International
MGM to have a new headquarter
MUMBAI: Almost a week after coming out from bankruptcy, MGM has decided to have a new headquarter in Beverly Hills.
The studio signed a lease last Sunday for the six-story, 144,000-square-foot Beverly Drive office building that was to be occupied by WME. The new Beverly Drive building, which was completed earlier this year, has had a brief but tumultuous history. Originally, it was to be occupied by the William Morris Agency, but the firm‘s 2009 merger with Endeavor threw a kink into those plans.
The studio will vacate its current headquarters the MGM Tower in Century City. The company had leased around 200,000 square feet at the 35-storey building and had been trying to sublease the offices to other parties, but that plan never came to fruition.
In order to break its lease and leave the 10250 Constellation Blvd. building, the studio will pay a ‘one-time‘ fee to landlord JMB Realty Corp., it is understood.
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.
