Best Sunny Singh Podcasts (2025)

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Undoing Empire, One Story at a Time: Featuring Sunny Singh 41:14

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Writer, scholar, and educator Sunny Singh explains that everything she does “centers around finding ways to undo empire.” The world we have inherited is “an ongoing colonial project” and thus “the wars, the genocides that we're watching now, are still the same colonial wars.” Imperial powers have poured vast resources into usurping power through sh…

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The Marginalization and Policing of Muslims in Kenya: Featuring Samar Al Bulushi 49:01

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Kenya’s Muslim population has “long experienced political and economic marginalization” says Samar Al-Bulushi, anthropologist and author of War-Making as Worldmaking: Kenya, United States and the War on Terror. Samar traces a rather under-explored contemporary history; that of Kenya’s role in the US-led War on Terror. The book investigates the ways…

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Palestine and the Racist Fiction of a Two-State Solution: Featuring Haidar Eid 54:20

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“I spent the first two months of the genocide in Gaza,” writer, professor and activist Haidar Eid explains. “In Gaza itself, I was displaced three times.” After being evacuated in December 2023, Eid went from Gaza to South Africa, which became his “fourth displacement.” He is now based on Johannesburg and has been closely scrutinizing the 20-point …

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Palestine, Black & African Solidarities, and the Perils of Online Activism: Featuring Sisonke Msimang 55:57

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Sisonke Msimang is clear that she is, first and foremost, an African. “Despite the fact that Africa is not a country, I experience myself, I feel myself, to be African,” she tells me. Sisonke was born to South African activist parents and grew up “a child of the freedom struggle.” Even though she moved around a lot, Sisonke feels at home in many co…

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Will Everyone Have Always Been Against This? Featuring Omar El Akkad 58:12

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On October 25th, 2023, writer Omar El Akkad wrote a tweet about Palestine: “One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” The narratives about victims and victimizers were already so disproportionate, and the inst…

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Black Muslim Refugee Resistance to US Militarism and Policing: Featuring Maxamed Abumaye 57:23

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“I have been writing this book almost my whole life,” Maxamed Abumaye admits when asked about the motivation behind his recently published Black Muslim Refugee: Militarism, Policing, and Somali American Resistance to State Violence. Though this is a scholarly book published by a university press, Maxamed deviates from the academic format by making …

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Discerning Censorship and Rejecting Silence for Palestine: Featuring Anna Badkhen 54:55

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If you’re being censored or policed, “you learn to recognize the signals your body sends you,” writer Anna Badkhen explains. A few months ago, Anna had turned down an invitation to participate in PEN America’s World Voices festival to protest their “absolutely despicable treatment” of Palestinian writers and journalists. She articulated the reasons…

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On the Rise and Fall of Statues: Featuring Rahul Rao 59:08

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Whether its legacy figures like Cecil Rhodes, Mahatma Gandhi and B.R Ambedkar, or various military men or aggressive phallic sculptures, statues are the public’s direct and unavoidable encounter with institutionally constructed histories. They represent the supremacy of colonialism, race, caste and gender, and so movements centered on either disman…

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Frantz Fanon Stands for Revolutionary Love, Not Violence: Featuring Hassane Mezine 1:02:04

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Frantz Fanon, the Martinican psychiatrist, prolific scholar, and active participant in the Algerian war of independence against France would have been 100 years old this year. He wrote about a wide range of topics yet it is his reflections on colonial violence and the counter-violence of the colonized that loom large even today, 64 years later. Des…

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Frantz Fanon at 100: Featuring Olivier Fanon [In French] 49:22

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Podcast was recorded in French. English subtitles are available in the YouTube video included below. Frantz Fanon, psychiatrist, scholar and revolutionary, would have turned 100 years old this year had his life not been cut short by leukemia at the age of 36. By then, Olivier Fanon, the son of Frantz and Josie Fanon, had already spent his childhood…

