International
Toy Story 3 to premiere at Edinburg Film Fest
MUMBAI: The Edinburgh International Film Festival will host the international premiere of Toy Story 3 the day after it is first screened in the US. The film festival, now in its 64th year, will screen the film on 19 June.
The voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack will be once again be used by director Lee Unrich whose previous credits include Monsters Inc and Finding Nemo. Newcomers to the team of the toys‘ voices will include Timothy Dalton as Mr Picklepants and Michael Keaton as Ken.
The original Toy Story was the first feature-length CG animation film.
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) artistic director Hannah McGill said, “To have the first screening after it‘s unveiled in the US is an incredible honour for us.This is going to be one of the highlights of the festival, and I‘m looking forward to working with our friends at Disney to make it truly spectacular.”
The premiere shows Disney‘s relationship with the EIFF, that earlier premiered their productions such as Wall-e and Ratatouille. In the upcoming film Andy‘s toys face an unpredictable future and have to make sure “no toy gets left behind” as Andy heads off to college.
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.
