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Nominations for the 2024 International Emmy Awards were announced today by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The Indian version of `The Night Manager` starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Anil Kapoor has been nominated for Best Drama Series. It is the only nominee from India this year.  International Academy President & CEO Bruce L. Paisner said in a statement, “Every year the international television community competes to be recognized on the International Emmys’ much-coveted global stage. We congratulate the Nominees for their outstanding programs and performances, they are once again a testament to the universal appeal of great storytelling across all genres, countries, and cultures.” The 52nd International Emmy Awards will take place in New...

It doesn’t matter whether he is behind the camera or in front of it, Ashutosh Gowariker feels at home in both places. What matters to the actor-filmmaker is how compelling the script is. Evidently, Manvat Murders delivers on that count. The upcoming Marathi web series—an adaptation of late IPS officer Ramakant S Kulkarni’s book, Footprints on the Sands of Crime—chronicles the kidnapping and murders of women that took place between 1972 and 1974 in Maharashtra’s Manwath village. Gowariker steps into the shoes of the late cop, who led the investigation. How was it facing the camera for the SonyLIV thriller barely a year after his last acting gig, Kaala Paani (2023)? More than anything, Gowariker feels “fortunate” to have played Kulkarni, who was also known for cracking the Raman Raghav case...

Katie Leung, who is best known for her role as Cho Chang in the `Harry Potter` series, joined the cast of the upcoming fourth season of the popular series Bridgerton. Netflix, on September 16, announced that production has officially started in London. Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha will star as Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek in the new season. The show will also introduce new characters, including Katie Leung, known for her role in the Harry Potter films, who will play Lady Araminta Gun. Leung, 37, will play Lady Araminta Gun, a character described as "twice married and twice widowed." Her two daughters, Rosamund Li (played by Michelle Mao) and Posy Li (played by Isabella Wei), are making their debut on the marriage market this season. Lady Araminta is "feeling the pressure to get at l...

Prime Video has announced the Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed ultimate game of trust and deception, `The Traitors`. Collaborating with leading independent distributor All3Media International for the local adaptation of IDTV’s BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning global format that is produced by BBC Studios India Productions, Prime Video India will showcase the unscripted Original reality show.  What is the reality show `The Traitors` all about? The thrilling and captivating Original series is the ultimate game of trust and deception that challenges the intellect, wit, and strategic prowess of its players as they compete for the large cash jackpot. 20 players arrive at a royal palace, hoping to win the accumulated cash bounty that is amassed through various physical and psycho...

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...

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.       ...

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 ...

“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...

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...

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...