International
New Regency extends distribution deal with Fox
MUMBAI: New Regency Productions has extended its exclusive distribution deal with Fox Filmed Entertainment for an additional nine years till May 2022.
The extension was announced Monday by New Regency co-chairmen Hutch Parker and Bob Harper and FFE chairmen Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman. Fox has been Regency‘s worldwide distributor since 1998.
Most recently, Regency and Fox partnered on Ed Zwick‘s Love and Other Drugs, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway that grossed $66 million worldwide.
Since the beginning of its relationship with Fox, Regency has produced 55 films that have generated more than $5.3 billion at the box office.
The collaboration‘s upcoming titles are Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, set for a 18 Feb release; the comedy What‘s Your Number?; Monte Carlo, the 3D thriller Darkest Hour and Now.
In addition, Regency will again partner with Fox 2000 on another instalment of the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked scheduled for a Christmas release.
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.
