Coldplay’s jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories
(FILE PHOTO) Most concert venues have signs informing the audience that they could be filmed during the event. Look for them on the walls when you arrive and around the bar areas or toilets. | Photo Credit: AP It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan
Coolie: Can Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj turn things around for Tamil mass cinema in 2025?
The stage is set, but there’s palpable tension in the crowd. A crowd-favourite local flavour has faded from the routine. There’s chatter where chatter’s always famous for — be it about an upcoming romance comedy tackling divorce, or Rathnavelu’s return to seek vengeance from Maamannan in a road thriller, or that of a debutant music composer making the waves. But
Telugu actor Fish Venkat dies due to multiple organ failure
Actor Fish Venkat. | Photo Credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Telugu actor Fish Venkat passed away on July 18, 2025 (Friday) at the age of 53 years. The actor died due to multiple organ failure. According to Gulte, Venkat was undergoing dialysis treatment. Reports said his health had deteriorated drastically in the last week. He was learnt to be suffering from
‘Raanjhanaa’ re-release: Director Anand L Rai and producer at loggerheads over AI-tweaked climax
The 2013 film Raanjhanaa is being re-released in Tamil Nadu with an altered AI-generated “happy” ending, a possible first for the industry that a heartbroken director Aanand L Rai terms “dystopian experiment” and producer Eros Media World describes as a “creative reimagining”. The unrequited romance drama, starring Tamil superstar Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor, ended with the lead actor’s death. Not
‘Night Always Comes’ Trailer | Moviefone
Jul 18, 2025 – Vanessa Kirby plays Lynette, a flawed, yet determined, anti-heroine who embarks on a dangerous, one-night odyssey through Portland’s criminal underbelly in a desperate attempt to gather enough cash to keep her family from eviction. Source link
Movie Review: ‘Eddington’ | Moviefone
(L to R) Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in ‘Eddington’. Photo: A24. ‘Eddington’ receives 6 out of 10 stars. Opening in theaters July 18 is ‘Eddington,’ written and directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Luke Grimes, Deirdre O’Connell, Micheal Ward, Amélie Hoeferle, Clifton Collins Jr., William Belleau, and Austin Butler. Related Article: Joaquin Phoenix
Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell Starring in ‘Tough Guys’
(Left) Ryan Gosling at the Oscar Nominee Luncheon held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The 96th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 10, 2024 live on ABC. Credit/Provider: Mike Baker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Will Ferrell attends the Academy’s 2019 Annual Governors Awards in The Ray Dolby Ballroom on Sunday, October
‘Ekka’ movie review: Yuva Rajkumar gives his all to a script that doesn’t reward his effort
Yuva Rajkumar in ‘Ekka’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement No industry is obsessed with the idea of an innocent small-town man getting drawn into the underworld as much as Sandalwood. Ekka(Ace card) has a very familiar hero character, and that is its first big issue. Circumstances force Muthu (Yuva Rajkumar), a kind-hearted youngster, to turn into a beast. Muthu’s mother (Shruthi) always reminds
‘Lord of Mysteries’ explained: A beginner’s guide to the complex power system
The latest donghua hit, Lord of Mysteries, is a dark fantasy set in a Victorian-era world filled with arcane secrets, shadowy organisations, and a surprisingly grounded system of magic. But for newcomers, its dense lore and layered power system can quickly feel overwhelming. If you’re just getting into the story, whether through the original web novel or the new anime
CBS to end ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ during Wednesday’s June 25, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preview: CBS is ending ‘The Late Show’ next year. Host Stephen Colbert announced the shock news at a taping on Thursday. The President has already hit social media with his delight. In a shocking announcement during a taping
Malayalam actor Shafeeq Mustafa on becoming Sivarasan in ‘The Hunt – The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case’
Shafeeq Mustafa as Sivarasan in ‘The Hunt’ | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Actor Shafeeq Mustafa is a revelation in the Nagesh Kukunoor web series The Hunt —The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case. As the mercurial Sivarasan, the mastermind behind the 1991 assassination of the former prime minister, Shafeeq impresses in his breakout role. The Kochi-based actor is visibly happy over the
Why is R.S. Manohar still remembered as a master craftsman of theatre?
