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Lily Collins-starrer rom-com series `Emily in Paris` renewed for season 5
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Lily Collins-starrer rom-com series `Emily in Paris` renewed for season 5

Popular rom-com series `Emily in Paris` has been has been renewed for a fifth season. Actor Lily Collins shared an update about the show on her social media handle. Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared a couple of pictures of herself holding a cup in her hand with the title of the show on it. The caption along with the pictures reads, "It`s official: EMILY IN PARIS is coming back for Season 5!"           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Emily In Paris (@emilyinparis) `Emily in Paris` is an American romantic comedy-drama TV series created by Darren Star. The series stars Lily Collins as aspiring marketing executive Emily Cooper. The second part of the fourth season of Emily in Paris rece...
Here`s what we know about `The Vampire Diaries` reboot
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Here`s what we know about `The Vampire Diaries` reboot

Hello, Brother! Every time a `Vampire Diaries` fan hears these words, all we can think of is a handsome guy standing at our door. Okay, you crazy people, yes, you guessed it right, we`re talking about Damon Salvatore! And yes, now we’re thinking about Elena Gilbert, Stefan Salvatore, Bonnie Bennett, Caroline Forbes—the list goes on. It’s been 15 years since `The Vampire Diaries` first premiered. It was a time when stories about vampires were at their peak, and people were loving the concept more than anything else. Now, 15 years later, the show still holds its audience. While loyal fans keep rewatching it, the new audience has it on their binge list. But can this lead to a reboot of `The Vampire Diaries`? Sadly, no, but it doesn’t mean that the franchise won’t continue.       ...
`Citadel- Diana` trailer: Matilda De Angelis steps into Priyanka Chopra`s shoes
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`Citadel- Diana` trailer: Matilda De Angelis steps into Priyanka Chopra`s shoes

A new trailer for `Citadel: Diana`, an Italian spy series set in the world of Citadel was released on Wednesday. The series stars Matilda De Angelis, also known for `The Undoing`, as the lead character. It also features an international cast, including Lorenzo Cervasio, Maurizio Lombardi, and Filippo Nigro. Directed by Arnaldo Catinari and developed by Alessandro Fabbri, the show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Cattleya. Set in Milan in the year 2030, Citadel: Diana follows Diana Cavalieri, a former agent of the independent global spy agency, Citadel. After the agency`s destruction by a powerful enemy group called Manticore, Diana is left undercover as a mole. When she sees a chance to escape, she must place her trust in Edo Zani, the son of a high-ranking Manticore leader. The ...
‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ returns for a season 2 with Alia, Karan as guests
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‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ returns for a season 2 with Alia, Karan as guests

“Paanch baje Nahi, Che baje Nahi, Saat baje Nahi, Aath baje duty shuru hoti hai.” (Not at 5:00 PM, not at 6:00 PM, not even at 7:00 PM… duty starts at 8:00 PM.) If you couldn`t get enough of this song, there’s a whole lot more in store for you! Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur, and Archana Puran Singh are back with their brilliant brand of humor once again after a successful Season 1.  Netflix drops trailer of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ season 2 Netflix unveiled the trailer of the upcoming second season of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ today, and everyone is looking forward to the Shanivaars (Saturdays) turning into Funnyvaars (Funny Saturdays) starting September 21! Season 2 promises to celebrate India and its rich culture with the superstars of...
Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam trailer: Panchayat gets a Tamil take
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Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam trailer: Panchayat gets a Tamil take

The trailer of the upcoming Tamil Original series Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam has released today, and it will remind you of Amazon Prime Video`s Hindi hit, Panchayat. Directed by Naga, the series has been written by Balakumaran Murugesan and produced under the banner of The Viral Fever (TVF). This eight-episode comedy drama follows the journey of a young boy from the big city who navigates the challenges of his new and unfamiliar surroundings in the remote village of Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam. The storyline is similar to that of Jeentendra Kumar starrer Panchayat, which has three seasons on Prime Video. This family entertainer boasts a talented cast, featuring Abishek Kumar, Chetan Kadambi, Devadarshini, Niyathi, Anand Sami, and Paul Raj in pivotal roles. Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam is set to p...
Vijay Varma reveals he was dropped from Netflix`s `Sacred Games`
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Vijay Varma reveals he was dropped from Netflix`s `Sacred Games`

