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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Timothee Chalamet reteams with James Mangold for High Side
Timothee Chalamet is reteaming with director James Mangold for new heist movie High Side. The pair first worked collaborated on Oscar-nominated Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and they are now working on a new project in which Chalamet plays a former Motocross racer who is drawn into taking part in a series of bank robberies. Mangold said in a statement: "Timothee is a trusted collaborator, a generational artist and a person I adore. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and work together again." The film - which is described as a cross between 1995 thriller Heat and 2016 crime drama Hell or High Water - will be produced by Chernin Entertainment and is based on a story by Jaimie Oliveira, who is also adapting the screenplay. Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein of Paramount Pictures said in a statement: "We're thrilled to be in business with visionary artists like James and Timothee, and exceptional collaborators [producers Peter Chernin and David Ready] at Chernin. "What Jaime has created reflects the kind of bold, original storytelling we're committed to championing at Paramount – and we couldn't be more excited to hit the ground running with High Side'." Mangold is also working on an adaptation of Swamp Thing for DC Studios as well as a Star Wars prequel Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, which he's slated to co-write as well as direct. The moviemaker previously insisted he wants the new Star Wars movie to be as "original" as possible. He told Movieweb: "The Star Wars movie would be taking place 25,000 years before any known Star Wars movies takes place. "It's an area and a playground that I've always [wanted to explore] and that I was inspired by as a teenager. I'm not that interested in being handcuffed by so much lore at this point that it's almost immovable, and you can't please anybody." He added of his movie projects: "Success is never guaranteed, but the reality is that the way to get most people to agree is to move them; to somehow find the humanity in a situation. "Whether it's a mega-franchise or a smaller dramatic movie, whatever they are, usually the movies you remember are the ones that move you. "The ones that leave you cold, even if they're clever, even if they're spectacular, even if they're dazzling, somehow just become replaced by the next dazzling object a year later. "It's the feelings, it's 'the feels', right? That truly defines how we feel about these movies and whether we care to visit them again."
Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Paramount to Produce Timothée Chalamet's High Octane Motocross Heist Film 'High Side'
Summary In one of the hottest deals of the season,Paramount Pictureshas secured the rights toHigh Side, a new action thriller that will reunite actorTimothée Chalametwith acclaimed directorJames Mangold. The film, described as 'HeatmeetsHell or High Water,' marks a dramatic genre shift for the duo following their Oscar-nominated collaboration on the Bob Dylan biopic,A Complete Unknown. The film is based on an unpublished short story by Jaime Oliveira and will star Chalamet as Billy, a former motocross racer haunted by a career-ending crash and a troubled family history. He's drawn back into a world of high-speed risks when his estranged brother recruits him for a series of bank robberies on superbikes. With the FBI hot on their heels, Billy is forced to use his talents for something far more dangerous than he ever imagined. Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Paramount Pictures said in a statement, 'We're thrilled to be in business with visionary artists like James and Timothée, and exceptional collaborators like Peter and David at Chernin. What Jaime has created reflects the kind of bold, original storytelling we're committed to championing at Paramount – and we couldn't be more excited to hit the ground running withHigh Side.' This project is a perfect storm of talent. Mangold, with his proven track record for crafting emotionally resonant action in films likeFord v FerrariandLogan, is an ideal choice to helm this story. For Chalamet, this represents a bold new chapter, as it will be his first major full-fledged action role. The film is currently in pre-production, with more casting announcements expected soon.
NZ Herald
17-07-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Up for sale: The unusual way NZX-listed T&G Global found out its major shareholder was selling up
'Their disclosures have gotten better over the last three or four years, and that's commendable, but it is certainly not the most engaging of companies listed on the NZX from a shareholders' perspective. 'If I were an independent director, I would be asking a few questions as to why it did not come up earlier.' Like many in the horticulture sector, T&G Global took a hit from Cyclone Gabrielle. In its latest result, T&G Global said high demand for T&G Global's premium Envy and Jazz-branded apples, coupled with higher pricing in global markets, helped it bounce back from the impact of the cyclone. For the year ending December 2024, the company recorded a loss before tax of $6.8 million, compared with a pre-tax loss of $64.2m in 2023, and an operating profit of $12.7m (the previous year's loss was $45.6m). In response to an open letter to shareholders circulating on social media platform X that was critical of the company's performance, T&G Global chairman Benedikt Mangold said the board was confident in the company's strategy 'and we continue to be pleased with our financial progress'. 