Disney’s choice to close down ABC Signature TV studio is the second instance within the past two months where a media giant has taken such action. This move underscores the current era of tightening belts, but it also mirrors a decision Disney made four years ago following its $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets, suggesting a pattern in their strategy.
24 Studios has acquired U.S. distribution rights for the first feature film by British director Harry Lighton, titled “Pillion.” This movie is produced by Element Pictures, who have previously worked on projects like “Poor Things.” The lead roles in “Pillion” are played by Harry Melling, known from “The Pale Blue Eye,” and Alexander Skarsgård, recognized for his work in “The Northman,” “Succession,” and other productions.
Payal Kapadia’s acclaimed film “All We Imagine As Light,” winner of the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, is scheduled to appear in Indian cinemas this November. Excitingly, it has been chosen as the opening film for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival!
In its second week, the movie Devara Part 1, featuring Jr NTR in two roles and actors Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, continues to perform well. This multi-regional film has amassed a total of Rs 360 crores, an impressive figure given its mixed reception among audiences.
Absolutely, just like many others, I’m quite fond of the HBO series, “The Penguin.” I truly believe that Colin Farrell deserves a nomination, if not a win, for his exceptional performance as Oz Cobb during award season.