With deets on new release dates, projects and collaborations, read up about this week's highlights from the world of entertainment!
A lot of exciting announcements were made this week and we've got you covered with all of it in this round up! Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao will finally be released on the big screen this Independance Day and we're intrigued to know how this horror-comedy will unfold further. Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan, returns in 2025 with its ninth season, promising more fun and candid conversations. Vijay's sci-fi action film, The Greatest of All Time, hits theaters this September while Kangana Ranaut's directorial debut, Emergency, finally gets a release date. On Netflix, The Umbrella Academy concludes with its fourth season, and the platform is also going to release an action-comedy named, The Union, starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry.
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Read about all of this and more that happened through the week!
Vijay's 'The Greatest of All Time' to hit the screens on September 5
Vijay's 'The Greatest of All Time' (The GOAT) will be released worldwide on September 5! This sci-fi action film, directed by Venkat Prabhu, looks like a promising entertainer. The announcement was made by Vijay and the film's makers on social media.
Kangana Ranaut's Emergency gets a new release date
Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency finally has a release date of September 6, after multiple delays. This film will mark Kangana's debut as a solo director, and also stars Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, and Mahima Chaudhary. The film is based on Indira Gandhi's Emergency era, which Kangana terms "an explosive saga of the most controversial episode of the history of Indian democracy."
Karan Johar returns with the ninth season of Koffee With Karan; opens up about the new twists in the show
Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan is set to return in 2025 with its ninth season, after a year-long break. The filmmaker confirmed the news in a recent interview, promising more fun and candid conversations. The show's comeback is highly anticipated, as it remains a fan favorite and a staple for Bollywood gossip and entertainment.
The final season of ‘Umbrella Academy’ will premiere on Netflix this August
The Umbrella Academy, based on the comic by Gerard Way, will conclude with this fourth season, premiering on Netflix on August 8, 2024. The series debuted in 2019, with subsequent seasons releasing in 2020 and 2022.
‘The Union’ is set to drop on Netflix on August 16
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry star in Netflix's upcoming action-comedy, The Union, premiering on August 16. The film follows former lovers Mike and Roxanne, reunited after 20 years, as they embark on a secret mission in Europe.
Patrick Demsey joins ‘Dexter’ prequel ‘Original Sin’
Patrick Dempsey, known for roles in Ferrari and Grey's Anatomy, has joined the cast of Dexter: Original Sin as Captain Aaron Spencer, a Miami Metro Homicide captain, in the upcoming showtime series. The show, currently filming in Miami, stars Patrick Gibson as young Dexter Morgan and Christian Slater as his father, Harry Morgan.
Stree 2 is slated for release this Independance Day
Stree 2 is set to release on August 15, 2024, as announced by Jio Studios and Dinesh Vijan. The movie stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao and is directed by Amar Kaushik. This highly anticipated sequel is a Maddock Films production and the viewers await what the story has in store for them after a successful part one.
Lindsay Lohan to revive her role from Freaky Friday
Lindsay Lohan is set to return to the big screen in a major way, starring in the upcoming Freaky Friday sequel alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. The sequel is currently in production and is slated for release in 2025.
JioCinema drops the trailer for Riteish Deshmukh starrer PILL
Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming series 'PILL' is set to premiere on JioCinema Premium on July 12. The show offers a gripping look into the pharmaceutical industry and its impact on our lives. Produced by RSVP Movies and created by Raj Kumar Gupta, this one also stars Pavan Malhotra in a pivotal role.
After the success of Maharaj, Netflix releases a soulful rendition of 'Achutham Keshavam' by Sonu Nigam
Netflix's latest release, Maharaj, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by YRF Entertainment, has received praise from audiences. The film features debutante Junaid Khan alongside Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey, and Sharvari. To celebrate its success, Netflix has released a soulful rendition of Achutham Keshavam sung by Sonu Nigam. The song marks a return to heartfelt spiritual music in cinema.
Disney+Hotstar to release Showtime Part 2 on July 12
Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the second installment of Showtime is finally being released this month. Created and written by Sumit Roy and directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, the series promises a thrilling journey. Raghu Khanna (Emraan Hashmi) returns to dominate showbiz, alongside a star-studded cast, including Mouni Roy and Mahima Makwana.
Well, that wraps up our updates for this week! See you next week!
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