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Mamoru Hosoda’s next animated film, Scarlet, has set a December release date. The movie follows Oscar-nominated Japanese filmmaker’s Cannes hit Belle and is highly anticipated among genre fans. Sony will distribute the feature outside Japan while Toho will handle the film’s domestic theatrical distribution. While all the details are kept tightly under wraps, the movie is described as “the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space.”

A new trailer has been released, accompanying the release date, which brings ethereal landscapes to life as our titular heroine prepares for battle. The slick animation sees her turning from a princess to a blood-soaked warrior, and that’s probably enough to get fans into the theatres.

The movie’s official website describes Scarlet as a survival story, as the (translated) log line reads, “Princess Scarlet, whose father was killed and whose revenge failed, wakes up in the ‘Land of the Dead.

It has been announced that the next anime movie by director Mamoru Hosoda will be landing in U.S. theaters on Dec. 12, 2025. Scarlet is being co-produced by Studio Chizu, Nippon TV and Crunchyroll parent company Sony Pictures, with Sony handling global distribution of the movie outside of Japan.

The movie focuses on a brave princess who transcends time and space, with the film set to "overturn the image of Studio Chizu and Hosoda's previous work." A new trailer for the film, which was made available on Studio Chizu's official X (formerly Twitter) account, makes it clear that Scarlet will look and feel very different from previous movies handled by the director, whose works also include the likes of Summer Wars and Mirai. Not only does the animation appear to utilize some 3D, but the setting is also strikingly unique from Hosoda's previous titles.

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Sony Pictures has announced that Scarlet, the new film from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda, is coming exclusively to movie theatres on December 12, 2025.

Hosoda is known for the short films that made up Digimon: The Movie (2000), The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), and Summer Wars (2009). He was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Animated Feature Film category at the 91st Academy Awards for his eighth film, Mirai (2018). His most recent film is Belle, which was released in 2021.

Sony Pictures is co-producing and co-financing the highly anticipated new animated film with Studio Chizu and Nippon TV. Sony Pictures will distribute Scarlet globally, with Toho distributing the film theatrically in Japan.

The film’s producers include Yuichiro Saito (Studio Chizu), Toshimi Tanio (Nippon TV), and Nozomu Takahashi (Studio Chizu).

Scarlet tells the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space. Princess Scarlett, whose father was killed and whose revenge failed,...

Oscar-nominated Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming anime pic Scarlet will open in North American theaters on Dec. 12, during the the lucrative year-end holiday corridor and the heart of awards season.

Sony Pictures, which is co-producing and co-financing the film with Studio Chizu and Nippon TV, announced the release date Monday. Sony will distribute the film in the U.S. and around the globe except for in Japan, where Toho is handling the movie theatrically.

Scarlet tells the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space.

Hosoda’s credits include Belle, Wolf Children and 2018’s Mirai, which was nominated for the Oscar for best animated feature after making its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Yuichiro Saito and Nozom Takahashi of Studio Chizu are producing Scarlet alongside Toshimi Tanio of Nippon TV.

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Sony has dated Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda’s latest animated feature “Scarlet” for Dec. 12. His last feature was 2021’s “Belle.”

Sony co-produced and co-financed the new animated feature with Studio Chizu and Nippon TV. It is only being described as “the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space.” We’ll take it.

Hosoda’s previous films include “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” “Summer Wars,” “Wolf Children” and “The Boy and the Beast.” His 2018 feature “Mirai” was nominated for the Best Animated Feature film at the 91st Academy Awards. And “Belle,” released in 2021, became the highest-grossing film of his career after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Sony is going with its co-production of Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet on December 12, joining 20th Century Studios’ James L. Brooks movie Ella McKay and Focus Features’ Chloe Zhao pic Hamnet on that date on the 2025 calendar.

Scarlet is described as the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space. See the new poster below.

Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron opened during the second frame of December 2023. Not only was it a prime place to launch an awards-season anime title, but that movie went on to clear a three-day gross of $13 million, ending its stateside run at $46.8M.

