Ranbir Kapoor & Sai Pallavi’s Ramayana Lands Into Legal Trouble Further! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
It was sometime around 2019 – 2020 when it came to public notice that a film based on Ramayana was being produced by Madhu Mantena. Over time, Allu Aravind and Prime Focus’s Namit Malhotra came along to bring one of India’s most important and biggest stories. When Ranbir Kapoor came on board as Lord Ram, it turned into Cinema’s delight.
However, despite being in the making since 2021, the film could only go on the floor in 2024, only to land in legal trouble as soon as it started. The film started shooting recently, and pictures of Ranbir and Sai Pallavi as Devi Sita and Lord Ram were leaked on the internet.
Now, one of the ex-producers of the film, Madhu Mantena, has threatened legal consequences over the intellectual property rights of the film and usage of the...
It was sometime around 2019 – 2020 when it came to public notice that a film based on Ramayana was being produced by Madhu Mantena. Over time, Allu Aravind and Prime Focus’s Namit Malhotra came along to bring one of India’s most important and biggest stories. When Ranbir Kapoor came on board as Lord Ram, it turned into Cinema’s delight.
However, despite being in the making since 2021, the film could only go on the floor in 2024, only to land in legal trouble as soon as it started. The film started shooting recently, and pictures of Ranbir and Sai Pallavi as Devi Sita and Lord Ram were leaked on the internet.
Now, one of the ex-producers of the film, Madhu Mantena, has threatened legal consequences over the intellectual property rights of the film and usage of the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: Hundreds more layoffs are incoming at Dune and Oppenheimer VFX firm Dneg.
Deadline is told that the outfit has kicked off a consultation process in at least the UK and Canada, which could see an exodus of around 5% of Dneg’s circa-10,000-strong global workforce. Dneg had not responded to comment requests by press time.
Layoffs are understood to be somewhat concentrated within R&d teams and are a response to the challenged market, which has not eased up since the Hollywood strikes ended and has not improved sufficiently after Dneg brought in a pay offer for staff last year.
In the UK, where sources say the number of layoffs is predicted to be around 100, Bectu boss Philippa Childs said the union is “continuing to do everything we can to support our members who are affected by these redundancies.”
“We know this will be a very worrying time for anyone working at Dneg,...
Deadline is told that the outfit has kicked off a consultation process in at least the UK and Canada, which could see an exodus of around 5% of Dneg’s circa-10,000-strong global workforce. Dneg had not responded to comment requests by press time.
Layoffs are understood to be somewhat concentrated within R&d teams and are a response to the challenged market, which has not eased up since the Hollywood strikes ended and has not improved sufficiently after Dneg brought in a pay offer for staff last year.
In the UK, where sources say the number of layoffs is predicted to be around 100, Bectu boss Philippa Childs said the union is “continuing to do everything we can to support our members who are affected by these redundancies.”
“We know this will be a very worrying time for anyone working at Dneg,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Dneg, the London-headquartered visual effects and animation house that has won Oscars for the likes of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet and has also worked on The Last of Us and season 4 of Stranger Things, among others – unveiled the launch of a new unit dubbed Dneg 360, which is operated by real-time production firm Dimension Studio.
The partners also unveiled what they described as “two of the world’s largest LED volume stages” in London and Rome.
Dneg and Dimension initially struck a joint venture deal in 2021 to partner on virtual production services. Dneg 360 expands on the partnership to also include visualization, content creation, and development services.
“This expanded offering provides clients with an end-to-end production partnership and a seamless transition through development, pre-production and virtual production into visual effects and post for feature film and episodic projects, advertising, music videos and more,” Dneg said.
The London...
The partners also unveiled what they described as “two of the world’s largest LED volume stages” in London and Rome.
Dneg and Dimension initially struck a joint venture deal in 2021 to partner on virtual production services. Dneg 360 expands on the partnership to also include visualization, content creation, and development services.
“This expanded offering provides clients with an end-to-end production partnership and a seamless transition through development, pre-production and virtual production into visual effects and post for feature film and episodic projects, advertising, music videos and more,” Dneg said.
The London...
- 4/30/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” is being pushed back from its August release, moving to Dec. 13, 2024. It will screen in IMAX and premium large formats.
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
- 4/27/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Yash Was Supposed To Play Ravana In Ramayana (Photo Credit – IMDb)
It was a surprising turn of events when Kgf superstar Yash, who was reportedly gearing up to play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi playing Devi Sita, walked out of the film overnight. The film shoot commenced, and fans were surprised at the superstar’s decision not to do the film.
