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Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton’s ‘And So It Goes’ trailer released
MUMBAI: Yahoo Movies has just released the first trailer for And So It Goes. Academy Award and EMMY Award winner Michael Douglas (Wallstreet, Behind the Candelabra) and Academy Award winner Diane Keaton (Annie Hall, Something’s Gotta Give) star in Rob Reiner’s romantic dramedy about sex and aging called And So It Goes.
The film follows Oren (Douglas); a self-centred realtor enlists the help of his neighbour (Keaton) when he’s suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home.
“I have sold houses older than you, and in a lot worse condition,” Oren tells her before claiming he meant it as a “compliment.”
Reiner, director of seminal comedies When Harry Met Sally and This Is Spinal Tap, directed the film from a script by Academy Award nominated As Good as It Gets co-writer Mark Andrus.
This film reunites Reiner with Douglas, who starred in Reiner’s The American President. The director’s last film was little-seen 2012 independent film, The Magic of Belle Isle, starring Morgan Freeman.
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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.
