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Colin Firth’s ‘Kingsman Secret Service’ to release in India on 27 Feb
MUMBAI: One of Colin Firth’s much awaited action film Kingsman Secret Service is all set for an India release on 27 February in English and Hindi.
Based on the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, X-Men First Class), Kingsman Secret Service tells the story of Kingsman; a super-secret spy organisation that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into his agency’s ultra-competitive training programme just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
Directed and co-written by Matthew Vaughn with Jane Goldman, Kingsman stars: Colin Firth, Michael Caine and Samuel Jackson with fresh talent – Taron Egerton and Sophie Cookson.
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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.
