Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Laxmmi Bomb Trailer Becomes The Most Viewed Trailer In India In 24 Hours
2082 days ago
Bollywood

Laxmmi Bomb Trailer Becomes The Most Viewed Trailer In India In 24 Hours

After a long wait, Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer upcoming film Laxmmi Bomb's trailer dropped yesterday on October 9. As expected, the trailer creates havoc and becomes the most viewed trailer in India in the first 24 hours. ## Directed by Raghav Lawrence, the film is a remake of the 2011's Tamil movie Muni 2: Kanchana which was also helmed by Lawrence along with starring in the lead role. The trailer of Laxmi Bomb got 70 million views in the first 24 hours which is a record in India. ## Thank you everyone for showing so much love to #LaxmmiBombTrailer ❤️ and making it the most viewed trailer in India in 24 Hours#YehDiwaliLaxmmiBombWali 💥 #FoxStarStudios #DisneyPlusHotstarMultiplex@akshaykumar @advani_kiara @offl_Lawrence @Shabinaa_Ent @tusshkapoor pic.twitter.com/z1uzc9P0yD— Disney+HotstarVIP (@DisneyplusHSVIP) October 10, 2020 ## Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the film has been decided not to release in theaters, instead, it will release on Disney+Hoststar VIP on November 9, 2020. However, the movie will have a theatrical release overseas as it will hit theaters across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates simultaneously on 9 November. ## Along with Akshay and Kiara, the film also stars Sharad Kelkar, Tusshar Kapoor, Ashwini Kalsekar, Babu Antony, and others in the key roles. It is produced by Cape of Good Films, Fox Star Studios, Shabinaa Entertainment, and Tushar Entertainment House. ## Also Read - Laxmmi Bomb Trailer Review: Akshay Kumar Bring A Circus Of Family And Ghosts## Stay tuned...

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Watch - Salman Khan And Disha Patani Shoot For Radhe Amidst New Normal
2083 days ago
Bollywood

Watch - Salman Khan And Disha Patani Shoot For Radhe Amidst New Normal

Superstar Salman Khan is back on the sets after almost 6.5 months as he has resumed shooting for his much-anticipated action drama film, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. The actor is currently filming a song at Aamby Valley, near Lonavala in Mumbai. ## The makers have shared a sneak peek into the filming of a celebratory song. The behind-the-scenes video was posted on the official Twitter account of Salman Khan Films. It features Salman and his co-star Disha Patani along with members of the crew.## Back to roll again - team #RadheYourMostWantedBhai starring #SalmanKhan, #JackieShroff, #RandeepHooda, and #DishaPatani resume shooting... Currently filming a song... Directed by #PrabhuDheva. pic.twitter.com/XuYy2Ov6z3— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) October 9, 2020 ## Radhe team recently resumed the shoot after a long hurdle of over six months due to the covid-19 pandemic. In the video, the actors and crew can be seen wearing masks, while other preventive measures like sanitization and temperature checks are being observed.## Actor Jackie Shroff, who also features in the film, can be heard in the background, describing how shooting has been resumed taking care of everyone's health. He also explains how the team shot with safety and precaution while maintaining social distancing. He expresses gratitude towards the unit for looking after everything.## Directed by Prabhudheva, the film was scheduled to release earlier this year but got pushed due to the Covid crisis.## Stay tuned...

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"Privileged And Blessed To Have Completed 10 Yrs As An Indian Cricketer" - Cheteshwar Pujara
2083 days ago
Cricket

"Privileged And Blessed To Have Completed 10 Yrs As An Indian Cricketer" - Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is one of the all-time players who has earned a reputation as a perfect tailormade Test player which has made him a strong pillar of the Indian cricket team in the longest format of the game. ## Having made his debut in 2010, Cheteshwar Pujara has completed 10 years as an Indian cricket today. During this time, the stylist right-hander had scored 5840 runs in 77 Tests at an average of 46.19 with 18 hundred and 25 half-centuries.## On completing 10 years, the 32-year old took to Twitter and thanked the people who have supported him in this journey and also wished his wife Puja a happy birthday. ## "Truly privileged and blessed to have completed 10 yrs as an Indian cricketer. Growing up playing cricket in Rajkot all those years back, under the watchful eyes of my father, I would never have imagined the journey would bring me here....(continued...)", Pujara wrote on Twitter. ## "....Thank you for all the support and wishes. Look forward to contributing lots more to the team! P.S. Coincidentally, today also happens to be the wife's birthday, so Puja has ensured I will never forget this date", he added. ## ....Thank you for all the support and wishes. Look forward to contributing lots more to the team!P.S. Coincidentally, today also happens to be the wife's birthday, so Puja has ensured I will never forget this date 😀#grateful #blessed #10years #lotsmoretogo— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) October 9, 2020 ## Pujara made his first appearance in the red balls format against Australia at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on 9 October 2010. While he failed in the first innings, he made his chance count in the second innings by top-scoring 72 as the hosts gunned down a fourth-innings target of 207 successfully. ## The number 3 batsman of team India, played a vital part role in India's first-ever Test series win against Australia in Australia in 2018-19. He clubbed 521 runs in four Tests with three centuries, averaging 74.43 and was awarded man of the series for his once in a lifetime performance during the series. ## And now, after almost two years, the eyes will be on him when India will tour Australia to play 4 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is starting from November this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Ex Bigg Boss Contestant Sana Khan Give Up Showbiz Lifestyle, Says 'Want To Serve Humanity And Follow The Orders Of My Creator'
2083 days ago
Bollywood

