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Greek web series Maestro in Blue's Season 3 set for release in December

Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm

Greek web series Maestro in Blue, which had a successful run on Netflix, is set for a return with its third season in December.

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim found dead at his residence

Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, who is known for his role in K dramas, was found dead at his residence in Seoul, media reports said.

Directed by Mike Flanagan, TIFF 2024 film 'The Life of Chuck' delves with mystery and coming-of-age drama

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Directed, edited and screenplayed by Mike Flanagan, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024 film  'The Life Of Chuck,' adapted from Stephen King’s works, deviates between mystery and coming-of-age drama.

TIFF 2024 premiere film 'Mother Mother' offers an intimate portrait of motherhood, grief and forgiveness

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Toronto/IBNS: 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)'s premiere film 'Mother Mother' offers an intimate portrait of motherhood, grief, and forgiveness.

TIFF 2024 concludes its 49th edition by announcing 2024 award winners

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:02 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Toronto International Film Festival 2024 concluded its 49th edition with its annual awards slate.

TIFF 2024's world premiere Nutcrackers showcases four orphans' submerged grief in form of comedy drama

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:06 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) world premiere Nutcrackers brings out four orphans' submerged emotions and grief in the form of a comedy drama.

TIFF 2024 romantic drama ‘Love In The Big City’ explores turbulence, chaos of youth in South Korea

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:08 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Directed by E.oni from South Korea, the world premiere of romantic drama ‘Love In The Big City’, released in 2024, will be showcased as a special presentation in Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, one of the many venues in which TIFF films are shown.

TIFF 2024 kicks off today with world premiere of Mike Downie's The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:08 pm

Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024 kicks off on Thursday with the World Premiere of Mike Downie's The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal.

Spanish actor Julian Ortega, famous for Netflix's Elite series, dies at 41 after cardiac arrest, co-stars mourn

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:11 pm

Spanish actor Julian Ortega, who gained popularity with his performance in Netflix drama series 'Elite', has died after reportedly suffering from cardiac arrest.

Canada: TIFF 2024 announces five more world premier of films from Canada, France, India, UK, and USA

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:37 pm

Toronto/IBNS: Five more World Premiere titles from the Gala and the Special Presentation programme, have been announced by the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024.

Shakib Khan's Toofan setting Bangladesh movie market on fire

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm

Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan's 'Toofan' is shattering records in the South Asian country since it was released on Eid-ul-Azha.

Deepika Padukone presents award to Jonathan Glazer at BAFTA 2024

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

London/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and global icon Deepika Padukone was one of the celebrities from across the world to present an award at the BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall in London on February 18.

Deepika Padukone opts for Sabyasachi's glittering saree at BAFTA 2024

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

London/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and global icon Deepika Padukone was one of the top celebrities from across the world to feature as a presenter at the BAFTA Film Awards 2024 at the Royal Festival Hall in London on February 18.

2024 Oscar nominations include 12 films from TIFF 2023’s official selection

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm

Toronto/IBNS: TIFF 2023’s official selection of 12 films have received Oscar nominations including American Fiction.

'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in Seoul amid drug use trial, suicide note found

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who is known for his performance in the Oscar-winning movie 'Parasite', was found dead in Seoul city on Wednesday.

Korean girl group band Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

All four members of the popular K-pop group Blackpink have their contract with YG Entertainment label.

Noted Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and wife found murdered at his residence

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

Iranian film director Dariush Mehrjui and his wife were found murdered at their residence in Alborz province of Iran on Saturday (October 14, 2023), local media reported.

The world needs to be aware of the struggles faced by the transgender people: Deepa Mehta

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

Caught between duty and self-determination, Sirat Taneja, a transgender woman of Delhi, has to lead a dual life. At home, she has to act as her conservative mother’s son,  while outside,  she can be a woman enjoying with her friends. She also works in a government office. The documentary I Am Sirat  is a collaborative effort between  Canada-based transnational filmmaker Deepa Mehta and Taneja focusing on the troubling and complex duality of this existence. After the Red Carpet event at the Toronto International Film Festival recently, TWF correspondent Asha Bajaj met with Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja to discuss the documentary

TIFF2023: I hope persistent search for truth will impact audiences, says South African filmmaker Ian Gabriel on 'Death of a Whistleblower'

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

Against the backdrop of British colonialism, tribal conflict, apartheid, and ongoing difficulties, Ian Gabriel's Death of a Whistleblower thoughtfully blends past and present to reflect South Africa's intricate legacy, while highlighting the unwavering resilience of its women. In the film investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda's life is thrown into shock when her one night lover, well known editor Stanley Galloway, is killed in front of her in a busy Johannesburg street as the political thriller highlights the devastating risks faced by South African whistleblowers. IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das catches up with Ian Gabriel along with the cast at the 48th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

TIFF screens Norwegian filmmaker Sara Margrethe Oskal's 'The Tundra Within Me' set in the reindeer herding backdrop

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

Toronto: In a cinematic world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Norwegian filmmaker Sara Margrethe Oskal's debut feature, 'The Tundra Within Me', was screened taking the audience on a visually stunning and emotionally resonant expedition to the snow-covered landscapes of Sápmi in northern Norway.

Laapataa Ladies is not a message film, but women issues are addressed intentionally: Kiran Rao

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

More than a decade after making her directorial debut with Dhobi Ghat (2010), Kiran Rao is back again as a director with 'Laapataa Ladies' (Lost Ladies), a satire set in rural India in 2001. Kiran Rao’s sophomore romp, which is also bankrolled by her ex-husband Aamir Khan as one of the producers, finds two young brides accidentally swapped, triggering a hilarious mistaken identities ride. Kiran Rao, along with creative producer Tanaji Dasgupta, speaks to IBNS Canada bureau chief Suman Das after the film's world premiere at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

TIFF to screen Ian Gabriel's investigative thriller Death of a Whistleblower

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

"Death of a Whistleblower", to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September, has been billed as a gripping investigative thriller set against South Africa's rich tapestry of history and struggle telling the story of a world where corruption clashes with courage .

Blackpink's Jisoo is dating South Korean actor Ahn Bo-hyun: Reports

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

Blackpink's Jisoo has revealed she is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun, a rare instance in the South Korean entertainment industry where celebrities typically maintain secrecy over their relationships and personal life.

Surongo: 'I believe every journey starts at an appropriate time,' says Bangladeshi actor Afran Nisho on film debut

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladeshi actor Afran Nisho has marked his big screen debut with filmmaker Raihan Rafi's 'Surongo' which will have its theatrical release in West Bengal on July 21.

British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin dies at 76

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Paris/UNI: English-French singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76, French BFMTV broadcaster reported, citing sources.

Korean actress Park Soo Ryun, 29, dies after falling from stairs

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Popular Korean actress Park Soo Ryun died after falling down from stairs, South Korean media reports said.

Cannes 2023: Manushi Chhillar serves sophistication in white couture gown by Fovari

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has graced the red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival looking like a white Cinderella and we can not get over how gorgeous India’s beauty queen looks.

Singer-actor-activist Harry Belafonte dies of congestive heart failure at 96

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Singer-actor Harry Belafonte, who broke racial barriers in the United States, has died at his home in New York's Manhattan. He was 96.

Priyanka Chopra dazzles at Citadel's world premiere in London. See pics

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Indian actor Priyanka Chopra, a popular face in Hollywood now, flaunted her aura in a red gown at the world premiere of her upcoming web series Citadel in London on Wednesday.

Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra starrer action-packed Citadel's trailer unveiled

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Prime Video on Thursday unveiled a new action-packed trailer of the upcoming high-stakes spy-drama, Citadel.