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Spielberg returns to make Jurassic Park 4
MUMBAI: Twenty years after he made Jurassic Park, director Steven Spielberg has hinted of his return to making such films all over again.
Speaking at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, Spielberg said that he was at work on a new Jurassic Park film that delighted the audience in a packed house at the pop culture showcase.
“We have a story. We have a writer working on the script and I think we will see a Jurassic 4 in our foreseeable future, probably in the next two or three years, averred Spielberg.
It may be noted that Jurassic Park thrilled audiences in 1993 with its modern-day dinosaurs developed from DNA in fossils that wreaked havoc upon a theme park where, instead of enjoying the wonders of science, the guests got eaten.
The fim, that spawned two sequels took in $ 915 million worldwide.
Spielberg was at the Comic-Con for the first time where he showed the audience clips from his upcoming film The Adventures of Tintin, produced by Peter Jackson who made Lord of the Rings.
It is scheduled for release in December this year.
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.
