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Brothers in arms The Wrecking crew smashes action with heart
MUMBAI: Some family reunions come with hugs. Others come with fists, secrets and the occasional explosion. That is the premise powering The Wrecking Crew, an action comedy that brings together two of Hollywood’s most physically commanding stars, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, as estranged half-brothers forced back into each other’s orbit. Set against the sun-soaked streets of Hawaii, the film blends brute-force spectacle with bruised emotions, turning sibling rivalry into a full-throttle mystery.
Momoa plays Jonny and Bautista stars as James, brothers separated by time and temperament, reunited only after their father’s mysterious death. What begins as an uneasy truce soon spirals into a deeper investigation, as buried family truths and long-simmering resentments rise to the surface. The closer they get to answers, the clearer it becomes that the conspiracy they have stumbled into could tear what remains of their family apart. The result is a story where loyalty is tested as often as bones, and nothing is off-limits once the gloves come off.
The film is directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, following his work on Blue Beetle, and written by Jonathan Tropper. Production duties are shared by a heavyweight team including Jeff Fierson, Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris, signalling a project designed to balance scale with character. At 2 hours and 2 minutes, the runtime leaves room for both chaos and contemplation.
Beyond its leading duo, The Wrecking Crew features an eclectic supporting cast that adds texture and tonal contrast. The ensemble includes Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, alongside scene-stealing turns from Stephen Root and Morena Baccarin.
What sets the film apart, however, is not just the muscle on display. At its core, The Wrecking Crew is a story about brotherhood, masculinity and redemption, probing what it means to face the parts of your past you would rather outrun. The chemistry between Momoa and Bautista, long talked about by fans, finally finds its outlet here, mixing self-aware humour with moments of unexpected tenderness.
In an action landscape often dominated by interchangeable explosions, The Wrecking Crew positions itself as something sturdier. Loud when it needs to be, but surprisingly heartfelt when it matters, the film suggests that even the hardest-hitting action comedies work best when they remember what is really at stake.
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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.