'We are fully aligned with management on the company's outlook, and we look forward to updating the market and shareholders on August 8 with our half-year results,' he said in an email to the Herald. Mangold said if shareholders had any concerns, they had not been raised at the company's annual meeting in May. Strategic options T&G Global, which sells fresh produce to more than 60 countries, is itself going through a process to consider its strategic options and has engaged Craigs Investment Partners to advise it. Late in 2021, the company announced it would spend $100m on a new state-of-the-art packhouse adjacent to its Whakatu site in Hawke's Bay. As well as improving productivity, the new facility would allow T&G to accommodate increasing volumes of Envy and other apple varieties. AFR's Street Talk said Australian fund manager ROC Partners 'likes the look' of T&G Global. The paper also said T&G Global would be a logical bolt-on for Macquarie Asset Management. In BayWa's annual report, new chief executive Frank Hiller said the company was embarking on a 'fundamental transformation' bringing an end to its debt-financed expansion. BayWa, which has interests ranging from food to construction and energy, first made its play for the then Turners and Growers in 2011, with the intention of a complete takeover. A pre-bid agreement with shareholder Guinness Peat Group meant it already had 63.5% of the shares locked up. The offer was for all shares in NZX-listed Turners & Growers at $1.85 a share, valuing the company at $216.5m. But rather than go to 100%, BayWa was persuaded to remain a majority owner, allowing minority shareholders to stay on the register and for Turners and Growers to retain its NZX listing. Meanwhile, speculation over T&G Global's future has not done its share price any harm. The stock now trades at around $2.05 – its highest point since October 2023. Port of Tauranga upgrade Brokers Forsyth Barr say the favourable pricing backdrop for Port of Tauranga (POT) continues, with the company set to materially increase its access pricing at MetroPort from September 1. 'Its vehicle booking system charge will rise by more than 100%, which we estimate will contribute incremental annualised revenue of $9m, assuming no volume offset,' the broker said. 'Pricing remains POT's key lever in lifting its return on invested capital above its 7% target by 2028, particularly given: (1) container terminal capacity constraints; and (2) the pricing behaviour of key competitor, Port of Auckland.' Forsyth Barr has raised its net profit forecast for 2026 by 3% to $146m and has left its 2027 forecast unchanged at $168m. Encouraging Ryman Forsyth Barr has welcomed Ryman Healthcare's (RYM) latest first-quarter sales update. Encouragingly, forward-looking contracted sales continued to recover, it said. 'One swallow does not make a summer, but we view this as an important step in de-risking the investment case,' the broker said. 'The key risk since RYM's pricing strategy change and dramatic drop-off in sales has been that it would build resales inventory at a high rate, forcing RYM to buy back units – creating a meaningful cash flow drag. 'Current resales levels remain insufficient to halt inventory build, but this update is a clear step in the right direction and should materially reduce the rate of inventory build.' Powering down Jarden has released its analysis of Meridian and Mercury's operating stats for June. It said Meridian's figures imply 2025 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (ebitda) of $612m, down from $905m in 2024. Mercury's update implies 2025 ebitda of $768m, down from $877m reported in 2024. 'We retain our $7.40 target price for Mercury and reaffirm our overweight rating, reflecting discounted valuation.' Listing the potential risks for Mercury, Jarden cited regulatory changes, transmission pricing methodology adjustments, wholesale spot price fluctuations and higher-than-historical inflows into its hydro generation from Lake Taupō down the Waikato River chain. The firm maintains a neutral rating on Meridian, with an unchanged target price of $6.47. Among the risks, Jarden again listed regulatory changes for Meridian. Annual results from Mercury are due on August 19 and August 27 for Meridian. Meanwhile, the High Court this week approved a scheme of arrangement under which Meridian will acquire all of the shares in NZ Windfarms. Provided the remaining customary conditions are satisfied or waived, implementation of the scheme will occur on July 30, Meridian said. Jamie Gray is an Auckland-based journalist, covering the financial markets, the primary sector and energy. He joined the Herald in 2011.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement If You Live To 100
Planning for retirement requires an effective strategy that covers everything, including inflation, long-term healthcare, vacations, debt, the uncertainty of Social Security, taxes, the unexpected and living expenses. What makes it even more challenging is people are now outliving their savings because life expectancy is longer. Trending Now: For You: According to a new survey from Allianz Life, 64% of Americans, mostly Gen Xers, worry more about not having enough money to cover their lifetime than they worry about dying. While many fear about running out of money in retirement, only 23% have addressed this concern with a professional financial advisor, per the survey. 'If we knew the date we were no longer walking the Earth, we could plan to have enough money to last so the last check you write in this world goes to the Undertaker,' said Eric Mangold, certified wealth strategist (CWS) and founder of Argosy Wealth Management. To accordingly plan for your golden years, here's how much you should have saved if you lived to 100 per Mangold. There's many approaches to saving for retirement, but one method Mangold stands by is saving 15% of your income. 'I don't focus a number and how much to have ready for retirement but one should be saving at least 15% of their income every year towards their retirement,' he said. Mangold explained the 15% of income strategy should determine how much guaranteed income is going to come in through revenue like pensions, Social Security and annuities. 'How much of your retirement expenses will that cover?' he asked. 'If there is a shortfall there, then we can turn to investments to make up the difference.' Learn More: The average lifespan in the U.S. is now 78.4 years, per the National Center for Health Statistics,however, the amount of Americans living past that age is growing. 'With people living longer, we have to plan for what may be a 30 or even 40 year retirement — that means the income must keep coming in,' Mangold explained. 