-film-festival-may-get-cancelled-if-covid-19-situation-doesnt-improve-285859">Also read:&nbsp;Cannes Film Festival may get cancelled if COVID-19 situation doesn't improve</a><br />
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Marvel's parent company Disney has also pushed back the releases of Searchlight Pictures' 'The Personal History of David Copperfield', starring Dev Patel which was originally set to release on May 8, and Amy Adams-starrer 'Woman in the Window' (originally set for May 15). New release dates will be announced at a later date. Disney has also pushed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-mulan-fast-and-furious-delayed-as-hollywood-adapts-to-coronavirus-286004">back the release of 'Mulan'</a> after hosting a glitzy premiere in Hollywood on March 9.&nbsp;<br />
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Several movie theatres across North America have been rapidly shutting down due to the outbreak of the contagious disease.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Earlier this month, Warner Bros <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/james-bond-film-no-time-to-die-postponed-until-november-due-to-coronavirus-284350">pushed back the release date of 'No Time To Die'</a>- the 25th James Bond film. The film was scheduled to release on April 8 but will now hit the theatres in November.&nbsp;</p>


This was expected. The outbreak of coronavirus has affected the film industry majorly with many studios pushing back the release of some highly anticipated films of summer.

This was expected. The outbreak of coronavirus has affected the film industry majorly with many studios pushing back the release of some highly anticipated films of summer. The latest to join the list is 'Black Widow'. Marvel's first film on the Russian spy, featuring Scarlett Johannson in the lead was scheduled to hit theatres in North America on May 1, but now has been postponed indefinitely. The first stand-alone film on the popular Avenger, the film also stars Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz. Also read: Cannes Film Festival may get cancelled if COVID-19 situation doesn't improve Marvel's parent company Disney has also pushed back the releases of Searchlight Pictures' 'The Personal History of David Copperfield', starring Dev Patel which was originally set to release on May 8, and Amy Adams-starrer 'Woman in the Window' (originally set for May 15). New release dates will be announced at a later date. Disney has also pushed back the release of 'Mulan' after hosting a glitzy premiere in Hollywood on March 9. Several movie theatres across North America have been rapidly shutting down due to the outbreak of the contagious disease. Earlier this month, Warner Bros pushed back the release date of 'No Time To Die'- the 25th James Bond film. The film was scheduled to release on April 8 but will now hit the theatres in November.

Marvel pushes back the release of 'Black Widow' amid coronavirus outbreak 

<p>Enough viewers saw "The Invisible Man" this weekend to propel it to the top of the North American box office, with an estimated $28.9 million in ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.<br />
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That result for the Friday-to-Sunday period more than justified Universal's bet on a remake of the famous H.G. Wells story -- the studio spent a mere $7 million to produce the film, which has already taken in $20 million overseas and drawn strong reviews.<br />
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The thriller stars the visibly talented Elisabeth Moss as the ex-girlfriend of a man (British actor Oliver Jackson-Cohen) who seems to return to haunt her after supposedly committing suicide.&nbsp;<br />
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Slipping from the top spot in its third week out was Paramount's adventure comedy "Sonic the Hedgehog," at $16 million. Jim Carrey stars as the villainous Dr&nbsp;Robotnik in the video-game-based film.&nbsp;<br />
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In third place was 20th Century's "The Call of the Wild," starring Harrison Ford, at $13.2 million. The story is loosely based on the Jack London classic, set in the wilds of Alaska and Canada's Klondike region.<br />
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Fourth spot went to a new Japanese manga film, "My Hero Academia," from Funimation, at $5.1 million. It tells the story of a young boy, often bullied, who finds his way into a prestigious high school for superheroes-in-training.<br />
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And in fifth, still strong in its seventh week out, was Sony's "Bad Boys for Life," at $4.3 million. The action-comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has passed the $400 million mark worldwide.<br />
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Rounding out the top 10 were:<br />
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"Birds of Prey" ($4.1 million)<br />
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"Impractical Jokers: The Movie" ($3.5 million)<br />
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"1917" ($2.7 million)<br />
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"Brahms: The Boy II" ($2.6 million)<br />
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"Fantasy Island" ($2.3 million)</p>


Enough viewers saw "The Invisible Man" this weekend to propel it to the top of the North American box office, with an estimated $28.9 million in ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Enough viewers saw "The Invisible Man" this weekend to propel it to the top of the North American box office, with an estimated $28.9 million in ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. That result for the Friday-to-Sunday period more than justified Universal's bet on a remake of the famous H.G. Wells story -- the studio spent a mere $7 million to produce the film, which has already taken in $20 million overseas and drawn strong reviews. The thriller stars the visibly talented Elisabeth Moss as the ex-girlfriend of a man (British actor Oliver Jackson-Cohen) who seems to return to haunt her after supposedly committing suicide. Slipping from the top spot in its third week out was Paramount's adventure comedy "Sonic the Hedgehog," at $16 million. Jim Carrey stars as the villainous Dr Robotnik in the video-game-based film. In third place was 20th Century's "The Call of the Wild," starring Harrison Ford, at $13.2 million. The story is loosely based on the Jack London classic, set in the wilds of Alaska and Canada's Klondike region. Fourth spot went to a new Japanese manga film, "My Hero Academia," from Funimation, at $5.1 million. It tells the story of a young boy, often bullied, who finds his way into a prestigious high school for superheroes-in-training. And in fifth, still strong in its seventh week out, was Sony's "Bad Boys for Life," at $4.3 million. The action-comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has passed the $400 million mark worldwide. Rounding out the top 10 were: "Birds of Prey" ($4.1 million) "Impractical Jokers: The Movie" ($3.5 million) "1917" ($2.7 million) "Brahms: The Boy II" ($2.6 million) "Fantasy Island" ($2.3 million)

