International
Guangzhou Jin Yi Film and Television orders 8 Imax screens for China
MUMBAI: Eight more super-sized Imax screens have been ordered by Chinese exhibitor Guangzhou Jin Yi Film and Television for the Chinese market.
The exhibitor, which launched in 2004 by launching six multiplex theatres in the Guangdong province with Warner Bros. International Cinemas as the majority partner, has tripled the size of its Imax rollout to total 2 screens.
The first Imax digital theatre will launch by December this year followed by another five in 2011, four in 2012, one in 2013 and the last in 2014.
“We chose to add Imax locations based on the rapidly growing demand for The Imax Experience in cities throughout China, and the proven business model of Imax‘s digital projection system,” Shirley Ye, general manager of Guangzhou Jinyi Film and Television Investment Group, said in a statement.
Since partnering with Warner Bros. in 2004, Jinyi Film & Television has opened 27 theatres in China, with another 100 theatres in backlog.
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.
