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Vote now for ‘Expend4bles’ pre-release screening in PVR INOX cinemas!
Mumbai: Attention Expendables fans! The highly awaited Expend4bles, the fourth instalment of the popular Expendables film series, is finally set to hit big screens on 22 September. We know you are excited to see the film ahead of the rest of the world, and what if we could make that happen? Well, we have got some un-expendable news for you! PVR INOX is happy to announce an Early Access Show of Expend4bles on 20 September, but it will happen only in the city with the maximum Expend4bles fans! This will be a city-exclusive screening and fans will have to cast a vote for bringing this screening to their city. Fans from more than 110 cities in India can vote.
Expend4bles fans can vote for their preferred city on the PVR app/website between 10 to 14 September. The lucky city with the highest votes will be announced on 15 September. The fans can also check the real-time voting status during the voting days on the PVR app and website.
Speaking about the palpable buzz around Expend4bles fuelled by the early access voting, PVR INOX Ltd.’s Co-CEO, Gautam Dutta shared, “The Expendables is one of the most popular movie franchises and we are thrilled to see the buzz around Expend4bles. It’s only fair that we add to the excitement of the fans with unique innovations. Initiatives like voting for the early access show for Expend4bles are like a double delight for the fans, who would enjoy the pre-release fun much before the actual release of the movie. The new-age moviegoers love to compete to show off their love for their favourite movie brands, actors and franchises. It would be interesting to see which city emerges as the city with the biggest Expend4bles fan base. We are expecting the film to do well at the box office and are sure this initiative will also help boost engagement. May the city with the craziest fans win!”
Directed by Scott Waugh, Expend4bles will see Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham back in action together alongside Hollywood A-listers such as Megan Fox, 50 Cent, Andy Garcia, Dolph Lundgren and others. Jason Statham also co-produced the film along with Kevin King-Templeton, Les Weldon and Yariv Lerner. The film is distributed globally by Lionsgate Films.
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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.
