Movies
Adults are buying toys for themselves, and it’s the biggest source of growth for the industry
Disney’s Star Wars merchandise stuffed toys depicting Grogu character, commonly known as Baby Yoda. Chukrut Budru |Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images There are two things keeping the toy industry afloat right now: inflation and a consumer group known as “kidults.” These kids at heart are responsible for one-fourth of all toy sales annually, […]
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ opens to $134 million, just missing box office expectations
Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co. James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” fell short of lofty box office expectations, but international ticket sales spark hope that the long-awaited sequel could still pull in a substantial global haul. The film snared $134 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, short […]
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ makes $17 million in Thursday previews, driven by big 3D sales
James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” snared $17 million during its Thursday night previews on its way towards a $175 million opening weekend. The number itself is not particularly remarkable compared to other cinematic releases this year, but the percentage of tickets that were sold for 3D and premium format screenings is quite notable. […]
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Amazon signs deal to bring fantasy game Warhammer to screens
Amazon signed an “agreement in principle” with Games Workshop, the firm behind the popular fantasy tabletop game Warhammer, to develop TV and films based on the British company’s intellectual property. Oli Scarff | Afp | Getty Images Amazon will produce film and television series based on franchises from Games Workshop, the company behind the popular […]
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ review roundup: See it on the biggest screen possible, critics say
Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co. James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to 2009’s “Avatar” arrives in theaters this weekend and it has critics captivated and exasperated. Disney’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which clocks in at over three hours long, is being hailed as a stunning piece of cinema, generating a “Fresh” rating on […]
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ could be heading for a $175 million box office opening
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, “Avatar: The Way of Water” tells the story of the Sully family. Disney It’s been more than a decade since James Cameron’s “Avatar” shattered box office records. To this day, it remains the highest-grossing title globally, aided by several re-releases. Its long-awaited sequel, […]
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Gen Z loves Minions, horror and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Group of cheerful people laughing while watching movie in cinema. Zoran Zeremski | Istock | Getty Images Gen Z has been an enigma to the entertainment industry for years. But now there’s more insight into what they like. The short answer: Minions and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, according to new data from decision intelligence company […]
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A strong China open for ‘Avatar’ lays the ground for a film stock rally, Morgan Stanley says
Chinese audiences appear eager to see Disney’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” according to initial ticket sales ahead of the film’s Dec. 16 opening. “Avatar 2 is one of the key catalysts, alongside the upcoming holidays, that could support further near-term share outperformance for film stocks,” said Rebecca Xu, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, in […]
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Taylor Swift signs on to direct a movie for Disney as she campaigns for short film Oscar
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images If this was a movie, indeed. Taylor Swift has only just begun an Oscar campaign for her short film […]
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Hasbro defends Magic: The Gathering strategy, says ‘there is no evidence’ cards are overprinted
A Magic: The Gathering card is displayed on a mobile phone during a weekly tournament at the Uncommons hobby shop in New York, U.S., on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Photographer: Mark Abramson/Bloomberg via Getty Images Mark Abramson | Bloomberg | Getty Images Hasbro is defending its strategy for its popular Magic: The Gathering game. In […]
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