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Spielberg’s Jaws to release on Blu-Ray on 14 August
MUMBAI: Steven Spielberg‘s Jaws that shattered box office records in 1975 debuts in high definition this August with improved picture, an expanded sound mix and a collection of in-depth bonus materials.
It releases on Blu-ray on 14 August on Universal Studios Home Entertainment According to a press release issued by Universal, Jaws was restored from the original camera negative after researching and evaluating all of the existing film elements, which included inter-positives, 35mm prints and other materials.
Using New York‘s Cineric restoration facility, Universal scanned the negative "through a liquid gate process that eliminates surface scratches." The files of this scanned film were transferred to servers at Universal Studios Digital Services, where technicians of the studio‘s balanced colour, removed dirt and scratches and otherwise repaired any damage on a frame-by-frame basis.
The 1975 film joins a collection of 13 that Universal is digitally re-mastering and restoring to commemorate the studio‘s 100th Anniversary celebration.
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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.