Sony Pictures is co-financing the anticipated Scarlet, from the Oscar-nominated Mirai filmmaker, with Studio Chizu and Nippon TV. It is also handling global on Scarlet except for Japan, where it is being released by Toho.

Producers are Yuichiro Saito and Nozomu Takahashi for Studio Chizu and Toshimi Tanio for Nippon TV.

Academy Award-nominated Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda‘s latest film, “Scarlet,” has landed a Dec. 12 domestic release date from Sony Pictures. The film centers on a brave princess who transcends time and space.

Hosoda’s previous feature films include “Digimon: The Movie” (2000), “One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island” (2005), “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” (2006), “Summer Wars” (2009), “Wolf Children” (2012), “The Boy and the Beast” (2015), and “Mirai” (2018), which was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards. “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” earned the inaugural Japan Academy Prize for Best Animation, while “Summer Wars” (2009) earned him an Annie Award nomination for Best Director and screened at the Berlin International Film Festival.

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The 2025 Academy Awards have come and gone, and the anime community once more finds itself disappointed with no nominations within the field. The Oscars have had a long history of overlooking anime, but to be snubbed for another year—especially when Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s Look Back was more than eligible for the running—had anime fans everywhere shaking their heads.

Previous anime productions have snagged an Oscar in the past, however. Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away became the first anime feature to win an Academy Award in 2001, followed by The Boy and The Heron in 2024. In recent years, other Studio Ghibli productions and anime films have also contended for the entertainment industry's most coveted award, with some close to winning.

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All the actors listed voiced roles for the English dub versions of these shows and films, many of which you’ll recognize right off the bat. Here are 17 celebrities who rocked the mic as anime characters.

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Fumi Kitahara, a respected publicity executive who guided award-winning campaigns for studios including DreamWorks, Aardman, Laika, Netflix and Disney, died Monday of complications related to a rare blood cancer. She was 56.

Among the features Kitahara helped publicize are the first three “Shrek” films, “Chicken Run,” “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Coraline,” “Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Over the Moon” and “The Sea Beast.”

She oversaw awards campaigns for Oscar-winning shorts such as “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse,” and “War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko.”

Kitahara graduated from Cal State Northridge and started her career in 1992 at Walt Disney Studios in the office of Howard Green, working with him on features including “The Lion King,” “Pocahontas,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Toy Story,” and “Frank and Ollie,” in addition to a variety of live-action titles.

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The 2005 anime film One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island is one of the most successful One Piece movies ($10.5 Million Box Office revenue), that brought Eiichiro Oda’s beloved series to life with a refreshing Hosoda touch. But beneath its grandeur success, there lies a thrilling revenge story within that no one could ever imagine.

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Rumor has it that there was this one time when director Mamoru Hosoda targeted Hayao Miyazaki and made him the antagonist of his movie as his revenge on him & Studio Ghibli as a whole. But how legit is this piece of information, or is this all just speculation?

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Mamoru Hosoda has steadily become a more internationally recognized name over the years. The filmmaker has directed several acclaimed anime films, with his more recent projects including titles like 2021's Belle, which is inspired by Beauty and the Beast, and Mirai, the story of a young boy traveling through time with his sister. Now, two of Hosoda's earlier films, Summer Wars and Wolf Children, which were originally released in 2009 and 2012, are getting new home media releases from Gkids.

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The official website of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed a list of nominees for the 97th Oscars on Jan 23, 2025.

While a total of five anime movies, including Look Back, The Colors Within and Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim were eligible for the Best Animated Feature Film category, none of them made the final cut.

