Movies
‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Movie Pageant
Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Slide” won the Palme d’Or at the 76th Cannes Movie Festival in a ceremony Saturday that handed the festival’s prestigious prime prize to a twisty French Alps courtroom drama. “Anatomy of a Tumble,” which stars Sandra Hüller as a author attempting to confirm her innocence in her husband’s loss of life, is […]
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Disney still has plans to spend billions in Florida despite its battle with DeSantis
Handout | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Despite its battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney remains committed to the state of Florida. The media and theme park juggernaut is set to invest $17 billion in central Florida’s Walt Disney World hub over the next decade, which includes the potential creation of 13,000 jobs. Those […]
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John Wick franchise tops $1 billion at global box office as Lionsgate explores splitting up
Keanu Reeves stars in “John Wick: Chapter 4.” Lionsgate What started with a retired hitman avenging his murdered dog has turned into a billion-dollar blockbuster movie franchise for Lionsgate. This week, the John Wick series, comprised of four films starring Keanu Reeves in the titular role, crossed $1 billion at the global box office. Each […]
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Disney World’s costly Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to close in late September
Ouannii, a Rodian musician, is aboard the Halcyon with galactic superstar Gaya. Disney Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a two-day hotel experience, is closing and will make its final voyage this September after being open for only more than a year. The experience blends elements of the company’s resorts, cruise lines and theme parks […]
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Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus, mass employee relocation amid DeSantis feud
Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World. Roberto Machado Noa | Lightrocket | Getty Images Disney has abandoned plans to open up a new employee campus in Lake Nona, Florida, amid rising tensions with the state’s governor. Citing “changing business conditions” and the return of CEO Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney’s parks, experiences and […]
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3’ had best second weekend box office hold for MCU in 5 years
Did someone say superhero fatigue? Not with James Gunn at the helm. In its second week in theaters, the director’s “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3” proved that audiences are still willing to venture out to see costumed heroes on the big screen. Most blockbuster films’ ticket sales drop between 50% and 70% from the […]
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Netflix’s $2.5 billion financial commitment in Korean articles appeals to audiences around the world
Younghee, the giant robot doll from Netflix thriller “Squid Game,” exhibited at the Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea. “Squid Game” was a world achievement and stays Netflix’s most-watched clearly show of all time. Chung Sung-jun | Getty Pictures Netflix is shelling out $2.5 billion on Korean information and sees chances beyond the Asian region, […]
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Iger hammers Florida ‘retaliation’ on Disney’s earnings call
A view of the Walt Disney World theme park entrance on July 8, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Octavio Jones | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Walt Disney Company isn’t the only business in Florida that operates within a special district, CEO Bob Iger reminded investors Wednesday. He noted that the Daytona […]
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Disney CEO Bob Iger praises rival Universal’s ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’
Chris Pratt and Charlie Day voice Mario and Luigi in Universal and Illumination’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Universal The Magic Kingdom is a fan of the Mushroom Kingdom. Disney CEO Bob Iger used part of his opening remarks during an earnings call Wednesday to praise rival Universal Studios’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and […]
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Disney is set to report earnings after the bell — here’s what to expect
Writers walk the picket line on the second day of the television and movie writers’ strike outside Disney Studios in Burbank, California on May 3, 2023. Robyn Beck | AFP | Getty Images A writers strike, a feud in Florida and ongoing company-wide layoffs — there is a lot more than quarterly earnings for CEO […]
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