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The Repression of Palestine on Campuses: Featuring Maura Finkelstein 1:03:05

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Anthropologist Maura Finkelstein had always incorporated Palestine in her university teaching and felt that, as an anti-Zionist, Jewish American academic, it was her moral obligation to do so. She knew well the type of repression and harassment that Palestinian academics experienced at US universities, but thought that being a Jewish scholar would …

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What Does It Feel Like To Be A Problem? Featuring Huda Fakhreddine 1:04:38

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For the last two years, Huda Fakhreddine has endured a barrage of harassment by the US government and her employer, the University of Pennsylvania, for the simple reason that she writes about, teaches and translates Palestinian poetry. The witchhunt for academics associated with Palestine is not new, but has ramped up immensely since the beginning …

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Literary Anthology Shifts the Narrative on Yemen: Featuring Rim Mugahed & Laura Kasinof 42:14

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The mythology of the city of Sana’a writes itself: nestled in a valley; the charming, crumbling architecture; the winding alleys; and a history and heritage older than time itself. As Yemen’s largest city and its capital, a literary anthology through the lens of Sana’a seems like a natural choice. The Book of Sana'a joins an illustrious list of cit…

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Sanjay Parthasarathy’s Journey: From Microsoft to Major League Cricket 33:38

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What does it take to bring a beloved sport to a new country—and build community in the process? Sanjay Parthasarathy is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and lifelong cricket enthusiast. Born and raised in Chennai, India, Sanjay’s journey took him from the cricket fields of his childhood to the tech halls of Microsoft and beyond. Now, as co-owner of t…

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A Debut Novel Explores Anti-Blackness in Sudan: Featuring Reem Gaafar 43:15

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When a little boy drowns in the Nile, a Sudanese village is forced to confront its racist past in Reem Gaafar’s debut novel A Mouth Full of Salt. Narrated through a choral protagonist, the novel weaves together the lives of villagers who are suddenly beset by a curse: the drowning is followed by another death, and cattle begin to contract a mysteri…

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Vin Gupta’s Journey: From Military Medicine to the Media Frontlines 38:55

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What does it take to lead in public health—and in public discourse? Dr. Vin Gupta is a pulmonologist, health strategist, and media commentator whose voice became a guiding light for many during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, he reflects on the key moments and choices that shaped his career—from his upbringing in Ohio to serving in the mili…

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How to Be a Queer, Anti-Zionist, Pro-Palestinian Jew: Featuring Sim Kern 59:49

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Sim Kern’s journey as an outspoken and empathetic activist for Palestinian liberation began when they realized, as a teenager, that global warming would blow up our planet one day. Back in 1999, saving the environment was not a “mainstream” topic and for Sim, these early climate justice concerns became an entry point for understanding that our glob…

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Publishing on Palestine: Exploitation or Activism? Featuring Marcia Lynx Qualey 45:35

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Writer, editor, and publisher Marcia Lynx Qualey remarked that “the literature currently in the spotlight, in many languages, is Palestinian” while accepting the Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature in 2024. As Israel’s genocide of Palestinians continues, Marcia said that the demand for Palestinian literature has grown expone…

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Sonora Jha’s Journey: From Journalism to Bold Fiction 32:50

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How can storytelling become an act of resistance? Sonora Jha is a professor of journalism at Seattle University and an acclaimed author whose work boldly explores themes of gender, race, and resistance. From her early life in India navigating both privilege and adversity, to her groundbreaking career in journalism and her shift into academia and li…

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Shasti Conrad's Journey: From Navigating Identity to Redefining Representation 32:34

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What does it mean to lead with both purpose and identity in today’s political landscape? Shasti Conrad, the first woman of color to chair the Washington State Democratic Party, shares her powerful story of identity, activism, and political leadership. Adopted from India and raised in a small, predominantly white town in Oregon, Shasti's journey def…

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A Doctor Tells The Story of Gaza: Featuring Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi 39:59

