International
Helman to join the extensive mutant casting of Singer’s next, X-Men: Days of Future Past
MUMBAI: After sparking the Marvel franchise X-Men in 2000, producer cum director Bryan Singer is all geared to set ablaze the box office come 2014 with a multi star cast sequel X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Revealing more casting news for the high profile sequel, Singer has added the newcomer Josh Helman for an undisclosed role.
X-Men: Days of Future Past reunites and blends the original‘s (X-Men) cast including Hugh Jackman playing the beastly Wolverine and Halle Berry (Storm), Anna Paquin (Rogue) and Ian Mckellen (Magneto) with X-Men: Fist Class‘s cast of Micheal Fasbender, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lawerence.
The latest mutant addition, Josh Helman will join this extensive cast which also features newcomers to the franchise including Peter Dinklage, Daniel Cudmore, Fan Bingbing, Evan Peters and Boo Boo Stewart.
The Australian actor, Helman was recently seen in Jack Reacher alongside Tom Cruise. He will also star in Mad Max: Fury Road alongside X-Men co-star Nicholas Hoult, Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron.
The mutant mash-up is slated for a 23 May 2014 release and is already into production.
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.
