AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBox Office & Reviews: Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is drawing big crowds again, with critics split between “more-of-the-same” comfort and praise for its tech-and-play anxiety themes. Rom-Com Buzz: Cocktail 2 (Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna) is landing with mixed reviews, even as advance bookings and streaming chatter ramp up. Global Releases: China’s Dear You keeps expanding across Southeast Asia, including Brunei, Singapore and Malaysia, riding strong nostalgia around qiaopi letters. Industry & Tech: Warner Bros. Discovery is adding more agentic AI to ad buying, aiming to streamline planning and measurement. Major Studio Move: Luca Guadagnino’s nearly finished Artificial (Sam Altman/OpenAI story) was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios and will be shopped elsewhere. Festivals & Culture: The London Indian Film Festival returns with a curated slate, while Refugee Week in the UK spotlights asylum stories through film events. Nollywood Heart: Omoni Oboli released her final movie with late Alexx Ekubo, pledging proceeds to his family. New Tech for Movie Nights: Philips Hue launched Play lamps and upgraded smart candles designed to sync lighting with movies and music.
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