AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoParamount-Warner Bros. Merger Watch: Tom Cruise backed Paramount CEO David Ellison’s promise to release 30 movies a year, even as antitrust challenges and a March 2 trial loom. Box Office Pulse (India): Yash’s “Toxic” added about ₹8.20 crore on Day 7, lifting India net to ₹229.95 crore and worldwide gross to ₹313.55 crore, after a sharp first-Monday dip. Streaming Buzz: Netflix’s most-watched title this week was the “GTA VI” extended look, pulling 31.1 million views—beating even Robert De Niro’s “The Whisper Man.” Venice Film Festival Arrival: George and Amal Clooney touched down in Venice ahead of the festival opening, where Clooney is set for the Golden Lion lifetime honor. Festival Spotlight (Venice): Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” will compete for the Golden Lion, marking his return to Venice after decades. Tech Meets Film Access: A UniSC student built a drone-flying app for people with disabilities using head movements, aiming to bring new aerial shots to filmmaking. Local Screens: Mountain View’s Cinemark Century 16 may close Sept. 24, with employees reportedly confirming the date.
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