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Paramount to release Titanic in 3D in April next
MUMBAI: Paramount Pictures will re-release James Cameron’s smash hit Titanic in 3D across the world on 6 April next year. The release marks the 100th anniversary of the fateful day on Apr 10 1912 when the ship set sail on its fateful journey
“This new presentation of Paramount’s top-grossing film is particularly special because 2012 is the 100th anniversary of our studio,” Paramount chairman Brad Grey has been reported to have said.
“Paramount has had the pleasure of introducing audiences to some of the all-time classics of cinema during that century of moviemaking and we cannot think of a better way to mark the occasion than with this re-release of Titanic,” Grey added.
“And this will be Titanic as you’ve never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D, “ averred Cameron.
Titanic launched in cinemas in 1997 and went on to win a record 11 Academy Awards.
“Our 30-plus year relationship with Jim Cameron and Lightstorm has been enormously rewarding, from Aliens to Avatar, and the global phenomenon of Titanic remains one of the greatest sources of pride in our history,” Fox Filmed Entertainment chairmen and CEOs Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman said.
Titanic grossed $600.8 million through Paramount in North American and collected $1.24 billion via Fox International overseas.
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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.
