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After fantasy it’s sci-fi for Mackenzie Foy
MUMBAI: Earning fame at the age of ten in the blockbuster movieTwilight for playing the role of Renesmee Cullen, Mackenzie Foy will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Matthew McNaughty and Anne Hathaway in Christopher Nolan‘s Interstellar.
Final negotiations are on to join the cast of the movie which also includes Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine and Casey Affleck. Scripted by Christopher and Jonathan Nolan, his brother, the movie is about time travel and alternate dimensions. The cast will be playing a group of explorers who are traveling through a wormhole. The plot as well as Foy‘s role is still shrouded under secrecy.
Foy has also starred in movies such as The Conjuring and is the lead in soon to be released Wish you Well, an adaptation of David Baldacci‘s book. In Twilight she played the role of coveted Renesmee Cullen, daughter of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson).After earning a nomination for Best Supporting Young Actress in a Feature Film for her role in Twilight, it is time to see how this new genre will treat the 12 year old.
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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.
