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Marvel Studios in new worldwide distribution agreement with Paramount
MUMBAI: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainmen have announced an agreement under which Paramount will distribute Marvel‘s next five self-produced feature films on a worldwide basis.
The deal, an extension of the original agreement made by Brad Grey when he arrived as CEO and Chairman of Paramount Pictures, includes theatrical distribution in foreign territories previously serviced by Marvel through local distribution entities (Japan, Germany, France, Spain and Australia/New Zealand). The distribution pact capitalizes on Marvel and Paramount‘s successful efforts with “Iron Man,” which has grossed $574 million worldwide for Marvel.
The releases include Iron Man 2 in 2010, Thor also in 2010, The First Avenger: Captain America in 2011 and The Avengers in 2011. The distribution agreement also includes Iron Man 3.
Paramount Pictures vice chairman Rob Moore, says, “Coming off of Iron Man‘s incredible success this summer, we could not be more excited about extending our relationship with Marvel.
“Marvel‘s iconic brand, its popular characters and its proven ability to create compelling and visually spellbinding films complement Paramount‘s great history of filmmaking. We look forward to a long and successful run together.”
Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel says, “Paramount is an excellent partner and an outstanding global distributor. Through our experience on Iron Man, Paramount has demonstrated a passion and ability to release Marvel properties theatrically, allowing us to focus on making great movies for the largest audience possible.”
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Rashmika Mandanna, Shanaya Kapoor and Naila Grrewal climb IMDb’s Indian celebrity rankings
Upcoming films and returning shows are driving fan interest across Bollywood and streaming
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s popularity contest has a new weekly scorecard, and the numbers are telling. IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for this week places Shanaya Kapoor at number six, buoyed by buzz around her film Tu Yaa Main. Naila Grrewal slots in at seven on the back of the returning comedy series Maamla Legal Hai, while Rashmika Mandanna climbs to eighth, riding mounting anticipation for Cocktail 2.
The list, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week, drawing on data from more than 200m monthly visits to the platform worldwide.
Further down the rankings, Raaka is keeping two of its biggest names in the spotlight. Deepika Padukone holds 11th position, with Allu Arjun close behind at 13th, as the film continues to find traction with audiences.
The list offers fans a weekly pulse on who is breaking through, who is holding steady, and who is fading. It is a barometer as unsparing as the box office itself.
