International
Deluxe Ent Services to acquire StereoD
MUMBAI: Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., a post-production house will soon acquire StereoD, a Burbank business that specializes in the 3-D conversion of films like Thor, The Green Hornet and the upcoming Captain America from Marvel Studios. Financial terms have not been disclosed, though.
Said Deluxe president and chief executive Cyril Drabinsky, “StereoD has grown rapidly in a year and a half, not only because of its proprietary VDX technology but its proven ability to service its clients. They are a perfect fit for Deluxe, both for StereoD‘s traditional theatrical content business and in new areas such as 3-D Blu-ray, 3D TV channels, 3D commercials and 3D streaming content.”
The deal is the latest sign of consolidation in Hollywood‘s post-production business. In November, in a move to offer a wider range of services, Deluxe had entered into a deal to acquire the bulk of Ascent Media Group, a Santa Monica post-production company controlled by cable pioneer John Malone, for $68 million.
Deluxe is the world‘s largest processor of film and Blu-ray discs and also provides a range of digital media services to the film and TV industries. It has post-production facilities in North America, Europe and Australia.
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.
