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Nolan, Bay top runners to helm The Twilight Zone
MUMBAI: Christopher Nolan, who directed The Dark Knight and director and Transformers 2 maker Michael Bay are being seriously considered to direct The Twilight Zone.
The production house is looking for a perfect director to helm a forthcoming film project based on television anthology series The Twilight Zone.To accomplish the goal, the studio has been eyeing several high-profile directors to fill the part, it is understood.
The 2011 edition of Cinema by the Bay opens with Joshua Moore‘s heartfelt debut feature I Think It‘s Raining, includes screenings of dynamic new films by leading filmmakers and is capped with the latest celebration of Bay Area innovators, Essential SF.
It has come to light that Nolan is currently on top of the priority list and as for Bay, it is rumored that he showed interest in the script. The only obstacle is that he is now concentrating on Pain and Gain.
Other directors who are also being considered include Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuaron and Deathly Hallows filmmaker David Yates.
The Twilight Zone will be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio along with Jennifer Davisson Killoran and Michael Ireland.
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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.
