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Netflix loses $39 million in unreleased content after Kevin Spacey scandal

In November last year, Netflix halted production of its award-winning original House of Cards last year after Kevin Spacey faced multiple allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment.

Flat Friday at box office despite 5 new films hitting screens

The films -- Kashmir Daily, Medal, My Birthday Song, Nirdosh and Vodka Dairies -- collectively brought in a mere Rs 40 lakh.

Lawyer to move constitution bench in Padmaavat case questioning CBFC’s judgement

Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma in which he claims the certificate issued by CBFC to Padmaavat is illegal. However, if Sharma’s version of the story is anything to go by, the plea has merely been declined urgent hearing not dismissed.

Impacted by 28% GST, reduction of rate will aid footfalls: Wonderla Holidays

Wonderla Holidays receives a major boost after the goods and services tax (GST) rate on amusement and theme parks was slashed from 28 percent to 18 percent. The stock is up over 6 percent in trade today. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Arun K Chittilappilly, MD of Wonderla Holiday discussed the impact of the GST rate revision.

Bollywood welcomes Supreme Court's stay on 'Padmaavat' ban

The apex court stayed notifications and orders issued by Rajasthan and Gujarat prohibiting exhibition of the lavishly- mounted period drama in their states.

Will Secret Superstar pull off a Dangal in China?

Aamir Khan’s Dangal opened on 10,000 screens across China on May 5 and made a whooping Rs 1,200 crore there. Will history repeat itself with Secret Superstar?

Tiger Zinda Hai overtakes Bajrangi Bhaijan’s collection

Tiger Zinda Hai is now Salman Khan’s official highest grosser. According to latest numbers, the film that also stars Katrina Kaif in the lead has collected a total of Rs327.07 crore at the box office.

Dolores O'Riordan, The Cranberries frontwoman, dead at 46

The news was confirmed by the Irish musician's publicist, Lindsey Holmes that O'Riordan passed away suddenly.

Flop streak continues: Saif Ali Khan's recent films have been 'Kaalakaandi' for his career

The last film with Saif Ali Khan in a leading role that managed to stay afloat at the Box Office was Cocktail, which released way back in 2012.

Box office report: 1921, Kaalakaandi and Mukkabaaz fall flat, Tiger still roaring

Friday releases of 1921, Mukkabaaz and Kaalaakandi made only about Rs 3 crore cumulatively on their opening day.

Padmavati stir intensifies as filmmakers call for pan-India 15-min blackout

The Indian Films and TV Directors' Association (IFTDA), along with 19 other bodies of the film and television industry from across the country will stop shooting for 15 minutes to protect the right to freedom of expression of those in the creative field.

Delhi High Court dismisses plea against release of movie Padmavati

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar termed as "hopeless" and "misconceived" a petition seeking that a committee be set up prior to the release of the movie to check whether there was any distortion of history.

'Padmavati' passes Brit censor test;film makers await CBFC nod

Sanjay Leela Bhansali flick Padmavati, mired in a huge row at home, was cleared uncut by British censors even as the Supreme Court agreed today to hear a plea seeking directions that the movie is not released outside India on December 1.

Mumbai Police issues challan to Varun Dhawan on Twitter for an 'adventurous' selfie

Varun Dhawan, in a reply, apologised for the act and said that he will keep safety in mind from the next time

S Durga director hails Kerala HC order to screen film at IFFI

The director had moved court, challenging the ministry's decision to exclude his film from the Indian Panorama 2017 line-up.

CBFC Chief Prasoon Joshi slams 'Padmavati' makers for screening film without certificate

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief Prasoon Joshi today slammed the makers of "Padmavati" for screening the movie for various TV channels without getting a censor certificate.

Demonstration staged in Patna to protest against 'Padmavati'

The legendary Rajput queen has been "wrongly portrayed" in the film "as part of an international conspiracy to belittle figures held in reverence by the Hindus," the Virat Hindustan Sangam (VHS) said.

Will ensure adequate security for 'Padmavati': Karnataka govt

Pointing to large scale protests and outrage that the movie is facing in different parts of the country including Bengaluru, Singh urged the state government to ban it keeping maintenance of law and order in mind.

SC refuses to stay release of 'Padmavati', Allahabad HC declines to entertain plea for ban

The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed period drama, which also starred Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, in lead roles is due to be released on December 1.

Supreme Court refuses to stay release of Bollywood movie 'Padmavati'

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board to grant certification of a film before its release.

Trendspotting: Indians are willing to pay lakhs for the sound of luxury

Luxury electronic goods have finally arrived in India. Even as jokes about selling kidneys to pay for the Rs 1 lakh iPhone are doing the rounds, the deep-pocketed are investing lakhs on expensive sound systems.

Golmaal Again takes over all releases of the fortnight with collection of Rs 168 cr at box office

While Bollywood is celebrating the success of Golmaal Again, analysts feel it has overshadowed some other good films

When da Vinci visited a morgue to perfect Mona Lisa smile!

Da Vinci was especially interested in knowing which of these nerves were related to the brain and how these would help in painting Mona Lisa's smile