'Invisible Man' sees its way to top of North America box office

<p>Actor Harrison Ford himself was shocked that his deceased character Even Harrison Ford was shocked about Han Solo could&nbsp;return to the movie.<br />
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Earlier, character Han Solo's son Kylo Ren, essayed by actor Adam Driver, left him dead in the 2015 Star Wars sequel 'The Force Awakens'.<br />
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Recalling a conversation with the director J.J Abrams, Ford said: "When JJ asked me to do it, I said, `Are you kidding? I'm dead!'. To which the director replied: 'Sorta dead. You can do this', reported a news agency&nbsp;<br />
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Ford further revealed to the outlet that the director had not written anything at that time but he confirmed it is going to be great.<br />
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Ford also explained that his character`s return to the movie was pivotal to Kylo Ren`s growth."It was a useful addition to the story and the continuing development of Adam Driver`s character," Ford said.</p>


Actor Harrison Ford himself was shocked that his deceased character Even Harrison Ford was shocked about Han Solo could return to the movie. Earlier, character Han Solo's son Kylo Ren, essayed by actor Adam Driver, left him dead in the 2015 Star Wars sequel 'The Force Awakens'.

Actor Harrison Ford himself was shocked that his deceased character Even Harrison Ford was shocked about Han Solo could return to the movie. Earlier, character Han Solo's son Kylo Ren, essayed by actor Adam Driver, left him dead in the 2015 Star Wars sequel 'The Force Awakens'. Recalling a conversation with the director J.J Abrams, Ford said: "When JJ asked me to do it, I said, `Are you kidding? I'm dead!'. To which the director replied: 'Sorta dead. You can do this', reported a news agency Ford further revealed to the outlet that the director had not written anything at that time but he confirmed it is going to be great. Ford also explained that his character`s return to the movie was pivotal to Kylo Ren`s growth."It was a useful addition to the story and the continuing development of Adam Driver`s character," Ford said.

Even Harrison Ford was shocked about Han Solo's return to 'Rise of Skywalker'

<p>James Wan’s 'Aquaman',&nbsp;is one of the highest-grossing films of the year&nbsp;2012. The American superhero film is based on the DC Comics character that follows a story of an&nbsp;Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa), a&nbsp;human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, who goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.<br />
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The movie was produced with a fund of $ 160-200 million and grossed $ 114.8 crores. The movie was the sixth film of DCEU (DC Long Universe).<br />
<br />
<strong>What is the Aquaman 2 release&nbsp;date?</strong><br />
'Aquaman 2' is currently scheduled to release on December 22, 2022. &nbsp;DC and Warner Bros have confirmed the &nbsp;'Aquaman's sequel. The first half of the movies really took a long time to make it an ideal superman movie. so this time again DC fans have to wait!<br />
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<strong>Who is directing the movie?</strong><br />
After giving some of the most significant franchise, director James Wan can again direct the sequel of the movie, or even can involve as a producer.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>The cast of the movie</strong><br />
Aquaman will probably star Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry (Aquaman) again. Several stars, even with their DC comic character&nbsp;Amber Hurd as Mira, Willem Defoe as Vullo, Nicole Kidman as Atlanta.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>The plot of the sequel&nbsp;</strong><br />
The plot is completely hidden. The director left many clues for the sequel to the 'Aquaman', but still, there are sources hinting that Black Manta would play an essential role in the sequel.</p>


James Wan’s 'Aquaman', is one of the highest-grossing films of the year 2012. The American superhero film is based on the DC Comics character that follows a story of an Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa), a human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, who goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.

James Wan’s 'Aquaman', is one of the highest-grossing films of the year 2012. The American superhero film is based on the DC Comics character that follows a story of an Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa), a human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, who goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. The movie was produced with a fund of $ 160-200 million and grossed $ 114.8 crores. The movie was the sixth film of DCEU (DC Long Universe). What is the Aquaman 2 release date? 'Aquaman 2' is currently scheduled to release on December 22, 2022. DC and Warner Bros have confirmed the 'Aquaman's sequel. The first half of the movies really took a long time to make it an ideal superman movie. so this time again DC fans have to wait! Who is directing the movie? After giving some of the most significant franchise, director James Wan can again direct the sequel of the movie, or even can involve as a producer. The cast of the movie Aquaman will probably star Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry (Aquaman) again. Several stars, even with their DC comic character Amber Hurd as Mira, Willem Defoe as Vullo, Nicole Kidman as Atlanta. The plot of the sequel The plot is completely hidden. The director left many clues for the sequel to the 'Aquaman', but still, there are sources hinting that Black Manta would play an essential role in the sequel.

