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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3 Executives Out At Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media has parted ways with executives Kalia King, Hannah Levy, and Rebecca Cho, Deadline has learned. Sources close to the company said these execs' contracts came to an end and were simply not renewed. More from Deadline Skydance Lands Aneesh Chaganty's 'Doppelgänger'; Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media & Search Party To Produce Oscars: At 2025 Halfway Point, Only One Movie Released In Past Six Months Is Guaranteed A Best Picture Nomination - Which One Is It? 'Ironheart' EP Ryan Coogler, Star Dominique Thorne Tease Show's Connection To Marvel's 'Avengers: Doomsday': "Great Sample Of Things To Come" 'Team Proximity wishes them the best in their future endeavors,' they said. 'After a record-breaking year, the company is excited for what the future holds.' Cho was with Proximity for nearly four years, serving as Senior Vice President, Film. With the company for around the same amount of time, King worked on the television side as Executive Vice President. Levy was there for a little over two years, serving as Director of Development, Film. Founded in 2018, Coogler's production company Proximity Media is coming off a major win with Sinners, Coogler's period vampire movie starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, which released in April, grossing over $365 million worldwide. Rated 97% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been one of the most discussed of the year and is viewed as a likely awards contender. Coogler directed the film from his own script and produced alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. Most recently, Proximity came aboard to produce Doppelgänger, a film that landed at Skydance after a bidding war earlier this summer with Searching and Run helmer Aneesh Chaganty aboard to direct. Other recent projects, in addition to Sinners, include the Jordan-directed Creed III and Peter Nicks' music doc Anthem. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Everything We Know About Season 3 Of 'Euphoria' So Far
Forbes
4 days ago
- Science
- Forbes
Rewriting The Narrative Of Hurricane Katrina
A police car drives through the empty streets of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. (Neil ... More Alexander) On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. The storm itself was devastating—but what followed was far worse. The real disaster, many experts argue, wasn't the wind or water, but the collapse of infrastructure, communication and trust in government. Now, two decades later, National Geographic's Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time revisits the catastrophe with the benefit of hindsight and the tools of modern technology. Directed by Traci A. Curry and produced by Proximity Media and Lightbox, the 5-part series is a digitally reconstructed case study in systemic failure—an attempt to rebuild not just the timeline, but the public memory of what actually happened. Technology as a Truth-Telling Tool I had an opportunity to connect with Ivor van Heerden, the former deputy director of Louisiana State University's Hurricane Center. Ivor is the 'Cassandra' of the Katrina tragedy—he predicted Hurricane Katrina and the catastrophic impact in 2004, only to be ignored. 'This is definitely not a story about a storm,' said van Heerden. 'The trigger, if you will, was a storm—but it was man's folly that led to the catastrophe.' LSU Hurricane Center Co-founder Ivor Van Heerden discusses events surrounding Hurricane Katrina and ... More other hurricanes during an interview for National Geographic's Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time. Van Heerden is known for his criticism of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), attributing the 2005 levee failures in New Orleans to their faulty design and execution. With emotional accounts of survivors and immersive archival footage, the series reveals Hurricane Katrina as a disaster that was anything but natural. (National Geographic) At the time of Katrina, social media was in its infancy. Most people didn't have smartphones. Surveillance footage was grainy or missing altogether. And the digital infrastructure needed to coordinate a large-scale emergency response simply didn't exist. Fast-forward to 2025, and the tools for documentation and storytelling have changed dramatically. The production team behind Race Against Time used AI-enhanced video restoration, satellite overlays, GIS modeling and high-resolution archival footage to create a real-time, moment-by-moment reconstruction of the disaster's timeline. 'They were banging on my door fairly often,' van Heerden recalled, 'for computer model simulations, data, photographs, my own video imagery.' Those simulations—many developed two decades ago—have taken on new life in the series, contextualizing the levee breaches and helping viewers visualize the scale of the flood. This technical precision is what transforms the docuseries from reflection to re-examination. Overlaying personal stories with geospatial data and timestamped visuals, the series makes a compelling case: the devastation wasn't random—it was predictable, and preventable. The Failure Wasn't Just Physical. It Was Digital. The documentary also highlights how poor coordination and digital blind spots worsened the crisis. Government systems failed to track where people were sheltered. Communications systems collapsed. Rescue missions turned around because of misinformation—such as unconfirmed reports of violence or looting. 'People were told to go to the Superdome and wait for help,' van Heerden said. 'Then the damn roof blew off. And the cavalry didn't come. And the cavalry didn't come. And the cavalry didn't come.' In one scene, the series deconstructs how the sound of gunfire—interpreted as aggression—was actually a signal for help. 