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First Ray Films India announced it would partner with Roh Films Germany on the noir thriller "But First, The Burning," marking Roh Films' first local production in India since "The Lunchbox" (2013). The film, directed by Devashish Makhija and starring Anshuman Jha, is backed by the producers of "Lunchbox" and "Manto," according to Variety.

The upcoming film joins a diverse range of entertainment news, including the departure of singer Chappell Roan from Casey Wasserman's talent agency, as reported by Variety. Roan cited a need for industry accountability and to protect her team, following Wasserman's name appearing in the Epstein files, according to the source. Other entertainment news includes the upcoming releases of "The Mummy 4" and "In a Violent Nature 2," as well as Super Bowl advertising successes and failures, according to Vox and Variety.

Meanwhile, global events continue to unfold. French President Macron is pushing for European financial integration, as reported by Variety. France is also implementing birth rate initiatives, according to Vox and Variety.

In other news, the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has been closed for over three months due to fighting, according to NPR Politics. This closure at the Torkham crossing has stranded truck drivers and disrupted trade, impacting individuals like Anwar Zadran, who is stuck with damaged goods.