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Trump-endorsed ‘Sound of Freedom’ has outgrossed ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘The Flash’
“Barbenheimer” isn’t the only phenomenon at the July box office. Over the last four weeks, Angel Studios’ “Sound of Freedom,” an indie film that has drawn the support of former President Donald Trump and other conservatives, has captured nearly $150 million in domestic ticket sales. The figure may seem small against Hollywood blockbuster performances from […]
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The secret to the huge ‘Barbenheimer’ box office take? FOMO
An employee adds letters for upcoming film releases “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” to a marquee at the Colonial Theater on July 16, 2023 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Hannah Beier | The Washington Post | Getty Images Hollywood’s biggest weekend at the box office in years wasn’t fueled by superheroes, Jedi or the promise of a sequel. Sure, […]
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NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service is growing, thanks to live sports
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 2, 2022. Kim Klement | USA Today Sports | Reuters NBCUniversal’s sports portfolio has been driving growth at its streaming service Peacock — and the company […]
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ESPN held talks with NBA, NFL in search for strategic partner, sources say
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers at a game against the LA Clippers at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on July 30, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mike Ehrmann | Getty Images As Disney considers a strategic partner for ESPN, Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger and ESPN head Jimmy Pitaro have held […]
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Netflix earnings showcase toughness as the relaxation of the media business struggles
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 12: CEO of Netflix Ted Sarandos attends Netflix’s FYSEE celebration for “Squid Activity” at Raleigh Studios Hollywood on June 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Image by Charley Gallay/Getty Photos for Netflix) Charley Gallay | Getty Illustrations or photos Entertainment | Getty Photos The main takeaway from Netflix‘s next quarter […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Ford, AT&T, Yelp, Figs and more
In this article STT ATVI APLS BBIO TSLA F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Ford F 150 Lightning electric truck John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Ford — Shares of the automaker fell 5.1% after the company said prices on its electric […]
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Shares building the largest premarket moves: Activision Blizzard, Chewy, Yelp, Tesla and more
In this short article YELP TSLA CHWY Observe your favourite stocksGenerate Totally free ACCOUNT An Activision Blizzard’s Contact of Duty: Contemporary Warfare movie game is inserted into the Microsoft’s Xbox A person video activity console. Michael Ciaglo | Bloomberg | Getty Pictures Check out out the firms building the most significant moves just before the […]
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The media industry is in turmoil, and that’s not changing any time soon
Striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) members walk the picket line in front of Netflix offices as SAG-AFTRA union announced it had agreed to a ‘last-minute request’ by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for federal mediation, but it refused to again extend its existing labor contract past the 11:59 p.m. Wednesday negotiating […]
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Prolonged Hollywood strikes could guide to ‘an complete collapse of an complete market,’ states IAC Chair Diller
Barry Diller, chairman and chief executive officer of IAC/InterActiveCorp. Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Illustrations or photos Failing to resolve the twin strikes of the writers’ and display screen actors guilds in Hollywood will direct to “devastating outcomes if it is not settled before long,” IAC and Expedia Chairman Barry Diller mentioned in an […]
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Actors union will go on strike, shutting down Hollywood
Hollywood actors are officially headed to the picket line. Unable to reach a deal with producers, members of The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists will join up with more than 11,000 already striking film and television writers starting at midnight. “We are the victims here,” said Fran Drescher, president […]
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