Scarlett Johansson, well-known for her roles in blockbuster films, has recently found herself in the midst of a feud with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The conflict arose when OpenAI allegedly used an imitation of Johansson’s voice as an AI virtual assistant in the 2013 film “Her.” Despite OpenAI’s claims that it was not a direct
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The entertainment and media industry in China is poised to make significant strides in the coming years, according to PWC’s latest Global Outlook report. The report predicts that advertising and consumer spending revenues in China will increase by more than 7% to reach $362.5B by 2028. This growth rate is nearly double that of the
After acquiring the John Carney directed musical comedy Power Ballad, Lionsgate is set to release the film in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. The movie stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas and follows the story of a talented but past-his-prime wedding singer (Rudd) who teams up with a young rockstar (Jonas) to revitalize
One of the standout performers of the weekend box office was A24’s drama Sing Sing, starring Colman Domingo. The film managed to achieve the third highest limited opening and per screen average of the year so far. This is certainly an impressive feat for an independent film, showcasing the potential for smaller, niche projects to
Investor and fund manager Mario Gabelli has been a long-time shareholder of Paramount and its predecessor companies. Recently, he has been pressing for more information regarding the pending merger between Paramount and Skydance. Gabelli is specifically seeking more financial data and greater clarity on the valuation of National Amusements, Inc. This move by Gabelli comes
The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II garnered an impressive 128 million views worldwide within the first 24 hours of its release. This number exceeded the debut trailer views for the studio’s Top Gun: Maverick, which generated 75 million views during the same time frame. The fact that Gladiator II outstripped the highly anticipated Top
The recent lawsuit filed by composer Nomi Abadi against Danny Elfman, alleging defamation, has sparked a significant amount of controversy in the music industry. Abadi claims that Elfman made statements to Rolling Stone that were not only false but also damaging to her reputation. This has brought to light a complex legal battle between two
Gulfstream Pictures is set to release Falling, a romantic dramedy led by K.J. Apa, with an exceptional cast that includes Isabel May, Archie Renaux, Emma Laird, and Alex Jarrett. The film, directed by Colin Krisel and James Krisel, promises to be a delightful exploration of love and friendship, with unexpected twists and turns along the
Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman discussed the current scenario surrounding the pending $8 billion Skydance-Paramount deal during the NYC premiere of Apple’s Fly Me to the Moon. While Sony Pictures Entertainment previously teamed up with Apollo to make a $26 billion bid for Paramount Global, the focus has now shifted towards Skydance’s interest
The production of the new Western film “Broken Trail” in Arkansas has garnered attention due to its impressive cast and crew. With Rumer Willis, Gbenga Akkinagbe, Jeff Fahey, and Graham Greene in leading roles, director Johnny Remo and Skipstone Pictures are working on bringing this compelling story set in 1875 to the screen. The storyline