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The biggest hollywood blockbusters will take over star movies in september
MUMBAI: The big India festive season has started and everyone is gearing up with their plans to celebrate it in the best possible avatar. When it comes to grand celebrations and larger than life content offering, no one does it better than Star Movies – the leading Hollywood destination of India.
Starting today Star Movies will showcase the most popular Hollywood phenomenon that’s become a billion-dollar movie business – the story of successful franchises. Typically, these franchises are built over the years and sometimes keeping track of the story becomes difficult – so Star Movies kick starts this month with a binge of some of the most successful franchises back-to-back. The now well-established Star Movies Pop-Up Theatre brings to its audience yet another popular offering, ‘Prequels and Sequels’.
Some of the most celebrated franchises built by Hollywood and loved by India will be a part of this Pop-Up Theatre. From explosive action of franchises like the Planet of the Apes and The Expendables to superhero sagas like the X-Men and Fantastic Four series to the forever young Jacki Chan franchise of Police Story. This Pop-Up theatre from 9th to 13th September, 4 pm onwards guarantees some breathtaking performances by stars like Chris Evans, Sylvester Stallone, Jackie Chan and Michael B Jordan
How can festivities begin without some exclusive Superhero action? Star Movies has got your high octane superhero action covered with their Superhero Sundays that will have the fan favorites like Deadpool 2, Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel’s Black Panther and the incredible family from Incredibles 2 take over your Sunday plans at 1 pm and 9 pm each Sunday. Witness the charismatic brilliance of the best Hollywood has to offer with Ryan Reynolds, Robert Downey, Chris Hemsworth, and Chadwick Boseman.
Some stories may be from a galaxy far far away, but their impact is felt across every corner of the world and nothing comes closer to fan euphoria than the STAR WARS FRANCHISE! Star Movies ends the month with a bang – as they bring the Indian Television Premiere of Solo: A Star Wars Story on 29th September at 1 pm and 9 pm exclusively on Star Movies. May the force be with everyone as Star Movies is all set to sweep the viewers off their feet with their blockbuster offerings.
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Paramount eyes $24bn Gulf support to fund Warner Bros Discovery merger: Reports
Sovereign funds line up funding as media giants chase streaming scale
NEW YORK: Paramount Skydance is in talks to secure nearly $24 billion in equity commitments from Gulf sovereign wealth funds to support its planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a WSJ report.
The funding push comes as Paramount Skydance advances its proposed $110 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery, which carries an equity valuation of $81 billion and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
At the heart of the financing plan are three major Gulf investors. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to contribute roughly $10 billion, while the Qatar Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi-based L’imad Holding are likely to make up the remainder.
Crucially, the proposed investments are structured as non-voting stakes. This means the Gulf backers would not have direct control in the combined entity, a move designed to ease regulatory concerns in the United States. Paramount executives reportedly do not expect the deal to trigger scrutiny from bodies such as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States or the Federal Communications Commission.
If completed, the merger would bring together a formidable portfolio of entertainment and news assets, including CNN and CBS. The combined entity aims to better compete in a fast-evolving media landscape where streaming platforms are steadily pulling audiences away from traditional television.
The deal reflects a broader shift in global media, where scale is increasingly seen as essential to survive the streaming wars. By pooling content libraries, technology and distribution, Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery are betting on size and synergy to drive future growth.
The involvement of deep-pocketed Gulf investors also underscores the growing role of sovereign wealth in shaping global media consolidation, particularly at a time when high-value deals demand equally large financial backing.
With shareholder votes and regulatory milestones still ahead, the proposed tie-up remains one of the most closely watched media deals of the year. If it clears the final hurdles, it could redraw the competitive map of the global entertainment industry.
