Hollywood: News

29 Dec 2022

Box Office Collection

Box office collections: 'Avatar 2' crosses $1B globally

Avatar: The Way of Water is on a minting spree. The sequel of the much-awaited Avatar has been minting considerable money ever since its release with the visual spectacle winning over viewers worldwide.

28 Dec 2022

Music Industry

Bob Marley's 31-year-old grandson, Jo Mersa Marley, passes away

Reggae icon Bob Marley's grandson and son of Stephen Marley, Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley passed away at the age of 31. The news of his sudden death was confirmed by his representatives, reported Rolling Stone.

27 Dec 2022

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp and Maïwenn had verbal spats while filming: Reports

Actor Johnny Depp reportedly had a tough time filming the French film La Favorite, which is directed by Maïwenn. As per reports, the director and the actor indulged in a number of verbal spats, leading to a lot of arguments on the set.

BO collections: 'Avatar 2' collects $850M globally

Avatar: The Way of Water was one of the most anticipated films of the year and the James Cameron directorial lived up to the expectations of fans. The movie has been minting money globally and has been praised by all.

24 Dec 2022

John Krasinski

'The Office' actor John Krasinski calls its Indian version 'mind-bending' 

American TV series The Office is one of the greatest sitcoms in the history of television shows and ran on NBC from 2005 to 2013.

24 Dec 2022

Celebrity

US: Tory Lanez found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Canadian rapper Daystar Peterson, aka Tory Lanez, was found guilty of shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion by a Los Angeles jury on Friday.

'Avatar: The Way of Water' crosses Rs. 200cr in India

Avatar: The Way of Water is setting the box offices on fire both in India and across the globe.

24 Dec 2022

Batman

Hollywood movies where villains emerged victorious

For the most part, Hollywood has maintained a standard structure when it comes to a film plot i.e., hero versus villain, where the former will likely emerge the winner. Some filmmakers, tired of feeding the audience the same sauce, take a detour, reminding us that heroes don't always win in the real world.

23 Dec 2022

Netflix

Watch 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' on OTT now 

One of the most anticipated murder mystery films of 2022, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, starring Daniel Craig and Dave Bautista, became available for streaming online from Friday (December 23) onwards.

23 Dec 2022

NewsBytes

#NewsBytesExplainer: Breaking down round characters in films—definition, features, examples 

The films that stand the test of time are best remembered due to their memorable, distinctive, and well-etched-out characters.

'Avatar 2,' 'Cirkus': Tracking box office collections of new releases 

The year may be nearing its end, but there is no stopping the film industry.

23 Dec 2022

Music Industry

American rapper Big Scarr passes away at 22; cause unknown

The world of rap has lost yet another promising artist.

23 Dec 2022

Brad Pitt

Brad-Margot's 'Babylon' premieres in US today; everything to know

Babylon directed by Damien Chazelle will get released in the US theaters on Friday (December 23).

Box office: 'Avatar 2' headed toward Rs. 200cr mark

James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water was released on December 16, and it has been seeing tremendous growth at the box office.

22 Dec 2022

Academy Awards

Oscars 2023: 'Naatu Naatu,' 'Last Film Show' get shortlisted

The clock has begun to tick for the 2023 Oscars!

22 Dec 2022

Ralph Fiennes

Happy birthday Ralph Fiennes: Lesser-known facts about onscreen Voldemort

Hollywood actor Ralph Fiennes turned 60 on Thursday (December 22).

'Avatar: The Way of Water' box office: Steady ride continues

Hollywood epic drama Avatar: The Way of Water maintained its footfalls on Tuesday after seeing a slight drop on Monday.

21 Dec 2022

DC Extended Universe

Zachary Levi quashes 'Shazam' replacement claim amid DC reshuffle

Actor Zachary Levi known for his portrayal of DC Extended Universe's Shazam cleared up the rumors of him being recast as the superhero. This comes after an angry fan took to Twitter regarding the probable replacement of the actor amid the reshuffling of DC management.

21 Dec 2022

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK only Indian in 'Empire's list of 50 Greatest Actors

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has been included in Empire Magazine's prestigious list of 50 Greatest Actors of All Time.

