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07 Aug 2023

Friends Series

Happy birthday, Maggie Wheeler: Lesser-known facts about Janice from 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S'

Whenever we think about the beloved sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S, the high-pitched voice of Janice, played by Maggie Wheeler, always comes to mind.

07 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood sitcoms that live in our hearts

The joy of unwinding after a taxing day and treating yourself to some intelligent humor is unparalleled—who can resist the distinguished charm of sitcoms?

06 Aug 2023

Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' crosses $1B: Top-grossing films directed by women

Barbie's "Kenergy" proved to be more powerful than Oppenheimer's' atomic explosion at the box office—the former has surpassed the $1B mark worldwide.

06 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Who is Lesli Linka Glatter, director re-elected as DGA president

Amid the ongoing historic writers' and actors' double strike in Hollywood, Lesli Linka Glatter has been re-elected for a second term as the president of the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

06 Aug 2023

Netflix

OTT: Aparna Balamurali-Kunchacko Boban starrer 'Padmini's Netflix release date out 

After completing its theatrical run, Aparna Balamurali, Kunchacko Boban, and Madonna Sebastian starrer Malayalam comedy-drama Padmini is now heading toward its digital premiere.

06 Aug 2023

Movie Review

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'The Occupant' on Netflix—creepy thriller about disgruntled advertising executive

The 2020 Spanish film The Occupant (original title: Hogar) is a thriller drama directed by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor.

06 Aug 2023

Prince Harry

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to turn best-selling novel into film

After Spotify dropped their Archetypes podcast in June, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have now decided to embark on a new venture with Netflix.

06 Aug 2023

Books

IMDb seeks votes for best book-to-screen adaptations—what's your favorite?

It is one thing to read your favorite book cover-to-cover and completely another to see that world brought to life on 70mm in ways that surpass your expectations.

06 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood veteran actor Sharon Farrell (82) dies: Her best projects

Veteran Hollywood actor Sharon Farrell, who enjoyed an illustrious career in films, TV, and Broadway, is no more.

06 Aug 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: Karan Johar's 'RRKPK' inches closer to Rs. 100cr mark

The incredible combination of Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh has taken the box office by storm with their latest film—Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani—which hit theaters on July 28.

06 Aug 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, M Night Shyamalan: Must-watch films directed by him

You don't even need to read the director's name in the credits while watching a film by M Night Shyamalan. You will get a sense of it as you go along because his work is distinguished by creepy suspense, paranoia, and unsettling storylines.

06 Aug 2023

World War 2

Hiroshima Day: Movies that depict catastrophic consequences of nuclear bombings

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has taken the world by storm by bringing the meticulous details of the first-ever atomic bomb used to attack Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan during World War II.

05 Aug 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Michelle Yeoh: Reflecting on actor's incredible film journey

Actor Michelle Yeoh—who gained immense fame this year for bagging the coveted Best Actress Award at the 95th Academy Awards—turned 61 on Sunday.

05 Aug 2023

Friendship Day

Friendship Day special: Our favorite friends in Bollywood comedy films

Friendships are the very foundation of our lives, and it is difficult to think of getting through a day without sharing our joys and sorrows with a friend.

05 Aug 2023

Film Festival

'Pather Panchali' to 'The Cathedral': First-ever G20 Film Festival's lineup

Keeping in mind the approaching G20 Summit, the government is organizing a film festival that is set to unite the world of cinema.

05 Aug 2023

Hansal Mehta

Who was scamster Abdul Karim Telgi, inspiration behind 'Scam 2003'

Following the phenomenal success of Scam 1992, director Hansal Mehta is set to return soon with the second chapter in his Scam series—Scam 2003: The Telgi Story.

05 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Sophia Bush heading for divorce again: Recalling her past relationships

After 13 months of marriage, One Tree Hill actor Sophia Bush and her entrepreneur husband Grant Hughes are reportedly heading for a divorce.

05 Aug 2023

Jamie Foxx

#NewsBytesExplainer: Jamie Foxx's 'antisemitic' controversy, how Jennifer Aniston is involved

Actor Jamie Foxx recently made the headlines due to his health scare, hospitalization, and gradual recovery, thus earning his fans' prayers.

