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Vikram Bhatt says Hollywood horror Obsession reminded him of his 2002 blockbuster: ‘I laughed and thought this is Raaz’

Vikram Bhatt says Hollywood horror Obsession reminded him of his 2002 blockbuster: ‘I laughed and thought this is Raaz’

The Hollywood supernatural horror film Obsession took cinemas in India by storm upon its release and went on to become a sensation. The film emerged as a global success, and filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has now reacted to its popularity, revealing that he found similarities between the film and his 2002 blockbuster Raaz. Vikram Bhatt says he believes Obsession’s storyline is similar to Raaz. Why Vikram Bhatt thinks Obsession is Raaz In an interview with Firstpost, Vikram reacted to the global success of Obsession and said, “I haven’t seen Obsession, but someone was telling me the story, and I sat back, laughed and thought, ‘This is Raaz.’ It’s basically Malini of Raaz throughout the whole film. My take is that if you make a good horror film, people are going to come. This one was really good.” He further explained why the horror genre can work even without major stars, saying, “When you have big actors, you cannot possibly have them getting scared and running around. Either it starts looking like a comedy, where they are …

Why did Madonna’s biopic get shelved? Singer reveals the real reason and fallout with the Hollywood studio

Why did Madonna’s biopic get shelved? Singer reveals the real reason and fallout with the Hollywood studio

Back in 2022, it was announced that Madonna’s life story would make its way onto the big screen through a biopic that she would co-write and direct herself. Four years later, the project has officially been scrapped. The singer has now revealed what went wrong behind the scenes and addressed her fallout with Universal Pictures, the studio that was backing the film. In 2025, Deadline reported that Madonna was teaming up with Shawn Levy for a limited bioseries at Netflix. (AFP) Madonna reveals In a chat with Interview magazine, Madonna revealed that a falling out with Universal Pictures is the reason her movie biopic never went into production. Madonna said, “I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting. We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed – I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget. You know …

Obsession crosses Rs 75 cr in India, becomes 2026’s biggest Hollywood hit | Hollywood News

Obsession crosses Rs 75 cr in India, becomes 2026’s biggest Hollywood hit | Hollywood News

Curry Barker’s psychological horror film Obsession is a success story not only on its home turf of North America, but also at the Indian box office. Within less than a month of its release, the film has now surpassed the Rs 75 crore milestone in the country, earning over 10 times of its modest budget of around Rs 7.5 crore ($1 million) in India alone. Over its fourth weekend, Obsession added another Rs 5.50 crore to its India box office collection. Prior to that, it collected Rs 22 crore in its third week, a slight decrease from its week 2 earnings of Rs 31.25 crore. In its opening week, Obsession minted Rs 18.55 crore. Thus, like Imtiaz Ali’s period romance Main Vaapas Aaunga, Obsession also grew over its second week, thanks to the impressive word-of-mouth. Obsession becomes 2026’s biggest Hollywood hit in India In the process, Obsession has now also emerged as the highest grossing Hollywood film in India this year. It has surpassed Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s sci-fi comedy Project Hail Mary, which …

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor | Hollywood News

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor | Hollywood News

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar’s impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. Soon, fans were swapping theories online, photographers were staking out vantage points and residents found themselves fielding questions about a wedding that never was. Or at least, a wedding that seems yet to happen. The rumors, so far, have proved unfounded. But they offered a glimpse into life in Watch Hill, the Rhode Island beach community in the town of Westerly, close to the Connecticut border, where Swift has owned a home for more than a decade and where curiosity about the singer has become woven into everyday life. Rumors take hold From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Security cameras dotted the property, and a guard called out to visitors who strayed too close. Wedding planner …

Toy Story 5: It’s screentime vs playtime in this thoughtful, feel-good return of the toys

Toy Story 5: It’s screentime vs playtime in this thoughtful, feel-good return of the toys

It has taken seven years for the fifth installment of Toy Story to arrive, with the previous film releasing back in 2019, in the pre-pandemic era. One thing, however, has remained consistent: when done right, animation can rival the biggest live-action blockbusters. While the post-pandemic box office has experienced it’s share of highs and lows, animated films have continued to deliver. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Despicable Me 4 and Zootopia 2, among others, have emerged as global box office winners, proving that audiences of all ages still turn up in large numbers for compelling animation. A still from Toy Story 5. Which brings us back to Toy Story 5. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film follows Jessie (voiced by Joan Cusack), Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) and the rest of the toy gang, who are happily settled in Bonnie’s home. Bonnie, too, adores her toys, but as she grows older, she finds it increasingly difficult to connect with children her age. Her peers have long traded toys for gadgets, particularly a ‘Lilypad’. Lilypad …

