Movies
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ aims to break box office records this weekend
Angela Bassett stars as Queen Ramonda in Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Disney Long live the king. Disney’s latest entrant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” is on pace for a stellar theatrical debut this weekend, with box office analysts suggesting it could outpace the $185 million average forecast and top $200 […]
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AMC Entertainment reports another quarterly loss despite higher revenue
AMC Entertainment on Tuesday reported another quarterly loss despite higher revenue from a year ago, as it spent more on operational costs. The world’s largest movie theater chain is contending with a massive debt load, dilution of its stock and a film release schedule short on blockbusters. While the summer box office was strong, August […]
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Disney misses on profit and key revenue segments, but sees strong streaming growth
Bob Chapek, Disney CEO at the Boston College Chief Executives Club, November 15, 2021. Charles Krupa | AP Disney fell short of expectations for profit and key revenue segments during the fiscal fourth quarter, but saw strong streaming growth for its Disney+ platform — a rare bright spot in the report out Tuesday. The company’s […]
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Federal prosecutors charge ex-CEOs of MoviePass, parent company in alleged fraud scheme
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Former executives at MoviePass and its parent company have been charged with fraud, according to a federal indictment that was unsealed Friday. Theodore Farnsworth, 60, former CEO of Helios & Matheson, and Mitchell Lowe, 70, former CEO of MoviePass, are charged with misleading investors and making false statements […]
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Disney+ subscribers are getting early access to exclusive merchandise, and it’s already selling out
In this photo illustration a close-up of a hand holding a TV remote control seen displayed in front of the Disney+ logo. Thiago Prudencio | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Can Disney convert its binge watchers into binge buyers? The company launched a limited test Tuesday to see if its streaming subscribers will […]
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Audiences are still discovering John Carpenter’s cult classic ‘Prince of Darkness’ 35 years later
Alice Cooper in John Carpenter’s 1987 movie “Prince of Darkness.” Source: Shutterstock John Carpenter is the king of Halloween. And not just because he directed “Halloween.” He’s the creative force behind spooky season classics like “The Fog,” “Christine” and “The Thing.” A lucrative new trilogy of “Halloween” sequels to his 1978 original just wrapped up […]
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Rihanna to make long-awaited return to music with ‘Black Panther’ movie sequel
TOPSHOT – Singer/actress Rihanna attends the World Premiere of OCEANS 8 June 5, 2018 in New York. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images After a six-year hiatus, Rihanna is set to release new music for the forthcoming Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The singer, 34, confirmed her involvement with the film by teasing […]
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James Gunn, Peter Safran named new heads of Warner Bros.’ DC studios
James Gunn and Peter Safran will be the next co-heads of Warner Bros. Discovery‘s DC Comics film and TV unit, the company announced Tuesday. Their appointments will be effective Nov. 1. The news comes during a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery. CEO David Zaslav has been attempting to remake WarnerMedia after merging […]
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‘Star Wars’ movie in development from ‘Watchmen’ showrunner and ‘Ms. Marvel’ director, reports say
(L-R) Regina King, Damon Lindelof attend Premiere Of HBO’s “Watchmen” at The Cinerama Dome on October 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Leon Bennett | Wireimage | Getty Images A new “Star Wars” movie is under development with a pair of buzzy names already attached, according to media reports. Damon Lindelof, showrunner for “Lost,” “The Leftovers” and “Watchmen,” […]
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‘Black Adam’ tallies $67 million in domestic debut, first film opening since July to top $50 million
Dwayne Johnson is Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ newest DC film “Black Adam.” Warner Bros. “Black Adam” stormed into theaters this weekend, snaring $67 million domestically. It is the first film since Disney and Marvel Studio’s “Thor: Love and Thunder” in July to tally more than $50 million during its debut. The Warner Bros.’ film […]
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