Aquaman 2: What we know so far about the upcoming superhero movie

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Golden Globes 2020: Meet the best director nominees

<p>The number of women behind the camera on Hollywood movies jumped to record levels in 2019, with 12 directing top-grossing films including '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/frozen-2-review-elsa-and-anna-grow-up-and-take-charge-of-things-263883">Frozen II'</a>,&nbsp;'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/captain-marvel-review-brie-larson-takes-samuel-l-jackson-and-viewers-back-in-time-201498">Captain Marvel</a>' and 'Hustlers',&nbsp;two studies showed on Thursday.<br />
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Women made up 10.6% of directors of the top movies last year, more than double the percentage in 2018 and the highest percentage of female directors in the past decade, a study by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University of Southern California found.<br />
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They comprised 20% of all directors, writers, producers, editors, and cinematographers on the top 100 grossing films of 2019, up from 16% in 2018, according to a second report by the Center for the study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.<br />
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"This is the first time we have seen a shift in hiring practices for female directors in 13 years," said Annenberg study author Stacy L. Smith.<br />
Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women'&nbsp;and Olivia Wilde's 'Booksmart'&nbsp;also helped propel the record numbers.<br />
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The push for more diversity in directing and producing roles has been a major topic in Hollywood for more than a decade and was given extra impetus by the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, fuelled by the sexual harassment scandal that has roiled the entertainment industry.<br />
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Yet only one woman - Kathryn Bigelow for 'The Hurt Locker'&nbsp;in 2010 - has ever won the best director Oscar, and only four women have been nominated for Hollywood`s top awards since 2008, including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Directors Guild Awards, and Critics Choice Awards.<br />
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No women were included in the director nominees for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2020-golden-globes-the-complete-nominations-list-267269">2020 Golden Globe</a> awards which take place on Sunday, and both Smith and Martha Lauzen in San Diego said more work needed to be done.<br />
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"Men continue to outnumber women 4 to 1 in key behind-the-scenes roles. It's odd to talk about reaching historic highs when women remain so far from parity," Lauzen said in a statement.<br />
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"We won't know if 2019 was a single good year or the beginning of an upward trend until we see the numbers for 2020 and 2021," Lauzen added.<br />
2020 is already off to a good start with four of the year`s most anticipated blockbusters - 'Mulan', 'Wonder Woman 1984', 'Black Widow' and 'Eternals'&nbsp;directed by women.<br />
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Smith singled out Netflix Inc&nbsp;for praise, saying that 20% of the streaming platform's 2019 directors of U.S. fictional films were women.<br />
''Legacy studios must recognize that the world and the talent pipeline looks vastly different from their hiring practices and act to reflect that reality," she said.</p>


The number of women behind the camera on Hollywood movies jumped to record levels in 2019, with 12 directing top-grossing films including 'Frozen II', 'Captain Marvel' and 'Hustlers', two studies showed on Thursday.

The number of women behind the camera on Hollywood movies jumped to record levels in 2019, with 12 directing top-grossing films including 'Frozen II', 'Captain Marvel' and 'Hustlers', two studies showed on Thursday. Women made up 10.6% of directors of the top movies last year, more than double the percentage in 2018 and the highest percentage of female directors in the past decade, a study by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University of Southern California found. They comprised 20% of all directors, writers, producers, editors, and cinematographers on the top 100 grossing films of 2019, up from 16% in 2018, according to a second report by the Center for the study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University. "This is the first time we have seen a shift in hiring practices for female directors in 13 years," said Annenberg study author Stacy L. Smith. Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women' and Olivia Wilde's 'Booksmart' also helped propel the record numbers. The push for more diversity in directing and producing roles has been a major topic in Hollywood for more than a decade and was given extra impetus by the #MeToo and Time's Up movements, fuelled by the sexual harassment scandal that has roiled the entertainment industry. Yet only one woman - Kathryn Bigelow for 'The Hurt Locker' in 2010 - has ever won the best director Oscar, and only four women have been nominated for Hollywood`s top awards since 2008, including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Directors Guild Awards, and Critics Choice Awards. No women were included in the director nominees for the 2020 Golden Globe awards which take place on Sunday, and both Smith and Martha Lauzen in San Diego said more work needed to be done. "Men continue to outnumber women 4 to 1 in key behind-the-scenes roles. It's odd to talk about reaching historic highs when women remain so far from parity," Lauzen said in a statement. "We won't know if 2019 was a single good year or the beginning of an upward trend until we see the numbers for 2020 and 2021," Lauzen added. 2020 is already off to a good start with four of the year`s most anticipated blockbusters - 'Mulan', 'Wonder Woman 1984', 'Black Widow' and 'Eternals' directed by women. Smith singled out Netflix Inc for praise, saying that 20% of the streaming platform's 2019 directors of U.S. fictional films were women. ''Legacy studios must recognize that the world and the talent pipeline looks vastly different from their hiring practices and act to reflect that reality," she said.

