Cinema, cinema halls at crossroads
Struggling to get back on their feet, cinemas are now reviewing their costs. For instance, the country’s largest chain PVR- INOX Ltd plans to shut down nearly 50 cinema screens in the next six months. Mukta Arts is also in the process of closing 11 of the 65 screens they operate, Puri told Hindustan Times | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesVikramaditya Motwane wants more screens for small-budget films in theatres
Vikramaditya Motwane wants more screens for small-budget films in theatres. He cited the success of 12th Fail as an example. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Substandard films won’t be shown in Kerala theatres, will have to pay screening fee’: State theatre owners’ union chief
"It is important to criticise the practice of releasing a large number of films without any valid reason. A total of 250-300 films will be released in theatres this year, which is beyond the capacity of Malayalam cinema," says FEUOK president K Vijayakumar. Key Points
The Indian ExpressHollywood saves India's PVR Inox as Bollywood bombs at box office
International cinema helped India's biggest movie operator PVR Inox (PVRL.NS) post a rise in first-quarter revenue as Hindi films failed to bring moviegoers to theatres. Key Points
ReutersAnubhav says watching films on OTT is like 'having coffee and not smelling it'
Anubhav Sinha believes that audiences decide beforehand what films to see on OTT vs theatres. He feels they don't give smaller films a chance in theatres. | Bollywood Key Points
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Raashii Khanna reflects on underperformance of Yodha at the box office, says ‘everyone knows’ it'll be out on OTT
Directed by debutant duo Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, Yodha starred Sidharth Malhotra and Raashii Khanna. It released in theatres on March 15. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse — Virat Kohli teases Shubman Gill with Spider-Man signature step!-Entertainment News , Firstpost
In a practice session recently, Virat was seen taking a funny dig at Shubman with the Spider Man signature step. The former Indian captain indeed shares a good rapport with Gill. Key Points
FirstpostSalman Khan on fans bursting crackers in theatres, pouring milk on posters
When films of their favourite actors release, fans often offer milk on the stars' posters, burst crackers inside the theatres. Salman Khan discussed it. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhy should Salman Khan fanboys have all the fun? Let Swifties run wild
Fanboys of Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan and Mahesh Babu are allowed to run wild in theatres. But Taylor Swift fans are called ‘cringe’ for dancing. Key Points
ThePrintKangana Ranaut says 99% films are not given a chance by the audience
Kangana Ranaut shared a video where she requested fans to watch her latest film Tejas. It released in theatres on October 27. | Bollywood Key Points
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Tejas box office: Kangana's film shows no improvement, earns ₹2.5 cr
Tejas box office collection: The Kangana Ranaut film had opened at ₹1.25 crore and recorded a figure similar on Saturday. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe Boy and The Heron - 2023 film: Check out online release date
The Boy and The Heron has been released all across the world which has left many fans curious surrounding its online release date. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic Times‘Sound of Freedom’ to hit international market, when will it hit screens in UK?
After earning USD 127 million in just three weeks, the producers will release ‘Sound of Freedom in international market. It will be released in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the Latin American countries. Key Points
Economic TimesAnyone But You movie online release date: When to stream?
The romantic comedy, Anyone But You has been released recently in the theatres. Here's everything to know about the film. Key Points
Economic TimesA Theatre Owner In Kashmir: "Rocky Aur Rani Should Do Well, KJo Has Fans Here"
INOX Cinema theatre owner Vikas Dhar said, "Karan Johar has a huge fan following in Kashmir. I think that (film) should also do well." Key Points
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: See when, where it may release on OTT
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is highly adored by fans. See how you can watch this new movie online. Key Points
Economic TimesIn-cinema ads surge as post-covid effects wear off
In-cinema advertising is on the rise, with a 15% increase in the second and third quarters of FY24 compared to last year. Advertisers are signing long-term campaigns with theatre owners, particularly in the FMCG, consumer durables, and financial services sectors. Key Points
mintNetflix chose fear over fact. Removing 'Annapoorani' only feeds the bully
Netflix did not face any physical threat. And yet it took the coward’s way out by removing Nayanthara-starrer 'Annapoorani'. Key Points
ThePrintThe Color Purple: Know about the release date on streaming, story & more
The musical drama The Color Purple has hit the theatres. It is based on Alice Walkers Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and Broadway play of the same time. It was written and directed by Marcus Gardley and Blitz Bazawule. The Color Purple runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes with credits. The film is rated PG-13 for mature content. Key Points
Economic TimesKalki Koechlin recalls being trolled for her pregnancy without marriage, says, 'It was a conscious decision'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actress stated, 'Because I was already divorced, he was like I am not interested in marriage. We just took a conscious decision not to marry. But, we were living together.' Key Points
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India's biggest cinema operator banks on "Barbenheimer" after Bollywood flops
India's biggest cinema operator PVR Inox (PVRL.NS) is banking on Hollywood's "Oppenheimer", "Barbie" and unlimited popcorn to pack theatres after a string of Bollywood flops kept away those patrons who still favour going to the movies over streaming services. Key Points
ReutersMission Impossible, Rocky Aur Rani, Oppenheimer, Barbie: Films releasing in July
Fans can also watch Blind, Bawaal, Neeyat, Insidious The Red Door among other movies. Check full list of when and how you can watch them. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Times'The Kerala Story' Row: SC seeks response of Tamil Nadu, Bengal govts on ban
Movie is running in the rest of the country including in states having similar demographic composition and nothing has happened. This has nothing to do with the artistic value of the film. If people do not like the movie, they will not watch the movie, PTI quoted the bench as saying. Key Points
Economic TimesShah Rukh Khan's Pathaan completes 50 days at the box-office, still playing in 20 countries worldwide-Entertainment News , Firstpost
In India, Pathaan will be playing across 800 cinemas. Rohan Malhotra - Vice President, Distribution, YRF says, 'As Pathaan, our latest offering from YRF Spy Universe, completes 50 days in theatres, we would like to thank everyone.' Key Points
FirstpostDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer unveils dragons and humour
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the latest film adaptation of the classic tabletop role-playing game, is set to hit theatres on March 31, 2023. Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, the movie promises to bring the rich world and playful spirit of the game to the big screen. | Hollywood Key Points
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