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MovieMax Cinemas adopts Red and Yellow colours for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine release
Mumbai: MovieMax Cinemas, part of the renowned Kanakia group, is to announce a series of innovative experiential marketing initiatives in anticipation of Marvel Studios’ upcoming mega-blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine, set to hit theatres on 26 July in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
MovieMax Cinemas CEO Ashish Kanakia shared, “We are incredibly excited to join the global fanfare for the release of Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine. At MovieMax Cinemas, we’ve embraced the Red and Yellow Fever by changing our logo colours to reflect the iconic hues of these beloved characters and is prominently being featured across all our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.”
In addition to the logo transformation, MovieMax Cinemas has opened bookings to heighten the fan experience. The cinema chain plans to introduce special early-morning and late-night fan shows nationwide, ensuring that fans can catch their favourite stars, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, in action at their convenience. To further enhance the cinematic experience, MovieMax is curating exclusive F&B combos, offering delicious snacks and beverages for moviegoers to enjoy during the film.
MovieMax Cinemas invites fans to join in this extraordinary celebration of Deadpool and Wolverine. With a commitment to providing an exceptional viewing experience with mix of comfort and the latest technology, MovieMax is your ultimate destination for infinite entertainment.
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Amay Mehrishi’s short film Abracadabra premieres at Berlinale 2026
London Film School project screens in Generations Kplus at Berlin festival.
MUMBAI: Sometimes the biggest stories unfold in the smallest spaces. In this case, on a school bus. Emerging filmmaker Amay Mehrishi made his international debut with the short film Abracadabra, which premiered at the 76th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival in the Generations Kplus section. The film was developed as Mehrishi’s Master’s graduation project at the London Film School.
Set entirely during a single ride home on a moving school bus, the story centres on twelve year old Agastya, whose day takes an unexpected emotional turn when his best friend Naman chooses to sit somewhere else. What begins as a seemingly small moment slowly unfolds into a delicate exploration of childhood friendship, identity and guilt.
A simple magic trick threads through the narrative, giving the film its title while quietly tying together the emotional shifts that unfold during the journey. The storytelling leans on observation and restraint, capturing the fragile inner world of growing up without grand gestures.
Filming the project came with its own creative constraints. The entire production took place inside a bus in motion and featured 32 young non actors aged between seven and thirteen, bringing a naturalistic feel to the film’s classroom like ensemble.
The world premiere at Berlinale received warm applause from a multi generational audience. Several viewers shared that the film evoked memories of their own childhood journeys and friendships.
Mehrishi described the festival premiere as a major milestone in his early filmmaking career.
“With its world premiere at Berlinale, our film received an immense platform and a global audience to begin its journey. It is a dream as a filmmaker to be considered for such a prestigious festival, and hopefully it will open doors for the entire team,” he said.
Following the debut, Mehrishi has begun developing a satirical drama and has also started research on his first feature film, with plans to work across both independent and commercial cinema in the coming years.
