#ICYMI: Aamir Khan and Salman Khan to star in Andaz Apna Apna 2; HBO's Dune Prophecy trailer out

From highly anticipated trailer releases to exciting new announcements, this roundup is packed with some entertainment industry highlights from this week!

As the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival approaches, both, cinema enthusiasts and the entertainment industry are gearing up for a busy and exciting week of screenings. But that's not all; there were several major announcements made this week that have already left everyone buzzing with anticipation. The biggest news includes Aamir Khan and Salman Khan reuniting for the much-awaited Andaz Apna Apna sequel, as well as the release of the visually stunning trailer for Dune Prophecy which features Tabu as Benne Gesserit. Adding to this excitement, the makers of Tumbbad marked the film’s anniversary by announcing their next project, Crazxy which looks as intriguingly exciting as Tumbbad. The news of The Big Bang Theory spin-off being in development has sparked further conversations. Here are some of the key highlights from the week so you don’t miss a thing!

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Aamir Khan and Salman Khan to return for Andaz Apna Apna sequel

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are set to reprise their iconic roles as Amar and Prem in the highly anticipated sequel of Andaz Apna Apna, directed once again by the OG director, Rajkumar Santoshi. While rumours suggested that Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh will be the leads, it's now confirmed that the original duo will return. Santoshi is crafting a new storyline aiming to recapture the humour and charm of the 1994 cult classic.

HBO Dune Prophecy official trailer released

The much-awaited trailer of Dune Prophecy, which also stars Tabu, is finally out. Ten thousand years before Paul Atreides's ascension, the two Harkonnen sisters combat forces that threaten humankind's future and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit in this spin-off show. Dune Prophecy is inspired by the novel SISTERHOOD OF DUNE, written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, expanding the universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert.

On Tumbbad's Anniversary, the makers announced CRAZXY

On the anniversary of Tumbbad, the makers thrilled fans by announcing their next film, CRAZXY. Known for delivering visually stunning and thematically rich cinema, the creative team behind Tumbbad is now set to explore a new narrative with CRAZXY. While details about the plot remain under wraps, Sohum Shah, who was also in Tummbad, is part of this film as well. It is slated for release on March 7, 2025. 

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One Directions' former member, Liam Payne passed away 

Former One Direction member Liam Payne tragically passed away this week, leaving everyone in utter disbelief. Known for his powerful vocals and charismatic presence, 31-year old Payne was a beloved figure who rose to fame as a part of the iconic boy band 'One Direction' before embarking on a solo career. His shocking demise has sent ripples of grief through the entertainment industry, with tributes pouring in from fans, fellow artists, and colleagues. 

All We Imagine As Light gets a release date 

After making waves internationally, Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light is finally all set for its Indian release on November 22, 2024, with distribution led by Spirit Media. After a well-acclaimed run at film festivals, including winning at Cannes and wide theatrical openings in France and Italy, the film continues to gather momentum as it heads to Indian theatres. 

Big Bang Theory's new spinoff announced with some of the OG cast

A new Big Bang Theory spinoff is developing at Max, featuring familiar faces like Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus, and Kevin Sussman reprising their roles. Announced and confirmed recently, this will be the third spinoff in the Big Bang Theory universe, joining Young Sheldon and the upcoming Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage. While plot details are under wraps, excitement is building for the next chapter of the popular comedy series.

Invincible Season 3 teaser released

The teaser for Invincible Season 3 has been released, giving us a glimpse of what’s to come in the action-packed animated series. Following the dramatic events of Season 2, the teaser hints at major surprises, epic confrontations, and even higher stakes for Mark Grayson as he grapples with his role as a superhero and the looming threats to Earth. With intense battles, unexpected alliances, and deepening character arcs, the new season promises to push the boundaries of the Invincible universe.

The two-day IFP Season 14 concludes on a high note

Following a legacy of thirteen seasons, IFP is a festival tailor-made to celebrate creativity with culture. Boasting an astounding footfall of more than fifteen thousand, the two-day festival emerged as the ultimate multi-disciplinary celebration of creativity by bringing renowned figures from various creative fields under one roof on October 12 and 13, 2024, at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai. The latest season of IFP served as a one-stop destination for talent across Films & OTT, Music, Literature & Writing, Storytelling, Photography, Design & Art, and Comedy, among other disciplines, with an eclectic array of sessions, workshops, masterclasses, live performances, mixers, debate rings, and challenges.

IFP Season 14 Day 1 commenced with a bang, hosting Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt on his first visit to India. Gordon-Levitt flew down to our shores especially to attend the festival as an opening speaker, joined by Rajkummar Rao, for a scintillating session – ‘Festival Opener: On Mastering the Art of Embodying a Character & Building HitRecord’. This was followed by a string of stimulating and diverse sessions, including ‘Producers Roundtable: On What It Takes to Make a Good Film’ with Aparna Purohit, Guneet Monga, and Ronnie Lahiri, ‘Making of an Auteur’ with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, ‘On Bringing Comedy Back in Vogue’ with Rajesh A Krishnan and Kunal Khemu, ‘Select Conversations: Making of Man Woman Man Woman’ with Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Imaad Shah, Sanah Abbott, and Tarun Dhanrajgir, ‘The Comic Battle: Anybody can Boing!’ with Aparshakti Khurana and Sayani Gupta, ‘Inside the Mind of a Music Supervisor’ with Ankur Tewari and Dot, ‘Aesthetics of the Gram: Vertical Cinema’ with Maroof Culmen, Dolly Singh, Sejal Kumar, and Mansi Ugale, ‘Journey of a Joke’ with Saurabh Shukla and Abish Mathew, and ‘Crew Cut’ with Jim Sarbh, Zoya Hussain, and Bosco-Caesar.

Building on an eventful first day, IFP Season 14 Day 2 opened with an insightful session about all things filmmaking titled ‘On Crafting Subtlety in Cinema’ with two-time National Award-winner Shoojit Sircar. This session marked the beginning of a stellar lineup, which included ‘Qisse with Kopal’ featuring Sharvari Wagh and Kopal Khanna, ‘Many Shades of Kartik Aaryan’ with the national heartthrob himself, ‘On Subverting Narratives’ with Chhaya Kadam, ‘Collaborative Creation: Harnessing AI in Art and Cinema’ with Rob, Kabir Khan, and Toosid,‘Making of a Modern Pulp’ with Kanika Dhillon and Taapsee Pannu, ‘Walking the Golden Road’ with William Dalrymple, ‘Musicians Who Broke the Internet’ with Nikita Gandhi, Sai Abhyankkar, Yashraj, and Chaar Diwaari, ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ with Sparsh Shrivastava, Tanya Maniktala, Abhay Verma, and Pratibha Ranta, and ‘Brut Generation’ with Aditi Rao Hydari, to name a few. In addition to engaging sessions, workshops, and masterclasses, the winners of the 50-hour challenges across filmmaking, music, design, performing arts, writing, and photography were also felicitated on the IFP Season 14 stage. 

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That wraps up this roundup! See you next week!

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