Thursday, August 20
The Oscar nominations have been delayed to Jan. 23 due to ongoing California wildfires. The Academy has extended the nominations voting period for members and cancelled its annual nominees' luncheon. However, the 97th Oscars will still take place on March 2. The Writers Guild of America has also postponed the announcement of their nominations.
Samuel L. Jackson, aged 76, is the highest-grossing actor of all time, with a box office total of $27.7 billion. His success stems from iconic roles in franchises like Marvel's MCU, Star Wars, and Pixar's Incredibles, surpassing even Tom Cruise and Robert Downey Jr.
Madha Gaja Raja, starring Vishal, was released on January 12 after a decade-long delay. The movie collected Rs 3.5 crores worldwide in just 2 days. Directed by Sundar C, the film features Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Santhanam in key roles. The script was penned by Venkat Raghavan and Sundar C. The comedy sequences by Santhanam are a highlight, contributing to its positive reception as a Pongal release.
Amid the L.A. wildfire, law enforcement officers visited Ben Affleck’s Brentwood residence. It is unclear if Affleck was home during the visit. He evacuated to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s house, with his mansion remaining safe from the nearby wildfires that claimed 24 lives.
Rasha Thadani will be making her debut with 'Azaad' opposite Aaman Devgn. The newbie opens up on how she's balancing her new acting career along with studying business management. Rasha also reveals that her mom Raveena Tandon doesn't praise her much as her parents want her to stay humble.
Madhuri Dixit and her husband, Dr Shriram Nene, recently purchased a red Ferrari worth over Rs 6 crore. A video showed them leaving a building and going for a ride in their new car. Madhuri wore a dark blue dress, and Dr Nene wore a white shirt with a black blazer. They greeted fans before driving off.
Game Changer saw a sharp decline in box office collections, earning only Rs 8.50 crore on its first Monday. The film’s total collection has reached an estimated Rs 97 crore. The Telugu version led the charge, while the Hindi version maintained a consistent graph. However, the Tamil and Kannada versions performed below expectations.
Aishwarya Rai strives to keep life normal for her daughter Aaradhya despite constant media attention. She uses humor and reassurances to help Aaradhya cope with paparazzi encounters, acknowledging the challenges of growing up in the spotlight and working to preserve her daughter's innocence.
Directed by Jason Reitman, 'Saturday Night' is a biopic released on Sept 24, 2024, capturing the inception and success of 'Saturday Night Live' in 1975. With a star-studded cast, it debuts on Netflix US on January 25, 2025, then moves to Disney+ in mid-2026.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, sees a decline in box office collections on its 6th Monday, earning Rs 1 crore. Despite competition, the film has performed phenomenally, accumulating an estimated Rs 1221.55 crore. A new 'Reloaded' version with additional footage is set to release on Friday.
