OR Media, a British production company known for its work with the Saudi state broadcaster and BBC, is currently facing challenging times. Reports indicate that the company has laid off 14% of its workforce and is struggling to pay freelancers. The situation has been described as chaotic, with current and former staff members raising concerns
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The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, titled “Michael”, has struck a distribution deal with Tokyo-based Kino Films for its release in Japan. This deal was announced by Helen Lee-Kim of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group and Naoya Kinoshita, CEO of Kino Films and Kinoshita Group. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is currently in post-production, with
Scarlett Johansson, known for her roles in various blockbusters, including Marvel movies, found herself in a heated controversy with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The conflict arose when Altman’s company allegedly used an imitation of Johansson’s voice for an AI virtual assistant in the film “Her.” Despite OpenAI’s denial of using Johansson’s voice, the actress expressed
Imax has recently announced a strategic partnership with Muvi Cinemas, Saudi Arabia’s largest exhibitor, to open four new Imax With Laser locations at some of the most prominent commercial centers in the country. This move signifies Imax’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the region and providing audiences with an immersive cinematic experience like never
Robert Downey Jr.’s journey as Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with his iconic audition for the role. Initially, it was revealed in a 15th-anniversary retrospective of the inaugural MCU title that Downey Jr. had auditioned for the role of Doctor Doom in the 2005 film “Fantastic Four”. However, it was his audition
A24’s drama Sing Sing starring Colman Domingo made a significant impact on the box office, ranking as the third highest limited opening and per screen average of the year. The film, set against the backdrop of the Sing Sing Correctional Facility, grossed an impressive $137,119 on just four screens, resulting in a $34.3k PSA. Despite
In a time where the political landscape is more polarized than ever, it is crucial for every industry, including Hollywood, to reevaluate its approach to politics. The recent fervor displayed by celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Bette Midler, and George Clooney has not only failed to produce the desired results, but it has also
The upcoming sequel to the 1996 film Twister, titled Twisters, is set to premiere on July 19 without some major names from the original cast. However, one cameo in the sequel holds a special significance to the late Bill Paxton, who was the leading man in the original film. Bill Paxton’s son, James Paxton, recently
Recently, Alec Baldwin had the involuntary manslaughter charges against him dropped in the tragic shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. This unexpected turn of events has left many wondering what comes next in this legal saga. While the criminal case may have been dismissed, it seems that Alec Baldwin is not yet in
The official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II has taken the world by storm, surpassing the debut trailer views of even the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick. With a staggering 128 million views in its first 24 hours across various social media platforms, Gladiator II has already made its mark in the film industry. In comparison,