Hollywood · Oct 15, 2026
A two day, in person settlement conference began in San Francisco as California and a coalition of state attorneys general, together with the Writers Guild, pressed Paramount Skydance for structural concessions and enforceable labor protections in its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bollywood · Oct 15, 2026
Advance bookings for Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 surged ahead of its October 15 release, even as questions over the dubbed Hindi version’s theatrical footprint intensified. Producers have confirmed a Hindi theatrical release, but a shorter theatrical to streaming window has created distribution friction with national multiplex chains and left the market watching whether demand will translate into pan India screens and revenues.
Business & Economy · Oct 15, 2026
Axis Max Life has signed a distribution tie up with Tata Fintech to list protection and long term savings products on the Tata Neu super app. The move expands digital reach for life insurers, intensifies competition among platform partners, and raises questions about customer choice and data integration in India’s fast evolving ecosystem for financial services.

Technology & AI · Oct 14, 2026
Alibaba’s Qwen team has made Qwen‑Image‑2.1 available as hosted Pro and Turbo APIs on Alibaba Cloud Model Studio and released the Turbo checkpoint to open repositories. The Turbo variant completes synthesis in eight denoising steps, lowering inference cost and latency for developers inside and outside China.

Bollywood · Oct 14, 2026
The long awaited sequel to the 2006 cult comedy will no longer open in August 2026. Producers announced a fresh theatrical date of March 5, 2027, and released a new poster, a move that reshapes early 2027 release lineups and potential clashes with other big films.

Bollywood · Oct 14, 2026
The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared Jailer 2, paving the way for its October 15 release in India. With Bollywood actress Vidya Balan in the cast and distributors confirming a full Hindi release, the clearance marks another milestone for pan India films and raises fresh box office expectations for this Diwali season.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Oct 14, 2026
A three day Philippine Film Festival at the National Film Corporation in Colombo showcased six Filipino features and shorts, offering free screenings and public events tied to the 65th anniversary of Philippines - Sri Lanka diplomatic relations. Organisers say the festival is designed to broaden local audiences exposure to Philippine languages and film traditions while strengthening cultural exchange.

Hollywood · Oct 14, 2026
The 70th BFI London Film Festival, underway across central London, moves into its second week on October 14, 2026, bringing high profile UK premieres, industry events and an influx of US studio talent that underline Britain’s continuing role as a global screening and business hub.

Upcoming Movies and Series · Oct 14, 2026
The Love and Hope International Film Festival opens in Barcelona on October 14, 2026, with four days of screenings, panels and an opening night program that puts several Spanish short films and emerging filmmakers at the centre of the schedule.

Hollywood · Oct 14, 2026
After Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros and Paramount assets earlier this month, new staffing plans and enforceable production commitments are already reshaping Hollywood operations and jobs. The deal promises higher US production floors while executives prepare integration cuts that could affect thousands of industry workers.

Hollywood · Oct 13, 2026
Laika’s stop motion epic Wildwood had its first public screening at the BFI London Film Festival, drawing heavy UK industry attention and spotlighting the festival and London as a premier launch platform for major international films.

Press Release · Oct 13, 2026
Reliance Foundation announced on October 13, 2026 that its Drishti programme will increase the publication frequency of its Hindi and Marathi Braille newspapers from fortnightly to weekly, aiming to deliver timelier news and deepen civic inclusion for tens of thousands of visually impaired readers.

Press Release · Oct 13, 2026
Dubai-based business services company outlines how its outsourcing model addresses the needs of organisations seeking customer support and entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in the contact centre industry.

Business & Economy · Oct 13, 2026
On the sidelines of the IMF World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan expects growth above 4 percent this fiscal year and plans to privatise five to six state-owned entities that could fetch over $1 billion, part of a broader reform push tied to IMF commitments.

Hollywood · Oct 12, 2026
The 70th BFI London Film Festival has become a gathering point for major Hollywood talent, with Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial premiering in London and high-profile US animated features drawing strong early attention at BFI venues across the city.