Female directors reached record highs in 2019 Hollywood movies

Yearender 2019: 'Joker' to 'Avenger: Endgame', the year of biggest blockbusters

<p>The British-American crime comedy 'The Gentlemen'&nbsp;starring Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant will be making its way to Indian cinemas on January 24, 2020.<br />
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Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the news with moviegoers."All set for #RepublicDay weekend... PVR Pictures to release #TheGentlemen on 24 Jan 2020 in #India... Stars #MatthewMcConaughey, #ColinFarrell, and #HughGrant... Directed by Guy Ritchie", the tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The movie helmed and written by Guy Ritchie will be coming around the Republic Day weekend. The plot revolves around a drug lord who is looking to cash out a substantial marijuana empire he established in London.&nbsp;</p>


The British-American crime comedy 'The Gentlemen' starring Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant will be making its way to Indian cinemas on January 24, 2020.

The British-American crime comedy 'The Gentlemen' starring Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant will be making its way to Indian cinemas on January 24, 2020. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the news with moviegoers."All set for #RepublicDay weekend... PVR Pictures to release #TheGentlemen on 24 Jan 2020 in #India... Stars #MatthewMcConaughey, #ColinFarrell, and #HughGrant... Directed by Guy Ritchie", the tweet read. All set for #RepublicDay weekend... PVR Pictures to release #TheGentlemen on 24 Jan 2020 in #India... Stars #MatthewMcConaughey, #ColinFarrell and #HughGrant... Directed by Guy Ritchie. pic.twitter.com/PhoI4I8PB9 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 9, 2019 × The movie helmed and written by Guy Ritchie will be coming around the Republic Day weekend. The plot revolves around a drug lord who is looking to cash out a substantial marijuana empire he established in London.

Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' to get a Republic Day weekend release

<p>American singer-actor Justin Timberlake was hanging out with 'Palmer'&nbsp;co-star Alisha Wainwright but there is nothing going on between the two. The co-actors were seen taking a break from filming and hanging out at a New Orleans bar late at night, the news agency reported.<br />
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The images captured of their outing showed the 'Hatred' actor placing her hands on Timberlake's knee and they were seen touching each other's hands. Despite the pictures being circulated online, a source told that there is "absolutely nothing going on between them".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An insider shared with news agency&nbsp;that the duo was out with all the cast, crew, makeup artists, and everyone was just hanging out&nbsp;in a social setting. The source told, "They are just working together. No validity to any other rumor other than that they are filming together".<br />
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A second source reiterated that their hangout was simply innocent. "They're filming a movie together and it was a group of people hanging out," the second source shared.<br />
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"There is nothing going on between them". Neither Timberlake nor Wainwright has yet to address the rumors floating around about their recent outing. The 38-year-old actor-singer is currently married to American actor and model Jessica Biel. The longtime couple tied the knot in October 2012 and share a four-year-old son together, Silas.</p>


American singer-actor Justin Timberlake was hanging out with 'Palmer' co-star Alisha Wainwright but there is nothing going on between the two. The co-actors were seen taking a break from filming and hanging out at a New Orleans bar late at night, the news agency reported.

American singer-actor Justin Timberlake was hanging out with 'Palmer' co-star Alisha Wainwright but there is nothing going on between the two. The co-actors were seen taking a break from filming and hanging out at a New Orleans bar late at night, the news agency reported. The images captured of their outing showed the 'Hatred' actor placing her hands on Timberlake's knee and they were seen touching each other's hands. Despite the pictures being circulated online, a source told that there is "absolutely nothing going on between them". hmmm justin timberlake….let me go listen to what goes around real quick pic.twitter.com/jjfDxXRnmL — ｡･ﾟﾟ･ We deserve a soft epilogue, my love ･ﾟﾟ･｡ (@dracoslmalfoy) November 23, 2019 × An insider shared with news agency that the duo was out with all the cast, crew, makeup artists, and everyone was just hanging out in a social setting. The source told, "They are just working together. No validity to any other rumor other than that they are filming together". A second source reiterated that their hangout was simply innocent. "They're filming a movie together and it was a group of people hanging out," the second source shared. "There is nothing going on between them". Neither Timberlake nor Wainwright has yet to address the rumors floating around about their recent outing. The 38-year-old actor-singer is currently married to American actor and model Jessica Biel. The longtime couple tied the knot in October 2012 and share a four-year-old son together, Silas.

'Palmer' co-stars Justin Timberlake, Alisha Wainwright hang out in New Orleans

<p>Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'.<br />
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Scorsese recently hogged headlines for his 'theme park'&nbsp;remark on Marvel films. The filmmaker will be bestowed with the prestigious honour at the festival's gala next year on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, reported a magazine.<br />
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Commenting on his newest feature, festival chairman Harold Matzner said, "Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film 'The Irishman',&nbsp;which brings to life the epic story of hitman Frank Sheeran".<br />
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The film is one of Scorsese's finest and features outstanding performances from its stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. We are delighted to recognize Martin Scorsese with this year's Sonny Bono Visionary Award for this extraordinary directorial achievement," he continued.<br />
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Based on Charles Brandt's non-fiction book 'I Heard You Paint Houses', the movie is centered on the bond shared by hitman Frank Sheeran De Niro&nbsp;and labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa Pacino, who disappeared in 1975 under mysterious circumstances and since then he has never been found.<br />
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The film has already been screened at Rome, London, and Los Cabos Film Festival and garnered rave reviews.</p>


Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'.

