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
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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
Isabel May, Archie Renaux, Emma Laird, and Alex Jarrett have been announced as the latest additions to the cast of Falling, a romantic dramedy led by K.J. Apa. The film, written and directed by Colin Krisel and James Krisel, follows the story of Jack, a charming yet avoidant individual who takes a chance on love
Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO, Tom Rothman, recently shared his thoughts on the pending $8 billion Skydance-Paramount deal during the NYC premiere of Apple’s Fly Me to the Moon. His comments shed light on the industry’s latest developments and potential future implications. Sony Pictures Entertainment had teamed up with Apollo to make a $26 billion
A new Western film titled “Broken Trail” is currently in production in Arkansas, helmed by director Johnny Remo and his Skipstone Pictures. The film is set in 1875 and follows the story of Katherine, whose life is turned upside down when her husband is murdered by the treacherous Colonel Davis. The film stars Rumer Willis