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The feature-length documentary A State of Passion (2024) co-directed by Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi takes us deeper into the unfolding war on Gaza through the eyes of Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah. For almost two years, the extraordinary violence in Gaza has been broadcast live on our screens, even as those who strive to document it are being assassina…

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Dot. and Sunny Singh tune into sci-fi thrills with ‘Decibel’ 6:53

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After charming audiences as Ethel in The Archies, Dot. aka Aditi Saigal is set to make her big-screen debut with Decibel, a sci-fi mystery directed by Vineet Joshi. Starring alongside Sunny Singh, she embarks on a gripping journey involving a revolutionary device that extracts sounds from the past, blurring the lines between silence and chaos. Prod…

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John Abraham’s ‘The Diplomat’ faces a no-entry sign in the Gulf 6:15

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John Abraham’s latest political thriller, The Diplomat, has hit a diplomatic deadlock in the Middle East, getting banned in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. Though no official reason has been cited, industry whispers suggest the film’s politically charged themes might have ruffled some feathers. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film is based on …

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Daniel Craig in Narnia? The former 007 might be heading to Aslan’s kingdomDaniel Craig in Narnia? The former 007 might be heading to Aslan’s kingdom 5:46

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Looks like Daniel Craig might be swapping espionage for enchantment! The former James Bond has reportedly been offered a role in Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia adaptation for Netflix. While Craig hasn’t officially signed on, speculation is rife about whether he’ll voice the mighty Aslan, play the wise Professor Kirke, or surprise us with a…

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Steve Carell joins ‘Succession’ creator’s new HBO movie 5:32

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Jesse Armstrong, the mastermind behind Succession, is stepping into feature filmmaking with an untitled HBO movie, and he’s bringing Steve Carell along for the ride! The film, set against a global financial crisis, follows four billionaire buddies and boasts a stellar cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef. Filming …

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The Rock is cooking up big moves with 20th television 5:57

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Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions is levelling up with a fresh first-look deal with 20th Television, expanding into drama and animated series. This comes hot on the heels of their theatrical deal with Disney, where Johnson continues his reign as Maui in Moana 2 and its live-action remake. Meanwhile, The Rock is busy flexing his star power in…

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Mark Wahlberg’s crime thriller gets a ‘Wonder’-ful upgrade 7:20

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Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming crime thriller By Any Means just swapped one powerhouse for another! Originally set to star Sterling K. Brown, the film now features Wonder Man star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in a gripping true story about a mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent tracking down those behind the 1966 Civil Rights murders in Mississippi. Directe…

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Daniel Craig bows out of Luca Guadagnino’s DC Flick ‘Sgt. Rock’ 6:30

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Looks like Daniel Craig won’t be battling Nazis in DC’s Sgt. Rock after all. The James Bond actor has exited the project, leaving fans wondering what went wrong. Despite this setback, director Luca Guadagnino is still on board, as is screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes. Rumours point to Jeremy Allen White of The Bear fame as Craig’s potential replacement…

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Diljit Dosanjh takes flight as war hero in ‘Border 2’ 5:46

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Big news for war movie buffs! Diljit Dosanjh is stepping into the shoes of a real-life hero in Border 2. He’ll play Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only IAF officer to receive the Param Vir Chakra posthumously. The film, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Ahan Shetty, is already rolling in Jhansi, and Diljit will join in April once he wraps Sardaa…

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‘The Witcher’s’ Freya Allan to channel Marianne Faithfull in biopic 5:37

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Freya Allan is stepping away from magic and monsters to embody 1960s pop icon Marianne Faithfull in Faithfull, a biopic charting the singer’s rise, fall, and comeback. Directed by Tove filmmaker Zaida Bergroth, the film will explore Faithfull’s turbulent journey, from her hit “As Tears Go By” and high-profile romance with Mick Jagger to addiction, …

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Stan Lee’s legacy lives on beyond Marvel! 4:54