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been selected for the Sonny Bono Visionary Award by the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his latest release 'The Irishman'. Scorsese recently hogged headlines for his 'theme park' remark on Marvel films. The filmmaker will be bestowed with the prestigious honour at the festival's gala next year on January 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, reported a magazine. Commenting on his newest feature, festival chairman Harold Matzner said, "Martin Scorsese has directed another masterpiece about the world of organized crime with his latest film 'The Irishman', which brings to life the epic story of hitman Frank Sheeran". The film is one of Scorsese's finest and features outstanding performances from its stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. We are delighted to recognize Martin Scorsese with this year's Sonny Bono Visionary Award for this extraordinary directorial achievement," he continued. Based on Charles Brandt's non-fiction book 'I Heard You Paint Houses', the movie is centered on the bond shared by hitman Frank Sheeran De Niro and labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa Pacino, who disappeared in 1975 under mysterious circumstances and since then he has never been found. The film has already been screened at Rome, London, and Los Cabos Film Festival and garnered rave reviews.

Martin Scorsese to be awarded at Palm Springs International Film Festival for 'The Irishman'

<p>Makers of the film released the trailer of the upcoming film 'Seberg'&nbsp;where actor Kristen Stewart is seen monitored and harassed by the FBI. Based on true events.<br />
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&nbsp;The gripping trailer follows French New Wave actor Jean Seberg as she is targeted by the bureau because of her support of the civil rights movement and her romantic involvement with Hakim Jamal.<br />
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The 1960s-set film further gives detail information about the destruction of Seberg's life and career due to the FBI's overreaching surveillance and harassment in an effort to suppress and discredit her activism reported a news agency.<br />
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<p>The Benedict Andrews-directorial film also stars Jack O'Connell, Margaret Qualley, Colm Meaney, Zazie Beetz, and Vince Vaughn. The film 'Seberg'&nbsp;which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August will hit the theaters December 13.</p>


Makers of the film released the trailer of the upcoming film 'Seberg' where actor Kristen Stewart is seen monitored and harassed by the FBI. Based on true events.

Makers of the film released the trailer of the upcoming film 'Seberg' where actor Kristen Stewart is seen monitored and harassed by the FBI. Based on true events. The gripping trailer follows French New Wave actor Jean Seberg as she is targeted by the bureau because of her support of the civil rights movement and her romantic involvement with Hakim Jamal. The 1960s-set film further gives detail information about the destruction of Seberg's life and career due to the FBI's overreaching surveillance and harassment in an effort to suppress and discredit her activism reported a news agency. The Benedict Andrews-directorial film also stars Jack O'Connell, Margaret Qualley, Colm Meaney, Zazie Beetz, and Vince Vaughn. The film 'Seberg' which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August will hit the theaters December 13.

'Seberg' trailer: Kristen Stewart gets harassed by FBI in the film

<p>Filmmaker Spike Lee has found his next project and is all set to direct 'Prince of Cats'.</p>

<p>Lee who last directed the Oscar-nominated 2018 film 'BlacKkKlansman'&nbsp;will helm the upcoming feature adapted from a graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly.<br />
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Along with directing, the filmmaker will also be rewriting the script with Wimberly, according to the news agency. The forthcoming adaptation is explained to be set in the 80s and is a hip-hop take on Shakespeare's famous book 'Romeo &amp; Juliet'.<br />
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The tragic love story will be shown through the vantage of Tybalt, Juliet's angry and duel-loving cousin. Centering&nbsp;on Tybalt and his Capulet brothers, Lee's directorial will see them navigating the Da People's Republic of Brooklyn, where underground sword duelling including katanas with the rival Montagues blossoms into a vibrant world.<br />
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Moreover, this vibrant world is comprised of some hip-hop requisites like DJing, emceeing, breakdancing and graffiti. 'Prince of Cats'&nbsp;will be produced by Janet and Kate Zucker of Zucker Productions with Legendary's Jon Silk.<br />
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Originally, the 'Knives Out'&nbsp;star Lakeith Stanfield was slated to star but he is no longer a part of the project.</p>

<p>Some of Lee's other work credits include 'Malcolm X', 'Inside Man', 'Do the Right Thing', '25 Hour', 'Miracle at St. Anna'&nbsp;among others.</p>


Filmmaker Spike Lee has found his next project and is all set to direct 'Prince of Cats'. Lee who last directed the Oscar-nominated 2018 film 'BlacKkKlansman' will helm the upcoming feature adapted from a graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly.

