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Priyanka Chopra To Present At Oscars 2026; Academy Announces Star-Studded Presenter Lineup

Mumbai, March 6 - Global icon Priyanka Chopra is set to take the stage at the 98th Academy Awards as one of the presenters. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently unveiled the list of celebrities who will present awards at the prestigious ceremony, scheduled to take place on March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Priyanka joins a star-studded lineup of presenters that includes Hollywood names such as Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Paul Mescal, among others. The announcement was made by the Academy through its official social media channels, generating excitement among fans worldwide. This will mark Priyanka Chopra's return to the Oscars stage as a presenter. The actress had previously presented an award at the 2016 Academy Awards, becoming one of the few Indian actors to be featured on the global platform. Over the years, Priyanka has continued to strengthen her presence in international entertainment through Hollywood films, series, and global brand collaborations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The upcoming Oscars ceremony is expected to be a grand affair, celebrating the best achievements in global cinema. With Priyanka Chopra among the presenters, Indian audiences will once again have a strong presence to look forward to on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages. On the professional front, Priyanka Chopra has recently been seen in Amazon Prime Video's The Bluff, which has been trending at number 1 worldwide on the platform. The actress will next be seen in SS Rajamouli's global adventure film, Varanasi, co-starring with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Stay tuned...

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12 days ago

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Dhurandhar 2 vs Toxic Box Office Battle: Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary Set For High-Stakes Three-Way Clash On March 20

The highly anticipated space sci-fi Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, is reportedly heading toward a massive three-way box office clash on March 20. According to an exclusive report by Variety India, the film is maintaining its original release schedule despite conflicting reports from major cinema chains. This setup places the Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directorial in direct competition with two Indian heavyweights: Yash's Toxic and Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2, both of which are eyeing a dominant share of screens starting March 19. There is currently significant confusion regarding the film's official release window in India. While ticketing platforms like BookMyShow and District continue to list March 20 as the premiere date, the PVR-Inox standalone app has updated the release to April 3. Adding to the discrepancy, PVR-Inox recently released a social media trailer featuring Project Hail Mary with the March 20 date. However, the cinema chain later clarified to Variety India that the promotional video was locked before a decision was made to postpone the release to next month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The primary reason for this potential shift is the intense battle for premium screen formats. Project Hail Mary is a high-budget spectacle Filmed for IMAX, but it faces a severe shortage of available screens due to the simultaneous arrival of Toxic and Dhurandhar 2. With only 34 functional IMAX screens nationwide, industry trackers estimate that nearly 30 percent of the total screen count—specifically those under the PVR-Inox banner—might be unavailable to the Hollywood biggie if it sticks to the March 20 date. This could significantly impact the film's box office potential in the premium segment. Based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary follows the story of Dr. Ryland Grace, played by Ryan Gosling, an astronaut on a desperate solo mission to save Earth and the sun from a catastrophic threat. Despite the logistical challenges and the massive screen dominance expected from the Indian releases, a source close to the film's India promotions team confirmed to Variety India that the March 20 date remains unchanged for now. Fans are now closely watching whether the film will hold its ground or move to April to secure a wider theatrical footprint.

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17 days ago

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Netflix Wins Big Money Despite Losing Warner Bros. Deal: Here's How Much The Streamer Got

Los Angeles, February 28 - In a dramatic turn of events in Hollywood's biggest corporate battle, Netflix has emerged as an unlikely financial winner despite stepping away from its ambitious pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery. The streaming giant ultimately exited the race after Paramount sealed a massive deal to acquire Warner Bros., triggering a lucrative payout for Netflix. According to industry reports, Netflix received a hefty termination (breakup) fee of approximately $2.8 billion after the Warner Bros.-Paramount deal was finalised. The payment was part of a previously agreed-upon clause that protected Netflix when its initial agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery was terminated in favour of a superior bid. With Paramount tabling a much higher valuation, Netflix chose not to match the offer, instead opting to walk away with a sizeable cash compensation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Warner Bros.-Paramount agreement is said to value the combined assets at around $110 billion, making it one of the largest media mergers in history. Netflix's earlier bid was significantly lower and focused primarily on studio and streaming assets rather than the entire conglomerate. Analysts believe Netflix's decision to step aside was strategic, helping the company avoid taking on massive debt while still benefiting financially from the outcome. The $2.8 billion windfall has strengthened Netflix's balance sheet and reassured investors, with market watchers calling it a win without ownership. The streamer now has added flexibility to invest in original content, technology upgrades, or shareholder returns, all while avoiding the operational complexities that come with absorbing a legacy media giant. Stay tuned...