'I use that term income on purpose because it's not about how much you have saved, it's how much income will it produce for you and for how long.' According to Mangold, many retirees don't have an asset problem, but they do have an income problem. 'It's imperative that people employ a strategy that puts income in their pocket each month, regardless of how long they live, regardless of what the market does, where inflation is, what geopolitical events are going on, etc.,' he said. The 4% rule is a popular recommendation for retirement but it isn't always the best approach. The guideline states you can withdraw 4% of your total investments each year, but Mangold said to ensure adjustments for inflation so you won't run out of money after more than 30 years of retirement. With that in mind, the strategy has been recalculated and isn't foolproof. A Morningstar report states one could employ the 4% rule and have a 90% chance of not running out of money is 3.7%, which are not good odds for Mangold. 'If you were going to get on a plane, and there was a 90% chance you would land safely, would you still fly?' he asked. 'The 4% rule may be lower in order to account for unplanned market events.' There's many paths to retirement, but working with a trusted financial professional to navigate the challenges and coming up with a projection and income analysis 'can be a prudent move so you know exactly how much money you will need on day one of your retirement, as well as potentially year 40 of your retirement,' said Mangold. More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks 6 Popular SUVs That Aren't Worth the Cost -- and 6 Affordable Alternatives This article originally appeared on How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement If You Live To 100 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ryan Reynolds reveals details on R-rated ‘Star Wars' movie pitch
After spearheading Marvel's first R-rated superhero movie with last year's Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds says he has made a similar pitch to take the Star Wars universe in a different direction. 'I pitched to Disney, I said, 'Why don't we do an R-rated Star Wars property? It doesn't have to be overt, A+ characters. There's a wide range of characters you could use,'' he said in an interview with Scott Mendelson's The Box Office podcast. 'And I don't mean R-rated to be vulgar. R-rated as a Trojan horse for emotion. I always wonder why studios don't want to just gamble on something like that.' Star Wars has experimented with darker storylines, most recently in its two-season Rogue One spinoff Andor, but the franchise has firmly remained in the PG realm. Reynolds said he liked the idea of expanding the story as a way to 'surprise' Star Wars fans. But his story wasn't one that he was angling to star in. 'I'm not saying I want to be in it. That would be a bad fit,' he said. 'I'd want to produce and write or be a part of behind the scenes. Those kinds of IP subsist really well on scarcity and surprise. We don't get scarcity really with Star Wars because of Disney+, but you can certainly still surprise people.' Putting something darker onto streaming, which Disney has also tried with last year's Acolyte series is more likely, but Reynolds insisted to Mendelson that an R-rated big screen adventure would leave a more lasting impression. 'You're never going to get the same emotional investment from a streamer that you are from a theatrical movie, because they're getting in cars and paying for parking, and babysitters, and sitting down, and watching the movie, and then driving home. That's the emotional investment you can try to sell,' he said. 'On a streamer, my only note, always, is that, for God's sake, with everything you can, to grab them in that first shot, like that first thing that happens in the movie… Start with something, 'Holy s—!' and then, 'How did we get here?'' People sitting at home can quickly become disengaged in a way they can't when they're at the cinema. 'We have all these distracto-fat things clogging our arteries of attention, and it is so easy to tune out unless you have them right at the top,' he said. Before it was reimagined into The Book of Boba Fett TV series, James Mangold, who is slated to write and direct an upcoming Star Wars film, eyed his own take on the intergalactic bounty hunter that was 'borderline rated-R.' 'At the point I was doing it, I was probably scaring the s— out of everyone, but I was probably making much more of a borderline rated-R, single-planet, spaghetti western,' Mangold told the Happy Sad Confused podcast in a 2023 interview. 'The world would never be able to embrace Baby Yoda if I had made that, because he didn't really belong in the world I was kind of envisioning.' Mangold's new entry will focus on the dawn of the Jedi, but he said that writing his earlier Boba Fett movie was a 'beautiful period' in his life. 'I was just listening to Ennio Moricone all day, all night and typing away,' he said. 'But I'm not sure it ever would've happened. I'm not sure it was in anyone's plans what I was thinking about.' After Andor wrapped its second season earlier this month, the Star Wars universe will expand with a Mandalorian spinoff movie hitting theatres next May. Reynolds' Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy is also set to go into production on Star Wars: Starfighter with Ryan Gosling later this year. The plot is still under wraps, but Levy announced at Star Wars Celebration last month that the film will take place roughly five years after the events of 2019's Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. 'This is a standalone adventure that takes place a few years after the events of Episode IX,' the filmmaker teased. 'What could that mean? It could mean so many things … This is not a prequel. This is not a sequel. It's a new adventure.' Also on the horizon: a new trilogy from X-Men scribe Simon Kinberg, a Star Wars film directed by Taika Waititi, and the return of Daisy Ridley as Rey in a film helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. mdaniell@ Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' sets May 2027 release 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' teases new action-packed footage at Star Wars Celebration Writer reveals real reason Quentin Tarantino's 'Star Trek' film died
