AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHollywood Antitrust: Mark Ruffalo urged California AG Rob Bonta to “do not cave” and reject any settlement in the Paramount-Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery merger fight, as talks reportedly accelerate ahead of a March 2027 trial. India Film Regulation: India’s CBFC rules were revised to tighten scrutiny of drug use, sexual violence and violence, including a required anti-drug warning for narcotics scenes. Box Office Buzz: Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta’s “VIBE” climbed to Rs 2.65 cr on Day 2 (55.9% jump), while “Resident Evil” is drawing record-setting critical heat for Zach Cregger’s reboot. Festival Watch: Kerala’s IDSFFK had screening permission denied for 31 selected films, sparking calls for reconsideration. New Releases: This week’s must-sees include “Bad Apples” and “Resident Evil,” plus indie picks and streaming guides for the weekend. Global Screen Culture: The Latino Film Festival returns to the Hamptons with a “Courage and Truth” theme, spotlighting belonging and resilience. Local Events: Kansas City’s KC FilmFest International brings international shorts and documentaries to the big screen. Cinema Safety Incident: A man was cited after allegedly pepper-spraying a moviegoer in Burbank for using a phone.
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