Sony Pictures Sets Shony Panjikaran and Lada Guruden Singh as Heads of Indian Film Business

Robert Daniels Less than a year ago, the legendary Melvin Van Peebles died. He left behind a legacy as a fiercely independent multi-hyphenate creator who altered the course of Black filmmaking and cinema at-large.During his influential life, Van Peebles tackled and excelled in every possible storytelling medium. He recorded seven studio albums and four soundtracks, wrote 13 books and one graphic novel, fashioned nine plays, directed eight feature films, four shorts and a music video.

Director Neill Blomkamp’s first feature film debut, “District 9,” the Johannesburg-set sci-fi, action pic was a bonafide banger. The sci-fi film took a dark theme like South Africa’s apartheid, and segregation and applied it to aliens.

While writer/director/producer Nic Pizzolatto made his name on creating and running HBO’s “True Detective” for three seasons, he’s since moved on. He isn’t involved with the upcoming crime anthology “True Detective: Night Country,” starring Jodie Foster and featuring new creatives.

Brian Stelter signed off from CNN on Sunday with the final edition of Reliable Sources, telling viewers that “CNN must remain strong,” while his guests warned throughout the hour of the threats facing the media and democracy.

Michael Tuck, whose commanding on-air presence led to long news anchorman stints in San Diego and Los Angeles, died August 17 at 76 after a long battle with post-stroke complications, according to reports.

EastEnders star Anna Karen has left most of her £400K estate to a co-star after her tragic passing earlier this year, it has been reported.It has thought that the On The Buses and EastEnders star, who tragically died aged 85, has left a huge chunk of cash to Sophie Lawrence - with the money being the majority of her estate.The iconic and sassy actress who played the role of Olive in On The Buses and Aunt Sal in EastEnders, left an estate of £427,197 when she passed away in February, probate records reveal.READ NEXT: On The Buses and EastEnders actress Anna Karen killed in horror blazeSophie, 50, who played the role of Diane Butcher in EastEnders from 1988 until 1991, has reportedly been left a whopping 65% of Anna's net estate.

Gladiators Wolf star has revealed he wants to return in the show's reboot.It was confirmed last month that the hit series, which ran from 1992 to 2000, will be returning to screens 22 years after its original end and has been picked up by the BBC.69-year-old Michael Van Wijk made a name for himself after starring as Wolf throughout the show's eight seasons and became the only gladiator not to miss an episode.READ MORE: Gladiators legend Lightning still bodybuilding aged 50 alongside her Mr Universe husbandNow, the bodybuilder, who has lived in New Zealand for the past 16 years, has confirmed he would like to return and would happily do so in the iconic role he played for eight years.In an exclusive chat with Daily Star, the TV icon explained that his age could be a reason why he wouldn't be allowed to compete as a gladiator, but assured he could complete the gruelling events "blindfolded.""I would return. I could do it blindfolded.

Casey Affleck did not attend older brother Ben Affleck's star-studded wedding to Jennifer Lopez this past weekend in Riceboro, Georgia. The brother of the groom, 47, was spotted in L.A. on several occasions just hours before Ben's big day.

It has been 35 years since the iconic film "Dirty Dancing" first premiered on the big screen and became an instant hit. Not even the film’s stars or studio executives predicted the film's massive success.

On The Buses star Anna Karen reportedly left the majority of her fortune to her former EastEnders co-star Sophie Lawrence, following her death earlier this year.The actor tragically passed away in a house fire at her home in Ilford in February. She was best known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell - on EastEnders, as well as the role of Olive on the sitcom On The Buses between 1969 and 1973. Her East London home caught fire unexpectedly, with neighbours believing the actress may have fallen asleep while smoking .

Love Island star Marcel Somerville's new wife Rebecca Vieira was seen breaking down in tears during their emotional first dance on their wedding day.The couple tied the knot in Portugal on Saturday 20 August, surrounded by their loved ones. Rebecca, 25, stunned in a lace gown, accessorised with a sparkly tiara and veil.

Game of Thrones prequel/ House of the Dragon makes its highly anticipated a little over three years after Early reactions are from those who attended the London premiere earlier this week. But if period fantasy dramas, dragons, and bleached blonde hair aren't quite your thing, there are plenty of other things this week to keep you entertained. Everything I Know About Love (which you can watch on ) is from British dating columnist and based on of the same name. It's an authentic look at dating, career, and friendship in your 20s, and what happens when friendships start playing second fiddle to romantic relationships.There's also Partner Track, coming to Netflix on Friday, which is a bit of a Sex and the City meets Suits hybrid.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” topped the box office in its debut, beating expectations by collecting an impressive $21 million in North American ticket sales.The anime film, playing on 3,007 screens, is backed by the production company Crunchyroll, which specializes in Japanese anime film and television. “Super Hero” is a necessary bright spot in an otherwise dreary August at the movies.

A glamorous new Housewife joins the cast as The Real Housewives of Cheshire returns to our screens tomorrow night (Monday August 22). Mum-of-one Katie Alex is an aesthetics expert who specialises in vaginal rejuvenation, helping women to get their sex lives back through non-surgical treatment.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez made the most of their amazing Savannah wedding this weekend!

NICK Grimshaw has revealed his incredible garden transformation and it's seriously impressive. The radio DJ gave his followers a tour of his new outdoor space on Instagram, and it is unrecognisable from its former state.

Jennifer Garner did some bulk shopping during ex-husband, Ben Affleck’s wedding weekend with Jennifer Lopez.  According to, the actress was spotted in Sam's Club in South Charleston, West Virginia -- showing that she was not in attendance for the nuptials, which took place in Georgia over the weekend.Although it's unclear which items she picked up, Garner was seen in the store with an older gentleman and a man who appears to be her boyfriend, John Miller.

DAVID and Victoria Beckham have been spotted cuddling up for "Sunday kisses" on their luxury yacht in a sunny location. The couple could be seen looking fresh faced as they enjoyed the view from the top of their huge boat as they continue their holiday. David, 47, and Victoria, 48, have been spending time on a lavish yacht off the coast of Miami this week - and snuggled up together today.

House of the Dragon, HBO Max’s new Game of Thrones prequel TV show, is set to debut tonight!

Jesse Eisenberg is taking on an unexpected role.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is strengthening its India team with the appointments of Shony Panjikaran as general manager and head of Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI), India, and Lada Guruden Singh as general manager and head of Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP), India.