International
DreamWorks acquires film rights for ‘The Good Luck of Right Now’
MUMBAI: DreamWorks Studios has acquired the film rights to Matthew Quick‘s latest work entitled ‘The Good Luck of Right Now‘.
The story follows the intertwined lives of four people, who are all outsiders in their own right. However, in the wake of grieving over pain and loss in their lives, they come together to form the most unlikely family.
Harper-Collins pre-empted the manuscript for publishing in the US and Canada. They are targeting Spring 2014 to launch the book.
“We immediately sparked to Matthew Quick‘s book and the heart and humor which is infused in his storytelling,” said DreamWorks Studios President of Production Holly Bario. “All of us at DreamWorks are excited to begin developing this story and look to make it a priority at the studio.”
The studio has also acquired the rights of Quick‘s young adult novels ‘Boy 21‘, ‘Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock‘, and ‘Sorta Like a Rock Star‘.
Matthew Quick is represented by CAA in conjunction with Douglas Stewart of Sterling Lord Literistic, who simultaneously negotiated the publishing rights for the book to Harper Collins.
International
Russia-India cinematic spectacle Persimmon of My Love set for grand Moscow debut
Hindi cinema style musical revives Indo-Soviet cinema ties for today
MUMBAI: A new chapter in cross-border storytelling is set to unfold as Persimmon of My Love gears up for its premiere in Moscow on 1 April 2026, marking the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between Russia and India in decades.
Positioned as a modern nod to the cultural exchange that once brought Indian classics to Soviet audiences, the film blends Hindi cinema flair with Russian storytelling, aiming to rekindle a long-standing cinematic friendship.
Directed by Marius Weisberg, the musical comedy follows two brothers navigating a lively world of music, family and romance. The lead roles are played by Demis Karibidis and Mikhail Galustyan, with Karibidis also contributing as a screenwriter.
Shot entirely in India, the production leans heavily into Hindi cinema style spectacle. Filming took place across Mumbai studios and the cities of Udaipur and Jodhpur, whose architecture was used to create the fictional setting of Khurmada. A crew of over 350 worked on the project, with large-scale sequences featuring up to 1,000 extras.
The film also brings Indian creative talent into the mix. Dance sequences are choreographed by Jay Kumar, while music by Zurab Matua features songs in both Hindi and Russian, adding to its cross-cultural appeal.
Backed by TNT channel, MyWayStudio and the Russian Cinema Fund, the project reflects a broader push to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries.
With its mix of colour, comedy and cross-border collaboration, Persimmon of My Love is not just a film release but a reminder that cinema, much like music, travels well across borders.
