Hollywood
SPN brings ‘Superhero Somersault- PIXathon’ on Sony PIX
MUMBAI: Every superhero fan has a reason to be excited as Sony PIX brings five of your favourite superhero movies under one roof on 10th of July with ‘Superhero Somersault – PIXathon’, 11am onwards.
PIX has always amazed its viewers with their innovative content and money-can’t-buy prizes. Be it an opportunity to attend the world premiere of ‘The Huntsman’ in Singapore or real in-movie memorabilia, PIX has led the Hollywood Ecosystem in India. While the PIXathon will offer a visual treat, a unique contest will also give 2 viewers a chance to visit the set of the upcoming Spidey Movie ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’. This is a truly money can’t buy opportunity as the winner and a companion will not only get a trip to Atlanta USA, but they will also get a chance to see the real life production of one of the biggest movies being made in Hollywood. Viewers can participate in the contest by watching the PIXathon and calling on a mobile number flashed during the day.
Get ready to be amazed by Spider-man in The Spider-Man 3 at 11.00 am.Watch how a strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.Up next at 2pm is HULK where Dr. Bruce Banner, played by Eric Bana,meets with an accident inthe laband gets exposed to gamma radiation thus turning into a huge green-skinned monster whenever he gets angry.Stay tuned at 5pm to see Robert Downey Jr in one of his most memorable performances ever. Watch Tony Stark, a genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist in his IRON MAN avatar save the world from evil conspirators in Ironman 3.What happens when you have Thor, Black Widow, Hulk, Iron Man, Hawk Eye, and Captain America, come together? To know watch Earth’s mightiest heroes come together as a team when they try to stop mischievous Loki and his evil alien army from enslaving humanity at 10:25pm.
Catch your beloved superheroes in action on 10th July, 11am onwards, only on Sony PIX. Stay Amazed
Hollywood
WBD sets April 23 vote on $110bn Paramount Skydance merger
Investor approval key step, but regulators loom over mega media deal
NEW YORK: Warner Bros. Discovery has set April 23 as the date for shareholders to vote on its proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, marking a crucial step in one of the biggest media deals in recent years.
The all-cash transaction offers WBD shareholders $31 per share, a hefty 147 per cent premium to its unaffected stock price, signalling strong intent to push the deal across the finish line. The company’s board has unanimously backed the merger and is urging investors to vote in favour.
Even if shareholders give the green light, the deal is far from done. Regulators in the United States and Europe are expected to scrutinise the merger closely, weighing concerns around competition and potential price impacts for consumers.
To keep investors on side, WBD has built in a safety net. If the deal is not completed by September 30, shareholders will receive a quarterly “ticking fee” of $0.25 per share until closure.
The proposed merger would significantly reshape the media landscape, combining the assets of Warner Bros. Discovery with those linked to Paramount Global and Skydance Media. It would also cement the growing influence of David Ellison, who has been steering Skydance’s aggressive expansion strategy.
“The WBD Board has been guided by the singular principle of securing a transaction that maximises the value of our iconic assets and delivers as much certainty as possible to our shareholders,” said Warner Bros. Discovery board chair Samuel A. Di Piazza Jr.. “This historic transaction will expand consumer choice and create new opportunities for creative talent.”
Warner Bros. Discovery chief executive officer David Zaslav added that the company is working closely with its counterpart to close the deal and unlock value for stakeholders.
With investor backing likely but regulatory hurdles ahead, the proposed merger is shaping up to be a defining moment for the global entertainment industry, where scale, content and competition are increasingly intertwined.