The 1950s was a pivotal decade in Tamil theatre. A major change to happen was the shift in focus from historical and mythological subjects (a staple those days) to social themes and drawing-room dramas. With the legendary Nawab Rajamanickam in the last phase of his active theatre life, it looked like it was curtains down for the historical and mythological
Electronic duo Tech Panda x Kenzani collaborates with Hindustani classical musicians and Kathak dancers for Ibtida’s experimental baithak in Mumbai
Kenzani (left) and Tech Panda | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Somewhere between the chaos of tempo rubato in electronic music and the symmetry of classical compositions, there is an undefined sonic space where infinite creative possibilities are waiting to be explored. In an attempt to engage with that space, electronic duo Tech Panda x Kenzani will, for the first time,
‘Saint Clare’ Exclusive Interview: Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne as “Clare Bleecker” in the mystery thriller ‘Saint Clare’, a Quiver Distribution release. Photo courtesy of Quiver Distribution. Opening in theaters, On Demand and on digital beginning July 18th is the new thriller ‘Saint Clare’, which was directed Mitzi Peirone (‘Braid’), and stars Bella Thorne (‘Blended’), Ryan Phillippe (‘The Lincoln Lawyer’), and Rebecca De Mornay (‘Risky Business’). Moviefone
‘Mortal Kombat 2’ trailer: Karl Urban is unleashed as Johnny Cage in blood-soaked sequel
Karl Urban in a still from ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ | Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for Mortal Kombat 2, offering fans a brutal glimpse at the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 video game adaptation. The film is set to hit theatres on October 24. Leading the charge in the new footage is
Radio OMR launched to cater to music interests of a multilingual population on Chennai’s IT Corridor
The music scene at OMR hit a high note with OMR 360, a grand event last year by Federation of OMR Residents Associations (FOMRRA). For the uninformed, OMR 360 spotlighted talent across disciplines including music. With the latest development — https://radio.fomrra.org — it is close to achieving a crescendo. Recognising the rich vein of music talent in OMR and residents’
Stephen Colbert’s ’Late Show’ cancelled by CBS, to end in May 2026
CBS is cancelling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next May, shuttering a decades-old TV institution in a changing media landscape and removing from air one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent and persistent late-night critics. Thursday’s announcement followed Colbert’s criticism on Monday of a settlement between Trump and Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS, over a “60 Minutes”
Tamil director Velu Prabhakaran passes away at 68
Tamil filmmaker and actor Velu Prabhakaran, best known for helming films such as Nalaya Manithan, Puratchikkaaran, Asuran, and Rajali, breathed his last today, July 18, at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 68. The director was suffering from a prolonged illness and had been receiving treatment over the last few days. Sources say that Velu was admitted to the
Panchayat actor Aasif Khan clarifies health scare was acid reflux, not heart attack, after discharge from hospital
Actor Aasif Khan. | Photo Credit: @aasifkhan_1/Instagram Panchayatand Paatal Lokactor Aasif Khan, who was admitted to hospital after a reported heart attack, has been discharged. The actor clarified that a gastroesophageal reflux disease landed him in the hospital. “It wasn’t a heart attack though the symptoms hinted at one,” Aasif told Times of India. “I suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Music all the way – The Hindu
Jaspal Singh (standing) with his elder brother Randheer Singh Sachdeva at their shop, the Lahore Music House in Daryaganj | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The historic Daryaganj market does not shy away from chaos. Amid the uproar of traffic, hawkers, and everything characteristically Old Delhi, a store in Daryaganj hums the soothing sound of musical instruments.Lahore Music House (LMH)
Telugu film industry intensifies measures to curb piracy, after suffering loss of ₹3700 crore in 2024. Court orders to restrain websites and other measures are being explored
It was barely a few minutes into the 8.45 a.m. show of Thammuduon July 4 when the routine calm of Prasads’ multiplex in Hyderabad was broken. A staff member called out a viewer spotted filming a scene from the Telugu action drama, headlined by Nithiin and produced by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations. The man, as it turned out, was
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Exclusive Interviews
Jul 17, 2025 – Moviefone speaks exclusively with Freddie Prinze Jr., Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Sarah Pidgeon, Jonah Hauer-King and Tyriq Withers, as well as director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson about their work on the new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’, the returning characters, the new cast, and continuing the iconic franchise. Source link
'Mortal Kombat II' Trailer
From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. Source link
CBFC assures Bombay High Court of decision on certification for film on Yogi Adityanath in two working days
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday (July 17, 2025) informed the Bombay High Court that it would take a decision within two working days on the certification applications filed by the makers of a film, inspired by the life of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A Division Bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Neela Gokhale,
Taika Waititi Developing New ‘Judge Dredd’ Movie
(Left) Taika Waititi on the set of ‘Next Goal Wins.’ Photo by Hilary Bronwyn Gayle. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2023 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved. (Right) Karl Urban in 2012’s ‘Dredd’. Photo: Reliance Entertainment. Preview: Taika Waititi is putting a ‘Judge Dredd’ movie together. Drew Pearce is attached to write the script. The package is out to studios. UK