International
Cinram Intl renews agreement with Fox
MUMBAI: Cinram International Income Fund has renewed service agreements with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment under which the former will continue to serve as the primary supplier for replication and distribution services for the studio across North America and Europe.
Te duo‘s 14-year relationship spans from VHS, to the launch of DVD and recently with the mainstream adoption of the Blu-ray Disc format.
Said Cinram International, Inc CEO Steve Brown, “It is with great pleasure we renew our alliance with Fox, a valued and essential partner. Fox helped firmly establish our growth from the company‘s origins inCanada to expansion in the US and worldwide market that has resulted in top-notch levels of manufacturing and distribution services.”
“Cinram has a strong history of providing quality service, with unsurpassed commitment and dedication. As the media landscape evolves, they will continue to play an integral role in our business for many years to come,” averred Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment president worldwide Mike Dunn.
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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.
