Sizzling Samachar: ‘Yodha’ starring Sidharth Malhotra announces release date; Rupert Friend joins the cast of the sci-fi thriller ‘Companion’; David Cronenberg’s 'The Shrouds’ completes filming; Amy Adams to play the lead role in the horror thriller 'Nightbitch'

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‘Yodha’ starring Sidharth Malhotra announces release date

The highly-anticipated action thriller Yodha, starring Shershaah star Sidharth Malhotra has announced its release date. Directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, who were incidentally both assistant directors in Pathaan, Yodha’s plot revolves around a man’s mission to save a plane after it is hijacked by terrorists. The film also stars Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna in prominent roles and it is set to release theatrically on October 27th this year.

Rupert Friend joins the cast of the sci-fi thriller ‘Companion’

It was reported earlier that the team behind the acclaimed-horror film Barbarian is developing a new horror film titled Companion. Barbarian director was reportedly in talks to helm the project but dropped out of the running to focus on his next film, Weapons, He will, however, serve as executive producer, and the film will be directed by writer Drew Hancock. The film also announced that Homeland actor Rupert Friend and Yellowjackets star Sophie Thatcher has joined the cast alongside Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri and Harvey Guillén.

Marvel star Jonathan Majors’ trial date for assault allegations revealed

Marvel star Jonatan Majors was accused of assaulting a woman in March, just weeks after his character, Kang, debuted in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. A trial date of August 3rd has been set for the actor on charges of assault and harassment. The outcome of the trial could determine the fate of his character in future Marvel releases, as Kang is pivotal to Marvel Phases 5 and 6, which concludes with Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.

David Cronenberg’s 'The Shrouds’ completes filming

Renowned director David Cronenberg, who has established himself as one of the best body horror directors with hits such as Dead Ringers and The Fly is set to release a new film. Titled, The Shrouds, the film features a star-studded ensemble featuring Vincent Cassel, Guy Pearce, and Diane Kruger. While the filming for the new body horror project has concluded, the release date is yet to be announced.

Amy Adams to play the lead role in the horror thriller 'Nightbitch'

Hollywood star Amy Adams is set to play the lead in the upcoming horror thriller Nightbitch. Directed by Marielle Heller, the film tells the story of a struggling single mother who realises that she is slowly turning into a canine, losing her humanity in the process. It has been confirmed that the film will have a R-rating for its mature themes. The film is based on the novel by Rachel Yoder and also stars Scoot McNairy, Ella Thoma, Jason Ritters, and Garrett C. Phillips in prominent roles.

‘The Last of Us’ showrunner to receive writing credit for ‘Dune: Part 2’

Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated sequel to the multiple Academy Award-winning film Dune is set to release later this year on November 3rd 2023. Titled, Dune: Part 2, the film is co-written by Villeneuve himself along with Jon Spaihts. It has been revealed that The Last of Us and Chernobyl showrunner Craig Mazin was roped in by Villeneuve to help with the script. As a result of Mazin’s efforts in introducing a new Writers Guild of America policy last year, he will receive writing credits for Dune: Part 2.

‘Challengers’ directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Zendaya announces release date

The trailer for the latest Luca Guadagnino film Challengers has been released and it stars Zendaya as an ex-tennis prodigy who becomes a coach. The film will feature an intense love triangle between Zendaya’s character and the characters played by Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. The film is set for an 11th August 2023 release, and it joins a long list of romantic dramas helmed by Guadagnino including Call Me by Your Name and Bones and All.

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