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Disney CEO Bob Chapek has gotten a new long term contract as the the board meets this week. Directors voted unanimously to replace his current deal, which expires in Feb. of 2023, with a new three-year agreement starting July 1. “Disney was dealt a tough hand by the pandemic, yet with Bob at the helm, our businesses—from parks to streaming—not only weathered the storm, but emerged in a position of strength,” said Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Board. “In this important time of growth and transformation, the Board is committed to keeping Disney on the successful path it is on today, and Bob’s leadership is key to achieving that goal. Bob is the right leader at the right time for The Walt Disney Company, and the Board has full confidence in him and his leadership team,” the board said. Chapek has been having a rough ride and some wondered whether a longer term future for him atop the media giant was in the cards. Board chairman Susan Arnold came out in support of Chapek … [Read more...] about Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek Gets New Long-Term Contract

MONDAY AM: Rival studios easily saw Batman doing in the mid $130Ms yesterday AM, and today Warner Bros . is reporting $134M after a $34.1M Sunday, -21% from Saturday. Presales were strong throughout the weekend. Look for Batman to ease 50% in weekend 2 with an estimated $67M. Batman doesn’t encounter any studio wide competition until March 25, when Paramount opens its Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum-Brad Pitt-Daniel Radcliffe adventure romantic comedy The Lost City, which is getting ready to blast off at SXSW next weekend. iSpot shows that in U.S. TV ads alone, Warners spent more than other studios to date during 2022 (it is a big film), with close to $30M across the Winter Olympics, NFL games, NBA games, Good Morning America, The Bachelor, as well as shows on Fox, USA and CBS. All in 920M TV ad impressions. Worldwide came in at $258M when adding in $124M from abroad. SUNDAY AM UPDATE : In another clear sign that moviegoing is alive and well despite … [Read more...] about ‘The Batman’ $134M Opening Reps Warner Bros’ Biggest During Pandemic Era, Best Debut For Matt Reeves – Monday AM Update

EXCLUSIVE : Euphoria ‘s Eric Dane will star alongside KJ Apa in the motorcycle racing film One Fast Move , from Gulfstream Pictures and Luber Roklin Entertainment, which has entered production in Atlanta. In the action-adventure pic from writer-director Kelly Blatz , a dishonorably discharged soldier (Apa) seeks out his estranged father (Dane) to help him pursue his dream of racing Supersport motorcycles. While training, he meets a small-town aspiring singer who begins to break down the walls his father’s absence had built up. Gulfstream Pictures is providing full financing for the film, with Mike Karz and Bill Bindley producing for the company, in association with Matt Luber and Lena Roklin of Luber Roklin Entertainment. One Fast Move is Gulfstream’s second project with Luber Roklin, following the Josephine Langford-led rom-com The Other Zoey , with Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux, Andie MacDowell, Heather Graham and Patrick Fabian, which is currently in … [Read more...] about Eric Dane Joins KJ Apa In Motorcycle Racing Pic ‘One Fast Move’

Actor, professional boxer and Indigenous rights advocate Kali Reis is set to star opposite Jodie Foster in True Detective : Night Country. With both leads in place, Season 4 of the crime thriller anthology series has received a formal greenlight by HBO . Reis recently burst into the Hollywood scene with her acting debut in the indie film Catch the Fair One, on which she also helped develop the story with director Josef Kubota Wladyka. Her performance earned her a special Jury Mention for Best Actress at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, where the film won the Audience Award, as well as a 2022 Indie Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead. It also got the attention of True Detective producers. Reis was identified as the choice for the co-lead opposite Foster weeks ago. It took awhile for her deal to get done as insurance and other issues had to be worked out in light of Reis’ boxing career. She has no upcoming fights scheduled at this time. In True … [Read more...] about ‘True Detective’: Kali Reis Joins Jodie Foster In Season 4 As It Gets HBO Greenlight

The National Association of Television Program Executives ( NATPE ) is moving its flagship January event from its long-time home in Miami 180 miles across the water to a new base in Nassau in the Bahamas . The plan, which many international execs have been aware of for several months, takes NATPE to the Bahamas Mar Resort and Conference Center from next year’s event, which takes place on January 17-19. This marks the first time NATPE will not take place on American soil. The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami has been NATPE’s home since 2011, though the previous two editions have been held online due to the Covid pandemic. Prior to that it was held in Las Vegas and further back in cities such as New Orleans, LA, New York, Houston and San Francisco. NATPE President and CEO JP Bommel claimed moving to Nassau would ensure “cost efficiencies and safety measures” for delegates, though pricing wasn’t revealed today. “After many months of research and discussions with our … [Read more...] about NATPE Moving Flagship Event From Miami To The Bahamas From 2023

