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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Officially Beats Avengers: Endgame’s India Opening Record

July 31, 2026

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Tom Holland’s web-slinger nets Rs 60 crore to claim the biggest Hollywood opening day ever in India. It’s official — Spider-Man: Brand New Day has smashed Bollywood’s biggest Hollywood opening-day record, dethroning Avengers: Endgame after a seven-year reign at the top of India’s box office charts.

Breaking Down the Record-Breaking Numbers

The film grossed approximately Rs 72-73 crore

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office: Tom Holland-Starrer Scripts Biggest Hollywood Opener In India | Outlook India

July 30, 2026

Tom Holland’s film emerged the highest-ever Hollywood opener in India.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day stormed Indian box office with record-breaking opening, becoming the biggest Day 1 grosser for a Hollywood film in the country. The Tom Holland-led Marvel film has strode past the opening-day record previously held by Avengers: Endgame (2019). In US, Brand New Day is primed to billow past the preview figures for the 2021 previous chapter Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Hollywood producer Jason Cloth accused of $100M Ponzi scheme

July 29, 2026

A film producer behind a number of award-winning movies is facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding his clients more than $100 million for a Ponzi scheme, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday.

Jason Cloth 60, of Beverly Hills was charged with seven counts of wire fraud after he was accused of soliciting clients to invest in purported entertainment projects with his Canadian-based company called Creative Wealth Media Finance Corp, the DOJ said.

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Film financier Jason Cloth indicted in alleged $100M Ponzi scheme tied to movie funding

July 29, 2026

Film producer Jason Cloth, who financed “Joker,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and dozens of other movies, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on wire fraud charges in connection with what prosecutors say was a $100 million Ponzi scheme.

The indictment against Cloth, 60, was unsealed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago. Cloth was arrested the same day in Los Angeles, where he made his first court appearance, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois said.

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Hollywood producer charged with seven counts of wire fraud in $100m scheme

July 29, 2026

Jason Cloth of Joker and The Green Knight diverted funds from entertainment investors toward his personal life

A federal grand jury in Chicago has charged the Hollywood producer Jason Cloth with seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of $100m, according to federal authorities.

Cloth, who has credits on the blockbuster 2019 film Joker and critically acclaimed hits like The Green Knight, told investors their funds would go toward a motion picture and a gaming entertainment

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July 28, 2026

Ryan Gosling has been unveiled as Ghost Rider.

The Project Hail Mary actor made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday (July 25) to reveal he is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the Spirit of Vengeance in a 2028 movie which will see him reteam with his Star Wars: Starfighter director and writer Shawn Levy and Jonathan Tropper.

Shawn is very excited about Ghost Rider and working with Ryan again.

Appearing on stage with the actor and MCU boss Kevin Feige, he said

It’s Official, Marvel Just Announced Its Most Important Recast Of All Time

July 28, 2026

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Legends never truly die. Six years after the untimely passing of the great Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studios has officially announced who will take over the mantle as T’Ch

‘Michael’ Is Moonwalking to Streaming Sooner Than You Think

July 28, 2026

Missed seeing Michael in theaters or ready to watch it again? You won’t have to wait much longer.

According to Starz, the blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic Michael will begin streaming exclusively on Starz starting August 10, 2026. The announcement comes after the film’s record-breaking theatrical run. The movie has become Lionsgate’s highest-grossing movie ever and surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office.

The biopic was directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by John Logan, produce

‘Superhero Fatigue Is Real. Spider-Man Fatigue Is Not’: Tom Holland’s ‘Brand New Day’ Could Score One of the Biggest Opening Weekends Ever

July 28, 2026

Superhero fatigue is no match for Peter Parker.

Sure, comic book movies have been on the fritz. But Marvel’s friendly neighborhood web-slinger is about to change the narrative, with Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swinging to a truly heroic box office debut. Estimates are ranging from $260 million to $280 million from 4,300 North American theaters, which means it’s tracking to land one of the biggest opening weekends in history. Projections have been climbing and climbing in the days leading

Tom Holland Finally Confirms His Spider-Man Future After Brand New Day

July 28, 2026

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It’s been 10 years since audiences first saw Tom Holland’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man websling into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ahead of the opening weekend of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holland addressed his future playing

Ayra Starr unveils first look at Hollywood debut in ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ teaser

July 28, 2026

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has thrilled fans worldwide after appearing in a newly released behind-the-scenes teaser for the highly anticipated Hollywood fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone, giving audiences their first glimpse of her acting debut.

