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Warner Bros. action packed movie The Island to release on 29 July
| MUMBAI: Warner Bros. Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures presents the most eagerly awaited film for this season – The Island . The film boasts of a remarkable star cast with Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. The Island is a high-powered action movie slated for release on the 29 July 2005. Directed by Michael Bay, who is known for his blockbusters like Armageddon & The Rock, The Island is poised to break many records. |
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 Directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay by Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, The Island is produced by Walter F. Parkes, Michael Bay and Ian Bryce, and has Laurie McDonlad as its executive producer. The film is based on a story written by Tredwell-Owen. |
The story revolves around two central characters, Lincoln and Jordan who make a daring escape to the outside world they‘ve never known, with time not on their side. Once they are on the outside and away from the prying eyes of the institute, the innocent friendship they shared begins to deepen into something more. But with the forces of the facility relentlessly hunting them down, Lincoln and Jordan have one overriding mission: to live.
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Madhu Soman joins Crestoria Global advisory board role
Former WION, Zee Business executive pivots to mentorship platform
MUMBAI: Madhu Soman, former chief business officer at WION and Zee Business, has joined the board of advisors at Crestoria Global, marking a shift from newsroom leadership to mentorship and education.
Soman, who brings close to three decades of experience across journalism and media management, said the move reflects a growing focus on shaping the next generation through guidance and real-world insight. His career spans leadership roles at organisations including Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters and Reuters, covering markets from India to Asia-Pacific.
“Across 28 years in the news business, one idea kept resurfacing as a meaningful off-ramp, teaching, mentorship, and helping shape the next generation,” said Soman. “Crestoria sits right at that intersection.”
Crestoria Global, which positions itself as a long-term education and career advisory platform, focuses on helping students navigate global opportunities through structured guidance, research-led insights and personalised mentorship. The company said its approach goes beyond university admissions to focus on long-term career positioning.
Soman added that the platform’s philosophy of designing success with intent, rather than leaving it to chance, resonated with his own outlook on impact and influence.
The advisory board brings together professionals from diverse fields, including academia, media and corporate leadership, aimed at offering students a broader perspective on career pathways in an increasingly complex global landscape.
As he steps into this new role, Soman’s move signals a wider trend of seasoned industry leaders turning towards mentorship, where experience is not just shared, but scaled for the next generation.
