International
$147m movie studio planned for S. Weymouth
Executives with International Studio Group said they intend to begin construction next spring on a 600,000-square-foot complex that will accommodate the production of movies, television shows, video games, and other programmes.
The studio will be part of South Field, a proposed mini-city on the shuttered air base that would include more than 2,800 housing units, a golf course, stores, and offices.
“We‘re thrilled to be able to make South Field Studios-Boston a reality,” said Allan Kassirer, a principal with International Studio. “Through aggressive tax incentives for film production, Massachusetts has certainly positioned itself to become a leader in film and television production.”
Massachusetts offers a 25 percent tax credit on any spending by production companies, and ISG hopes those incentives will attract tenants to its studios.
Previously, ISG pushed for a bill that would have provided additional tax credits for the construction of movie studios. That legislation was blocked in the state Senate.
Nonetheless, ISG executives said they intend to break ground in November and will proceed with full-scale construction next spring. A spokesman said ISG‘s financial partner in the deal is LNR Property Corp., the master developer of the 1,000-plus-acre South Field project.
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.
