'Was excited as well as daunted': Virgin River showrunner on 'best wedding season of television'
Dec 23, 2024, at 02:24 pm
The sixth season of Netflix original American romantic drama series Virgin River premiered on the OTT platform on December 19.
Shooting for film Gems starts in India
Dec 11, 2024, at 02:09 pm
The Russian filming block of Tina Barkalaya's new family drama Gems has been completed. Having shot in Moscow and Khanty-Mansiysk, the team now travels to India for the final part of shooting.
South Korean actor Park Min-jae, 32, dies of cardiac arrest
Dec 03, 2024, at 11:45 pm
Popular South Korean actor Park Min-jae has died after suffering from cardiac arrest while he was travelling to China recently, media reports said.
'Say yes to forever': Netflix series Virgin River set for Season 6 premiere on this date
Dec 02, 2024, at 09:47 pm
Netflix original American romantic drama series Virgin River is all set for the premiere of its sixth season.
Greek web series Maestro in Blue's Season 3 set for release in December
Nov 22, 2024, at 05:50 pm
Greek web series Maestro in Blue, which had a successful run on Netflix, is set for a return with its third season in December.
South Korean actor Song Jae-lim found dead at his residence
Nov 13, 2024, at 08:07 pm
South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, who is known for his role in K dramas, was found dead at his residence in Seoul, media reports said.
Oct 01, 2024, at 06:32 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed, edited and screenplayed by Mike Flanagan, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024 film 'The Life Of Chuck,' adapted from Stephen King’s works, deviates between mystery and coming-of-age drama.
Sep 20, 2024, at 03:23 am
Toronto/IBNS: 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)'s premiere film 'Mother Mother' offers an intimate portrait of motherhood, grief, and forgiveness.
TIFF 2024 concludes its 49th edition by announcing 2024 award winners
Sep 17, 2024, at 03:35 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto International Film Festival 2024 concluded its 49th edition with its annual awards slate.
Sep 10, 2024, at 04:32 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) world premiere Nutcrackers brings out four orphans' submerged emotions and grief in the form of a comedy drama.
TIFF 2024 romantic drama ‘Love In The Big City’ explores turbulence, chaos of youth in South Korea
Sep 07, 2024, at 03:21 am
Toronto/IBNS: Directed by E.oni from South Korea, the world premiere of romantic drama ‘Love In The Big City’, released in 2024, will be showcased as a special presentation in Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, one of the many venues in which TIFF films are shown.
Sep 06, 2024, at 05:46 am
Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024 kicks off on Thursday with the World Premiere of Mike Downie's The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal.
Aug 31, 2024, at 03:41 pm
Spanish actor Julian Ortega, who gained popularity with his performance in Netflix drama series 'Elite', has died after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest.
Canada: TIFF 2024 announces five more world premier of films from Canada, France, India, UK, and USA
Jul 12, 2024, at 05:41 am
Toronto/IBNS: Five more World Premiere titles from the Gala and the Special Presentation programme, have been announced by the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024.
Shakib Khan's Toofan setting Bangladesh movie market on fire
Jun 22, 2024, at 08:28 pm
Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan's 'Toofan' is shattering records in the South Asian country since it was released on Eid-ul-Azha.
Deepika Padukone presents award to Jonathan Glazer at BAFTA 2024
Feb 19, 2024, at 05:21 pm
London/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and global icon Deepika Padukone was one of the celebrities from across the world to present an award at the BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall in London on February 18.
Deepika Padukone opts for Sabyasachi's glittering saree at BAFTA 2024
Feb 19, 2024, at 04:39 pm
London/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and global icon Deepika Padukone was one of the top celebrities from across the world to feature as a presenter at the BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall in London on February 18.
2024 Oscar nominations include 12 films from TIFF 2023’s official selection
Feb 01, 2024, at 05:47 am
Toronto/IBNS: TIFF 2023’s official selection of 12 films have received Oscar nominations including American Fiction.