The nominations for the Best Feature Film Category include:

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The list of anime movies nominated for an Oscar has been pretty scant. In 2002, Spirited Away broke the mold by being nominated and winning Best Animated Feature. However, since then, the only features to be considered are from Studio Ghibli, with an exception in Mamoru Hosoda's Mirai in 2018. Studio Ghibli is a powerhouse in anime, and they craft thoughtful and visually stunning features worthy of consideration. For anime diehards, the famous animation studio created by Hayao Miyazaki is entry-level and predictable when approaching the medium. With how quick the Oscars are to embrace animated features from other countries, Japanese anime seems often overlooked.

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Natsume Yuujinchou fans have something special to look forward to this coming June. The very first video game based on the beloved Natsume's Book of Friends anime and manga franchise was recently announced, alongside a release date for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

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Mamoru Hosoda's The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is one of the most acclaimed anime films of all time and is especially beloved among fans of time travel and romance stories. However, it's been several years since the legendary director has released a new work.

Thankfully for anime enthusiasts, that's about to change. At a presentation held by Studio Chizu on Dec. 23, 2024, Hosoda's next film was announced, alongside a first teaser visual and a release window of winter 2025. Written, directed and originally conceived by Hosoda, Scarlet will tell the story of the titular hero, a "strong princess who transcends time and space." The new artwork, seen below, depicts Scarlet with a sword and reddish-pink, braided hair.

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Sony Pictures is set to co-produce and co-finance the highly anticipated new animated film, Scarlet, from Academy Award-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda with Studio Chizu and Nippon TV.

Sony will distribute Scarlet globally (outside Japan) with the U.S. release earmarked for winter 2025. Toho will release in the home market. 

Producers are Yuichiro Saito (Studio Chizu), Toshimi Tanio (Nippon TV), Nozomu Takahashi (Studio Chizu).

Scarlet is described as the story of a brave princess who transcends time and space.

Hosoda began his career at Toei Animation in 1991 as an animator. In 1999, he made his directorial debut with Digimon Adventure. His other early credits include Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! (2000) and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) which was the first winner of the newly established Japan Academy Prize Best Animation as well as numerous other awards. In 2009, Hosoda released Summer Wars based on a story he wrote...

Studio Chizu, Nippon TV, and Sony Pictures have formed an exciting relationship to co-produce and co-finance “Scarlet,” the latest animated movie from the famous director Mamoru Hosoda. This is the first project Sony Pictures has worked on with the well-known Japanese animation studio.

“Scarlet” is a movie about a princess who travels through time and space. It is set to come out in the US in the winter of 2025. Sony Pictures will release the movie worldwide, and Toho will release it in Japan.

“Scarlet” was produced by a group of seasoned professionals, such as Yuichiro Saito, co-founder of Studio Chizu, Toshimi Tanio from Nippon TV, and Nozomu Takahashi from Studio Chizu. This project is a big step forward for Studio Chizu, which Hosoda and Saito started in 2011 to try new ways to make animations.

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If there is one thing that Mamoru Hosoda fans can look forward to, its the routine of a new movie every three years. This time, the director was a year late, however, the announcement has finally come.

The official X account of Studio Chizu announced on Dec 23, 2024 that Hosoda’s new movie, titled Hateshi naki Scarlet, will release in winter 2025. His previous film, Belle, released in 2021.

Hosoda is handling the scripts and is credited as the creator of the movie.

A teaser visual, which features the titular character Scarlet – a strong princess from a certain kingdom who transcends time and space – was also revealed.

Details about the movie:

At a stage event which was held on the same day to announce the movie, director Hosoda revealed that he will be taking a new approach for the film, as he aims to create “an entirely new aesthetic that is neither 2D animation nor Hollywood-style CGI.

Mamoru Hosoda, the acclaimed director behind Belle , The Girl Who Leapt Through Time , Mirai , Wolf Children , Summer Wars and The Boy and the Beast , revealed at a production presentation today that his next anime film is titled Scarlet ("Hateshinaki Scarlet" in Japanese) and is slated to release in Winter 2025 , which is a departure from his usual summer releases. Hosoda also noted that he's aiming for a completely new look beyond 2D anime or Hollywood CG animation, and that the story is based on a globally known classic. He described it as delving into life and death with action and romance elements, while still being entertaining. The main character, pictured in the "super teaser visual" above, is a strong princess who crosses time and space. Studio Chizu is once again producing the animation. Toho will distribute the film in Japan and Sony Pictures will distribute internationally, with the latter reportedly doing...

