International
Lionsgate, Nordisk Film conclude long term output deal
MUMBAI: Following on the heels of Lionsgate‘s recent acquisition of Summit Entertainment, Lionsgate and Nordisk Film have concluded a new multi-year output agreement in which feature films from both Lionsgate and Summit will be distributed by Nordisk in Scandinavia.
The agreement extends Nordisk‘s existing output arrangement with Summit to encompass the entire Lionsgate family of feature films and was announced at on-going the Cannes Film Festival by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Patrick Wachsberger and Nordisk Film GM of independent Films Rob Friedman and Peter Philipsen.
Wachsberger and Friedman said, “We are proud to extend Summit‘s longstanding relationship with the team at Nordisk Film to include both the Lionsgate and Summit brands in Scandinavia, a natural evolution of our historic partnership that promises significant benefits for both partners. The recent merger of Lionsgate and Summit allows us to bring a dramatically expanded portfolio of product to our distribution partners around the world and enables us to achieve significant economies of scale and an even higher level of consistency and predictability in our global business.”
Philipsen said, “We‘re delighted to extend and expand our productive relationship with Patrick, Rob and the entire Lionsgate team. The new agreement provides us with a stable and assured pipeline of some of the most commercially exciting films in the world from a studio that is emerging as a major force in the global marketplace. Our history with Summit has been very rewarding, and we look forward to an exciting future in partnership with the entire Lionsgate family.”
The upcoming Lionsgate Summit combined slate includes ‘Catching Fire‘, the next installment in ‘The Hunger Games‘ franchise and Sam Raimi‘s ‘The Possession‘.
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.