Filmmaker Spike Lee has found his next project and is all set to direct 'Prince of Cats'. Lee who last directed the Oscar-nominated 2018 film 'BlacKkKlansman' will helm the upcoming feature adapted from a graphic novel written and illustrated by Ron Wimberly. Along with directing, the filmmaker will also be rewriting the script with Wimberly, according to the news agency. The forthcoming adaptation is explained to be set in the 80s and is a hip-hop take on Shakespeare's famous book 'Romeo & Juliet'. The tragic love story will be shown through the vantage of Tybalt, Juliet's angry and duel-loving cousin. Centering on Tybalt and his Capulet brothers, Lee's directorial will see them navigating the Da People's Republic of Brooklyn, where underground sword duelling including katanas with the rival Montagues blossoms into a vibrant world. Moreover, this vibrant world is comprised of some hip-hop requisites like DJing, emceeing, breakdancing and graffiti. 'Prince of Cats' will be produced by Janet and Kate Zucker of Zucker Productions with Legendary's Jon Silk. Originally, the 'Knives Out' star Lakeith Stanfield was slated to star but he is no longer a part of the project. Some of Lee's other work credits include 'Malcolm X', 'Inside Man', 'Do the Right Thing', '25 Hour', 'Miracle at St. Anna' among others.

'BlacKkKlansman's director Spike Lee to direct hip-hop adaptation of 'Romeo & Juliet'

<p>Ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese made headlines recently when he said Marvel movies are not cinema and compared the iconic superhero flicks to a theme park. And Scorsese is not alone, American actor Jennifer Aniston too expressed her thoughts on Marvel movies.<br />
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The 'Friends'&nbsp;actor believes that superhero films are responsible for the diminishing&nbsp;quality of movie experience nowadays, reported news agency.<br />
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Aniston, who will be next seen in the upcoming Apple TV+ series 'The Morning Show', said that she would like to see the era of Meg Ryan revived.<br />
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In a new interview with a news agency, the 50-year-old actor opened up about focusing her acting in television over films and admitted that she misses an industry free of Marvel movies.<br />
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"It wasn't until the last couple of years when these streaming services were just sort of exploding with this amount of quality that I actually started to think, 'Wow, that's better than what I just did,&nbsp;" she said of acting on the small screen.<br />
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"And then you're seeing what`s available out there and it's just diminishing and diminishing in terms of, it's big Marvel movies. Or things that I'm not just asked to do or really that interested in living in a green screen," Aniston added.<br />
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In the last two years, Marvel has released seven movies, with six more already announced through 2021. On being asked how much the movie business has changed, she responded by saying how much she yearned "to have the era of Meg Ryan come back."<br />
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"It's changed so much. I think we would so love to have the era of Meg Ryan come back," Aniston said of the movie industry. Aniston reminisced some of her favourite movies from the 70s&nbsp;and 80s, telling the outlet that there should be a resurgence of those sorts of films.<br />
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"I just think it would be nice to go to a movie theatre, sit cozy. I think we should have a resurgence. Let's get the Terms of Endearment back out there. You know, 'Heaven Can Wait', 'Young Frankenstein', 'Blazing Saddles', 'Goodbye Girl'&nbsp;".<br />
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And although streaming services have helped in creating new opportunities for the actor, such as her new upcoming series 'The Morning Show', she remembers being taken aback by the concept of them in the first place.<br />
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"I remember not understanding. 'What the hell does streaming mean?'&nbsp;They're like, It's there all the time'',&nbsp;she recalled. So tuning in on Thursday nights at eight o'clock is not a thing anymore? Or you're not going to the bathroom on a commercial break and someone yells, 'It's back on!'&nbsp;That doesn't happen anymore? It's kind of sad," the 'Murder Mystery'&nbsp;star added.<br />
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Apart from her new show, which is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on November 1.</p>


Ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese made headlines recently when he said Marvel movies are not cinema and compared the iconic superhero flicks to a theme park. And Scorsese is not alone, American actor Jennifer Aniston too expressed her thoughts on Marvel movies.

Ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese made headlines recently when he said Marvel movies are not cinema and compared the iconic superhero flicks to a theme park. And Scorsese is not alone, American actor Jennifer Aniston too expressed her thoughts on Marvel movies. The 'Friends' actor believes that superhero films are responsible for the diminishing quality of movie experience nowadays, reported news agency. Aniston, who will be next seen in the upcoming Apple TV+ series 'The Morning Show', said that she would like to see the era of Meg Ryan revived. In a new interview with a news agency, the 50-year-old actor opened up about focusing her acting in television over films and admitted that she misses an industry free of Marvel movies. "It wasn't until the last couple of years when these streaming services were just sort of exploding with this amount of quality that I actually started to think, 'Wow, that's better than what I just did, " she said of acting on the small screen. "And then you're seeing what`s available out there and it's just diminishing and diminishing in terms of, it's big Marvel movies. Or things that I'm not just asked to do or really that interested in living in a green screen," Aniston added. In the last two years, Marvel has released seven movies, with six more already announced through 2021. On being asked how much the movie business has changed, she responded by saying how much she yearned "to have the era of Meg Ryan come back." "It's changed so much. I think we would so love to have the era of Meg Ryan come back," Aniston said of the movie industry. Aniston reminisced some of her favourite movies from the 70s and 80s, telling the outlet that there should be a resurgence of those sorts of films. "I just think it would be nice to go to a movie theatre, sit cozy. I think we should have a resurgence. Let's get the Terms of Endearment back out there. You know, 'Heaven Can Wait', 'Young Frankenstein', 'Blazing Saddles', 'Goodbye Girl' ". And although streaming services have helped in creating new opportunities for the actor, such as her new upcoming series 'The Morning Show', she remembers being taken aback by the concept of them in the first place. "I remember not understanding. 'What the hell does streaming mean?' They're like, It's there all the time'', she recalled. So tuning in on Thursday nights at eight o'clock is not a thing anymore? Or you're not going to the bathroom on a commercial break and someone yells, 'It's back on!' That doesn't happen anymore? It's kind of sad," the 'Murder Mystery' star added. Apart from her new show, which is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on November 1.

