AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBox Office: “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” is nearing $1 billion worldwide, with its first week bringing in about 934 crore rupees; its makers have also submitted the epic for Academy consideration. Middle-earth Returns: Jamie Dornan says he cried when cast as Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” calling filming an incredible experience. The film is due in theaters in December 2027. Independent Film: The American Black Film Festival is launching ABFF97, a theatrical distribution initiative with AMC, to bring selected independent films to major U.S. markets. Hollywood Comeback: Johnny Depp reportedly earned $5 million to star as Scrooge in “Ebenezer,” his first major film role in eight years; Paramount is distributing the Christmas adaptation. Global Concert Cinema: Twice’s concert film, built around the group’s London show, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on Feb. 5. Industry Fallout: Sky has dropped the David Walliams film “Fing!” following allegations against the author, while the U.S. studio has also cut his cameo.
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