Mamoru Hosoda, the Japanese director of Oscar-nominated animated feature Mirai, is working on a new film titled Scarlet, which will be co-produced and co-financed by Sony Pictures.

The animated film will be produced by Hosoda’s Studio Chizu and Nippon TV, telling the story of “a brave princess who transcends time and space”.

It marks the first time Sony Pictures has teamed with acclaimed animation outfit Studio Chizu, which has produced Hosoda’s hit features Wolf Children, The Boy And The Beast, Mirai and Belle.

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Animation industry can either make or break an animator’s career. And Mamoru Hosoda is no exception to this. The famed animator is praised for his masterpieces such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Belle, and Mirai.

But what most fans don’t know is that he was previously associated with Ghibli. Of late he has received recognition for his impeccable storytelling and stellar animation. But there was a time when he too had qualms regarding a certain project by the famed studio.

Mokoto in a still from The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | Credit: Madhouse

In an interview, Hosoda opened up about his apprehensions regarding a Ghibli movie. As a result, what would have been a collaborative project had the animator dropped out. He stated his concerns along with his qualms regarding the celebrated film.

And while it makes sense considering Miyazaki’s staunch standpoints and perspectives, one question remains.

Mamoru Hosoda is one of the most well-known moviemakers in the Japanese film industry. Some of his most popular works include The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars. In fact, his 2018 movie, Mirai, was nominated in the Best Animated Feature Film Category of the 91st Academy Awards.

Mirai (2018) directed by Mamoru Hosoda | Credits: Studio Chizu

Due to his popularity, Hosoda has been often compared with the likes of Hayao Miyazaki, another legend in the anime film department. However, the director is himself a fan of Miyazaki’s works and humbly admitted why the Ponyo and Spirited Away creator is irreplaceable.

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“My next film after Coolie will be Kaithi 2, and then I plan to make a standalone film called Rolex.

Nidhhi Agerwal in Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Mirai’ item song ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Teja Sajja is one of the young actors in the film industry who is enjoying great fame. The young hero recently achieved a blockbuster. He scored a hit with HanuMan. After this success, the makers are confident they will produce more pan-Indian films with him. Now, we have an exciting project titled Mirai. Nidhhi Agerwal is the latest addition to the film.

Exciting updates regarding the cast have recently emerged. Ritika Nayak has been confirmed to play the heroine. There are also strong rumors that Nidhi Agarwal will be in the film. Nidhhi Agerwal is famous for her performance in iSmart Shankar. The actress is currently busy with Pawan Kalyan’s Harihara Veeramallu and Raja Saab, which are starring Prabhas.

Nidhhi Agerwal will appear in a particular song in Mirai, a special highlight in the film. There is...

When people think of Asian animated films, Studio Ghibli often comes to mind first. With iconic films like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, the studio has become synonymous with high-quality animation and captivating storytelling. However, Asia’s animation industry is vast and diverse, with many other studios and filmmakers contributing unique and innovative works that deserve recognition. This article explores the rich landscape of Asian animated films beyond Studio Ghibli, highlighting some of the most remarkable productions from different countries.

The Rise of South Korean Animation

South Korea has become a significant player in the global animation industry, producing a variety of films that cater to both domestic and international audiences. One standout is Leafie, A Hen into the Wild (2011), directed by Oh Sung-yoon. This film, based on a popular Korean children’s book, tells the story of a hen who dreams of freedom beyond the farm. Its success...