'The SOS signal for a hunter is three shots fired. Boom, boom, boom,' van Heerden explained. 'You want to make a noise so you can be heard. But instead, those shots were misunderstood, and buses turned around.' It's a stark reminder that signal, context and interpretation are everything—especially in crisis response. It's not enough to have data; you need to understand it, respond to it and trust the systems delivering it. A Warning for the Future As we face a new era of climate-driven 'storms on steroids,' van Heerden cautions that Katrina should not be viewed as an isolated failure, but as a warning. 'We need to better understand how hurricanes are going to change given these warm oceans and the warm air,' he said. 'And then the last thing is, it's pretty hard to predict sometimes these storms... we need a lot more research into that.' That research depends on technology. From atmospheric sensors to predictive modeling, modern science is built on data. And yet, as van Heerden pointed out, the very agencies responsible for this work—like NOAA—are facing cuts. 'You ignore the science at your folly,' he warned. 'Science is a quest for the truth. If you ignore the science, then you won't know the truth—and the folly is yours.' Beyond Commemoration Race Against Time is a digital act of reckoning. By combining technology, testimony and survivor narratives, the series offers a framework for how we can revisit past crises—and build more resilient systems for the future. What Katrina exposed was not just vulnerability to weather, but vulnerability to misinformation, miscommunication and outdated infrastructure. If there's a tech lesson in this story, it's that no amount of forecasting matters if you can't translate data into action—and no tool can replace accountability. Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time premiers on National Geographic on July 27. All episodes will be available to stream July 28 on Disney+ and Hulu.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ironheart episodes 1 to 3 release date and time: Dominique Thorne's Riri Williams returns with new MCU chapter — all you need to know
Ironheart episodes 1 to 3 release date and time: Get ready, Marvel fans; Ironheart is finally gearing up for its big debut! The highly anticipated series is dropping its first three episodes all at once, and it is already gaining major hype on social media. Centred around Riri Williams, the teen genius who is set to carry on Tony Stark's tech legacy, this new Marvel show is being praised as one of the boldest and most refreshing origin stories the Marvel Cinematic Universe has tackled in a while. From early teasers to fan theories flooding social media, Ironheart hasn't even premiered yet, but it has already set the internet ablaze. If you've been counting down the days and now hours, here's everything you need to know, from the release date and timing to the exciting setup of Riri's journey. Ironheart: Meet RiRi Williams, the genius behind the armour Dominique Thorne returns as Riri Williams, the brilliant teenage inventor introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In Ironheart, fans will be able to dive deeper into her genius mind. From coding late into the night to tinkering with scraps and building her own version of the Iron Man suit from scratch in between, she's expected to keep fans entertained with her adventures. Just to be clear, she' not a Tony Stark clone; she's the next-gen powerhouse, solving problems with street smarts and steel. Ironheart: Who will be against Riri? Riri's tinkering attracts attention from both heroic and sinister forces. Anthony Ramos will star as the enigmatic villain Parker Robbins, aka The Hood: half con artist, half supernatural threat. Their first face-off is equal parts electric and dangerous. While Riri engineers her future, Parker taps on forbidden magic, setting the stage for a power struggle between tech and the occult. Who is behind the scenes? And what makes Ironheart even more promising is the team behind it. The first three episodes are directed by Sam Bailey, and the last three are handled by Angela Barne, both bringing their own unique style to the story. The show is written by Chinaka Hodge, who's known for her work on Snowpiercer, and she's leading the way in telling Riri's journey. Plus, big names like Kevin Feige and Ryan Coogler are producing it, along with Coogler's team at Proximity Media. What can fans expect from Ironheart? What fans can expect from Ironheart is something that honestly feels fresh for the MCU, a clash of worlds that shouldn't mix but somehow just works. On one side, we have got Riri's DIY genius unfolding in her MIT dorm, surrounded by scraps of tech, glowing blueprints, and a mind that never slows down. And then there's Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, who brings in a completely different mystical energy. The show leans into that tension between science and sorcery, turning it into this really textured story about figuring out who you are when the world sees you as a successor to Tony Stark, whether you asked for it or not. Ironheart episodes 1 to 3 release date and time Marvel knows the game is changing. Dropping three episodes on launch night keeps momentum high, which means no waiting around for weekly cliffhangers. Then, next Friday, Episodes 4–6 will hit together. Ironheart episodes 1-3 stream on June 24 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET in the U.S. on Disney+, landing just in time for prime-time bingeing. If you're watching from the UK, that means a late-night release at 2 AM BST on June 25, while fans in India can catch it fresh at 6:30 AM IST on Disney+ Hotstar. In Japan, it'll be out by 10 AM JST on June 25, and Australia will see it arrive around 11 AM AEST the same day. No matter where you are, the series is releasing globally within the same 24-hour window, so spoiler dodging might be a challenge. And don't worry, the second half (episodes 4 to 6) is dropping the following week on July 1, same time slot. MCU gearing up for next generation Ironheart closes out MCU Phase 5 with a fresh vision. Riri's journey challenges the legacy of Iron Man while projecting new possibilities for the MCU's future. By mixing tech, magic, and a youthful visionary lead, Marvel is planting seeds for the next generation of heroes, and we are here for it.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
