Disney, Reliance Seal $8.5 Billion Deal to Merge Indian Media Businesses

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Soo Hugh has signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple TV+ and Media Res. Under the deal, Hugh and her Moonslinger Productions banner will create, write, and produce content for the streaming service and the TV studio and movie production company. “For the last six years, I’ve been fortunate to call Apple and Media Res my creative family,” Hugh said.

Soo Hugh is staying in business with Apple and Media Res after striking an overall deal with the two companies.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney‘s current strategic direction under CEO Bob Iger got the thumbs-up from independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm Glass Lewis, amid a campaign launched by two activist investor groups to win seats on the Mouse House’s board. Glass Lewis, in a March 18 report, recommended Disney shareholders vote for the Disney-selected 12 director nominees — and reject those put forward by Nelson Peltz‘s Trian Partners and another firm, Blackwells Capital — at the company’s annual meeting on April 3.

I’ve been on the lookout for this for a little while and now we have it confirmed. The acclaimed All Of Us Strangers has had a...The eight-part series lands on 20th December.We’ve just posted news that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is set to land on Disney+ from 15th December...Disney has released the first trailer for their upcoming Dashing Through The Snow, a comedy starring Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Lil...Searchlight Pictures has dropped a new trailer for Eva Longoria’s directorial effort Flamin’ Hot which is set for the Hulu/ Disney+...Disney+ has released a full trailer for The Full Monty TV series that will arrive in June.

“Mad Props” follows Tom Biolchini, a banker from Tulsa, Oklahoma, as he scours the world for the coolest authenticated props and advocates for them to be viewed as luxury collectibles.“Back in the day, the studio would say something like, ‘Oh that Darth Vader outfit, maybe we can use it another time’ [and keep it in a store room],” Biolchini told The Post. “They didn’t see these timeless props as something needing curating.” But the documentary, streaming on Prime starting March 25, features plenty of people who do see it that way — including “Alien” star Lance Henriksen, Robert Englund, who played Freddie Kreuger, and Mickey Rourke, who refers to props as “activities” to enhance his performance in movies like “The Wrestler” and “The Palace.”“Some people invest in art or sports car that appreciate over time.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Paramount Global has sold its 13% ownership stake in TV and streaming company Viacom18 to Reliance Industries for $517 million. Reliance was already the majority owner of Viacom18. The pact comes two weeks after Disney and Reliance Industries announced a blockbuster $8.5 billion deal merging their massive Indian TV and streaming businesses.

Paramount Global has sold its 13% equity interest in Viacom18 Media to Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries for the equivalent $517 million.

A drug dealer from Greater Manchester who police said 'ran an organised crime group' has been jailed for 23 years after two multi-million pound cocaine smuggling conspiracies were smashed.

You can buy a piece of television history for $225,000.

Wondery and Campside Media, the company behind the successful Chameleon franchise, are expanding their relationship with an exclusive audio first-look deal for a multi-project slate. Under the pact, Wondery and Campside will produce Limited Series podcasts, including non-English language titles, to be distributed by Wondery globally, with the first being a German-language series currently in production.

Harrison Ford revealed that he can’t escape the music of John Williams, who scored Ford’s “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” movies — even during a certain delicate medical procedure. “As I often remind John, his music follows me everywhere I go — literally,” Ford, 81, said in a Variety profile of the “Indiana Jones” theme song.“When I had my last colonoscopy, they were playing it on the operating room speakers.”Ford, who’s a famous curmudgeon, also said that his admiration for Williams’ music extends beyond the movies on which they’re both associated.

Naman Ramachandran The Indian media industry is improving when it comes to women in significant positions but there is a way to go before gender parity is reached, a high-powered panel debated at Mumbai’s Frames conference. The annual media industry conference is organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Aparna Purohit, head of India and Southeast Asia originals, Amazon Prime Video, talked about the early “tough days” when she started her journey.

Naman Ramachandran The Indian media and entertainment industry grew 8% in 2023 to reach a value of $27.9 billion, according to the annual EY report released during the ongoing Frames conference in Mumbai, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The growth was 21% above its pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The report collates data from television, digital media, film, animation and VFX, out of home media, live events, music, radio, online gaming and print.

Ivanka Trump was one of the guests at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding party. The celebrations were lavish, welcoming guests on a three day experience hosted over the weekend. Ivanka shared photos on her Instagram, sharing with the world some of her and her family’s looks and the excitement she shared over being involved in the exclusive wedding party.Melania and Ivanka Trump’s relationship and the reason behind her ‘I Don’t Care’ jacket: New book claimsIvanka Trump shares hilarious ChatGPT life adviceA post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump)Photos shared show Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner dressed up for the occasion.

An Indiana man was charged with the murder of a 44-year-old woman who disappeared last month — after she predicted he would kill her in a video posted to social media! According to court documents obtained by WT

“work, work, work.”Rihanna has been panned for her “lazy” and “boring” performance at a pre-wedding bash for Indian billionaire Anant Amban— despite reports she was paid over $6 million for the 90-minute appearance. The “S.O.S” singer, 36, took to the stage at the lavish event in Jamanagar, India on Friday, performing in front of some of the world’s richest and most powerful people. Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerbergh and Ivanka Trump are among the attendees who have jetted into the city for the festivities.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are on the move!

Rihanna played her first full live show in almost eight years last night (March 1) at a pre-wedding ceremony in India – watch footage and see the setlist below.The singer was reportedly paid $6million (£4.7million) to perform a private concert celebrating the marriage of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Indian billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani, and his partner Radhika Merchant (via TMZ).Taking place in Ambani’s hometown of Jamnagar, the extravagant three-day event hosted a 19-song gig from Rihanna – marking her first full-length performance since 2016 (via Setlist.FM).The show included live renditions of hits such as ‘We Found Love’, ‘Umbrella’, ‘Stay’, ‘Rude Boy’, ‘Diamonds’, ‘Work’ and ‘All Of The Lights’.“I’m here tonight in honour of Anant and Radhika, thank you for having me here. God bless your union, I wish you all the best, congratulations,” Rihanna said onstage, according to The National.Following the performance, the star told reporters: “The show was the best.

Rihanna just performed one of her first full concert sets in years and it was at a private wedding in India!

Thania Garcia Rihanna‘s performance for the private pre-wedding bash of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son left everyone without an invite green with envy. Rihanna appeared on stage in India on Friday night for her first big live performance since her 2023 Super Bowl set. Footage of her singing rare fan favorites — including 2012’s “Stay,” her career-launching “Umbrella” and “Consideration,” a song she shares with SZA — began circulating on X thanks to a handful of gracious attendees who recorded much of the performance.