Hollywood
Macbeth on 23 April: Sony Le Plex HD remembers the Bard
MUMBAI: “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them,” said Shakespeare (the Bard of Avon). Legends never die. One such legend is William Shakespeare.
An English poet, playwright, and actor, he passed away 400 years ago, but his work still reverberates in our lives. As a tribute on his death anniversary, Sony Le Plex HD will telecast the Indian television premiere of Macbeth on 23 April at 1 pm and 9 pm.
Sony Le Plex HD, the premium Hollywood movie channel from the English Cluster of Sony Pictures Networks, caters to avid English movie lovers who enjoy watching critically acclaimed Hollywood cinema.
Macbeth is a tragic play written by Shakespeare in 1606 that went on to become one of his most celebrated work. It is a story of a Scottish general who comes to power after killing the king of Scotland but is consumer by guilt and paranoia. The play has been adapted to many films, attracting some of the best known actors to play the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
The film, directed by Justin Kurzel, stars some of Hollywood finest actors like Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Jack Reyan. The movie was also chosen by Cannes Film Festival to compete for the Palme d’Or – the highest prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Witness some powerful performances as one of the most epic plays comes to reel life on Sony Le Plex HD #WhereYouBelong.
Hollywood
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.