Ex Bigg Boss Contestant Sana Khan Give Up Showbiz Lifestyle, Says 'Want To Serve Humanity And Follow The Orders Of My Creator'

Former Bigg Boss contestant, Sana Khan, who also featured in Salman Khan starrer "Jai Ho", has given up the showbiz lifestyle in order to follow the path of humanity and the orders of her creator. Taking to social media, the actress announced on Thursday (October 8) that she is quitting Bollywood to find the real meaning of life. ## Sana shared the news via a long note, which she posted in Hindi, English, and Urdu. Addressing her followers, the actor stated that she was at a crucial juncture in her life. She said that for the last few days, she had been pondering over the real purpose of her existence.## "Today I am talking to you standing at a crucial juncture of my life. I have been living the showbiz life for years, and during this time I have been blessed with all kinds of fame, honour, and wealth from my fans for which I am grateful to them", Sana wrote in a note. ## "But for a few days now, I have been possessed of the realization that: is the real purpose of men's coming into this world only to chase wealth and fame? Isn't it a part of his/her duty to spend his/her life in the service of those who are needy and helpless? Shouldn't a person think that he/she could die at any moment? And what will happen to him after he/she is no more? I have been searching for answers to these two questions for a long period of time, especially the second question as to what will happen to me after my death?", Sana Khan added.## In order to find the answers to those two questions, the actress shared that she has realized that life in the world is actually for the betterment of life after death. Sana felt that it was better to follow the command of the creator than making wealth and fame her only goal.## "Therefore, I declare today that from today onwards, I have resolved to say goodbye to my Showbiz lifestyle forever and serve humanity and follow the orders of my Creator", The Wajah Tum Ho actor added.## My happiest moment😊May Allah help me n guide me in this journey.Aap sab mujhe dua Mai Shamil rakhe🤲🏻#sanakhan #2020 #8thoct #thursday pic.twitter.com/8DIJJ2lCSC— Sana Khaan (@sanaak21) October 8, 2020 ## "All brothers and sisters are requested to pray for me to Allah to accept my repentance and grant me the true ability to live in accordance with my determination of spending my life following the commandments of my Creator and in the service of humanity and grant me perseverance in it".## Sana concluded by saying, "Finally, all brothers and sisters are requested to not consult me with regards to any Showbiz work henceforth".## Sana Khan started her career with commercials and soon later she starred in several Tamil films along with Hindi and other languages. Her performance in the Hindi crime thriller film "Wajah Tum Ho" got a lot of appreciation. She was last seen playing a pivotal role in web series Special Ops. Sana is also an entrepreneur who deals with luxury skincare treatments and products.## Stay tuned...

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Amitabh Bachchan Roped In For Prabhas And Deepika Padukone's Untitled 'Prabhas 21'
2083 days ago
Bollywood

Amitabh Bachchan Roped In For Prabhas And Deepika Padukone's Untitled 'Prabhas 21'

