The latest edition of #ICYMI includes a mix of weekly entertainment news, including movie trailers, TV show updates, and more, all in one place.
Welcome to the world of entertainment, where each week brings a lot of news! As usual, this edition of #ICYMI showcases all the news and updates from the world of movies, TV shows, and beyond. From the captivating Srikanth trailer, Scarlet Johansson’s lunar odyssey to Payal Kapadia's historic Cannes entry and Nithya Menen's 'soup girl' avatar, there's so much to catch up on!
Here you go!
Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' to feature at Cannes Film Festival
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia made history when her feature film 'All We Imagine As Light' was chosen to be featured in the Competition section of Cannes Film Festival. The film will compete for the top prize, the Palme d'Or, alongside movies like Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' and Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness'.
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT – Payal KAPADIA#Competition #Cannes2024
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) April 11, 2024
'Bridgerton Season 3' trailer released!
Netflix has finally released the long-awaited trailer for Bridgerton Season 3. The trailer provides a sneak peek into the captivating storyline of Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton), as they navigate the complexities of friendship, love, and matchmaking.
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Rajkummar Rao plays a visually impaired industrialist in 'Srikanth' trailer
Rajkummar Rao recently unveiled the trailer of his upcoming movie 'Srikanth' on Instagram. Srikanth is a biographical film depicting the life of Srikanth Bolla, an industrialist who is visually impaired. The trailer sheds light on Srikanth's challenges in a society where disability is often stigmatized, showcasing his resilience. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film also features actress Jyotika in a prominent role.
Dulquer Salman and Meenakshi Chaudhary seen together in 'Lucky Bhaskar' teaser
Sithara Entertainments unveiled the teaser for 'Lucky Bhaskar' on the occasion of Eid, featuring Dulquer Salman and Meenakshi Chaudhary. Dulquer portrays the character of Bhaskar, a middle-class banker entangled in a sudden windfall of wealth. The film, written and directed by Venky Atluri, promises an engaging narrative.
Nithya Menen is a soup girl in 'Dear Exes'
Bask Time Theatres unveiled the poster for the upcoming film 'Dear Exes,' starring Nithya Menen, on Monday. Directed and written by Kamini, the movie will showcase Nithya in the role of a 'soup girl.' The term 'soup' typically denotes a dejected lover, commonly associated with men.
Karan Johar joins the team of Jr NTR's 'Devara'
Karan Johar has teamed up with Jr NTR for his upcoming film 'Devara: Part 1.' Through Instagram, Karan unveiled Dharma Productions’ collaboration for the north theatrical distribution rights of Devara. This movie marks Jahnavi Kapoor’s debut in Telugu cinema, with Jr NTR in the lead role. Additionally, the film features Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist, along with Prakash Raj, Murali Sharma, and Abhimanyu Singh in pivotal roles.
Greatest of All Time date of release announced
Director Venkat Prabhu recently revealed the special poster for 'Thalapathy' Vijay's highly anticipated film, 'Greatest of All Time.' Alongside the poster debut, Venkat also confirmed the release date as September 05, 2024. The movie promises to deliver thrilling action and boasts an impressive ensemble cast.
#TheGoatArrivesOnSept5th https://t.co/WaUsARAyVz
— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) April 11, 2024
K-pop singer Park Bo Ram passed away
In a saddening turn of events, K-pop singer Park Bo Ram tragically passed away on Thursday at the age of 30. According to reports, the singer was attending a private gathering with two friends on the night of her demise. Bo Ram was widely recognized for her songs such as 'Celepretty,' 'Sorry,' 'Pretty Bae,' 'Dynamic Love,' 'Hyehwadong,' and others.
Mnet #SuperstarK2 contestant and singer #ParkBoram revealed to have passed away last night. Our deep condolences to the family and friends left behind.
— KoreanUpdates! (@KoreanUpdates) April 12, 2024
She was 30https://t.co/MKoDUuvVzG #KoreanUpdates RZ pic.twitter.com/7mFuhL5aTK
Munawar Faruqui debuts as an actor in upcoming web series
Comedian Munawar Faruqui has unveiled the teaser for his debut acting role in the upcoming web series 'First Copy.' The teaser portrays him as a ‘don’ in the realm of DVDs and piracy. The series, titled 'First Copy,' is both written and directed by Farhan P Zamma, produced by Kurji Productions and co-produced by Salt Media. Details regarding the show's release date and the OTT platform it will be available on are yet to be disclosed.
Margot Robbie to produce 'Monopoly'
Following the success of 'Barbie,' Margot Robbie is set to produce a live-action film based on the popular board game 'Monopoly.' Robbie will helm the project under her production banner, LuckyChap Entertainment, in collaboration with Lionsgate and Hasbro.
A live-action ‘MONOPOLY’ movie will be produced by Margot Robbie. pic.twitter.com/1KmokFMP2F
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 10, 2024
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum market the moon landing in 'Fly Me to the Moon' trailer
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for 'Fly Me To The Moon,' featuring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The movie follows Johansson, who portrays a marketing manager hired by NASA, as she navigates the challenges of working with Tatum's character, the launch director, who struggles to successfully execute the moon landing.
Toy Story 5 release date announced
Despite Toy Story 4 providing a satisfying conclusion, Woody and Buzz are set for a comeback in the fifth instalment of the Toy Story series, as announced by Disney. The movie is expected to hit theatres in June 2026.
'Night Manager' to return with two more seasons
Reportedly, BBC and Amazon have confirmed two additional seasons for the television series 'Night Manager.' Tom Hiddleston is set to reprise his role as Jonathan Pine, a night manager at a Cairo hotel who undertakes an undercover mission to unveil an arms dealer, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie).
‘THE NIGHT MANAGER’ has officially been renewed for 2 more seasons with Tom Hiddleston set to return. pic.twitter.com/kIkP6aUHig
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) April 11, 2024
Hope you're all caught up! See you next week!
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