The teaser, released by filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood ahead of the movie’s official trailer launch, showcases moments from the production of the Paramount Pictures adaptation. Although Ayra Starr’s appearance in the clip is brief,

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ catches critics just like flies: ‘Amazing, and spectacular, and sensational’

July 28, 2026

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Hey there, there go the reviews for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Two weeks after The Odyssey landed, Tom Holland and Zendaya are once again sharing the screen — and the top of the box office charts — in the fourth installment of their shared superhero franchise. That means the real life couple has officially outlasted Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst as the longest-serving Spider-Man and MJ, respectively, although it should al

Sony Pictures Partners to Launch Epic Ramayana Globally

July 28, 2026

Prime Focus Studios has sealed a monumental global distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment to take the grand cinematic retelling of *Ramayana* to audiences outside India. This strategic venture establishes a major milestone for the Indian film industry, aligning the project with large-scale Hollywood tentpole releases. Due to the expansive scale of this fresh international arrangement, the creators have officially postponed the anticipated debut of the initial trailer, opting to

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: The MCU Wastes Its Chance for a Fresh Start with a Dull and Downbeat Sequel

July 28, 2026

Eight years of multiverse shenanigans and momentum-killing Disney Plus shows have reduced the Marvel Cinematic Universe from the most reliable money-printing machine in film history to a sadly confused shadow of its former self. But Destin Daniel Cretton’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” — which accepts as its premise that most people can’t possibly remember or care about whatever nonsense has transpired since this mega-franchise split into several overlapping dimensions — offers such a perfect sh

Canal+ says ‘Paddington 4’ is in works, as it locks down French streaming advantage

July 28, 2026

July 28 (Reuters) – Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada said on Tuesday that a fourth live-action Paddington film was in development with A-list talent, adding fresh momentum to one of StudioCanal’s biggest international franchises.

The pay-TV provider will also be the first to bring “Paddington 4” to the small screen in France, just six months after a theatrical release. It renewed its agreement with French cinema organisations until 2032 on Monday, committing to investments ⁠in return for early ⁠access t

Black Panther 3 Is Set to Break a Major Marvel Tradition – Internewscast Journal

July 28, 2026

Ryan Coogler is once again pushing Marvel into unfamiliar territory. During this year’s San Diego Comic Con, the filmmaker revealed that Black Panther 3 will be shot entirely on large-format celluloid film, marking a historic first for Marvel Studios since its launch in 2008. The reveal arrived with two major confirmations: David Jonsson will take on the role of the new Black Panther, and the film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 15, 2028.

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The Odyssey leaked online as Universal Pictures vows to ‘pursue all appropriate remedies’

July 28, 2026

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An illegal, high-quality copy of The Odyssey was leaked online over the weekend, reaching over two million views.

The post from an X account, which has since been suspended, went viral after being re-shared by a separate account. “Someone uploaded The Odyssey full movie on X,” the person wrote. “Can you believe it?”

The message included the entirety of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, according to Variet

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s ticket prices in India soar past Rs 3700 ahead of big release. Tom Holland, Zendaya movie aims for Rs 8,000 crore global debut

July 28, 2026

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is all set to release in India on July 30. Advance ticket sales show strong demand across various cities and formats. Globally, the film is projected for a massive opening weekend collection. This anticipated box office performance could place it among cinema’s biggest openings. Read on to know how much fans are paying for the movie in metro cities.

The wait is almost over for Marvel fans as Tom Holland’s much-awaited superhero film Spider-Man: Brand New

Universal Pictures vows to ‘pursue all appropriate remedies’ after The Odyssey leaks

July 27, 2026

An illegal, high-quality copy of The Odyssey was leaked online over the weekend, reaching over two million views.

The post from an X account, which has since been suspended, went viral after being re-shared by a separate account. “Someone uploaded The Odyssey full movie on X,” the person wrote. “Can you believe it?”

The message included the entirety of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, according to Variety. The video amassed 2.1 million views before it was removed and replac

Ryan Reynolds Blacklist Rumors: Insiders Reveal Why Hollywood Hasn’t Turned on Him – Internewscast Journal

July 27, 2026

When Ryan Reynolds appeared on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City earlier this month, he met the crowd’s Marvel-fueled excitement with a headline built to land: Deadpool, his foul-mouthed, fourth-wall-breaking antihero, is coming back.

It is a major return for one of Hollywood’s most reliable comic-book franchises. A new film would mark the fourth entry in the Deadpool series, following the 2016 original, its 2018 sequel and 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, with the franchise having earned nea

Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X

July 27, 2026

LONDON – Director Christopher Nolan wants people to watch The Odyssey on the biggest screen possible, but two million people reportedly viewed a social media post containing a leaked copy of his film this weekend. Film industry outlet Variety reported that an X message embedded with a high-quality version of the film gathered 2.1 million views in two-and-a-half hours on Saturday, before the account was suspended. “The full odyssey movie in a tweet, as nolan intended,” one user joked. Nolan shot