OTT Originals
Jack Reacher Series Returns to Prime Video in October 2026
Tom Cruise's Jack Reacher films reappear on Prime Video as streaming success follows the franchise's reboot into a series.
7 Oct 20262 min read
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October 2026
2070 stories published this month.
World
Skydance Confirms Paramount and Warner Bros. Lots Stay Open for Five Years
Skydance has confirmed that both the Paramount and Warner Bros. lots will remain operational for at least five years following the merger, with film likely based at Paramount and TV/streaming at Warner Bros. This reorganisation will require major executive moves, including from George Cheeks, Casey Bloys, and others. The decision follows a legal settlement with state attorneys general, but experts
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Merger Done, Logos Stay — But What Happens Next?
Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein have promised that Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures will continue operating separately under their own banners, preserving brand identities in the wake of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Yet internal memos from David Ellison confirm layoffs are coming, raising questions about how long the independence can last.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Kashmera Shah Takes a Sharp Dig at Govinda’s Alleged GF During Airport Exit
Kashmera Shah didn't just board a flight to Greece—she dropped a mic on Mumbai’s gossip circuit.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Kriti Sanon: My Choli Became a National Debate
When my choli had become like a six-person panel discussion on prime-time news.
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Dennis Haskins Died Of Parkinson's Disease, Death Certificate Shows
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding on Saved by the Bell, died of Parkinson's disease on September 27, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ. He'd kept the diagnosis secret for years.
7 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Anbil Avan Hits Profit Zone, Team Credits Word Of Mouth
The Anbil Avan team held a thanks meet to celebrate the film's theatrical run, with director R. Karthikeyan announcing it has entered the profit zone as Day 3 collections topped the opening day.
7 Oct 20262 min
OTT Originals
Sumukhi Suresh's Stand-Up Special Hoemonal Drops on Netflix October 14
Sumukhi Suresh’s debut Netflix stand-up special, Hoemonal, arrives October 14. The show draws from her life across India and the Edinburgh Fringe, turning messy truths about aging, relationships, and motherhood into sharp, relatable comedy.
7 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Lanterns Finale: Who Killed Hal Jordan? The Shocking Truth Behind Rushville's Murder
The Lanterns finale revealed Hal Jordan’s murderer: Sheriff Kerry, who shot him to protect her son Noah, a Manhunter raised on Earth. The twist redefined the series’ stakes — not just a mystery, but a tragedy of identity, love, and sacrifice. With Sinestro’s promise unfulfilled and Noah still at large, Season 2 is set to pick up where the fire left off.
7 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Dangal Still Rules: No Bollywood Film Has Crossed ₹2,000 Crore Globally Since 2016
Dangal’s ₹2,059 crore global gross remains unchallenged in 2026. No new film has breached ₹2,000 crore worldwide since.
7 Oct 20261 min
OTT Originals
Bakaiti Season 2 Review: The Show That’s Terrifying Because It’s So Real
There’s nothing extraordinary happening in Bakaiti. And I mean that as a compliment.
7 Oct 20262 min
Other News
Sheila E. Condemns Carson Jazz Festival After Fan's Death
Sheila E. has spoken out against the Carson jazz festival’s handling of a fatal incident, revealing she would not have taken the stage had she known a concertgoer’s body was still present in the VIP area. The woman, Shari Sanders, died from heat-related causes.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Drake Denies Being Father of Keshia Chanté’s Baby
Drake’s rep called the paternity rumours 'complete and total bullshit' — no ambiguity, no wiggle room. The denial came fast, sharp, and official.
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Harry Potter Movies: Original Film Dominates Streaming Charts in October 2026
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is still dominating streaming charts — 250 days on Apple TV, 146 on Prime Video, 87 on HBO Max. No reboot. No news. Just enduring magic.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Trailer Drops: No Audio Launch, One Interview, Two Weeks to Go
The trailer for Jailer 2 has dropped, marking the start of the final sprint before Rajinikanth’s October 15 release. No grand audio launch. Just a Sun TV interview. The film’s journey — delayed, reshoot-heavy — ends here.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Tom Cruise’s Digger Fails to Launch: $8M Opening, $150M Loss, and a Director’s Vision That Didn’t Stick
Tom Cruise’s Digger bombed with $8 million in North America. A $160 million+ production, it needs $350 million to break even. It won’t. Cruise says he makes films to last—not to open big. But this one didn’t even stay in theaters.
7 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Are sequels and franchises taking over Indian cinema?
CutMirchi's coverage shows sequels drawing attention and money, but the release tracker's genre data points to drama and crime as the real backbone of Indian output.
7 Oct 20267 min
Breaking Hype
Simu Liu Marries Allison Hsu in Secret France Wedding
Simu Liu and Allison Hsu have officially married in a quiet ceremony in France, marking the culmination of their relationship that began publicly in 2022. The couple’s union comes ahead of Liu’s upcoming role in Avengers: Doomsday.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Sanjay Dutt Flees to Africa After 'No Peace in India' Outburst
Sanjay Dutt is reportedly heading to Africa for a personal break, just days after his controversial remark about not feeling peace in India sparked a firestorm online.
7 Oct 20261 min
Red Carpet
Oye Churros Break-In: Archana Gautam Shares CCTV After Dawn Robbery
Archana Gautam’s Mumbai café, Oye Churros, was robbed at 5:30 am. She shared the CCTV footage. No drama. Just a plea: stay alert.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Arijit Singh’s ₹16 Lakh Ticket Tour: 9 Cities, 50K Fans, One Voice
Arijit Singh’s 2027 India tour is confirmed. Tickets go on sale October 11 (pre-sale), October 13 (general). The Pune concert features a ₹16 lakh premium lounge ticket. The tour spans nine cities, marking his biggest solo run yet.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Husharu 2: When a Buddy Comedy Turns Mythological
The sequel to the cult Telugu comedy Husharu is no longer just a follow-up — it’s a franchise pivot, complete with mythological imagery, a distillery plot, and a release date locked for December 2026.
7 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
It’s A Medical Miracle OTT: When and Where to Watch Sangeeth Prathap-Sharaf U Dheen’s Film
The film’s real potential remains untapped or, say... unheard.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Bigg Boss 20 Episode 30: Mahhi vs Uditi, Scout’s Confession, Arishfa’s Breakdown
Mahhi Vij accused Uditi Singh of not playing independently. ScoutOP confessed feelings for Lovepreet Gill. Arishfa Khan broke down after being targeted for cleanliness. The house is no longer just a game. It’s a pressure cooker.
7 Oct 20262 min