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Sands resigns as COO of MGM Studios
MUMBAI: Rick Sands, COO of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.(MGM), has decided to part ways from the studio in order to pursue other opportunities in entertainment and content.
MGM chairman and CEO Harry E. Sloan said, “We appreciate Rick‘s contributions in helping to revitalize MGM over these past two years. Sands‘ contributions included the revitalization of a full service theatrical marketing and distribution infrastructure that allowed for the North American release of the studio‘s films.”
Sands, who was with MGM since January 2006, accomplished several key strategic goals for the studio.
To maximize MGM‘s library assets, Sands was instrumental in establishing a home entertainment structure in conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox. He also helped the studio develop worldwide television sales and digital media divisions.
Prior to joining MGM, Sands served as president and COO of DreamWorks SKG. At DreamWorks he was responsible for all aspects of the studio‘s business and creative operations prior to its sale to Paramount Pictures.
Sands also held key leadership roles within Miramax Films where he oversaw production, marketing and administration as COO.
Sands began his entertainment career in 1978 at Columbia Pictures where he served as VP distribution.
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Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
