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House of the Dragon 3 trailer hints at epic sea battle and Targaryen war

The makers of the highly anticipated "House of the Dragon" S3 prequel to Game of Thrones finally unveiled the trailer on Thursday. June 2026 is when the third season is scheduled to premiere

House of the Dragon 3 trailer hints at epic sea battle and Targaryen war
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 4:47 PM IST

Why an AI video of Tom Cruise battling Brad Pitt spooked Hollywood

A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far

Why an AI video of Tom Cruise battling Brad Pitt spooked Hollywood
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Hollywood rattled as ByteDance's AI tool sparks job, copyright fears

Rhett Reese, a scriptwriter known for his "Deadpool" films, said in an interview that the Cruise-Pitt video had sent a "cold shiver" up his spine

Hollywood rattled as ByteDance's AI tool sparks job, copyright fears
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Warner Bros. weighs reopening sale talks with Paramount amid Netflix bid

Paramount has revised its offer, agreeing to cover the $2.8 bn Netflix breakup fee and backstop Warner Bros' debt refinancing to ease board concerns

Warner Bros. weighs reopening sale talks with Paramount amid Netflix bid
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Avengers Doomsday: Russo brothers finally decode the four-video teaser plan

The makers of the Avengers Doomsday just dropped 4 different videos, reintroducing four characters. Fans wondered why Marvel had decided to take this way, and Joe Russo has finally explained

Avengers Doomsday: Russo brothers finally decode the four-video teaser plan
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

Grammy Awards 2026: Dalai Lama wins first Grammys, check full winners list

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, the Dalai Lama made history by winning his first Grammy Award in 2026. The win came as part of an evening full of achievements across 95 categories

Grammy Awards 2026: Dalai Lama wins first Grammys, check full winners list
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Kung Fu Hustle star Bruce Leung Siu-lung dies at 77, Jackie Chan mourns

Hong Kong film legend Bruce Leung Siu-lung passed away on Jan 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Leung's death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from industry icons, including Jackie Chan and others

Kung Fu Hustle star Bruce Leung Siu-lung dies at 77, Jackie Chan mourns
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 5:44 PM IST

Paramount eyes new board in hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros Discovery, saying that it will name its own slate of directors before the next shareholder meeting of the Hollywood studio. Paramount also filed a suit in Delaware Chancery Court on Monday seeking to compel Warner Bros. to disclose to shareholders how it values its bid and the competing offer from Netflix. Warner Bros. is in the middle of a bidding war between Paramount and Netflix. Warner's leadership has repeatedly rebuffed overtures from Skydance-owned Paramount and urged shareholders to back the sale of its streaming and studio business to Netflix for USD 72 billion. Paramount, meanwhile, has made efforts to sweeten its USD 77.9 billion hostile offer for the entire company. Last week, Warner Bros. Discovery said its board determined Paramount's offer is not in the best interests of the company or its shareholders. It again recommended shareholders support the Netflix deal. David Ellison, the

Paramount eyes new board in hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Golden Globes 2026: Know complete list of award winners and where to watch

The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards were held on Jan 11, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, honouring the best in film and television from 2025, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser

Golden Globes 2026: Know complete list of award winners and where to watch
Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

Critics' Choice Awards 2026 winners: Full list of stars, film and TV wins

The Critics' Choice Awards 2026 had ended. Timothee Chalamet won 'Best Actor' for Marty Supreme. Jessie Buckley won for 'Best Actress' for Hamnet. The awards recognised both in film and television

Critics' Choice Awards 2026 winners: Full list of stars, film and TV wins
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Cameron's Avatar 3 joins billion-dollar club as Fire and Ash hits $1bn mark

The third movie released in 2025 to reach the billion-dollar milestone at the box office worldwide is Avatar: Fire and Ash. On December 19, 2025, Avatar: Fire and Ash opened in Indian theatres

Cameron's Avatar 3 joins billion-dollar club as Fire and Ash hits $1bn mark
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Avatar 3 box office Day 11: Film shows firm grip, eyes 200 cr mark in India

The absence of major releases continues to help Avatar: Fire and Ash. The film continues to have the most screens because of its tremendous box office run at the box office collection report

Avatar 3 box office Day 11: Film shows firm grip, eyes 200 cr mark in India
Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 6:39 PM IST

Netflix, Warner Bros & Paramount: The Hollywood battle no one saw coming

A proposed mega-deal involving Netflix and a major Hollywood studio has sparked a three-way power struggle—union fears, theatre panic, regulator heat, and a rival counter-bid.

Icon YoutubeNetflix, Warner Bros & Paramount: The Hollywood battle no one saw coming
Updated On : 26 Dec 2025 | 8:31 PM IST

How Larry and David Ellison are chasing a $108 billion media empire

What was once a relatively weak father-and-son relationship has transformed into one of modern media's most intriguing business partnerships

How Larry and David Ellison are chasing a $108 billion media empire
Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 10:48 PM IST

Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office Day 5: Cameron's film set to cross 100 cr

On its debut Monday, James Cameron's Avatar 3 had to once more rely on its overseas collection to stay afloat. The film recently saw its first major drop since its release on December 19, 2025

Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office Day 5: Cameron's film set to cross 100 cr
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 6:06 PM IST

The Odyssey trailer out: Matt Damon fronts Christopher Nolan's epic saga

The trailer for Christopher Nolan's next, The Odyssey, has been formally released by Universal. On Monday, Dec 22, the trailer debuted online, giving viewers their first look at Homer's epic poem

The Odyssey trailer out: Matt Damon fronts Christopher Nolan's epic saga
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 5:35 PM IST

Avatar 3 box office day 3: Fire and Ash storms past $345 million worldwide

After debuting in theatres on December 19, James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has had a strong start at the box office. In India, the movie brought in about Rs 66.25 crore

Avatar 3 box office day 3: Fire and Ash storms past $345 million worldwide
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

Dhurandhar's quiet power lies in reframing Indian spycraft as statecraft

More than nationalism or spectacle, Dhurandhar signals India's turn to institutional storytelling - where intelligence, bureaucracy and soft power shape cinema's politics

Dhurandhar's quiet power lies in reframing Indian spycraft as statecraft
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 11:34 PM IST

Avatar: Fire and Ash box office day 1: Early trends point to steady debut

The James Cameron-directed film Avatar: Fire and Ash's box office collection is expected to cross around ₹30 cr on the opening day. The movie was released in India on Dec 19

Avatar: Fire and Ash box office day 1: Early trends point to steady debut
Updated On : 19 Dec 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

Avatar: Fire and Ash eyes massive global opening as James Cameron returns

James Cameron returns to Pandora as Avatar: Fire and Ash eyes a massive global opening amid towering franchise expectations; know India release date

Avatar: Fire and Ash eyes massive global opening as James Cameron returns
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 12:03 PM IST