'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in Seoul amid drug use trial, suicide note found
Dec 27, 2023, at 03:38 pm
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who is known for his performance in the Oscar-winning movie 'Parasite', was found dead in Seoul city on Wednesday.
Korean girl group band Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment
Dec 06, 2023, at 03:16 pm
All four members of the popular K-pop group Blackpink have their contract with YG Entertainment label.
Noted Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and wife found murdered at his residence
Oct 16, 2023, at 12:38 am
Iranian film director Dariush Mehrjui and his wife were found murdered at their residence in Alborz province of Iran on Saturday (October 14, 2023), local media reported.
The world needs to be aware of the struggles faced by the transgender people: Deepa Mehta
Oct 01, 2023, at 04:07 am
Caught between duty and self-determination, Sirat Taneja, a transgender woman of Delhi, has to lead a dual life. At home, she has to act as her conservative mother’s son, while outside, she can be a woman enjoying with her friends. She also works in a government office. The documentary I Am Sirat is a collaborative effort between Canada-based transnational filmmaker Deepa Mehta and Taneja focusing on the troubling and complex duality of this existence. After the Red Carpet event at the Toronto International Film Festival recently, TWF correspondent Asha Bajaj met with Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja to discuss the documentary
Sep 24, 2023, at 04:06 am
Against the backdrop of British colonialism, tribal conflict, apartheid, and ongoing difficulties, Ian Gabriel's Death of a Whistleblower thoughtfully blends past and present to reflect South Africa's intricate legacy, while highlighting the unwavering resilience of its women. In the film investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda's life is thrown into shock when her one night lover, well known editor Stanley Galloway, is killed in front of her in a busy Johannesburg street as the political thriller highlights the devastating risks faced by South African whistleblowers. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das catches up with Ian Gabriel along with the cast at the 48th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Sep 18, 2023, at 01:28 am
Toronto: In a cinematic world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Norwegian filmmaker Sara Margrethe Oskal's debut feature, 'The Tundra Within Me', was screened taking the audience on a visually stunning and emotionally resonant expedition to the snow-covered landscapes of Sápmi in northern Norway.
Laapataa Ladies is not a message film, but women issues are addressed intentionally: Kiran Rao
Sep 12, 2023, at 04:57 pm
More than a decade after making her directorial debut with Dhobi Ghat (2010), Kiran Rao is back again as a director with 'Laapataa Ladies' (Lost Ladies), a satire set in rural India in 2001. Kiran Rao’s sophomore romp, which is also bankrolled by her ex-husband Aamir Khan as one of the producers, finds two young brides accidentally swapped, triggering a hilarious mistaken identities ride. Kiran Rao, along with creative producer Tanaji Dasgupta, speaks to IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das after the film's world premiere at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
TIFF to screen Ian Gabriel's investigative thriller Death of a Whistleblower
Sep 02, 2023, at 03:25 am
"Death of a Whistleblower", to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September, has been billed as a gripping investigative thriller set against South Africa's rich tapestry of history and struggle telling the story of a world where corruption clashes with courage .
Blackpink's Jisoo is dating South Korean actor Ahn Bo-hyun: Reports
Aug 07, 2023, at 02:12 am
Blackpink's Jisoo has revealed she is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun, a rare instance in the South Korean entertainment industry where celebrities typically maintain secrecy over their relationships and personal life.
Jul 21, 2023, at 12:51 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladeshi actor Afran Nisho has marked his big screen debut with filmmaker Raihan Rafi's 'Surongo' which will have its theatrical release in West Bengal on July 21.
British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin dies at 76
Jul 17, 2023, at 08:59 pm
Paris/UNI: English-French singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76, French BFMTV broadcaster reported, citing sources.
Korean actress Park Soo Ryun, 29, dies after falling from stairs
Jun 13, 2023, at 03:11 pm
Popular Korean actress Park Soo Ryun died after falling down from stairs, South Korean media reports said.