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#ICYMI: From cast announcements to trailer releases, here's what happened this week in the world of entertainment

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While the Oscar 2025 nominations have been the talk of the town for the last few days, this week has given us tons to be excited about with Padmaavat's re-release date, Dhoom Dhaam trailer, The Odyssey's cast announcement and more.

Yet another Friday has been taken over by the 'what to watch now' frenzy as new trailers are released and cast announcements have made their way to our social media. The world of entertainment clearly has no chill but we're here for it all, waiting to lap it up as soon as it hits our feeds. For the uninitiated, Padmaavat is finally being re-released this February, 7 years after it took over the big screen. In other news, DC Studios will be bringing us Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow with Milly Alcock playing the role of Kara Zor-El.

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Here are more deets on what happened this week!

Paresh Rawal starrer 'Storyteller' dropped its release date

After being screened at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2022, Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2023, and Busan International Film Festival, Storyteller is all set to be released on Disney+ Hotstar on January 28, 2025. Directed by Ananth Mahadevan, this film features an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Adil Hussain, Revathy, and Tannishtha Chatterjee.

Padmaavat to re-release in theatres this February

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this Ranveer Singh - Deepika Padukone starrer made for quite an iconic tale when it released on the big screen 7 years ago. And it's all set to make a comeback in theaters this February. Viacom 18 Studios and Bhansali Productions posted on Instagram, “The epic saga re-releases on a new date - 6th February 2025! Relive the iconic tale on the big screen." 

Milly Alcock shares first look of "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow"

After watching Kara Zor-El have her own series with Disney+ Hotstar initially, she finally gets her own movie as a part of the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Milly Alcock (House of Dragons fame) is all set to star in DC Studios' Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow as Kara aka Supergirl and she took to her Instagram to share a photo of her first day on set. Her caption said, "introducing Kara 🚀" 

Sabar Bonda becomes first ever Marathi feature to premier at Sundance Film Festival 2025 

Writer-director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade's film Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears) premieres at Sundance Film Festival 2025 tomorrow and will be the only Indian film at this film festival this year. This film revolves around Anand, a 30-something city dweller who returns to his ancestral home after his father’s death. In the quiet embrace of his grief, he discovers an unexpected and transformative bond with Balya.

Sweet Magnolias season 4 trailer released

Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen are back to "pour it out" over yet another season filled with wholesome conversations, a will-they-won't-they, another chapter of pure, unadulterated friendship and our good ol' Serenity. This Netflix drama will be available for screening from February 6, 2025. 

Jon Bernthal to join the cast of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

This mythic action epic is all set to release on July 17, 2026 and serves as Nolan’s anticipated successor to his critically acclaimed film, Oppenheimer. Joining an already stellar cast, Bernthal teams up with Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron for this project.

Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich starrer 'Opus' trailer released

Edebiri and Malkovich lead the cast of Opus, which features Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, and Tony Hale. The ensemble also includes Tatanka Means, Young Mazino, Tamera Tomakili, and Stephanie Suganami. The film is set to make its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Opus tells the story of a young writer, portrayed by Ayo Edebiri, who is invited to the secluded estate of a reclusive pop star, played by John Malkovich.

Akshay Kumar shares first-look poster as Lord Shiva from upcoming film Kannappa 

Mukesh Kumar Singh's Kannappa stars Akshay Kumar, Vishnu Manchu, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal, along with R Sarathkumar, Preity Mukundan, Arput Ranka, Kaushal Manda and Devaraj, among others. This pan-India mythological film is set to release in theatres on April 25, 2025. Recently, Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram to share his first look from the film with the caption, "Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for #Kannappa🏹. Honored to bring this epic tale to life. May Lord Shiva guide us on this divine journey. Om Namah Shivaya!"

Pratik Gandhi and Yami Gautam's Dhoom Dhaam trailer dropped

Dhoom Dhaam stars Yami Gautam alongside Pratik Gandhi, with the trailer showcasing the duo as newlyweds whose romantic moment takes a chaotic turn when goons storm into their room. Directed by Rishab Seth, this romantic-crime-comedy film releases on Netflix on February 14, 2025.

The White Lotus renewed for season 4 

The black comedy-drama series, The White Lotus is gearing up for its highly anticipated Season 4, with production scheduled to kick off in 2026. The early renewal was announced just weeks ahead of the Season 3 premiere on February 16.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy set to hit theaters this Valentine's Day

Directed by Michael Morris, the film brings back Renée Zellweger in her iconic role as Bridget, along with Colin Firth as the late Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant reprising his role as the charming Daniel Cleaver. Joining the cast is Leo Woodall as Roxster, a dashing and handsome park ranger. The movie promises to deliver the humor, heartbreak, and charm that have made the series a global sensation, both on the page and on screen. Ahead of its release, director Michael Morris and Zellweger share some BTS that explain this decision.

Director Michael Morris was immediately captivated by Renée Zellweger’s authenticity and talent sharing, “Renée is one of these people who is absolutely herself,” Morris says. “She’s wildly friendly and bursts through any preconception you may have about what a Hollywood star is like. This woma n has been in all my favorite films. For as long as I can remember, character after character—from comedies and dramas to musicals, there’s nothing that she doesn’t do. But when you’re talking to her, she’s completely present. I think that’s why she’s so wonderful in this role.” 

Zellweger reveals that her meeting with Morris was the deciding factor in her decision to return as Bridget Jones,“ When we met, Michael was so honest ,” Zellweger says. “He was striving for how to best capture these moments of a life in a way that people have experienced them: How is this relatable? How can we tell the truth?”

That wraps up our roundup! See you next week!

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