Project Hail Mary vs Dhurandhar The Revenge Round 2: Tussle begins over IMAX show sharing for next week; The Super Mario Galaxy Movie also joins the fray Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in informing readers about the struggles faced by Sony Pictures in getting sufficient IMAX screens and shows for their IMAX film, Project Hail Mary. On the day of its release, March 26, the Hollywood film was able to secure shows in only 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India. Thanks to the impact of the Bollywood Hungama story, relentless efforts by the Sony Pictures team and sustained pressure from the fans, the exhibitors finally relented. From March 27, all the theatres of IMAX started playing Project Hail Mary. The demand was such that Eros Cinema even played a show at 3:45 am on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. If fans feel that the IMAX woes of Project Hail Mary were over last weekend, they are mistaken. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the studio is now once again negotiating to get IMAX shows from tomorrow, that is, Friday, April 3, when the film enters the second week. A source told us, “The distributors of both Project Hail Mary and Dhurandhar The Revenge are asking for sufficient shows in IMAX. They both reason that their film is doing extremely well in the premium format and hence, deserves to get more shows. ”The source further said, “What has complicated the matter even further is that the new Hollywood release of the week, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a... #Bollywood_Hungama #Sony_Pictures #IMAX #Project_Hail #Hail_Mary #Hail #Mary #IMAX_screens #Tussle_begins #Revenge_Round
Bollywood Hungama report and fan power IMPACT: Project Hail Mary secures shows in ALL 34 IMAX screens in India; Mumbai’s Eros Cinema to play 3:45 am show over the weekend Yesterday morning, Bollywood Hungama informed readers that, despite tough negotiations by the Sony Pictures team, Project Hail Mary was able to secure shows in only 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India on its release day. The shocking news was widely circulated in the industry and among exhibitors as well as fans, as it highlighted the struggles faced by the Hollywood studio in securing adequate showcasing for its IMAX film in IMAX properties. Thanks to the impact of the Bollywood Hungama story and sustained pressure from the fans, the exhibitors finally relented. From Friday, March 27, Project Hail Mary is being screened in all 34 IMAX properties of the country. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Project Hail Mary is not the only film that would be screened in IMAX. It’ll have to share shows with Dhurandhar The Revenge, which has been remastered in IMAX. Sony never asked for all shows and was okay with show-sharing. Hence, they finally got what they asked for from the very start. ”On the morning of Thursday, March 26, that is, the day of Project Hail Mary’s release, the film managed to get one show each in the 6 IMAX theatres. As the day progressed, the number of shows increased to 13. On Friday, Project Hail Mary has got as many as 65 shows, nearly five times more than the previous day. All theatres a... #Bollywood_Hungama #Sony_Pictures #IMAX #Project_Hail #Hail_Mary #Hail #IMAX_screens #Eros_Cinema #Pictures_team #weekend_Yesterday
ISL 2025-26: Sony Sports to show Indian Super League on TV after FanCode sublicenses broadcasting rightsAs per the agreement, Sony Sports Network, a part of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), will hold exclusive broadcasting rights in India, while those in rest of South Asia will be non-exclusive. As per the agreement, Sony Sports Network, a part of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), will hold exclusive broadcasting rights in India, while those in rest of South Asia will be non-exclusive. #Indian_Super #Super_League #ISL_2025-26 #Pictures_Networks #Sony_Pictures #Networks_India #Sony_Sports #South_Asia #Sports_Network #show_Indian
EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan locks digital and satellite deal with Sony Pictures Networks India Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan starrer Haiwaan, directed by the legendary filmmaker Priyadarshan, is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2026. Touted as a taut, edge-of-the-seat thriller, Haiwaan has already sparked significant buzz, especially around the massive collaboration between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after a long span of time. According to sources, the film has now secured a massive digital and satellite deal with Sony Pictures Networks India. A source revealed to Bollywood Hungama, “Haiwaan is the maiden project of Thespian films and KVN Productions together, and the team has successfully locked this massive deal with the prestigious Sony Pictures Networks India for the film’s digital and satellite release. The makers are currently in discussions regarding the release date, which shall happen very soon. "The shoot of Haiwaan has already been wrapped, and the makers have been sharing intriguing behind-the-scenes glimpses, taking audiences by surprise. The Priyadarshan directorial also boasts an eclectic ensemble cast, including Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, among others. Haiwaan is produced by KVN Production and Thespian Films, by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn. Also Read: Makers of Haiwaan wish Priyadarshan on birthday, share exciting BTS glimpses... #Akshay_Kumar #Ali_Khan #Saif_Ali #Khan_starrer #Pictures_Networks #Sony_Pictures #Networks_India #starrer_Haiwaan #India_Akshay #Haiwaan
