Page 29 - Entertainment News

The self-regulation toolkit: OCC operators struggle for a fine balance

Arguments over a voluntary code for self-regulation intensify even as the prospect of government intervention looms

From Netflix to Amazon, OTT players finalise regulation rulebook

Code highlights two-stage grievance redress model

Steven Spielberg wins Genesis Prize for films, philanthropy

Steven Spielberg has been awarded Israel's prestigious 2021 Genesis Prize in recognition of his contribution to cinema, his philanthropic works and his efforts to preserve the memory of the Holocaust

Oscars 2021: 'Jallikattu' exits race, short film Bittu moves to next round

"Jallikattu", India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 93rd Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race

HBO to release four-part docuseries on Woody Allen allegations

The docuseries will look into the story behind the sexual abuse allegations against him involving his daughter Dylan Farrow

Ticketing platform BookMyShow launches pay-per-view movie streaming service

Online ticket booking platform BookMyShow (BMS) has rolled out BookMyShow Stream under Transaction Video-on-Demand (TVOD) model

At $238 mn, Kohli remains most-valued celeb for 4th year in row: Report

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli has been ranked as the most valuable celebrity for the fourth consecutive year in 2020 with a brand value of $237.7 million

Golden Globes 2021: 'The Crown', 'Schitt's Creek' lead TV contenders' list

It was a big day for streamer Netflix as it amassed 20 nominations across the TV categories with nods for the fourth season of "The Crown" and smash-hit series "The Queen's Gambit"

Rihanna supports farmers' protest, asks 'Why aren't we talking about this?"

Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker lauded the "Diamond" hitmaker's remarks, while Kangana Ranaut criticised her statement

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma reveals their daughter name in Instagram post

India skipper Virat Kohli and his wife and actor Anushka Sharma, who were recently blessed with a baby girl, have finally revealed the name of their daughter.

100% occupancy will be allowed in theatres from Feb 1: Prakash Javadekar

Adequate physical distancing, mandatory face masks and sanitisation of auditorium after every screening are among the latest SOPs issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday

Bollywood on the comeback trail as cinemas eye more footfalls

Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators

'Game of Thrones' animated series in early development for HBO Max

WarnerMedia is planning an animated spin-off of the insanely popular series for streaming platform HBO Max

Acting head: Why is Deep Sidhu in news over violence at Red Fort?

Sidhu is the individual who planted the "Nishan Sahib" or the Sikh religious flag atop the Red Fort on January 26

Cannes Film Festival, cancelled in 2020, postponed to July amid Covid-19

The Cannes Film Festival, cancelled altogether last year by the pandemic, is postponing this year's edition from May to July in hopes of having an in-person festival.

HBO Max in early talks to make 'Harry Potter' live-action series

Warner Bros, the sister company of HBO Max, is currently making the third part in the spin-off franchise 'Fantastic Beasts'

Frames per Second: Banality of Law

Chaitanya Tamhane's Court has eerie echoes for our contemporary times

Delhi HC refuses to stay release 'The White Tiger' on Netflix tonight

The Delhi High Court Thursday refused to stay release of film 'The White Tiger' tonight on OTT platform Netflix on a plea by Hollywood producer John Hart Jr alleging copyright violation.

Hollywood returns: Gaga, J. Lo headline Joe Biden's inauguration

A slew of glittery celebrities is descending on Washington - virtually or in person - to welcome the new administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, a duo popular in Hollywood

End of Netflix's cash bonfires in sight as it nears turning profitable

Netflix stunned investors Tuesday by announcing that it's "very close" to becoming a true cash-flow-generating company and that it no longer needs to borrow to finance its day-to-day operations