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Marvel's 'Avengers: Endgame' returned to cinemas worldwide, opening to an estimated $86 million at the global box office ahead of the release of 'Avengers: Doomsday'. The re-release, marketed as 'Endgame: Encore', is part of a wider push building anticipation for the new film, and the strong turnout is being read as a sign of continued appetite for the Avengers franchise.

Drishyam 3, starring Ajay Devgn, has opened to a massive Rs 95 crore worldwide on its first day in cinemas, making it the biggest opening of the actor's career. The third instalment of the popular thriller franchise has drawn strong audience turnout and is being widely discussed as one of the top box office performers of the season.

An encore theatrical release of 'Avengers: Endgame' has grossed a reported $86 million globally, a striking figure for a reissue of a 2019 film. The rerelease appears to be drawing large audiences back to cinemas, and industry outlets are highlighting the scale of the returns as evidence of the franchise's enduring box-office pull.

Bose has started adding Auracast support to its headphones, bringing Bluetooth LE Audio's broadcast feature to its audio lineup. The update will let users connect to public audio streams in places like airports, gyms and cinemas, and share audio with multiple listeners. The news is being shared among tech and audio enthusiasts following coverage of the announcement.

Avengers: Endgame is returning to cinemas with a teaser for Avengers: Doomsday attached, and fans are sharing reactions and speculation online. The re-release revives the highest-grossing film of all time while giving audiences a first look at the next major chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, driving conversation about what the tease reveals.

AMC Entertainment shares rose as investors reacted to the company's debt refinancing efforts, stronger preliminary business trends, and renewed interest from retail traders. The stock's rally suggests growing confidence that the cinema chain can manage its debt load, though some observers remain cautious about how durable the retail-driven momentum will prove.

Mexican cinema chain Cinemex is reviving its midnight screenings, a format that disappeared during the pandemic, to mark the premiere of Avengers: Doomsday. El Imparcial reports the relaunch as a symbolic return of a fan tradition, and moviegoers in Mexico are discussing the comeback of late-night showings for a major superhero release.

Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have signed on to the Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Holland is set to play the legendary dancer and entertainer, with the two actresses joining in undisclosed roles. The casting pairs two of Hollywood's most-watched young performers with a long-gestating project about one of cinema's most iconic figures.

The encore revival of Avengers: Endgame has opened in Japan to record numbers, becoming the biggest debut in the history of Disney's revival screenings in the country. Cinema Today reports that the re-release topped previous encore runs, showing continued demand for the Marvel blockbuster years after its original release.

The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's thriller 'Verity', released in Spanish-speaking markets as 'Verity: la sombra de un engaño', is now in cinemas. It stars Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, and early coverage is highlighting the pairing as a psychological thriller about a search for truth that turns into a nightmare. Spanish-language media are running reviews and features as the release lands in theatres.

Italian media are highlighting the story of Carlo Acutis, the young Catholic known as the 'millennial saint', as his life reaches audiences on television and in cinema. Coverage recalls his death in hospital and the message he left, with commentators calling his example striking and, in a sense, unfashionable today. Interest centers on how a teenager who died in 2006 became a saint and why his story resonates now.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has held its grand opening, marking the debut of the institution founded by filmmaker George Lucas to showcase visual storytelling across painting, illustration, cinema and digital art. The museum, long planned for Los Angeles, is being covered as a major cultural addition, with attention on its collection and distinctive architecture.

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has been awarded France's highest decoration, and he spoke publicly about how he feels after receiving it. Writer Javier Cercas was honoured at the same ceremony, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez congratulated both men, saying thank you for making Spain 'look beyond'. Almodóvar discussed the recognition on Spanish television, describing what the French distinction means to him personally and for his career in cinema.

Italian comedian and actress Emanuela Fanelli is drawing wide attention for her role in "Peccato," the new series by Valerio Vestoso featuring much of Italian cinema's cast. In interviews with Corriere della Sera, Il Fatto Quotidiano and others, she says the show imagines Paola Cortellesi as president of the Republic, discusses her discomfort talking publicly about love, and reflects on reinventing herself on screen.

UCI Cinemas in Italy is offering tickets at 4.50 euros per person for the whole family over three days, a promotion picked up by Italian media including Affaritaliani under the banner 'cinema almost given away'. The deal makes a family outing to the movies notably cheaper than usual prices, drawing attention among Italian moviegoers looking for budget entertainment options.

Toho has announced revival screenings of the Bayside Shakedown (Odoru Daisosasen) film series across Japanese cinemas, bringing back all the previous entries. The films star Yūji Oda as Detective Aoshima, and the franchise remains one of Japan's most popular movie series. Fans are reacting to the chance to see the classic police films on the big screen again.

Helen Mirren was in Hamburg, Germany, where the 34th Hamburg Film Festival presented her with the Douglas Sirk Award. Pictures of the British actress at the festival are circulating, drawing attention to her appearance and the honour. The award recognises major contributions to cinema, adding Mirren to a list of distinguished recipients.