Joe Simon

Tragedy struck the Kannada film community with the unexpected passing of Joe Simon, aged 80, who experienced a cardiac arrest while attending a Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce meeting. Renowned for his directorial masterpieces such as 'Sahasa Simha' and 'Mr. Vasu', Simon's extensive career as an actor, lyricist, and writer spanned over 100 films.

The mahurat of Pataragitthi was hosted recently.

Two movies are being made on the serial killer and rapist

Two filmmakers have taken creative inspiration from the life of Umesh Reddy

1940 comic marking Marvel superhero Captain America's first appearance has been sold at an auction today for USD 3.1 million. According to the reporter, the price is just short of the record of USD 3.6 million, set in 2014 for Spider-Man's first comic appearance.

Concerned over the increase in sale of pirated CDs of Kannada movies, actor Vishnuvardhan on Monday approached the city police urging them to contain piracy.

The film, which has been lying in the cans for some months, will release soon

Karnataka High Court has postponed the release of the controversial film by a week's time.

Whistle, Ale and Bhairavi will release in theatres on July 12

BANGALORE/HUBLI: Only chief minister S.M. Krishna’s personal intervention can break the service tax deadlock between film producers and exhibitors, both sides said on Tuesday.

It is indeed natural that the fans of Marvel Comics will be up in arms as the trusted flag-waving superhero Captain America is now twisted to a Nazi-supporting villain.

BANGALORE: After collecting an estimated Rs 2.50 crore from April 1 from theatres and producers in Karnataka, the government has clarified that the Re 1 surcharge per ticket is not applicable to Kannada films.

BANGALORE: The state government on Saturday said it will bring an ordinance to increase the terms of gram panchayat presidents and vice-presidents by 90 days since it's unable to conduct elections due to drought.

India got off to a winning start in the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2014 which got underway at Alor Setar, Malaysia on Monday.

Facebook confirmed on Thursday that chief executive Mark Zuckerberg was interviewed earlier this week at a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigative hearing as part of the government's antitrust probe into the social media company.

BANGALORE: From Thoranagal in Bellary to Bangalore is a long journey for this actress.

BANGALORE: Even as films were forcibly taken off screens at theatres all over the state, the state government on Friday had separate meetings with Kannada producers and exhibitors in an effort to resolve the deadlock between the two.

BANGALORE: There appears no immediate end to the shutdown of film screening in Karnataka, with producers deciding to demand abolition of the service tax, rather sharing the burden with exhibitors.

BANGALORE: Kannada activists and film industry members nearly came to blows in Information minister Kagodu Thimmappa's chamber on Wednesday even as the deadlock over resumption of Tamil movies and TV channels showed no signs of easing.

Many students in the city work for part time and are earning well

BANGALORE: The Kannada film industry plunged into fresh crisis on Monday with most of the remaining members resigning from its apex governing body — Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC).

Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore faces serious legal charges including third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering. These allegations led to his abrupt dismissal from the university. Moore was arrested and subsequently released on bond with strict conditions, including mental health treatment and no contact with the victim.