In a conversation with Alec Baldwin livestreamed on Instagram, Woody Allen said he plans to direct “one or two more” films, but also said “the thrill is gone” because of the decline of the theatrical experience. Without revealing details about the project, Allen said he will direct a film that will shoot in Paris in the late-summer or early fall. His last film was Rifkin’s Festival , which grossed just $2.3 million, reaching the U.S. in a limited release earlier this year but making little impact. MPI Media Group handled that film, stepping in for Amazon Studios, which yanked its $80 million distribution deal with Allen in 2019. The filmmaker has seen his career options narrow in recent years amid increased scrutiny around allegations of sexual abuse. Book publisher Hachette also canceled publication of his memoir in 2020. Even before Covid, Allen said, the challenging environment for traditional theatrical releases was starting to weigh on him. “When I started, … [Read more...] about Woody Allen Plans To Make “One Or Two More” Films, But “The Thrill Is Gone” Due To Decline Of Movie Theaters

Kamal Haasan's Vikram, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is ringing the cash registers non-stop even after 25 days of its theatrical release. The movie is renowned as the most profitable venture ever made in Kollywood. Vikram is playing to successful occupancy ratios in theatres across the country. The movie has been raving reviews for the film's story, narration, performances, and casting. Kamal Haasan made an appearance on the silver screen after a gap of three long years and is back in form. Vikram 25 Days worldwide Box Office Collection is as follows: Tamil Nadu - Rs 171.25 Crore Total worldwide gross collection - Rs 391 Crore Vikram has Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. Lokesh Kanagaraj has made a brilliant multistarrer film and the film is a classic example of a chic high-octane action thriller. The film's casting is highly appreciated. Kamal Haasan, who was on cloud 9 after the success of Vikram gifted a Rs 65 lakh Lexus … [Read more...] about Vikram Day 25 Box Office Collection Worldwide: Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi & Fahadh Faasil Churn Out Magic

Chiyaan Vikram is back in action with Cobra , an upcoming Tamil psychological thriller. The veteran actor will be seen in the role of a genius mathematician Madhiazhagan AKA Adheera AKA Cobra, who turns rogue following certain unfateful events. The movie, directed by R Ajay Gnanamuthu is slated for a grand worldwide theatrical release on August 11. Cobra 's pre-release business is now the hot topic in Kollywood after the industry has seen unprecedented figures with Kamal Haasan-starrer Vikram. According to reports, Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies bagged the theatrical rights of Cobra . It is learned that SonyLiv has bought digital streaming rights of the film. However, an official confirmation of the same is awaited. The makers have confirmed that the satellite rights of the film have been sold to Kalaignar TV. Vikram, who is known for his portrayal of a variety of characters and get-ups is said to have donned 25 looks for Cobra. The film, owing … [Read more...] about Cobra’s Satellite And Digital Streaming Rights: Everything You Need To Know About Vikram’s Film

For a long time, Sharan has been giving superhit movies to Kannada audiences. The Victory actor is now back with a bang as Bullet Basya . Directed by Jayatheertha Bullet Basya has been released today, July 24. For the first time Sharan has paired up with gorgeous actress Haripriya in the movie. According to the talks heard from Gandhinagara and social networking sites, Sharan and Haripriya's on-screen chemistry is the main attraction of the movie. After identifying himself as a comedian, Sharan transformed to a lead hero through Victory . So far, he has acted in movies Rambo, Victory, Jai Lailitha, Adhyaksha and Raja Rajendra as a hero. Now, he has reached the big screens as Bullet Basya. Well as we all know, Sharan's movies mostly belong to the genre of comedy. His earlier movies have included love, romance, comedy and action and thus how Sharan acquires good audience, irrespective of any age. Bullet Basya is an imaginary story and as usual … [Read more...] about ‘Bullet Basya’ Twitter(Audience) Review

Rating: 1.0 /5 Star Cast: Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch Director: Antoine Fuqua, Ellen Kuras Available On: Amazon Prime Video Duration: 8 Episodes/ 45 Minutes Language: English Triggers: Violence, Drugs Usage, Death Plot: The Terminal List based on a book of the same name follows a Navy SEAL James Reece (played by Chris Pratt) as he realised that his entire platoon was killed a dangerous mission by the American government, under a false claim. Lightyear Movie Review: Chris Evans' Film Is Adorable, Funny And An Exciting Origin Story Review: The Terminal List is filled with twists and turns, through out the show, however, it underplays most of them and overestimates the power of Chris Pratt. Chris plays Navy SEAL James Reece who has many titles, recommendations and awards to his name, one of the other things he is known for is taking care of his platoon. However, when he is working on a mission in Syria, his … [Read more...] about The Terminal List Review: Chris Pratt’s Book Adaptation Thriller Falls Flat