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Paramount sued for $500 million about 1968 ‘Romeo & Juliet’ nude scene
British actress Olivia Hussey and actor Leonard Whiting star in Franco Zeffirelli’s ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ circa 1967. Keystone | Hulton Archive | Getty Visuals Two stars of the 1968 movie adaption of “Romeo & Juliet” have sued Paramount Shots for far more than $500 million above a nude scene the actors shot when they were […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
A trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), December 14, 2022. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Two more days of this … Welcome to the penultimate trading day of 2022. Even if these next […]
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2022 was tough for media stocks like Netflix and Disney, and 2023 doesn’t look good, either
In this photo illustration, a hand holding a TV remote control in front of the Disney Plus logo on a TV screen. Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Media stocks got rocked this year, with companies losing billions of dollars in market value, as streaming subscriber growth waned and the advertising […]
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ nears $900 million globally, boosted by global ticket gross sales
Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co. Disney and James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” snared an believed $56 million all through its second weekend in theaters, a 58% fall from its debut. A decrease in ticket revenue is typical for blockbuster titles, with most seeing a 50% to 70% slip. This metric, […]
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YouTube’s NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ deal is a win for traditional TV networks, too – here’s why
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, center, runs for extra yardage while Tennessee Titans linebacker Monty Rice, left, and safety Andrew Adams (47) attempt a tackle during the second half at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The National […]
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ needs a strong second week at the box office
Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co. All eyes are on “Avatar: The Way of Water’s” second week at the box office. James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time fell short of initial box-office expectations during its debut last week. The film snared $134 million domestically, short of the $175 […]
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NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ goes to YouTube in seven-calendar year, $2 billion yearly deal
The Nationwide Football League announced Thursday its “Sunday Ticket” subscription package would go to Google‘s YouTube Tv commencing subsequent time, marking the league’s 2nd media legal rights deal with a streaming support. YouTube will spend approximately $2 billion a year for the residential legal rights of the “Sunday Ticket” deal, in accordance to individuals common […]
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Three Marvel sequels are the most anticipated movies of 2023, according to Fandango
Still image from Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse Source: Sony Pictures Movie fans apparently can’t get enough of superheroes. A trio of upcoming Marvel movies − the newest installments of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man and Ant-Man franchises − are the top three most anticipated films for 2023, according to a new survey by Fandango. […]
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Disney shares fall following softer-than-expected ‘Avatar’ opening weekend
Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co. Shares of Disney dropped on Monday following a weaker-than-expected opening box office weekend for James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Disney shares were trading down more than 4% at around $86 each, hitting a 52-week low for the company that has seen its stock fall more […]
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What’s next for Netflix, Disney and the NFL? 12 media executives predict 2023’s big moves
Andrew Ross Sorkin speaks with Netflix founder and Co-CEO Reed Hastings during the New York Times DealBook Summit in the Appel Room at the Jazz At Lincoln Center on November 30, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Back by popular demand (OK, fine, I just wanted to do this again), […]
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