Yash’s 150 Crore Paycheck
It was reported that the actor was offered almost a whopping 150 crore for the trilogy, but he still chose to walk out of the film, only to walk in with a better role to play! The Kgf superstar has now joined hands with Namit Malhotra to co-produce the film.
2025 will be a year to cherish for Yash with his upcoming film Toxic, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan as his sister, releasing in the theaters and Ramayana enthralling the audiences,...
It was a surprising turn of events when Kgf superstar Yash, who was reportedly gearing up to play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi playing Devi Sita, walked out of the film overnight. The film shoot commenced, and fans were surprised at the superstar’s decision not to do the film.
Yash’s 150 Crore Paycheck
It was reported that the actor was offered almost a whopping 150 crore for the trilogy, but he still chose to walk out of the film, only to walk in with a better role to play! The Kgf superstar has now joined hands with Namit Malhotra to co-produce the film.
2025 will be a year to cherish for Yash with his upcoming film Toxic, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan as his sister, releasing in the theaters and Ramayana enthralling the audiences,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Ellie Bamber has been cast in 'Animal Friends'.The 'Willow' actress will feature alongside Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Addison Rae and Lil Rel Howery in the film that will combine both live-action and animated characters.The plot is being kept under wraps – although insiders are billing the film as an R-rated road trip adventure - and Peter Atencio is set to direct from a script by writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider.The film is being produced by entertainment company Legendary, Reynolds’ Maximum Effort banner and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios.Meanwhile, Ellie is set to play Kate Moss in the biopic 'Moss and Freud' which tells the story of the supermodel's decision to pose naked for the artist Lucian Freud – who will be portrayed in the picture by screen and stage veteran Sir Derek Jacobi.Kate has been involved in...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ayaan Ali
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: Legendary has cast Ellie Bamber in Animal Friends, a star-studded feature combining live-action and animated characters from writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. Peter Atencio is set to direct.
Bamber joins Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Addison Rae and Lil Rel Howery in the movie, the plot of which is being kept under wraps but is being billed an an R-rated road-trip adventure.
Producing alongside Legendary are Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by Dneg.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows and Mider and Maximum Effort executive Patrick Gooing.
Bamber was most recently seen in Lucasfilm’s eight-part series Willow for Disney+. She will soon commence shooting the feature Moss & Freud with Derek Jacobi, playing the lead role of Kate Moss. Her TV credits include BBC-Netflix...
Bamber joins Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Addison Rae and Lil Rel Howery in the movie, the plot of which is being kept under wraps but is being billed an an R-rated road-trip adventure.
Producing alongside Legendary are Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by Dneg.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows and Mider and Maximum Effort executive Patrick Gooing.
Bamber was most recently seen in Lucasfilm’s eight-part series Willow for Disney+. She will soon commence shooting the feature Moss & Freud with Derek Jacobi, playing the lead role of Kate Moss. Her TV credits include BBC-Netflix...
- 4/18/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Ramayana: Yas as the co-producer ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most ambitious projects. Filming has begun, and the fans want to know everything about the film. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will portray Lord Ram and Sita in Tiwari’s mythological drama film. Earlier, there were reports that Yash would play Ravana. However, that’s not happening anymore.
A few days ago, there were speculations that Yash was no longer part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. However, he has donned the co-producer’s hat for Ranbir and Sai’s starrer. In a new interview, the Kgf star confirmed being a producer for Tiwari’s next. The actor also revealed the reason for producing the film, along with Prime Focus’ Namit Malhotra.
In an interview with Variety, Yash shared that it has been his long-term aspiration to make films that will help Indian cinema reach a global audience.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most ambitious projects. Filming has begun, and the fans want to know everything about the film. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will portray Lord Ram and Sita in Tiwari’s mythological drama film. Earlier, there were reports that Yash would play Ravana. However, that’s not happening anymore.
A few days ago, there were speculations that Yash was no longer part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. However, he has donned the co-producer’s hat for Ranbir and Sai’s starrer. In a new interview, the Kgf star confirmed being a producer for Tiwari’s next. The actor also revealed the reason for producing the film, along with Prime Focus’ Namit Malhotra.
In an interview with Variety, Yash shared that it has been his long-term aspiration to make films that will help Indian cinema reach a global audience.
- 4/12/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Indian actor-producer Yash’s Monster Mind Creations and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios have partnered on an adaptation of Indian epic “Ramayana” for global audiences.
