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Osiris Entertainment acquires film distribution of Westlake Entertainment
MUMBAI: Reflecting its rapid expansion as a new force in feature film distribution, Osiris Entertainment Inc, a distributor of independently-produced feature films, has finalised the acquisition of a film library of Westlake Entertainment LLC that consists of over 400 titles.
Announcing the acquisition, CEO of Osiris Entertainment Inc Evan Crooke said,
“In addition to our representation of the newly acquired film library across all channels of distribution, Osiris will also earmark the Westlake titles for the company‘s wholly-owned and operated online movie download rental and purchase destination, WebMovieNow.com.”
Osiris will add these titles to its existing portfolio of genre filmed entertainment. The Westlake library is made up mostly of genre fare and documentaries including Zombies Gone Wild, Killing Jar, Mojave Phone Booth and Running With Arnold.
Established by Crooke in 2008, WebMovieNow.com is a website platform managed by and for the independent film production community where the end-user can stream, download and burn movies.
Said Crooke, “This acquisition is important to the strategic growth of Osiris that already has a strong library of films for DVD, digital media and broadcast. Our goal is to acquire the best films and make such films while empowering filmmakers to participate in a more sensible form of distribution than the traditional ones. By acquiring the bulk of the Westlake Entertainment library, we are now better-positioned to attract new producers and titles.”
Based in Woodland Hills, California, Osiris Entertainment was created in 2008 by filmmaker Evan Crooke, who established the company to initially serve the independent film and music community. The company has two distinct divisions including WebMovieNow, an online digital film platform, and WebMusicNow, which is an online music destination.
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Marico founder Harsh Mariwala’s book Harsh Realities set for film adaptation
Almighty Motion Picture taps Karan Vyas to script Marico story
MUMBAI: Almighty Motion Picture is turning its lens on India Inc., with plans to adapt Harsh Realities: The Making of Marico into a screen project. The story charts the rise of Harsh Mariwala, the chairman and founder of Marico, and is currently in early development, according to a report by Variety.
Writer Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scoop and Made in India – A Titan Story, is attached to pen the screenplay. The project continues the studio’s growing interest in real-life Indian narratives that blend business with human drama.
At the heart of the story lies a defining moment in 1987, when Mariwala chose to step away from the family-run Bombay Oil Industries and strike out on his own. What followed was not just the creation of a company, but the reinvention of a legacy. Marico would go on to become a global FMCG player, with brands like Parachute, Saffola, Set Wet and Livon becoming household names, reaching nearly one in three Indians.
The source material, co-authored by Mariwala and renowned business strategist Ram Charan, offers more than a boardroom chronicle. It captures the grit behind the growth, the risks behind the rewards and the leadership lessons forged along the way.
The adaptation aims to move beyond balance sheets and brand milestones, focusing instead on the person behind the enterprise. Expect a narrative that leans into the emotional stakes of entrepreneurship, where decisions are as personal as they are professional.
Today, Marico draws about a quarter of its revenue from international markets across Asia and Africa, reflecting its steady transformation from a domestic player into a multinational force. Yet, if the makers have their way, the screen version will remind audiences that every global success story begins with a leap of faith.
With development set to begin soon, this is one business story that may just trade spreadsheets for storytelling, and profit margins for moments that linger
