Hollywood
Global Genesis Group acquires worldwide rights for ‘The Distance Between us’
NEW DELHI: The award-winning feature film The Distance Between Us, which was awarded the best feature narrative at the 2014 world’s independent film festival has been acquired by the Global Genesis Group for exclusive worldwide distribution.
The movie is a love story about immigrants finding hope in America. The film also examines broken ambitions and the triumph of the human spirit.
“We believe that many of us can relate to struggles in a relationship, life’s challenges and finding the American dream,” said Global Genesis Group CEO Scott Staff.
The deal was struck at the ongoing American Film Market.
Chandu Yarram makes his debut as a writer and director with The Distance Between Us. Sanjay Currie is the executive producer and the film was shot entirely in the US – in New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania. The film stars Rahul Rai, Leah Kavita, Ariane Mallon, Akshay Reddy, Axita Patel, Ashok Chaudhry, Nicken Kotak and Roni Mazumdar.
Global Genesis Group’s core business is the production and distribution of television series, feature films and merchandising as well as creating and developing its own original IP’s to generate merchandising and sponsorship opportunities globally. Movie Buff Creations is an American based independent film production house with a unique approach that differentiates it from other independent production companies. The core team of Movie Buff Creations has worked for some of the world’s largest management consulting companies – offering a valuable Asian-Indian American view of life internationally and of immigration.
Hollywood
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.