Bollywood’s seasoned actor Vijay Varma, who is garnering rave reviews for his performance in the web series ‘IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack’ reveals he was dropped from Netflix’s biggest show ‘Sacred Games’. In an interview with Indian Express, Vijay recalled how he was dropped last minute despite being locked for a role, which he didn’t mention.  Vijay Varma was dropped from ‘Sacred Games’ He said, “Casting directors did believe in me, but I was not given a chance for a long, long time. In some auditions, I was on the waitlist, in top five, top two and then I was locked and then I was dropped! I was locked in Sacred Games, I did my costume measurements and then I got dropped. Stuff like that has happened, but some part of me kept the faith and belief. Work started coming in after Gully Boy...
The Jubilee effect! Aparshakti Khurana says, ‘Scripts coming my way show…`
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The Jubilee effect! Aparshakti Khurana says, ‘Scripts coming my way show…`

When Aparshakti Khurana had auditioned for Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee (2022), little did he know that it had earned him another project in Berlin. After all, Atul Sabharwal, who has directed ZEE5’s upcoming bureaucratic thriller, also served as the writer of Jubilee and was privy to the actor’s audition. “Atul sir had seen my Jubilee audition. So, the first time we met for Jubilee readings, we began talks for Berlin,” recalls Khurana.  For the actor, Berlin—also starring Rahul Bose, Ishwak Singh and Anupriya Goenka—was an easy yes as the thriller’s style and world building was novel. “The moment Atul sir narrated Berlin, I asked him for the script and finished reading it the same day. It was a world I had not heard of or seen before.” Khurana’s career took a turn two years ago when h...
Jacqueline, Neil Nitin Mukesh to join hands for multi-starrer series `GOATS`
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Jacqueline, Neil Nitin Mukesh to join hands for multi-starrer series `GOATS`

Actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Neil Nitin Mukesh are all to headline the much-anticipated multi-starrer series `GOATS`. Makers on Tuesday unveiled the logo. Taking to Instagram, makers treated fans with the series logo.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by JioCinema (@officialjiocinema) Along with the logo, the post read, "The ultimate war of music and dance is about to begin. Get ready to tune into greatness with our brand-new series! G.O.A.Ts, coming soon on JioCinemaPremium.Ganpati Bappa Morya!" Neil Nitin Mukesh will be making his OTT series debut. This musical youth drama promises to deliver a compelling narrative with a unique blend of drama and intrigue. The series will strea...
IC 814 actor Rajiv Thakur shares, `Maine toh real hijack…`
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IC 814 actor Rajiv Thakur shares, `Maine toh real hijack…`

Rajiv Thakur, the popular comedian, is currently enjoying the success of his recently released web series `IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack`. Rajiv has been gaining the audience`s love for his portrayal of the chief, one of the five terrorists involved in the longest hijacking in the history of India. In an exclusive chat with Midday.com, Rajiv was asked if he remembers reading about the news of the real hijacking or if he has any memory of it. To our surprise, Rajiv shared information that will shock you. The actor revealed that he had seen the hijacking with his own eyes.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Rajiv Thakur on witnessing the real IC 814 hijacking: Yes, you...
ANI sues Netflix over IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack for copyright infringement
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ANI sues Netflix over IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack for copyright infringement

There seems no end to the troubles for IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and its streaming platform Netflix. According to a report by Bar and Bench, ANI sues Netflix and makers of IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack for alleged infringement of copyright and trademark. ANI says the show uses its footages showing the then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, General Parvez Musharraf and terrorist Masood Azhar without licence." According to Reuters, the news agency has demanded that four episodes from the show be taken down as they used ANI content without license.  Following this Delhi HC issued notice to Netflix and the show`s other producers. The matter was briefly heard by Justice Mini Pushkarna and ordered the production houses associated with the show- Matchbox Shots, Benaras Mediaworks, and Netflix- to file...