Hollywood • October 31, 2026

From Shakespeare to Star Trek: How Patrick Stewart Became a Global Icon

LOS ANGELES: Patrick Stewart, known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, breathed his last on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. Stewart’s spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, confirmed that he died following a short battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Stewart’s health condition had not been made public before […]

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Mark Ruffalo at an event in New York City.
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Mark Ruffalo Lashes Out Against Paramount-Warner Bros Merger

Actor Mark Ruffalo has criticised the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, claiming that it would stifle creativity. Hollywood’s megadeal has cleared its last obstacle after a federal judge approved Paramount’s settlement with 12 states on Wednesday. The states, led by California, sued to block the deal, citing media consolidation. Ruffalo took to social media to express his […]

By Riji Elsa Roy • 5 min read
Vijay Sethupathi Still from the film 'Maharaja'
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Maharaja Becomes the First Tamil Film to get a Hollywood Remake

Tamil blockbuster Maharaja is set for a Hollywood remake after a leading film agency approached its producers for the rights, following the film’s strong performance in China and on OTT. Producer Sudhan Sundaram, along with Passion Studios and The Route, has officially announced the news on social media. They shared in the post: “A HISTORIC […]

By Riji Elsa Roy • 5 min read

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