Hollywood
Kung Fu Panda 3 premiering on Star Movies on 19 March
MUMBAI: This month Star Movies brings to its viewers Kung Fu Panda 3, the latest installment in the animated series featuring Po, a dumpling loving Panda, who defies all odds to become a Dragon Warrior. From the very first film, Po has created a special space in the hearts of audiences of every age and with each sequel, the fan following of this beloved Panda keeps growing. This weekend, get ready to experience the Panda Village with a stellar cast starring Oscar® winners Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, J. K. Simmons and many more notable actors such as Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Kate Hudson & Jackie Chan.
So tune in to Star Movies on 19 March at 1pm and 9pm for the premiere of Kung Fu Panda 3.
Dreamworks with each Kung Fu Panda film, has brought together a spectacle of bold colors, dazzling blend of animation styles, highly detailed character designs and incredible action sequences. Each of the films along with being worldwide hits also have strong life lessons.
Kung Fu Panda 3 highlights the reunion of Po with his long lost father, Li. The movie follows the journey of Po, Li & Mr. Ping as they travel to the Panda village where Po must prepare to defeat the ultimate evil villain Kai. He learns that he cannot face him alone and will need the support of his family to achieve this. When Po becomes the master, the endeavor is humorous, endearing and the audiences are constantly reminded of his initial struggles as the Dragon Warrior.
Star Movies celebrates Po and his family through an engaging ‘How to Panda’ campaign, welcoming viewers to experience the exciting life of a Panda. A lovable movie for kids and adults alike, Kung Fu Panda 3 is a delightful third chapter of the series and a great way to enjoy the weekend.
Hollywood
Paramount Skydance secures financing for Warner Bros Discovery deal
Debt syndication and new loans push $111 billion merger closer to close
WASHINGTON: Paramount Skydance has taken a major step towards its planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, securing fresh financing and completing the syndication of its bridge loan facility.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company confirmed that the bridge facility has now been distributed among a group of 18 banks, reducing total commitments to $49 billion from an earlier $54 billion. The move spreads risk across lenders and signals growing confidence in one of the year’s largest media deals.
Alongside this, the company has finalised permanent financing arrangements, including $5 billion in senior term loans and a $5 billion revolving credit facility. A previously planned $3.5 billion credit line has been dropped as part of the restructuring.
The loans are secured against key assets, including Paramount Global, Skydance Media and Warner Bros post-merger, underlining the scale and complexity of the transaction.
The financing push follows a competitive bidding process earlier this year, which saw interest from players such as Netflix before Paramount Skydance emerged as the frontrunner. The deal, valued at $111 billion, is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.
Adding to the momentum, the company has also secured significant equity backing, including investments from Middle Eastern funds, with support from billionaire Larry Ellison, who has guaranteed the equity portion of the transaction.
Commenting on the development, Paramount Skydance chief strategy officer Andy Gordon said, “Our successful debt syndication and new debt facilities represent another important milestone towards the completion of our acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.”
Once completed, the combined entity is expected to carry net debt of just under $80 billion, reflecting the sheer scale of the merger.
As Hollywood continues to consolidate in the streaming era, this deal could reshape the competitive landscape, with Paramount Skydance betting big on scale, content and financial muscle to take on global rivals.
