Indian Premier League Broadcast On JioStar Shatters Viewership Records In Opening Week

Jiostarunveiled record-breaking viewership figures from the opening week of its TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 broadcast. The first three matches have accumulated 1.37 billion views and 21.86 billion minutes of watch time. With cumulative watch time of 4,956 crore minutes, this season has begun on an extraordinary note. AHMEDABAD, INDIA - MARCH 25: Sai Sudharsan of Gujrat Titans plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings at Match 5 Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India....

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Catherine Garcia

Inside YouTube’s Weird World Of Fake Movie Trailers — And How Studios Are Secretly Cashing In On The AI-Fueled Videos

EXCLUSIVE: David CorenswetsSupermanlies on the ground, an open wound on his chest wells with blood. Cut to Nicholas Hoults Lex Luthor watching on and Milly Alcocks Supergirl levitating into view. They are not from here, Luthor intones in an ominous voiceover. The AI Superman that fooled French TV And they will never be. Cue thunderous music, the DC logo, and an aerial shot of the Daily Planet. DirectorJames Gunn made his feelings pretty clear, posting three puking emojis alongside the France Televisions clip....

March 28, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Oscar Anderson

International Insider: ‘No Other Land’; Series Mania Wraps; BAFTA TV Noms

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here taking you through another super busy week of news.Sign up here. The story has since moved fast. Abraham posted the next day that Ballal had been freed but was badly beaten while in custody. Basel Adra, left, and Yuval Abraham in ‘No Other Land’Yabaya Media/Dogwoof/Everett Collection The Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Police have denied being involved in any beating. The vibe on the ground was cautious optimism, as creatives and producers embrace challenges with spirit....

March 28, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Marie Moody

Jon Lovitz Wants A Reboot Of ‘The Critic’

The Criticwas a cult adult animated comedy created byThe Simpsons Al Jean and Mike Reiss and voiced byJon Lovitz. The formerSNLstar now is lobbying for a reboot of the 1990s show and said that Jean is on board. Criticfans: You keep telling me you want it back. ‘The Critic’Everett Collection Ive been trying for years! Well, now, creator Al Jean is on board!!! If you want it back, we need your help!...

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Emily Mitchell

Josh Hutcherson “Would Happily” Reprise ‘Hunger Games’ Role, Tells Suzanne Collins To “Write A Book”

I would happily play Peeta again. The story is incredible. TheHunger Gameswas incredible, said Hutcherson atDream It Conin Paris. Josh Hutcherson in ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012)Murray Close/Lionsgate/Courtesy Everett Collection I think Peetas an incredible person to get to bring to life. If you might talk to Suzanne Collins and tell her to write a book, Im in. A feature adaptation is set for afall 2026 release.

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Claire Johnson

Judge Halts Donald Trump’s Effort To Dismantle Voice Of America

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from dismantling theVoice of America, the U.S.-run international broadcasting service. Read the judges Voice of America order. The dismantling of USAGM would clearly cause employees, contractors, and grantees irreparable harm, the judge wrote. The Voice of America headquarters in Washington, D.C.Photo by BONNIE CASH / AFP) And Plaintiffs have offered sufficient evidence that Defendants are doing just that. The administrations actions have left more than 1,200 VOA journalists, editors, engineers and other employees sidelined....

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Kyle Turner

Landmark Elevates Kevin Holloway To CEO, Will Upgrade Three Theaters In First News Since Foreclosure Auction

The chain was slow to upgrade. Watch on Deadline The chain has closed 32 locations since the pandemic. It now owns and operates 26 theaters remaining, six opened since Covid and several have been renovated. Spencer Weiner/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images It may be possible the chains financial profile has improved after pruning the theater count. Holloway will be overseeing the upgrades. Fortress last fallaccused Cohen of shielding his assetsto avoid honoring the payment....

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Leslie Smith

Limited Releases Rule In Eclectic Indie Weekend From Focus, Bleecker Street, Mubi, More – Specialty Preview

Many have festival imprimaturs from Cannes on down and great Rotten Tomatoes critics scores. In moderate release, Sony Pictures Classics is out with Steve Coogan inThe Penguin Lessons. It features detained student activist Mahmoud Khalil who has been in the headlines for weeks. Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden in ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’Alistair Heap/Focus Features Played well at Sundance when it premiered and at SXSW as well. Also stars Tom Basden, Tim Key, Akemnji Ndifornyen and Sian Clifford....

March 28, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Sharon Ellis

Michael Douglas’ American Play Company, Storied Firm That Once Repped George Bernard Shaw, Is Acquired By International Literary Properties

ILP invests in, acquires, manages, and enhances literary and theatrical estates. Its theatrical division was founded and led by Barra and McGrath. American Play Companywas founded by Elisabeth Marbury in 1914. Michael Douglas at the 2024 Cannes Film FestivalStephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images Cohan, Jerome Kern, and P.G. Abend was known as an intellectual property rights pioneer.

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Anthony Jones

Netflix’ Ted Sarandos On His Dinner With Donald Trump

It was interesting, he said. They didnt talk any shop as they broke bread, Sarandos said. No, he said, We program exactly the same. Co-CEO of Netflix, Ted SarandosLisa O’Connor/AFP via Getty Images Donald TrumpbiopicThe Apprentice, which premiered at Cannes, ran into trouble getting distribution as the president threatened lawsuits. Its not because theyre all politically motivated, or not politically motivated, its really cost relative to audience.

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Rachel Schultz

Producer Scott Rudin, Once Banished, Now Contrite, Plans A Big Broadway Comeback

(Neither of them responded to Times requests for comment.) The following season will bring a revival ofDeath of a Salesmanwith Metcalf and Nathan Lane, directed by Mantello. I also believe in Laurie as a partner. Scott Rudin at the 2011 Producers Guild AwardsGetty Rudin told The Times, I have a lot more self-control than I had four years ago. I learned I dont matter that much, and I think thats very healthy....

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Joseph Murray

Producers Of Simon Pegg Film ‘Angels In The Asylum’ Address Unpaid Crew: “We Sincerely Apologize For The Impact On Your Lives”

They added: It was never what we could possibly have imagined when we started this journey. A portion of cast pay was ringfenced in an escrow account under Equity union agreements. The position of Sorrenti and Greenwood is that funding under an arrangement with distributor Parkland Pictures has not materialized. ‘Angels In The Asylum’ stars Katherine Waterston, Simon Pegg, and Minnie DriverGetty Trust that our small, dedicated team is working hard to secure new financing opportunities....

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Veronica Bailey

Ryan Coogler Hopes To Work With Denzel Washington In ‘Black Panther 3’: “As Long As He’s Interested, It’s Going To Happen”

Ryan Cooglerwants to work withDenzel WashingtoninBlack Panther3and hopes to work out a deal. Im dying to work with Denzel and Im hoping we can make that happen. I dont know how many more films Im going to make, probably not that many. Denzel WashingtonNoam Galai / Getty Images / Marvel / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection I want to do things that I havent done. I played Othello at 22, Im now going to play it at 70....

March 28, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Brandon Walker