The legendary Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in to play the key role in the pan India star Prabhas and Deepika Padukone's untitled 'Prabhas 21'. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the film will go on floors in 2021. ## The film will be produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and it will be released in multiple languages including Hindi in 2022. ## Vyjayanthi Movies took to social media to make the big announcement. The production house tweeted, "Welcoming with a full heart, the pride of a billion Indians. The Amitabh Bachchan. Our journey just got BIG-ger!”. ## Welcoming with a full heart, the pride of a billion Indians. The Amitabh Bachchan. Our journey just got BIG-ger!https://t.co/bmG2GXBODh#NamaskaramBigB @SrBachchan 🙏#Prabhas @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @AshwiniDuttCh@SwapnaDuttCh @VyjayanthiFilms— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) October 9, 2020 ## Talking about the movie, C Aswini Dutt, producer and founder of Vyjayanthi Movies, had earlier said, "This film is a golden opportunity for us to cement our place in the annals of Indian Cinema history. It is also an incredible opportunity to enthrall the Indian audiences like never before, through the coming together of such extraordinary cinematic talents".## On the other hand, Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in Shoojit Sircar's Gulabo Sitabo where he shared screen space with Ayushmann Khurrana for the first time. He is currently hosting the popular quiz show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" on Sony TV. ## Stay tuned...

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Amazon Prime Gets Big, To Release 9 Films Including 3 Hindi Films In Coming Days
2083 days ago
Digital Media

Amazon Prime Gets Big, To Release 9 Films Including 3 Hindi Films In Coming Days

The over-the-top (OTT) platform, Amazon Prime Video has announced 9 Indian films including three much anticipated Hindi movies, which the streaming platform will release in the upcoming months. Among the Hindi films, Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan starrer Coolie No 1, Chhalaang starring Rajkummar Rao and Nushrat Bharucha, Durgavati starring Bhumi Pednekar have been slated to release on Amazon Prime. Suriya starrer Tamil film Soorarai Pottru will also release on the platform. ## Here is the complete schedule of movies releasing on Amazon Prime Video -## 1. Coolie No 1 (Hindi) - 25th December - Coolie No. 1 is a family comedy based on the popular franchise from Pooja Entertainment and is directed by David Dhawan who also helmed the original Coolie No 1 starring Govinda and Karishma Kapoor. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Paresh Rawal, Javed Jaffrey, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav amongst others, and is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshikha Deshmukh.## 2. Chhalaang (Hindi)- 13th November - Chhalaang is a social comedy starring Rajkummar Rao, Nushratt Baruchaa, and directed by Hansal Mehta. It is presented by Bhushan Kumar and produced by Ajay Devgn, Luv Ranjan, and Ankur Garg. The movie was also in the queue with Coolie No 1 before it was officially announced by the streaming platform. ## 3. Durgavati (Hindi)- 11th December - Directed by Ashok, Durgavati is a thrilling, scary ride that tells the story of an innocent Government officer who is made the victim of a major conspiracy involving powerful forces. The Bhumi Pednekar starrer is presented by T-Series and Cape of Good Films and is an Abundantia Entertainment production.## 4. Soorarai Pottru (Tamil)- 30th October - Soorarai Pottru was already announced on Amazon Prime. The film, starring Suriya in the lead with Aparna Balamurali, Paresh Rawal, and Mohan Babu in pivotal roles. The film directed by Sudha Kongara, is a biopic drama that is based on events during the life of Air Deccan founder G. R. Gopinath.## 5. Halal Love Story (Malayalam) - 15th October - Halal Love Story is an upcoming Malayalam comedy film starring Indrajith Sukumaran, Joju George, Sharaf U Dheen, Grace Antony, and Soubin Shahir in lead roles along with Parvathy Thiruvothu. It is directed by Zakariya Mohammed. ## 6. Manne Number 13 (Kannada)- 19th November - Maane Number 13 is a horror-thriller film that is directed by Vivy Kathiresan and produced by Krishna Chaitanya's Sri Swarnalatha Productions. The film stars Varsha Bollamma, Aiswarya Gowda, Praveen Prem, Chetan Gandharva, and others. ## 7. Middle Class Melodies (Telugu)- 20th November - Directed by Vinod Anantoju, Middle Class Melodies stars Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma in the lead roles. ## 8. Maara (Tamil)- 17th December - Maara is an upcoming Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Dhilip Kumar. The film stars Madhavan and Shraddha Srinath in lead roles and is produced by Prateek Chakravorty and Shruti Nallappa of Pramod Films. ## 9. Bheema Sena Nalamaharaja (Kannada)- 29th October - Bheema Sena Nalamaharaja is a Kannada comedy-drama film directed by Karthik Saragur. It stars Aravind Iyer, Aarohi Narayan, Priyanka Thimmesh, Achyuth Kumar, and Aadya in leading roles. ## Earlier, Amazon Prime Video had announced the global premiere of 5 Non-Hindi films. The streaming giant had also premiered 'Gulabo Sitabo' and 'Shakuntla Devi' among others. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Resumes Shooting For KGF: Chapter 2
2084 days ago
Sandalwood