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First up, Marvel may be keeping his legacy alive, but two new animated superhero films—Heroes At Large and Silver Sentinel—are shaking things up! Heroes At Large follows two dads who unexpectedly become heroes, while Silver Sentinel is a mother-daughter superhero saga with a comedic twist. No release dates yet, but expect fresh, family-friendly sup…

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‘The Black Phone 2’ dials up the horror with a darker, bloodier twist 6:51

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Welcome to another episode of your daily news podcast, Horror fans, get ready, The Black Phone 2 is cranking up the terror! Director Scott Derrickson teases a “more graphic” sequel that shifts from middle school nightmares to high school horrors, promising a darker, more intense story. Ethan Hawke’s chilling Grabber is set to return, despite meetin…

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Indian Filmmakers unite for a cultural cinematic feast 6:22

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Welcome to another episode of your daily news podcast,Get ready to witness cinematic magic as My Melbourne, an anthology helmed by Indian stalwarts Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir, hits PVR Cinemas in India on March 14, 2025. This trailblazing project, backed by VicScreen and Screen Australia, premiered to raving reviews at the 2024 Indi…

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Battle brawlers assemble: ‘Bakugan’ leaps into live-action glory 6:28

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Hollywood's obsession with anime strikes again! This time, Bakugan, the legendary anime with over 300 episodes, a hit card game, and a billion-dollar toy empire, is getting the live-action treatment. Directed, written, and produced by Brad Peyton known for Rampage, this ambitious adaptation comes from Spin Master Entertainment, the team behind PAW …

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Keanu Reeves returns to comedy in Jonah Hill’s dark satire ‘Outcome’ 5:35

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Keanu Reeves ditches his action-packed John Wick persona for a comedic turn in Jonah Hill’s upcoming directorial project Outcome. Set to release on Apple TV+, this dark comedy features Reeves as Reef Hawk, a troubled Hollywood star forced to face his past after being blackmailed with a mysterious video. Hill stars alongside Reeves as his lawyer, Ir…

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Sparks, Royals, and Startups: Netflix unveils Ishaan-Bhumi’s regal rom-com 5:36

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Get ready for polo, pitch decks, and plenty of sparks! Netflix’s The Royals brings Ishaan Khatter as Aviraaj Singh, a dashing polo-loving prince, and Bhumi Pednekar as Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a sharp-witted CEO battling corporate sharks. As these two polar opposites collide, witty banter and crackling chemistry take centre stage. Created by Rangita…

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Russell Crowe's new thriller ‘Bear Country’ heads to the Aussie Outback 6:14

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Russell Crowe is swapping Hollywood’s glitz for the Australian Gold Coast in Bear Country, a thriller based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip. Directed by Derrick Borte, the story follows Crowe as Manco Kapak, a club owner whose retirement dreams shatter after a masked gunman robs him. Set in Los Angeles but filmed in Queensland, this reunion of Crowe …

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Romy and Michele are back: Get ready for the most iconic reunion yet 7:17

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Grab your Post-Its and pastel suits because Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are bringing their cult-classic comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion back to life! The duo is in final talks to reprise their quirky roles, with Tim Federle (Better Nate Than Ever) directing. Robin Schiff, the original writer, has penned the sequel script, and filming…

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‘Superboys of Malegaon’: A tale of dreams hits theatres on February 28, 2025 6:23

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Get ready to visit Malegaon, the unusual Bollywood-obsessed town of Maharashtra, with Superboys of Malegaon releasing on February 28, 2025! Directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, this gem boasts a powerhouse cast including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora. Inspired by real events, the story follows Nasir Shaikh an…

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Death returns in style: ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ set for a killer comeback 6:05

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Brace yourself for a bloody ride as Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth installment of the iconic horror franchise, gears up for its U.S. release on May 16, 2025. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, with a score by Tim Wynn, this supernatural thriller has battled delays—including strikes and production hiccups—to reach the final stretch.…

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Sunny Kaushal’s sleuth squad: A detective comedy in the making 6:21

