When looking back at the creation of the 1996 movie Twister, director Jan de Bont reminisces about the challenges that arose during the filming process. He emphasizes the “goddamned real” effects that were crucial in determining whether the movie could even be made. De Bont reveals that there was uncertainty surrounding the feasibility of the
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Studiocanal, a Paris-based production-distribution company, is making a big move by launching an office in New York City. This expansion comes as part of a strategic decision to strengthen the company’s presence in the United States. Anne Chérel has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer to lead the operations at the new base, highlighting the
Fans of the highly anticipated movie “Borderlands” will have the opportunity to step into the world of the film at next week’s San Diego Comic-Con. While the stars and filmmaker may not be in attendance, attendees can immerse themselves in the movie by visiting Moxxi’s Bar at the Gas Lamp district. This iconic watering hole
Scarlett Johansson is not one to hold back when it comes to expressing her opinions. In a recent interview with The New York Times, she took aim at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, suggesting that he would make a great Marvel villain, complete with a robotic arm. This jab comes after a public feud between Johansson
China’s entertainment and media industry is on the brink of significant growth, with a projection to close the gap on the U.S. market over the next four years. According to PWC’s latest Global Outlook report, advertising and consumer spending revenues in China are expected to surge by more than 7% to reach $362.5B by 2028.
Lionsgate has recently acquired the highly anticipated musical comedy “Power Ballad,” directed by John Carney and starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The film is set to be released in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Lionsgate as they continue to expand their diverse portfolio of films.
The Indian film industry continues to make its mark in the international box office, with Indian 2 leading the charge. Director S. Shankar’s Tamil-language political action thriller and sequel to the 1996 hit film “Indian” has grossed approximately $1.97 million on 1,065 screens. Imax screenings in North America also saw positive results, bringing in $190k
With decades of experience as a major shareholder of Paramount, Mario Gabelli is looming over the pending merger with Skydance. He is adamant about receiving more detailed financial data and seeking better clarity on the valuation of National Amusements, Inc. Gabelli’s push for transparency in the $8 billion two-step transaction, which involves Skydance taking control
The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II had an impressive start, surpassing the debut trailer views of Top Gun: Maverick within the first 24 hours. With a total of 128 million views worldwide on various social media platforms, Gladiator II outperformed Top Gun: Maverick, which generated 75 million views during the same time frame. In
The music industry is no stranger to controversy, and the recent defamation lawsuit between composers Nomi Abadi and Danny Elfman is a perfect example of this. According to reports, Abadi has filed a lawsuit against Elfman, claiming that he made false and damaging statements about her to Rolling Stone magazine. Abadi alleges that Elfman painted