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Now You See Me: Now You Don’t gets early digital release in India
MUMBAI: The Four Horsemen are ready to pull off their next trick, this time on home screens. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the latest chapter in the popular heist and illusion franchise, is set for an early access digital release in India from 26 December 2025.
Available to rent at Rs 499, the film will stream across major digital platforms including Amazon, Apple TV and Google and YouTube, giving audiences multiple ways to step into its world of sleight of hand and high-stakes spectacle. The early access release is aimed at viewers looking for a premium, big-screen-style experience at home during the holiday season.
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film reunites the original Four Horsemen while introducing a new generation of illusionists. Packed with audacious tricks, elaborate set pieces and rapid-fire twists, it builds on the franchise’s trademark blend of magic and misdirection while pushing the scale and ambition further.
The ensemble cast includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco, who return to a universe that has earned a loyal global following for its stylish visuals and clever plotting. Staying true to its adventurous roots, the film expands the franchise with fresh characters and daring new heists.
With its mix of spectacle, suspense and showmanship, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t promises a festive dose of cinematic escapism, proving once again that when it comes to magic, nothing is ever quite what it seems.
Hollywood
Paramount Skydance secures financing for Warner Bros Discovery deal
Debt syndication and new loans push $111 billion merger closer to close
WASHINGTON: Paramount Skydance has taken a major step towards its planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, securing fresh financing and completing the syndication of its bridge loan facility.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company confirmed that the bridge facility has now been distributed among a group of 18 banks, reducing total commitments to $49 billion from an earlier $54 billion. The move spreads risk across lenders and signals growing confidence in one of the year’s largest media deals.
Alongside this, the company has finalised permanent financing arrangements, including $5 billion in senior term loans and a $5 billion revolving credit facility. A previously planned $3.5 billion credit line has been dropped as part of the restructuring.
The loans are secured against key assets, including Paramount Global, Skydance Media and Warner Bros post-merger, underlining the scale and complexity of the transaction.
The financing push follows a competitive bidding process earlier this year, which saw interest from players such as Netflix before Paramount Skydance emerged as the frontrunner. The deal, valued at $111 billion, is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approvals.
Adding to the momentum, the company has also secured significant equity backing, including investments from Middle Eastern funds, with support from billionaire Larry Ellison, who has guaranteed the equity portion of the transaction.
Commenting on the development, Paramount Skydance chief strategy officer Andy Gordon said, “Our successful debt syndication and new debt facilities represent another important milestone towards the completion of our acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.”
Once completed, the combined entity is expected to carry net debt of just under $80 billion, reflecting the sheer scale of the merger.
As Hollywood continues to consolidate in the streaming era, this deal could reshape the competitive landscape, with Paramount Skydance betting big on scale, content and financial muscle to take on global rivals.
