International
Entertainment One in 4-year output agreement with Dreamworks Studios
Mumbai: Canadian giant Entertainment One has entered into a four-year output agreement with DreamWorks Studios to distribute the studio‘s films in all media forms across the UK and Benelux.
“We‘re delighted to collaborate with Steven Spielberg, Stacey Snider, Jeff Small and the innovative DreamWorks team in two of eOne‘s core territories,” said eOne‘s president of filmed entertainment Patrice Theroux.
Theroux described the pact as a “momentous opportunity” to be working with “such esteemed partners and broaden our international slate with top-quality commercial films for years to come.”
The first title to go out through the agreement with eOne will be the remake of Starbuck, starring Vince Vaughn, which is set to shoot October 2012 and release in 2013.
DreamWorks‘ U.S. distributor, The Walt Disney Co., will continue to handle North America, Latin America, Asia, Russia and Australia.
Reliance continues to bankroll production of DreamWorks‘ films and hold distribution rights in India.
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.