Jennifer Aniston says Marvel movies are diminishing the industry

<p>The North Korean soldier who dramatically defected through the demilitarised zone has been captivated by American crime dramas and sci-fi thrillers since he woke up in a South Korean hospital, his doctor said Wednesday.</p>

<p>The 24-year-old soldier, identified only by his surname, Oh, has watched Hollywood hits like robot action flick &quot;Transformers&quot; and forensic whodunnit &quot;CSI&quot;, and can&#39;t get enough of K-Pop.</p>

<p>&quot;We began turning on the television and playing music for him since yesterday&quot; to help with his recovery, doctor Lee Cook-Jong told reporters.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/n-korean-soldier-defector-regains-consciousness-report-24773" target="_blank">Also read: North Korean soldier who defected regains consciousness, asks to watch TV</a></p>

<p>The television remains fixed on a 24-hour movie channel as the local news could upset the patient, Lee said, and added: &quot;He enjoys movies and American TV series like &#39;CSI&#39;.&quot;</p>

<p>Oh made his dash over the border at the Panmunjom truce village on November 13.</p>

<p>Footage that emerged Wednesday showed his former comrades opening fire at him as he raced on foot over the painted line that divides the two countries.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-cctv-footage-of-north-korean-soldier-crossing-to-south-korea-24788" target="_blank">Watch: CCTV footage of North Korean soldier crossing to South Korea</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/parasites-found-inside-injured-north-korean-defector-24437" target="_blank">Also read: Enormous parasitic worms found in North Korean defector</a></p>

<p>He was shot at least four times in his daring bid and was found by South Korean troops slumped in a pile of leaves just south of the border.</p>

<p>After being dragged to safety, he was airlifted to hospital, where he underwent two rounds of emergency surgery.</p>

<p>Lee said he has so far avoided asking his patient personal questions, but glimpses of life in the hermit state emerged as they watched &quot;Transformers&quot; together.</p>

<p>&quot;When he saw Jason Statham drive really fast, he told me that he used to drive,&quot; Lee said, suggesting it may have been connected to his role in the North Korean military.</p>

<p>Movies and pop music dominate their conversations, Lee said, stressing that his patient &quot;really likes girl bands&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has listened to the song &quot;Gee&quot; by South Korean girl group Girls&#39; Generation.</p>

<p>Although Oh shares some interests with his counterparts in the wealthy, capitalist South, there are key differences, said Lee.</p>

<p>&quot;His skin is quite different from South Korean males who are the same age. When I shook his hand, the skin was as hard as a washing board,&quot; Lee said.</p>

<p>Oh is currently drinking only water, but is recovering well, the doctor said, adding he expects his patient to leave intensive care this weekend.</p>


The 24-year-old soldier, identified only by his surname Oh, has also watched 'Transformers' and 'CSI'

The North Korean soldier who dramatically defected through the demilitarised zone has been captivated by American crime dramas and sci-fi thrillers since he woke up in a South Korean hospital, his doctor said Wednesday. The 24-year-old soldier, identified only by his surname, Oh, has watched Hollywood hits like robot action flick "Transformers" and forensic whodunnit "CSI", and can't get enough of K-Pop. "We began turning on the television and playing music for him since yesterday" to help with his recovery, doctor Lee Cook-Jong told reporters. Also read: North Korean soldier who defected regains consciousness, asks to watch TV The television remains fixed on a 24-hour movie channel as the local news could upset the patient, Lee said, and added: "He enjoys movies and American TV series like 'CSI'." Oh made his dash over the border at the Panmunjom truce village on November 13. Footage that emerged Wednesday showed his former comrades opening fire at him as he raced on foot over the painted line that divides the two countries. Watch: CCTV footage of North Korean soldier crossing to South Korea Also read: Enormous parasitic worms found in North Korean defector He was shot at least four times in his daring bid and was found by South Korean troops slumped in a pile of leaves just south of the border. After being dragged to safety, he was airlifted to hospital, where he underwent two rounds of emergency surgery. Lee said he has so far avoided asking his patient personal questions, but glimpses of life in the hermit state emerged as they watched "Transformers" together. "When he saw Jason Statham drive really fast, he told me that he used to drive," Lee said, suggesting it may have been connected to his role in the North Korean military. Movies and pop music dominate their conversations, Lee said, stressing that his patient "really likes girl bands". He has listened to the song "Gee" by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. Although Oh shares some interests with his counterparts in the wealthy, capitalist South, there are key differences, said Lee. "His skin is quite different from South Korean males who are the same age. When I shook his hand, the skin was as hard as a washing board," Lee said. Oh is currently drinking only water, but is recovering well, the doctor said, adding he expects his patient to leave intensive care this weekend.