20 Dec 2022

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber asks fans not to buy his H&M merchandise

Clothing brand Henner & Maurits, popularly known as H&M is selling singer Justin Bieber's merchandise. However, the pop singer has asked his fans to not buy the "trash" merchandise from the brand. Wondering why?

20 Dec 2022

James Cameron

'Avatar 2' box office: Film sees a drop on Monday

James Cameron's highly-awaited sequel movie Avatar: The Way of Water saw a drop in numbers on Monday after having an outrageous opening weekend at the box office.

20 Dec 2022

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in a rape case

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape by a Los Angeles court on Monday.

20 Dec 2022

James Gunn

James Gunn reacts to 'unkind' backlash at Henry Cavill's removal

A few days back, new DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn announced that Henry Cavill will not return as Superman in future DCEU films.

20 Dec 2022

Defamation Case

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard reach settlement; everything to know

The multi-million dollar defamation case filed by actor Johnny Depp against his ex-wife and actor Amber Heard has finally come to a settlement, announced Heard on social media. Heard has agreed to pay Depp $1M.

20 Dec 2022

HBO

What to expect from HBO's 'The White Lotus' Season 3

The White Lotus directed by Mark White streaming on HBO has gained traction and amid the release of the second season, the makers revealed that the series has been renewed for yet another season. There will be a third season for the American black comedy drama.

19 Dec 2022

Cillian Murphy

Excited about 'Oppenheimer'? Here are 5 must-watch Cillian Murphy titles

Cillian Murphy is known for his collaborations with Christopher Nolan and the acclaimed series Peaky Blinders.

'Avatar 2' box office: Film earns over Rs. 3,500cr worldwide

The much-talked-about and highly anticipated epic sequel, Avatar: The Way Of Water is having a spectacular show at its worldwide box office.

19 Dec 2022

Bollywood Films

#NewsBytesExplainer: Exploring one-shot films—evolution, prominent and recent examples

Filmmaking is an arduous, incredibly demanding, taxing task.

19 Dec 2022

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' trailer out; Cillian Murphy-starrer looks promising

The first trailer of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, has been launched.

'Avatar 2' crosses Rs. 100cr-mark in India on Day 2

The second installment of James Cameron's epic Avatar franchise, Avatar: The Way Of Water, hit the theaters on Friday (December 16).

18 Dec 2022

Rihanna

Rihanna shares first glimpse of baby son with A$AP Rocky

Months after welcoming her first child with partner A$AP Rocky, popstar Rihanna has shared an adorable video of their baby son for the first time.

18 Dec 2022

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg birthday special: 5 must-watch films of legendary filmmaker

One of the most celebrated names in the world of cinema is legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

18 Dec 2022

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt birthday special: 5 iconic roles of the actor

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is celebrating his 59th birthday on Sunday (December 18).

17 Dec 2022

James Cameron

'Titanic': James Cameron finally reveals why Jack couldn't survive

One of the most-discussed topics of the 1997 Hollywood movie Titanic is why its lead character Jack couldn't be accommodated on the piece of wood that helped the film's leading lady, Rose, to survive.

17 Dec 2022

Henry Cavill

After Superman debacle, fans storm Twitter to trend #BringBackHenryCavill

Henry Cavill's fans are mightily distressed, no wonder why.

Is Vin Diesel in 'Avatar 2'? Here's everything to know

Avatar: The Way of Water finally hit theaters on Friday, 13 years after its prequel, Avatar, was released.

Kate Winslet maps Cameron's evolution from 'Titanic' to 'Avatar 2'

The much-awaited film, James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water has hit the theaters and fans cannot keep calm. The film is receiving raving reviews and the first part of this film is the highest-grossing movie of all time.

Some Tamil Nadu theaters not screening 'Avatar 2.' Here's why

Since the announcement of Avatar: The Way Of Water, fans have been excited to watch the James Cameron film, returning to screens after 13 years. While the film was released across India in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, moviegoers in Tamil Nadu have been left disappointed since it didn't release in some renowned theaters in the state.

'Avatar 2' review: James Cameron's hypnotic spectacle's a worthy sequel

When 13 years ago James Cameron treated us all with Avatar's visual delight, it paved a way for futuristic movies and graphics. Cut to the present, he's returned with its sequel, Avatar: The Way Of Water, which isn't only nostalgic but sets the bar higher for filmmakers across the globe.