Mario Gabelli, a long-time shareholder of Paramount and its precursor companies, is raising significant concerns regarding the pending merger between Paramount and Skydance. The merger, valued at $8 billion, involves a complex two-step transaction that first includes Skydance taking control of National Amusements, Inc. (NAI) before merging with Paramount. Gabelli is specifically pushing for more
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The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II has taken the world by storm, surpassing the debut trailer traffic of Top Gun: Maverick in its first 24 hours. With a staggering 128 million views across various social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and more, the anticipation for this Ridley Scott-directed sequel is palpable. In comparison,
Composer Nomi Abadi has recently filed a defamation lawsuit against renowned composer Danny Elfman, citing statements made by Elfman to Rolling Stone that she claims are false and damaging to her reputation. The lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court and accuses Elfman of spreading lies about Abadi’s allegations of sexual misconduct, portraying
The casting choices for the upcoming romantic dramedy “Falling” have been announced, with Isabel May, Archie Renaux, Emma Laird, and Alex Jarrett joining the ensemble. This article will analyze the selection of these actors and their past work to provide a critical perspective on the upcoming film. Isabel May, known for her role in Taylor
Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO, Tom Rothman, recently shared his thoughts on the potential $8 billion Skydance-Paramount deal that has been making waves in the entertainment industry. This comes on the heels of Sony Pictures Entertainment teaming up with Apollo to make a $26 billion bid for Paramount Global. While talks of this magnitude often
In the heart of Arkansas, a new Western film titled ‘Broken Trail’ is currently in production. The storyline revolves around the character of Katherine, played by Rumer Willis, whose life takes a drastic turn when her husband is brutally murdered by the sinister Colonel Davis. Left alone and shattered, Katherine’s path crosses with John Scobell,
Gina Gershon faced significant resistance from her agents when she decided to take on the lead role in the 1996 film Bound. Her agents warned her that her career would be ruined and that she would never work again if she accepted the role. Despite this pushback, Gershon stood her ground and decided to go
Dolly De Leon, a veteran stage and screen actress from the Philippines, has recently captured international attention with her breakout role in Ruben Östlund’s critically acclaimed feature, Triangle of Sadness. This film not only won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival but also earned De Leon the Best Supporting Actor prize from
The music industry in Los Angeles has seen its fair share of rise and fall, and The Satellite/Spaceland holds a special place in the hearts of many who were part of the Silver Lake-Echo Park-Hollywood music scene. Once a vibrant hub for alternative and pop acts, The Satellite hosted big names such as Lady Gaga
The Australian screen industry has recently been buzzing with excitement over the increase of the country’s Location Offset scheme to 30%. This newly implemented legislation, which was officially put into effect on July 1st, has raised the rebate for TV and film productions shooting in Australia from the previous 16.5% to 30%. The industry is