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
Disney to cut 1,000 jobs in major restructuring drive
Layoffs span ESPN, studios and tech as company pivots to growth
MUMBAI: The magic isn’t disappearing but it is being reorganised. The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to cut around 1,000 jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at sharpening its edge in an increasingly unpredictable entertainment landscape. The move, led by CEO Josh D’Amaro, reflects a broader internal reset as the company rethinks how it operates, allocates resources and competes in a fast-evolving industry. In a memo to employees, D’Amaro acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but framed it as a necessary step to ensure Disney remains “efficient, innovative, and responsive” to rapid shifts in consumer behaviour and technology.
The layoffs will span multiple divisions, including marketing, film and television studios, ESPN, technology teams and corporate functions. Notifications have already begun, signalling that the restructuring is not a distant plan but an active transition underway.
Importantly, the company has clarified that the cuts are not performance-driven. Instead, they form part of a wider transformation strategy aimed at building a leaner, more agile organisation, one better equipped to respond to streaming dynamics, digital disruption and evolving audience expectations.
The timing is telling. The global entertainment industry is in the middle of a structural shift, with traditional television revenues under pressure and box office returns becoming increasingly volatile. Meanwhile, streaming platforms and digital-first competitors continue to redraw the rules of engagement, forcing legacy players to rethink scale, speed and storytelling formats.
For Disney, long synonymous with blockbuster franchises and timeless storytelling, the pivot is both strategic and symbolic. The company is doubling down on technology, direct-to-consumer services and content ecosystems that align with modern viewing habits, where audiences expect immediacy, personalisation and cross-platform experiences.
Even as the restructuring unfolds, D’Amaro struck a note of optimism, reiterating Disney’s commitment to creativity and long-term growth. Support measures for affected employees are expected as part of the transition, though details remain limited.
In essence, this is less about cutting back and more about reshaping forward. As Disney redraws its organisational map, the message is clear, in today’s entertainment world, even the most magical kingdoms must evolve or risk being left behind.
