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Halloween 3D not to release this year
MUMBAI: Dimension Films has taken off its next Halloween 3D from the release calendar this year. The wing of Weinstein Co. has confirmed that the film won‘t be ready in time for a scheduled 26 October release.
With this Paranormal 4, that is to open on 19 October will now be the only horror film to release in October.
In 2007, Dimension rebooted the long-running Halloween franchise that consisted of eight previous films. The same version, titled Halloween and released stateside through MGM, grossed $80.3 million worldwide. Later in 2009, the company followed up with Halloween II that went on to gross $39.4 million worldwide.
For Halloween 3D, Dimension Films has been working with writer-director Patrick Lussier and writer Todd Farmer, who had earlier collaborated on 2009‘s My Bloody Valentine and 2011‘s Drive Angry.
The new date for Halloween 3D is still to be announced.
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.
