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Cannes: Filmmakers asked to apply for India Pavilion by 20 April
NEW DELHI: The India Pavilion at the forthcoming Cannes Film Festival next month will be set up once again by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in coordination with and on behalf of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
FICCI has asked filmmakers wanting to take stalls or take advantage of other facilities at the India Pavilion to send in their requests by 20 April.
An India Film Guide featuring details of registered participants will also be brought out for distribution during this international fete at the Pavilion.
A major film delegation, led by Ministry joint secretary Sanjay Murthy and Directorate of Film Festivals C Senthil Rajan, is expected to attend the meet.
The India Pavilion will be showcasing Indian cinema across linguistic, cultural and regional diversity with the aim of forging an increasing number of international partnerships in the realms of distribution, production, script development and technology, and promoting film sales and syndication.
Promoting India as a film destination will be a major emphasis this year and details will be given about the advantages of filming in India.
The 68th Cannes Film Festival is being held at the coastal city of Cannes in France from 13 to 24 May.
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Disney chair confident CEO Josh D’Amaro will ‘rise to the occasion’ in Trump–Kimmel row
Board backs new chief as ABC controversy tests leadership early on
NEW YORK: The Walt Disney Company has placed the responsibility of handling the escalating dispute between Donald Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel squarely on its new chief executive, Josh D’Amaro.
Speaking at a business conference in Oslo, Disney chair James Gorman said it would be up to the CEO and his team to determine the company’s response to the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel Live!. He noted that such challenges are not uncommon for large corporations and require careful handling at the leadership level.
The row intensified after both Donald Trump and Melania Trump publicly called for Kimmel’s dismissal following remarks made on his show. The comments, which referenced the First Lady, sparked backlash in the days leading up to a security incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Kimmel addressed the issue on-air, clarifying that his joke was intended as a reference to the couple’s age difference and not an incitement to violence. He also expressed sympathy for those affected by the incident and reiterated his stance against violent rhetoric.
Despite mounting pressure, Gorman refrained from offering specific guidance on the future of the show or the host. Instead, he voiced confidence in D’Amaro’s leadership, describing him as “world class” and capable of navigating the situation effectively.
The episode presents an early and high-profile test for D’Amaro, who stepped into the top role just last month. How Disney balances editorial independence, public sentiment and political pressure will likely shape not just the outcome of this controversy, but also the tone of its leadership in the months ahead.