How a $90M indie film beat Marvel, Disney: Highest-grossing original live-action in years out-earned Mission Impossible
There is a common complaint from mainstream Hollywood that it does not make original films anymore. Everything is either a remake, a reboot, an adaptation, or a straight-up sequel. Then you have the ever-growing cinematic universes, where everything is connected. Original films are rare, and their success at the box office is even rarer. So, it is a 'stop press' moment when an original film, not backed by a major studio, beats heavyweights like Disney and Marvel at the ticket window. Ryan Coogler showed his versatility in 2025 with the Gothic vampire film Sinners. Produced under his own banner of Proximity Media, Sinners starred Michael B Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, and Jack O'Connell in pivotal roles. The film, made on a $90-million budget, was snapped up for distribution by Warner Bros after an independent production. Ever since its release in April, Sinners has set the box office ablaze, minting $272 million in the domestic (North American) market. This makes Sinners the third-highest-grossing film in the US this year. But more importantly, it is the highest-grossing original live-action film in the territory in 15 years. To reach this peak, Sinners beat films like Dunkirk ($188 million), Crazy Rich Asians ($174 million), Knives Out ($165 million), 1917 ($157 million), and Nope ($123 million). The last original live-action film to do better was Christopher Nolan's Inception, which grossed $292 million in 2010. Sinners has not just topped the charts for original films, but also given several big-studio-backed IP films a run for their money too. In the North American market, Sinners' $272-million gross is higher than blockbusters like John Wick Chapter 4 ($187 million), Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire ($196 million), and Mufasa: The Lion King ($126 million). The film has even done better than Tom Cruise's latest - Mission Impossible The Final Recknoning - which earned $151 million domestically. Both the big Marvel releases of 2025 - Captain America: Brave New World ($200 million) and Thunderbolts ($187 million) also lag behind. Sinners, however, has not done wonders overseas, which is par for the course for an independent film not backed by an IP. The film has earned under $85 million overseas for a worldwide gross of $357 million. It still puts it above the likes of Dunkirk and Tenet, but the Marvel films soar ahead because of their high overseas gross. Despite that, Sinners remains the sixth-highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year. And it achieved that on a budget of $90 million with no big studio support.
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Michael B. Jordan's Sinners soars past USD 350M globally, on track to surpass Hannibal as one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time
Michael B. Jordan's gothic musical horror Sinners continues its phenomenal box office run, officially crossing the USD 350 million global mark and setting its sights on dethroning Hannibal soon. The latter film peaked at USD 351.7 million and currently stands as the 12th highest-grossing horror film of all time. Sinners collected USD 83 million from international markets after seven weekends, lifting its global earnings to USD 351.1 million. The Ryan Coogler- directed period horror film has also made a substantial domestic impact, amassing USD 267.1 million in the US alone. With a production budget of USD 90 million excluding marketing, Sinners is not only a critical darling but also a commercial one, with eyes set on a final worldwide total in the range of USD 370-400 million. By Tuesday, Sinners is projected to surpass both Alien: Romulus (USD 350.9M) and Hannibal, officially cementing its place as the 12th highest-grossing horror film in history. It will also become the second-highest-grossing horror release in the post-COVID era globally, trailing only behind Scream VI. Set in the 1932 Mississippi Delta, Sinners stars Jordan in a dual role as criminal twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown seeking a new start in life, only to be confronted by a sinister supernatural force. The film features a strong ensemble cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Delroy Lindo, and newcomer Miles Caton. Coogler, known for Black Panther and Creed, began developing Sinners through his production company Proximity Media in early 2024. Following a competitive bidding war, Warner Bros. Pictures secured the distribution rights. Principal photography took place between April and July 2024, with longtime Coogler collaborator Ludwig Göransson handling the musical aspect of the film with his haunting score. Göransson also acted as an executive producer. Sinners debuted theatrically across the globe on April 18 and has since become one of this year's standout entertainment pieces. Its critical acclaim, period setting, and genre-blending appeal have helped it transcend horror audiences and become a behemoth success. With momentum still on its side despite its impending June 3 digital debut, Sinners is poised to continue making record books for modern horror cinema.