05 Aug 2023

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha dismisses rumors on Rs. 25cr help for myositis treatment

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently announced she would take a break from acting for the treatment of myositis, an autoimmune condition.

05 Aug 2023

Sita Ramam

1 year of 'Sita Ramam'; 4 reasons to re-watch film

Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur starrer Sita Ramam completed a year of its theatrical release on Saturday (August 5).

05 Aug 2023

Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen on 'Taali': 'Wore a crotch guard, bandaged chest'

Actor and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen has stepped into the shoes of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant for her upcoming web series, Taali.

05 Aug 2023

Box Office

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'RRKPK' crosses Rs. 80 crore on 8th day

Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has had a successful run at the theaters.

05 Aug 2023

Hollywood

'Breaking Bad' star Mark Margolis (83) dies after short illness

Actor Mark Margolis—renowned for his iconic portrayal of the menacing Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad—passed away in New York on Thursday (local time). He was 83.

05 Aug 2023

Kajol

Happy birthday, Kajol: Looking at her journey on streaming platforms

Kajol—who completed the landmark milestone of three decades in the film fraternity last year—is celebrating her 49th birthday today.

05 Aug 2023

OTT releases

OTT releases to binge-watch this weekend on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime

OTT has some huge projects lined up for August, including the second season of Made In Heaven, and Rajkummar Rao and Dulqer Salmaan starrer Guns & Gulaabs alongside some of the best Marvel series for the upcoming months.

04 Aug 2023

South Indian Cinema

4 best works of 'Thalaivii' actor Shamna Kasim aka Poorna

Actor Shamna Kasim, popularly known by her stage name Poorna, has been working in the Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu film industries. She also has a Hindi film to her credit when she featured in Kangana Ranaut's biopic Thalaivii, in which the former played VK Sasikala's role.

04 Aug 2023

Hollywood

5 Hollywood animated movies that you should watch

The experience of storytelling gets even better when you watch an animated film. All those who have grown up watching cartoons, enjoy watching animated films throughout their lives.

04 Aug 2023

Netflix

If you liked 'Heartstopper,' watch these similar shows 

The latest Netflix British coming-of-age rom-com drama series Heartstopper has created quite a ripple and for all the right reasons.

04 Aug 2023

Shimit Amin

#ChakDeIndia director set for Bollywood comeback after 14 years: Report

He made his directorial debut in 2004 with Nana Patekar starrer Ab Tak Chhappan. Three years later, he directed Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De! India, followed by Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year in 2009.

04 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood actors and their Billboard Hot 100 debuts

There are a dozen of actors in Hollywood who not only ace at acting but are also blessed singers. Some of them have been successful in making their debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as well.

04 Aug 2023

NewsBytes

#NewsBytesExclusive: 'The Jengaburu Curse's Faria speaks about her Hindi debut

Actor Faria, who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu industries, is set to make her Hindi debut with The Jengaburu Curse (TJC). Slated for an OTT release on August 9 on SonyLIV, it also features Nassar.

04 Aug 2023

Celebrity

Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate's house arrest lifted; court conditions inside

Andrew Tate has been in the news for all the wrong reasons and now the controversial influencer has been freed from house arrest by a Bucharest court. He has been facing trial for rape and human trafficking.

04 Aug 2023

Music Industry

Revisiting Canadian singer Celine Dion's calming, hope-inducing songs

Canadian singer Celine Dion, dubbed the "Queen of Power Ballads," has been ruling the music space since the 1980s, and is known for incorporating genres such as pop, classical, and rock in her music.

04 Aug 2023

Mumbai

Art director Nitin Desai cremated at ND Studio, Karjat

Four-time National Award-winning art director Nitin Desai was cremated at Studio No. 10, ND Studio, Karjat, on Friday.

04 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Karan Johar's 'Kill' to premiere at TIFF: Cast, crew, genre

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions is on a roll!

04 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Annu Kapoor-Rajpal Yadav's 'Nonstop Dhamaal' trailer out; release date inside

The veteran comedy actors of Bollywood are collaborating for an upcoming film titled Nonstop Dhamaal and the makers have now released its teaser.