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Disney to release 4 films in 3D version
MUMBAI: Enthused by the runaway success of the 3D version of The Lion King, Disney has announced that it will re-release four of its classic animated films in 3D that will include two Pixar titles like Beauty and the Beast, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. and The Little Mermaid.
“Great stories and great characters are timeless, and at Disney we‘re fortunate to have a treasure trove of both,” Walt Disney Studios president Alan Bergman has been quoted to have said.
The first film to released in the context will be Beauty and the Beast which will release on 13 January next year. It will be followed by Beauty and the Beast that releases on 14 September.
Whilr Pixar‘s Monsters, Inc will debut on 18 January 2013, six months before prequel Monsters University releases on 21 June. The Little Mermaid in 3D goes will release on 13 September the same year.
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.
