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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sony Pushes ‘Legend of Zelda' Live-Action Movie to May 2027 Release
Sony has delayed the theatrical release of its live-action video game adaptation Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. The nudge from the earlier March 26, 2027 released date appears to be for production reasons. Sony is distributing the film that hails from Nintendo and Avi Arad's Arad Productions. Nintendo representative director and fellow Shigeru Miyamoto produces the feature alongside Arad. More from The Hollywood Reporter Sony Future Filmmakers Awards Recognize Emerging Global Talent Nintendo Releases the Switch 2: Everything You Need to Know About Where to Buy the Gaming Console Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell Relive Their Past in 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' Trailer Miyamoto on Monday took to Twitter to explain the film needed a few more weeks in the hothouse to complete. 'This is Miyamoto. For production reasons, we are changing the release date of the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda to May 7, 2027. It will be some weeks later than the release timing we originally announced, and we will take the extra time to make the film as good as it,' he explained. Wes Ball, who helmed last year's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is directing the feature, which adapts the Nintendo gaming franchise of the same name that launched in 1986. The fantasy-inspired game series centers on the young Link and Princess Zelda, who attempt to save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganon. Zelda was to have competed against Warner Bros. and Legendary's next film in the Godzilla x Kong franchise that also hits theaters on March 26, 2027. Additionally, Paramount's fourth film in its Sonic the Hedgehog franchise that adapts the video game series of the same name is set for theatrical release the week prior. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two: Streaming and Studios, Global Networks
Hollywood conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday made it official, unveiling plans to separate the company, in a tax-free transaction, into two publicly traded companies, 'enabling each to maximize its potential.' The Streaming & Studios company will consist of Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, and HBO Max, as well as their legendary film and television libraries. The second business, Global Networks, will include such entertainment, sports and news television brands around the world as CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., and Discovery, free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as the profitable Discovery+ streaming service and Bleacher Report (B/R). David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, will serve as president and CEO of Streaming & Studios. Gunnar Wiedenfels, CFO of Warner Bros. Discovery, will serve as president and CEO of Global Networks. Both will continue in their present roles at WBD until the separation. More from The Hollywood Reporter Netflix Inks Creative Partnership With Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms in India Sony Future Filmmakers Awards Recognize Emerging Global Talent How Angel Studios Is Spreading the Gospel of "Faith-Friendly" Cinema The split is expected to be completed by mid-2026, 'subject to closing and other conditions, including final approval by the Warner Bros. Discovery board, receipt of tax opinions and/or a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service with respect to the tax-free nature of the transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and market conditions,' the conglomerate said. 'The cultural significance of this great company and the impactful stories it has brought to life for more than a century have touched countless people all over the world,' Zaslav said in a statement. 'It's a treasured legacy we will proudly continue in this next chapter of our celebrated history.' He added: 'By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively in today's evolving media landscape.' His CFO highlighted that the separation would 'invigorate each company by enabling them to leverage their strengths and specific financial profiles.' Continued Wiedenfels: 'This will also allow each company to pursue important investment opportunities and drive shareholder value. At Global Networks, we will focus on further identifying innovative ways to work with distribution partners to create value for both linear and streaming viewers globally while maximizing our network assets and driving free cash flow.' WBD top executives will discuss the planned separation during a Monday morning conference call with Wall Street analysts. 'Three years ago, the very foundation of how, when, and where audiences engaged with content was undergoing fundamental change,' Zaslav highlighted in a staff memo ahead of the call, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, in reference to the 2022 combination of WarnerMedia and Discovery. 'As both organizations contemplated their futures, one truth became clear: to successfully adapt, transform, and lead in the entertainment industry of tomorrow, we needed to come together — to draw on each other's strengths.' Zaslav acknowledged that the combination wasn't always smooth sailing. 'While the work since that merger has been challenging at times, ultimately, we have succeeded in strengthening each element of our business,' he said in the memo. 'By bringing together the Discovery and Turner networks, we have created a leader in live and unscripted television, with a truly global footprint operating at industry-leading margins. We've transformed our direct-to-consumer offering, as HBO Max is now one of the world's few global and meaningfully profitable streaming services. And by fusing creative brilliance with operational excellence, we have made strong progress in returning our film and television studios to industry leadership.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire 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
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Alappuzha man in line for Sony film awards
ALAPPUZHA: Alappuzha native Mohammed Ashfaque has been shortlisted for the Sony Future Filmmakers Awards, a prestigious global platform organised by Sony and Creo to encourage emerging talents in filmmaking from around the world. Ashfaque, a final-year cinematography student at the K R Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts, Kottayam, made it to the final shortlist in the students category of the awards. The short film titled 'URA' produced by the institute and cinema to - gaphed by Ashfaque, was selected among the top five entries in the category. The short list was chosen from 11,750 films submitted by more than 7,500 filmmakers across 158 countries and territories. The other shortlisted films in the students category include: 'Long Journey Till Down' by Luis JArellano (Mexico); 'When Big People Lie' by Gianfranco Fernandez-Ruiz and GusMurrai (USA); 'Rock Paper Scissors' by Hayder Hoozeer (UK) and Franz Bohm (Germany); ' Angel in the Stone' by Faith Olaewe and Doyinsola Ajayi (Nigeria) The shortlisted winners will be given the chance to attend a four-day immersive programme behind the scenes at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from June 2 to 5. The award ceremony will be held on June 5 at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. He is the son of Abdul Gafoor and Sajeena Gafoor, from Bahrain House (Saga) in Alappuzha, Kerala.
