Scarlett Johansson, known for her roles in various blockbuster films, is not one to shy away from expressing her opinions. Recently, she found herself in a feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the alleged use of her voice in an AI virtual assistant without her consent. Johansson openly criticized Altman, suggesting that he would
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The entertainment and media industry in China is poised to make significant strides in the next four years, narrowing the gap between itself and the United States. According to PWC’s latest Global Outlook, both advertising and consumer spending revenues in China are expected to surge by more than 7% to reach $362.5 billion by 2028.
Lionsgate has recently acquired the John Carney directed musical comedy ‘Power Ballad’ for release in multiple countries including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. This acquisition was part of a 30West package that was first announced at Cannes. The film, which was in production in Dublin, follows the story of a talented but past-his-prime
A24’s drama Sing Sing, directed by Colman Domingo, made headlines over the weekend with the third highest limited opening and per screen average of the year so far. The film, set against the backdrop of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, grossed an impressive $137,119 on just four screens for a per screen average of $34.3k.
Mario Gabelli, a long-time major shareholder of Paramount and its predecessor companies, is pressing for more information regarding the company’s pending merger with Skydance. Specifically, Gabelli, an investor and fund manager, is seeking better clarity on the financial data and valuation of National Amusements, Inc. This comes as Skydance and its backers are involved in
The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II has taken the internet by storm, surpassing the debut trailer traffic of the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick. Within the first 24 hours of its release, the Ridley Scott-directed sequel to the 2000 blockbuster Gladiator was viewed by a staggering 128 million people worldwide across various social media
Composer Nomi Abadi has recently filed a defamation suit against composer Danny Elfman, alleging that Elfman made false and damaging statements to Rolling Stone magazine. These statements, according to Abadi, were intended to paint her in a negative light and dismiss her allegations of sexual misconduct against Elfman. Abadi claims that Elfman and his representatives
“Falling” is a romantic dramedy led by K.J. Apa and directed and written by Colin Krisel and James Krisel. The story revolves around Jack, portrayed by Apa, who is quick-witted, charming, and avoidant. He takes a risk by opening his heart when he starts dating Jillian, played by Isabel May. However, things take an unexpected
In a recent interview at the NYC premiere of Apple’s Fly Me to the Moon, Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman shared his thoughts on the current industry landscape, particularly in relation to the pending $8 billion Skydance-Paramount deal. Rothman’s comments suggest that while this deal seems to be the prevailing scenario at the
“Broken Trail” is a new Western film directed by Johnny Remo and produced by his company Skipstone Pictures. The plot is set in 1875 and follows the life of Katherine, played by Rumer Willis, whose world is turned upside down when her husband is murdered by Colonel Davis, portrayed by Jeff Fahey. Alone and devastated,