[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein convicted of 3 of 7 charges in sexual assault trial
[ad_1] CNN — [Breaking news update, published at 7:46 p.m. ET] Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of three of seven charges against him, including rape, Monday in a Los Angeles sexual assault trial in which prosecutors said he used his Hollywood influence to lure women into private …
Read More »Disney shares fall after ‘Avatar’ opening weekend comes in soft
[ad_1] 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 …
Read More »Kidults are the biggest sales driver for the toy industry
[ad_1] Disney’s Star Wars merchandise stuffed toys depicting Grogu character, commonly known as Baby Yoda. Chukrut Budru |Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images There are two things keeping the toy industry afloat right now: inflation and a consumer group known as “kidults.” These kids at heart are responsible for …
Read More »The Way of Water’ opens to $134 million, just missing expectations
[ad_1] Avatar: The Way of Water Courtesy: Disney Co. James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” fell short of lofty box office expectations, but international ticket sales spark hope that the long-awaited sequel could still pull in a substantial global haul. The film snared $134 million at the domestic box …
Read More »You may be seeing a more ‘woke’ Santa Claus this Christmas
[ad_1] CNN — On a frigid December night outside a suburban Chicago church, a group of parents and wide-eyed children line up to see Santa Claus. He awaits them with the classic St. Nick look: pink, cherubic cheeks, twinkling eyes, a gray beard and a plump belly – squeezed into …
Read More »The Way of Water’ makes $17 million in Thursday previews
[ad_1] James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” snared $17 million during its Thursday night previews on its way towards a $175 million opening weekend. The number itself is not particularly remarkable compared to other cinematic releases this year, but the percentage of tickets that were sold for 3D and …
Read More »Amazon signs deal to bring Warhammer to screens
[ad_1] Amazon signed an “agreement in principle” with Games Workshop, the firm behind the popular fantasy tabletop game Warhammer, to develop TV and films based on the British company’s intellectual property. Oli Scarff | Afp | Getty Images Amazon will produce film and television series based on franchises from Games …
Read More »‘Beauty and the Beast’ live: H.E.R. as a guitar-shredding Belle is the princess vibe we deserve
[ad_1] CNN — The 30th Anniversary celebration of the animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” that aired on ABC on Thursday night had a tall — and at times confusing — order: It was a live show, it was a dance performance and it was a look back at the …
Read More »Prince Harry says Prince William ‘screamed’ at him over royal split with Meghan in Netflix documentary
[ad_1] CNN — Prince Harry said it was “terrifying” to have his brother, Prince William, scream at him during his bitter split from the royal family, in the final installments of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s controversial Netflix documentary that were released Thursday. The fourth, fifth and sixth episodes …
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