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Film Federation of India invites entries for Oscar 2016
NEW DELHI: The Film Federation of India today invited entries for shortlisting India’s entry to the Oscars 2016.
In a press release issued in Mumbai, the FFI said it had once again been entrusted with the responsibility of selecting India’s representative film in the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category at the Academy Awards.
Two of the important criterions are that the film should be commercially released in a theatre within the eligibility period of 1 October 2014 and 30 September 2015 and that it should have a minimum run of seven consecutive days.
Thus, films up for release till 25 September (the last Friday) will be eligible.
Interested production houses are requested to contact FFI on filmfed52@gmail.com or call on 022-23515531 for related submission details.
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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.