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33 days ago

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Priyanka Chopra To Star In Next James Bond Film?

Mumbai, February 12 - Priyanka Chopra is taking giant steps in her career. Having built a successful career both in Indian cinema and Hollywood, the actress might be in line to feature in the next James Bond film, which is in the early stages of development. Over the past few years, Amazon MGM Studio has solidified its relationship with the Indian star, collaborating with her on last year's action thriller Heads of State opposite John Cena and Idris Elba. An internal report of Amazon found that twice as much buzz as her co-stars based on volume, headlines and quoting intensity for Heads of State, which was a big hit on the platform. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Amazon MGM acquired the James Bond franchise a couple of years back, and the next Bond movie will be the first in the franchise to be made under Amazon. According to the report by Variety, the studio is so bullish on the Jamshedpur-born actress, so much so that rumours continue to swirl that she will land somewhere in Bond 26, the tech giant's first foray into the 007 franchise. While Priyanka didn't reveal anything, the actress acknowledged that the James Bond franchise could be truly global now with Amazon having storng distribution network worldwide, be it theatrical or streaming. The actress is curious to see which lane the studi pick for the widely popular franchise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At present, the next James Bond film is still in the early stages of development. With Daniel Craig having exited the role after No Time To Die, the makers are yet to officially announce the next actor to play 007, let alone the supporting cast. Casting decisions are being closely guarded by the studio, and no names have been confirmed so far. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns to Indian cinema with possibly the biggest film of her career, director SS Rajamouli's Varanasi. The global action adventure, headed by Mahesh Babu and also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, is currently in production for an April 7, 2027, release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Stay tuned...

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64 days ago

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Film Tops $1.20+ Billion Worldwide; Heads For 250 Crore Finish In India

Mumbai, January 12 - James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its dominant run at the global box office, topping the $1.23 billion mark through the 4th weekend. The sci-fi spectacle has once again proven the unmatched big screen appeal of the Avatar franchise, emerging as one of the biggest global releases of 2025. In North America, the third instalment in the Avatar franchise continues to put up good hold, hitting $343 million so far. While the numbers are lower than The Way of Water, the sustained weekend holds underline solid audience interest and premium format demand across the US and Canada. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) International markets have driven the film's big global total, with overseas collections now standing at $888 million. China remains the largest market outside North America, with $150 million, followed by France ($91.7 million) and Germany ($73.7 million). In India, Avatar 3 has performed steadily despite strong competition from local releases. The film has already grossed around 225 crore ($25 million) by the end of its 4th weekend, making it the 10th biggest international market for the film. It is heading towards finishing around 250 crores in India as one of the biggest Hollywood grossers in the country. Avatar 3 is projected to finish its run with $420+ million at the domestic box office, and $1.5+ billion globally. The previous two Avatar movies went on to top $2 billion globally, and even though the third film is unlikely to breach that milestone, it is still a mega hit for Disney. Stay tuned...

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74 days ago

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Stranger Things 5 Box Office: Final Episode of Netflix's Sci-Fi Series Made $25+ Million On Limited Screening

Los Angeles, January 2 - Netflix may have, once again, left a lot of money on the table by not giving one of its most popular series, Stranger Things 5, a proper theatrical release. The final episode of this sci-fi show was released on December 31st, with limited fan screenings across North America. In October this year, Netflix announced that the final episode of Stranger Things would be having fans screenings in the domestic market. The finale was set to screen in just over 350 theatres across the U.S. and Canada on December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026, but due to increasing demand, the number jumped to 620+ theatres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Technically, there are no box office numbers for these screenings. Because of residual and distribution complications tied to TV series, theatres are charging seat reservation fees (around $20 at AMC), which are then converted into concession vouchers. So, there were no ticket sales via a traditional online platform, so the actual grosses are unknown. However, according to the trade estimated figures, over 1.5 million reservations were made for the Stranger Things finale, and with a $20 million average ticket price, or a reservation fee, it could mean at least $25 million and upto $30 million in just 1 and a half days, and that too, despite the series being availble on streamer with no extra cost. By comparison, 20th Century Studios' Avatar: Fire and Ash, the No. 1 grossing film of the season, made a combined $23.7M over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Netflix has been a hardcore anti-cinema OTT platform, and because of its stubborn approach, trade has time and again said that the streamer has been leaving plenty of money it could have made by releasing its movies or shows on the big screens. Stay tuned...