Priyanka Chopra to work in a Hollywood film with Angelina Jolie | Bollywood News

Priyanka Chopra to work in a Hollywood film with Angelina Jolie | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 20, 2026 04:30 PM IST It has been more than a decade since Priyanka Chopra made the bold move from Bollywood to Hollywood, carving a space for herself on the global stage. Over the years, she has built an international portfolio, featuring films such as Baywatch, The Matrix Resurrections, and most recently, The Bluff. She has also ventured into long-form storytelling, leading series like Quantico and Citadel. Now, the actor appears to have added another significant project to her growing slate, one that involves Hollywood star Angelina Jolie. Priyanka confirmed the development during a conversation with Fortune India, although she chose not to reveal any further details about the collaboration. Working with Rajamouli on Varanasi While the Angelina Jolie project has generated considerable buzz, Priyanka is currently immersed in the filming of director SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated next venture, tentatively titled Varanasi. The film also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Speaking about the project in the same interview, Priyanka expressed admiration for Rajamouli and his filmmaking vision. “I got a warm …

James Burrows, director of Cheers and Friends, dies at 85 | Hollywood News

James Burrows, director of Cheers and Friends, dies at 85 | Hollywood News

James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” died Friday. He was 85. His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he “passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family.” No location or cause of death was provided. Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening credits. But they knew his work. Burrows got his start in television relatively late at age 35 in 1974, directing episodes of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Bob Newhart Show,” and “Laverne & Shirley.” He cocreated “Cheers,” directing 243 of the 273 episodes, as well as all 246 episodes of “Will and Grace.” He also helmed multiple episodes of such hits as “Frasier,” “Friends” and “Mike & Molly,” and the pilots of “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big …

Anne Hathaway announces third pregnancy with husband Adam Shulman: ‘Baby, I’m yours’ | Hollywood News

Anne Hathaway announces third pregnancy with husband Adam Shulman: ‘Baby, I’m yours’ | Hollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 20, 2026 08:55 AM IST Hollywood star Anne Hathaway is expecting her third baby with husband Adam Shulman. The actor shared the news on social media in an adorable video on Friday. The couple shares two sons – Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. In the clip, Anne can be seen wearing a flowy white dress, and walking into the frame with her arms locked in front of her stomach. She instantly turns towards the camera and drops her arms to flaunt her baby bump. She then smiles, hugs her stomach and goes out of the frame. The song ‘Baby I’m Yours’ by Barbara Lewis is playing in the background. “x Baby, I’m yours x,” she wrote in the caption of the post. The Devil Wears Prada star announced her pregnancy after being spotted with her baby bump on a holiday. While on vacation in St Tropez, she was photographed at a beach in a multicoloured bikini. ALSO READ | Anne Hathaway named World’s Most Beautiful Star; actor opens up about being …

Angelina Jolie reveals how her children saved her ‘fighting spirit’ after Brad Pitt split | Hollywood News

Angelina Jolie reveals how her children saved her ‘fighting spirit’ after Brad Pitt split | Hollywood News

4 min readMumbaiJun 19, 2026 02:15 PM IST Once hailed as one of Hollywood’s most celebrated couples, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s split became one of the most closely watched separations. Over the years, Jolie has spoken candidly about the emotional toll the experience took on her. Now, while promoting her upcoming film Couture, the actor has reflected on how her children helped her navigate that difficult period and continue to inspire her today. ‘They want me to get out and do things’ Speaking to Variety, Angelina Jolie said, “I think my fighting spirit is finally back, I lost it for a bit. I got kind of taken down a little bit and it’s coming back in large part thanks to my children, who are now older, and encouraging it.” She went on to explain how her children have encouraged her to reconnect with parts of herself that had taken a backseat in recent years. “My kids are almost all 18, so now they want to see me traveling the world, they want me to …

Jason Momoa heaps praise on Vidyut Jammwal: ‘One of the most beautiful looking men’ | Hollywood News

Jason Momoa heaps praise on Vidyut Jammwal: ‘One of the most beautiful looking men’ | Hollywood News

2 min readBengaluruJun 19, 2026 10:04 AM IST Hollywood star Jason Momoa has heaped praise on his Street Fighter co-star Vidyut Jammwal, describing him as “one of the most beautiful-looking men” he has ever seen. During a recent interaction while promoting his upcoming film Supergirl, Momoa spoke highly of Jammwal’s talent, charisma and martial arts prowess as the Indian actor gears up for his much-anticipated Hollywood debut in Street Fighter. Jason Momoa on Vidyut Jammwal During an interaction with Zoom, Jason spoke warmly about working with Vidyut and said, “He’s one of the most beautiful-looking men I’ve ever seen in my life.” He further praised the Indian action star, adding, “He’s so talented. He’s unbelievable,” shared the actor. Hollywood star Jason Momoa also joked that Vidyut should help him get break in Indian cinema and said, “He should get me a job in Bollywood. He should have something set up for me. We should do something together. It’d be fun.” Jason Momoa also expressed his desire to visit India in the future, saying, “And I …