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French producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior executive Mathilde Favier died Monday in a car accident in western France. The couple got into a crash on a road in Airvault. Filmmaker Fabien Onteniente said, “A great producer has died.” Authorities started an investigation to find out how the accident happened.
Australia’s screen and games sector contributed $7.9 billion to the economy in fiscal year 2023/24. The popular show "Bluey" helped lead this growth as a top cultural export. While the industry employed 68,844 people in FY 2024/25, many Australians still find it hard to locate local content to watch.
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations, the network announced on Tuesday. Taylor Swift followed with nine nods, while Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter earned seven each. The show will air live from Los Angeles on Sept. 27. Fans can vote for their favorite artists until Sept. 25.
Waterwell and Nimruz launched the second cycle of Unseen Iran grants with $100,000 in funding. The program supports 10 artists exploring Iranian identity through film, theater, and other creative projects. Arian Moayed said, “In moments like this, Iranian resilience starts to shine and the stories told by Iranians matter more.”
A new private grantmaking initiative called Bearing North launched in Los Angeles to fund films about North Korea. Founders Blaine and Esther Paik Vess will support independent filmmakers worldwide. Blaine Vess said, “Great filmmakers have the ability to show us something much harder to capture: how ordinary people live, hope, adapt, and endure.”
Suvinder Vicky came to Mumbai with ₹5,000 but ran out of money in a month. He struggled to afford food and sold insurance to survive. He said, "Acting isn't like a proper 9-5 job." After years of small roles, he finally got noticed for his work in Awarapan 2.
Vijay Varma completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Hyderabad before joining the Film and Television Institute of India. He graduated from FTII in 2008 after applying secretly. Varma said, "I applied there secretly, I got selected." He later moved to Mumbai and became a versatile actor in many films.
Gaggan Anand opened his new restaurant, Raga, on Delhi’s iconic Janpath for previews. This highly awaited launch marks a homecoming for the chef, who long dreamed of serving food to his own people. After many failed attempts to open in India, Gaggan finally built this space from the ground up.
The documentary Zacharia, directed by Shiny Benjamin, screened at the Kairali-Sree-Nila Theatre complex in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, August 18. The film explores the life and literary journey of writer Paul Zacharia. "I feel great joy in seeing my life reconstructed so creatively on the big screen," said the 81-year-old writer.
Kartik Aaryan suffered a knee injury while filming an action sequence for Kabir Khan's upcoming untitled project. The actor got medical attention after the incident occurred on set. This injury now affects his immediate work schedule, as he was busy balancing many demanding physical sequences for this highly anticipated film.
Shalini Passi took a dig at Mallika Sherawat’s outfit in a deleted scene from The Traitors season 2. The show started recently with Karan Johar as host and 21 celebrity contestants. Fans on the internet reacted quickly to the rivalry between the two stars as the game of secrets got intense.
Ramayana is set for a worldwide release in ScreenX and 4DX formats this Diwali. This marks the first time an Indian film will use the ScreenX format. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. It will reach nearly 1,300 auditoriums globally, offering fans a unique 270-degree view and physical sensations.