Movies
‘Minecraft’ box office jolt offers hope for the summer slate
Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Sebastian Hansen as seen in Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s “A Minecraft Movie.” Warner Bros. Warner Bros.’ struck gold over the weekend. “A Minecraft Movie,” the studio’s co-production with Legendary Entertainment, snapped up $163 million at the domestic box office during its debut. The movie not only set a record […]
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Toy prices could jump 50% following Trump’s tariffs on China, Vietnam
The toy aisle is about to get more expensive. President Donald Trump expanded his trade war this week, placing a 10% baseline tariff on almost every country and much steeper levies on dozens of others. Among those hit with higher tariffs were China and Vietnam — two nations that are vital to the domestic toy […]
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AMC bets on premium screens as Hollywood slate boasts big blockbuster titles
People walk past an AMC theatre in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., February 25, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Hollywood’s blockbuster slate is heating up, and AMC Entertainment is increasing the number of its premium screens to meet demand. The world’s largest cinema chain is adding 40 Dolby Cinema theaters to its U.S.-based AMC […]
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This old-school filmmaking technique is still kicking even as AI takes on a bigger role in movies
Foley artist Gary Hecker recreates sounds (in this case, galloping horses) on the Foley sound stage at Todd-AO Studios in Santa Monica, California, July 3, 2012. Don Kelsen | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images In a small studio tucked within the Sony Pictures lot, Gary Hecker makes art with sound. His canvases are some […]
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FCC investigating Disney, ABC for DEI initiatives
The main gate at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, on Sept. 25, 2023. Mario Anzuoni | Reuters The Federal Communications Commission has alerted the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit that it will begin an investigation into the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the media giant. The FCC, the agency that regulates […]
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How a Dungeons & Dragons livestream became a multiplatform media company
The cast of “Critical Role” playing Dungeons & Dragons. Critical Role A decade ago, a group of professional voice actors gathered around a table to live-stream a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Now, they run a media empire. Critical Role, both the name of the original show and the company, has expanded exponentially since its […]
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Oscars 2025 live updates: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ up for awards at Hollywood’s biggest night
An imitation of an Oscar statuette sits outside of a souvenir shop on Hollywood Boulevard as preparations continue for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 27, 2025. Daniel Cole | Reuters The 97th Academy Awards are live from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on Sunday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET. […]
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A topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes Sunday. Here’s what to look for at Sunday’s show
A large billboard sign featuring this years Oscar host Conan O’Brien towers over Hollywood blvd as workers prepare for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., Feb. 25, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters After a topsy-turvy Oscar season in which frontrunners were constantly shuffled, old tweets hobbled a top contender and space was […]
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How a $5 million fix turned Paramount Pictures’ ‘Sonic’ into a billion-dollar franchise
Paramount Pictures revamped version of Sonic the Hedgehog (r). Source: Paramount Pictures Sonic the Hedgehog may be able to run faster than the speed of light, but his film franchise nearly came to a screaming halt in 2019. A less-than-three-minute trailer released early that year to tease the film’s release, which was just six months […]
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Egg prices are threatening a classic holiday tradition: Easter dye kits
Melkinimages | E+ | Getty Images The egg aisle is anything but cheaper by the dozen these days — and that’s becoming a big problem ahead of the Easter holiday. The makers of Easter egg dye kits are bracing for the potential fallout if the egg shortage doesn’t begin to clear up before the April […]
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