The film will be directed by Nitesh Tiwari, whose “Dangal” is the highest Indian grosser of all time. Yash is best known for the “K.G.F.” action film franchise, the second part of which is also the fourth-highest grossing Indian film of all time.
Malhotra’s most recent credit is “Fighter,” which is the highest Indian grosser of 2024 so far. Malhotra is also the global CEO of visual effects company Dneg, which has powered seven VFX Oscar winners in recent years, including “Dune: Part One” and “Tenet.”
There have been more than 60 film and TV adaptations of the mythological epic “Ramayana,” which is a classic tale of good over evil, including Indian, anime and Thai versions. Malhotra has been planning a big screen adaptation...
The film will be directed by Nitesh Tiwari, whose “Dangal” is the highest Indian grosser of all time. Yash is best known for the “K.G.F.” action film franchise, the second part of which is also the fourth-highest grossing Indian film of all time.
Malhotra’s most recent credit is “Fighter,” which is the highest Indian grosser of 2024 so far. Malhotra is also the global CEO of visual effects company Dneg, which has powered seven VFX Oscar winners in recent years, including “Dune: Part One” and “Tenet.”
There have been more than 60 film and TV adaptations of the mythological epic “Ramayana,” which is a classic tale of good over evil, including Indian, anime and Thai versions. Malhotra has been planning a big screen adaptation...
- 4/12/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock revealed the teaser for Those About to Die during WWE WrestleMania Xl and announced a July 18 premiere date. Roland Emmerich directs the series and serves as executive producer.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins alongside a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
All ten episodes of Those About to Die launch July 18, just in time for viewers to also watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins alongside a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim.
Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.
The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
All ten episodes of Those About to Die launch July 18, just in time for viewers to also watch the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- 4/8/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Peacock has set the premiere date and released the first trailer for gladiator epic Those About To Die, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins. All ten episodes of the series will drop Thursday, July 18 on the streamer.
Written by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the series stars Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The epic drama is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
The ensemble cast also includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
Written by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the series stars Hopkins as Emperor Vaspasian during the height of the Roman Empire. The epic drama is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
The ensemble cast also includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Daniel Levy is set to join the ensemble cast of Legendary’s of Legendary’s live-action hybrid, Animal Friends, which already stars Ryan Reynolds, Addison Rae Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn and Aubrey Plaza. Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio is set to direct the R-rated road trip adventure from writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. The logline is currently being kept under wraps.
Producing alongside Legendary are Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by leading visual entertainment services company, Dneg. The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows and Mider and Maximum Effort executive, Patrick Gooing.
Best known for his Emmy-winning TV series, Schitt’s Creek, Levy recently made his directorial debut with Netflix’s Good Grief, which he wrote, produced, and starred in alongside Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel. His recent credits include The Big Brunch...
Producing alongside Legendary are Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and producer Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by leading visual entertainment services company, Dneg. The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows and Mider and Maximum Effort executive, Patrick Gooing.
Best known for his Emmy-winning TV series, Schitt’s Creek, Levy recently made his directorial debut with Netflix’s Good Grief, which he wrote, produced, and starred in alongside Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel. His recent credits include The Big Brunch...
- 2/22/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever wonder where Garfield the cat came from? How he met his “owner” Jon Arbuckle? How pizza entered the picture? A new trailer for Columbia Pictures and Alcon Entertainment’s The Garfield Movie can help.
Directed by Mark Dindal from a screenplay by Paul A. Kaplan & Mark Torgove and David Reynolds, The Garfield Movie stars Chris Pratt, voicing the title character, and Samuel L. Jackson voicing his long-lost father, a streetwise feline named Vic.
The official synopsis: Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vi – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Also in the cast are Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein and Bowen Yang. Producing are John Cohen, Broderick Johnson,...
Directed by Mark Dindal from a screenplay by Paul A. Kaplan & Mark Torgove and David Reynolds, The Garfield Movie stars Chris Pratt, voicing the title character, and Samuel L. Jackson voicing his long-lost father, a streetwise feline named Vic.
The official synopsis: Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vi – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Also in the cast are Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein and Bowen Yang. Producing are John Cohen, Broderick Johnson,...
- 11/13/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Pratt has traded in his plumber uniform for something with a little more fur in the first trailer for Columbia Pictures and Alcon Entertainment’s The Garfield Movie.
The famous lasagna-loving cat is back with Pratt as the man behind the whiskers in this nearly three-minute look (below) at the movie based on Jim Davis’ famous Garfield comic series.