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After captivating fans in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Sunny teams up with Nimrat Kaur and Medha Shankr for the first time in a Laxman Utekar-produced, T-Series-backed film. Currently being shot in the vibrant locales of Rajasthan, the yet-untitled project promises a mix of wit, mystery, and adventure. While the trio keeps fans guessing about offici…

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‘Pintu Ki Pappi’ pushes the date but keeps the Buzz alive 7:37

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Mythri Movie Makers’ rom-com Pintu Ki Pappi has decided to play hard-to-get, shifting its release from February 21 to March 21, 2025. The move, a strategic call to maximize audience reach, comes with a fresh poster flaunting the new date. Directed by Shiv Hare and starring newcomers Shushant, Jaanya Joshi, and Vidhii, the trailer has already charme…

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No sequel for ‘Upgrade’: Leigh Whannell says, "We’re Good!" 7:01

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The cult sci-fi hit Upgrade won't see a sequel or TV spin-off anytime soon, confirms director Leigh Whannell. The 2018 cyberpunk thriller, starring Logan Marshall-Green, follows a technophobe paralyzed in a tragic accident who regains control of his body with a futuristic chip implant. Praised for its gripping story and tech-infused action, Upgrade…

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The Duttons are back: Saddle up for the Epic '1923' season 2 5:04

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Paramount+ has unveiled the trailer for 1923 Season 2, where Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren reprise their roles as Jacob and Cara Dutton, braving a harsh Montana winter and a storm of enemies. Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel, premiering February 23, promises high-stakes drama with Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) racing to save his family and Alexan…

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Slash and sass: ‘Scream 7’ sharpens its game 5:40

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Ghostface is back, but this time he’s got a sidekick! Scream 7 slices its way onto screens with fan-favourite Jasmin Savoy Brown as Mindy Meeks-Martin, Mason Gooding as Chad, and Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott returning with a jaw-dropping twist: Joel McHale stars as her husband, Mark Evans (not that Mark from Scream 3). With Kevin Williamson back…

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Magic meets mystery: Harry Potter and detective Conan tease epic crossover 5:49

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The internet is abuzz with an unexpected crossover between Harry Potter and Detective Conan, teased by Harry Potter Japan’s X account. Featuring mirrored posters of Harry, Hermione, and Ron alongside Conan, Rachel, and Richard, fans are left guessing how these two iconic worlds will collide. While details are scarce, the Harry Potter universe conti…

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In Conversation With - Rebecca Keen: Co-Founder and Director of KEEN Cyber 56:13

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Join MindHug CEO Chitraj (Raj) Singh on the MindHug podcast series on change, as he chats with Rebecca Keen: Co-Founder and Director of KEEN Cyber, who is driven by a passion for human connection and disrupting the tired status quo of recruitment. In this episode, they discuss the intertwining relationship between humans and technology, managing re…

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‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’ promises a twisted treat 5:52

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Brace yourself, horror fans! The Twisted Childhood Universe is back with Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, a chaotic crossover featuring your favourite nightmarish childhood icons. Director Scott Chambers plans to unleash this monstrosity by Halloween 2025 (or early 2026). Following Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare…

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‘Gully Boy 2’: Mic drops, fresh beats, and new faces 5:48

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Brace yourselves, desi hip-hop fans—Murad’s legacy is set to continue! Six years after Gully Boy dropped bars and broke hearts, a sequel is in the works, helmed by Kho Gaye Hum Kahan director Arjun Varain Singh. With Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday leading this fresh chapter, expect a mix of grit, rhythm, and brand-new characters. Inspired by India…

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Hollywood Halts: Wildfires turn sets into no-go zones 5:56

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Los Angeles wildfires aren’t just wreaking havoc on homes; they’re also torching Hollywood’s production schedules. Hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, Suits LA, and The Price Is Right have hit the pause button as flames rage through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and beyond, prompting evacuations and chaos. Warner Bros. even shuttered its Burbank lo…