Yash Resumes Shooting For KGF: Chapter 2

After a long forced break due to the covid-19 pandemic, it was around a month ago that the team of the magnum opus KGF: Chapter 2 resumed shooting in a studio in Bengaluru with most of the primary cast members.## The team has now set sail for a pivotal schedule that will be shot in Mangaluru. This schedule sees Yash as well as his leading lady Srinidhi Shetty resume shooting for the film after a break of nearly eight months due to the pandemic.## The Rocky Bhai aka Yash took to Twitter to announce his return on the sets of KGF: Chapter 2 - "Waves can't be stopped but you can learn to sail.. After a long break.. #Rocky sets sail from today", Yash wrote. ## Waves can't be stopped but you can learn to sail.. After a long break.. #Rocky sets sail from today.— Yash (@TheNameIsYash) October 8, 2020 ## Directed by Prashanth Neel, KGF has become one of the most awaited films after Chapter 1 got massive success. The sequel has only gotten bigger with actors from across different film industries joining the ensemble cast, with the biggest additions being Sanjay Dutt as Adheera and Raveena Tandon as Ramika Sen in the cast. Another big addition is Prakash Raj.## The film is being produced by Vijay Kirugandur and Karthik Gowda under the banner Hombale Films, it will be released in Kannada along with Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu languages. ## The film was originally slated to release in October, but the pandemic has delayed forced the makers to decide against it. While the new release date is yet to be announced, the team is busy finishing the shoot as soon as possible. ## Stay tuned...

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Vijay Sethupathi To Star In Legendary Sri Lankan Cricketer Muthiah Muralidaran's Biopic
2084 days ago
Tollywood

Vijay Sethupathi To Star In Legendary Sri Lankan Cricketer Muthiah Muralidaran's Biopic

The well-known South Indian actor, Vijay Sethupati is all set to act in the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muthiah Muralidaran's biopic, tentatively titled '800' which is said to signify the number of wickets taken by the spinner during his illustrious career. ## The film will be produced by Movie Train Motion Pictures and Dar Motion Pictures featuring Vijay Sethupathi as the Sri Lankan spin legend. The Biopic will be directed by MS Sripathi, who had previously directed a film titled Kanimozhi.## IT'S OFFICIAL... #VijaySethupathi to star in cricketer #MuthiahMuralidaran biopic... Directed by #MSSripathy... Produced by Movie Train Motion Pictures and Dar Motion Pictures. #MuralidaranBiopic pic.twitter.com/0KeCPzk6im— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 8, 2020 ## "I don't even watch cricket, I feel bored. So I don't even watch cricket since my childhood. In fact, I even told this to Muttiah Muralitharan sir and he immediately told that is the perfect quality for me to play the role", Vijay Sethupathi said had said in an interview. ## Muthiah Muralidaran is the leading wicket-taker in Test as well as One-day cricket. During his 19 years of international career, Muralitharan played 133 tests and claimed 800 wickets. While in ODI cricket, the spin magician grabbed 534 wickets in 350 matches. ## Muralidaran was also a part of the Sri Lankan team that played the ODI world cup finals in 2007 and 2011. Now, a biopic on him is surely a well-deserved tribute to him.## Stay tuned...

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Shah Rukh Khan Shouts His Iconic Dialogue For Rahul Tripathi For His Brilliant Knock Against CSK
2084 days ago
Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan Shouts His Iconic Dialogue For Rahul Tripathi For His Brilliant Knock Against CSK

Bollywood superstar and co-owner of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan was mighty impressed with the team's performance especially with Rahul Tripathi who got man of the match for his brilliant knock against Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, October 7 in Abu Dhabi. ## When Rahul Tripathi, who led KKR to a 10-runs win over CSK, walked up to collect his Man of the Match award after playing a scintillating knock of 81, Shah Rukh shouted standing in the balcony, "Rahul, naam toh suna hi hoga", even as Harsha Bhogle and Tripathi himself burst into laughter. ## The superstar letter tweeted, "We were a few runs short, but the bowling made up for it at the end. Well played boys of @KKRiders And have to mention our @ImRTripathi 'Naam toh suna tha....kaam usse bhi kamaal hai' Be healthy all of you and rest well. @Bazmccullum will see u soon".## We were a few runs short, but the bowling made up for it at the end. Well played boys of @KKRiders And have to mention our @ImRTripathi ‘Naam toh suna tha....kaam usse bhi kamaal hai’ Be healthy all of you and rest well. @Bazmccullum will see u soon— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 7, 2020 ## For those unaware of the context, "Rahul, Naam To Suna Hoga" is one of the iconic dialogues said on the screen by any actor. The dialogue is from his movie 1997 blockbuster 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai'.## Shahrukh Khan just shouted, "Rahul, naam toh suna hoga" when Rahul Tripathi came to take the Man of the Match award. #IPL2020— Sreshth Shah (@sreshthx) October 7, 2020 ## Meanwhile, KKR moved up to number 3 in the points table with 6 points in 5 matches while CSK is on the fifth spot with 4 points in 6 games. ## Stay tuned...

