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Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja to stream on Netflix

Jan 18, 2025, at 03:20 pm

The Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja is all set to make its streaming debut on Netflix, offering viewers a poignant, heartwarming and powerful story.

One Hundred Years of Solitude: Sanskrit-speaking Netflix character refreshes García's India connection

Jan 17, 2025, at 10:39 am

One Hundred Years of Solitude, a 1967 novel by Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez which seemed quite impossible to be adapted onscreen but is now a reality, has been acclaimed critically and well as by the global OTT audience.

Meghan's Netflix show postponed over Los Angeles wildfire

Jan 13, 2025, at 02:09 pm

The premiere of Duchess of Sussex Meghan's Netflix show was postponed over the massive wildfire that killed at least 24 people in Los Angeles, California, the United States.

Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's romance grabs spotlight at Golden Globes 2025

Jan 06, 2025, at 03:33 pm

Beverly Hills/IBNS: French American actor Timotee Chalamet and American media personality Kylie Jenner almost had a date night at the 82nd Golden Globes which were held at Beverly Hills in California, the United States on Sunday.

Golden Globes 2025: Emilia Perez bags four awards, The Brutalist and Shogun emerge as major winners

Jan 06, 2025, at 02:13 pm

Beverly Hills/IBNS: French musical thriller Emilia Perez bagged four awards at the Golden Globes 2025 which were held at Beverly Hills, California in the United States.

Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light draws blank in Golden Globes 2025

Jan 06, 2025, at 12:15 pm

Beverly Hills/IBNS: Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, which had won big at Cannes 2024, has lost in all two categories in which it was selected at the 82nd Golden Globes Awards on Sunday.

'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.

Directed by Mike Flanagan, TIFF 2024 film 'The Life of Chuck' delves with mystery and coming-of-age drama

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.

TIFF 2024 premiere film 'Mother Mother' offers an intimate portrait of motherhood, grief and forgiveness

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.

TIFF 2024's world premiere Nutcrackers showcases four orphans' submerged grief in form of comedy drama

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.

TIFF 2024 kicks off today with world premiere of Mike Downie's The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

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.

Spanish actor Julian Ortega, famous for Netflix's Elite series, dies at 41 after cardiac arrest, co-stars mourn

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

TIFF2023: I hope persistent search for truth will impact audiences, says South African filmmaker Ian Gabriel on 'Death of a Whistleblower'

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)

TIFF screens Norwegian filmmaker Sara Margrethe Oskal's 'The Tundra Within Me' set in the reindeer herding backdrop

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.

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