The film sees Garfield, “the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat,” setting out on a wild, outdoor adventure following an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat named Vic who’s voiced by Samuel L. Jackson. With his canine friend Odie at his side, Garfield is forced from his perfectly pampered life into joining his father for a comedic, high-stakes heist.
The trailer teases a tail of an abandoned kitten fighting to survive on the streets until he sees Jon Arbuckle, a lonely man eating a pizza, through a restaurant window.
The famous lasagna-loving cat is back with Pratt as the man behind the whiskers in this nearly three-minute look (below) at the movie based on Jim Davis’ famous Garfield comic series.
The film sees Garfield, “the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat,” setting out on a wild, outdoor adventure following an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat named Vic who’s voiced by Samuel L. Jackson. With his canine friend Odie at his side, Garfield is forced from his perfectly pampered life into joining his father for a comedic, high-stakes heist.
The trailer teases a tail of an abandoned kitten fighting to survive on the streets until he sees Jon Arbuckle, a lonely man eating a pizza, through a restaurant window.
- 11/13/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Pratt’s plot to dominate the world of iconic characters continues in the wake of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” with the first trailer for “The Garfield Movie,” in which the “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor voices the titular gluttonous cat.
The trailer opens with something of a fake-out, as it sweetly chronicles the origin of Garfield and Andy’s relationship with the story of a lost little kitty cat who happens upon a lonely man at an Italian eatery. But soon after, shenanigans ensue, including those involving Garfield’s father Vic voiced by Samuel L. Jackson.
This is not the first time “Garfield” made the jump to the big screen. Bill Murray voiced the character in the 2004 film “Garfield: The Movie” and its sequel “A Tail of Two Kitties.”
The “Garfield” movie voice cast also includes Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nichoulas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein and Bowen Yang.
The trailer opens with something of a fake-out, as it sweetly chronicles the origin of Garfield and Andy’s relationship with the story of a lost little kitty cat who happens upon a lonely man at an Italian eatery. But soon after, shenanigans ensue, including those involving Garfield’s father Vic voiced by Samuel L. Jackson.
This is not the first time “Garfield” made the jump to the big screen. Bill Murray voiced the character in the 2004 film “Garfield: The Movie” and its sequel “A Tail of Two Kitties.”
The “Garfield” movie voice cast also includes Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nichoulas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein and Bowen Yang.
- 11/13/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Chris Pratt embodies the world’s most sarcastic yet endearing orange feline in the trailer for “The Garfield Movie,” premiering in theaters on May 24, 2024.
The new animated feature introduces new characters to comic creator Jim Davis’ universe, including Samuel L. Jackson as Vic, Garfield’s father. Both Pratt and Jackson have been honing their voice acting chops, with Jackson playing another animated cat in “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” and Pratt portraying Mario in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
In the trailer for “The Garfield Movie,” Pratt’s lovable fat cat explains how he adopted his owner, John. Before he dives into a tray of lasagna, he warns the audience, “I apologize in advance. The eating you’re about to see will not be pretty. And if you have young children, this would be a good time for them to leave the room.”
Pratt’s “Garfield” film is...
The new animated feature introduces new characters to comic creator Jim Davis’ universe, including Samuel L. Jackson as Vic, Garfield’s father. Both Pratt and Jackson have been honing their voice acting chops, with Jackson playing another animated cat in “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” and Pratt portraying Mario in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
In the trailer for “The Garfield Movie,” Pratt’s lovable fat cat explains how he adopted his owner, John. Before he dives into a tray of lasagna, he warns the audience, “I apologize in advance. The eating you’re about to see will not be pretty. And if you have young children, this would be a good time for them to leave the room.”
Pratt’s “Garfield” film is...
- 11/13/2023
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Dneg — the London-headquartered visual effects and animation house that has won Oscars for the likes of Dune and Tenet and has also worked on The Last of Us and season 4 of Stranger Things, among other projects — has entered a memorandum of understanding to acquire Prime Focus Technologies (Pft), a provider of cloud-based software and artificial intelligence technology for the media and entertainment industry.
Pft, a subsidiary of Dneg’s parent company, Prime Focus Ltd., is based in Burbank and has offices across North America, the U.K. and India with 1,700 employees, including about 300 software engineers. After the deal, Dneg’s global headcount will grow to more than 11,500 across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Financial terms of the deal, which, among other things, is subject to customary due diligence, corporate approvals and a definitive agreement, weren’t disclosed.
