Sizzling samachar: Veer Savarkar biopic embroiled in legal trouble; 'Dicks: The Musical' releases first trailer; ‘Barbie’ streaming date hinted by David Zaslav

Welcome to another episode of your daily entertainment news, I'm your host Nikhil. News from Bollywood first.

‘Kill’ by Dharma Productions to premiere at Midnight Madness section of TIFF 2023

Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s upcoming action film Kill, starring TV actor Lakshya, is set to premiere at the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival 2023. Further details regarding the film have been kept under wraps, but the plot is expected to be a high-octane action entertainer. Lead actor Lakshya is tipped to become the next major action star of Bollywood and he is making his feature film debut.

Veer Savarkar biopic embroiled in legal trouble

The biopic on controversial historical figure Veer Savarkar has reportedly landed in a legal tussle over the film’s rights. The film faced criticism when the first teaser featured controversial statements about Mahatma Gandhi. It appears the film has now courted further dispute after the producers Anand Pandit and Sandeep Singh claimed that actor-director Randeep Hooda used the film’s footage without permission. Their outrage comes after Hooda claimed that he was the sole owner of the film’s rights.

'Strange Way of Life' starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, announces release date

The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal is set to star in a new queer romance film titled Strange Way of Life. Hollywood veteran Ethan Hawke will star alongside Pascal in a lead role, and the film is helmed by renowned Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar. The plot pivots around a rancher named Slva who reunites with an old friend named Jake, a Sheriff, and it explores ethical dilemmas and complex human emotions. The film received positive reviews at Cannes earlier this year and is expected to receive a wider release in October, and it is expected to release alongside Almodóvar's other short film The Human Voice. Strange Way of Life is slated to release on October 6 2023.

'Dicks: The Musical' releases first trailer

Renowned film studio A24 enjoyed a very successful release calendar in 2022 with critically-acclaimed hits such as Everything Everywhere All at Once, Pearl, Aftersun, and The Whale among others. More recently the studio released Close and Beau Is Afraid – both garnering significant praise. Some of their upcoming projects include Priscilla, Dicks: The Musical, and Dream Scenario. The studio recently launched the trailer for Dicks: The Musical, starring Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Megan Thee Stallion. Directed by Larry Charles, the plot is said to be inspired by the comedy film The Parent Trap and revolves around two vain businessmen, who discover that they are estranged twins and attempt to bring their parents back together. Dicks: The Musical is set to release in theatres on September 29, 2023

‘Barbie’ streaming date hinted by David Zaslav

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has revealed that the studio's summer blockbuster hit Barbie will not be released on streaming platforms soon. Ironically, it was the studio’s decision to release Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan’s Tenet on HBO Max on the same day as its theatrical release that led an outraged Nolan to sever ties with WB and signing a deal with Universal Studios for Oppenheimer. However, it appears Zaslav is keen to see Barbie have a long theatrical run, and the film is expected to gross over $1.5 billion. Zaslav also hinted that Barbie will only be released on streaming platforms before the end of the year.

'Trauma Therapy: Psychosis,' Tom Sizemore's last film announces release date

Hollywood veteran Tom Sizemore is set to star in his final film this September. Titled Trauma Therapy: Psychosis, Sizemore plays a version of himself as a talk-show host who is reporting about a sociopathic self-help guru's frightening experiments on patients. The film is helmed by Scottish indie filmmaker Lawrie Brewster, who is best known for his horror film Lord of Tears. Trauma Therapy: Psychosis is scheduled to release in theatres on September 1, before releasing on streaming platforms a month later.

Well that's the Sizzling samachar for this episode, until the next one it's your host Nikhil signing out.

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