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Star World Premiere HD to air ‘Togetherness’ season 2
MUMBAI: Star World Premiere HD is all set to premiere the second season of Togetherness. The show, which will premiere on 28 February, will be aired every Sunday at 10 pm.
Togetherness Season 2 will witness actors Amanda Peet and Melanie Lynskey alongside American film director, film producer, actor, musician and screenwriter Mark Duplass and Steve Zissis.
After nearly reaching their breaking points in the last season, Brett and Michelle (Duplass and Lynskey) struggle to make sense of where their marriage might be heading. Alex (Zissis) returns from New Orleans reinvigorated – but his newfound success threatens to disrupt his relationships back home. Meanwhile, Michelle’s sister Tina (Amanda Peet) has a hard time coming to terms with what should be her ‘happily ever after’ life with her movie-producer boyfriend. Through it all, this makes shift family continues to face the hilarity and anxieties of everyday life, while proving that they’re truly at their best when they’re together.
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David Zaslav could net up to $887m as Warner Bros Discovery sells up
Media mogul strikes gold as Paramount Skydance deal triggers massive windfall
NEW YORK: While the average office worker might hope for a nice clock and a round of applause upon leaving, David Zaslav is looking at a slightly more substantial parting gift. The chief executive officer of Warner Bros Discovery is positioned to receive a windfall of up to $887 million following the company’s blockbuster $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance.
In a twist of corporate fate that feels scripted for the big screen, the deal marks the finale of a high-stakes bidding war. It comes after Netflix, once the frontrunner, decided to exit stage left and abandon its pursuit of the HBO Max parent company.
While most people receive a standard final paycheck, the filing released on Monday suggests Zaslav’s exit package is built a little differently. If the deal closes as expected in the third quarter of 2026, the numbers break down like this:
The cash out: A severance package of $34.2 million, covering his salary and bonuses.
The equity: $115.8 million in vested shares he already owns.
The future fortune: A massive $517.2 million in unvested share awards, essentially “future stock” that turns into real money the moment the ink dries on the merger.
Perhaps the most eye-catching figure is the $335 million earmarked for tax reimbursements. However, this particular pot of gold has an expiration date.
The company noted that these reimbursements are tied to specific tax-code rules that significantly decline as time passes. If the deal hits a snag and drags into 2027, that tax payout drops to zero. With hundreds of millions on the line, the chief executive officer likely has every incentive to ensure the closing process moves at double-speed.
