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Liam Neeson & Nimrod Antal discuss Lionsgate’s Retribution ahead of theatrical release
Mumbai: Tick, tick, BOOM! Matt Turner must fight for his kids’ life in Lionsgate’s Retribution starring the iconic Liam Neeson. When a mysterious caller threatens to blow his family, it forces Matt Turner to abandon all that he knows and loves and begin a wild goose chase to get to the truth. Helmed by director Nimrod Antal, this action thriller will see Liam Neeson go through a range of emotions as he is stuck in a sticky situation, one that he must fight tooth and nail to get out of. Surrounded and backed into a corner, Liam must find a way to protect his kids and save his own life. With the clock ticking, can he find a way out?
Talking about the film, Liam Neeson said, “The concept of it is so immediate and engaging. It’s got themes that really resonate, like money and greed.”
Further adding on, Neeson said, “For me, that’s it. What’s really important is sometimes you need to remember to take the time to smell the roses, to sit back and enjoy things. So that’s my advice on this. Sit back and enjoy it.”
Also talking about the film, director Nimrod Antal said, “It really is a rollercoaster ride, and all of the actors elevate the story and take it to a whole other level. You see how vulnerable these characters are and what they’re dealing with beyond what’s happening in the car.”
Catch Liam Neeson star in Lionsgate’s Retribution on 25 August in theaters near you.
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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.
