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Steam adds the harsh truth that you’re buying “a license,” not the game itself

The new text is timed to a new California law against false advertising.





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Apple silicon Macs will get their ultimate gaming test with Cyberpunk 2077 release

The game will take "full advantage of Apple silicon," CD Projekt Red says.




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Will the new Nintendo Music app lead to more DMCA takedowns from Nintendo?

Subscription music app gives Nintendo new reason to crack down on third-party music uploads.




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iPod fans evade Apple’s DRM to preserve 54 lost clickwheel-era games

Dozens of previously hard-to-access games can now be synced via Virtual Machine.




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Metal Slug Tactics gives turn-based strategy a hyper-stylized shot of adrenaline

It's a little rogue-lite, it's a bit '90s arcade, and it's surprisingly deep.




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The PS5 Pro’s biggest problem is that the PS5 is already very good

For $700, I was hoping for a much larger leap in visual impact.




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Arjun Sarja to star in his directorial ‘Seetha Payana’; first look out

Arjun Sarja is set to direct ‘Seetha Payana’ starring daughter Aishwarya Arjun and Niranjan Sudhindra. The movie will release in multiple languages




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Shivarajkumar opens up on his health: I am underdoing treatment

Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, who is awaiting the release of his much-anticipated film ‘Bhairathi Ranagal’, has said that he is set to undergo a surgery for his illness




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‘I Am Kathalan’ movie review: Fast-paced cyber crime thriller ends up an average fare

Despite being an engaging watch, ‘I Am Kathalan’ hits a little below the mark compared to director Girish A.D’s previous outings




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New ‘Star Wars’ trilogy in the works at Lucasfilm from ‘Rebels’ creator Simon Kinberg

While initial rumors suggested that Kinberg’s trilogy might continue the iconic Skywalker Saga, insiders have clarified that the upcoming series will chart new territory within the ‘Star Wars’ universe




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Dhanush, Nithya Menen’s ‘Idli Kadai’ gets a release date

‘Idli Kadai,’ Dhanush’s fourth directorial project, has music scored by GV Prakash Kumar




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Hombale Films to collaborate with Prabhas in a three-film partnership

Hombale Films and Prabhas will begin their three-film partnership with ‘Salaar 2’, to be directed by Prashanth Neel




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Siddharth’s next, ‘Miss You,’ gets a release date

Starring Ashika Ranganath as the female lead, the film is directed by N Rajasekar of ‘Maapla Singam’ and ‘Kalathil Sandhippom’ fame




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Screen Share | Films that use photography to reflect on love, life and the self

From Juliette Binoche’s ‘A Thousand Times Good Night’ to Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Bridges of Madison County,’ here are some films that used photography as a lens to reveal the inner landscapes of the protagonist




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First Day First Show | Reviews of ‘Here’ and ‘Vijay 69’

The Hindu’s First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming




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‘Sikandar Ka Muqqadar’ locks premiere date on Netflix

Starring Tamannaah Bhatia, Jimmy Shergill, and Avinash Tiwary, ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’ is directed by Neeraj Pandey




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‘Vijay 69’ movie review: Anupam Kher takes a dip in the channel of mediocrity

Promising to be inspiring, ‘Vijay 69’ turns out like a mildly entertaining episode in Anupam Kher’s popular play, ‘Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’




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Coming to Netflix: ‘Vijay 69,’ ‘Meet Me Next Christmas,’ ‘Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson,’ and more

Here is a full list of titles releasing over the next two weeks on Netflix




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‘Here’ movie review: Join Tom Hanks in this living room at the end of the universe

While the gimmick of multiple frames wears thin fairly quickly, this mixed box of chocolates from Robert Zemeckis rides on Tom Hanks’ quiet charm




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New on Amazon Prime Video this week: ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, ‘Vettaiyan’, ‘Lookback’, and more

Here is a complete list of highlights on Prime Video this week




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‘Mura’ movie review: This revenge drama packs a punch with its terrific performances

Muhammad Musthafa’s sophomore directorial ‘Mura’ is a gangster drama that revolves around revenge and friendship starring a bunch of new as well as seasoned performers




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‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ series review: Varun Dhawan, Samantha’s spy show sparks intermittent joy

Directors Raj & DK bring texture and technique to this Indian spin-off of ‘Citadel’, with uneven results




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‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale’: The Netflix docu promises to offer a never-seen-before glimpse into the star’s life

The documentary features accounts from friends and colleagues, including Rana Daggubatti, Taapsee Pannu, and Nagarjuna Akkineni




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Hollywood action director JJ Perry joins the team of Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ ‘Toxic’

The film will mark Geetu’s third directorial after ‘Liar’s Dice’ and ‘Moothon’




