Hollywood
Stan Lee reveals Spiderman 2 teaser
MUMBAI: Comic legend Stan Lee revealed a new Amazing Spider-Man 2 trailer via Sony Pictures to begin 2014. The first trailer of the movie was released at the beginning of December and Lee presents the new one where with a one-minute promo for the superhero movie sequel, he tells fans how excited he is to see Spidey back on the big screen again.
In December, it was revealed that the fourth film in the Spider-Man franchise will include Venom and the Sinister Six. There’s signs of the Sinister Six in the trailer as the six doors open up at what we assume is OsCorp.
 |
Andrew Garfield revealed recently that the fourth film wouldn’t exactly be about him, since he’s only currently contracted for three films.
However, the Amazing Spider-Man 2 release date is 2 May, 2014. Stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone will be returning as Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy, Jamie Foxx (Electro) will also be in the film, along with Sally Fields, Dane DeHaan, Paul Giamatti, and Colm Feore. The Amazing Spider-Man 3 will hit theaters on 10 June, 2016. And, The Amazing Spider-Man 4 will release on 4 May, 2018.
Hollywood
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.
