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Kevin Dunn and J.K. Simmons in Steve Jobs biopic
MUMBAI: The Steve Jobs biopic has got a shot in the arm after Kevin Dunn and J.K. Simmons have joined the cast of Jobs, that stars Ashton Kutcher as the late Apple co-founder along with Elden Henson, Lenny Jacobson, Giles Matthey, Ahna O‘Reilly and Victor Rasuk.
The fim, being directed by Joshua Michael Stern from an original screenplay by Matt Whiteley, is a Five Star feature film production, produced by Mark Hulme.
Dunn, who recently co-starred in HBO‘s Luck, will play Apple chairman Gil Amelio while Simmons will appear as venture capitalist and Apple investor Arthur Rock. Among the other additions to the cast, Henson plays computer scientist and Macintosh developer Andy Hertzfeld while Jacobson portrays Apple engineer Burrell Smith; Matthey is iPod designer Jonathan Ive; O‘Reilly plays Jobs‘ girlfriend Chris-Ann Brennan and Rasuk essays the role of Apple‘s first employee and user interface architect Bill Fernandez.
Names of cast members whose names were earlier announced include Josh Gad as Steve Wozniak, Ron Eldard, John Getz, Lukas Haas, Dermot Mulroney, Matthew Modine, Lesley Ann Warren and James Woods.
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.