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RJ Balaji’s ‘Sorgavaasal’ gets a release date

Directed by debutant Sidharth Vishwanath, ‘Sorgavaasal’ also stars Selvaraghavan, Natty, Saniya Iyappan, Sharaf-U-Dheen, Hakkim Shah, Anthonythasan, Ravi Raghavendra, and Samuel Robinson




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‘Game Changer’ teaser: Ram Charan is ‘unpredictable’ in Shankar’s political actioner

‘Game Changer’ also stars Kiara Advani, Anjali, Samuthirakani, SJ Suryah, Srikanth and Sunil




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‘Ice Age 6’ is officially in production with Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, and John Leguizamo to reprise roles

The announcement was made in a video unveiled at Disney’s D23 event in Brazil, featuring the returning stars in a reveal




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Delhi Ganesh (1944-2024): The very best of the veteran Tamil actor’s filmography in pictures

A prolific figure in Tamil cinema, the versatile actor appeared in over 400 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam languages




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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ trailer: Anthony Mackie faces off against Harrison Ford’s hulking red president

Directed by Julius Onah, the upcoming film sees Ford as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who offers Wilson an official role within the military, hoping to make Captain America a government ally




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Ram Charan brings southern cinema’s fanfare to Lucknow as ‘Game Changer’ teaser arrives at Pratibha Theatre

From towering cutouts to fans dancing to the iconic Oscar-winning “Naatu Naatu” and the latest “Raa Macha Macha”, the teaser launch event was Ram Charan’s humble exhibition of the northern territories he has conquered in the wake of ‘RRR’




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‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ to feature Sreeleela in song with Allu Arjun

Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the sequel features Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, and is scheduled for a grand release worldwide on December 5, 2024




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‘Kanguva’ release trailer: Suriya stars in Siva’s action-packed prophetic epic

The 90-second trailer, which was delayed several times before being released, offers minimal details but hints at themes of prophecy, betrayal, and resurrection




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‘RoboCop: Rogue City’ game review: A mix of explosive action and ‘80s nostalgia

RoboCop: Rogue City revives ‘80s action and satire in an immersive FPS that redefines Alex Murphy’s journey with gritty realism and tactical combat




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‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ game review: Why it is worth revisiting in 2024

‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’ elevates a classic with breathtaking visuals, smooth performance, and a gripping narrative on PS5 and PC




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South Korean-American actor Don Lee sparks speculation over ‘Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam’ involvement

The buzz surrounding his post even caused a temporary block on his Instagram account due to a surge in user engagement




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Neil Simon’s vintage comedy ‘The Odd Couple’ returns to Bengaluru’s theatre

Ajai Kesavan’s The Odd Couple attempts to bring laughter and nostalgia to Bengaluru with a fresh take on Neil Simon’s beloved comedy about unlikely roommates




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BookMyShow announces new Hyderabad edition, Competition Segment for the Red Lorry Film Festival 2025

The inaugural Red Lorry Film Festival in 2024 saw over 100 international films across various categories and languages




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Mr Beast, KSI and Logan Paul are all set for India launch event in Mumbai

The launch event will see the YouTubers partnering with Ajey Nagar, known as CarryMinati, for a special fan interaction in Mumbai




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‘BTS’ movie review: A moving anthology about ordinary people with celluloid dreams

The five-film Kannada anthology is a realistic exploration of people on the margins of the film industry




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Rahul Rawail on R.D. Burman: ‘He used swear words to give directors a sense of the tune’

Legendary film director, Rahul Rawail, who was in Bengaluru to conduct a masterclass, talks about his cinematic journey




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Mukesh Khanna returns as ‘Shaktimaan’, shares teaser of beloved hero’s reprisal

The show originally aired on Doordarshan in 1997, became one of India’s most beloved superhero shows, running for over 450 episodes




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‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ trailer: Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt for possible franchise conclusion

This follow-up to last year’s ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’, which earned over $571 million globally, is expected to draw blockbuster attention as one of the summer’s biggest releases




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Avneet Kaur meets Tom Cruise on set of ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’

Although Avneet hasn’t confirmed any involvement in the film, fans are hopeful this could mark her Hollywood debut, following in the footsteps of Anil Kapoor, who appeared in ‘Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol’ in 2011




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Ali Fazal to join Phoebe Waller-Bridge in ‘Rule Breakers’

Fazal, who has built a steady presence in international cinema, expressed his excitement about joining forces with Waller-Bridge in the film that explores themes of resilience and defiance set against the backdrop of Afghanistan




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Hiro Murai to make feature film debut with samurai epic, ‘Bushido’ for A24

The film looks to deliver an exploration of samurai culture in a tumultuous era that aligns with a renewed global interest in samurai narratives, spurred by FX’s ‘Shōgun’