International
Columbia to spin a couple more Amazing Spiderman movies-2016-2018
MUMBAI: Columbia‘s Spider-Man reboot, The Amazing Spiderman took in over $750 million at the worldwide box office last year paving a successful lead to an entire franchise reboot. A lot of buzz has been surrounding The Amazing Spiderman 2 which is under production and is slated for a May 2, 2014 release.
While the cast remains the same, with Andrew Garfield masking on the spidey suit as Marvel‘s Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, and Marc Webb helming the sequel, a lot of new introductions to the cast is in the process, including Shailene Woodley as Mary Jane Watson.
It is reported that the studio has affirmed two more superhero Spidey movies following the 2014 sequel.
Sony worldwide marketing and distribution chairman Jeff Blake said today that, “Spider-Man is our most important, most successful, and most beloved franchise, so we‘re thrilled that we are in a position to lock in these prime release dates over the next five years.”
The cloud on the main cast and crew remains unclear, but as per Sony‘s release the dates have been locked on already. The next two films in the story of Peter Parker will be released on June 10, 2016, and on May 4, 2018, respectively announced Blake in the release. The crew of the Stan Lee Marvel Comic adapted superhero movies will include Stan Lee and Steve Ditko producing while E. Bennett Walsh, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci being the executive producers.
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.
