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Fox making Japanese remake of Affair to remember
MUMBAI: Fox International Productions (FIP) is into development of a Japanese-language version of An Affair to Remember.
The script is being written by Hiroshi Saito who has earlier penned some recent successful Japanese films like April Bride that grossed $32 million and 252: Signal of Life that amassed $19 million.
Yukie Kito who had earlier produced Tokyo Sonata will produce the film.
The original 1957 English-language version, starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, followed a couple who fall in love and agree to meet six months later at the Empire State Building. Pic also served as the inspiration for the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan starrer Sleepless in Seattle.
Asia has featured prominently in the Fox lineup thanks to the movie production, distribution and marketing pact inked with Star to form a joint venture called Fox Star Studios in September 2008.
In January, FIP assigned Korean Director Na Hong-jin‘s new feature The Murderer along with Korean mini-major Showbox.
The move marked the first time that Fox has invested in a Korean project and the first time a US major invested in a Korean project at the script stage.
FIP‘s Shah Rukh Khan starrer My Name Is Khan that received its European premiere in Berlin, also opened over the weekend in India amid much controversy and big box-office.
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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.
