International
Nab Show to examine breakthrough technology from ‘Oz’ to ‘Oblivion’
MUMBAI: The Nab Show, taking place 6 to 11 April in Las Vegas, Nevada, will feature back-to-back panel discussions with one on Sam Raimi’s 3D feature ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ preceded by a session on Oscar winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda’s upcoming film ‘Oblivion’ starring Tom Cruise on 9 April.
Each session will examine the impact that technologies such as 4K and 3D have on filmmaking today.
‘Oblivion’ which is slated to be released the week following the Nab Show on 19 April, leads a summer slate of big-budget feature films shot with Sony’s F65. Miranda, ASC, alongside accomplished Digital Imaging Technician Alex Carr, will discuss their experiences shooting Universal Pictures ‘Oblivion’ The Q&A discussion, which takes place on 9 April at 11.45 am, will be moderated by Jon Fauer, ASC of Film and Digital Times.
‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Colorist Stephen Nakamura will guide a discussion about the technical and aesthetic challenges involved in colour grading 3D and 2D versions of the film. The makers of ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ were intent on creating a lush and vivid colour palette that would evoke the feeling of L. Frank Baum’s ‘Land of Oz’ books, and Nakamura will explore how the feature makes use of such an intense, otherworldly color scheme.
‘Oblivion’ and ‘Oz’ are not the only films featured at NAB Show this year. Other recent panel additions include Paul Schrader’s ‘The Canyons’ a discussion with the director of ‘The Heat’ Paul Feig; and a Technology Summit On Cinema keynote from the Academy Award and two-time Golden Globe winning producer of ‘Avatar’ and ‘Titanic’ Jon Landau.
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.
