International
MGM creditor’s deadline nears end
MUMBAI: Creditors of MGM have to vote till 5 pm on Friday, the deadline to vote on an MGM reorganization plan. More than 100 MGM lenders will vote on whether to approve a corporate alignment with Spyglass Entertainment that would get a 4.7 per cent stake of MGM.
On Thursday word circulated that MGM had offered Icahn a seat on its proposed new board if he agrees to drop his backing of a rival restructuring plan. But Icahn is pressing for an alternate proposal that would see MGM merge with Lionsgate in which he is the biggest shareholder.
Icahn‘s corporate maneuvers can become so complicated that it‘s sometimes hard to tell whose side he‘s on. At least, that‘s the contention of a complaint filed by Lionsgate in U.S. District Court on Thursday.
Almost simultaneously with the complaint‘s filing, Lionsgate insiders were of the view that its management and Icahn are pushing for a MGM merger.
In the short run, approval of the Spyglass plan would focus most attention on that proposal, which would be filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles. Once filed, likely Monday, the plan would take 30-60 days to proceed through court review.
If approved by the court, the Spyglass plan would have its co-toppers Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum as co-CEOs of the Century City studio.
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.