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75 days ago

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Zootopia 2 Box Office (China): Breaks A Major Record for Hollywood by Selling $100+ Million Tickets

Mumbai, January 1 - Disney's Zootopia 2 is rewriting history for Hollywood at the Chinese box office with an extraordinary theatrical run that very few foreign films have ever managed to achieve. The animated sequel has crossed a landmark that places it in an elite club dominated by only the biggest global blockbusters. According to trade estimates, Zootopia 2 has sold over 100+ million tickets in China, making it the first Hollywood film since Titanic (1997) and only the 8th film ever to cross the 100 million admissions mark in a single market. This historic feat highlights the film's unexpected and unprecedented reach among Chinese audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The animated juggernaut has already grossed $560+ million in China, firmly establishing itself as one of the highest-grossing Hollywood films of all time in the territory. The film continues to draw massive footfalls, an extremely rare phenomenon for imported releases in recent years. The record-breaking run is particularly significant given Hollywood's recent struggles in China, where local productions have largely dominated the box office. Zootopia 2 has managed to buck that trend entirely, emerging as a cultural event rather than just a successful release. Zootopia 2 is heading towards finishing at $575+ million in China, as the second highest-grossing Hollywood title in the country after Avengers: Endgame ($632 million). At the worldwide box office, the film has topped $1.45 billion, becoming the third biggest animated film of all-time (excluding The Lion King), and the biggest-grossing Disney animated film. Stay tuned...

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77 days ago

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Tom Cruise's Space Movie Cancelled: Here Is Why

Mumbai, December 30 - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has reportedly cancelled his space movie, which he was supposed to film in outer space, under the direction of Doug Liman, who previously directed the actor in American Made and Edge of Tomorrow. Tom Cruise had been preparing for a sci-fi movie, in an attempt to shoot it in outer space. But according to the latest report by Page Six, the film has been cancelled after Cruise reportedly refused to ask for President Donald Trump's help in its production. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As reported earlier, for Cruise to film in space, he and director Liman needed to collaborate with NASA for the project. However, the actor would have had to ask a favour of President Trump to make it happen, which the actor didn't want to do. The untitled movie was announced in 2020 and was supposed to start by now. It was set to be made with both NASA and SpaceX's involvement to ensure it could be shot into space. However, the federal government, and specifically the President, would have needed to sign off on the plan, which Cruise didn't want to. Meanwhile, Cruise has been working on multiple projects. Earlier this year, he wrapped filming on a new black comedy directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and is also reportedly in talks with Paramount to work on the third Top Gun movie. Stay tuned...

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78 days ago

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James Cameron's Avatar Becomes the First Movie Trilogy to Surpass $6 Billion Globally After Thunderous Response to Avatar: Fire and Ash

Mumbai, December 29 - James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar franchise has scripted a historic moment at the box office, becoming the first movie trilogy ever to cross the $6 billion mark worldwide, after the thunderous response to the latest instalment, Avatar: Fire and Ash. The milestone has been achieved through the combined earnings of Avatar (2009), which grossed $2.92 billion (including re-release runs), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), which scored $2.34 billion and Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), which has so far grossed $760 million. Each chapter of the Pandora saga has been a massive theatrical event, drawing audiences across continents and setting new benchmarks for cinematic spectacle and scale. The original Avatar remains the biggest box office juggernaut of all time, having redefined global cinema with its groundbreaking 3D technology and immersive world-building. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Its sequel, The Way of Water, further cemented the franchise's legacy by emerging as another multi-billion-dollar blockbuster, proving that the magic of Pandora had not faded even after more than a decade. The newly released Avatar: Fire and Ash has now pushed the trilogy past the historic $6 billion milestone, despite the continued doubts over the franchise's future. The film has opened to a strong global start, registering impressive numbers across North America, Europe, and key Asian markets, including India. With $760 million through the second weekend, Avatar 3 is already among the biggest grossers of the year and is heading towards the $1 billion mark this week. As Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its theatrical run, the franchise's total is expected to climb even higher. With more Avatar films already in the pipeline, the Pandora saga shows no signs of slowing down, reinforcing its status as one of the most successful and influential film franchises in cinematic history. Stay tuned...