Teja Sajja’s upcoming action-adventure film “Mirai” is generating significant buzz, especially following the success of his previous film, “HanuMan.” On his birthday, the film’s producers, People Media Factory, revealed a striking new poster showcasing Teja’s character, titled the “Super Yodha.” The poster, which features Teja in an intense pose holding a blazing iron rod against the backdrop of what appears to be an ancient temple, has heightened anticipation for the film, set to release on April 18, 2025, in both 2D and 3D formats.

The poster release has not only excited fans but also sparked discussions due to the close proximity of “Mirai’s” release to another major film, “Raja Saab,” starring Prabhas and directed by Maruthi. “Raja Saab,” which shares the same production house, People Media Factory, is slated for release just a week earlier on April 10, 2025. This scheduling has led to some concerns among fans, who worry...

A major boost in anime film popularity in the West in the 2010s due to talented directors like Makoto Shinkai and Naoko Yamada. The decade saw diverse anime films, from drama to action to romance, offering top-notch storytelling and visuals. Anime films like "A Silent Voice" showcased deep themes like mental health, forgiveness, and friendship, making it the best of the decade.

Anime films come in all different forms, whether that be original feature-length productions, mashed up episodes of a TV series, or direct adaptations of manga and light novels. For decades, through movies like Akira, Ghost in the Shell, or Spirited Away, the big-screen boasted the absolute pinnacle of the medium. However, the 2010s saw a substantial boost in anime popularity in the west, leading to greater awareness of film releases outside the expected Ghibli powerhouse every few years.

The boom in popularity alongside the rise of talented directors...

UK distributor Anime Limited and Germany’s Plaion Pictures have acquired UK, France, Italy and Germany rights to the catalogue of Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda.

Three titles have been newly acquired by the two companies: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars and Wolf Children. Plaion Pictures has also picked up The Boy And The Beast for Germany and Italy.

The films join two further Hosoda titles on the slates of Anime and Plaion: Oscar-nominated Mirai, and his most recent film, 2021’s Belle.

The companies are working on a ‘World of Mamoru Hosoda’ theatrical season, releasing one of the...

The seventh edition of Animation is Film (Aif), a Los Angeles-based sister event to France’s prestigious Annecy Animation Festival, will run October 18-20 at the Tcl Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood this fall.

Launched in 2017, “The Festival embraces the highest aspirations of animation as a cinematic art form on par with live action and is a vocal advocate for filmmakers who push the boundaries of their work to the fullest range of expression that the medium is capable of,” reads the Aif mission statement.

The festival’s executive director, Matt Kaszanek, put it more succinctly during last year’s event: “Animation Is Film is not just the name of our festival; it is its mission.”

Animation is Film fills a gap in the U.S. market, which has no dedicated animation festivals on par with those in Europe, Asia, and Canada. The annual autumn event is also becoming something of an Oscar-season bellwether.

This article contains spoilers for "Shōgun."

It already feels safe to say that FX's "Shōgun'' is the TV breakout of 2024. FX, noticing the comparisons of "Shōgun" to "Game of Thrones," has concluded they have a golden goose and picked up the limited series for two more seasons.

"Shōgun" is set in Japan during the year 1600. Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) gains an ally in John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), a shipwrecked European sailor. Blackthorne came to Japan to ensure the Portuguese didn't seize the island nation before his homeland England could get a trading foothold. When he arrives, he doesn't speak a word of his new companions' language.

One of the first Japanese words that Blackthorne learns is "Teki" — "Enemy." I remember as I watched the scene, I recognized the word myself. I don't speak Japanese, but I have picked up a few words from watching many different anime series.

US outfit Gkids has partnered with the UK’s Anime Ltd. to secure international rights to The Colors Within, the highly anticipated anime feature directed by Naoko Yamada.

It was revealed today that the upcoming feature will receive its world premiere in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 9-15).

The two companies secured the rights – which exclude Asia, the Middle East and North Africa – from Japan’s Story Inc. and have appointed Paris-based Charades to handle sales for select territories.

Gkids has rights for North America, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. Anime Ltd. has rights for the UK,...

