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‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ is ‘the worst’ in the franchise, critics say
Still from Universal Studio’s “Jurassic World: Dominion” NBCUniversal “Jurassic World: Dominion” may score the top spot at the domestic box office this weekend, but lackluster reviews and word of mouth could stall its potential haul. “Inevitably, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ will make a fortune worldwide, since these films always do,” wrote Robbie Collin in his review […]
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Tom Cruise vs. dinosaurs: The summer box office heats up with the debut of ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’
Tom Cruise attends the UK premiere and Royal Film Performance of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in Leicester Square on May 19, 2022 in London, England (L) and still of Jurassic World: Dominon (R) Getty Images | Universal Studios Dinosaurs are destined to steal the box office crown from Tom Cruise this weekend, but it’s not clear […]
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The first act of the streaming wars saga is over — Netflix’s fall from grace has ushered in the pivotal second act
Reed Hastings, Co-CEO, Netflix speaks at the 2021 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. October 18, 2021. David Swanson | Reuters The media and entertainment industry prides itself on its mastery of classical storytelling’s three acts: the setup, the conflict and the resolution. It’s safe to declare the first act of the […]
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Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki will join MSNBC this fall
U.S. White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, December 20, 2021. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Jen Psaki, who left her role as President Joe Biden’s press secretary earlier this month, will join cable news network MSNBC this fall. Psaki will appear across all MSNBC programs […]
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Cable companies to offer effectively free internet to low-income homes
Vice President Kamala Harris during an event on high-speed internet access. Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The Biden administration said it secured commitments from 20 internet service providers to either reduce prices or increase speeds to serve low-income households, according to a White House press release published Monday. The news means […]
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How a blockbuster-packed summer could lend a hand to the struggling streaming stocks
The release of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” ushers in a line-up of big movie franchises hitting theaters this summer. Source
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New Comcast-Charter streaming joint venture suggests the next chapter of the streaming wars is coming
Brian Roberts, CEO of Comcast (L), and Tom Rutledge, chief executive officer of Charter Communications Drew Angerer | Getty Images It’s easy to shrug off last week’s announcement that Comcast and Charter have started a joint venture to gain market share nationwide in streaming-video distribution. But the two largest U.S. cable companies may be playing […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, McDonald’s, Teladoc, Ford and more
Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Meta Platforms — Shares of the company formerly known as Facebook surged 17.6% after reporting mixed first-quarter results. The company posted a beat in earnings but a disappointing revenue miss. It also saw daily active users grow following a decline […]
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Comcast shares slump as broadband subscriber growth continues to slow
Comcast reported first-quarter earnings Thursday that beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines, though broadband growth continues to slow. Comcast added 262,000 high-speed internet customers in the quarter, above the 229,000 average analyst estimate. But about 80,000 of those subscribers were free Internet Essentials customers who are now counted in the total. Comcast […]
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Earnings playbook: Your guide to the busiest week of the reporting season, featuring Apple & others
The busiest week of the earnings season is coming up, with roughly 160 S&P 500 companies slated to report, including tech giant such as Apple and Amazon. Source
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