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‘Aquaman,’ ‘Shazam’ sequels postponed amid Warner Bros. Discovery slate shuffle
Aquaman Source: Warner Bros. | DC Comics The release dates for the sequels to “Aquaman” and “Shazam” are being shuffled, as Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to cut costs following its pricey merger. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” which was slated for Dec. 21, has been pushed to March 17, 2023. “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” […]
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‘House of the Dragon’ draws nearly 10 million viewers, making it the largest premiere in HBO history
Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” a prequel to “Game of Thrones.” Warner Bros. Discovery HBO’s “House of the Dragon” had some pretty big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of the mega hit “Game of Thrones.” It seems, fans of the high fantasy series were at least intrigued […]
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Embracer Group buys rights to ‘Lord of the Rings’ films and other Tolkien intellectual property
Still from “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.” New Line Cinema Swedish company Embracer Group said Thursday that it agreed to acquire Middle-earth Enterprises, which owns worldwide rights to “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” film trilogies as well as other properties related to the books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Embracer […]
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WWE discovered Vince McMahon paid $5 million to Donald Trump’s foundation, report says
Vince McMahon (L) and Donald Trump attend a press conference about the WWE at the Austin Straubel International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mark A. Wallenfang | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Former World Wrestling Entertainment boss Vince McMahon paid $5 million of around $20 million previously unrecorded expenses to […]
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‘Flash’ star Ezra Miller’s apology is not a get-out-of-jail-free card, experts say
Actor Ezra Miller arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Justice League’ at Dolby Theatre on November 13, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Axelle/bauer-griffin | Filmmagic | Getty Images Ezra Miller’s apology could be the first step in a potential redemption story, but there’s no guarantee it’ll have a satisfying ending. On Monday, the actor […]
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‘Avatar,’ Spider-Man and Star Wars return to the big screen as summer box office winds down
Tom Holland stars as Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Sony Spider-Man, the Na’vi and a ragtag group of galactic rebels are making their way back to theaters at the end of the summer. Disney is releasing Star Wars prequel “Rogue One” and “Avatar” in domestic theaters in the coming weeks, while Sony will […]
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Blumhouse’s ‘The Black Phone’ shows that horror, and original storytelling, has a place at the box office
Any apprehension Jason Blum had about the future of the box office has been quelled now that “The Black Phone” has surpassed $150 million at the global box office. Blum was one of many that worried lower budget films might not have a place at cinemas in the wake of pandemic theater closures. However, the […]
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Blumhouse, studio known for highly profitable horror films, is no longer producing Mattel’s Magic 8 Ball movie
Magic 8 Ball by Mattel Source: Amazon Blumhouse is no longer a producing partner of Mattel’s planned Magic 8 Ball film. On Friday, co-founder and producer Jason Blum told CNBC that the horror production power house was no longer attached to the toymaker’s project. “We developed it for a while, but we are no longer […]
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Disney raises prices for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ as streaming services post big operating loss
Disney unveiled a new pricing structure that incorporates an advertising-supported Disney+ as part of an effort to make its streaming business profitable. Starting Dec. 8 in the U.S., Disney+ with commercials will be $7.99 per month — currently the price of Disney+ without ads. The price of ad-free Disney+ will rise 38% to $10.99 — […]
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Disney subscriber growth blows past estimates, as company beats on top and bottom line
A performer dressed as Mickey Mouse entertains guests during the reopening of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, U.S., on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images If Disney+’s subscriber growth is any indication, the rumors that the global streaming market is nearing saturation have been proven untrue. On Wednesday, the […]
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