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Sony Pix to celebrate World Wildlife Day with a line-up of films
MUMBAI: This World Wildlife Day which falls on 3 March, Sony Pix plans to give its viewers a chance to get close and personal with the environment in the most entertaining way. With back to back films centred on the beautiful theme, the channel plans to amaze the viewers with the true beauty of nature.
Two Brothers, a heart touching story of two tiger cubs who get separated at a young age and reunite years later will air on the channel at 8 am. Next up is the fantasy film Evan Almighty at 10:10 am, based on the modern day re-telling of Noah’s Ark. Sming: The Hunt Begins at 11:45 am follows in the day to put you into an emotional tizzy portraying the resentfulness of animals and the extent they go to protect their near ones.
Blockbuster film Ratatouille will also air on the channel to tickle the viewers’ funny bone. Next comes the comedy horror film Piranha 3D at 5:30 pm. Lake Placid VS Anaconda promises to give you goosebumps with its moments of scare and breath taking direction. The movie will air at 7 pm. End your day with the ever-popular film King Kong at 9 pm.
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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.