The transaction would bring media asset management software Clear, which “automates the content supply chain,...
Pft, a subsidiary of Dneg’s parent company, Prime Focus Ltd., is based in Burbank and has offices across North America, the U.K. and India with 1,700 employees, including about 300 software engineers. After the deal, Dneg’s global headcount will grow to more than 11,500 across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Financial terms of the deal, which, among other things, is subject to customary due diligence, corporate approvals and a definitive agreement, weren’t disclosed.
The transaction would bring media asset management software Clear, which “automates the content supply chain,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
VFX Powerhouse Dneg Acquires Film Studio Complex and Production Services Assets in India (Exclusive)
Visual effects and animation studio Dneg (Dune, Tenet, Stranger Things season 4) unveiled on Feb. 22 the acquisition of production and post-production services assets in India — including a studio complex with eight soundstages in Mumbai — from media company Prime Focus Ltd. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
The company touted the deal as allowing it to offer services “across the entire production chain,” extending its work beyond its traditional focus areas. “The transaction positions Dneg as an integrated production services provider to its global client base, complementing its worldwide Academy Award-winning visual effects and animation services offerings,” it said.
With the deal, the firm’s staff grows by more than 240 members, bringing Dneg’s global headcount to more than 10,000 employees.
The addition of the assets will allow Dneg to offer “eight Hollywood-designed soundstages from a studio complex in Film City, Mumbai, and a full suite of film and TV production and post-production services in India,...
The company touted the deal as allowing it to offer services “across the entire production chain,” extending its work beyond its traditional focus areas. “The transaction positions Dneg as an integrated production services provider to its global client base, complementing its worldwide Academy Award-winning visual effects and animation services offerings,” it said.
With the deal, the firm’s staff grows by more than 240 members, bringing Dneg’s global headcount to more than 10,000 employees.
The addition of the assets will allow Dneg to offer “eight Hollywood-designed soundstages from a studio complex in Film City, Mumbai, and a full suite of film and TV production and post-production services in India,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Visual effects and animation house Dneg has unveiled plans for a new studio in Sydney, Australia, with Oscar winner Andrew Jackson (Mad Max: Fury Road) on board as creative director.
In partnership with the New South Wales government, the new VFX and animation facility will open in Pyrmont, Sydney’s technology district, in early 2023, with an expected capacity of 500 artists. Dneg Sydney will kick off with visual effects work on director George Miller’s Mad Max prequel Furiosa, which has started production.
Miller and Doug Mitchell are producing the film that stars Anya Taylor-Joy in the titular role, alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke. Furiosa is a Warner Bros. Pictures production in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and is set for a 2024 release.
The long-gestating project from Miller will be a stand-alone action-adventure feature that acts as an origin story for the powerful character Furiosa,...
Visual effects and animation house Dneg has unveiled plans for a new studio in Sydney, Australia, with Oscar winner Andrew Jackson (Mad Max: Fury Road) on board as creative director.
In partnership with the New South Wales government, the new VFX and animation facility will open in Pyrmont, Sydney’s technology district, in early 2023, with an expected capacity of 500 artists. Dneg Sydney will kick off with visual effects work on director George Miller’s Mad Max prequel Furiosa, which has started production.
Miller and Doug Mitchell are producing the film that stars Anya Taylor-Joy in the titular role, alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke. Furiosa is a Warner Bros. Pictures production in association with Village Roadshow Pictures and is set for a 2024 release.
The long-gestating project from Miller will be a stand-alone action-adventure feature that acts as an origin story for the powerful character Furiosa,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dneg, the visual effects firm behind Dune, Venom, Knives Out, and other high-profile productions, today announced the appointment of former Technicolor and R/Ga executive Daniel Jurow as Chief Operating Officer. Jurow will be based out of Dneg’s London studio and report to Dneg Chairman and CEO Namit Malhotra.
“I have long admired Dneg’s focus on its people, uniting the business in support of its incredibly talented artists, creative technologists, production and support staff,” said Jurow. “As a result of this focus, Dneg has a great track record of leaping from strength to strength, delivering stunningly innovative creative work, navigating unprecedented industry shifts, and stewarding impressive global growth. I feel very privileged to join Namit and his team as we usher in the next brilliant act of the Dneg story.”
Jurow was previously Chief Operating Officer of Technicolor’s Film and Episodic VFX division. Prior to that role,...
