Zoya Akhtar

Kal Penn Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW This Week

The comedian’s return is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise. This week will feature Taraji P. Henson discussing The Color Purple.

Battery Dance Presents The 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival In Virtual Form

Battery Dance announces the 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival with free virtual performances from August 14-22, 2020, available online nightly 7pm - 8pm via YouTube. For more information, visit http://batterydance.org/battery-dance-festival/. Films will remain online for ten days after their premiere.

Battery Dance Announces Artists and Themes for 39th Annual BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL In Virtual Form

Battery Dance has announced the 39th Annual Battery Dance Festival with free virtual performances from August 14-22, 2020, available online nightly 7pm - 8pm via YouTube.

The Fifth Annual Asian World Film Festival Announces Expanded Two Day Industry Forum Schedule and Content

The 2019 AWFF Industry Forum schedule has been announced by Asian World Film Festival Director, Georges N. Chamchoum, and Rick Ambros, AWFF Executive Board Member, who will moderate the panels. Experts from all areas of film including financing, streaming, development & production, legal and international co-production will be in attendance. Those who attend the Industry Forums will learn more about the current state of film on an international scale and what the future of the entertainment industry looks like from top industry insiders on panels at each of the forums.  

The Academy Invites 842 To Membership; 50% Are Women

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 842 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2019 class is 50% women, 29% people of color, and represents 59 countries. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2019.

Netflix Partners with Indian Storytellers on 10 New Original Films

Netflix continued its investment in Indian content with its announcement of 10 new original films, further paving the way to become a home for the finest Indian films.

Akshay Kumar to Make Digital Streaming Debut with Amazon Original's THE END

Amazon Prime Video today announced Indian Superstar, Akshay Kumar, as lead actor in Amazon's upcoming action-packed Prime Original thriller series, THE END (working title). Coming from Abundantia Entertainment, the creators of critically acclaimed Prime Original Series, Breathe, the show, also the streaming debut of Akshay Kumar, marks the second collaboration between Amazon Prime Video and Abundantia Entertainment. The new series will be a globe-spanning, latest offering to the actor's fans across 200 countries and territories upon its release exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Aretha Franklin Documentary, VICE, Among Berlin International Film Festival Lineup

The programmes for the Competition and Berlinale Special sections at the 69th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival have been finalised.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares the Trailer for LUST STORIES Premiering June 15

Get ready for a climactic event this June. Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap come together for Lust Stories premiering 15th June only on Netflix.

Amazon Prime Video Now Available in India

Amazon.in today announced the launch of Amazon Prime Video, offering Prime members in India the largest selection of new release Bollywood and regional Indian blockbusters, Hollywood movies and day-after-broadcast US TV show

Photo Flash: 17th Mumbai Film Festival

On Saturday, 31st October, Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival with Star India's Movie Mela, India's first movie carnival witnessed a staggering turnout of over two thousand movie fans and celebrities who came together to celebrate their collective passion for the movies. Check out photos below!

Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival With Star India Launches the Movie Mela Today

This year, the Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival With Star India introduces the Movie Mela - a one-day celebration of cinema. Today, October 31st, when delegates of the festival walk into Mehboob Studio, they will enter a different world - a world of movie characters, movie merchandising and above all, movie conversations.

Photo Flash: First Look at Red Carpet Arrivals at Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival

MUMBAI, OCTOBER 29th, 2015 - Thursday, 29th October, 2015 marked the opening of the Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival With Star India at the iconic Gateway of India. World-renowned filmmakers, talent and Bollywood stars walked the red carpet to celebrate Mumbai's very own film festival. The 7 - Day event from October 29th to November 5th, 2015, will be choc - a - bloc with interactive activities and screenings of phenomenal titles that will capture the interest of every ardent filmgoer.

'Dhanak' Movie to Premiere During Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival

MUMBAI, OCTOBER 23, 2015 –  On Friday, 30th October, 'Dhanak (Rainbow)' will be premiering in India at PVR Juhu, as a part of the Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival with Star India. The festival has a new section called 'Half Ticket' which is going to showcase movies specially meant for kids and young adults. Dhanak which has won accolades in the international circuit, will open the festival in this category. The movie is written, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and produced by Manish Mundra, Nagesh Kukunoor and Elahe Hiptoola.

Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival With Star India Launches the Movie Mela, 10/31

This year, the Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival With Star India introduces the Movie Mela - a one-day celebration of cinema.  On Saturday, October 31st, when delegates of the festival walk into Mehboob Studio, they will enter a different world - a world of movie characters, movie merchandising and above all, movie conversations.

GREAT GATSBY Among Cannes Festival Official Selections; Full List Announced!

The Cannes Film Festival has announced the 66th Official Selection titles. The films were selected from among 1,858 submissions this year. Opening the festival will be Baz Luhrmann's highly anticipated reboot of THE GREAT GATSBY while Jerome Salle's ZULU will close the festivities.