Movies
Paramount agrees to merge with Skydance, ending monthslong negotiations and Redstone era
The Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California, US on Monday, April 29, 2024. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Paramount Global has agreed to merge with Skydance, capping off a monthslong negotiation, in a deal that would see the Redstone family step away from control of the storied movie studio and media company. Paramount’s […]
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Can’t understand your teenager’s behavior? Psychologists have tips to offer
Anxiety symptoms vary widely from moodiness to lashing out. Carol Yepes | Moment | Getty Images Slamming doors, throwing tantrums, unexpected crying, and one-sided conversations at the dinner table. If these are common occurrences in your household, you are probably raising a teenager. Teenagers are often perceived as entitled brats with little or no control […]
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‘Inside Out 2’ tops $1 billion at the global box office, first film to do so since ‘Barbie’
Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke voice Joy and Anxiety, respectively, in Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” Disney | Pixar Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” is the newest member of the billion-dollar club. The animated feature has tallied $1.014 billion worldwide as of Sunday, making it the highest-grossing film of 2024 and the first film […]
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Fathom, the company behind classic films at your local theater, is making major gains in moviegoing
At a time when the box office is starved for content and audiences seem pickier than ever, Fathom Events is posting record revenue gains. For 20 years, the joint venture between AMC, Regal and Cinemark has been best known for bringing alternative content to the big screen in the form of classic Hollywood titles, live […]
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Disney’s ‘Inside Out 2’ could be the first billion-dollar movie of 2024
In Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” Riley’s Sense of Self is made up of all of her beliefs, each of which can be heard with the pluck of a string. Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) and Joy (voice of Amy Poehler) deliver key memories to this formative land. Disney | Pixar Disney and Pixar’s […]
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Family films led by ‘Inside Out 2’ could reignite the box office
Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke voice Joy and Anxiety, respectively, in Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” Disney | Pixar A big piece has been missing from the box office — family films. A handful of kid-friendly hits — Universal’s “Super Mario Bros.” chief among them — have boosted ticket sales. But many family features […]
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‘Inside Out 2’ hits $155 million domestic debut, second-highest animation opening ever
Disney and Pixar brought a big dose of joy to the box office this weekend. “Inside Out 2” debuted with an estimated $155 million domestically, the second-highest theatrical opening of an animated film and the first film since Warner Bros.’ “Barbie” to top $100 million during its debut. Of note, Disney does not consider its […]
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‘Inside Out 2’ arrives in theaters and could hit a 100-day run. Here’s why that’s increasingly rare
In Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust meet new emotions. Disney | Pixar Disney is looking to bring a little joy to theaters with its upcoming release of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” Current expectations see the animated sequel easily topping $85 million during its domestic opening this weekend, which […]
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Sony Pictures is buying Alamo Drafthouse, becoming the first studio in 75 years to own a theater chain
Interior of an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema theater. Alamo Drafthouse For the first time in more than 75 years, a major Hollywood studio will own a movie theater chain. Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse, the seventh-largest movie theater chain in North America, the company announced Wednesday. The cinema company was purchased from owners Altamont Capital […]
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is the next step in Disney’s $60 billion theme park investment
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens June 28 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! The ride will take guests on a musical adventure picking up after the events of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “The Princess and the Frog.” Guests will encounter fan-favorite characters including Prince Naveen, Mama Odie and more, plus all-new music. Disney […]
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