North Korean defector can't get enough of K-Pop

<p>A computer recovered in the 2011 US special forces operation that killed Osama bin Laden contained a video collection that included kids&#39; cartoons, several Hollywood movies and three documentaries about himself.</p>

<p>The list of the videos was included in the release on Wednesday by the US Central Intelligence Agency of nearly 470,000 files found on the computer seized in the May 2, 2011, U.S. raid on the al Qaeda founder&#39;s hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan.</p>

<p>It is the fourth tranche of materials taken from the walled compound where bin Laden and his family lived to be made public by the U.S. government since May 2015.</p>

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<p>Materials that still have not been released are being withheld because they could harm national security, are blank, corrupted or duplicate files, are pornographic or are protected by copyright, said a CIA statement.</p>

<p>The copyright-protected materials include more than two dozen videos such as &quot;Antz,&quot; &quot;Cars&quot; and other animated films, the role-playing game &quot;Final Fantasy VII&quot; and &quot;Where in the World is Osama bin Laden&quot; and two other documentaries about the al Qaeda leader, the CIA said.</p>

<p>&quot;Today&rsquo;s release of recovered al-Qaeda letters, videos, audio files and other materials provides the opportunity for the American people to gain further insights into the plans and workings of this terrorist organization,&quot; said CIA Director Mike Pompeo. &quot;CIA will continue to seek opportunities to share information with the American people consistent with our obligation to protect national security.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This release builds on prior releases of materials from Abbottabad collection by <a href="https://twitter.com/ODNIgov?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ODNIgov</a>, which can be found here:<a href="https://t.co/qua5L5UGkS">https://t.co/qua5L5UGkS</a></p>
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<p>The materials released on Wednesday are posted online - https://www.cia.gov/library/abbottabad-compound/ - in their original Arabic.</p>

<p>They include bin Laden&#39;s personal journal and 18,000 document files, about 79,000 audio and image files and more than 10,000 video files, the CIA said.</p>

<p>The CIA said that the materials, like those released in the past, provide insights into the origins of the differences between al Qaeda and Islamic State, disagreements within al Qaeda and its allies, and the problems al Qaeda faced at the time of bin Laden&#39;s death.</p>


The list of the videos was included in the release on Wednesday by the US Central Intelligence Agency of nearly 470,000 files found on the computer seized in the May 2, 2011, U.S. raid on the al Qaeda founder's hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

A computer recovered in the 2011 US special forces operation that killed Osama bin Laden contained a video collection that included kids' cartoons, several Hollywood movies and three documentaries about himself. The list of the videos was included in the release on Wednesday by the US Central Intelligence Agency of nearly 470,000 files found on the computer seized in the May 2, 2011, U.S. raid on the al Qaeda founder's hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan. It is the fourth tranche of materials taken from the walled compound where bin Laden and his family lived to be made public by the U.S. government since May 2015. Today we released nearly 470,000 files recovered in 2011 raid on Usama Bin Ladin’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.https://t.co/QZcoAu3uEw pic.twitter.com/Dn8awV9ndn — CIA (@CIA) November 1, 2017 × Materials that still have not been released are being withheld because they could harm national security, are blank, corrupted or duplicate files, are pornographic or are protected by copyright, said a CIA statement. The copyright-protected materials include more than two dozen videos such as "Antz," "Cars" and other animated films, the role-playing game "Final Fantasy VII" and "Where in the World is Osama bin Laden" and two other documentaries about the al Qaeda leader, the CIA said. "Today’s release of recovered al-Qaeda letters, videos, audio files and other materials provides the opportunity for the American people to gain further insights into the plans and workings of this terrorist organization," said CIA Director Mike Pompeo. "CIA will continue to seek opportunities to share information with the American people consistent with our obligation to protect national security." This release builds on prior releases of materials from Abbottabad collection by @ODNIgov, which can be found here:https://t.co/qua5L5UGkS — CIA (@CIA) November 1, 2017 × The materials released on Wednesday are posted online - https://www.cia.gov/library/abbottabad-compound/ - in their original Arabic. They include bin Laden's personal journal and 18,000 document files, about 79,000 audio and image files and more than 10,000 video files, the CIA said. The CIA said that the materials, like those released in the past, provide insights into the origins of the differences between al Qaeda and Islamic State, disagreements within al Qaeda and its allies, and the problems al Qaeda faced at the time of bin Laden's death.

Osama bin Laden's video collection included cartoon films, Hollywood movies: CIA