Movies
Moviegoing would not return to pre-pandemic stages, says former Disney CEO Bob Iger
Robert Iger attends the Stella McCartney “Get Back again” Capsule Selection and documentary launch of Peter Jackson’s “Get Back again” at The Jim Henson Business on November 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Prosperous Fury | Getty Photographs Amusement | Getty Photos The coronavirus pandemic has remaining a “lasting scar” on the motion picture theater […]
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Saudi Arabia and Gulf neighbors threaten Netflix in excess of material that ‘violates Islamic values’
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Photos Saudi Arabia and five other Gulf Arab international locations issued a joint assertion demanding that Netflix take away content material they say “violates Islamic and societal values and concepts,” Saudi media has reported. The assertion mentioned that the streaming giant’s content was in breach of government regulations, while […]
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There are only 4 big movie releases left this year — here’s what’s at stake for Hollywood
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 The 2022 box office is a Hollywood underdog story come to life. Despite nearly 40% less film content available in theaters compared to 2019, year-to-date ticket sales are down around […]
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Nationwide $3 movie ticket deal draws 8.1 million moviegoers, with sales topping $24 million
An AMC movie theater in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC A $3 movie ticket promotion meant to boost sales across cinemas during a typically sleepy weekend for the business has drawn in 8.1 million customers, according to the National Association of Theater Owners. By those numbers, Saturday was the best day of the year […]
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How the summer box office sizzled, then fizzled – in charts
Natalie Portman stars as the Mighty Thor, aka Dr. Jane Foster, alongside Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor Odinson, in Marvel’s “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Disney The summer box office started with a bang, but as the season shifts into fall, ticket sales have fizzled. Paramount and Skydance’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” alongside Disney and Marvel Studio’s […]
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‘House of the Dragon’ co-showrunner actions down prior to Time 2
Miguel Sapochnik attends HBO Authentic Drama Sequence “Property Of The Dragon” Earth Premiere at Academy Museum of Movement Pictures on July 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Jon Kopaloff | Wireimage | Getty Photos “Residence of the Dragon” co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik is departing the newly introduced series prior to its second time. The author, director […]
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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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