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Rhea Chakraborty After A Month Of Arrest
2085 days ago
Bollywood

Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Rhea Chakraborty After A Month Of Arrest

Actress Rhea Chakraborty who was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau in a drug case linked to the Sushant Singh Rajput death case has been granted bail by the Bombay High Court. Earlier, a special court had yesterday extended Rhea and her brother Showik's judicial custody till October 20. ## Rhea Chakraborty was arrested on September 8 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on charges of organizing drugs for her boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found dead in his Mumbai apartment on June 14.## The actress was accused of being "an active member of a drugs syndicate" and financing drugs bought for Sushant Singh Rajput.## In her bail petition, according to NDTV, Rhea Chakraborty alleged that Sushant Singh Rajput "took advantage of those closest to him to sustain his drug habit" and that she and her brother are sole targets of a witch-hunt.## She said he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and his family abandoned him at the peak of his depression. His mental health "deteriorated during the lockdown", she claimed, adding that the deaths of actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor also had a tremendous impact on him.## Meanwhile, Samuel Miranda & Dipesh Sawant granted bail by the Bombay High Court while Rhea's brother Showik Chakraborty and Abdul Basit's bail plea rejected. ## Stay tuned...

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Chris Evans Slams US President Donald Trump For Saying 'Don't Be Afraid Of Covid'
2085 days ago
Hollywood

Chris Evans Slams US President Donald Trump For Saying 'Don't Be Afraid Of Covid'

Captain America star Chris Evans has slammed the USA president Donald Trump regarding his careless comment on Covid-19. Trump, who got infected from the coronavirus, has been discharged from the hospital and tweeted that he is feeling better than 20 years ago and advised people not to afraid of this virus. ## Trump's tweet didn't go well with the Hollywood star who lashed out at him calling him "reckless" who just don't care.## "Don't be afraid of Covid?! You've been under round-the-clock care by the best doctors using the best drugs. Do you really think everyone has access to that?! Sadly, I'm sure you're aware of that disparity, you just don't care. This is reckless to a shocking degree, even for you", Evans tweeted. ## Don’t be afraid of Covid?!You’ve been under round-the-clock care by the best doctors using the best drugs. Do you really think everyone has access to that?!Sadly, I’m sure you’re aware of that disparity, you just don’t careThis is reckless to a shocking degree, even for you https://t.co/H8CGlD9DcZ— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) October 5, 2020 ## In his tweet, Trump has stated, "Feeling really good! Don't be afraid of Covid. Don't let it dominate your life. We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge. I feel better than I did 20 years ago!"## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros. Postpone The Release Dates Of Major Movies Including Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman'
2086 days ago
Hollywood

Warner Bros. Postpone The Release Dates Of Major Movies Including Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman'

The Warner Bros. has postponed the release dates of some of its top movies including The Batman, which stars Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. Owing to the covid-19 pandemic, many films have already pushed back and Warner Bros. is not in the mood to take risks too. ## "The Batman" release date in theaters, after a series of production delays, is being pushed from October 1, 2021, to March 4, 2022, Warner Bros. announced Monday evening, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ## The Studio isn't negotiating the 2021 release dates entirely. Instead, it will now open "Dune" on October 1. Other major changes include the untitled fourth "The Matrix" movie moving up from April 1, 2022, to December 22, 2021.## Also Read - Marvel's Black Widow, Eternals Among Several Other Disney's Movies Postpone Release Dates## On the DC front, The Flash, starring Ezra Miller as the speedy superhero, is moving back from June 3, 2022, to November 4, 2022. "Shazam 2" leaving the earlier date November 4, 2022, and is shifting to June 2, 2023, while Dwayne Johnson spinoff "Black Adam" is moving off its December 22, 2021 slot and is now undated.## Earlier, Warner Bros. had to push its high-profile superhero sequel "Wonder Woman 1984" from October 2, 2020, to December 25, 2020. No studio wants to compete against itself. For now, the Studio is keeping Gal Gadot starrer "Wonder Woman 1984" at its December date.## Stay tuned...

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