Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has received an 'A' certificate, but a full-page newspaper ad has sparked debate over industry rules. Fans question if the Tamil Film Producers’ Council (TFPC) will enforce regulations equally for KVN Productions, as it has for others.
A film producer staying in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, received death threats via WhatsApp calls and messages from Pakistani numbers. The caller warned him against releasing his upcoming film 'Kala Hiran' and threatened a bomb attack. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.
Fifty film production companies linked to producer Alan Latham have been compulsorily struck off the UK's companies register by Companies House. This action, due to failures in legal obligations like filing accounts, prevents creditors, including unpaid film workers, from recovering debts.
Fifty film production companies linked to producer Alan Latham have been compulsorily struck off the UK's companies register by Companies House. This leaves film workers unable to claim unpaid fees, with some reporting exploitation and unfulfilled payments.
Jayamma Chinnegowda, mother of Kannada actors Vijay Raghavendra and Sriimurali, died on June 16 due to age-related health issues. A film producer herself, she was married to S.A. Chinnegowda and part of a prominent film family with ties to Dr. Rajkumar's family.
Producer Amit Jani has sent a legal notice to actor Govind Namdev demanding a public apology and ₹50 lakh for expressing concerns over the film 'Kala Hiran' teaser. Namdev stated the teaser misrepresented the film he agreed to work on, which is inspired by the Salman Khan blackbuck poaching case.
Veteran film producer and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away on June 4, 2026, in Mumbai after a battle with liver cirrhosis. He was known for producing films like 'Ilzaam' and 'Aankhen', and for his controversial tenure as CBFC chairman.
Salman Khan's legal team has sent a notice to the makers of the film 'Kala Hiran', demanding an immediate halt to its release and removal of all promotional material, citing legal action if demands are not met.
Hong Kong film producer Raymond Wong Pak-ming was found guilty of sharing insider information with his sister to trade shares of Transmit Entertainment, resulting in over HK$1 million in profit for her. The court rejected his defense of sarcastic communication.
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada announced the company will stop working with hundreds of film industry figures who signed an open letter criticizing the growing influence of right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. The signatories expressed fears of a "fascist takeover of the collective imagination" and ideological control over French cinema.
Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan, 85, has died by alleged suicide after jumping into the Adyar river in Chennai. Known for his outspoken views on the film industry, his death has shocked and saddened many in the cinema fraternity.
William Greaves' unfinished 1972 documentary, "Once Upon a Time in Harlem," capturing Harlem Renaissance figures, premieres at Cannes after being completed by his family. The film explores legacy, identity, and historical parallels.
Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over sexual abuse allegations ended in a mistrial Friday after a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on a rape charge involving aspiring actress Jessica Mann. Weinstein, 74, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Veteran film producer RB Choudhary has died in a fatal car crash near Udaipur on Tuesday. Reports suggest the accident took place around 3 pm. The exact cause of the crash and the condition of others involved are yet to be confirmed. Condolences have begun pouring in from across the film fraternity. Superstar Rajinikanth also mourned his demise.
NATO is holding private meetings with film and TV industry professionals in Europe and the US, leading to accusations of using arts for 'fear mongering' and 'propaganda'. The bloc plans further discussions, sparking concern among artists who feel art is being used to support war.
NATO is conducting private consultations with European and US film industry professionals to discuss security, leading to accusations from some writers that the alliance is seeking to influence media content for propaganda purposes.