Two of France’s fastest-rising young stars, Lyna Khoudri and Rio Vega, will lead the French voice cast of animated feature “In Waves,” an unconditional first love story, and tale of loss and memories adapting American illustrator Aj Dungo’s same-titled multi-prized graphic novel.

An anticipated banner prestige animation title from Paris-based Silex Films, “In Waves” lead producer, the feature also marks the first animated co-production of both Anonymous Content and Charades, behind sales of Jeremy Clapin’s “I Lost My Body” and Mamoru Hosoda’s “Mirai,” both Oscar nominated titles.

In Waves is directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, a former student of French animation schools Gobelins and La Poudrière who helmed episodes of the Silex-produced animated series “Brazen” and was Oscar-shortlisted for her short “My Home,” “In Waves” has just been announced as one of five titles at the Annecy Animation Showcase, part of Cannes’ Animation Day on May...

Jr Ntr’s Devara Earns A Big Amount By Selling Theatrical Rights?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

This year, we are going to see some really big pan-India films, one of which is Devara. The film features Jr Ntr, Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in key roles. While there’s still a lot of time in the release, the film is already making all the noise due to its pre-release deals. Now, the latest we learned about the biggie is about the theatrical rights deal. Keep reading to know more!

For those who don’t know, the film will be made in two parts, the first of which is titled Devara: Part 1. Initially, it was planned for a summer 2024 release, but as per the recent official update, it is now scheduled to arrive in theatres on 10 October 2024, thus aiming to enjoy the benefit of the Dussehra holidays.

After Rrr, Jr Ntr...

Angry Thalapathy Vijay Fans Troll The Greatest Of All Time Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja? (Photo Credit –Instagram/YouTube)

Thalapathy Vijay is all set to shift his gears from films to politics soon, but before doing that, the superstar is going to complete his already-signed films, and The Greatest Of All Time is among the projects that have already been committed. The promotions are in full swing, and recently, the first single was dropped from The Goat album. However, the reception has been average so far among audiences. Keep reading to know more!

For the unversed, all recent films of Vijay started their promotional journey on a good note, with their first single turning out to be a big hit. Be it Master, Beast, Varisu, or Leo, all these films built immense buzz around themselves due to the first chartbuster single. However, the thing isn’t similar in the case of...

News Wrap Apr 18, 2024: Pushpa 2’s Digital Rights Deal, Srk-Suhana Khan’s Film, Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra’s Legal Mess. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Koimoi’s Entertainment news wrap is here for you! In today’s news, Pushpa 2: The Rule secured a record-breaking digital rights deal, Teja Sajja’s action film Mirai unveiled its first look, and Chiyaan Vikram’s Veera Dheeran Sooran Part 2 began filming. 8 Indians were well-represented on Time’s 100 Most Influential List. Sandeep Vanga criticized Adil Hussain over Kabir Singh, while Ar Rahman defended himself against Subhash Ghai’s criticism. Security was increased for Shah Rukh Khan following threats, but they were unrelated to the Salman Khan attack. Reality TV stars Abhishek Kumar and Ayesha Khan trended online, and Shah Rukh Khan will reportedly share the screen with his daughter Suhana Khan for the first time. And Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra faced legal trouble...

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Box Office Collection Day 20: Crosses 1 Crore Mark Again!( Photo Credit – IMDb )

It was back to 1 crore+ earning for Hollywood flick Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as the film brought in 1.10 crore on Wednesday. The film had collected 0.87 crore the day earlier and grew a bit. Two factor played a role in this. Firstly it was Ramanavami partial holiday and secondly, it’s also a set film and the competition is hardly coming into play.

The film has now collected 88.74 crores and will come quite close to 90 crores mark today. Then there would be growth over the weekend and though it would be tough for the film to enter the 100 Crore Club by end of next week, it will certainly happen well within the weekend that follows.

Thankfully this holdover release had been liked by the audience due to which exhibitors have something to play.