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79 days ago

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron Film Tops $750 Million Worldwide; Nears $20 Million In India

Mumbai, December 28 – James Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its strong global run at the box office. The third instalment in the blockbuster Avatar franchise has crossed the $750 million mark worldwide through the second weekend, racing towards the coveted billion-dollar club. After opening to massive numbers across key international markets, Avatar: Fire and Ash has shown impressive consistency at the ticket windows. While the film may not match the record-shattering pace of Avatar (2009) or Avatar: The Way of Water, its current trajectory indicates a long and steady theatrical run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar 3 has grossed $217.70 million at the domestic (North America) box office, while its overseas gross is $542.70 million, for the worldwide cume total of $760.40 million at the end of the second weekend. China remains the biggest international market for the film with almost $100 million, followed by France with $54 million, and Germany with $43 million. In India, the James Cameron directorial is also putting up solid numbers. The film is nearing the $20 million mark, having already scored 168 crores ($18.70 million) after 10 days. Despite facing stiff competition from major Indian releases, Avatar: Fire and Ash has emerged as the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year in the country so far. Avatar: Fire & Ash is heading towards $1 billion by this week. It is projected to gross $400+ million domestically and $1.5+ billion worldwide. It has also cross $6 billion mark for the franchise, making it the highest-grossing trilogy at the worldwide box office. Stay tuned...

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81 days ago

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Film Becomes Biggest Hollywood Grosser of 2025 In India in 7 Days

Mumbai, December 25 - Director James Cameron will once again top the Indian box office as Avatar: Fire & Ash has become the highest-grossing Hollywood movie of 2025 in the country in flat one week. Earlier, the maverick filmmaker topped the Hollywood charts in India in 2022 with Avatar: Way of Water, which grossed nearly 500 crores. The third instalment in Cameron's sci-fi epic Avatar franchise grossed approximately 116.50 crores till Wednesday (6 days), and it is looking to collect 15+ crores gross on day 7 to close the first week at 131+ crores. With this, it will cross F1 Movie's 129 crores gross total to become the biggest foreign film of the year in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar: Fire and Ash had a good yet underwhelming opening of 23+ crores gross, mainly because of Dhurandhar's box office dominance. However, the Hollywood biggie has not maintained a steady trend, but also weathered the Dhurandhar storm to carve its own path at the box office to score a good collection. The film has benefited from positive word of mouth and the popularity of the franchise so far, and the momentum is expected to continue through the holiday frame. It will look to reach near 200 crores gross at the end of the second week, and then, it is all about how well it holds up going ahead. Stay tuned...

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85 days ago

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Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office: James Cameron's Film Debuts With $345 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, December 22 - It has been more than a decade since James Cameron's Avatar franchise kicked off in 2009, and it still carries that fire when it comes to the box office as the latest instalment - Avatar: Fire and Ash just broke the bank at the worldwide weekend box office. The third film in Cameorn's planned 5-part sci-fi epic has one of the biggest openings for a 2025 title, even when it couldn't match the opening of its predecessor - Avatar: Way of Water. Touted as the darkest chapter of the franchise yet, Fire and Ash delivered a worldwide opening weekend of $347.30 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Avatar: Fire & Ash has had the third biggest global opening of 2025, behind only Zootopia 2 ($560.30 million) and China's animated title Ne Zha 2 ($431.20 million). In comparison to the other Avatar movies, the latest instalment lands in between Avatar ($232 million) and Avatar: Way of Water ($441.70 million). The film's domestic (North America) opening weekend lended at $89.20 million, which took a big dip from Way of Water's $134.10 million launch but better than the original Avatar's $77 million debut. Overseas, the film minted $258.10 million, against Way of Water's $307.60 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) China was the biggest international market for the film in its opening weekend, with $57.6 million, followed by France with $21.4 million, and Germany with $18 million. In India, the sci-fi epic debuted with $9.2 million (82+ crores gross) over the 3-day weekend, which is a good collection but significantly down from Way of Water's 157 crore gross opening weekend. Avatar films are known for their longevity at the global box office, and the trade is already on the job to understand how far it can go. While the trade is ruling out the $2 billion club, the movie is still expected to make $1.5+ billion worldwide, which is roughly 4x its budget. Stay tuned...