“I have long admired Dneg’s focus on its people, uniting the business in support of its incredibly talented artists, creative technologists, production and support staff,” said Jurow. “As a result of this focus, Dneg has a great track record of leaping from strength to strength, delivering stunningly innovative creative work, navigating unprecedented industry shifts, and stewarding impressive global growth. I feel very privileged to join Namit and his team as we usher in the next brilliant act of the Dneg story.”
Jurow was previously Chief Operating Officer of Technicolor’s Film and Episodic VFX division. Prior to that role,...
- 10/3/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The world’s most famous fat cat is coming to theaters soon. “Garfield,” an animated film starring Chris Pratt as the famous Jim Davis comic strip character, will premiere in theaters Feb. 16, 2024.
In addition to Pratt, the film will also star Samuel L. Jackson as a brand-new character to the Garfield universe, Vic, who is the father of the orange feline. The plot that will bring Garfield’s father back into his life remains under wraps. Although no other cast members have been announced, the film will presumably feature classic characters from the franchise, including his owner Jon Arbuckle and dim-witted puppy Odie.
The animated movie represents the latest big screen outing for the iconic lasagna-loving misanthrope. Bill Murray famously voiced the character in two live-action and CGI-hybrid films, 2004’s “Garfield: The Movie” and its 2006 sequel “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.” The two films received largely negative reviews, but were both commercially successful.
In addition to Pratt, the film will also star Samuel L. Jackson as a brand-new character to the Garfield universe, Vic, who is the father of the orange feline. The plot that will bring Garfield’s father back into his life remains under wraps. Although no other cast members have been announced, the film will presumably feature classic characters from the franchise, including his owner Jon Arbuckle and dim-witted puppy Odie.
The animated movie represents the latest big screen outing for the iconic lasagna-loving misanthrope. Bill Murray famously voiced the character in two live-action and CGI-hybrid films, 2004’s “Garfield: The Movie” and its 2006 sequel “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.” The two films received largely negative reviews, but were both commercially successful.
- 8/3/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Finally, a Monday that Garfield can feel good about. On the lasagna-loving cat’s least favorite day of the week, Chris Pratt has been set to voice the famous feline in a new animated feature film.
Alcon Entertainment is producing the movie, with Sony Pictures on board to release Garfield’s latest adventure in theaters globally (excluding China). A release date will be announced at another time.
Though plot details haven’t been confirmed, the movie draws inspiration from the long-running comic strip created by cartoonist Jim Davis. The exploits of the cynical and lazy orange cat Garfield, his owner Jim Arbuckle and fellow pet Odie have appeared in more than 2,580 newspapers and journals since the comic strip first debuted in June 1978. Garfield currently holds the record for being the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.
The still-untitled project will be written by David Reynolds (“Finding Nemo”) and directed by Mark Dindal.
Alcon Entertainment is producing the movie, with Sony Pictures on board to release Garfield’s latest adventure in theaters globally (excluding China). A release date will be announced at another time.
Though plot details haven’t been confirmed, the movie draws inspiration from the long-running comic strip created by cartoonist Jim Davis. The exploits of the cynical and lazy orange cat Garfield, his owner Jim Arbuckle and fellow pet Odie have appeared in more than 2,580 newspapers and journals since the comic strip first debuted in June 1978. Garfield currently holds the record for being the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.
The still-untitled project will be written by David Reynolds (“Finding Nemo”) and directed by Mark Dindal.
- 11/1/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Producer Madhu Mantena to revive live-action trilogy Ramayana on screens; 500 crores budget and best hats to come together! Filmmakers Nitesh Tiwari who directed Dangal and Ravi Udyawar director of Mom are all set to direct Ramayana, a live-action trilogy in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, to be shot in 3D and will be released in three parts. Madhu Mantena, Allu Aravind and Namit Malhotra to produce the trilogy film.
Ramayana will be made with actors from Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Punjabi films as the makers are targeting pan-India as well as the global audience.
While admitting, it being a huge responsibility because the Ramayana is not just a revered ancient text in Indian mythology but also an integral part of our culture and more relevant today, Nitesh Tiwari informs that they are ensuring that whatever is said and shown has the stamp of authenticity. Explaining his reasons for doing the films,...
Ramayana will be made with actors from Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Punjabi films as the makers are targeting pan-India as well as the global audience.
While admitting, it being a huge responsibility because the Ramayana is not just a revered ancient text in Indian mythology but also an integral part of our culture and more relevant today, Nitesh Tiwari informs that they are ensuring that whatever is said and shown has the stamp of authenticity. Explaining his reasons for doing the films,...
- 7/8/2019
- GlamSham
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